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Greetings coffee lovers! We’ve got news for YOU! Creature Comforts We popped into Animal Kingdom’s Starbucks location, Creature Comforts, today to try out the NEW Starbucks beverage as a part of the updated winter menu. Get ready to get nutty — there’s a new PISTACHIO flavor! This morning, we noticed that Starbucks locations in all four Disney World parks had updated their menus to include the Pistachio Latte and the Pistachio Frappuccino. Well, we obviously HAD to try this new flavor, so we popped in this morning and opted for the Pistachio Frappuccino! Pistachio Frappaccino This new drink is sweet pistachio flavor blended with coffee, milk, and ice, then finished with whipped cream and a rich, salted brown-buttery topping. The latte is similar but made as a warm beverage! Pistachio Frappaccino We thought this drink was pretty yummy! Like most frappuccino’s it was very cold and creamy. The pistachio taste is more of an aftertaste; we definitely noticed the coffee was most of the flavor. We might like it if the pistachio flavor was a little stronger, but coffee fans and pistachio fans should like this one! Pistachio Frappaccino If YOU want to try the Pistachio Frappuccino, you can pick one up for $5.99 at any Starbucks location in OR OUT of Disney World (yup, you can head on over to your local Starbucks!). As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney food updates! Click here to see more treats from Creature Comforts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think you would like this drink? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: The New PISTACHIO Drinks Have Arrived at Starbucks in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Fall in Love with the NEW Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew in Disney World What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Frozen Matcha Returns, New Starbucks Merch, and a Surprisingly Long Line! The Disney World Starbucks Holiday Mug Has Arrived (And It’s Giving Us All the Feels)! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s talk Minnie ears — one of the most popular souvenirs at the Disney parks! Wall of Minnie Ears Last year was a BIG year for Minnie ears. There were 12 different sets released with the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection, we saw multiple styles for the holidays, and there were several more designer pairs released to the public. It literally felt like a new pair of ears was dropped every week, so we decided to actually count and see how many there were. Turns out there were 98 pairs released in 2020! That’s right, 98 pairs — and we’ve gathered ALL of them up in this post! NOTE: We only included the Minnie ears released for Walt Disney World and Disneyland, not the pairs themed to Disney Cruise Line or Aulani — A Disney Resort & Spa. We also excluded a pair from our count, where the bow was changed to be a bit more fluffy, which you can see below. Comparing the new design of the Minnie Ears with the old! January The first pair of ears to hit the market in 2020 were specially created to celebrate Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! These runDisney ears were available exclusively at the event, and we love their creative design featuring Magic Kingdom and EPCOT’s park icons. ©Disney To celebrate EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, Disney released these unique Figment Color Co. Ears! With pastel colors, sequins, and a paint can design, these are definitely different than most designs that we’ve seen. Figment Minnie Ears January was the kick-off for one of the most popular merchandise collections of the year — Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction. Each month, a group of items was released that corresponded with a popular attraction at Magic Kingdom or Disneyland Park. January’s attraction was Space Mountain, and these ears really captured the essence of the ride! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Ears To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Disney dropped this ornate pair of Butterflyy ears. With beautiful butterfly details and dangling charms, they’re not very classic, but they sure are stunning! Lunar New Year Minnie Ears January also saw these adorable Luxo Ball ears roll into Disneyland Resort! Inspired by the short film, Luxo Jr., this ear headband is quintessential Pixar. Loungefly x Pixar Luxo Ball Ears These are the perfect design to wear when visiting Toy Story Land or romping around Pixar Pier! Shop the Luxo Ball Ears Online Here! Designer ears have been very popular in the past, and that certainly didn’t change this year! This pair of Main Street Minnie Ears, designed by John Coulter, were selling for $48 at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts. The front features a very dapper design of Mickey and Minnie, while the backside has a pinstripe pattern and pink bow. John Coulter Minnie Ears And speaking of designer ears, how cute is this Mickey Mouse Musical Ear Hat from Dave Perillo? The $58 pair of ears plays the “Mickey Mouse March” song, and they’re STILL available to purchase on shopDisney! Mickey Mouse Musical Ear Hat Put these ears ON your head, and you’ll have Mickey’s catchy theme song stuck IN your head! Purchase the Musical Mickey Mouse Ears Here! And for all the 2020 grads, these ears were the perfect accessory for a graduation trip to Disney! Featuring black sequin ears and a tiny satin graduation cap, you’ll feel proud of your accomplishments every time you put these bad boys on. Graduation Ears For those who were dreaming of springtime during the cold winter months, these Floral Mickey Ears are absolutely charming! The big pink blossoms are the perfect accessory for a trip to EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival. Floral Minnie Ears You can actually still find these on shopDisney, and they’re currently on sale! Order yourself a pair before they’re all gone! Click Here to Buy the Floral Mickey Ears! February In late January, the Ink & Paint Collection arrived at Disneyland Resort, and a week later in February, the Ink & Paint Ears joined the group. With classic Disney characters and a cute artist theme, we were really in love with these when they first dropped! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears Surprisingly, you can still find these on shopDisney, and now they’re discounted! Get them today for $16.98. Order the Ink & Paint Ears Online Here! We thought we’d never see a pair of Minnie ears that were as expensive as the $600 Heidi Klum designer ears that came out in 2019, but 2020 matched that with these designer ears from The Blonds! The ridiculously priced pair of ears quickly sold out online, leaving us to ask: are we the only ones who don’t have hundreds of dollars to spend on EARS?! The Blonds Designer Mickey Ears To celebrate the opening of the Magic Happens parade in Disneyland (which only showed for two weeks before the parks closed), Disney released a whole line of special merchandise, including these gorgeous Sorcerer Mickey Ears! Hopefully, when Disneyland reopens, we’ll get the chance to watch this enchanting parade again, because we really loved it! Magic Happens Mickey Ears This pair of Minnie ears that landed in the UK Pavilion in February is fit for a queen with the beautiful English rose design. They’re topped off with a Union Jack bow and a crown-shaped brooch, and we felt really posh just holding them! UK Minnie Ears We’ve seen a LOT of ears, but we never saw any quite like these until the Pirates of the Caribbean Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection arrived. With a sequined skull on one ear, a sequined wheel on the other ear, and an entire pirate ship in place of a bow, the only way to describe these is over-the-top! Pirate Minnie Ears We’ve seen a couple different pairs of mermaid ears from Disney, but these The Little Mermaid ones by Betsey Johnson really stand out. The reversible sequins allow you to change the color of the ears, and in place of a bow, there’s a jeweled selection of icons from the film. Like most designer ears, they were on the pricier side, selling for $148. Ariel Headband by Betsey Johnson For the 2020 California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, we got these deliciously adorable Chef Minnie Mouse Ears! This festival was cut short due to the park closures, along with the Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT. Chef Minnie Ears We were seriously impressed by the Mickey Balloon Ears that we first spotted in Disneyland — they look just like the balloons you find in the parks, AND they light up! They’ve since made their way to the other Disney parks and online, and they even got a winter makeover that you’ll see later in this article. Mickey Balloon Ears And if you’re getting obsessed with these very creative ears by just looking at them, then good news: they’re still on shopDisney! Shop the Mickey Balloon Ears Online Now! The live-action version of Disney’s Mulan inspired these gorgeous ears that we saw many months ago. The film was slated to release in March, but was delayed until September, ultimately releasing on Disney+. Mulan Ears The best part about these ears is that they’re reversible! You can still buy them online for $29.99. Check Out the Reversible ‘Mulan’ Ears Online! This magical pair of Minnie ears first made their debut in Disney California Adventure and stole the hearts of unicorn lovers everywhere! Unicorn Minnie Ears With all those sequins, the shimmery bow and horn, and the pastel veil in the back, these are suuuper extra, but we kinda dig it! March Arriving with the Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT, we really adored these Orange Bird Minnie Ears. They just scream springtime fun! We saw them again when EPCOT reopened, but they sold out not too long afterward. Orange Bird Minnie Ears Just two weeks before the parks closed down due to the pandemic, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Of course, when a new ride opens, there just HAS to be tons of new merchandise! These Runaway Railway Ears were released, and their silly look matches the tone of the new attraction perfectly. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ears These quirky ears are just right for the Mickey and Minnie fan in your life, and they’re still in stock online. Click Here to Get the Runaway Railway Ears! If you love the ride but the headband isn’t your thing, then try out this pair of designer ears from Imagineer Kevin Rafferty! The light-up fireworks and the Mickey and Minnie on top just set the scene for a perfect picnic. Runaway Railway Designer Ears February launched yet another Disney color trend with the release of these Coral Minnie Mouse Ears! Coral Pink Minnie Ears Disney really loves their shades of pink, but we certainly don’t mind! These are actually on sale on shopDisney right now, as well — pick up a pair for just $21.98. Get the Coral Minnie Ears on Sale! For the third installment in the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series, we got the Mad Tea Party collection! The Mad Hatter would approve of this ear headband, complete with veil, oversized bow, miniature hat, and teacup. ©Disney And if you check out the ears, you’ll notice that the print matches that of the teacups from the attraction! April With the parks closed down for the entirety of April, all the new ears that we found were released online. However, that doesn’t mean that they weren’t popular! This pair of designer droid ears from Her Universe sold out quickly online, despite their $78 price tag. We weren’t shocked they sold out quickly since it’s not often that we see Star Wars ears! ©Disney While we were all quarantining at home, we were dreaming of a Summer in the sun, and Disney had just the solution! These Inflatable Disney Snack Ears landed on shopDisney and made us feel oh-so-tropical. ©Disney And, the summer pool party’s not over! Even though it’s now the middle of winter, you can still buy these guys online, and now they’re on SALE! Click Here to Order the Pool Float Ears He designs amazing theme parks AND amazing Mickey ears, what can’t Joe Rohde do?! This pair of designer ears from the famed Imagineer behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom was incredibly popular and sold out (rather quickly) online earlier this year. ©Disney Fans of the classic “it’s a small world” ride at Disneyland and Disney World rejoiced when the April edition of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction was released. The Minnie ears that came with the collection matched the ride’s style well, with their pastel colors and whimsical accents. ©Disney The ears sold out, but not all the items in the series did, as some were later re-released online. May In honor of May the Fourth (AKA Star Wars Day), Her Universe released a second pair of designer ears, this time to match the popular character from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano. The ears were designed by Her Universe owner, Ashley Eckstein, who is the voice of Ahsoka! She wears them herself in the photo below. ©Her Universe @HerUniverse on Instagram This next pair of ears were so cute that they made shopDisney experience technical difficulties! When the Enchanted Tiki Room series of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction dropped online in May, it was incredibly popular and the website ended up crashing! ©Disney While the parks were closed when this set first came out, we later spotted some items from the collection in Disney World. June Even though we didn’t get to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Disney parks, we did get the chance to buy some Minnie Mouse Americana Ears online ahead of time! Americana Ears You can still be patriotic by ordering these online, and they’re currently on sale for $21.98. Get the Americana Ears Online Here! For a new and creative way to carry your Disney pins, these Pin Trading Ears are made of cork! The denim bow gives them a cute rustic look that we really like! Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears July In honor of Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary, Disney released not one, but TWO new pairs of ears! Disneyland 65th Anniversary Merchandise There’s the classic Disneyland 65th Anniversary Ear Hat for those who like things more simple, and the super sparkly rhinestone-covered Anniversary Ear Headband for those who want to SHINE! World of Disney 65th Anniversary Minnie Ears ©DisneyFoodBlog When we were running around the newly reopened Disney parks in July, we spotted these new Rainbow Mickey Ears. Between the bright colors and the sparkles, we couldn’t take our eyes off these things! Rainbow Minnie ears If you love the classic ears with polka dot bow, but want a sparkly glow-up with a new color palette, then check out the Black and Gold Sequined Ear Headband! Even though they came out in July, these are perfect for New Year’s Eve, or any other time when you want to look fancy. Black and Gold Minnie Ears We’re still spotting these around, and you can snag them on shopDisney for the typical ear price of $29.99. Buy the Black and Gold Ear Headband Here! Do you like pink? Like, REALLY like the color pink? Well, if you do, then you might’ve been a fan of the Trina Turk designer ears that came out this summer! They were $58 and gave us some serious retro vibes. ©Disney Hey there Canadians, there’s a pair of Minnie ears just for you! These were in EPCOT on our first day back in the park, and they’re too cute! The red and white design features maple leaves and hockey sticks as accents, with “Canada” on the side of the headband. Canada Ears Talk about a showstopper! These rainbow sequin and glitter ears are the DEFINITION of sparkle, and we’re big fans of the bold look. We found them in Mouse Gear this summer and we haven’t stopped thinking about them since. Glitter Minnie Ears And they’re still available for purchase if you haven’t ordered yourself a pair yet. Check Out the Confetti Minnie Ears Here! Looking for that classic Minnie ear look but with a little more pizazz? The traditional design makes them look familiar, but this particular design was new this Summer! Classic Minnie Mouse Ears Everyone needs a pair of black and red Minnie ears in their collection, and these might just be our favorites! Want These Ears? Get Them Online Here! One of our favorite pairs of Minnie ears that dropped into Disney World this year were the Tower of Terror Minnie Ears. They match the color scheme of the Hollywood Tower Hotel, and they’re absolutely stunning! Tower of Terror Minnie Ears One of the more unconventional (but still just as cute) styles of ears that we saw this year was the Mickey Mouse Glove Ear Headband! When you put these on, Mickey’s iconic gloved hands will be waving at everyone you pass. Mickey Glove Ears They’re black and white, so they’ll match just about anything, and that’s our favorite excuse for buying them! Order the Mickey Glove Ear Headband Online Now! This pair of faux leather Mickey ears are the definition of classic. No frills, no bows, nothing to jazz them up except for Mickey’s signature on the headband, but that makes us love them all the more! We’re pretty sure these are the ears that the cool kids’ wear. Classic Mickey Ears The first Minnie ears to use the new MerchPass system were the Peter Pan’s Flight Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction ears. The collection was supposed to drop in June but got delayed to July so that technical difficulties could be sorted out with shopDisney. Peter Pan’s Flight Ears | ©shopDisney Changing the system must’ve worked out pretty well, because these ears were among the items to get listed for a second round of MerchPass. August These Viking Ears that we spotted in the Norway Pavilion earlier this year are so unique! The fur and the horns really put this accessory over the top! Norway Viking Ears Norway and Canada weren’t the only pavilions to get some new ears this year — France got these scrumptious-looking Macaron Ears! The two ears are made to look like pink macarons and the bow is highlighted by a miniature Eiffel Tower. Every time we see these, we want to visit Les Halles for a delicious pastry! Macaron Minnie Ears And if one pair of French ears isn’t enough, then check out these Paris Minnie Ears. The sequined ears, Eiffel Tower brooch, and the rosy Parisian bow made us go “ooh la la!” France Minnie Ears If the Pixar movie Up warmed your heart as much as it warmed ours, then you need to see this pair of Minnie ears! The clear ears are filled with pom poms to look like balloons, one ear has Carl Frederickson’s house and the other says “Adventure is out there!” which is the movie’s catchphrase. And for one bonus detail, the centerpiece of the bow is a grape soda bottlecap! ‘Up’ Minnie Ears We first noticed them in Animal Kingdom, but we’ve found them all over the Disney parks and online as well. Get the ‘Up’ Ear Headband on shopDisney Here! The King Arthur Carrousel series of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction landed on shopDisney in August of this year. The ears in this series were so classy, with gold and pastel colors, rose accents, and a carrousel horse print on one ear! Minnie Main Attraction King Arthur Carrousel Ears These Nightmare Before Christmas ears arrived in August, just in time for fans to buy a pair for Halloween! They’re from Loungefly, and they feature cartoon versions of the movie’s characters. Loungefly Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie Mouse Ears If Haunted Mansion is your favorite Disney ride, then you’ll probably love the latest version of the Mansion ears. The iconic purple wallpaper is easy to recognize, so these are the perfect souvenir for the guest who longs to become the 1000th happy haunt. Haunted Mansion For those who like their Halloween season to be spooky but also a little sweet, this pair of Minnie ears have a candy corn-inspired witch’s hat! ©Disney Even though we’d already received about a hundred new pairs of Minnie ears in August, Disney just couldn’t resist to drop another color trend on us with these Lilac Minnie Ears! The pale color didn’t really fit in with the Fall season, they’re so beautiful that we didn’t even care. Lilac Minnie Ears These pastel beauties are on sale for $21.98 on shopDisney right now, so hurry and get you a pair if you haven’t already! Want the Lilac Ears? Click Here to Buy Them! We’re not sure if this pair of ears makes us dizzy or hungry, but the Halloween Candy Minnie Ears that were released for the Fall season were certainly festive! Halloween Candy Minnie Ears This Maleficent-themed accessory isn’t as much a pair of ears as it is a pair of horns. They arrived at the parks just in time for us to feel villainous for Halloween, and we have to say, “it’s good to be bad!” Maleficent Ears/Horns Because there can never be too much The Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise at Halloween time, Disney went the extra mile and brought us these Oogie Boogie Light-Up Ears. Plus, they were only $17 when released — that’s a treat, not a trick! Oogie Boogie Mickey Ears And continuing the trend of sequined Minnie ears in nearly every color known to man, this pair of Emerald Green Minnie Ears are a real gem. We originally found them at World of Disney for $29.99, but they’ve since spread around Disney property. Emerald Minnie Ears Just days after the King Arthur Carrousel collection dropped on MerchPass, the Dumbo Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series landed online! Along with the other items, these marvelous circus ears were sold online and in Disney World. Dumbo Minnie Ears The last two ears to arrive in August were the Orange Corduroy and Yellow Saffron Fall ears! The first pair has orange corduroy fabric on the ears and a black and white plaid bow. Orange Corduroy Ears The velvety golden yellow ears really captured our attention — Disney’s never done a color quite like this before, but we really love it! Shortly after we found these two in Disney World, they made their way online. Honestly, we wouldn’t mind if these two designs stayed year-round. Saffron Yellow Ears And if two pairs of The Nightmare Before Christmas ears weren’t enough for you, then try out this third pair! ©shopDisney There are bones embroidered on the sides, and Lock, Shock, Barrel, and Oogie Boogie appear on the backs of the ears. September In September, model Lily Aldridge designed her own pair of Minnie ears, and we got to see they in person thanks to our AllEars.net friends. And they were absolutely gorgeous! We really loved the rainbow pastel, and we really wish that Disney would release more ears with similar color schemes. They’d be perfect for springtime! Lily Aldridge Designer Ears The Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival got its own pair of Minnie ears, and they came with a cork-colored bow and a cluster of grapes! They dropped online a month later and quickly sold out. Food and Wine Ears And, in a very similar color, we got these gorgeous “frosted berry” Minnie ears. This color was perfect for the Fall, and they reminded us of the color of Belle’s winter dress in Beauty and the Beast. Frosted Berry Minnie Ears You can still rock this color in the Winter, and if you want a pair for yourself, they’re still on shopDisney for $29.99. Shop These Stunning Ears by Clicking Here! This next pair of ears was love at first sight! We absolutely adored this pair of Jack-O-Lantern Ears and we were thrilled to finally spot them in the parks in September. Jack O Lantern Ears Animal Kingdom sometimes gets overlooked in the Minnie ears department, so we were glad to see this new Leopard Print Minnie Ear Headband in the park! With that black bow and hidden Mickey spots, these things are seriously stylish and we feel super cool wearing them. Leopard Print Minnie Ears Like many other Minnie ears, they’re $29.99, and you can still order them online. Order the Leopard Print Minnie Ears HERE! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s series in Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction came out in September, and the ears actually later restocked online, which was surprising! These are super cute, but you “best remove ’em” when you’re on the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness. Minnie Mouse’s Main Attraction Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Ears These Midnight Magic Minnie Ears are perfect for stargazing, or for nighttime in the Disney parks. We’re not sure who came up with the glitzy star-studded design, but we give them mad props for being original! Midnight Magic Minnie Ears If these glittery ears are just your style, then pick up a pair online for $29.99. Pick Up the Celestial Minnie Ears Right Here! This may be the most glamorous pair of Minnie ears we’ve ever seen! Silver, rose gold, AND sequins?! It’s fitting that we found this pair in Hollywood Studios because they’re basically made for a movie star. Sparkle Minnie Ears Want a classic pair of Minnie ears but red isn’t your color? This black-and-white pair will have you feeling like you stepped right out of a cartoon! New Black and White Minnie Ears! These ears are a bold statement, and they’ll match pretty much everything, so we can’t really think of a reason why you shouldn’t get them for your next trip. Order the Black and White Minnie Ears Online Now! And speaking of classic, this pair of old-school Minnie ears are super fun and are great for the fan who’s into retro Disney, especially Minnie Mouse. Polka Dot Minnie Ears Following the same “retro” theme is this pair of Disneyland ears! Inspired by the OG Disneyland sign, these ears sold out really quickly when they hit Downtown Disney, and we totally understand why. Isn’t that blue color absolutely beautiful? But, they have since restocked. Retro Disneyland Ears If you’re not already hungry, you’re probably about to be…once you check out these Fish and Chips Minnie Ears! We found these in (no surprise) the UK pavilion, and they are certainly, umm, original. There’s a cartoon fish on one side and a cartoon chip on the other, while the bow is made to look like newspaper. Fish & Chips Minnie Ears This next headband was on the border of not qualifying for the post, but Disney classifies it as an “ear headband” on their site, so why not?! The Child Ear Headband is made to look like 2020’s hero, Baby Yoda! Baby Yoda Headband We loved him the first time we saw him, and now we can show that love everywhere we go with these ears for $29.99. Shop the Baby Yoda Ear Headband Here! October If we love Minnie ears, then we REALLY love Minnie ears that support a good cause! This pair of ears is part of the Wishes Come True Blue collection that benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Wishes Come True Blue Ears Disney has now partnered with Make-A-Wish for 40 years, and that’s something worth celebrating! Order the Wishes Come True Blue Ears Online! Not to be outdone by Halloween, we saw SEVERAL new pairs of ears for the Christmas/holiday season. This pair of Peppermint Ears are covered in sequins and trimmed with fur, an absolutely charming holiday accessory. Peppermint Ears And if the Peppermint Ears aren’t over-the-top enough for you, then check out these Gingerbread Minnie Ears! They’ve got two little gingerbread heads, made to look like Mickey and Minnie. The bow in the middle is red-and-white striped. When you’re wearing these, no one will doubt that Christmas is your favorite time of year! Gingerbread Ears Remember those Mickey balloon ears we saw earlier? Now they have a holiday makeover! The Winter Mickey Balloon Ears have snowflakes and a chilly blue color to match. Winter Mickey Balloon Ears Like the originals, these light up, so you’ll be literally glowing when you wear them! Get the Winter Balloon Ears Online Here! We dubbed the next pair the Peachy Queen Ears because at DFB, we love to make puns! They’re a stunning peach color with a tiara in the middle instead of a bow. Peachy Queen Minnie Ears These are fit for a princess, or a queen, and you can find them online and in Disney World. Check Out the Peachy Queen Ears Online! For the 10th installation of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction, we got a hauntingly beautiful set of Minnie ears! The pair, based on Disney’s Haunted Mansion, feature dark colors, a veil, and a Madame Leota icon. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Ears Another style that surprised us this year was this pair of ears we found in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora! They’re designed to look like Na’vi ears, and they’re covered in beautiful foliage. And in a second surprise, this pair actually lights up AND glows — perfect for the bioluminescent planet! Pandora Ears After some technical difficulties on shopDisney, we got not one, but TWO new pairs of designer Minnie Ears in one drop! These two pair from Cupcakes and Cashmere are made perfectly for adults to match with their kiddos. The pale pink design is made in adult sizes… ©Disney …while the hot pink design is sized just right for the kids! We love the idea of ears that coordinate together for the family, so we hope to see more releases like this in the future. ©Disney Apparently, other people loved the idea of coordinating ears as well, because these sold out SUPER fast online! November The UK Pavilion brought us Fish and Chips ears, the Norway Pavilion brought us Viking ears, and the Canada Pavilion brought us maple leaf hockey ears, but the Italy Pavilion went all the way with the Pizza Minnie Ears! Honestly, we’re getting hungry just looking at these things — they’re so colorful and fun that we couldn’t resist buying a pair. Italy Pavilion Pizza Ears When it comes to ears, Minnie Mouse gets most of the love, but these Sorcerer Mickey Ears give her main man a chance to shine! If you’re a fan of classic Disney, you definitely need to add this Fantasia-inspired accessory to your collection. Sorcerer Mickey Ears The next pair of designer ears were created by the voice of Mickey Mouse himself, Bret Iwan. The ears are made of speakers and the “On Air” sign lights up. When you press a button, you’ll hear Mickey say his signature phrase, “Oh boy!” Bret Iwan Designer Ears For series 11 of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction, we got to check out this awesome pair of Jungle Cruise-themed ears! The red and white stripes match the iconic boat awnings, and various foliage and an elephant brooch adorn one of the ears. They were, in a word, exotic! Jungle Cruise Minnie Ears Perhaps our favorite pair of holiday/Winter ears this year was this SUPER fluffy sweater-themed pair! We feel cozy just looking at these puppies, and their design is more Winter-specific, so you can wear them after Christmas. Silver and Gold Minnie Ears Apparently, two pairs of Parisian Minnie ears aren’t enough for one year, because Disney released a third set in November! The “A Kiss From Paris” Ears are decked out in pink and black with, you guessed it, an Eiffel tower brooch in the middle. (Man, Disney must’ve ordered too many of those Eiffel tower figures this year.) Pink and Black Paris Ears We already know that there’s another pair of ears coming to the France Pavilion in 2021, so they’re definitely racking up the accessories over there! December Not to be outdone, the Mexico Pavilion stepped up to the plate in December with this stunningly artistic pair of Minnie Ears. The colors are bold and so very Mexico, they really took our breath away! Mexico Pavilion Ears In one day, Disney went into an ear-releasing frenzy that started with these lovely Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears. The velvety ears are set off well by the matching sequin bow, and the color is one that can be worn year-round. Cornflower blue Minnie ears They’re still available in the parks and on shopDisney for $29.99, so pick up a pair for yourself if you’ve been eyeing them! Order the Cornflower Blue Ears Right Here! On the same day, we noticed these gorgeous Mermaid Minnie Ears for the first time! Based on Ariel from The Little Mermaid, the ears are designed to look like scales and the bow matches her seashell top. Little Mermaid Ears We definitely want to be where the people are because we want to show off this glorious pair of ears! Pick Up the Mermaid Ears on shopDisney! Disney first gave us a sneak peek at these ears thanks to Julianne Hough modeling them, and we definitely got excited to see them in person. When the Champagne Minnie Ears finally arrived in the parks in early December, we were head-over-heels in love! Champagne Minnie Ears They were just right for New Year’s Eve, but they’ll look good all year long, so we definitely wouldn’t argue with you ordering a pair online now! Buy the Champagne Minnie Ears — Click Here! Like we said before, Disney can’t pass up a major holiday without releasing a pair of ears, so we weren’t really surprised to find the 2021 Mickey Ears in the parks last month! 2021 Ears The last pair of designer ears released in 2020 were made by BaubleBar and they are FANCY! This pair, covered in gemstones and topped with a big red bow, would cost you $78 to purchase. They give a classy upgrade to a classic style! BaubleBar Designer Minnie Ears Disney has been doubling down on the Disney Dog and Disney Cat merchandise recently, so we were delighted to find two new pet-inspired ears in the parks recently. The Dalmatian Ears are $24.99 and they’re just precious! Dalmatian Ears The Marie Ears, inspired by The Aristocats, arrived with them, and these are simply purr-fect! They’re also $24.99. Marie Ears The last installment of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection had a fitting finale, as the items were inspired by Disney’s fireworks shows. These Fireworks Minnie Ears are one of our favorite pairs from this year, and a great way to wrap up the incredibly popular collection! Fireworks Minnie Ears Last, but certainly not least, were these intricate and detailed Chinese New Year Minnie Ears. The artwork on these is exquisite, so they certainly deserve the honor of being the last new pair of ears in 2020. Chinese New Year Minnie Ears Well, that wraps up the (much longer than we expected) list of all the ears released in 2020! Make sure to tell us your favorite pair in the comments, and stay tuned to DFB for all the new pairs of ears in 2021! Click Here to Check Out the Disney’s “2021” Merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How many pairs of Minnie ears did you purchase this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Released 98 Pairs of Ears in 2020! See Them ALL Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s NEW Little Mermaid Minnie Ears Are Now Available Online! 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! These New Loungefly Minnie Ears Can Show Off ALL Your Disney World Pins! View the full article

Harambe Fruit Market in Animal Kingdom’s Africa offers up the perfect chance to grab a quick morning bite before adventuring on Kilimanjaro Safaris. It’s prime real estate just outside the entrance to the popular attraction makes it a great place to grab some fruit to start the day, or maybe a Simba Pretzel a little later on. Harambe Fruit Market One snacking area where they’ve really been delivering lately, though, is muffins. And while that may not sound altogether exciting, we’re talking about yummy seasonal offerings like autumn’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl and the holiday season’s Gingerbread Swirl. So when we noticed the new Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin up for grabs… well, how could we resist? Let’s say that again: Double-Chocolate. Butterscotch. Banana. MUFFIN! Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin And this things come fully loaded!! Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin Here’s the flavor breakdown: the muffin itself is chocolate banana. The butterscotch, along with the “double” in that chocolate, come from chips. And, in truth, despite the color-contrast leading you to think there’s plenty of butterscotch, the abundance is actually in the chocolate chips upon digging in. Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin Here’s the good news: this dense muffin is very moist. The banana flavor comes through and is wonderful with the chocolate. In truth, the base itself is so good, we actually could’ve done without both varieties of baking chips. The overabundance of the chocolate chips actually overpowers the base of the muffin, and even overpowers the butterscotch, as well. Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin So, chocolate lovers? You’ll likely be thrilled! Those looking for more of the flavor variety implied by the name may be a bit disappointed. Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin (PLUS MICKEY!) This is definitely a very sweet treat for the morning, so remember that Harambe Fruit Market features plenty of “better-for-you fare” to go around (“fruit” IS in the name, after all)! The Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin is $3.99. And you can bet we’ll start all of our morning treks at Animal Kingdom checking out what they’re serving up at Harambe Fruit Market to let you know all the latest snacking scoop! Click here to see the New CHEETAH Brownie in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you stop by Harambe Fruit Market when you’re in Animal Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: Does Animal Kingdom’s Newest Muffin Live Up to Its BIG Name? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! This SIMBA Snack is BACK in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! News: Tiffins Prix Fixe Menus! Plus: Review of Two New Eats in Pandora! DFB Video: Food Tour of Animal Kingdom’s Africa View the full article

Last month, Southern California entered a new regional stay-at-home order which mandated the closure of seated dining, allowing only takeout or delivery options. For the Disneyland Resort, this meant the closure of all of their dining locations in Downtown Disney as well as Buena Vista Street. Not only that, but Disney doubled down and have temporarily banned all eating and drinking on property. California Mandate Sign Prior to this new mandate, you could remove your face mask to eat and drink so long as you were stationary and socially distanced, much like the current policy in Disney World. But with no eating or drinking allowed at all, what does it look like to actually purchase food in Disneyland right now? Where can you buy food right now? Despite the closure of all table service restaurants, many counter service locations with “to go” options have remained open, including Jamba Juice, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express, Earl of Sandwich, and even Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. Other counter service locations like Award Wieners, Starbucks, and all of the outdoor popcorn carts on Buena Vista Street are temporarily unavailable (you can, however, purchase souvenir popcorn buckets without the popcorn at this time). Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes is currently open for take-out in Downtown Disney In addition to those locations, Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street and Marceline’s Confectionary in Downtown Disney have also remained open during the stay-at-home order, selling those delicious candy apples, Rice Krispie treats, and yes, even churro toffee, pre-packaged for guests to take home with them. Trolley Treats Signage reminding guests of the current regional mandate is everywhere throughout Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street, especially in these two retail locations, where you can still purchase tons of pre-packaged goodies. Trolley Treats At this time, we are not sure how long the regional stay-at-home order will last, as it is based on four-week projections of the region’s ICU capacity, which is updated on a daily basis. Click here to see a full list of what’s open and closed in Downtown Disney during Southern California’s regional stay-at-home order. What’s it like to purchase food right now? We wanted to see for ourselves exactly what buying food in Disneyland is like these days, so we stopped by Trolley Treats and grabbed an adorable and equally delicious-looking Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat. Like the other treats currently for sale at Trolley Treats, it is sold pre-packaged. Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat We’ll admit that the display case doesn’t elicit the same “ooh’s” and “ahh’s” when all of the snacks come pre-wrapped, but we’re just as grateful that Disney has figured out ways to keep the magic alive while following state protocol. Treats currently come pre-wrapped when purchased at Trolley Treats or Marceline’s Confectionary We checked with a Cast Member to make sure it was okay to take our snack out for some pictures…and she said, of course! As long as we were waiting until we were off property to remove our face mask to eat this snack, snapping a few photographs was totally okay. Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat Depending on the weather, we recommend you buy your to-go treats at the end of your visit and on your way out from Downtown Disney. On those warm California days, you don’t want your treats melting before you even get back to your car! Luckily the day we visited was fairly mild so our Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat was nice and safe until we got home! Enjoying our Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat at home! So, enjoying a classic Disneyland snack feels pretty different than what it used to be. It was a little bizarre eating this entire Rice Krispie Treat on our couch! But it’s kind of comforting to know that you can still get Disney treats like these at this time. Click here to read our review of the Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite classic Disneyland snack? Let us know in the comments! The post What Is It ACTUALLY Like to Buy Food in Disneyland Resort Right Now? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Iconic Disneyland FOOD Will Be Part of Buena Vista Street’s Reopening — Here’s What You Can Look Forward To! FULL List of the Open and Closed Disneyland Resort Locations Due to California’s Stay-At-Home Order What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! View the full article

If you head to the West Side of Disney Springs, you’ll find Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill And the spot is ready for you with a new treat for the New Year! They’ve announced a limited time gelato creation, so let’s chat about the new Apple Pie Sundae! As @wpbgorlando shares on Instagram, the Apple Pie Sundae features caramel and butter pecan gelato served up with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream. ©Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill @wpbgorlando And the picture they’ve shared seems to tell more of the story, because it looks like you’ll also get an apple-turnover-style pastry on top, filled with apple and providing some of that classic pie crust flavor and texture to this decadent treat! Again, this one’s a “Limited Time Only,” according to the post, so grab one — AND a spoon! And maaaaybe a friend to share it with — while you can! Outdoor Gelato Bar Don’t forget: Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill also serves up creative concoctions at their Outdoor Gelato Bar, for the next time you’re strolling through the Springs! Take a look at what we picked up last time… Check out the Sorbet Spritzes at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to try the Apple Pie Sundae? Please let us know with a comment! The post NEW Apple Pie Sundae Arrives in Disney Springs -- For a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe Disney Springs DFB Video: Disney World NEW Restaurant Review of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill ‘Tis The Season! Here’s How to GIVE (and Receive A FREE Hot Cocoa) in Disney World! View the full article

We LOVE it when our Disney World treats come with hidden surprises! Cheetah Brownie We were greeting the elephants and monkeys at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. All that socializing made us a little tired. We decided to stop into Creature Comforts for a Starbucks coffee and check out the treat case. A couple new treats caught our eye. One dessert, in particular, attracted us immediately. Mickey was looking fetching in animal print so we picked it up to see if it’s as wildly tasty as it looks! The Starbucks sign called the treat a Cheetah Brownie and we soon realized the dessert had a hidden surprise! The brownie…is actually a brookie! The brownie is combined with a chocolate chip cookie to make an awesome treat. We’re big fans of brookies in all forms, but this one had WAY more to it. Cheetah Brownie It was also topped with mocha mousse and filled with crispy chocolate pearls. The edge was covered in chocolate buttercream and crushed coffee toffee pearls. The Cheetah Brownie is $5.49. Cheetah Brownie That’s A LOT of ingredients packed into one “brownie.” So, do all of these elements work together? First of all, we love that it’s a surprise brookie! This definitely added some extra textures and flavors. We also really enjoyed the mocha mousse too. We were wary that it would be heavy on the coffee, but the mocha flavoring wasn’t too rich. It was creamy and light! The chocolate pearls were another surprise and added some texture. Cheetah Brownie We do wish that the mousse was chocolate instead of mocha. It would have paired nicely with the chocolate from the brownie and cookie. However, coffee and brookie fans will like this dessert! Those who don’t enjoy coffee-flavored items may want to avoid the Cheetah Brownie. Cheetah Brownie Our consensus is that the Cheetah Brownie is fun for pictures AND great with all the hidden surprises! We enjoyed all the different elements in this treat and hope to find more hidden brookies in the future! Check out our recent review of the Cotton Candy Cupcake here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a brookie fan? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review! Disney’s Cheetah Brownie is NOT What it Looks Like on the Outside! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Halloween Cupcake at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is Just Right for Fall! New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Pics and Review! The New Bugs ‘n’ Grub Cupcake is a Slimy, Yet Satisfying Treat at Animal Kingdom! View the full article

Yesterday, we found quite the pineapple explosion in the confectionary case in one spot in Disney Springs. Pineapple Cupcake But, today it’s time for us to taste another new flavor — cotton candy! No, we’re not trying a new bag of cotton candy (although we have in the past). This time we’re trying a brand new cotton candy cupcake! We spotted this cotton candy cupcake yesterday at Candy Cauldron in Disney Springs and today we found it again at the Main Street Confectionary in Magic Kingdom. And while we grabbed the treat to taste it, we also couldn’t help but have a little matching pink treat, pink Castle photoshoot. So cute! Cotton Candy Cupcake The cupcake has a light cotton candy flavor in the cake portion with a regular (non-cotton candy flavored) buttercream frosting, topped with Minnie ears and a bow, as well as colorful sprinkles. This is similar to the pineapple cupcake that had a pineapple flavor in the cake with regular buttercream frosting on top. Cotton Candy Cupcake Our reporter who tried this treat today is not a fan of cotton candy, so this cupcake really wasn’t their favorite. On top of not being a fan of the cotton candy flavor, they also found the treat to be too sweet. The cake has a cotton candy flavor, but it is fairly light. If you HATE cotton candy though, this treat is a skip for you. But, if you totally love cotton candy or think you would like it so long as the flavor is pretty light, then this might be a good option for you! Cotton Candy Cupcake Overall, we think this cupcake is something that would probably be very popular with kids or adults who love sweet treats and are fans of cotton candy. You can try it yourself for $5.19. We’re excited that the Disney confectionary treats are expanding beyond some of their more usual flavors like chocolate and vanilla and taking us on some new culinary adventures. What flavor will they tackle next? We’re not sure, but we can’t wait to find out. Click here to check out the new filling that has been added to the Cotton-Top Tamarin cupcake! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you want to try this cotton candy cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: There's a Surprising NEW Cupcake Flavor in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: This DFB Favorite Cupcake is BACK With a New Filling in Disney World! REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Full Review! These Limited Time Breakfast Options are a Delicious Way to Start the Day at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Will 2021 be a year of EPIC Disney cupcakes? We’re not sure but we have already tried quite a few fun cupcakes lately. 2021 cupcake We got to taste the 2021 cupcake at the end of 2020, and recently munched on a pineapple cupcake, and a butterfinger cupcake. And today, as we made our way around Disney’s Animal Kingdom we saw that a DFB favorite cupcake has made its way BACK to the park with a new filling! The Cotton-Top Tamarin cupcake has been something we’ve talked about for a LONG time here at DFB. The cupcake previously had a different look, but it got quite the makeover in early 2020. If you’re not familiar with this treat, it’s a cupcake that celebrates and reminds us of the Cotton-Top Tamarin — an endangered species of squirrel-sized monkeys who make their habitat only in northwest Colombia. Cotton-Top Tamarin When we tried this cupcake back in early 2020 it was missing its signature white and dark chocolate Tamarin head shape on the top, but was still as tasty as ever! The treat at that time was made with chocolate cake with chocolate filling, topped with a buttercream frosting and chocolate pearls. Today, we found the treat again in Disney’s Animal Kingdom with essentially the same look from early 2020 but a NEW caramel filling and caramel buttercream. Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake To be exact, the treat is now made of a chocolate cake with chocolate caramel ganache filling, salted caramel buttercream, green buttercream leaves, crispy chocolate pearls, and a white chocolate Tamarin topper. Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake with Crispy Pearls There’s no denying our Cotton-Top friend is adorable on top, but how does this slightly revamped cupcake taste? Overall, we thought the cupcake tasted really fresh, and there was a great ratio of filling to cake to frosting. The salted caramel frosting was a great touch. Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake The caramel filling was really rich, so we were glad there wasn’t TOO much in there or it would have overpowered the treat. It’s a VERY sweet cupcake, and possibly too sweet for some. So, if you don’t like super sweet treats or if you’re not a chocolate and caramel fan, this might be a skip for you. Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake If you do like really sweet treats, this might be something you really like, but you may still want to consider sharing it with your family to help spread the sweetness around. Overall, we think those who love chocolate and caramel (and love Cotton-Top Tamarins) will really enjoy this treat! Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake We were really glad to see our animal friend back in treat form in Animal Kingdom with a slightly revamped taste. If you want to grab this cupcake for yourself, stop by Creature Comforts in the park to get it for $5.99. Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake We’ll keep an eye out for more unique treats all around Disney World so you can decide whether they should be added to your must-try list for the next time you’re in the parks. Stay tuned for ALL the food and snack reviews! Click here to see what cupcake has arrived early in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever tried the Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: This DFB Favorite Cupcake is BACK With a New Filling in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Halloween Cupcake at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is Just Right for Fall! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Twist on a Fan-Favorite Cupcake, the Yeti Loungefly, and a Teensy Wishable! The 10 BEST Disney Snacks You Can Still Get in Disney World Right Now! View the full article

It seems that crowds have lightened up at EPCOT this week! EPCOT Parking Entrance We’re headed into the world of exotic countries, good food, and Frozen Ever After. On our grand tour, we spotted a returning drink and some fun merchandise in the Japan Pavilion. Come see what EPCOT looks like with no running festivals and light crowds! EPCOT Food Update Holiday Food We wanted to take note of everything that is still available post-Christmas and post-Festival of the Holidays. The Holiday Kitchens are closed and the signs are still present. We didn’t spot any booths being transformed into kiosks for the upcoming Festival of the Arts yet. We have seen the merchandise tents pop up though! Closed Holiday Kitchen The refillable holiday popcorn buckets have also been removed. We noticed the Mickey Birthday Celebration buckets and the Pixar buckets on display today! Refillable Popcorn Buckets Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea is still serving the specialty holiday drinks and snacks. There’s still time for one more cup of cheer at EPCOT! Holiday Drinks Get your Caramel Tinsel Donut before it’s too late! Les Vins des Chef de France The wine kiosk in the France Pavilion offers assorted champagnes by the glass. We spotted bottles of Creme de Cassis if guests would like to add a little sweetness to their drink! Creme de Cassis Champagne with a splash of sweetness sounds simply divine to us! Block and Hans The Arendelle Aqua Lemonade has returned to Block and Hans! This sparkling cocktail made an appearance during the Arendelle Aqua trend in 2019. The lemonade comes with lemonade, Monin Cotton Candy flavor, and Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine. Arendelle Aqua Lemonade You can purchase the cocktail for $13. Garden Grill The Garden Grill restaurant dining area is placed on a revolving floor. The seats will slowly spin facing the Living with the Land attraction and the Land Pavilion. We noticed the restaurant wasn’t spinning today! Garden Grill The Cast Member told us that it was unclear when it would start operating. Hopefully, it will start doing its daily rounds soon! Pizza al Taglio We lovingly refer to this location as the “Pizza Window.” You can walk right up to the window and order yourself a pizza slice on-the-go! We saw the Pizza Window open in September then it closed shortly after. Then, the window was open for a limited time during the holidays and is now temporarily closed once again! Pizza Window! We’ll continue to make our way back to the Italy Pavilion for more pizza updates! EPCOT Atmosphere Update Crowds EPCOT is currently in-between festivals right now. The Festival of the Holidays ended and the Festival of the Arts will begin on Friday. The holiday crowds seemed to have thinned out too. We noticed the place was pretty dead this week! There were far fewer crowds in the pathways… Japan Pavilion …fewer people waiting in line to enter the Mexico Pavilion… Mexico Pavilion …and Frozen Ever After was only a 20-minute wait! It’s pretty rare to find this attraction with such a low wait time. Frozen Ever After with a 20 Minute Wait We’ll have to wait and see if the Festival of the Arts attracts more crowds! Entertainment Disney has cut way back on live performances in the parks. We get pretty excited when we see a live musician entertaining the crowds. We stopped into the United Kingdom Pavilion and found a Pianist playing tunes at the gazebo! Pianist at the Gazebo Head to the quaint garden to see if you can catch a musician here in the future! EPCOT Merchandise Update Mitsukoshi We usually suggest bringing a reusable water bottle to the parks. Water is pretty expensive at Disney World! We found some sponges at the Japan Pavilion gift shop that are perfect for cleaning your bottle during the day. We noticed these really adorable cat sponges for $6.95… Cat Sponges …water bottle sponges in the shape of Edamame for $6.95… Edamame Sponges …and water bottle cleaner for $9.95. Water Bottle Cleaner That’s it for this week! Stay tuned as we make our return to EPCOT for the upcoming festival and for more fun! Check out this handy Dole Whip hack we discovered! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite part about EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below! The post What’s New at EPCOT: LOW Crowds, a Live Musician, and a 20-Minute Wait for Frozen Ever After! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We’re starting 2021 with even more ways to make picture-perfect memories at Walt Disney World Resort, including the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returning Jan. 8-Feb. 22, 2021 and the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival springing to life beginning March 3.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/JJcQkRJYrXI View the full article

There are a lot of historically significant pieces of Disney history tucked around Disney World. ©Disney But did you know a very BIG (figuratively and literally) relic of Disney’s past sits just out of sight in Walt Disney World? Today, we’re getting a glimpse of the FAMOUS private plane that Walt Disney himself took a liking to — “The Mouse.” Orlando area pilot @bioreconstruct flew over Disney World today and spotted Walt’s company plane, complete with Mickey Mouse on the tail, sitting backstage in its original color scheme. During Walt’s career, he used three different planes during his work with the company, a Beechcraft Queen Air, a Beechcraft King Air, and the Grumman Gulfstream 1 (G1) that now sits just out of sight in Disney World, per D23. It’s well known that Walt loved trains, but did you know that the company plane was one of Walt’s pride and joys? This plane was purchased by Walt in 1964 and he and his wife, Lillian, worked together to design the interior of the plane and the color scheme. We have to say, they went with a VERY 1960s look! At the time the plane seated 15 and had a galley, two couches, and a desk. ©Disney Walt even had his very own special seat designed in the rear left cabin. It had a special altimeter and air-speed gauge so that Walt could keep an eye on the plane’s status. He was SUPER curious and interested in air travel. You may have seen this plane before if you’ve been going to Disney World for a while. It took its last flight in 1992, touched down on World Drive, and was added to The Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! ©Disney During the tour, Cast Members noted that the plane was used to fly Walt Disney on secret scouting missions over Central Florida when he was looking for the perfect spot to build a second theme park — and that’s true! ©Disney The first few flights of the plane took Walt and some Imagineers from California to New York to check in on their contributions to the 1964 New York World’s Fair like Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Carousel of Progress, and “it’s a small world.” Soon after, Walt began secretly surveying Central Florida as a potential location for his second theme park using the plane. It’s SUPER cool that this plane (again, sitting right under our noses!) was used to survey the land for Disney World, but that wasn’t its only purpose. It also took Disney characters on tours and visits to children’s hospitals and several famous faces — President Richard Nixon, President Jimmy Carter, President Ronald Reagan, Julie Andrews, and Annette Funicello — have taken to the skies in “The Mouse.” ©Disney And how did it get its name? Well, Disney pilots would make their air traffic call-ups as “Two, three, four, metro metro,” but would also try “Two, three, four, Mickey Mouse.” After some time, FAA en-route controllers began calling the Disney plane the “Mickey Mouse.” According to D23, other corporate pilots became quite jealous of Disney’s special treatment. The plane has been backstage for some time, ever since The Backlot Tour closed in Hollywood Studios in 2014, but it’s not often we got such a cool glimpse like the one above. The plane is uncovered and totally visible from the skies! ©Disney You might notice that the plane spotted from the skies today has a red stripe while the one from The Backlot Tour had a blue stripe; they’re still the same plane! The plane had a red striped when Walt flew in it but was repainted blue for Disney corporate use in the late 20th century. Now, it seems it’s been restored to its original color scheme! ©Disney It’s very, very cool to get a peek at such an iconic piece of Disney history. Maybe one day it will return to a spot where guests might see it. As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to see more aerial photos from Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the story of Walt’s plane? Tell us in the comments! The post Photos: One of Walt's Prized Possessions Sits JUST Out of Sight in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News and Review! New Meatballs and Other Menu Offerings Available Near Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios NEWS! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Review: We Basically Found a Pumpkin Spice Latte in FOOD Form in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

Disney World resort hotel guests no longer get a free MagicBand with their stay and Annual Passholders only have 1 option for complimentary bands, but if you’re looking to purchase a MagicBand, there are LOTS of styles for you to choose from! Pink Glittery MagicBand From glittery pink and pale yellow to MagicBands themed to Disney films, there are some awesome designs out there. If you’re looking for something a bit more simple and sleek that will likely match with tons of outfits, then the NEW Navy Blue MagicBand we found today might be just what you need! We spotted this new MagicBand color over at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Navy Blue MagicBand The new Navy Blue design can be a really great choice for someone who doesn’t want this Disney accessory to take away from their outfit or someone who just LOVES this beautiful blue color. Navy Blue MagicBand Wondering how it compares to some other MagicBand colors? Check it out in this bunch. Navy Blue MagicBand You can bring home this MagicBand right now for $14.99. We’ll keep an eye out for more MagicBand designs and other great Disney merchandise you can check out during your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see the new look the yellow MagicBand got recently! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite MagicBand color or design? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: A NEW Navy Blue MagicBand Is Now Available in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Spotted Three Totally Pandorable Shirts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today! SPOTTED! So Many Wild New Tees at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!! Say Good Morning AND Good Night with These NEW Animal Kingdom Phone Cases! View the full article

As we make our way through Disney World at the start of the new year, we’re not only keeping our eye out for the upcoming attractions, restaurants, and experiences arriving in 2021. But, we’re also taking a look at the biggest deals and discounts you can find in the parks and online for Disney World right now! Cinderella Castle The first month of the New Year is already filled with amazing things like the return of Park Hopping and the parks’ 50th anniversary. Now, we’re taking a look at the hotel and ticket discounts being offered in Disney World in January. Two Free Park Tickets If you plan on heading to Disney World throughout the year, you can score an additional TWO days of free theme park tickets when you book a 4-night/ 3-day room and ticket package. That means you’ll get a total of 5 days of park exploration for the price of only a 3-day ticket! (UM, SCORE.) MagicBand Scanner The promotion starts on January 8th and lasts through September 25th so you can explore the parks through the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Tickets This offer can be booked starting on January 5th…so TODAY!! Read more about this FREE ticket offer here. 35% Off Hotels in Disney World Or, if you’re looking for bigger deals on your hotel rooms, guests can receive up to 35% off Disney World resorts from January 3rd through April 17th. Value resorts are 20% off, moderate resorts are 25% off, and deluxe resorts are 35% off, so you can visit some of your favorite places to stay with a huge discount. Art of Animation The offer must be booked by March 15th. Beach Club Whether you want to have a staycation overnight or a long trip with your friends and family, upwards of 35% off could bring you big savings on your hotel of choice! Find out whether the free tickets or discounted hotel room deal is the best for you! Florida Resident Discounts Florida Resident Discover Disney Tickets Florida residents can take advantage of the returning Disney Discovery Tickets starting on January 4th. The tickets are good for one theme park per day on consecutive or non-consecutive days with a Park Hopper option as well. Tree of Life The 2-Day Discovery Ticket costs $75 per day ($149 total), the 3-Day Discover Ticket costs $60 per day ($179 total), and the 4-Day Discover Ticket costs $50 per day ($199 total). Site Screenshot The 2-Day tickets are set to expire on March 11th and the 3-Day and 4-Day tickets are valid through June 18th. Guests must have proof of residency when they’re purchasing the tickets. Read MORE about the Florida Discovery Tickets here. Florida Resident Hotel Discounts Florida Residents can also save up to 35% on rooms at select Diseny World Resort hotels most nights January 3rd through April 17th. Like the previous offer, you’ll need proof of residency to book these rooms. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Book this offer by April 17th, 2021, and be sure to confirm your preferred hotel is included in the offer before booking. To see more about this discount, click here! U.S. Military Member Discounts Specially Priced Theme Park Tickets Military Members who purchase any time before February 14th can snag the Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Ticket, the Disney 5-Day Military Promotional Ticket, or the Disney 6-Day Promotional Ticket. ©Shades of Green Resort Whichever option you pick up, the tickets are valid now through September 26th. Click here to learn more about the military promotional tickets! Specially Priced Hotel Rates U.S. Military Members can also take advantage of discounted rates at Select Disney Resort hotels most nights through December 17th! Disney’s Contemporary Resort To see what hotels are available for this offer or to book a room, call (407) 939-7830. To learn more about this offer, click here! Annual Passholder Discounts Finally, Annual Passholders can save up to (a whopping) 40% on selet rooms through April 17th! Wowza! This offer must be booked by April 17th, 2021. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort It excludes the following hotel options: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.The length of stay on this offer is 1-14 days. Check out more info on this discount here! And there you have it! Those are all the discounts for January 2021! Take a look at the construction of attractions coming to Disney World this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a Disney vacation planned for 2021? Let us know in the comments below! The post 7 Disney World Ticket and Hotel Discounts and Deals for January first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Spotted a BOGO Candy Deal in Disney World! Get Ready to Camp Out at Fort Wilderness with This Deal in Disney World! Going to Disney World Soon? Then Take a Look at This Swan and Dolphin Annual Passholder DISCOUNT! View the full article

Today brings a whirlwind of special offers! ©Disney Parks Blog While we’re pumped to finally be able to book Disney World’s Free Ticket Offer and TONS of special hotel pricing, we’re also bringing you a reminder that the savings don’t stop there! Disney World Passholders can still find BIG savings at Disney’s Aulani Resort! If you book anytime now through March 9th, Disney World Annual Passholders can snag a DEAL to save on rooms at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii! We’re looking at savings of up to 30% on select rooms at Aulani for 5-night stays from TODAY through March 11th. ©Disney On top of that, you’ll get a $50 Resort Credit per night! There are other options for length of stay including options where you can save 25% on 4-night stays, and 20% on 3-night stays in select rooms. Disney’s Aulani Resort You can find out more about this offer through your Passholder account on the Disney website! It’s a big, big, big day for Disney savings. So, keep an eye on DFB so you don’t miss any of the offers! Click here to see MORE 2021 offers! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be making your way to Aulani soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Reminder! Disney World Passholders Can Snag HUGE Savings at Disney's Aulani Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Annual Passholders Can Save BIG on Stays at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii! Disney’s Aulani Resort Now Has Its Own Mobile App! Wanna Know Where To Find PUMPKIN Dole Whip!? View the full article

Disney World: it’s the most magical place on Earth, but it can also be one of the most EXPENSIVE trips you’ll take! Magic Kingdom You may already know about some discounts and deals you can take advantage of to make your trip more affordable, but there are all kinds of spending traps both large and small that you may unknowingly be stepping into. So, today we’re sharing our TOP 5 spending traps that you’ll want to avoid in Disney World! 1. Paying for Water We know, we know. If you’re an avid DFB reader, you’ve probably read several of our posts talking about how you can get FREE water in the parks. But, we’re sharing it here AGAIN because SO many people still pay for bottled water in Disney World, so our “don’t pay for water” campaign must continue! Free Water at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Right now, a bottle of Dasani water will cost you a whopping $3.50 in Disney World. If you want fancier water, SmartWater is $5.50 per bottle. If you’re downing a couple bottles per day to stay hydrated you’re looking at $7-11 bucks per person per DAY (or more, if you like your liquids!). You know what’s better than $7-11 bucks+ per day? Free. Sunshine Seasons Sparkling Smart Water If you don’t already know, you can get a FREE cup of ice and water at quick service locations, either with your order or on its own. Right now, you might not be able to simply walk up to some restaurants and get a free cup of water (without any kind of other order at that restaurant) since they’re focusing on mobile orders and limiting how many guests are in one spot at the same time. Sleepy Hollow Free Water But, if you aren’t able to get water in one spot, there’s typically another location relatively close nearby where the Cast Members will point you to that can give you that cup of free water! Click here to see a list of ALL the spots where you can get free water in Magic Kingdom right now! If you want to carry around your water in something more convenient than an open cup, bring a refillable bottle from home that you can continuously fill up during the day. And, if you’re not a fan of the taste of Florida water or tap water in general (drinking Florida water isn’t quite like sipping on Fiji water) consider bringing a bottle with a filter in it or bring some powdered or liquid water flavor enhancers. Princess Water Bottle Staying hydrated in Florida is REALLY important, so you’ll definitely want to have some water with you. But, continuously buying expensive bottles of water in Disney World can be a huge spending trap you’ll want to avoid! 2. Buying ALL the Souvenirs Okay, yes, we’ll admit it — Disney souvenirs can be GREAT and we may or may not own a ridiculous amount of Minnie ears (we totally do. Guilty as charged, there.), but all those trinkets can also be expensive. Let’s just say, Disney knows what it’s doing as it lets you out of an attraction and (generally) directly into or next to a gift shop! Tatooine Traders Gift Shop Unless you’ve got an unlimited budget, you’ll want to be extra careful that you don’t fall into the trap of buying every cute, cool, or fun piece of merchandise you see after you exit every single ride. In other words, pace yourself! You may want to set a spending budget and commit to that budget by loading Disney gift cards with that set budget amount. This can be particularly good for kids (and adults, let’s be honest here). Let’s say you load the card with $30. Once it’s gone, it’s gone! That can help everyone really think carefully before they buy something (and hopefully prevent future begging for more souvenirs). Soul Merchandise You may also want to adopt the mindset that you’ll only LOOK at, not buy, everything throughout the day and decide (before the park closes) what you REALLY want and buy it then, or buy souvenirs in advance (we especially recommend this when there’s a sale on shopDisney) and bring them with you. 2021 Merchandise You could also check if any of the items you’re looking at are available online on shopDisney, where you could potentially take advantage of some discounts that aren’t being offered in the parks. Or, you can visit the Disney Character Warehouse at Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, a Disney outlet store where you could score some AWESOME merch on the cheap! Visit this spot before heading to Disney World or before you go back home and you could get some serious bang for your buck. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mug Now, one thing we want to mention is that some popular Disney merchandise will sell out quickly or will be exclusive to one shop or another. Those are the type of things that (if you want them) you’ll probably want to snag as soon as you see them, rather than wait until later. If you’re seeing the ears you want FLYING off the shelves and you know that you definitely want them, then you’ll want to grab those while you can! BUT, in general, we find taking the “wait and see” approach with souvenirs helps curb the buyer’s remorse, especially with impulsive kiddos. Splash Mountain Funko POP! Figurines Also, while it can be a BIG upfront cost, if one person in your party gets an Annual Pass, you could all take advantage of their merchandise discount (currently 20% at Disney owned stores) in addition to their other Annual Passholder perks, and save lots! But, you’d have to do some number crunching to see if this is worth it for you. Right now, new Annual Passes aren’t being sold (except possibly on a case-by-case basis for former Passholders) but we’re on the lookout for any updates to that. Check out the cool gear we scored at Character Warehouse on the CHEAP! 3. Paying a LOT for a Resort You’ll Barely Have Time to Enjoy If you and your family will be spending the majority (or basically all) of your day, except for showering and sleeping, in the Disney theme parks or Disney Springs, then paying for a big, expensive hotel room (particularly those on Disney property) could be a big spending trap. You need to consider how much time you’ll actually be spending INSIDE your room or utilizing things like the pool or other areas at the resort before you commit to that massive price tag. Jambo House lobby If the time at your resort will be minimal, then you may want to opt instead for a room at a value or moderate resort instead of a deluxe resort, that can give you the amenities you’re looking for (Disney transportation, etc.) without the extreme price tag. Or, you may want to look at some of the Disney Springs hotels that can get you some of those same perks for MUCH less (with a still REALLY nice room, TBH). You could also potentially consider hotels outside of the Walt Disney World property for way WAY less than you’d pay for the perk of being in the center of it all. Art of Animation Now, this isn’t going to be a one-size fits all kind of solution. This all depends on your needs and what’s most important to you. If you want REALLY easy transportation to the parks (like, walking access) then the higher cost of Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (with walking access to Magic Kingdom) or Disney’s Yacht or Beach Club Resorts (with walking access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios) may totally be worth it for you. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort If you want easy transportation around Disney but want to avoid the really high price tags, consider whether just using a Disney bus (which is available at all resorts, including the value resorts) is enough. Is waiting an extra couple of minutes for transportation worth saving hundreds of dollars? For many, that answer might be a solid “yes.” If you want access to other convenient Disney transportation, consider resorts with access to the Disney Skyliner that are a bit lower in cost — like Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (both value resorts) or Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (a moderate resort). The Skyliner could easily get you to EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios (with some transfers, depending on where you stay), but those hotels (especially the value ones) could help you stay in budget while still giving you excellent transportation options. Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station Good discounts and deals could also make that moderate or deluxe Disney resort much more enticing and affordable. So, that’s something to be on the lookout for! Click here to see all the current discounts in Disney World! 4. Paying for Extra Features or Tickets You Don’t Need A big spending trap that many can fall into is paying for extra features or things that they think they might need without actually calculating or figuring out if it’s worth it (and if they’ll actually get to use those features!). Park Hopping Let’s start with Park Hoppers. Some guests buy a Park Hopper ticket (park hopping just returned in 2021!) without thinking through whether they’ll actually be using it. Generally, you CANNOT downgrade your ticket from a Park Hopper to the cheaper one-park per day ticket, so this can be a BIG spending trap if you decide too late that you won’t use it. Park Hopping BUT you can always ADD Park Hopping to your park ticket later. So, if you aren’t really sure if you’ll be hopping a lot (particularly under the new system) you should probably hold off on getting it until you’re sure you’ll want to use it or you’re in the parks and decide that you need it. Park Hopping Procedure Just keep in mind that if you decide to add a Park Hopper to your ticket during your trip, you’ll have to pay for it for ALL of the days of your ticket (not just the ones you have left). So, if you buy a 5-day ticket and decide to add park hopping on day 3, you’ll still have to pay for it for all 5 days. So, if you want to add it to your ticket, make that decision early so you can take full advantage of it during your entire trip. Paying For More Days Another spending trap can be buying tickets for more days because the price of the ticket per day gets cheaper as you add more days. For example, a 1 park per day ticket in 2021 starts at $103 per day for a 4-day ticket. Go up to a 5-day ticket, and your price could go down to as low as $88 per day. Up to 9 days? You could be paying as low as $56 per day. So, the temptation is definitely there to get some extra tickets and just extend your stay a bit. Screenshot from the Disney World Tickets Website But, you can’t forget that tickets aren’t the only thing you’re paying for! You also have to pay for food, your resort stay, etc. for every day of your trip and that can all really add up. Suddenly tacking on an extra day to shave off a couple bucks on your ticket price is costing you hundreds of dollars! If you plan out your trip and realize that you don’t really need that 5th or 6th park day, you could save some serious cash! Disney World It’s key to break down what you actually want to do in the parks and see how many days you’ll actually need to accomplish them then tack on all the added costs to make those extra days happen to know if that extra day or two will be worth it. Not Scoping Out the Best Deal Beforehand Another key mistake can be buying tickets alone or as part of a resort package without actually scoping for the best deals! While many times buying a package can save you money, it’s worth it to price it out separately and see if special deals online (like Florida resident ones or others) will actually result in a cheaper overall price. Disney’s Pop Century Resort When Disney offers its Free Disney World Dining promotions, many may also assume that is their BEST value in terms of booking. But, you’ll want to do a bit of digging or potentially work with a travel professional to crunch those numbers and see what kind of booking arrangement will actually save you the most money. 5. Getting the Disney Dining Plan Finally, we end our list of potential spending traps with the Disney Dining Plan. The Disney Dining plan isn’t available right now, but it may return in the future. For many, this is a great way to essentially “pre-pay” for most of the dining costs they’ll encounter on their Disney World vacation, but it’s all about a “use it or lose it” mentality here. Charcuterie While the Disney Dining Plan can be good for some, for many it is a BIG cost that isn’t worth it if you do the math. First, tips aren’t included on the Dining Plan and, after you figure 20% of those pricey sit-down meals, you could be surprised by just how much you’re still spending even though you paid before your trip. Second, you’ll also need to seriously consider how your family eats to see if it’s worth it for you. Spread Do members of your family skip meals sometimes, have restrictive diets, or only order the cheapest things at quick service and table service restaurants (because that’s really just what they like)? Then a dining plan may not be worth it for you. If you want to make the most out of your plan, you really have to think BIG. We’re talking ordering big (meaning pricey!) entrees and big, expensive drinks to really maximize things. The Dining Plan rarely will actually save you any money if you’re ordering cheaper dishes. Tenderloin of Beef But it CAN be a good deal if done correctly. If you’re looking to make eating a big part of your trip and you want to go big or go home when it comes to what you order, you could come out on top. The key thing here is to take a look at the cost and think about how your family eats and see if you could potentially eat in a way that would actually make the Dining Plan a savings for you. Keep in mind that often Free Dining is offered at the same time as a resort discount option. Since you can only pick one discount to apply to your vacation package, a resort discount could mean much bigger savings than the Free Dining Plan offer, so be sure to do the math for all available discounts. Click here to check out our break-down of the new Dining Plan Plus and how it compares with other plans — and whether it’s worth it for you! These are just some of the spending traps you’ll want to avoid in Disney World. But there are definitely others (like those sneaky $10 cancellation fees you could get hit with if you don’t cancel a Disney Dining reservation at least 24 hours in advance). The key thing for all of these is seeing what’s right for your family and planning accordingly. If the high-cost item is worth it for you, then that’s great, just like it’s A-OK to pay for the Park Hopper add-on even if you don’t use it much. We want to help you identify where extra spending could occur and decide if that’s something you’re OK with paying for or not. Click here to see our tips from the DFB guide: Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think is a BIG spending trap at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Spending Traps To Avoid in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 20 Hidden Discounts in Disney World NOW! Don’t Miss Out on Free Disney Tickets and Your Rise of the Resistance Boarding Pass! The BEST Ways To Save Money With Snack Credits On Your Disney Dining Plan! View the full article

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Here at DFB, we’re always looking for the best Disney World hacks, especially when it comes to food. Mickey Pretzel We recently tried THREE new pineapple-flavored treats in Disney Springs and we were very impressed. That’s why we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try one of these new fruity desserts with the OG pineapple treat — Dole Whip. Candy Cauldron debuted a new Pineapple Cookie this week! It was super adorable AND tasty! Pineapple Cookie And because we love cookies AND Dole Whip, we thought making a Dole Whip SANDWICH with this Pineapple Cookie would make the ultimate duo!! We took this opportunity to grab some Pineapple Dole Whip from Marketplace Snacks, and put our creation together! Cookie and Dole Whip Our Dole Whip was piled nice and high, just the way we like it. Dole Whip The first step to making the ultimate Dole-Whip-meets-Pineapple-Cookie-Sandwich was to prep the cookie by breaking it in half! Cookie and Dole Whip Then we added alll that delicious Dole Whip onto one half of the cookie! Dole Whip Sandwich And BOOM! With the other half of the cookie, we’ve got our very own Dole Whip Sandwich! Dole Whip Sandwich And as we expected, it was a total match made in heaven! Since the cookie itself didn’t have super strong pineapple flavors, it paired well with the Dole Whip! Dole Whip Sandwich Not to toot our own horn, but we think this was a pretty genius creation. And as long as those Pineapple Cookies are around in Disney Springs, you can try it too! Stay tuned to DFB for all the best Disney snack hacks! Check out our review of ALL the new pineapple treats here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this Dole Whip Sandwich? Tell us in the comments! The post This NEW Dole Whip Hack May Be One of the BEST in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Where to Find Late Night Eats in Disney World Review: There’s Been a Pineapple EXPLOSION at Disney Springs (And We’re SO Here For It) Where to Find Disney Dole Whip Without A Park Ticket! View the full article

It’s a new year, which means there are lots of new Disney World deals and discounts! Cinderella Castle We previously announced that Disney would be offering FREE TICKETS (yes, you read that right). And starting today, you can book this amazing deal for your next Disney trip! Guests who book a 4-night/3-day room and ticket package at select Disney resorts on most nights between January 8th to September 25th, 2021 will receive two additional days of theme park tickets! Woohoo! Magic Kingdom Now, the special offers tab was a little weird with us this morning. When we went to click on the offer from the special offers page on the Disney World website, we were redirected to the Disney Springs page. But, once we went to book a room, we were able to choose the FREE ticket offer as a discount option. ©Disney You can use those FREE tickets to park hop once again in Disney World. And you may even be able to use them to explore several upcoming attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (which WILL open sometime in 2021). Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure And don’t forget, Disney has extended their flexible cancellation policy through April 30th, 2021. So if you book this deal now, but end up needing to change your plans, you totally can! Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash If you’re a Florida resident, there is currently an amazing deal on park tickets that you won’t want to miss. We will keep looking out for the latest Disney deals, and give you all the details about them! Looking for MORE 2021 discounts? Click HERE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's FREE Ticket Offer Is NOW Available! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 20 Hidden Discounts in Disney World NOW! Cha-CHING! Here are ALL of the Disney World Discounts Available NOW! 5 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in January View the full article

Helloooo and welcome to today’s episode of “how to save a ton on your upcoming Disney World trip!” I’m your host, AJ, and we’re about to embark on an adventure that could culminate on you saving hundreds on that WDW vacation you’ve been dreaming about! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s had some pretty decent WDW hotel discounts in place for the beginning of 2021, but they just dropped brand NEW hotel discounts for Disney World that will take you well into the summer! Save Up To 30% On Disney World Hotels April-July 2021 First up, this discount is available to EVERYONE! Book now to save up to 30% on your Disney World hotel stays most nights April 18, 2021 through July 10, 2021. Beach Club Resort This offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. And guests must book by May 27th to receive this offer. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Small-World-Square-Banner.png Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. (Why should you use a travel agent when you go to Disney? See what we think here! Or click here for a no obligation price quote today!) New 35% Off Annual Passholder Disney World Hotel Discount April-July 2021 And passholders, your discount dates have been extended, too! You can save up to 35% on your Disney World hotel room most nights from April 18 through July 10, 2021. Boardwalk Inn Resort This discount excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, Cabins at Disney’s Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. Passholders must book this offer by July 10th to qualify. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Note that several more Disney World hotels will be reopening within this timeframe, including Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Click here to see ALL DISNEY WORLD HOTEL REOPENING DATES! Headed to Disney World soon? Check Out January-April 2021 Disney World Hotel Discounts HERE! And don’t forget, if you’re ready to save big, contact our friends over at Small World Vacations to book this deal for you! Save time, money, time, stress, time, anxiety, and…did we mention…time?…by using a dedicated and knowledgable travel agent to cut through all the hassle and ensure you get the best deal possible! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you ready to take advantage of some great deals? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney World Hotel Discounts Are HERE...and You Can Save BIG From NOW Through July 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 6 Disney World Discounts You NEED to Know About for 2021! News! Disney World Has Announced the ULTIMATE Christmas Package REVIEW: Coconut and Pineapple (!?!) Chocolate-Covered BACON in Disney World! View the full article

2020 was a BIG year for Toy Story fans! Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash It was the 25th anniversary for the original film, and we saw SO much new merch including spirit jerseys, specialty plushes, and more. But now, there’s a Buzz Lightyear-themed bag from Danielle Nicole that is calling our names! While you wait for the new Buzz origin movie called Lightyear to hit theaters, you can snag the Buzz Lightyear Belt Bag! ©Danielle Nicole This snazzy bag features Buzz front and center, with sparkly blue and silver colors. The strap even resembles Lightyear’s wings, so you can blast off into space! The bag includes two zipper pockets, making it spacious enough to bring the theme park essentials. ©Danielle Nicole You can head over to the Danielle Nicole website to grab the “out-of-this-world” belt bag for $58. We’ll keep you updated on the latest bags from Danielle Nicole, so stay tuned to DFB! Best Day Ever! We’ve Never WANTED a Tangled Danielle Nicole Bag More! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which is your favorite bag by Danielle Nicole? Let us know in the comments! The post Blast Off With Buzz Lightyear on This Danielle Nicole Disney Bag! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Clawwwww! This Alien Pizza Planet Disney x Loungefly Backpack Is Out of This World! ACT FAST! The NEW Love Your Melon Toy Story Collection is Starting to Sell Out! Danielle Nicole Is Releasing Some SUPER Limited Edition, SUPER Sparkly Cinderella Bags! View the full article

Since Disney World and parts of Disneyland Resort have reopened, face masks have been an essential. Disneyland Luckily, Disney has whipped up some adorable masks for us to sport through the park! We’ve seen iconic snacks, classic Mickey, and holiday masks, but now we’ve got a few honoring some mischievous (but lovable) Disney characters and Disneyland itself! We headed into the Disney Dress Shop where we spotted these super fun masks! First up, we found the Stitch Face Mask! This features Experiment 626 in several cute poses. Looks like he’s up to something! Stitch Face Mask The second one we found is the Cheshire Cat Face Mask. If you’ve ever wanted a smile as wide as the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, then you’re in luck! We spotted this mask and the Stitch mask over in Disney World, but now they are on the West Coast! Cheshire Cat Face Mask And last but not least, we found the Disneyland Face Mask. Although it’s hard to tell because of how it’s packaged, the mask says Disneyland followed by its slogan, “The Happiest Place on Earth.” We sure do miss being in those parks! Happiest Place on Earth Face Mask Each of these masks are $6 and you can find them at the Disney Dress Shop in Downtown Disney! Whether you want to channel your inner mischievous-self, or you just LOVE Disneyland, these new masks are for you! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates in Disney news and merchandise. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which mischievous character do you want to see on a face mask? Let us know in the comments! The post Photos! These Face Masks at Disneyland Resort Feature Mischievous Characters! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! Jungle Cruise Wishables Docked Into Disneyland Today! What’s New Downtown Disney: Halloween Snacks and Backlot Premiere Shop Opens Make Your Reservations NOW For This Exclusive Disneyland Shopping Event! View the full article

In preparation for it’s 50th anniversary this year, Disney World has several fun and exciting projects in the works! Cinderella Castle Although we’ve confirmed that certain projects will open up like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris, others have left us wondering if they actually will open in 2021. It looks like some projects could be opening later than originally expected, including the new TRON coaster. Because of the theme park shutdowns due to the global pandemic, timelines for construction projects have been pushed back. According to USA Today, that means some of these big projects may miss the 50th anniversary of Disney World. Magic Kingdom The TRON Coaster coming to Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom, “isn’t expected to open during the park’s 50th birthday year,” according to USA Today. We’ve been watching the construction progress for this new thrill ride for quite some time. TRON Construction While mentioning EPCOT construction plans, USA Today says that Harmonious, the new nighttime spectacular “will likely debut in 2021.” However, it is mentioned that the “Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, will probably open after 2021.” The Moana-inspired attraction will feature an exploration trail and interactive water features. Journey of Water Concept Art ©Disney The post mentions other smaller projects that are likely to be updated including the addition of animatronic President-elect Joe Biden to the Hall of Presidents. Disney has not officially confirmed that the TRON Coaster and the Journey of Water will not open in 2021, but we will keep an eye out for any additional details from Disney. Disney Further Confirms 6 Projects…But Left Out 4 Big Ones! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney World project are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: TRON Coaster Opening Likely Delayed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! Is Work on Epcot’s PLAY Pavilion Starting?! What’s Happening With the Mining Tower?! We’ve Got Updates! View the full article

We’ve been checking out lots of the new merch that Disney has released so far in the new year. 2021 Merchandise Among the collection of new 2021 merch and the Lunar New Year designs, we’ve noticed a bunch of fun, yellow merch, too! And today, we spotted another new addition to the cheery collection! Disney World is no stranger to fun and over-the-top Crocs designs. We’ve seen Haunted Mansion Crocs, super glittery Crocs, and Christmas Crocs! Now we have another pair to add to our collection with these retro, yellow Crocs! New Yellow Crocs They share the same old-school Walt Disney World logo that we’ve seen on the new yellow spirit jersey! New Yellow Crocs These comfy shoes are great for a day in the parks since they can handle a trip down Splash Mountain, or a rain shower. New Yellow Crocs If you can’t wait to add some color to your wardrobe with these bright yellow Crocs, you can find them at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $49.95! Check back with us for more of the latest Disney merch! Check out the NEW Yellow MagicBand we found in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are these new Crocs on your wishlist? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Retro CROCS Spotted in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is NOT a Trick! Halloween-Inspired Crocs and Loungeflys Are Back in Stock at Disney World! NEW CROCS ALERT! We Found BABY YODA Crocs in Disney World! The Mandalorian-Themed Monopoly in Disney World is Sure to Bring Out Your Competitive Side! View the full article

During this past fall season, we saw a new treat trend appear in Disney World — pie-shaped rice krispies treats! Candy Cauldron We found classic, holiday “pies” like pumpkin pie and pecan pie that we LOVED, but we just found another flavor that is not as traditional. Over in Disney Springs, you can grab the Cookies and Cream Pie Rice Krispies Treat! We stopped by the Candy Cauldron in Disney Springs where we not only found a pineapple explosion, but this new cookies and cream-inspired treat as well! We love when Disney turned some of our favorite pies into rice krispies treats, so when we saw this one, we knew we had to try it! Cookies and Cream Rice Krispies Treat This is a classic rice krispies treat with Oreo crumbles on top. It may sound simple, but it totally works! We seriously ADORE these treats. It feels like we get many more krispies than we usually do with the regular or Mickey-shaped treats. Look at how thick the slice is! Cookies and Cream Rice Krispies Treat However, of all the pie-shaped krispies treats, this was NOT our favorite. Simple can be good, however we felt that this was lacking a bit of chocolate. The only chocolate we got in this treat was the Oreos on top, and we wanted MORE! Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie If you are a die-hard rice krispies fan, you will enjoy this. It was fresh and a good treat, we just wish it had some more flavor like the other pie-shaped treats we’ve seen. You can pick this up for $5.49, which we think is a very fair price considering how much you get! If you’re strolling around Disney Springs, and need a sweet and quick snack, this will do the trick! Read our review of the Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat at Disneyland Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried any of the pie-shaped rice krispies treats in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW! Is This Pie-Shaped Rice Krispies Treat the BEST of Them All in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs — Halloween Cakes, Construction Updates, and Galaxy’s Edge Merch! Review! We Found the Most Romantic Ice Cream Sundae at Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article