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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Welcome back to another Disney online merchandise roundup! Holiday Sale We saw lots of great things in the park this week, like 2021 ears and some cool new pins, not to mention a HUGE after-Christmas sale on the holiday merchandise! There’s surely a lot to see in Walt Disney World, but we also noticed the arrival of some equally spectacular Disney products and items online. Let’s check ’em out! Gem Covered Goblets A shocking line of merch that we certainly didn’t expect but are nonetheless incredibly excited about are these stunning Disney goblets! Seriously, how fancy would you feel drinking your water from this over-the-top Beauty and the Beast cup? Beauty and the Beast Goblet ©shopDisney We also fell head-over-heels for this goblet — it’s here to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Disney classic, Cinderella. Cinderella 70th Anniversary Goblet ©shopDisney There are just two of the ones that online, so make sure to check them all out if you want to feel extra fancy while drinking your beverage of choice. Each goblet is $34.99. Check Out All the Goblets Here! Kitchen Items This week, a beautiful new kitchen collection dropped on shopDisney, and we need these items right away! First on the list are these lovely Mickey bowls that add the perfect touch of Disney for $34.99. ©Disney And if you want to daydream of days spent at Disney while you’re sipping your morning coffee, then check out this Fantasyland Castle Mug for $19.99. ©Disney And, now you can add a little magic to your dining table with the table runner that matches the mug! It’s $49.99, but we think it’s well worth the investment because it’s so charming. Fantasyland Castle Table Runner ©Disney There are other items in the collection that you should definitely check out if you want some Disney touches in your home! See the Rest of the Collection by Clicking Here! Reigning Cats and Dogs Recently, it was announced that Disney was releasing a new collection of items based on Disney cats and dogs, and the collection would allow us to match with our pets! We had already seen a few products from the line around Disney World, but this week they arrived online as well. There are too many great things to share in one post, but we’ll pick our favorites — like this Disney Dogs Loungefly for $90. Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection We also spotted this adorable umbrella, which is a fitting addition to the Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection, considering it’s based on the phrase “raining cats and dogs.” You can pick this one up for $39.99. ©Disney And for the cat lovers out there, these stretchy leggings will keep you nice and cozy will you cuddle up with your favorite feline, OR while you take a trip to the parks! They’re being sold for $39.99 as well. Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection There are SO MANY items in this line, and we just can’t get enough of it. Make sure to check out the whole collection over on shopDisney! Look At More of the Reigning Cats and Dogs Merch Online Here! Well, that wraps up our online merchandise for this week! It was a smaller post than usual, but we expect to see TONS of Disney products heading into 2021, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Did You Miss Last Week’s Update? Check it Out 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 any of these items going into your shopping cart? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Dropped Over-the-Top Goblets, Kitchenware, and Pet Products Online This Week. See It ALL Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Park Hopping has officially returned to Disney World! Disney World Gateway The theme park initially reopened with limited operations, including the suspension of Park Hopping. It was later announced that the option to “hop” between Disney World parks would return with a few modifications. We tried the new version of Park Hopping and we’ve got ALL the answers to your questions! What time does Park Hopping start? Guests can transfer to a different theme park after 2PM and until closing time. Disney has stated that these hours could change depending on the theme park and hours. The hours for Park Hopping are available on the official Disney World calendar online and on the My Disney Experience app. We will also do posts each week with the information so you can make sure you are up to date on park pass availability and hours. Spaceship Earth Be sure to check these hours before making any solidified plans! Disney could change the time period at any point in the future. Do I need to make multiple Disney Park Passes? All guests with the Park Hopping option must make one Disney Park Pass reservation. You do not need to make another reservation if you plan to transfer to another park. In order to use your Park Hopper, you must enter the theme park that has your reservation first. Then, you can go to another park after 2PM. Park Pass and Safety Signs As of right now, you do not need to make more than one reservation. You can freely enter your next park as long as it is not at full capacity. Which theme parks can I “hop” to? Those with the Park Hopper ticket option can hop to any of the four theme parks provided their park of choice is not at capacity. Park Hopping to All Four Parks! Can I enter a theme park that is at full capacity? The caveat is that you cannot enter a theme park that has reached capacity. For example, you have a reservation for the Magic Kingdom and start your day there. Then, you wish to transfer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the afternoon, but the park has reached capacity. You will not be able to enter Hollywood Studios if it is at capacity. Cinderella Castle Keep in mind that a theme park can reach its capacity limit at any time. So, yes, you could hear that Disney’s Hollywood Studios HAS capacity as you leave Magic Kingdom and while you’re making your way over, it could fill up. None of the parks have reached capacity yet, so we have not seen this situation in practice. But Disney has said that an at-capacity park will not admit any more guests. How do I know if a theme park reaches capacity? At this time, you can check on Park Hopper availability in Disney World by calling the capacity number at (407) 560-5000. A pre-recorded message will play that will inform you if any parks are unavailable. Park Hopper How many theme parks can I “hop” to? As of right now, guests can hop to as many theme parks as they want. This could change in the future, but for now, there are no stipulations on how many times you can move. So, you can park hop to all four parks in one day if you want! Tree of Life That said, park hours are limited and it will take up a lot of your day trying to transfer between parks. Can I “hop” back to my first park of the day? Yes! After you leave your first park of the day, you are welcome to return whether you have entered another park or not. Your Disney Park Pass reservation also remains valid. Animal Kingdom We have not encountered the situation yet, but a Cast Member told us that once Park Hopper hours start, you will not be able to reenter your first park if it hits capacity after you leave — even with a Disney Park Pass reservation. Does Park Hopping cost extra? Yes, Park Hopping is considered a ticket “add-on.” Meaning, this is an added benefit that guests can use at an additional price. You can add the Park Hopping option to any ticket. Tower of Terror To view all park ticket prices, head to the Disney World website. What forms of transportation are available? Disney buses are now transferring guests between parks. Additionally, the Skyliner is available as an option to get between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You are also welcome to drive a personal vehicle or use a rideshare service between the parks, as always. EPCOT We reached out to a Cast Member who told us that boat transportation is not currently available between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ll update as we know more! Do we know when the EPCOT monorail will resume operations? The monorail line that runs between EPCOT and the Magic Kingdom remained closed when the park’s reopened in July. Some guests anticipated that the monorail would reopen when Park Hopping returned. The line did not resume operations and Disney hasn’t announced when it will start running again. Monorail Entrance We’ll continue to keep an eye on the news for monorail updates! Can I get a Boarding Group on Rise of the Resistance if I hop to Hollywood Studios? Those who wish to ride Rise of the Resistance must snag a spot in the virtual queue (Boarding Group). The reservations are very difficult to get and they run out within moments of being released every day. Disney has announced that guests must have a Park Pass reservation for Hollywood Studios in order to book a Boarding Group. Hollywood Studios must be the first theme park you enter in order to ride the attraction. Rise of the Resistance Once you’ve entered Hollywood Studios, you can hop to another theme park after 2PM. Do you feel like the added price of Park Hopper is worth it with the modifications? The Park Hopping option now comes with a handful of caveats and modifications. With all the new stipulations, is the added price really worth it? Some guests may think that the additional price is not worth it at this time. You can’t switch to another park after 2PM and you’re not guaranteed that the parks will have available capacity for you. Space Mountain On the other hand, you can visit more than one park per day. This can be worth the cost for some guests as they may want to experience multiple parks per day. Also, with the elimination of shows and other attractions, you get more done in less time. You may find yourself wanting to visit another place halfway through the day. EPCOT Additionally, it really depends on your plans. With limited park hours, your Disney days are shorter than ever. You may not want to use an hour of your time on Disney transportation when the parks are only open until late afternoon or early evening. Disney may continue to change the Park Hopping regulations as 2021 pushes on. We’ll continue to update you as we learn more about the returning offering and how the modifications may affect your trip! If you have any questions about the new system, feel free to drop them below! And we will update this post will all the answers. Learn more about the changes happening in Disney World this month! 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 using the Park Hopper soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Park Hop in Disney World Before You Read This! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Will Park Hopping in Disney World Still Be WORTH the Cost in 2021? 5 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in January The 5 BIGGEST Changes That Happened in Disney World This Week 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. Collectors! We’ve got some good (and very adorable) news. ©Disney We’re sure you’re wondering why you haven’t seen those CUTE Mickey and Minnie plushes in U.S. Disney stores before. Well, you’ve collected Wishables and Tsums Tsums, now meet your new potential obsession — Disney nuiMOs! nuiMOs is a blend of the Japanese word nuigurumi which means plush doll, and the word Model. These little plushes are totally posable and totally dressable. They’ve been available at Hong Kong Disneyland for some time, and now they’re coming to the U.S. shopDisney! ©Disney shopDisney has Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy nuiMOs pictured as coming soon! You’ll notice they’re all in super cute outfits; that’s because nuiMOs has clothing that fits all of the plushes so that you can dress them in a unique style! ©Disney Plus, these cuties are flexible and posable so that you can put them in the poses you want. We imagine some VERY cute Instagram pictures are going to hit our feeds when these sweeties release. ©Disney We’re not sure if any more nuiMOs will release with the first four, but Hong Kong Disneyland has TONS of different Disney characters represented. Look at the little Winnie the Pooh and friends! ©Disney To keep up to date on all the nuiMOs news and releases, you can sign up for emails over on shopDisney. ©Disney We’ll be keeping an eye out for these plushes to hit the virtual shelves so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on these and MORE Disney merch! Click here to see the latest Wishables! 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 snagging the nuiMOs? Tell us in the comments! The post These Are the Disney Plushes We Never Knew We Needed! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Take a Trip in Style With This NEW Disney Travel Collection! Great News, Mando Fans! Baby Yoda Funkos Are Now Available for Pre-Order Online! Bauble Bar (Which Has the CUTEST Accessories ) Is Coming to shopDisney Next Week! View the full article

We’ve said it already today, and we’ll say it again…HAPPY NEW YEAR! Happy New Year! But although 2021 isn’t even one day old at this point, at least one counter service location in Disney World is VERY ready to get a move on into the New Year. We found a Valentine’s Day Cupcake up for grabs — yes, ALREADY! — at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! If you followed along with the Valentine’s sweets and treats last February, you may recall a similarly cute cupcake featured the same adorable white chocolate Mickey and Minnie topper that you’ll find on the new Valentine’s Day Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake. Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake And yet, this one does indeed qualify as “new,” because this year the seasonal snack features a cinnamon sponge cake base filled with red hot (!!) cinnamon mousse. Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake Like last’s year’s Cherry Almond version, though, this one is still topped with vanilla buttercream (presented in a CUTE heart shape this year!). And we still can’t get enough of seeing everyone’s favorite couple on the top! Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake This treat was actually spicy just like a red hot! It wasn’t toooo spicy, but the flavor was still instantly recognizable. It’s VERY unique so if you’re looking for something interesting, this is your treat. Anyone who at least kinda likes red hots will probs like this. Our one complaint was that the cake was a little dry but otherwise, it’s a winner in our book! Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake The Valentine’s Day Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake is $5.99, and available at Gasparilla Island Grill (you’ll spot it on Mobile Order). We’re gonna go out on a limb here and say it should be available at least through February 14th . But since today’s early debut came as a bit of a surprise, you can bet we’ll be keeping an eye out for whatever is next at the Grand Floridian! Our FAVORITE Star Wars Cookie returned to Disney World today. Check it out 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. Is a Disney World cupcake in your future this year? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: Happy…Valentine's Day?! A NEW Cupcake Has Arrived (A Little Early) in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Just Found NEW 4th of July BLONDIE Bomb Pops in Walt Disney World! Review: This Fan-Favorite Snack Is Being Served Up in a Unique Way in Disney World! What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts: TONS of Fall Snacks, Limited-Time Merch, and a Princess Dress SALE! View the full article

Hop in a gondola with us, we’re taking a ride on the Disney World Skyliner! Inside the Disney Skyliner To wrap up 2020, we took a cruise through all of the Skyliner resorts yesterday to see if we can spot anything NEW. Here are all the updates we found in food, construction, and merchandise! Skyliner Resorts Food Updates Disney’s Riviera Resort First up, we’re stopping into Le Petit Cafe to see what they had going on for New Year’s Eve. The first thing that caught our eye was this COOL Chocolate New Year’s Eve Hat. What a cool sculpture! Happy New Year from the Riviera! This is just a special decoration for the New Year and not for sale but it is so cool to see! Click here to see more pics of the Chocolate Hat! There WAS one New Year’s treat for sale though! Check out the Hazelnut-Caramel Profiteroles. New Year Hazelnut-Caramel Profiteroles These are a total coffee lover’s DREAM. Seriously, they’re so tasty. We’re not sure if they were just around for yesterday but if you happen to spot ’em they’re worth a try! Want to see our review of the profiteroles? Click here! Primo Piatto had the Champagne and Truffles offer that several resort quick-service locations were offering for New Year’s Eve only. Primo Piatto Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Drop Off Pool Bar has a special offering for January 1st for National Bloody Mary Day. No shocker here, but it’s a Bloody Mary! We also noticed that they had a Mystic Freeze drink available for the weekend only. National Bloody Mary Day Skyliner Resorts Construction Updates Disney’s Riviera Resort Riviera Resort had a fun Riviera Rally Scavenger Hunt to help guests celebrate New Year’s Eve with a resort day. Scavenger Hunt Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Caribbean Beach had a pirate-themed scavenger hunt! Scavenger Hunt The other Skyliner resorts each had their own hunts as well. Skyliner Resorts Merchandise Updates Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort And on to the merchandise! Calypso Trading Post at Caribbean Beach had these new-to-us Mickey Bracelet Sets… Mickey Bracelet …and a matching Necklace Set. These sets are $19.99 each. Mickey Necklace This location also had champagne options for sale for guests celebrating the New Year. Pink Pop Champagne Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Ink & Paint at Art of Animation had two new Disney Park Pals for $11.99. There’s a Meeko Park Pal… Meeko Park Pals …and an Angel Park Pal! Angel Park Pal Plus, champagne was available here too. Champagne Remember that Pink Glittery MagicBand we saw in the parks this week for $24.99? It’s here too along with a Disney Dogs and Cats MagicBand for $29.99! MagicBands Disney’s Pop Century Resort Some of these items, the champagne and Disney Park Pals specifically, were available at Everything Pop Shopping and Dining. Pink Pop Champagne Alright, that’s all the updates we’ve got for ya today! We’ll check in with the Skyliner resorts again soon. To see more of the latest Skyliner resort updates, click 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 staying at a Skyliner resort soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Skyliner Resorts: New Year's Goodies and Scavenger Hunts! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Skyliner Resorts: Lots of Seasonal Favorites and Bakery Bundles! What’s New at Disney’s Skyliner Resorts: Christmas Decorations and Pumpkin Treats for the Holiday Season! What’s New at Disney’s Skyliner Resorts: A Playground Reopens, Two Holiday Coffees Debut, and More! View the full article

We are having a wonderful New Year’s Day because PARK HOPPING is BACK, baby! EPCOT The Park Hopper ticket option currently allows guests to hop during park hopping hours (after 2PM right now!). We JUST found out that you CAN hop to more than one park each day, and now we know exactly how many you can hop to! We wanted to make sure we let you know ASAP how many parks you can hop to in one day. So, when 2PM hit today, we left our morning park of Magic Kingdom and tried to get into all four parks as quickly as possible. Spoiler alert: WE DID IT! Leaving Magic Kingdom We were able to make it from Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, to EPCOT, to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Our Park Hopper tickets let us scan right in at every park without trouble. So, you can visit all four Disney World theme parks in one day using the returned Park Hopper ticket option! Animal Kingdom After we’d made it into every park, we made our way back to Magic Kingdom to make sure we’d still have the ability to get back into our original park. And, yep, we walked right back in. Park Hopping to All Four Parks! Park Hopper gives you the ability to go to every single Disney World park AND back to your original. Remember that you still need to have a Disney Park Pass reservation for your first park of the day and you HAVE to use it before you park hop to another park. Plus, park hopping is available based on park capacity. If a park is full, you won’t be able to enter. You can call the capacity number at (407) 560-5000 to find out which parks are available. Hollywood Studios If using park to park transportation, Cast Members will scan your ticket to ensure that you have a park hopping ticket. We’ll be answering ALL your Park Hopper questions today and bringing you all the coverage from our experience. Keep an eye on DFB and drop a question in the comments if you’ve got one! Click here to learn more about hopping to all four parks! 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 park hopping soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Guess How Many Parks You Can Hop To in Disney World Each Day! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Can I Park Hop to Multiple Disney World Parks On The SAME DAY? We Have the Answer! NEWS: Park-to-Park Transportation Is Set to Return to Disney World in 2021 What the Return of Park Hopping Means for Your 2021 Trip to Disney World View the full article

There’s a pretty big change when it comes to MagicBands for Annual Passholders! MagicBands As you’ve probably heard, complimentary MagicBands for Disney World Resort guests were discontinued and replaced with a $5 charge for the base, solid-color MagicBands. Now, we’re taking a look at what was in store for complimentary Annual Passholder options with this shift. For 2021 and beyond, Annual Passholders still have a complimentary MagicBand option — but there’s only one choice! Passholders can receive the Grey MagicBand for free while others will cost at a varying level of prices. Annual Passholder Free MagicBand Option We also noticed that in the Premium category, we didn’t see the other solid color MagicBands available. For instance, there is only one MagicBand available in the purple category and no solid color. Only Purple MagicBand Available to Annual Passholders MagicBands will still be available for purchase in stores and online and APs and hotel guests still have access to MagicBands at a reduced price. We will be on the lookout to see if more free color options are added back in for Annual Passholders. But for now, grey is the only option. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to learn more about free MagicBands being discontinued! 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 this change? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Annual Passholders ONLY Have 1 Option for Complimentary MagicBands Now first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: Disney World To Discontinue Free MagicBands And Add Functionality to Smartphone App News: Free Disney World MagicBands Are Officially Gone For Good For Hotel Guests NEWS: Disney World Is Calling Back More Full-Time Food and Beverage Cast Members View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts kicks off ONE WEEK from today! Epcot Festival of the Arts 2020 And the park is preparing for this annual celebration of the Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts with a new park map boasting the Festival of the Arts logo on the cover! Looks like it’s time to put on your Mickey Ears and get ready for the FIRST EPCOT Festival of the New Year! New EPCOT Map The Festival’s Food Studios (aka food booths) are not marked inside the map or on the legend, but there is a reminder that you can check your My Disney Experience app or pick up a Festival Passport while the Festival runs from January 8 – February 22, 2021. Inside the Map Of course, you can check out the full list of Food Studios coming to the Festival of the Arts NOW, by clicking here! See the full list of Food Booths coming to the Festival of the Arts here! So, even though one EPCOT Festival has ended, as the 2020 Festival of the Holidays is over… Festival of the Holidays sign and Festival of the Arts Map … there’s no need to feel left out of the Festival fun, because it’s nearly time to enjoy all of the ART — in food, performance, and visual forms — at EPCOT very soon! We hope you’ll join us on Friday, January 8th as we take you along for the first day of the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Find ALL of the information for the 2021 Festival of the Arts by clicking 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 going to attend the EPCOT Festival of the Arts this year? Please let us know with a comment! The post NEW 2021 Festival of the Arts Map Debuts in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! ALL FOOD PHOTOS from the Epcot Festival of the Arts Booths Now Available!! Here’s Where to Find This Year’s Most Insta-Worthy Epcot Festival of the Arts Drink! REVIEW! We’re SOLD on the Lobster Chips and Hard Cider at Refreshment Port for the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

With the New Year comes the return of park hopping at Disney World! Cinderella Castle And even though this is a new park hopping process than it was before, we’re taking a look at park to park transportation! Today is the first day this transportation option is available since Disney World’s closure in March of 2020, so we couldn’t wait to see what changed (or didn’t) with the new park hopping system! Overall In case you missed it, Disney’s park hopping system is a bit different than before. Previously, if you had a park hopper ticket, you could go to any park at any time you wanted within the operating hours. Because of the Park Pass Reservations and capacity limits, this makes park hopping a bit more complicated. Now, park-hopping begins at 2PM every day (for the time being at least — check those park hopping hours before your trip), and you must have a reservation for the first park and you must ENTER that park. After all that, you can then hop to any of the other park as long as they are not at capacity. You can see if a park is at capacity by calling — 407 560 5000. Hollywood Studios To get from park to park, guests can take buses or the Skyliner. And of course, you can take your car or call a ride share service like Uber or Lyft. Monorails are usually an option, however only the Magic Kingdom Monorail Loop is available because we got confirmation the EPCOT Monorail would not be returning with park hopping. Spaceship Earth Technically, the boats and Skyliner have been able to connect guests to other parks with a few stops in between, but now there is park hopping purpose for this option! Read more about the return of park hopping Buses While the Disney bus system has been running, the option to go from park to park is BACK today! It is not exactly the same as before, so here are a few changes to keep in mind. Disney Bus First of all, this transportation option is only available right before 2PM. Our bus showed up at 1:42PM today. Since park hopping doesn’t currently start until 2PM time, the buses aren’t running between parks in the morning. When guests make their way to the buses, Cast Members will scan their park tickets to make sure that they have park-hopping availability before they can board. Disney Bus Stop Do note that buses have capacity limits right now. Therefore, you may wait longer than usual to board a bus. Skyliners Guests that are looking to head to EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios (or even travel between the two parks) are able to use the Skyliners as another park-to-park transportation method. Skyliners If you’re looking to conquer as many parks as possible in one day, the Skyliner (or your car) might be your best bet to travel between Hollywood Studios and EPCOT quickly. Skyliners As we continue to make our way around the parks today, we’ll be sure to give you all the updates you need to know about modified park-hopping in Disney World! Here’s how you can find out about park-hopping availability 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. Do you plan on park-hopping on your next Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post Park Hopping Transportation UPDATES in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ULTIMATE GUIDE To Disney World Transportation After Reopening! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! NEWS: Park-to-Park Transportation Is Set to Return to Disney World in 2021 View the full article

We’ve been waiting a while for this day — Park Hopping is back! Walt Disney World Gateway Ever since it was announced that Park Hopping would be returning in a modified way, we’ve had a lot of questions. Will it be worth the cost? How will it impact our Disney trips? Will a dining reservation get us into a park? And now that we’ve had the chance to try the new system for ourselves, we’re ready to answer one of the questions that has been in the back of our minds: Can I hop to multiple parks in one day? To start off, you CAN visit more than two parks each day. We’ve already visited Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT, and we’re on our way to Animal Kingdom at the time of writing. Here’s what you need to know! Prepping to Park Hop Even though we can now visit more than one park per day, guests will still be required to make a Disney Park Pass reservation for the first park that they choose to visit. You must visit this park first before you can hop to any others. If you’re running late and don’t want to visit the first park, you’ll have to cancel that Disney Park Pass reservation and book one for the park you’re heading to instead. This can be risky because availability for park passes changes, so plan ahead to make sure your party makes it to that first park! Cinderella Castle It’s All Based on Availability Before we get into the technicalities of how many parks you can visit in a day, just keep in mind that the modified Park Hopping system is all based on availability. Guests can only enter a second Disney World park if it isn’t already at capacity, so you’ll want to keep an eye on that availability. At this time, you can call the capacity number at (407) 560-5000 to find out which parks are available. Spaceship Earth Our Experience For our day, we started out at Magic Kingdom. We arrived early and enjoyed our morning experiencing all our favorite things that Disney World’s flagship park has to offer. Magic Kingdom We left to head to our second park Disney’s Hollywood Studios right when Park Hopper became available at 2PM. Hollywood Studios Then, it was off to EPCOT as soon as possible to see if we CAN get into a third park. The result? Yes! We were able to get into EPCOT! So, you are not limited to just one park each day. EPCOT We’re now headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see if you’re allowed to hop to all four. We’ll update this post as we go! Stick around for more answers to your Park Hopping questions because we’ll continue to try out this system and work out the kinks. We’ll be here to relate our experiences and offer our best tips and advice on how to maximize Park Hopping for your Disney vacation! With Park Hopping Returning, Which Disney Park Should You Start Your Day In? 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 Park Hopping on your next trip? Let us know in the comments! The post Can I Park Hop to Multiple Disney World Parks? We Have the Answer! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Park-to-Park Transportation Is Set to Return to Disney World in 2021 What the Return of Park Hopping Means for Your 2021 Trip to Disney World Will Park Hopping in Disney World Still Be WORTH the Cost in 2021? View the full article

Park hopping returns today but it’s pretty different than before the closures. Park Hopper Guests visiting Disney World today may have the Park Hopper ticket option that allows them to visit other parks during Park Hopper hours (after 2PM for now). The catch is that these parks CAN hit capacity and if they do, you won’t be allowed inside. Here’s what we know so far about how to check for theme park Park Hopper availability! We spoke with a Guest Relations Cast Member who told us that a way to check theme park availability is to call the capacity number at (407) 560-5000. This number has been used in the past to notify guests if a theme park is at capacity during major crowd times in typical years. EPCOT We called the number prior to Park Hopper time to see how it works. The line does not ring at all. Instead, a pre-recorded message played that said, “Greetings from Walt Disney World Resort. At this time, all theme parks are available for Park Hopper access. Thank you and have a magical day.” We expect that this message will change based on current availability. Magic Kingdom As of right now, we have seen no changes to the My Disney Experience app to indicate Park Hopper availability, besides a new Park Hopper pop-up that links to the Walt Disney World website. Pandora We’ll be looking into more ways to check Park Hopper availability and doing our own park-hopping experiments today. We will update this post with any added information on how to check if a park is unavailable. Stay tuned to DFB for all the coverage of the new modified system. Click here to learn more about the return of park hopping! 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 park hopping soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Call This Number to Learn About Park Hopping Availability in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Reminder! Park Hopping Returns to Disney World TODAY! BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World Park Hopping to Return SOON NEWS: Disney Sends Email to Passholders About the Return of Park Hopping View the full article

Is there any better way to start a New Year than with MICKEY MOUSE and pals?! 2021 SouvenEARS I sure can’t think of one! Fortunately, there’s a way you can bring the gang along with you wherever you go throughout the year, with the new 2021 Disney World Tote! And if you’re ringing in the year in Disney World, we want to fill you in how you can grab this bag as a Limited Time Bonus Deal! But first, let’s take a good look at the tote itself… 2021 Disney World Tote You’ll get glimpses of the Fab Five — Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto — presented in a block pattern in bright primary colors and black. (You notice a similar color scheme as the 2021 Mouse Ear headband, pictured above.) 2021 Disney World Tote Of course, the year 2021 is recognized also… and it’s bound to be a good one around here, as it’s the year we’ll celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World! 2021 Disney World Tote You can pick up the 2021 Tote for $24.99 with any $40.00 merchandise purchase. 2021 Disney World Tote We spotted the promotion at Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but keep your eyes peeled at all major merchandise locations like World of Disney in Disney Springs, EPCOT’s Mouse Gear, and the like. Of course, this is hardly the only thing we’re excited about now that the New Year has officially started… Check out what we’re looking forward to this JANUARY in Disney World here! HAPPY 2021, my friends! 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 are YOU most excited about for 2021? Please let us know with a comment! The post New Limited Time Bonus Deal — See the 2021 Disney World Tote Featuring the FAB FIVE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom: A WILD Spirit Jersey, Pin Board Switcheroos, UP Ears (!!), and More! SPOTTED! So Many Wild New Tees at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!! What’s New at Animal Kingdom: New Pumpkin Goodies, A SECRET Menu Item, Deals & Discounts, and MORE! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Buzz Lightyear And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise, crowds, and entertainment updates to share with you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Dark Room Now that 2021 has started, we can’t help but want to add a few new sparkly accessories to our wardrobe to welcome the New Year! And, over at the Dark Room, there’s a new Glittery Pink MagicBand that definitely had our name all over it. Sparkly Pink MagicBand All that glittler looked gorgeous in and out of the sunshine for $24.99! Sparkly Pink MagicBand What pair of Minnie Ears are you going to wear with this beauty?? Take a look at all the details on the Sparkly Pink MagicBand here! Mickey’s of Hollywood Whether you’re a dog or cat person, we’re sure you’re going to adore the new Pet Magnets in the Mickey’s of Hollywood! You can take home the Disney Dog Magnet to your puppy pal… Disney Dogs Magnet …or the Disney Cat Magnet to your feline friend for $7.99 each. Disney Cats Magnet These are part of a HUGE new collection of Disney merchandise. See the full Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection here! Once Upon a Time While you’re celebrating the New Year, you can remind your special someone how much you love them with the new to us Mickey and Minnie Key Chain for $9.99. Our hearts are so full just looking at how sweet our favorite couple is together! Mickey and Minnie Magnet Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entertainment Update As we hopped around Disney’s Hollywood Studios to celebrate New Year’s Eve, guests visiting the parks were able to take home a commemorative 2021 Hat during their adventures! New Year’s Eve Hat The hat showed off plenty of Disney fireworks as well as a blue Mickey head to pair with the “Happy New Year!” tagline. New Year’s Eve Hat And, we even picked up a New Year’s Eve button to fashion around the parks so we can remember our time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New Year’s Eve Button After we put on all our New Year’s gear, we headed over to Rise of the Resistance to ring in 2021 with our favorite guy (how you doin’, Poe?)… Rise of the Resistance …and escape the First Order along the way. Rise of the Resistance Disney’s Hollywood Studios Crowd Update The crowds were pretty typical of a holiday in Disney World for New Year’s Eve, even though we saw plenty of guests make sure to distance from one another. Hollywood Studios Crowds There were a few sections of the park that were a little busier than others… …as more crowds made their way into Disney’s Hollywood Studios throughout the day. New Year’s Eve Crowds The mid-day wait times ranged at different popular attractions, like 60 minutes for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway… Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Line …80 minutes for Slinky Dog Dash… Slinky Dog Dash Wait Time …100 minutes for Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster… Rock N Roller Coaster Wait Time …and 50 minutes for Toy Story Mania. Toy Story Mania Wait Time And, we’ll be sure to give you a look at the rest of the crowds and wait times you can find as 2021 begins! Take a full look at what the New Year’s Eve crowds were like in Disney World! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, entertainment, and crowd updates. And, if you have any questions about your 2021 Disney vacation may look different, let us know so we can help you find the answers! 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 2021 Disney vacation planned? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: A GLITTERY MagicBand and a Look at Crowds first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Spice Returns and There’s FINALLY a New Disney Popcorn Bucket! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Hollywood Junction Snack Cart Re-Opens and More Holiday Merchandise Debuts! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Secret Menu Item Returns to Oga’s Cantina and Another Attraction Is Seating Every Row View the full article

You might be on vacation during this holiday season, or just trying to squeeze in a few extra naps to catch up on some much-needed rest, but Disney news never takes a break! Spaceship Earth Another week has passed at the most magical place on earth, and some BIG updates have been announced or seen in the parks. From the return of Park Hopping to an update on the EPCOT monorail, today we’re taking a look at 5 pieces of Disney news from this week that you might have missed! Park Hopping Returns! Okay, we’re not sure if you would have missed this one, but it’s so big we HAD to share it here. Park Hopping officially makes returns to Disney World TODAY! So, if you’ve been dreaming of starting your day with a ride on Frozen Ever After in EPCOT and ending your night with a Ronto Wrap in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you might have that chance. Cinderella Castle There are, however, a few things you’ll want to keep in mind about this modified Park Hopping system. First, you MUST have a valid Park Pass reservation for the first park you want to visit on any particular day, and you must actually visit that park before hopping to another one. Second, you can only hop once Park Hopping hours begin — which, right now, is set to begin at 2PM, but that is subject to change. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Third, your ability to hop to another park will depend on that park’s availability, so you’ll have to check to see what parks are available for you to hop to each time you’re thinking of heading to another spot. And, finally, if you’re hoping to grab a Boarding Group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, then Disney’s Hollywood Studios MUST be the first park you visit (the one that you’ll get a Park Pass reservation for). You won’t be able to hop to it later in the day and try to get an afternoon Boarding group. Rise of the Resistance We’ve tried to answer lots of your questions about Park Hopping, and we’ll continue to keep you updated on our experience with the modified system. If you’ve got specific questions about Park Hopping, be sure to leave a comment below! Click here to see more about Park Hopping at Disney World! Update on the EPCOT Monorail When Disney World reopened after the theme park closures due to the global pandemic, the EPCOT Monorail did not reopen with it. With park-to-park transportation set to return with the return of Park Hopping, we’ve been eagerly awaiting any news about the EPCOT Monorail. But, we recently spoke with a Disney Cast Member who told us that the EPCOT monorail not return with Park Hopping on January 1st. Walt Disney World Monorail in EPCOT For now, guests will have to rely on other forms of transportation to get to and from EPCOT. If you’re just looking for a trip on that highway in the sky and don’t need to get to EPCOT, you could go to the monorail station at the Transportation and Ticket Center, Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or Disney’s Contemporary Resort to hop on the monorail there, but keep in mind that it won’t take you to EPCOT. Disney World Monorail We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for any updates on the EPCOT monorail, and will let you know if we hear any news of its return. Click here to see more of this update about the EPCOT monorail! Updates to Some Attraction Loading Procedures Over the past few months, we’ve seen plexiglass and distancing barriers installed on rides and in queues at spots like Slinky Dog Dash, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and Living with the Land. Recently, we noticed another ride got a bit of a plexiglass makeover — Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There is now plexiglass in the cockpit of this attraction around the gunners’ seats, separating the gunners from the engineers. A Cast Member explained that this set-up could potentially allow for a group of 1-4 people plus another group of 1-2 at any given time. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run In addition to the plexiglass, the loading system also got a bit of a change. There are now colored dots (orange and blue) on the floor to direct guests. Your party is called up by color and then instructed to stay on their respective dots. Millennium Falcon Queue These dots continue up to the point to where you load — and essentially ignores the pilot, engineer, and gunner markers on the floor. Instead, there are now the sets of corresponding dots. Cast Members instruct you where to stand for the whole process, but it is a change from how things were previously handled so just be aware of it the next time to hop on the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy. Click here to learn more about the plexiglass and this boarding process! Over at Avatar Flight of Passage in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, things are also looking a bit different in terms of their loading process. While 1-2 bikes used to be left between guests, guests are now being loaded onto every bike. Flight of Passage loading every bike No plexiglass dividers have been installed on this ride, however, so you could be sitting directly next to someone from another party. We’re not sure yet if this change is permanent or if simply happened to us because we visited close to New Year’s Eve and there was a high volume of crowds, but we’ll be checking back in later to see if there’s any change. Click here to see more about Flight of Passage loading every bike. Some Attractions Are Missing From Animal Kingdom’s Updated Map Also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we saw that the park received an updated map! Animal Kingdom Park Map Cover But, the update goes beyond just an updated photo on the front. Two live entertainment shows at Animal Kingdom — Finding Nemo the Musical and Festival of the Lion King — are missing from the map (!!). Between the removal of these shows from the map and the fact that many live entertainment performers were let go this year, it makes us wonder when we will see these come back. Disney has said that they intend to bring back some of its live entertainment in the future, but it seems as though we might have to wait a bit longer to see these return. Animal Kingdom Map Primeval Whirl and Rivers of Light, which have permanently closed are also no longer on the park map. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more updates to the park maps in Disney World. Click here to see more about the updates to Animal Kingdom’s park map! Free Luggage Tags Will No Longer Be Sent to Guests In Advance of Their Trip And, finally, our last piece of news from this week brings us to the Disney World Resort hotels. Starting today, January 1st, Disney hotel guests will no longer receive FREE MagicBands with their stay, and now Disney has announced another change coming to the free items sent to Disney hotel guests. Beginning today, January 1st, 2021, Magical Extras and FREE Souvenir Luggage Tags will no longer be sent to guests in the mail in advance of their Disney trip. Luggage Tag BUT, guests don’t have to say goodbye to their free luggage tags altogether. While the tags won’t be sent in the mail in advance of the trip, guests will now be able to pick up their Magical Extras and Souvenir Luggage Tags at the front desk of their hotel at anytime during their stay. So, if those luggage tags were something you always looked forward to, you don’t have to say goodbye to them, just “see ya real soon.” Click here to see more about this change about free souvenir luggage tags! And that’s our break-down of some of the big stories you may have missed this week. Aside from those updates, this week also brought us an update on the Stay-at-home order in Southern California (where Disneyland Resort is located), news about a non-resident foreign tourist ban in Japan, and some news about Disney reportedly calling back some Cast Members. With the start of the new year and the return of Park Hopping, we’re sure next week will bring us even more news, so stay tuned for all the latest! The NBA G League is set to play their 2021 season in Disney World! Check out the details 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! 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We hope you’ve got your sweet tooth ready! The Grey Stuff Cupcake The end of the holiday season means that we have the bad news of having to say bye to our favorite holiday treats. But, the good news is we get to kick-off 2021 with the return of several favorites! We’ve welcomed back the Kakamora Float and the Wookie Cookie, and now it’s time to say “OMG we missed you,” to another beloved eat! We swung by Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom to see if we would find a dessert we’ve been missing. Sure enough, the menu shows us the return of The Grey Stuff Cupcake (now just known as The Grey Stuff). The Grey Stuff This treat was introduced back in September as a special offering and while it’s not the same Grey Stuff offering currently being served at Be Our Guest Restaurant, it’s Grey Stuff without the pricey reservation nonetheless. It disappeared to make way for the holiday-exclusive Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree. But it’s BACK! The Grey Stuff This treat is Grey Stuff atop a chocolate cake base with candy pearls and a chocolate square for decoration. It’s cute and it’s so, so, so good. The Grey Stuff It’s available right now over at Gaston’s Tavern for $5.49 so scurry on over if you want to get a taste of this treat. The Grey Stuff We’re bringing you ALL the New Year’s Day updates today, so stay tuned to DFB to keep in the loop! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of The Grey Stuff 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. What do you think of The Grey Stuff? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Get the Grey Stuff WITHOUT a Be Our Guest Reservation in Disney World Again first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is Gaston’s Tavern Opening With a NEW CUPCAKE in Magic Kingdom? Review: An EXCLUSIVE Cupcake Is Now Available at Gaston’s Tavern in Disney World! These New Beignets in Magic Kingdom May Have the Wrong Kind of Voodoo For You! View the full article

The first full week of 2021 has arrived and it’s shaping up to be full of exciting things! 2021 Minnie Ears Not only will this be the first full week of Park Hopping returning since the parks reopened, but next week also marks the beginning of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! If you’re going to be in Disney World the week of January 3rd, we have all the park hour information as well as current Park Pass Reservation availability! Disney World Park Hours the Week of January 3rd Magic Kingdom will be open daily from 8AM-8PM. Park Hopper Hours next week will be from 2PM-8PM daily. Keep in mind that across all four theme parks, you cannot park hop until 2PM each day. Magic Kingdom park hours the week of January 3, 2021 © Disney EPCOT will be open daily from 11AM-9PM, with Park Hopper Hours taking place between 2PM-9PM daily. Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins on Friday, January 8th, and will have the same daily hours of operation as the park (11AM-9PM). EPCOT park hours the week of January 3, 2021 © Disney For the week of January 3rd, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be open from 9AM-7PM daily. Park Hopper Hours will be available between 2PM-7PM daily. Hollywood Studios park hours the week of January 3, 2021 © Disney Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open daily next week from 8AM-6PM. Park Hopping will be allowed from 2PM-6PM. Animal Kingdom park hours the week of January 3, 2021 © Disney With the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts beginning next week, we’re glad to see that EPCOT is continuing to stay open a little later than the rest of Disney World! That gives us MORE time to try all the unique dishes from around the park! Festival of the Arts Mini-Cake from 2019 If you are looking to Park Hop next week, EPCOT currently has the longest Park Hopper window (seven hours), as opposed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which currently has the shortest Park Hopper window (only four hours). Note that you MUST have a confirmed Park Pass Reservation for the FIRST theme park you plan on visiting on any given day, and you must be scanned into that first park before you can park hop elsewhere. Click here to learn more about the modified return of Park Hopping at Disney World! Current Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability the Week of January 3rd Let’s now take a look at the current Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of January 3rd! As a reminder, if you have a Park Hopper ticket, you will want to look at the availability calendar for the FIRST park you are planning on visiting each day. Currently, you do NOT need a Park Pass Reservation for any park you hop to after you visit your first park. Disney Resort Guests Sunday, January 3rd through Wednesday, January 6th, Disney Resort Guests can still make a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for January 3rd as of January 1st © Disney For the remainder of the week (Thursday, January 7th through Saturday, January 9th), Disney Resort Guests can book a Park Pass Reservation at all four theme parks! Disney Resort Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for January 7th as of January 1st © Disney Theme Park Ticket Guests As of this writing, Theme Park Ticket Guests have the same Park Pass Reservation availability as Disney Resort Guests, as is often the case! From Sunday, January 3rd through Wednesday, January 6th, Theme Park Ticket Guests may make a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for January 3rd as of January 1st © Disney From Thursday, January 7th through Saturday, January 9th, just like Resort Guests, a Theme Park Ticket Guest can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four theme parks. Theme Park Ticket Guest Park Pass Reservation availability for January 7th as of January 1st © Disney Annual Passholders Like we’ve seen in previous weeks, Annual Passholder availability is a little different than Resort Guests and Theme Park Ticket Guests. Currently, all four theme parks are booked for Sunday, January 3rd and Annual Passholders cannot book a Reservation at this time. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for January 3rd as of January 1st © Disney On January 4th, 5th, 6th, and 9th, Annual Passholders can book a Park Pass Reservation at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for January 4th as of January 1st © Disney And on January 7th and 8th, Annual Passholders can currently book a Park Pass Reservation at any of the four theme parks. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation availability for January 7th as of January 1st © Disney As a reminder, Disney World updates their Park Pass Reservation availability frequently, so be sure to triple check their calendar ahead of your visit if you still haven’t booked those Reservations! We’ll be back next week with more Park Hour and Park Pass planning information to make sure you can tackle Disney World like a pro! Click here to check out the booths coming to the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! 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 heading to Disney World next week? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of January 3rd first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of December 20th News: Disney Releases More Park Hours for February 2021! Disney World Park Hours and Park Pass Availability For the Week of December 6th View the full article

At long last, 2020 has come to an end! It may be hard to believe, but December has come and gone, leaving us with a belly full of new and seasonal snacks from around Disney World. Gideon’s Bakehouse To-go Box But which snacks stood out for all the right AND wrong reasons? Let’s look back on the month of December and review the five BEST and the five WORST things we ate (and drank!) in Disney World. The Five Best: Coffee Cake Cookie — Gideon’s Bakehouse No surprises here, the newly opened Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs reigned supreme as a standout snack destination in the month of December! We attended its soft opening to try a little bit of everything off their menu, and our team had LOTS to say about each item! Coffee Cake Cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse Ultimately, the one cookie that stood out as a consistent favorite was the Coffee Cake Cookie. Crumbly AND gooey, this cookie struck the perfect balance in everything we come to expect and love in a great cookie without being too sweet! Coffee Cake Cookie Other cookies at Gideon’s were well-received by our team, including the Original Chocolate Chip, Santa’s White Christmas, and Cookie Von Krampus! Click here to check out our opening day coverage of Gideon’s Bakehouse! Peanut Butter Cold Brew — Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse isn’t all just about the cookies (although it was a hard task to not give every spot on our “Best” list to their sweets!). Another one of our favorite items we had this month was the Peanut Butter Cold Brew! Peanut Butter Cold Brew Peanut butter fans will instantly notice the flavor in this beverage, but those on the fence shouldn’t find the flavor too overpowering! Just like the Coffee Cake Cookie, this cold brew was “just right” in terms of not swaying too strongly in either direction. Click here to read our review of EVERYTHING we tried at Gideon’s Bakehouse! Gingerbread Spice Cupcake — BoardWalk Bakery If you’ve been following DFB for any length of time, you’ll know that we love a good cupcake. That’s why we will search high and low across Disney World when we hear of a new cupcake release in our quest for a new favorite — and we certainly achieved that in December! Gingerbread Spice Cupcake Over at the BoardWalk Bakery, the seasonal Gingerbread Spice Cupcake may not only be a December favorite of ours but a favorite of the ENTIRE holiday season. Period. Gingerbread Spice Cupcake Maybe it was the gingerbread mousse filling or the equally delicious gingerbread cookie garnish, but this might be the dessert we’ll have the hardest time saying goodbye to when the holiday treats disappear from Disney World. Click here to read our review of the Gingerbread Cupcake from BoardWalk Bakery! Raspberry Dole Whip Float — Pineapple Lanai Frankly, the Dole Whip is among our favorite snacks EVERY month of the year, but we found a new twist on a classic Dole Whip flavor at Pineapple Lanai for New Year’s Eve — just in time to be a December favorite! Raspberry Dole Whip Not only was this Raspberry Dole Whip one of the PRETTIEST ones we’ve seen recently, but it was also super tasty, too. This float included raspberry soft serve and Rosa Regale Sparkling Wine, garnished with dried raspberries and rose petals! Sparkling wine and Dole Whip? What could be better?! Raspberry Dole Whip We can’t think of a better way to end 2020 than with a boozy Dole Whip float! We wish this treat wasn’t a limited-time offering but we’re ecstatic that we ran across this treat at the Polynesian. Click here to read our review of the Raspberry Dole Whip Float! Apple Tart — The Artist’s Palette Our fifth top pick of the month was a pleasant surprise that also snuck in JUST in time to be a December 2020 favorite! On a trip to The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, we came across an unassuming Apple Tart. We aren’t ones to say no to any new sweet that comes our way, so we gave it a try — and boy are we GLAD we did! Apple Tart This reminded us more of an apple pie than a tart, but it was delicious all the same! The streusel was crumbly and sweet, just as it should be. The filling is a colorful mixture of spiced cranberries and apples. Apple Tart Filling Don’t let the fact that it’s served cold deter you — this was a dynamite snack. But imagine just how MORE incredible it would taste if it was served heated up! Hopefully, this item continues to be available throughout winter, as it’s the perfect seasonal treat. Click here to read our review of the new Apple Tart at The Artist’s Palette! BONUS Favorite: ‘Ohana Bread Pudding — Tambu Lounge We have a final SURPRISE favorite from the month of December, which isn’t a new item at all — in fact, it’s one of our all-time FAVORITE Disney World desserts that we were able to revisit this month! Since ‘Ohana has yet to reopen, we’ve been finding ourselves heading to Tambu Lounge more and more to get our Polynesian food fix! Tambu Lounge Menu This month, we learned that you can order a similar version of the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding at Tambu Lounge! It’s not EXACTLY the same as its OG ‘Ohana counterpart, but it’s still pretty darn tasty. This version doesn’t come with a scoop of ice cream, and you won’t find bananas in the caramel sauce, either. But any slice of Bread Pudding will rank HIGH on our list of Disney snacks any given month! Tambu Lounge Bread Pudding You can also find Bread Pudding over at Kona Cafe, giving you a couple different options to enjoy this classic dessert while we wait for ‘Ohana to reopen at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Click here to read more about Tambu Lounge serving up some ‘Ohana Bread Pudding! The Five Worst: Holiday Trio — Nomad Lounge Oh, how we wanted to love the Holiday Trio from Nomad Lounge. This is one of our favorite spots in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so you can imagine our disappointment when they had not one, but THREE chances to deliver…and they were all misses. Holiday Trio Dessert at Nomad Lounge We suppose not EVERYTHING can be a runaway hit, but we were incredibly bummed when none of the three desserts included in the Holiday Trio had us doing backflips. In reality, the little gingerbread cookie that came as a garnish to the Gingerbread Mousse was our favorite part. Gingerbread Mousse We were a bit surprised since Nomad Lounge is no stranger to serving awesome desserts, as their Churros are a favorite of ours! Click here to read our review of the Holiday Trio from Nomad Lounge! Santa Eggnog Crepe from AristoCrepes We experienced both hits and misses this holiday season at AristoCrepes in Disney Springs. While we loved their Cherry Jubilee Bubble Waffle, their Santa Eggnog Crepe fell flat (pun somewhat intended). Santa Eggnog Crepe Eggnog is a polarizing flavor, and the flavor in this crepe was STRONG. Even if you consider yourself to be an eggnog aficionado, you might find that the filling in this crepe was too intense. And while this crepe was cute, we also can’t help but see a deflated Santa Claus when we look at this crepe. Santa Eggnog Crepe Cross-Section One less than stellar crepe cannot tarnish our love for AristoCrepes, however, and it continues to be one of our favorite dessert spots in Disney Springs! Click here to read our review of the Santa Eggnog Crepe from AristoCrepes! Rum Rum Reindeer from Petal’s Pool Bar Holiday cocktails are one of our favorite things to try, and there are PLENTY of options out there in Disney World each and every year. Luckily, that means that there is a holiday drink out there for just about everyone! For us, however, the Rum Rum Reindeer over at Petal’s Pool Bar at Disney’s Pop Century Resort didn’t make it onto our Nice List. Rum Rum Reindeer Depending on how you like your cocktails, this drink could totally be up your alley (for example, this might be a good choice for ginger beer fans). For us, it packed just too much of a punch to be all that enjoyable, and for $16, we want to be WOWED. Rum Rum Reindeer If you happened to have stayed at Pop Century and were looking for a refreshing poolside sip, it could have been worth a try. Otherwise, we wouldn’t choose to make the trip over again for this particular drink. Click here to read our review of the Rum Rum Reindeer from Petal’s Pool Bar! Pizza Bun from YeSake We have a history of loving bao bun-inspired treats in Disney World, namely the Cheeseburger Steam Pods from Satu’li Canteen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So when we heard YeSake over in Disney Springs was taking a PIZZA and putting it in a bao bun, we were sold before we took our first bite. Unfortunately, our first bite was a bit lacking. Pizza Bun In YeSake’s defense, the major flaw with our Pizza Bun was that that the cheese was MISSING from the filling! Cheese happens to be our THING at DFB, so we were quite bummed! Our fingers are crossed that when we try it again, we’ll enjoy it more with cheese in tow, but without it, it just tasted like a meatball as opposed to a pizza. Pizza Bun We will say that this is definitely one of the more unique snacks we tried this month, however, amidst all the Christmas cupcakes and gingerbread galore. Click here to read our review of the Pizza Bao Bun from YeSake! Santa Mickey Mousse — Creature Comforts We’re heading to Animal Kingdom for our final let down of December. Santa Mickey Mousses have been mostly misses with us in the past, so we hoped this would finally be the year we enjoyed one. Would Creature Comforts be the answer to our prayers? Santa Mickey Mousse Well, we were hoping we just had back luck with our Mousse, because it wasn’t a win! The brownie was really tough and difficult for us to eat. Eating desserts should be anything BUT laborious! We also found the peppermint flavor to fall a little TOO far on the light side, leaving fans of this seasonal flavoring disappointed and wanting more. Santa Mickey Mousse We have a feeling we’ll see another Santa Mickey Mousse appear in 2021, and hopefully, then we’ll be able to add it to our “Best” list instead! Click here to read our review of the Santa Mickey Mousse from Creature Comforts! Be sure to follow along as we give you more of our favorite and least favorite selections each month! While we’re expecting the snack scene to change drastically in January with the conclusion of the holiday season at Disney World, we can’t wait to see what new treats arrive in the coming weeks! We’re also looking forward to the start of the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which we’re sure will be filled with some interesting snack finds! 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 new snack in Disney World that you have tried lately? Let us know in the comments! The post The 5 BEST and WORST Things We Ate in Disney World in December! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Happy New Year, from the DFB team! Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland This month is bringing all sorts of updates to the theme parks. Park Hopping is making a comeback (in a totally new way) and the policies for free MagicBands and luggage tags are changing. As always, we want to keep you informed on all the major updates and how they might affect your trip. Those of you visiting Disney World next week will want to prepare by knowing what attractions are closed for refurbishment ahead of time. Let’s recap what rides will be closed between January 4th through January 10th, 2021! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refurbishments Kali River Rapids The water ride in Animal Kingdom has temporarily closed for refurbishment. It’s common to see water rides go down during the winter. Surprisingly, guests are less likely to board a tube and get soaking wet in the cooler months. (And yes, it does get cold in Florida!) The refurb gives maintenance a chance to refurbish the ride or reduce operations during the winter. Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids is scheduled to remain closed through April 1st, 2021. Learn more about Kali River Rapids closure right here! Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Walt Disney World Railroad Guests wanting to take a trip around the Magic Kingdom by train will have to wait a bit! Construction for the attraction, TRON Lightcycle Run, is interrupting the train’s operation. The behemoth roller coaster is placed next to Space Mountain towards the exterior of the park. The train will usually pass through this section of the park before stopping on Main Street. Magic Kingdom Railroad Construction The massive construction site is prohibiting the train to make its daily rounds. There’s no clear reopening date for the railroad, but it could be around the time TRON opens (which is scheduled to be in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary). Nothing official has been announced yet! TRON Construction FYI, the Main Street Train Station is also getting some work done. When entering the Magic Kingdom you’ll be greeted by a totally discreet scrim that is meant to imitate the station’s look. (Nothing to see here!) Main Street Train Station with Scrim For now, you can take a trip on the monorail around the Seven Seas Lagoon. It’s basically a train, right? And, you get a good view of the Magic Kingdom! See recent construction photos for the upcoming TRON attraction! Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat So there you are, making your way towards Frontierland. You’re taking in the smells of freshly popped corn and heading to Big Thunder Mountain. Instead of encountering the sparkling waters of Rivers of America, you’re met with a vast, empty riverbed. Don’t be alarmed! This was planned and the river has been dried up for some time now. Dried Rivers of America on December 22nd, 2020 Two attractions are affected by the drained river. The riverboat needs water to stay afloat (science!) so it’s not currently taking trips around the river bend. Tom Sawyer Island is an actual island and guests have to take a raft to get there. The island is currently closed and the Harper’s Mill building is getting some work done too. The attractions are scheduled to be closed through February 28th, 2021. Dried Rivers of America by Big Thunder Mountain The dried river isn’t exactly picturesque, but it is kind of interesting to see. The ferry doesn’t operate completely on its own and uses guide rails to navigate around the island. Disney Trivia Buffs might enjoy peering “behind the magic” to see the exposed rails. See more photos of the drained river here! Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover It’s happening! The PeopleMover is scheduled to reopen NEXT WEEK! PeopleMover Vehicles The PeopleMover was originally slated to reopen with the rest of the Magic Kingdom in July. It remained closed for a while then eventually was put on the refurbishment list. Tomorrowland fans have been waiting for the classic attraction to reopen for some time. PeopleMover Closed We don’t want to get your hopes up too much though. Disney has the ability to extend the refurbishment and they certainly have in the past. For now, the schedule says that the beloved attraction will be open on January 10th. We’ll cross our fingers that the PeopleMover will be transporting guests soon! Read more about the PeopleMover closure here! You’ll also see construction happening in other parts of the parks as well. EPCOT is preparing for its massive transformation and Disney’s Polynesian Village is getting a big overhaul too. Have any questions about the refurbishments and closures? Drop them in the comments below! See recent Disney World construction updates 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 heading to Disney World in 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 Disney World Attractions Will Be Closed BUT a Fan-Favorite Will Finally REOPEN Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EVERY Attraction That Will Be Closed This Week in Disney World! The Disney World Closures That Could CHANGE Your Plans Next Week These Disney World Attractions Will Be CLOSED the Week of Christmas! 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. It’s finally 2021, and we’re ready to celebrate! Magic Kingdom This year is a big year for Disney! Today, Park Hopping returns in Walt Disney World and MagicBands are no longer free for resort guests. Sometime this year, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the TRON coaster will be opening to the public. Tons of movies and TV shows will be arriving on Disney+ this year as the company focuses more on streaming. And on top of all that, we’re kicking off the New Year with a special deal on shopDisney! For one day only, shoppers can score free shipping on all shopDisney orders by using code FREESHIP! With the Twice Upon a Year Sale going on right now, there are a lot of great ways to use this deal. ©Disney If your little ones are big fans of Frozen and Frozen 2, then check out this Elsa Singing Doll that’s on sale right now! ©Disney Wearing her traveling costume from the second movie, she sings “Into the Unknown.” You can order her right now for $11.98, which is significant savings from her typical price of $19.95. Order the Singing Elsa Doll by Clicking Here! As we head into the coldest part of the year, it’s important to stay nice and cozy. That’s exactly what you’ll accomplish with this Mickey Mouse Fleece Jacket for Adults. ©Disney The zip-up front has a Mickey Mouse pocket, and the whole jacket is made of a fuzzy fleece material. It’s normally $49.99, but you can order it right now for $29.98. Shop the Mickey Mouse Fleece Jacket Here! Before you pack up those Christmas decorations, make sure to take a look at this Carl and Ellie Wedding Sketchbook Ornament! This would be a lovely addition to 2021’s tree if you’re getting married this year, someone you know is engaged, or you just really love the movie Up. ©Disney This ornament was originally priced at $19.99, so make sure to snatch it up while it’s on sale for $7.98. Buy the Carl and Ellie Wedding Ornament Online Here! And for those planning a trip to Disney this year, even your luggage can be themed to the magic! This Stitch Rolling Luggage is the perfect size for a short weekend trip, and the Stitch doing the hula print is quite amusing. ©Disney It’s got four spinner wheels, a retractable handle, and a top-carry handle, so this bag will be easy to transport. Get one on sale now for $39.98. Shop the Stitch Rolling Luggage Here! If you want the latest on the Disney merchandise sales, make sure to stay tuned to DFB. We’re here to cover all the Disney news online and in the theme parks! The 2021 Collectible Key Has Arrived — Check it Out! 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 doing some online shopping today? Tell us in the comments! The post Hurry! shopDisney Is Offering FREE Shipping Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Christmas Time is HERE! The shopDisney Holiday Shop Is Now OPEN! Grab All Your Favorite Disney Merchandise with This Offer on shopDisney! News! Disney Merch Released for Star Wars Day Will Use a Virtual Queue! View the full article

Today is the day of returning treats! Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich We’ve already shared our excitement about the return of the Kakamora Float in Magic Kingdom and now we’re bopping over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be reunited with one of our favorite cookies in Disney World! This morning when we checked in on Disney World Mobile Order, we spotted something pretty exciting at Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios. The Wookie Cookie is back on Mobile Order! App Screenshot This treat is a yummy cookie sandwich made with two Oatmeal Cookies and vanilla cream rilling with a milk chocolate sash. We LOVE a good oatmeal cookie and this treat has us covered. Wookie Cookie We’ll be checking in on the Wookie Cookie to see if it’s really there in the flesh, so stay tuned to DFB! If you want to hunt down this cookie for yourself, you can check it out over at Backlot Express for $5.99. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Wookie Cookie! 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 snagging the return of the Wookie Cookie? Tell us in the comments! The post Our Favorite Star Wars Cookie Has Returned to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Cookie Showdown PART 2: Hollywood Studios’ Carrot Cake Cookie vs. Red Velvet Whoopie Pie! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 NEW: Kylo Ren and BB-9E Cupcakes at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

We come to you with a tale today — one of love, loss, reunion, loss again, and REUNION AGAIN. If you’ve been around DFB for the past year or so, you know that we have a total love affair with Magic Kingdom’s Kakamora Float at Aloha Isle. Kakamora Float This float debuted for the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and we were SO delighted when it stuck around. It’s disappeared a few times, due to the park closures and once to make room for 2020’s holiday float. But we’re starting 2021 STRONG with the return of the Kakamora Float! When we woke up this morning, we crossed our fingers that the end of the holiday season meant being reunited with our favorite floaty treat — and then we checked Mobile Order. YES. It’s there! It’s really there! App Screenshot Of course, we hopped right up and scurried over Magic Kingdom to get a taste of the Kakamora Float again as soon as possible. We’ll tell you, we couldn’t stop thinking about the sweet sweet tastes as we strolled up to Aloha Isle. Kakamora Float This float is made with Coconut Soft-serve piled high on top of Pineapple Juice and Blue Curacao. Of course, it’s garnished with that CUTE Chocolate Kakamora Cake Pop. Kakamora Float If you can’t tell, we’re total fans of this float and we hope it keeps sticking around. There’s just something about that coconut Dole Whip, friends. Kakamora Float If you want to try out the Kakamora Float, you can head to Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom and snag it for $6.99. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates! Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Kakamora Float! 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 Kakamora Float? Tell us in the comments! The post The Moana-Themed Kakamora Float Is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! A NEW Dole Whip Float Has Landed at Disney World’s Aloha Isle! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! We’re LIVE from the FIRST 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! View the full article

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Happy New Year! Walt Disney World Resort is ready to help you turn the page on 2020 right away and begin 2021 with magic. From new and classic attractions to culinary experiences to character interactions and more, here are 21 reasons to be excited about a visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth in early 2021:http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/8pN8EvoLcas View the full article

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We’ve got BIG news for Florida-based Disney fans! Magic Kingdom You may remember that Florida residents have had access to a special ticket at select times of the year, called the Florida Resident Discover Ticket. This option gives Floridians BIG savings and flexibility when it comes to visiting Disney World parks on non-consecutive days. Now, that offer is BACK! Beginning January 4th, Florida residents can pick up Discover Disney Tickets. These specially-priced options are good for admission to one theme park per day (Those Disney Park Passes are still required!), for consecutive or non-consecutive days. There is a Park Hopper option too now that park hopping has returned! Spaceship Earth You can get a 2-Day Discover Ticket for $75 per day ($149 total), a 3-Day Discover Ticket for $60 per day ($179 total), or a 4-Day Discover Ticket for $50 per day ($199 total). Some block out dates do apply and you can see them listed in the table below! Site Screenshot The 2-Day tickets expire on March 11th and the 3-Day and 4-Day tickets are valid through June 18th. You do have to show proof of residency to purchase and use these tickets and, as always, tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Tree of Life We’ll be keeping an eye out for more special offers so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to learn more about the return of park hopper! 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 using the Florida Resident Discover Ticket? Tell us in the comments! The post Florida Residents Can Get Disney World Tickets for a Day With This Offer first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Florida Resident Discover Disney World Tickets Eligibility Date Extended Everything Disney World is Refunding Right Now! What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens View the full article