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Next week is the first FULL WEEK of 2021, and some folks are spending it in Disney World. Pandora If you’re spending some time in Disney World next week, you’ve probably got packing on the brain. We’re here to help! We’re taking you through a weather update so that you know EXACTLY what to toss in that bag. Weather Forecast This week is going to start on the chillier side and then end up with some SHOCKINGLY consistent temps for the remainder of the week. The last few weeks have been a bit of a rollercoaster weather-wise, so this is a welcome change! Take a look! January 4th Monday, January 4th will bring us a pretty brisk 66-degree high. We know what you’re thinking: mid-60s temps aren’t cold! But, they’re pretty cool by Florida standards! ©The Weather Channel Plus, you’ll spot that low alllllll the way down at 44 degrees. That’s chilly! Bring a sweater so that those evenings and nights don’t leave you shivering. January 5th The next day, January 5th, will bring us the second precipitation-free day of the week. Those temperatures are gonna be pretty similar to Monday’s with just a slight tick upward. ©The Weather Channel Even if you’re used to cooler temperatures, you might find yourself feeling a little chillier during the day if you pack for a typical hot Florida week. January 6th On Wednesday, January 6th, the high warms up just a few degrees more… ©The Weather Channel …and the low does too! As is the trend this week, that chance of rain is still low, low, low. January 7th For Thursday, January 7th, that high stabilizes in about the same place at 74 degrees. Spoiler alert! The rest of the week is going to hang out at around these temps too! ©The Weather Channel The low stabilizes too, landing in the mid-50s. You might be hot during the day to be cold late at night so layering will be key! January 8th The week continues with almost EXACTLY the same temperatures as the prior day on January 8th. ©The Weather Channel You’ll see that chance of rain notch up just a little bit, but it’s still well below a 20% chance. Remember though, Florida is notorious for sudden precipitation, even when it’s not in the forecast! January 9th Saturday, January 9th brings us another day of those pleasantly moderate temperatures. ©The Weather Channel Here, we’re looking at a 73-degree high and a 55-degree low. January 10th And we’ll wrap up our week on January 10th with those temperatures sitting at a comfy and similar 74-degree high and a brisk 56-degree low. ©The Weather Channel Sunday evening marks the highest chance of rain at 32%, so this might be our first and only chance of soggy skies this week. Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. The temperatures are surprisingly stable this week. We’re mostly looking at mid-70s highs and mid-50s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News You probably won’t be sweating in Disney World this week and you very well could find yourself feeling chilly. Keep in mind though, weather forecasts are subject to change. The weather this week could look SUPER different from these predictions. Meteorologists aren’t perfect! Click here for tips to survive Disney World weather! How Should You Plan? If you are headed to Disney World next week, we’ve got a few tips on how to plan for the weather! It’s time to pack those layers! Our number one tip for winter in Florida is to pack layers in both your luggage AND your daily park bag. A scarf or light jacket can do WONDERS when that surprising Florida chill hits in the evenings (or even during the day). Plus, we like to make sure there’s a short-sleeved shirt under all those layers when we are chilly, just in case the sun starts shining a little too hot. Winter Magic Hat and scarf Exploring the Disney World parks can be less fun if you’re not dressed for the weather. If you DO find yourself dealing with chilly temps (or warm temps) while wearing the wrong layers, head to a nearby store. Disney is stocked with lots of weather-braving options — even if they do tend to be a little pricy. Be prepared for anything! We know, we know, there’s no rain in the forecast and you’re THRILLED that you don’t have to waste precious park bag space with a bulky poncho. Well, hold your horses before you leave that rain layer at the resort (or worse, at home!). Rainy Day in Animal Kingdom Florida is a fickle, fickle place when it comes to the skies and clouds can turn up seemingly out of nowhere. Any one of these days could contain an unforeseen shower, so we recommend always coming prepared for the rain! Click here for more tips for packing your park bag! Have a great trip and stay comfy in those temperatures! We’ll see ya right here next week for another full weather update! Click here to learn everything you need to know about the HOLIDAYS in EPCOT! 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 headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Near PERFECT Weather Is Projected for Disney World Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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With 2020 almost behind us, I think we all are looking forward to a new year. At Walt Disney World Resort, our animal care team decided to say goodbye to 2020 with an assist from our animals.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/pLSWHSH_iFQ View the full article

It’s the holidays at Disney World, and even at 35% capacity, it’s been pretty busy in the parks these past few weeks! Main Street, USA We’ve already seen long waits for Mobile Order, and if you’re looking for a table service meal and haven’t made an Advance Dining Reservation, you sadly might be out of luck at quite a few locations today. After reopening, Disney World set up the Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist, which lets guests join a virtual line to get into many of the resort’s table service restaurants without an advance reservation. However, today, due to high demand, the Walk-Up Waitlist is currently unavailable at LOTS of locations. Here’s the current situation at Magic Kingdom: Walk-Up Wait List Screenshot ©Disney But even restaurants at resorts and other parks have the same message: Walk-Up Wait List Screenshot ©Disney EPCOT still has a few restaurants with availability: Walk-Up Wait List Screenshot Hollywood Studios, which is at full capacity today, currently has no restaurants available for the Walk-up Waitlist. So if you had your heart set on dining somewhere specifically today, we say, keep trying, but it may be a quick service day. Or you can always head to Disney Springs for dinner as they will be open until 11PM and have lots of dining options. We will let you know if availability changes. Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! We’ll continue to keep an eye on the situation and let you know if it changes. Do You HAVE to Use the Mobile Walk-up Waitlist to Get a Table in Disney World? Here’s What You Need to Know Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you used the Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist feature? Let us know in the comments! The post Walk-Up Waitlist Is Unavailable for LOTS of Restaurants in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! FIVE Magic Kingdom Restaurants (Including Be Our Guest) Were Added To Disney World’s New Walk-Up Waitlist Why You Should Skip This Disney World Park Right Now View the full article

Hi, DFB Friends! We’re back with another EPCOT update! Spaceship Earth There isn’t a lot to report on as far as what’s new, but we did find some new pins and discover a candy sale! So let’s get started with the updates! EPCOT Food Updates Funnel Cake Cart A Cast Member told us that when lines get long for funnel cakes, they will actually start taking orders outside. Funnel Cake Cart It wasn’t that busy when we were there, though. Read our review of the Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake Germany Pavilion The beer cart added a placard to its window explaining the different German beers available there. German Beers Right now, four beers are on tap, including a Schofferhoffer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Beck’s Pilsner, Konig Ludwig Weissbier, and Warsteiner Dunkel Pilsner. REVIEW: What Does a Jelly Doughnut Flavored Beer Taste Like? We Found Out in EPCOT! House of Good Fortune There’s a sale on White Rabbit Candy at House of Good Fortune at the China Pavilion! White Rabbit Candy Sale A bag of White Rabbit Creamy Candy is now $4.95 (previously it was $6). We Found Candy and Chicken Tomato Chips in Disney World (and They Were GOOD)! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Pin Traders We spotted some new pins at Pin Traders, including this Soul Pin Set that features Joe Gardner, Mr. Mittens, and 22! This limited edition set is $59.99. We previously spotted this one at Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort. Soul Pin Set This Emperor’s New Groove Pin celebrates the 20th anniversary of the movie! This pin is $19.99. The Emperor’s New Groove Pin This Emperor’s New Groove Jumbo Character Pin is shaped like Kuzco’s palace and features all the film’s major characters, including Kronk’s squirrel buddy! The Emperor’s New Groove Pin This limited edition pin is $64.99! Pull the lever, Kronk! Disney’s Emperor’s New Groove 20th Anniversary Merchandise Is Llama-zing! Mouse Gear The PeopleMover might currently be under refurbishment, but we can still celebrate it with a Mickey and Minnie PeopleMover Figure! Mickey and Minnie Mouse PeopleMover Figure We found some sweet new Minnie Mouse necklaces at Mouse Gear, like this Initial Minnie Mouse Necklace that has a polka dot initial on it plus a Minnie made of Swarovski crystals. Minnie Mouse Initial Necklace This Minnie Mouse Necklace has a classic Minnie on it, along with a pretty swirled stone with a heart and exclamation point. Minnie Mouse Necklace Both necklaces are $19.99 each. Show Off Your Pixar Love With This New Jewelry We Found at Disney World! EPCOT Attractions and Events Update Frozen Ever After We’ve often seen the Frozen Ever After line completely snake away from Norway and into China. And a Cast Member told us that they’re now no longer letting guests into the line once it reaches China. Frozen Ever After Line If you’re looking to ride this attraction and the line reaches capacity, the best thing to do is to check back later. PHOTOS: Frozen Ever After in EPCOT Now Seating Riders in Every Row Festival of the Arts The Festival of the Arts starts SOON and we’re already starting to see art and merchandise tents showing up. Festival of the Arts Tent It will be hard to say goodbye to the Festival of the Holidays, but bring on the next big EPCOT event! PHOTOS: Early Look at Some of the Artwork Coming to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! We had a great day at EPCOT, but stay tuned because we’ll be back soon with even more updates! Review! How Many Times Can We Say ‘Hearty & Cozy’ When Describing This EPCOT Restaurant? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to EPCOT recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: New Pins, Festival of the Arts Set-up Begins, and a Candy Sale first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Limited Edition Pins, Holiday Treats, and TONS of Italy Merch! What’s New at EPCOT: Gingerbread Tea, Holiday Popcorn Buckets, and CHARCUTERIE! What’s New in EPCOT: Cute Mini Calendars, a New Wine, and the AP Pop-Up Shop! View the full article

It’s the LAST day of 2020, and what a wild year this one had been, huh? New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package We’re in Disney World today checking out the limited New Year’s Eve happenings (and reporting in on the crowds!). But you KNOW we’re also checking out any New Year’s-exclusive eats, treats, and sips! And may we just say, Disney has you COVERED on supplies to ring in the New Year. Many of the Walt Disney World Resort quick-service dining locations are offering the New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package featuring Sparkling Wine and Chocolate Truffles. This offering is available TODAY ONLY while supplies last. Yes, the truffles are in that adorable Cinderella box. New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort had François Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine. New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package The tasting notes discuss aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit with a smooth palate and flavors of baked bread, apples, and Meyer lemons. New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package The package comes with two chocolate truffles themed after Mickey and Minnie. The truffles totally give us Ganachery vibes! New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package The Mickey Truffle was milk chocolate and caramel… New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package …and the Minnie Truffle was dark chocolate and raspberry. New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package No surprise here, but this was pretty good. Chocolate and Brut? Delicious. Our reporter preferred the Mickey Truffle, but both were really yummy! We think this is a fun buy because it’s not much more than a glass of wine so it’s a good serving for one or two to split. New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package We picked up this package at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s Capt. Cook’s, but you can find it available on Mobile Order for $17. And don’t forget, it’s available in other resort hotel locations too! New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package Keep an eye on DFB today to see what Disney World is like for 2020 New Year’s Eve! See how to celebrate the New Year from your Disney hotel 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. Will you be snagging this package? Tell us in the comments! The post What Could Possibly Go Wrong With Truffles and Booze in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate the New Year in Disney World With Wine & Chocolate Packages at Select Locations! Review! Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake Arrives Early at Polynesian Village Resort’s Capt. Cook’s! Review: NEW Chicken Wings With Four Sauces at Capt. Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 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. Ever since Disney and Pixar’s new film Soul dropped on Disney+, we’ve been inspired to find our spark! Soul Photo-Op Back in November, we saw that a Soul-themed collectible key would be making its way to shopDisney, and earlier this month we finally got a release date! Well, today is the day, because you can now grab this brand new key online! The Soul Collectible Key features a piano to represent the jazz theme through the film. And at the end of the key, there are the Pixar icons: the ball and the lamp! ©Disney If you enjoyed this movie that arrived on Disney+ on Christmas Day, you can celebrate it with this super adorable collectible key! Though you can’t buy this key on its own, you will get it for FREE with any purchase of $25 or more. ©Disney The key is only available for a limited time, so head on over to shopDisney to get your hands on it! Just use the code SPARK at checkout. Soul ©Pixar | Disney Disney has released SO many of these keys lately, and we’re here for it! They are a fun collectible item if pins, Minnie ears, or other Disney merch aren’t your thing. We’ll continue to look out for the latest Disney collectible keys! Check out a TON of new Soul merchandise 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. What did you think of Disney and Pixar’s Soul? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New 'Soul' Key Is FREE With An Online Purchase first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Have a Release DATE for Disney’s New “From Our Family to Yours” Collectible Key! The NEW ‘From Our Family to Yours’ Disney Collectible Key is NOW Available Online! Coming Soon! Check Out the COLORFUL New Ink & Paint Collectible Disney Key! View the full article

We’re ringing in the new year with more #DisneyMagicMoments for everyone at home with a special New Year’s Eve virtual viewing of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks beginning tonight at 11:48 p.m., ET.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/zl1jqIiOY64 View the full article

Are you planning to visit Disney World in January? Walt Disney World Gateway There are certainly plenty of things to do in Disney World at all times of the year. However, we’ve put together a little list of the BEST things to do in January! 1. Park Hopping! Park Hopping is FINALLY returning to Disney World following its suspension since the parks’ reopening. While the procedures for Park Hopping may look a little different than we’re used to, we’re still looking forward to it! You still have to make a reservation for your first park of the day, AND physically go to that park before hopping to the next one. And you won’t be able to hop until beginning 2PM. Disney’s Animal Kingdom entrance Beginning on January 1st, you’ll be able to travel from park to park again, but keep in mind that this is still based on park capacity limitations! We will have all the need to know details on park hopping in Disney World come January 1. Check out what Park Hopping may mean for your 2021 vacation here! 2. Visit Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse opened in Disney Springs just before Christmas. Gideon’s Bakehouse This new spot graces the visitors of Disney Springs with super delicious (and huge) cookies, along with cake slices! And the atmosphere is very unique. On top of all of this, they sell cups of FROSTING! Gideon’s Cookie If you’re a dessert lover (like we are) we definitely recommend making Gideon’s a must-do during your trip to Disney in January. But make sure to block out some time as Gideon’s has seen upwards of 2-hour waits. Check out our review from opening day at Gideon’s Bakehouse! 3. Visit EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts The 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts will run from January 8th through February 22nd. Guests can visit food studios to try unique small plates, desserts, and drinks. You’ll also be able to enjoy special performances from groups like Voices of Liberty and Art Defying Gravity. Chalk Art Guests can even participate in making Chalk Art and checking out art all over EPCOT! See ALL the 2021 Festival of the Arts booths here! 4. Celebrate the Birth Month of Tomorrowland Attractions Two beloved Magic Kingdom attractions, Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress, both opened on January 15th, 1975. Commemorate the anniversary of these Tomorrowland attractions by zooming through space and singing along to “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.” Space Mountain Celebrate the 46th Anniversary of these fan-favorite experiences during your trip to Magic Kingdom in January! We asked our readers which Magic Kingdom land they would get rid of if they had the chance! If you’re planning to visit Disney World at the start of the year, check out some of these activities during your trip! We’ll be back next month with the 5 best things to do in Disney World in February! Check out if Park Hopping will be worth the cost when it returns! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your number one must-do activity when you visit Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The 4 Best Things to Do in Disney World in January! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: THREE Construction Projects Are Complete and Scrim Gets a Makeover in Disney World This Week! Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World 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 been a long, looooong year, huh?! New Years Glasses Honestly, we’ve been living a little bit in the new year already, especially since some new 2021 Disney World ears, pins, ornaments, Pandora charms, and other merch has already arrived. If we could just have a little key that would unlock 2021 right now (instead of, you know, at midnight), we’d take it. And now, you can! ©Disney The 2021 Collectible Key is now LIVE on shopDisney for $12.99! Like a lot of the 2021 merch, this key uses the primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) and bold designs. ©Disney You can see red Mickey icons on a yellow D, as well as Mickey and Minnie, ringing in the new year with TONS of confetti. It’s super celebratory! Click here to buy the 2021 Collectible Key! This isn’t the ONLY collectible key going on sale today, the Soul Collectible Key is also on shopDisney today! And of course, if you’re looking to start a Disney key collection in the new year, you can check out The Child Key, From Our Family to Yours Key, the Visa Cardmember Key, and more. PHOTOS: TONS of Merch from the New Cats and Dogs Collection Has Arrived 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 collect Disney keys? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's 2021 Collectible Key Has Arrived Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TONS of 2021 Disney Merchandise Just Arrived Online! This Is the Baby Yoda Merchandise You Never Knew You Needed! This NEW Jungle Cruise Funko Pop Is More Awesome Than the Backside of Water! View the full article

Ready to say goodbye to 2020? This year sure has been a wild ride and today, we’re recapping all the big stuff that happened in the Disney parks universe. Cinderella Castle Construction Including that stuff from way back at the beginning of the year, that — to be honest — we kind of forgot even happened this year. Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: What did you forget happened this year? The post DFB Video: Do You Even Remember This Happened in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Secret Disney World Tips I Didn’t Even Know Until Last Week! DFB Video: The Totally Different Tips You Need for Visiting Disney World NOW! DFB Video: The WEIRDEST Things We’ve Found in Disney World! View the full article

It’s happening! 2021 is almost here! *cue the fanfare* New Year’s Eve Cupcake We’ve all been waiting patiently to give 2020 the boot. In celebration, we’re trying a few New Year’s Eve specialties that will help us welcome the new year. The Animal Kingdom New Year’s cupcake was WILDLY delish and the Strawberry Champagne cupcake was incredibly photogenic. We’re heading to the islands at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to try another Insta-worthy New Year’s treat! The New Year’s Eve Cupcake from Captain Cook’s is helping us countdown to 2021! The limited-time cuppy cake is advertised as having a “Midnight Mocha” cremeux and crunchy cocoa nibs. When we tried the cupcake it was actually filled with strawberry and champagne filling we had earlier. Perhaps the mice decided at the last second to use the same ingredients and save some time. Mobile Order Menu ©Disney This cupcake comes with a lot of buttercream icing. They piled it HIGH with frosting and packed the cake with filling. It certainly is lacking in either department. The chocolate cake is super moist and tastes fresh too. We think people who LOVE frosting, fruit, and chocolate will really enjoy this treat. It’s especially fun for kiddos! New Year’s Eve cupcake By the way, you might recognize the chocolate clock piece on top. This is the same piece that was used on the Cinderella 70th Anniversary treats earlier this year. That kinda makes sense since Cindy was counting down the minutes until midnight too. (We’re not dreading the clock to strike midnight tonight though!) New Year’s Eve Cupcake We were a little disappointed in our last experience with the strawberry champagne filling and we weren’t totally in love with it this time. The strawberry filling tasted a little too artificial for our taste. This could be a flavor that others might enjoy, however. Another note is that we can’t really taste the “champagne” flavors. (It would have been nice for us to experience the “Midnight Mocha.”) Also, be aware that the blue frosting might stain your skin a little. You might want to use a fork to eat it and drink water to rinse the dye from your teeth! New Year’s Eve Cupcake Cut in Half Our verdict is that it’s pretty to look at and well-made. It’s probably not the best choice for people who don’t like overly sweet desserts, however. You gotta love frosting to enjoy this one! The cupcake can be all yours for $5.99. Stay tuned with us! We’ll be around for more special treats that pop up today and in the new year. Find out how you can celebrate New Year’s Eve the Disney World way from home! 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 your plans for New Year’s tonight? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW! This New Year’s Eve Cupcake is Like a Hodge-Podge of Previous Disney Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: We’re Seriously IMPRESSED By the New Amaretto and Cherry Cupcake in Disney World Review: The Strawberry Champagne Cupcake Was Missing An Important Flavor in Disney World! Review: A New 2021 Black Forest Cupcake Is Available in Disney World View the full article

MagicBands are a pretty Disney World-specific accessory, but that hasn’t stopped us from stocking up! MagicBands Well, our collections got a little bit bigger today. You’ve seen the Periwinkle MagicBand, you’ve seen the Magenta MagicBand, but you’ve GOTTA see this Pink GLITTERY Magicband we spotted this morning! We were checking out the latest merch in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today when something particularly shimmery caught our eye. We hurried over to the MagicBands display and, lo and behold, it’s a glitter-covered new option! Pink Glittery MagicBand This MagicBand has a soft pink base color that’s given a total upgrade when covered in textured sparkles. Pink Glittery MagicBand Look at how it catches the light! We’ve been looking for a MagicBand upgrade and this just might be our pick. Pink Glittery MagicBand We spotted this new MagicBand at The Darkroom in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $24.99, but it wouldn’t surprise us if we see it pop up elsewhere too. Pink Glittery MagicBand When it comes to MagicBands, do keep in mind that a big change is happening TOMORROW. As of tomorrow, Disney will no longer offer free MagicBands to Disney resort guests. Get all the details here. As always, stay tuned to DFB to make sure you’re up to date on all the big merchandise updates from Disney World! Click here to see more cute MagicBands! 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 Pink Glittery MagicBand? Tell us in the comments! The post You HAVE to See the New GLITTERY MagicBand in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Spirit Jerseys for You AND Your Dog, Disney Villains Gear, and More! PHOTOS: Look Who’s Making Mischief on a NEW Limited Release Passholder MagicBand What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Star Wars Spirit Jersey, Baby Yoda Popsocket, and Fun Hollywood Tower Hotel Pin! View the full article

2020 has been a year of unexpected challenges, but throughout it all we’ve tried to find ways to contribute to our communities across the globe. As we look back on this year, we’re grateful for our cast and community partners who came together to help make a difference. With a little magic we’ve been able to offer support to our communities around the world.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/LPqKCcUpx58 View the full article

If you’re planning a Disney trip in 2021, we want to be here to help! Cinderella Castle We’ve already brought you DOZENS of tips to help make your 2021 Disney vacation an amazing and smooth one, but we’re bringing out the BIG tips today. Here are 5 TRULY game-changing hacks for dominating Disney World in 2021! 1. Eat at weird times! Okay, it can sound kind of drastic to rework your whole eating routine just to have a little bit easier of a time, but think about it — if you’re planning to eat at the same “normal” time you would typically eat lunch, that’s likely the same time everyone ELSE wants to eat lunch too! Think of it like avoiding rush hour traffic. If you leave a little earlier or later, you can get home in half the time sometimes. Same idea but…with food. By “peak times” we mean about 12PM to 2PM and 5:30PM to 8PM. Line for Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Eating at peak meal times can be a real mess right now, especially for fast food-type meals. Now, this doesn’t really count if you have an Advance Dining Reservation since you’re already slotted in at that restaurant, but a reservation-less meal can be rough during those big times of day. For one, it’s unlikely you’ll find as much Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist availability. This means if you are looking for a sit-down meal, you’re going to have much slimmer choices of restaurants with availability on the day you’re looking to eat. Nomad Lounge Plus, hopping in line for an order of chicken nuggets or a burger isn’t what it used to be! Mobile Order is the preferred (meaning, basically required) way of ordering fast food now in the parks and resorts. Orders can get very backed up and you’ll find yourself with a looooong wait at peak times. Kitchen staffs are reduced to accommodate health and safety recommendations, meaning there’s less people putting together meals, so prepare to possibly wait. Recently over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Woody’s Lunch Box was so popular right after reopening that we found ourselves waiting HOURS for a time slot to get our food! Woody’s Lunch Box Once you get your food, the wait may not be over. Recently, we waited 45 minutes for a Mobile Order at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Magic Kingdom and had to circle the restaurant three times to find a table! The Lunching Pad Mobile Order Pickup If you eat early or late, you might find restaurants are less crowded and you can snag a table easier once your food is ready. Plus, your Mobile Order could come out smoothly and quickly. Worried about being hungry between meal times? Pack a snack like granola bars! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Another option we recommend is to place your Mobile Order in the morning and set your time for lunch or dinner, even (especially) if you choose to eat at a peak time. You can place your order before you even start your day, set an alarm so you don’t forget when it’s time to eat, and know you took care of your food before the day really began. That way, you know that you’ll be able to snag your food when you want to. Still, you’ll need to brace for crowds if you take this option! Select an Arrival Window screenshot We’re focusing a lot on lunch and dinner, but what about breakfast?? You don’t have to worry quite as much about breakfast but you WILL usually see long lines for coffee. This tip definitely applies here too! If you can wait until late morning or early afternoon to grab your caffeine fix, you’ll find a much shorter wait. And don’t be afraid to steer clear of the ever-popular Starbucks locations — the Joffrey’s Coffee stand lines can tend to be shorter than the Starbucks lines and that coffee is often just as good or better. Click here for tips for using Mobile Order in Disney World 2. Pack a phone charger. A Disney day relies on phones now more than ever. Between checking wait times, managing your plans, checking park maps, Mobile Order, Mobile Dine Check-In, Mobile Dine Waitlist, Disney testing Mobile Merchandise Checkout, plus snapping pics all day, and more; your phone is a pretty necessary tool. Screenshot from My Disney Experience Using your phone so much means that battery might go WAY faster than you’re used to. You don’t want to be mid-day with a 0% battery, so you gotta have a way to keep your phone charged. We Use Our Phones ALL the Time in Disney World! We usually suggest bringing a portable charger to ensure that your battery level stays high and your stress level stays low. Disney does sell portable chargers called FuelRods that can be purchased around the parks for $30 initially, but you can likely find much cheaper and faster-charging options at home as well. Many portable chargers can give you 2-3 charges worth of power in one day! FuelRod Station FuelRods have the big benefit of being swappable in the parks. If you use up all the juice in your FuelRod, you can head to a nearby kiosk to swap it out for a fully charged one. BUT, this swap costs $3 each time unless you have Founders Status (A.K.A., you purchased your FuelRod before October 2019). Swapping Fee Sticker You can also bring a charging cord and stop by charging locations in the parks. There are chargers hidden around the Tangled-themed restrooms in Fantasyland, in Storybook Circus, and at the exit to Space Mountain, for example. Plus, many newer Disney buses now also feature charging ports underneath the seats! Click here to learn more about charging your phone in Disney World! 3. Know where to start in the parks. A big trick to having a great start to your Disney day is to head away from the crowds. Of course, that’s easier said than done, but we know a few ways you can make it happen. Chilly day at the Magic Kingdom If you arrive at the parks earlier in the morning, head right to the back of the park! Guests tend to start with the first thing they see, so heading to the back means you’ll get to the stuff that other people will usually hit last so you won’t be stuck in as much of a crowd. Splash Mountain The same is even true on a smaller scale! When you get to the front of the park to enter and have to head through temperature checks, security, and ticketing terminals — pretty much anywhere with multiple lines for you to pick from — head towards the lines that are a little further away. People will crowd around the first few lines, leaving the farther ones emptier! You’ll usually spot Cast Members flagging guests down that empty lines are just a few steps away! Disney’s Animal Kingdom We’ve got some specific suggestions for each park too. In Magic Kingdom, we recommend starting your day in Frontierland, especially if you’re looking to tackle Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain. In EPCOT, walk right past Spaceship Earth in the morning. Lines will be long first thing and practically nonexistent later in the day! Spaceship Earth Waltz away from Pandora and into Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (or to the back. of the park for Kilimanjaro Safari for good animal spotting!), and head down Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to get some rides in on Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (the first ride most guests see) are typically WAY busier earlier in the day. Tower of Terror Knowing where to start means you’ll see shorter lines for rides and food, plus social distancing will be easier away from the crowds. Want more Disney day strategies? Click here! 4. Keep tuned in to the Rise of the Resistance tips. Speaking of Galaxy’s Edge, Rise of the Resistance is still a tricky attraction to get on with the Virtual Queue and Boarding Groups in use. Plus, to make it even trickier, they keep CHANGING the process. Right now you have a chance to get on at 7AM and at 1PM. If this changes again and you’re itching to ride this attraction, you DON’T want to be caught unaware. Rise of the Resistance We have LOTS of great tips for snagging you a Rise of the Resistance group, BUT…even if you follow them to a T you might miss out on getting one. Even our clued-in readers have trouble! We found that 77% of respondents FAILED to get a Boarding Group when they tried! Even some of our team members have tried and tried and never made it! So basically try, but if you don’t make it, try not to be too discouraged — you’re in good company! Rise of the Resistance So study up and keep up to date with the latest Rise updates. We’ll give ya a quick rundown of tips, but we’ve got FULL GUIDES too! Turn off Disney wi-fi if you’re not at home, restart your My Disney Experience app, and be ready RIGHT at drop time. Take screenshots through the process! If there’s an error but you were still successful, showing screenshots to a Cast Member could help get you into the Virtual Queue. To learn more about Rise of the Resistance, click here! 5. Use a travel agent! Our final and perhaps BIGGEST hack is to use a Disney travel agent! Yep, this is totally a hack because not many people do it! If you have planned a Disney World trip start to finish by yourself you know it’s a LOT to keep straight. Wouldn’t it be nice to just hand that stress over to someone else for free and still get the vacation of your dreams? Our friends over at Small World Vacations are a great option. Travel agents are totally free (seriously!) and will help you to save time, stress, and money. Disney World Travel agents can help to plan the Disney vacation that’s right for your family and they’ll be sure to catch any and all discounts and special offers that apply — even if they pop up after you’ve booked! Magic Kingdom Plus, a LOT is changing in Walt Disney World right now. Park hopping will return soon and we’re constantly hearing about new restaurant and hotel reopenings. It certainly helps to have someone whose JOB is to look at for you, your family, and your vacation! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Hopefully, these hacks are helpful enough to make a BIG difference during your Disney trip! If you have any questions, be sure to ask them in the comments. As always, we’re here to help! Looking for more Disney tips? 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. What are your favorite Disney World hacks? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Hacks to Dominate Disney World in 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! 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It goes without saying that when it comes to Disney World hotels, not every resort is gonna be everyone’s cup of tea. Yes, all Disney World resorts are magical in their own ways, but sometimes the vibe might feel off to you? Disney’s Wilderness Lodge We recently asked our readers which Disney World hotels you thought were overrated or underrated, and the results were FASCINATING, so we decided to dig a little deeper and see what y’all thought about which resorts you’d NEVER stay in again! Everyone has certain aspects and amenities we prioritize in a Disney resort, right? For some, it might be top-notch food! For others, maybe it’s more about the convenient location and proximity to the parks! Then there are those of us with complete and utter aversions to mermaid-themed rooms! Contemp Wall We recently took to Instagram to ask our readers which Disney resorts you’d never ever stay in again. Here’s what you said — and what we’ve learned from your responses! Caribbean Beach Resort One of the resorts with the MOST votes was Caribbean Beach Resort, and considering a vast majority of reasons were due to how large and sprawling this place is, it kinda sounds more like the Mall of America. The sheer size of the resort was a big reason why it’s a no-go for many of you! As one reader put it, “Beautiful but way too spread out.” Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort We get it. After a long day in the parks, having to walk even FURTHER just to get to your room or grab a quick bite to eat can be daunting. Especially if, like one reader says, “the food isn’t even very good.” Or like another reader mentioned, “To this day I swear my room was haunted.” Umm, yikes! Coronado Springs Resort As one reader eloquently put it on Coronado Springs: “Way too much walking after long days and on cold December nights.” Sounds like a Robert Frost poem! But again, Coronado Springs is yet another resort hindered by its own size. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Some of you also docked points for its lack of Disney magic or colorful character, instead comparing it to a Marriott. However, one reader seems optimistic, saying this used to be their least favorite resort, but “recent updates are intriguing.” Very glass half full! Riviera Resort When it comes to seeking out that perfectly magical Disney resort, finding a place that reminds you of a Stephen King novel usually isn’t ideal… . Disney’s Riviera Resort While Disney’s Riviera Resort didn’t get nearly as much votes as, say, Caribbean Beach Resort, we definitely have to shout it out for one reader who said it reminded them of The Shining. No further details were provided, so whether or not their stay involved monotone twins remains to be seen… . All-Star Resorts Both of these budget-friendly Disney resorts, All-Star Movies and All-Star Sports, racked up a LOT of votes, for a variety of reasons. Interestingly enough, more often than not, most All-Star naysayers cast votes for BOTH hotels, rather than singling out a single property for specific reasons. All Star Movies One reader said the only reason to stay here would be as a last-ditch effort to get a coveted parks pass, while another decried the multitude of groups at the hotel, making it feel like being in the parks! For others, it’s just too hard to compare the All-Star resorts to Disney’s deluxe hotels, so after staying somewhere like the Grand Floridian or Polynesian (more on those later…), Sports and Movies just feels like a letdown. Art of Animation Resort One of the most fascinating responses was not exactly for the recently reopened Art of Animation Resort in general, but VERY specifically for the Little Mermaid section of the hotel. Maybe the room theming makes you feel like you’re on a sinking ship? Interestingly enough, none of you had ANY qualms with the similarly aquatic Finding Nemo section… Art of Animation Typically loved for its affordable rates and proximity to the parks, Art of Animation as a whole seems fine with most of you at least — as long as you’re staying in The Lion King, Cars, or Finding Nemo sections, apparently. No elaboration was provided for why the Little Mermaid section was such a downer, but we’re hoping that you all still love Disney’s new MERMAID EARS as much as we do! Contemporary Resort Few Disney resorts are as historic as the almighty Contemporary. Even for folks who don’t ever stay here, they USUALLY get a glimpse of this longstanding staple by gliding through on the monorail en route to Magic Kingdom! And it’s hard not to be in awe! Well, for some at least… . Disney’s Contemporary Resort When it came to responses, some simply said it wasn’t worth the cost, while another reader appreciated how cool it was, but felt it was too loud and resembled an office building. Which makes us think that all office buildings would be wildly improved with character breakfasts! Animal Kingdom Lodge Convenient proximity to the parks is a MAJOR factor for many Disney World visitors, and for the distance alone, Animal Kingdom Lodge earned a LOT of negative votes! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Responses like “stunning but too far from everything” and “too far from everything. Awesome views at least!” were common fodder, as most readers admired the vibe and decor, but just couldn’t get over the distance! This is definitely a resort that’s more out of the way, so we totally get it. Polynesian Village Resort Oh, Poly! It feels almost unfair to chide it right now, considering it’s in the midst of a MASSIVE makeover, so she’s not exactly looking her best. Still, the construction and clatter is a major reason why some of you don’t prefer this one, so due to all the work being done here and the fact that there’s a gaping Trader Sam’s-shaped void in our hearts, we respect understand your responses. Poly Construction For those of you who HAVE stayed here in previous years, you felt the Polynesian was just too expensive for how small the rooms are. Yet another reason why we all desperately need more Trader Sam’s back in our lives, because EVERYTHING is better in the Grog Grotto! Pop Century Resort Amazingly, poll results for Pop Century REALLY ran the gamut of emotions! Some readers felt strongly and firmly that this was NOT the resort for them, while others simply let ambivalent emojis do the talking. Pop Century One reader said Pop Century is “too spread out and not thrilled with the theming.” Another reader kept it succinct with “NEVER AGAIN” while yet another was simply a shrugging emoji. Whatever the reasoning, Pop Century has seems to be one of the more polarizing resorts on Disney property! Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Ah yes, the mighty Grand Floridian. There’s an almost mythical magic to this castle-sized resort. Or, according to some of you, not nearly ENOUGH magic. Grand Floridian To the surprise of absolutely no one, the sheer cost of staying here was a common factor for why many readers shunned it. “Love it but can’t unless I win the lotto,” one reader said, while another elaborated with “really nice, but I need more magic for the price.” The price-to-magic ratio was a frequent sticking point, and another reader added “kids kept complaining and it wasn’t fun or magical.” Still, the newly opened walkway linking Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom could change some things! As one reader optimistically put it, “new walkway might be a game-changer.” From expensive cost to daunting size to mermaid theming, there are MANY reasons why some Disney resorts just aren’t great for everyone! And each stay in a new resort can be a learning experience, so going forward, we all know to seek out hotels that do NOT in any way remind us of The Shining. All-Star Movies Resort reopening has been pushed back! 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 agree with these results? Let us know in the comments! The post Which Disney World Resort Will You NEVER Stay In Again? Here's What Our Readers Said! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Happy New Year from Disney Food Blog! WHEW. What a year it’s been (and we’re not sad to see 2020 go). We’ve wrapped up another year of bringing you all of the Disney Food News as it happens all around the world! And, we can’t wait to see what 2021 brings (because it’s gotta be GOOD, right??)! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/thumbnail_IMG_4024-700x457.jpg As we bid a BIG FAREWELL to 2020 and ring in what we HOPE is going to be a better 2021, we want to thank you in the best way we know how — with HUGE SAVINGS just in time for your next Disney trip on our 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! TODAY — use promo code HAPPYNEWYEAR for 50% off our most popular Disney food e-book guide, packed with hundreds of color photos and expert tips! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shop-now-pink.jpeg Get your pre-order for the 2021 DFB Guide This deal won’t last long — so get your pre-order of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining today, and make a resolution to start planning your next Disney trip right away! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-14.png REMEMBER: This is still two books for the price of one! By pre-ordering today, you’ll get the 2020 Guide for FREE immediately, and we’ll send you the 2021 guide as soon as it’s completed! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shop-now-pink.jpeg The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining includes over 700 pages of our best tips, suggestions, reviews, and recommendations — and over 500 color photos! There’s something for everyone! See What Our Readers Have to Say About the DFB Guides Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Reviews Page! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-11.png http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-3.png Read MORE Reader Reviews HERE! As always, THANKS TO YOU for supporting Disney Food Blog! Happy New Year from YOUR DFB Team!The post HAPPY NEW YEAR! Celebrate 2021 with a SPECIAL DEAL on Our MOST Popular DFB Guide! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Happy Cyber Monday! Get 50% off ALL DFB Guides in the DFB Store Today ONLY! Our BIGGEST Sale of the Year is Happening NOW! Save 50% off All DFB Guides! Our BIGGEST DFB Guide Sale of the YEAR is BACK for a Limited Time! Save 50% off ALL DFB Guides! View the full article

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In 2019, Disney announced a new expansion to Shanghai Disneyland that would be themed around the movie Zootopia! Zootopia Plushes This would be the first themed land in a Disney park created around the Oscar-winning film. We’ve been getting construction updates along the way, and today, the project reached a major milestone! Today, Shanghai Disneyland Resort celebrated the topping out of the structure that will become the land’s main attraction. Leaders and representatives of the resort, along with leaders from the Administrative Commission of Shanghai International Resort and Shanghai Shendi Group, signed the final roof deck before its installation and watched as the top of the structure was completed. Zootopia Attraction at Shanghai Disney Resort ©Disney The attraction will fully immerse guests in the city of Zootopia as they go on an adventure with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Disney calls it “the first-ever land of its kind, featuring a major new attraction that seamlessly blends Disney’s storytelling and state-of-the-art technologies in order to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life.” Zootopia Concept Art ©Disney We’re so excited to see this new attraction and land come to life! It’s even more exciting now that we know a Zootopia series is heading to Disney+ soon! We’ll keep you updated if we get any more details. Disney and Energy Monster Partnership Offers New Service to Shanghai Disney Guests Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite scene from Zootopia? Let us know in the comments! The post Construction for the ‘Zootopia’ Attraction Coming to Shanghai Disneyland Resort Reaches a Milestone! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Shanghai Disney Resort Will Host a Halloween Party Complete With Fireworks! NEWS: A New Virtual Reality Experience is Coming to Shanghai Disney Resort Disney and Energy Monster Partnership Offers New Service to Shanghai Disney Guests View the full article

We have been eating and drinking throughout all of the Disney Parks and Resorts this holiday season! Apple Tart With all of the new things that we’ve found, like the Raspberry Fizz at Animal Kingdom and Hot Chocolate Sea Salt Bread Pudding at the Polynesian, it’s hard to believe that there are still MORE snacks that we haven’t tried! And, today, we found cinnamon-y, apple-y, and cranberry-y dessert at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The Artist’s Palette is the quick-service restaurant located at Saratoga Springs. While we were visiting there today, we spotted a new to us Apple Tart and we have a thing or two to say about it! Apple Tart at The Artist’s Palette The dessert is found in the refrigerated area of the restaurant and is described as an apple tart with spiced cranberry apple filling topped with toasted streusel and whipped cream for $6.00. Apple Tart The whipped cream tops the dessert and surrounds a pile of the toasted streusel in the middle, basically begging us to take a bite. Apple Tart And, when you cut into the dessert, you’re greeted with a colorful mixture spiced cranberries and apples. We think that the fruity filling pairs quite nicely with the cinnamon from the streusel! Apple Tart Cut Just look at that colorful filling! Our only criticism is that, though it was labeled as a tart, it definitely felt more like an apple pie-type dessert. But, we aren’t complaining! Apple Tart Even if this dessert is a pie imposter, we were happy with the combination of cinnamon, apple and cranberry flavors. The crumbly streusel had a nice sweetness to it, which balanced out the rest of the ingredients. Apple Tart Filling This certainly makes the top list of desserts that we’ve tried this season and the only way we could imagine it tasting better is warmed up (since it is served cold from the refrigerator)! We think the Apple Tart would make a great snack for both kids and adults who love apple pie and is on the larger side for a Disney dessert. But, if you’re looking for a super sweet treat like a cupcake, this likely won’t satisfy that craving. Want something sweeter? Check out the new 2021 Champagne Cupcake at the Boardwalk! 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 new tart at Saratoga Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Apple Tart REALLY Impressed Us in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW!!! Mike & Sulley Cookie Butter at Disney World is SCARY GOOD! What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! Review! Did the Eggnog Cupcake in Disney World Make it On the Nice List? View the full article

Around the holidays, there are TONS of new snacks and treats throughout Walt Disney World. And this year, Disney Springs has been serving up quite a few special offerings. Disney Springs We’ve found desserts like the Red Velvet Yule Log and even an Eggnog Crepe, and now there’s a holiday dessert coming out just in time for Three Kings Day (on January 6th)! Jaleo is serving up Roscón de Reyes, which is a Spanish king’s cake, and is traditionally made to celebrate the holiday. We’re pretty excited to see a holiday dessert post-Christmas! Roscón de Reyes is a customary wreath-shaped sweet cake decorated with crystallized fruits to symbolize a crown covered in jewels that can be served filled with cream or without. This cake is available now for pre-order for $40 (or $45 with cream). Jaleo Reopening We’ll continue to keep you updated as we find new desserts around Disney World! See our full Jaleo review 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. Will you be trying this new dessert? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate Three Kings Day with a Limited Time Dessert in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Jaleo in Disney Springs Launches Almuerzo Rápido Lunch Menu! News! Jaleo at Disney Springs to Host A WINE Dinner! News! Jaleo Will NOT Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th View the full article

Park hopping returns to Disney World this week and that’s a pretty big step back towards normal. Monorail With guests being able to go between parks again starting January 1st, Disney also announced that park-to-park transportation will return as well. BUT, one very big staple of park transportation is not set to return at the start of 2021. We reached out to a Disney World Cast Member today who noted that the EPCOT monorail loop will continue to be unavailable until further notice. Chat Screenshot We weren’t sure whether the EPCOT routes would return with park-to-park transportation, but according to the Cast Member, we will not be taking the highway in the sky to EPCOT on January 1st. At this time, there is no set date for the return. Walt Disney World Monorail in EPCOT As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! We’ll be covering the return of park hopping this week so keep an eye on the site. 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 in Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: The EPCOT Monorail Will NOT Return With Park Hopping on January 1 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ULTIMATE GUIDE To Disney World Transportation After Reopening! Disney World Skyliner Gondola PRO TIPS: Here’s What You Need To Know Before You FLY! Here’s When the Friendship Boats Will Sail Again at Walt Disney World! View the full article

Gideon’s Bakehouse has entered their soft opening stage in Disney Springs and let’s just say we’ve had a LOT of cookies (and we’re not mad about it). Coffee Cake Cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse But, there’s so much more than just cookies at this spot. There’s also cold brew coffee and giant slices of cake. You can even buy CUPS of FROSTING from Gideon’s! But, aside from their food, their Disney Springs location also has a mysterious backstory that we’ve been following for quite some time, and today we got a bit more of the story behind some of the portraits that are featured inside their store! Stepping into Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is a bit like stepping into a Tim Burton film. Things are a bit eerie, but in a way that makes you want to know more. Inside of Gideon’s, you’ll find some strange but adorable portraits on the walls of some characters whose names and stores we didn’t really know much about…until now! Gideon’s Bakehouse We had heard that Gideon’s would be revealing more about these characters later, and recently we got some updates from the Art Director of Gideon’s Bakehouse and artist behind these amazing character creations — Mr. Eyes — via Instagram (@mreyes.art), so now we’re sharing more about these characters with you! Doctor Kenneth Agny In the bottom left-hand corner of our picture above, you’ll see a character whose name we now know is Doctor Kenneth Agny. ©Mr. Eyes via Instagram (@mreyes.art) What type of doctor is he exactly? We’re not sure, but he’s not the only one from the medical profession who is featured on the wall. Nurse Stillwater Above Dr. Agny is Nurse Stillwater. Nurse Stillwater has reportedly been at Dr. Agny’s side for well over 100 years! That’s quite a long time to be working with the same person. They must have a lot of interesting stories they’ve acquired over the years. ©Mr. Eyes via Instagram (@mreyes.art) Gideon’s Bakehouse shared via their instagram that you can meet Nurse Stillwater “and many other good spirits” at their Disney Springs location. So, it seems these spirits are in fact good. They are surrounded by delicious cookies, so we’re assuming some of the sweetness has made its way into their personalities. Valentine Carmichael Valentine Carmichael is another one of the characters you’ll meet as you walk around the store. According to Gideon’s, Carmichael “wasn’t all there even when he was all there.” ©Mr. Eyes via Instagram (@mreyes.art) Stop by Gideon’s and you can “feel the lunacy in his wild-eyed leering.” Bertrand LaScie Gideon’s shares that Bertrand LaScie, pictured in the image below, was, according to many, “the most handsome, debonair, man in town.” But, many also said he may have been a monster! ©Mr. Eyes via Instagram (@mreyes.art) Would you share a bite of your cookie with Bertrand at Gideon’s Bakehouse? We hope to learn more about these characters and the many others at Gideon’s soon. We’ll keep an eye out for more information and update this post as we spot them! Aside from the character portraits on the walls, you’ll also see the image of one Mr. Jonathan Lindwurm. Lindwurm was a “purveyor of rare books and antiquities” and sold such items in the space Gideon’s now occupies. Gideon’s Bakehouse Backstory @Gideon’s Bakehouse You can actually see Lindwurm’s name on the side of the building where it says “Lindwurm Bookseller Curious Books & Antiques.” Gideon’s Bakehouse There’s also a mysterious gargoyle perched on top of Gideon’s Bakehouse, which you can see as you approach the store. Gargoyle We have a feeling we’ll be discovering new and exciting things about Gideon’s backstory for a while, so stick around for all the latest updates. And if you’re curious to know what we think of the Gideon’s cookies we’ve tried, check out our full review here! Click here to see more about Gideon’s selling cups of frosting!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Meet Some of the Mysterious Characters From Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: So. Many. Cookies. Get a FIRST LOOK at the Menu for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! Hot Cookie Hour Is Coming Soon to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, but We Tried It Today! NEWS: Gideon’s Bakehouse Will Soft Open TOMORROW in Disney Springs (And We’re Doing a Cookie Dance)! View the full article

2020 has been a year, and we are all VERY ready to celebrate the end of it and welcome in 2021! 2021 Minnie Ears And even if you can’t get to Disney World for New Year’s Eve (which is going to be a LOT different this year anyway), you can bring Disney World to your home to celebrate in your own special way. And we’ve got some tips on how you can do that! Watch Happily Ever After At Home One of the most fun ways to celebrate the end of the year is with fireworks! So why not celebrate 2020 with the Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular, which you can watch FROM YOUR COUCH on YouTube. Even better? Sync up the video to start playing right at midnight, and you just rang up the New Year the Disney way! How’s that for bringing some Disney magic into your New Year? Disney World Shares Info on New Year’s Eve Hours and Fireworks Drink Champagne From Your Favorite Disney Mug You don’t have to drink champagne out of a boring old glass — instead, drink it out of your favorite Disney mug or glass! We’re sure you have a stash of Disney mugs to choose from because we certainly do! Disney Mugs Pick a mug, any Disney mug, whether it be one celebrating your love for Disney villains, Disney Princesses, your favorite attraction, or Mickey and Minnie, it’s bound to make you smile as you raise it to toast the New Year. Stock Up On Disney Clothes, Mugs, and More With this BIG Online Sale! Recreate Your Favorite Park Recipes No New Year’s Eve is complete without snacks! So find your inner Remy and get to cooking! We’ve posted plenty of recipes for you to choose from here at DFB, so you should be able to find all your favorites! Mickey and Minnie Ice Cream Cups If you need a few suggestions, some of our favorite recipes are those for Dole Whip, Churros, Baby Yoda’s Blue Milk Macarons, Totchos, and Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. These are all perfect for a stay-at-home New Year’s Eve party! Cook like Remy with These 10 RECIPES from Disney and Dole! Zoom New Year’s Eve Party If you can’t spend New Year’s Eve with your family and friends, host a virtual party, but with one requirement — everyone has to wear Mickey hats and Minnie ears! Or maybe even take it a step further and make everyone wear their favorite Disney clothes, too! Chinese New Year Minnie Ears And don’t forget the music — make a Disney playlist that makes you feel like you’re bringing the parks into your house and your virtual party! Hakuna Matata! Here’s How You Can Celebrate New Year’s Eve From Your Disney World Hotel! GroupWatch Your Favorite Disney Movies Here’s the easiest way to bring Disney to your home on New Year’s Eve — set up a GroupWatch party on Disney+ to watch all your favorite movies with your family and friends, no matter where they are! Mulan ©Disney To use the service, select the movie you want to watch on Disney+ and go to its details page. Click on the Group Watch icon — you can then send an invite to up to six other Disney+ subscribers so that the movie plays simultaneously for everyone! GroupWatch Screenshot While watching, you can react with emojis or pause the title. So now everyone can cry during Soul at the same time! Learn more about how GroupWatch works here! Play Virtual Disney Trivia We don’t know about you, but we LOVE Disney trivia. It’s so much fun! So why not host a virtual Disney trivia session on New Year’s Eve? You can get ideas for questions online (just Google “Disney Trivia” for some ideas) or make up your own! Mouse Trivia! To make it extra fun, have everyone put in a certain amount of money for a Disney gift card that will go to the winner or winning team! This New Edition of Disney Parks Trivia Celebrates Make-A-Wish! Virtual Disney Karaoke We’re total Disney fans here, therefore we know ALL the Disney songs. So why not sing them via karaoke? It’s so easy to find instrumental tracks for Disney songs, and it could be a lot of fun to sing your favorites with your friends and family via Zoom. Toy Story Bluetooth Karaoke Machine ©Walmart You don’t even need a karaoke machine — just play the track and sing! So who’s ready to duet on “A Whole New World?” Rock Around the Christmas Tree With This Disney Holiday Playlist! Make Disney-Themed Cocktails What’s NYE without a few drinks? We’re talking cocktails and mocktails. And we’ve got some recipes for those, too! From Villains-inspired mocktails to an Orange Bird-inspired drink to an Elderflower cocktail, pick one that sounds good and become a Mixologist! Sunshine Plaza Cocktails Or if you have your own recipes you want to whip up, add a Disney glow cube (we know you’ve got a collection of them — we ALL do) to make each cocktail a Disney party in each glass (or mug). These 3 EXCLUSIVE Star Wars Drinks in Disney World Have The Best Glow Cubes EVER! So there are some ideas to ring in the New Year in true Disney style. And from everyone here at DFB, we hope you have a very Happy New Year! 2021 is FINALLY here!! Ring In The New Year With Even MORE 2021 Disney World Merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you planning on celebrating New Year’s Eve? Let us know in the comments! 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The bubble is set to come back, you guys! NBA Barbershop Beyond the Big Blue Wall This summer, the NBA came to Disney World to finish the 2019-2020 season. The players lived in Disney World Resort hotels and had their own “bubble” with loads of amenities, including a barber shop. They played their games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, and once the season was complete, the bubble came down and Disney resorts reopened. Now, it looks like the bubble will soon be back for another round, because the NBA G League is expected to come to Disney World. After 9 months of delays, the NBA G League will reportedly be starting their 2021 season at Disney World, in the same bubble environment that the NBA used this summer, according to CBS Sports. The regular season will be between 12-15 games long before the playoffs begin. ©Disney Per the tentative timeline, the 2021 G League Draft will take place on January 11th, and the teams will arrive in Orlando on January 26th. February 8th is the proposed opening night of the season, and March 5th-9th will be when the playoffs take place. Bob Iger and Adam Silver ©Disney Not every team will be participating, because it’s reported to cost $400,000-$500,000 for the franchises to send their teams to the bubble. Of the franchises, 11 have already opted out from sending their team — to see the list of which teams are set to go and which aren’t, click here. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex We’ll be keeping an eye out for any more news on this front, so stay tuned to DFB. It was a lot of fun to see what the NBA players were up to in their bubble, so we can’t wait to hear more! NBA Players Union Donates to Cast Member Food Bank — 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. Will you be watching the NBA games at Disney World from home? Let us know in the comments! The post News: NBA G League Set to Play Their 2021 Season in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! The NBA Is One Step Closer to Finishing Their Season at Disney World! The NBA Discusses Latest Possible Play Off Dates and Hotel Arrangements in Disney World The BEST Things the NBA Players Did This Week in Disney World View the full article