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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. So maybe we already have a problem with collecting Disney mugs, tumblers, and glassware. Character Mugs It’s fine — we can stop collecting drinkware any time we want — but only after we grab a couple of these new amazing GOBLETS (yes, we said GOBLETS) we just found on shopDisney. Seriously, we didn’t even know we needed a goblet until we saw this gorgeous Beauty and the Beast Goblet. It’s seriously fit for a princess! Beauty and the Beast Goblet ©shopDisney This goblet has a total of 16 red gems, along with four pieces of stained glass art that tell the tale as old as time. Click here to buy the Beauty and the Beast Goblet There’s also a goblet celebrating the 80th anniversary of Fantasia! The Fantasia 80th Anniversary Goblet features some star-studded details, complete with Sorcerer Mickey artwork and a sculpted wave. It’s like magic! Fantasia 80th Anniversary Goblet ©shopDisney We’ll raise a glass to Fantasia’s big anniversary with this! Click here to buy the Fantasia 80th Anniversary Goblet Speaking of anniversaries, another classic Disney movie is celebrating a big one this year. And there’s a Cinderella 70th Anniversary Goblet in honor of it! This goblet features some beautiful gold detailing with Cinderella Castle on one side… Cinderella 70th Anniversary Goblet ©shopDisney Cinderella’s glass slipper on a pillow on another side… Cinderella 70th Anniversary Goblet ©shopDisney a Cinderella cameo on a third side… Cinderella 70th Anniversary Goblet ©shopDisney and Cinderella’s carriage on the fourth side! Cinderella 70th Anniversary Goblet ©shopDisney And of course, it’s also loaded with gems! Click here to buy the Cinderella 70th Anniversary Goblet These goblets all have resin bas-relief details with a stainless steel liner and lip. However, these are hand-wash only, so no putting them in the dishwasher! Each goblet is $34.99. We’ll let you know if we spot any other cool merchandise from Disney, too! Everybody’s Been Buying This Disney Stuff — Did You? 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 collection of Disney mugs, glasses, and other drinkware? Let us know in the comments! The post We Need These Gem-Covered Disney Goblets (Yes, We Said GOBLETS!) In Our Lives NOW. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Movie Fans! These TWO Collectible Fantasia Keys Are NOW Online! TODAY ONLY! Get Big Savings on Disney Ornaments Online! 5 New Disney MagicBands Are FINALLY Available Online! View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Cinderella Castle It’s the week of Christmas which means that it’s one of the busiest times of the year. We’re taking a look at the average wait times in ALL FOUR PARKS! Let’s see how the Christmas week crowds at Disney World affected the wait times! Magic Kingdom Step aside Frozen Ever After, because the longest wait in Disney World for Christmas week was for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with an average wait of 75 minutes! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train March 2020 This average time went up by over 10 minutes this week! Several other popular attractions at Magic Kingdom had lengthier waits, but not nearly as long as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Space Mountain Space Mountain averaged 51 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 50 minutes, Jungle Cruise and Splash Mountain averaged 43 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean averaged 41 minutes. Get the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 40th Anniversary MagicBand online! With average waits in the 30s, we have Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 37 and “it’s a small world” at 39 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 35 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 33 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 33 minutes. “it’s a small world” Despite colder weather, Splash Mountain’s wait times have gone up again, and overall, almost every attraction’s averages have gone up by a few minutes at least compared to last week. Learn more about the Princess and the Frog redesign on Splash Mountain Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid (19 minutes), Haunted Mansion (21 minutes), Barnstormer (23 minutes), Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (23 minutes), and Mickey’s PhilharMagic (27 minutes), all had fairly short average wait times! Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid We also saw shorter wait times at Country Bear Jamboree with 10 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Carousel of Progress with 13 minutes, Mad Tea Party with 14 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant with 15 minutes, and Tomorrowland Speedway with 18 minutes. Country Bear Jamboree And some attractions continued to have a 0-minute average wait including Swiss Family Treehouse, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Hall of Presidents. Hall of Presidents Almost every attraction in Magic Kingdom had a higher wait time than last week. Magic Kingdom is a hotspot for the holidays, especially on days like Christmas Eve and Christmas, so it’s no surprise to see a spike in wait times! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train went up significantly, but we’ll see how it compares next week! Click here to see the latest in Magic Kingdom EPCOT EPCOT’s wait times were WAY different than we’ve seen before! Many of these wait times actually went DOWN! Frozen Ever After What was the longest wait time in all of Disney World for three weeks in a row has been cut IN HALF! Frozen Ever After had an average wait time of only 32 minutes this week! We were mind-blown by this small number. So now, the longest wait time in EPCOT for the week is Test Track with a 59-minute average. Check out a virtual showing of Disney Cruise Line’s Frozen Show! Soarin’ at 33 minutes, and Mission: SPACE at 36 minutes had fairly average wait times this week. Soarin’ Queue Attractions with shorter wait times in EPCOT included, Spaceship Earth at 14 minutes, Journey into Imagination with a 13-minute average, Gran Fiesta Tour had a 10-minute wait, Living with the Land had a 9–minute average, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends had a 7–minute average. The Seas with Nemo and Friends All of the films around EPCOT (Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, Reflections of China) and American Adventure averaged a 0-minute wait. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival We were shocked at how low some of these average wait times were in EPCOT! Maybe people were enjoying the booths and entertainment for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays instead of riding attractions? Frozen Ever After was the biggest shock of them all since it had the longest wait on property for three weeks in a row! Click here to see the latest updates at EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios This week, Slinky Dog Dash had a 60-minute average. This is higher than last week, but it was STILL not the longest in the park anymore! Toy Story Land Reminder: Rise of the Resistance isn’t included since the virtual queue gets rid of traditional wait times. The Rise of the Resistance boarding group change is in action in Disney World Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run took the top spot coming in at 65 minutes and Tower of Terror was close behind coming in at 62 minutes. Slinky was closer to the top than last week, but it is still a bit surprising to see it had the 3rd highest wait time! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster came in at 43 minutes, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway came in at 39 minutes, which was much higher than last week’s times. Take a virtual ride on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! The other attractions in Hollywood Studios had pretty average wait times. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Wallpaper Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 33 minutes, Star Tours — The Adventures Continue averaged 32 minutes, Toy Story Mania averaged 29 minutes, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 28 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 26 minutes. Alien Swirling Saucers Since Hollywood Studios tends to be one of the more popular theme parks in Disney World, reservations can fill up earlier than any of the other parks. This is why we see higher wait times and fewer low wait times on the attractions. Also, Hollywood Studios doesn’t have as many attractions as a park like Magic Kingdom, so it can get congested, especially during a holiday week! Check out the latest news in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom As usual, the Pandora — Land of Avatar attractions had the longest waits in Animal Kingdom with a 64-minute wait at Flight of Passage and a 51-minute wait at Na’vi River Journey. Pandora These wait times went down just a little bit this week. Check out the new animals on Kilimanjaro Safaris! Thrill rides at the park continue to take the next highest wait times! DINOSAUR had an average of 30 minutes, Expedition Everest had an average of 23 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average of 21 minutes, and It’s Tough to be a Bug had an average of 17 minutes. Dinosaur The wait times above went down and we didn’t see anything outside of Pandora have a wait over half an hour. Coming in with a fairly low wait, Kali River Rapids averaged 12 minutes. It’s Tough to be a Bug The lowest wait again was over in Dinoland U.S.A. at Triceratop Spin with a 5-minute average. Dinoland Holiday With these wait times, it’s possible to ride EVERYTHING in Animal Kingdom in one day. Although the Pandora attractions are a lengthier wait, everything else was less than 30 minutes on average. Even with a few attractions in the park and holiday crowds, these wait times somehow went down. Here’s the latest news in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you guess which coaster had a low average wait time? Were you surprised? Let us know in the comments! The post The Ride With the Longest Wait In Disney World Has Been DETHRONED! Find Out What Took Its Place This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Can You Guess Which COASTER Had A Surprisingly LOW Wait Time This Week in Disney World? A Boat Ride Had the LONGEST Wait Time in Disney World For the Second Week in a Row! Disney World’s Ride Wait Times Aren’t What They Seem! View the full article

This has been an exciting week for construction projects in Disney World! EPCOT Fountain We got a look at the brand-new, just revealed EPCOT fountain AND we FINALLY got our hands on those mega-delicious (and mega LARGE) cookies from the just-opened Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! Those weren’t the only changes we noticed this week and we’re here to tell you about ALL of them! Magic Kingdom Rivers of America Refurbishments are still continuing over on Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. Rivers of America It seems that even a dried-up riverbed can look pretty with a Disney sunset in the background, don’t ya think? Check out the refurbishment projects going on at Disney World right now! Main Street Train Station The journey of the Main Street scrim continues! What first started as some very noticeable and very basic, brown scrim has now gradually transitioned into a full-blown facade of the train station! Magic Kingdom Train Station It’s not doing the greatest job of blending in, but we definitely prefer this over the brown scrim! Magic Kingdom Train Station It’s unclear how long this scrim will remain in place, as the Train Station has now remained closed for over two years due to the construction of TRON Lightcycle Run. See photos of how the scrim looked last week! Transportation and Ticket Center Parking Lot We recently got a glimpse at an aerial view of the Magic Kingdom Parking Lot and Transportation and Ticket Center. The shot showed all the changes that have happened to the parking lot over the year and it looks like Disney has been working to improve traffic flow throughout the lot. Magic Kingdom Parking Lot This is what the project looks like from the ground! Magic Kingdom Parking Lot When park capacity is eventually increased, this will minimize bottlenecking and other traffic issues that happen in the crowded lots. Magic Kingdom Parking Lot We’ll continue to keep an eye on this parking lot construction. Check out an aerial view of the Magic Kingdom Parking Lot! EPCOT Entrance Fountain Even a few days later we’re still trying to wrap our heads around the BEAUTY that is the new EPCOT fountain. EPCOT Fountain Even after checking out the previews shared by Disney Imagineers, we were still blown away by the finished project! EPCOT Fountain Even at night, she’s still a beaut. EPCOT Fountain We’re thrilled to see the first completed project of many coming to EPCOT as part of its transformation! Check out more photos and videos of this NEW fountain! Harmonious Nighttime Spectacular Work continues on the new barges in the World Showcase Lagoon in preparation for EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. Harmonious Barge We’re going to keep checking on these barges to see any progress! Plus, how could we not? They’re kind of huge! Check out more photos of the Harmonious Barges in EPCOT! Future World Construction continues in Future World at both Innoventions East and West. At Innoventions West, walls have entirely been removed leaving the bare bones of the building and roofing. Future World Construction The spot that was once home to the Art of Disney is now stripped down to steel beams. Future World Construction This area will eventually be part of the new World Celebration neighborhood as part of EPCOT’s transformation! Future World Construction As we got closer to World Showcase, we noticed significantly low water levels near the Mexico Pavilion. This area specifically was nearly barren. Low Water Levels in World Showcase We’ll continue to keep an eye on the demolitions and progress going on in Future World. Check out an aerial look at the construction going on at EPCOT! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’ve continued to notice progress on the exterior of this upcoming Marvel coaster! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction It appears that there is more wood paneling in place on the roof in comparison to last week! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Brown and gray scrims have been added to the front of the building! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Each week, we have noticed a little bit of progress on the exterior of this upcoming attraction. We’ll be sure to share any updates! Learn about the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special coming to Disney+! Disney Springs Gideon’s Bakehouse Another EXCITING project is completed and this one is pretty sweet! It feels like we’ve been trying to figure out when we’d be able to get our hands on the HUGE cookies and cake slices from Gideon’s Bakehouse for the longest time. And now, we can!!! Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse soft opened on the 23rd! Excitingly, we were able to taste what Gideon’s was serving up — cookies, coffee, and cake! Gideon’s Bakehouse Here’s a quick peek inside Disney’s Springs’s newest location! Gideon’s Bakehouse We’ve got posts chock full of reviews, menu items, and photos of our visit to Gideon’s Bakehouse! See photos and learn the backstory of Gideon’s Bakehouse! M&M’s Store Not much is looking different at the M&M’s Store this week. Maybe all the work is being done on the interior right now? M&M’s Store Slowly but surely, we’re making our way to that 2021 opening date. The M&M’s Store is set to open in 2021! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew After getting a peek inside this upcoming donut shop a few weeks ago, we’re growing more and more excited for Everglazed to open! Everglazed Donuts There’s a cute little spot outside for sipping on your cold brew and getting a bite of those over-the-top donuts! Everglazed Donuts Finally getting a taste of the cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse will hold us over for now…but we’re still really looking forward to the opening of Everglazed Donuts! Take a look at the donuts we can expect from Everglazed! Disney Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Refurbishments continue over at the Polynesian Resort. But we think those cross beams are looking pretty good right now! We sure missed seeing them over the Great Ceremonial House for a short while! Polynesian Resort We’ll keep the construction updates coming from this tropical resort! Learn more about the refurbishments going on at Disney’s Polynesian Resort! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Although we haven’t been able to take a close look at all that’s going on to create the Galactic Starcruiser hotel, we’ve got an aerial view thanks to @bioreconstruct! This view shows us how Disney plans to shield the hotel from other Disney World guests. This totally immersive hotel sounds like an incredible addition to the world of Star Wars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s been a slow go for this hotel experience and we’re keeping our eye on this project as it pushes along. Learn more about the Galactic Starcruiser here! And that’s the progress we’ve noticed this week on Disney’s ongoing construction projects! We’re SUPER stoked to see things getting completed and can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2021! Check out the 5 BIGGEST changes coming to Disney in 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these construction projects do you find the most exciting? Let us know below! The post The Home of MASSIVE Cookies Revealed. A Throwback Fountain Debuts. Oh Yea...and the Train is STILL Closed 😂 in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: See INSIDE an Upcoming Donut Shop and More Construction Updates from Disney World This Week! THREE Construction Projects Are Complete and Scrim Gets a Makeover in Disney World This Week! Weekly Construction Update: Kilimanjaro Safaris Building Sees BIG Progress and Walls Come Down in Disney Springs! View the full article

We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of the restaurant reopenings in Disney World! Spice Road Table While we’ve been snacking our way around the parks and watching a few Character Cavalcades along the way, we have especially been excited to see multiple spots around Disney World reopen during the holidays. And, it looks like another dining location is welcoming guests back through the end of the year! Tokyo Dining will be reopening for a limited time now through December 31st so guests can enjoy sushi, wine, sake, and more! We noticed that the menu had received a few changes recently, and were thrilled to find out that the restaurant would be reopening again (even if just for a limited time)! Tokyo Dining Currently, guests are unable to make reservations, but instead, have the option to walk-up! Tokyo Dining will be open from noon to 6 PM daily during its short reopening. But, we hope to see it return for a longer period of time after the New Year (fingers crossed)! Tokyo Dining As we continue to make our way around Disney World throughout the rest of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, we’ll give you a look at everything new happening around the parks! You can FINALLY take home this Star Wars monster from Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite restaurant to visit in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Tokyo Dining Is Now OPEN in Disney World Through the End of the Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Electric Umbrella Has Officially CLOSED at Epcot! BBQ, Here We Come! Regal Eagle’s Patio Is Progressing in Disney World! TWO Locations Should Be Bringing New Eats and Treats to Epcot Soon! View the full article

Christmas has come and gone, but the holiday season isn’t over just yet! EPCOT As the crowds continue to make their way to Disney World for New Year’s to welcome the beginning of 2021, we’re giving you a look at the crowds we have spotted following Christmas Day in the parks! EPCOT As guests entered the park, EPCOT was a bit on the quiet side with no lines to enter the parking lot. However, the attraction wait times pretty much matched what we’ve normally seen in Disney World on the weekends. EPCOT Entrance Mission: SPACE had only a 5-minute wait for the Green Mission, while there was a 55-minute wait for the Orange Mission. Mission: SPACE Also in Future World, Test Track had a 65-minute wait. Test Track The World Showcase also had a few pockets of crowds in some areas… EPCOT Crowds …while others were a bit more sparse as guests walked around EPCOT. EPCOT Crowds Even though the Festival of the Holidays is still going on, there were very few lines at the food booths… EPCOT Crowds …and a surprisingly short line to enter the Mexico Pavilion, which has been a hot spot over the past few weeks in the park. EPCOT Crowds As the Festival of the Holidays winds down, we’ll continue to keep an eye on the crowds in EPCOT! Check out what’s new in EPCOT! Disney’s Hollywood Studios It was a somewhat normal day over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as we were able to enter the park without a long line, which was far less busy than we’ve usually seen on the weekends. Disney’s Hollywood Studios There was a 50-minute wait at the Tower of Terror… Tower of Terror …a 50-minute wait at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster… Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster …a 50-minute wait at Slinky Dog Dash… Slinky Dog Dash …and completely full Boarding Groups over at Rise of the Resistance. Rise of the Resistance Overall, the crowds in Disney’s Hollywood Studios weren’t too unusual! Check out the Dianoga Toy we found in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Magic Kingdom Meanwhile, the wait to enter Magic Kingdom was VERY long! It started all the way back on the freeway as we slowly made our way closer to the signage… Magic Kingdom Line …until we finally made it to the parking booth entrance after 42 minutes of waiting! Magic Kingdom Line There were groups of guests waiting at the Transportation and Ticket Center… Transportation and Ticket Center Crowds …and over at the ticket booths! Transportation and Ticket Center Crowds However, once guests finally made their way into the park, the crowds weren’t quite as busy! Take a look at all the details on the huge wait to get into the Magic Kingdom today! The Christmas decorations made us want to continue celebrating the holidays all weekend long… Magic Kingdom Crowds …as we made our way down Main Street, along with other parties and families. Magic Kingdom Crowds Guests who wished to have their photos taken waited on distanced markers… Magic Kingdom Crowds …before Cast Members guided guests to the sidewalks as the Character Cavalcades kicked off for the day in the Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Crowds Compared to the other parks, the Magic Kingdom seemed to attract more guests who wanted to celebrate the holiday weekend with their family and friends. Magic Kingdom Crowds Overall, this weekend’s crowds so far haven’t been out of the ordinary compared to past weekends! We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more looks at all the crowds we find in the parks throughout the holidays! Check out last week’s wait times 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. Will you be heading to Disney World during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS! Get a Look at the Holiday Weekend Crowds in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS AND VIDEOS! Here’s a Look at What the Labor Day Weekend Crowds and Wait Times Were Like in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! PHOTOS and VIDEO: The Holidays Have Arrived in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Video: Ghosts Are Giving Cinderella Castle a Halloween Makeover on the Disney World App! View the full article

There are a lot of interesting creatures in the Star Wars universe, and it’s really cool to see all the merch that gets released based on them! Creature Stall We’ve seen everything from Porgs to Loth Cats and Tauntauns get a fair share of merchandise! And a lot of those awesome creatures can be found at the Creature Stall at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! And we discovered a brand new creature there today! This one is a Dianoga Doll, which is a one-eyed tentacled beastie best known for its appearance in the trash compactor scene of Star Wars: A New Hope. But you can also spot it in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge near the water fountains! Dianoga This toy was initially teased by Disney last month and we saw it first at Disneyland Resort at a special Downtown Disney shopping event! Dianoga He might not be pretty to look at, but you can move his neck and eye for one very interesting pet! Plus, he’s part of the first Star Wars movie ever made, and that makes him almost as cool as Luke Skywalker! Dianoga You can grab a Dianoga of your very own for $39.99 at the Creature Stall. And we’ll let you know if we spot any other sweet Star Wars merchandise, too! NEW Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Toys Have Arrived at 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 have any Star Wars creatures? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: You Can Finally Buy This Trash-Dwelling Space Monster in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a PORG Shoulder Plush in Disney World and IT TALKS! SURPRISE! A ‘Star Wars’ Star Visited Disney World to Introduce COLOR-CHANGING Lightsabers! NEW Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Toys Have Arrived at Disney World! View the full article

When it comes to delicious baked goods, we DONUT kid around (sorry, not sorry)! Mickey Paint Palette Donuts ©DisneyFamily We’ve got a recipe for some creative and tasty Mickey Paint Palette Donuts coming your way today. Check out these adorable and COLORFUL donuts! ©DisneyFamily Sooo cute, right?! Here’s how you can make these Mickey Paint Palette Donuts with your family! Ingredients 1 48-oz. package frozen bread dough (3 loaves), thawed Bench flour Vegetable oil (for frying) 1 cup vanilla donut glaze 1 cup chocolate donut glaze 1/2 cup jam OR 1 cup pastry cream for filling (optional) Rainbow sprinkles 2 grissini breadsticks, cut into 3″ pieces 4 chocolate chips 1/2 cup green candy coating, melted 1/2 cup yellow candy coating, melted 1/4 cup white fondant Silver luster dust 4 chocolate-covered almonds 1/4 cup white candy coating, melted 1/4 cup each of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white frosting 5″ art palette cookie cutter 1″ round cutter Small food brush Piping bags Method Step 1: Lightly dust a cutting board with flour, then roll two loaves of the bread dough to a thickness of 3/4 of an inch. Pierce any large air bubbles in the dough. Use the art palette cookie cutter to cut out four donuts. Use the 1″ round cutter to cut out a small finger hole in each donut. Transfer the donuts to a baking sheet lightly dusted with flour, then cover with plastic wrap. Allow the donuts to prove for about ten minutes, until slightly puffy. Step 2: Roll the third loaf of bread dough into a 14″ x 5″ rectangle, approximately 3/4″ thick. Again, pierce any large air bubbles in the dough. Use a sharp knife to cut out four 6″ x 2″ rectangular donuts. Transfer to a baking sheet lightly dusted with flour, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow donuts to prove for about ten minutes, until slightly puffy. Step 3: While the donuts are proofing, pour about 3 inches of vegetable oil into a large pot and heat to 340°F. When the donut cutouts are finished proofing, use a greased, flat spatula to slide two donuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry for about 30 seconds on each side until golden brown. Place fried donuts on a rack-lined baking sheet while you fry the rest of the donuts. Step 4: Using a piping bag, fill the donuts with jam or pastry cream (optional). Pour each glaze into a shallow dish, then dip the tops of the donuts in either the vanilla or chocolate glaze. Decorate the tops of the rectangular donuts with sprinkles while the glaze is still wet. Glaze and Sprinkle the Tops of the Donuts ©Disney Step 5: Create an edible paintbrush handle by dipping a cut breadstick into green or yellow candy coating. Attach a chocolate chip at one end of the stick. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to dry. Dip the breadstick in the coating a second time, then allow to dry. Making the Paintbrushes ©Disney Step 6: Create the middle section of a paintbrush by rolling the white fondant out to a thickness of 1/16 of an inch. Cut out a small triangle, then trim off one point. Use a small food brush to apply some silver luster dust to the larger piece. Tuck two points under to create a cone-like shape. Creating the Silver Middle Part of the Brush ©Disney Step 7: Make the paintbrush tip by dipping a chocolate almond in white candy coating. Allow to dry, then dip it in the coating a second time. When the coating is just set, drag a fork across the almond a few times to create bristle marks. Finally, dip the tip of the coated almond in orange or blue frosting. Creating the Paintbrush Tip ©Disney Step 8: Make the art palette donuts by using rainbow-colored frostings to pipe small Mickey icons on top of the palettes. To make a paintbrush bar donut, place a breadstick handle, silver piece of fondant, and dipped almond on top to form a paintbrush. Serve and enjoy! We can’t get over how CUTE and colorful these Mickey Paint Palette Donuts are! It’s the perfect family-friendly activity to celebrate just about anything! Learn how to cook like Remy with more fun Disney recipes 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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Pixar movies always give us so many feels, and that’s exactly why we love them! Emporium in Magic Kingdom And we always love seeing merchandise in the parks dedicated to our favorite Pixar movies, including Up, Toy Story, Inside Out, and even our new favorite Soul! But we’re about to get ALL decked out in some new Pixar jewelry that we spotted at Disney World! We’re headed back to school with this Monsters University Baseball Cap Necklace, which is just like the cap that Mike Wazowski has! Monsters University Baseball Cap Necklace And the little cap even has the Monsters University logo on it! Monsters University Baseball Cap Necklace There’s also a Monsters University Class Ring with a bright blue gem in the middle. Monsters University Class Ring One side has a monster icon on it. Monsters University Class Ring The other side has the Oozma Kappa fraternity symbol! Monsters University Class Ring If Toy Story is more your jam, why not sport a Pizza Planet Bangle? It’s got the Pizza Planet rocket ship logo on one side, and a planet on the other! Pizza Planet Bangle Or if you’ve got a BFF who’s the Buzz to your Woody, why not get this Toy Story Friendship Bracelet Set? One has Woody’s “Reach for the Sky” catchphrase on it, while the other has Buzz’s catchphrase, “To infinity and beyond.” Talk about the perfect way to tell someone that “you’ve got a friend in me.” Toy Story Bracelets We found this jewelry at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Each piece is $19.99. And if we spot any other really cool jewelry, we’ll be sure to let you know! BaubleBar x Disney HOLIDAY Jewelry Is Now 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’s your favorite Pixar movie? Let us know in the comments! The post Show Off Your Pixar Love With This New Jewelry We Found at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: There’s a BRAND NEW ‘Hocus Pocus’ Spirit Jersey and Coffee Mug in Disney World! 5 NEW Retro-Lookin’ Sweatshirts Just Arrived in Disney World! Get COMFY Like the Disney Princesses With This Doll Set in Disney World! View the full article

We found a fashionable way to keep your cool in Disney World! Mickey Fan As those familiar with Florida weather may know, it can get HOT in Disney World! Especially if you’re standing in a queue with little airflow. So when we spotted some adorable handheld character fans in the parks earlier this year, you could say we were a big fan of this merch idea. And on our latest trip to Magic Kingdom, we spotted some more handheld fan designs to help us stay comfortable in the parks! While strolling through the Emporium, this Rainbow Mickey Fan was the first to catch our eye. It reminds us a bit of the Rainbow Mickey Icon Fan we spotted before, but with a different twist to the design! Rainbow Mickey Fan We also noticed an Orange Bird Fan, that also offers a fresh take on a design we spotted before. While the Orange Bird Fan we found earlier this year just featured his face, this one has his full body, with the text “Squeeze Me!” Orange Bird Fan And last but not least check out this gorgeous Cinderella Castle Fan. We love the way the rainbow colors fade into each other with Cinderella Castle featured on one side in all its glory! Cinderella Castle Fan If you’d like to snag one of these cute AND functional souvenirs, we spotted them in the Emporium for $9.99 each. Now that’s what we call a cool piece of merch! PHOTOS: There Was a BIG Wait to Get Into Magic Kingdom This Morning! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these fans is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post These Colorful Character Fans in Disney World are Fun AND Functional! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The New Character Fans in Disney World Are the Cutest Way to Keep Cool! We Found a NEW Mickey Rainbow Castle MagicBand in Disney World! PHOTOS: The Emporium Reached Capacity in Disney World Today! View the full article

Not everyone thinks of The Nightmare Before Christmas as a Christmas movie. Pin Trading Headquarters EPCOT And we usually see most Nightmare Before Christmas stuff around Halloween! And we saw a lot this year, including in food, on merch, and in character cavalcades! But it is TECHNICALLY still a Christmas movie, too, right? It’s the day AFTER Christmas, but that still didn’t stop us from spotting some new Nightmare Before Christmas pins, like this spooky Scary Teddy Pin! It features the scary teddy with a wrapped gift that’s probably not something pleasant. This pin costs $9.99! Nightmare Before Christmas Scary Teddy Pin The Sally Pin has Sally cuddling up with a black cat! You can add Sally to your collection for $9.99 as well. Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Pin The silver Nightmare Before Christmas Characters Pin features all our favorite characters from the movie, including Oogie Boogie, Sally, Jack, Zero, Shock, Lock, and Barrel! The whole spooky gang is here! This pin costs $12.99! Nightmare Before Christmas Characters Pin The Pumpkin King is the star of this Jack Skellington Misfit Love Pin, priced at $12.99. Jack Skellington Misfit Love Pin We found these pins at Pin Traders at EPCOT! And we don’t mind that they’re here the day AFTER Christmas, because we love the movie year-round! We’ll keep an eye out for more new Disney merch! You’ll Lose Your Head Over This NEW Nightmare Before Christmas Bag! 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. Who’s your favorite character in The Nightmare Before Christmas? Let us know in the comments! The post It’s Now the Nightmare AFTER Christmas With These New Disney Pins! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Limited Release Black Widow Pins in Disney World Have Us Feeling Heroic What’s New at EPCOT: Limited Edition Pins, Holiday Treats, and TONS of Italy Merch! What’s New at EPCOT: Yummy Cheesecake, TONS of Canada Merchandise, and a New Spirit Jersey! View the full article

We’ve been anxiously awaiting the grand opening of Space 220 in EPCOT! Space 220 This super immersive, space-themed restaurant will allow guests to dine aboard a space station 220 miles above the Earth’s surface. The opening date has been pushed back several times, and we’ve been keeping a close eye out for any updates about when we’ll finally be able to enjoy our first meal in SPACE! And while we don’t have an opening date just yet, we did notice some of the construction walls surrounding the new restaurant have now come down! On our last visit to EPCOT, we saw these walls close to the entrance… Space 220 Construction Walls …but now, those construction walls have come down! Some Space 220 Construction Walls are Down! Here’s a closer look at what was behind those walls. It’s still covered up, but this looks like it could be a sign for the restaurant. This Area Was Behind Construction Walls The small sign hanging near the Mission: SPACE queue is still covered up and surrounded by a construction wall. Space 220 Sign Still Covered Up Hopefully this means we’re getting even closer to making it inside the new restaurant! We’re So Excited for Space 220! We’ll be keeping a close eye out for any other updates about Space 220! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest news! PHOTO: Peek INSIDE Space 220 Restaurant Coming Soon to 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. The post PHOTOS! Space 220 Construction Walls Are Starting to Come DOWN in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Mysterious New Construction Walls Appear at Mission:SPACE Take A New Look at SPACE… Epcot’s Space 220 Restaurant Construction Update! When EPCOT Reopens, Will Space 220 Quickly Follow? View the full article

There are TONS of opinions out there when it comes to Disney World! Disney World Gateway We love to ask our readers what they think, getting opinions on things like character dining, popular attractions, and even hot topics. It’s usually pretty fun to hear the variety of responses, and it’s a great way to get to know our followers better. Not too long ago, we asked our readers “What’s the worst ride in Magic Kingdom?” and they had a LOT of things to say! Because we wanted to get even MORE opinions than just those of our readers and followers, we decided to cross-reference the most popular answers with ratings for the attractions on TripAdvisor. Surprisingly, not all the ratings and comments lined up between DFB fans and the general population! Astro Orbiter One of the most shared responses to our question was “Astro Orbiter!” If you’re not familiar with the attraction, it’s the Dumbo-style spinner ride that flies above Tomorrowland. The landing platform is on top of the PeopleMover, so you have to take an elevator to the top. Typically, we see pretty short wait times for the spinner attractions, but this one can sometimes be longer, considering how much time it takes to load. Astro Orbiter Atop The Peoplemover And it seems that some of our readers are disenchanted with this attraction, and it was one of the lowest-rated Magic Kingdom rides on TripAdvisor as well, with a rating of 3.5 out of 5. Many people on TripAdvisor suggested that this ride wouldn’t be good for those who are afraid of heights OR guests who get motion sickness, due to its spinning. Others thought that it simply wasn’t worth the wait. Tomorrowland Speedway Garnering about the same number of responses as the Astro Orbiter was the “worst ride in Tomorrowland,” AKA the Tomorrowland Speedway. This one also has a 3.5 rating on TripAdvisor and is NOT popular among our readers. Many of our readers wish that Disney would “just switch the cars to electric, already,” with several saying “the fumes are too strong.” Tomorrowland Speedway Another follower shared that they believe the ride just takes up too much space. “it’s a small world” Ah, we’ve arrived at the attraction we knew would probably make it onto the list since you either love it or hate it — “it’s a small world.” Despite ranking low among our readers, it managed to get a 4-star rating on TripAdvisor. It’s a Small World Besides the song, we’ve also been told by readers that the ride needs an update, and “the Disneyland version is better”. With the attraction clocking in at over 10 minutes long, that’s a good bit of time to spend on one ride, and considering that Splash Mountain is close to the same length, many of our followers would rather do that. (Splash Mountain was one of the most popular choices for “best ride in Magic Kingdom.”) Click Here to Check Out the New Sign for “it’s a small world” The Magic Carpets of Aladdin “It’s Dumbo, but with carpets” was the general consensus for this attraction in our readers’ replies. Since both this ride and Astro Orbiter made our list, we can guess that many people really prefer the OG spinner, Dumbo. Magic Carpets of Aladdin TripAdvisor gave it a generous rating of 4, but the majority of the comments compare the ride to Dumbo. Your time is valuable on a Magic Kingdom day, and if you have to pick a spinner ride, most people seem to go with the original! (Although, we will admit that the spitting camels and tilting the carpets are both super fun!) The Barnstormer Clocking in at the shortest ride in Disney World, we’re not surprised that The Barnstormer landed here. Also, this one is really made for the kiddos. The coaster is also not designed to fit adults very well, so it can be uncomfortable for taller people to ride. The Barnstormer This one also earned a 3.5 on TripAdvisor, with most reviewers agreeing that it’s “not bad for kids, but not really an adult ride.” Peter Pan’s Flight Of all the rides that appeared on this list, Peter Pan’s Flight is probably the one we were most surprised to see answered so often. The most common answers from DFB fans were “it’s too short,” “needs an update,” and “you wait WAY too long for what you get.” Peter Pan’s Flight Even though it rated 4 stars on TripAdvisor, many of the reviewers agreed that the wait was too long or not worth it. This ride routinely gets wait times of over an hour, so comments on long waits were expected! We Waited Inside Columbia Harbour House for Peter Pan’s Flight — Check Out the Photos and Video Here! Mad Tea Party The last answer that was given frequently by our readers was Mad Tea Party, and we bet you can guess why! This one is not popular amongst those who get motion sick, because the entire ride is literally just spinning in circles inside of circles. Mad Tea Party It seems, however, that the people on TripAdvisor tended to disagree! The ride achieved a 4-star rating and reviewers called it “a classic Disney ride” and “fun for the whole family.” Maybe the people who get motion sick just aren’t reviewing this one?! Cinderella Castle Well, that wraps up our list of “Worst Rides in Magic Kingdom,” at least, according to our readers and TripAdvisor. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in news from Walt Disney World, especially as we head into Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary! Your Guide to Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary — 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. Do you agree with this list? What would you add or take away? Let us know your answers in the comments! The post The 7 WORST Rides at Magic Kingdom in Disney World, According to YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These 10 Disney World Attractions Need An In-Ride Photo or Video ASAP! 14 Strange Facts You Didn’t Know About Disney World’s Opening Day Attractions! FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND — Which Disney World Ride Will Win The PRIZE?? View the full article

Christmas has officially come and gone, but the holiday crowds at Disney World look like they’re sticking around! Magic Kingdom Crowds Folks have been coming to celebrate the holidays at the parks all season long, and judging by the long line just to get into the parking lot this morning, it’s clear that the holiday spirit is still thriving at Disney! While Christmas Eve crowds seemed fairly manageable at the Most Magical Place on Earth, the weekend after Christmas was off to a busy start over at Magic Kingdom this morning. Line for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad This morning, our wait to get into the Transportation & Ticket Center in order to get over to Magic Kingdom was a long one! Magic Kingdom Line We waited in line for about 42 minutes this morning just to get to the toll booth entrance at Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Line The vehicle queue on December 26th started waaay back on the freeway, before we could even glimpse the Magic Kingdom signage in the distance! Magic Kingdom Line While this wait will more than likely go down throughout the day, we’ll be sure to keep you updated with how it looks inside the parks for the first weekend after Christmas, so stay tuned! 5 Surprising Things we Noticed on Christmas Eve in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you surprised by the long lines on the day after Christmas? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: There Was a BIG Wait to Get Into Magic Kingdom This Morning! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Three BIG Things You Need to Know Before You Go to Disney World for Christmas in 2020 PHOTOS and VIDEO: The Holidays Have Arrived in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! We’ve Got VIDEOS & PHOTOS of ALL the Holiday Cavalcades in Magic Kingdom! Happy Holidays! View the full article

Since the Disney World parks initially reopened in July 2020, more guests have recently begun making their way to the Resort. Magic Kingdom In November, Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed that the capacity at the parks had been increased from the initial reopening level of 25% up to 35% capacity. With the reduced capacity in the parks and the hesitancy of some guests to travel, earlier this year, Disney announced they planned to lay off 28,000 Cast Members in the Parks, Experiences, and Products division. Spaceship Earth Since the initial decision, additional Cast Member furloughs were announced, as Disneyland Resort in California faces an ongoing park closure. Disneyland Gate This year, we’ve seen both Disney World and Disneyland Cast Members called back to work as various stores, restaurants, hotels, etc. have reopened. And Fox 35 Orlando reports that the return of guests has allowed Disney to slowly call additional Cast Members back to work. Tree of Life Fox 25 Orlando spoke with Nick Caturano, a server who was laid off during the pandemic but recently put on a list for part-time alternates. Caturano expressed his thoughts on receiving the news, “That was a surprise and it’s hopeful because we didn’t see that happening as soon as it has, but that could still be a ways off.” Disney Springs They also spoke with Jeremy Haicken, president of Local Unite Here 737, a union that represents some Disney World Cast Members. Haicken said, “People have been recalled steadily since the summer. Business is picking up. Which is good and people are staying safe.” Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney CEO Bob Chapek did confirm that Thanksgiving week in Disney World was booked close to capacity. And in the upcoming months, Disney World plans to reopen several additional hotels, as well as Blizzard Beach water park. ©Disney Haicken also expressed hope that vaccine distribution will lead to additional Cast Members returning to work in the future, “Hopefully, a vaccine will mean tourists feel safe to travel next year and come back in bigger numbers which means more jobs.” He added that around 6,000 workers in housekeeping and food and beverage services are still out of a job. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney hasn’t confirmed the exact number of Cast Members that have been called back to work. We’ll be on the lookout for any further news and updates on the return of additional Cast Members. If you’d like to help those impacted by the layoffs, we’ve compiled a list of resources and ways you can provide support. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney World Reportedly Calling Back Additional Cast Members as Guests Return first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Support Furloughed Disney Cast Members Through Theater and Comedy! Furloughed Disney World Cast Members Are Staging At-Home Protests News! Disney World to Start Calling Thousands of Theme Park Cast Members Back to Work SOON View the full article

After Disney World’s reopening, the resort has been continuing to adjust its standard operating procedures to better accommodate guests, as well as to stay in line with current health and safety guidelines. BoardWalk Bakery This is especially true for smaller shops and restaurants at Disney World that can present challenges for maintaining social distance. Disney, though, continues to rise to those challenges. We noticed some of these changes recently at BoardWalk Bakery located on Disney’s BoardWalk — there’s a brand new set-up for the refillable mug station there. There’s new signage out front directing guests to the line for beverage refills on the right. BoardWalk Bakery Refillable Mug Station Directional arrows and social distancing markers indicate where guests should wait to get their mugs refilled. BoardWalk Bakery Refillable Mug Station More new signage indicates that this line is ONLY for mobile order pick-up or beverage refills. BoardWalk Bakery Refillable Mug Station Once inside, the line will lead to the Refillable Mug Station, which is blocked off. Guests cannot refill their own mugs — a Cast Member will do it for them. BoardWalk Bakery Refillable Mug Station This set-up began earlier this week and the location is working to find the best way to keep guests socially distanced during refills. This is a small space, but the new set-up seems to be working! As always, we’ll let you know about any other changes we find around Disney World, too! PICS! Disney Fixes Major Typo on the BoardWalk Inn’s New Pool Slide 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 BoardWalk Bakery recently and seen these changes? Let us know in the comments! The post The Drink Refill Process Just Got Easier at This Disney World Bakery! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk — Halloween Celebrations, Ice Cream Tacos, and MORE! FIRST LOOK! Get Ready, MORE Halloween Treats and Eats are Coming to Disney World! PHOTOS: Holiday Plates Are Already HERE At One Disney World Bakery! View the full article

Many guests that fly to Disney World travel through the nearby Orlando International Airport. Orlando International Airport Recently, Orlando International Airport has undertaken a number of initiatives aimed at increasing the safety of passengers and employees, including new crowd control measures, sanitation technology, and on-site testing. In light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases around the country, the CDC has recommended “postponing travel and staying home” during the holiday season. But despite these warnings, Fox 35 reports that Orlando International Airport expects 775,000 travelers to pass through its terminals from mid-December to early January. Orlando Airport The busiest day for Christmas travel departures is expected to be December 27th and the busiest day for New Years travel departures is expected to be January 3rd. Southwest Flight The CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Phil Brown, said that even though the current number of passengers is an increase from recent months, travel is still down 50% from this time last year. Brown said. “I mean, we’re in a pretty deep hole. Our goal is to gradually bring back the traffic, get back up, and continue to grow and try to reach where we were and then hopefully grow some more.” Orlando Airport Staff said they are making sure everything is clean and that passengers are following CDC guidelines while they are flying. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any additional updates about travel to the Orlando area. These Airports Currently Offer COVID-19 Testing Facilities Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Airports Expect Holiday Travel Surge Despite CDC Warnings first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Florida Leads as One of the Biggest Travel Destinations This Holiday Season How a $25 Billion Airline Rescue Package Could Affect Your Disney Vacation NEWS: You May See Some NEW TSA Safety Measures the Next Time You Fly View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the ways our upcoming Disney World vacations are about to change! Cinderella Castle We’ve said it many times before, and we’ll say it again! Disney World has received so many changes over the past year and will continue to do so through next year too. Since you’ll have to learn how to conquer the new way of exploring Disney World, we’ve got a look at everything you need to know before you go on your next trip! We’re talking about modified park hopping, transportation, and MORE! So, what are you waiting for?? Check out all the latest Disney news in our latest DFB Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! Plus, you can get a full list planning cheat sheet for your Disney World vacation here! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and let us know: Will you be heading to Disney World any time soon? The post DFB Video: How My Next Disney World Trip Will Be Different first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Explaining Disney World’s BIGGEST Changes! DFB Video: Can You Believe They Do This in Disney World?! DFB Video — Latest Disney News: Disneyland Opening Postponed, a Splash Mountain is Changing & Park Reservations! 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. ‘Tis the season to treat yourself to some awesome Disney merch! Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears Disney has released a ton of awesome new merch lately! From new Minnie Ears to limited release and collectible items, there are so many goodies to choose from. With all the cool options available, which items are flying off the shelves the fastest? Let’s take a look at some of the most popular Disney merch that you can still snag…if you’re quick! We gotta have our coffee fix before we’re ready to take on the day. And it looks like a lot of people are in the same boat! The Starbucks Ceramic Travel Tumblers were one of the hottest pieces of merch this month. If you’re looking to snag one, the Disney California Adventure Tumbler is still available online. Disney California Adventure ceramic Starbucks tumbler You can also get last year’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tumbler… Animal Kingdom Starbucks Tumbler …and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tumber are all still available online! Hollywood Studios Starbucks Tumbler These tumblers are a functional way to add a dose of Disney to your daily life for $24.99! Click here to buy the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starbucks Tumbler! The collectible keys have also been super popular and a few, in particular, are really selling fast! The From Our Family to Yours Collectible Key is a favorite for many. ©shopDisney And with Mickey’s adorable face peeking over the top, we can see why! You can still grab this key for $12.99. Click here to buy the From Our Family to Yours Collectible Key! The Disney Visa Cardmember Exclusive Disney Store Opening Ceremony Key is another coveted new addition that dropped this month! ©shopDisney You do have to be a Disney Visa Cardmember in order to buy this gorgeous collectible key for $29.99. Click here to buy the Disney Visa Cardmember Exclusive Key! A lot of our readers are ready to snuggle up with this cozy Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Fleece Throw this winter! ©shopDisney It’s regularly priced at $34.99, but for a limited time, you can get one for $20 when you purchase any other item on shopDisney! Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Fleece Throw! One of our favorite new Minnie Ears designs to debut lately is the Cornflower Blue pair. And it looks like a lot of people are with us on that because these ears have been flying off the shelves — both virtually and in the parks! Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears You can rock these blue-tiful new ears for $29.99! Click here to buy the Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears! Our readers also jumped on the chance to snag items from the new Tangled Disney Castle Collection! The most popular item was the ultra-detailed Rapunzel Castle Pin. Tangled Castle Collection Pin ©shopDisney You can take home your own mini-Corona Castle for $29.99! Click here to buy the Rapunzel Castle Pin! And of course, it wouldn’t be 2020 without a little Baby Yoda on the list! Rounding out the most popular Disney merch, we have The Child Plush, who looks like the perfect traveling companion! The Child Plush ©shopDisney Not only is he adorable, but you can also get a great deal on him at the moment. The Child Plush is currently on sale for $16, down from the regular price of $24.99! Click here to buy The Child Plush! Yup, we can definitely see why these were flying off the shelves! In fact, we might have snagged a few of these items for ourselves. So now it’s YOUR turn to head over to shopDisney to treat yourself to some of the most popular Disney merch of the month! After the neverending year that has been 2020, we’re sure you deserve it! TONS of 2021 Disney merchandise just arrived online! 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 bought any of these popular pieces of Disney merch? Let us know in the comments! The post Everybody's Been Buying This Disney Stuff...Did You? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’ve Got An Official Online Release Date for Disney’s Next Collectible Key! The NEW Make-A-Wish Disney Collectible Key Is Coming to the US Soon! Disney’s NEW Wintery Blue Minnie Ears Just Popped Up Online! View the full article

If you’re mostly used to reading DFB articles, then you may not know that we have some awesome content over on YouTube! Follow us on YouTube @dfbguide Our videos are great for helping you plan a magical Disney vacation, and they’ll be ESPECIALLY helpful in 2021! With tons of changes like health and safety precautions, the Disney Park Pass system, and a modified version of Park Hopping returning in January, you definitely don’t want to be left in the dark. There are also several new attractions and restaurants coming soon, so planning your visit to Disney World will likely be more complicated than in the past. Don’t worry though, we’ve compiled a list of 10 DFB videos to help you plan your 2021 Disney World vacation like a pro! 1. 45 Disney World Tips You’ll Need in 2021! This one absolutely had to make the list, as it supplies our viewers with SO MANY of our best tips for a top-notch 2021 vacation! With information on everything from hotel check-in and MagicBands to dining options and character interactions, this list is THOROUGH. If we had to recommend just one video, this one would probably take the top spot! Make sure that you check it out before you head to Florida so you know you’ve got all of your bases covered, and if you want a PDF of the list, click here. 2. The Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2021! With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge including Rise of the Resistance, plus the newly opened Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Hollywood Studios is a HOT park right now! In 2021 when Park Hopping returns, you’ll have to start your day in Hollywood Studios if you want to get that boarding pass, but it can be difficult to get reservations for this park if you don’t schedule in advance. We’ve got tips on how to circumvent all these issues and make sure you enjoy your day in Hollywood in this video! Also included in this video are our best tips for transportation to the park and which rides to hit at what times. All of these details can make a big difference in how much you get done, so make sure to watch the video and check out the downloadable PDF version here. Did Plexiglass Change Wait Times in Disney World? 3. Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going to Disney World Last Week With AJ’s personal experiences and observations in the parks, this video provides a great firsthand perspective into what things look like at Disney World recently. AJ shares her thoughts on lines, masks, and Disney’s new security system. Sometimes the best way to learn what you need to do is by hearing some else’s experience. She specifically notes that going forward, you’ll need to budget your time wisely — it takes a lot longer to do things in the parks right now, and the longer wait times are BACK! 4. 30 Things You Need to Know About Disney World’s Coming Soon Restaurants! There are at least 7 Disney restaurants coming soon, and they’ll hopefully be arriving in 2021! If you want to dine at places like Space 220, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, or La Crêperie de Paris, then you won’t want to miss the information we’ve got to share. In this video, we’re giving you all the details on what we’ve learned about these dining locations so far: their menus, their ambiance, their locations, and their opening seasons (if they’ve been announced). It’s never too early to plan what you’re going to eat, so make sure to tune in to this one! Click Here to Check Out Our Guide to Disney World Restaurants! 5. The Best Disney World Hotels for 2021! If you’re coming to Disney World, you’re going to need a place to stay, and we’ve got you covered! It’s difficult to say which Disney Resorts are “best”, so we’ve got it broken down into categories, things like: best for those on a budget, best for the 50th anniversary, and best for dining. We know that everyone has different preferences on where they’d like to stay, so we did our best to cover all of our bases. If you’d like to get a PDF with the information shared in this video, make sure to click here. 6. 10 Surprising Things That Have Actually Improved in Disney World! AJ opens the video by saying “a lot of things are different or missing from Disney World right now,” and she’s right! But that doesn’t mean that all the changes are bad! In this video we cover the differences in dining, capacity, cleanliness, and a host of other topics to discover what changes may have been for the better. If you’re nervous about visiting a Disney World that’s completely different than what you’re used to, give this video a watch. Click Here to Read the 5 Big Changes Coming to Disney World in 2021! 7. The BEST and WORST Disney World Changes This Year (And The Ones We WISH They’d Keep!) Speaking of changes, we’re sharing the best and worst ones in this DFB video — giving our totally honest opinions! While we love the extra personal space, enhanced cleaning, and the shorter dining window, we’re really starting to miss things like fireworks and traditional character dining. It’ll be pretty helpful to be prepared for the differences going into your 2021 trip, and by the time your travel dates arrive — who knows — some of these things might be back to normal! 8. Is Disney World Getting More Crowded? When it comes to important planning questions, one of the biggest that comes to mind is: “What will the crowds be like during my trip?” A busy park can make or break your trip, and it’s good to have realistic expectations of how many people you’ll have to deal with on your Disney days. The days of an empty park that we saw back in July are long gone, but we’ve got some advice on how to handle the masses. The good news is that with crowds returning, Disney is having to expand park hours and open more restaurants! Six of the Biggest Differences in Disney World Since Reopening — Click Here 9. 12 Surprising Things That Haven’t Changed at ALL in Disney World This Year! We’ve talked a LOT about changes, but what HASN’T changed? There are still several amenities being offered that were here before, and many of the planning details of a Disney trip are the same. This video is important to check out while planning your trip, so that you familiarize yourself with Disney’s current policies and what you can expect in the parks! 10. I Changed My Mind About How I Eat in Disney World… One of the biggest differences we’ve found in Disney World this year is in regards to the way we dine. With Mobile Ordering and outdoor dining more prevalent, plus the fact that guests must remain stationary while eating and drinking, we’ve had to adjust a lot of our old habits. Now, and going into 2021, is the perfect time to try something new, eat somewhere different, and be more spontaneous with your food choices! Click Here to Read About the Mobile Order Mistake You Don’t Want to Make! Well there you have it! If you’re planning a trip in 2021, make sure to stay tuned to DFB as we continue to share our best tips and tricks to a wonderful vacation! Check Out the 2021 Disney Merchandise 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 visiting Disney World next year? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 DFB Videos to Help You Plan Your 2021 Walt Disney World Vacation! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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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. If you’ve been around here for a little while, you know that Loungefly bags are a popular Disney item. So popular, that bags can sell out quickly! Loungefly display at Ever After Jewelry Co. Well, make room in your Loungefly collection because BoxLunch has two exclusive mini backpacks online! Plus, one of them is currently on sale just in time for the holidays!! Need we say more? We just can’t help but notice this Loungefly Disney Winnie the Pooh Eeyore Figural Mini Backpack — BoxLunch Exclusive! The front of this mini backpack features Eeyore himself looking quite dashing in the Hundred Acre Wood. ©BoxLunch And, the back has adorable details with “Thanks for noticin’ me” embroidered at the top and a die-cut tail. It’s not much of a tail, but we’re attached to it! ©BoxLunch The mini backpack also has a front zip pocket, main zip compartment, adjustable straps making it a bag that you can take with you around the parks. Inside of the bag, you’ll also find that it is lined with an allover Eeyore print. ©BoxLunch This Loungefly Disney Winnie the Pooh Eeyore Figural Mini Backpack is available on the BoxLunch website for $79.90 and is on sale right now for 63.92! Click HERE to get the Eeyore Loungefly! Equally lovable is the Loungefly Disney Dumbo Bath Figural Mini Backpack — BoxLunch Exclusive! ©BoxLunch It looks just like Dumbo enjoying his bath time and his bath barrel even acts as a front pocket! ©BoxLunch The interior features a zip pocket and the most adorable pattern of Dumbo playing with bubbles. ©BoxLunch The mini-backpack also features side pockets and adjustable straps so you can make sure that Dumbo gets your back after he finishes with his bath! This Dumbo Bath Mini Backpack is available online for $79.90. Get the Dumbo Loungefly here! We’ll continue to keep our eyes peeled for more Loungefly bags at the parks and online! Check out more Loungefly backpacks that you can add to your collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Tell us your thoughts on this mini backpack in the comments — we’d love to know what you think! The post Dumbo AND Eeyore Loungeflys Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The New Loungefly x Disney Collection Has Us Screaming for Ice Cream! Rep YOUR Favorite Characters with the NEW Disney Pixar 25th Anniversary Loungefly Backpack! This NEW Wall-E and Eve Loungefly Backpack Has Us Seeing Stars! View the full article

Are you looking for something fun to fon-due with your family? (Get it? Fondue? Like, fon-do?) Bread in Sharp Cheddar Beer Fondue Well, look no further, because today we are sharing the Disney Fondue Sticks DIY from Disney Family! Who doesn’t love a good, warm fondue on a cold, winter day? Now you can add some Disney spice to your fondue party with these super cute, super easy to make fondue sticks! Supplies 6 wooden handle fondue sticks Painter’s tape Black, white, yellow, red, blue, pink, brown, and green acrylic paints Paintbrushes White and yellow paint markers Black, white, yellow, red, blue, pink, brown, and green craft felt Piece of black twine, for Minnie Scalloped scissors, for Minnie Black marker Removable adhesive glue dots ©Disney Instructions Wrap five of the fondue stick handles with painter’s tape, ¼ of an inch up from the bottom edge of each wood handle. If you have a fondue stick with a red color dot, save it to make the Minnie fondue stick — the bump at the top is ideal for making her iconic red hat. Leave one fondue stick free of painter’s tape to create Pluto. Paint the fondue sticks with acrylic paints according to each character’s colors. Paint the areas to the top and bottom of the painter’s tape, then allow to dry completely. After the paint has dried, peel off the painter’s tape. Reapply more tape, covering the inner edges of the colors you’ve just painted. Paint the middle section for each character. Allow to dry, then remove the tape. If making Minnie, use scalloped scissors to cut a piece of the painter’s tape horizontally. Apply the pointy side of the scallop design just under the section on Minnie that is painted red. Paint above the tape with red paint to create a pretty scalloped edge. Create dots using a white paint marker. You will need to create mini dots for Minnie, and four larger dots as Donald’s buttons. Use a yellow paint marker to create Mickey’s buttons. If you don’t have a paint marker, apply small blobs of yellow paint using a toothpick. Create details like hats, bows, and ears from the craft felt. Sketch the shapes on the felt using a black marker. Cut the shapes out, leaving a bit of the black outline on the cut-out. This will help the shape of your cut-outs stand out. When making Minnie, use a piece of black twine to attach her hat to her daisy. Attach all the felt details to the fondue sticks using adhesive glue dots. Enjoy your fondue sticks with a yummy bowl of fondue and plenty of dippers! Helpful Tip! These fondue sticks are not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed. The removable felt dots allow the felt to be changed as needed! If you end up making these please share your pics! We’d love to see. Click here for more Disney DIYs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be making your own Disney Fondue sticks? Will you try them with cheese or chocolate fondue first? Let us know in the comments! The post A Disney DIY You Can Fon-due with Your Whole Family! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! Disney HOW-TO! Decorate Your Own DIY Adventure Book Inspired by Disney’s “Up!” Create Some Disney Magic for Your 2020 Grad! View the full article

Hello fellow foodies! We thought it would be fun if we bit into a few classic Disney snacks to help you figure out which one best describes you. If you had to describe yourself are you more salty like a Mickey Pretzel, or a bit sour like a pickle? http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/briar-rose-gold-confectionery-krispy-treat-cake-pop-caramel-apple-march-2019-3-700x467.jpgBriar Rose Gold Treats Maybe you’re sweet like a Caramel Apple! Wherever you land, we’re looking at your perfect Disney snack. Think of it kind of like a horoscope, but of Disney food! Churro You’re sweet, but have a little bit of a crunch or edge. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/banana-pudding-churro-disneyland-2-545x600.jpgBanana Pudding Churro Since churros are best hot and fresh, you’re likely your best self after a long nap or good night of sleep rather than staying up all night binge-watching Netflix! Your moods might be fickle, depending on your surroundings, so be careful and keep those mood swings in check! Mickey Pretzel You have a warm spirit! And like the fluffy interior of a pretzel, you like to snuggle up with a few blankets to relax and keep warm and cozy. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Mickey-Pretzel-Castle-450x600.jpgMickey Pretzel and Cinderella’s Castle Now, when it comes to conflict, you aren’t afraid to get a little salty, heck you might even enjoy stirring the pot. Mickey Premium Bar You’re classic…that’s why people love you! A premium bar is a little hard on the outside but soft on the inside. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/MickeyIceCreamBar_MainStreetUSA_15-005-399x600.jpgNestle Mickey Ice Cream Bar in the parks You’re like that in a way too — you may seem tough or hard to get to know, but once someone does, you’re really soft and sweet. Dole Whip You’re fun and flirty! You’re a little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of personality. You sometimes like to mix things up and you walk to the beat of your own drum. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Disneyland-Hotel-Tangora-Terrace-Dole-Whip-2019-001-483x600.jpgTangaroa Terrace Outdoor Bar and Patio Dole Whip! You aren’t afraid to change things up from time to time, like Dole Whip does with its fun flavors. Maybe a new hair color or a funky new outfit? You’re a reliably fun person everyone wants to be around! Popcorn You’re a POP of fun and the life of the party! You can be sweet or salty, it really just depends on your mood for the day. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Maple-Popcorn-Refillable-Frontierland-Popcorn-Cart-February-2017-1-450x600.jpgMaple Popcorn Frontierland Like popcorn at Disney World, you’re always reliable and there for your friends. Caramel Apple You’re a generally healthy person, but you have a sweet tooth that’s hard to overcome. You’re also a tough pill to swallow at times, but once someone gets to know you they’ll see that you were worth the effort. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/steamboat-willie-caramel-apple-get-your-ears-on-mickey-mouse-4-450x600.jpgMickey Mouse with Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple for “Get Your Ears On!” Like a pricey caramel apple, you also know your self-worth. You aren’t afraid to splurge on the nicer things — hey, you’re worth it, right? Adventureland Spring Roll Like these yummy treats, you’ve got a lot of personality packed inside of you! Everyone wants to be friends with you and part of your tribe. Pepperoni Pizza Spring Rolls You keep friends on their toes by changing things up from time to time, but have a lot to offer. Mickey Krispy Treat You’re about as reliable as they come. Friends know that you’ll always be there for them and they can depend on you at a moment’s notice. Who Doesn’t Love a Krispy Treat?! You’re sweet, stable, and hold yourself (and others!) together. Pickle You’re sour and not everyone’s favorite (sorry!). Some people who get to know you really love and appreciate you, but others just don’t see things your way. Pickle! Your friends are close and devoted, so stick by their side and they’ll get your back! Citrus Swirl You aren’t the most popular, but still have a decent number of close friends and supporters. You’ve got a wide range of personality from sweet, sour, and even a little bitter sometimes. Citrus Swirl You might feel like you’re always living in the shadow of those outgoing Dole Whips of the world, but your friends love you just the way you are. Cotton Candy You are sweetness overload! You’re that friend who’s always there with a smile, cheering up the crowd! You are the cheerleader of the crew! Cotton Candy You’re a little bit of a daydreamer though and need to remember to keep your head out of the clouds from time to time! So where did you land? Are you an eccentric, fun Dole Whip, or a reliable Krispy Treat? Maybe you don’t like the spotlight and a pickle is more up your alley, or your moods are finicky, like a Churro. Wherever you land, we can all likely identify with a Disney World treat. Let us know in the comments which one is most like YOU! 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. The post Which Classic Disney Snack Are YOU!? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s How To Create 5 AMAZING Disney Food Hacks! You’re Welcome! 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Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! We totally wish we could be spending the most magical time of the year on a Very Merrytime Cruise right now with our favorite Disney characters. Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream While we can’t hop on a Disney Cruise right this second, we’re getting excited about future adventures. We recently saw itineraries announced for Spring 2022, and we can’t wait to see more about one of the newest ships — the Disney Wish — which is still being built. Even though the construction of the latest ships has been delayed by the pandemic, during this morning’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration, Disney shared a fun update about one upcoming addition to Disney Cruise Line. We now know what character statue will be featured in the main lobby of the ship! Earlier this year, Disney noted that cruising would be the last of its businesses to resume, and shared that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s cruising guidelines have delayed its return more than they hoped. We also heard that Disney’s next ship — The Disney Wish — would be sailing for the first time in the summer of 2022. This is a delay from its original timeline where it was set to sail in early 2022. ©Disney And, while we’ve heard some about the ship’s design, the fact that it will have 1,250 staterooms and that it “will be powered by liquefied natural gas,” we’ve been eagerly awaiting more news about this ship. Disney Wish Concept Art ©Disney Each Disney Cruise Line ship features a signature character statue at the end of the grand staircase in the lobby atrium. Well today, during the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration this morning, Disney announced that the character that will be featured (in statue form) at the bottom of the grand staircase in the Grand Hall on the Disney Wish is…Cinderella! ©Disney Check out the video Disney shared during their announcement today. Disney says the Grand Hall is “inspired by the beauty of a fairytale castle” and makes a bold welcoming statement as guests step on board. Cinderella did say that a dream is a wish your heart makes, and her dreams got transformed into her reality, so it’s fitting that she is featured on the Disney Wish, where more guests will (hopefully) have all of their vacation dreams come true. ©Disney We can’t wait to learn more about this cruise ship and see it for ourselves when it welcomes guests in 2022. As for right now, Disney Cruise Line has canceled cruises through the end of February 2021, as well as select cruises longer than 7 nights, and has removed March 2021 cruises from their site. We’re keeping an eye out for more Disney Cruise Line news, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates. Happy Holidays! Click here to see about the Disney Cruise Line itineraries announced for Spring 2022! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been on a Disney Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a FIRST LOOK at the Character Statue Coming to Disney Cruise Line's Newest Ship! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Florida Mayor Urges The CDC To Not Extend No-Sail Order For Cruise Ships Say Goodbye to Sleigh Rides and Hello to Sail Away Parties with the CUTEST New Disney Cruise Line Holiday Merch! DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! View the full article

It might be hard to believe, but Avengers Campus was originally scheduled to open at Disney California Adventure five months ago, in July of 2020! Disneyland Resort’s extended closure may have delayed the opening of this expansion, but we’re still over here geeking out over some of the incredible details that will be a part of this new land! Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney Let’s do a little recap of what we can expect once Avengers Campus finally opens! Incredible Technology As Disney’s answer to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Avengers Campus has a lot to live up to when it comes to the latest theme park technology. The land’s first attraction, W.E.B Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure, promises to be a truly unique and interactive experience for guests! The ride combines state-of-the-art animatronics, 3D glasses, and virtual ride systems to provide an experience that we’ve never seen before at a Disney park! ©Disney Guests earn points individually as well as for their vehicle when they catch Spider-Bots, which will be a fun, interactive merchandise item sold in Avengers Campus (think Droid Depot in Galaxy’s Edge). These Spider-Bots will be sold with different personalities and abilities based on some of our favorite Marvel superheroes! And you can already snag these at Downtown Disney. ©Disney Another key feature is that this attraction will have no height requirement, so Spidey fans of all ages can take part in the fun. We were even able to get a first look at the ride vehicles during the IAAPA Conference in November! ©Disney There’s a second E-ticket attraction coming in Phase Two of Avengers Campus’ opening, where guests board a Quinjet and travel to Wakanda to join a team of Marvel superheroes in battle! The ride will feature seats that double as a weapons system as well as jet packs, which sounds too cool to be true! ©Disney Avengers Campus If these two attractions weren’t enough to get us excited, Avengers Campus will actually feature a FLYING Spider-Man! And no, we aren’t talking about a live stunt performer; we’re talking about a flying ANIMATRONIC. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation This is some state-of-the-art technology we’re talking about here, and we can’t wait to see all of it in action! Spider-Man isn’t the only character you’ll have to “look up” to see. A whole lineup of Marvel superheroes will make an appearance in a rooftop stunt show. We’re talking Black Widow, Captain America, Black Panther, and of course, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Click here to watch a video of a flying Spider-Man in action! Immersive Storytelling While impressive technology will certainly be at the forefront of Avengers Campus, we’re also looking forward to Disney’s signature storytelling that we know will play a key role in bringing the land to life. Before the closures, we were able to get a glimpse into just how committed Disney was to making sure each and every detail of Avengers Campus was fully integrated and essential to telling the story. Avengers Campus Logo Again, Avengers Campus will be the first significant land expansion in a domestic Disney park since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which is full of immersive storytelling! From land-specific vocabulary (remember when we had to figure out what “Rising Suns” meant?) to Cast Members not even telling us about Savi’s Workshop unless we knew to ask about scrap metal, there’s no question Disney wants to go all-out. ©Disney Web Slingers For Avengers Campus, Disney had an incredible hiring process for selecting the Cast Members for the land. Candidates had to come up with their own superhero identity and solve a series of puzzles as a team before they began any sort of formal interview. They couldn’t even get access to the interview room unless they cracked the code! ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation Just before the closures began, Disney was also finalizing the menu over at Pym Test Kitchen, the counter-service dining location at Avengers Campus. Some of the food sounded totally mind-boggling, like a Not So Little Chicken Sandwich and the Impossible Spoonful, a pasta dish with a MASSIVE meatless meatball. No So Little Chicken Sandwich © Disney How does the food get so big in Avengers Campus, exactly? The “science” behind Pym Test Kitchen are, of course, red and blue Pym Particles. Red particles help the food shrink, while blue particles help the food grow! Their menu is also said to feature foot-long candy bars! ©Disney Bavarian Pretzel While we may be several months away from learning anything more about Avengers Campus, we have heard and seen enough to know that this will be a land, unlike anything Disney has done before! Don’t forget, there is a version of this land coming to Disneyland Paris, too! Doctor Strange could probably show us what an alternate universe would have been like if we could experience Avengers Campus this past summer, but we’ll have to wait as patiently as we can for the ultimate grand opening at Disney California Adventure! Click here for more park offerings that will (probably) open in 2021! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you looking forward to experiencing the most in Avengers Campus? Let us know in the comments! 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Earlier today, the "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration" unpacked a sleigh-full of Disney magic, including a brand-new video of the Disney Wish, which sets sail in summer 2022.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/t96DYTkgzKo View the full article