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The wait is finally over! Cast members will begin returning soon to prepare Disney’s Blizzard Beach for its scheduled reopening on March 7, 2021. First opened to the public on April 1, 1995, this spring will kick off Blizzard Beach’s 25th season. In honor of this exciting news – here are seven fun facts you may not have known about Disney’s wintry-themed water park.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/IhR8-BriXV8 View the full article

What did we do before Disney’s fabulous Armed Forces Salute? Many newer members of the military have never experienced a time when Disney did not offer the Disney Armed Forces Salute, but prior to January 2009 there was no such thing (except for one similar offer during part of 2002). Before these fairly new Salute Offers we […] The post 2021 Regular Disney Military Ticket Discount for Walt Disney World and Disneyland appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. 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. As one of the most popular and classic Disney attractions, the Haunted Mansion gets a LOT of special merchandise! Haunted Mansion We’ve seen Christmas ornaments, bedding, Minnie ears, and all kinds of figurines. We simply can’t get enough, and it seems that other Disney fans can’t as well, because we’re constantly finding new items. Today, we spotted a new Haunted Mansion clothing line at HotTopic! First up on the list is the Madame Leota Bow Tie Hi-Low Button-Up in plus sizes. The bow tie is removable, and the shirt is made of a chiffon fabric with a print of Madame Leota and her various symbols. ©HotTopic You can currently order it for $31.43, but it typically costs $44.90, so hurry and pick one up before it goes back to its regular price. Get the Madame Leota Shirt From HotTopic Here! It’s officially wintertime, and that means lots of cozy, warm sweaters and jackets! To bring a little bit of “spooky” into your style, check out the Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Sherpa Cardigan. It’s got pockets AND a hood, so it’s actually pretty practical as well! ©HotTopic The cardigan is 30% off, so right now you can buy it for $38.43. Put this on during a cold winter night, and you’ll be a very happy haunt! Purchase the Sherpa Cardigan by Clicking Here! And what’s better loungewear to pair with a cardigan than some stretchy leggings? This pair from HotTopic features a Madame Leota pattern, with her tarot cards on one leg… ©HotTopic …and Madame Leota herself on the other. You’ll definitely be channeling the spirits in these — the spirit of fashion! ©HotTopic You can order them right now for $20.93 because they’re on sale, but hurry, the sale doesn’t last much longer! Get the Haunted Mansion Leggings Here! Last but not least, you can match with the Haunted Mansion Cast Members! The Haunted Mansion Icons Stripe Collared Dress features several memorable moments from the attraction printed on the skirt, and the eerie green shade will match your cadaverous pallor. ©HotTopic Get it now for $31.43, and you’ll be able to celebrate Halloween all year long! Shop the Haunted Mansion Icons Dress Online! Keep an eye on DFB as we continue to scour the internet for the latest in Disney style! We’ve got tons of great content planned for the new year, so stay tuned! Click Here to Check Out the Comfiest Disney Clothes! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you wear this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post You'll Look Hauntingly Stylish With This New Haunted Mansion Apparel! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Nine Ways To DISNEY UPGRADE Your Fall Wardrobe! We’ve Got All the Disney Merch You Need for the Sunny Days Ahead! Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! View the full article

Ever wanted to match Disney-themed apparel with your pet? ©Disney We can’t say we’ve ever thought about it before, but now that it’s an option we’re DEF looking to grab matching apparel for our pups and us! As we wait for the full Cats and Dogs collection to arrive, we’ve already spotted a new item from the collection! In the past, we’ve spotted these adorable Disney Cats and Dogs Pet Raincoats in sizes for small and big dogs — or cats, but we’ve never had success getting clothes on our kitties. But what’s that BELOW those pet coats? Matching Pet Rain Jackets Could it be? Yes! It’s a MATCHING Disney Cats and Dogs Raincoat for humans! This coat is a part of the upcoming Reigning Cats and Dogs collection and it is so so cute. Plus, it’s a dream come true to be able to match our animal BFFs. Pet Rain Jacket Up close, the pattern has a bunch of Disney cats and dogs. We spot Tramp, Duchess, Figaro, and more! Pet Rain Jacket Of COURSE, Pluto has a spot on this outer layer! Pet Rain Jacket We found this rain jacket available at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort for $54.99 and we’ll be on the lookout for it elsewhere too! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to see more of the Reigning Cats and Dogs collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this sweet raincoat? Tell us in the comments! The post Match With Your Fur-Ever Friends With Disney's New Raincoat! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 🐱 A HUGE New Disney Collection Will Let Us MATCH With Our Pets Soon! 🐶 Disney Cat and Disney Dog Towels Are Here to Make Your Kitchen SO Cute! What’s New at Disney’s Saratoga Springs and Contemporary Resorts: Christmas Decorations, Holiday Treats, and a DIY Tie-Dye Station! View the full article

Disney has released two MAJOR deals for 2021. Grand Floridian Lobby One deal will net you a BIG hotel rate discount, the other will net you free park tickets and they CAN’T be used together. So, which one will get you the better deal? Let’s take a look! To compare these deals, we’re going to use a hypothetical family of four with two kids ages 10+. They want to travel to Disney World from January 8th through January 12th with 4 nights in a hotel and 5 days in the park. Two Free Park Tickets Offer With the first offer, the family could book a 4-night/3-day room and ticket package at select Disney resorts and receive an additional two days of theme park tickets. Magic Kingdom This means, regardless of the resort booked the family will pay the price of a 3-day ticket and get 5 days. For this date, that means 5-day tickets would cost $1,819 for the whole family and 3-day tickets would cost $1,331 for the whole family. Ultimately, this would save $488. Up to 35% Off Hotels Offer Let’s see how that compares to the other offer! With this option, the family could save up to 35% on their room at select hotels. The value resorts are 20% off, the moderate resorts are 25% off, and the deluxe resorts and villas are 35% off. That means, we need to look at how much this offer saves for each category. Disney Value Resorts We’ll use Disney’s Art of Animation Resort for our value resort example! Booking Art of Animation with this offer will save $34 per night or $136 off the whole trip. Disney Website Screenshot That’s not NEARLY as big a savings as the ticket offer! Disney Moderate Resorts We’ll use The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort as our moderate example. Booking a cabin at Fort Wilderness with this offer will save $92 per night or $368 for the whole trip. Disney Website Screenshot Hmm… that’s closer, but the ticket offer still looks like the better deal. Disney Deluxe Resorts and Villas For our deluxe example, we’ll look at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This offer will save the family $229 per night or $916 for the whole trip. Disney Website Screenshot WOW! That’s almost DOUBLE the savings of the ticket offer in this case! So, which deal is better? Which of these offers is better for you totally depends on your situation! If you’re staying at a value, moderate, or even lower-end deluxe resort; you might want to swing for the ticket offer. On the other hand, you could see WAY bigger savings from the discounted hotel offer if you’re staying at a more expensive resort. Fort Wilderness Cabin ©Disney Now, the number of people, choice of resort, and dates can all have an effect on the amount these deals save you so don’t be afraid to crunch those numbers yourself and see which deal REALLY saves you the most. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort And, when in doubt, use a travel agent! This completely FREE service will connect you with an agent who will crunch those numbers for you and make sure you’re not paying a dollar more than you need to for your dream Disney vacation. We love to tap in our friends over at Small World Vacations for all our travel agent needs! We want to make sure you save as much as possible and have the best Disney vacation. So, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest tips! Click here to learn more about the ticket offer! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be using one of these offers on your vacation? Tell us in the comments! The post Which is the Better Disney World Deal — Discounted Rooms or FREE Tickets? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Save Big! NEW 2021 Disney World Hotel Discounts Are HERE! NEWS! NEW Disney World Hotel Discounts Are HERE! (And They INCLUDE Thanksgiving and Christmas!) NEW Disney World Discounts and Packages for 2020 Are HERE! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios And, we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, and entertainment updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Update Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge While we were hopping around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we spotted the Sprite Droid Cart transporting some cargo around the park. A Cast Member remote controlled the cart with a handheld switch. Droid Cart Do note, guests will have to stop by an actual merchandise cart to snag the thermal detonator Coca Cola products. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Celebrity 5&10 Since plaid is all the rage during the holidays, you can put on the Mickey Plaid Hat to wear with your coziest and comfiest spirit jerseys for $27.99! Mickey Plaid Hat The hat features the 1928 debut date of Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie as he wears his classic red, white, and yellow ensemble on the front! Mickey Plaid Hat Sunset Club Couture And, those holiday outfits could only look better with a few accessories! So, you can add some flair to your look wearing the colorful Mickey Earrings for $14.99… Mickey Mouse Earrings …Disney Princess Bracelets that talk about dreams, wishes, and fantasies for $14.99… Disney Princess Bracelets …as well as individual icons from the Disney Princesses, like a glass slipper, crown, and a magic lamp! Disney Princess Bracelets Tatooine Traders Darth Vader is going to make a pretty triumphant return as Hayden Christensen reprises his role as Anakin Skywalker in Disney+’s new Obi-Wan Kenobi show! And, you can celebrate by picking up the Darth Vader Gallery figurine… Darth Vader Gallery Figurine …that features the Dark Side villain looking all sinister and menacing for $54.99. Darth Vader Gallery Figurine Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entertainment Update As you head back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season, we want to give you a reminder that Disney World has changed its Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group policies again. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guests can snag Boarding Passes first thing at 7AM, but Disney has also updated the afternoon time from 2PM until 1PM. It’s important to note that the new hours don’t fall within the Park Hopping hours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios that will kick off again January 1st. Boarding Group Called Shipping and Package Pick-Up has also been reinstated in the parks through January 2nd (but we hope to see it continue afterwards)! Shipping & Package Pickup Sign When guests make a purchase at the stores throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios, they are able to request that their in-park purchases are either held at the front of the park or delivered to the Disney World hotel or back home. Package Pick-Up Sign Guests will need to allow at least three hours from the time they make their purchase to retrieve their package at the front of the park. However, we’ll have to keep you updated on whether the parks reinstate the feature for a longer period of time! Find out the details of the Shipping and Package Pick-Up here! The crowds in Disney’s Hollywood Studios have also picked up as Christmas Week has kicked off in the parks! Guests were redirected towards the attractions and restaurants as ropes were put up… Tower of Terror Queue …and signs were placed near rides like the Tower of Terror to note where the queue began. Tower of Terror Queue However, the lines over at Toy Story Land were pretty long as they stretched from inside the area near Toy Story Mania, Slinky Dog Dash, and the Alien Swirling Saucers… Toy Story Land …out towards the backstage areas, even though there were distancing measures in place. Toy Story Land Queue The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was similarly busy in Galaxy’s Edge as Disney placed a few ropes at locations across the land to distinguish the queues from passing traffic in the high traffic area. Millennium Falcon Queue Distancing markers are also on the ground to help keep parties apart from one another… Millennium Falcon Queue …while some of the longer lines also began to extend out towards the backstage area in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Millennium Falcon Queue Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time with more merchandise, entertainment, and food updates! And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: Holiday Crowds and the Return of Shipping and Package Pick-Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Hollywood Junction Snack Cart Re-Opens and More Holiday Merchandise Debuts! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Spice Returns and There’s FINALLY a New Disney Popcorn Bucket! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! View the full article

Merry (almost) Christmas from EPCOT! Spaceship Earth We’re back to take a look at the new food, merchandise, and attraction updates! We spotted quite a few new items and a gift shop has reopened. Step inside a very festive EPCOT to see what we found! EPCOT Food Update Have you been following along with the Spaceship Earth cookie saga? Let’s recap! A new cookie was released at Holiday Hearth for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. A few weeks later, the cookie got a holiday makeover with candy cane fondant piece and two rando stockings that made Spaceship Earth look like it was going on a hike. The cookie got another makeover and they are sticking to a more subtle design. Updated Spaceship Earth Cookie The cookie now features just one sugar decoration and we had a choice of an angel, stocking, and a sprig of holly. We’re cool with the understated design! Honestly, it doesn’t need much else because the shape of the cookie is Instagram-worthy on its own. See the latest in the Spaceship Earth Cookie tales here! Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie Les Halles is one of our favorite places to grab breakfast in EPCOT. The bakery is full of quiches, croissants, and French desserts. We noticed today that the Palmier pastry was missing this week. This is a crowd-favorite item basically tastes like a churro combined with the texture of a flaky croissant. We’ve seen it disappear and reappear over the years. Palmier Pastry at Chefs de France Breakfast We’ll have to wait and see if the pastry makes a return again! Morocco Pavilion Morocco has seen a few changes since Disney took complete operational control of the pavilion. To accomodate the increased Christmas crowds, Morocco is hosting a small pop-up bar! Morocco Pop-Up Bar The bar will serve some french wines, champagne, and beers from now through the holidays. House of Good Fortune We LOVE trying the unique flavors of potato chips at EPCOT! We’ve tried everything from cucumber to candy flavored Lay’s in the Japan and China Pavilion. We spotted one more flavor that’s new to us this week. Head on over to the House of Good Fortune gift shop if you want to try the Grilled Pork chips! Grilled Pork Chips We’re curious to see if it takes like a pork rind or totally different. If you’ve had them before, tell us us your review in the comments! La Hacienda de San Angel La Hacienda in the Mexico pavilion has been operating under varying hours since the park reopened. Previously, the restaurant was only open Wednesday through Sunday. It is now currently open 7 days a week through the holidays. La Hacienda It’s not clear if the restaurant will reflect the same operating hours after the holidays. It could depend on what crowds are like after the holidays. EPCOT Construction Update EPCOT is still working towards its major transformation and is covered in construction walls. Here’s a few updates on the coming attractions and overhaul! Future World is getting a new look with a new pavilion and more enhancements… Future World Construction Near The Seas with Nemo and Friends …Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be a new indoor roller coaster that thrill seekers are looking forward to… Guardians of the Galaxy Construction …and Harmonious is the new nighttime spectacular coming soon to World Showcase Lagoon! Harmonious Barge for the Nighttime Spectacular One last thing, it looks like the creek that runs into World Showcase Lagoon near Mexico is being drained a bit. We’ll keep an eye out if the low water levels indicate any more construction! Low Water Levels in World Showcase P.S. Take a look at the reveal of the new entrance fountain here! EPCOT Merchandise Update Plume et Palette and La Signature The perfume shops have officially reopened in the France pavilion! Also, the shops don’t only sell perfume. We spotted really beautiful new Beauty and the Beast merchandise upon reopening! Beauty and the Beast Mug The merchandise designs are super posh. They seem to fit right into the stylish perfume shops. Take a look at the grand reopening of the France pavilion gift shops and the new merch here! The Tea Caddy We also found a few souvenirs that we haven’t spotted yet in the United Kingdom pavilion. The Cast Member told us a few items moved from the gift shops that are currently closed in the UK area of EPCOT. We found a Rose and Crown shot glass… Rose and Crown Glass …and United Kingdom shot glass for $9.99. United Kingdom Glass A Rose and Crown tumbler for $26.99… Rose and Crown Tumbler …and a fun pint glass for $14.99! Pint Glass Mission: SPACE Cargo Store We also discovered something at the Mission: SPACE gift shop! An older Boba Fett Gauntlet toy showed up here. It could be making a comeback due to the Star Wars character regaining popularity and getting his own show soon. (This link will tell you all about the new Boba Fett show coming soon, but be warned that the article contains spoilers!) You can purchase the new/old toy for $29.99. Boba Fett Toy That’s it for EPCOT! Keep an eye out for more construction updates while the theme park is totally transformed! Check out EPCOT’s new entrance fountain reveal right here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite ride in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at EPCOT: Morocco Pop-Up Bar, France Gift Shops Reopen, and ANOTHER Spaceship Earth Cookie Update! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We’re checking in on the west coast today! World of Disney at Downtown Disney Downtown Disney remains the one open piece of Disneyland, and we’re stopping in today to check out the latest news. Here are all the updates in food, construction, and merchandise! Downtown Disney Food Updates Marceline’s Confectionery Let’s start with the food updates! Marceline’s Confectionery now has an outdoor register. Guests who don’t want to wait in line to shop indoors can now order what they want from outside and a Cast Member will go get the items for them. Marceline’s Confectionery Keep in mind, it’s credit card payments only to snag your treats this way! Click here to see some of the latest treats at Marceline’s! Downtown Disney Construction Updates Backlot Premiere Shop Now, onto construction! Backlot Premiere Shop now has only one entrance in Hollywood Land. Backlot Premiere Shop Entrance Guests can still exit out into the esplanade or they can exit back out into Buena Vista Street area. Click here to see more of the Backlot Premiere Shop! Gone Hollywood There’s been a reopening on Buena Vista Street! Gone Hollywood Gone Hollywood has opened its doors for shopping once more. Gone Hollywood Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates Buena Vista Street Lastly, let’s talk merch! You can now buy BALLOONS on Buena Vista Street! Balloons Pricing is $10 for colorful balloons and $15 for white light-up balloons. Click here to see more of a reopened Buena Vista Street! World of Disney We spotted lots of new merch at World of Disney, as usual! Check out this Disney Snacks Mini Backpack by Loungefly for $75! Disney Snacks Mini Backpack The Champagne Shimmer Minnie Ears that debuted in Walt Disney World have finally arrived in Disneyland. You can snag ’em for $29.99. Champagne Shimmer Ears We found this super sweet The Child Art Case… The Child Art Case …with lots of supplies inside for $19.99! The Child Art Case There’s a sale on some shoulder plushes! We spotted them for $15 when they’re typically $19.99 or $24.99. Shoulder Plush Sale AND, we found LOTS of 2021 merchandise. Some we’ve spotted in Disney World, some we haven’t! There’s a 2021 ID Holder for $17.99… 2021 ID Holder …a 2021 Bucket Hat for $29.99… 2021 Bucket Hat …a Small 2021 Photo Album for $19.99… Small 2021 Photo Album …a Large 2021 Photo Album for $24.99… Large 2021 Photo Album …a 2021 Beach Towel for $26.99… 2021 Beach Towel …a 2021 T-shirt for $36.99… 2021 T-shirt …a 2021 License Plate Frame for $12.99… 2021 License Plate Frame …and a 2021 Zip-up Hoodie for $64.99. 2021 Zip-up Hoodie Plus, there’s a whole slew of limited-edition pins in super cute packaging for $15.99 each. Take a look at the Dr. Facilier Pin… Dr. Facilier Pin …the Remy Pin… Remy Pin …the Marie Pin… Marie Pin …the Jack Skellington Pin… Jack Skellington Pin …the Vanellope Pin… Vanellope Pin …the Ray Pin… Ray Pin …the Cinderella Pin… Cinderella Pin …and the Pooh Pin! Pooh Pin Whew! Time for a shopping spree, we guess! Looking for the Champagne Minnie Ears online? Click here! Backlot Premiere Shop Over at Backlot Premiere Shop, we found a bunch of pins that were a part of a recent reservations-only shopping event. They’re not new to us, but they are new to the shop! Look at this BIG Fantasia Anniversary Jumbo Pin for $74.99. Fantasia Anniversary Jumbo Pin You can pick up a very cool Fantasia Anniversary 3-Pin Pack for $84.99. Fantasia Anniversary Pins And there are three $19.99 Fantasia Anniversary Pins too. You’ll find a Broomsticks Pin… Fantasia Anniversary Pin …a Chernabog Pin… Fantasia Anniversary Pin …and a Hippos Pin! Fantasia Anniversary Pin And the three Rescuers Down Under Anniversary Pins are here too. Rescuers Down Under Pin Which one is your favorite? Rescuers Down Under Pin These will run you $19.99 each! Rescuers Down Under Pin And that’s all for Backlot Premiere Shop! Click here to learn more about Disneyland shopping events! Elias & Co. Over at Elias & Co., we spotted some more 2021 merchandise like this 2021 Snowglobe for $16.99… 2021 Snowglobe …and this 2021 Magnet Picture Frame for $12.99. 2021 Magnet Picture Frame Classic Minnie Ears are on sale for $10 down from $29.99. Minnie Ears Sale Plus there’s the Disneyland 65th Anniversary Tumbler for $23.99. Disneyland 65th Anniversary Tumbler This item was also available at a reservations-only shopping event. To see MORE 2021 merch, click here! Kingswell Camera Shop Kingswell Camera Shop had the Toy Story Anniversary Pins that we’ve seen available elsewhere. There’s a Mystery Box Set for $19.99… Toy Story Anniversary Pins …a Woody Pin for $19.99… Toy Story Anniversary Pin …a Buzz Pin for $19.99… Toy Story Anniversary Pin …an Aliens Pin for $19.99… Toy Story Anniversary Pin …and a Buzz and Woody Pin Set for $39.99. Toy Story Anniversary Pin What a cute way to commemorate the anniversary of this film! Want to see more Toy Story anniversary merch? Click here! The Dress Shop Finally, we spotted the new Captain America Danielle Nicole Purse for $74 over at The Dress Shop. Captain America Danielle Nicole Purse You can find this accessory in Disney World too! To see where you can find this purse in Disney World, click here! And there you have it! That’s everything new in Downtown Disney. We’ll see ya next time! Click here to see more of the latest news from Downtown Disney! 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! Headed to Downtown Disney soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Downtown Disney: 2021 Goodies, Limited Edition Pins, and a REOPENING first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Downtown Disney: Buena Vista Street Reopening Updates, Holiday Ears, and CROWDS! What’s New at Downtown Disney: Signs of Theme Park Reopenings, New Ears, and MORE! 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Hang on to your hats, kids, because we’re heading into the rainforest! Rainforest Cafe No, we’re not riding the Jungle Cruise (again). We’re headed to Disney Springs to have a meal at Rainforest Cafe. We recently ate at the location at Animal kingdom (you can read our review here), but it’s been a hot minute since we’ve dined at the chain’s location at Disney Springs. This spot is typically way more about the theming than the food, so we tempered our expectations and headed in for lunch! Atmosphere The thing about Rainforest Cafe is that if you’ve seen one, you’ve pretty much seen them all. But if you’ve never been inside a Rainforest Cafe, it’s actually pretty cool. Although these restaurants are not owned by Disney, they still bring their “A” game with theming. Rainforest Cafe Rainforest Cafe The exterior is admittedly pretty cool — and hard to miss. It’s a mega-sized volcano! You’ll easily spot this when entering the Marketplace area of Disney Springs, which is where Rainforest Cafe is located. Each night, you can see the whole area light up when the volcano periodically erupts (it does it during the day too but for full effect, try to spot this at night!). Fire will shoot out the top and “lava” (AKA red lights) will look like it’s pouring down the sides momentarily. This happens about every 30 minutes and makes sounds to alert guests it’s about to happen! VOLCANOOO! At the waterfront side of the restaurant is the aptly named Lava Lounge, which is an open-air bar serving up all the colorful, souvenir cup-centric drinks available inside Rainforest Cafe. Space is a bit more limited out here, especially if you’re after a table, but you do get a nice view of the water and the bar is pretty fun. Lava Lounge Inside, it’s quite literally like stepping into a dark rainforest. Not only is the restaurant decorated with LOADS of fake greenery, but there are also fake random thunderstorms (thankfully without actual rain) to get you in the rainforest mood! It’s actually pretty cool sitting under a giant canopy of trees while you eat! Rainforest Cafe But the best part is probably the animatronic animals! But once they get going, they can get a little noisy! There are critters like snakes, monkeys, fake bugs, and more hiding in the greenery so keep your eyes peeled. Atmosphere There’s plenty of seating with tables and chairs, as well as booths. There is also a bar where you can wait if you’re a walk-up. Rainforest Cafe There’s even a ginormous aquarium full of fish you walk under and can watch them swimming about. Rainforest Cafe Aquarium And of course, there’s a shop — so if you REALLY feel the need to commemorate your time here with a souvenir, go for it (but something tells us you might already be walking out with a souvenir…more on that in a bit!). Rainforest Cafe We got to sit by this big guy. Hey there buddy! What should we name our dining partner? How bout Rupert. Seems like a distinguished name for the big hairy guy. Rainforest Cafe We can probably say that the atmosphere is the main reason we come here — it’s a lot of fun, especially for kids or adults looking for a silly night out! We checked in via Mobile Dine Check-in on our phones, allowing us to skip the check-in podium. We verified our party size and had the option to note any special requests. After a short wait admiring the crocodiles out front, we were called in! Eats The food here is basically your local Applebee’s type “American Classics” food but like…double the price. That may not sound uber appealing but that DOES mean there is a lot of variety to choose from — even the pickiest of eaters should find something on the menu that sounds good to them. In the past, not surprisingly, the food here has never really blown us away, but we’re always willing to give a restaurant another chance. The Menu is available as a paper menu or you can scan a QR code to pull it up on your phone. Rainforest Cafe Menu We started with the drink menu, which features cocktails where you buy the drink and keep the glass. Note: you can still order any of these drinks and specify you don’t want the souvenir glass, so keep that in mind if you’re looking to save a few bucks. And that’s the case with kid’s drinks, too, which also come with pricey glasses. Rainforest Cafe Menu For the menu proper, you’ve got, as we said, a lot to choose from. First, there are appetizers. Menu You’ll find a fair amount of salad choices here as well as some ancient grain bowls. Menu You’ll find a couple of burgers and sandwiches to choose from… Menu …as well as a whole section dedicated to seafood. Menu There’s a variety of meat-centric options available. It’s pretty basic like ribs and steak. Menu Pasta gets its own section as well. You can add on “Enhancements” here to any meal. At a few Signature Restaurants around Disney World, this is an option for an upscale side item typically. Here, it’s mostly an overpriced option to add on extra protein to your meal. It is interesting to be able to order a side of ribs to go with your meal though! Menu Some of the menu items offer a choice of side or they can be purchased separately. Desserts are largely underwhelming here right now, aside from the Sparkling Volcano (and even that is just really a brownie sundae). Menu The kids’ menu is surprisingly fun. You can tell this restaurant knows the clientele it’s catering itself towards! We love the name Shrimpkins (and it’s trademarked! ). We’ve totally been there as the parents very seriously helping our child order a bizarre-sounding dinner like, “And little Susie here will have the Rainforest Rascals, please.” Menu We decided to start our meal, as many often do, with a giant souvenir glass we don’t particularly need. The Strawberry Mojito is priced at $15.50. You really can’t go wrong with a good fruity mojito, right? Strawberry Mojito at Rainforest Cafe Or maybe you can. It’s not a super sweet drink (at least not as sweet as most of the other sugar-bomb beverages on the menu), and we liked the refreshing taste of mint. We did pick up the strawberry flavor but overall it was a forgettable drink for us. It still tasted very much like a mass-produced drink and there are SO many other craft cocktails you can get at Disney Springs for the same price that are much much better. Strawberry Mojito With our drink in hand, our food arrived. We decided to go with our meat craving and ordered the Ribs, Steak, and Shrimp Trio for $35.99. This is a plate of Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, Mojo Bones Ribs, a 10-oz Flat Iron Steak, Coleslaw, and Safari Fries. Ribs, Steak, and Shrimp Trio The coconut shrimp is pretty good, but it tastes just like pretty much the coconut shrimp you can get at any other chain restaurant. That is to say — we LOVE those coconut shrimp soooo…no complaints here. They’re served with a sweet and tangy marmalade type dipping sauce that is also pretty good to dip the fries in. Coconut Shrimp The ribs were surprisingly pretty great. They were slow-cooked and SO tender to the point that they were falling off the bone as we picked them up — and anyone who knows anything about BBQ knows that’s the END GOAL for ribs. We were genuinely surprised by how well-cooked these ribs were! Ribs The steak, though, left us feeling underwhelmed. It’s not a very good quality cut of meat, and it just tasted so-so. It was cooked fine, though, so we’ll give Rainforest Cafe that. And we did like the slab of butter on top. Even on the plate, the steak looked a lot less appealing than the coconut shrimp and ribs. Sorry, little guy. You tried. Steak The fries are also pretty good, but here’s a tip: always ask for the safari sauce. It’s basically like Thousand Island, but it’s great for dipping fries into! And shrimp. And that steak. And pretty much anything else! Safari Sauce So basically, we had another largely forgettable but OK meal at Rainforest Cafe. But at least we enjoyed our meal in the company of our robo-gorilla buddy, Rupert. He didn’t provide much sparkling conversation while we ate, but he was a nice companion. At least we got to eat some good ribs, so that’s something, right? Nosh or Not? Rainforest Cafe might be right for you if: You have kids who would love the rainforest theme and animatronic animals. This place is a total draw for kids. There’s SO MUCH to look at. You have picky eaters and need a large menu with a lot of variety to please everyone. You don’t have a dining reservation anywhere else (it’s pretty easy to get a reservation here and the walk-up list is never too long). Skip Rainforest Cafe if: You have kids that are afraid of loud noises and/or storms. When the animatronics start doing their thing they can be LOUD. You are a foodie and would rather eat something more unique and interesting. You ARE in Disney Springs, sp basically throw a rock in any direction and you’ll find something higher quality. You want a quiet, romantic meal. This place is often loaded with families or louder parties celebrating something, so don’t come here expecting a calm atmosphere. Overall We’ll never complain about the theming at Rainforest Cafe because it really is a lot of fun, and that’s saying a lot coming from us because we spend most of our days at Disney restaurants! We can’t imagine kids not loving this place just for the atmosphere. This is a spot parents may have no choice but to visit if it catches their kid’s eye. We know our kids have begged us to eat here before — the appeal of eating in a giant firey volcano full of screaming animals is like catnip to many kids!! The food and drinks, though, still seem to be pretty mediocre, and there are so many dining options at Disney Springs that it’s fairly easy to find something to eat that’s far better. You’re paying a lot here for average food. The prices are comparable with most sit-down locations in Disney World, meaning you could eat just about anywhere else and find better food for the same or lower price. Even in the realm of “fun decor but not so great food in Disney Springs” you can walk across the bridge in the Marketplace to T-Rex for a similar meal in a more uniquely themed atmosphere. We can see, though, the appeal of Rainforest Cafe for families or groups who need to please a variety of palates in one sitting. There are a lot of items to choose from here, and we get how that could be a deciding factor when it comes to where to eat at Disney Springs. But in the end, you don’t come here for the ribs or the burgers or the drinks — you come here for the atmosphere. It FEELS like you’re on vacation eating here, which is not a bad thing! Check your expectations for the food at the door and enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of a screaming gorilla while you dine in an artificial tropical paradise! Review! The Waffles Booth Is Now OPEN for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you eaten at the Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments. 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Alright, we have another cookie recipe for you to try! (Clearly we love cookies around here, if you can’t tell!) This one is ICEBOX cookies — but, not just any old icebox cookies — these are themed after Mickey & friends! In Minnie’s icebox If you’re not familiar with Icebox cookies, you’re not alone! Icebox cookies became popular in the 1930s when people began to make cookie dough and keep it in their icebox to bake later – hence the phrase icebox cookies! Basically, they’re the O.G. break-and-bake cookies that you see at the store today! Decades later, bakers everywhere are still enjoying icebox cookies — but they’ve certainly gotten more creative over the years! Cue the adorable Mickey & Friends cookies from Disney Family! Mickey & Friends Icebox Cookies! This recipe calls for a little creativity and artistic skills on the decorating front, but the nice thing is these cookies can be stored in your fridge and baked whenever your sweet tooth starts talking! The recipe makes 2 to 7-inch character cookie logs. Each log makes about 30 cookies. Ingredients 2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 egg + 2 yolks, room temperature 6 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Gel or powder food colors, like black cocoa or matcha 1 egg white 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 2 tsp vanilla or almond extract 1 tsp fine salt Bench flour, if needed 1 tsp water 1/4 cup royal icing, tinted in the color of the character you are making 2 Tbsp pink fondant, for Daisy 2 Tbsp red fondant, for Donald Chocolate chips or dots, for Goofy Rolling pin Small dot piping tips 2 12×1/2-inch square dowels Piping bags Mini flower cookie cutter (optional) Directions Step 1: In a stand mixer, cream the butter together with the powdered sugar. Add in the whole egg, egg yolks, and vanilla or almond extract. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. On low, gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture. Scrape the sides of the bowl down periodically so that everything gets incorporated. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours until chilled. Step 2: Divide the dough into eight equal pieces. To make one strip of dough that is 7 inches long, 2 inches wide, and ½ an inch thick, you will need approximately ¾ cup of prepared cookie dough, which is one-eighths of this cookie dough recipe. According to the colors needed for one character, knead food coloring into the ¾ cup of dough until it is even throughout. Roll this dough into a 5-inch flattened log. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough in between two square dowels, spaced 3 inches apart. If the dough sticks, use bench flour. Using a ruler and a sharp knife, trim the dough into a 7 x 2-inch rectangle. Step 3: For a Mickey-inspired cookie dough log, you will need two black strips of dough and two red strips of dough. For a Minnie-inspired cookie dough log, you will need three red strips of dough and one yellow strip of dough. Each strip should be 7 inches long, x2 inches wide, and ½ an inch thick. Use a mixture of egg white mixed with water to “glue” four strips of dough together to make one character cookie log. ©Disney Family Step 4: For a Donald Duck-inspired cookie dough log, you will need three blue strips of dough and one white strip of dough. For a Daisy Duck-inspired cookie dough log, you will need three pink strips of dough and one white strip of dough. Each strip should be 7 inches long, 2 inches wide, and ½ an inch thick. Use a mixture of egg white mixed with water to “glue” four strips of dough together to make one character cookie log. ©Disney Family Step 5: For a Goofy-inspired cookie dough log, you will need one green strip of dough, two black strips of dough, and one gray strip of dough. For a Pluto-inspired cookie dough log, you will need two black strips of dough and two orange strips of dough. Each strip should be 7 inches long, 2 inches wide, and ½ an inch thick. Use a mixture of egg white mixed with water to “glue” four strips of dough together to make one character cookie log. ©Disney Family Step 6: The cookie dough logs for these Mickey & Friends Icebox Cookies can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 12 months. For best results, tightly wrap the dough logs with plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. ©Disney Family Step 7: When it’s time to bake, preheat the oven to 350˚F. Take a cookie log out of the fridge. Trim the uneven sides of the log with a chef’s knife. Slice the dough into ¼-inch thick slices. Step 8: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until slightly puffed but not browned. ©Disney Family Step 9: After the cookies have cooled completely, decorate them with tinted royal icing fitted into piping bags. For Mickey, pipe two yellow royal icing dots. For Minnie, pipe many white royal icing mini dots. For Donald, pipe white royal icing buttons & attach a bowtie cut from red fondant. For Daisy, pipe turquoise and lavender royal icing lines. Attach a bow and a daisy made from pink fondant. For Goofy, use tan royal icing to pipe his vest, and attach a chocolate dot or chip for his button. For Pluto, pipe a red royal icing collar. Step 10: Enjoy Mickey & Friends Icebox Cookies whenever you fancy a sweet treat! ©Disney Family Voilà! Fun cookies for your whole family to enjoy! Check out 10 Disney Cookies Recipes for You to Try at Home! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you plan to make these cookies? Let us know what you think in the comments down below! The post Disney Recipe: This Spin on Classic Icebox Cookies Features Mickey! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Recipe: Try The Grey Stuff With This Recipe From Disney World and Disneyland! Recipe! Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie from Flo’s V8 Cafe in Disney California Adventure We’re Un Poco Loco for Disney’s Pan de Muerto and Hot Chocolate Recipe! 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. Season 2 of the Disney+ hit, The Mandalorian, has been a truly wild ride! The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and the Child in THE MANDALORIAN, season two. © 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. We won’t spoil anything in the season finale yet, just in case you haven’t watched it, but this season has partially focused on the efforts of the Mandalorian Bo-Katan Kryze to regain control of the Darksaber (a lightsaber often owned by the ruler of the planet Mandalore). We’ve seen a lot of cool lightsabers in Star Wars films and shows over the years, including Ahsoka Tano’s two white lightsabers, but this one may take the cake. The Darksaber stands out with its bold design and black blade, and now you can have one for yourself! You can now pre-order your own Darksaber on shopDisney, and this thing is seriously COOL. ©Disney The Mandalorian Darksaber — The Black Series Force FX Lightsaber by Hasbro will likely be arriving online in August of 2021, but you can guarantee that you’ll be among the lucky ones to wield it now! However, if you’re really interested in this iconic weapon, you’ll need to shell out the big bucks — it’ll cost you $249.99. ©Disney There’s a limit of 2 per customer, and comes with Darksaber, barrel plug, hex key tool, stand, rechargeable Li-ion battery, USB charging cord, and instructions. Just look at how awesome this saber looks just sitting on its stand! ©Disney Disney states that they expect this product to be ready by August 1st, 2021, so you’ll probably be waiting a while — maybe a good gift for Christmas next year? With any luck, you’ll have your own Darksaber before the Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian! Click Here to Pre-Order the Darksaber! We’ll be on the lookout for any more new lightsaber designs online AND in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on cool Disney merchandise! Check Out All the Disney Merchandise That Arrived Online Last Week! 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 spending $250 on this lightsaber? Let us know in the comments! The post Wield Your Own 'Star Wars' Darksaber With Disney's Latest Pre-Order first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! Mando Mondays Are HERE With Tons of NEW Merchandise Announcements! These New Disney T-Shirts We Found Online Prove That We Are ALL Baby Yoda! View the full article

EPCOT is getting some fantastic new rides, a new fireworks show, and so much more as part of the big EPCOT Transformation! Spaceship Earth And on TOP of all of that, EPCOT is also getting a beautiful new entrance fountain with fantastic, clear pylons! We’ve seen a bit of the pylons from the sky and the ground, and we even spotted them on the EPCOT map, but they’ve been mostly covered up with some construction walls…until today! The walls around the fountain are GONE and we’ve finally gotten the chance to see the new fountain in all its glory (and it is glorious)! EPCOT Fountain When we entered EPCOT today and made our way through the entrance and over toward Spaceship Earth, we saw that the construction walls were down near the new fountain, and we were met by the beautiful sight of these gorgeous, clear pylons and a full look at the fountain! EPCOT Fountain Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has previously explained that the design team “took special interest in looking back to the original geometry for inspiration and infusing new features with a little bit of added magic to bridge the past, present and future of EPCOT.” EPCOT Fountain Here’s a look at this beauty in action! The fountain is also set to have a spectacular new lighting package that will join the new lighting coming to Spaceship Earth. So, we’ll definitely be back to see it at night to check that out! As a sneak peek, Disney Parks Blog shared some photos of the fountain at night! ©Disney Look at the pylons all lit up! ©Disney But, for now, enjoy the beauty of this fabulous new fountain during the daytime! The sunlight and clouds gorgeously reflect off of the pylons, giving them a really great look. EPCOT Fountain They’re modern but still have that retro feel, and are a beautiful new addition to the entrance of this park. EPCOT Fountain The fountain joins other completed aspects of the EPCOT transformation like the new film in the Canada Pavilion and the new film in the Land Pavilion. Still to come is the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster, Ratatouille attraction, and many other new areas for everyone to enjoy! ©Disney We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more news on the EPCOT transformation and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Click here to read more about what’s going on with the EPCOT transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new entrance fountain? Let us know in the comments! The post Photos and Videos: EPCOT Unveils the New Entrance Fountain (And We're OBSESSED) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s Going on With the EPCOT Festival Pavilion? Here’s Everything We Know. These 2 Booths Are CONFIRMED for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in Disney World! There’s One BIG Problem That Could Derail Your Disney World Trip This Year View the full article

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2020 has brought a lot of changes to Disney World with the introduction of mask requirements; the suspension of Fastpass+, parades, and character meet-and-greets; and so much more. Pandora Face Masks And as the global situation develops, Disney has updated its policies to bring back the magic but still protect guests — including specifying that there’s no eating/drinking allowed in line and noting that masks cannot be removed to eat or drink, except when stationary and physically distanced. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been making changes to their policies over time as well, and here’s how some of those important changes could potentially impact your future Disney Vacation and how you plan for it. Face Mask Guidelines The CDC has been adamant about wearing masks, but they recently updated their recommendations to note that masks should be worn everywhere INDOORS that isn’t your own home. Face Mask Sign The report also notes that “Indoor venues, where distancing is not maintained and consistent use of face masks is not possible (e.g., restaurant dining), have been identified as particularly high-risk scenarios” and methods like well-ventilated open-air dining or providing take-out service might help to reduce risk. Gingerbread Face Mask Additionally, the CDC had previously only noted that face masks are used predominantly to protect others, but it has changed its position to now say that face masks also protect the mask wearer. Halloween face masks Disney’s mask policy specifies that guests must wear masks at all times except when stationary, physically distanced, AND actively eating and drinking. Masks can also be removed if you’re seated at a restaurant and eating, in a mask relaxation zone and in the pool. Masks must be worn when taking photos, eating and drinking (which would require you to remove your mask) is not permitted in queue lines, and you will be asked to leave if you cannot wear your mask properly. Face Mask Sign Basically, you should expect to wear a mask all the time in Disney World unless one of those situations applies or if you’re in your own resort hotel room. If you haven’t been to Disney World since these changes were made this year, that might be a BIG new change for you to adjust to. Mickey Premium Bar Face Mask But this is something you can prepare for, and we’ve got LOTS of resources to help, including tips on masks that you haven’t heard 1,000 times, 8 BIG tips on wearing a mask in Disney World, a video with more tips, and SO MUCH MORE! Click here to see our latest tips on wearing face masks in Disney World! The CDC’s report indicating that masks help protect the wearer too likely only bolsters Disney and their decision to require face masks throughout their theme parks and resort hotels. This report could mean that Disney will keep their mask policy in effect perhaps for longer than expected. At this time, you should be expected to wear a mask on future Disney vacations until Disney announces otherwise. Face Mask Notice In terms of how the CDC’s new policy regarding wearing masks inside may affect your trip, so far we haven’t seen it cause any kind of impact in Disney World yet. Indoor dining is the area we’d think would be most impacted as it is really the only indoor space where masks are removed in the presence of others outside your group. While we don’t think this change in CDC policy would result in the removal of all indoor dining, it could prompt Disney to encourage even more physical distancing in indoor spaces where masks are removed (like restaurants), limit capacity for restaurants further, try to promote better ventilation in its indoor restaurants, or even readjust seating to offer more outdoor seating. 50s Prime Time Cafe Seating We could also see Disney World instituting policies more similar to those that were used in Disneyland at Carthay Circle, where, while dining outdoors restaurant, we were instructed to wear our masks until our drinks/food actually arrived and to put on our masks again as soon as the food was removed from the table. Basically, if we weren’t actively eating, that mask needed to be on. Ginger Rogers at Carthay Circle That’s not currently the policy in Disney World. As soon as guests sit down at a restaurant in Disney World (whether outdoors or even indoors), guests are generally allowed to remove their masks throughout the entirety of their time there (even before their food arrives and after their food is removed) until they get up to leave the table for any reason. Goofy Meeting and Greeting at Hollywood & Vine during Minnie’s Halloween Dine Taking things one step further, the County Disneyland resides in has previously required restaurants could only operate (for a time) as outdoor dining and indoor dining was completely banned. (It has since gotten even stricter, banning any public dining at Downtown Disney for the time being). The Florida Governor has vowed these sort of restrictions won’t come back to Florida, but could Disney World impose similar limitations at the suggestion of the CDC? Right now, we haven’t seen Disney make any changes based on the updated CDC report, but it’s certainly possible. If Disney World chose to limit to outdoor-only dining though, this would create a big problem for most sit-down restaurants as well as many fast-food spots that can’t accommodate outdoor dining. We will definitely be on the lookout for any updates. Click here to read more about the CDC’s recommendation regarding wearing masks indoors. Testing Guidelines Temperature Checks Temperature checks are a way of life in the reopened Disney World and are required at all 4 parks, Disney Springs, and table service restaurants in the Disney World resort hotels. But, in a recent report, the CDC noted that temperature checks may be ineffective at identifying COVID-19 cases. Temperature Checks at the Polynesian Resort Essentially, a person could be positive for COVID-19 and not show any symptoms at the time the temperature check is done, so symptom-based screening methods likely wouldn’t be effective in identifying and screening that person out. Symptom-based checks like temperature screenings require a lot of resources, and, according to the CDC, may not really result in identifying a significant number of cases. Many of our readers felt this was a flaw in temp checks well before they even began, but the CDC has just recently spoken out confirming this. Minnie Mouse at a Temperature Check This update from the CDC could eventually allow Disney to remove its temperature checks in the future or replace them with a different COVID-19 check of some kind that is found to be more effective or similarly effective but require less resources. But, the temperature checks can potentially screen out at least a small number of individuals showing symptoms, and can add a sense of security for guests during this frightening time for many. Temperature Checks For many guests, the comfort of knowing SOMETHING is being checked, as opposed to guests just walking in the parks with a mask on, may be enough. And, considering that Disney has repeatedly noted how it has been able to successfully and safely open its parks around the world, and the fact that no COVID-19 cases have been directly traced back to Disney World, it’s likely that Disney wants to keep its guests feeling safe. Right now, we haven’t seen any changes from Disney due to the CDC report about the ineffectiveness of temperature screenings. We expect that temperature checks will continue for now, but could be changed in the future as the situation changes. Click here to read more about the CDC’s report on temperature screenings. Testing Recommendations Since the pandemic began, we’ve seen testing recommendations change. At first, there were a limited number of COVID-19 tests available and limited access to them, so the CDC’s testing recommendations reflected that. But, as access to testing has increased, the criteria for those who can and should be tested has expanded too. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex A few months ago, the CDC changed its recommendations to note that those who had come in contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19, but were not experiencing symptoms, did not need to be tested. The CDC later changed its recommendations again back to its original state. Now, testing is once again recommended for anyone who has been in close contact (within 6 feet of the infected person for at least 15 minutes) with someone with confirmed COVID-19, regardless of symptoms. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex In terms of how this could impact your Disney trip, it may mean that you end up needing to be tested or even just want to be (and have the ability to be) tested before your Disney trip or while at Disney World if you learn of any such exposure. That could result in a potential positive test before your trip, which would cause you to delay your vacation, but also help keep you and others safe and help stop the spread of the virus. You could also potentially get tested and find out you do have the virus during your trip, which is a scenario you don’t necessarily want to think about, but you should prepare for. Social Distancing Sign If you get tested before your trip and test negative, it can also help put your mind at ease knowing that you are not infected and can continue to carry on with your plans, while still being safe, of course. Basically, greater access to testing and more broad recommendations for who should be tested is something that helps you prepare for your trip and help you feel more secure in your plans and prepare for worst-case scenarios. Click here to read more about the CDC’s recommendations regarding COVID-19 testing. Quarantine Guidelines Recently, the CDC also changed some its recommendations regarding quarantine in some cases. If you’ve been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 and you need to quarantine, 14 days is still the time period that’s recommended, but the CDC has said it may actually be shortened to 10 or even 7 days depending on the community’s resources, whether you test negative on certain days, and whether you have any symptoms. Disney World’s Health and Safety Signs So, depending on your local public health department’s regulations, the length of your quarantine (if needed) may be changed based on these updated options as presented by the CDC. You should still plan accordingly in case you need to quarantine at all — whether that’s 14 days or less, and whether it becomes necessary once you’re back home or during your trip. You should also be aware of any rules in your state in terms of needing to quarantine when you return from your vacation, and plan for that as well by potentially shortening your trip to account for those required quarantine days or making sure you’d have the ability to take more time off. Health Signage Of course, things continue to change at the CDC and Disney World. The most important thing is to get the latest updates so that you know how to best prepare for your trip, and are aware of potential changes that may be coming in the future. As key issues change or are updated in the future, we’ll continue to share that news with you. We think that one of the best ways you can handle this new world is to be prepared as best you can be, while still remembering to have fun and enjoy the magic of a Disney vacation. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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Entertainment in the parks may be different right now, but Disney has been giving us plenty to watch lately! Santa Claus in Magic Kingdom Right after the closures Disney released a recorded version of the Magic Kingdom fireworks show, Happily Ever After, and ever since then we’ve seen more and more shows from the park online like Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks and La Parade de Noël from Disneyland Paris! Now, the Dapper Dans at Disney World are gearing up for a LIVE performance that will be streamed online! This classic quartet will be singing some jolly tunes to get everyone in a holiday mood. Dapper Dans Around Halloween, the Cadaver Dans performed spooky songs live, (and it was incredible), so we’re glad to see them perform live again! Dapper Dans on the Holiday Trolley You can catch the show over at the Disney Parks Blog at 11:30AM EST on December 23rd, just in time for Christmas! When we visit the parks, the Dapper Dans have no trouble putting a smile on anyone’s face. Their charm and talent add so much to the Magic Kingdom, and it’s so exciting that everyone can watch them live! We’ll continue to update you on the latest Disney entertainment news. Watch the holiday parade from Disneyland Paris! 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 tune into the live Dapper Dans show? Let us know in the comments! The post Tune In To a LIVE Holiday Performance by the Dapper Dans in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS and VIDEO: The Dapper Dans Are BACK in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! NEWS! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Dessert Parties Just Got a MAJOR Upgrade! View the full article

‘Tis the season for giving! Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle While there are so many ways to support each other and give back this year, it looks like Disneyland is getting in on the action! Although the Disneyland theme parks are closed for the foreseeable future due to the pandemic, Disney took part in a donation event for families in Anaheim today! For this event, Disneyland Resort collaborated with Power of One Foundation to offer dry goods, pantry items, fresh foods, meal kits, diapers, baby food, books, toys, and more. Disney VoluntEARS helped distribute these goods into the people’s vehicles via drive-through for about 1,500 Anaheim families, including Cast Members! ©Disney Not only did Disneyland collaborate and support this event, but food donations were sent to local food bank partners including Orange County Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. ©Disney In response to the recent stay-at-home order in Southern California, around 20 tons of food from closed restaurants in the Downtown Disney District were donated. Although the theme parks have remained closed since March, Disneyland Resort has donated over 200 tons of food to those in need in Orange County. ©Disney Since Southern California is under a stay-at-home order and it is likely to be extended, every donation counts this holiday season. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Read more about the Southern California stay-at-home order Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disneyland Resort Supports a Donation Event for Anaheim Families! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News: California Governor Says Discussions on Disneyland and Other Theme Parks are “Forthcoming” News! California’s Orange County Stays in the Red Tier as Theme Park Guidelines Remain Unknown NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier 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. Sometimes you think you have all of your holiday shopping done, until you find that PERFECT item that you just have to have. Holiday Merchandise And even though it’s a little late, it is totally possible to get those last minute gifts! It may not be as instant as sending a virtual Disney gift card, but with a new deal at Entertainment Earth, you can snag some goodies with a HUGE sale! The deal lasts until December 24th, so we went ahead and picked out some of our absolute favorite items from the sale! Since the finale of season two of The Mandalorian recently premiered on Disney+ (we’re still crying), it’s only fitting that we picked The Child Action Figure. ©Entertainment Earth This figure is 6 and a half inches of pure cuteness, and would make a perfect addition to a desk or playroom for $17.99. Purchase The Child Action Figure here The Mandalorian is incredible, but we also LOVE classic Star Wars. If you love the OG characters, then you’ll enjoy the Star Wars The Black Series Luke Skywalker Action Figure! ©Entertainment Earth We recently spotted some new figures from this series in the parks, but you can grab this online for $18.89. Grab the Luke Skywalker Action Figure here Frozen 2 may have been released about a year ago, but it still warms our hearts! And the Frozen 2 Water Nokk Funko POP is a part of the sale! ©Entertainment Earth Elsa’s new friend is looking adorable on this 6-inch figure for only $16.19! Purchase the Frozen 2 Water Nokk Funko POP here The day is almost here! Disney and Pixar’s Soul will hit Disney+ on December 25th, and to celebrate, there’s the Joe Gardner Soul Funko POP! ©Entertainment Earth We’ve seen SO much Soul merchandise around the parks, including this figure, but you can grab it on sale for $8.09. Grab the Joe Gardner Soul Funko POP here We don’t know about you, but to us the movie WALL-E never gets old. That’s why we adore this WALL-E Plant Boot Loungefly Wallet! ©Entertainment Earth This yellow zip-up wallet perfectly paints the scene with EVE and WALL-E admiring the plant boot! This is on sale for $35.99. Purchase the WALL-E Plant Boot Loungefly Wallet here Although this is a last minute gifts sale, Entertainment Earth does not guarantee delivery by Christmas. However, these deals are too good to pass up! Treat yourself or your loved ones to some late holiday gifts, because you deserve it! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney merchandise news. A HUGE New Disney Collection Will Let Us Match With Our Pets Soon! 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 sale items is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Save Up to 75% on Last-Minute Disney Gifts! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Didn’t Think We Had Room for MORE Baby Yoda Merchandise…Until Now! This Baby Yoda Cup Has A Big Secret! Mando Mondays Are HERE With Tons of NEW Merchandise Announcements! View the full article

We’ve seen SO many restaurants in Disney World reopen lately! Japan Pavilion The Crystal Palace and Tomorrowland Terrace recently reopened in the Magic Kingdom, but other restaurants like to keep us on our toes, like Toyko Dining in EPCOT. After briefly reopening in November, Tokyo Dining will be reopening for a very limited time this week! A couple days ago, the menu received a few changes and we hoped this was for a possible reopening…and it looks like we got what we wished for! Tokyo Dining will be open from December 26th-December 31st! Just in time for the New Year! Outside View at Tokyo Dining According to the Disney World website, reservations will not be available, but there will be a walk-up option. The menu is limited based on the changes we noticed, and seating will be limited to accommodate physical distancing. The limited menu will include a few appetizer options, sushi, sashimi, beer, wine, sake, and some specialty cocktails! Japan Pavilion There are currently no announced operating hours, but we will update you as soon as we get more information. While the restaurant will only be open for a few days, we are excited to see it reopen! If you have a trip planned for the end of December, you’ve got another place to consider dining at. We will continue to update you with the latest Disney food news, so stay tuned! Read about the recent menu changes at EPCOT’s Tokyo Dining 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 visit Tokyo Dining for its limited reopening? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Tokyo Dining in EPCOT Will Reopen AGAIN for a Very Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Tokyo Dining to Reopen for a VERY Limited Time in Disney World! Here’s When Teppan Edo Will Officially Reopen in EPCOT! Where’s the Ramen!? A Major Menu Shakeup in Disney World Means More Sushi and Less Noodles! View the full article

While the France Pavilion expansion is still not open, we DO have some news from EPCOT’s Parisian pavilion! France Pavilion Shops TWO France pavilion shops reopened today with some new Beauty and the Beast merchandise. So, let’s step inside Plume et Palette and La Signature for the first time since March! Plume et Palette is a great spot to find designer French products like apparel and makeup. Though makeup samples are unavailable right now, you can still snag all sorts of beautiful accessories. France Stores We stepped in and noticed a lot of returning products like the beautiful Van Gogh Tote Bags. France Stores Again, there are no makeup samples right now but a Cast Member will be happy to help you figure out what product is best for you. And right now you can receive a gift with any Givenchy purchase of $100 or more. France Stores Plus, this spot has a WHOLE WALL of new Beauty and the Beast merchandise! Beauty and the Beast Merchandise First up, there’s this Bonjour Belle Shirt for $36.99 featuring a chic Belle holding some rose perfume. Plus, this collection is specific to the France Pavilion! Beauty and the Beast Shirt There are also two bags, a Bonjour Belle Purse for $44.99 and a Bonjour Belle Clutch for $24.99. Very cute! Beauty and the Beast Bag If your favorite part of the France Pavilion is the flower garden, you might want this Belle Fleur de Jardin Tank for $29.99. Beauty and the Beast Tank The same chic Belle design is available on the Bonjour Belle Mug for $19.99. Check out that snazzy gold handle. Beauty and the Beast Mug And you can celebrate La Belle Vie with the new Bonjour Belle Tumbler for $24.99. Beauty and the Beast Tumbler Right next door, La Signature is open as well! This spot is the place to go for over 70 different French cosmetics and makeups. Again, no makeup samples here. Perfume Store But you CAN try the perfume! Perfume Store We’re so happy more shopping locations are opening in World Showcase! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from EPCOT and beyond! Click here to learn more about the France Pavilion expansion! 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 shopping ’til you drop at the France Pavilion? Tell us in the comments! The post TWO Shops in EPCOT's France Pavilion Have Reopened with CLASSY Beauty and the Beast Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: Regal Eagle Construction and SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie Clothing! What’s New at EPCOT: Tons of Food and Wine Merchandise and THREE New Treats in the France Pavilion! They’re BACK! 😍 The Macaron Minnie Ears Have Been Restocked in Disney World! View the full article

We’re back at the Magic Kingdom for a little holiday cheer! Mickey at the Magic Kingdom We’ve been checking on the Magic Kingdom to note any new food, merch, or attraction updates. We headed into the magical theme park to see what’s new and what’s happening this Christmas week! Magic Kingdom Food Update Additional Breakfast Items Disney World brought back some breakfast items for the increased holiday crowds. We tried out the new and returning breakfast items at the three participating quick-service locations and reviewed them all! Friar’s Nook Breakfast You can currently find items like Sausage and Gravy Tots, donut holes, and breakfast sandwiches! The additional menu items are available between now through January 2nd, 2021! Read our full review of the breakfast items at Magic Kingdom here! The Lunching Pad Don’t mind us! We’re just over here mourning the fact that the Pepper Jack Pretzel has been removed from the menu at Lunching Pad. We were reunited with the cheesy, spicy pretzel when the restaurant reopened. The menu changed a few days ago and we’re pretty bummed one of our favorite items is missing! Warm Pepper Jack Stuffed Pretzel Hopefully, the crowd-favorite snack will return in the future! We’ll keep our eyes peeled! Read our review of the Pepper Jack Pretzel and try not to get too attached! Magic Kingdom Attraction Update Big Thunder Mountain Crowds have been steadily increasing over the holidays. Due to physical distancing, Disney has had to get creative when placing the extended lines. We’ve seen the line for Peter Pan’s Flight continue all the way in to Columbia Harbour House. This week, we noticed the Big Thunder Mountain line extended into the Frontierland Train Station! Big Thunder Mountain Line We’ll most likely see Disney make more adjustments like these in the future! Magic Kingdom Update Souvenir Delivery We reported earlier that souvenir deliveries were being brought back for the holiday season. We’ve confirmed that you can now have your purchases be held at a location near the front gate while you’re visiting the theme parks. You’ll pick them up on your way out so you don’t have to lug your merch around all day. Emporium On a recent update, we learned you can pick-up the souvenirs between 2:00-4:00PM and 7:00PM – close. This policy is true for all four theme parks. Make sure you stop by between these times to get your merch! This service will last from now until January 2nd, 2021. Read more about merchandise delivery here! That’s all for the Magic Kingdom! We’ll back in the park real soon for more food, fun, and frolic. Happy Holidays! Check out the new Haunted Mansion Attraction Ornament 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. Are you heading to Disney World for the holidays? Let us know in the comments!The post What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Holiday Breakfast Items, Big Lines, and a Crowd-Favorite Snack Goes MISSING! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: Trains, Boats, Merch, and More… Like PRETZELS! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Breakfast at Friar’s Nook, Thanksgiving Crowds, and New Dooney and Bourke Bags! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Rivers of America Construction, New Dooney & Bourke Bags, and More! 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. Looking for an excuse to pick up some Disney goodies? This might just be it! Jack and Sally Ornaments From gorgeous ornaments to comfy clothes, it’s hard to decide what Disney merch is our favorite. And even though the holiday season is coming to an end, there’s still time to treat yourself to a HUGE discount on tons of Disney items! From now through Thursday, you can snag an extra 40% off select regular and sale-priced items online! And there are tons of different items to choose from, so you can find something for everyone in the fam. How adorable is this Pua Cuddleez Plush?? And he’s a whopping 24 inches long, so he sounds like the perfect snuggle buddy! ©shopDisney This big Pua plush is regularly priced at $34.99, but after the 40% discount, you can pick him up for $20.99! Click here to buy the Pua Cuddleez Plush! Several of the gorgeous sketchbook ornaments are also included in the sale, so you can get a head start on trimming your tree next year. There are several pretty ornaments for princess fans, like this Rapunzel Fairytale Moments Ornament. ©shopDisney This ornament is regularly priced at $24.99, but with the discount, you can get it for $14.99! Click here to buy the Rapunzel Ornament! Or if you prefer something a little spookier, this Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws Ornament might be more your speed! ©shopDisney With the discount, you can knock the regular price down from $19.99 to $11.99! Click here to buy the Jack Skellington Sandy Claws Ornament! You can even snag a few spirit jerseys at a discount, like the Walt Disney World Sherpa Fleece Spirit Jersey! ©shopDisney The sale price will take this down from $79.99 to $47.99! Click here to buy the Walt Disney World Fleece Spirit Jersey! Looking for the perfect luggage for your next Disney vacay? This Winnie the Pooh Rolling Luggage is too cute to handle! ©shopDisney The 40% discount will take this luggage down from $64.99 to $38.99. Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh Luggage! To get 40% off the items included in the sale, just enter the discount code “EXTRA40” when you checkout. The sale is valid now through Thursday, December 24th, so be sure to head over to shopDisney to snag these deals while they last! These Are ALL the Current Deals and Discounts for Disney World Hotels! 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 items do you plan on buying? Let us know in the comments! The post Treat Yourself to an Extra 40% OFF Disney Merch for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: So Nice They Did it TWICE! The BIG Cyber Monday Sale on shopDisney has Been Extended! Need Some Retail Therapy? Check Out This Limited-Time Deal from Disney! Hurry! Disney’s NEW Toy Story Mania Wishables are Back in STOCK! View the full article

Christmas may only be a few days away, but we’re still on the hunt for more awesome ornaments to add to our tree. But, if we’re being honest, the Disney buildings ornaments featuring mini versions of some of our favorite attractions are so beautiful, we’d probably display them year-round! Tiki Room Ornament But, there’s been one ornament in particular from this set that we’ve been trying to find in Disney World. It’s been sold out at the spots we’ve asked before, but today we found the elusive Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday Ornament available in Disney World! We had already seen Disney World’s version of the Haunted Mansion in ornament form (which is totally awesome on its own)… Haunted Mansion Ornament …but the Disneyland version is totally different and is actually themed to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay that typically occurs each year during the holiday season and adds a bit of Jack Skellington into the Mansion. We had spotted it online, but it sold out VERY quickly. So, we were incredibly excited to find the Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday Ornament today in Disney Springs at Disney’s Days of Christmas. You can see the front has several Nightmare Before Christmas elements to it like those pumpkins and wreaths. Disneyland Haunted Mansion Ornament Turn it to the side and you can see more skeletons adorning the top, along with other fantastic details. Haunted Mansion Disneyland Ornament The other side also has more tiny details on it. Don’t you just want to pack up your things and move into this beautiful building?! Haunted Mansion Disneyland Ornament But, it’s the back of the ornament, which shows the inside of the attraction, that is the real star! It’s got so many wonderful elements like the paintings on the bottom row and all kinds of colorful fun on the “top” floor. Disneyland Haunted Mansion Ornament It’s the perfect way to add a little bit of Disneyland’s unique version of the Haunted Mansion to your Christmas tree or just your everyday decor! The ornament is priced at $29.99, and when we were there, they were limiting it to 2 per style of these building ornaments per guest. Some of these ornaments have tended to sell out VERY quickly, so if this is a must-get item for you, be sure to stop by Disney Springs soon, so you can bring one home! We’ll keep an eye out for more great Disney merchandise and let you know what we spot. Click here to check out the other Disney parks buildings ornaments! 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 ornament do you like best — the one of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion or Disney World’s Haunted Mansion? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS: The Haunted Mansion Disneyland Ornament Is FINALLY Available Again in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate Thanksgiving Week With Great Discounts and NEW Merchandise at Disney Springs! We Found the Most Subtle Piece of Disney Merch Today! The Five Things That SOLD OUT The Fastest in Disney World This Week! View the full article