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Whether it’s solar canopy plants in Disneyland Paris, partnering with Green Toys to create toys out of 100% recycled materials, or making merchandise out of recycled plastic bottles — Disney has taken and continues to take many actions to work towards being more environmentally friendly and sustainable. ©Disney Now Disney is looking to the future and has set some BIG 2030 sustainability goals! Here’s what The Walt Disney Company will be doing over the next few years at the parks, Disney Cruise Line, and more to become more sustainable overall. If you visit The Walt Disney Company website, you can see a whole bunch of ways that Disney is working toward protecting the planet. Disney’s own statement notes that the Company has had a “strong commitment to the environment throughout its history” and is “excited to continue building on that legacy with new, ambitious environmental goals for 2030″ in areas where they think the Company can have a significant, lasting impact. ©Disney The areas of focus include climate and energy, water and oceans, waste, materials, and sustainable building design. ©Disney In terms of climate and energy, Disney has said that they are committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions for their direct operations by 2030. In order to do this, Disney’s strategy will include avoiding emissions by building more sustainably, investing in more efficiency technologies, and replacing high-carbon energy sources with lower carbon alternatives. ©Disney Regarding water and oceans, Disney plans to have each of its high water impact sites “implement localized watershed stewardship strategies starting in 2021” focusing on water conservation and investments to conserve local natural water systems. Also, beginning in 2022, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will “serve 100% responsibly sourced seafood” in its US parks and resorts. ©Disney Disney is also planning to reduce its waste and is working to achieve “zero waste to landfill” for its wholly owned and operated parks and resorts by 2030. The Company plans to achieve this by a comprehensive waste management plan that relies on reducing waste at Disney’s properties, including food waste, reusing products, and maximizing recycling. ©Disney In terms of its materials, Disney has set a number of goals for its Consumer Products section to meet by 2030, including having all paper used as a primary material in its branded packaging and products to contain 100% recycled content, or be from a verified or certified sustainable source. Disney has also set a commitment to continue to reduce single-use plastics (like what we’ve seen already with the removal of plastic straws) and has set the following goals: Plastic in our branded products and packaging will contain 30% or higher recycled content or use a lower impact alternative by 2030. All of our branded packaging will be designed to ensure the ability to reuse, recycle in region, or compost by 2030. In addition, Disney Cruise Line will reduce 80% of single use, guest-facing plastic items on board by 2022 to further reduce any risks to plastics leaking into the ocean. ©Disney Finally, Disney is also focusing on building sustainably. They’ve said that they will be working on designing all new construction “with a focus on minimizing waste, water, and energy in the construction and use of the building.” ©Disney Overall, Disney said it is committed to “conserving and enhancing natural resources for future generations,” and noted that the company believes “environmental sustainability is core to being a responsible company.” If you want to learn more, you can view the entire White Paper detailing Disney’s goals and the steps they plan to take to achieve them. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more information about Disney’s environmental goals and how they may change things in the parks, cruise line, and other areas. Stay tuned for all the latest! Click here to learn more about the solar canopy plants coming to Disneyland Paris! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disney Sets New, Ambitious Environmental Goals for 2020 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Reusable Shopping Bags Available at the All-New World of Disney in Disney World The BIGGEST Details You Missed from Disney’s Q4 Earnings Call 3 BIG Disney Updates That Could Impact Your 2021 Plans View the full article

You’re thinking about planning that Disney World trip for 2021, but WHEN should you go? Walt Disney World Gateway This year is definitely a little different than the standard guide book recommendations, so we’re gonna break down the real deal facts so you know the best time to go to Disney World! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: When are you planning on visiting Disney World?The post DFB Video: Best Times to Go to Walt Disney World in 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Weird Ways the Pros Spend Their Time in Disney World! DFB Video: Here’s What We Can Expect in Disney World in 2021! DFB Video: What Will $100 Get You To Eat in Disney World? View the full article

Dreaming of taking a Disney Cruise? ©Disney Well, now more itineraries are available for 2022! Despite the fact that Disney is still canceling certain sailings in 2021, they’re still moving forward for cruise plans the following year. Let’s look at the latest round of cruise releases! Disney Cruise Line just released the open itineraries for April and May of 2022 including 40 available cruises to a variety of locations and for a variety of budgets on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. ©Disney Magic Routes include 3-Night Bahamian Cruises, 4-Night Bahamian Cruises, 4-Night Baja Cruises, 5-Night Baja Cruises, 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruises, 5-Night Bahamian Cruises, 5-Night Pacific Coast Cruises, 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruises, and 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruises. ©Disney Cruise Line 2022 will be an exciting year for the Disney Cruise Line. The largest ship yet will debut in the Summer of 2022 and we can’t wait to see inside the Disney Wish. Keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates and news from Disney! Click here to learn more about the future of Disney Cruise Line! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be cruising in 2022? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Cruise Line Itineraries Announced for Spring 2022! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Florida Mayor Urges The CDC To Not Extend No-Sail Order For Cruise Ships News: Disney Cruise Line Announces Early 2022 Itineraries! DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! 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. Besides all the other things that have happened this year, 2020 will go down in Disney history as the “year of a million Minnie ears”! BaubleBar Designer Minnie Ears Seriously. It seems that since the parks reopened, we’ve been getting a new pair of ears almost EVERY SINGLE WEEK. In fact, just last week we got designer ears from BaubleBar, the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction fireworks collection ears, and a pair of Sorcerer Mickey ears from Loungefly. Now, another pair of ears that we spotted recently in the Disney parks has arrived on shopDisney — the Champagne Minnie Ears! If you’re all about the sparkle, then this accessory may be just right for you! Champagne Minnie Ears The Minnie Mouse Champagne Ear Headband is the perfect design for New Year’s Eve! We first spotted them in Mouse Gear, but we’ve since seen them in shops around Disney property. Champagne Minnie Mouse Ears You can get them online now for $29.99. We love this classy color choice, and we definitely wouldn’t mind it becoming a trend! Click Here to Buy the Minnie Mouse Champagne Ears! Stay tuned to DFB, because we’ll be on the lookout for all the new merchandise in Disney World and online! And, make sure to follow along as we cover all the Disney news heading into the new year! Check Out the Little Mermaid Ears, Also Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you wear these ears? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Champagne Minnie Ears Have FINALLY Arrived Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New Champagne Shimmer Minnie Ears Are Coming to the Disney Parks and Online SOON! Disney’s NEW Little Mermaid Minnie Ears Are Now Available Online! 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! View the full article

Not a fan of close-ups? Then Disney PhotoPass Service certainly has a photo op for you! Our Super Zoom Magic Shots capture the beauty of Walt Disney World Resort from a unique angle, delivered to you in a one-of-a-kind video that’s perfect for sharing. During the holiday season, we’re even offering a festive overlay on our Magic Kingdom Park Super Zoom Magic Shot. Check it out below.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/BZCOTczUA7w View the full article

Star Wars fans, we’ve got NEWS! ©Disney Last week, the season finale of The Mandalorian season 2 revealed that we just might be seeing a new Star Wars spin-off series based on a fan-favorite character. Now,it has been confirmed as an actual series. Today, Disney confirmed and released the title art for the upcoming Disney+ show Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, coming to Disney+ in December of 2021. ©Disney The show will star The Mandalorian‘s Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett and Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand. It will be set within the timeline of The Mandalorian and is to be produced by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Robert Rodriquez. ©Disney Aaah! This is the announcement Star Wars fans have been waiting for! Boba Fett was an effortlessly cool character in the original trilogy and in season 2 of The Mandalorian who garnered fandom from Star Wars lovers everywhere. We can’t WAIT to see the circumstances of his adventures. As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest BIG Disney news! Spoiler alert! Click here to see the original teaser for this new show! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about The Book of Boba Fett? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Confirms 'The Book of Boba Fett' as a New Series first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: CONFIRMED! We Now Know When Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” Will Hit Disney+ THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Boba Fett Will Join the Cast of The Mandalorian on Disney+! NEW Mandalorian Sweatshirt Jets into Disney Springs! View the full article

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As much as it sometimes feels like it, 2020 wasn’t all bad! Magic Kingdom We’re not gonna lie, 2020 was a tough year for just about everyone. In fact, even Anna and Elsa seemed like they were over it at one point! But as difficult as this year has been, there were some really GREAT things that happened in Disney World in 2020. Let’s take a look! Character Cavalcades Since reopening, traditional parades have been on hold in the parks in an attempt to reduce large crowds from forming. In their place, all four parks have their own unique character cavalcades that pop up at unscheduled times throughout the day. Princess Cavalcade As much as we sometimes miss the full, grand parades, we REALLY enjoy having these cavalcades in the parks! Even though they don’t occur at specific times, they seem to happen pretty frequently, so we have plenty of chances to see characters pop up in the parks without having to stake out a spot for hours. Mickey & Friends Motorcade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Plus, we’ve had the chance to see some more rare characters in the cavalcades, like Jack and Sally during Halloween season in Magic Kingdom, and Pocahontas, John Smith, and Meeko in Animal Kingdom! These guys were incredibly rare to spot outside of special events prior to the cavalcades! Pocahontas and John Smith in Animal Kingdom In addition to the cavalcades, we’ve also seen pop-up appearances by rare characters throughout the park. We’ve seen Jiminy Cricket in Magic Kingdom… Jiminy Cricket …and Joy in EPCOT, to name a few! Joy Strikes a Pose! As much as we miss hugging Mickey Mouse and seeing Maleficent breath fire in the Festival of Fantasy parade, having the cavalcades and pop-up appearances have been great ways to spot some of our favorite characters without having to plan our day around long lines to meet them! We spotted a fun rainy day version of a character cavalcade in Disney World! Access to Hand Sanitizer Even in the best of times, Disney World can definitely be a germy place. Previously, it was often hard to find a place to snag some hand sanitizer when exiting a ride or sitting down to eat. Hand Sanitizer in Cinderella’s Royal Table In recent months, a TON of new hand sanitizer stations have been installed throughout the parks. This makes it much more convenient to snag some after passing through a high-touch area! Hand-Sanitizing Station There have even been some full no-contact hand-washing stations placed around Disney World if you prefer a deep clean. Hand Washing Stations Given the large number of guests that pass through Disney World, especially when it’s operating at full capacity, we hope these hand sanitizing stations stick around for the long haul. We spotted Disney character hand sanitizer at Target! Party-Exclusive Elements All-Day Long Typically, Disney has entertainment and snacks that can only be enjoyed at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. But since both parties were canceled this year, guests were able to enjoy some party elements without having to buy an extra ticket! Magic Kingdom During the Halloween season, Magic Kingdom guests could spot the Disney Villains cavalcade, as well as the previously mentioned Jack, Sally, and even Oogie Boogie. During the Christmas season, Santa has made appearances in cavalcades at all of the parks as well as the toy soldiers and reindeer typically only seen in the exclusive Christmas Party parade. Plus, some of the floats being used in Magic Kingdom are typically rolled out for the Christmas party! Magic Kingdom Cavalcade During both the Halloween and Christmas seasons, Cast Members on Main Street, U.S.A. have been wearing their party costumes, which adds to the festive atmosphere! Magic Kingdom Cast Members in Costume And speaking of costumes, guests were allowed to wear their Halloween costumes all season long, which is typically only allowed at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween parties! Guests Dressed as The Evil Stepsisters And since there were no parties this year, that also means that guests didn’t have to worry about snagging an extra ticket to enjoy any party-exclusive snacks or merch they just had to have! Not So Poison Apple Cupcake We do enjoy the atmosphere at the parties. But even though they were canceled this year, it was nice to be able to experience some of the party elements without having to spring for a very pricey extra ticket! Check out our reviews of ALL the holiday snacks around Disney World! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Okay, we’ll admit — we still get a little sad when we think about the late, great attraction that was The Great Movie Ride. But with that being said, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a pretty awesome attraction! Can you believe it opened less than a year ago?! (Yes, this year has felt like it was going in slow motion!) Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway It’s packed full of hidden secrets and Easter eggs that give it a TON of re-rideability. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway And can you believe this is the first ride-through attraction at a Disney park to be themed after Mickey Mouse? We’d say it’s about time the main mouse gets his own ride! Runaway Railway The attraction utilizes some seriously amazing effects as well as cool trackless-ride technology, which makes it that much more of a must-do experience for us. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Yes, a part of us will probably always miss The Great Movie Ride. But as far as replacements go, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is pretty top-notch! Check out our coverage from the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway dedication ceremony! Updates to the Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Process Speaking of must-do attractions in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance has steadily remained the most popular attraction in Disney World since it opened in 2019. Rise of the Resistance Since there is no standby queue available for the attraction since its debut, guests must get a digital boarding group in the My Disney Experience app in order to ride. Boarding Group Up until recently, that meant that guests needed to be inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios right when the park opened to snag a group when they became available. And we do mean RIGHT when the park opened, as boarding groups are typically snapped up in seconds. It feels like eons ago we were standing amongst the hoards of guests waiting in the dark HOURS before the park opened to get in and secure a group. Hollywood Studios, back in December before park opening! Since reopening, Disney added multiple times per day you could try to snag the boarding groups. Initially, guests had three times to attempt to score a group per day inside the park, then just two. But recently, Disney changed the process so that guests no longer need to be inside the park to obtain a Rise of the Resistance boarding group! Each day, the boarding groups are released at 7AM, and as long as a guest has a Park Pass reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios that day, they’re able to get a boarding group from anywhere! Let’s Ride! This makes for a much less hectic scene at park open, since guests don’t need to be inside the park to try for a boarding group. And since one person can try for a boarding group for everyone in the party (just make sure you’ve linked all of your family and friends in My Disney Experience ahead of time!), everyone else can sleep in a bit while your designated boarding group-getter tries to snag one. Rise of the Resistance Plus, if Rise of the Resistance was a guest’s one-and-only must-do in Hollywood Studios, this process gives them the flexibility to switch up their plans for the rest of the day if they don’t get a boarding group. Whether that means getting to the park later in the day in time to try for a 1PM boarding group (you DO have to be in the park for this round of boarding groups!) or choosing to switch out your Park Pass for a different available park instead, you don’t need to commit to heading out to the park just to find out whether or not you can get a boarding group. Rise of the Resistance We’ll definitely take a slightly earlier wake-up call (but not, like, 4AM early like we had to do initially!) to go through the boarding group process from the comfort of our own hotel room! Will you get on Rise of the Resistance in with a backup boarding group? Here’s what we’ve experienced. Table Service To-Go We’ve long been fans of Mobile Order, and recently, our options expanded to select Table Service restaurants around Disney World! In September 2020, Disney rolled out the Mobile Order Table Service To Go feature in My Disney Experience. Table Service To Go Screenshot This allows guests to place a Mobile Order at select Table Service restaurants, which was then served to-go for guests to take back to their room (or wherever they choose!) to eat. Bread Service to go! There are currently only a handful of restaurants that offer this service, all of which are located at Disney World hotels. But we LOVE the additional flexibility this allows for our dining plans, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed that Disney continues to expand this offering! Read about our first experience using the new Table Service To Go feature! Walk-Up Waitlist Another awesome new My Disney Experience functionality that debuted this year is Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist. This gives guests without an Advance Dining Reservation the ability to see which Table Service restaurants have seating for walk-up guests, without having to stop into each restaurant to speak with a Cast Member. Nomad Lounge Waitlist This is another new addition that adds a level of flexibility to our day in Disney World. This makes it much quicker and easier to check our current dining options and gives us another opportunity to check for last-minute availability at places we weren’t able to snag a reservation. Walk-Up Waitlist screenshot Of course, if you have a must-do restaurant on your list, try to snag one of those Advance Dining Reservations for a guaranteed spot. But if you’re not feeling too picky and want to see what your options are for a particular meal, the Walk-Up Waitlist is there for ya! We’re surprised this didn’t exist sooner! It’s very convenient for those with more open plans. Click here to learn more about using the Walk-Up Waitlist feature! Disney Celebrated a 40-Year Partnership with Make-A-Wish This year marked the 40-year anniversary of the founding of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. And in that time, Disney has worked with the non-profit to grant over 140,000 wishes. And in September, Disney helped Make-A-Wish grant their 500,000th wish. ©Disney Parks Blog Disney has celebrated the milestone in several ways. With the new Wishes Come True Blue Color Collection, Disney will donate 25% of the purchase price (up to $500,000 USD) to Make-A-Wish for any items purchased in the collection. Wishes Come True Blue Ears Plus, Disney is donating 100% of the purchase price of the Aladdin Wishables to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This marks the first time Disney has donated 100% of the purchase price on an item to a charitable organization! ©Disney As tough as this year has been, it warms our heart to see Disney’s continued partnership with such a wonderful organization! Click here to learn more about Disney’s partnership with Make-A-Wish! There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a tough year for most of us. But amid all the challenges we’ve faced, there have been a few bright spots to celebrate! We hope these awesome 2020 Disney World additions helped bring some joy to your year! A 2020 scrapbook of the WEIRDEST things that have happened in the Disney Parks this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these 2020 Disney World developments are you the happiest about? Let us know in the comments! The post 2020 Was a HOT Mess, But Here Are All the GOOD Things That Happened at Disney World This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! 10 NEW Disney World Tips We NEVER Thought We’d Have to Share! View the full article

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A few days ago, Disney announced that a classic nighttime show would be returning to Disney World soon! ©Disney We’re talking about the ultra colorful Electrical Water Pageant! Since Disney World reopened in July, this water parade has been on hiatus, but now IT’S BACK! Guests at Disney resorts along Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon will be able to witness this nostalgic show! We decided to stand right along the water to catch the amazing views! Electrical Water Pageant is Back! The show has been at Disney World since 1971, and it’s a must-see for many die-hard Disney fans! Electrical Water Pageant Check out how magical the lights are in motion! We found this adorable creature still swimming around… Electrical Water Pageant …and some other friendly animals! Electrical Water Pageant The pageant makes its way around the surrounding resorts, so here are the scheduled times you need to know if you’re trying to watch! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – beginning at 8:45PM Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (including Narcoossee’s) – beginning at 9:00PM Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – beginning at 9:30PM Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground – beginning at 9:45PM Disney’s Contemporary Resort – beginning at 10:00PM We are SO excited to see this iconic Disney World show back in action! We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney entertainment news. Check out our DFB merch inspired by the Main Street Electrical Parade! 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 excited for the Electrical Water Pageant’s return? Let us know in the comments! The post Photos & Videos! The Electrical Water Pageant is BACK at Walt Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Bet You Didn’t Know You Could Do This Without a Disney World Park Ticket! 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! View the full article

Christmas Week has kicked off in Disney World, and we can barely contain our excitement! EPCOT Christmas While there’s going to be a whole list of spots to find holiday goodies in the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, we hopped over to EPCOT today to indulge in one of the cutest treats we’ve seen this entire season. Olaf may have said that Anna was “worth melting for,” but we think that this Christmas treat is totally up there too! The Melting Snowman Cupcake has made an adorable appearance at Sunshine Seasons with holiday flavors and a mini melted snowman. Melting Snowman Cupcake When we picked up the dessert at this EPCOT quick-service location, our Cast Member said “I’m so sorry! One of our snowmen melted on top, but hopefully it’s still okay” (which obviously was the cherry on top of a great experience). This treat consists of Vanilla Cake with White Chocolate and Peppermint Mousse. Melting Snowman Cupcake The “melted snowman” is made with a marshmallow, a sugar snowflake, and chocolate pieces to give it that extra wintery appearance. And, we honestly couldn’t get enough of this cupcake with a balance of peppermint and a hint of sweetness. There were small candy cane pieces in the icing to give it an extra crunch, and there’s a great cake to frosting ratio. Melting Snowman Cupcake If you’re a big fan of icing, you might want to skip this treat in favor of Sunshine Seasons’ other icing-heavy cupcakes. BUT, we will say that we thought the Melting Snowman Cupcake was sooo good, and the balance of cake to frosting was spot on for us. Melting Snowman Cupcake Since the Melting Snowman Cupcake will only be available during the week on Christmas, you’re going to want to hurry over to EPCOT to grab it for yourself for $5.99. And, we’ll take you with us throughout the week to check out the rest of the Christmas treats and eats coming to the parks soon! Take a look at 20 photos and videos from our day in the Magic Kingdom 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 is your favorite holiday snack in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review! This Christmas-Week Only Cupcake Is TOTALLY Worth Melting For in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW! Boozy Shakes and Spaceship Earth Cookies Can Be Found at EPCOT’s Holiday Hearth! What’s New at EPCOT: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign Lit Up and Harmonious Construction! What’s New at EPCOT: Les Halles’ Official Re-Opening, Disposable Masks, and New SPARKLY Rainbow Minnie Ears View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year here at Disney World! And today, we’re spending the day at Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom So strap on your comfiest walking shoes because we’re taking you with us! Let’s head on in! Did we mention that we’re personal BFFs with Minnie Mouse? Seriously! We’ll introduce you! Hey, Minnie! Minnie Mouse Wasn’t that fun? What a day! As always, thank you for joining us at Disney World each and every day! We’ll be back soon with more photos, news, and updates! THREE Construction Projects Are Complete and Scrim Gets a Makeover in Disney World This 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. What’s your favorite thing to do at Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post 20 Photos And Videos From Our Day At Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here We Go! 21 Photos and Videos From Disney World TODAY! 21 Photos and Videos From Our Incredible Day in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! What’s NEW in Magic Kingdom – Construction Updates, Sweet Treats, and Merchandise Mayhem! 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. We’ve seen lots of merchandise celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the classic Disney film, Fantasia. Sorcerer Mickey Ears If you’re in need of Fantasia-themed Mickey ears, dresses, or collectible keys, you’ve got plenty of options! Well, the Fantasia merch collection continues to grow with these cute and collectible Funko POP! Figurines! We’re going to jump right in with the spookiest of the Fantasia characters, Chernabog. ©Walmart His menacing smile and horns are totally creepy. If you’re a Disney Villains fan, you can make this Funko POP! yours for $15.49. Click here to buy the Menacing Chernabog Funko POP! Now, let’s take a look at the classic Sorcerer Mickey we know and love. ©Walmart If you’re really missing Disney’s Hollywood Studios’s nighttime spectacular, Fantasmic!, right about now, you might want this little figurine to cheer you up. It costs $14.49. Shop the Sorcerer Mickey Funko POP! here! The Peter Pegasus Funko POP! is so adorable! ©Walmart We love all his different shades of purple! This figurine costs $12.97. Check out the Peter Pegasus Funko POP! here! What’s better than a dancing hippo? You definitely don’t see that every day! And when you do, you kind of want something to remember it, like the Hyacinth Hippo Funko POP! ©Walmart Seriously, just look at those shoes and tutu. This Funko is priced at $14.89. Click here to buy the Hyacinth Hippo Funko POP! These Funko POPs are a totally fun way to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Fantasia! All of these Funko POPs can be found on Walmart’s website. Check back with us for more exciting Disney merchandise! Check out this super unexpected Disney merch we spotted! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect Funko POPs? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Funko POPs Inspired by 'Fantasia' Celebrate its 80th Anniversary! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Fantasia 80th Anniversary Funko Pops Are Now Available For Pre-Order! There’s a NEW Disney x Loungefly Collection Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of ‘Fantasia’! Disney Movie Fans! These TWO Collectible Fantasia Keys Are NOW Online! View the full article

Disney Springs has a variety of restaurants for a variety of occasions. Wine Bar George There are fun and casual eats like City Works, incredible quick-service locations like The Polite Pig, and spots that are perfect for date night or special events like Wine Bar George! We absolutely adore Wine Bar George, and today, we learned about a very RARE wine that they are currently offering! On Wine Bar George’s Instagram page, we got a look at the Château Petrus! The post describes it as “one of the most sought after wines on Earth.” They only have a limited allocation of this wine because it’s SUPER rare! Guests can grab it while supplies last by the ounce, glass, or bottle. @winebargeorge on Instagram Remember that Wine Bar George has an Outstanding by the Ounce Program, which allows guests to try high-end and expensive wines by the ounce at an affordable price. So if you’re on a budget, but are dying to try this wine, be sure to ask for an ounce of it on your next visit! Wine Bar George Bar Seating We’re all about finding unique food and drink items in Disney World, and we’re glad we can add this one to the list! This wine is rare and limited, so head over SOON if you want to get your hands on it! Read more about the Outstanding by the Ounce program at Wine Bar George Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you want to try this wine over at Wine Bar George? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Snag A Very RARE (and Expensive) Wine in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Neon Pink Corkcicles Are BACK in Disney Springs! Cozy Up to Warm Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

This time of year, gingerbread is a near-daily occurrence for us, and a CONSTANT craving! BoardWalk Bakery Fortunately, Disney World understands our spicy yearnings, and delivers with a veritable parade of endless gingerbread sweets. While we’ve certainly tried MANY gingerbread treats already, this latest arrival at BoardWalk Bakery earns bonus points by garnishing a cupcake with a cookie! Whether they’re filling cupcakes with cake pops or garnishing milkshakes with LITERAL SLICES OF PIE, Disney knows how to go the extra mile when it comes to desserts! BoardWalk Bakery This is ESPECIALLY true of its festive flavors for the holidays! So far we’ve fallen in love with a salted caramel-gingerbread sandwich situation, gingerbread cupcakes topped with adorable polar bears, and chipmunk-approved gingerbread churros. Next up is a cupcake that’s both FILLED and TOPPED with gingerbread! The whimsy simply can NOT be contained! Gingerbread Cupcake The Gingerbread Cupcake is a newcomer at Boardwalk Bakery, which has swapped out its Mickey Cookies and Cream Cupcake for the Christmas-y creation! It’s a vanilla cupcake soaked in vanilla syrup and filled with fluffy gingerbread mousse. It’s then topped with a cloud of snowy cinnamon-infused cream, holiday-colored sprinkles, and a cute ’n’ crunchy gingerbread cookie garnish! The cinnamon balanced the sweetness of this cupcake perfectly, and honestly, this is one of the best cupcakes we’ve had in a while. Gingerbread Cupcake We appreciate the unique textures and layers here, especially since it seems most likeminded holiday desserts feature gingerbread as the base. So it’s exciting to see this cupcake go in a different direction by stuffing a VANILLA cake with gingerbread mousse! Also, as a good life rule, garnishing a cupcake with a cookie is just an amazing idea. The cookie was soft and not too sweet, like a traditional gingerbread cookie. Gingerbread Spice Cupcake And, we have to be honest that it’s one of our favorite treats that we’ve had so far this holiday season period. You can snag one for yourself (and we highly recommend it) for $5.99 at the BoardWalk Bakery. It’s only scheduled to be available through December 25th, so grab it while you can! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the other holiday goodies you’ll be able to find the Christmas too! Read our full review of the Christmas Macaroon also at the BoardWalk Bakery 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 has been your favorite gingerbread treat so far this season? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Holiday Dessert in Disney World Doubles Up On Gingerbread! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! There’s a New Limited Time Macaron Sandwich in Disney World! Review: A Disney World Hidden Gem Can Be Found On The Boardwalk! REVIEW! We Found the MOST Patriotic Treat in Disney World for the Fourth of July! View the full article

It’s time again to check out ALL the ongoing construction projects at Disney World! “it’s a small world” This week we’re noticing major progress at a bunch of different spots! Plus, some projects have been completed, like the Walt Disney World Entrance Sign, “it’s a small world” makeover, and the reimagined waterslide at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! Magic Kingdom Main Street Train Station Last week, lots of very noticeable brown scrim was put up surrounding the Main Street Train Station that all guests see upon entering Magic Kingdom. This week, it got a little bit of an upgrade to imitate the look of the train station better. Magic Kingdom Train Station Scrims The new scrim added to the bottom now reflects the actual Magic Kingdom sign that sits in front of the station. Also, more brown scrim was added to the top half of the station. Train Station Scrims as of December 17th On the other side of the station facing Main Street, more scrim has been added around the sides and the top. Magic Kingdom Scrims as of December 16th We’re glad to be able to see at least some version of the Magic Kingdom sign while construction continues at this location! Take a look at the new Magic Kingdom scrim “it’s a small world” Speaking of scrim — colorful walls matching the facade of “it’s a small world” have been in place around the building for a while now. We noticed earlier this week, a section of the classic attraction is available for guests to see again! “it’s a small world” And as the week progressed, even more of the scrim was removed! “it’s a small world” We’re glad to see this Fantasyland attraction start to look like its old self again. “it’s a small world” The iconic little boat featuring characters from the ride can be seen again! “it’s a small world” The building is rocking a new paint job, as can be seen by this “wet paint” sign! “it’s a small world” And as of today, all of the scrim is down! “it’s a small world” We love the new and vibrant paint colors, and we’re glad to see another Disney project complete. See more photos of “it’s a small world” after the scrim came down TRON Lightcycle Run Progress is certainly moving along quickly over at TRON Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland. Over the weekend we noticed just how much the canopy has started taking shape. TRON Construction And later on in the week, we saw a crew actively working on the track and canopy! TRON Construction In this close-up shot, you can see all the different fixtures that will eventually contribute to the illumination of the canopy! TRON Construction We keep noticing progress each week, so hopefully, things are still on track to prepare for this attraction’s October opening! Get a closer look at the upcoming TRON Coaster Tom Sawyer Island Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are both undergoing refurbishments through the end of February. The Rivers of America has been drained for over a month now while these projects are underway. This week, we noticed all this scaffolding surrounding Harper’s Mill over on Tom Sawyer Island! Tom Sawyer Island construction We wonder what other work is going on over on Tom Sawyer Island! We’ll keep you posted about any refurbishment updates! Check out all the Disney World attractions that will be closed during the week of Christmas EPCOT Future World Over in EPCOT’s Future World, demolitions are still taking place at Innoventions West. Innoventions West Walls have been knocked down leaving the skeleton of this structure along with the roofing. Innoventions West In the future, we can expect a new World Celebration neighborhood here, as per Disney’s announcement about EPCOT’s transformation. Read more about the EPCOT transformation Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind It looks like all the wood paneling has been installed on the roof of this upcoming attraction, as compared to last week! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction In addition, some scrim has been added to the front of the structure for now. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction Not only do we have this coaster to look forward to, but there’s also a bunch of Guardians of the Galaxy-related content coming to Disney+ in the future! Groot took a ride on the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure This week, something very exciting happened over at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — the signs were LIT UP!! We noticed this view from overhead as we were flying along on the Skyliner! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We can’t wait for these signs to be lit up all the time once this attraction is up and running! See more photos of the France pavilion signs lit up! Harmonious Nighttime Spectacular It looks like Disney is really getting prepared for its new nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. This show will feature moving fountains, LED panels, pyrotechnics, and many more spectacles. This week, some of the barges from the show have appeared in the World Showcase Lagoon! Harmonious Barge Signage is posted around the lagoon, informing guests about the upcoming show. Harmonious Signage We’re really missing Disney’s nighttime spectaculars right about now, and we can’t wait to see what this new one will have in store! Learn more about Harmonious HERE! Disney Springs M&M’s Store Some things have been added to the exterior of the M&M’s Store, expected to open in 2021. M&M’s Store Construction The metal sections above the wooden platform have been added since we checked on this spot last week! M&M’s Store Construction Progress on this store is slowly coming along and we’ll share more updates soon! The M&M’s Store is set to open in 2021! Gideon’s Bakehouse We’re really eager for the opening of this new cookie spot coming to Disney Springs. This week, Gideon’s Bakehouse has been teasing us with some of the sweet treats we can expect once they’ve opened. We’re super excited to get our hands on these cookies, so we’ve been keeping a really close eye on construction here. We noticed a major update! Gargoyle! There’s now a mysterious gargoyle hanging out on the roof of the store! And he seems to have stolen the “G” from the sign! Hello Gargoyle! The store has also added this fixture to the main entrance of the building! Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction This gargoyle is a fun and surprising addition to Gideon’s Bakehouse! We’re getting super antsy for the grand opening of this shop! Get a first look at the menu coming to Gideon’s Bakehouse! Disney Resorts Disney’s BoardWalk Inn We’ve gone on a wild ride this week with the updates to the Luna Park Pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. What once was a (terrifying) clown waterslide, is now a fun, rethemed slide featuring Mickey and Friends! It’s been a rocky process after a little typo was noticed on the slide’s new design, but it’s been fixed and we’re ready to ride! Keister Coaster Water Slide Mickey and Minnie look like they’re having a blast on this fun slide in this sneak peek shared by imagineers! ©Disney | Photo: Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) This is a bright and fun addition to the once creepy slide, but we almost kind of…miss the clown? Either way, this brings some exciting, new detail to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! RIP Clown Slide! See Disney World’s Newest Water Slide Here! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Resort will be welcoming guests in the summer of 2021 following a lengthy refurbishment. Here’s a peek at some of the progress on the construction at the Great Ceremonial House that we spotted from the monorail this week! Monorail Station Construction Although the monorail does not currently stop at the Polynesian, you can still get a glimpse of what’s going on as it passes through. Polynesian Construction You can see a lot of wooden boards, and some equipment as you ride past. Polynesian Construction Here’s a look at the resort’s iconic crossbeams that decorate the tops of the buildings! Polynesian Construction Additionally, you can see a few spots are sectioned off for construction to progress. Polynesian Construction Although the main resort isn’t currently accepting reservations, spots like Tambu Lounge and Kona Café are currently open. Check out the Tropical Drink and Tiki Mug we spotted at Disney’s Polynesian Resort this week! General Construction Walt Disney World Entrance Sign The entrance sign at Walt Disney World is FINALLY completed! Disney World Gateway With the addition of some regal, gold flags atop the sign… Disney World Gateway …and the resort’s tagline, “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” the sign has been finished! Disney World Gateway This newly reimagined sign will be a fun way to be welcomed at the start of your Disney trip! Check out more photos of the reimagined gateway here! And that’s a wrap on this week’s Disney construction updates! We’re getting closer and closer to 2021, meaning the opening dates for a lot of the upcoming shops and attractions are right around the corner! We’ll be sure to return next week with more updates, so check back with us! Learn what’s new at Disney’s Skyliner Resorts 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. Which upcoming project are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post THREE Construction Projects Are Complete and Scrim Gets a Makeover in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney World is no stranger to avante-garde cooking and culinary innovation. Just look at some of the crafty creations, from escargots puff pastries and BLUE barbecue sandwiches (?!) to Tomato Margaritas! Feuilleté d’Escargot à la Crème d’Ail et Persil: Escargot in Puff Pastry with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce But just how far outside the box are Disney restaurants — and Florida restaurants in general — willing to go if, umm, python becomes a food source? When we think of pythons, we usually think of Kaa in The Jungle Book or, of course, Indiana Jones. Our minds don’t generally wander to pythons on the plate! Indiana Jones Baseball Cap However, as a tactic to combat the invasive Burmese pythons that have run rampant in the Everglades, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is working with the Florida Department of Health to determine if they’re safe for humans to eat, according to CNN. So that’s happening! Snake at Entrance to Animal Kingdom! For some context: pythons are non-venomous LARGE snakes that have become a LARGE problem for native wildlife in south Florida. So much so that we’re at the point where scientists are considering serving them for dinner! Snake Plush If they get the green light, this COULD mean python starts showing up on menus throughout the state, though it’s certainly hard to imagine Disney doing anything with snakes in their kitchens… . We’ll let you know if this DOES get approved in Florida! Disney World is definitely no stranger to BIZARRE snacks! 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 about pythons on menus?! Let us know in the comments! The post Hang On…Pythons (?!) Could Be On Restaurant Menus in Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney World’s Space 220 Restaurant Seems To Have Lost Its Captain More Restaurant Reopening Details Discussed By The Re-Open Florida Task Force Updated! Legoland in Central Florida Announced Reopening Date Before Governor’s Approval View the full article

When it comes to Disney merch, snacks, and decor, we’ve pretty much seen it ALL. Or so we thought… © Disney Of all the unexpected Disney products out there, be it in the parks or out in the “wild” (e.g. the Midwest), Disney BRACES are a new one for us! When most people think of Disney, their orthodontist usually isn’t the first person to come to mind, but who says Disney magic has no place in a dental office?! Well, brace yourself for this one — and the inevitable puns — because Disney braces are very much a thing that exists in the world! ©WildSmiles Braces So what does “Disney braces” even mean, you ask? Good question! They’re Mickey Mouse-shaped Brackets (the little pieces of metal that get attached to your teeth), courtesy of a Nebraska company called WildSmiles Braces, and per their description, “Mickey is here to support your smile and remind you to always believe in the magic of your true self.” ©WildSmiles Braces We never expected a braces company to make us tear up, but this is BEAUTIFUL! ©WildSmiles Braces As part of their Disney Collection, the company also has Disney Elastics to go between the brackets, with themes like Toy Story, Up, and Mickey and Friends! In case you REALLY want a mouthful of magic! ©WildSmiles Braces Wow, who knew that orthodontics could be so magical! There are locations all over the country, so if you or someone you know needs Mickey braces, you’re in luck! Check out some of the weirdest Disney merch we’ve found online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Soooooo what do you think of Disney braces? Let us know in the comments! The post You Thought You’d Seen ALL The Disney Products Out There… first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Meet The Mickey Mouse Accessory You Didn’t Know You Were Missing! Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! Disney HOW-TO! Decorate Your Own DIY Adventure Book Inspired by Disney’s “Up!” View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge. Tree of Life And, we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, entertainment, and transportation updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food Update Harambe Market Guests heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom will want to keep up with their favorite restaurants as multiple spots will see changing operation hours after the holidays. At this time, Harambe Market will be one of the restaurants to change to weekends only soon! Harambe Market Although we aren’t sure if other places around Disney’s Animal Kingdom or other Disney World parks will experience similar updates, we’ll be sure to let you know more information! Find out more details about the Harambe Market’s changes here! Isle of Java If you’re looking for some great sips this holiday season, you’re going to want to hop over to the Isle of Java for some of Joffrey’s seasonal offerings! Isle of Java While these aren’t new, we wanted to remind you before they go away for the season! Drinks on the menu include Irish Coffee, Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Hot Cocoa, Sea Salt Caramel Hot Cocoa, and S’mores Hot Cocoa. Here’s our review of the Irish Coffee Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Overall Merchandise locations like Island Mercantile, Discovery Trading Post, and more were putting dated 2020 items on sale for up to 70% off as new 2021 merchandise was stocked onto the shelves instead. Island Mercantile We’ve seen lots of 2021 stuff coming in to replace it, so grab the 2020 items while you can! Look at some of the new 2021 Disney merch Disney’s Animal Kingdom Miscellaneous Update Although we’ve seen large crowds in the parks recently for the holidays, Disney’s Animal Kingdom was a bit more quiet than usual. Crowds Multiple parts of the park had fewer people exploring the area… Crowds …as guests were more dispersed between attractions, restaurants, and other experiences. Crowds Meanwhile, Creature Comforts that usually has a line out the door for Starbucks drinks had little to no line inside the bakery. Creature Comforts Kilimanjaro Safaris also only had a 10 minute wait for guests wanting to visit with their favorite animals and go on a trek through the safari. Kilimanjaro Safaris Across from Creature Comforts in Discovery Island, a Cast Member was feeding a Tamarin at the exhibit (and he seemed to be VERY excited for a snack). Tamarin The Cast Member also had him walk across vines and stand on a pedestal to make sure that he is moving well and looking healthy. Tamarin After our visit to the park, we were on our way over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge close by to check out everything new happening at the resort. Check out the NEW animals on Kilimanjaro Safaris Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Food Update Mara When we hopped over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, we stopped at the front desk to as a Cast Member about when the Mara would be opening. While we noticed online that the quick-service location would be opening for a limited time from December 23rd to January 2nd, the Cast Members didn’t have any details about the restaurant welcoming guests back again. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge However, we’ll have to check back to find out any more information about when the restaurant would be re-opening to guests. Get more information on the Mara reopening Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Miscellaneous Update Over at the Jambo House pool, Cast Members were feeding the flamingoes as they explored around the area. Flamingoes The Kidani Pool was hosting a tie-dye activity for guests to participate in after swimming… Tie-Dye Activity …the Uzima Pool was showing the details of other activities happening around the resort, like the Movie Under the Stars showing for that evening. Uzima Pool It’s always nice to have fun activities at the resort! Check out the scavenger hunt at Old Key West Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Transportation Update The Resort Shuttle leading from the Kidani Village to the Jambo House section of the resorts had received a few updates to the inside as health and safety measures for guests. Resort Shuttle The backs of the seats had plexiglass barriers… Resort Shuttle …along with distancing stickers and numbers to note where people can sit or not. Resort Shuttle Plexiglass has been popping up everywhere in Disney World! Does Plexiglass Help Wait Times in Disney World? Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge. We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, transportation, food, and entertainment updates. And, if you have any questions about how your Disney vacation may change, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Here’s What’s New at Magic Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge: Surprisingly Small Crowds and 2020 Merchandise Sales! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! 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

When we get an ice cream craving, one of the places we like to head to is Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Beaches & Cream To-Go Although this spot does offer an indoor dining space for table service, there’s also been the option of the Beaches & Cream To-Go Window, which offers some of that great ice cream (and over-the-top milkshakes) to go! However, as of today, December 20th, the Beaches & Cream To-Go Window is closed! We spoke with a Cast Member who confirmed this and told us it’s “closed indefinitely.” Beaches & Cream To-Go Window The window’s closure is also confirmed on the Beaches & Cream page on the Walt Disney World website. ©Disney It looks like for the foreseeable future, we’ll have to dine inside Beaches & Cream to get our hands on its sweet treats! We have no further information at the moment, but when we get more details, we’ll be sure to pass them along! Expect Some Changes On Your Next Visit To Disney World’s Beaches & Cream! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever eaten at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop? Let us know in the comments. The post Sorry Ice Cream Lovers! The To-Go Window at This Sweet Disney Destination is Now Closed! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s Something Different About Ordering Disney World’s Famous Kitchen Sink Sundae Right Now! These Six INSANE Disney World Treats Are Totally Worth the $$$ Price! Disney Recipe: Clear the Freezer — We’re Making The Kitchen Sink Sundae From Beaches & Cream Soda Shop View the full article

With the holiday season in full swing, some areas of the parks have been noticeably busy! Magic Kingdom And since guests are being asked to maintain distance between parties in queues, the lines for some attractions have stretched out pretty long! In fact, the line for one Magic Kingdom ride got so long today, guests had the chance to get up-close-and-personal with an attraction that has been closed for over two years! The Walt Disney World Railroad has not been operating since December 2018, when it was temporarily closed due to construction on the new TRON Lightcycle Run attraction. Walt Disney Railroad Steam Train “In Residence” at Main Street, U.S.A. Station in December 2018 But today, guests had the chance to visit the Walt Disney World Railroad’s Frontierland train station queue before boarding a different (and much wilder!) railroad…Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, to be exact! Line for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad This morning, the line for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was so long that it was routed through the queue for the Walt Disney World Railroad Frontierland station to allow for extra space. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Line The posted wait time was 60 minutes, which isn’t unheard of, especially during the busy holiday season. But with the social distancing markers throughout the queues, lines now stretch farther back which has led to some rerouting — occasionally though closed attractions or restaurants! Cast Member at the start of the BTMRR Line We’ll continue to keep an eye on the crowds as the holiday season continues, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest updates! Take a Look at the Completed Reimagined Walt Disney World Entrance Sign! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite Magic Kingdom attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post The Walt Disney World Railroad Queue is Poppin' Even Though the Ride Has Been Closed for Two Years! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! Walking Into Magic Kingdom Looks Pretty Different Today Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! Closing Time! Let’s Check Out All of the Attractions That are Closed for Refurb in Disney World Next Week! View the full article

It’s the week before Christmas, and we’ve been in the parks checking out the wait times! Spaceship Earth This week, despite holiday crowds, many of the average wait times in ALL four parks went down! So we’re taking a look at the average wait times in ALL FOUR PARKS! Let’s check them out and see how the crowds at Disney World affected wait times! Magic Kingdom The longest wait in Magic Kingdom was for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with an average wait of 65 minutes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train This time stayed consistent because it was the exact same average last week! Take a virtual ride on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! Several other popular attractions had lengthier waits, just not over an hour like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Big Thunder Mountain Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 47 minutes, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean averaged 40 minutes, and Jungle Cruise averaged 38 minutes. See how Disney celebrated 40 years of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! With average waits of around half an hour, we have Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 35 and “it’s a small world” at 34 minutes, Astro Orbiter, Peter Pan’s Flight, and Splash Mountain at 32 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 31 minutes. Astro Orbiter Even though it was very popular not too long ago, Splash Mountain’s wait times have been down lately. As the weather gets colder, it seems less and less people want to ride a water-based attraction! Learn more about the Princess and the Frog makeover for Splash Mountain Mickey’s PhilharMagic (24 minutes), Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (23 minutes), Haunted Mansion (21 minutes), Barnstormer (18 minutes), and Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid (18 minutes) all had pretty short average wait times! The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh We also saw shorter wait times at Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, and Carousel of Progress with 11 minutes, Mad Tea Party with 12 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway with 13 minutes, and Country Bear Jamboree with 14 minutes. Country Bear Jamboree And some attractions continued to have a 0-minute average wait including Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Hall of Presidents. Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse Barely any of the wait times this week went up from last week, and if they did, it was only by a few minutes. This was a little surprising because of the holiday crowds, but Magic Kingdom is still much less crowded than it is in a usual year. If Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a priority for you, keep in mind that it has consistently had the longest wait time in Magic Kingdom! Click here to see the latest in Magic Kingdom EPCOT EPCOT still had two attractions with average waits at or above an hour, and we weren’t too surprised which ones they were. Test Track The LONGEST average wait in Disney World for the third week in a row was 75 minutes for Frozen Ever After. This average actually went down by 3 minutes compared to last week! Test Track came in second at EPCOT with a 63-minute average. Check out a virtual showing of Disney Cruise Line’s Frozen Show! Soarin’ at 39 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 29 minutes, and Spaceship Earth at 21 minutes all had fairly average wait times this week. Mission: SPACE Attractions with shorter wait times in EPCOT included, Journey into Imagination with a 16-minute average, Living with the Land had a 14-minute average, The Seas with Nemo and Friends had a 11-minute average, and Gran Fiesta Tour had an 10-minute wait. Figment with Sweater All of the films around EPCOT (Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, Reflections of China) and American Adventure averaged a 0-minute wait. Reflections of China EPCOT does not have a lot of attractions like some of the other parks, so the popular attractions tend to have longer waits. Learn more about the Beauty and the Beast Sing Along in the France Pavilion! Also, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is a HUGE draw for the park, so there may be more crowds than usual for that. That also could be why we’re seeing the longest wait time in Disney World at Frozen Ever After. Click here to see the latest updates at EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios This week, Slinky Dog Dash had a 51-minute average. This is WAAAAY lower than the past few weeks! We were shocked to see the average below an hour, let alone at 51 minutes! This could very well change with next week being a holiday week, but this was pretty surprising. Slinky Dog Dash Reminder: Rise of the Resistance isn’t included since the virtual queue gets rid of traditional wait times. Rise of the Resistance has changed the boarding group system AGAIN But Slinky Dog Dash was NOT the longest wait time in Hollywood Studios! Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster came in at 35 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway came in at 43 minutes, and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Tower of Terror came in at 57 minutes. That’s right! Millenium Falcon AND Tower of Terror had LONGER waits than Slinky Dog Dash! Wow! Take a virtual ride on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! The other attractions in Hollywood Studios had waits between 20-30 minutes. Tower of Terror Toy Story Mania, and Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 25 minutes, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 23 minutes, Star Tours — The Adventures Continue averaged 27 minutes, and Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 30 minutes. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Because Hollywood Studios is usually one of the more popular parks in Disney World, reservations tend to fill up earlier than any of the other parks. This accounts for the slightly higher wait times on many of the attractions and the fact there are no low averages. Also, Hollywood Studios doesn’t have as many attractions as a park like Magic Kingdom, so rides tend to get congested. Check out the latest news in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom As usual, the Pandora — Land of Avatar attractions had the longest waits in Animal Kingdom with a 65-minute wait at Flight of Passage and a 54-minute wait at Na’vi River Journey. Pandora We’re still not over the fact that Na’vi River Journey had a longer average than Slink Dog Dash. Check out the new animals on Kilimanjaro Safaris! Thrill rides at the park take the next highest category! DINOSAUR had an average of 35 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average of 27 minutes, and Expedition Everest and It’s Tough to be a Bug had an average of 20 minutes. Everest was another shocking wait time! This rollercoaster was the lowest time of all the major rollercoasters in Disney World this week. It was the same average as a 3D show! Expedition Everest Coming in with a fairly low wait, Kali River Rapids averaged 12 minutes. Kali River Rapids The lowest wait was over in Dinoland U.S.A. at Triceratop Spin with a 6-minute average. Triceratop Spin Animal Kingdom does not have very many attractions either and Flight of Passage is still a SUPER popular attraction in Disney World, so it makes sense that it came in at over an hour. Still, it’s totally possible to ride EVERYTHING in Animal Kingdom in one day with these averages wait times! Here’s the latest news in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you guess which coaster had a low average wait time? Were you surprised? Let us know in the comments! The post Can You Guess Which COASTER Had A Surprisingly LOW Wait Time This Week in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A Boat Ride Had the LONGEST Wait Time in Disney World For the Second Week in a Row! Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! Umm, Can We Talk For a Sec About These BIZARRE Snacks From Disney World?! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Hello from Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom We don’t have a lot of updates in food, merchandise, and construction today, but there are a few new things, so let’s get started! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Hot Beverages Cart You know it’s a little chilly at Disney World when the Hot Beverages Cart comes out! But it’s nice to know there are alternate places to get hot chocolate and coffee at Magic Kingdom! Hot Beverages Cart These are great to stop at if you need a little extra something to warm up your hands and insides! This one was outside Tony’s Town Square when we arrived at Magic Kingdom, but was gone later in the day. Here’s a review of another cold weather beverage we tried at Disney World Main Street Confectionary We were looking for giant lollipops, but Main Street Confectionery was out! However, a Cast Member told us they would get more in soon. In the meantime, we spotted these Mickey Jawbreaker Lollipops! Mickey Jawbreaker Lollipops These lollipops are $7.99 each. Review! Does This New Gummy Candy in Disney World Count as Eating Your Veggies? Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Uptown Jewelers The super glam BaubleBar Designer Minnie Ears are available at Uptown Jewelers. We first saw these at Ever After Jewelry Co. at Disney Springs, but now they’re here at Magic Kingdom! And they are GLITZY! BaubleBar Designer Minnie Ears These stylish ears are available for $78. You can also grab them online from shopDisney! Buy the BaubleBar Designer Minnie Ears Online Arribas Bros. Kiosk The Arribas Bros. Kiosk outside Pirates of the Caribbean has these beautiful glass Christmas trees! Glass Christmas Trees These aren’t necessarily new, but they would make GREAT holiday decorations. They’re $38 each. Would You Pay $70 For a Disney-Themed Paperweight? Magic Kingdom Construction Updates “it’s a small world” The “it’s a small world” attraction got a makeover! The scrim finally came down to reveal a vibrant new facade! “it’s a small world” The attraction got a fresh new paint job with a slightly different color scheme. It’s so bright and fun! See more photos of the new “it’s a small world” makeover That’s it for the updates in merchandise, food, and construction this time around. We had a blast looking for merch and seeing the vibrant look for “it’s a small world”! We’ll be back soon so see you later! REVIEW! Is Tomorrowland Terrace the BEST Fast Food in Magic Kingdom Now? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Magic Kingdom recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: Glammed Up Minnie Ears, an Attraction Makeover, and Hot Beverages! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: it’s a small world Construction Walls, Crazy Forky Fun, New Baby Yoda Stickers, and a Dry Camel What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Madame Leota Sippers, a Rabbit Spotting, and MORE! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TWO of Our Favorite Snack Spots Have Reopened and TONS of Construction Updates! View the full article

Don’t want to haul all your awesome new souvenirs around the parks with you all day? We have some good news! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Since the parks reopened, a number of services have been temporarily suspended or altered. One service that was placed on hold was package pickup and delivery. With this option, guests were able to have their in-park purchases either held at the front of the park or delivered to either their Disney World hotel or their home address rather than carrying their purchases around the park all day. Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance And if you’re looking to snag a ton of last-minute holiday gifts in Disney World, we have some great news — package pickup and shipping options have returned for a limited time! Emporium We spotted this sign in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, so we spoke with a Cast Member to confirm the details. The Cast Member told us that the pickup location is the same as before (a window just outside the park entrance). Shipping & Package Pickup Sign We also spoke with a Cast Member in Magic Kingdom about package pickup. According to the Cast Member, the service will be available from now through January 2nd. The pickup location is the same in Magic Kingdom as well (Main Street Chamber of Commerce) and guests need to allow at least three hours from their time of purchase for the package to arrive at the front of the park. Main Street, U.S.A. If you’re visiting Disney World during the next few weeks and plan to do a ton of shopping, be sure to ask a Cast Member about the current package pickup and delivery options so you can take advantage of the service while it’s available! Our Imagination is Running WILD After Disney’s New 2021 Monthly Merch Teaser! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you used the package pickup service before? Share your experience in the comments! The post Last-Minute Holiday Shopping in Disney World Just Got A LOT Easier! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens Umm, Can We Talk For a Sec About These BIZARRE Snacks From Disney World?! View the full article

The holidays are a time for many new Disney treats to make their debut. The Friar’s Nook We saw some awesome cupcakes, and some more unique desserts this year, but Disney announced earlier this week that some limited-time breakfast items would be coming to Magic Kingdom! Last year, we saw some limited-time doughnut holes that arrived just in time for holiday crowds, and it appears that they are BACK! This time, we found the Doughnut Holes (aka Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts) at The Friar’s Nook (note: these are also available at Westward Ho, but their doughnut supply had run out when we checked)! Plus, we also discovered ANOTHER breakfast item: Sausage and Gravy Tots! The Friar’s Nook Breakfast Menu So naturally, we got both! Friar’s Nook Breakfast Let’s start with the Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts, which are bite-sized doughnut holes covered in cinnamon-sugar. At first bite, we think these might be the same doughnuts we had at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe around Halloween. They both have a lemony flavor. Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts As far as doughnuts go, these are fine and that lemon flavor is very noticeable. However, we thought these were a little dry. The portion size is good, though, making this a shareable breakfast. And you can grab them for $4.99. Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts But what about those Sausage and Gravy Tots? Well, the gravy isn’t sausage AND gravy — the sausage is actually part of the sauce, so it’s not typical Southern sausage and gravy. Also speaking of the gravy, there wasn’t that much of it! Sausage and Gravy Tots The tots were cooked perfectly with that nice crispy outside, just as we like them. But after we ate the tots with all the gravy on them, we were still left with far too many sad, naked tots — poor things needed some gravy love, too! You can grab the tots for $5.49. Naked tots Check out a little video of our breakfast below! It’s nice to have more breakfast options at Magic Kingdom, especially as things get busier around the holidays! If you’re looking for a fancier breakfast, you’ll probably be disappointed. But if you’re just looking for a quick breakfast to grab on the go, both the Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts and Sausage and Gravy Tots might be just what you need. We’ll continue to update you on the latest Disney snack news. Check out ALL of the holiday treats we’ve tried this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you had these doughnuts or tots at Magic Kingdom before? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We're Having a Sweet AND Savory Breakfast at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Full Review! These Limited Time Breakfast Options are a Delicious Way to Start the Day at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! MORE Breakfast Offerings Are Coming to Magic Kingdom SOON! REVIEW! This Breakfast Sandwich in Disney World is Filling AND Budget-Friendly! View the full article