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We may not be able to walk the streets of Disneyland Paris right now, but Disney is giving us even MORE inside looks at the ongoing projects around the park. Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney We recently shared more photos of the newest resort coming to Disneyland Paris, The Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel and, today, Disney released a VIDEO tour of the hotel’s progress! At this point, we simply cannot wait to walk the streets of Manhattan! The Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel will immerse guests in New York City and features TONS of Marvel artwork and memorabilia. Concept Art for Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney In this sneak peek video, Disneyland Paris Imagineers take you through the hotel and share details on where they drew inspiration for the creation of the hotel. There are lots of awesome details including more than 300 works of art produced by 95 artists (about 50 have been created exclusively for the hotel!) and the lobby will have 3 full-sized Iron Man armors! ©Disneyland Paris Ambassador via Instagram (@dlpambassador) We even get to preview a few of the restaurants that will be located in the hotel including, the Manhattan Restaurant, Downtown Restaurant, and Skyline Bar. At the Skyline Bar, you’ll feel like you’re truly sitting at the top of a tower in Manhattan and you’ll even see the Avenger’s Tower!! How cool is that! ©Disney And, the final detail that the Imagineers share with us is the Metro Pool which will transport you to the New York subway but it’ll smell like chlorine! We are so excited to see how this hotel will highlight the diversity of Marvel characters and transport into the Marvel universe! We will keep you updated as Disney releases more information! Click here to learn more about the delay in opening The Art of Marvel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which part of this new hotel are you most excited to experience? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Take a Behind the Scenes Tour of Disneyland Paris' New Art of Marvel Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! Look INSIDE at the Latest Progress on Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris! NEWS: Opening Date Postponed for Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel in Disneyland Paris Booking NOW OPEN For Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in Disneyland Paris View the full article

Bus, Boat, Gondola, there’s lots of ways to get around at Walt Disney World. Here’s our detailed guide. Disney World makes it so easy to get around for their guests that you don’t need to worry about having a car. Disney even provides free round trip transportation for those flying into Orlando International Airport. (Updated […] The post Your 2021 Guide to Walt Disney World Transportation appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Do you like starting your day at the foot of Cinderella Castle? Cinderella Castle Who doesn’t? Soon, it’s gonna be a little bit easier to make sure you snag the most important meal of the day when you arrive at Magic Kingdom RIGHT at opening. Yup, some MORE breakfast offerings are coming to Disney’s flagship park! Disney just announced that several breakfast options will pop up at various locations in Magic Kingdom from December 20th through January 2nd! First up, we’ll be able to find DONUT HOLES at Westward Ho and The Friar’s Nook. Westward Ho Those two locations AND The Lunching Pad will also offer an Egg & Bacon Croissant Breakfast Sandwich. Now THAT’S some park day fuel! As a reminder, The Lunching Pad will also continue to offer the Cheshire Cat Tails all day. Cheshire Cat Tail The breakfast options likely come to help with the higher holiday crowds over the next few weeks AND due to the fact that Magic Kingdom opens at 8AM instead of 9AM for the rest of December. These items will be available through 11AM each day. The Lunching Pad Last year, we reviewed a Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts at The Friar’s Nook that cropped up as a limited-time offering for the holidays. That sounds preeeeetty similar to what was announced today, but there could be some differences. We’ll be sure to check in to see if these offerings are the same! Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest Disney World updates! Click here to learn more about the Cheshire Cat Tail at The Lunching Pad! 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. Headed to Magic Kingdom for the holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post MORE Breakfast Offerings Are Coming to Magic Kingdom SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! NEWS: The Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland is Now Open Daily Cheshire Cat Tails Are Now Available at a SECOND Location in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Earlier this year, Cinderella’s Royal Table reopened, featuring a very quick appearance by Cinderella herself! Cinderella’s Royal Table And while we munched on some chicken and tenderloin of beef when we visited, a NEW entree will soon be joining the menu for all to enjoy! The reopening menu at Cinderella’s Royal Table featured 4 Entrees Royale — Roasted All-Natural Chicken Breast, Chef’s Fish of the Day, Tenderloin of Beef, and Chickpea Panisse. Tenderloin of Beef But, now, guests will have a 5th entree choice — the Braised Lamb Shank. The Lamb Shank will be served with Cannellini Bean Ragoût, Caramelized Pickled Shallots, and Herbed Panko Breadcrumbs. ©Disney So, if you’re a fan of lamb, this might be an entree you’ll want to consider for your next trip to Cinderella’s Royal Table. Right now, lunch and dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table are priced at $62.00 per adult, and $37.00 per child (ages -9). For adults, the meal includes your choice of one appetizer, one entree, and one dessert. For kids, it includes their choice of one appetizer, one entree, two sides, and a dessert. Jaq & Gus Dessert Some restaurants around Disney have removed items from their menus recently, so it’s exciting to see a spot adding something new to theirs! We’re always on the lookout for more foodie news, so be sure to check back with us for the latest updates. Click here to see our full review of our most recent experience at Cinderella’s Royal Table! 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 want to try the new Lamb Shank entree? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Entree is Available Now at Cinderella's Royal Table in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is It REALLY Harder to Get a Dining Reservation in Disney World Right Now? Food News! Here’s the NEW Family-Style Menu for The Crystal Palace in Disney World! Cinderella’s Royal Table is Reopening in Disney World With One MAJOR Change! View the full article

Giraffes, hippos, elephants, hyenas and lions have new neighbors at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Nigerian dwarf goats have moved in. View the full article

ICYMI, Park Hopping is coming back to the Walt Disney World theme parks in the New Year! Walt Disney World Monorail Starting January 1st, guests who have purchased Disney World theme park tickets or passes with the Park Hopping add-on option will once again be able to visit more than one park per day. And now we are seeing the new Park Hopper Hours reflected on the Walt Disney World website for the four theme parks! As a reminder… though previously, guests could hop to a different park at any time of day, things will be different upon the initial return of Park Hopping. Disney’s Animal Kingdom entrance Disney has already shared that, while hours of Park Hopping could be earlier or later as time move forward, Park Hopping hours will initially begin at 2PM (as long as capacity allows at the park you wish to visit next). Disney World website screenshot And this 2PM start does indeed appear to be exactly the case for each theme park: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You can, of course, also see the listed hours for when each park will close, which can help you strategize your Park Hopping further. Disney World website screenshot Disney has also advised that guests visit the Disney World Park Hours page or use their My Disney Experience app to continue to identify the park hours for Park Hopping moving forward. You may have some questions about how Park Hopping will work when the option returns. For instance, since you can only reserve a Disney Park Pass for one theme park per day, what does that mean for Park Hopping? Well, we’ve put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions with the return of Park Hopping, and you can also visit our Park Hopping at Walt Disney World page to learn more! Find out the answers to FAQs on the return of Park Hopping here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you looking forward to the return of Park Hopping? Please let us know with a comment! The post NEWS: Park Hopper Hours Now Posted on Walt Disney World Website first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Disney World Guests Will Not Be Able to Park Hop When Parks Reopen How To Get Your Hands on the Starbucks “You Are Here” Disney Parks Mugs WITHOUT Actually Visiting the Parks! News! Disney World Theme Parks Will Reopen Wednesday, September 4th Following Hurricane Dorian Closures View the full article

BIG news for Disneyland Paris goers! ©Disney Disneyland Paris may be closed for the time being, but a reopening is scheduled soon. When the park DOES reopen, a MAJOR icon might look pretty different! Disneyland Paris just announced that Sleeping Beauty Castle will undergo its first major refurbishment since it opened in 1990. The refurb is SO major, that the castle will be covered for a while! Sleeping Beauty Castle Refurbishment The castle is getting a little TLC — including reroofing by major French architects known for their work on Notre-Dame and some towers being completely rebuilt offsite to replace the old towers — in preparation for the resort’s 30th anniversary in 2022. Sleeping Beauty Castle Refurbishment The refurbishment will begin in January 2021 after two full years of preparation. During the work, the castle will be completely covered in a themed tarp to replicate the castle’s appearance. The area won’t be entirely closed either; we’ll still be able to head through the castle and into the nearby stores. Sleeping Beauty Castle Refurbishment To learn more about the work, hear about the project from Disneyland’s Artistic Director Tracy Eck in this video! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about the current Disneyland closure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be headed to Disneyland Paris in 2021? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO! Sleeping Beauty Castle Will Undergo a MAJOR Refurb in Disneyland Paris first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Avengers Campus and “Frozen” Area Details Announced for Disneyland Paris NEWS! The Disneyland Paris Princess Run Has Officially Been Canceled News! Date Released for Dapper Day at Home! View the full article

Magic Kingdom Park is decked out in full festive regalia, and our chefs have been busy cooking (and baking!) up delicious treats just for the holidays, along with offerings that are available after we pack away the last holiday wreath! Read on to find out what’s new and not to miss at Magic Kingdom Park today and after the holidays.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/fBXmQQoixOw View the full article

Some lucky folks are headed to Disney World next week. Are you one of them? Magic Kingdom If you are, we want to make sure you’re ready! A very big thing to plan for is that wacky Florida weather. Your Disney week could see a wide range of temperatures and surprising precipitation, so we’re taking a look at the weather conditions that you can expect on your trip to Disney World. Weather Forecast We’re gonna start the week with slightly more consistent temperatures than last week. The weather was ALL OVER the place this week so it’s nice to have something a little steadier. That said, temperatures will drop a little bit towards the end of the week. Check it out! December 20th Based on The Weather Channel, Sunday, December 20th should be fairly warm in the daytime with a nice 74-degree high and a cooler night with a 50-degree low. The daytime should be downright comfy, but keep in mind you could find yourself getting chills as the sun goes down. ©The Weather Channel On top of that, the evening could see a few showers with a 33% chance of rain. Maybe consider bringing an insulated rain jacket to make sure you stay warm and dry if you’ll be out in the nighttime. December 21st Monday, December 21st, the high will be about the same as Sunday with a nice sunshiney 72 degrees. But that low is going to see a BIG drop. You might run into temps in the high 40s. Brr!!! ©The Weather Channel This day should be mostly dry, but those cool nighttime temperatures could mean a VERY chilly time trying to watch the holiday projections. December 22nd When we reach Tuesday, December 22nd, we should see a rainless day (but there is a chance, so keep a poncho in your bag just in case!). This is another case of a comfy low 70s day with a chilly high 40s low. ©The Weather Channel Definitely don’t leave that pullover at home! We said the low 50s was freezing last week so 49 degrees is REALLY, REALLY cold for Florida! December 23rd On Wednesday, December 23rd, the high warms up just a few degrees… ©The Weather Channel …and the low has about a ten-degree spike! Still, there’s a 30ish% chance of rain, so be prepared. December 24th For Thursday, December 24th, that high stays in a similar spot at 72 degrees. ©The Weather Channel That low starts to head back down on Thursday, and spoiler alert: It keeps getting chillier! Christmas Eve also marks the highest percent chance of rain with an almost 40% chance of precipitation during the day and at night. December 25th As we mentioned the end of the week dips into even COLDER temperatures for Christmas day! ©The Weather Channel We’re gonna see a dip down to a high of 64 degrees and a low of 47 degrees. Whew! It may not be a white Christmas here in Orlando, but it will certainly feel a little bit like the holidays with those temps! December 26th And we’ll wrap up our holiday week on December 26th with those temperatures stabilizing on the chillier side of the mid-60s high and mid-40s low. ©The Weather Channel Not sure how to manage chillier temperatures in Disney World! Don’t worry! We’ve TOTALLY got you covered with some cold weather tips in just a sec so have no fear. Even if you come from a cooler place than Florida, you might be surprised how those chills will creep up. Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. You’ll spot relatively consistent temperatures for the majority of the week until a pretty big dip this weekend. It looks like most days are pretty rain-free except for Thursday. Keep in mind though, Florida likes to hit us with those rainy curveballs! ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News You probably won’t be sweating in Disney World this week but we wouldn’t be surprised if you’re comfy in a t-shirt every once in a while. Those low evening temps still mean layering, layering, layering! Weather Can Change! Remember, weather forecasts aren’t always exactly right and the weather, especially in Florida, is ever-changing! These days could look VERY different from these forecasts so you’ll want to keep checking as you’re packing. Magic Kingdom In fact, we recommend that you keep checking once you’re IN Disney too. You might feel like skipping the poncho in your day bag for extra space is a safe move, only to find the chance of rain has DOUBLED. Don’t get caught unawares, keep an eye on it! Click here for tips to survive Disney World weather! How Should You Plan? If you are headed to Disney World next week, we’ve got a few tips on how to plan for the weather! It’s time to pack those layers! Our number one tip for winter in Disney World is to pack layers in both your luggage AND your daily park bag. A scarf or light jacket can do WONDERS when that surprising Florida chill hits. Cold Weather Clothing The weather can change super fast and it can be a lot harder to brave temperatures when you’re trying to eat your way around EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. If you DO find yourself dealing with chilly temps and not enough layers, head to a nearby merch store. We’ve seen LOTS of cute pullovers, jackets, hats, and gloves that will serve ya well in a pinch — even if your wallet might not be too happy after. Bring that sun protection! It can certainly be tempting to skip the sunscreen hassle in the winter since it doesn’t feel like you need it as much in the wintertime, but don’t skip it! You’ll want to bring sunglasses or a hat, and PLENTY of sunscreen. Don’t forget your sunscreen! The sun can even feel a little BRIGHTER in winter IMO. So don’t skip out on your fun sunnies and DON’T think that your skin is safe from those UV rays. Sunburns hurt no matter how chilly the temperatures are so make sure you and your fam are lathered up and sunburn-free. Health Measures can get tricky when it’s cold! As we mentioned last week, you may want to keep an eye out for crowds in the merchandise shops towards the later hours of the day. Merch shops are HEATED, so the colder it gets outside, the more people will flock inside. This is of course a social distancing concern right now. Though the stores do have capacity limits, you might have a much easier time when you’re not contending with a bunch of other chilled guests. Hand Sani On top of that, we’ve found that chilly days ARE NOT A GOOD MATCH for hand-sanitizer-covered hands. We were SHOCKED how quickly our palms dried out with the constant sanitizing and hand-washing. We definitely recommend bringing a travel-sized lotion along to keep your hands feeling comfy AND clean. Click here for more tips for packing your park bag! So, use this forecast to inform your packing but don’t forget that things can change. We certainly hope you have a BLAST in Disney World for Christmas next week and you can check back for more weather and tips next week. Click here to learn everything you need to know about the HOLIDAYS in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Traveling to Disney World for Christmas? Prepare for Chilly Nights and Rain! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Weekly Weather Update: Brace For Chilly Evenings! Disney World’s Weather Will Be ALL OVER the Place This Week. Here’s What You Need to Know! NEWS: Tropical Storm Eta is Headed Towards Florida 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. While we were checking out the new Star Wars Cloud City Spirit Jersey at Tatooine Traders in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we noticed another new arrival. Cloud City Spirit Jersey We recently spotted the Darth Vader-inspired Face Mask in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney, but now we’ve found it in Disney World, too, at the Star Tours merchandise location! Here’s a look… Darth Vader Face Mask Now, you may have already seen the Vader-inspired mask, as it’s been available for some time as part of a four-pack of Star Wars cloth face masks available through shopDisney. ©Disney Find LOTS of character-inspired face masks available on shopDisney here! Here at Tatooine Traders, it’s sold individually for $9.99. And the thing I wanna know is, how do you wear it and keep yourself from quoting Darth Vader all day while you’re at it?! Darth Vader Face Mask “This will be a day long remembered.” What’s that, you say? You’d like to see that Cloud City Spirit Jersey mentioned earlier? Well, say no more… Check out the new Star Wars Cloud City Spirit Jersey here! We’ll see you from Tatooine Traders again soon! Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Will you be on the lookout for a Star Wars mask when you’re in Disney World? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: Darth Vader-Inspired Character Face Mask Arrives in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Darth Vader Spirit Jersey We Spotted at Disney World Has Us Embracing the Dark Side! Even Darth Vader is Kickin’ It Old School With This Star Wars Tee We Spotted in Disney World! We DARE You Not to Fall in Love with the Star Wars x Loungefly Wristlets From Disney World! View the full article

The global health crisis continues to affect tens to hundreds of thousands of Americans a day. Vaccine Arrival in California ©LAX Airport via Twitter (@flyLAXairport) In response to health and safety concerns, Governor Gavin Newsom has put strict restrictions on theme park reopenings. Now, the state has set a new record for daily COVID-19 cases. Today, California’s COVID-19 dashboard reported 53,711 new cases over the previous 24-hour period. California’s previous recent daily counts were in the low-30,000s. This new count is the highest single daily count of virus infections ever recorded by a U.S. state. ©LA Times According to Deadline, “A big jump in one day can be attributed to a backlog of cases from the weekend. The state’s biggest county, Los Angeles, did in fact report 7,000 backlogged cases. But that county’s remaining 14,000-plus cases still represent its highest one-day total of the pandemic.” Deadline notes that other states’ highest-ever daily new case counts are not even half the new California tally, even excluding California’s 7,000 backlogged cases. The 53,711 cases equal 3% of the entire virus caseload California has seen since its first case. Hollywood Sign The daily COVID-19-related death record increased too. The previous high was recorded last Friday at 225 deaths. Today’s count was 293 deaths and it may continue to rise in the coming days. ICU capacity in some parts of California has fallen extremely low. Last night, Southern California had just 0.5% of ICU beds left. We’ll continue to check in on the situation in California. Stay safe. We’re thinking of you all. Click here to learn more about the California restrictions. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: California Reports Highest Single-Day Count of New COVID Cases in a U.S. State first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Florida Surpasses One Million Positive COVID-19 Infections NEWS: California Receives Its First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines NEWS: California to Receive 393,000 More Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week View the full article

Okay, Star Wars fans… If you think your collection of Spirit Jerseys from a galaxy far, far away is complete, you may want to think again. Tatooine Spirit Jersey Because even if you’ve already filled your closet with the Endor Spirit Jersey, the Hoth Spirit Jersey, and the Tatooine Spirit Jersey, you’ll probably want to make a little more room for the latest arrival from Cloud City! “Hello… What have we here?” That’s right, we found the new Cloud City Spirit Jersey at Tatooine Traders in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Cloud City Spirit Jersey The Star Wars logo is spotted on the front of the Spirit Jersey against the Cloud City-inspired background. Cloud City Spirit Jersey On the back? You’ll see the Millennium Falcon approaching Cloud City above Bespin. Cloud City Spirit Jersey And, of course, Cloud City is boldly printed on the back as well, in keeping with that signature Spirit Jersey-style. Cloud City Spirit Jersey The Cloud City Spirit Jersey is $69.99. And even if it’s not one of Lando Calrissian’s signature capes, it’s still pretty sweet, don’t you think?! Oh, and we’ve got more Star Wars scoop coming at you from Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week… Click here to learn about the NEW Boarding Pass distribution times for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be adding the Cloud City Spirit Jersey to your collection? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: New Star Wars Cloud City Spirit Jersey Spotted in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Darth Vader Spirit Jersey We Spotted at Disney World Has Us Embracing the Dark Side! What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! Alien Popcorn Buckets, a New Dessert, and More Star Wars Updates: Everything New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week! View the full article

This year has been ALL about the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collections! Jungle Cruise Minnie ears These collections have featured some of our favorite Disney Parks attractions, including Jungle Cruise, the Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan’s Flight, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and more! The most recent collection — and the last — is the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale collection that most recently went online via shopDisney’s MerchPass. But today, that collection arrived at Disney World! FINALLY! However, when we got to Magic Kingdom today to check out the items at Sir Mickey’s, there was a LONG line. So long, in fact, that we had to put our number down for a virtual queue. And we waited for about two hours to be called back. Virtual Queue When we eventually got into the store, much of the collection was already sold out! Empty Shelves in Sir Mickey’s The first of the three was this gorgeous Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Minnie Plush for $29.99. Minnie Mouse plush She’s wearing a very stylish dress with a castle print and covered in fireworks. Her ears and bow match the second item we found in the store… Minnie Mouse plush …the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Minnie Ear Headband. The ears are $34.99 and the perfect accessory to finish up any look! Minnie Ears They’ve got an all-over fireworks print on the ears, and the sequin bow and castle icon add a nice touch! Main Attraction Ears You can also celebrate your favorite nighttime finale with this gorgeous Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Pin Set that includes a Minnie pin, a Castle pin, and a Minnie Ear Pin. The set is $19.99. Pin Set There are three pins included, the first is a castle pin with fireworks going off in the sky! Castle Pin The second pin is Minnie Mouse, wearing the same outfit as the plush. Minnie Mouse pin The third pin matches the set of ears from this collection! Minnie Ears pin Sadly, they were already sold out of the MagicBand, the Loungefly backpack, and the mug by the time we reached the front of the line. There’s always a chance that these items could come back in stock in store or online, so we’ll keep an eye out! Minnie Ears Make sure to check out Sir Mickey’s in Magic Kingdom if you’re interested in this merchandise. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB as we share the latest in Disney merch updates! GO! Disney’s Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Mugs Have Been Restocked 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. What’s been your favorite Main Attraction collection this year? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Grand FINALE Main Attraction Collection Arrives in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This is NOT a Drill! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction King Arthur Carrousel Ears are BACK at Disney World! FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! Here’s When You Can Get the Big Thunder Mountain Main Attraction Collection Online Without a MerchPass! View the full article

With the parks closing earlier than in past years on December 31st, you might be trying to find plans to ring in the new year. City Works Well, if you’re planning to welcome 2021 from Disney World, we’ve got an idea of where exactly you could spend your New Year’s Eve! Let’s head on over to Disney Springs and see what City Works Eatery and Pour House has brewed up for the special occasion. To close out 2020, City Works will be hosting Brew Year’s Eve, a classic restaurant experience, and New Year’s Eve celebration without the ticketed package! Of course, health measures will be in place including social distancing and current safety protocols. ©City Works December 24th through December 31st (including at Brew Year’s Eve), you can check out some special dishes. The dishes include Filet Medallions with bleu cheese mashed potatoes, sautéed baby arugula, and red wine demi-glace for $36 (paired with Blonde Ale or Pilsner) and Braised Boneless Short Rib with creamy grits, bacon tomato jam, crispy pickled fennel, and au jus gravy for $26 (paired with Brown Ale). City Works On top of that Brew Year’s Eve will feature a complimentary champagne toast! The full regular menu and rotating beer selection will be available too. Reservations are now available for this event. ©City Works You could also choose to celebrate New Year’s Day at City Works with the New Year’s Day Rock n’ Roll Brunch. This is the very same menu that brought us the Jon Bun Jovi Cinnamon Roll so what a way to start the year. Rock N Roll Brunch Menu As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates and New Year’s NEWS! Click here to learn more about the City Works brunch menu! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going to City Works for New Year’s? Tell us in the comments! The post Celebrate BREW Year's Eve and Day at City Works in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! The City Works Sign Has Magically Appeared in Disney Springs! The Ultimate List of Disney World Dates You NEED to Know Before You Go We Have An Official Reopening Date for City Works in Disney World! View the full article

There are quite a few construction projects going on all over Disney World including TONS of work happening as part of the EPCOT Transformation, new stores and restaurants being built in Disney Springs, and los of construction going on near the TRON coaster. Piglet and Rabbit It looks like Disney has been doing some work at the Main Street, U.S.A. train station in Magic Kingdom as well based on the big scrims we’ve seen there recently. But, as we walked into Magic Kingdom today, the train station was looking a bit different! The Walt Disney World railroad has been “temporarily unavailable” for quite some time now because of the construction going on for the new TRON coaster coming to Tomorrowland. We saw some BIG scrims up at the Main Street, U.S.A. station recently. For reference, this is what they looked like just a few days ago. Train Station Scrims But, today, the scrims were looking a bit different! The regular, plain scrims reach further up the station, closer to the clock, and a new scrim has been now added to the bottom with an image/design meant to mimic the actual train station. Train Station Scrims as of December 17th We’ve seen these “designed” scrims used a lot in the past in Disney. They can help guests still get good photos with a background that looks somewhat like the attraction or area from afar, rather than just looking purely like a construction barrier. Train Station Scrims as of December 17th They can also just make the whole area look a bit more pleasant when you’re walking through. Train Station Scrims as of December 17th The other side of the train station (the one facing the Castle) also appears to have gotten a bit more scrims added to it. Here’s a peek at what it looked like previously… Magic Kingdom Train Station Scrims …and what they look like now. Train Station Scrims as of December 17th We look forward to seeing the train station all finished up once the scrims are removed. We’ll keep an eye out for more changes around Disney World and let you know what we find, so stay tuned for the latest updates! Click here to get an aerial view of the construction going on at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is the Walt Disney World Railroad one of your favorite attractions? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Overwhelming Train Station Scrim Gets a New Look in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: More Fall Decorations Have FINALLY Started to Appear in Disney World! When Does Disney World Start Putting Up Its Christmas Decorations? PHOTOS: TRON’s Illuminated Canopy Continues to Take Shape in Disney World! View the full article

Can NON-mouse ears be just as cute as the ones inspired by Mickey and Minnie? Marie and Dalmatian Ears The answer just might be yes. We spotted some ADORABLE ears inspired by Aristocats and 101 Dalmatians in Disney World today and we just gotta show them to you! We’ve seen similar Marie Ear Hair Clips in Disney World and these Marie Ears have been seen overseas in Tokyo Disney, but this is the first time we’ve seen them stateside! Marie Ears These youth ears are inspired by the prissiest aristo-kitty and they are SO cute. Notice that we did say YOUTH, but there should be big enough for most adults and we saw many adults purchasing them. Marie Ears The little tuft of hair with the sparkly pink bow is our favorite part! Marie Ears And, just nearby, we spotted the equally popular Dalmatian Ears! Dalmatian Ears These will have you feeling like Pongo, Spot, or any other of the dalmatians in no time. Both pairs of ears were getting scooped up pretty quickly! Dalmatian Ears We spotted these ears at Sunset Club Couture in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $24.99 each (that’s the typical youth ear price!) and they may be available elsewhere as well. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest merchandise updates! Click here to see the Marie Ear Hair Clips! 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 pair do you like better? Tell us in the comments! The post New MARIE and Dalmatian EARS Are Now in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Retro Pullovers Featuring Mickey and Friends Spotted in Disney World ADORABLE Accessories Have Arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Rep Your Disney Style with These New T-Shirts We Spotted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

Just a few days ago, we discussed a change to the rider loading procedure for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land We noticed that guests were being loaded on every row of the Coaster’s signature super stretch limo ride vehicles, in a change from prior loading procedures that have been in place since the reopening of the park. Well, today we’re back at the same park and noticed a similar happening at another headliner attraction in Toy Story Land. We’re talking about Slinky Dog Dash. Slinky Dog Dash sign Of course, where Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster takes guests on an indoor ride in the dark, Slinky Dog Dash is out in the open, so you can see all of the twists and turns and ups and downs. And that’s also how you can see that riders for this attraction are likewise being seated in every row. Slinky Dog Dash today (While we do not know how many of the riders were in the same party, we waited for several Slinky Dogs to pass and noticed that ride vehicles were full for each.) As was the case with Rock ‘n’ Roller, guests were previously seated with space between rows to maintain physical distancing, but it now appears that procedures have changed. Slinky Dog Dash today Other recent attraction changes specific to Disney’s Hollywood Studios include plexiglass installations on the ride vehicles for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. We’ll continue to keep you posted on additional changes for park attractions as we find them. Slinky Dog Dash today Speaking of attraction changes… did you know that Rise of the Resistance will bring changes to its Virtual Queue process soon? If you’re hoping to score a Boarding Pass for this in-demand attraction, you’ll want to read up on all the latest… Find out about the upcoming changes for getting a Boarding Pass for Rise of the Resistance here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is Slinky Dog Dash one of your favorite attractions? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: Slinky Dog Dash in Disney's Hollywood Studios Seating Riders in Every Row first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: How To Ride Slinky Dog Dash with NO WAIT! Is After Hours At Disney’s Hollywood Studios Right For YOU?? Two Great Ways to Skip the Lines at Walt Disney World’s Toy Story Land CONFIRMATION: FastPass+ Tiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are Changing! 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. Our closets are FULL to the brim with all of the new adorable Mickey and Minnie ears Disney has released this year! But, there’s always room for one more, right? Bret Iwan Ears Some of the most amazing new ears released have been those awesome Disney Parks Designer Collection ones (like the Brett Iwan ears that actually have speakers on them)! And soon there’ll be another Designer pair of ears to add to your collection by BaubleBar! Earlier this year, BaubleBar released some amazing Disney accessories, and, later, a whole line of adorable holiday jewelry from BaubleBar became available. BaubleBar Well, if you’ve already collected all of that BaubleBar merch, now there’s ANOTHER BaubleBar item to add to your list — the sparkly and fun BaubleBar Designer Minnie Ears! The ears are covered in crystals, and the ears feature a vibrant red bow in the center. These would make the perfect addition to any holiday outfit or could be the perfect gift for a friend! ©Disney (Shared Via Disney Parks on Twitter @DisneyParks) Disney shared that the ears will actually be available TOMORROW (December 18th) at 7AM PST/10AM EST on shopDisney, and at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World, and Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Disney Springs We’re on the lookout for any more updates about these ears, so stay tuned for the latest news. In the meantime, be sure to mark your calendars and set those alarms! Disney’s Designer ears can sell out REALLY quickly, so you’ll want to act fast if these are a must-buy for you! Click here to check out the Lily Aldridge Designer ears that were released earlier 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. What do you think of these new ears? Let us know if you’ll be trying to snag a pair when they are released tomorrow! The post NEW BaubleBar Disney Designer Ears Will Be Available TOMORROW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Arendelle Aqua, Move Over! The Frozen Fan Fest Has Flurried into BOTH Disney Parks! Look as Marvelous as Mickey in the NEW Disney X Kith Collection Coming Soon! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

Hello from EPCOT! Spaceship Earth We took a walk around the park to see if we could spot anything new, so here are the latest EPCOT updates! EPCOT Food Updates Holiday Hearth Holiday Hearth is one of the food booths set up inside World Showplace for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. And we discovered a yummy cookie there in November: the Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie. But that cookie got a makeover and now looks…well…what 2020 would look like if it were a cookie. Holiday Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie We’re not sure why it has socks, and what’s going on here, but at least it tasted the same! We guess, in the end, that’s all that matters. See more photos of the updated Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie La Cava del Tequila We love a nice, classic cocktail, and when we saw that La Cava del Tequila was serving up its own version of an Old Fashioned, we jumped on it. It’s made with Casa Noble reposado tequila, Santa Teresa rum, Glenmorangie Scotch, Knob Creek bourbon, and Nixta elote liqueur served with Cardamom bitters, a big ice cube, and a Luxardo maraschino cherry. Old Fashioned This drink is full of surprises, but most importantly, it was strong, but very smooth — the perfect twist on an old classic. Read our full review of the Old Fashioned Spice Road Table Spice Road Table recently reopened with a brand new menu! And now there’s a menu board in front of the restaurant. Spice Road Table Menu Board It’s all Mediterranean small plates now, but we liked almost everything we tried there recently. Read our full review of Spice Road Table EPCOT Merchandise Updates Germany Pavilion The Germany Christmas Shop now has the same holiday merchandise we previously spotted at World Showplace, including this Minnie Mouse Frohes Fest T-Shirt for $29.99. It has Minnie on it in traditional German garb holding a pretzel! Minnie Mouse Frohes Fest T-Shirt There’s a Mickey Frohes Fest T-Shirt, too, featuring Mickey in a traditional German outfit with a nutcracker. This t-shirt is $24.99. Did you know that “Frohes Fest” means “Happy Holidays?” Mickey Mouse Frohes Fest T-Shirt This beautiful Germany Holiday Plate features Mickey and Minnie together! It’s $14.99. And “Frohliche Weihnachten” means “Merry Christmas!” Germany Holiday Plate There are also some charming little Germany Holiday Snow Globes with the German phrase for “Merry Christmas” on them! These snow globes are $49.99 each. Germany Holiday Snow Globes Check out this Germany Christmas Stocking that also says “Merry Christmas” in German. Germany Christmas Stocking You can grab the stocking for $29.99. Check out these German ornaments we found! Japan Pavilion In case you haven’t sent all your Christmas cards out yet, the Japan Pavilion has some really sweet Sanrio cards, like this Hello Kitty Christmas Tree Card that pops up, sort of like the Lovepop cards we think are so cool! This card is $19.95. Hello Kitty Christmas Tree Card There’s also a Hello Kitty Christmas Card that pops up for $4.20. Hello Kitty Card And Hello Kitty’s buddy also has a card — it’s the Pochacco Christmas Card! This card is also $4.20. Pochacco Christmas Card Check out this Hello Kitty Christmas Melody Card with Hello Kitty looking like a Snowman. This one plays “We Wish You A Merry Christmas!” Hello Kitty Snowman Card Musical cards are so much fun! This card is $17.60. The Disney Gift Card Pin Set Is The PERFECT Gift for the Person Who Has Everything! Mouse Gear This is the way…to please any Mandalorian fan this holiday season. The Mandalorian Talking Action Figure is $29.99. He’s got several character phrases that he says! Mandalorian Talking Action Figure We also found the Alex and Ani Disney Cats Bangle with charms of Marie and the Cheshire Cat, plus a charm that says “I love my Disney Cat.” TOO CUTE. Alex and Ani Disney Cats Bangle But there’s a bracelet for dog lovers, too! The Alex and Ani Disney Dogs Bangle features Pluto, Pongo, and a charm that says “I love my Disney dog.” Both bangles are $49.99. Alex and Ani Disney Dogs Bangle We’ve also spotted these bracelets over at Magic Kingdom! Whether You Love Dogs, Cats, or BATS, There’s a NEW Disney Loungefly For YOU! Pin Traders Before we looked at pins, we discovered some new PopWallets at Pin Traders, including this Mickey Mouse PopWallet. Mickey Mouse PopWallet But Experiment 626 is the star of the Stitch PopWallet. Both Pop Wallets are $29.99. Stitch PopWallet But this is a pin store, so we found LOADS of new pins, including a new All-Stars Swimming Pin. There’s Scrooge McDuck swimming in all his gold! All Stars Swimming Pin We also found the new Her Universe Star Wars Pins, including the Yoda Best Pin. Yoda Best Pin There was also an Ahsoka Lives Pin. Yes, she does! And she’s getting her own TV show on Disney+! Ashoka Lives Then there’s this colorful Star Wars Logo Pin. It’s got lightsaber hilts on it. Star Wars Pin The Star Wars Love Pin is tongue-in-cheek with the Empire symbol on it, which we pretty much think doesn’t have much to do with love! But check out the “V” which is made from lightsabers. Star Wars Love Pin The Star Wars Hope Pin has the Rebel Alliance logo, which is all about hope! Star Wars Hope Pin The Cereal Pin collection is a lot of fun, and here’s the latest entry — the Kronk’s Nature Mix Cereal Pin. These pins open up and have little puzzles inside them! Kronk’s Nature Mix Cereal Pin We also found the Anna and Olaf Winter 2020 Pin that is part of a set with all the seasons. Anna and Olaf Winter 2020 Pin Celebrate Christmas Day with the 2020 Mickey Christmas Day Pin — it’s got Mickey on it with a teddy bear and drum. Mickey Christmas Day Pin Or kiss 2020 goodbye and celebrate the New Year with this Mickey and Minnie 2021 Pin! Happy New Year! 2021 Mickey and Minnie Pin All pins are $17.99 each. These Unique Pins at Disney World Deserve a News Story! EPCOT Construction Updates Harmonious The first Harmonious barge has come out onto World Showcase Lagoon, and it’s so exciting! We’re one step closer to EPCOT’s new nighttime spectacular show! Harmonious Barge We’re really looking forward to seeing the other barges, too, as well as learning more about the Harmonious show! See more photos of the Harmonious Barge on the lagoon As always, walking around EPCOT was a BLAST, and we can’t wait to do it again soon. And when we do, we’ll be sure to fill you in on all the updates! The SpaceX Launch Was Spotted Over EPCOT in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to EPCOT recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in EPCOT: A Strange Christmas Cookie, Dog and Cat Bracelets, and LOADS of Pins! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in EPCOT: Cute Mini Calendars, a New Wine, and the AP Pop-Up Shop! What’s New at EPCOT: New Norway Merch, the JAMMitors, and a GLITTERY Santa! What’s New at EPCOT: Halloween Pins, Dooney & Bourkes, and a Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Mac-Tini View the full article

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Although some restaurants and hotels are still closed in Disney World, we’ve seen some spots start to reopen recently! Magic Kingdom Crowds Hollywood & Vine, Woody’s Lunch Box, hotel restaurants, and more have gradually started to welcome guests again throughout Walt Disney World. And today, we’re headed to Magic Kingdom to check out another spot that will join that list — Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant! Just a few weeks ago, Disney shared that three restaurants will be reopening soon in Disney World, one of which is Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant! The reopening of a Disney restaurant is great enough, but we were even MORE excited when we saw the menu that would be coming to this spot — a “refreshed quick-service menu from Columbia Harbour House!” Tomorrowland Terrace Reopening Fried shrimp, fried fish, hushpuppies, lobster rolls, and even the Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cookie are ALL available now at this spot (while Columbia Harbour House remains closed). So, of course, we HAD to check it out for ourselves and see if all our seafood cravings would be totally satisfied by this spot! Tomorrowland Terrace Reopening Mobile Order is highly encouraged at Tomorrowland Terrace, which is similar to what we’ve seen throughout other spots in Disney World. Tomorrowland Terrace Reopening Once you’ve ordered, you wait on these green dots for the meal. Once your meal is ready to be picked up, you will be directed by a Cast Member to pick up your food at the counter. Tomorrowland Terrace Reopening During our trip today, we grabbed a few offerings from the menu to give them a try! Hellooooo Lobster Roll. Tomorrowland Terrace Will these snacks live up to our expectations? We’ll be bringing you a full review with ALL our thoughts very soon, so stay tuned for that! Tomorrowland Terrace Spread You may be wondering how the seating for this newly reopened restaurant interacts with the “No Mask” Relaxation Zone that was set up in Tomorrowland Terrace. The Relaxation Station IS still available. Relaxation Station While the rest of the restaurant is open for dining seating, the lower level closest to the Castle is still designated as a Relaxation Station. Tomorrowland Terrace Seating Overall, we think it’s great to have another food option available in Magic Kingdom, particularly with the holidays (and, we expect, holiday crowds) approaching. If we spot any more delicious Disney news, we’ll be sure to let you know. Keep checking back with DFB for all the latest! Click here to see our review the items we got from Woody’s Lunch Box when it recently reopened! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be stopping by Tomorrowland Terrace soon to try the food there? Let us know in the comments! The post Tomorrowland Terrace Reopens in Magic Kingdom With Some Seafood Favorites! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Food News! Here’s the NEW Family-Style Menu for The Crystal Palace in Disney World! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Halloween Treats, Rainbow Glow Cubes, Construction Updates, and MORE! There’s One BIG Problem That Could Derail Your Disney World Trip This Year View the full article

While lots of things have reopened or begun being offered again at Disney World, fireworks are still temporarily suspended, and boy do we miss belting out the Happily Ever After song and tearing up as those fireworks light up the sky above us. Cinderella Castle And while fireworks have returned in a small way at Magic Kingdom as part of the holiday Castle projection show, some Disney guests recently got the chance to see even MORE fireworks during a test that was done near Magic Kingdom, and we’re sharing a peek at those fantastic fireworks with you! Earlier this year, Disney did some fireworks testing and we got to see some of them as they lit up the sky! Last night, some fireworks testing occurred near Magic Kingdom again. A huge thank you to our awesome reader Tim Macy for emailing us two great videos of the fireworks testing, which we grabbed some screenshots from to share with all of you! Some of the fireworks lit up with that beautiful gold color at first… Fireworks Testing …followed by some little bits of red and green — appropriate for the holiday season! Fireworks Testing What a beautiful sight! Fireworks Testing But wait, there’s more! We start with a little bit of anticipation — the fireworks light up the sky briefly as they’re shot up in the air and then… Fireworks Testing …BAM! Some beautiful red colors appear over Space Mountain, with Cinderella Castle off to the left in the distance. Fireworks Testing And, as quickly as they appear, they fade away into the darkness. Fireworks Testing This was just a fireworks test, but any glimpse of fireworks can be awesome for those missing that part of the magic! We’re not sure when firework shows will return to Disney World, but we’re definitely keeping an eye out for any updates and will let you know what we find. In the meantime, there are some fun projections in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, as well as character cavalcades and more for everyone to enjoy throughout the holiday season! Click here to see more about the 2020 holiday season in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you miss Disney’s firework shows? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS! See the Fireworks Disney World Tested Last Night! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Firework Testing Will Take Place at Magic Kingdom Tomorrow Night Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you procrastinate your Christmas shopping, you’ve come to the right place. Stockings in the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Light Not sure if you’ve heard, but last week was the cut-off to guarantee your shopDisney gifts by Christmas! To help out, we’re bringing you some recommendations for the best stocking stuffers you can snag by Christmas still for under $10! Stocking stuffers can often be fun little surprises! These Disney-themed stocking stuffer-finds from Amazon are expected to arrive by Christmas AND they cost less than $10! Got a Captain America lover in your family? These Captain America Crew Socks are a great find! ©Amazon Show off your red, white, and blue all year long. They cost $8.75. Buy the Marvel Captain America Crew Socks here! Want to carry Stitch around with you everywhere you go? Now you can with this Stitch Phone Grip! ©Amazon This adorable troublemaker costs $5.48! Click here to buy the Disney Cartoon Rotating Phone Grip! Be greeted every morning by Mickey on the fridge with this Retro Mickey Magnet! ©Amazon This magnet screams classic Mickey! It costs $6.31. Shop the Disney Retro Mickey Magnet here! If you’d like to add a little something sweet to someone’s life, check out this Mickey Mouse Pez Dispenser! ©Amazon It comes with two Pez refills, too. It costs $6.90 and there are only a few left, so grab them fast! Buy the Mickey Mouse Pez Dispenser Here! These Disney Stickers can be put anywhere! Stick ’em on your laptop, water bottle, luggage — you name it! ©Amazon This set comes with FIFTY stickers for $7.99! There are so many characters to choose from. Shop the Disney Cartoon Character Stickers here! During one of our recent trips to Disney, we learned that mask chains are a lifesaver! These Disney Mask Lanyards feature some classic characters! ©Amazon These are all adjustable and come in a whole selection of colors! This 10 pack of mask chains costs $9.98! Check out the Disney Mask Lanyard for Kids here! Shopping for a Star Wars fan? This convenient Millennium Falcon Keychain doubles as a bottle opener! ©Amazon The “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” will quickly bring you to your location — the drink you’re sipping on! This keychain costs $8.45. Buy the Millennium Falcon Keychain Bottle Opener here! Looking to add a new card game to your family’s game night repertoire? Play along with characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas with “Something Wild,” a fun card game! ©Amazon This game even comes with a mini Jack Skellington figure! It costs $7.99. Buy the “Something Wild!” The Nightmare Before Christmas Card Game here! Do you need a last-minute gift for a bookworm? These Disney Paperclip Bookmarks are adorable! ©Amazon Serious readers can have a different bookmark for each book they’re reading! The set of 7 costs $6.85. Buy the AVIRGO Bookmark Paperclip Set here! This awesome Toy Story Pen Set comes with 4 projector pens, 2 gel pens, AND stickers!! ©Amazon This bundle will give you a great bang for your buck! It costs $8.95. Click here to buy the Toy Story 4 Pen Bundle! Hopefully, you feel more prepared for any last-minute shopping you need to catch up with! These inexpensive stocking stuffers are fun options for the Disney lover in your life. Check back with us for more Disney merch updates! Did You Know You Can Send Disney Gift Cards Instantly? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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