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Get out your favorite baking tools, because we’ve got an incredible pie recipe to share with you today! It’s Time to Bake! ©DisneyFamily With Thanksgiving coming up, we thought this pie inspired by Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Disney+ would be the perfect new baking project to try out. This one is giving us LIFE! This Tree of Life Pie will be the talk of the dessert table this Thanksgiving! Tree of Life Pie ©DisneyFamily You can bake your very own Tree of Life pie thanks to this recipe released by Disney Family. Ingredients The list of ingredients and tools is pretty simple! Gather your stuff and meet us down below for the instructions. Tree of Life Pie Ingredients List ©FamilyDisney Now let’s get to work on this sweet little pie! Directions 1.Roll the top and bottom halves of dough until they’re about 1/8 of an inch thick. Use bench flour as needed. 2. Fit the bottom crust into a pie plate, leaving about half an inch of dough hanging over the sides. Cut off any extra with kitchen scissors. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to keep it from puffing up while baking. 3. Fill the bottom crust with the pie filling. 4. Top the filling with the rolled top crust. Trim the edges of the top crust, again leaving half an inch of dough hanging over the side. Leave an Inch of Dough Hanging Over the Plate ©DisneyFamily 5. Tuck the edges under and flute them, then use the tips of a small fork to create decorative lines on the inner side of the fluted edge. Flute and Decorate the Edges of the Crust ©DisneyFamily 6. Roll out the dough for a single crust to 1/8 of an inch thickness. Use a precision knife to cut out the silhouette of the Tree of Life. You can freehand it or search for an image to print and use as a template. You’ll want the tree to be about 6 to 7 inches to fit in the middle of the pie. Cut out a Tree of Life Shape ©DisneyFamily 7. Collect the scraps and save them for step 8. Use the precision knife and a sharp knife to impress lines on the trunk of the tree. 8. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the tree cutout on top of the pie. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400°F and bake an additional 30 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown. If the edges start to get too brown, cover it with a strip of foil or a pie crust shield. Place Tree of Life on Top of Pie ©DisneyFamily 9. Re-roll the dough scraps from the single crust to create leaves and animals as desired. Use a toothpick to impress the animal’s eyes and features. Create leaves using a mini round cutter, then use a precision knife to impress veins in the leaves. Bake at 375°F for 5 to 8 minutes until the pieces are just baked. Cut out Leaf Shapes ©DisneyFamily 10. Dilute the green and brown food colorings in two small bowls with a small amount of alcohol to thin them out. Use small food brushes to apply the color to the baked leaves. Once the pie has cooled completely, paint the canopy green and the trunk brown. Paint the Leaves Green with Diluted Food Coloring ©DisneyFamily 11. Attach the pie crust leaves to the canopy and animals to the trunk using small dabs of honey. Apply each dab with the tip of a toothpick. Enjoy! Tree of Life Pie ©DisneyFamily We love the rustic look of this Tree of Life Pie and can’t wait to bake it and dig in! Check out all the yummy holiday treats at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your ideal fruit pie filling for the Tree of Life Pie? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Recipe: Learn to Bake A Tree of Life PIE! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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It’s a beautiful and sunny — yet chilly — day in EPCOT! EPCOT Christmas tree That’s pretty much in keeping with the weather forecast for much of this week. So we were pleasantly surprised to spot the sign for a Canadian Hot Toddy at the Canada Popcorn Cart this afternoon. We noticed the sign propped up right in front of — what else? — the big batch of Maple Popcorn that you can snack on here in the Canada pavilion! Canadian Hot Toddy sign The Canadian Hot Toddy features Maple Crown Royal. It’s mixed with breakfast tea and maple syrup to add some sweetness in place of a more traditional honey. Canadian Hot Toddy The size of the drink is terrific, first of all, and it comes complete with a nice sprinkling of nutmeg for some festive spice. You can definitely feel the warmth from the whiskey in the strength of the pour. As you might anticipate from the ingredients, this one is for the maple fans out there! But, even more, it’s for another kind of drink fan… Canadian Hot Toddy We’re looking at YOU, TEA drinkers! The taste of the tea is quite pronounced; so much so, that we would recommend this for tea fans above all. If you don’t care for tea, you may find it to have something of an odd aftertaste. But if tea’s your thing? It’s made for you! By the way, if you do like the sound of this one, you may want to know it’s not the only Tea Toddy in town… Check out our review of the Twinings Christmas Tea Toddy in EPCOT here! The Canadian Hot Toddy is $12.00. Last year they served up a Hot Toddy here over Christmas weekend. But since the cooler temps have arrived a little early, it seems the warm beverages are following suit. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more ways to warm up around Walt 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. Are you a tea drinker? Or a toddy fan? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: Warming Up With the Canadian Hot Toddy in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Food Tour of Epcot’s Canada and Norway Pavilions What’s New in Epcot — a Birthday Cake Muffin, 2020 Merch, and a TON of Construction! Review! We’re Sipping on an Iced Toddy at the UK Pavilion for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

As you’ve probably noticed, health and safety measures have been pretty consistently changing since the reopening of Disney World. Hollywood Studios Don’t believe us? Just look at ALL the changes to the Disney World face mask policy! We do our best to keep you updated on every single change that we see and how they’ll affect your vacation. Now, we’re wondering about a change we’ve noticed on a few attractions and whether or not it’s had that big of an impact on wait times! Disney World has started to plexiglass and plastic barriers to select ride vehicles. We’ve seen this crop up in a few cases in Disney World and we’re wondering if these barriers ACTUALLY increase capacity and ultimately make wait times significantly shorter. Hm… Train Cars During the Ride To check in on this, we’re going to take a look at the attractions that started out WITHOUT plexiglass when they reopened and then ADDED plexiglass or barriers to the ride vehicles to load more parties per vehicle. Therefore it has the potential to increase capacity, The attractions this applies to are Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Living with the Land, and Rise of the Resistance. Plexiglass on Tower of Terror For each attraction, we’re looking at the last week’s average of wait times (November 28th through December 4th), compared to the last week of wait times prior to the addition of barriers on each attraction. Do note, it’s the holidays and crowds have been heavy, which likely plays into some of these wait times. Rise of the Resistance So, DOES adding plexiglass or plastic barriers to the ride vehicles decrease wait times meaningfully? Let’s take a look at what we’ve seen so far! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway We spotted the addition of plexiglass on the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride vehicles on November 18th, and SPOILER ALERT, it made a BIG difference. Plexiglass Barriers Based on three recorded wait times each day the week prior to the addition of plexiglass, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway had an average of 78.33 minutes. Whew, that’s over an hour! Plexiglass Runaway Railway Now (Are you ready for this?), the recent week (a HOLIDAY WEEK, no less) with plexiglass, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway had an average wait of 40 minutes. That means that plexiglass slashed the wait times about in HALF. Wow! Looks like these barriers can do a LOT for making sure more folks can hop on this ride! Click here to see the plexiglass on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror We will say that this hasn’t always been the case. Tower of Terror had barriers added to the elevators when we rode on October 12th and this fan-favorite attraction hasn’t exactly become a walk on. Plexiglass on Tower of Terror The week prior to the addition of plexiglass, Tower of Terror had an average wait time of 43.04 minutes. This past week, the wait time was 50 minutes. So, there really wasn’t too much change at all! We will note that the elevators are still not being filled completely so wait times MAY improve and we’ll be sure to update you if they do. To see the barriers on Tower of Terror, click here! Living with the Land The other traditional-queue attraction that has had plastic barriers added is Living with the Land. This EPCOT attraction had barriers added EARLY in the reopening phases. We first noticed the barriers on July 28th. Living with the Land Boats with Plexiglass According to Touring Plans, the average wait time the week prior to the addition of plexiglass was 12.85 minutes. This most recent week, the wait times averaged at 12 minutes. So yes, this shows a slight decrease in wait times, but it may not be enough to be statistically significant. Click here to see the barriers on Living with the Land! Rise of the Resistance The final attraction that has received plexiglass barriers is Rise of the Resistance. Now, this ride does NOT have a traditional queue but we can get an idea of whether or not capacity increased by how many Boarding Groups were called from the Virtual Queue. Rise of the Resistance Vehicle with Plexiglass We spotted barriers added to Rise of the Resistance on October 26th. Prior to that point, Rise of the Resistance was boarding an average of 95.5 Boarding Groups a day. So far, this has seemed pretty similar since the plexiglass was added, but we’re recording exact numbers so stay tuned for an exact update! Click here to see the barriers on Rise of the Resistance! Overall, the effect that barriers have on a ride’s wait times varies from attraction to attraction. We’re blown away by the effect it’s had on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, but on Tower of Terror it didn’t really change much. If more attractions add plexiglass or plastic, we’ll be sure to monitor wait times JUST like we did here and add them to this post. Boat with Plexiglass, Living With the Land As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates in Disney World (like new plexiglass ) and for more insights and tips for your trip to a reopened Disney World. Click here to learn more about health and safety changes 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 noticed a big change on any of these rides? Tell us in the comments! The post Did Plexiglass Barriers REALLY Change Wait Times in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Whether you’re headed to one of the Disney theme parks or just want to up your face mask game, there are lots of fun, new Disney face mask designs being released constantly! Soul Mask From a cool black and white Mickey design to lots of festive patterns, there’s something for everyone. Today we spotted 3 NEW masks in Disney World and these will have you feeling like you’re flying on a banshee in a whole other world! As we walked around Pandora — The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we stopped by Windtraders, which is the main gift shop in this beautiful land. There, we found 3 NEW face masks themed to Pandora. One Cast Member told us that one of the masks just got there yesterday while the other 2 arrived this morning. Face Masks One of the masks is designed to look like a bioluminescent nighttime scene, much like the scenes you float past in Navi River Journey. Face Mask We’d love to see this paired with the new Pandora ears we spotted not too long ago that light up and glow! Face Mask Another mask is covered in all kinds of patch-like designs featuring lots of Pandora icons like the Shaman of Songs and banshees. Face Mask Pair this with the interesting Shaman of Songs windbreaker and you’ll have QUITE the look! Face Mask This last mask might be our favorite. It’s got a blue design on it made to mimic the beautiful blue skin pattern of the Na’vi. Face Mask It’s a great way of getting that cool blue design without having to fully paint your face, so that’s a major plus! Face Mask All three of the designs are on Disney’s new face mask fabric and cost $9.99 each. Face Masks These are all a great way to show off your love for banshees, bioluminescent plants, and all things Pandora. You can get these all right now at Windtraders. Be sure to come back to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to check out 5 tips you haven’t heard 1000 times for wearing a mask in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite ride in Pandora — The World of Avatar? Let us know in the comments! The post Sivako! 3 NEW Pandora -- The World of Avatar Masks Have Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Spotted Three Totally Pandorable Shirts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today! Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Show Your Love for the Na’vi with New Merch Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Avatar View the full article

The Navy Blue Angels will be making the most stops in Florida in 2021 with the Air Force Thunderbirds making only one air show stop and one flyover for the Daytona 500. View the full article

Is there a better place to spend a day than Magic Kingdom? We’re not sure. Magic Kingdom We’re taking a stroll through Magic Kingdom to make sure we can spot anything new. So, here are all the updates in food, construction, and merchandise! Before we dive in on those updates, let’s talk about the CROWDS. Yesterday was a FULL CAPACITY day at Magic Kingdom and it certainly felt like it. We noticed high crowds in certain pinch points. Magic Kingdom Crowds Of course, it still feels lighter than previous Decembers in Disney, but the holiday crowds are definitely upon us. Click here to see more pics and VIDEO of the Magic Kingdom crowds! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Storybook Treats Let’s jump into those food updates! With the chillier temperatures, Storybook Treats was serving Hot Cocoa for $3.29! Hot Cocoa at Storybook Treats Westward Ho In Frontierland, we saw that Westward Ho was open even though it was a weekday. Typically this spot is only open on the weekends. Still, we wouldn’t bet on it being open every day. It’s possible it was open to support the crowds and could be closed on a less crowded day. Westward Ho Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Storybook Circus As construction updates go, we spotted a few! Over at the train station in Storybook Circus, we noticed that the train tracks have been removed completely for the time being. Such a strange site to see… . Train Track Construction TRON Construction You KNOW we checked in on construction over at TRON Lightcycle Run which still seems to be going on in full swing. We’ve been able to spot a LOT of work going into the illuminated canopy. TRON Construction This attraction is set to open in 2021 ahead of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and we can’t WAIT to hop on a lightcycle and give it a ride. Want to see more pics of the TRON construction? Click here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Now, on to the merchandise! Over at Main Street Emporium, we spotted that the FUZZY Silver and Gold Minnie Ears in stock. Fluffy Ears These ears are available for $29.99 and we’ve spotted them in a few places in Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Click here to see more pics of the Silver and Gold Minnie Ears! Disney World also saw a BUNCH of new merchandise based on Disney and Pixar’s Soul roll into the parks. Main Street Emporium had a whole slew of t-shirts, plushes, and more. Soul Merch We love all the fun designs. They have a nice mix of jazz motifs and fun imagery from the Soul world! Hey, Soul Cat! Soul Shirts We spotted this new merchandise elsewhere in Disney World too, so keep an eye out when you’re there. Plus, lots of items are available online! To see more of the Soul merchandise, click here! Frontierland Trading Post And that’s not even all the Soul merch we spotted in Magic Kingdom! Over at Frontierland Trading Post, we noticed a new limited-edition Soul MagicBand! Soul MagicBand One side features the main character Joe Gardner and the other had his SIGNATURE keys! Add in The Half Note Jazz Club logo and this $34.99 MagicBand is a real winner. Click here to see more of the Soul MagicBand! This spot also had four different Soul Funko Pop! figures for $12.99 each. Soul Funko Pops There’s a Joe Gardner Funko Pop!, a 22 Funko Pop!, a Mr. Mittens Funko Pop!, and a Joe Gardner Soul World Funko Pop! Want to learn more about the Soul Funko Pop! figures? Click here! We spotted another VERY cool limited release MagicBand here too. Take a look at the Walt and Mickey MagicBand for $29.99. What a perfect merch release for the week of Walt’s birthday! Walt and Mickey MagicBand One side of this MagicBand features Walt sketching away and the other features Mickey Mouse in “Steamboat Willie!” To see more of the Walt and Mickey MagicBand, click here! Well, that’s all we have for ya today! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates from Magic Kingdom, Disney World, and beyond! Click here to see more of the latest news from 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. Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, 'Soul' Merch, and CROWDS! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, Dole Whip Galore, and a Disneyland Shirt?! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Halloween Treats, Baby Yoda Headbands, and Galaxy’s Edge (?!) Merchandise What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Entrance Construction, Haunted Mansion Merch, and a SPOOKY Sale! View the full article

WOW. It’s a BIG day for Minnie ears. Champagne Shimmer Ears Already this morning, we’ve spotted the Ariel-inspired Mermaid Ears AND the Wintery Blue Ears in Disney World. Now, we found ANOTHER much-anticipated pair of ears in person too! Not too long ago, we found out that the new Champagne Shimmer Minnie Ears would be coming to Disney parks and online this month; we just didn’t know it would be so SOON! Champagne Shimmer Ears These ears are a gorgeous champagne color that gives us total New Years’ vibes. The ears themselves are even covered in a super shimmery fabric! Champagne Shimmer Ears The bow is slightly more golden in color with a very sleek and shiny fabric that matches SO well. Overall, these are a VERY pretty pair of ears and we’ve been in love with them since we first spotted them on Julianne Hough as she hosted the ABC holiday special. Champagne Shimmer Ears We spotted these ears at Mouse Gear in EPCOT for $29.99. Champagne Shimmer Ears They’re not online yet, but we’ll be keeping a close eye out for them and we’ll let you know as soon as they pop up! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates! Click here to see MORE new ears in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Champagne Shimmer Ears? Tell us in the comments! The post The NEW Champagne Shimmer Ears in Disney World Are PERFECT for New Year's Eve! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News: These Brand New Minnie Ears in EPCOT Get Serious Style Points! New Champagne Shimmer Minnie Ears Are Coming to the Disney Parks and Online SOON! The 30 HARDEST Disney Choices We’ve Had to Make Over the Last 30(ish)Days View the full article

We’re making our way around the Monorail Resorts to check out what’s new and what’s happening! Grand Floridian Lobby This week, we here to give you updates on Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We found new merch, treats, and a few construction updates! Disney’s Polynesian Resort Food Update Captain Cook’s The Polynesian is bursting with beautiful Christmas treats! We discovered the returning gingerbread tiki cookies and a Stitch cookie have arrived at Captain Cook’s! Gingerbread Tiki Cookies The cookies are the perfect pairing of Christmas taste and Polynesian decorations. They come topped with ornately decorated sugar topping and a big helping of gingerbread! Read our 2019 review of the Tiki Cookies here! Disney’s Polynesian Resort Construction Update The resort is undergoing some major construction. The guest rooms are getting a Moana-inspired makeover and the entryway will get quite the transformation! The roof archway is getting more work done as they are removed and refurbished. Polynesian Beams Under Construction The front lobby entrance now features concept art for what the finished product will be! Lobby Art Concept We’re keeping a close watch on the area and how it is affecting Polynesian visitors! Check out more Polynesian construction updates here! Disney’s Polynesian Merchandise Update BouTiki A huge collection of tropical clothing and merchandise has arrived at the Polynesian gift shop. New shirts, button-ups, magnets, and more were shipped in just in time for a Hawaii holiday! Polynesian Resort Shirt The merch features the Polynesian logo and elements from the resort to commemorate your stay! See all the new Polynesian merchandise right here! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Merchandise Update M. Mouse Mercantile The sophisticated gift shop in the Grand Floridian is offering an awesome deal right now. You can buy one costume and get one for free! How awesome would it be to get TWO Princess dresses for Christmas? Buy One Get One Free Costume Dresses We’ve seen this deal before and it’s back for the holiday season! Read more about the discount right here! That’s all the new updates from the monorail track! We’ll be back real soon for more in the future! Check out the holiday deals happening at Disney World right 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. What’s your favorite resort at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney’s Monorail Resorts: Polynesian Construction, Tiki Gingerbread, and BOGO Princess Dresses! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New Around the Monorail Loop — Disney World’s Polynesian Village, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary Resorts! What’s New at Disney’s Monorail Resorts — Valentine’s Goodies, Mood Jewelry, and MORE! What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts: TONS of Fall Snacks, Limited-Time Merch, and a Princess Dress SALE! View the full article

Here at DFB, we LOVE a good merchandise sale! Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale We’re constantly on the lookout for great deals, ESPECIALLY on Disney merch! We’ve seen sales on costumes and pins, as well as several sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We didn’t really expect to see more deals until after the holiday season, but we spotted a new sale in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT TODAY! On our way into the park, we walked by Discovery Trading Company, and we couldn’t resist stopping in to check out the latest merchandise! Lo and behold, we found so much more, because there’s a sale on TONS of holiday merch! The signs around the store let us know that we could get holiday headwear, apparel, tabletop, plush, and toys for 30% off the typical price. Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale We wandered around the store to check out the items on sale, and we noticed these really cute “Meet Me Under the Mistletoe” mugs were included in the discount! Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale Also a part of the sale was the Dooney & Bourke Disney holiday collection. We really loved these bags when they first came out, and now you can get them for 30% off in the parks! Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale These gingerbread houses would make an adorable addition to your holiday decor! It’s not too late to put them out this year, or your could get them on sale and pack them away for next year’s festivities. Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale And if you need a bag to carry all those holiday goodies, you can get this precious Mickey Mouse holiday tote for $15 with any merchandise purchase! Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale There are so many great holiday items to choose from this year! And the great news is that you can stack your discounts with the 30% off! Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale You can even snag some of the holiday jewelry at a lower price — perfect for a Christmas gift! Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale With accessories, clothing, home goods, and more, this is a really great opportunity to get some amazing deals! Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale If you’re interested in getting some sweet deals, then hurry over to Walt Disney World! We’ve spotted the same sale in Mouse Gear at EPCOT, and we’ll be on the lookout for it to arrive in gift shops around the other parks. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney merchandise and holiday news! Click Here to Read About the Holiday Season in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you purchased any holiday merchandise from Disney this year? Tell us what you got in the comments! The post Save BIG on Select Holiday Merchandise in Disney World! Get ALL the Details HERE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Adorable New Disneyland and Toontown Building Christmas Ornaments Spotted in Disney World! Ummm…Did We Just Find a Personal SNOAP Machine in Disney World? Yes, Yes We Did. NEW Holiday Dooney and Bourke Bags Are Now Available in Disney World AND Online! 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. Magnets, Monopoly, plates, and so much more — The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda are EVERYWHERE (and we love it)! Mandalorian Magnet Need even MORE Mando and (spoiler alert) Grogu in your life? Then you’re in luck! Disney has added TONS of Mando merch online including a NEW Baby Yoda spirit jersey, a Baby Yoda dress, shirts from Cakeworthy, a Baby Yoda collectible key, and some other awesome items you won’t want to miss out on. Wear this awesome Star Wars: The Mandalorian Flannel Shirt for Adults by Cakeworthy and you’ll always bring some of that powerful Mandalorian spirit with you wherever you go. The front of the shirt features an embroidered Mythosaur skull on the collar and an embroidered Baby Yoda in the pocket. ©shopDisney On the back, you’ll find the Mandalorian’s signature phrase — This is the way. ©shopDisney This truly is the way…the way to show off your love for The Mandalorian! Grab this shirt right now on shopDisney for $59.99. Click here to check out this Mandalorian flannel shirt! If you need even MORE of the Child, then you’ll love this Baby Yoda Flannel Shirt for Adults by Cakeworthy. The back features a large design of The Child… ©shopDisney …while the front has the Star Wars logo on the pocket and… ©shopDisney …a little frog embroidered on the collar! ©shopDisney Thankfully, you won’t have to eat this frog, but we’re sure Baby Yoda would love to! Get this shirt right now for $49.99. Check out the Baby Yoda flannel shirt here! If you’re looking for a new dress for your next Zoom party, the colorful and cute Baby Yoda Dress for Women by Cakeworthy might be just the thing! ©shopDisney The designs of Baby Yoda featured on this one are incredibly adorable! ©shopDisney You can get this dress on shopDisney for $47.99. Add this Baby Yoda dress to your collection by clicking here! But wait — there’s more! We also found this adorable The Child T-Shirt by Cakeworthy… ©shopDisney …covered in some seriously cute Baby Yoda designs. ©shopDisney This shirt can be yours for $49.99. Buy the Baby Yoda shirt here! If you’re a big fan of those Disney collectible keys, then you’ll definitely want to add The Child Collectible Key to your set. ©shopDisney Bring this key home for $12.99. Click here to see this Baby Yoda collectible key! You can also get a matching The Child Collectible Key Pin which features a design that’s similar to the key, but is in the form of a pin, so you can put it up on your pin board or display it somewhere else in your home. ©shopDisney The key pin is priced at $12.99. Click here to check out the Baby Yoda Collectible Key Pin! Now, let’s say you’ve already got the Baby Yoda plates from Corelle — you’ll need some Star Wars snacks to serve on them, and that’s where The Child Waffle Maker comes in! This trusty tool will help you make some adorable Baby Yoda waffles that will make your stomach and your soul happy. ©shopDisney It’s the perfect way to add a touch of Baby Yoda to your kitchen. ©shopDisney You can snag this waffle maker right now for $39.99. Click here to add this Baby Yoda waffle maker to your shopping bag! We’ve spent a LOT of time on our couches lately watching The Mandalorian and ALL the latest Disney+ releases, which is why we think this Baby Yoda Plush Robe for Women is a MUST-HAVE! We are just dying to see what it looks like when you’ve got your head in that hood — the pictures will be priceless. ©shopDisney PLUS just look at that ridiculously cute little frog in the pocket! Make all your Baby Yoda robe dreams come true by buying this item for $49.99. Click here to take home this Baby Yoda robe! There’s also a really fun limited edition The Child Snacks Shirt for Adults available featuring the oh so adorable Baby Yoda using the Force to get those delicious looking macarons (which you can buy online by the way). ©shopDisney Since this is a limited edition shirt, we recommend grabbing one quickly before they run out. You can get this shirt right now for $24.99. Check out this Baby Yoda shirt here! And, for the final item we’re highlighting on this list, we bring you this NEW Baby Yoda “Protect, Snack, Attack” Spirit Jersey! The front has a happy little Baby Yoda (he must have just had a snack)… ©shopDisney …while the back says “Protect, Snack, Attack” and features corresponding images of The Child. ©shopDisney We are totally loving this one! You can grab it for yourself right now for $64.99. Get the NEW Baby Yoda spirit jersey here! And that’s just the very beginning of the many The Mandalorian items that are now available on shopDisney! There’s also Baby Yoda pajama pants, customizable items, and so much more. You can see all of the merchandise featuring The Child by clicking here! We have a feeling more Mando merchandise is on the way, so we’ll keep an eye out for cool new items and let you know what we see. Visit shopDisney to do ALL your holiday shopping by clicking here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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The Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort has made adjustments to its operation based on state regulations regarding dining, and our retail locations will remain open for your holiday shopping needs – from toys, apparel and souvenirs, to home décor and Disney holiday collections. In addition, select retailers with food and beverage offerings will also remain open for you to pick up and enjoy at home. No matter who’s on your list, swing into the holiday spirit with the latest seasonal merchandise like festive spirit jerseys and headbands at World of Disney, Elias & Co. or Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop. For even more Disney treasures, head to The Disney Dress Shop, Disney Home and Julius Katz & Sons. If you’re looking for a friendly sidekick, get your hands on the must-have gift this holiday season: a Spider-Bot direct from Avengers Campus! Spider-Bots and some of the latest WEB apparel from Avengers Campus are available at both World of Disney and Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop. While you are here, check out other shopping boutiques – from shoes and sandals at California Sole to adorable wall coverings and gifts with inspirational quotes at Sugarboo & Co. Other gift-giving stops include Curl Surf, Sunglass Icon, Sephora, Rinse Bath & Body Co., Pandora Jewelry and The LEGO Store. You’ll be sure to find ideal gifts for every member of your family! Does shopping make you hungry? Select food and beverage locations are offering takeout options, including Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs, California Churro, Earl of Sandwich, Jamba, Kayla’s Cake, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express, Salt & Straw, Sprinkles and Wetzel’s Pretzels. Ballast Point Brewing Company is offering craft beers to-go and merchandise. For Disney-themed bites, pick up seasonal goodies at Marceline’s Confectionery and Trolley Treats. Please note food and beverage items must be taken to-go, for consumption off property only. Some locations may be offering modified menus, which are available to be viewed on the Disneyland App or Disneyland.com. To help plan your visit, keep in mind current operating hours for the Downtown Disney District are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Hours for individual locations may vary, so please check Disneyland.com or the Disneyland app for specifics and updates. Lastly, be sure to familiarize yourself with our health and safety measures at Disneyland.com/DTD. All guests will be required to undergo temperature screenings prior to entry, and also wear an appropriate face covering (required for guests ages 2 and older). The number of guests visiting the Downtown Disney District and its locations, including the expanded shopping area along Buena Vista Street, will be limited to promote proper physical distancing. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/l0q6_5ezzSwView the full article

When you’re traveling to Disney World for a magical vacation, it’s easy to get impatient! If you’re like us and you want to get to your happy place as fast as you possibly can, then Disney and Brightline may have come up with a solution. ©Brightline Disney recently announced that they had reached an agreement with Brightline to build a near-high-speed rail station at Disney Springs! This new mode of transportation was rumored last year, but it has finally been confirmed. This new track will connect Disney Springs to the Orlando International Airport, but will guests actually use it? Our readers are quite the group of travelers, so we decided to ask them “Would you ride the train to Disney World?” The concept for the train station’s design will include an upper-level train platform with a lower level for a lobby and passenger facilities. This train would provide a car-free connection to Walt Disney World for the millions of visitors each year, and would even connect to other parts of the state! The completed line will have stops in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale on the way to a final destination in Miami, FL. ©Brightline Brightline also has plans to expand the line towards Tampa, as seen in the map below. The Disney Springs station would be a stop on this pathway. ©Brightline With a new transportation option from the Orlando airport and many of Florida’s major cities, we decided to ask our readers whether or not they would want to take advantage of this service. Over 10,000 people responded to our poll, and the results were heavily in favor of the station, with 88% of respondents saying they would likely want to use the new train! Poll Results Disney currently offers Disney’s Magical Express for resort guests traveling from MCO, but this could be an additional option for those who would like a more luxury experience. The trains are reported to have a variety of amenities, including complimentary wifi, hand-stitched leather seats, multiple outlets in each seat, and food and beverage options. Brightline’s website also shares that their trains are pet-friendly. ©Brightline As we get more information on this new mode of transportation, we’ll make sure to share the news! This could be a really exciting update for Disney World, as it will help guests travel to the parks even easier and more comfortably. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney news as we prepare for the many upcoming changes! Read MORE about the Brightline Train 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. Would you take the train to Walt Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post 10,000 People Voted on Whether They'd Take the NEW High-Speed Train to Disney World. Would You? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney World Theme Parks Will Reopen Wednesday, September 4th Following Hurricane Dorian Closures This Week Was CRAZY. We’re Gathering ALL the News and Disney World Cancellations You Missed! Is The Star Wars Hotel Closer to Blasting Off in Disney World? Check Out Some Fun New Details! View the full article

It’s the holiday season at Disney World and we’re looking for allll the ways to celebrate. Grand Floridian lobby If you’re lucky enough to be heading to the Most Magical Place on Earth, we’ve got great news! Annual Passholders and Disney Resort hotel guests can now preorder two COOL new MagicBands! For those who have a hankerin’ for the holidays, Disney is releasing this Christmas Silver and Gold MagicBand featuring a Mickey snowman! Resort guests and Passholders can preorder this band for just $20. ©Disney Or maybe you’re looking for something a little more classic? You may want to check out the Minnie Name MagicBand for just $10! For comparison, a band like this would usually go for $24.99. ©Disney We’re big fans of BOTH of these two MagicBand designs! To preorder, make sure that your hotel reservation or Annual Pass are linked to your Disney account and head to My Disney Experience. As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates. Click here to learn more about the holidays at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these new MagicBands do you like better? Tell us in the comments! The post Passholders and Disney World Hotel Guests Can Now PREORDER Two New MagicBands! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Should We Tell Them? These Disney MagicBands Might’ve Missed the Memo… These NEW MagicBand Colors Coming to Disney World are MINT to Be! MagicBand Orders and Customization Are BACK Ahead of Disney World’s Reopening! View the full article

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Disney Vacation Club members, listen up! ©Disney Parks Blog You can start planning your 2022 Disney vacations! Disney Vacation Club has just released the 2022 resort point charts so you can figure when and which resorts are best for YOU. The first thing to note is that these new charts are in line with the UPDATED charts from 2021. Like next year’s charts, the 2022 version features seven seasons so that travel periods with higher demand require more points and those with lower demand require fewer. Riviera Resort In 2022, this season’s change only applies to Disney Vacation Club Resorts at Walt Disney World and excludes the following: Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas. Stormalong Bay You can see all of the point charts for 2022 on the Disney Vacation Club website so that you can get planning on those vacations! Click here to see the 2022 DVC point charts! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about the DVC point change for next 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. Are you planning a DVC stay in 2022? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Vacation Club Releases 2022 Resort Point Charts first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Worried About Losing Your Disney Vacation Club Points Due to the Closures? We Have All the Details You Need to Know! NEWS! Disney Vacation Club Members Receive a Massive Merchandise Discount Through August 14th! NEWS: Disney World Dining Reservations For Hotel Guests Opened Today. Here’s What’s Happening! 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. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than by decorating your Christmas tree with Disney ornaments?! Ornaments in Disney World We recently spotted a really cool collection of Christmas ornaments in the parks — designed to look like iconic Disney buildings! Yesterday, we noticed several of the collection had appeared online, but they were missing a very important landmark. Now, the recreation of the popular attraction has arrived on shopDisney… …it’s the Tower of Terror replica ornament! This ride has a whole host of dedicated fans, and now you can celebrate your love for it by placing this ornament in a place of honor on your Christmas tree. Tower of Terror Ornament The front is the facade of the building, complete with lightning strike burn marks, and the back showcases important scenes from the ride. Tower of Terror Ornament For $29.99, you’ll be able to think back fondly on your Disney vacation while you decorate for the holidays. Who doesn’t want to have memories of a terrifying trip to a haunted hotel every time you set up your tree? Tower of Terror Ornament If you’re looking to add this to your decor, make sure to order before December 10th, so it can arrive by Christmas day! Click Here to Buy This Ornament Online! We love celebrating the holiday season in Disney style, so make sure to keep checking back to DFB for the latest in Disney holiday news and merchandise! We’re covering all the latest from the Disney parks and beyond! Click Here to Check Out the Cozy Ears that Arrived in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this ornament? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Replica Tower of Terror Christmas Ornament Is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TODAY ONLY! Get Big Savings on Disney Ornaments Online! It’s Time To Rock These 5 Full Disney #OOTD Makeovers! From Galactic Tees to Silly Old Bears, We Have Another Big Disney Merch Roundup! View the full article

There’s no question that there are LOTS of dining options throughout Disney Word, with menus for every palate and preference, and food selections for everyone. Loaded French Fries But what if we were to tell you that when you’re looking at the menu deciding what to eat, that there was MORE than meets the eye? What if we told you that there are also SECRET menus at many of these locations? Keep in mind that during Disney World’s phased reopening, we’ve noticed limited menus at a lot of table service and counter service dining locations. This means that, for the time being, some of these secret menus may not be available! But we wanted to fill you in on where to find these menus so that as operations continue to return to normal, we may see these menus return! In the Parks La Cava del Tequila Let’s start things off with where, frankly, WE would love to start: somewhere with a margarita in our hands! La Cava del Tequila is tucked away inside the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT and includes an extensive menu of tequila and tequila-based beverages. Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila They also serve a few small bites, which is why we’re including them on our list today! This is a secret item only SINCE the reopening — we’ve scored some secret menu guacamole here! Prior to the closures, the guac was on the regular menu, but the secret now is you CAN still get it (to-go) — you just gotta know to ask! It’s not listed on any of the menus at this time! Click here to find out what we thought about La Cava’s new Tomato Margarita! Skipper Canteen We’re heading to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom for our next secret menu! Jungle Navigation Co Ltd Skipper Canteen is full of Easter Eggs and hidden finds, but today we’re all about their Secret Menu. Now the actual SECRET quality of this menu can be debated — some visits we’ve had to ask, some visits our Skipper has offered to show us the secret menu, and some visits it has just been placed on our table with our menus! You can order some tasty Pao de Queijo, which is similar to the Brazilian Cheese Bread folks obsess over at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival. Pao De Queijo off the Secret Menu! In the past, their secret menu has also included a trio of sangria options, as well as Bang Bang Shrimp. Click here to read our most recent review of Skipper Canteen! Restaurantosaurus Our next secret menu comes from Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Here, we’ve crossed paths with a unique Passholder-exclusive Secret Menu, featuring their Scotch Egg! Scotch Egg As with all secret menus, the availability of these items may come and go, so if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, be sure to ask on your next visit if the Scotch Egg is available! Click here to learn more about Restaurantosaus’ super unique secret menu! Monsieur Paul As of this writing, Monsieur Paul is temporarily closed and has yet to reopen. You may not consider Secret Menus to be a part of the ultra-signature dining experiences in Disney World, but they are! Monsieur Paul in EPCOT is one of the fanciest spots in town, dress code and all. In the summer of 2019 they had a Summer Special Discovery secret menu, filled with delectable delights like Roasted Red Snapper, Duck Breast, and Warm Chocolate Almond Cake! Monsieur Paul in the France Pavilion – currently closed Since this location has yet to reopen as of this writing, we cannot confirm if their Secret Menu offerings are still available. But once Monsieur Paul reopens at EPCOT, we hope to find exclusive offerings like this available once again! Click here to read our review of Monsieur Paul! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Up next is the infamous Cosmic Ray’s over in Tomorrowland. There, two of our favorite Mobile Order secret menu items from years past have included the Galaxy Loaded Fries and the Pork Belly Burger! Galaxy Loaded Fries from the Mobile Order secret menu at Cosmic Ray’s This is a great opportunity to fill you in on a Disney secret: always check a location’s Mobile Order menu for exclusive, Mobile Order-only secret menu items! Click here to see what getting lunch at Cosmic Ray’s was like at a reopened Magic Kingdom! Yak & Yeti Restaurant Our last dining location in the theme parks that has a secret menu is Yak & Yeti at Animal Kingdom! The secret menu items we’ve encountered here in the past are a seafood lover’s dream, including Bang Bang Calamari, Lobster Tail Garlic Noodles with Shrimp and Scallops, and Hibachi Steak & Shrimp! Bang Bang Calamari All three of these menu items were available on our most recent visit but are NOT on the menu, so be sure to double-check with your server on your next trip to Animal Kingdom! Click here to read our most recent full review of Yak & Yeti! In the Resorts The Wave We’re moving on now from the theme parks to Disney World’s resort hotels! Disney’s Contemporary Resort is full of dining options for the whole family, from a romantic date night at California Grill to a family-friendly character breakfast (soon!) at Chef Mickey’s. But today, it’s all about The Wave…of American Flavors. Seven Layer Cake If you still have room for dessert, be sure to ask about their secret menu Seven Layer Cake! Or better yet, BEGIN your meal with some cake! This cake was previously available at the (still closed) Top of the World Lounge in the adjoining Bay Lake Tower! Click here for our most recent review of BREAKFAST at The Wave! Grand Floridian Cafe Another resort hotel that’s chock full of incredible dining options is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. While signature restaurants like Victoria & Albert’s and Narcoossee’s get all the fame and glory, Grand Floridian Cafe is also totally worth a trip to this deluxe resort! Chicken & Waffles off the secret menu at Grand Floridian Cafe This location has some incredible secret breakfast menu items. Our all-time favorite HAS To be their Chicken and Waffles (yep, the one we hacked together years back!). It’s been missing from the menu since reopening but if you ask, both Chicken and Waffles as well as their French Toast are typically available right now off-menu! Keep in mind that like other secret menus, these items may be subject to availability. In our experience, we’ve also seen these items change slightly over the years, so it may be different than how you remember them! Click here for our most recent review of Grand Floridian Cafe! Tambu Lounge After touring the Contemporary and Grand Floridian, let’s finish the trifecta of Monorail Resorts at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Like its two sister resorts along the Monorail route, the Polynesian has loads of knock-out restaurants. As of this writing, dining is limited due to construction taking place through summer of 2021, but Tambu Lounge is currently open! ‘Ohana eats at Tambu Lounge While this location is open, its menu is limited like we’ve seen at other restaurants throughout Disney World. Prior to the closures, this spot was home to our FAVORITE secret menu. Those not wanting to shell out for a pricey sit-down meal at adjoining ‘Ohana could basically hack together an entire meal from menu items AND off-menu goodies you had to be in the KNOW to score. These menu items would be especially welcomed these days, since ‘Ohana has yet to reopen. We DID recently find ‘Ohana-inspired bread pudding at Kona Cafe that has since made its way to Tambu. You just have to remember to ask after 5PM! Click here to read our full review of Tambu Lounge! World Premiere Food Court – Roxy Counter As of this writing, World Premiere Food Court is temporarily closed and has yet to reopen. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is scheduled to reopen on February 9th, 2021. Alright you guys, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort definitely wins the contest of having the COOLEST way to read a secret menu across all of Disney World. Why read a boring paper menu or scroll through your phone when you can look at the menu on a VIEWFINDER?! Secret Menu Viewer at World Premier Food Court That’s right, this is how you read the secret menu at the Roxy Counter at World Premiere Food Court! Secret menu items here have included their Cinnamon Bun Burger, Poutine, and Bacon Mac and Cheese Dog. Time will tell if this DFB-fav secret menu returns upon reopening, but we’re doubting we’ll see it for a while due to health and safety protocols. Click here to read more about World Premiere Food Court’s one-of-a-kind secret menu! Barcelona Lounge Some of Disney World’s newest dining locations can be found at Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This Moderate Resort features many of the fixings of a Deluxe resort, including some fun and unique dining options like Barcelona Lounge. Secret Menu Sangria Barcelona Lounge has some scrumptious Sangrias, and their secret menu Passionfruit Sangria is no exception! Give it a try on your next visit! The bartenders should have everything to make it up for you. Click here to read our full review of Barcelona Lounge! Pineapple Lanai Surely Disney World would have a secret Dole Whip SOMEWHERE on property, right? Dole Whip specialties come and go with relative frequency, between Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace at Magic Kingdom. But over at the Polynesian, Pineapple Lanai is another go-to when it comes to special frozen treat hacks. Lemon and Lime Dole Whip We’ve uncovered some secret flavors in the past like their secret menu Lemon flavor Dole Whip, so be sure to ask on your next visit if they have any special flavors available! This one is pretty unpredictable though since the flavors change frequently. At times, all flavors will be posted on the glass, but fortune favors the bold who dare and ask. You may come up empty but maybe, just maybe you’ll score a sweet new combo or rare flavor not on the menu! Click here to read our most recent review of a special Dole Whip treat at Pineapple Lanai! Scat Cat’s Club Cafe As of this writing, Scat Cat’s Club Cafe is temporarily closed and has yet to reopen. Our last stop on our secret resort tour takes us to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter, the singular place on Disney World property where you can find Mickey Beignets! During the holiday season in 2019, Scat Cat’s Club Cafe served secret Gingerbread Beignets…a treat that we were hoping would return this year, but due to Port Orleans’ extended closure, we may have to wait another year before we’re reunited with these tasty Mickey treats. Secret Menu Gingerbread Beignets Scat Cat’s Club Cafe has also served secret boozy beignets with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, so our fingers are crossed that we can sink our teeth into THEM soon! Click here to read about another specialty boozy beignet we’ve tried at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe! Disney Springs Starbucks Last but not least, we’re heading to Disney Springs to review some of their secret menus! It may not be THAT much of a secret, but Starbucks has been known to serve some exclusive, off-the-menu drinks…perhaps your local Starbucks has them, too! In fact, we’re fond of looking for off-menu flavors at the Disney Springs location, but really any Starbucks in or out of the parks should be able to make up secret flavors. Just keep in mind they often take longer for the baristas to prepare! Starbucks Secret Menu Jack Skellington Frappuccino Most recently, we picked up their secret Jack Skellington Frappuccino and we were big fans of the hilariously-named Robert Brownie Jr.. You never know when Starbucks will come up with their NEXT secret concoction, so be sure to check back frequently for our latest review! Click here to read about some of Starbucks’ holiday drinks at Disney Springs! Vivoli il Gelato One of our favorite places to pick up a frozen dessert in Disney Springs has got to be Vivoli il Gelato. When we aren’t stuffing our faces with their delicious Gelato Sliders, we’re checking in on their secret menu to see what we can find! Gelato Sundae from Vivoli il Gelato We’ll admit, their Double Chocolate Waffle Sundae wasn’t a TOTAL secret, but hey, it’s on a “secret menu,” so we’ll take it! Their Matcha Affogato also has also been on their secret menu. Be sure to double-check ahead of your visit for their latest offerings! The funny thing with THIS secret menu though — it’s no secret! It’s literally listed on their menu as “Secret Menu.” Whoops! Click here to read our full review of Vivoli il Gelato! D-Luxe Burger If you’re a secret menu aficionado, then you probably already know about this next dining location. D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs always seems to have something unique and special going on, like their Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Shake and Bacon & Blue Burger we spotted off of their Mobile Order menu last year! Strawberry Shortcake Gelato Shake and Bacon & Blue Burger We’ve seen their secret menu get as high as having EIGHT offerings at one time, so they’re definitely no stranger to trying new things. These items are typically limited-time offerings, so if you spot something on their secret menu, be sure to order it! Click here to read about the boozy milkshakes you can find at D-Luxe Burger! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Last but certainly not least, we’re visiting Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar for our final secret menu discovery. Last holiday season we discovered a dessert dish called the “Tacky Trio,” which was an assortment of sweets with some interesting (or rather, tacky) color schemes. The Tacky Trio Jock Lindsey’s holiday menu isn’t a secret anymore, but we’re always on the lookout for more off-the-menu dishes at this fun and unique bar in Disney Springs! Click here to check out all of this year’s holiday specials at Jock Lindsey’s Sorry, we couldn’t keep all of these menus a secret any longer! We hope that this one-stop shop gives you a few ideas of where to check on during your next Disney World vacation! Remember, these items are considered “secret” for a reason! They aren’t regular menu items, meaning their availability can come and go! As Disney World continues its reopening, we’re hoping more of these menus come back and we’re able to go on our foodie scavenger hunts again soon! Click here to learn more about some of the top restaurants since Disney World 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. Have you ever ordered off of a secret menu at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post PSST! The Best SECRET (Menus!) in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s been an INCREDIBLE year for Minnie Mouse collectibles at Disney World! From Dumbo and Big Thunder Mountain to the one and only Haunted Mansion, the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merch has been a SMASHING success! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Big Thunder Mountain Now it’s time for the grand finale, and December’s collection is fittingly themed with fireworks and nighttime spectaculars! Throughout 2020, Disney has released select special Minnie collections inspired by iconic attractions at Magic Kingdom (sometimes) and online. And judging by how QUICKLY they sell out, we’d say it’s all been a huge hit! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction King Arthur Carrousel Ears at Magic Kingdom For December’s final release, the Nighttime Castle & Grand Finale wraps up an EPIC year of Minnie ears, plushes, Loungefly backpacks, mugs, and more! We recently got a peek at the collection, BURSTING with color and shimmery accents! Now the time has come to get our hands on the goods! ©shopDisney MerchPass entries are NOW OPEN, as of 7AM PT, December 8th! ©shopDisney As a refresher, MerchPass is a nifty lottery-based drawing that gives you the chance to get early access to limited-edition in-demand merchandise on shopDisney! Just select the items you want to buy within a designated time frame (i.e. NOW), sign up with your email, and…cross your fingers that you’re selected! ©shopDisney First up on MerchPass, we’ve got the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Minnie Plush. ©Disney You can snag this very fashionable looking Minnie doll for $29.99. Learn more about MerchPass and the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Minnie Plush right here! Looking for a new pair of ears to finish out your year? Check out the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Minnie Ears! ©Disney These very colorful ears will be available for $34.99! Click here to check out the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Minnie Ears! This collection features a potential new park bag too with the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Mini Backpack by Loungefly for $90. ©Disney Seriously, imagine all the park souvenirs we could toss into this very snazzy pack. Click here to see more of the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Mini Backpack by Loungefly! As with all the Main Attraction collections, you can pick up a new coffee-vessel. It’s the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Mug! ©Disney We love all the shimmery fireworks! This mug will be available for $19.99. Want to check out the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Mug? Click here! The Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Pin Set is especially pretty for $19.99. ©Disney There’s a Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Pin, a Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Minnie Pin, and a Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Minnie Ears Pin. Enter for the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale Pin Set right here! And finally, the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale MagicBand for $34.99 is giving us VERY classic vibes. ©Disney It’s got Minnie on one side and Cinderella Castle on the other. Plus, there are fireworks allll around! Click here to see enter to snag the Nighttime Castle and Grand Finale MagicBand! So if you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for a MerchPass ASAP (no purchase necessary to sign up), because if past collections are any indication, they WILL sell out FAST! In the meantime, we’ll be sure to keep our Minnie ears open for news on general release details for the Nighttime Castle & Grand Finale collection! Read up on the changes and additions made with this Grand Finale collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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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. It’s a new day in Disney World, and you know what that means — it’s time to fill our closets with MORE of the newest Minnie Ear headbands! Little Mermaid and Cornflower Blue Ears This year, we’ve seen ALL kinds of adorable Minnie ears released including those awesome light-up blue snowflake balloon ears, the emerald green ears, and even some Little Mermaid ears that have us feeling like we’re under the sea! And today we found that ANOTHER new pair has arrived in Disney World and they’re beautifully blue! This morning, in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Discovery Trading Post we found the NEW Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears! We had spotted these not too long ago in Disneyland and on shopDisney, but this was our first time seeing them in Disney World and we couldn’t have been more excited! Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears The ears are a beautiful cornflower blue color that is wonderfully soft, but will still add that little pop of fun to your outfit. The bow in the center is covered in sequins, giving it an extra touch of magic. Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears Overall, the ears are simple in their design, but that’s part of what makes them so great. They’ll match perfectly with tons of different outfits and are not overpowering or too in-your-face. We think they’re just fantastic! Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears in Animal Kingdom You can grab these ears right now in Disney World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (or Downtown Disney in Disneyland) for $29.99. Or you can bring home this pair (and some other great items) from shopDisney! Click here to check them out online! We’re keeping an eye out for more fun Disney merchandise and, as always, we’ll let you know what we find. Looking for that perfect gift for someone in your family? Check out our official DFB holiday gift guide for 2020! 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 in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The NEW Wintery Blue Ears Are Finally Available in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Holiday Dooney & Bourke Bags, Nighttime Decorations, a Fun Snack is BACK, and More! SPOTTED! So Many Wild New Tees at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!! Leopard Minnie Ears Have Gotten a Stylish Upgrade in Disney World With This NEW Design! View the full article

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Our recent look at spectacular holiday decor across the Walt Disney World Resort included a glimpse of the jaw-dropping Christmas tree and decorations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Today, we’re unwrapping this Victorian-themed wonderland of beauty – and some of the magic behind it. Step into the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and you can’t miss the new head-turning snowflake ornaments that feature “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Disney Holiday Services chose “The 12 Days of Christmas” as a theme that’s relatable and enjoyable for guests of all ages. The snowflake artwork fits into the overall Victorian theme of the holiday designs you’ll see with other ornaments on the lobby’s Christmas trees and throughout the resort. Matching designs with the time period is extremely important when decorating at the Resort and it’s something guests notice and appreciate, according to Ed Miles of Disney Holiday Services. “Actually, someone came in and said this looks like something that was in my great grandmother’s or grandfather’s house and I said, ‘thank you, that’s exactly what we’re going for.’” At the highest point of the tree, you’ll spot a special 2-foot topper that has been ingeniously created from a weather vane. It’s copper with a rose gold theme and a perfect decoration for the tree. Each decoration is expertly placed so that an amazing photograph can be taken at any angle, no matter where you’re standing. Delightfully detailed holiday surprises can also be found around the Resort, including bright Victorian lanterns with “retro” bulbs at the resort’s porte cochere. And twinkling lights add to the magical experience as holiday melodies fill the air in the classic setting of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. For more details on the holiday happenings across the Walt Disney World Resort, check out our “Everything Holidays” section. And be sure to follow along as we bring you even more #DisneyMagicMoments this holiday season! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/4SHiH0IDvO8View the full article

Sometimes, we just want to feel like mermaids. Who can blame us? Life IS the bubbles under the sea. Little Mermaid Ears Disney has been piling on the fun new ears this year so our collections keep growing and growing. We’ve seen the Silver and Gold Ears, Wintery Blue Minnie Ears (which also JUST arrived in Disney World — stay tuned for info), and many more. Now, we’ve spotted another pair that we definitely want to make part of our world. Grab your dinglehoppers! You’re gonna want to make sure your hair looks great when you’re wearing these Little Mermaid Ears that we just spotted in Disney World. While we have seen mermaid ears in Disney World before, this new pair really screams Ariel! Little Mermaid Ears The ears themselves are covered in shimmery blue-green scales just like the ones that Ariel has on her tail. Little Mermaid Ears And, yes, we MEAN shimmery. The bow is inspired by Ariel’s purple shell top. It’s…kinda weird when you think about it, but we also think it’s cute? IDK. Little Mermaid Ears And, get this, you don’t even need to bring your own dinglehopper. There’s one built into the band! Little Mermaid Ears We spotted these ears at Discovery Trading Company in Animal Kingdom for $29.99 and we’ll be keeping an eye out for them elsewhere in Disney World too! As always, stay tuned for all of the latest updates! Click here to see MORE of the newest ears! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be snagging these Ariel-inspired ears? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS! New Ariel-Inspired MERMAID EARS Have Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Say Good Morning AND Good Night with These NEW Animal Kingdom Phone Cases! 10 Things You Can Personalize with Your Name in Disney World! The 30 HARDEST Disney Choices We’ve Had to Make Over the Last 30(ish)Days View the full article

With the rising numbers of COVID-19 across the country, including in Florida, it’s important to stay informed, have emergency plans in place, and be prepared. Temperature Checks at the Polynesian Resort If you have COVID-19, you will not be allowed to enter all locations at Walt Disney World Resort. But, what if you do not have COVID-19 (or don’t know that you have it), and begin to develop symptoms or test positive during your stay in Walt Disney World? Here’s what we know. Do Not Travel if You Are Sick For starters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) notes that if you test positive for coronavirus, you must immediately isolate yourself and follow public health recommendations. According to the Disney World website, by entering Disney World you also confirm that you are not experiencing the symptoms of COVID-19, have not been in contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms (without doing a proper 14-day quarantine), and are not under any self-quarantine orders. Screenshot from Disney World Website So, although it goes without saying, we want to emphasize that if you are having COVID-19 symptoms before you leave for your trip to Walt Disney World, you test positive for COVID-19 before you go to Disney World, or you’ve been exposed to anyone who has confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms (and you have not done the necessary quarantine), for your safety and the safety of others, you must not travel. We emailed Disney and spoke to various Cast Members who confirmed — “If you or any other Guest becomes symptomatic or tests positive, they would not be able to enter” Walt Disney World. You Won’t Be Able to Enter the Parks Now, moving on to the scenario where you either don’t have symptoms or you don’t have COVID-19 prior to entering Disney World, and THEN you test positive while AT Disney World. One key thing to note is that you will NOT be allowed in the parks. We spoke to several Cast Members who confirmed this. Health Signage We also spoke to a Disney Cast Member on the phone who essentially indicated this would apply to you and your entire party (specifically anyone in close contact with you) as the Disney website specifically notes that by entering Disney World property you are confirming you have not been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 symptoms without completing a 14-day quarantine. So, if at any time that becomes untrue (meaning you HAVE been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 — which would apply to anyone in your party who came in close contact with the person[s] that tested positive) — they would not be able to enter the parks. Tree of Life Additionally, we want to note that the Florida Department of Health website says if you’ve had close contact with someone who has COVID-19, you should call your County Health Department or other health care professional to discuss next steps. ©Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Website So, if a member of your party tests positive for COVID-19, and you have been in close contact with them, please call the local Health Department or another health care professional for their guidance as well. You Will Need to Quarantine During Your Stay If someone were to test positive or show symptoms on vacation a million questions likely would flood their heads. What if you are staying at a Disney World Resort hotel during this time? Will you be allowed to stay in the hotel? Would you be kicked out? Could you even use transportation to get home (more on that in a bit!)?! We spoke to some Cast Members, and here’s what they said. First, we called a general phone line for Disney World and the Cast Member we spoke to said it would be handled on a case-by-case basis, but that guests who test positive for COVID-19 during their stay would be confined to their room for the length of their stay so that they can quarantine. When we called the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 hotline, the individual we spoke with also noted that if you test positive, you must remain isolated. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa The CDC recommends different quarantine lengths based on certain scenarios. If you KNOW or think you have COVID-19 and have symptoms, you can be around others after a quarantine of at least 10 days provided other factors are met (like 24 hours with no fever without use of fever-reducing medication). If you tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms, you can be around others after 10 days have passed since the date of your positive test (but if you develop symptoms then the recommendations are different). If you were in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, you should stay home for 14 days after your last exposure to that person. The CDC has also updated some guidance to say that quarantine may be shorter in certain situations. Minnie Mouse at a Temperature Check The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 website specifically notes that if you are sick with a fever, have trouble breathing, or suspect you have COVID-19, you should isolate during the illness, restrict activities outside your home, and stay away from others. ©Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Website It appears that quarantine rules would apply to your entire party — specifically anyone who was traveling with you and was in close contact with you. One Disney Cast Member essentially did confirm this for us again by pointing to the Disney policies which state that by entering Walt Disney World Resort, you’re confirming you haven’t been in close contact with anyone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms without the 14-day quarantine, so once that becomes untrue steps would need to be taken to ensure that group’s safety as well as the safety of other guests. The Cast Member also said that generally a COVID-19 situation like this would be handled on a case-by-case basis with the hotel manager. Face Mask Notice We asked one Cast Member we spoke to whether a guest would be able to extend their stay at a resort in order to do a full-length quarantine. The Cast Member said it may depend on availability. We expect, however, that Disney would likely work with local health authorities and with you to see what can be done to make sure you and others are kept safe. BoardWalk Inn We called the number for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and spoke to one Cast Member who said that the Disney hotel policy will depend on the situation. They said a policy has been put in place, and the guest will need to work with the hotel’s manager to go through the process. The Cast Member at Disney’s Pop Century Resort gave us a similar answer and said the guests would have to remain in their room for their stay to quarantine. Polynesian Room Disney’s response to us via email indicated, “It is up to the Leadership at each of our Walt Disney World Resort Hotels as to how this situation would be addressed for Guests staying on property.” So the key thing is, if you test positive or develop symptoms, speak to the manager at the Disney World Resort hotel you’re staying at so you can make sure you follow whatever processes they have in place. Polynesian Room We also spoke with a Cast Member via chat who noted that they have not encountered this situation yet, but that they assumed the guest will be directed to a local medical facility and will be asked to follow their doctor’s instructions. Screenshot of COVID-19 Chat What happens to that room once the positive guest leaves? Two Cast Members we spoke to also noted that once the guest that has tested positive leaves the room, the room will be cleaned and sanitized and not made available to other guests for a period of time. What if you needed to leave your Disney hotel but still continue to quarantine before you can leave Florida? In some areas, certain hotels or areas have been used for those needing a safe place to quarantine. This was a policy that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did, in fact, suggest for Florida back in March. We are currently not aware of any specific quarantine hotels in Orlando that you would be able to turn to if this occurred, but have reached out to the Florida Department of Health via email and will update this post if we receive updated information. Why would you possibly want to stay in your hotel to quarantine rather than just travel home? Well, that leads us to problem #2. You Likely Will Not Be Able to Travel Home Until You Finish Your Quarantine Period The CDC notes that if you test positive for COVID-19, immediately isolate yourself and “do not travel until it is safe for you to be around others; this includes your return trip home.” And, even if you wanted to go home, you may not be able to if you are put on a Do-Not-Board list. Flight from Orlando The CDC can restrict the travel of people who are known or believed to have COVID-19, or who have been exposed to a person with COVID-19, if they plan to travel. Essentially, this would be done by putting that person on a “Do Not Board” list. Once a person is put on this list, airlines will NOT issue a boarding pass to that person for any commercial flight within, arriving to, or departing from the U.S.. Recent Flight from Orlando On top of that, you could be arrested (with reckless endangering being a potential charge) and banned from airlines depending on state laws and airline rules for flying while positive. Orlando Airport Again, if you test positive for COVID-19, you should isolate from others, which means you (and likely the guests traveling with you) will essentially be stuck wherever you are during that time. While this article discusses the situation as it applies to Disney, it would essentially apply anywhere else as well. It’s not something you necessarily want to think about, but it should be something you consider. Our advice? Talk about this potential scenario with your family and come up with a plan BEFORE you travel. Cinderella Castle Discuss how you would handle the situation and how you could possibly prepare. For example, you may want to pack your laptops or tablets or extra chargers that you may not have normally brought so that if you need to remain in the room and work or do school from that space, you are able to do so. You may want to bring or pick up some extra snacks from a local store so you’ve got a few things to munch on in the room (although we expect — but have not confirmed — that the hotel would coordinate some kind of food drop-off service). You may also want to bring thermometers and medication that could help with mild symptoms, and bring your key healthcare information like the name of your primary care doctor back home and your insurance cards. You may also want to pack extra of the medication you take to ensure that you could have it for a full 14-day quarantine if necessary. Make sure you know how to get a COVID-19 test when you’re in Disney World or wherever you’re going, so you know where to go if you develop symptoms. Disney’s Pop Century Resort At the end of the day, you can’t be prepared for everything, but it’s good to have these resources ready if you ever need them. While it’s less than ideal to contract COVID-19 while on vacation, it’s not out of the realm of possibility and processes need to be in place to deal with such a situation. Being prepared and knowing how to handle the situation if it were to occur is your best bet, so check back to this article for the latest information. If we get any further information from Disney, Florida, or other sources, we’ll be sure to update this article. If you’re at Disney World and suspect you possibly have contracted COVID-19, find out how to get tested HERE. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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