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Here at DFB, we love bread AND we love cheese. Grilled Cheese Goodness! Grilled Cheese from Woody’s Lunchbox? Sign us up! An entire gift guide for bread-lovers? We’ve already got it! That’s why we’re super excited to see a NEW item featuring this delicious pairing over at Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs! Blaze Pizza offers custom-designed pizzas (with the choice of LOTS of toppings), salads, and other sides. This pizza joint shared that its menu will now include…wait for it — Cheesy Bread!! Blaze Pizza at Disney Springs This new item features their high-rise dough with heaps of shredded mozzarella (vegan cheese is also available), garnished with oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil! It also comes with two cups of regular or spicy red sauce on the side, for all your dipping needs. ©Blaze Pizza This new addition to the menu looks like it’ll fulfill all of our carb-y needs and we can’t wait to try it! You can get it at Disney Springs for $6.95. We’ll continue to give updates about all the new snacks we spot at Disney World, so stay tuned! Check out all the menu updates at 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. Have you ever eaten at Blaze Pizza? Tell us in the comments! The post This NEW Cheesy Menu Item at Blaze Pizza in Disney World is Calling Our Name! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a New Insanely Fast Way To Get a Blaze Pizza In Disney Springs! What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

The bad guys from Star Wars, like Darth Vader and Kylo Ren, can be pretty intimidating! Kylo Ren These villains definitely give off a scary aura. Watching Darth Vader prowl around can be pretty frightening, but this t-shirt that we found online makes one of the Galactic Empire’s most dangerous weapons a lot less intimidating. The Death Star is the battle station operated by the Imperial military that has the ability to destroy planets — pretty frightening, huh? Well, this shirt we spotted online makes the Death Star seem just a little less scary… Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back That’s right, the Death Star is now a GIANT PIZZA! With all those toppings and melty cheese, we almost want to try it! ©shopDisney This kids’ t-shirt puts a funny and lighthearted spin on a traditionally daunting Star Wars icon! It costs $21.99. Click here to shop the Death Star Pizza T-Shirt for Kids! We love to see the different ways that Disney gets creative and adds variety to their merch, and we’ll be sure to let you know about it. Check back with us for more Disney merchandise updates! Check out these adorable Baby Yoda plates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. The post This Disney T-Shirt Available Online Gives This 'Star Wars' Icon a Cheesy Makeover! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: D23 Members Act Fast! You Still Have First Pick at the NEW Lightsaber Hilts Disney Just Released Online! Show Off Classic Star Wars Characters with These NEW Corkcicles Available Online! These New ‘Star Wars’ Tees from Disney Are Hilarious! View the full article

Back in , Disney announced that they would lay off 28,000 Cast Members. Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage Since then, the number has grown with the prolonged closure of Disneyland and with Disney entertainment furloughs. Because many Cast Members are affected by this, they’ve been getting creative to turn a darker time into a brighter and happier time. We’ve seen things from podcasts to small businesses, and now a theater is getting in on the action! Mad Cow Theater, located in Downtown Orlando, is getting ready to launch a new project that involves supporting furloughed and laid off Disney Cast Members! The series “Bringing Home the Herd: Cabarets, Comedies & Captivating Tales” will feature digital performances from local actors including affected Cast Members! ©Mad Cow Theater This series will last six-months where 12 shows will be performed virtually. How cool! All of the money this series makes on tickets and subscriptions will support those local artists in need. If you are missing theater in the Disney theme parks, this is a great way to get your theatrical fix AND support Cast Members! Disney Society Orchestra On Mad Cow Theater’s website, you can purchase subscription packages for the entire series or single tickets for each show. A 1-2 viewer subscription is $99, and a 3+ viewer subscription is $149. Single tickets will be $20. This is an amazing way to be entertained and give back to Cast Members! We’ll continue to keep you updated on how you can help affected Cast Members. Here’s how you can help Cast Members in need Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you miss theatrical entertainment at Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post Support Furloughed Disney Cast Members Through Theater and Comedy! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Furloughed Disney World Cast Members Are Staging At-Home Protests NEWS: Disney World Bracing Cast Members to Prepare For Extended Furloughs How Much Is Disney REALLY Saving By Furloughing Employees? 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. It seems like we can’t go a day without seeing new merch inspired by The Mandalorian, and we’re not complaining! Baby Yoda Stationery Set In addition to merchandise, we’ve also seen a lot of Baby Yoda-inspired recipes this year. With these cute, new plates, you’ll have the perfect location to display your Mandalorian eats! We spotted these adorable little plates from Corelle that’ll likely have you smile while you’re snacking! ©Corelle Although we may not be snacking on frogs like The Child, these appetizer plates are the perfect, intergalactic backdrop for snacking all day long (like we do). ©Corelle These plates come in a 4-pack and cost $25.00! Click here to shop the Star Wars — The Child Appetizer Plates! We certainly can’t get our hands on enough Mandalorian-inspired merchandise and we’ll be sure to keep the updates coming! Check out the new Soul merch that we spotted in the parks! 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 these plates be finding a home in your kitchen cabinet? Tell us in the comments! The post With These Plates Inspired by 'The Mandalorian,' You Can Snack With Baby Yoda! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Baby Yoda Obsession Continues With This Must-Have Backpack! Throw it Back to the 70s with Disney’s NEW Retro Star Wars Tees and Boba Fett Cooler! What’s Better Than a Baby Yoda Plush? A Baby Yoda Plush ON SALE! View the full article

EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays is in full swing, but there’s one BIG thing we’re missing this year: The Candlelight Processional! Epcot’s Candlelight Processional ©Disney When we heard that the processional wouldn’t be happening, we were obviously bummed, but we definitely understand how it would be difficult to recreate with the current safety guidelines. Thankfully, Disney gave us a recorded version to watch at home! But now, we’ve got even more good news for fans of this show, because you can listen to the soundtrack online! Earlier today, the Disneyland Annual Passholder Twitter Account shared a tweet with a link to listen to EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional! While the tweet is written to Disneyland Passholders, we found that once you click on the link, you’ll be able to find the playlist of songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and YouTube Music! The list of Christmas tunes includes classics like “Silent Night”, “What Child is This?”, and “Joy to the World”. Neil Patrick Harris at The Candlelight Processional in Disney World ©Disney If you’ll excuse us, we’ll be listening to this soundtrack on repeat while stuffing our faces with Christmas cookies! While we do that, make sure to check out more of our holiday content, covering all the details on what you can expect from Disney this holiday season! Click Here to Check of the BEST of the 2020 Festival of the Holidays! 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 seen the Candlelight Processional before? Let us know in the comments below! The post You Can Listen to the Soundtrack from EPCOT's Candlelight Processional at Home! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Booth MENUS Are HERE! PHOTOS! We Went On A Holiday Scavenger Hunt with Olaf in EPCOT! Photos! The JAMMitors Have Moved Locations in EPCOT! View the full article

We’re heading out to EPCOT to see what new additions we can find around the park! Spaceship Earth Hello, fellow world travelers! We’re heading to EPCOT to check out all of the latest food, construction, and merchandise updates since our last visit. Let’s dive in! EPCOT Food Updates Chefs de France While Monsieur Paul Restaurant in the France Pavilion is still closed, a Cast Member at Chefs de France told us that the Monsieur Paul dining room is being used for overflow seating for Chefs de France during busy hours. Monsieur Paul Restaurant Since Monsieur Paul is located upstairs from Chefs de France, is a close location for the restaurant to use for extra seating for the time. Check out our review from the reopened Chefs de France! EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction is continuing on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Wood panels have been added to the roof. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Currently, the new attraction is set to open in 2021 for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Click here to learn more about the EPCOT transformation! Space 220 We’re still anxiously awaiting the opening of Space 220, the new restaurant that will take guests on a dining adventure high above Earth! The sign for the restaurant is located by Mission: SPACE, but when we swung by, it was still covered up. The Space 220 Sign is still Covered Up We’ll be keeping a close eye out for any additional updates on Space 220, so stay tuned! Take a sneak peek inside Space 220! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear In Mouse Gear, we noticed signage about the new Mobile Checkout option placed throughout the store. Mobile Checkout Sign This new option is still in the testing phase, so it’s only available at a few select locations at the moment. Mobile Checkout Sign With Mobile Checkout, guests are able to pay for their purchases within the My Disney Experience app, without having to wait in line at the checkout counter. Click here to learn more about Mobile Checkout! Pin Traders — Camera Center We spotted some awesome Newspaper Headline Pins at the Pin Traders — Camera Center location in Future World! There’s one featuring the Millennium Celebration… Millennium Celebration Pin with Newspaper …and one celebrating Disney Villains. 13 VIllain Pin with Newspaper Both pins are priced at $17.99. Here’s a closer look at the new pins! Plume et Palette While the perfume shop in the France Pavilion, Plume et Palette, is still closed, we did spot some holiday decorations in the window. Holiday Decorations in the Window We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any changes to the shops and restaurants that are currently available! 4 Magic Kingdom attractions will be closed this week! And that does it for our latest round of updates from EPCOT! Of course, we’ll continue to visit all of the parks and resorts to check out the newest additions, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news! Here’s what’s new in 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. Which of these updates are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: Construction Updates, Merchandise Mobile Checkout, and Newsworthy Pins! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction, TONS of Minnie Mouse Merch, and a Closed Quick Service Spot What’s New at EPCOT: Tons of Food and Wine Festival Menu Changes and a Denim Spirit Jersey! What’s New in Epcot — Christmas Decorations, Space 220 Construction, and MORE! View the full article

A handful of new things have popped up at Disney’s Polynesian Resort over the last week! Duffy and Friends Headband We’ve spotted a plush Duffy headband, eaten Dole Whip out of a pineapple (YUM!), and tried a sparkly Christmas cupcake! Today we saw a whole new collection of merch that will add some Polynesian flair to your wardrobe and let you show off your love for this relaxing resort! If you’re looking to kick-back and clock into island time, this collection offers lots of laidback styles! We noticed these new items over at BouTiki, the shop in Disney’s Polynesian Resort. New Polynesian Collection This collection includes a few t-shirts, like this tropical button-down. This shirt costs $39.99. Button Down There’s also this casual t-shirt, which is priced at $29.99. T-shirt And this cute shirt showing Mickey Mouse in his vacation wear! This one costs $24.99. Mickey Mouse T-shirt We also saw two styles of dresses, great for lounging around the resort or dressing up for dinner! This long-sleeve dress costs $69.99. Long-sleeve Dress The pattern on these dresses is actually a little tiki man, like the one you can see in the lobby! This dress costs $49.99. Tank Dress There are a few new tank tops, too! This one has a dip-dyed style and displays the resort’s logo. It costs $34.99. Tank Top Check out Minnie in her bright floral dress strumming a ukelele. This shirt just feels like vacation! It costs $24.99. Tank Top This Polynesian Resort towel is perfect for lounging by the pool, while maybe even eating dole whip out of a pineapple? The towel costs $26.99. Polynesian Towel Check out this tumbler covered in tiki torches! It costs $22.99. Tumbler And if you’re looking for a small souvenir to take home to remind you of your trip, this magnet could be a great option for you! It costs $12.99. Polynesian Magnet And that’s all the new merchandise we spotted at Disney’s Polynesian Resort this week! It certainly makes us want to kick back and relax. Follow along with us for more new Disney merch! Check out this new secret menu item at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! 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 item in this collection is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post This Collection From Disney's Polynesian Resort Will Make Your Closet Super Tropical! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Um, We Just Found the Most Adorable (And Dapper) Hat EVER in Disney World!! What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts: TONS of Fall Snacks, Limited-Time Merch, and a Princess Dress SALE! TONS of New Duffy and Friends Merch Has Landed at Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You’ve probably heard, but it all started with a Mouse! Partners Statue When Walt first created Mickey for the “Steamboat Willie” short, he probably didn’t know how beloved Mickey would be almost 100 years later. Now, the day after Walt’s birthday, we’ve spotted a pretty neat piece of merch commemorating Walt and Mickey! We were at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom today when we spotted this NEW Walt and Mickey MagicBand (which is also available online!). Walt and Mickey MagicBand The MagicBand features Walt on one side, hard at work on his hand-drawn animation… Walt and Mickey MagicBand …and Mickey Mouse as seen in “Steamboat Willie” on the other! Walt and Mickey MagicBand You can find this MagicBand available on shopDisney and in Disney World right now for $29.99. As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the most exciting merchandise updates! Click here to buy the Walt and Mickey MagicBand! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new MagicBand? Tell us in the comments! The post Celebrate Disney History with a New MagicBand Available in Disney World and Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Say “Bonjour!” to the NEW Ratatouille MagicBand We Found in Disney World! YAY! We Just Found THREE Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction MagicBands in Disney World! Calling All Skippers! A Jungle Cruise MagicBand Has Sailed Into Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Even if you’re running your runDisney races from home right now, you can still have tons of fun participating! ©runDisney Several races this year and next year have been converted to virtual events, but Disney’s been keeping the fun going at home with some fun themed crafts and merchandise. And if you’re planning on registering for next year’s races, then you should totally check out this new line of runDisney gear! The first item coming soon to shopDisney is this zip-up hoodie. We love this collection’s chosen shade of light blue, and the Mickey Mouse running on the front of this jacket makes us want it even more! ©Disney But the best part of this piece is the back — it says “every mile is magic,” and we absolutely love this catchphrase! This side also features Mickey Mouse in his workout gear, as well as a castle outline. ©Disney If you’re running your race in a warmer environment, then check out this new runDisney tank! With the runDisney logo and a silver castle outline, you’ll feel like a queen — and you are because you’re accomplishing some amazing fitness goals! ©Disney The last item shared by Disney ahead of the collection’s release is this long sleeve tee. It’s got the same design as the tank, except this one’s printed in white and yellow. This new line of performance apparel will make your hard work feel a lot more “magical!” ©Disney We’ll be waiting for this new clothing line to hit shopDisney, but in the meantime stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on all the runDisney news! We’re constantly sharing the latest in Disney news, reviews, and fun from the parks, so stick around for more! Check Out the ‘Star Wars’ runDisney Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever done a runDisney race? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW runDisney Merchandise Is Arriving Online Soon -- See the Collection Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Put on Your Running Shoes and Hurry to Disney World to Grab the NEW runDisney 2020 Merchandise! Run to a Galaxy Far, Far Away With the NEW runDisney Merchandise Online! Like An Icy Blast, Frozen 2 Merch Is Sweeping Its Way Through Disney Parks and Stores Across the U.S.! View the full article

Disney World is seeing some pretty busy days as we come up on the holidays. Magic Kingdom Crowds Today Magic Kingdom has no Disney Park Pass availability remaining and we’re reporting from the pretty crowded park. Take a look around with us as we check out some of the pinch points and long lines! Adventureland, as usual, is a pretty good example of how busy things are in Magic Kingdom. Lines for attractions and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn extend out to the sides of the walkways. There were still spots to walk and stay distanced, but you’ll need to be aware of your surrounding to make sure you don’t get too close to others. Magic Kingdom Crowds The Enchanted Tiki Room even had a bit of a line that wrapped around outside of the attraction building. Magic Kingdom Crowds You can see that the Jungle Cruise line is extended alllllllll the way down past the benches in front of Sunshine Tree Terrace. Magic Kingdom Crowds Take a glimpse of the crowds in action! Groups are mostly keeping an eye out for distancing but it’s definitely something you’ll need to be more aware of. If you’re heading through Magic Kingdom today and are looking to avoid the crowds, make sure to have a map on hand so that you can pick out an alternate route. This is just a glimpse at crowds today! We’ll be reporting on crowd levels for the rest of the holiday season so stay tuned to see what a reopened Disney World feels like around Christmas! Click here to see more recent crowded days 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 crowds in Disney World today? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS and VIDEO! Magic Kingdom Is At Capacity Again Today -- See the Crowds Here. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS: Well…Holiday Crowds Have Started to Arrive in Disney World Why You Should Skip This Disney World Park Right Now Heads Up! Disney’s Magic Kingdom Has Officially Reached Capacity Today! View the full article

Just a few days ago, we were munching on holiday cupcakes and more all around Disneyland Resort and the newly reopened Buena Vista Street. Holiday Cupcake But, things have quickly changed in California. Last week, Governor Newsom announced that stay-at-home orders would be imposed for regions based on ICU availability. This weekend, Southern California (the region that Disneyland Resort is located in) reached the set ICU capacity level, triggering the stay-at-home order for that region. Under this new order, restaurants can only be open for takeout or delivery. Disneyland confirmed that some of the restaurants at the resort would remain open for takeout under this order, while others would entirely close. Here’s your full list of what restaurants are and are not open at Disneyland Resort based on our trip today. As we were parking, Cast Members were reminding/informing guests as they entered and pay that, pursuant to the new stay-at-home order, there is NO drinking or eating allowed on Disneyland Resort property. California State Order Sign The only thing Disney was allowing guests to bring in was resealable water bottles (no Starbucks drinks or anything else). All food purchased at Disneyland Resort must be taken off property before it can be eaten. We saw various signs all around Disneyland Resort reminding guests of this. California State Order Sign So, if you will be heading to Disneyland Resort at any point in the near future, be sure to eat before going as you will not be able to eat while there. Here’s a look at what restaurants are open and which ones are closed at the moment. OPEN (For Takeout ONLY) 1. Earl of Sandwich At Earl of Sandwich, all tables had been removed, but they were open for open for takeout. Earl of Sandwich 2. Wetzel’s Pretzels Wetzel’s Pretzels 3. Marceline’s Confectionary Marceline’s Confectionary 4. Hot Diggity Dogs and Wetzel’s Pretzels Carts Hot Diggity Dogs and Wetzel’s Pretzels Carts 5. California Churro California Churro 6. Kayla’s Cakes Kayla’s Cakes 7. Jamba Jamba 8. Salt & Straw Salt & Straw 9. Sprinkles Sprinkles 10. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Cart Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs 11. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Black Tap was open for takeout, but its signature Crazyshakes are temporarily unavailable. Black Tap Burgers, and other items from the menu were available however. 12. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express Ralph Brennan’s 13. Trolley Treats Trolley Treats 14. Select Popcorn Carts in Disney California Adventure Park As we walked around Disney California Adventure Park, we saw that this popcorn cart was open and you could still get the seasonal popcorn buckets and sippers, but no popcorn or drinks. Open Popcorn Cart Additionally, the OC Register reports that Ballast Point Brewing is open as well. Retail Stores In terms of what else is open, we noticed that all of the retail stores were essentially open. We also saw that some outdoor merchandise carts had moved to the attractions time board in Disney California Adventure Park and expanded a bit. Retail Outside We also saw a sign in one store noting that Pin Trading is not available at the moment. Pin Trading Sign Closed The following restaurants were closed when we visited Disneyland Resort today. 1. Starbucks Starbucks Closed 2. Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe Closed 3. Willie’s Churros 4. Several Popcorn Carts in Disney California Adventure Park Popcorn Cart Closed 5. Award Wieners Award Wieners Closed 6. Carthay Circle Restaurant Carthay Circle Closed 7. La Brea Bakery & Cafe (Regular and Express) La Brea Bakery 8. Naples Risorante e Bar Naples Closed We also noticed that this entire Grizzly Peak area was roped off… Grizzly Peak …and the gate by Avengers Campus that was previously open, is also closed. Area Roped Off Additionally, the OC Register reports that Asian Street Eats, Catal, Napolini Pizzeria, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, Tortilla Joe’s (regular and Taqueria), Uva Bar & Cafe, and Smokejumpers Grill are all unavailable at the moment. The regional stay-at-home order that is now in effect for Southern California will remain in effect for a minimum of 3 weeks, at which point the situation will be reevaluated. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know if things change. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post FULL List of the Open and Closed Disneyland Resort Locations Due to California's Stay-At-Home Order first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney: A New Overhead Announcement, Holiday Treats, Comfy Spirit Jerseys, and More! More Restaurants Are Offering Mobile Ordering in Disneyland! PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

When thinking about dining for your next Walt Disney World trip, definitely don’t sleep on the resort restaurant options! California Grill Lounge Some of the best food on property is available at the Disney resort hotels, so if you have the time and it’s practical, we encourage you to make some dining reservations outside of the parks. Exclusive to the resorts, you have some fun options, like the character meal at Topolino’s Terrace, an amazing view from California Grill at the Contemporary, and the wacky antics of the servers at Whispering Canyon Cafe. Today, we stopped by one of our favorite Disney resort restaurants, and we happened to stumble upon a secret menu item! We made a visit to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa today to catch up on the latest! Of course, the lobby looked as stunning as ever, decked out for the holidays, but that’s not what we’re here for this time… Grand Floridian lobby …we’re here for some FOOD! We visited the Grand Floridian Cafe, one of our favorite (and underrated) resort dining locations in Walt Disney World. Grand Floridian Cafe And today we were blessed with a delicious surprise — a secret menu item! It’s tomato bisque! Secret Menu Tomato Soup Of course, we couldn’t resist ordering, and we were NOT disappointed! This was the perfect dish for a cold and rainy day in Florida — full of warm and creamy tomato-y goodness. Secret Menu Tomato Soup I mean, would ya just take a look at that?! It’s truly a culinary masterpiece! For $11, you can also have this yummy view. The soup is made with tomato puree and chicken stock, topped with a crème Fraiche, toast point, and scallions. The flavor of the soup wasn’t overpowering or too spiced, it was excellent for a simple and delicious lunch! Secret Menu Tomato Soup In fact, we loved this soup SO MUCH that we were actually really sad to know that it’s a seasonal option. We’d really love if it would stick around all year — it could make a great soup and sandwich combo. You can tell how much we liked it by taking a look at our empty bowl! Secret Menu Tomato Soup If you’re a tomato soup fan, then hurry over to the Grand Floridian Cafe before this one is gone! Since this is a secret menu option, you will need to ask the Cast Member for it! We’ll be on the lookout for more seasonal menu items, as well as any secret menu items we can find. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney food reviews! Check Out Our Latest Review of Grand Floridian Cafe HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite resort restaurant? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's a SECRET Menu Tomato Bisque at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 12 Best Meals To Eat in Disney World…Without Leaving Your Hotel!! BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd! No Reservations? No Problem! Two More Restaurants Added to the New Dining Feature on My Disney Experience! View the full article

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We’re pretty excited to wrap up 2020 with an all-new Disney/Pixar film! Soul ©Pixar | Disney Soul plays its way into Disney+ on Christmas Day and we’re gearing up to laugh and cry like we do with most Pixar films. We’ve seen new merchandise and several trailers and clips and now it’s time for another sneak peek! Walt Disney Studios just tweeted out a brand new clip for Disney and Pixar’s Soul. This one features Joe Gardner showing his STUFF in the Half Note Jazz Club. This clip is SO pretty. Seriously, the character design, the lighting, and the MUSIC. Amazing! We’ve gotta say, every time we see a new clip from Soul we get a little more excited to watch Joe Gardner get his jazz on and also somehow end up in the Soul world. Good thing we’re only a few weeks away! Soul Photo-Op As always, keep an eye on DFB for all of the latest news about Soul and everything else Disney! Click here to check out the Soul merchandise YOU can get online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be streaming Soul on Christmas Day? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch a Brand New 'Soul' Clip from Disney and Pixar! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! The Release of Disney Pixar’s Upcoming Movie ‘Soul’ Has Been Delayed! NEWS: Soul Is Coming to Disney+ This December! Check Out the BRAND NEW Trailer for Pixar’s Upcoming Film “Soul” View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re only a few weeks away from getting to see the latest Pixar film! Soul Photo-Op Soul debuts on Disney+ on December 25th and we’re pretty excited to see how Pixar is going to being this music-based story to life! In the meantime, we’ve had a blast spotting Soul merch online and today it popped up in the Disney parks! Our reporters in the park today noticed some new arrivals in the merchandise stores. Could it be? Yes! It’s Soul merchandise! Soul Merch The first sign we spotted was at Main Street Emporium in Magic Kingdom with lots of apparel and plushes plus some other goodies. Take a look at the Half Note Jazz Club T-shirt for $26.99! Soul Shirt This one has a pocket on the front. You can see it on the mannequin above! Want to buy the Half Note Jazz Club Shirt? Click here! Another adult option is the Soul Band T-shirt for $26.99. This one features Joe Gardner and the rest of his musical crew. Soul Shirt Know someone who’d “Born to Play?” This could be a Christmas gift option! Click here to buy the Soul Band T-shirt! If you’re looking for something a little more classic, we spotted the Soul Logo T-shirt for $26.99 too. Soul Shirt This one was the Women’s fit, but the design is available in standard t-shirt sizing as well. Want to buy the Soul Logo T-shirt? Click here! Another ladies’ option is the Rainbow Soul Cat Shirt on the left of this rack. Mr. Mittens is SO CUTE. Soul Shirts And kids can check out that shirt on the right. It’s the Find Your Spark Shirt for $16.99 featuring Joe and Mr. Mittins! Want to buy the Find Your Spark T-shirt? Click here! Main Street Emporium had some toys as well! Mattel introduced this Heart ‘n’ Soul Mini Figure Playset for $29.99. Soul Toys It’s got 12 little figurines — perfect for playing out the Soul story on your own! Want to buy the Heart ‘n’ Soul Mini Figure Playset? Click here! Did we mention there are plushes too? And some of them even TALK. Soul Plush The Talking Joe Gardner Plush for $22.99 looks particularly snazzy in his blue pinstripes. To buy the Talking Joe Gardner Plush, click here! You can get Joe in Soul-form as a plush for $11.99 too! We love his blocky white glasses. Soul Plush Man, it is GOOD NEWS that we get to keep our hats and glasses if we ever turn into little blue versions of ourselves. Click here to buy the Joe Gardner Plush! You can get a Mr. Mittens Plush for $22.99 in his non-soul form too. Soul Plush Let’s face it, Mr. Mittins is cute when he’s corporeal and when he’s not. Click here to buy the Mr. Mittens Plush! Need a new ornament for your Christmas tree? We can’t think of a better way to commemorate the Christmas Day release of the movie! Soul Plush And yes, the Soul Ornament for $19.99 DOES play music. To buy the Soul Musical Ornament, click here! That was all for Main Street Emporium, but we found some other goodies over at Frontierland Trading Post, like FOUR different Soul Funko Pop! figures! Soul Plush There’s the Joe Gardner Funko Pop!, the 22 Funko Pop!, the Mr. Mittens Funko Pop!, and the Joe Gardner Soul World Funko Pop! These figures are $12.99 each. To buy the Joe Gardner Funko Pop!, click here! Behind the counter, we spotted this very cool new Limited-Edition Soul MagicBand for $34.99. It’s got Joe Gardner on one side… Soul MagicBand …and his signature KEYS on the other. Soul MagicBand Disney World doesn’t get all of the fun either! We spotted many of the above items at World of Disney in Downtown Disney as well as some editions. Check out the two Soul Masks! There’s this Soul Cat Mask… Soul Mask …and this Half Note Jazz Club Mask. Each one is $6. Soul Mask Plus, Downtown Disney finally saw the arrival of the Mr. Mittens Figural Mug. Soul Mug We’ve seen this kinda weird/kinda adorable mug in Disney World for a while now so we’re glad it made it to the west coast! Click here to buy the Mr. Mittens Mug! We’re super pumped that we’ve started to spot more and more Soul merchandise in the Disney parks and we can’t wait to watch the film later this month. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates! Click here to see more of the Soul merch you can get online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What piece of Soul merch do you want to snag? Tell us in the comments! The post We Spotted TONS of NEW 'Soul' Merch (Including Masks) in the Disney Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We’re having a GRAND time at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort today! Welcome to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! A few new additions have recently arrived at Disney World’s flagship Resort. ICYMI, weekend guests were once again treated to the sound of live music in the lobby. And while that was a very pleasant surprise indeed, the Grand Floridian is not quite done with the surprises just yet as we learned today while we were dining at the Grand Floridian Café! We’ll be filling you in on our dining experience shortly, but before we do that we just had to let you in on a lovely Holiday Season discovery! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica A replica of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House has been created by the Grand Floridian Bakery team… made entirely of CHOCOLATE! Chocolate Sculpture sign Guests can currently enjoy seeing it in a glass display case inside the Grand Floridian Café. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica Before we dive into all the fun the details, you can get a complete overview in our video: If you get to visit, you’ll want to be on the lookout for TWENTY-TWO Hidden Mickeys! Hidden Mickey The number is significant, as this would have been the 22nd year that the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House would have been on display, had the Resort Gingerbread Displays not been put on hiatus for this year. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica This replica really does make a truly beautiful and sentimental tribute to a wonderful Disney World Resort holiday tradition. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica Just like the full-size Gingerbread House, this not-so-miniature version has plenty of visual surprises tucked in every corner, like chocolate models of Santa Claus, house furniture, presents, and more… Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica … like Toy Soldiers and Nutcrackers! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica The replica is a perfect representation right down to each and every signature gingerbread shingle! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica Who else can see the smoke rising out of the chimney? Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica We could happily spend all day admiring the carefully crafted details… just the same way we could with the traditional Gingerbread House. Couldn’t you? Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica This is such a wonderful surprise from the Grand Floridian Bakery, and we hope you’ve enjoyed touring this year’s truly unique version of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House with us! And with that we say… Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Replica HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! Take a photo tour of the 2019 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House here! 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 What do you think of the Gingerbread House replica? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: See a Perfect Replica of Disney World's Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Made of CHOCOLATE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Food Tour of Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort Disney World Food Hack: Chicken and Waffles at Grand Floridian Cafe! Grand Floridian Cafe Claps Back at the Chicken and Waffles Hack — By Adding it to the Menu! View the full article

There are lots of new attractions and areas being worked on right now all throughout the Disney theme parks, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and TRON Lightcycle Run. Tron Lightcycle Vehicle Photo Op In September, Imagineers reached a major milestone in the TRON construction with the installation of the first piece of the incredibly canopy that will surround part of the attraction’s outside route. As we passed by the attraction today, we could see that even more of this stunning canopy is going up and we couldn’t be more excited!! Here’s a look at what the TRON attraction looks like right now. TRON Construction The construction cranes are out and moving pieces into place for the construction of this attraction. TRON Construction You get a bit better idea of the canopy’s shape by looking at that sort-of criss-cross, curving pattern of white poles in the back. TRON Construction You can also see some of those white canopy pieces in the front, waiting to be installed, and you can see that most of the paneling is already up on the show building that will house the indoor portion of the ride, although work does appear to be continuing there. TRON Construction Here’s a look at what the incredible canopy looks like over in Shanghai Disneyland’s version of the attraction, which gives us an idea of what it will possibly look like in Disney World. TRON Lightcycle Run ©Disney We cannot wait to ride this attraction once it’s complete and see how that illuminated canopy will add some light, color, and a sense of movement to Tomorrowland and Magic Kingdom in general. TRON Construction Right now, the attraction is set to open in 2021. We’ll continue to keep an eye on the construction and provide you with more updates! Click here to learn more about the TRON attraction coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the upcoming TRON attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: TRON's Illuminated Canopy Continues to Take Shape in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re One BIG Step Closer to Riding the TRON Coaster in Disney World Thanks to This New Addition! What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Temporary Ride Closures, Castle Phone Cases, a New Rest Area, and MORE! Could TRON Bring FastPass Tiers To Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? View the full article

Just in time for the holiday season, we have rounded up the top gifts for all the Disney fans in your life. Whether it’s your Princess-in-training sister, gamer friend, book worm parent, Pixar-loving aunt, or aspiring Avenger cousin, there is something here for everyone on your list! Check it out: For the aspiring Avenger… The all-new Interactive Groot Action Figure is a must-have for any “Guardians of the Galaxy” fans out there. This little guy recognizes and responds to 20 spoken phrases with sounds, music and even movement! Check out more details here. Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney stores and on shopDisney.com. Located near the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort? You’re in luck! Spider-Bots direct from Avengers Campus are available at World of Disney and the Backlot Premiere Shop in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. These Spider-Bots put you in control of the action to battle opponents with programmed combat and defensive abilities! Dress up for any heroic occasion with the Avengers 25 Piece Team Trunk Set featuring costumes themed to Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Man and Hulk that fits most ages four to six. Available at global retailers. Twist! Turn! Flex your power! Kids can bend, flex, pose, and play with their favorite Super Heroes with these super agile Avengers Bend and Flex Figures! These stylized Super Hero action figures have bendable arms and legs that can be held in place for the picture-perfect pose! There’s plenty of heroic and dramatic action when kids shape their Bend and Flex figures into plenty of playful poses. Available at global retailers. For the Jedi in training… Follow the adventures of the most notorious Bounty Hunter and The Child, with the “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” Deluxe Figure Play set, which includes Cara Dune, Moff Gideon, and more of your favorites! Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney stores and on shopDisney.com. Jam out to some holiday tunes with the Star Wars Bity Boomer Bluetooth Speaker. Despite its small size, its sound can fill an entire galaxy! Available at global retailers. Take control of The Child from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian,” as you command him to follow you, spin around, and make noises with The Child Real Moves Plush by Mattel. This irresistible infant will be your new favorite companion! Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and on shopDisney.com. For the Pixar fan… Gather four classic Toy Story figures: Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Lenny, and Slinky Dog with Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story” Andy’s Toy Chest Retro Core Figure 4-Pack. The toys’ full articulation enables realistic action play and posing that will take you to infinity and beyond! Available at Target and Target.com. For the “Toy Story” fans in your life, this Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays—and the film’s 25th anniversary! The wing print sleeves will have you blasting off into the New Year. Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and on shopDisney.com. This “Soul” musical ornament is inspired by the new Disney and Pixar film, and features character Joe Gardner playing the piano as Mr. Mittens looks on. It’s the perfect addition to any tree and also looks great freestanding in its own. Available on shopDisney.com. For the Mouseketeers…. Every Mouseketeer needs a pair of ears, and this Mickey Mouse Adjustable Ear Headband has enough glitter to light up the holidays. It’s part of the Disney Parks Wishes Come True Blue Collection, celebrating 40 years of Disney and Make-A-Wish® working together to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney stores in the US, Canada, or across Europe and on shopDisney.com. Fans of vintage Disney will love this Mickey Mouse Vintage Holiday Plush. Keep the traditions and spirit of the Holidays alive with the premium velvet fabric and embroidered features. Plus, for every Mickey Vintage Holiday Plush sold through January 31, 2021, shopDisney will donate 25% of the purchase price to Make-A-Wish® to help grant wishes. Available at shopDisney.com. For more information about Make-A-Wish, visit wish.org. Oh, what fun it is to add sparkle to the holiday season! The Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Pandora Charm Set of three sterling silver charms features cubic zirconia accents and includes Mickey and Minnie skating on a heart, a Fantasyland Castle against blue enamel and a friendly Mickey snowman. Add them to your Pandora charm bracelet to make spirits brighter than ever. Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, and on shopDisney.com. For the “Frozen”-fractually fan… Prepare for winter with a warm bath and top it off with an Olaf-themed Bath Bomb from Da Bomb Bath, also available themed to Anna and Elsa. Watch carefully as this snow blast fizzler dissolves because there’s a fun surprise inside, perfect for kids and adults alike! Available at global retailers. Bring home the excitement of Disney’s “Frozen 2” with everyone’s favorite snowman! The Shape Shifter Olaf plush toy is full of silly fun and perfect for recreating funny scenes from the movie. Olaf features five connection points, including Olaf’s head, two body sections, arms, feet, carrot nose, and even the sticks from the top of his head! Available at global retailers. For the princess in the making… Adventure awaits for kids with the Disney Princess Vívofit Jr. 3 fitness tracker for kids. Featuring a colorful display and princess-inspired design, this kid-tough, swim-friendly fitness tracker gets up to one year of battery life. With it, kids can uncover Disney Princess app adventures by completing 60 minutes of daily activity. Available at Target, Target.com and Garmin.com. Enjoy the ultimate Disney Princess dress up experience in your favorite Disney Princess dress. Dressing up and feeling like your favorite Princess has never been so fun! These gorgeous dresses feature a glitter bodice and skirt complete with glittery icons unique to their stories! The assortment includes favorites such as Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Moana. Available at global retailers. Available now at shopDisney.com, Disneyland Resort & Walt Disney World Resort, check out Cinderella’s Coach Wheelchair Cover Set by Disguise. Feel like true royalty when you transform your chair into a magical Cinderella-inspired coach! Plastic piping adds stability along the wheel covers and long self-stick fabric strips keep the pieces in place for an enchanting dress-up adventure. For the avid gamer… Experience KINGDOM HEARTS in an all-new play style: fight the heartless to the beat of beloved Disney and KINGDOM HEARTS songs! KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory is available for platforms including Xbox, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience Star Wars: Squadrons. Buckle up and feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron. Modify your starfighter and adjust the composition of your squadron to suit varying playstyles and crush the opposition. Available on platforms including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PSVR, and Oculus. For the book worm…  “Disney Eats” will inspire you to prepare food that’s not just tasty but also fun. From healthy snacks like a Minnie Mouse–inspired crudité platter and savory dinners such as Mulan’s Blossom Stir-Fry to Disney-character-themed bento box lunches and easy-prep treats such as Frozen Banana Dalmatian Pops, author Joy Howard shows that the creative possibilities are endless. “America the Beautiful: A Story in Photographs” recognizes what makes our nation great, region by region. Through stunning photographs pulled from National Geographic’s 130-year vaunted photo archive, all 50 states and six territories of the U.S. are honored with 50 words from celebrities, historians, activists, conservationists, and politicians who call America home. Profound and inspiring, this is a book for everyone who has ever marveled at the beauty of the United States.  “Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks” is a deluxe jacketed hardcover with visual storytelling at its best. Almost 1,900 photographs showcase Disney’s key locations filled with special holiday menu offerings, the biggest parade and stage productions and nighttime spectacles, the tiniest decorating details from amazing artists and designers, and, of course, the most significant historical holiday events. For the festive foodie… Make the holidays even more magical with a Mickey Mouse Cake Stand. The golden finish on Mickey’s pants and shoes make this the perfect centerpiece and the best way to serve up your favorite dessert! Available at shopDisney.com. Bring some holiday cheer to your dinnerware with Holiday Cheer Plates featuring a variety of characters, like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy! Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and on shopDisney.com. Stay safe this holiday season with cloth face masks featuring classic Disney food icons from Mickey Bars to Dole Whip! Available in a variety of sizes with fun allover prints, these masks make a great gift for all the loves ones on your list. Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and on shopDisney.com. For the kiddos… No matter the weather, you can gift a winter wonderland with this Mickey Mouse Holiday Light-Up Wand with Snow Bubbles! When the peppermint striped pole lights up and bubbles come out with a snow-like effect, it’s truly a beautiful sight! Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney stores in North America and on shopDisney.com. For more information about Make-A-Wish, visit wish.org. Fun is full steam ahead with the Mickey Mouse and Friends 2020 Holiday Train Set. This festive train set plays Christmas carols and features operating headlights and four carriages, including a skating carol car with Mickey and friends. It’s the perfect gift for the kid in your life—or the kid at heart! Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney stores and on shopDisney.com. Themed to the Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction, the latest collection of Disney Parks Wishables features the original wish granter himself: Genie! Disney will donate 100 percent of the purchase price from the sales of the Disney Parks Wishables: Magic Carpets of Aladdin series to Make-A-Wish to grant more life-changing wishes and it’s the perfect stocking stuffer for the holidays! Available at Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney stores and on shopDisney.com. Add some magic to your gifting this holiday and embrace the season of giving with a little Disney flair! Find the perfect holiday gifts and more at select retailers worldwide, Walt Disney World Resort, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney stores and online at shopDisney.com! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/6mdlc1FsxY8View the full article

Walt Disney’s birthday was this past weekend and we picked a pretty great way to celebrate the man, the myth, the legend! Walt’s Chili at Disneyland’s Carnation Cafe One of Walt’s FAVORITE recipes was his very own chili recipe. We’ve tried to recreate our own variation of Walt’s chili before (there are lots of variations on the recipe!) and now we’re following along with the official recipe used at Disneyland’s Carnation Cafe. So, let’s celebrate a major birthday and make Walt’s Chili and Beans! We’ll list the official chili recipe here with pictures and some notes of our own! The measurements listed here serve 6 to 8 people. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 3/4 pounds beef stew meat (we used a shoulder roast) 1 small onion, diced 1 medium green pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 poblano pepper, chopped (OUR ADDITION) 1 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon ground cumin (we doubled the amount) 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (we doubled the amount) 1 tablespoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (we added more to increase the spice!) 2 tablespoons coriander (OUR ADDITION) 2 tablespoons paprika (OUR ADDITION) 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons beef base 1 1/2 cups water 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained Coarse salt, to taste For finishing: 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 small tomatoes, diced Walt’s Chili Recipe Directions: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven, over medium heat for 5 minutes. If you don’t have a Dutch oven, a large stockpot should work just fine. For the stew meat, we used a 4lb shoulder roast. To prep, we cut the meat into 1/2-inch to 1-inch pieces. We trimmed most of the fat from the meat too, but if you’re into a fattier bite you could leave some on! Walt’s Chili Recipe The recipe notes to add the stew meat and sauté for 10 minutes until meat is browned on all sides. We recommend doing this in batches, but we were able to get it all browned by dumping it in the pot and cranking up the heat. Walt’s Chili Recipe After that, you’ll want to remove the meat from your pot or Dutch oven and set it aside. Walt’s Chili Recipe The recipe says 1 small onion but we used a large sweet onion. We also used far more than 4 cloves of garlic (probably closer to 12-15?) because 4 cloves did NOT seem like enough for the portion size. Garlic and us are like BFFs and we can’t get enough. We recommend doubling this amount or adding even more to your taste! We like LOTS of garlic. Walt’s Chili Recipe A note here, the recipe says to season with salt at the end of the recipe, but we highly recommend adding salt as you go. It’s easy to add salt and pretty hard to remove it, so show some restraint and taste as you go! Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan, heat for 3 minutes over medium heat. Then, add onions and green pepper. Sauté 8-10 minutes, until soft. Walt’s Chili Recipe Add garlic and sauté one minute longer, until garlic is fragrant. Walt’s Chili Recipe Add ground beef (We used 93/7 ground beef). Walt’s Chili Recipe Cook, stirring occasionally to break up large chunks of beef, for 10-12 minutes, until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Walt’s Chili Recipe Return stew meat to the Dutch oven with ground beef mixture. Add ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, fresh diced plum tomatoes, diced can tomatoes, beef base, and water. For the beef base, the jars of Better Than Boullion would be ideal here, but we used two beef bouillon cubes. We were out of onion powder too but dried onion flakes worked okay! Walt’s Chili Recipe A note on the seasoning: WOW. This is some bland chili (sorry Walt and Carnation Cafe chefs!). We ended up doubling the cumin and chili powder and adding a bit more cayenne. We also ended up adding about 2 tablespoons each of coriander and paprika to spice it up a little. If you like a more flavorful chili, these additions might be the way to go when you make your OWN version of Walt’s chili! We also cheated and added a chopped poblano pepper at this step (We know, we know, it’s not in the recipe but it tastes good. Walt was all about improving on things right? It was in the spirit of Walt.) Walt’s Chili Recipe Bring chili to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat for 3 hours, until stew meat is tender. For us, it took about 4 hours for the stew meat to become appropriately tender. You really need to give it enough time, otherwise, you’ll be chewing through tough hunks of meat. We would’ve cooked longer if we had the time. This is a make-it-and-let-it-cook-all-day-on-the-weekend-type food. Walt’s Chili Recipe Add pinto beans. Simmer for 10 minutes, until beans are warm. Walt’s Chili Recipe Taste and add more salt if it needs it, if not, leave it alone! We expect, like many chilis, this will taste best as reheated leftovers. Walt’s Chili Recipe When you serve, garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes. Don’t skip the garnish! It adds a lot to it, especially the creaminess from the sour cream. Walt’s Chili Recipe Overall it was pretty good! The bones for a good chili are there but the seasoning leaves a lot to be desired. Walt was a mid-Western meat and potatoes kind of guy, so we can’t fault the recipe. He probably just liked what he liked. Walt’s chili started with him dumping two different styles of canned chili together and eating it up with some saltines. It’s not gourmet, it’s what he liked. Later the recipe was refined by his personal chef and that’s what we cooked and what you can find at Carnation Cafe. We had a blast making this recipe for Walt’s birthday! You can find lots of other great Disney recipes right here on DFB, so plan out your week’s menu! To check out another take on Walt’s Chili, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried this recipe? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS and Step-By-Step Instructions to Make Walt Disney's FAMOUS Chili Recipe! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Do you have a trip to Walt Disney World coming up soon? ©Magic of Disney If so, there’s a place you may want to stop even BEFORE you arrive at the Resort. If you’re landing at the Orlando International Airport (MCO), you can grab your new Mickey Ears right when you get off the plane! Orlando International Airport has shared on Twitter (@MCO) that the Magic of Disney store has reopened “just in time for the holidays!” The Magic of Disney Store is located in the Main Terminal, and it’s a favorite stop for many guests happily on their way to Disney World… OR for guests who just need to pick up one more souvenir to remember their magical vacation before flying back home! The current hours, according to @MCO, are 9:30AM to 6PM. And, as you can see, it looks like they’re ready to go with all the Baby Yoda goodies — like the Baby Yoda Loungefly and Baby Yoda prim-shaped mug — that you could want. But that’s not all… Check out more photos from the Magic of Disney store here! Happy Flying! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you always stop at the Magic of Disney store when you fly in or out of Orlando International Airport? Please let us know with a comment! The post NEWS: The Magic of Disney Store Has Reopened at Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out How Orlando International Airport Got Even More Magical Today! Orlando’s Airport Undergoes a Major Star Wars Transformation! Flying To Florida Soon? Here Are ALL the Open Shopping and Dining Locations at Orlando’s International Airport! View the full article

As the song says, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” And that’s certainly true in Walt Disney World! Here at the DFB, we’ve been spending the season making a list — and checking it twice! — of ALL of the specialty snacks and sips for the 2020 Holiday Season in Walt Disney World! Hot Cocoa Flight in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Even better… we’ve sipped and snacked on them all to bring you photos and REVIEWS of each and every one. And we’ve compiled them all in one place so you can easily get the whole scoop on all of the Season’s Eatings in Disney World! That’s right… it’s literally our job to try all of the holiday snacks and sips to let you know our thoughts on all these festive treats. And we will continue to update our list as the season continues and we keep spotting — and tasting! — even more yuletide items around the Resort! Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone Just click here to find our comprehensive list of all of the holiday snacks, drinks, and novelty items (like Refillable Popcorn Buckets and glow cubes) that we have found in every Disney World theme park, Resort hotel, and Disney Springs. Our list also includes of the prices for each item AND fills you in on how YOU can get our FREE DFB Exclusive Printable so you can make your own Merry Must-Eat List! Poinsettia Petit Cake From cocktails-to-cupcakes and peppermint-to-gingerbread, you won’t want to miss one merry review! Click here to find EVERY DFB Review of the 2020 Holiday Treats in Walt Disney World So… what were our thoughts on the Let It Snow Taco? Let It Snow Taco How about those Holiday Oreo Bons Bons?! Oreo Bon Bons And have you SEEN Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree? Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree We even reviewed our own creation: The Gingerbread Ice Cream Martini! (CHEERS!) Gingerbread Martini Click here to see every 2020 Holiday Treat in Walt Disney World! Just click here to find all of our reviews for The Most Wonderful — and Delicious! — Time of the Year in Walt 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 tried any holiday treats in Disney World this year? Please let us know with a comment! The post Reviews of EVERY 2020 Holiday Treat in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! When Does Disney World Start Putting Up Its Christmas Decorations? 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED View the full article

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and if your holiday season calls for a trip to Walt Disney World Resort, planDisney is here to help you make the most of this extra magical season! For Andrea, the jolliness begins at home as her family packs up their holiday themed Disney shirts, Mickey ear Santa caps, and everyone’s favorite illuminating Disney holiday necklaces. planDisney Tip: Andrea also recommends setting aside some room in a larger-than-you-need suitcase to transport a small pre-lit artificial tree or two, some additional pre-lit battery operated holiday décor, and any non-breakable Mickey Christmas decor that packs easily. By decorating your home away from home, it will feel just as festive when you return from a day of holiday park fun! When Jessica creates her holiday itinerary she plans her day in the parks around all the can’t-miss treats that appear around this festive time of year. “Magic Kingdom Park is my favorite place to kick-off the festive season, and I like to start my day in Adventureland with a ride on the world-famous Jungle Cruise, which becomes the “Jingle” Cruise during the holidays. After marveling at The Back Side of Water, it’s time for An Orange Bird Christmas from Sunshine Tree Terrace, my favorite exclusive treat that celebrates the sweet citrus flavors of the holiday season.” But she’s not done there, after catching a character cavalcade through Frontierland, she reminds guests to make sure to grab the sweet spiced Let It Snow Chocolate Taco at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café. And when the sun goes down, cap off your unforgettable day with the Twice Upon a Cupcake from the Main Street Bakery, which has a Hidden Mickey baked inside. According to Jessica, “it’s the perfect treat to enjoy when you’re watching the gorgeous projections on Cinderella Castle!” Anne Marie adds that while in Magic Kingdom Park don’t miss the holiday cavalcades. In her own words, “I think I actually prefer this format better than the full Christmas parade, and I am still humming the Very Merry Christmastime parade tune! I just love how the holiday cavalcade runs during regular park hours, and more guests are able to see Santa and his dancing reindeer, the iconic toy soldiers, and of course Mickey and Minnie in their Christmas finery!” Like Jessica, Sarah agrees food is an essential part of the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort, but her must-do tip involves a trip to EPCOT. As she and her family enjoy the decorated garland, twinkling lights and amazing wreaths, they do so while sampling the delectable cookies found on the Holiday Cookie Stroll during the Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. planDisney Tip: Once you sample five different holiday cookies, and get your Festival Passport stamped at each location, you will be rewarded with an adorable Peppermint Minnie Cookie for finishing the challenge! It’s a great wallet-friendly activity that keeps the whole family entertained while we stroll the festival booths. Headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park? Betsy says be sure to take a moment and relax on the patio of the Nomad Lounge where you can enjoy the holiday-themed character floats. In the evening, she recommends a stroll around the park and be sure to watch the Tree of Life come alive with holiday tunes, lights, and projections. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one park Lauren enjoys even more at the holidays. She recommends dining reservation at Hollywood & Vine to eat dinner with Minnie in her holiday finest! And Andrea adds that you can’t leave this park without seeing The Hollywood Holiday Tower Hotel. For her, it’s a holiday must-do! Don’t forget Disney Springs when making your itinerary! Shopping and dining are magical, but don’t forget Santa’s Winter Watercade, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll presented by AdventHealth, and the Holiday Scavenger Hunt. Lauren recommends making sure to stop by for holiday inspired drinks at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs. She says the holiday décor only elevates this to a Christmas must-do! Got more questions about planning your holiday itinerary? Open that laptop, pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa and visit planDisneypanel.com for a personalized answer to all your Disney vacation planning questions. Happy Holidays! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Ai0MErOh2B0View the full article

There are SO many ways Disney is planning to “take us to space” in the near future. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation For one, Space 220 will be opening (someday) in EPCOT so that guests can dine in space (although it’s been delayed several times so we’re really questioning if we made it all up at this point). Plus, the Galactic Starcruiser (the Star Wars Hotel), will transport guests INTO the Star Wars universe like never before! Today, thanks to pilot @bioreconstruct, we’re checking in on the progress on Galactic Starcruiser from ABOVE! The building is structurally complete from the outside, as we’ve seen. For a peek at what’s inside, check out this picture from a REAL room! This experience was originally set to open in 2021 and we haven’t heard the news of any delays so we could be cruising through the stars NEXT YEAR! Reservations were also set to be released this year. So, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that we will hear more very soon! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Go INSIDE the Star Wars Hotel with new concept art here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about Galactic Starcruiser? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See Where Travel Shuttles Between Batuu and Disney's Star Wars Hotel Will Dock first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check Out an Aerial View of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction Progress in Disney World! News! Find Out How To Sign Up For Galactic Starcruiser Updates from Disney World! Could Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel Be Getting Some Big Design Touches Soon? View the full article

Full version of Candlelight Processional has been posted online by Disney. The Epcot performance, taped in 2019, features Neil Patrick Harris as narrator. View the full article

In just a few weeks, we’ll be able to enjoy a brand new Disney and PIXAR film — Soul — from the comforts of our own homes as we celebrate the holidays! Soul Photo-Op We’ve spotted quite a bit of Soul merchandise online and in the parks lately, but now we’ve found something NEW — a great MagicBand with lots of details on there for Soul and Jazz music fans! We found this MagicBand today in Magic Kingdom at Frontier Trading Post. It was behind the counter though, so if you’re looking for it, be sure to ask the Cast Member there. It’s a limited edition MagicBand and really highlights Joe Gardner’s love for all things jazz! On the box, there’s a set of piano keys along the bottom. Soul MagicBand You can see Joe Gardner on one side of the MagicBand with the logo for The Half Note Jazz Club. Soul MagicBand And on the other side there are some piano keys and music notes in some fun colors. Soul MagicBand The other side of the box has some cool swirling blue and purple designs and the words “Live Jazz” across it. Soul MagicBand It’s priced at $34.99 and can be yours right now! Since it is a limited edition MagicBand, you’ll want to try and grab one before they’re all sold out. We can’t wait to see more about Joe Gardner’s journey and his passion for jazz music when Soul is released on Disney+. Check out a new trailer for “Soul” here. Click here to see the new Soul merchandise online featuring original artwork! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to watch Soul? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: This NEW Limited Edition 'Soul' MagicBand is Now Available in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Say “Bonjour!” to the NEW Ratatouille MagicBand We Found in Disney World! Calling All Superheroes! Assemble in Disney World for This Limited Edition ‘Black Widow’ MagicBand! The NEW Limited Edition Baby Yoda MagicBand Has Made Its Way to Another Disney World Park! View the full article