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Welcome to the third installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series. This post wraps up my series intended to help you determine the differences between Shades and the Disney Resorts. I hope that you’ll find them helpful. Be sure to post comments and questions below. Also please see How does Shades of […] The post Shades of Green – Disney Deluxe Resort Comparison appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

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Shades of Green the military owned and operated resort on Walt Disney World property offers many dining options. Both those staying at Shades and those stopping by for a visit* (perhaps to buy Theme Park tickets or shop at the AAFES Store) are eligible to dine at any of the resort’s restaurants. Dining Options at […] The post Dining Options at Shades of Green – Disney World’s Military Resort appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

A few days ago, it was announced that a stay-at-home order could go into effect in Southern California. Disney California Adventure Park This morning, we saw that the ICU availability dropped below 15% which triggered this order into action. And tonight it was announced that the order would begin on December 6th at 11:59PM. This affects 11 counties in Southern California including Orange County, where Disneyland Resort is located. In an update on the Disneyland website, we got more detail as to what this will look like for Downtown Disney and the recently reopened Buena Vista Street. Buena Vista Street The statement says that beginning on December 7th, restaurants and other dining locations will temporarily close if they do NOT offer take-out. This includes all Disney-owned restaurants in the area. Guests will also not be permitted to open or consume any food or beverage while still on property. If food or beverage are bought on property, they must be taken to-go, which is why only dining locations that offer to-go are allowed to remain open. ©Disney Retail locations at Downtown Disney will remain open with the same health and safety measures in place, however with the order retail locations are only allowed 20% capacity. Because of this, lines may become longer than usual. Downtown Disney If you have an existing dining reservation at Carthay Circle on Buena Vista Street, those reservations will be cancelled automatically. Guests will not be charged a cancellation fee. Carthay Circle According to the OC Register, around 350 Disneyland Resort employees will return to furlough due to the new stay-at-home order. It also mentions that the Downtown Disney area plans to add additional retail locations in the near future, but gave no official details on that. Downtown Disney This order will be in place until December 28th, and it will be extended if conditions in the county do not improve. Hopefully when there is an improvement, we will see this shopping area return to how it was before. We will continue to update this post as we learn more information on these changes at Disneyland Resort. Read more about California’s new stay-at-home order 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 live in one of the affected counties? Let us know in the comments. The post How Does the New California Stay-At-Home Order Affect Disneyland Resort? Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier NEWS: City of Anaheim ICU Availability Drops Below 15% Review: We Had the Saddest Burger at Disneyland’s Buena Vista Street…and We Kind of Loved It. View the full article

It seems like there’s always some sort of construction going on at Disney World, especially now, as lots of new attractions and refurbishments are being prepared for the park’s 50th anniversary next year. TRON Construction November 2020 We’ve been following along with all the upcoming projects because we’re so excited to see them getting closer and closer to being completed! There’s definitely a lot to keep track of, so here’s ALL the construction going on in Disney World this week! Magic Kingdom TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Construction on this upcoming futuristic roller coaster is really making progress! The thrilling coaster, set to open in 2021, looks like it’s really coming together and we’re so excited!! We checked out the view over near The Barnstormer in Storybook Circus. TRON Construction We noticed that a few more parts of the track have been installed since the last time we checked on the construction! TRON Construction This view gives a glimpse of where the construction is taking place in relation to Space Mountain. You can see a crane and some structures in place! TRON Construction next to Space Mountain Although we’ve still got a little while to go before we’ll be able to ride this thrilling coaster, we love seeing all the progress that’s being made! Learn all about TRON Lightcycle Run here! Rivers of America Now let’s take a stroll over to Frontierland to see what’s going on with the construction of Rivers of America. The river has been completely drained for over a month now, while both Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat undergo refurbishments as well. Rivers of America Construction Refurbishment for both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island is scheduled to continue through February 28th, so it’ll be some time before we sail around Tom Sawyer Island again! Rivers of America Construction Check out this view of the construction with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the background! Rivers of America Construction Although the water has been missing from this spot for a while now, it’s still strange to see it like this! Rivers of America Construction We’ll just have to imagine hearing the loud whistle sound of the riverboat for now! Rivers of America Construction We look forward to exploring Tom Sawyer Island again once it reopens, and we’ll keep you updated about any changes to its refurbishment schedule! Learn more about the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island Refurbishments here EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’re super excited for the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, especially after all the sneak peeks we’ve seen of the inside of the attraction! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction We’ve been keeping a close eye on the project, but we haven’t seen too many huge changes to the exterior of the attraction recently. But don’t worry, we’re still jamming out to Awesome Mix Vol. 1, to prepare! Take a look inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the France Pavilion Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is yet ANOTHER project coming to EPCOT that has us counting down the days until its opening! This attraction, confirmed to open in 2021, looks pretty ready-to-go if you ask us! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We also can’t wait for the new updates coming to the France Pavilion, including a new crêperie and a glorious fountain featuring rats! That’s right, rats! France Pavilion Construction This addition looks like it will blend really well with the rest of the France Pavilion! France Pavilion Construction We can’t wait until we have an official opening date for this area! Check out some exciting details about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kilimanjaro Safaris This has been an exciting week on the savannah! Lots of baby animals have recently been born, and now TWO baby giraffes can be spotted on the Kilimanjaro Safaris! While trying to spot the new babies, we also noticed some progress on the mystery shack that’s been under construction! Cast members have been calling it a “warden headquarters.” New building on Kilimanjaro Safaris It’s made a lot of progress since the last time we checked on it, and it’s looking really good! New building on Kilimanjaro Safaris It has a table, a fire pit, and what looks like a trough for eating or drinking for the animals! It’s really come together! New building on Kilimanjaro Safaris Although we’re not totally sure what this mysterious building is for yet, we’ll let you know when we do! Watch the new queue video for Kilimanjaro Safaris! Disney Springs Gideon’s Bakehouse We are SO excited for the opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse because we’ll be able to get our hands on those huge, chocolate chip cookies that we LOVE, all the time! Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction They’ve recently installed a door! It’s hard to see unless you stand a little farther back. Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction It looks like the shop is almost ready to open! Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction Although we don’t have an official opening date yet, Gideon’s Bakehouse was included in the Disney Springs guide for holiday eats which shared that two holiday cookies would be available through December 31st, so hopefully, we’ll be smelling freshly-baked cookies SOON! Learn about the Hot Cookie Hour coming to Gideon’s Bakehouse! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew We are fantasizing about the day we can get our hands on these over-the-top donuts! We don’t have an opening date for Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew yet, but some construction updates that we noticed today might mean we’re a little bit closer! Everglazed Donuts Construction We noticed that the construction walls have come down and there’s a fresh coat of paint! Everglazed Donuts Construction We love the bright colors decorating this building! Although a few smaller walls are still up around the building, this still feels like significant progress! Everglazed Donuts Construction As construction crews continue to work on this spot, we’ll keep you updated on its progress! Check out what to expect from Everglazed Donuts! M&M’s Store Although the opening of the M&M’s Store coming to Disney Springs has been pushed back, it looks like some progress is being made on its construction! We noticed the building now has windows! M&M’s Store Construction Even though we’ll have to wait to visit this store until 2021, we’re still super excited! Check out a sneak peek into the M&M’s Store! Disney World Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Construction is underway on Disney’s Polynesian Resort as it gets updated with new Moana-inspired guest rooms and a reimagined entryway. Due to the construction, the monorail no longer stops at the resort, but we snagged some pics of what’s going on over there! Polynesian Resort Construction The monorail still goes through the resort but does not make a stop. Polynesian Resort Construction You can see some of the beams being installed from this view near the Lava Pool. Polynesian Resort Construction Here are some more crossbeams! Polynesian Resort Construction Parts of the resort remain open, including shopping and dining locations. We ate dole whip out of a REAL pineapple here earlier this week, no big deal. Check out the yummy bread pudding we got at the Polynesian this week! General Construction Walt Disney World Entrance Sign We’ve been following all the new touches on the makeover to the Walt Disney World entrance sign! It seemed to be nearly complete a few weeks ago, and there are some more added details this week! Walt Disney World Entrance Sign The little Mickey heads behind Minnie are now finished! The pillars were also painted gray to match Mickey’s side of the sign! Walt Disney World Entrance Sign We’re definitely happy to be welcomed by this sign as we enter Disney World! Walt Disney World Entrance Sign Donald isn’t finished just yet, and the teal block on the tops of the pillars will be painted gold! Walt Disney World Entrance Sign Although it’s not totally finished yet, this updated sign looks beautiful! See the Magic Kingdom entrance sign’s updated look! Whew! Those are all the construction updates we spotted in Disney World this week and we’re super excited for all these projects to be ready for us to experience! Check back with us again next week because we’ll be back with more NEW construction updates! See what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these upcoming projects are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post Weekly Construction Update: Kilimanjaro Safaris Building Sees BIG Progress and Walls Come Down in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. The 30 HARDEST Disney Choices We’ve Had to Make Over the Last 30(ish)Days How Disney World IS (and ISN’T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet View the full article

Hello DFB friends! We recently traveled around EPCOT to check on the latest! Spaceship Earth We spotted new merchandise, some new menu items, and a few construction updates! So let’s dive in! EPCOT Food Update L’Artisan des Glaces Over at L’Artisan des Glaces, we spotted a new macaroon flavor! In the usual petite macaroon selection, you can find chocolate, strawberry, and a seasonal pumpkin, but now you can also grab the Orange Hazelnut Macaroon! Orange Hazelnut Macaroon These little snacks are perfect if you want a macaroon but also want to eat around the world. This treat is $1.50 with tax. Build your own Gingerbread Ice Cream Martini in Disney World Joffrey’s At Joffrey’s in the America Pavilion, we noticed the Jim Beam Fire was still available! Jim Beam Fire This was at this location during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, but it looks like they decided to keep it around for a bit. Check out all of the Joffrey’s offerings that were at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Lotus Blossom Cafe Over at Lotus Blossom Cafe, we noticed an item on the menu we didn’t spot last time: the T-Cha Jasmine Draft Beer. Lotus Blossom Menu We didn’t pick it up this time, but we plan to soon! Here is what the reopening of Lotus Blossom Cafe looked like House of Good Fortune In the House of Good Fortune gift shop, we found some fun and unique snacks! They are known to have some interesting flavors here but this first one is a strawberry flavored Mini Mochi! These are $4.95. Mini Mochi We also found Fancy Gems which are little cookies with a swirl of frosting on top for $3.95. Fancy Gems Now onto some not so classic items, we found the Corn Soup Shrimp Chips and Popcorn. What a snack! Corn Soup Snack They also had the Cheese Flavored Shrimp Chips and Popcorn. The designs of the bags are so vibrant! Cheese Snack Both of these chip and popcorn snacks are $5.95. We tried the refreshing Cucumber Chips in EPCOT Citrus Blossom Citrus Blossom has been around for 3 consecutive EPCOT Festivals now, and we love what they offer! We already knew that this location offered Orange Sunshine but now it is officially on the menu! Citrus Blossom Menu It was previously not on the menu, but you could still grab it if you asked a Cast Member. Orange Sunshine You can officially grab a glass of this refreshing wine for $6.50. Here are the secrets of the Citrus Blossom Booth EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Not much to report on our latest visit to the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction We’ve seen a peek behind-the-scenes which makes us even more excited for this project to be finished! Check out a sneak peek of the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction France Pavilion The France Pavilion was also looking pretty similar to the last time we saw it! France Pavilion This area of the park is going to be AWESOME when it is completely finished! France Pavilion We know Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open in 2021 and we can’t wait for the creperie and rat fountain to come with it! Take a look at this video inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear At the merchandise shop Mouse Gear, we spotted the Scream Canister Water Bottle! This bottle takes us right into Monsters Inc. and it even screams! We’ve seen this online and in California, but we finally spotted it in Disney World for $24.99. Scream Canister Water Bottle Another adorable find is this Baby Yoda Stationery Kit! We are all obsessed with season 2 of The Mandalorian so this is a fun way to acknowledge it! Baby Yoda Stationery Set It comes with several items including pencils, scissors, a ruler, a glue stick, and more! Baby Yoda Stationery Set This super cute zip-up set is $19.99. Order the Scream Water Bottle online! Japan Pavilion In the Japan Pavilion, we noticed some Sanrio Character Ornaments! Sanrio Character Ornaments There are several adorable choices for $13 each. We found a fun Kit Kat flavor in the Japan Pavilion Italy Pavilion As we made our way around the World Showcase, we stopped in to see if we could find any new merch. And luckily we found the Italy Pavilion Dooney & Bourke MagicBand! This is a limited release with only 1,500 so they will likely sell out fast and they are $58 in La Bottega Italiana. Italy MagicBand We also spotted this Italy Pizza Shirt! It says “Amore Al Primo Morso” which means “Love at First Bite.” Pizza Shirt If you’ve ever had pizza from Via Napoli, you’ll know what this shirt is talking about! It says “Cucina Italia” on the left sleeve. Pizza Shirt We also spotted the Plastic Wine Glass that used to be included in the wine walks! Wine Cup You can grab this wine cup for $ Get a closer look at the Italy Dooney and Bourke MagicBand Germany Pavilion Glass Shop The glass shop in the Germany Pavilion was offering a deal on Swarovski jewelry! Swarovski Sale Guests can receive a mini star ornament with a purchase of $150 or more from December 3rd-December 9th. Check out this holiday BaubleBar jewelry World Traveler This isn’t exactly new, but we wanted to throw an extra reminder in here! At World Traveler you can grab Canada Maple Syrup! If you’ve never had it and you are a maple syrup fan, you’re missing out! You can grab it in a cute little canteen… Maple Syrup …in an adorable glass maple leaf… Maple Syrup …or in a bottle! Maple Syrup Trust us, Canada knows how to do maple. Here is our full review for Yukon Booth in the Canada Pavilion That wraps up our day in EPCOT! We had a blast finding new menu items, seeing some adorable new merchandise, and checking up on the newest and most exciting projects at the park. We’ll be back soon, so stay tuned for the latest updates! Check out what’s new at Downtown Disney 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. When is your next trip to EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: A Few Menu Updates, New Italy Pavilion Merch, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in EPCOT: A Flower & Garden Merchandise SALE, New Fall Coffee Flavors, and More! 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 in EPCOT: Cute Mini Calendars, a New Wine, and the AP Pop-Up Shop! View the full article

So many holiday drinks to try, so little time… Pumpkin Margarita Just kidding! We’re totally making time to try them all! So far, we’ve tried a drink called Rum Rum Reindeer, a Minty Mistletoe drink, and spiked eggnog! But Disney World keeps bringing out new holiday drinks, so we keep drinking ’em! And today, we spotted a new one called Jingle Juice. This is a Jim Beam Black with cranberry, lime, and cinnamon, topped with Ginger Beer. It already sounds promising! Jingle Juice Okay, so first of all — this drink is STRONG! But it also wasn’t super sweet, which we found refreshing! We could taste hints of cinnamon and ginger beer with each sip, but the lime and cranberry came through with more subtle flavors. This was so different from so many other fruity drinks we’ve had — and that’s a very good thing! Jingle Juice This one is a MUST for bourbon and Mule fans — trust us, the Jingle Juice is one tasty concoction! Also, we really love the Jingle Mickey Glow Cube in it – it’s so pretty all lit up. We do enjoy our light-up beverages! Jingle Juice We grabbed this tasty drink at the Barefoot Pool Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for $19.69, and yes, we would TOTES drink this again. We’ll be sure to keep trying out all the holiday drinks (it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it!) and let you know what we think! Review: We FINALLY Got to Try the Elusive Spiced Surabat Cider in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 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’s your favorite Disney World holiday drink? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Does This Holiday Cocktail At Disney World Make Us Jingle All The Way? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: This Drink in Disney World Packs A Holiday Punch! Another EPCOT Shop Is Serving Wine By The Glass Again! Food News! Even MORE Arendelle Aqua Treats Are Coming Soon to Disney World! View the full article

We’ve been spending some of our time over in Disney Springs, checking out what’s new as we get closer to the holidays. Disney Springs And it turns out we spotted a bunch of new things in Disney Springs this week, including fuzzy ears, construction updates, and some special holiday treats! Disney Springs Food Updates Vivoli il Gelato We spotted a seasonal flavor that’s perfect for this time of year — Gingerbread Gelato! Gingerbread Gelato The shop is also offering a Coffee and Milk Happy Hour! From open until noon you can get your pick of coffee or milk with a croissant for $5.00. Coffee and Milk Happy Hour That sounds like a pretty good way to start your morning before strolling around Disney Springs for the day! Learn more about the morning “Happy Hour” deal here! Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC This bakery specializes in allergy-friendly and vegan desserts and we spotted some new treats for the holidays! There’s a Holiday Brownie Cupcake with a little Christmas wreath on it! Cupcakes This donut is decorated with a pretty wreath, just like the cupcake! Donuts And check out the Gingerbread Cupcake next to the delicious Chocolate Churro Cupcake that we love! Cupcakes This Red Velvet Bar is trimmed with some holly! Red Velvet Bar We also spotted an icing-covered Tiramisu Bar! Tiramisu Bars The bakery’s Brownie White Mocha Cupcake has gotten a little makeover, with the addition of peppermint for the season! Cupcakes These look super yummy, and everyone in your family can find something to snack on since they’re created with special diets in mind! Check out our review of the Churro and Chocolate Cupcake! Disney Springs Construction Updates Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew We’re really excited for the opening of this new location that will be serving up over-the-top donuts! We’ve been keeping a close eye on its construction progress and we noticed some changes! Everglazed Construction The large walls have come down to reveal a fresh coat of paint! Everglazed Construction The bright colors of the designs contrast against the black paint on the rest of the building. Everglazed Construction Although there are still some small walls in place, it looks like this project is really coming together. We even spotted some crew members working on the building when we stopped by to check it out. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Although we’re still waiting for an opening date for this upcoming location, we can’t wait until we’re able to try some freshly made donuts! Take a peek at the donuts coming to Everglazed! Gideon’s Bakehouse Amongst the handful of sweet spots coming to Disney Springs is Gideon’s Bakehouse! This location is going to offer topping-packed cookies and other treats! Although there are still walls up around the building, it looks nearly ready to go! Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction You may even be able to get a glimpse of the Disney Springs Aerophile while you snack on your cookies. Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction When you stand further away, you can see that a door has been installed! Gideon’s Bakehouse Construction We don’t have an official opening date for this location yet, but we expect it to be coming up soon since two of its holiday cookies were included in the Disney Springs holiday eats guide! We’ll be sure to update you when we know the opening date! Check out the holiday cookies coming to Disney Springs from Gideon’s Bakehouse! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney Over at World of Disney, we FINALLY got our hands on the fuzzy Silver and Gold Minnie Ears! Silver and Gold Minnie Ears We’re so pumped to finally see these at Disney World! They cost $29.99. Click here for more photos of these fuzzy ears! Basin This bath and beauty store had some new Naughty or Nice Bath Bombs! Basin Bath Bombs These look like they would make great stocking stuffers! Basin Bath Bombs These bath bombs were 3 for $15.00 or $5.99 each! The LEGO Store The LEGO Store was offering a bunch of holiday deals! LEGO Store Promos One of the offers we saw was a Free VIP Holiday Gift Set with purchases over $40. LEGO Store Promos Shoppers could also get a free, exclusive Ice Skating Rink with purchases over $150. LEGO Store Promos We also spotted Lego Santa! LEGO Santa And that’s a wrap! We’ll be back soon with even more of what’s new in Disney Springs! Check out what’s new at Downtown Disney! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be visiting Disney Springs soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney Springs: FUZZY Minnie Ears, Seasonal Gelato, and Construction Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We are simply obsessed with The Mandalorian on Disney+ and season 2 has been SUCH A WILD RIDE! Mandalorian Magnet And that makes us want to grab up all The Mandalorian merchandise we can find, including t-shirts, Baby Yoda bags, and customizable merch! But we just found a new piece of merch that we think Mando fans are really going to love! And no, it’s not Baby Yoda! It’s a Mandalorian Pin that features the Mandalorian symbol on Din’s Beskar armor! And in case you’re wondering what this thing is, it’s the skull of a creature called a mythosaur, which was a gigantic beast that Mandalorians once rode like horses! Mandalorian Pin We spotted this unique pin at Fantasia Market at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for $15.99. It is a limited release, so if you’re wanting to add the mythosaur skull to your pin collection, better go grab it now! And we’ll keep an eye out for even more cool Mandalorian merch! Harveys is Releasing a New Mandalorian-Themed Collection 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. Who’s your favorite Mandalorian character? Let us know in the comments! The post This is the Way...To A Very Cool Mandalorian Pin We Found At Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Mandalorian Sweatshirt Jets into Disney Springs! Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! View the full article

This year’s EPCOT Festival of Holidays is a little different from previous years. EPCOT Festival of the Holidays One big change is that the Candlelight Processional was canceled this year. The Candlelight Processional is a celebrity-narrated performance at EPCOT that includes a full orchestra and a choir of Cast Members and guests from all over the country. The performances take place three times every night at the America Gardens Theater in the American Pavilion during the holidays. Epcot’s Candlelight Processional ©Disney Now that this year’s event won’t be happening, Disney is now offering guests a chance to watch last year’s Candlelight Processional in the comfort of their own homes! Even better? It’s narrated by one of our favorite celebrity Disney nerds Neil Patrick Harris! You can watch it below! We’re so glad that we get to make this wonderful performance a part of our holidays this year, even virtually. We hope you enjoy it, too! Happy Holidays! DFB Video: BEST of the Fest: What to EAT in EPCOT Right Now at 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 a Candlelight Processional? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post Watch A Reprise Of Last Year's Candlelight Processional At EPCOT Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW 2019 Candlelight Processional Narrator Announced for Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! Sneak Peek! Epcot Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll Details Revealed! TWO MORE Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

A couple of weeks ago, Orange County in California re-entered the most restrictive reopening tier, the Purple Tier, due to a rise in positive case rates. Since then, the county has had to close indoor dining operations, as well as reduce capacity at indoor retail locations to 25%. Disney California Adventure Park Now, 11 counties across Southern California, including Orange County where Disneyland is located, will enter a new stay-at-home order. It was announced today that 11 counties in the Southern California region currently in the Purple Tier will fall under a stay-at-home order, effective Sunday, December 6th, at 11:59 PM. This mandate was triggered by ICU capacities falling below 15%, which Governor Gavin Newsom designated as the threshold for needing more severe restrictions. As of Friday, the 4th, ICU capacities dipped down to 13.1% indicating a need for the stay-at-home order. Source: State of California’s Coronavirus Site Let’s take a quick look at some of the important details behind this new stay-at-home order, and how long it is expected to last. Under this new stay-at-home order, the following measures are being put into effect: Non-essential travel will be restricted Restaurants will be limited to take-out and delivery only Schools with waivers will be allowed to remain open Retail stores can remain open at 20% capacity and are subject to county curfews already in place Gatherings with those outside of one’s immediate household are prohibited with few exceptions Governor Gavin Newsom ©California How long will this measure be in place? In terms of how long this stay-at-home order will be in effect, it was noted that the mandate will remain in place for at least three weeks. That timeline will be determined by a number of factors, which now include hospitalization and ICU rates, which were not primary determining factors in county movement earlier this year. If ICU capacity projections are above the 15% threshold on December 28th, then the stay-at-home order will likely be lifted. Disney California Adventure Park Because of the growing concerns regarding hospitalization rates and ICU capacity, the state has enacted this new stay-at-home measure in the hopes of alleviating pressure off of the health care delivery system. At Gavin Newsom’s news conference on November 30th, it was noted that “We’re not just now looking at positivity rates, we’re not now just looking at case rates. We are now looking in real time at hospitalization numbers and ICU capacity.” In Southern California, it is expected that total ICU capacity could be met somewhere in mid to late December. Health System Projections as of November 30th. Source: State of California As always, we will keep a close eye on all of the latest news coming out of the Disneyland Resort as well as the state of California. Click here to read more about Los Angeles County’s stay at home order which went into effect on November 30th. 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! Have you been to Downtown Disney since its reopening this past summer? Let us know in the comments below. The post NEWS! California Enacts New Stay-Home Order for Southern California Region first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News: California Governor Says Discussions on Disneyland and Other Theme Parks are “Forthcoming” News: California Governor Says Negotiations With Theme Parks are “Open-Ended” as Orange County Moves to the Next Reopening Tier News! Disneyland Has “Pretty Solid” Reopening Plans, According to Orange County Health Officer View the full article

The lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is currently decked out with festive holiday decor. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort But the gigantic Christmas tree and gingerbread treats aren’t the only things that have recently returned to the resort. Now, guests can once again enjoy live music in the lobby! Unfortunately, since Disney World reopened, much of the live entertainment around the parks and resorts has been either temporarily or permanently suspended. One longtime favorite that was included in the entertainment cuts is the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, who had been performing in the hotel lobby for over 30 years. The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends performing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios And while we still miss being greeted by the gorgeous performances from the orchestra, some live music has now returned to the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The pianist has returned to the lobby for the first time since the resort began its initial reopening in June. Pianist at Grand Floridian The pianist, named Wes, is performing in an alcove just off the main atrium of the lobby. Pianist at Grand Floridian In order to comply with health and safety measures, the pianist is wearing a mask, and the piano is roped-off to ensure guests maintain distance. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any additional entertainment to return around Disney World, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest updates! Photos and Video: The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra’s Final Performances in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite live entertainment in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Photos & Videos: Live Entertainment Returns To The Grand Floridian! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Could These Two Disney World Bars Be Reopening Soon? Here’s What We Know! Disney’s Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Shares FINAL Performance Details DFB Video: Food Tour of Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort View the full article

With the holidays now upon us, we’ve certainly seen an uptick in crowds at Disney World recently. Cinderella Castle And today, all four parks at Disney World have reached capacity. But what does that look like? We’ve got photos and videos from the parks to show you! Over at Magic Kingdom, things are looking a little more crowded than normal. However, groups are still doing their best to maintain social distancing. Magic Kingdom Crowds When the princesses came out, it felt about the same — nothing like the pre-2020 days when people would crowd in for parades and character sightings. Since the parks are now open a little later, we recommend arriving a little later in the day to avoid the morning rush. We’ll continue to keep you updated on crowd levels throughout the holiday season and into the new year! Photos! Take a Look at the Crowds During Thanksgiving Weekend in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Here's What Disney World Looks Like At Capacity Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here We Go! 21 Photos and Videos From Disney World TODAY! 20 Magical Photos and Videos From Our Day At Disney World! Is Disney World Safe, and Should YOU Go? View the full article

It’s hard to believe that 2020 — which feels like the longest year ever — will officially come to an end in less than a month! 2021 Ornaments And we are SO ready for 2021, as is Disney World because we’ve been spotting 2021 ornaments, pins, and more! Bring on the New Year! And now we’ve discovered a brand new Limited Edition 2021 MagicBand at Disney World. And we love its vibrant colors! Limited Edition 2021 MagicBand One side features blocks of colors with a figure of Mickey Mouse, along with block artwork of some of his friends, including Mickey, Donald, and Pluto! It also says “2021” to mark the new year. Limited Edition 2021 MagicBand The other side features artwork with some of Disney World’s most iconic buildings, including Cinderella Castle, Space Mountain, the Tree of Life, and the Tower of Terror! And it says “Walt Disney World.” Limited Edition 2021 MagicBand We found this super fun MagicBand at Frontier Trading Post at Magic Kingdom for $29.99. We’ll let you know if we find it anywhere else! There’s a New Italy Pavilion Dooney &Bourke MagicBand in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any 2021 Disney merch yet? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Ready For 2021 With This New MagicBand at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Say “Bonjour!” to the NEW Ratatouille MagicBand We Found in Disney World! How Do You Think Disney World’s NEW Alien Remix Figures Stack Up Against Fan-Favorite Funko Pops?! This Super Soft Peter Pan Hat in Disney World is a Cozy Fall Mood! View the full article

It feels like Thanksgiving just happened, but Christmas is right around the corner! Magic Kingdom Holidays It’s the season of gift-giving which is why we’ve been putting together several gift guides for you to follow! And we recently told you that you have to order your DFB merch SOON so that you can get it in time for Christmas! Some of the adorable items you can snag on the DFB Store include onesies and pillows. You can add a touch of Disney magic to your home with the Magical Lands Pillow! Magical Lands Pillow! This lists the whimsical lands of Magic Kingdom for $28.99. Purchase the DFB Magical Lands Pillow here If you want your little one to love the Magic Kingdom lands as much as you do, they can with the Magical Lands Onesie! Magical Lands Onesie This comes in a variety of colors for $18.99. Grab the DFB Magical Lands Onesie here We’re all about food here at DFB, so of course we have the Pineapple Whip Pillow to celebrate one of the most iconic Disney snacks. Pineapple Whip Pillow! We love the little face on that whip! The pillow is $28.99. Purchase the DFB Pineapple Whip Pillow here You know we had to put our favorite snack on a onesie too! The Pineapple Whip Onesie will let your kiddos match that new decorative pillow! Pineapple Whip Onesie The onesie is $18.99. Grab the DFB Pineapple Whip Onesie Sticking with food, of course, we have the Plastic Cheese Onesie! Plastic cheese is another iconic Disney food item that we often dip our Mickey pretzels or corn dog nuggets in. Plastic Cheese Onesie For children who love that plastic cheese as much as we do over at DFB, you can grab this onesie for $18.99. Purchase the DFB Plastic Cheese Onesie here And last but not least, this Pixie Dust Onesie reminds us what Disney is all about: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust. Pixie Dust Onesie In several colors, you can be reminded of this everyday for $18.99. Grab the DFB Pixie Dust Onesie here Remember to grab all of your favorite goodies from the DFB Store now so that they get to you in time for Christmas! Order your DFB merch now to get it before Christmas! 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 is your favorite DFB Pillow or Onesie? Let us know in the comments! The post Shop NOW To Get These DFB Store Onesies and Pillows Before Christmas! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Yoo Hoo, BIG Winter BLOWOUT! Save Some Moolah With THIS Promo Code For Our DFB T-Shirts! Meet The Mickey Mouse Accessory You Didn’t Know You Were Missing! Disney’s New Grayscale Collection Is Both Cute and Classic! View the full article

This holiday season, nothing says “You’re the Minnie to my Mickey” quite like jewelry that costs nearly as much as an Annual Pass to Disney World! Uptown Jewelers If you’ve got money to burn, and you’re shopping for gifts for someone who is REALLY on the nice list, then we found the perfect earrings for you! Disney is no stranger to bling. From Heidi Klum-designed Minnie Ears to Rebecca Hook jewelry, there’s always something extravagant to fawn over! Heidi Klum Ears The latest find: a pair of shimmering earrings that clock in at a casual $1,000! Mickey Earrings Spotted at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, they may SEEM simple at first glance, but there’s more than meets the eye to these Mickey earrings! Mickey Earrings While there aren’t any gems or stones attached, these things are 14K of SOLID. WHITE. GOLD! And they’re shaped into a swirling Mickey ear pattern inside a larger white gold loop! So yeah, casual. And the ideal gift for that extra special Minnie Mouse in your life! Heidi Klum has a NEW Disney Villains collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the white gold Mickey earrings? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found an EXPENSIVE Gift for Jewelry-Lovers at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This is NOT a Drill! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction King Arthur Carrousel Ears are BACK at Disney World! Say “Bonjour!” to the NEW Ratatouille MagicBand We Found in Disney World! Calling All Pin Collectors! There’s An Awesome SALE on Select Pins in Disney World! View the full article

Without question, the holidays are baking season! Don’t get us wrong, we’re ALWAYS happy to cook up a batch of choco chips or shortbread ANY time of the year, but there’s something so perfect about baking sweet treats with loved ones this time of year! Minnie Peppermint Cookie If you’re REALLY looking to sweeten up your sweets this year, Disney is sharing recipes for 10 of its most beloved and most unique cookies from the theme parks, so that you can recreate the magic at home! From whimsical riffs on classics, like Gingerbread Cookies, to more elaborate confections, like Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree, there’s a cookie recipe here for everyone! Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookies with Dried Fruit from Disneyland Paris Makes 8 cookies ©Disney Parks Blog Ingredients for the Cookies: 1 cup (126 grams) butter, at room temperature 3 cups (450 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar 1 cup (260 grams) brown sugar, packed 3 teaspoons (11 grams) baking powder 1/8 teaspoon (.5 gram) salt 2 eggs 1 cup (200 grams) semisweet chocolate chips For the Toppings: 5 ounces (150 grams) dark chocolate, chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1/2 cup (50 grams) chopped pecans 1/2 cup (50 grams) dried cranberries Cookie Baking Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside. Cut butter into sixteen small cubes and place in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Add flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and eggs; mix at low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes, until soft dough forms. Add chocolate chips and mix on low speed until evenly distributed through dough. Roll 8 balls of dough, each measuring 1/3 cup (90 grams) for Mickey’s head. Roll 16 balls of dough, each measuring 1 1/2 tablespoons (25 grams) for Mickey’s ears. Slightly flatten each ball of dough with hands. Place 4 heads on each baking sheet. Place 2 ears on top of each head to form Mickey’s head and ears. The ears should be 1/4 inch (1/2 centimeter) from the head. Bake one sheet at a time for 17 minutes, until edges of cookie begin to brown. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then cool completely on wire racks before decorating. Directions for Decorating the Cookies: Melt dark chocolate in glass bowl in microwave on 50% power, for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted. Transfer chocolate to piping bag fitted with small round tip. Pipe diagonal lines on each cookie and top with dried cranberries and pecans. Allow chocolate to set before eating. Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree from Magic Kingdom Park Makes 24 ©Disney Parks Blog Ingredients for the Cranberry Swiss Buttercream: 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 5 drops red food coloring 6 egg whites 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup cranberry purée Ingredients for the Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Ganache: 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 tablespoon heavy cream Zest of 1/2 orange 2/3 cup cranberry purée 1/2 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces Ingredients for the Almond Macaron: 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar 3 3/4 cups almond flour 12 egg whites, divided 5 drops green food coloring 2 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup water NOTE: For the topping, you’ll need 24 yellow candy stars and edible glitter. Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree Directions for the Cranberry Swiss Buttercream: Cream butter in bowl of mixer fitted with paddle attachment until fluffy. Add salt, vanilla, and food coloring. Beat on medium speed until combined. Combine egg whites and sugar in double boiler or heat safe bowl placed over a pot of simmering water. Stir to dissolve sugar. Continue cooking, stirring often, until egg whites reach temperature of 140°F. Transfer to clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Whip at high speed for 10 minutes, until egg whites reach a temperature of 70-80°F. Add butter mixture to egg whites. Whip on high speed for 10-15 minutes, until buttercream becomes smooth and fluffy. Add in cranberry purée, 1/4 cup at a time, allowing buttercream to become smooth after each addition. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 days. Directions for the Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Ganache: Place white chocolate in medium bowl. Set aside. Combine corn syrup, heavy cream, cranberry purée, and orange zest in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until simmering. Pour over white chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk to fully melt chocolate. Add butter and purée with immersion blender. Cool to room temperature before filling macarons. May be refrigerated up to 3 days if not using right away. Directions for the Almond Macarons: Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper. On 2 of the baking sheets, draw 12 3-inch circles for a total of 24 3-inch circles. On the 3rd baking sheet, draw 24 2-inch circles. Draw 24 1-inch circles on the 4th baking sheet. Pulse powdered sugar and almond flour in a large food processor until combined. Set aside. Combine 6 of the egg whites, almond flour, powdered sugar, and food coloring in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until mixture forms a paste. Set aside. Whip remaining 6 egg whites in clean bowl of electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Whip on high speed for 7 minutes, until medium peaks form. While egg whites are whipping, heat granulated sugar and water in heavy saucepan until it reaches a temperature of 245°F. Carefully pour into egg whites while mixer is running, making sure not to let any syrup hit the sides of the bowl. Whip for an additional 15 minutes, until stiff peaks form and bowl is cool to the touch. Fold 1/4 of the egg whites at a time into the reserved almond flour mixture, using a rubber spatula. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with large round tip. Carefully fill each drawn circle on the baking sheets with filling, starting from the center of each circle. Let macarons dry at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours, until they are no longer wet to touch. Preheat oven to 275°F. Bake macarons for 12-17 minutes, until completely dry. Cool on baking sheets. Do not remove from baking sheets until macarons are room temperature. Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree Assembling the Christmas Tree: Spoon cranberry orange white chocolate ganache in piping bag fitted with medium round tip. Spoon cranberry Swiss buttercream in piping bag fitted with small star tip. Pipe a thin layer of ganache, the size of a nickel, into the center of each 3-inch macaron. Pipe a ring of buttercream around the outside of the ganache. Top with 2-inch macaron then repeat with ganache and buttercream. Add 1-inch macaron to the top and pipe a very small amount of buttercream on top. Repeat until all trees are assembled. Decorate with yellow star candies and edible glitter to resemble a Christmas tree. Gingerbread Cookies from Shanghai Disneyland Resort Makes 24 cookies ©Disney Parks Blog Ingredients Needed for the Gingerbread Cookies: 1 1/4 cups (160 grams) gingerbread cookie mix 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) rye flour 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) bread flour 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) baking soda 2 1/4 teaspoons (6 grams) ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground cardamom 1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon (0.3 grams) ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon (0.3 grams) ground anise seed 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, softened 2/3 cup (120 grams) granulated sugar 1/3 cup (75 milliliters) honey 2 (100 grams) eggs, divided 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water 1/4 cup (40 milliliters) milk Ingredients Needed for the Royal Icing: 1/4 cup (50 grams) pasteurized liquid egg whites 2 cups (250 grams) powdered sugar Gel food coloring, in desired colors Directions for the Gingerbread Cookies: Sift gingerbread cookie mix, rye flour, bread flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and anise seed into large bowl. Set aside. In bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add honey, 1 egg, water, and milk and mix on medium speed until smooth. Add flour mixer and beat on low speed until mixed. Dough will still be slightly sticky. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll cookie dough into 1/8-inch (3-4 millimeter) thick rectangle and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Remove dough from refrigerator and cut into gingerbread men shapes using 3 1/2-inch (8.9 centimeter) cookie cutter. Place on prepared baking sheets. Beat remaining egg in small bowl and brush egg on gingerbread. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks before decorating. Directions for the Royal Icing: Whisk liquid egg whites in large bowl until frothy. Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Place in smaller bowls and tint with desired colors. Transfer to piping bags fitted with desired tips and decorate gingerbread men. Shortbread Cookies from Disneyland Resort Makes 12-15 large cookies ©Disney Parks Blog Ingredients You’ll Need: 2 cups butter, softened 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla Zest of one orange 5 cups all-purpose flour 20 ounces of dark or white melting chocolate Directions for the Shortbread Cookie: Cream butter and powdered sugar in bowl of electric mixer with paddle attachment until fluffy. Add egg whites, vanilla extract, and orange zest and mix on medium speed until egg whites are incorporated. Add flour, one cup at a time, until just mixed. Shape into a ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside. Roll dough on floured surface into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Cut into twelve Mickey Mouse-shaped cookies using a cookie cutter that is 3.7 inches tall and 3.95 inches wide. Place 6 cookies on each prepared baking sheet. Chill in freezer for 10-15 minutes. Bake for 17-20 minutes, until edges of cookies begin to brown. Cool on wire racks for 30 minutes. Directions for the Chocolate Topping: Melt dipping chocolate in medium bowl in microwave according to package instructions. Dip shortbread cookies in melted chocolate or white chocolate making sure to cover the top and sides of the cookie. Set on wire racks and cool for 15 minutes, until chocolate is set. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies from Disney’s Contemporary Resort Bakery Makes 60 cookies ©Disney Parks Blog Ingredients You’ll Need: 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Pinch salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips Directions: Beat butter and sugar together in large bowl of electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, beating until very well combined, about 2 minutes more. Whisk together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda in large bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Add chocolate chips and mix just until combined. Refrigerate dough 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Scoop dough by the tablespoon onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. Molasses Crackle Cookies from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Bakery Makes 30 cookies ©Disney Parks Blog Ingredients You’ll Need: 1 cup canola oil 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar; divided 1/3 cup molasses 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground clove Directions for Baking: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream together canola oil and 1 3/4 cups sugar in large bowl. Add in molasses and egg, mix until blended. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and clove in medium bowl. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture and mix until combined. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar in small bowl. Use a #12 ice cream scoop or with hand form 2-inch balls, roll in sugar. Place on baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown. Spaceship Earth Cookies with Salted Caramel Ganache from Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Makes 15-18 cookies ©Disney Parks Blog Salted Caramel Ganache Ingredients: 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 3/4 cups) 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces Vanilla Sugar Cookie Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup powdered sugar 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Sugar Cookie Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie Royal Icing Ingredients: 3 cups unsifted powdered sugar 1 tablespoon meringue powder 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice 4-5 tablespoons water Topping Ingredients: 1/2 cup silver sanding sugar Directions for the Salted Caramel Ganache: Pour chocolate chips into medium bowl and set aside. Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in small saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is just dissolved. Bring syrup to a boil, without stirring, and allow to boil additional 2-3 minutes, until syrup is a deep amber color and 350°F. Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 of the heavy cream. When cream stops bubbling, add an additional 1/3 of cream, and finally the rest. Stir in butter, one piece at a time. Add salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, until cream and butter are fully incorporated into caramel. Pour caramel over chocolate chips and rest for 5 minutes. Whisk until chocolate is melted and ganache has a smooth, glossy finish. Cool at room temperature for 4-5 hours. Store in refrigerator if not using right away. Spaceship Earth Cookie Directions for Vanilla Sugar Cookies: Whisk flour and salt together in medium bowl and set aside. Cream powdered sugar and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and mix on medium speed until incorporated, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of bowl. Add half of flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture. Roll dough into large ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove dough from refrigerator and rest at room temperature for 5 minutes. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Roll on floured surface into a 1/8-inch thick rectangle. Cut cookies using 3-inch Spaceship Earth cookie cutter or 3 1/2-inch round, fluted cookie cutter. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Chill dough in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Bake for 12 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on wire rack before filling and icing. Directions for Chocolate Sugar Cookies: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in medium bowl and set aside. Cream powdered sugar and butter in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and mix on medium speed until incorporated, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of bowl. Add half of flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture. Roll dough into large ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove dough from refrigerator and rest at room temperature for 5 minutes. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Roll on floured surface into a 1/8-inch thick rectangle. Cut cookies using 3-inch Spaceship Earth cookie cutter or 3 1/2-inch round, fluted cookie cutter. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Chill dough in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Bake for 12 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on wire rack before filling and icing. Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie Directions for Filling Cookies: Place 1 tablespoon of salted caramel ganache on top of each chocolate cookie. Place vanilla cookie on top of ganache and press until ganache spreads to the edge. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Directions for Royal Icing: Combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, corn syrup, and lemon juice in large bowl. Stir in 4 tablespoons of water. If icing is still thick, slowly add additional tablespoons until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use. Directions for Decorating: Dip vanilla side of cookie into royal icing. If necessary, wipe excess frosting off edges. Dip in silver sanding sugar. Allow 15 minutes to dry before eating. Num Num Cookies from Disney’s Hollywood Studios Makes 9 large cookies ©Disney Parks Blog NOTE: This is our own copycat recipe from DFB! Check out the original post here. Ingredients Necessary: 1 Cup (2 Sticks) Butter at Room Temperature 1 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Sugar 1 Egg 1 Egg Yolk 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Tsp Baking Soda 2 1/4 Cups Flour 1 Cup Chocolate Chips (we used a whole 12oz bag) Num Num Cookie Directions for Baking: Brown the butter on medium heat. The butter will foam up, but once the foam subsides, you should notice a toasty and nutty smell. Remove the butter from the heat once the milk solids at the bottom start to turn the color of graham cracker crumbs. Try not to let the butter burn at this stage, then pour it into a container to cool. Cool the butter completely. If necessary, put it in the fridge. This step is crucial to the consistency of the cookie dough. Add brown sugar, sugar, and cooled butter to a mixer and beat until fluffy. This may take about 8 minutes. Once the sugar and butter mixture is aerated, add your egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix together. Add the flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until the flour is incorporated. Don’t over-mix here, because you could end up with tough cookies. Add in your chocolate chips and mix again. If you’re using paper cookie wrappers for the authentic experience, then place them on your baking sheet and scoop the dough in, smashing it out evenly in the wrapper. If not, scoop the dough onto the baking sheet directly. Add chocolate chips/chunks on top if desired. Chill the cookies for a few hours. Overnight is best, if you can manage that. Bake at 350 until the cookies start to puff and get browned at the edges. (Took about 18 minutes for us.) If you’d like, add sea salt to the top for a little extra kick, and enjoy! Butter Cookies from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Makes 12-15 cookies ©Disney Parks Blog Ingredients for the Butter Cookies: 2/3 cup (150 grams) butter, softened 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) powdered sugar 2 egg yolks 3 cups (150 grams) cake flour 1/8 teaspoon (.1 gram) salt 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) ice water Ingredients for Royal Icing: 3 cups (160 grams) powdered sugar 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) pasteurized liquid egg whites Directions for Butter Cookies: Combine butter and powdered sugar in bowl of electric mixer and cream until fluffy. Add in yolks, one at a time, until incorporated. Add cake flour and salt and mix until dough is crumbly. Add ice water and mix on low speed until soft dough forms. Roll into a ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (170°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Roll dough into a 1/4-inch (.5 centimeter) thick rectangle on floured surface. Cut into your favorite holiday or Disney shapes using 3-inch (7.6 centimeter) cookie cutters. Bake for 15 minutes, until edges of cookies begin to brown. Cool on wire racks for at least 30 minutes before icing. For Royal Icing: Combine powdered sugar and egg whites in large bowl. Separate into smaller bowls and tint to desired colors using gel coloring. Decorate cookies as desired. Allow icing to harden for 15 minutes. Pumpkin Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich From Animal Kingdom Makes 4 ice cream sandwiches ©Disney Parks Blog Ingredients for the Pumpkin Cookies: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract Ingredients for Ice Cream Sandwiches: 4 (1/2 cup) scoops vanilla ice cream (or ice cream of choice) 1⁄2 cup holiday sprinkles Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwich Directions for Pumpkin Cookies: Whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in small bowl until combined. Set aside. Cream together butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar in mixing bowl of electric mixer using paddle attachment for 1-2 minutes. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla on low speed until combined. Mix in pumpkin purée on low speed, making sure to scrape down sides. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Scoop into 8 balls (1/4 cup each) on a large plate lined with parchment paper and chill for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Pour remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar into medium bowl. Roll chilled cookie balls into granulated sugar and place on cookie sheets, 2-3 inches apart, and bake 17-20 minutes until edges are browned and centers begin to set. Remove from oven and cool completely. For Pumpkin Cookies Ice Cream Sandwiches: Pour holiday sprinkles onto large plate. Place 1 scoop of ice cream between two cookies and gently press until ice cream spreads out to the edges of the cookies. Roll edges of cookie sandwich in holiday sprinkles. So whether you’re looking to spice up a holiday classic or REALLY flex your culinary muscles in the kitchen, Disney has something for you this season! Happy baking, everyone! Don’t forget! It’s Cookie Stroll time at this year’s Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which cookie recipe are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Disney Cookie Recipes to Create at Home This Holiday Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 10 Yummiest Disney Recipes To Make At Home This Week! Disney Recipe: Go on a Trip to Hawaii with Disney’s Acai Bowl Recipe from Aulani Resort! Celebrate Easter at Home with These DIY Disney Activities! View the full article

Our love for cookies at Disney World runs DEEP. About as deep as the deep-dish Jack-Jack Num Num Cookies at Hollywood Studios, which we’ve been HUGE fans of! Num Num Cookie A little known secret, though, is that Disney doesn’t actually even make these cookies! They come from a local bakery, and just this week that bakery announced you can no longer get these cookies directly from their shop in nearby Winter Garden! We’ve been on a bit of an emotional Num Num Cookie roller coaster this season, tbh. Num Num Cookies!! Only recently, the Hollywood Studios treat made its LONG AWAITED return at The Market, and you better believe we stocked up on these chocolate-studded snacks! Num Num Cookie But in a bit of bummer news, Douce France Bakery, the bakery that actually makes these cookies for Disney, announced that they are no longer selling these cookies (or any other baked goods) direct to customers due to slowing business. Douce France Bakery Jack Jack Cookie Num Num In a heartfelt Facebook post, Winter Garden’s Douce France Bakery said, “We made the difficult decision to stop selling this Saturday December 4th through our online ordering system and our Bake Sale. It’s gotten slower and slower.” Douce France Bakery Num Num Bag No doubt it’s been a rough year for small businesses, and this is yet another example. But even though we can’t go to Douce France in person, we’ll just have to keep coming back to Hollywood Studios to get our Num Num fix! The Market Or, ya know, we can use this recipe to make our own at home! Check out this Disney copycat Num Num Cookie recipe, too! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite cookie at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The Bakery That Makes Disney World’s Num Num Cookies is No Longer Selling Cookies On-Site! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New: Hard Root Beer Float at Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! Disney Recipe: YEE-HAW!! Make Chocolate-Hazelnut Lunch Box Tarts From Woody’s Lunch Box at Home! View the full article

No matter what galaxy we’re on, we like our coffee as strong as the Force. Star Wars Hoodie Pullover So we can’t think of a better way to kickstart our day than with a cup of coffee in a collectible Star Wars mug from Starbucks! As fans of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader might know, 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of a little film known as The Empire Strikes Back. From tiki mugs to drive-in screenings, we’ve been celebrating all year long! Star Wars Shirt One of our favorite things this year has been Starbucks’ collection of Star Wars mugs, called the Been There Series, which TOTALLY fueled our wanderlust with different mugs decorated with different planets! ©shopDisney Now there’s some good news for anyone who may have missed the initial release, because one Yoda-tastic mug is back in stock! Made exclusively for Disney World and Disneyland, the Dagobah Mug by Starbucks is available on shopDisney! ©shopDisney So you can add a little Darth Vader to your morning java routine at home! ©shopDisney With images inspired by the planet of Dagobah, where Yoda spent his final years training Luke Skywalker, the mug displays the wise Jedi master putting Luke THROUGH IT, plus R2-D2, Darth Vader, and plenty of swampy goodness! ©shopDisney You can order it online TODAY for $19.99, and it even comes in a cool collector’s box! ©shopDisney And you’ll want to hurry, because these sell out FAST! Purchase the Dagobah Starbucks Mug here Even though we’re self-appointed Presidents of the Baby Yoda Fan Club (and, umm, hello Baby Yoda mugs!), we’re still fully here for merchandise celebrating Yoda in his adult form, too! Check out this FIRST LOOK at guest rooms at the upcoming Star Wars hotel! 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 Star Wars planet would you like to have on a mug? Let us know in the comments! The post Drink Coffee, You Must! This 'Star Wars' Starbucks Mug is Back in Stock Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. You Can Now Score TONS of Disney Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Plushes Online! These New Disney T-Shirts We Found Online Prove That We Are ALL Baby Yoda! View the full article

Although most of Disneyland Resort remains closed, there are some parts of the resort that have reopened. Downtown Disney Downtown Disney reopened this past summer, and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure recently reopened with limited shopping and dining. But there’s a chance that both could soon be forced to close again. California Governor Newson recently announced that regional stay-at-home orders would be imposed for any region where ICU capacity falls below 15%. Yesterday, the City of Anaheim tweeted that Southern California has now dropped below 15% ICU availability. If Southern California falls under the stay at home order, it would greatly limit activities deemed as nonessential. This includes bars, wineries, personal services, and more. Retail outlets can remain open, but would only be able to operate at 20% capacity. Restaurants will be allowed to open ONLY for takeout and delivery. ©State of California This could affect those businesses at Disneyland Resort that have reopened. It might not close down everything at Downtown Disney and on Buena Vista Street, but it would hamper business for the two locations. Most recently, the Grand Californian Resort at Disneyland canceled plans to reopen this month to DVC members due to the new stay at home order. We’re keeping an eye on the situation and will keep you updated as soon as more information comes in! UPDATE! Downtown Disney Extends Hours Into the New Year at Disneyland Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Downtown Disney or Buena Vista Street since the reopening? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: City of Anaheim ICU Availability Drops Below 15% first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort! What’s New at Downtown Disney: A New Overhead Announcement, Holiday Treats, Comfy Spirit Jerseys, and More! News: Disneyland Resort Cancels Reservations Through September 12th View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve seen some amazing Disney merchandise collections this year, but we’ve really loved the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merch drops every month! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Ears But we’ve noticed that so much of that merchandise GOES FAST, both in the parks and on shopDisney. But we occasionally notice when things get restocked (although those restocks don’t often last long either). So if you’re looking to get your hands on items from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — Haunted Mansion collection, you’ll want to ACT NOW — some of that merch is now back online! And one of those items is the highly sought-after Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — Haunted Mansion MagicBand! It features a haunted Minnie on one side. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — Haunted Mansion MagicBand ©shopDisney And Madame Leota on the other side with that iconic Haunted Mansion wallpaper. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — Haunted Mansion MagicBand ©shopDisney You can grab it now for $34.99. Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — Haunted Mansion MagicBand The Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — Haunted Mansion Ear Headband is also back in stock! These sparkly ears feature dark purple and black roses, with Madame Leota in the middle. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Ears They also have a very creepy veil! You can grab these now for $34.99. Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — Haunted Mansion Ear Headband We’ll keep an eye out for restocks of more items in this collection and let you know when they turn up! SURPRISE! The Jungle Cruise Main Attraction Collection Has Arrived in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any items from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY: Select Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Disney Merch Is BACK in Stock Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. FIRST LOOK at the New Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection! Here’s When You Can Get the Big Thunder Mountain Main Attraction Collection Online Without a MerchPass! View the full article

Happy December 5th, or in this case, Happy Birthday, Walt Disney! Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom This is the day we celebrate the man who dared to dream. And although there are ways to celebrate in the parks (like with this special pin), you can also celebrate Walt’s birthday virtually this year! Disney’s also releasing a new Walt Funko today! Although most people are well aware that Walt Disney grew up in a small town in Missouri, many might not know that he was actually born in Chicago! And the Walt Disney Birthplace Restoration project there is inviting people from all over the world to join them in celebrating Walt’s birthday today! Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago ©Walt Disney Birthplace The house where Walt was born is being restored and turned into a museum! And during today’s event, you can get a virtual tour inside the home and learn more about the Disney family’s time in Chicago. Many surprise guests are also expected to turn up (maybe even a certain mouse?). Mickey Mouse ©Walt Disney Birthplace Registration is $10, which can also be credited towards a collectible t-shirt or a dedicated paver stone at the museum. There’s also a VIP reception package for $75 that includes a chance to chat with Imagineer Tony Baxter, who oversaw the construction of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, and more. This package also includes a VIP reception, the main event, and a special t-shirt. The event kicks off at 3PM PT. If you’re interested in attending, you can sign up here. And we’ll let you know about any other special events happening today in honor of Walt’s birthday! The Walt Disney Funko Pop! Will Be Available 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. How are you celebrating Walt’s birthday? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate Walt Disney's Birthday Virtually! Get ALL the Details Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: SIVAKO! Pandora — The World of Avatar Wishables Are Now Available Online! So Many New Summery Looks Just Dropped on shopDisney — AND WE NEED THEM ALL! shopDisney is Bringing Pin Trading to Your Living Room with New Limited Edition Disney Park Pins! View the full article

We’ve seen quite a few changes in Disney World recently! LOTS of festive decorations have gone up recently, and holiday snacks are popping up around the parks and resorts (one of which wasn’t even sure what holiday it was celebrating!), and the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance morning boarding group sign-up process has changed. Holiday Decorations at Hollywood Studios But that’s not all! Check out the 7 newest changes in Disney World that you’ll want to know about and prepare for in advance of your next Disney trip. Let’s get right into it! 1. Extended Refurbishments Although many of the Disney World Resort hotels and all of the Disney World theme parks have reopened, some attractions, restaurants, and other areas did not open initially or have since become unavailable as they are being refurbished. You may be expecting that, but what you may not know is how LONG some of these refurbishments are set for and how many of these refurbishment timelines have actually been extended lately. Let’s start in Magic Kingdom, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (a true classic) didn’t open with the park, and has been down for refurbishment ever since. At first, the refurbishment was set to last through November. Then, it was extended through December, and now it’s been extended into 2021. Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland So, if you’ll be visiting Magic Kingdom within the next few weeks, you likely won’t be able to get on this ride. And, even if you’re planning to visit in 2021, keep in mind the refurbishment schedule could change. We’re keeping an eye out for more updates. Click here to read about the latest PeopleMover refurbishment extension! The Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island are also currently unavailable and undergoing some refurbishments. They were originally scheduled to be closed through January 2nd, but that has since been extended through February. Rivers of America Judging by the work being done on the Rivers of America at the moment, it seems a lot is getting done in this area of the park! Click here to read about these refurbishments! The Walt Disney World Railroad is also currently closed due to the construction going on with the TRON coaster, and is showing “no times available” through the furthest date we can check in the calendar (currently January 13th). An official opening date for TRON has not yet been set and it is not clear when the Railroad will be available again, so if this is a must-do for you and your family, you should be aware that this will likely be unavailable for quite a while. Magic Kingdom Train Station In terms of the Disney World Resort hotels, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing massive refurbishments and is not set to reopen until next year (although Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows are open). Many of the stores and restaurants in the hotel are still open, although their hours may be affected, the monorail station there has closed, and there are other changes happening around the hotel. Polynesian Roof with Beams Removed So, if you’re headed to this resort soon or you’re just looking to visit, you’ll have to be aware of these changes. Click here to read about some of the changes happening at the hotel during this refurbishment! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is also having some refurbishment done to its signature pool with that creepy (but totally iconic) clown waterslide. Some of that refurbishment was set to end in October and November, but it’s since been extended. In fact, Disney now notes that it expects to open the waterslide by the end of 2020, and that other refurbishment at the pool will also continue through the end of the year. Luna Park Pool Construction Basically, the moral of this story is that refurbishments are going on all around Disney World right now, and quite a few of them are being extended. Be sure to check the Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar ahead of your trip to see what attractions or other areas may be unavailable during your trip, and look out for more updates from us here at DFB. Is the infamous clown going away? Here’s what we know. 2. Free Water Even in the “winter” Florida is HOT. One of the most important things you need to do when you visit Disney World is stay hydrated. In the past, you’ve always been able to get a cup of ice and water for free at Counter Service locations, but things have changed recently. Although you still can get free water in Disney World, you may need to travel a bit for it. Free Water at Sunshine Tree Terrace Essentially, because many counter service locations are only serving guests through Mobile Order they are sometimes not providing free water to guests who have not placed any kind of mobile order at the restaurant (i.e. guests who are just walking up and asking for free water and that’s it) to limit the number of guests going in and out of the restaurant at any one time and help promote social distancing. Westward Ho Free Water This is particularly true during very busy times. In those instances, the Cast Members have directed us to other locations in the park to get free water (like Gaston’s Tavern). We’re VERY serious about our water, so we’ve compiled a list of all the spots you can get FREE water in Magic Kingdom! The most important thing to keep in mind here is that you might not be able to just walk in and ask for free water like you used to, but you CAN still get it in the park, you’ve just got to take a few extra steps! Click here to read more about our experience asking for FREE water in the parks! 3. Transportation Changes Another big change that you may not be thinking about is transportation! There have been QUITE a few changes in this area recently. First, the monorail station at the Polynesian is closed. So, if you’re in Magic Kingdom and wanting to hop over to the Polynesian to grab a snack or eat at Kona Cafe, you can’t just get on the resort monorail and get off at the Polynesian anymore. Instead, you’ll need to get off at Disney’s Transportation & Ticket Center and take the quick walk over to the Polynesian. Or, you can use another form of transportation! Polynesian Monorail Station Recently, both bus and boat transportation between the Polynesian and Magic Kingdom have become available. But, the boats do stop at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on the way back from Magic Kingdom before going to the Polynesian, so if you’re in a hurry that’s just something to keep in mind! Also, if you haven’t been to Disney World since the reopening, you may not be aware that the EPCOT monorail is no longer available, so that may affect the transportation plan you’re typically used to using around the parks. Disney World If you love boat transportation though, then you’ll be happy to know that the friendship boats which transport guests between EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, and the Beach and Yacht Club Resorts are back up and running again. Friendship Boats If you’re taking a Disney bus, there are also some seating arrangement changes you should be aware of. We had previously seen buses with fewer seating groups with more seats per group, but we recently saw that changed. Now, some buses offer more seating groups with a smaller number of seats per seating “zone.” This allows the bus to accommodate more groups of smaller parties. Click here to read more about our experience on the friendship boats! New Disney Bus 10 Zone Seating Style Bus seating, in general, is something to keep in mind — you may not be able to sit next to all of your kids or your entire group (particularly if you are a large group) as certain seats are unavailable for use to maintain social distancing. And with some buses now using the smaller groupings, that may mean that potentially more guests get seated per bus, but you may also have to split your party into more groups. Click here to read more about the seating arrangement we encountered on some of the Disney buses! The key here is to consider how you’re planning to get from one park to your hotel or anywhere else, and evaluate if any part of that transportation chain is different or has changed in some way recently so you can be prepared. 4. Mobile Order Changes One thing that has become incredibly important in Disney World is the My Disney Experience app, but we’ve seen quite a few changes recently that you may not be thinking about in relation to your upcoming Disney trip. First, Mobile Order is starting to be offered at more restaurants all around Disney World. Before you head to the restaurant you’re thinking of eating at, be sure to check if it’s available on Mobile Order. Mobile Order sign Second, there is now a Mobile Order Table Service To Go feature available for some restaurants in Disney World. This new feature lets you order from some of your favorite table service restaurants and take your meal to go so you can enjoy it in your hotel room, your home or apartment, or another spot. Quite a few restaurants have been added to this feature, and we’re always on the lookout for more updates! Screenshot from My Disney Experience If you are going to eat at a sit-down restaurant in person, you should be aware of the Mobile Dine Check-In feature on the app, which allows you to check-in for your reservation from your phone. But, perhaps the very best new feature that’s recently become available is the Walk-Up Waitlist. If you’ve been trying to score reservations at Cinderella’s Royal Table and haven’t found anything, you might be able to join the Walk-Up Waitlist for this spot once you’re in the park and potentially get a last-minute opportunity to eat there! Cinderella’s Royal Table Walk-Up Waitlist Recently, spots like Three Bridges Bar & Grill and Nomad Lounge have become available on this feature, potentially giving you a last-minute opportunity to dine at a popular spot. It’s definitely something to look at and consider using during your next trip to the parks. Click here to learn more about the Mobile Walk-Up Waitlist feature! 5. No Eating/Drinking in Line Another recent change that you may not even be thinking of is that guests are now specifically instructed to NOT eat or drink while in line waiting for an attraction. That’s right, you won’t be able to pull out your snack bar as some intense park fans might have done in the past to skip lunch and ride more attractions. End of Line Sign This is a new direction in relation to Disney’s mask policy. Previously, the announcements only specified that you could only remove your mask when eating and drinking while stationary. And, we had seen guests eating and drinking in line as long as they were not actively moving. But it appears Disney is now, as it has done in the past, updating its rules and regulations as it finds necessary. Queue End of Line We’ll definitely be listening for any more updates to Disney’s mask policies, but for now you should be prepared to only remove your mask when eating or drinking while stationary (and not in any attraction line) or in a relaxation area. Click here to listen to the new mask announcement! 6. The Return of Park Hopping Disney has also announced that Park Hopping will be coming back to Disney World on January 1st, 2021 (with some modifications)! This is a HUGE change that could really impact your next Disney trip (if it’s taking place in 2021 that is), as guests can only currently visit 1 park per day. Tree of Life There are a few KEY things you need to know about the new process. First of all, you MUST have a ticket or Annual Pass WITH a Park Hopper option. Second, you’ll still have to get a Park Pass reservation for the first park you want to visit. As of the time of writing this post, a park pass reservation is not required for the park you want to hop to, but that could change in the future so we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Another KEY thing to note is that you must visit the first park — the one you’ve got the Park Pass for — in order to park hop later. After you’ve already visited your first park, Park Hopping hours will then open up at 2PM. That time is also something that’s subject to change in the future, so we’ll be watching for any updates on that. But, at this time, you’ll be able to hop to another park after 2PM, depending on that park’s availability. Park Hopping Procedure Park-to-park transportation is also set to resume in 2021 to help guests get around as they hop. Overall, the reintroduction of Park Hopping, even in a modified way, is a game changer. It means you could have breakfast at EPCOT, but end your day in Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Or you could start your morning with Expedition Everest and spend your night riding classic attractions in Magic Kingdom, just like you used to before the park closures. But, the system isn’t exactly the same as it used to be, so that’s something to keep in mind. You’ll need to watch for other parks’ availability, make sure you enter your first park, and stay on top of any potential changes. We’re working on answering lots of questions about this new process here, and we’ll continue to update our information as we learn more. Click here to read more about the return of Park Hopping! 7. Testing Merchandise Mobile Checkout Another really recent change is the testing of a Merchandise Mobile Checkout system that can help you skip those long lines at select Disney merchandise locations. Right now, we’ve seen the system being tested at Mouse Gear in EPCOT, Everything POP Shopping and Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and out at Disneyland too. Mobile Checkout With this new system, you pick up a special bag in the store, and use the My Disney Experience app (in Disney World — Disneyland uses the Disneyland app) to scan the items you want to purchase and add them to your bag. Once you’re done scanning, you can actually pay for your items on the app (so you SKIP the long line), and then you only have to go through a quick check process with a Cast Member at the very end. Mobile Checkout We found the process to be really easy and convenient! It could potentially save you LOTS of time by helping you avoid long checkout lines in the store. Right now it is only testing in limited locations, but it’s something you may want to take advantage of the next time you’re in the parks. Be sure to check on the app and check with us here at DFB for more updates on that. Click here to see our step-by-step guide for this new system! Of course, these aren’t the ONLY recent changes that could impact your trip, but just some of the most recent ones you may not be thinking of! Other changes we’ve seen include: changes in character meet-and-greets, new holiday cavalcades, Park Pass availability, and the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance morning boarding group sign-up process, the start of the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, as well as lots more plexiglass in different attractions and queues, menu changes, mask price increases, changes in park hours, and the reopening of some restaurants all around Disney World! Basically, things change a LOT at Disney World. But some things also stay the same — like some of those classic snacks and attractions, and the magic created by those fantastic Cast Members. Be sure to come back to DFB for all the latest updates so you can best plan for your next vacation! Did you know the Disney World entrance signs are getting a makeover? Check out the details here! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Hey Tangled fans, we’ve got some news that will have you saying, “Best. Day. EVER!” Rapunzel This year, the Castle Collection made its enchanting debut, with figurines, puzzles, pins, and MORE featuring castles from some of our favorite Disney movies! From Cinderella to Snow White, several Disney Princesses have already had their Castle Collections drop. And now, it’s Rapunzel’s turn! Series 5 of the Disney Castle Collection is inspired by Rapunzel’s Corona Castle from Tangled. There are several items available in the collection, but let’s start with the gorgeous Light-Up Corona Castle Figurine! Tangled Castle Collection Figurine ©shopDisney The super detailed Corona Castle Figurine is available for $149.99. Click here to buy the Corona Castle Figurine! Or, if you’re looking for a slightly smaller version of the castle, check out this Corona Castle Ornament. Tangled Castle Collection Ornament ©shopDisney You can trim your tree with a Corona Castle Ornament for $29.99. Click here to buy the Corona Castle Ornament! Thanks to the song, “When Will My Life Begin,” we know Rapunzel herself enjoys a good puzzle. So this Corona Castle Puzzle seems very fitting! Tangled Castle Collection Puzzle ©shopDisney You can snag the Corona Castle Puzzle for $24.99. Click here to buy the Corona Castle Puzzle! If you’re a pin collector, this Corona Castle Pin might just be a must-have for you! Tangled Castle Collection Pin ©shopDisney The Corona Castle Pin is available for $29.99. Click here to buy the Corona Castle Pin! And last but not least, you can keep track of all your exciting adventures with the Corona Castle Journal! Tangled Castle Collection Journal ©shopDisney For $24.99, you can snag this pretty AND super useful piece of merch! Click here to buy the Corona Castle Journal! To borrow a quote from the iconic Flynn Rider/Eugene Fitzherbert, “Guys, I want a castle.” If you just gotta get your hands on this limited edition merch, be sure to head to shopDisney to grab it while it lasts! Check out the Dooney & Bourke ‘Tangled’ 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. Which pieces of the Castle Collection do you plan on buying? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Limited Release 'Tangled' Castle Collection is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Gorgeous New ‘Mulan’ Castle Collection Is Available Online! Best. Day. Ever. Disney’s Releasing NEW ‘Tangled’ Merchandise Soon! Disney Just Introduced a Way to Get EARLY ACCESS to High Demand Merchandise Releases Online! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Every once in a while, Disney releases a piece of merchandise that totally makes our jaws drop. Dooney & Bourke Tangled Tote Sometimes we’re caught off guard by a high price tag, like with this shockingly pricy paperweight. Sometimes something is so pretty we can’t take our eyes off of it, like these Wintery Blue Minnie Ears. Sometimes, it’s BOTH. Check out this amazing new limited edition Tangled doll. The Limited-Edition Rapunzel Doll is a GORGEOUS collector’s item featuring our girl Punzie in a STUNNING dress. Only 5,500 of these were made, so snagging one would be a real treat. Rapunzel Limited Edition Doll ©shopDisney Rapunzel’s hair is styled in her iconic braid, complete with pretty pink flowers woven in. No surprises here, but it’s also really, REALLY, long (as are her eyelashes!). Rapunzel Limited Edition Doll ©shopDisney The dress is inspired by Rapunzel’s usual dress with a few beautifully-designed twists like the golden corset piece. Plus, the fabric is covered in golden motifs just like the one that gives Rapunzel’s hair its magic in the movie. Rapunzel Limited Edition Doll ©shopDisney You can snag the Limited-Edition Rapunzel Doll in special packaging RIGHT NOW on shopDisney for $129.99. Yeah. over $100!!! Pretty heft price tag, but she is stunning! Hurry if you’re hoping to get yours, limited-edition releases like this tend to go quickly! And stay tuned to DFB for more great merchandise reviews! Click here to buy the Limited-Edition Rapunzel Doll! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be getting the Rapunzel Doll? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's SUPER Limited-Edition Tangled Doll Costs HOW MUCH!? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… Parents! Add Some Disney Magic To Lunchtime With These FUN New Food Containers! There’s a NEW Disney Summer Sale Happening NOW! View the full article