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Walt Disney World is turning the BIG 5-0 next year… Magic Kingdom But it’s not the only pop culture institution turning 50 next year! Lucasfilm will also celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021. And Lucasfilm is celebrating this milestone the best way it knows how: with commemorative merchandise! ©Lucasfilm Baby Yoda merchandise isn’t the only time Star Wars products have taken the world by storm. From Luke and Leia action figures to lightsabers, there’s a HUGE market for Star Wars merch, and Lucasfilm will honor that legacy in the new year. Ahsoka Tano’s Lightsaber “Consumer products have always been an integral part of the Star Wars fan experience, and they remain a constant force in pop-culture today,” Paul Southern, Lucasfilm senior vice president, Licensing and Franchise, said in a statement. “To commemorate Lucasfilm’s 50 years of storytelling, we look forward to honoring this consumer products legacy and bringing to life brand-new products, games, and publishing offerings that celebrate our future with Lucasfilm’s exciting feature films and Disney+ series ahead.” Princess Leia Plush ©shopDisney While the exact products set to debut have yet to be revealed, it’s going to be a year-long event! The launch starts in January and will continue throughout 2021 with special edition releases. And when we find out when we find out what those products are, we’ll fill you in so you can snatch it up! NEW Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Toys Have Arrived at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect Star Wars merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Lucasfilm to Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary in 2021 With Special Merch Releases! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Y’all. There’s a Baby Yoda Tiki Mug and We Are OBSESSED. Buy Me, You Will! The New Baby Yoda Animatronic Toy Has Already Started to SELL OUT Online! May Disney’s NEW Star Wars May the 4th Merchandise Be With You! Find It Online SOON! View the full article

Halloween may technically be over, but for all the kiddos out there, any ol’ weekday is the perfect day to dress up like a princess, right?! Elena of Avalor If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for your very own princess, then you’re in luck, Disney World is having a HUGE sale on costume dresses right now! How big of a sale, you ask? How about buy one, get one free! BOGO! We spotted this sale at Sir Mickeys at Magic Kingdom, where children’s costume dresses for Rapunzel, Elena of Avalor, Cinderella, and Aurora were on sale! Rapunzel dresses on sale Normally, these dresses are $59.99 each, so when you buy one, get one, they come down to just $30 each! That’s a pretty good deal, especially if your little ones love to play dress up! And, well, Christmas IS right around the corner… Cinderella dress with price If you’re an Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club member, or Cast Member, discounts can be STACKED, so you can save even MORE on these darling dresses. Elena costume dresses Because we’re just 22 days away from Christmas (seriously, how?!), when we spot MORE of these big merch sales around Disney World or online, we’ll be sure to let you know so you can stuff those stockings! The OFFICIAL DFB Holiday Gift Guide for 2020! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like buying Disney costume dresses for the kids in your life? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Princess Costumes Are on SALE Right Before Christmas! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Has TONS of New Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments on shopDisney and at the Magic Kingdom! Pretty In Pink! A New Minnie Mouse Dress Has Twirled Into Disney World! These New Disney Baseball Hats Are Inspired By Two Classic Attractions! View the full article

We’ve been checking out all the holiday decorations and merchandise over at Downtown Disney. Downtown Disney decorations We’ve spotted lots of festive drinkware that adds a little Christmas spirit to a simple drink. Cute options like the Jingle Bell Sipper and the Mickey Snow Globe Sipper add some holly-jolly to every sip! Today, we noticed a new, holiday-themed tumbler that puts us in a merry mood. World of Disney is a massive store that is constantly dealing out new Disney items that we can’t help but add to our wishlist. No surprise here, this holiday tumbler is one of them! Holiday Tumbler New for this year, this bright red mug features cheerful designs of some familiar faces and park icons! And we must admit, Minnie Mouse in gingerbread form is totally cute. The tumbler has a lanyard attached to it so you can carry it around the parks with ease! Holiday Tumbler The lid has a piece that slides up, giving you easy access to your drink of choice! You can even spot a little Hidden Mickey on it. Holiday Tumbler This cup works for both hot and cold beverages, so if you need a hot coffee or hot cocoa to keep you warm during the chilly nights, you’re covered! It keeps drinks hot for four hours and cold for twelve hours. Holiday Tumbler On the side, you’ll see a big Disney Parks logo, all red and shiny. Holiday Tumbler The designs incorporate adorable snacks, different decorations, and lots of Mickey-shaped cuteness! Holiday Tumbler We found this tumbler at World of Disney in Downtown Disney for $23.99! Just a heads up — these were behind the counter, so we had to ask a Cast Member to grab one for us. Check back with us for more updates on new Disney holiday merch! Check out this awesome, new collection of Disney Villains merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is this tumbler a must-have for you? Tell us in the comments! The post This Adorable Tumbler in Disneyland is Decked Out With Christmas Spirit! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! PHOTOS: First Look at a Reopened Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort View the full article

While we love the Disney World theme parks, there’s something EXTRA special about stopping by Disney resorts to see what’s new. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort lobby So, we did just that! We stopped by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Old Key West Resort to see what’s new, and boy, did we find some GEMS! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates Pineapple Lanai Do you love Dole Whip? No, like, do you really, REALLY LOVE Dole Whip?! If you’re committed to your pineapple soft serve, then Disney has blessed you this week with the grand debut of the Lapu Hula! This MASSIVE treat at Pineapple Lanai a WHOLE hallowed out pineapple filled with Dole Whip! Lapu Hula And, yes, it comes with a shot of coconut rum! Lapu Hula This treat is super shareable and the perfect thing to enjoy on the beach at the Poly. It costs $14.25, which isn’t a bad deal considering the size (and shot!). Read our FULL review of the Lapu Hula here! Tambu Lounge It’s a good week for favorite foods at the Polynesian! An Ohana-inspired version of Bread Pudding has appeared on the menu at Tambu Lounge! Bread Pudding at Tambu Lounge This warm, pineapple bread is paired with a caramel sauce. It’s a little different from ‘Ohana’s signature bread pudding. It’s not served a la mode, and there are no bananas in the caramel sauce. But it still hits the spot! If you want ice cream, you can head over to Kona Cafe for their bread pudding. Read our full review of Tambu Lounge’s Bread Pudding here! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Food Updates Gurgling Suitcase The Gurgling Suitcase is serving up a trio of holiday cocktails: The Fireberry Cider, the Snowball, and the Spiked Egg Nog! Gurgling Suitcase Holiday Drinks We decided to try the Fireberry Cider, which features Angry Orchard Crisp Hard Apple Cider, Cranberry Juice, and Fireball Whisky. To make this bright red drink extra festive, it comes with a Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube! Fireberry Cider This cocktail costs $17.50, and we found it to be crisp, fruity, and refreshing with JUST the right amount of cinnamon kick! Read our full review of the Fireberry Cider here! And, there you have it! These are all the new treats to try at Disney’s Polynesian and Old Key West Resorts! What’s New in Disney Springs: Character Donuts, Buzz Lightyear Wings, and a Santa Crepe! 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 three new treats sounds best to you?! Let us know in the comments. The post What's New at Disney's Polynesian and Old Key West Resorts: GIANT Dole Whip, a Favorite Dessert, and Holiday Cocktails! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You Can Now Get a WHOLE Pineapple FULL of Dole Whip in Disney World! 😱 What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! MORE DETAILS on the Disney World Polynesian Resort Moana Refurb! View the full article

Did you even visit Disney World if you didn’t eat something Mickey-shaped? Mickey Bar There are SO many snacks in Disney World that resemble our favorite mouse from classics like pretzels to ice cream bars and we’ve even spotted a hidden Mickey inside of a cupcake! We tried another Mickey-themed treat today, and although it wasn’t shaped like Mickey himself, it totally honored him! Over at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, we stopped by the Maji Pool Bar to see if they had any seasonal drinks or treats. Luckily, we stumbled upon the Mickey Cookie! How cute is this cookie?!? Well luckily it is as delicious as it is adorable! This is a chocolate chip cookie with chocolate and vanilla frosting, and some fun chocolate shapes on top. Even though the cookie itself is not in the shape of Mickey, the frosting was piped on in that iconic shape! Mickey Cookie This was a simple cookie, but we liked it! It wasn’t the most exciting cookie we’ve had but it did remind us of the Num Num Cookie from Disney’s Hollywood Studios (minus the giant chocolate chips). We could have gone without the frosting on top because the cookie was rich enough on its own. Mickey Cookie So while this may not be our absolute favorite Mickey item we’ve had, this is a good treat to grab if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth! You can currently grab this for $3.99 which we think is a great deal for how much cookie you get! We will keep trying all of the new snacks and treats Disney World has to offer and continue giving you all our honest reviews, so stay tuned! Learn how to make your own Num Num Cookies at home! 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 Mickey-shaped snack in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! Does This Mickey-Themed Cookie Stand Out From the Rest in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 9 Disney World Restaurants We (Shockingly) Miss The Most A NEW Dessert at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Easter Eggs and Eats around Disney World! View the full article

Disney World may be in FULL-ON HOLIDAY MODE, but technically, it’s still fall! Maple Leaf Cookie Sandwich And if you’re a Disney fan who just can’t believe that Starbucks has moved on from the PSL to Peppermint Mochas, well, you’re in LUCK! We found one more pumpkin spice treat today at Disney’s Fort Wilderness! Yes, pumpkin spice fans rejoice! P&J’s Southern Takeout is still serving the autumnal Pumpkin Spice Cupcake! Pumpkin Spice Cupcake This vanilla cupcake comes topped with spiced buttercream and fall sprinkles, and of course, there’s a pumpkin filling inside! It costs $4.99. Pumpkin Spice Cupcake from P&J’s Southern Takeout Frosting fans will freak out for this cupcake, there’s TONS of spiced buttercream on top, which is a real highlight of the cupcake. At P&J’s, they keep the cupcakes chilled, so the buttercream is nice and cool, which adds to the creamy texture of the icing. However, this does mean that the vanilla cake underneath that pile of the sugary spicy deliciousness is a bit dry. Pumpkin spice cupcake And while this cupcake boasts a pumpkin filling, well, there’s only a TINY bit of pumpkin filling even inside! That was honestly OK with us, because this pumpkin filling tasted straight out of the can. If that’s your thing, you’ll love the squash flavor of this filling. But if you’re looking for a pumpkin pie like filling, well, this ain’t it. Pumpkin Spice Cupcake cross section If you’re all about that #pumpkinspicelife or find tons of joy in frosting, then this is a good bet, especially if you’re staying at or visiting Fort Wilderness. But we wouldn’t go out of our way to get this cupcake again. Pumpkin Spice Cupcake However, we won’t have to stress about this one for much longer. A Cast Member told us this cupcake was a Thanksgiving highlight, and that P&J’s Southern Takeout will be getting a Christmas cupcake soon. And you know when they do get that cupcake, we’ll be there to let you know if it’s the right sweet treat for you! Review: This Minnie Oreo Cupcake in Disney World Got a Holiday Makeover! 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 LOVE pumpkin spice? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Missing Fall Flavors? We Found a Lingering PUMPKIN SPICE Cupcake at Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wanna See Our 25 FAVORITE Disney Cupcakes this Year? REVIEW: Bless Our Poor Unfortunate Souls! The Ursula Cupcake Surfaces in Disney World! Review! We’re Lovin’ This Glittery NEW Cupcake in Disney World! View the full article

In March of 2020, the Disney parks around the world shut down due to the global pandemic. Disneyland Gate Not only were theme parks affected, but shops, restaurants, and schools closed down as well. Even though some Disney theme parks have reopened, others, like Disneyland, remain closed. Recently Los Angeles County announced a safer-at-home order, and today we found out the nearby City of Los Angeles is implementing the same order. Hospital availability has become a huge concern again as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California, and school districts are taking notice. According to the OC Register, Anaheim Union High School District students won’t return to in-person schooling until March 12th, 2021, which is the start of the fourth quarter. Buena Vista Street School board leaders made the decision on Tuesday, December 1st after contemplating some sort of hybrid learning with both in-person and online aspects. It is not certain that the school district would have been able to transition to in-person in January anyways because of the push back to the purple tier for cases. Source: covid19.ca.gov Since the school district did not reopen to in-person learning while Orange County was in the red tier, the district must wait until the area returns back to the red tier and stays there for a few weeks. Certain schools that had reopened before Orange County was bumped up to the purple tier are allowed to stay open. We will keep you updated on the latest news regarding coronavirus in Anaheim. Read more about the safer-at-home order for the City of Los Angeles 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! Do you know someone who goes to school in this district? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Anaheim School District Pushes Back In-Person Learning Until March first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland Updates Cancellation and Change Policies for Guests Affected by the Delayed Reopening NEWS: Disneyland Offering Free COVID-19 Tests for Cast Members Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening View the full article

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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Adding a touch of Disney to your everyday style is a great way to show off your favorite movie, character, park, or attraction. Cinderella Castle and Stitch Pullovers Whether you play things simple with a Disney tee, or go all-out with a fancy dress and a pair of Minnie ears, it’s easy to add Disney to your wardrobe in a variety of ways! A few weeks ago we spotted a great way to do just that with an adorable Captain America purse and matching dress in Disney Springs, but now the combo has made its way online for all to purchase! This very patriotic outfit is an adorable combination of retro and classy, with a red, white, and blue color scheme and Captain America-themed details. The dress features a white collar with a red satin bow and a pleated skirt with an American flag color scheme. Captain America dress Our favorite detail on the dress is these buttons on the bodice, made to look like Cap’s shield! The dress, designed by Her Universe, will cost you $128. Captain America dress If you’re looking for something to wear on the Fourth of July or to show your love for Captain America, then this dress is calling your name! Get the Captain America Dress Here! If you’re seriously considering getting the dress and you need an accessory to go along with it, look no further! This Captain America Handbag from Danielle Nicole will certainly do the trick. Captain America purse With Cap’s shield displayed prominently on the front and a pattern of red stars on a background of silver, no one will be second-guessing who your favorite Avenger is! You can wear this bag as a crossbody or carry it by the handle, and it has multiple inside pockets to keep your belongings organized. Captain America purse This purse can be yours for $74, and it’ll look just super with the matching dress! Get the Danielle Nicole Captain America Bag Here! If you’re on the lookout for more amazing Disney merch, make sure to stay tuned to DFB! We keep a watch on shopDisney and the Disney parks to find the latest and greatest in souvenirs. Also, we’ve been putting together lots of great holiday gift guides, so make sure to check those out! Check Out the Official DFB Holiday Gift Guide Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you rock this Captain America outfit? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Captain America Dress and Matching Purse Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Take Some Fashion Inspo from Cap With This NEW Marvel Inspired Dress and Purse in Disney World! Everybody Scream! There’s a Frightfully Cute New ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Dress Online! No Need to Hop in a Doom Buggy! TWO New Haunted Mansion Dresses Are Now Online! View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday Cupcakes That means that holiday flavors are ALL over the place, and we’re here for it! We’ve tried so many festive goodies around Disney World, and now we’re trying another one at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! We moseyed on over to this rustic resort and stopped into Roaring Fork where we spotted the Christmas Cupcake! We’ve tried some a lot of tree-inspired desserts this Christmas season, including the Christmas tree cupcake at Magic Kingdom and the adorable Christmas tree mousse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! So, we were excited to see where this one stood in our rankings. Holiday Tree Mousse The cupcake is a spiced cake with raspberry filling and vanilla buttercream. And look how festive and cheerful it looks! This is a sizable cupcake, with a green vanilla buttercream, a dusting of powder sugar “snow,” holiday sprinkles, and a yellow fondant star on top! But looks aren’t everything, so how did it taste? Christmas cupcake at Wilderness Lodge When Disney says this is a spiced cupcake, they MEANT it! There was LOADS of ginger and cinnamon. Don’t confuse spiced with spicy — this cupcake isn’t HOT, but it definitely has tons of warm winter flavors in the cake. Christmas cupcake cross section The cupcake also have the perfect amount of buttercream on top, which helped to balance out the bold flavors in the moist pastry. Christmas cupcake We also really liked the raspberry filling, but this may be a cupcake where the components are better than the sum of its parts. The cupcake was moist and filled with spices, and the raspberry filling was fruity, but they just didn’t really go together for our palate. Christmas cupcake You can grab this over at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork for $5.99. While this was a nice Christmas treat, it was not our favorite of the season. However, if you are staying at or near this resort, this will fill those sweet-tooth cravings! We will continue to make our way around Disney World trying all of the new holiday treats as they come in! Review: We Tried a Chocolate & Peppermint BOBA Drink 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 has been your favorite holiday treat of the season? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Wilderness Lodge's Christmas Cupcake Is Instagrammable, But Is It Tasty? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge! Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles We Found Yet Another Valentine’s Treat in Disney World! Does It Stack Up Against The Rest? 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. Disney Villains are the baddest of the bad, but we can’t help but admit that we love them!!! Disney Villains Cavalcade And we’ll pretty much buy ALL the Disney Villains merch we can get our hands on, like backpacks, t-shirts, and pins! And, y’all, we just found out about an AWESOME new stylish Disney Villains collection that just dropped on Amazon! This collection is courtesy of Heidi Klum (remember those awesome blinged out ears she designed?). The Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Collection features some WICKEDLY cool sportswear designs inspired by Hades, Ursula, Maleficent, The Evil Queen, and more! Check out this vibrant Maleficent Fire Tie Dye T-Shirt. Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Maleficent Fire Tie Dye T-Shirt ©Disney | Amazon This frighteningly colorful t-shirt with Maleficent’s face is now available for $40. Click here to buy the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Maleficent Fire Tie Dye T-Shirt The Evil Queen Scream T-Shirt might just make you want to SCREAM! It features the Queen of Mean herself front and center with her poison apple! Just one bite! Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Evil Queen Scream T-Shirt ©Disney | Amazon This wonderfully evil shirt is also $40. Click here to buy the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Evil Queen Scream T-Shirt The Chernabog Pullover Hoodie asks us to “avoid the light.” This subtle design comes just in time for the 80th anniversary of Fantasia! Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Chernabog Pullover Hoodie ©Disney | Amazon This super comfy hoodie, which also features a front pocket, is $55. Click here to buy the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Chernabog Pullover Hoodie This cozy fleece shirt says “risk now, regret later,” which we could definitely see being the Evil Queen’s motto. The Evil Queen Oversized Fleece Sweatshirt is $60. Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Evil Queen Oversized Fleece ©Disney | Amazon This sweatshirt features the Evil Queen on one sleeve and her evil little minions on the other! Click here to buy the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Evil Queen Oversized Fleece Sweatshirt The collection also features some villainous lounge pants, like the Maleficent Eyes Skinny Sweatpants. And guess what? THE EYES GLOW IN THE DARK! Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Maleficent Eyes Skinny Sweatpants ©Disney | Amazon You can grab these spooky pants for $50. Click here to buy the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Maleficent Eyes Skinny Sweatpants There’s plenty of other comfy clothes to choose from, including designs with Ursula, Cruella, Scar, and more! So head over to Amazon and get your wicked style on! Follow along with us for all the updates on new Disney-inspired merch! Game Night Is Getting WICKED! A New Disney Villains Monopoly Game Is Out NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Who’s your favorite Disney villain? Let us know in the comments! The post SO WICKED! Heidi Klum Launches NEW Disney Villains Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This LIMITED EDITION Maleficent Doll and Pin Are on shopDisney’s MerchPass NOW! The Lady Tremaine Midnight Masquerade Collection Goes Up On Disney’s MerchPass Soon! Start a Stay-at-Home Disney Villain Book Club With This FREE eCopy of “Fairest Of All!” View the full article

There’s no denying it — Minnie Mouse is a style icon! Minnie and Mickey Whether she’s rocking the dots or celebrating the holidays with a festive outfit, she looks fabulous no matter what she wears. But did you know that even Minnie’s CUPCAKES like to change their look from time to time? It’s true! Today, we found a Minnie Mouse cupcake that’s transformed its look to be a bit more holly and jolly, but is it delicious too? We had to find out! Over at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you can typically find a Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcake that looks a bit like this. Minnie Mouse Cake Around Halloween time, we found a too-cute-to-spook version there as well! Minnie Mouse Witch Cupcake But, now, Minnie has decided it’s time for another makeover — and this time, it’s with a holiday twist! Introducing the holiday version of the Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcake! Holiday Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcake This treat is made of a cookies ‘n cream-filled chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate ganache, holiday sprinkles, 2 Oreo Minnie Ears, a white chocolate bow colored red, and a sugar cube peppermint accent! Holiday Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcake Here’s a look at the ingredients. The cupcake does have egg, milk, soy, and wheat so that’s something to keep in mind for those with allergies. Holiday Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcake We absolutely LOVED the cookies ‘n cream filling in this snack! But, there wasn’t a lot of actual cupcake. We would’ve liked more of the cake portion to balance out the sweetness of the cookies ‘n cream filling. Holiday Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcake The Oreo cookies were also a bit damp and soft from being in the cooler case, which we didn’t particularly love. But, there’s no denying that this treat is SUPER cute! We especially loved the peppermint accent on the bow, but it was too sweet to eat in our opinion. Holiday Minnie Mouse Oreo Cupcake Overall, we think most people would enjoy this snack, especially kids! It’s cute and yummy. You can grab it right now for $5.99. But, if you’re looking for something a bit different with more of a fruit flavor instead of chocolate, you might want to check out the Almond Fruit Tart also available at Gasparilla Island Grill, or one of their other options. Almond Fruit Tart The Disney holiday fun has only begun, and we’re ready to experience ALL of it! Stay tuned for more photos of delicious treats, merchandise, and more. Click here to see photos and reviews of ALL the 2020 Disney World holiday snacks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to try this cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: This Minnie Oreo Cupcake in Disney World Got a Holiday Makeover! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 3 Halloween Drinks Have Made Their Way to This Disney World Hotel! Photos! Check Out the NEW Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Treats in Disney World! Photos! We’re Bewitched By This Cookies & Cream Minnie Halloween Cupcake in Disney World! View the full article

We LOVE a new pair of Minnie ears, and this winter we’ve seen a ton of cute new seasonal pairs! Christmas Ears We’ve already seen the gingerbread ears, peppermint ears, and fuzzy silver and gold sweater ears, and now ANOTHER pair of fun, festive ears have appeared IRL… Yes, today we found the Cornflower Blue Minnie Mouse ears at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! We first found out about these pretty wintery ears earlier this week, when they appeared online, but today we saw them in person for the first time. And we can confirm, these ears are LOVELY! Cornflower blue ears in person! While not necessarily a winter exclusive, the light blue velour ears remind us a bit of the snow (not like you get much snow in Anaheim!)! Cornflower blue ears close up And the sparkly bow is the perfect glittery accent for a day shopping at Downtown Disney or at the parks, no matter the time of year! Cornflower blue ears bow Want to grab these for your ear collection? We found these at World of Disney at Downtown Disney, and like many other pairs of ears, these cost $29.99. And if you’re not going to Disneyland anytime soon, don’t worry! You can find the Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears on shopDisney too! New Champagne Shimmer Minnie Ears Are Coming to the Disney Parks and Online SOON! 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! How many Minnie ears do you have in your collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears Have ARRIVED at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! ABC Disney Items Spotted in Disneyland — But With NEW Designs?! PHOTOS! Jungle Cruise Wishables Docked Into Disneyland Today! View the full article

The ho-ho-holidays have arrived at Disneyland Resort! Though the theme parks remain closed, so there’s no Haunted Mansion Holiday or Christmas parade, Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure is open for select shopping and dining! Disney California Adventure Park And today, while strolling around, we spotted one of our FAVORITE holiday sippers of the season! The Annual Passholder Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper has made its way to Disneyland! Mickey Snow Globe Sipper! This too-cute sipper features Santa Mickey inside of a snow globe! The base is a festive red and green with a big AP on the front and holiday ornaments. There’s also a big green straw, you know, for easy sipping! This sipper comes with the Coca-Cola beverage of your choice, and as you drink your drink, Mickey appears! Mickey snow globe sipper If that isn’t fun and interactive enough for ya, this AP sipper also comes with snowflake stickers, so you can decorate the outside of your globe! Sipper stickers We previously spotted the Mickey Mouse Snow Globe Sipper over at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World, but now APs in California have their chance to have jolly drinks this holiday season. We found this sipper at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure, and it’s $17.69 with the beverage of your choice. You must show your annual passport and a photo ID to get this sipper. Mickey snow globe sipper Whether you use this sipper as a cup or sit it on a shelf with your Jack Skellington popcorn bucket and jingle bell sipper as holiday decorations, you must admit this is a very merry Mickey! Review: We Had the Saddest Burger at Disneyland’s Buena Vista Street, and We Kind of Loved It 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! Do you collect Disneyland sippers? Let us know in the comments! The post One of the Jolliest Christmas Sippers Is Now in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney: A New Overhead Announcement, Holiday Treats, Comfy Spirit Jerseys, and More! We’re Live From Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure! We Have A Sneak Peek at the NEW Magic Happens Parade Merchandise Coming to Disneyland (And There Are SORCERER EARS)! View the full article

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We have tried so many holiday treats this year! SO MANY! Santa Eggnog Crepe That includes Holiday Crepes, Holiday Bon Bons, Yule Logs, and a Chocolate and Peppermint Boba drink. But sometimes, we just crave some of our old favorites, and we get really excited when they return! So when we popped over to Dino-Bite Snacks at Animal Kingdom and saw that the Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich was back, we JUMPED ALL OVER THAT. Dino-Bite Snacks Menu No joke…we LOVED this thing last year. This ice cream sandwich consists of two double-chocolate cookies with vanilla ice cream between them, rolled in peppermint candy pieces. Hello, old friend!!! Not only is it gorgeous, but we also love that there is a LOT of ice cream between those two cookies — they don’t skimp on the good stuff here! Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich However, these cookies were much staler than we remembered — did we get an old batch of cookies? We sure do hope so! We even gave them some time to soak up some of the melted ice cream, but that still didn’t soften them up. Even with a semi-stale cookie, we were still so happy to be reunited with this cookie! Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich We would also like to point out that there are a LOT of candy cane pieces on this thing — if you don’t like peppermint, you might want to skip out on it. You can try it for yourself for $6.99. Fingers crossed you get those fresh and uber yummy cookies that we’re used to from this location! We’re trying all the holiday treats at Disney World, so stay tuned! Review: Peppermint Soft-Serve Is Back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With a NEW Look! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s your favorite Disney World holiday snack? Let us know in the comments! The post YESSS! Our FAVORITE Peppermint Ice Cream Sammie Is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Peppermint Soft-Serve Is Back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With a NEW Look! Review! We’re Going Nuts Over This NEW Menu Addition in Animal Kingdom! Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! View the full article

There’s another store open in Disney California Adventure! Disney California Adventure Park Buena Vista Street has been open as an extension of Downtown Disney for a few weeks now and we’re still enjoying our time back in the theme park — even if there aren’t any rides. Today, another store reopened and we’re stepping inside! Off the Page is a gallery store located in Hollywood Land (keep in mind, this whole area isn’t open, it’s just another part of the Buena Vista Street Downtown Disney extension). Off the Page The store sells collectibles, figurines, artwork, pins, ornaments, and more! Off the Page With stores at VERY limited capacity in Downtown Disney, we waited about 90 minutes after the store opened to be able to get in. Off the Page Though the spot didn’t seem to have any new merchandise, we did see some Christmas items! Off the Page We love looking at the art in Disney galleries! Off the Page We can spot more than one painting that we have on our wishlist! Off the Page Wall art is a big feature but the store also has jewelry… Off the Page …a big ol’ pin wall… Off the Page …and unique pieces like this $1,200 Wooden Mickey Figure. Off the Page Whatever you pick up, you can check out at the register — now surrounded by plexiglass. Off the Page It’s exciting to have another spot to do some Christmas shopping in the Downtown Disney extension! We’ll be keeping you up to date on all the Disneyland Resort updates so stay tuned! Click here to learn more about a reopened Buena Vista Street! 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! Are you heading to Off the Page soon? Tell us in the comments! The post We Waited 90 Minutes to Get Inside the Reopened Off the Page Store in Disney California Adventure first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Food & Wine Booths, Ink & Paint Merchandise, and the Sweetest Sundae EVER! What’s New in Downtown Disney: Buena Vista Street Reopening Updates, Holiday Ears, and CROWDS! PICS! Christmas Decorations Have Arrived in Downtown Disney! View the full article

There’s a lot of change happening with Disney entertainment — most recently, we learned that Radio Disney would shut down early next year. Cinderella Castle We’ve also previously learned that Disney is shifting a lot of its entertainment focus to its streaming subscription service Disney+. These are certainly topics we expect to learn more about during Disney’s Virtual Investor Day, during which the company will present more details about its direct-to-consumer plans. And now we have even more information about the event. Disney CEO Bob Chapek As previously reported, Disney Investor Day is on December 10th. Now we know that the event will begin at 4:30PM EST and is expected to last four hours. Viewers can watch the webcast here. If you happen to miss it, the webcast will be archived for later viewing. We expect there will be a lot of big news coming out of the event, so we’ll definitely be tuned in! And if you can’t tune in, no worries, we will be reporting and breaking down all the need-to-know news! NEWS: Disney Stock Hits High Trading Values Ahead of Investor Day Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching the Disney Investor Day webcast? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Announces More Details About Its Upcoming Investor Day first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Announces a Date for Virtual Investor Day The BIGGEST Details You Missed from Disney’s Q4 Earnings Call NEWS: Disney Stock Hits High Trading Values Ahead of Investor Day View the full article

Doing your Christmas shopping in Disney Springs soon? We’ve got the news ya need! Disney Springs We took a stroll around Disney Springs today to check out everything NEW and here’s what we found! Check out allllllll the updates in food, construction, and merchandise. Disney Springs Food Updates YeSake First up, YeSake kiosk has a new Holiday Boba Tea for $8. Holiday Boba Tea Chocolate, peppermint, and BOBA? We’re in. Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Holiday Boba Tea! AristoCrepes There were several new offerings at AristoCrepes. Some were winners, some were…not. While we like the $14 Ho-Ho-Horchata… Ho Ho Horchata …the $6.99 Santa Eggnog Crepe seemed like a bit of an acquired taste. Santa Eggnog Crepe We can’t say it isn’t cute though! Want to see our review of the ArtistoCrepes offerings? Click here! But the winner of the options here was the new Cherries Jubilee Bubble Waffle! Cherry Jubilee Bubble Waffle Yeah, it’s not the prettiest, but heck it tastes GOOD. You can give it a try for $8.99! To see the Bubble Waffle review, click here! The Polite Pig Over at The Polite Pig, they’re offering a new Rye Flight for $25. ©The Polite Pig via Twitter (@ThePolitePig) You’ll try Bulleit 95 Rye, Michter’s Straight Rye Single Barrel, and Whistlepig 10 Year Private Barrel. Want to check out The Polite Pig’s Rye Flight? Click here! Joffrey’s Joffrey’s has expanded its latte-art printing tech to donuts! This has been around for some time but we wanted to see one for ourselves. Minnie Mouse Donut We snagged a Boston Creme Donut with Minnie printed on it for $4.99. Click here to see the CHARACTER donut! Disney Springs Construction Updates Cookes of Dublin We noticed that Cookes of Dublin has put heaters out for those seated at the outdoor seating. Cozy! Cooke’s of Dublin Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney And we spotted one COOL new merch item. Check out the Buzz Lightyear Glow Wings for $36.99. This way, your little can have nonfunctional wings — just like Buzz! Buzz Wings Toy And there you have it! That’s everything new in Disney Springs. We’ll check in again soon! To see more of the latest news from Disney Springs, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Disney Springs soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney Springs: Character Donuts, Buzz Lightyear Wings, and a Santa Crepe! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs: Valentine’s Day Sweets, MORE Baby Yoda, and some MEGA Pricey Clothing! What’s New in Disney Springs — $600 Minnie Ears, Evil Piñatas, and Adorable Christmas Ornaments!! What’s New in Disney Springs: Mint Cannolis, the Most Adorable Rubber Duck Drink, and a BRAND NEW Uniqlo Collection! View the full article

There are a LOT of great rides in Disney World and we definitely have strong opinions about our favorites. Magic Kingdom But, that doesn’t mean that all of our opinions are the same as yours! We took a look at the Top Attraction in Walt Disney World by Traveler Ranking list on TripAdvisor to see just what YOU are ranking as the BEST rides in each park — and some of the results surprised us! Magic Kingdom We’re starting with Disney World’s flagship park. We’re not sure how we’d ever pick a favorite here, there are SO MANY iconic attractions! Magic Kingdom 1. Splash Mountain Coming in first in Magic Kingdom is SPLASH MOUNTAIN. Yes! The watery and wild caper with Bre’r Rabbit is a favorite among travelers, and we totally get why. The animatronics are fun, the music is catchy, and it ends in a classic plummet down a watery slope. Splash Mountain It’s surprising that folks love this ride even though the characters aren’t the most well known. One traveler noted, “The characters don’t really mean that much to me on this one which makes me all the more surprised how much I love it. Feel like you really do begin to love Briar Rabbit as you go around LOL. So many false finishes and fun little drops.” What’s so interesting is that while this ranks as a TOP Disney World attraction, Disney is actually planning to reimagine it as a The Princess and the Frog themed ride soon! Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney We wonder if it will still hold its top spot — AND if we’ll still need to wear our ponchos! Click here to learn more about the retheme of Splash Mountain! 2. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Frontierland is KILLING it with the ranking! Second place in Magic Kingdom goes to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. That’s right, it’s the WILDEST RIDE IN THE WILDERNESS! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We have no complaints about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Seriously, if we weren’t writing this article, we might be riding it right now. Plus, Big Thunder brings the thrills without being TOO thrilling. One traveler said, “This is a classic Disney Roller Coaster. If you are not a fan of Roller Coasters due to the speeds and heights, you will be fine on this. It also reminds me of one of the original wooden roller coasters.” Want to learn about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s birthday? Click here! 3. Mickey’s PhilharMagic This third one definitely surprised us, but we can’t say we necessarily disagree. TripAdvisor has Mickey’s PhilharMagic ranked right up there with the best of ’em. Don’t take it from us! A five-star reviewer said, “We love this so much. Not only is it a sit down in a cool room and a break when it’s busy but the show features songs from all the classic Disney movies plus Donald Duck! What more could you ask for?” Mickey’s PhilharMagic Now Open! What’s not to love though? Mickey’s there, there’s awesome music, and Donald flies through a wall at one point. It’s CLASSIC Disney antics which just might be the reason it beat out some other iconic attractions. Space Mountain still came in second overall on our bracket! To see Mickey’s PhilharMagic in a reopened Disney World, click here! EPCOT EPCOT may not have that many rides, but the ones it does have are some serious fan favorites. 1. Soarin’ Around the World Over in EPCOT, Soarin’ Around the World takes the cake for its pleasant cruising altitude, immersive smells, and just all around GREAT experience. Who wouldn’t want to hang glide right over EPCOT? Soarin’ Around the World Not to mention all the other really cool places around the world that you get to see. If only it still had the orange smell from Soarin’ Over California. One reviewer said, “Disney seems to perfect the impossible. This smooth ride is an amazing trip around the world to see the diversity our planet offers. Like a ski lift with a huge screen that has some motion and incredible effects.” Click here to check out some of the latest Soarin’ merch we’ve found in Disney World! 2. Test Track If those wait times are any indication, this second one shouldn’t come as a surprise at all. That’s right! Second place in EPCOT goes to the speediest ride in Disney World, Test Track! Why is it so great? One traveler says, “OMG this is amazing. I must admit the first part where you design your car I thought was going to be for kids, but it was such fun and features in the ride… It has you screaming and laughing at the same time. Whoever designed this ride is a genius.” Test Track Whether you make your SIM car to be FAST, eco-friendly, or something else; this ride will really put it through the paces. And the 65 mile-per-hour launch at the end doesn’t hurt either. Want to see the latest updates at the Soarin’ queue? Click here! 3. Living with the Land Maybe this third one surprises you, maybe it doesn’t. For us, the top three is EXACTLY where this amazing ride belongs. Yes, we’re talking about Living with the Land in the Land Pavilion. One reviewer says, “Always interesting information and the variety of plants are amazing in size – a good lesson of what can be done when we conserve our resources. Where else but Disney would you see this! We were happy to see so many families taking the time to take this “tour” ride.” Living with the Land This ride teaches you about farming and takes you THROUGH the EPCOT greenhouses which are SO COOL. Did you know you can also take a Behind the Seeds Tour (when it’s being offered) where you get to try some of the produce from these greenhouses? To see the Living with the Land Christmas decorations, click here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios This section is going to be a little wonky! The attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, are a little too new to have their own rank pages on TripAdvisor. So, you’ll have to pick where they fall in for yourself! 1. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Taking first in Hollywood Studios is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Someone call Aerosmith! This has gotta be the most prestigious award they’ve ever won, right? Maybe not. But we’re sure pleased that this speedy ride took the cake! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Realistically, listening to rock ‘n’ roll on a rollercoaster is a genius concept. Maybe that’s why people like Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout in Disneyland so much! But you don’t even need to be a rock fan! One reviewer said, “My favorite roller coaster! The line is usually long but it’s so much fun and completely worth the wait. Not a big Aerosmith fan but I would ride this roller coaster over and over again.” Click here to see the latest Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster merch! 2. Toy Story Mania Over in Toy Story Land, you’ll find our second-place winner at Toy Story Mania! We love this attraction and it seems like we’re not the only ones. We guess a lot of people really like getting competitive with their family and friends! Toy Story Mania Lots of guests like the competitive aspect, like the traveler who said, “My wife and I got to the park really early and got to walk on this ride and we had a blast. It is good for any age. I won but my wife gave me a run for the money.” Plus, it’s SO fun to be immersed in the world of Toy Story. Say hi to Mr. Potato Head for us next time you’re there! Want to see what it’s like to ride Toy Story Mania in a reopened Disney World? Click here! 3. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror And third place goes to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, easily the most imposing structure in the whole park — if not in all of Disney World. This ride has really got it all. Tower of Terror You’ll encounter thrills and chills, and even end up in the Twilight Zone! The theming is awesome, the ride system is a blast, and IMO, no trip to Hollywood Studios is complete without stepping into a scary service elevator. Even though it’s scary, folks still love it. One reviewer (who gave it FIVE STARS) said, “Fun but SCARY ride for me! We’ve been to Disney countless times and I have never ridden it but for my son, I did this time!” To see EVERYTHING you need to know about Tower of Terror, click here! Animal Kingdom We’re pretty on board with your picks for Animal Kingdom. These are some AWESOME attractions. 1. Avatar Flight of Passage This one isn’t just the highest-ranked attraction in Animal Kingdom, it’s ranked higher than ANY OTHER RIDE on this list. WOW. The people really love Flight of Passage! Link Chairs One traveler notes, “This and the YETI Coaster are my absolute FAVES. This ride is still as amazing as the first time I rode it years ago now. Incredible – and you can really get into it. THE LARGE ‘WHALE LIKE’ Beasts in the Water at the end of the ride are so AWESOME.” Plus, did you know Flight of Passage is also ranked the #11 of 429 things to do in Orlando? That’s pretty wild! Click here to see what it’s like to ride Flight of Passage in a reopened Disney World! 2. Expedition Everest Second place goes to an absolute FABULOUS coaster and the second-most-recognizable structure in the park (Can we blame it for being beaten by the Tree of Life though?). It’s Expedition Everest! Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom A first-time rider left the review, “I’m not sure what I was expecting but that was awesome. It’s fast, it’s dark, it goes backward, you’re stalked by a yeti. Sensory overload but definitely a great ride at Animal Kingdom. The theme is great and artifacts so you always have something to see while in line.” Even though the climactic yeti animatronic has been broken for years, this mountainous coaster is still a favorite for many. It’s us. We’re many. Did you know Expedition Everest had to be EVACUATED recently? Click here! 3. Kilimanjaro Safaris This third place is totally deserving. Kilimanjaro Safaris is an extremely unique attraction where every ride is different. Why? Because you’re looking at LIVE animals live out their lives in Animal Kingdom. Elephant on Kilimanjaro Safaris We love to spot the elephants, giraffes, and okapi, and you KNOW you’ve had a good day when you get a glimpse of a lion! One Kilimanjaro Safaris reviewer sums up why these three are at the top saying, “Where else in the world can you go on a roller coaster, then a banshee, then a safari? This is just amazing and Animal Kingdom is amazing! Every time I’ve been on this there are just so many animals to see and the tour guide is always great! A+++” To see the new Kilimanjaro Safaris queue video, click here! See? We told you some would surprise you, but maybe you agree! Guess we’ll need to hop on these attractions the next time we’re nearby to have a little fun and remind ourselves about how great they are. Click here for the ULTIMATE guide to Disney World’s top rides! 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 rides are YOUR favorites in each park? Tell us in the comments! The post These Are the Most Popular Disney World Rides. Do You Agree? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. We’ve Reached the End of Round THREE in the Disney World Rides and Attractions Throw Down! Which Attractions Made the Cut? View the full article

It’s the holidays, and that means it’s peppermint season — and we’ve tasted SO MANY peppermint treats already this year! Minnie Peppermint Cookie From peppermint cupcakes to peppermint churros to a candy cane martini, we’ve had our share of minty treats! But we’re not done yet, because when we found out that Peppermint Soft-Serve Ice Cream had returned to Disney World, we were right there to get ourselves a cone! Last year, the Peppermint Soft-Serve looked like this: green ice cream with pieces of peppermint candy sprinkled all over it. 2019 Peppermint Soft-Serve And the photo on the menu shows the same. Peppermint Soft-Serve Ice Cream Menu But the soft serve we got this year looks a lot different. First, it’s served upside down in a bowl. A Cast Member explained they do this due to health and safety guidelines because they can’t directly hand cones to guests right now. Peppermint Soft-Serve Ice Cream Cone However, they place it in the bowl carefully, so that it’s easy to just pull the cone out of the bowl and start eating. But did you spot another difference from last year’s treat? The colors! This year’s treat is a swirl of green and red ice cream with peppermint bits! Peppermint Soft-Serve Ice Cream Cone We think it’s a lot prettier this year – we love the holiday colors in the swirls! It’s also still very tasty — the peppermint flavor isn’t too overpowering (although we wouldn’t turn down this flavor swirled with some chocolate). This is a light and refreshing snack that still has a festive holiday feel to it. Peppermint Soft-Serve Ice Cream Cone Although it looks a lot different from last year, it’s still available at the same place — at the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck at Animal Kingdom. A cone is $4.99. We’re keeping an eye out for all the holiday treats at Disney World, so stay tuned to find out what we discover next! Review! The Festive Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich Is BACK in EPCOT, BBY! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried the peppermint soft serve yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Peppermint Soft-Serve Is Back at Disney's Animal Kingdom With a NEW Look! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: The COOL Forbidden Mountain Cone is THE Photo You Need To Take in Animal Kingdom This Year! What’s New at Animal Kingdom: Holiday Decorations, Festive Drinks, AND NEW Character Flotillas! REVIEW: The Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin Just Got A Gingerbread Makeover in Disney World! View the full article

As COVID-19 cases surge in California, hospital availability has become a concern once again. Governor Gavin Newsom ©California This morning, we reported that the City of Los Angeles has filed an identical safer-at-home order to Los Angeles County in an effort to lessen the load on hospitals. Now, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a conditional regional stay-at-home order for the state. In a press conference today, Newsom announced that, in order to bend the curve and protect ICU capacities, a regional stay-at-home order will be imposed for any region where ICU capacity falls below 15%. ©State of California The state is divided into five regions — the Bay Area, Southern California, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley, and Northern California. Disneyland Resort is located in Southern California which is projected to fall below 15% ICU capacity in early December. When a stay-at-home order is imposed on a region, it will have 48 hours to impose the order and will remain under lockdown for three weeks minimum. ©State of California The stay at home order would severely limit nonessential activities. Bars, wineries, personal services, and more will close. Retail will be permitted to remain open at 20% capacity and restaurants will be allowed to remain open for takeout and delivery only. ©State of California The stay-at-home order isn’t the only precaution either. Newsom has also imposed a restriction on non-essential travel statewide. In addition, residents are asked to stop gathering outside of the household, keep activities outside, and wear a mask. Newsom also delivered an update on the COVID-19 vaccine saying that this is a temporary state as vaccines will begin arriving in California in the next few weeks with more and more coming at the beginning of 2021. They expect to receive the first doses of vaccine from December 12th through 15th. ©State of California We’ll be keeping a close eye on the situation in California and how it affects Disneyland. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to learn more about the safer-at-home order in Los Angeles. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: California Imposes Regional Stay-At-Home Orders Based on ICU Availability first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Governor Newsom Expected to Close All California Beaches and State Parks NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier Monday Motivation: Get a FREE Cupcake at Sprinkles Cupcakes! View the full article

Radio Disney was such an important part of our childhood! Radio Disney ©Disney It’s also been great to listen to this year — which has been a year, to say the least — because it’s always playing positive upbeat music that the entire family can enjoy! According to The Hollywood Reporter, though, Radio Disney will shut down next year. Both Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country will stop broadcasting during the first quarter of 2021. Note that this will not affect Radio Disney in Latin America, which is a separate operation. 36 full time and part time employees will as a result. Radio Disney ©Disney Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television, made the announcement today. The move is part of a major restructuring of the company that will put more of an emphasis on Disney’s streaming subscription service, Disney+, as well as Disney Channels. Another part of the decision came from a changing media environment, as well as the global health crisis’ effect on live in-person music events. The Mandalorian ©Disney Radio Disney launched in 1996 and played a huge part in making Disney stars like the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato household names. Goodbye, Radio Disney — you gave us many fond childhood memories. NEWS: Disney Stock Hits High Trading Values Ahead of Investor Day Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a Radio Disney listener? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Radio Disney to Shut Down in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney BOARD Games So You’ll Never Be BORED Again! What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens BREAKING NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Has Canceled MORE Future Departures! View the full article

Disney is testing a feature to deal with a face mask issue in the parks. Face Mask Signage As you might know, masks are required in Disney World — including while taking photos and experiencing attractions. Apparently, Disney has run into an issue with their on-ride photo policy, and now they have an idea for a solution. Up to this point, Disney has been withholding on-ride photos from those who are not wearing a face mask or incorrectly wearing a face mask. It is company policy not to give guests any photos where a face mask is not being worn correctly. Splash Mountain This policy has caused a slight issue. Some folks who are very interested in purchasing their ride pictures have been unable to due to an accident. A PhotoPass Cast Member told us that many folks explain improper mask use on rides was an accident, they didn’t realize, and/or their child removed the mask accidentally. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin To help solve this problem and allow folks who accidentally appear non-compliant in the photos, Disney is testing a new solution. In these instances, the photos will be edited to show guests wearing a black face covering. This way, those who are accidentally incorrectly wearing a face mask at the time of the ride photo can still purchase and see their pictures. The edit will make it so that the pictures comply with Disney’s policy. Disney, still, of course, requires guests to wear masks at all times and those not wearing a mask will be asked to put one on, or will be removed from the park if they refuse to do so. Currently, the feature is being tested on Dinosaur in Animal Kingdom and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom. Dinosaur Again, this feature is only in a testing phase and it is unclear whether it will roll out to the rest of the park. We’ll be keeping an eye on this situation so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Click here to learn more about Disney’s on-ride photo policy! Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this new solution? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Testing Altering On-Ride Photos for Guests NOT Wearing Face Masks Properly first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Tables in Wonderland Memberships Will Be Extended Due to Disney World Park Closures! There’s a New Irish Car Bundt Cake in Disney World! News! Disney Has Made More Furlough Agreements for Union Workers View the full article

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