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Calling all active and retired U.S. military members! Disney World Disney just launched and extended some seriously awesome deals for active and retired members of the U.S. military. Let’s take a look at these offers so that YOU can get planning the vacation of your dreams! Military Ticket Offer Up to this point, retired and active military members could purchase 4-day, 5-day, or 6-day Disney Military Promotional Tickets through December 18th. Now, the offer has been extended to allow military members to purchase up to 6 additional Military Promotional Tickets, beginning December 19 through February 14. Magic Kingdom train station The Disney Military Promotional Tickets are valid for visits from January 1st through September 26th. A 4-day ticket is $265, a 5-day ticket is $283, and a 6-day ticket is $301 (tax not included). Memory Maker Offer The Memory Maker offer has also been extended! Previously, military members could purchase Memory Maker for just $98 through December 18th. Now, the special pricing is available through February 14th! The Child PhotoPass Opportunity To take advantage of the Military Ticket Offer and/or the Memory Maker Offer, contact your participating U.S. military base ticket office. 2021 Military Resort Hotel Offer And there’s a NEW offer on Disney World resort hotels too! If you book by December 17th, 2021, you can receive GREAT rates on stays most days from January 1st through December 17. Don’t forget, you can also modify or cancel your reservation with extra flexibility through April 30, 2021. Contemporary To see what hotels are available for this offer or to book a room, call (407) 939-7830. Wow! There are so many great offers for service members! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn about the extended 2020 ticket offer! 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 taking advantage of this offer? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW and Extended U.S. Military Offers on Tickets and Hotels in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Skyliner Construction Update: Rescue Barge, Restroom Construction, Signage, and More!! Bibbidi Bobbidi Bus! New Cinderella Bus Wrap Has Appeared in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: a Weird Blue Pluto, an Updated Character Sighting, and Bwana Bob’s BACK! View the full article

The collaboration of your wickedest dreams has arrived! Available now exclusively on Amazon.com the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Collection features elevated and unexpected sportswear designs inspired by fan favorite Disney Villain characters like Hades, Ursula, Maleficent and The Evil Queen. The thoughtfully designed collection was directed by Heidi herself, drawing on her extensive background in high-fashion and love of Disney Villain characters. Throughout the design process, Heidi masterfully integrated the bold graphic aesthetic of emerging streetwear trends with key story elements unique to the Disney Villain characters, ultimately creating a chic and chilling collection fit for the villainous in everyone. In describing the collection, Heidi Klum explained “I wanted to create something that felt fashion-forward yet familiar, and through the pairing of contemporary designs with the classic Disney Villain characters, who we’ve grown up loving, I believe the collection reflects just that.” From lounging to plotting, the Disney Villains x Heidi Klum Collection has something for all of your most wicked pursuits. The collection includes a number of effortlessly edgy styles, including essential graphic tees, fashion hoodies and tunics, sweatshirts, joggers and a must-have bomber jacket. Design elements including glitchy overlays, glow in the dark effects and distinct front and back graphics featuring distorted imagery convey the sometimes chaotic, always enigmatic, personalities of the Disney Villain characters. See below for a few stand out styles from the collection, but you should be warned, it may be impossible to choose just one favorite piece! As Ursula in The Little Mermaid said “Life’s full of tough choices, isn’t it?” Elevated and comfortable essentials are at the heart of this collection. The Evil Queen and Maleficent Tie-Dye tees overlay on-trend bold graphics and iconic verbiage. Do you feel like you’re being watched? This Maleficent Eyes Pullover Fleece and Skinny Sweatpants will have everyone doing double takes and turning green with envy at your comfortable and stylish look. These pieces also feature the distinct yellow sewn-on tag that is on every garment in the capsule. Fun fact – the Disney Villain character eyes is one of Heidi’s favorite graphic elements and hint at the playful and iconic spirit of the collection! Bad never looked so good! This iconic Cast Your Curse Bomber Jacket is the perfect statement piece. With classic appeal and a daring design, the jacket is sure to become an instant staple. For more information on all things wicked, follow along the Disney Villains Instagram at @disneyvillains! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/mRae0vN0s14View the full article

We love so many things about the Disney parks — but one thing we REALLY love is a good Speciality Popcorn Bucket! © @gentlemansdisney | DisneyFoodBlog We’ve seen a few fantastic holiday popcorn buckets in Disney World, and an awesome, retro one in Disneyland too. But, now it’s time to add one more popcorn bucket to your collection, and this one is ready to add a little spookiness to your holiday celebrations! What’s this?! It’s Jack Skellington as an adorable NEW Annual Passholder exclusive popcorn bucket! We’ve seen Oogie Boogie Popcorn Buckets and Jack Skellington sippers in the past, but we’re so happy Jack finally graced us with his presence in popcorn bucket form! Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket We found this speciality bucket over at the Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield popcorn stand in Disney California Adventure Park near Grizzly Peak. Popcorn Stand When we were there, the stand was only accepting mobile orders. Mobile Order Sign One you place your mobile order, you get in line — which runs through part of the Soarin’ queue. Popcorn Stand Line This popcorn bucket is an Annual Passholder exclusive item, so that’s something to be aware of. You’ll need to show a photo ID and valid Annual Passport in order to get him. It’s hard to tell from our own bucket but the photo does make it look like this bucket glows in the dark — so fun! Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket The bucket is shaped like Jack’s head and features our favorite Pumpkin King with quite the mischievous look. Will he steal your Christmas tree and fill your holiday with fright? Or does he simply want to join in on your jolly, holly festivities? Either way, as soon as we saw him we KNEW we had to bring him home! Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket The back of the bucket has an AP symbol on it… Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket …which you’ll also find on the colorful carrying strap. Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket Strap You can grab this popcorn bucket right now for $20 in Disney California Adventure Park. If we spot any more epic Disney souvenirs in California, Orlando, online, or anywhere else, we’ll let you know! Click here to see one of the holiday popcorn buckets we spotted in Disney World! 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 Disney popcorn buckets? Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: A Surprise Passholder Exclusive Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier What’s New at Downtown Disney: A New Overhead Announcement, Holiday Treats, Comfy Spirit Jerseys, and More! Two Major NEW Park Additions Show We’re Even Closer to Disneyland Reopening View the full article

It’s officially the holidays at Disney World!!! Main Street Holiday Character Cavalcade And that means the start of everything we love about the winter season, including festive snacks, warm drinks, and cozy clothes! And SNOW! But it’s Florida, and snow doesn’t exactly happen that often here. But that’s why we have SNOAP! Snoap is what happens when a snow-making machine dispenses soap that looks like snow. It’s Disney’s secret to making magical snow in the parks, even when it’s 80 degrees out! While this isn’t happening in the parks this year, you can get your own personal snoap-making machine, in the form of a Snow Wand! Snow Wands These wands are normally $28.17, but today, we found them on sale at Disney World for $15 (along with some cute bubble wands) which is almost half off! Now we have to see just how many of these we can carry! Snow Wands for $15 We discovered these discounted snow wands at Bwana Bob’s at Magic Kingdom, but this discount should apply to all snow wands found across the resort. If you’re looking to make your own snoap this holiday season, time to stock up! Let it snow! You can purchase the Snow Wand online as well! But it’ll still run you $24.99. 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 a Snoap Wand? Let us know in the comments! The post DISCOUNT Alert! Snoap Wands Are Almost Half Off in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: There’s a BRAND NEW ‘Hocus Pocus’ Spirit Jersey and Coffee Mug in Disney World! Calling All Pin Collectors! There’s An Awesome SALE on Select Pins in Disney World! 5 NEW Retro-Lookin’ Sweatshirts Just Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

We don’t know about you, but we LOVE gingerbread flavors this time of year — gingerbread is what the holidays taste like! Gingerbread Muffins And so far this year, we’ve already tried gingerbread cakes, gingerbread churros, gingerbread cookies, and a gingerbread cupcake. Bring on the gingerbread! Today though, we found a new gingerbread treat — a Gingerbread Muffin! And yes, it looks identical to the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin we nommed on over at Harambe Market (which we loved). But how does this new gingerbread cousin compare? Gingerbread Muffin The fancy cream cheese swirl is exactly the same as the one in the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin. The Gingerbread Muffin, though, comes with an amazing gingerbread smell! And when you bite into it, the gingerbread flavor adds a nice spice to each bite. Gingerbread Muffin One thing we love about this muffin is that it comes wrapped up, so it’s an easy breakfast to grab on the go — and if you’re not ready to eat it yet, you can just throw it in your bag and snack on it later! Gingerbread Muffin That cream cheese frosting extends to the inside, too — the spiciness of gingerbread and the sweetness of the frosting is a match made in heaven. But we thought the texture of our muffin was a little dry. We’re not sure if this was from a particularly dry batch, but we’re willing to try it again later to see. Gingerbread Muffin We found the Gingerbread Muffin at the cart outside of Pizzafari Heading towards Pandora for $3.99. We love that Animal Kingdom has recently been adding more breakfast options, even at the carts! We’ll keep an eye out for even more breakfast foods there and let you know what we find! Review! We’re Sampling the New S’MORES Muffin 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 tried the Gingerbread Muffin yet? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin Just Got A Gingerbread Makeover in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED REVIEW: This NEW Animal Kingdom Cupcake is…A LOT. But It Has A Sweet Hidden Surprise! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge: Construction, Muffins, and More! View the full article

This year has been filled with challenges, and that’s certainly true for The Walt Disney Company as well. ©The Walt Disney Company We’ve seen a massive restructuring in the entertainment aspect of the company; and Disney theme parks around the world temporarily closed, some reopened, and then some closed again. We’ve also seen large layoffs announced for the Parks, Experiences and Products division. But, today, just days ahead of Disney’s Virtual Investor Day, Disney stock is trading at some of the highest values its seen all year. Of course, stock trading values fluctuate throughout the day, and they even fluctuated as we were writing this article, but today we’ve seen some high trading values for Disney Stock — around $153 and $154 per share. Yahoo! Finance lists today’s open as $153.45, with today’s range as $152.13 – $154.44. ©Yahoo! Finance Here’s a look at the stock trading values over just the last six months. You can really see how the value has gone up over time. ©Yahoo! Finance The 52-week range for the stock is $79.07 – $154.44. This is what the development of the stock trading value has looked like over the last year (starting on December 3rd, 2019). ©Yahoo! Finance Some of the stock’s lowest trading values were in mid-March, which makes sense as that is around the time that Disney announced the closure of Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cruise Line. Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland had already closed in January, and Tokyo Disney Resort had closed in February. Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disney ©Disney A lot has changed since March though. All of the Disney theme parks except those at Disneyland Resort reopened, and Disney released Mulan on Disney+ through premiere access and opened at the top of China’s box office despite international controversy. Season 2 of Disney+’s hit show The Mandalorian premiered, new attractions opened at Tokyo Disneyland, and Buena Vista Street reopened as part of Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort in California. Buena Vista Street But, not everything has been positive. Disney has announced huge layoffs affecting thousands of its employees, Disney Cruise Line has canceled its sailings through January of 2021, two international Disney theme parks have been forced to close again, and Disney has delayed some of its feature films including Black Widow. ©Disney Yet still, amidst all the changes and despite Disney reporting millions in revenue losses during their last quarterly earnings call, Disney’s stock is now trading at high values. It appears some investors see the value in the Disney brand as a whole, and feel hopeful due to its ability to successfully reopen its parks in the past and release quality content despite the pandemic. ©Disney We’re set to receive lots more updates on the future of The Disney Company in just a few days during its Virtual Investor Day. Repeatedly throughout the Q4 earnings call, Disney representatives noted that much more information would be provided on Investor Day about Disney’s evolving Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) strategy, increased investment in their DTC platforms, and more. ©Disney We’re definitely interested to hear more about where the future of the Company is headed and how the news revealed as Investor Day gets closer or on Investor Day itself will impact stock values. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see the BIGGEST details you missed from Disney’s Q4 Earnings Call! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you own any Disney stock? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Stock Hits High Trading Values Ahead of Investor Day first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s All the Disney News You Missed While You Were Watching Jack Black on TikTok! The BIGGEST Details You Missed from Disney’s Q4 Earnings Call Bob Iger Comments Reveal How Set-Backs Could Affect The Walt Disney Company Long-Term View the full article

Disney’s fan club, D23, has spent every month of 2020 releasing a new limited edition Mickey Mouse Plush! That’s one plush per month! “A Man and His Mouse” plush ©Disney And we’ve seen some absolutely fantastic plushes in the collection, including a Mickey dressed up like Walt Disney, a Mouseketeer Mickey, and even an Animation-inspired Mickey! So now that it’s December, that brings us to the last plush in the collection, and of course, it HAS to be one that celebrates the most wonderful time of the year: the holidays! This month’s plush is Holiday Spirit Mickey Mouse! The plush features a body made with plaid flannel, with corduroy and Sherpa details! COZY! Holiday Spirit Mickey Mouse ©Disney D23 members can get early access to the plush by logging into D23 and visiting this page on December 7th at 9AM EST. That page will feature a link to purchase the Holiday Spirit Mickey Mouse plush. An extremely limited number of the plushes will also be made available to the public on Amazon. We’ll let you know if any other limited edition items pop up! The New Mickey Mouse Holiday Collection Will Have You Celebrating in STYLE! 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 collecting the D23 Mickey Mouse plushes? Let us know in the comments! The post D23 Members Get Early Access to the December Mickey Mouse Plush! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: D23’s Latest Limited-Edition Mickey Mouse Plush is the Most ‘Animated’ Yet! A Limited-Edition Mouseketeer Mickey Plush Is Being Released by Disney SOON! The TOP 15 Toys for the 2020 Holiday Season According to Disney! View the full article

It’s been a wild ride for the Disneyland Resort this year! World of Color at Disney California Adventure With the parks closed due to COVID-19 since March, it doesn’t look like a reopening will be coming anytime soon, due to government regulations. Even though the parks can’t fully reopen, Disneyland Resort has been able to open for shopping and dining in Downtown Disney and Disney California Adventure’s Buena Vista Street. Now, Disney is sharing an update on theme park ticket expiration dates. On the Disneyland Resort website, information regarding the expiration dates on unused tickets has been updated. We found this information under the “Theme Park Tickets” section of the travel information page. The site states the following: “Unused, non-promotional single day tickets that expire on December 30, 2020 or March 31, 2021 will have the expiration date extended to December 16, 2021. Wholly unused, non-promotional multi-day tickets that expire on January 12, 2021 or April 13, 2021 will have the expiration date extended to December 16, 2021, and the ticket will expire 13 days after first use or on December 16, 2021, whichever occurs first.” Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle The website also states that guests with multi-day tickets who didn’t use the entirety of their ticket between February 28-March 13, 2020 will have their 13-day expiration period extended to December 16th, 2021. This is helpful information for guests whose trips were interrupted by the sudden closure of the parks due to COVID-19 earlier this year. Disneyland Main Entrance shortly after the closure began in March 2020 In addition to these details, the website outlines specifics for guests with promotional Southern California Resident Tickets, promotional Child Tickets, promotional Canada Resident and Australia/New Zealand Resident Tickets, and 2020 Military Salute Tickets. If you have any of these categories, we recommend that you check out Disneyland’s website to learn more information on your specific ticket. Storytellers Statue Expiration dates on eligible tickets will be updated prior to the reopening of the theme parks. When that occurs, you may link your ticket to your Disneyland.com/Disneyland app account and check the expiration date. Disney California Adventure We’ll make sure to keep you updated on the latest in Disneyland Resort news, especially regarding reopening details! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for reports from Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street! Check Out Which Disneyland Resort Shop is Reopening Today! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to the Disneyland Resort parks? Tell us in the comments! The post Disneyland Resort Updates Expiration Dates For Unused Theme Park Tickets first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out What an EMPTY Disneyland Resort Looks Like! NEWS! Disneyland Will EXPAND Mobile Order! See What Restaurants Are Added! Video! New Ad Calls on Governor Newsom to Reopen Disneyland and Other California Theme Parks View the full article

Consider yourself a bowling ace? Or maybe you just like getting your drink on and hanging out with a few pals? Splitsville Either way, Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs could be a GREAT stop to hang out! Now, you can spread the bowling love with a DEAL from Splitsville! Now through January 3rd, you can get a special gift with select gift card purchases! For every $40 you spend on Splitsville gift cards, you can get a Splitsville Pin Sipper for FREE! ©Splitsville Oooh! Looks like some of our pals might be getting a trip to Splitsville for Christmas. Splitsville As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest deals and discounts from Disney World! Click here to learn more about Splitsville Luxury Lanes! 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 taking advantage of this Splitsville deal? Tell us in the comments! The post Get a FREE SIPPER At Splitsville With Their Disney Springs Deal! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Splitsville Cast Member Special Offers Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs is Offering a DISCOUNT For a Limited Time! Splitsville in Disney Springs is Celebrating National Bowling Day in a BIG Way! (Hint: You Might Bowl for FREE) View the full article

Are you headed to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth this week? Pandora If you answered yes, you’re probably getting ready to pack! But before you do, you’ll want to hear about the weather Orlando will be experiencing this coming week. Florida is known for being warm, but as the winter season comes along, the weather is going to drop a bit! So let’s dive into the weather conditions you can expect for your upcoming trip to Disney World! Weather Forecast Overall, temperatures seem to be cooling down a bit, however the highs are generally much warmer than last week’s! Let’s take a look at the forecast for the upcoming week in Orlando. December 6th Based on The Weather Channel, Sunday December 6th is expected to be cloudy early, but otherwise mostly sunny for the majority of the day. The high is a bit chilly for Florida, especially with some wind, but luckily the sun will be there to warm you up! ©The Weather Channel At night, the low is 51 degrees which feels like the Arctic to Floridians! If you are out and about at night, you’ll want to keep a jacket on you. The chance of rain is very low this day, so this should not be an issue. Keep in mind, though, that Florida weather changes all the time! December 7th On Monday December 7th, you’ll see weather very similar to the previous day. There is also a high of 66 degrees, however the low is even lower at 45 degrees. ©The Weather Channel Even though it remains a bit chilly, the day will offer mostly clear and sunny skies with little chance of rain. December 8th When we reach Tuesday December 8th, the skies will be mostly sunny, but the high drops to 62 degrees. ©The Weather Channel The low stays about the same and chances of rain are still low. You’re gonna want to bring your favorite Disney pullover along with you! December 9th On Wednesday December 9th, the high warms up just a few degrees… ©The Weather Channel …as does the low. Still no sign of rain, but it does note “abundant sunshine!” December 10th For Thursday December 10th, the weather remains very similar to the previous day. ©The Weather Channel During the day it will be sunny and still a very slim chance of rain. Winds will be light so hopefully not too much of a wind chill! December 11th We get back into the 70s on Friday October 11th! We might be able to bring those t-shirts back out of our closet! ©The Weather Channel You can expect it to be mostly sunny and although it will be chilly in the evening, it goes up to 55 degrees. December 12th Saturday December 12th is mostly the same as the day before. It will switch off from cloudy to sunny through the day… ©The Weather Channel …and there will likely be some light rain in the evening! If you’re going out for some Saturday night fun at Disney Springs, be sure to grab that rain coat! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel, where you can see the temperatures stay fairly consistent through the week. It is not likely to rain this coming week, but Florida weather can be unpredictable sometimes! ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News So we may be able to put away those winter clothes after last week, and possibly wear a t-shirt or light jacket to the parks! It may not be hot Florida weather, but we’re glad it’s warming up! BUT, Weather Can Change Always keep in mind that these are only projections for next week. The weather constantly changes in Florida so these days could look a lot different than we all expect them to! Rainy, Slick Day on Main Street While we recommend looking at the weather and getting an idea of what to pack before your trip, it’s also important to remember that plans could change. Keep checking through your entire trip as it gets closer and closer each day to get the most accurate idea of what you’ll be dealing with. Check out our latest sunny day in Disney World How Should You Plan? If you are headed to Disney World next week, we’ve got a few tips on how to plan for the weather! Bring Sun Protection As you can see from the upcoming weather, it is going to be really sunny during the day! And if you’re planning on being in the park all day, you’re gonna want to bring some sunglasses or a hat, and some sunscreen! Animal Kingdom Statue with Sunglasses The Florida sun can be brutal so even though the weather is in the 60s, remember that it can still affect you. We don’t recommend using the It’s Tough to be a Bug 3D glasses as sunglasses like this guy, but hey, at least he’s trying! Forgot a Jacket? Don’t Worry! Even though we make packing lists and double-check what’s in our suitcases, sometimes we just forget stuff! And it is apparent that if you are out at night, you’ll likely want at least a light jacket since it gets chilly. If you forget one in your bag, don’t worry! Mickey Reversible Coat Disney is prepared for its guests to forget EVERYTHING, including clothes! Not only do the gift shops in the resorts sell toiletries, and over-the-counter medications, but you can find several types of clothing to purchase. Mickey Mouse Denim Jacket While it may not be ideal to drop $50 on a new jacket unexpectedly, there still is an option if you left it in the closet at home! There are so many options to choose from like zip-ups, pullovers, reversible jackets, and SO much more! Merchandise Shops Might Be More Crowded at Night When the weather gets cooler, crowds tend to gather in the merchandise shops for the heat. For this upcoming week, this may not be much of an issue during the day, but it will start to cool down after sunset. Discovery Trading Company So maybe this means you should get your shopping done earlier in the day if you don’t want to be in a crowd! If the crowds don’t bother you, then no big deal, but this is definitely something to keep in mind especially if shops reach capacity. Sir Mickey’s It is not supposed to be as cold as last week, however, we did notice this trend in the parks recently. See what an at capacity Disney World looks like! No matter what the forecast says, be prepared for the weather to change while you’re at Disney World! It may seem like a perfectly sunny day with no dark clouds insight, and then a minute later there is a downpour. To make sure you have a magical Disney trip, remember to be flexible and be prepared! Here’s how to survive Disney World weather 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 questions about chilly weather in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Weekly Weather Update: Brace For Chilly Evenings! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Tropical Storm Eta is Headed Towards Florida DFB Video: 5 Super Fun Rainy Day Activities in Disney World! News: Monorail Transportation Will NOT Be Available for EPCOT When Disney World Reopens View the full article

While theme parks are barred from reopening in California until their resident county reaches the least restrictive reopening tier, shopping centers can reopen. And in Orange County, where Disneyland is located, the Downtown Disney District has been able to stay open for guests since July, with Buena Vista Street adding more shopping and some dining options last month. Buena Vista Street It looks like we now have even more places to shop ’til we drop, because as of today, another store has reopened as part of the Buena Vista Street extension! Off the Page will reopen today! The store is located in the Hollywood Land area of Disney California Adventure, across the street from Award Wieners. This location sells pins, artwork, and other collectibles! © Disney The store’s daily hours are 12PM-8PM, giving shoppers the chance to explore other areas of Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street in the morning. Be sure to keep following along as we continue to cover the phased reopening of other locations throughout the Disneyland Resort. Click here to check out some of the cutest kitchen accessories we’ve seen at Downtown Disney! 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 visited Buena Vista Street yet since it reopened last month? Let us know in the comments! The post Another Shop Will Reopen TODAY at the Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort! Iconic Disneyland FOOD Will Be Part of Buena Vista Street’s Reopening — Here’s What You Can Look Forward To! Take a Look at the Seasonal Shopping and Dining Available at Downtown Disney! View the full article

Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios We just took a walk around the park to see what’s new, so here are the latest updates! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Ronto Roasters Over at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Ronto Roasters had a pleasant surprise for us: a Spiced Surabat Cider! However, we learned that this drink only comes out on chilly days and nights — we just happened to luck out to grab it! This is a hot apple cider with notes of hickory smoke and winter spices. Spiced Surabat Cider We really enjoyed this drink and this is a great drink option if you happen to experience a chilly day on Batuu (which doesn’t happen often). There was a strong spicy flavor from the cinnamon and nutmeg that we really enjoyed. But our favorite part was that there were actual pieces of apple in it! The cider is $3.79, although there is also a spiked version with Maker’s Mark Bourbon for $13. Read our review of the Spiced Surabat Cider here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Camper Cart Camper Cart has officially reopened in Toy Story Land! This is a cute little merch spot that sells a ton of Toy Story merchandise and souvenirs! Camper Cart reopening The cart is shaped just like a toy camper. It’s also a great place to grab that Slinky Dog Headband we love so much! See more photos of the reopened Camper Cart here! The Dark Room We spotted a TON of new pins at The Dark Room, like this Park Cruisers Dumbo Pin for $17.99. We’ve been seeing this limited edition collection pop up all over Disney World. Park Cruisers Dumbo Pin With The Nightmare Before Christmas being both a Halloween AND a Christmas movie, we are still seeing a lot of merch from that movie, like this festive Sandy Claws Pin for $17.99. Sandy Claws Pin It’s also the season of Hanukkah, and we love this Winnie the Pooh Hanukkah Pin with Kanga, Roo, Pooh, and Eeyore in front of a fireplace. This pin is also $17.99. Winnie the Pooh Hanukkah Pin This Muppet*Vision 3D Pin is SO COOL — it’s like a little suitcase of pins. Muppet*Vision 3D Pin When you open it up, some of our favorite Muppets appear inside! This pin is $17.99. Muppet*Vision 3D Pin We love seeing Muppets merch in the parks. Honestly, it can be hard to come by at times! See the Muppets make a surprise holiday appearance in the parks! Mickey’s of Hollywood Although we’ve seen the Alien Remix Figure Set online, we’ve finally spotted it in the parks! The premise of these figures is that the aliens from Toy Story are dressed up as characters from other Pixar movies! TOO CUTE! Alien Remix Figure Set This set is $27.99. How Do You Think Disney World’s NEW Alien Remix Figures Stack Up Against Fan-Favorite Funko Pops?! Hotel Tower Gifts We discovered some new Jim Shore figures of Minnie Mouse over at the Tower of Terror gift shop. This Jim Shore Festive Fashionista features Minnie sporting her most fashionable holiday outfit. She IS a style icon, after all. This figure is $26. Jim Shore Festive Fashionista Figure There’s also the Jim Shore Comfort and Joy Figure which has Minnie in her holiday pajamas! That’s the very definition of both comfort AND joy! Jim Shore Comfort and Joy Figure This figure is $30. The LAST Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Is Coming Early! Once Upon A Time The Aladdin Wishables have arrived! Not only are these figures absolutely charming, but 100% of proceeds from sales will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Aladdin Wishables You can choose between a mystery pack for $9.99 or get Genie for $9.99. Or both! These are also available online. See more photos of the Aladdin Wishables! We also spotted some new kids’ holiday books for $12.99 — these would make great gifts for kids! There’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Children’s Book, written and illustrated by Tim Burton! While these aren’t necessarily new, we still thought we’d share since they aren’t always available in the parks. The Nightmare Before Christmas Book Then there’s a book with 5 Minute Christmas Stories, featuring some of our favorite Disney characters! 5-Minute Christmas Stories Everyone’s favorite snowman stars in Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. This one is a light-up board book! Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Finally, kids will love to read Mickey’s Christmas Storybook Treasury — and look, there’s artwork from Mickey’s Christmas Carol! Mickey’s Christmas We think books are a great gift any time of the year! Check out these Gorgeous Replica Journals of Classic Disney Fairytale Storybooks Rock Around The Shop There’s a new Neff Headwear Mickey Beanie for $26. It features three colorful sketches of Mickey on the front! Neff Headwear Mickey Hat We spotted a new Mandalorian Pin for $9.99 over near the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster! This is the way! Mandalorian Pin He is a legendary warrior indeed. Check out this customizable Mandalorian merch you can get online! Hollywood Studios Character Updates We might have already mentioned it, but it was a little chilly over on Batuu. Even Rey was dressed up in a winter cloak! Winter Rey We enjoyed our day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but don’t fret — we’ll be back there soon to report on even more updates! Check out our DFB Video: The Ultimate Guide to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2021! 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 Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: LOADS of New Pins, Aladdin Wishables, and Rey in Her Winter Gear! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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The 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is in full swing! EPCOT We had a great time eating and drinking our way through the festival and now we’ve got GOOD NEWS for Passholders who are still looking to get their fest on. Take a look! Disney just announced that Annual Passholders can take 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages when using cashless payment at some EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Holiday Kitchens. But there’s a bit of a catch… You can only get the discount from 7PM to park close! So you will have to plan to go to the festival in the evening if you want to use your discount. It is available through the end of the festival! Cheese Fondue The booths that are offering these discounts include: Refreshment Port Citrus Blossom Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Holiday Sweets & Treats Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Refreshment Outpost Bavaria Holiday Kitchen American Holiday Table Sapphire Holiday Kitchen L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Festival Favorites Prost! Holiday Hearth Yukon Holiday Kitchen Las Posadas New Items for 2020 This is a pretty cool bonus for Passholders looking to spend an evening at the festival this holiday season! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest festival updates! Click here to see pics of EVERY SINGLE BOOTH ITEM 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 Will you be using this discount? Tell us in the comments! The post Passholders Now Get a Special NIGHTTIME Discount at Select EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Booths first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Annual Passholders Can SAVE on Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts! NEWS: EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! BEST of the FEST! What to Eat and Drink at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

The holiday season has been in full swing at the Disney World Resort for about a month now, and we’re STILL trying new snacks that are just starting to arrive in the parks! As recently as yesterday we were stopping by AristoCrepes in Disney Springs to try their newest menu addition, the Santa Crepe! Santa Eggnog Crepe We also had to wait to see what this year’s version of their Santa Mickey Mousse would be. Based on our previous experience with this mousse, however, we were willing to wait…but we still hoped to be proven wrong! That’s because we were pretty let down last year with Disney World’s version of its annual Santa Mickey Mousse, last seen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at ABC Commissary. Mickey Santa Mousse Hat from 2019 But when we heard that it MOVED to Animal Kingdom and had a different list of ingredients, we hoped that this would finally be the year that we would be WOWED by this dessert! Santa Mickey Mousse This year’s version is slightly different than last year’s — again, a good sign that this year’s version would be an improvement. This year’s mousse is a white chocolate peppermint mousse dome on a brownie base, topped with snowflake sprinkles, and garnished with chocolate Mickey ears. We’re always jazzed to try a snack that’s new to us, but would it everything we hoped it would be? Santa Mickey Mousse While the mousse itself was delightful, we had our work cut out for us biting into the brownie. We’re hoping we just got a bad batch, because Disney’s brownies are usually really fudgy! This one was just too thick and too hard for us. Santa Mickey Mousse If you’re on the fence with peppermint snacks, you may not find this mousse to be worth the splurge. While the flavor was light, it’s definitely there! So was it an improvement from last year’s mousse? We’re going to hesitantly say YES, with our fingers crossed that the brownies get more fudgy! Santa Mickey Mousse This Santa Mickey Mousse won’t be around forever! It’s only available at Creature Comforts through January 2nd, so you only have a few weeks to pick this up along with your favorite hot beverage on your next visit! Grab one for $5.49! Click here to see ALL of the holiday treats available in Disney World this year. 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 Are you planning on visiting Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW! Has Disney World Finally Delivered A Winning Santa Mickey Mousse? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Whats New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom – New Food! New Merch! Seasonal Treats and More! These 15 HUGE Disney World Snacks Are Totally Worth Wearing Your Stretchy Pants! Photos and Video: A NEW Cupcake Is Here To SCAR(e) You Silly In Disney World! View the full article

The cruise industry has been immensely impacted by the global health crisis. © Carnival Disney has noted that the Disney Cruise Line will likely be the last segment of the business to return, and other cruise companies are contending with similar lengthy closures. Now, despite Carnival Cruise Line announcing a resumption of operations prior to the end of 2020, more companies (Carnival included) are announcing delays. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Carnival Cruise line has canceled all sailings through February and delayed the debut of their new ship until April. Both Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean have also announced that they will not sail until at least March 1st. ©Carnival As of right now, Disney Cruise Line has canceled sailings through January 2021 but may continue to delay sailings on a rolling basis as they have been. ©Disney Magic The extension is noted as being geared toward cruise lines working to meet the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Framework for Conditional Sailing Order.” These guidelines require extensive health and safety measures aboard and in preparation for sailings. Disney Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line has now pushed the potential for sailings the furthest of the major cruise lines noting that it will now begin service no earlier than April 24th. ©Carnival We’re keeping a close eye on news from the cruise industry and from Disney Cruise Line itself. Stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the recent round of cancellations at Disney Cruise Line! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you hoping to sail on Disney Cruise Line soon? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: More Cruise Lines Push Their Return to Sailings Further Into 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: CDC Creates Brand New, Higher Risk Level 4 for Cruise Travel NEWS! The Disney Wonder and Disney Dream Have Been Cleared By The CDC for Commercial Travel Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line Determine That Cruising Safely May Involve 74 Safety Recommendations View the full article

We spotted some exciting behind-the-scenes action in Magic Kingdom today! Filming in Magic Kingdom Despite the craziness of this year, we’re still happy we get to look forward to ABC’s Disney Parks holiday special on Christmas Day — filmed right from the parks! Today, we spotted that part of the pathways around Cinderella Castle was blocked off, and it’s for a pretty FUN reason. The right side pathway that connects Fantasyland to Tomorrowland was blocked off, as was much of the path in front of the castle. No strolling through this part of the Kingdom right now, you’ll run into ropes and even some temporary foliage! Filming in Magic Kingdom When we got up into Fantasyland, we spotted a few Cast Members stationed to keep guests from walking towards Cinderella’s Wishing Well. Plus, we noticed some workers wearing blue lanyards with the holiday special logo! Eek! While we can’t confirm who was filming at the time, it sure does look like it has to do with the Holiday Special! Filming in Magic Kingdom It’s pretty fun to see filming in the Disney parks and we were happy to catch it today. We can’t wait to see what the Wishing Well segment is during the special. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to learn more about the Christmas Day special! 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 tuning in to the Disney Parks holiday special? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS: We Spotted Filming (Potentially for the Holiday Special) in Magic Kingdom Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS! A STAGE Is Being Built In Front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Disney’s Holiday Special to Give a Sneak Peek at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and ‘Soul’ PICS! There’s Filming Going On in Magic Kingdom Today! View the full article

Is there anything better than taking that first heavenly bite of a warm cookie as the smell of freshly baked cookies still lingers in the air? I think not. No wonder there is a day dedicated to celebrating these delicious morsels of goodness. And that day is December 4! We asked our Disney chefs from around the world to send us their favorite cookie recipe so you can bake some Disney magic at home for National Cookie Day. But feel free to celebrate National Cookie Day every day – I do! Click the link below each photo for the downloadable recipe. Happy baking! Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookies from Disneyland Paris – Our Disneyland Paris pastry chefs have created these delicious chocolate chip cookies and fancied them up with pecans, dried fruit, and a dark chocolate drizzle. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Belle’s Enchanted Christmas Tree from Magic Kingdom Park – This festive stack of almond macarons, cranberry buttercream, and cranberry-orange white chocolate ganache is sure to “wow” family and friends. A bit of work but worth it! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Gingerbread Cookies from Shanghai Disneyland Resort – Leave it to our Shanghai Disneyland pastry chefs to take a simple gingerbread cookie mix to the next level. Kiddos love decorating these traditional holiday cookies, well, adults too! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Shortbread Cookies from Disneyland Resort – A classic. Simple and delicious. What’s not to love? Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies from Disney’s Contemporary Resort Bakery – Using whole wheat flour adds a slightly nutty flavor that sets these cookies apart from the classic chocolate chip version. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Molasses Crackle Cookies from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Bakery – With rich flavors of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon, these deliciously chewy molasses cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Spaceship Earth Cookies with Salted Caramel Ganache from Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays – The EPCOT pastry chefs had me at “salted caramel ganache.” This recipe is a baking commitment in the kitchen, but you will not regret it – promise! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Num Num Cookies from Disney’s Hollywood Studios – The ultimate in the classic chocolate chip cookie game. Jack-Jack loves these over-the-top chocolate chip cookies and you will too. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Butter Cookies from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort – You may not be able to decorate like our talented Hong Kong Disneyland pastry chefs, but these butter cookies are delicious alone or simply decorated with royal icing. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Pumpkin Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – Ice cream sandwiched between soft delicious autumnal cookies? Yes, please! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/UQWFnhzljtsView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Here at DFB, we’re all about some Disney-themed Christmas presents! Zootopia Plushes In fact, we like them so much that we’ve even compiled several Disney-themed gift guides for the holiday season! We’ve put together guides for those who miss old-school EPCOT, bread lovers (with some Disney touches), Childless Millennial Disney fans, and even a guide dedicated to all the awesome Disney toys to check out this year. All these guides include gifts you can shop online, but if you’re planning on ordering a Christmas present from shopDisney, then you only have a limited number of days left to guarantee that you get your gifts by Christmas! On their website, shopDisney now has a banner displayed that says shoppers will need to order their gifts by December 10th in order to receive them before Christmas! ©Disney If you’re still looking for some great ideas for presents and you now feel rushed, don’t worry, because we’ve gathered a few of our favorites that you may be interested in, like this Buzz Lightyear Interactive Talking Action Figure! He’s currently on sale for $20.00, and would be a great present for your little space ranger. ©Disney He’s got more than 10 catchphrases to listen to, as well as features for lasers, karate chop, and wing release! If you put him in his interactive mode, he can interact with other Toy Story action figures from the set. Click Here to Shop the Buzz Lightyear Action Figure! If you’ve got a little one that’s more into princesses than space rangers, then you can get this Elsa Snow Queen Costume for Kids! It’s based on Elsa’s iconic outfit from Frozen 2, and it’s currently on sale for $29.99! ©Disney This authentic Disney costume includes Elsa’s signature pants, so it’ll be even easier to run, climb, and practice your ice powers all day long! Get the Elsa Costume HERE! For the Star Wars fan in your life, make sure to check out this Chewbacca Talking Action Figure! At 15 inches tall, he’s got more than 16 Wookiee sounds for you to hear. ©Disney His crossbow also includes lights and sounds, so you can act out your favorite Star Wars scenes with authenticity! Check Out the Talking Chewbacca Here! And last but not least, there’s nothing that says “classic Disney present” like a Mickey Mouse Plush! In his signature outfit and on sale for $12, Mickey will be a great companion to any Mousketeer. ©Disney Can you really be a Disney fan if you don’t have at least one Mickey item in your home? We suppose you can, but life’s just more fun with Mickey around! Get the Mickey Mouse Plush HERE! If you’re still shopping for Disney-themed Christmas gifts, make sure to wrap it up in the next week so you can receive them in time for the holiday! If you’re shopping from our DFB store, time is also running out to ensure that you get your gifts in time for the holidays. So, don’t wait! For more gift inspiration, make sure to keep following DFB for the latest in Disney merch from the parks and online! Read: 50 Toys That Need to be On Your Radar This Holiday Season! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you shopping online this year? Tell us in the comments! The post There's Only Have ONE WEEK Left to Guarantee You Get Your Disney Gifts By Christmas! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! We Spotted the NEW Frozen 2 Anna and Elsa Costumes CHILLIN’ at Disney World! This Frozen Mystery Sale Event is Happening TODAY ONLY and the Savings are (Into the) UNKNOWN! View the full article

Hey pals! Welcome back to another DFB Video! We know just how popular Disney’s Hollywood Studios is, and we want to help you make the most out of trip the next time you go! Rise of the Resistance From park passes, to which rides to hit first, and — yes —how to ride Disney World’s top ride, Rise of the Resistance. We’ve got all the info you’re gonna need to visit Hollywood Studios in 2021! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: What questions you still have about Disney’s Hollywood Studios!The post DFB Video: The Ultimate Guide to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Weird Ways the Pros Spend Their Time in Disney World! DFB Video: The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels, And How to Get Them! DFB VIDEO: Latest Disney Parks News: Frozen Ever After Refurb, Characters Return to Chef Mickey’s & MORE View the full article

The California theme park reopening guidelines may keep Disneyland closed for some time. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Last month, Orange County, the county in which Disneyland is located, was pushed back into the severe purple tier for COVID-19 cases. Now, as nearby Los Angeles County has been placed under a safer-at-home order, the city of Los Angeles is following suit. Yesterday, the Los Angeles mayor’s office released a safer-at-home order that mirror’s the countywide order. This order closes nonexempt businesses, although many sectors are exempt including retail if they have implemented the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Protocols for Retail Establishments Opening for In-person Shopping. Hollywood Sign According to KTLA, the mayor’s deputy press secretary, Harrison Wollman, notes, “The city uploaded the most recent version of its safer-at-home order today to match the county’s current order that was enacted earlier this week. The two orders are identical, and the process of publishing the official document on our website is a formality that occurs each time the order is revised.” Disney California Adventure Park Disneyland Resort is unaffected as it is located in nearby Anaheim. However, the situation in Los Angeles could indicate a potential safer-at-home order in Orange County. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on California’s response and how it affects Disneyland. Click here to learn more about Los Angeles County’s “safer-at-home” order. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Safer-At-Home Order Instituted for the City of Los Angeles first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Los Angeles County Announces Safer-At-Home Order News! The Walt Disney Concert Hall Will Remain Closed Through June 2021 Your Disney Trip Was Canceled — Now What? DOs and DON’Ts To Cancel, Get Refunds, and Reschedule! View the full article

Carnival Cruise Line is the latest cruise line to further push any return to sailing, canceling all its sailings through February, and delaying the debut of new ship Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral until April. View the full article

Most of us have very fond memories of extinct rides from Disney Word’s past like The Great Movie Ride, Maelstrom, etc., but there are other rides that you may have COMPLETELY forgotten about! The Rainbow Corridor! Let’s take a trip down memory lane at some of the RIDES that are sadly no longer at Disney World, and that you may have totally forgot once existed! Body Wars and Cranium Command (1989-2007) Way back when EPCOT first opened, each section of Future World was broken down into pavilions focused on a specific subject matter. We still see remnants of this in the Land Pavilion and the Seas Pavilion (formerly the Living Seas Pavilion). The Wonders of Life Pavilion, focusing on the human body, featured two attractions you might not remember– Body Wars and Cranium Command. Body Wars was a motion-based simulator ride where you were strapped into a car with rows of seats and moved around rapidly while a video played at the front of the vehicle. You got to take a trip through the human body! It was one of the key factors in what made the attraction Star Tours possible. This attraction seemed like it existed a LONG time ago, but it actually closed in 2007 — much more recent than you may think! Wonders of Life becoming Play! Pavilion Cranium Command was a show held in a theater inside the pavilion that took you through a day in the life of a brain controlling the body of a teenage boy. You can guess things don’t go very smoothly! You were led by an animatronic figure at the front of the stage, Buzzy, that talked to the audience throughout the show as worked with other organs in the body to help steer the boy through his day. Buzzy ©D23 The Wonders of Life Pavilion was used on and off for several years as additional space for EPCOT Festival activities, seminars, etc., but soon it will be transformed into the new Play! Pavilion. Click here to learn more about the upcoming Play! Pavilion at EPCOT! Horizons (1983-1994, 1995-1999) When we say “Horizons,” we bet you either start humming the theme song or imagining smelling oranges, huh? Or maybe you just think “Huh, what ride was THAT?” Horizons opened on EPCOT’s first anniversary as part of “Phase II” of the park’s operations. This dark ride used an Omnimover-style ride system that showed guests visions of the future. It was even considered by some to be a sequel to the Carousel of Progress over at Magic Kingdom! ©Disney Horizons originally closed in 1994 after General Electric ended its sponsorship of the attraction, but would reopen one year later a month prior to the closure of another popular EPCOT attraction, World of Motion (more on that later!). The former location of Horizons would eventually be replaced by Mission: SPACE. To this day, Horizons remains one of the most beloved extinct rides with a respectable cult following. Click here to learn about where some of your favorite ride pre-show actors are now! Delta Dreamflight (1989-1998) Delta Dreamflight was, as the name implies, sponsored by Delta Airlines. It was located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom for roughly ten years, and used an Omnimover-style ride system that educated guests on the history of flight and eventually air travel. Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Line This ride replaced a similar ride with a different name as well as a different airline sponsor: If You Could Fly, sponsored by Eastern Air Lines. Currently, the former location of Delta Dreamflight is where you can find Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. What historical Disney Parks event happened the year YOU were born? Find out here! 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage (1971-1994) This next attraction was inspired by Submarine Voyage in Disneyland, which still exists to this day as Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was located in Magic Kingdom and was very similar in style to its Disneyland counterpart. Guests would board submarines and sit back to back, each facing a porthole. They’d then take a slow-moving tour around the giant lagoon, exploring underwater creations, venturing to the “North Pole” and ultimately battling the film’s famed Giant Squid. The ride was notoriously difficult to maintain and had a very low load capacity (if you’ve been on the Nemo version in Disneyland, you know this ride loads and unloads SLOWLY!). 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea This unique ride was an opening day attraction for Magic Kingdom, and it closed abruptly in 1994. Many of the Nautilus submarines were destroyed but one can actually be seen today — sort of. It was sunken at Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island. Guests can snorkel over the famous sub on their vacation! The ride would later be replaced as a character meet and greet known as Ariel’s Grotto, but these days the location is where you can ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid. Fun fact — Imagineers saved some of the lagoon water from the original attraction and added it to the water at Under the Sea when it opened! Click here to learn even more Disney World ride secrets! World of Motion (1982-1996) World of Motion was the initial inhabitant of what was at the time the Transportation Pavilion at EPCOT, more commonly known just as the World of Motion Pavilion. Sponsored by General Motors, the omnimover ride served as a way of showing guests the history of and achievements in transportation, starting with the invention of the wheel and moving up to what was present day. Anyone else remember the “way more fun looking than it actually was” spiral ramp up into the ride from outside? World of Motion The ride closed in 1996 but the GM sponsorship remained. The ride was soon replaced by Test Track, whose original deign was meant to take guests through a General Motors testing facility. Step into our DFB time machine and check out these photos from EPCOT in the 1980’s! Discovery River Boats (1998-1999) The Discovery River Boats were, of course, located in Animal Kingdom. This leisurely boat ride, as you would expect, took guests around the waterways surrounding Discovery Island, where the Tree of Life is located. Discovery Island The River Boats reign as one of the shortest-lived rides on our list. It was an opening day ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, first welcoming guests on April 22nd, 1998. By August of the following year, less than a year and a half after it first opened, the ride was closed permanently due to low popularity with guests. Click here to see how Disney has been using the waterways around Discovery Island since reopening Animal Kingdom! El Rio del Tiempo (1982-2007) El Rio del Tiempo was an opening day attraction at EPCOT. Located inside the Mexico Pavilion, this calm dark boat ride took guests through various scenes of Mexico’s history. The attraction was replaced by another boat ride that’s still operational, the Gran Fiesta Tour, starring Donald Duck and the Three Cabelleros. Gran Fiesta Tour The ride now is less about the country’s history and more about the cultural heritage of Mexico, as Panchito and José search for Donald Duck all across the country. The current ride uses many of the set pieces and decorations from El Rio del Tiempo, making this one of the few extinct attractions you can still catch several glimpses of to this day! Click here to read about a recent incident with José on Gran Fiesta Tour! Mike Fink Keel Boats/River Rogue Keel Boats (1971-2001) Our final extinct ride you may not remember could be found along the Rivers of America in Liberty Square, located in Magic Kingdom. The Mike Fink Keel Boats, also known as the River Rogue Keel Boats, were free-floating boats that were inspired by two episodes of the Davy Crockett mini series that aired on ABC in 1954 and 1955. A Disneyland version of the boats had been in operation since opening in 1955, and it became one of the opening day attractions for Magic Kingdom. Rivers of America Guests would sit on benches located inside cabins that were placed on the rafts, or they would sit on the roofs of the cabins. The Disneyland version of the ride closed in 1997 after one of the boats capsized, leaving several guests with minor injuries. The Magic Kingdom version would close four years later in 2001. To this day, guests can take a look at a nonfunctioning Mike Fink Keel Boat in Magic Kingdom on Tom Sawyer Island. Click here to see recent photos and videos of a DRAINED Rivers of America! We hope this list took some of you down memory lane, and if you aren’t quite old enough to remember or have experienced these rides, we hope you learned something new about Disney World’s past! Walt once said that Disneyland “will never be complete,” and the same sentiment can be applied to Disney World, too! While that unfortunately means we sometimes have to say goodbye to our favorite rides and attractions, one ride’s closure means the opportunity for something new, different, and exciting! Click here to look through the DFB family photo album and time travel to Disney World’s past! 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 extinct Disney World attraction would you like to see brought back? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Rides You TOTALLY Forgot Were Once at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Walt Disney World and Disneyland are offering military discounts on WDW Memory Maker and Disneyland PhotoPass+ Collection. Disney’s PhotoPass and Memory Maker PhotoPass and Memory Maker are Disney’s two programs with witch you can have Disney’s professional photographers document your Disney World Vacation. For 2020 and part of 2021 Disney is offering their Memory Maker […] The post 2020 and 2021 Military Discount on Disney Memory Maker & Photopass+ appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney has updated their website today with new information about the 2021 Salute Room, Ticket, and Memory Maker offers. This is not your typical Salute offer and is especially convoluted on the ticket side. The memory Maker Military Discount has been extended slightly also. Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discount The Salute Room offer is […] The post 2021 Disney Armed Forces Salute Information – Rooms, Tickets, Memory Maker appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article