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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. From Space Mountain to the Jungle Cruise, we’ve enjoyed seeing our pal Minnie Mouse all dressed up and ready to celebrate some of our favorite Disney attractions in each of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series that have been released this year. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Merch But now, the time for Disney’s very LAST Main Attraction collection that will be released this year — the Nighttime Castle & Grand Finale — is almost here! But, two changes have been made to this collection in terms of its official name and when MerchPass entries will be available. The final Main Attraction series will feature a Minnie Mouse Plush, Mug, Loungefly Bag, Pin Set, Ear Headband, and a MagicBand (which we didn’t get a peek at in our first look at this collection). ©shopDisney In terms of the changes that have been made — first, the name of the series used to be the “Nighttime Castle & Fireworks Finale” — but it appears to have now been changed to the “Nighttime Castle & Grand Finale” collection. Not a dramatic change, but it’s still an update we wanted to note! ©shopDisney More important, however, is the change that’s been made to the MerchPass sign-up date. Originally, Disney announced that MerchPass entries would open on December 18th on shopDisney. But, when we visited shopDisney today, we noticed that date has been moved up! Now, MerchPass entries for this last Main Attraction collection will officially open on December 8th at 7AM PT. ©shopDisney So, set those calendars and make sure you sign up for a MerchPass when they become available for your chance to get early access to this adorable new merchandise. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates about this collection and will let you know if we spot anything new! Want to learn more about how MerchPass works? Check out the details 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. Will you be signing up for a MerchPass to try and snag some of the items in this new collection? Let us know in the comments! The post The LAST Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Is Coming Early! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. RED ALERT! If You Missed Out On Disney’s Limited Edition Main Attraction Merch, ACT FAST! FIRST LOOK at the New Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve been not-so-patiently awaiting the arrival of Pixar’s newest film, Soul! Soul Photo-Op The movie is set to drop on Disney+ THIS MONTH, and we can’t wait! We’ve been checking out previews of the film and shopping the merch, all in anticipation of its release on Christmas day. (What a gift!) Now, Disney dropped even more merchandise for us to check out on shopDisney, and we’re sharing some of our favorite items! First up on this list is the Mr. Mittens Figural Mug! We’ll get to meet this feline friend when the movie releases, and if he’s as cute as his mug, then we’re definitely excited! ©Disney You can purchase this mug online now for $16.99, and you can have it in time to hold your hot beverage of choice when you first stream the movie later this month! Soul Cat Mug We spotted this mug in the parks a few months back and it’s even cuter in person! Check Out the Mr. Mittens Mug Here! If regular mugs aren’t your style, or you’re a person on the go, then this Half Note Jazz Club Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler should do the trick instead! ©Disney Made by Tervis, your cold drinks will stay cold for up to 24 hours and your hot drinks will stay hot for up to 8 hours! The mug has a fun piano print, and you can snag one for $29.99. Get the Half Note Tervis Tumbler Here! If you’re looking for something for your little ones, then this tee might be perfect! It features the character “22” from the movie and says “My Soul Purpose is Pizza.” ©Disney The kiddos who love to snack will adore this shirt, and you can get it for only $21.99! Click Here to Buy the Kids’ Shirt! As a more unique merch option, adults can get these blue light glasses that are inspired by the ones Joe Gardner wears. ©Disney These specs will help protect your eyes from the harmful light of screens AND look stylish at the same time. If you’re interested, you can get a pair for $39.99! Check Out the Blue Light Glasses Here! The last item on our list is this customizable water bottle for $24.95! You can choose the size and color to fit your needs, and the witty caption will make you laugh every time you take a sip. ©Disney The bottle itself is crack-proof and spill-proof, as well as refrigerator safe. Get the Customizable Water Bottle Here! All this new Soul merchandise is just getting us more excited to see the movie in a few weeks! If we know anything about Pixar, it’s sure to be a heartwarming story. We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any more Soul info or merch that we find! Check Out What’s Coming to Disney+ in December! 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 watching Pixar’s ‘Soul’? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Just Released New Merch Inspired By Pixar's Upcoming Film 'Soul' Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New Merch Alert! Feel the Music With the Pixar ‘Soul’ Loungefly! NEWS: Soul Is Coming to Disney+ This December! Check Out the BRAND NEW Trailer for Pixar’s Upcoming Film “Soul” View the full article

Clemson University Running Back Darien Rencher Receives 2020 Disney Spirit Award View the full article

We’re excited to announce that our friends in Paris are heralding the holidays with the launch of a free digital Advent Calendar on the website “Disneyland Paris at home.” Each day through December 24, the calendar will unlock seasonsational content that helps bring the magic of the holidays home. Available in six languages, this festive fun is available to fans and guests around the globe! One day might offer up a sumptuous recipe, exclusive artwork, or a do-it-together activity that you can share with your friends and family. To kick it off, check out this exclusive recipe from the Disneyland Paris kitchen: a sumptuously sweet Minnie Yule log… c’est magnifique! The pixie dust isn’t settling just yet. Keep a lookout for more dazzling discoveries on Disneyland Paris’s Advent Calendar; with a seasonal screensaver and a Christmas tree DIY decoration being just some of the fun to yuletide us over as we approach the holidays. More #DisneyMagicMoments are heading your way! Be sure to check the Everything Holidays section on the Disney Parks Blog for more updates and seasonal surprises! Au revoir! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/jp2S97ODNpAView the full article

Happy Holidays from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Christmas Tree at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Our recent trip around the park revealed some changes to a few drinks spots (including a newly reopened bar), some merchandise finds (like a new MagicBand), and more! So join us for a stroll around Hollywood, won’t you? Hollywood Studios Food Updates Sunshine Day Bar We were greeted on a somewhat cloudy day with a newly reopened Sunshine Day Bar! Sunshine Day Bar The spot brings back its pre-closure menu of a few signature cocktails along with beer and a full bar. Sunshine Day Bar We did learn it will have limited hours, but that’s not unusual for this seasonal location. See what they’re serving at Sunshine Day Bar right here! Oasis Canteen If you’re looking for something with more regular operating hours, though, you can now consider Oasis Canteen! Oasis Canteen This Echo Lake bar was open fairly sporadically in the initial reopening months. But now you can grab a drink like The Lost Jewel or a Snake Alley seven days a week! Find out more about Oasis Canteen here! Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosk at Tower of Terror The Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea kiosk just outside of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has gone through a small change of its own. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea kiosk Physical distancing markers — those dots you see in the photo — have been added in front of the stand as part of the park’s safety measures. Craving Joffrey’s coffee? Check out this season’s White Chocolate Gingerbread Latte here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Disney Cats MagicBand This one’s for all the CAT PEOPLE out there! We spotted the new limited edition Dooney & Bourke Disney Cats MagicBand. Disney Cats MagicBand We found it for $58.00 at Legends of Hollywood, and you can check out all the purr-fect details on this MagicBand here! Click here to see this purr-fect MagicBand! Toy Story Merchandise We’ve got some Toy Story gear for you… AND some for your Christmas tree! Toy Story Pullover First up, this new-to-us long-sleeve Toy Story pullover features the whole lovable gang. Toy Story Pullover The pullover is $39.99 and we noticed it at Mickey’s of Hollywood. Toy Story Pullover Mickey’s also had a few new-to-us Toy Story ornaments just waiting to deck the halls! We’ve got Bullseye… Toy Story ornament .. And Ducky and Bunny! Toy Story ornament Each one is $22.99. And that, my friends, is the Studios scoop! And if you’d like to find out what else is new around Walt Disney World this week… Click here to see what’s new at Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing about Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Please let us know with a comment! The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: Distancing Markers, a Disney Cats MagicBand, and a Reopened Drink Spot first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Funnel Cake with Strawberry Topping and Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream at Oasis Canteen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review! Rum Island Breeze Cocktail at Epic Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We love sharing the latest in Disney merchandise with our readers! Whether we find our favorite items in person or online, we’re constantly on the lookout for the best ways to rep our favorite Disney movies, rides, and characters. Sorcerer Mickey Ears If you’re into Disney shopping like we are, then we have great news for you. Yesterday we shared Cyber Monday sales on Disney merch from BoxLunch and Hot Topic, and today, both sites have extended their sales for one day only! When we went back to BoxLunch’s site, we found even more great picks that we couldn’t wait to share! You can save up to 70% on all kinds of merchandise at BoxLunch right now. First on our list, especially for the holiday season, is this Jack Skellington sweater! If you’re in the camp that considers The Nightmare Before Christmas to be a Christmas movie instead of a Halloween movie, then this will be perfect for your next holiday party. ©BoxLunch The sweater is on sale for 40% off, which brings the total price down to $35.94. We totally think you can get away with wearing skeletons at Christmastime! Get the Jack Skellington Sweater Here! Next on our list from BoxLunch is this ADORABLE Loungefly backpack! The wacky design features the aliens from the Toy Story movies dressed up like characters from other Pixar films. (The Merida alien is amazing!) ©BoxLunch If you love Pixar the way we love Pixar, then this backpack is a NEED — and you can get it for $44.94! Click Here to Shop the Alien Loungefly! Since Disney+’s The Mandalorian is all the rage right now, you know that we HAVE to share some kind of Baby Yoda merch! This tee features photos of the cast of the show, including Mando, Cara Dune, and The Child himself. ©BoxLunch At 70% off, this is the best deal of all, and you can snatch up this awesome shirt for just $8.67. Check Out This Mandalorian Tee Here! We also found some pretty amazing choices over on Hot Topic’s site! You can save up to 50% on Hot Topic’s website right now! Those who are fans of 90s Disney movies will really appreciate this Powerline Tee, repping the totally underrated film, A Goofy Movie. ©Hot Topic Depending on your size, it’ll cost you between $14.94 and $17.34 — in our opinion, it’s totally worth it for a really rad look! Get the Powerline Shirt Here! Speaking of underrated movies, you can also snag this Wall-E Loungefly Backpack 50% off for only $29.95! ©Hot Topic It features the movie’s adorable title character holding his iconic plant, and the bag is complete with zipper pockets and adjustable straps. Click Here to Get the Wall-E Loungefly! Last but not least, we found this super cute Mickey Mouse Plus Size Suspender Skirt! This would be perfect for a day Disney bounding as Walt’s iconic creation! ©Hot Topic For $19.96, which is 60% off, you can be the most stylish Mousketeer of them all. Check Out the Mickey Mouse Suspender Skirt Here! We’ve loved checking out all the amazing Disney merch on sale for Cyber Monday, so stay tuned for any more deals that we find as the holiday season moves forward. Keep checking DFB to stay up to date on all the latest in Disney parks, news, and merchandise! Disney Extended Their Cyber Monday Sale! Check it Out 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. Are you celebrating Cyber Monday this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Save BIG on Disney Merchandise With TWO Extended Cyber Monday Sales! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: May The Force Be With You This Father’s Day With These NEW Star Wars Tees! There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! Save BIG on Disney Merchandise With This Buy Two, Get One FREE Sale! View the full article

We’ve got ways you can WIN BIG this holiday season! ©D23 Sure, finding a good Cyber Monday deal can FEEL like a win, but we’re talking about actual prizes today! D23, the official Disney Fan Club, is hosting the Season of Magic sweepstakes event, and you’re gonna want to find out how you can enter. Starting today, D23 will open up sweepstakes for a new prize EVERY DAY for the next 23 days! Wanna know what prize you can enter for today? It’s the LEGO Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Buildable Characters. They are v. cute and V. COLLECTIBLE. Entries for this particular prize end on 12/7/20! ©D23 You need to be a D23 Member to participate (the general level is free). To enter, head to the Season of Magic page, log in or create your D23 account, and enter your information. D23 Gold Membership We can’t WAIT to see what the other 22 prizes are! Get on over to D23 and enter for your chance to win, and of course, stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney holiday news! Click here to check out a great deal you can get TODAY! 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 entering the sweepstakes? Tell us in the comments! The post Enter to Win 23 DAYS of Disney Prizes! Get ALL the Details Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Find Out How LucasFilm Will Be Highlighted At The D23 Expo! NEWS!! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Officially Named — PLUS Ride Details! New Year, New Membership! Celebrate 2020 with a Discounted D23 Gold Family Membership! View the full article

Attention shoppers! We just got some BIG news! Disney Springs Disney Springs just announced that a NEW storefront is coming to the complex and it might look a little familiar… That’s right, a previously-closed Disney Springs store is coming BACK! As you might’ve heard, Disney Springs is getting its very own M&M’s store soon, even if we’re not quite sure when. Well, before that spot was taken over by chocolatey goodness, the location was home to a runners geat store, Fit2Run! M&M’s Store Construction Now, Fit2Run is RETURNING to the complex at a new location in Town Center! We’re not sure exactly when or where we’ll be lacing up our running shoes again, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for more details soon. ©Fit2Run Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to learn more about the M&M’s Store! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the return of Fit2Run? Tell us in the comments! The post Find Out Which Store Is Making Its Way BACK to Disney Springs Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A New Store Has Opened in Disney Springs And It’s Selling Major EYE CANDY! Rustic Cuff Just Closed in Disney Springs — Could THIS New Spot Take Its Place? First Look! lululemon Has Officially Opened in Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Looking for the perfect gift for the Disney fan in your life (or trying to give your family a BIG hint of what you’d like for Christmas) — well shopDisney has TONS of items available for every Disney fan! ©shopDisney This weekend, Disney was offering some good Cyber Monday deals, which were set to end yesterday. BUT Disney has added some extra magic to your holiday shopping and has now extended their Cyber Monday deals to TODAY ONLY! That’s right! There’s still time to get some great Disney merchandise at a discount on shopDisney right now! Through this tiered savings, you’ll be able to get 15% off orders of $75+, 20% off orders of $100+, 25% off orders of $150+, or 30% off orders of $200+. Shipping is also free on your entire order! ©shopDisney What will you add to your cart to take advantage of this great savings? We’ve got a few ideas! If you’re looking to add a little spark of magic and holiday spirit to your kitchen, you could grab this cute Minnie Mouse Holiday Dessert Plate! ©shopDisney The plate is normally priced at $12.99, but add it to your cart with some other items that add up to at least $75, and you could get it on sale! There are also Donald Duck and Goofy plate designs available too, so you could get the whole collection. Click here to add this plate to your shopping bag! Want to add some more Baby Yoda to your wardrobe AND snag a cool Christmas sweater? Then you’ll totally want to check out this “Merry Force Be With You” Pullover for Men featuring Christmas Trees, ornaments, and (of course) some incredibly cute Baby Yoda images! ©shopDisney The sweater is priced at $34.99. Click here to check it out! Looking to start a new holiday (or just quarantine) tradition with your family? Then you might want to check out a fun Disney puzzle. This 3D Disney Castle Puzzle would be one EPIC way to come together as a family and build something that you can admire and enjoy (and show off to all your friends because let’s be real, this thing is super cool). ©shopDisney The puzzle itself is priced at $69.99, so if you just spend a few more dollars you’ll fall into the first tiered discount category and can get it for a discount! ©shopDisney This would make a totally awesome gift for any Disney fan! Check out this puzzle here! Need more Star Wars in your life? Why not grab a cute, intergalactic friend with this Porg Plush! ©shopDisney It’s a medium size plush from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge that’ll make you (or the person you’re giving it to) feel like they’re ready to live out their own unique Star Wars adventure. This cutie is priced at $49.99. Click here to see this adorable Porg! And finally, you can NEVER have too many Mickey ears! And while there are a lot of awesome ears out there, the Mickey Mouse Gloves Ear Headband is definitely one of the most unique ones! Forget light up ears or any other designs, we want to wear Mickey’s own gloves on our head! Mickey Gloves Ear Headband at World of Disney at Downtown Disney These ears are priced at $24.99. Click here to bring them home! When you add the items to your cart and reach one of the tiered levels, you’ll see the discount automatically applied. ©shopDisney We did notice, however, that the discount didn’t apply to certain items, like the new Tangled Dooney & Bourke Tote bag, so just be sure to double check that the discount applies to the items you want to purchase by adding them to your bag. ©shopDisney We totally love buying Disney merchandise, but getting at a discount is even BETTER! Be sure to take advantage of this discount while it lasts on the shopDisney website today! Click here for our gift guide for people who can’t let go of old school EPCOT! 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 items are you adding to your shopping bag on shopDisney? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Miss Out! Disney Has EXTENDED One of Its BIGGEST Online Sales! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… Disney Just Released a Fly New Mickey Collection That’s Made With Recycled Plastic Bottles! Coming Soon! Check Out the COLORFUL New Ink & Paint Collectible Disney Key! View the full article

For Clemson University running back Darien Rencher, yesterday’s football practice started out like any other. That is until Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pulled Darien aside for a special surprise. During an emotional moment between player and coach, Swinney revealed to Darien that he has been chosen to receive this year’s Disney Spirit Award. The recognition is presented annually to the most inspirational figure in college football. Darien demonstrated leadership amid college football’s push to overcome social injustice and the coronavirus pandemic. Working alongside some of the sport’s biggest stars, Darien was one of the early voices that sparked a national movement to promote safe play during the 2020 season. He has also long been a vocal advocate for improving the lives of those in the African-American community, and was a key organizer of a peaceful campus march by the football program in support of social justice. Watch the video to see Darien’s memorable reaction to the news. Disney Sports Vice President Faron Kelley will present Darien with the Disney Spirit Award live on ESPN during a virtual broadcast of The Home Depot College Football Awards show on Jan. 7, 2021 at 7 pm ET. Make sure to tune in on your local ESPN station or the ESPN app to learn more about Darien Rencher’s amazing story. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/SUGSC6QJaZgView the full article

It’s the holiday season! Grab your cocoa and check out some Disney behind-the-scenes magic with us! Holiday Decorations As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve had such a great time checking out all of the Christmas and holiday decorations in Disney World. They’re absolutely gorgeous! One of the best parts? The iconic Christmas trees in each park, and now YOU can see how the holiday teams install them! Every year it is a MASSIVE undertaking to get the Disney World parks decorated for Christmas and it happens in the middle of the night while we’re dreaming of sugarplums dancing in our heads. You can check out EXACTLY how intense the process is in this video from Disney. Give it a watch! It’s pretty crazy to see Main Street, U.S.A. covered in trucks and workers! And, did you see how they put those massive trees together? They’re in several horizontal sections that stack on top of each other. Makes sense — how else would they move them? Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree You can bet that you’ll see LOTS more pictures of holiday fun before the season is over right here on DFB. Stay tuned for all the fun festivities! Click here to see MORE of Disney World’s holiday decorations! 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 Which park tree is YOUR favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch as Disney World Installs the ICONIC Park Christmas Trees! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! Umm, Can We Talk For a Sec About These BIZARRE Snacks From Disney World?! View the full article

Things are constantly changing at Disney World. Recently, Disney has announced that various restaurants will soon be reopening, Park Hopping will be starting again in 2021, and has even brought back fireworks in a small, but still super magical, way. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom But, when we think about things that are still missing from the parks since the reopening, there’s another BIG thing that comes to mind — FastPass+. When Disney World reopened, FastPass+ was suspended. Will Disney bring back FastPass+ anytime soon? We’re going to break down where we’re at now with FastPass+, what we know so far, and where we think Disney is headed. Where We’re At Now FastPass+ Has Been Temporarily Suspended When the Walt Disney World theme parks reopened a few months ago, they reopened without several key things including parades, fireworks, and FastPass+. ©Disney According to Disney, the FastPass+ service was suspended because they are utilizing “additional queue space to manage capacity at [their attractions] and maintain physical distancing.” What this means is that Disney is saving the FastPass+ line space in case it needs it to spread out guests in the attraction’s line and ensure social distancing. © Disney So, when you go to visit the park, does that mean you’ll be placed in the actual FastPass+ queue? Not really. In our experience, the FastPass+ queue space has been used primarily for those utilizing the Disability Access Service as well as Club 33 members. Disney may also use the FastPass+ queue space for rider switch, No Strings Attached passes, and other occasional needs as well. Queue for Frozen Ever After So basically the lines are empty aside from the occasional guest. But if Disney were to need that extra space to make sure guests in line are socially distanced from one another, Disney has the ability to potentially use the FastPass+ queue as additional space. The thing is, that hasn’t happened. With incredibly few exceptions, we haven’t set foot in FastPass lines since the parks reopened (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Magic Kingdom comes to mind, but the queue is routed through a portion of the FastPass queue out of necessity to avoid touching the interactive honey walls). Even on busy days when attractions have lines spilling out far into the lands they inhabit, the FastPass lines typically remain mostly empty. Click here to read about Disney’s announcement regarding the suspension of FastPass+ FastPass+ Removed from My Disney Experience Not only has FastPass+ been suspended, but the feature itself has been temporarily removed from My Disney Experience. My Disney Experience When you check the app, you won’t find the FastPass+ feature there as you used to. Click here to read about the removal of this feature from My Disney Experience. Many of Our Readers Think FastPass+ Won’t Be Brought Back in 2020 Several weeks ago, we asked our readers “Do you think Disney World will bring back FastPass+ by the end of 2020?”and 68% of our readers who responded felt that FastPass+ would NOT be brought back this year. Considering “next year” is a month away, it’s seeming more and more likely this could be the case. Do you think Disney World will bring back Fastpass+ by the end of 2020? Some of our readers thought that the return of FastPass+ might be necessary as crowds at the parks increased. Others, however, told us that they hope FastPass+ NEVER comes back! Several of those readers indicated that they felt FastPass+ was unfair or too stressful as it required planning your trip months in advance. Click here to see more about our readers’ responses! So, that’s a quick recap of where we’re at now. You can’t make a FastPass+ reservation for a current or future trip at all and the reason they seemingly suspended FastPass — to utilize the queues — isn’t quite happening the way it sounded like it would. What could cause Disney to bring back the FastPass+ system and are there some signs that may point to a change in the future? Here’s what we’ve seen. Is a Change Coming? Increased Capacity Recently, Disney shared that it has increased capacity at its parks in Disney World to 35% (up from 25%). Could this increase in capacity lead to a change with FastPass+? On the one hand, you could argue that with increased capacity, and therefore the opportunity for more guests to be in the park at the same time, Disney will delay the return of FastPass+ as they will still need the ability to use the additional FastPass+ queue space to manage their standby lines and maintain physical distancing for an even greater number of guests. Haunted Mansion FastPass Entrance On the other hand, you could say that this increase in capacity may lead Disney to bring back FastPass+, particularly if lines start to get really long, as it could potentially help control how many guests are in any one line at a particular time. Basically, instead of having everyone run to Splash Mountain (or another popular attraction) in the morning, it’s possible that fewer guests would go to that popular ride directly if they have a FastPass+ for it later in the day. MagicBand reader in Walt Disney World Instead, those guests could ride other attractions during that morning rush, while those without a FastPass+ for the popular attractions remain in the standby lines for those rides, potentially spreading guests out more throughout the park. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Queue One issue with bringing back FastPass+, however, is that Disney would have to manage TWO sides of a line with physical distancing which could be very difficult. That could mean the introduction of even more plexiglass in more queues throughout Disney World. But then again, if they just expanded the stand-by queues into the FastPass queues, wouldn’t they have to do the same thing? Slinky Dog Dash Queue Disney would also have to ensure social distancing across both lines on an attraction even in the instance where there are delays, like when a ride hits a cleaning cycle. That could cause both the FastPass+ and standby queue to be longer, meaning even more guests would have to be accounted for on two different sides of the same queue. If the queues spill out outside of the attraction buildings, that could also be an issue. Slinky Dog Dash Fastpass+ Sign Right now, if the line for Peter Pan’s Flight, for example, spills outside of the attraction (because of all the social distancing requirements), the Cast Members can simply wrap the line around the outside of the attraction, but that can then cause the whole walkway to feel a bit more cramped (especially if the line for “it’s a small world” also extends outside of its interior building). Fantasyland Crowds Imagine how much more complicated and crowded things would be if there was not just one but TWO lines spilling out of the same attraction in potentially two different directions. That’s something Disney can’t simply ignore. It’s something they’d have to plan and be prepared for if they do decide to reintroduce FastPass+. Larger Crowds This goes hand-in-hand with the above point, but increased crowd levels in the parks could affect the return of FastPass+ again for all the same reasons stated above, as it means Disney would have to ensure there is enough queue space to maintain social distancing with even more guests. Crowds in Magic Kingdom With Disney sharing that Thanksgiving week was almost booked to its full 35% capacity, not only are more guests are allowed in the park, but it seems that lots of people are actually going. In fact, the Orange County Mayor noted that people are still traveling to Orlando and, in his opinion, will continue to come. He also noted that Orlando International Airport was the second busiest airport in the nation on one of the recent days. Despite the situation with the global pandemic, Florida is STILL leading as one of the biggest travel destinations this holiday season. Magic Kingdom Crowds In the earlier part of Thanksgiving week we saw some large crowds in the parks, but the crowd levels were surprisingly much lower on the day before Thanksgiving. We’re not sure exactly why that was the case, but with the holiday season approaching it seems likely that we’ll see more of those high crowd days. Again, large crowds could push Disney to ultimately bring back — or delay — the return of FastPass+ for the reasons we discussed above. Click here to see our photos of the crowds in Disney World during the early part of Thanksgiving week! Park Hopper Is Returning Another thing that did not come back with the Disney World reopening is Park Hopping. But, Disney has recently announced that Park Hopping will be returning, with some modifications, in 2021. Could that mean that FastPass+ will be coming back too? The return of Park Hopping could potentially show that Disney is working on bringing back some of the things that have been suspended since the parks reopened. Splash Mountain Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has noted that Disney does plan to bring back some of its currently discontinued entertainment offerings in the future. So, it seems Disney is very much aware of the things that have been discontinued in the parks and may be looking at ways to bring some of them back. It’s possible that FastPass+ is on that list for consideration. Fastpass Distribution Area for Tower of Terror If Disney does bring back FastPass+ under the new Park Hopping system, they would have to make some specific modifications. For example, they’d likely have to limit guests to only making FastPass+ reservations at the park where they have a Park Pass reservation (the first park the guest plans to visit) as Park Hopping to another park is not guaranteed at the moment and will depend entirely on availability. Park Hopping Procedure But, we expect Disney will likely only bring back one thing at a time. We anticipate that Disney will, as announced, bring back Park Hopping and let that play out, work out all the issues, and then potentially consider bringing back FastPass+ if they feel they can do so safely. We wouldn’t expect to see FastPass+ brought back right now or even right at the beginning of 2021, when the quirks and issues of Park Hopping will likely still be getting worked out. Click here to read more about the modified Park Hopping experience coming to Disney World! Recent Survey One thing that could indicate FastPass+ will make an eventual return, however, is a recent survey that was sent out to guests. The survey asked about a few services that have been suspended in Disney World, including FastPass+, and how the absence of these services affected the guest’s experience in the parks. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass Queue The mere fact that Disney is asking about FastPass+ and whether the absence of it had any kind of impact on a guest’s vacation shows that they are considering this service and what it means (or doesn’t mean) in terms of guest satisfaction. If Disney receives an overwhelming amount of responses one way or the other, it may impact their decision on when, how, or whether FastPass+ will be brought back. Click here to read more about this survey! Disney Genie In other aspects of its business, however, Disney appears to have left out any mention of FastPass+ whatsoever — whether that’s intentional or not. For example, we recently got a preview of the NEW Disney Genie planning app, which is meant to help guests easily plan their trips to Disney World, and even adjust their plans while in the parks on a whim. One thing that didn’t really appear to be specifically referenced during this presentation…is FastPass+. The previews of the app shown didn’t appear to say anything at all about FastPass+ or making a FastPass+ reservation. Instead, it showed an itinerary which you could update and provided estimated arrival and standby times. ©Disney Previous concept art of Disney Genie, however, did include mentions of FastPass+. You can see it referenced near Avatar Flight of Passage on the phone to the left, and near Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid on the right phone. Disney Genie ©Disney What we saw was only a preview though, so a determination can’t be based on this alone. It’s possible that its omission from the recent preview doesn’t really mean anything, or it could mean that Disney is purposefully shifting away from showing FastPass+ in this app, in the event it is suspended for an extended period of time or potentially never brought back. Disney Genie ©Disney | Concept Art from 2019 Could the Disney Genie system take over FastPass+, where instead of making any kind of set reservation, you operate on more of a dynamic itinerary that can help you get the most out of your day while offering more flexibility than a set FastPass+ reservation would? Too little is known about Disney Genie at this time to say either way. Jungle Cruise Could the Disney Genie allow for more constant updates about what path or option may be best, and possibly set guests up for success in a way that would enable them to ride more attractions than if they had reservations for just their three daily allotted pre-booked FastPasses? It’s certainly possible. We’ll have to wait for more information on the Genie to see what the future holds. Click here to check out more about the Disney Genie! Standby Pass/Boarding Groups We’ve seen a virtual queue standby pass experience utilized for some attractions at both Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disneyland. Under this system, guests can make an online reservation for a participating attraction with a specific time frame selected. During these certain hours, the Disney Standby Pass is the only way to access select attractions. Could we see this system implemented in Disney World instead of the return of FastPass+? It’s possible. Disneyland Paris Standby ©Disney It could help guests plan their days and “reserve” a time to ride certain key rides without actually having to physically take up space in line. Overall, that could be slightly better for Disney in terms of controlling their lines and physical distancing as those guests (who would normally also be in a physical line) could be spread out elsewhere as they wait for their virtual queue standby pass to be called. Flight of Passage Another somewhat similar system we’ve seen used already in Disney World is the Boarding Group system used at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While the Boarding Group system may help limit the number of guests that can ride a certain attraction in one day, and thus help spread out guests in the park, an increased use of this system could also cause issues for Disney if the system utilized to “reserve” a spot on a ride makes getting a ride reservation as difficult as it is to get a Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance. Now, there may be many factors contributing to why it is so difficult to get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance including lower ride capacity (particularly before the plexiglass was installed) and the technical difficulties the ride frequently experiences. But, if getting a boarding group for something like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train or Peter Pan’s Flight becomes just as difficult as getting on to Rise of the Resistance, you could see guests getting quite upset. So, we expect Disney will consider all of its options carefully before expanding the Boarding Group system. Click here to read about the recent changes made to the Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group system! Josh D’Amaro’s Statements Some of Josh D’Amaro’s recent statements, however, makes us feel like SOME kind of FastPass+, reservation, or planning system may come to Disney World is the future. During this year’s International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, Josh D’Amaro gave a keynote speech where he said, “Do you really have to wait in line? Why can’t guests choose exactly what they want to do when they want to do it? After all, isn’t this what our millennials expect of us today? Why can’t a trip to Walt Disney World be simple?” ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation Could Josh be referring to the return of FastPass+ or perhaps a modified version of the system? Was this a reference to the Disney Genie app? Or perhaps virtual queues or boarding groups? It’s not clear. One thing that is certain is most guests don’t want to wait in lines and right now, that’s their only option. ©Josh D’Amaro But it does seem that something may be coming — perhaps not immediately, but at some point (maybe years into the future) that will allow guests to, “choose exactly what they want to do when they want to do it” and, presumably, maintain any safety or health procedures in place at the time. Click here to read more about Josh D’Amaro’s exciting (and even some eyebrow-raising) statements during the recent IAAPA Expo! Overall So, what’s the big takeaway here? There’s definitely a potential to see FastPass+ return, particularly as crowds increase and lines get longer — but Disney will have to overcome logistical hurdles regarding health and safety (lines, plexiglass, how to socially distance people on both sides, etc) AND Disney may decide that a modified or totally different version of “ride reservations” (virtual queues, boarding groups, etc.) may be better than FastPass+ and we may see that implemented instead. FastPass+ sign at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Josh D’Amaro’s statements, however, make it seem like SOMETHING is in the works that will help guests plan out their days and do what they want when they want. What will that system be exactly? It’s unclear. But we’re looking forward to finding out. Click here to see the 5 biggest changes coming to Disney World 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. What do you think about FastPass+ and its potential return to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Will Disney World Reintroduce FastPass? Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Photos and Videos! Check Out the Labor Day Crowds in Disney World Today! The 5 Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Month 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. When it comes to getting comfy in your Disney World hotel room, it’s safe to expect that Disney resorts have you covered with anything and everything you need! Right? Polynesian Room This is certainly true with 99% of necessities, including ESSENTIAL proximity to Mickey Waffles, but there are some gadgets that you’re gonna want to bring yourself! And trust us when we say that these 8 items are as vital as any Mickey-shaped snacks! Travel Alarm Clock You know what they say: the early bird catches the Rise of the Resistance boarding group! Honestly, there’s no sadder feeling than sleeping past 7AM and realizing you missed the opportunity to join the virtual queue for this EPIC ride at Hollywood Studios! It’s a ride that’s so incredible (and hugely in-demand!), that it’s basically single-handedly responsible for people LIVING by their alarm clocks in Disney World. ©Target Regardless of which park you’re visiting, though, an alarm clock, like this one from Target, comes in clutch. You traveled all this way to the Most Magical Place on Earth! You likely don’t want to spend your time sleeping! Order a travel alarm clock here! Water Bottle Humidifier As comfy and fun as Disney hotel rooms can be, one thing that’s hard to avoid is the dryness of the air! Just because Florida’s climate is infamously NOT-dry, hotel room air can be tough to adapt to! One easy fix is a Water Bottle Humidifier, which is easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to breathe with! ©Amazon A mini portable travel humidifier is a miracle-worker — simply plug it into a USB, adjust the size as needed, and connect it with whatever water source you have handy, then relax as the water gets converted into a refreshing mist! Trust us, your throat and your skin will thank you in the morning. Snag a water bottle humidifier here! Wireless Hot Spot Anyone who travels at all for work is all too familiar with the dread you get when you pop open the ol’ laptop only to find…shoddy WiFi?! Even if you’re not working remotely (which hopefully you AREN’T, because you’re at Disney!), having access to the Internet is pretty key, let’s be honest. Whether you’re trying to stream something on Disney+ or show your Insta followers what an amazing day you’re having, WiFi is a requisite travel companion! ©Target That’s why we’d recommend bringing along a Wireless Hot Spot! These small, easy-to-pack gizmos act as a remote WiFi outlet no matter where you are! So if your hotel room happens to be in a tricky area for Internet access, you’ll be able to connect to it as a digital safety net! Get your own wireless hot spot here! Power Strip In hotel rooms, electrical outlets are basically currency. Especially if you’re traveling to Disney with multiple family members, you KNOW these things get filled up FAST, like a game of electric musical chairs! And you do NOT want to be the one left chair-less! ©Home Depot Fortunately, there’s a super easy solution for that crisis: a Power Strip! By bringing along a block of extra electrical sockets, you’ll be able to multiply your options and ensure no one’s devices are left to fizzle! Pick up a power strip here! Night Light or Mini Reading Light When exploring Disney all day, everyone operates at different energy levels. Some are immediately ready to go to sleep upon return to the hotel room, while others need a little downtime to unwind with a TV show or a good book! ©Target Certain Disney hotels actually have reading lights right next to the beds, but if you’re staying at a moderate resort like Caribbean Beach Resort, you’ll need to bring your own light source! And rather than fiddle with the flashlight on your phone, a Mini Reading Light makes it easy to flip a few pages without disturbing anyone else in the room! Order a mini reading light here! Travel Scissors We’ve ALL been there: we’re loaded up on newly purchased Disney merch, and we’re just SO excited to wear it/play with it/use it, etc., but inevitably, these things come with tags, and we simply can’t risk accidentally tearing our swag by forcefully yanking them off by hand! ©Walmart That’s where Travel Scissors come in handy! A small pair of snippers is the PERFECT tool for safely and easily removing tags, opening food packages, cutting zip ties on toys, and so much more! Order a pair of travel scissors here! Travel Screwdriver Another key trinket from the travel toolkit? The handy-dandy Travel Screwdriver, of course! A similar issue with the scissors, some Disney merch is exceedingly difficult to open with your bare hands, unless you’re The Hulk. ©Target In fact, some things (we’re looking at YOU, toy monorail) are literally screwed right into the packaging! And truly, you do NOT want to stand in the way of an excited child trying to play with their new toy monorail! Get a travel screwdriver here! Command Strip Hooks When it comes to getting comfy and settling into your Disney hotel, organization is KEY! This is your magical home away from home, after all, and you don’t want to clutter it up and run out of storage space! Especially vital for smaller hotel rooms and on cruises, where figuring out where to store things becomes a giant game of travel Tetris, Command Hooks are GAME-CHANGERS. ©Amazon Bringing along a few extra hooks allows you to keep things off the floor, reserve drawers for other items, and maximize the closets before resorting to piling clothes on the couch. A comfy hotel room is a happy hotel room! Order some command hooks here! So there you go! With these 8 simple gadgets, you’ll be well on your way to a magical, stress-free, and CONVENIENT trip to Disney World! Peep this ultimate list of tried and true gear for your next Disney trip! 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 gadgets are on your essential packing list for a trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 Gadgets You NEED For Your Disney World Hotel Room! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! 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Good morning! We’re starting the day with a friendly reminder that Advance Dining Reservations are now open for The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom! The Crystal Palace Now, there will be some pretty big changes when this table service restaurant reopens to guests on December 13th that you’ll definitely want to be aware of if you’re planning on dining at The Crystal Palace in the near future. In case you missed the original announcement, Disney has shared that our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood that are typically present at The Crystal Palace — Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, and Piglet — will be “taking a break” from greeting guests. So the restaurant will not present a character dining experience upon its initial reopening. Crystal Palace pre-closure Also, you may be familiar with the traditional buffet at The Crystal Palace. The restaurant, however, will be serving a family-style meal for lunch and dinner when it reopens. Options are already looking pretty tasty, with shared starters including Homestyle Buttermilk and Cheddar Bacon Biscuits, entrée choices such as the Fire-roasted Prime Rib of Beef, and a shared dessert platter including “A Hunny of a Cupcake.” Adult Entree Choices for The Crystal Palace on the Disney World website And that’s just scratching the surface… See the MENUS for the new meal at The Crystal Palace here! And we’ve got ONE MORE friendly reminder for you: the updated window for making Advance Dining Reservations for table service restaurants in Walt Disney World is 60 days out. The Crystal Palace will be open for guests again on December 13, 2020, and we imagine this could be an especially in-demand spot around Christmas and the New Year. We can’t wait to take you along for this updated dining experience right here on the DFB when it happens. See you real soon…from The Crystal Palace! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever dined at The Crystal Palace? Please let us know with a comment! The post DFB Dining Reminder: Reservations for The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom Are NOW OPEN first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Best to Worst — Magic Kingdom Restaurants RANKED! Review: Crystal Palace at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom DFB Review: We Had Dinner at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom! Is It Still a TOP Character Dining Spot?! View the full article

A trio of Walt Disney World restaurants reopening at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme parks as 2020 ends. A few Walt Disney World restaurants are in the process of reopening at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme parks as 2020 comes to a close. Woody’s Lunch Box, a counter-service stop within Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios, already is serving customers again. Back among its menu items are grilled three-cheese sandwiches, chocolate-hazelnut Lunch Box tarts and totchos (potato barrels with chili and cheese). Mobile ordering is available for this eatery. Woody's Lunch Box, a counter-service restaurant in Toy Story Land, reopened last week at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. (Dewayne Bevil / Orlando Sentinel) At Magic Kingdom, Crystal Palace will reopen on Dec. 13 as a “family-style dining experience” as opposed to its previous role as a character buffet, Disney says. It will offer lunch and dinner. The prix-fixe menu will offer fried chicken, prime rib of beef or crispy-fried cauliflower. Reservations can be made at www.Disneyworld.com as of Dec. 1. To eat at Crystal Palace, visitors must have a date-specific theme-park reservation, not just a restaurant reservation. The “Winnie the Pooh” characters that have been stationed on the Crystal Palace porch for socially distant greetings will be taking a break from that location, Disney says. On Dec. 17, Tomorrowland Terrace, a counter-service restaurant with a view of Cinderella Castle, will reopen. It will serve select menu items from the park’s still-closed Columbia Harbour House, including lobster rolls, fried shrimp and chicken breast nuggets. These dining options have been closed since the theme parks shut down in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We did LOTS of shopping this past weekend with all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! However, it looks like we just might have to do a little bit more! The Child Loungefly We spotted some NEW Mandalorian merch online, and because our collections simply weren’t large enough already, we’ve had to check it out! Baby Yoda is everywhere — on our mugs, on our shirts, in our…ovens? These new items from shopDisney continue to prove that there is never enough Baby Yoda stuff. Plus, many of them are customizable, so you can add your own personal flair! ©Disney Start your day with your morning coffee and this daring duo on The Mandalorian Where I Go He Goes Mug. ©shopDisney The style, size, AND color of this mug are all customizable so you can fit it perfectly to your needs! The price for this mug starts at $16.95 and changes based on how you customize it! Shop ‘The Mandalorian’ Where I Go He Goes Illustration Mug here! If you’re looking for a fun stocking stuffer, there are Customizable Mandalorian Playing Cards! ©shopDisney You can customize the color of these cards which makes them pretty unique! They cost $19.95. Shop the ‘This Is The Way’ Bicycle Playing Cards here! Let Baby Yoda keep you company on your weekly trips to the grocery store! He looks so adorable on The Child Tote Bag! ©shopDisney This bag comes in two different styles you can choose from, and you can also change the color! The price ranges from $19.95 to $26.95. Click here to buy The Child Holding Bowl Sketch Art Tote Bag! If you’re looking for some merch that features some other characters besides Baby Yoda and the Mandalorian, check out this Cara Dune T-Shirt! ©shopDisney This shirt is a limited release! It costs $24.99. Click here to buy The Mandalorian Season 2 T-Shirt – Cara Dune And in case you need a t-shirt of Baby Yoda eating macarons (I think we all do), The Child Snack T-Shirt is just right! ©shopDisney Truly, is this NOT one of the most adorable things you’ve seen? This limited release shirt costs $24.99. Click here to buy The Mandalorian Season 2 T-Shirt – The Child Snacks Working from home has definitely become the norm for a lot of people this year. This Mandalorian Comic Book Mouse Pad will add some Mando-flair to your desk! ©shopDisney This mousepad is customizable, too! It costs $12.95. Shop the Mandalorian Retro Comic Book Style Cover Mouse Pad here! While we’ve seen plenty of Mandalorian merchandise, these new, customizable items are really different! We love that we can tweak these items to be exactly what we want! Be sure to check out ALL the new Mandalorian items available on shopDisney! Check back with us for more new Disney merchandise! Check Out this New runDisney Merchandise Available Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these new items is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Customize The NEW Mandalorian Merchandise Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Our Favorite Star Wars Bounty Hunter Finally Shines In This New Kitchenware Collection! Throw it Back to the 70s with Disney’s NEW Retro Star Wars Tees and Boba Fett Cooler! Disney Added Lots of New CUSTOMIZABLE Mandalorian Merchandise Online! View the full article

Last month, Disneyland Paris announced that it would be closing for the second time this year due to the global health crisis. ©Disney Initially, it was unclear if the resort would be able to open to celebrate the holidays between December 19th and January 3rd, depending on government mandates. However, it now appears that the resort will be closed through February 12th. For those rebooking their trips, Disneyland Paris is offering a perk! Guests who have had their holiday trips canceled are now eligible for an exciting bonus if they reschedule! These guests will be able to receive a 100€ gift card to use during their Disney vacation when they rebook under certain conditions. Disneyland Park Decor Guests who planned to arrive at Disneyland Paris between December 19th and January 3rd are eligible for this gift card when they rebook a new package before February 12th, as long as their new arrival date is before September 30th, 2021. Disneyland Paris The 100€ gift card can be used at any shopping and dining locations in the Disney parks, the locations operated by Disneyland Paris in Disney Village, as well as dining, shopping, and concierge service in the Disney hotels. This is a pretty good bonus for those who need to rearrange their travel plans! Check back with us for more news about Disney reopenings. Check out the new ‘Cars’ attraction coming to Disneyland Paris! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? Tell us in the comments! The post Guests Experiencing Trip Cancellations for Disneyland Paris May Be Eligible for a Gift Card! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Paris to Reopen on July 15th! NEWS: Here Are the Health and Safety Measures You Can Expect to See at Disneyland Paris NEWS: Disneyland Paris Is Officially Closing Again 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. 2020 has caused some Disney experiences to be a little different this year. ©runDisney And runDisney events are not exempt from that. Although in person races have been cancelled, Disney has created some super fun virtual races to keep runDisney fans running! As we were browsing through all of the amazing Disney Cyber Monday deals, we spotted some new runDisney merchandise on shopDisney! Not only is it new, but it’s based on the fan-favorite franchise Star Wars! With the Star Wars Virtual Run coming up soon, it’s time to go shopping for some new merch to celebrate. And luckily, the Stormtroopers “Run the Galaxy” runDisney T-Shirt is just the thing! ©Disney If you’ve ever dreamed of sprinting around the Death Star like a Stormtrooper trying to catch some Star Wars heroes, this is for you! This shirt is $39.99. Purchase the Stormtroopers runDisney T-shirt here Sticking with the Death Star, you can snag this super fun Death Star runDisney Tank Top! ©Disney This design features the spacecraft on the front with bright blue and green for $39.99. You can grab the Death Star runDisney Tank Top here The Death Star is cool and all, but what if it’s too cold for a tank where you will participate in the virtual run? Well, you can grab the Death Star runDisney Performance Jacket! ©Disney This jacket is perfect if it’s a little chilly outside when you run, or even as a warm-up jacket! It has the same green and blue colors as the tank for $59.99. Click here to snag the Death Star runDisney Jacket For those who enjoy running solo, we’ve got just the shirt for you! Check out this Han Solo runDisney Tank Top featuring Han Solo himself! ©Disney This blue and orange tank will make you stand out in a crowd and let everyone know you are on a mission to race! This tank is $39.99. Purchase the Han Solo runDisney Tank Top here Ok, so the merchandise has been focusing on OG Star Wars a lot, but Disney’s got something for Mando fans too! Introducing The Child runDisney T-Shirt! ©Disney The shirt features Baby Yoda (YAY) and encourages us to take on “The Child Challenge” which appears to be napping. We’re all in! This grey shirt with red accents is $36.99. Grab The Child runDisney Shirt here And that wraps up our latest finds on shopDisney, but head over to check out all of the new runDisney merchandise! Whether you run for fun, run for Disney races, or just like the shirts, these are some great gifts to give to loved ones (or yourself). Keep checking back to DFB for the latest Disney merchandise updates! Check out the new Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder Merch! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which is your favorite piece of Star Wars-themed runDisney merch? Let us know in the comments! The post Run to a Galaxy Far, Far Away With the NEW runDisney Merchandise Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Throw it Back to the 70s with Disney’s NEW Retro Star Wars Tees and Boba Fett Cooler! We Didn’t Think We Had Room for MORE Baby Yoda Merchandise…Until Now! Our Wish Has Been Granted! “Baby Yoda” Merch is COMING…EVERYWHERE! View the full article

Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney is known for its unique flavors — we’re talking turkey-flavored ice cream, okay? Apple Pie with Beecher’s Flagship Cheesecake Ice Cream Salt & Straw is also known to put together tasty, themed ice cream series featuring flavors that just go together. This holiday season, in collaboration with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, there’s a new ice cream pack showcasing festive flavors that even Dwanta Claus himself approves of. The Dwanta Claus Holiday Pack can be ordered online and includes five flavors, three of which The Rock concocted himself! ©Salt & Straw New this year, the Rock dreamt up Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog, which tastes like — you guessed it, eggnog! It also features some additional spices like nutmeg. You can actually find this flavor at Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney! ©Salt & Straw The other flavors dreamt up by the Rock include I Saw Mommy Kissing Dwanta Claus, which features peanut butter, chocolate, and whiskey flavors, and The Rock’n Around the Christmas Tree, which incorporates brownie, raspberry jam, and frosting! The holiday pack also includes Chocolate Gooey Brownie and Double Fold Vanilla. ©Salt & Straw The Dwanta Claus Holiday Pack can be purchased online for $65.00, or you can stop into the shop at Downtown Disney to try Dwanta’s Teremana Spiked Eggnog, and other holiday flavors in person! Check back with us for more holiday-themed treats in Disney! Check out all the holiday flavors at Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney! 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 Which one (or two ) of these flavors are you most interested in trying? Tell us in the comments! The post Treat Yourself to These Holiday Ice Cream Flavors from Salt & Straw Concocted by The Rock! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: See What We Think Of The BRAND NEW Limited Time Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw Ice Cream NEWS: Grab A FREE Cupcake with This Limited Time Offer in Disney World and Disneyland! February Just Got Better with TWO More Flavors of the Month at the Disneyland and Disney World Sprinkles Locations! View the full article

If you’re looking for a way to keep your family entertained while in line at Disney, then the Play Disney Parks app is for you! ©Disney With this free app from Disney, you can play games while waiting in line, often related to the attraction that you’re waiting for! Games get swapped out from time to time, and Disney has also used the app in innovative ways, like the datapad feature in Galaxy’s Edge. There’s a new trivia game in the Play Disney Parks app today, and it’s here to celebrate a wonderful partnership! Today in the app, a new trivia game launched that celebrates “unforgettable moments created by Disney and Make-A-Wish.” Showcasing some of the best moments between the partnership of the two companies, this new trivia game is sure to warm your heart! ©Disney Later this week, a new Make-A-Wish highlight will be added exclusively to the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps where guests can learn more about wish granting in the Disney parks. Disney has been working with Make-A-Wish for more than 40 years, and they’ve been celebrating this anniversary in many ways, like the launch of the Wishes Come True Blue color collection and the “From Our Family to Yours” animated short. Wishes Come True Blue ears For more information on this partnership and the current celebrations, check out the Disney and Make-A-Wish website. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest information on Disney’s partnerships and projects! Click Here to Check Out the Wishes Come True Blue Face Masks! 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 used the Play Disney Parks app before? Let us know in the comments! The post This New Edition of Disney Parks Trivia Celebrates Make-A-Wish! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Video: Watch Disney’s NEW Short Celebrating 40 Years of Disney and Make-A-Wish! Make Today a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah-Day with This New Game on Play Disney Parks! Disney Helped Make-A-Wish Grant Its 500,000th Wish! Watch the Inspiring Story Here View the full article

We spotted some cute new merch on our latest trip to EPCOT! Spaceship Earth The 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is officially underway. But in between trying all of our favorite festival eats and drinks, we also made some time to stop by the merchandise locations in the World Showcase to get a jump on our holiday shopping! One of our favorite stores to stop by in EPCOT is La Bottega Italiana in the Italy Pavilion of the World Showcase. Mostly because of the adorable food-themed merch we’ve spotted there! And while our latest finds weren’t pizza-shaped, they’re still super cute! Let’s start with this precious Amore Shirt, which features Mickey and Minnie enjoying a romantic moment in the Italy Pavilion (or maybe Italia itself!) for $29.99. Amore Shirt This Italia Shirt has a similar color scheme, but it just features Mickey coasting around in a gondola for $29.99! Italia Shirt And there’s another Italia T-Shirt available as well that shows Mickey in the same pose, sans gondola, for $36.99. Italia T-Shirt There’s a shirt for the kiddos too! You can snag the Kids Buon Giorno T-Shirt for $19.99. Kids Buon Giorno T-Shirt And for the realllly little ones, there’s an adorable La Vita E Bella Onesie for $19.99! Onesie And we spotted some kitchenware too! This Italy Coaster Set features Mickey and Minnie as well as iconic Italian landmarks for $19.99. Italy Coasters Or if you’re just looking for a single coaster, there’s this La Vita E Bella Coaster for $9.99! Coaster And last but not least, we spotted these La Vita E Bella Toothpick Holders for $9.99. Even though Disney refers to these little guys as “toothpick holders,” we’re sure they could come in handy while making a cocktail! “Toothpick Holders” So, if one of these items would make the perfect holiday gift for someone on your shopping list, be sure to swing by La Bottega Italiana on your next trip to EPCOT! Arrivederci, friends! Drink like a Disney-insider with these off-menu items at EPCOT! 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 plan on buying any of these items from the Italy Pavilion? Let us know in the comments! The post Say "Ciao" to this Adorable Italy-Themed Merch in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! PHOTOS: Wear Your Favorite Food on Your Head with These New PIZZA Ears At Disney World! Two Shops in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion Could Possibly Reopen This Weekend! View the full article

Since we call ourselves a food blog, we have to try all kinds of snacks: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Pumpkin Spice Pretzel We remember those that were rather disappointing to the eye, like the Pumpkin Spice Pretzel and the Poor Unfortunate Souls Float (the original with black raspberry soft serve). There are even a few “gross” Disney snacks that we actually recommend trying, like blue milk and Beverly, but there are always those that we don’t really understand. No matter how we feel about the snack, we usually do our best to muster up the courage to try the unique ones, and that’s exactly what we did today with a new flavor of Kit Kat! Today we spotted a new Kit Kat flavor in Mitsukoshi at EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion. When we first saw the bag, we thought “SEAL?! Seal flavored Kit Kats?! Who asked for this?” Honestly, we started to get pretty nervous. Ocean Salt Kit Kats However, upon further inspection, we realized that the Kit Kats are actually Ocean Salt flavored, and they just put a photo of a seal on the bag. (Thank goodness!) Ocean Salt Kit Kats Ocean Salt sounds a lot more appealing than “seal flavor”, so we bought a bag for $9.49 to test them out! When we opened the bag, we noticed that each individual Kit Kat was packaged with an ocean animal on the front. We spotted a dolphin, a whale, a turtle, and jellyfish — surprisingly no sharks though. Ocean Salt Kit Kats We went for the Kit Kat with the otter on the front…he’s just so cute! Ocean Salt Kit Kats We were pleasantly surprised by the taste of these! The Kit Kat has the flavor of white chocolate with a hint of salt. The two flavors actually worked pretty well together! Ocean Salt Kit Kats If you ask us, we’d probably buy these again. If you’re into the whole sweet-salty combo, then this may be a new favorite snack! Ocean Salt Kit Kats Mitsukoshi is full of weird snacks to try, so definitely check this store out the next time you’re in EPCOT! We’ll keep you updated with photos and honest reviews of any more interesting treats that we find in Walt Disney World! Check Out These Delicious Fall Specials in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try these Kit Kats? Tell us in the comments! The post Review! We're Not Salty About This Unique Kit Kat Flavor We Found in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Um, YUM! Find Out Where You Can Get STRAWBERRY Kit Kats in Disney World! What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! What’s New in EPCOT: Cute Mini Calendars, a New Wine, and the AP Pop-Up Shop! View the full article

We’ve been shopping all over Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort today, looking at the new Mobile Checkout system, snagging some AMAZING Avengers Campus merch, and, of course, admiring all of the beautiful holiday decorations! Mobile Checkout While we were at Disney Home, we also found some adorable new aprons, kitchen towels, and more to make your cooking more magical. Orange Bird, The Haunted Mansion, and even Mickey Premium Bars are featured on these fun items and we cannot get enough of them! Let’s take a look at what we found! First, for our Castle and Carrousel fans, there was a pretty-in-pink v-neck apron with the Castle on top and a Carrousel horse on the bottom corner. Can you spot the hidden Mickey on the horse? Castle and Carrousel Apron The apron itself is priced at $34.99. But, you’ll need more than just an apron if you’ll really be cooking up a feast — that’s where this cute kitchen towel comes into play! It matches the Castle and Carrousel apron and will always remind you of “the happiest place on earth.” Carrousel Towel The towel is priced at $19.99. Something else that always reminds us of the happiest place on earth is a Mickey Premium Bar! Well, that classic Disney snack can inspire your cooking with this cute new apron. We especially love the phrase on the side that says there’s “magic in every bite!” Mickey Premium Bar Apron This apron also has a matching kitchen towel available! Magic in Every Bite! The apron is priced at $34.99, and the towel can be yours for $19.99. Every meal you cook while wearing this “Fiesta Hoy” Three Caballeros apron is sure to be muy delicioso! Three Caballeros Apron What’s even better is that you can pair this cute apron with its matching kitchen towel. We especially love that both the apron and towel have those fun little hanging pom-poms. Kitchen Towel The apron is $34.99 and the towel is $19.99. Got a few tiki mugs in your home and try to pretend like your kitchen is Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto? Then we have a feeling you’ll love this Tiki Room Apron! It’s vibrant, colorful, and features all kinds of tikis, birds, and even a Dole Whip! Tiki Room Apron The apron can be yours for $34.99, and has a matching kitchen towel available for $19.99. Tiki Room Kitchen Towel We also found this Haunted Mansion Kitchen Towel for $19.99… Haunted Mansion Kitchen Towel …and matching Oven Mitt for $14.99 available at Disney Home as well! We spotted this oven mitt just a few days ago in Disney World as well. Oven Mitt If you think everyone in your house has gone MAD, you’ve insisted that ALL ways are your ways, and you may or may not make your family curtsy when they speak to you, then we think you need to add this Tea Party Time kitchen towel for $19.99… Tea Party Kitchen Towel …and matching Oven Mitt for $14.99 to your kitchen! We’ve seen this oven mitt in Disney World as well. Tea Party Oven Mitt If you always think sunny thoughts and sunny words, then you’ll love this Orange Bird Apron, which says “squeeze me” at the bottom. Orange Bird Apron The apron didn’t have it’s own matching kitchen towel, but we did see some other cute accessories you could add to your kitchen like this “The Perfect Disney Recipe” towel for $19.99… Disney Recipe Towel …Mickey Waffle Pot Holder for $14.99 (which we’ve also seen in Disney World)… Mickey Waffle Pot Holder …and this cute Disney Parks oven mitt for $14.99. We actually found a Disney World version in EPCOT not too long ago as well. Disneyland Resort Map Oven Mitt There’s also a matching Kitchen Towel in the Disneyland Resort Map design which you can see in the photo below. ALL the Kitchen Things! Overall, we absolutely LOVE all of these cute new designs and think they’re a really fun way to add a little Disney magic in your everyday life. They can also make great stocking stuffers or gifts for the Disney fan in your life! Kitchen Towels We’ll continue to keep our eyes open for more adorable Disney merch and we’ll let you know if we find anything! Looking for a Disney recipe to cook up at home? Click here to see how to make your own POG juice at home! 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! Which of these kitchen collections is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland's NEW Kitchen Accessories Will Make Your Home the Tastiest (and Cutest) Place on Earth! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney: Baby Yoda Pez Dispenser, Haunted Mansion Dioramas, and Pumpkin Spice Churros! Make Your Reservations NOW For This Exclusive Disneyland Shopping Event! PHOTOS: NEW Retro and Fuzzy Sweatshirts Have Made Their Way to Disneyland Resort! View the full article

We’re checking in on a DFB favorite today! Mermaid Tail Cupcake Last year, Disney introduced an absolutely iconic cupcake at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and we’ve been obsessed with it ever since. Hello there, Mermaid Tail Cupcake! Even with all the ups and downs of the year, we’re glad to say you can still get this treat! We swung by Landscape of Flavors today to check in on any updates. Well, what we found isn’t really an update, but this treat is so good we just had to remind you that it’s here! Mermaid Tail Cupcake The Mermaid Tail Cupcake is a Vanilla Cupcake with a Pineapple Filling, topped with Coconut Buttercream (a huge hit with our team), a White Chocolate Mermaid Tail, Candy Pearls, and EDIBLE GLITTER with a topping that looks like sand. Mermaid Tail Cupcake When we snagged it today, the tail was laying down on the icing instead of stuck straight up which kinda looked like someone had pulled it right off of Ariel, but it’s still absolutely gorgeous. Mermaid Tail Cupcake You can find the Mermaid Tail Cupcake at Landscape of Flavors for $5.99 right now, and we hope it continues to stick around. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the BEST snack recommendations! Did The Eggnog Cupcake in Disney World Make It On the Nice List? 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 Mermaid Tail Cupcake? Tell us in the comments! The post Whew! You Can Still Get This ICONIC Cupcake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Two NEW Princess-Themed Cupcakes Available in Walt Disney World! What’s New at Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort REVIEW AND CUTE ALERT! Disney World’s Newest Peanut Butter Cupcake Is The Cat’s Meow! View the full article

Hello friends! Today we’re headed to Magic Kingdom to check out what’s new! Magic Kingdom train station The past few days have been absolutely bonkers around Disney World with the Festival of the Holidays starting at EPCOT, Thanksgiving crowds, and more holiday offerings and entertainment returning! Things likely won’t slow down anytime soon as we progress into the holiday season, but we’re excited to see what Disney has in store. So, if you’re planning to visit Magic Kingdom soon, what can you expect to see? Let’s find out! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Over in Tomorrowland, we stopped by to visit our old friend, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover (AKA the PeopleMover). This attraction has been closed since the parks reopened, and we’ve been missing it dearly! PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom The refurbishment of the attraction is currently listed to extend into next year, so it doesn’t look like we’ll be able to enjoy a ride on the PeopleMover this holiday season! PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom Nothing looks any different here than it has the past few months, but we’ll make sure to keep our eyes peeled for any changes or updates. Here’s the latest update to the PeopleMover refurbishment schedule! Rivers of America And speaking of refurbishments, the Rivers of America over in Liberty Square is still completely drained. Since the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island are both undergoing a lengthy refurb, it seems as though this area will remain dry for a little while longer. Rivers of America We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any more attraction refurbishment news as we come across it! Read More About Attractions Under Refurbishment Right Now! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Frontier Trading Post Over at Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland, we spotted some anniversary pins, celebrating 20 years of pin trading! Anniversary Pins The set of three contains different versions of Mickey Mouse with Cinderella Castle. You can see him in black and white, gold, or the current castle colors! This set will cost you $99.99. Anniversary Pins The fourth pin was a VERY large Disneyland Diamond Pin! This pin by itself will set you back a whopping $109.99! Anniversary Pins These pins are pretty pricey, but we’re sure there are some collectors out there who will want to add them to their treasure trove! Read more about the anniversary pins here! Magic Kingdom Crowd Updates Things were pretty crowded at Magic Kingdom, which is typical of a visit so close to a major holiday! Crowds leaving the boat dock When characters appeared on the train station, we spotted large groups of people gathering around — it got pretty difficult to keep our distance from others. Crowds on Main Street USA Sometimes we can escape to other parts of the park and find less crowded areas, but there seemed to be big groups in just about every corner of the park this time around! Magic Kingdom crowds If you’re planning on visiting during the holiday season (especially on holiday weeks and weekends), prepare yourself for things to be a bit more crowded. Magic Kingdom crowds With the parks at 35% capacity, it’s still possible to keep physically distant if you remain aware of your surroundings. Click here to check out the Thanksgiving crowds! Well, that’s all we have for our trip to Magic Kingdom! Now that the holidays are just around the corner, there are likely to be more exciting additions around the parks, so make sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! 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