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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. Nothing screams “holiday season” quite like chocolate! Reindeer Food from Wilderness Lodge Disney knows this, and they’ve incorporated it heavily into their celebrations! We’ve seen chocolate sculptures at the resorts, including a chocolate monorail, a gingerbread and chocolate village, and chocolate Mickey and Minnie figurines. We’ve also tried SEVERAL chocolate holiday treats, ranging from drinks to cakes and everything in-between! If you’re missing the chocolatey goodness from the parks, then we’ve got the perfect solution for you — you can combine Disney and chocolate at home! Baby Yoda merchandise is all the rage right now, and it’s likely not stopping anytime soon, especially after seeing this one…Baby Yoda Hot Chocolate Bombs! ©Amazon If you’re unfamiliar with a hot chocolate bomb, they usually consist of a hollow sphere of chocolate (usually filled with marshmallows) that melts when you pour hot milk over it. As the chocolate melts you stir, and voila, you have a rich and delicious hot beverage! ©Amazon With this adorable new hot chocolate bomb on Amazon for about $25, you can express your love for Disney+’s The Mandalorian when the chocolate melts to reveal a Baby Yoda marshmallow! This could be an excellent stocking stuffer this Christmas. ©Amazon If we’re being honest, he’s probably way too cute to eat, but we’d still order it anyway! Click Here to Buy the Baby Yoda Hot Chocolate Bomb! We’ll be on the lookout for any more Baby Yoda merch we find, you know we can’t resist sharing all of it! If you’re looking for Disney-themed gifts, make sure to stay tuned as we continue to share some of the best merchandise from the parks and online! Click Here to Check Out MORE Baby Yoda Gifts! 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 tried a hot chocolate bomb? Tell us in the comments! The post OK. This Chocolate Baby Yoda Treat Is the BOMB...Literally! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s Better Than a Baby Yoda Plush? A Baby Yoda Plush ON SALE! Wait, This Baby Yoda Necklace Costs HOW MUCH?! The Baby Yoda Obsession Continues With This Must-Have Backpack! View the full article

If you’re coming for Disney World’s big 50th anniversary, or you’re traveling on a budget, we’ve got the hotel picks you should book for your upcoming trip. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Planning in 2021 is a bit trickier than other years; let us simplify things for you! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Where are you planning to stay in 2021?The post DFB Video: The Best Disney World Hotels for 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels, And How to Get Them! DFB Video: Here’s What We Can Expect in Disney World in 2021! DFB Video: What Will $100 Get You To Eat 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. From The Haunted Mansion to the Jungle Cruise, the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series has celebrated some of our favorite Disney rides with its super cute merchandise releases all throughout this year. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Merch And while we’ve still got one more release to look forward to, we can’t help but miss some of the previous collections. If you were looking to buy some of the Main Attraction merch from some of the older series and couldn’t get to them before they very QUICKLY sold out, you’re in luck!! Some previously sold out Minnie Mouse: Main Attraction merchandise has been restocked online! Get those fingers tapping as quickly as possible! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise typically sells out extremely fast, so if you’re looking to grab any of these restocked items, you’ll want to grab them right now! Let’s see what’s been restocked online. First, we found that two items from the Thunder Mountain series have been restocked online on shopDisney. First, the Thunder Mountain Pin Set is available once again with its adorable set of three pins depicting the Mountain itself, Minnie Mouse, and those cute Thunder Mountain ears! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Pin Set You can grab this pin set right now for $19.99. Click here to check it out! If you’ve been working on collecting all of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction plushes, you’ll be able to grab the Thunder Mountain Minnie Plush right now as that item has also been restocked online! Minnie Mouse The Main Attraction Big Thunder Mountain Plush You can get this right now for $29.99 while she’s still available! Click here to bring this Minnie plush home! Finally, we also spotted the Main Attraction Dumbo, The Flying Elephant pin set available again online! The set comes with three pins — one of Dumbo, one of Minnie in her fabulous Dumbo-themed outfit, and one of those awesome Dumbo ears. Minnie Mouse Main Attraction Dumbo Pins You can grab this set online right now for $19.99. Click here to add these pins to your collection! Whether you’re looking to grab these items for yourself or for some friends or family as an awesome holiday gift, you’ll definitely want to act FAST before they sell out again! We’ll continue to check on shopDisney for other great Disney merchandise and let you know what we find. Click here to get a look at the next Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction that will be released! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any merchandise from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series released this year? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Some SOLD OUT Main Attraction Disney Merchandise Has Been Restocked Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney Merch Released for Star Wars Day Will Use a Virtual Queue! Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. HURRY! MerchPasses For Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Dumbo Collection Are Now Available! View the full article

We could always use a little more Disney magic this holiday season, yes? This year, Disney Gift Card has plenty of options to help with your holiday shopping list! From 60+ designs available on shopDisney.com to our latest Holiday Pin Series, there’s plenty of options to choose from that allows you to gift the gift of Disney. In September, we launched over 60 Disney Gift Card designs on shopDisney.com featuring some of your favorite characters from Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars. Now, just in time for the holidays, we have introduced two new designs available to order. The first features Mickey Mouse adorned is his festive holiday wear, ready to help Santa by placing presents under the Christmas Tree. The second card design showcases Mickey and Minnie enjoying a winter day ice skating. No matter which card you choose, your Disney Gift Card comes in a matching carrier with a space for your own personalized message. You can also find this holiday Mickey Mouse design at select merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort and at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Your local Disney store offers this design with a coordinating envelope (subject to availability.) Lastly, it wouldn’t be the holidays without a Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series. This year, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy celebrate the holidays in their own style on four all-new trading pins. Each coordinating Disney Gift Card displays a winter scene: Mickey packing his bag of presents, Minnie playing with Figaro in a snowy forest, Donald and Pluto tugging a Santa hat between them, and Goofy oblivious to Chip and Dale playing in the background. The Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series is available at select merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World® Resort and at Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort starting on November 17th. Available in limited quantities, each card is sold separately, for a minimum activation of $100, and includes a complimentary Disney Trading Pin. As always, a Disney Gift Card is redeemable for practically all things Disney and never expires. It’s a gift that’s simple for you and perfect for spreading holiday cheer. For more information on the Disney Gift Card, please visit DisneyGiftCard.com. To shop our designs online, visit shopDisney.com/buy-a-disney-gift-card/. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/WF8wT9DzCe4View the full article

Every year at Disney World is truly full of historic events — park openings, new attraction debuts, new parades, and much more! Mickey and Minnie Ever wondered what major Disney event(s) happened the year YOU were born? We’re going through a BUNCH of them here starting with Disneyland Resort’s opening in 1955. Hop in our time machine and get ready to go through all the major events in Disney history! 1955 Disneyland Resort Opens (July 17, 1955) Golden Horseshoe Revue opens at Disneyland (ended in 1986, replaced by Golden Horseshoe Jamboree which closed in 1994, then replaced by the Golden Horseshoe Variety Show, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, and Woody’s Roundup which each ran for different periods of time) Rocket to the Moon opens at Disneyland (it later becomes Flight to the Moon and then Mission to Mars, which closes in 1992) Lady and the Tramp premieres Disneyland Gate 1956 Tom Sawyer Island opens to the public in Disneyland Park Skyway to Tomorrowland and Skyway to Fantasyland open at Disneyland Park (close in 1994) Rainbow Caverns Mine Train opens at Disneyland (runs through 1959) Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks premieres at Disneyland (changed to Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars in 2000, later replaced by other firework shows, then brought back for a period of time and then later replaced again) Tom Sawyer Island 1957 Holidayland opens at Disneyland Resort — curious about what Holidayland was? Check out this article from our friends over at AllEars.net. The Monsanto House of the Future opens in Disneyland Park (closes in 1967) Via AllEars.net 1958 Alice in Wonderland attraction opens at Disneyland Park (June 14, 1958) ©D23 1959 The Dapper Dans begin to perform at Disneyland Park under that name as a re-imagined group Matterhorn Bobsleds open in Disneyland Park (June 14, 1959) Disneyland Monorail opens (June 14, 1959) Submarine Voyage ride opens in Disneyland Park (closes in 1998 and becomes the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ride in 2007) Sleeping Beauty premieres Disneyland 1960 Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland opens in Disneyland Park (replaces the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train and runs through 1977) Pollyanna premieres Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson premieres ©Disney 1961 The Disneyland Monorail System is extended to the Disneyland Hotel Flying Saucers attraction (where guests rode in individual vehicles floating on a cushion on air) opens in Disneyland Park (closes in 1966). According to D23, it was one of the “worst maintenance headaches at Disneyland, as the technicians continually tried to keep it operating. Eventually, they gave up.” Walt Disney’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians premieres The Parent Trap premieres ©D23 1962 The Swiss Family Treehouse opens in Disneyland Park in Adventureland (later retimed to Tarzan’s Treehouse in 1999) ©D23 1963 The Enchanted Tiki Room attraction opens in Disneyland (June 23, 1963) The Sword in the Stone premieres Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland 1964 The 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair opens. Many classic Disney attractions were built for this World’s Fair and would ultimately make their way to Disneyland, Disney World, and other parks around the world, including “it’s a small world,” Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Carousel of Progress, and Ford Motor Company’s Magic Skyway (portions of which would later live on at the Disney parks). Learn more about the 1964 New York World’s Fair and its importance in Disney history by checking out this article from our friends over at AllEars.net. Mary Poppins is released Via AllEars.net 1965 The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln opens at Disneyland Park (later closed in 1973, but returned in 1975, received a major rehab in 2001, closed in 2005 but then reopened in 2009) ©D23 1966 “it’s a small world” opens in Disneyland Park (May 28, 1966) Walt Disney passes away (December 15, 1966) ©D23 1967 Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opens at Disneyland Park (March 18, 1967) Carousel of Progress opens at Disneyland (moved from the World’s Fair to Tomorrowland at Disneyland, ultimately closes in 1973 and moves to Disney World in 1975) Tomorrowland is remodeled in Disneyland Adventure Thru Inner Space opens in Disneyland Park (closes in 1985) Rocket Jets opens in Disneyland (closes in 1997 and is replaced by Astro Orbitor in 1998) PeopleMover opens in Disneyland (closes in 1995) The Jungle Book premieres ©Disney 1968 The Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day short premieres (which later inspires the Winnie the Pooh attractions that appear in the Disney theme parks) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the song “The Bare Necessities” in the film The Jungle Book for an Oscar Award in the category Music, Song. ©Disney, Obtained via IMDB 1969 The Haunted Mansion opens at Disneyland Park (August 9, 1969) Haunted Mansion 1970 The Aristocats is released ©Disney 1971 Walt Disney World Resort (with Magic Kingdom, Contemporary Resort, and Polynesian Village Resort) opens (Oct 1, 1971) Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground opens later in 1971 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea opens October 14th, 1971 (closes in 1994) ©D23 1972 The Main Street Electrical Parade begins in Disneyland Park (June 17, 1972) Country Bear Jamboree opens at Disneyland Park (later renamed and ultimately closes in 2001) If You Had Wings opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (closes in 1987) Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Version 1973 Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (December 15, 1973) Tom Sawyer Island opens to the public in Magic Kingdom in Disney World Robin Hood premieres Pirates of the Caribbean sign in Adventureland 1974 The America Sings attraction opens in the Carousel Theater in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park (closes in 1988) The film Magic Carpet ‘Round The World premieres in the Circle-Vision 360 theater at Walt Disney World Hoop-dee-Doo Musical Revue launches in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground in Disney World Hoop-dee-Doo Musical Revue 1975 Space Mountain opens in Walt Disney World (January 15, 1975) Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (moved here from Disneyland with a theme song change, ultimately returning back to its classic theme song in 1993) Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover opens in Magic Kingdom The Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village opens at Walt Disney World (to later become Downtown Disney and eventually Disney Springs) Mission to Mars opens at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom (in Disney World) (closes in Disneyland in 1992, closes in Magic Kingdom in 1993) Space Mountain at Night 1976 Disney’s River Country water park opens in Walt Disney World Disney’s River Country ©Disney 1977 Space Mountain opens in Disneyland (May 4, 1977) The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh movie premieres The Rescuers premieres Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope premieres Space Mountain 1978 The Matterhorn attraction at Disneyland gets a massive refurb, including the introduction of the Abominable Snowman! We get the first Disney World Christmas parade The Cat From Outer Space movie is released ©Disney 1979 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opens in Disneyland (September 2, 1979) ©Disney 1980 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad opens in Disney World Mickey Mouse Revue in Magic Kingdom closes (attraction originally opened with the park in 1971) Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back premieres Big Thunder Mountain 1981 Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark premieres The Fox and the Hound premieres Disney on Ice is Founded — According to Oh My Disney, Walt Disney’s history with ice skating goes far back, but “In 1981, the Ice Capades launched a whole Disney-themed ice spectacle under the name ‘Walt Disney’s World on Ice’. In 1998, it became as it is known today: ‘Disney on Ice.'” ©D23 1982 EPCOT Center opens at Walt Disney World Resort (Oct 1, 1982) Spaceship Earth at EPCOT 1983 Tokyo Disneyland opens (April 15, 1983) Pinocchio’s Daring Journey opens in Disneyland Park A totally remodeled Fantasyland opens at Disneyland Park The Journey into Imagination attraction opens at EPCOT Center (March 5, 1983) Horizons opens at EPCOT in Disney World (closes in 1999) First Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is held in Disney World Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi premieres ©Disney 1984 The Morocco Pavilion opens at EPCOT Center (September 7, 1984) Morocco Pavilion 1985 The Black Cauldron is released Disney gets into television animation and Saturday morning cartoon shows with The Adventures of the Gummi Bears. This then paved the way for many future television cartoon shows from Disney. Adventures of the Gummi Bears ©Disney 1986 The Living Seas pavilion opens at EPCOT Captain EO opens in Disneyland and EPCOT The Great Mouse Detective premieres ©Disney 1987 Star Tours opens in Disneyland (January 9, 1987) Magic Journeys opened with EPCOT but is moved to Fantasyland Theatre in Magic Kingdom in 1987 and ultimately closes in 1993 (also played in Disneyland from 1984-1986) ©Disney 1988 Mickey’s Birthday Land Opens in Magic Kingdom. Read more about the history of Mickey’s Birthday Land by checking out this article from our friends at AllEars.net. Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opens at Walt Disney World Caribbean Beach Resort opens at Walt Disney World Maelstrom opens in the Norway pavilion in EPCOT The IllumiNations nighttime spectacular premieres in EPCOT Oliver & Company premieres Who Framed Roger Rabbit is released IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth (a later version of IllumiNations) 1989 Splash Mountain opens in Disneyland Disney-MGM Studios opens in Walt Disney World (May 1, 1989) (later renamed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios) Typhoon Lagoon water park opens at Walt Disney World (June 1, 1989) Star Tours opens in Disney-MGM Studios (December 15, 1989) Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! opens in Disney-MGM Studios The Magic of Disney Animation tour opens at Disney-MGM Studios (changes over the years and closes in 2015 to become Star Wars Launch Bay) Delta Dreamflight opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (later renamed and ultimately closed in 1998) Wonders of Life pavilion opens in EPCOT with Body Wars, Cranium Command, and The Making of Me (closes permanently in 2007) The Little Mermaid is released From back when Hollywood Studios went by a different name… 1990 The Walt Disney World Yacht and Beach Resort open in Walt Disney World The Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure opens at Disney-MGM Studios in Disney World The Rescuers Down Under is released The Disney Afternoon airs its first broadcast Giant Ant 1991 Muppet*Vision 3D opens in Disney’s MGM-Studios in Disney World Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage premieres in Disney-MGM Studios The SpectroMagic nighttime parade debuts at Magic Kingdom in Disney World Port Orleans Resort opens at Walt Disney World Disney Vacation Club program debuts with the Vacation Club Resort (later renamed to Old Key West Resort) The Rocketeer premieres Beauty and the Beast premieres ©Disney 1992 Euro Disney Resort opens (later renamed to Disneyland Paris Resort) (April 12, 1992) Fantasmic! has its first show in Disneyland (May 13, 1992) Splash Mountain opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (July 17, 1992) Dixie Landings Resort opens at Walt Disney World (is later merged with Port Orleans Resort in 2001) Voyage of the Little Mermaid opens at Disney-MGM Studios Aladdin premieres ©D23 1993 Mickey’s Toontown opens at Disneyland Park Hocus Pocus is released Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas premieres ©D23 1994 Roger Rabbit’s CarToon Spin opens in Disneyland Park Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opens in Disney-MGM Studios (July 22, 1994) In 1994-1995, Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom at Disney World is totally remodeled The Timekeeper opens in Magic Kingdom (officially closed in 2006) The Legend of the Lion King opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (closes in 2002 and is replaced by Mickey’s PhilharMagic) Honey, I Shrunk the Audience opens in EPCOT (closes in 2010) Innoventions opens in EPCOT in Disney World (ultimately closes in 2019) Kitchen Kabaret (which opened October 1st, 1982) closes and is replaced by Food Rocks which opens in 1994 (and ultimately closes in 2004) The first EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is held All-Star Sports and Music Resorts open in Walt Disney World Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort opens at Walt Disney World The Lion King premieres Topiaries at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival 2020 1995 The Indiana Jones Adventure attraction opens in Disneyland Resort (March 3, 1995) The Osbourne Family Spectacle of Lights is moved from Jennings Osborne’s home to Disney-MGM Studios ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter opens in Magic Kingdom (closes in 2003) The first EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is held Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable opens at EPCOT (closes in 2018 and is replaced by Awesome Planet in 2020) The first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is held in Disney World Blizzard Beach water park opens at Walt Disney World (April 1, 1995) Disney acquires ABC Toy Story premieres Pocahontas premiers Osbourne Family Spectacle of Lights 1996 Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom is transformed into a birthday cake for Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Mickey’s Starland at the Magic Kingdom is renamed to Mickey’s Toontown Fair and new attractions open (including The Barnstormer) Ellen’s Energy Adventure opens at EPCOT World of Motion closes at EPCOT (later superseded by Test Track) Disney’s BoardWalk Inn opens at Walt Disney World The Disney Institute opens in Disney World (closes in 2002) The Hunchback of Notre Dame premieres ©Disney 1997 The Star Wars Weekends takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the first time Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort opens at Walt Disney World Hercules premiers ©Disney 1998 Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens (April 22, 1998) An extensively remodeled Tomorrowland reopens in Disneyland Innoventions opens in Disneyland (closes in 2015) Rocket Rods opens in Disneyland Park (closes in 2000) Fantasmic! premieres in Disney-MGM Studios SuperStar Television closes in Disney-MGM Studios (replaced by Disney’s Doug Live which closes in 2001) Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (October 7, 1998) Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride closes in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (September 7, 1998) Enchanted Tiki Birds is refurbished in Disney World and opens at Enchanted Tiki Birds Under New Management Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, the Disney Magic, sets out for its maiden voyage (July 30, 1998) Mulan is released A Bug’s Life is released Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Line 1999 Tarzan’s Treehouse opens at Disneyland Park The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opens at Magic Kingdom in Disney World Skyway to Tomorrowland and Skyway to Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom close (opened with the park in 1971) Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith opens in Disney-MGM Studios in Disney World (dedicated July 29, 1999, opened to the public the next day) Sounds Dangerous opens in Disney-MGM Studios Test Track has its grand opening in EPCOT (March 17, 1999) Journey Into Imagination in EPCOT reopens as Journey Into Your Imagination with a completely redesigned attraction Horizons closes in EPCOT The Millennium celebration starts in Disney World, and as part of the celebration a giant “2000” is added over the globe of Spaceship Earth beginning in October and the Leave a Legacy program begins in EPCOT (the 2000 was later swapped out for the word “EPCOT” in 2001, and the whole wand and EPCOT structure was removed in 2007) Tapestry of Nations parade debuts at EPCOT (ending in 2001) SpectroMagic ends its run at Walt Disney World The Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disney World for a brief period All-Star Movies Resort opens at Walt Disney World Kali River Rapids opens in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Maharajah Jungle Trek opens in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Journey to the Jungle Book closes and is replaced by Tarzan Rocks! in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Tarzan Rocks! closes in 2006) The Discovery River Boats close at Disney’s Animal Kingdom March of the ARTimals parade at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has its last performance Tarzan premieres Toy Story 2 is released Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace is released Via AllEars.net 2000 IllumiNations 2000 premieres in EPCOT Countdown to Extinction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is re-named “Dinosaur!” Fantasia 2000 is released The Emperor’s New Groove is released @Disney 2001 Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort opens (Feb 8, 2001) Tokyo Disney Sea at Tokyo Disneyland Resort opens (Sep 4, 2001) Haunted Mansion is changed to a holiday theme inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas for the first time for the holiday season in Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel opens at Disneyland Resort Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disney California Adventure Park as Disney’s Electrical Parade (ended its main run in 2009, but operated seasonally until 2010) River Country water park closes at Walt Disney World Share a Dream Come True, Dreams Come True, and Celebrate a Dream Come True “sister” parades begin in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and run for a combined total of about 13 years The Magic Carpets of Aladdin opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World Disney Stars and Motor Cars parade begins in Disney-MGM Studios (runs through 2008) Playhouse Disney — Live on Stage opens at Disney-MGM Studios (eventually becomes Disney Junior — Live on Stage) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — Play It opens in Disney-MGM Studios (closes 2006) and in Disney California Adventure Park (closes 2004) Giant Sorcerer Mickey hat is added to Disney-MGM Studios (later removed in 2015) Tapestry of Nations comes back as the Tapestry of Dreams parade in EPCOT (runs through 2003) Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (ends in 2014) In 2001-2002 Dino-Rama opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom featuring Primeval Whirl, TriceroTop Spin, and midway games Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opens at Walt Disney World Atlantis: The Lost Empire premieres Monsters, Inc. premieres ©The Orange County Register 2002 Walt Disney Studios park opens in Disneyland Paris a Bug’s Land opens in Disneyland Park (closes in 2018) Superstar Limo closes at Disney California Adventure Park Journey Into Your Imagination in EPCOT reopens with a renovated attraction now called Journey into Imagination with Figment Star Wars: Episode II — The Clone Wars is released Lilo & Stitch premieres Treasure Planet premieres Journey Into Imagination With Figment 2003 Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular officially debuts at Disney California Adventure Park. Frozen — Live at the Hyperion replaces Aladdin. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opens at Disneyland Park Mickey’s PhilharMagic opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World Alien Encounter closes in Magic Kingdom in Disney World Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams fireworks spectacular begins at Magic Kingdom (October 2003) Mission: SPACE opens in EPCOT (August 15, 2003) Disney’s Pop Century Resort opens at Walt Disney World Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl is released, starting the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise Finding Nemo premieres Brother Bear premieres Wishes Fireworks Spectacular 2004 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opens in Disney California Adventure Park Stitch’s Great Escape! opens at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World (eventually just becomes used for a Stitch meet-and-greet, Disney officially confirms it is permanently closed in 2020) Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom in Disney World is TP-ed to celebrate the opening of Stitch’s Great Escape! Turtle Talk with Crush opens in EPCOT (and later opens in Disney California Adventure in 2005) Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa opens at Walt Disney World on the site of the former Disney Institute Disney acquires the Muppet properties and Bear in the Big Blue House The Incredibles premieres Home on the Range premieres ©Disney 2005 Hong Kong Disneyland opens (September 12, 2005) Soarin’ opens in EPCOT (May 5, 2005) Remember…Dreams Come True fireworks show in Disneyland premieres (later replaced by other shows) Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show opens in Disney-MGM Studios (closes in 2016) Chicken Little premieres Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith is released Soarin’ 2006 Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! has its grand opening in Disney California Adventure (although it opened to guests in December of 2005) Expedition Everest opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (April 7, 2006) The Seas with Nemo and Friends attraction opens in EPCOT and The Living Seas is re-themed to this new name Disney acquires Pixar Cars premieres Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom 2007 Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage opens at Disneyland Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade debuts in Magic Kingdom Disney World decorates Cinderella Castle with the icicle-inspired Dream Lights for the first time (it later gets a Frozen update in 2014) Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor opens in Magic Kingdom Wonders of Life pavilion closes at EPCOT. The pavilion essentially closed as of 2004, but some attractions reopened from November 26th, 2006 through January 1, 2007. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros (which replaced El Río del Tiempo) opens in the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT Finding Nemo — the Musical has its grand opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ratatouille premieres Meet the Robinsons is released Gran Fiesta Tour 2008 Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World rebranded as “Disney’s Hollywood Studios”, effective January 7, 2008. Pixar Play Parade opens at Disney California Adventure Park (took a break in 2011, but returned in 2012, ultimately ending in 2017, and then moving to Disneyland to run through 2018) Toy Story Midway Mania opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Disney World(May 31, 2008) and at Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland Resort (June 17, 2008) Iron Man is released WALL-E premieres Bolt is released ©Disney 2009 Mickey’s Fun Wheel opens in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure Park in Disneyland Resort The first D23 Expo is held in California The American Idol Experience opens in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (closes in 2014) Disney acquires Marvel Entertainment The Princess and the Frog premieres Up premieres ©Disney 2010 The World of Color nighttime show in Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort debuts (June 11, 2010) ElecTRONica nighttime event opens at Disney California Adventure Park (closes in 2012) Main Street Electrical Parade moves back to Disney World and runs until 2016 Iron Man 2 is released Toy Story 3 premieres Tangled premieres World of Color 2011 The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure opens in Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort (June 3, 2011) Mickey’s Soundsational Parade debuts at Disneyland Park (leaves briefly in 2017, but then returns with some new elements in 2019) Goofy’s Sky School opens in Disney California Adventure Park (replacing Mulholland Madness) A fire occurs at The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management in Magic Kingdom, and the attraction shuts down and is refurbished. It later reopens under its more original format. Mickey’s Toontown Fair at Magic Kingdom closes Thor is released Captain America: The First Avenger is released Winnie the Pooh (movie) premieres Enchanted Tiki Room 2012 Cars Land and Buena Vista Street open in Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort Mad T Party nighttime event opens at Disney California Adventure Park (closes in 2014) New Fantasyland opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World Storybook Circus opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World Snow White’s Scary Adventures closes in Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World (opened with the park in 1971) Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom premieres in Disney World Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opens in Walt Disney World Disney acquires Lucasfilm Ltd. Marvel’s The Avengers is released Brave premieres Wreck it Ralph premieres Cars Land 2013 Mystic Point opens at Hong Kong Disneyland Mickey and the Magical Map premieres in Disneyland Park Jingle Cruise (holiday overlay of Jungle Cruise) opens at Disney World and Disneyland Park Princess Fairytale Hall opens in Magic Kingdom in Disney World Iron Man 3 is released Thor: The Dark World is released Frozen premieres Monsters University is released Frozen Fun! 2014 Maelstrom closes in the Norway pavilion in EPCOT Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opens in New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom in Disney World (May 28, 2014) Festival of Fantasy Parade starts at Magic Kingdom in Disney World For the First Time in Forever — A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (moves to the Hyperion Theatre at Echo Lake in 2015) (a version of the show also played in Disney California Adventure Park from 2014-2017) Studio Backlot Tour (previously called Backstage Studio Tour and Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour) closes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Captain America: The Winter Soldier is released Guardians of the Galaxy is released Big Hero 6 premieres Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Sign 2015 Disneyland celebrates its 60th Anniversary The Paint the Night nighttime parade and Disneyland Forever fireworks spectacular debut at Disneyland Resort (Paint the Night ran at Disneyland until late 2016, it then moved to Disney California Adventure park and ran there for part of 2018) Luigi’s Flying Tires closes in Disney California Adventure Park Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens is released Star Wars Launch Bay opens in Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Avengers: Age of Ultron is released Ant-Man is released Inside Out premieres ©Disney 2016 Shanghai Disneyland Resort opens (June 16, 2016) Soarin’ Around the World replaces Soarin’ in EPCOT and Soarin’ Over California in Disney California Adventure Park Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters opens, replacing Luigi’s Flying Tires in Disney California Adventure Park Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular closes at Disney California Adventure Park Frozen Ever After replaces Maelstrom in the Norway pavilion in EPCOT (June 21, 2016) EPCOT has its first International Festival of the Holidays, replacing its previous seasonal event “Holidays Around the World” The Tree of Life Awakenings begins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic nighttime show opens in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (later replaced by Rivers of Light: We Are One) Zootopia premieres Moana premieres Finding Dory premieres Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange are released Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is released Olaf and Sven 2017 Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland briefly from late January to late August of 2017, and again in late 2019 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure Park reopens as Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT! The Wishes fireworks in Magic Kingdom come to an end and are replaced by the Happily Ever After fireworks show The Great Movie Ride closes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Pandora — The World of Avatar opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (May 27, 2017) The first EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is held Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi is released Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Thor: Ragnarok are released Coco premieres Mission Breakout 2018 The Incredicoaster opens in Disney California Adventure Park (June 23, 2018) Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure Park reopens as the newly re-themed Pixar Pier Toy Story Land opens in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (June 30, 2018) UP! A Great Bird Adventure opens in Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens, replacing Flights of Wonder Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man and the Wasp are released Ralph Breaks the Internet is released Incredibles 2 is released Solo: A Star Wars Story premieres Pixar Pier 2019 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in Disneyland and Disney World. Both lands open with the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens at Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge in late 2019. Mickey’s Soundsational Parade ends in Disneyland Park and is replaced by the new Magic Happens Parade in 2020 Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park gets a new paint job A number of Pixar rides open on Pixar Pier including Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind and Jessie’s Critter Carousel LOTS of attractions are closed in EPCOT and changes are made in preparation for the park’s transformation (Fountain of Nations is closed, Innoventions closes, and more) Disney Skyliner opens at Disney World Lightning McQueen’s racing Academy opens in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rivers of Light: We Are One premieres at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Gran Destino Tower opens at Walt Disney World as an expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort opens at Walt Disney World Disney+ becomes available Disney acquires 21st Century Fox Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker is released Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: Far From Home are released Toy Story 4 premieres Frozen II premieres Millennium Falcon 2020 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (March 4, 2020) Due to the global pandemic, all Disney theme parks around the world close After several months, all of Disney’s theme parks around the world (except for those at Disneyland Resort in California) reopen Disneyland Paris is forced to close again Hong Kong Disneyland closes for a second time, and subsequently reopens The live-action Mulan premieres directly on Disney+ for an additional fee Several areas in Disney World receive a new paint job including Cinderella Castle, the Walt Disney World entrance signs, and the entrance sign to Magic Kingdom Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park reopens as an extension of Downtown Disney Largest expansion at Tokyo Disneyland opens Primeval Whirl and Rivers of Light in Disney’s Animal Kingdom are reportedly set to close permanently Onward premieres Still to occur: Soul will be released directly on Disney+ Magic Kingdom The most wonderful thing is that the Disney theme parks are still evolving, more Disney movies will continue to be released, and lots more magic is on the way. Let us know what things you love most about Disney history or what things you’re most looking forward to in the future! 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 happened the year YOU were born? Let us know in the comments! The post What Disney Event Happened the Year You Were Born? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! 10 Ways The Current Crisis is Particularly BAD for The Walt Disney Company What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens View the full article

If there’s one thing we missing the most from Disney World right now, it’s gotta be the nighttime spectaculars. Happily Ever After Even though these experiences aren’t in the parks currently, we can still live vicariously through some fun merch! Whether “Happily Ever After” is your jam, or you spend your days waiting for the “Main Street Electrical Parade” to return, you can grab discounted nighttime spectacular merchandise TODAY ONLY! To celebrate the Magic Kingdom classic, you can sport the Happily Ever After Mask! With the colorful fireworks, the castle, and even Tinker Bell, this mask will have you believing in happy endings. DFB Face Mask If you thought your heart couldn’t melt anymore, the mask encourages you to “find your happily ever after.” While we adore a new Disney show, the classics will always have a place in our hearts. Especially when it’s the Main Street Electrical Parade! To honor this nighttime parade, we’ve got the Glow Bugs Mask. DFB Face Mask For those who don’t want to wear the bugs on their face, but love the Main Street Electrical Parade, you can grab the Glow Bugs Pouch at a discounted price! DFB Pouch Since the lights were the highlight of that iconic Disney parade, you can grab the Sparkling Lights Mask! The colorful dots highlight the true stars of the show. DFB Face Mask Sticking with incredible light shows from Disney’s past, there’s the Dancing Lights Mask! This one celebrates The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights that was just removed from Disney a few years ago. DFB Face Mask One of our favorite features of the amazing light display was Santa and his reindeer. And you can see that in the newly discounted Dancing Lights Pouch! DFB Pouch There may not be a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World this year, but that can’t stop us from celebrating one of our favorite festive parades! Grab the Gingerbread Mask to celebrate the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade! DFB Face Mask To store some holiday goodies, you can also grab the Gingerbread Pouch! We can’t get over how jolly they look. DFB Pouch Whichever you chose, ALL of these goodies will be 20% off TODAY ONLY! Teespring, which the DFB Store is located on, is also currently offering a promotion for free shipping on orders over $50! Use the promo code FREEOVER50 at checkout to receive this extra deal! Masks go from $14.99 to $11.99 Pouch from $17.99 to $14.39 Head on over to the DFB Merch Store now to grab some awesome deals! Keep checking back to see the rest of our 12 Days of Christmas Deals here at DFB! 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 item based on a nighttime spectacular? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate 20% Off Nighttime Spectacular-Themed Merch For DFB's 12 Days of Christmas Deals! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Our BIGGEST DFB Merchandise Sale of the Year! See How YOU Can Choose What Deals We Offer HERE! TODAY ONLY! Get 20% Off ALL Disney Food Blog Merchandise for DFB’s 12 Days of Christmas! TODAY ONLY! Get 20% Off All Ride-Themed Disney Food Blog Merch! View the full article

Disneyland Paris, like most other Disney parks, has had to deal with a number of changes to plans due to the global health crisis. ©Disney Earlier this year, the Parisian resort closed alongside the other international Disney parks and remained closed for several months before a reopening in July. Since then, COVID-19 cases have increased in France prompting a lockdown, and Disneyland Paris has closed temporarily again. Now, it seems that closure will extend through the holiday season. Earlier today, it was reported by DLP Report that French President Emmanuel Macron laid out a plan to end the lockdown saying that he “has ruled out opening theme parks over the Christmas holidays.” Now, Disneyland Paris has confirmed this closure. Disneyland Paris In a new statement, Disneyland Paris has announced that it will NOT reopen for the holiday season and will instead remain closed through February 13th. ©Disneyland Paris Instagram With the reclosure of the parks, Disneyland Paris was supposed to reopen from December 19th through January 3rd, before remaining closed for slightly longer in the new year. This was so that guests could spend the holiday season in the parks. Disneyland Paris Reopening If you had a trip planned during the holiday season, you can reach out to Disneyland Paris to get a full refund or postpone your trip for a future date. Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups at Disneyland Paris ©Disney As always, you can stay tuned to DFB for all of the biggest Disney updates. Click here to learn more about the temporary closure of Disneyland Paris. Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Were you planning on heading to Disneyland Paris for the holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disneyland Paris Has Confirmed Closure Through the Holiday Season first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland Paris to Reportedly Remain Closed for the Holiday Season News! Hours at Both Theme Parks in Disneyland Paris Will Be Reduced Starting Mid-September NEWS: France Will Be Going on Lockdown This Week, Likely Impacting Disneyland Paris View the full article

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One of the best ways to look back at memories from Disney trips is through photos. ©Disney Disney makes it really easy to capture your vacation memories through their PhotoPass Service! We also can’t forget the PhotoPass Cast Members who make families smile and pose (sometimes ridiculously) throughout the parks. For Black Friday, Disney is offering a sale on prints and other personalized creations made with your PhotoPass pictures! Disney PhotoPass often comes up with a lot of unique photo opportunities that add a little bit more fun to your standard vacation photos. Just this week, they brought back a royal photo-op with Cinderella’s Carriage! Cinderella’s Carriage Photo-Op Disney shared that from November 24th through November 30th, Disney is offering 30% off AND free shipping on orders for customized photo gift products! Through the site, EZ Prints, guests can create personalized items using their Disney photos. ©Disney Some of these items include mugs, notebooks, ornaments, and phone cases. You can even put together a whole photo book commemorating the memories of a trip! This is a fun way to make gifts a little more personal for the holidays. PhotoPass Photographers in Hollywood Studios Shoppers can use the code MAGIC30 at check-out to score this promotion! This is a great opportunity to celebrate some of your most special memories at Disney World, or simply embarrass your loved one by printing out the photo of them looking absolutely terrified on Tower of Terror — the choice is yours! Check back with us for more Disney promotion news! Check out more photos of the returning Cinderella Carriage photo-op 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 use Disney PhotoPass on your trips? Tell us in the comments! The post This PhotoPass Deal Will Help You Cherish Your Favorite Disney World Memories! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate 15 Years of Memories with Exclusive PhotoPass Ops at Disney World! Limited Time Photo Op! Get Your Pic in Front of Cinderella’s Carriage in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella’s Coach Returning to Magic Kingdom for Limited Time Photo Op! View the full article

We’re just a couple days away from Thanksgiving which means the holidays are in full swing! Holiday Decorations While we’ve seen festive decor, holiday merchandise, and jolly entertainment all over Disney World, we may have found one of the best holiday clothing collections yet. And it features Mickey Mouse himself! Over at Hot Topic, we spotted some super fun holiday-themed merchandise, but one collection stood out from the rest. The Mickey Mouse Holiday Collection is now available online, and will make you the star of any holiday gathering! First up is the Mickey Mouse Holiday Green Velvet Dress. ©Hot Topic This stunning dress is head-to-toe green velvet with a fun collar! Can you spot the Mickey and Minnie heads? This dress is currently on sale for $27.93. Purchase the Mickey Green Velvet Dress here Sticking with the velvet theme, we switch to the other classic holiday color for the Mickey Mouse Holiday Velvet Top! ©Hot Topic This beautiful top is a stunner and is currently part of Hot Topic’s $15 Tee sale, so grab it for $15 while you can! Click here to purchase the Mickey Holiday Velvet Top If you’re more of a print person, there’s an item for you! The Mickey Mouse Holiday Long Sleeve Shirt is sporting some seriously festive stripes! ©Hot Topic In the middle of the bow, you can spot a (not-so) hidden Mickey! You can grab this shirt for $34.90-$38.90 depending on size. Purchase the Mickey Holiday Long Sleeve Shirt here And last but not least, we found the Mickey Mouse Holiday Sweatshirt Dress! This features Mickey in a wreath with the word “Noel.” How sweet! ©Hot Topic The holidays are all about comfort and style, and this item captures that perfectly for $34.93. Grab the Mickey Holiday Sweatshirt Dress here This Mickey Mouse holiday collection is the perfect way to celebrate in style! We’ll keep a lookout for the best Disney holiday finds around Disney World and online, so stay tuned! Here is the ULTIMATE guide to Black Friday shopping 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 Hot Topic item is your favorite from this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post The New Mickey Mouse Holiday Collection Will Have You Celebrating in STYLE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The TOP 15 Toys for the 2020 Holiday Season According to Disney! Time to Get Your Disney ON With this Black Friday Preview Sale! Mickey Takes on the Role of Santa With This New Funko Pop! View the full article

There are a TON of great spots to grab a drink at Disney Springs, from Enzo’s Hideaway to Dockside Margaritas! Blood Orange Margarita at Dockside Margaritas at Disney Springs But for craft beer lovers, one spot has been a game changer in 2020: City Works Eatery & Pour House, which just opened back in February! And for their first Black Friday at Disney World, City Works is pouring one of the most popular sought-after beers in America on tap: Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout! City Works Year after year, fans of this rich, dark stout seek it out at bottle shops and bars around the country, and it’s finally coming to Disney World! According to a press release, the 2020 variant “boasts a unique blend of fudge, vanilla and caramel flavors,” which honestly sounds delicious! In addition to trying this year’s Bourbon County Stout, City Works will also be selling pours of the 2019 stout, which has surely gotten even richer and creamier with time. ©Goose Island Sound like your scene? Head to City Works on Friday, November 27th, to try Bourbon County Stout! Each 6-ounce pour will cost $11 for either the 2019 OR 2020 variant! But hurry up, because supplies are LIMITED! REVIEW: You’ll Be Golden With This New Beer in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to City Works yet at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Is Getting One of the Most Sought-After Beers in America This FRIDAY! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! The City Works Sign Has Magically Appeared in Disney Springs! There’s a Jon Bun Jovi Cinnamon Roll Coming To Disney World and WE HAVE TO EXPLAIN. Review! Wine Bar George Adds New Items to Its Menu Including CHEESE ON FIRE!!! View the full article

The Mandalorian has slowly inched its way into basically every aspect of our lives — our kitchens, our holiday decorations, and even our technology! Baby Yoda Cake There’s been a total overload of Mandalorian-themed merch this year and lots of it has made its way onto our wishlists. Now, you can show your competitive side with this classic board game featuring this Star Wars favorite! Board games have come in handy this year, especially. There are a handful of Disney-inspired Monopoly games that been released this year, and now there’s another — this time, hailing from a galaxy far, far away! Mandalorian Monopoly The goal of this game is to protect Baby Yoda and conquer Imperial enemies! This game is really immersive, with specific characters even having unique abilities. Mandalorian Monopoly Players can act as The Child, Kuiil, Moff Gideon, the Mandalorian himself, and more! These characters are attached to specific skills and abilities that will help you succeed in the game! Monopoly game pieces This board game also includes an exclusive retro collection figure! Mandalorian Monopoly We found this game at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $49.99. This game looks super fun to play with the Star Wars-lover in your life, or anyone who has a competitive side (sometimes Monopoly can bring out the worst in us). Check back with us for more Disney merchandise updates! Check out more Disney-themed board games 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. Which character would you choose to play in this Monopoly game? Tell us in the comments! The post The Mandalorian-Themed Monopoly in Disney World is Sure to Bring Out Your Competitive Side! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BEST DAY EVER! There’s a NEW Pascal Shoulder Plush in Disney World! The World of Disney Is Reopening in Disney Springs Today With 3-Hour Virtual Queues! What’s New in Disney Springs: Construction Updates, Disney Snack Art, and the Return of the BROOKIE! View the full article

Here at DFB, there’s no question that food is important to us. That’s why we take major notice when restaurant menus are sporting new changes! Disney Springs We visited Paradiso 37 in Disney Springs earlier this year after its reopening to see what they were serving up! We recently noticed a handful of changes to its Latin-inspired menu and we’re here to fill you in! The Paradiso 37 menu offers items influenced by Latin culture, including tapas, margaritas, and even some delicious mini ice-cream cones. This restaurant has been using a limited menu since its reopening and is now showing some major changes! Paradiso 37 Let’s get started with the appetizers! The menu previously offers Chips and Salsa but this option has now been removed. It appears to have been replaced with a WHOLE bunch of different dipping options! These options now include P37 Salsa for $6.00, P37 Queso Dip for $12.00, P37 Guacamole Dip for $14.00, P37 Spinach Dip for $14.00, and the Paradiso 37 Dipping Trio which includes salsa, guacamole, and queso for $16.00. Cheese Sauce Still on appetizers, the Beef Empanadas are now described as “San Juan-style,” and no longer have the option to be served with pineapple chutney! Beef Empanada The description for the Border Nachos has changed up a little bit, too! This item is now listed to serve two people. The nachos now include corn tortillas, cheese sauce, chili con carne, P37 Cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and jalapenos. The price has increased from $18.00 to $19.00. Paradiso 37 We also noticed some salads have been removed from the appetizer portion of the menu! The Classic Caesar with Steak, the Classic Caesar with Shrimp, and the Classic Caesar with Chicken are no longer listed on the menu. Don’t worry though, it looks like there are some appetizers returning! The South American Crazy Corn (which we’ve tried and LOVED) is back on the menu and we’re super pumped about it! It costs $16.00. Crazy Corn Additionally, we have the return of the Big Smoke Poutine! We tried this app a few years ago under the name “Canadian Poutine,” but it has swapped cheese sauce for cheese curds. It serves two and costs $18.00. Poutine Another addition to the menu is the Peruvian Salchipapas, featuring P37 Fries, sliced sausage, aji amarillo, cilantro-lime crema for $16.00. It also looks like some more salads have made it onto the menu! One option is the Wall Street Caesar Salad for $14.00. They also have the Harbour Island Tropical Salad for $19.00, the Sonora Ranchero Salad for $24.00, and the Peel Street Chopped Salad for $16.00. Paradiso 37 Indoor Bar It also appears that the “Handhelds” section of the menu featuring burgers is no more! However, the Columbian Burger has now moved to the entrees portion of the menu. The meat-free burger option was once a vegan Beyond Burger, but is now listed as the P37 Veggie Burger featuring a “plant-based burger.” Chandelier Under the Flatbreads section of the menu, there are the additions of the Napa Valley Vegan Flatbread for $22.00, the Philadelphia Flatbread for $22.00, and the Havana Flatbread for $20.00. Now onto the entrees! The Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon Filet is no longer on the menu. The Herb Roasted Half Chicken now has a different name, the LaPaz Roasted Half Chicken. Seared Salmon Fillet There are a handful of new entree items as well. Some options for seafood lovers include the Patagonian Seared Salmon for $33.00 and the Authentic Nola Shrimp Po’Boy for $23.00. Other options include the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich for $21.00, the Honolulu Pulled Pork Sandwich for $18.00, the North Carolina Style BBQ Pork Ribs for $30.00, and the Mexican Burger for $21.00. Now it’s time to talk dessert! There seems to have been an addition of Mexico City Churros! These seem to be a little different than the churro dishes we’ve seen here in the past. There are also additions of the Brazilian Brigadeiro for $13.00 and the Florida Sunshine Orange Cake for $14.00. Churros and Sopapillas at Paradiso 37 The Children’s Menu has slimmed down quite a bit, leaving only a cheeseburger, cheese pizza, hot dog, and chicken tenders. The offerings of sides are pretty similar, but they now include Pao de Queijo, a Brazilian cheese bread, for $9.00. The french fries now have the option of coming wasabi, BBQ, or truffle style. Bar Whew! Those are ALL the changes made to Paradiso 37’s menu. We are super excited to see the return of a few beloved dishes (Crazy Corn, we’re looking at you). Grab a seat with a view of the Disney Springs Aerophile balloon and enjoy happy hour! Check back with us as we notify you about changes to Disney menus! Check out the menu changes at Rainforest Cafe here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you eaten at Paradiso 37? Tell us in the comments! The post Old Favorites Return in the Menu Changes For Paradiso 37 in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out When You Can Meet Wolfgang Puck in Disney Springs! Review! These SECRET Menu Items from D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs are Worth the Calories! Terralina Crafted Italian Is Back OPEN in Disney Springs! View the full article

If you like a Guinness and a hearty meal while strolling around Disney Springs, then there’s a good chance Raglan Road is your go-to spot. Raglan Road Since this restaurant reopened earlier this year, we’ve noticed a few menu changes, and today, we noticed another small but impactful change… …The prices have gone UP on some items on the brunch and lunch menus. Pork Hash Tagged at Raglan Road Let’s look at brunch first. Two starters, The Rack of Heaven ribs and Scallop Forest, have each gone up $2 to $31 and $20, respectively. But the price increases don’t stop there. The Pork Hash Tagged and The Anglo Irish Eggs benedict have each gone up $1, now costing $18 a dish. The Hipsters Lament, essentially a fancy avocado toast, also went up a buck, now costing $19. Sweet brunch fans are not spared. The Pancakes Diaspora have also seen the same increase, now costing $15. ©Disney Other menu increases that impact both include the Rack of Heaven, which now costs $31 and the Scallop Forest, which now costs $20, up from $18. Raglan Road has also swapped out the North Atlantic Seafood Pie with Salmon, Smoked Salmon, Flounder, Shrimp, Citrus White Wine cream in Puff Pastry for Pie in the Sky Chicken, which comes with wild mushrooms and leeks in a white wine cream sauce in puff pastry served with roasted vegetables. ©Disney Anything above look a little different to you? Yep, the Fish & Chips have also gone up in price to $26 from $24. Additionally, the OMG Burger and Bangin’ Bangers & Mighty Mash have both been increased by $1 to $18 and $24, respectively. The biggest change? The pies. The Shepherd’s to Die for Pie, which has gone up a WHOPPING $4, from $20 to $24, and the Pie in the Sky Chicken went up $3 from $22 to $25. Perhaps the portions have changed as well, because those increases are SIZABLE. Shepherds Pie Select alcoholic beverages have also gone up in price, anywhere from 25 cents to $1.50, depending on if you’re drinking a cocktail or a beer. Bush-Tail Nitro If you’re a fan of Raglan Road, these changes are not likely to detour you, but some of these price changes — $2 for fish and chips! $4 for a shepherds pie! — can really hit your wallet, especially if you’re dining with your whole family. When more menu changes and increases happen across Walt Disney World, we’ll be sure to let you know. Celebrate the Holidays with BIG Deals at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like eating at Raglan Road? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Disney World Restaurant Has Gotten a Pretty Sizable Price Increase! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Big Menu Changes (Including a BBQ Lollipop?!?) Are Hitting a Fan-Favorite Disney Springs Restaurant Gluten- and Dairy-Free Fish and Chips at Raglan Road and Cookes of Dublin in Disney Springs News! Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant Introduces New Executive Chef! View the full article

December is just ONE week away, and you know what that means: Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas starts soon! The Santa Clause ©Disney Fans of The Santa Clause, Home Alone, and classic Christmas cartoons like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman who also happen to love Walt Disney World are in luck, because there’s a NEW Instagrammable wall at Disney Springs celebrating Freeform’s holiday programming! We spotted a 25 Days of Christmas wall on the northwest side of Disney’s Days of Christmas store today! The wintery wonderland has Christmas trees, a few elves, reindeer, polar bears, and a snowy mountaintop that just might make you forget you’re in Florida! Freeform wall at Disney Springs Though essentially just an ad for one of Disney’s TV channels, this wall is still pretty cute and perfect for social media. It even comes with its own hashtags, #DisneySprings and #25DaysOfChristmas! Between this, seasonal treats, and Disney Springs’ Christmas Tree Stroll, it’s beginning to look even MORE like Christmas at this shopping and dining district! REVIEW: This Holiday Snack at Disney Springs Has Gorgeous LAYERS of Flavor! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you visited Disney Springs yet this holiday season? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTO: There's a New Christmas Instagram Wall at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Take a Closer Look at These Adorable Ear Hat Attraction Christmas Ornaments in Disney World! Celebrate Thanksgiving Week With Great Discounts and NEW Merchandise at Disney Springs! SURPRISE! This Premium PLUTO Popcorn Bucket Has Returned to Disney World and Its SUPER CUTE! View the full article

With TONS of shops and restaurants, it seems there’s almost always something new to discover in Disney Springs! Disney Springs A special seasonal churro will be coming back to Disney Springs soon, lots of stores are offering holiday deals during Thanksgiving week, and you may even get to see Santa ON A BOAT while you’re there! Today, as we walked around Disney Springs, we noticed that one shopping kiosk had reopened and we got an update on the future of this same company’s other locations throughout Disney World. Looking for a unique gift? Did you know you can get pearls in an oyster at the Pearl Factory kiosk in Disney Springs? Pearl Factory For $15.99 you can actually get an oyster, crack it open, and find a pearl inside! Pearl in the Oyster Each oyster is guaranteed to have at least one pearl in it. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to place your pearl in a unique jewelry setting for an additional cost if you want to! Pearl in Oyster If you don’t want to crack open an oyster for your pearl, you can buy some already made jewelry items featuring beautiful pearls, including rings… Pearl Factor Jewelry …earrings, and much more. Pearl Factory Earrings As we strolled around Disney Springs, we noticed that this spot had recently reopened. In fact, when we spoke to a Cast Member there, they indicated that the Pearl Factory kiosk at Disney Springs reopened last Friday. But, the Cast Member told us that Pearl Factory’s other location in Disney World, which was at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, would not be reopening. We haven’t seen an official announcement from Pearl Factory on this, but did notice that the Disney Springs location is the only one listed on the Pearl Factory’s website for Store Locations in Florida. We’ll let you know if we hear of any other updates. Pearl Factory at Disney Springs You may be wondering if the pearl experience in the Japan pavilion at The Mitsukoshi Department Store will be affected by this change. The pearl experience in the Japan pavilion remains closed at this time, but it is owned by a separate company and so it shouldn’t be affected by the changes going on at Pearl Factory. We’ll continue to be on the lookout for any more Disney merchandise news and keep you up to date on all the latest! Click here to check out even more merch deals coming to Disney Springs! 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 bought a pearl from Pearl Factory or the store in the Japan pavilion? Let us know in the comments! The post We've Got an Update on Pick-a-Pearl Experiences in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Terralina Crafted Italian Is Back OPEN in Disney Springs! News! New Cirque du Soleil Show in Disney Springs Delayed…AGAIN The NEW Wishes Come True Face Mask Is Officially in Disney World (But It’s Pretty Hard to Find) View the full article

We sure love getting cozy in our Disney hoodies and spirit jerseys, especially at this time of year! Green Disney World Holiday Spirit Jersey ©Disney Disney has come up with lots of cute designs to showcase characters in their merchandise! Today, while hanging out in the parks we spotted some new styles on pullovers! Each of the four new pullovers we found has its own featured icon styled in a scattered pattern! Each icon is shown in a few different variations on the shirt. Mickey here can be seen in his classic Mickey-head print, then we have Mickey’s face with a bit more detail, and in the middle, his head with the words “Mickey Mouse” printed on it! New Mickey and Minnie pullover The Mickey Mouse Pullover is black with red Mickeys. New Mickey pullover The new Minnie Pullover is bright red — very complimentary to the Mickey pullover! It features white Minnie Mouse icons. This pattern feels like it’s channeling her iconic polka dots! New Minnie pullover The two other styles of pullovers we spotted feature the iconic Cinderella Castle and the tropical troublemaker, Stitch! New pullovers The castle is styled in a shiny and holographic way on this pullover, making it totally eye-catching! Castle pullover Similar to the Mickey and Minnie pullovers, this one shows a silhouette of Stitch, followed by a detailed Stitch head, and then his head with “Stitch” printed in it! It comes in a nice, light blue. Stitch pullover We think these new pullovers are really unique and a fun way to show off some of your favorite characters! We found these in a few locations — World of Disney and TrendD in Disney Springs, and Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These pullovers cost $54.99 each. Stay tuned as we continue to update you about new Disney merchandise! Check out 50 Disney gifts for under $20 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. Which one of these new pullovers is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post These NEW Pullovers in Disney World Feature Some Fan-Favorite Characters! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Oh Boy! This NEW Uniqlo Collection Is as Cute as a Button in Disney Springs! Attention, All Foodies! You’re Going to LOVE This New Food Merchandise in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

This Friday, we’re continuing our #DisneyMagicMoments with a special “To The Stars edition” of Family Game Night filled with out-of-this-world surprises for the entire family. Beginning at 7pm ET on November, 27, you can create magical memories and have some Disney trivia fun during the “To The Stars” Disney Family Game Night. Each game, you’ll be playing for Mickey Stars – trying to collect as many as you can for a full constellation! Also, Ryan Seacrest from ABC’s “American Idol”, “Live with Kelly & Ryan” and the upcoming “The Disney Holiday Singalong” will be a special guest host of this edition’s bonus round! You can watch Ryan on “The Disney Holiday Singalong” at 8|7c Monday, November 30 on ABC! As always, we’ve gathered a few items you’ll want to have ready for game play. First, PRINT OUT a “To The Stars Edition” scorecard. Beginning with the first game – “To Infinity and Where?” – you’ll need scorecards to play along during challenging trivia rounds that’ll test just how much you know! OOoooOOh, more fun awaits! To make Game Night extra special, we’re sharing a DIY project for the entire family. This “Toy Story” Alien Pom Pom Garland from another universe is easy to create. To bring the cuteness of these Aliens to your night, visit Family.com for detailed steps. Your friends and family will also be “eternally grateful” for a delicious cup of “Toy Story” Alien hot cocoa during Game Night. The Aliens are made by dip-dyeing your favorite marshmallows similar to an Easter egg. Family.com will show you exactly how to create this treat in just a few steps! And as you navigate the stars on Friday night, keep a camera handy for photos capturing all the fun you’re having and send them to Mission Control using hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Check back here on the Disney Parks Blog on Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. ET for what may be our most challenging Disney Family Game Night yet. If you’re not able to join us, the game will be available for replay on YouTube and Facebook. Gather your team and we’ll see you back here on Friday! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/_4zg_WyzUJ4View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re like us, you’ve spent a good chunk of the last year obsessed with Disney+’s The Mandalorian, and NOT just because of The Child, a.k.a. Baby Yoda. (But, OK, Baby Yoda is pretty cute, too!) ©Disney And while there’s a RIDICULOUS amount of merch for that 50-year-old macaron– and egg-eating bounty, there’s not a as much for, ya know, the rest of the show. However, Jane.com, the sellers of some of our favorite quarantine-themed Disney tees and some pretty cute vacation gear, has come through with some Space TV tees featuring some familiar characters and phrases! Though The Mandalorian is all new, this Retro Sunset tee channels the original trilogy’s ’70s vibe! ©Elle & Emmy/Jane.com Or you can rock this tee featuring the Mando himself riding a Blurrg. We love the cartoon-y proportions of this design! ©Elle & Emmy/Jane.com If you’re a principled Star Wars fan, you can wear the Canons of Honor on this shirt! ©Elle & Emmy/Jane.com Finally, Din Djarin’s famous quote “Weapons are part of my religion,” can be on your torso with this shirt! ©Elle & Emmy/Jane.com Click here to buy these Space TV shirts! We found these shirts on Jane.com, and they’re normally $30. But as of this writing, they’re on sale for $16.99! So, shop up. The holidays are right around the corner, after all. LOADS of Mandalorian Merch Has Arrived Online! Get Your Baby Yoda Fix Now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you love The Mandalorian? Let us know in the comments! The post These 'The Mandalorian' Tees Feature Characters and Phrases That AREN'T Baby Yoda! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is the Baby Yoda Merchandise You Never Knew You Needed! Buy Me, You Will! The New Baby Yoda Animatronic Toy Has Already Started to SELL OUT Online! The Force Is STRONG With These New shopDisney Baby Yoda Tees! View the full article

Hello from EPCOT! EPCOT The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be starting in just a few days! But we couldn’t wait until then to make our way around this fantastic park. Join us as we walk around EPCOT to check out the new holiday booths that are already up, get an update on some drink options around the park, and check out some cool merchandise! EPCOT Food Updates Eats at the EPCOT Experience Over at the EPCOT Experience, we stopped by the small snack spot inside called Eats at the EPCOT Experience, and saw that the Mango Beer previously available at this spot… Taps at the EPCOT Experience …was GONE! Mango Beer is Gone We asked a Cast Member about it, and they said that the location will be getting something new, but they were not sure when. We’ll keep an eye out for any more drink updates from this spot! Click here to see more about Eats at the EPCOT Experience! Germany Pavilion — Weinkellar If you’re still looking to grab some Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur from Weinkellar in the Germany pavilion, you may be out of luck! Mozart Pumpkin While we spotted the regular Chocolate Cream Liqueur available, we noticed that there was no more of the pumpkin spice! Drink Selections We asked a Cast Member about it and they said they didn’t think they would be getting more in at this time. Of course, this could change in the future, but it may finally be time to hang up those pumpkin spice flavors and embrace all things peppermint and gingerbread for the holiday season (at least for now)! Click here to see more about the Pumpkin Spice Liqueur! Snack Cart Near Living With the Land Over in Future World, at a snack cart near Living With the Land, we saw that the Frozen 2 sipper, which we got a little while ago… Frozen 2 Sipper …was finally added to the menu. Frozen 2 Sipper on the Menu If you’re a big fan of this popular sequel and are looking for a way to add some magic to your experience while at EPCOT and once you’re back at home, you can grab this sipper cup right now! Click here to see more about the Frozen 2 Sipper! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Gateway Gifts Over at Gateway Gifts, we found some of the adorable new hand sanitizers we had spotted earlier at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. The ones we found at EPCOT were the Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, and Ariel designs. Hand Sanitizers These are priced at $9.99 each. Click here to see more fun hand sanitizer designs we found in Disney World! Mouse Gear At Mouse Gear, we saw that the cute and comfy character Plaid Flannel shirts have made their way to this spot! Plaid Flannel Shirts We’ll take one of each please! Click here to see more about these awesome shirts! We also spotted a new-to-us hoodie inspired by Pixar’s Up. On the front, the hoodie has those signature balloons from Up tied to Carl Fredricksen’s house, with the phrase “Adventure is out There!” Up Hoodie You can float away with this hoodie for $39.99. Click here to see a cute Grape Soda Pillow we found in Disney World! France Pavilion Over in the France pavilion, we saw that the Remy apron is available again at Souvenirs de France, the gift shop attached to Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, and actually ON SALE for $20.99. Ratatouille Apron Here’s a closer look at this adorable design! Remy Apron We recently spotted quite a bit of Ratatouille merchandise available again in this spot, so if you’re getting ready for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to open up in the park in 2021, and want to grab some cute Remy items now, this is a spot you’ll want to check out. Click here to check out the other Ratatouille merchandise we spotted here recently! We also noticed that the BRAND NEW France ears that we spotted here just a few days ago were already SOLD OUT! EPCOT France Ears We asked a Cast Member about them and they said they had no idea when the ears would be returning. Looks like these cuties were quite popular! We’ll keep an eye out for them to see if they eventually get restocked. Click here to see more photos of these new France ears! Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop in Germany The Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop in Germany offered Passholders the chance to get some great deals and unique merchandise, but during this trip around World Showcase, we saw that the store had in fact closed. Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop Closed The store was only set up to be open through November 17th, so it was a scheduled closure. But, Passholders aren’t done getting special merchandise opportunities. Passholders will soon get the chance to buy some EXCLUSIVE holiday merchandise in Magic Kingdom! Click here to check out all the details on this new Annual Passholder shopping opportunity! Other EPCOT Updates Festival of the Holidays The Festival of the Holidays doesn’t start until November 27th, but Disney is getting EPCOT ready for LOTS of hungry guests! Recently, we spotted tons of holiday kitchen boots up throughout the park! Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Booth What items from this year’s festival will make our Best of the Fest list? We cannot wait to try them and find out! Click here to see ALL the festival booths that were up! We also saw some merchandise booths… Holiday Market …as well as other decorations throughout the park for the Festival. 2020 Taste of EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Oh what fun it is to eat all the holiday snacks at EPCOT! Click here to see more photos of the new sign that’s been put up in EPCOT for the festival! We also found that a new EPCOT Festival of the Holidays guide map was available. EPCOT Map If you’re not sure how to start planning your delicious adventure at the Festival of the Holidays, check out our DFB Exclusive printable for ALL the Festival of the Holidays booths! But be warned, you may not want to start making your must-try list while you’re hungry! Click here to see more photos of the guide map! Holiday Crowds Finally, we also saw that the holidays crowds have started to arrive in EPCOT. And with Disney indicating that Thanksgiving week capacity is almost at 100% of the increased 35% capacity, that’s really no surprise. Mexico Pavilion Line If you haven’t already made your Park Pass reservations for your upcoming holiday trip, we definitely recommend that you do so as quickly as possible! Click here to see more photos of the holiday crowds throughout Disney World! Well, that’s all for us from EPCOT for now. We’ll definitely be back for the start of the Festival of the Holidays in just a few days so stay tuned for ALL the delicious updates! 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 headed to EPCOT before the end of the year? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: Festival of the Holidays Booths, Disney Hand Sanitizers, and an Up Hoodie! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Everything OLD is NEW Again with a Returning Holiday Favorite in Epcot! What’s New at EPCOT: Yummy Cheesecake, TONS of Canada Merchandise, and a New Spirit Jersey! What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! View the full article

Downtown Disney has been continuing its slow and steady phased reopening with the addition of Buena Vista Street reopening for shopping and dining last week. With Orange County currently in the most restrictive reopening tier, only outdoor dining is permitted at this time. UVA Bar That said, outdoor dining is still available, and another restaurant in the Downtown Disney District will be reopening its doors TODAY for guests! Splitsville Luxury Lanes announced today via Twitter that their Anaheim location will be reopening today, November 24th, at 4PM. When the location reopens, only outdoor patio dining will be available. The bowling lanes will not be available during this initial reopening phase. Splitsville has remained closed over the past few months, and this will be the first time guests can dine on their Loaded Fries, Pizza, and Sushi since the restaurant closed in mid-March. California Crunch Currently, Downtown Disney is open daily from 10AM-8PM Monday through Thursday, and 10AM-9PM Friday through Sunday. We’ll be sure to keep a watch on Downtown Disney and fill you in on all the latest information! Click here to read our review of the first Disneyland CORNDOG we’ve had in months! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever dined at Splitsville Luxury Lanes? Let us know in the comments! The post Splitsville Luxury Lanes Will Reopen at Downtown Disney TODAY! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Go CRAZY With This New Over-the-Top Vegan Shake in Downtown Disney! Celebrate National Pizza Day With a Special DISCOUNT in Disneyland! NEWS! Tortilla Jo’s Has Officially Reopened in Downtown Disney View the full article

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing major refurbishments with a newly reimagined entryway and Moana-inspired guest rooms. Polynesian Construction We’ve been keeping tabs on all the refurbishment and construction updates around the resort to see how it’s impacting guest experiences. We’re back today to give you a quick low-down on its progress! The biggest impact is that the monorail is no longer stopping at the resort. Disney is compensating with boat transportation that transports guests to and from the Magic Kingdom. The entryway is getting a huge overhaul and construction continues on the roof where the iconic beams were removed. Roof Construction The biggest update we noticed today is that noticeable construction has begun near the guest rooms. Scaffolding is installed along the walls of some buildings while Cast Members begin their work. Guest Room Construction Some new walls have been installed that block certain pathways around the impacted buildings. Construction Walls As a reminder, DVC rooms and villas are open to guests while the remaining rooms and buildings are being worked on. Amenities like the pools, gift shops, lobby, and a few restaurants are open for villa guests and visitors. Construction Construction is slated to continue until summer 2021 with the resort officially reopening during that time. We’ll continue to make our way back to the resort to take note of any more impactful updates. Check out the concept art for the Polynesian’s new look! 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 a fan of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Moana-Inspired Renovation Pushes Forward at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Iconic Beams Are GONE at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! MORE DETAILS on the Disney World Polynesian Resort Moana Refurb! PHOTOS: Disney’s Polynesian Resort Begins Massive Entryway Refurb with Cranes and Blocked Entrances View the full article

It’s the holiday season and that means HOLIDAY COCKTAILS! Martha’s Vineyard We’ve already tried some seriously Christmasy concoctions like the Spiked Eggnog from Dockside Margaritas, the Jägerpunsch at B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., and our beloved Spiked Hot Cocoa Flight at ABC Commissary. Now, we’re trying out another drink and this one is for the peppermint-lovers! Martha’s Vineyard Lounge at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is offering a holiday cocktail of its own with the Candy Cane Martini. And yes, it is as cute as you’re expecting it to be. Candy Cane Martini This cocktail is made with Peppermint Schnapps and Stoli Vanilla Vodka. The base is made of vanilla ice cream with a dash of grenadine. The rim is garnished with crushed candy canes and an extra mini candy cane for fun! Let’s give it a try! Candy Cane Martini What makes this drink a real treat is the ice cream combined with peppermint. The combination of flavors creates a peppermint ice cream taste with a kick! It’s a really fun and festive drink that basically tastes like Christmas in a martini glass. It’s classy, it’s Instagram-worthy, and it tastes like a peppermint delight. Candy Cane Martini The alcohol isn’t super strong, but the peppermint flavor is very strong. It might be a little too minty for some. We recommend this drink for those of you who love peppermint! We should also note that it’s pretty sweet and you will most likely only want one. (We had a similar experience with the Spiked Eggnog at Dockside Margaritas!) Candy Cane Martini You can try the Candy Cane Martini for yourself RIGHT NOW at Martha’s Vineyard for $14. See if you like it as much as we did! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest holiday reviews! Click here to read our Spiked Hot Cocoa Flight review! 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 think you’ll like the Candy Cane Martini? Tell us in the comments! The post Review! Disney World’s Candy Cane Martini Packs a Real Peppermint PUNCH! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at These Three Disney World Resorts: A Lobby Glow Up, Halloween Treats, and More! BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd! REVIEW! THIS Treat is the Surprising WINNER of All the Fourth of July Treats We’ve Had in Disney World! View the full article

We’re SO excited for all the new things coming to EPCOT! Spaceship Earth Last week we learned LOTS of exciting details about many of these projects during the “EPCOT — The Magic of Possibility” presentation as part of D23’s Fantastic Worlds events. Disney shared news about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Harmonious, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and more! Not too long after that, Disney shared a press release on their website about the EPCOT transformation as well. And while this was all super exciting, we couldn’t help but notice a few things were missing. But we were also excited to see that a few things we haven’t heard about in a while were still mentioned. Let’s break it all down. Last year, it was announced that EPCOT would be getting a huge makeover, featuring lots of new attractions for guests to enjoy. We’ve received updates on many of those projects but there are a few we haven’t heard about in a while and many that seem up in the air, especially after the closures. Curious about what’s still in progress, what’s delayed, and what’s potentially cut? Here’s what we know. Epcot Experience Mary Poppins Attraction Previously, Disney announced that a new Mary Poppins attraction would be coming as part of EPCOT’s transformation. Prior to the parks’ closings, Disney had not set a time frame for this attraction’s construction and opening, but it was included in the EPCOT Experience preview video, and we were already getting our cups of tea ready for this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious experience! EPCOT Experience When EPCOT reopened following the park closures, we noticed that this attraction had been removed from the video at the EPCOT Experience, and Disney later confirmed that this project has been postponed, but we haven’t heard any updates about it since! Mary Poppins Greeting Guests at the United Kingdom Pavilion The project wasn’t addressed during the recent D23 Fantastic Worlds events, nor is it mentioned anywhere in Disney’s recent press release about the EPCOT expansion. Could this mean the project will be heading off to the place where lost things go? We’re not sure. Disney merely indicated that the project would be postponed, not canceled, but we’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more information about it. Click here to read more about Disney’s confirmation that the Mary Poppins attraction has been postponed! Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Another big project that EPCOT had announced is the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Disney released some information (perhaps accidentally) during a merchandise release indicating that the water experience would be open in 2021, but that 2021 date has since been removed from the merchandise item’s description. Journey of Water Concept Art ©Disney Journey of Water is another project that really was not discussed during the D23 Fantastic Worlds events this year, but it was listed on Disney’s press release. To us, that indicates that Disney is still likely moving forward with this project. The press release indicates that it will be a “lush exploration trail” that “will invite guests to meet and play with magical, living water.” So far, that’s not a lot of detail about this new experience, but we’ll keep an eye out for more info! Click here to learn more about the Journey of Water! Festival Pavilion Another new addition set to come to EPCOT is the Festival Pavilion — a futuristic looking, three-level pavilion that would serve as the center for EPCOT’s many different festivals throughout the year. We’d seen this unique building highlighted in posters, models, and concept art, suggesting that it was well into the stages of development. New Festival Pavilion ©Disney But, the model was eventually removed from the EPCOT Experience area, and we’ve recently seen a change made in the way that Disney refers to this spot. Instead of calling it a “Festival Center” or “Festival Pavilion,” Disney’s recent press release refers to this as a “Festival Area.” Will this mean that a building won’t be constructed in this spot at all, but instead the area will be left as more of an open space? Has the grand scope of this project been altered at all? It’s unclear, but we’ll definitely keep you updated on it. Click here to see our thoughts on what’s going on with the Festival Pavilion! Wondrous China Noticeably missing from Disney’s press release is any mention of Wondrous China — a new Circle-Vision 360° film that was set to come to the China pavilion. Wondrous China ©Disney This new film is something we haven’t heard about in quite some time. Could this mean that it will be significantly delayed? It’s certainly possible. The fact that Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 (the new film that debuted in the Canada pavilion just before the closures) is listed but China’s new Circle-Vision 360 film is nowhere to be found could indicate that it may be quite some time before we see the new China film, as these were the two new Circle-Vision films announced for World Showcase. Click here to read more about the EPCOT Transformation! PLAY! Pavilion Another project that is strangely missing from Disney’s press release is the PLAY! Pavilion. This new pavilion will take over the previous Wonders of Life space and present playful and innovative opportunities for fun. The pavilion was described as a “digital metropolis” with interactive experiences, games, entertainment, hands-on activities…AND some of your Disney characters, both virtual and real! PLAY! Pavilion Concept Art ©Disney The PLAY! Pavilion was slated to open in time for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort (October 1, 2021), and we have seen some construction going on in that area, but it is entirely absent from Disney’s press release, which makes us a bit concerned that the project could be significantly delayed. As we make our way around EPCOT, we’ll definitely check to see if more construction is going on near there and see if we spot any more updates from Disney about this exciting, interactive new space. Click here to see some of the experienced announced for the PLAY! Pavilion! Spaceship Earth Previously, it was announced that Spaceship Earth would be getting a serious refurbishment with new scenes, narration, and improved technology. But, upon EPCOT’s reopening, the part of the EPCOT Experience video referring to the Spaceship Earth refurbishments was removed, and Spaceship Earth reopened in its current state. Disney ultimately confirmed that the Spaceship Earth refurbishment had been postponed. EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth The refurbishment isn’t mentioned at all in Disney’s press release, so we’ll truly be interested to see how this project develops in the future. Again, Disney noted that the refurbishment was postponed, not canceled, which means we could still see it resurface again in the future. But when that refurbishment would occur is unknown. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates on this project for sure! We did get an update on exterior lighting coming to Spaceship Earth just last week, so hopefully, we will have more answers soon! Click here for more info on the refurbishments that were set to occur at Spaceship Earth! Dreamers Point Dreamers point, a new area set to be built within World Celebration, is mentioned in Disney’s recent press release about the EPCOT transformation, as is the new statue to be built there honoring Walt Disney. One thing missing from the discussion regarding Dreamers Point and World Celebration is the mention of a “wishing tree,” which was previously announced for this spot. Walt Statue in World Celebration But, the release does note that there will be a “beautiful natural environment and global design elements filled with Disney magic and surprises, including a story fountain celebrating the power and music of iconic Disney storytelling.” It’s possible that the omission of a specific mention of the wishing tree was not purposeful, or that it is otherwise encompassed in this general description. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more details on that. Click here to read more about the new neighborhoods coming to EPCOT as part of the transformation! While we’re still super excited for the updates coming to the France Pavilion, the Harmonius nighttime spectacular, and everything in between, we can’t help but wonder what the future holds for some of the other projects that haven’t been mentioned as much lately. Disney’s press release specifically notes “More information on other previously announced experiences coming to EPCOT will be provided at a later date.” So, just because a project isn’t noted there doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t be coming in the future. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more information about the EPCOT transformation and will definitely keep you updated on what we see. Stay tuned for all the latest! Click here to see some awesome photo updates on EPCOT’s new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction! 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 will happen with these proposed attractions and experiences? Tell us in the comments! The post So, What's Going On With the EPCOT Transformation?! Here's What We Know! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s Going on With the EPCOT Festival Pavilion? Here’s Everything We Know. NEWS! Epcot’s Future World to Grow Into THREE New Neighborhoods: World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature! Here’s the MOST IMPORTANT News Disney Announced This Week! View the full article

It’s a busy Thanksgiving week at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World! Thanksgiving Crowd Guests are flocking to the park for a bit of holiday cheer this week. The crowds are a little denser than the previous weeks as we get closer to turkey day! We headed inside to report on the crowds and take note of anything else new to the park. Magic Kingdom Food Update Friar’s Nook Friar’s Nook is serving breakfast again! The menu items consist of a breakfast sandwich, sausage gravy over tater tots, and cinnamon-sugar doughnut holes. Current Breakfast Menu at Friar’s Nook The Cast Member noted that they don’t know how long breakfast will be served here. It could be available due to the increased Thanksgiving crowds this week. Take a look at all the breakfast items available at Friar’s Nook! The Lunching Pad Cheshire Cat Tails have been bouncing between The Lunching Pad and Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Either location has served the pastries while Cheshire Cafe remains closed. Today, we learned that the Cheshire Cat Tails are back to being at The Lunching Pad, but in the morning only. Cheshire Cat Tail You can still find the tails at Cosmic Ray’s all day as well! Read more about the Cheshire Cat Tails here! Popcorn Stands Refillable popcorn buckets are all the rage at Disney World, especially at Christmastime! People line up for a chance to snag a bucket and they sell out fast. The White Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket AND the Christmas Alien Popcorn Buckets have been restocked in the Magic Kingdom! Alien Christmas Bucket We spotted buckets at the Popcorn Stand near the Castle Hub and in Liberty Square! Learn where we found the Christmas Tree Buckets here! Magic Kingdom Construction Update Main Street, U.S.A Main Street gets several repairs and refurbishments over the year to help make it look fresh and clean. Today, we noticed the Main Street Fashion Apparel awning is getting a facelift! The awning is most likely just receiving a bit of a sprucing up or paint job. Fashion Apparel Awning Magic Kingdom Atmosphere Update Thanksgiving Crowds You can tell that it’s a holiday week at Magic Kingdom! Crowds grew larger and wait times increased quite a bit. Frontierland Crowds The most congested areas were a few bottleneck areas near Fantasyland and Frontierland as well as Main Street, U.S.A. Check out our crowd and wait time reports from yesterday! Cinderella Carriage Photo Op Everyone loves a good photo op at Disney World! The Cinderella Carriage is back at the Magic Kingdom and ready for some fun family photos! The carriage is usually only available for a limited time so we suggest heading there soon for your PhotoPass pics! Cinderella’s Carriage The carriage is located near Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. Take a look at the Cinderella Carriage Photo Op here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Uptown Jewelers Adorable Disney Dog and Cat shopping totes arrived at the Magic Kingdom and online yesterday! The bags are designed with famous felines and canines from your favorite films. Each bag is $298. Dooney & Bourke Dog and Cat Tote Bags Are you a cat person or a dog person? You don’t have to decide! Just get both! Take a look at the new Dooney and Bourke bags right here! Memento Mori Artist David McNeley (a.k.a “Mcbiff”) creates fun and unique Disney art. He created a super cool Haunted Mansion print and it arrived at Memento Mori! You can pick it up for $39.99. Mcbiff That’s all for Magic Kingdom today! We’ll be back real soon to check out more holiday updates and foodie goodness! Check out the Magic Kingdom map update on Disney World’s website and app! 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 heading to the Magic Kingdom this Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments!The post What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Breakfast at Friar Nook’s, Thanksgiving Crowds, and New Dooney and Bourke Bags! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction Update, Portrait and Caricature Artists are BACK, and the Return of SO Many Missing Snacks! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Purple Wall Construction, ‘Coco’ Wishables, and a New Safety Announcement! The Dooney & Bourke Dog Collection Limited Release MagicBand is Available at Another Spot in Disney World! View the full article