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Ready to head into the wilderness? Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree We’re constantly making our way around the Disney World theme parks and resorts. Join us today for a virtual journey through Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to see what’s new! Wilderness Lodge Food Updates Roaring Fork During our walk through Wilderness Lodge, we stopped in at Roaring Fork. There, we saw that some special holiday cookies are still available. Roaring Fork Holiday Cookies Anyone up for a Spiced Moose Cookie or Gingerbread Pine Tree Cookie? Click here to see our full review of these two holiday treats! But, the cookies aren’t the main thing that caught our eye this trip. Inside of the ordering are at Roaring Fork, we noticed that they have added a few tables and chairs. We were told by a Cast Member that the tables were put in place to be used if needed. Roaring Fork Tables Here’s a closer peek at them. It isn’t much, but it may be good to have this extra seating available as potentially larger crowds visit Disney World during the holiday season. Roaring Fork Tables We’ll definitely keep an eye out for any other updates at this spot in the future. Wilderness Lodge Merchandise Updates Wilderness Lodge Mercantile In Wilderness Lodge Mercantile, we spotted the super cute Wilderness Lodge Ornament Pin that we also saw at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort a few days ago. The pin is shaped like a Christmas ornament, with a gold bow on top, and says “Disney’s Wilderness Lodge 2020” on the front. Wilderness Lodge Ornament Pin When you open up the pin, you’ll get a peek at an absolutely adorable Humphrey the Bear with a little Santa hat and Christmas presents, walking in a winter wonderland. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Pin The pin can be yours for $17.99. Click here to see more Disney World resort ornament pins! Wilderness Lodge Other Updates In terms of other updates, as we walked around the resort, we found a list of activities you can participate in there, including Mickey Tie Dye, Pin Trading, and more! Wilderness Lodge Activities There were also lots of holiday decorations throughout the resort… Wilderness Lodge Holiday Decorations …which truly put us in the holiday spirit! Wilderness Lodge Holiday Decorations From a giant Christmas tree to lots of garland and other holiday touches, the Resort was looking as beautiful and festive as ever. Click here to see more of the holiday decorations up in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! And, that’s all we’ve got for you today from Wilderness Lodge! With the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and the whole holiday season on the way, we’re sure to have lots more updates in the future. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! 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 stayed at Wilderness Lodge? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Wilderness Lodge: Seating Added in Roaring Fork and an ADORABLE Ornament Pin! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Wilderness Hotels: Resort Pins, Spooktacular Halloween Snacks, and a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt! Review! This Halloween Cupcake Isn’t Winning Any Beauty Pageants, But He Sure Does Taste Good! Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles View the full article

Hellooooo, we’ve got a Disney World refurbishment update! Kali River Rapids Last week, we spotted that hours had disappeared for Kali River Rapids in January potentially suggesting a refurbishment closure. Now, Disney has confirmed that this Animal Kingdom attraction will be closing early next year! Kali River Rapids has been added to the official Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar as “Closed for Refurbishment” beginning January 3rd. This attraction typically closes in the wintertime for routine maintenance. Screenshot The refurbishment is currently listed through April 1st. If it sticks to these dates that will be about a three-month closure which is pretty typical for the winter closures of this ride. Screenshot We’ll keep an eye out for any changes with Kali River Rapids so stay tuned for the updates! Click here to learn about more Disney World refurbishments! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about Kali River Rapids? Tell us in the comments! The post Kali River Rapids Added to Disney World's Refurbishment Calendar first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Kali River Rapids in Disney World Possibly Temporarily Closing Soon! NEWS! Refurbishment Closures in Disney World Next Week! Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! View the full article

The world has certainly changed a lot in the last year, and the travel industry is a major example of this. Flight from Orlando Airlines were one of the types of businesses that were highly affected by the global health crisis and resulting closures. Now, as the industry starts to return and a COVID-19 vaccine may be on the horizon, one airline is looking to the future for how best to keep passengers safe — and it might surprise you. According to The Guardian, CEO of Australia-based Qantas Airlines Alan Joyce has said that once a COVID-19 vaccine is readily available, proof of vaccination will be required for passengers on the airline’s international flights. ©Joel Carrett/AAP Specifically, he noted, “We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say for international travellers, that we will ask people to have a vaccination before they can get on the aircraft… Certainly for international visitors coming out, and people leaving the country. We think that’s a necessity.” The same stipulation was not mentioned for those traveling within Australia, but Joyce said a decision will be made down the line based on the crisis situation. Recent Flight from Orlando Notably, he also said, “I think that’s going to be a common thing, talking to my colleagues in other airlines around the globe… What we’re looking at is how you can have the [proof of] vaccination in an electronic version of a passport that certifies what the vaccine is, if it’s acceptable the country you’re traveling to.” Orlando Airport Joyce has noted that some international flights may not return for a long time, particularly those to countries with high levels of the virus, like the United States and Europe. He says these flights may come back “towards the end of 2021.” We’ll be keeping a close eye on how the vaccine affects air travel, and in turn, your Disney trips. Stay tuned. Click here to learn more about flying in the current global health crisis! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this stipulation? Tell us in the comments! The post Qantas Airlines Could Require a COVID-19 Vaccine for International Travel first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Qantas Looking At End of 2021 To Resume Flights to the US and UK NEWS: The U.S. Is Beginning to Lift Restrictions on International Travel These Airports Currently Offer COVID-19 Testing Facilities (And Why This Could Make A Huge Difference For You) View the full article

‘Tis the season… for specialty seasonal offerings all over Walt Disney World! And that’s no less true on Black Spire Outpost — also known as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo We were very excited to find a mention of a Seasonal Offering newly listed on the online menu for Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. Spiced Surabat Cider AND a Spiked Spiced Surabat Cider are listed as being up for grabs at this Hollywood Studios Counter Service spot! But are they really? Here’s what we found out… Upon arrival at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, we tapped into Mobile Order on the My Disney Experience app, since the Docking Bay is one of the locations to offer the dining feature. BUT there was no mention whatsoever of the Spiced Surabat Cider on Mobile Order even though — at press time — it is still showing up on the Walt Disney World website menu. Walt Disney World website screenshot As you’ll see, Spiced Surabat Cider is a hot apple cider with “notes of hickory smoke and winter spices,” while the Spiked version is served with Maker’s Mark Bourbon. Sound pretty promising, don’t you think? Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo entrance However, in chatting with a citizen of Batuu (a cast member), we learned that they DID have this specialty drink available for one night… when it got chilly. And the basic rule of thumb is exactly that: the current plan is to serve the Spiced Surabat Cider only on cooler nights as of this moment. A chilly night can be kind of hard to come by on a planet with three suns, but they do happen from time to time. So be sure to check Mobile Order (or inquire with those Batuuan citizens) to see if it’s available if you are traveling to the edge of THE GALAXY in these cooler months! Oh, and don’t worry! Even if this specialty sip isn’t available, the Docking Bay has other delicious drinks in store… See our review of the Takodana Quencher at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo 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. What is your favorite thing to eat or drink in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Please let us know with a comment! The post Grab Some Spiced Surabat Cider in Disney World's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge…IF You Can Get It! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge RESTAURANT NEWS! Oga’s Cantina Joined By Ronto Roasters, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, and More! New Concept Art for Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo and the Milk Stand Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge What Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo and Oga’s Cantina Will Be Serving for Breakfast — And More — in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge View the full article

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Happy 10 year anniversary Tangled! We’re at Disney Springs today and we spotted some EXCITING new merch! Tangled Collection Earlier this week we learned that Disney Springs would be celebrating Thanksgiving week with NEW merchandise and GREAT DEALS. Well, we spotted some of that new merch today and we’re definitely pretty excited to show some love to our favorite super-long-haired gal with the Tangled Dooney & Bourke collection! First up, there’s this SUPER pretty Tangled Tote with Rapunzel surrounded by floating lanterns. We love the almost painted look of this bag. Tangled Collection The back of the bag shows just how long Rapunzel’s locks really are with them coming to a swirling end on the back. She must use some GOOD shampoo if her hair is strong enough to support Pascal! This tote is available for $298. Tangled Collection The bottom of the bag is very neat too. It features the official Tangled logo with a Kingdom of Corona flower and another cute little Pascal. Tangled Collection The other items in this collection feature a beautiful Tangled pattern with the Corona sun, floating lanterns, Pascal, and Corona flowers all on a pretty navy background. This Tangled Bag is available for $298. Tangled Collection And finally, the same print is used on this super-practical and very cute Tangled Crossbody. This accessory can be picked up for $198. Tangled Collection We spotted the new collection at EverAfter Jewelry Co. and at The Dress Shop in Disney Springs. These bags could be pretty popular so hurry over if you want to snag them. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest merchandise updates! Click here for MORE Disney Springs deals this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Tangled collection? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW 'Tangled' Dooney & Bourke Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: CUTE ALERT! 10-Year Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Bags Debut at Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! Spotted: The Alice in Wonderland Dress Makes its Disney Springs Debut! View the full article

Due to the global pandemic, Disneyland Paris (like all of the other Disney theme parks around the world) shut down earlier this year, but then reopened in July. Eventually, however, COVID-19 numbers in France began increasing again, and the country went into lockdown, forcing Disneyland Paris to close temporarily once again at the end of October. ©Disney Disneyland Paris was set to reopen on from December 19th through January 3rd, but it seems recent regulations set by the French government have caused plans at this theme park to change. Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron recently laid out a plan that will eventually end the lockdown in France. According to DLP Report, President Macron “has ruled out opening theme parks over the Christmas holidays.” So, it appears Disneyland Paris will reportedly not be able to open on December 19th as expected. Disneyland Paris guests greeted by pirates on July 15 re-opening day Disneyland Paris was initially supposed to reopen from December 19th through January 3rd, and then close again from January 4th through February 12th. As the resort will reportedly not be able to reopen on December 19th, DLP Report indicates that the resort will reopen on February 13th, 2021. Donald Duck greets guests at Disneyland Paris. The Disneyland Paris website has not yet been updated to reflect any of this information. Instead, it continues to state that they will be taking reservations from December 19th through January 3rd in anticipation of celebrating the Christmas holiday season. We will be keeping an eye on the Disneyland Paris website to see if we note any changes and we will update you when we do. Of course, all of this is subject to change in the future as the situation with the global pandemic evolves. We will keep you updated as we learn more. Click here to see updates about the new Cars attraction coming to Disneyland Paris. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Disneyland Paris to Reportedly Remain Closed for the Holiday Season first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 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 Disneyland Paris Will Feature Frozen and Star Wars Celebrations in 2020! View the full article

Comfortable shoes…check! Shorts and bathing suits…check! Mickey ears and face coverings… heck! Now when you are packing for your Walt Disney World Resort face coverings are as important as the comfy shoes you bring. Today the planDisney panelists are here with some timely tips on selection of face coverings, how many you need, and yes, even tips on how to get that stylish teenager to enjoy wearing a mask! Choices, choices, and a few more choices are what Lauren recommends. Just as you don’t want to wear the same shirt each day, neither do your family members want to wear the same mask each day. Lauren says her family is most comfortable when they can select their mask for the day. Maybe your family prefers a solid color, or perhaps they prefer a print from the amazing collection shopDisney has to offer. No matter your style, pack up as many as you desire. Samantha agrees different styles for different days is a great recommendation, and she also suggests trying out a variety of disposable and cloth masks while running errands at home. For Samantha, this means having her children put their mask on before they leave their house and not removing it until they get home. “Then when you need to wear a mask for longer periods of time, like during your Walt Disney World Resort vacation, you’ll know which mask you find the most comfortable.” planDisney Pro Tip: Bring a small package of detergent suggests Lauren. “I washed everyone’s (cloth face coverings) in our sink and hung them to dry overnight. Having a fresh and clean mask for the start of your park day really helps.” The Florida sun is bright, but sometimes sunglasses and masks don’t mix well. Betsy has a suntastic idea for fixing this issue, wear a hat! “I get much better airflow to the rest of my face when I wear a hat with my mask AND I have less resting on my ears!” And what about that teenager you ask? Our panelists agree that no matter if your child is 5 or 15, they key is allowing them to select their face covering. The more they like it, the better the chance they will not complain about wearing it! Remember, encouragement is a great tip to help your little one understand the importance of wearing his or her mask. Play games to keep their mind off the mask. And maybe, just maybe, the promise of a Mickey premium bar at the end of the day might be all the inspiration they need! planDisney Pro Tip: Betsy talks to her kids a lot about “fighting the virus” and reminds them that wearing a mask makes them superheroes in helping with the battle! Break Time Kristin says, “Don’t forget to get your snack on!” Her top tips include scheduling multiple snack and dining breaks throughout the day; giving you and your family a chance to rest and enjoy a delectable snack! planDisney Pro Tip: Make an Advanced Dining Reservation for lunch instead of dinner recommends Andrea H. “Take a break AND give your feet a rest by enjoying that special meal midday instead of waiting until later. You’ll feel rejuvenated in so many ways!” Just back from a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth, Aena can’t say enough great things about the Relaxation Stations. “They are wonderful! And there are indoor and outdoor Relaxation Stations to suit everyone’s preferences.” She adds that the Disney Resort pools are also a perfect place to cool off and relax. As a reminder, face coverings are required for all guests (ages 2 and up). Guests must supply their own face covering and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming. You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing. So, from the parking lot, to the park, and back to the parking lot, don’t forget to wear a mask! Please also note neck gaiters, open-chin triangle bandanas and face coverings containing valves, mesh material or holes of any kind are not acceptable face coverings. For a list of other important items, be sure to review our commitment to health and safety measures. The world looks different, but the magic of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is still alive and well. planDisney wants to especially thank every Cast Member who helps to remind Guests about health and safety and to Guests who comply with the current protocols. Together we are truly making a difference! If you have questions regarding operational updates or questions about your next Disney vacation, visit us at planDisney.com. We are here to make your Disney vacation planning as easy as wearing your face covering! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/iUmsYFtCDWMView the full article

Joe Rohde, one of the masterminds behind the planning and development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, is retiring from his position with Walt Disney Imagineering. In April 2018, Orlando Sentinel theme park reporter Dewayne Bevil talked with the famed Imagineer about how Disney made the jump from the Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom. In honor of Rohde’s retirement, enjoy this flashback episode. View the full article

Walt Disney World recently got a few enhancements! Cinderella Castle Cinderella Castle has been updated with a fresh coat of rose gold and deep royal blue turrets. The new paint job is in honor of the Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary next year. The park also has a fresh new walkway that connects guests staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom. Both enhancements are now reflected on the Disney World app and website! Open up the My Disney Experience app or Disney World’s website and head to the Magic Kingdom. This is where you will see a pinkish Cinderella Castle! The new look and walkway are now reflected on the website… ©Disney …and on the app! ©Disney As a reminder, the castle used to be grey with terrets in a different shade of blue. This is what the map looked like just this morning! ©Disney Disney World is preparing for the 50th anniversary with new paint jobs on the parking entrance and Disney World welcome gate. We’ll be following up on all the anniversary updates and more in the coming year! Check out photos and videos of the new Grand Floridian walkway right 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. Do you like Cinderella Castle’s new look? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s New Castle Look and Grand Floridian Walkway Added to the App and Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: How Disney World IS (and ISN’T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet Could TRON Bring FastPass Tiers To Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? Confirmed! Cinderella Castle to Receive a New Soft Rose-Pink Hue! View the full article

If you’re looking for a refreshing Dole Whip in Animal Kingdom, we know the best place to go. Tamu Tamu Refreshments Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Africa has some seriously great options when it comes to frozen delights, and now it might fill a DIFFERENT need too. Tamu Tamu now has a breakfast menu once again! Today we noticed that there was a new Breakfast section on the online Tamu Tamu menu so we decided to take a look! The Entrees section has some great options like the classic Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Roll, the Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, a Guava and Cream Cheese Danish, a Honey Pistachio Croissant, and more! Menu Screenshot Heck yes! Another spot to grab a Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Roll! Plus, there are breakfast drink options like Simply Orange Orange Juice, African Coffee with Amarula Cream Liqueur, and more! Menu Screenshot Tamu Tamu has had a breakfast menu before but it was more limited. We’re pretty excited to see the return of this morning time option. Previous Tamu Tamu Breakfast Menu Breakfast is noted as being served from 8AM until 11AM. Stay tuned for a full review of this offering, we’ll be sure to stop by soon! Looking for more breakfast options in Disney World? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be headed to Tamu Tamu for breakfast? Tell us in the comments! The post Breakfast Is BACK at Tamu Tamu in Disney's Animal Kingdom! See the Full Menu Here. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! The Lion King Snacks in Animal Kingdom: Simba Ice Cream Sandwich Sneak Peek at Animal Kingdom’s NEW Holiday Decor! Say Good Morning AND Good Night with These NEW Animal Kingdom Phone Cases! View the full article

Have you ever wondered how they celebrate Thanksgiving on PANDORA? Pandora — The World of AVATAR If so, we’ve got an answer for you! Satu’li Canteen, the Counter Service location in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora — The World of AVATAR, is one of the places where you can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal if you’re dining in Walt Disney World on Turkey Day! Once again this year, the Na’vi of Pandora are creating their own versions of Thanksgiving meals for visiting guests. There will be two entrée meals exclusive to Thanksgiving Day. One of the choices is the Thanksgiving Dinner Bowl ($15.99), featuring wood-grilled Turkey Breast with gravy, stuffing, and red and sweet potato hash topped with crunchy vegetable slaw and cranberry Boba pearls. A Kids’ portion will be available for the Thanksgiving Dinner Bowl, too ($9.49). Thanksgiving Dinner Bowl ©Disney You’ll also find the Beef and Turkey Bowl ($16.99) as an option on Thanksgiving Day served with your choice of base and sauce. There will also be a special dessert option available throughout Thanksgiving weekend: the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mousse ($5.49)! Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mousse This returning dome dessert served in the signature Satu’li style is a pumpkin cream cheese mousse with chocolate cookie crumbles, pumpkin sauce, and Cranberry-flavored Boba balls. Check out our review of the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mousse here! And remember: there are several dining locations around Disney World serving up specialty menus for Thanksgiving… it’s not just happening on Pandora. You can check them all out by clicking here! 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 Would you like to celebrate Thanksgiving at Satu’li Canteen? Please let us know with a comment! The post See What's Cookin' for Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom's Satu'li Canteen! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom What’s New Around Walt Disney World: February 28, 2017 Sneak Peek: Desserts at Satu’li Canteen in Disney World’s Pandora 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. It’s time to get our holiday shopping on! Gift buying can be particularly tricky when you’re on a budget, but there are actually TONS of Disney gifts you can find online for under $20 (like our DFB face masks!). DFB face masks Not only that, but there are plenty of places you can find Disney items at lower price points! We’re sharing ten of our favorite gift ideas for under $20 at five different retailers, bringing the grand total to FIFTY Disney gifts you can score this holiday season at a bargain price! shopDisney Let’s start the list over at shopDisney! Ornament socks are a fun way to decorate your Christmas tree and give out gifts at the same time! © Disney shopDisney has a variety of patterns available for $7.99 each! Click here to shop for Disney ornament socks! Is anyone on your holiday shopping list looking for extra pampering? Bring the spa experience home with these Mad Beauty Sheet Face Masks! © Disney You can pick one up for $6.99 on shopDisney! Click here to shop for Disney face masks! One of our favorite collectable items this year has got to be the Disney Wishables! These cuties make great stocking stuffers, and they come in a variety of different collections! © Disney You can pick up a Disney Wishable for $9.99 each on shopDisney! Click here to shop for the Mickey Mouse Disney Wishable! It’s safe to say that face masks will be a popular gift item for folks this year. Why not make them FESTIVE? shopDisney has several holiday face masks that you can purchase for the whole family! © Disney They cost $11.99 for a two pack. If you have holiday travel plans to Disney World, be sure to stock up on these BEFORE you leave home…they’re cheaper online than in the parks! Click here to shop for a two-pack of Disney holiday face masks! Speaking of travel, your backpacks or suitcases can get some holiday flair with these personalized holiday luggage tags! © Disney You can pick up one of these luggage tags on shopDisney for $11.95, and add personalization at no extra cost! Click here to shop for a personalized holiday luggage tag! Whether you’re looking to take a stroll around your neighborhood, drive around town to see the lights, or you just want to look ultra festive in your own living room, the family can match and light up the night with this Mickey light up holiday necklace. © Disney Add an extra level of festiveness to any look for $15.99 on shopDisney. Click here to shop for a light up Mickey holiday necklace! Some of the most BIZARRE merchandise we’ve seen this year (that we’re secretly obsessed with) is the Alien Remix Plush collection. And the STAR of this collection has got to be the Merida plush. © Disney Like the Wishables, these make perfect stocking stuffers! You can pick them up for $14.99 each on shopDisney. Click here to shop for the Merida Alien Remix Plush! Are you shopping for anyone this holiday season with a new addition in their family? Pick up this adorable “My 1st Christmas” blanket! It comes with Santa Mickey attached for extra cuddles. © Disney This blanket is available on shopDisney for $12.99. Click here to shop for the “My 1st Christmas” blanket! Working from home this year has meant that staying on top of your agenda is super important! While we may have thought that buying planners for 2020 was a bit silly, we can look ahead to 2021 and fill up our weeks with this weekly desk planner! © Disney Help that special someone in your life get organized in 2021 for $12.99 on shopDisney. Click here to shop for the weekly desk planner! Speaking of office supplies, if you’re shopping for a fan of The Mandalorian, pick up a Baby Yoda notebook for the upcoming semester at school, for work, or for just jotting down your thoughts! © Disney This notebook is available on shopDisney for $14.99. Click here to shop for the Baby Yoda notebook! BoxLunch BoxLunch is another great website full of Disney goodies! We’re keeping the Baby Yoda party going with this Baby Yoda scrunchie set! © BoxLunch The set of three scrunchies is available at BoxLunch for $12.90! Click here to shop for the Baby Yoda scrunchie set! If anyone in your family is in need of a new stocking, you can get this Stitch embroidered stocking from BoxLunch, too! © BoxLunch Give the mantle above your fireplace a refresh with a new stocking! This stocking is available at BoxLunch for $19.90. Click here to shop for the Stitch embroidered stocking! We also found a ton of cute jewelry options! First up is this adorable Winnie the Pooh earring and cuff set. © BoxLunch The set of earrings is available at BoxLunch for $16.90. Click here to shop for the Winnie the Pooh earring and cuff set! If you’re looking for a new necklace to gift someone, maybe this Cinderella Gus & Jaq necklace will fit the bill! © BoxLunch The necklace is available at BoxLunch for $12.90. Click here to shop for the Cinderella Gus and Jaq necklace! We have more earrings to share with you! This Mickey Mouse earring set includes three pairs of hoop-style earrings in a variety of sizes. © BoxLunch You can pick this set up at BoxLunch for $12.90. Click here to shop for the Mickey Mouse earring set! For a complete Mickey Mouse look, match those earrings with this Mickey Mouse dessert charm necklace! © BoxLunch If you’re shopping for someone on your list who’s a Disney foodie like us, this is a perfect gift idea! It’s available at BoxLunch for $16.90 Click here to shop for the Mickey Mouse dessert charm necklace! Maybe you’re shopping for someone who’s really into makeup and creating new and exciting looks? Check out this Disney Villains Eyeshadow Palette! © BoxLunch You can pick this eyeshadow palette up at BoxLunch for $16.90. Click here to shop for the Disney Villains Eyeshadow Palette! Know someone who’s on the go? Help their commute out by picking up this Mickey Mouse Leaf Travel Tumbler! © BoxLunch This tumbler is currently available at BoxLunch for $16.90. Click here to shop for the Mickey Mouse Leaf Travel Tumbler! For the Disneyland fan in your life, this Loungefly Disneyland 65th Anniversary cardholder is the perfect small stocking stuffer that will add a bit of magic to their purse or backpack! © BoxLunch This Loungefly cardholder is part of a wide collection of 65th Anniversary merchandise! Find it at BoxLunch for $16.90 Click here to shop for the Loungefly cardholder! Our last BoxLunch item today are these adorable and fuzzy Chip and Dale slipper socks! © BoxLunch These slipper socks are the perfect cold-weather gear for the family! You can find them at BoxLunch for $14.90. Click here to shop for the Chip and Dale slipper socks! Walmart Our first set of items from Walmart would be perfect gift ideas for the younger Frozen fan on your shopping list! We found this super neat Elsa hairstyling head, perfect for practicing braids! © Walmart It’s available at Walmart for $10! Click here to shop for the Elsa hairstyling head! The littlest fans of the sequel will love this Frozen II walk and glow Bruni plush! Yes, he actually lights up and WALKS! We’re glad to see our pal Bruni getting some love in the merchandise department! © Walmart This unique plush can be found at Walmart for $19.97. Click here to shop for the walk and glow Bruni plush! Would a Frozen collection be complete without a one-of-a-kind Elsa doll? That’s why we’re sp excited about the Frozen II singing Elsa doll. © Walmart The doll is available at Walmart for $19.29. Click here to shop for the singing Elsa doll! The littlest Frozen fan on your holiday shopping list can dress in style this holiday season, too! We discovered these Frozen II light-up sneakers for kids! © Walmart You can find the sneakers at Walmart for $16.87! Click here to shop for the light-up kids’ sneakers! We also found a bunch of classic Mickey-inspired items on Walmart’s website, too! If you’re searching for a Classic Mickey Mouse plush, look no further! © Walmart You can’t beat a classic Mickey plush for the holidays! He’s available at Walmart for $10. Click here to shop for the classic Mickey Mouse plush! We also found this cute Mickey cube puzzle! The cubes have different images on each side, so you can create all sorts of puzzles in this one set! © Walmart This puzzle set is available at Walmart for $8.99. Click here to shop for the Mickey cube puzzle! We’ve all played more board games and card games this year, right? If you’re looking to shake things up on your family game nights, gift this Mickey Mouse UNO deck of cards to the most competitive player! © Walmart The cards are designed after classic Mickey and Minnie cartoons, and even comes with a special new rule! This UNO game is available at Walmart for $19.99. Click here to shop for Mickey Mouse UNO! Looking for some gifts for the resident chef in your family? Check out this adorable Mickey and Minnie three-piece kitchen towel set! © Walmart The set includes oven mitts, pot holders, and a kitchen towel! The set is available at Walmart for $18.80. Click here to shop for the Mickey and Minnie kitchen towel set! Shopping for someone who enjoys being EXTRA cozy in the winter months? They’ll love this Stitch onesie! © Walmart You can find this Stitch onesie at Walmart for $19.88. Click here to shop for the Stitch onesie! Finally, for those looking to stay warm in the winter months, we found this Mickey Mouse mug warmer. © Walmart The mug warmer, which could wind up being one of the most practical gifts you give this year, is also available at Walmart for $13.99! Click here to shop for the Mickey Mouse mug warmer! Target Just like Walmart, Target is full of fun and unique Disney merchandise that you can’t even find at the theme parks! Case in point, this Baby Yoda knit stocking might be the hit gift in your household this holiday season! © Target If you have a Baby Yoda fan in your house, definitely pick this stocking up at Target for $15. Click here to shop for the Baby Yoda knit stocking! For the resident chef in your life, this wooden spoon and ceramic spoon rest set is a great subtle way to add a touch of Disney to the kitchen! © Target You can get both pieces at Target for $16.99! Click here to shop for the spoon and spoon rest set! Speaking of kitchen gadgets, we found these super adorable Mickey and Friends measuring cups! The set includes Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and Donald! © Target Whether you’re shopping for a Disney mega-fan, or a young aspiring chef, these measuring cups might be the surprise hit this season. Find them at Target for $12.99! Click here to shop for the Mickey and Friends measuring cups! Every Christmas tree needs a Baby Yoda ornament, right? We thought so, too! © Target You can find this ornament of “The Child” at Target for $7.00. Click here to shop for the Baby Yoda ornament! If it’s still a little warm where you live, you can totally gift this Santa Mickey Mouse men’s t-shirt! © Target While most t-shirts in the Disney parks can sell for more than $35, you can score this t-shirt at Target for just $9.99! Click here to shop for the Santa Mickey Mouse men’s t-shirt! And of course, you can’t forget about an advent calendar! There are lots to choose from, so why not pick one that includes FIFTEEN bonus gifts?! This Mickey Mouse advent sock calendar comes with a new pair of socks every day for fifteen days! © Target This advent calendar retails at Target for $15. That’s just $1 per pair of socks, plus a couple week’s worth of surprise gifts! Click here to shop for the Mickey advent sock calendar! Who doesn’t love a good Star Wars pun? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or Life Day, this Star Wars “Merry the Force” washcloth set would make the perfect addition to any Star Wars fan’s bathroom! © Target The towels sell in a pack of two at Target for $9.99. Click here to shop for the “Merry the Force” washcloth set! We found a few apparel items for women, too! Stitch fans will love this Santa Stitch women’s sweatshirt! © Target You can find it at Target for $19.99. Click here to shop for the Santa Stitch women’s sweatshirt! Or for the Minnie admirers, this Minnie Mouse women’s oversized long-sleeve t-shirt is perfect for layering, sleeping, or just lounging around the house! © Target You can find this shirt at Target for $17.99. Click here to shop for the women’s oversized long-sleeve tee! Speaking of loungewear, our final Target item is this Women’s Nightmare Before Christmas two-piece pajama set! © Target Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? Either way, Jack Skellington certainly seems “jolly” in this pajama set, and so will the lucky recipient of this gift! Find it at Target for $19.99. Click here to shop for the pajama set! Amazon Amazon, as well all know, carries just about everything under the sun, and the same can be said when it comes to Disney gifts! First up is this stemless wine glass that says “I’m done adulting. I’m going to Disney.” Truer words were never spoken. © Amazon We think any Disney fan should add one of these glasses to their bar cart! You can find it on Amazon for $16.98. Click here to shop for the stemless wine glass! If your family needs new board games to play while spending more time at home, check out Family Feud Disney Edition! Your weekly family game nights will totally get taken up a notch! © Amazon You can find this game on Amazon for $17.99. Click here to shop for Family Feud Disney Edition! For the one in your life who always leaves a nice note in the morning (or if you know someone constantly writing lists), get them this super cute Mickey Mouse notepad bundle! © Amazon The set of three notepads also includes its own pen and retails for $12.99 on Amazon. Click here to shop for the Disney notepad bundle! Has anyone on your shopping list taken to baking more in 2020? Get them this 11-piece cookie cutter set! © Amazon The set includes several Mickey heads, his shoes, gloves, as well as other fun shapes! The 11-piece set retails for $10.99 on Amazon. Click here to shop for the cookie cutter set! For more kitchen essentials, we spotted this Nightmare Before Christmas wooden utensil set! © Amazon This set, which includes five wooden utensils, costs $15.99 on Amazon. Click here to shop for the wooden utensil set! Whether 2020 flew by or felt like ten years long instead of one, everyone could use a new way to keep track of time this holiday season! Hook up the Disney fan in your life with this Mickey wall clock. © Amazon This clock comes in several different colors and retails for $19.99 on Amazon. Click here to shop for the Mickey Mouse wall clock! Did you think we would only include ONE ornament of “The Child” on this list? Think again! We found another Baby Yoda ornament, this time in his hover pram. © Amazon This ornament can be found on Amazon for $19.99. Click here to shop for the Baby Yoda ornament Are you shopping for an aspiring chef? Or perhaps you’re looking for more fun ways to get the whole family involved with cooking? This Disney Princess Cookbook is a great gift idea! © Amazon This book includes fifty recipes and can be found on Amazon for $15.99. Click here to shop for the Disney Princess Cook Book! We also found this Disney cardholder with a lanyard, perfect for carrying your ID, credit cards, Disney World Annual Pass…you know, the essentials! © Amazon This card holder comes in a few different colors! It retails for $8.99 on Amazon. Click here to shop for the cardholder and lanyard! Last but not least, if there’s someone on your shopping list with a new Apple Watch, you can help them accessorize with this Minnie Mouse Apple Watch case! © Amazon This case both protects their Apple Watch as well as making it instantly cute! It retails for $7.99 on Amazon. Click here to shop for the Apple Watch case! Hopefully, this list gives you some gift ideas if you’re trying to stick to a tighter budget! Whether you’re shopping for stocking stuffers, kitchen gadgets, apparel, or toys, there’s something in this post for just about everyone on your holiday shopping list! Keep checking back for even more gift guides this season, and happy shopping! Looking for even MORE Disney gift ideas? How about 100 more? Click here for our ULTIMATE Disney fan gift guide! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios What item is on the top of YOUR holiday list this year? Let us know in the comments! The post 50 Disney Gifts For Under ! 🎁 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The ULTIMATE Guide to Disney Black Friday Sales! 10 Ways To Online Disney Shop Your Way Through Quarantine! 🎁 We Have the Hottest Disney Toys You Can Buy Online This Holiday Season! 🎁 View the full article

Well, the folks at Sunshine Churros in Disney Springs have sent us all a friendly reminder… Sunshine Churros They announced via Instagram that there are only a few days left to get the Pumpkin Spice Churro. But the good news is that they are making room for a different seasonal snack with the upcoming arrival of the Peppermint Churro! Last year, we enjoyed the White Christmas Peppermint Churro which was snow-dusted in powdered sugar and featured a punch of peppermint flavor. White Christmas Peppermint Churro This year, however, Sunshine Churros shares that they have “made the Peppermint Churro a little more gourmet this year,” and we are looking forward to finding out exactly what that means very soon… this Friday, to be exact! Check out the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll here! Remember: there are TWO Sunshine Churros kiosks in Disney Springs. You’ll find one in the Marketplace, and the other on the West Side. So, if you’ve got visions of Peppermint Churros dancing in your head (as the saying doesn’t exactly go ), you now know where you can find them starting this Friday! 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 tried any of the unique churros at Sunshine Churros? Tell us about it in a comment below! The post NEWS: A Special Seasonal CHURRO is Coming Back to Disney Springs Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s NEW At Disney Springs? A WHOLE LOT! Check it out…. I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas…Peppermint Churro in Disney World! NEWS: Sunshine Churros to Reopen on May 20th in Disney Springs View the full article

For many of us, Thanksgiving leftovers are as much a part of the holiday as the meal itself. But plain ham or turkey sandwiches can get old fast – real fast! I checked our files for fun Disney recipes that will take your Thanksgiving leftovers up a notch and are so delicious your family will crave year-round! Our recipe today is Ham Sliders with Pineapple Cherry Jam. Offered during past Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort, it is the yummy Pineapple Cherry Jam that takes this seemingly simple slider to the next level. (Note to the cook – be sure to reserve some of the tasty jam to spread on warm buttered toast for a morning treat. You deserve it!) Check back tomorrow for another recipe that is a fun remix of traditional Thanksgiving leftovers! HOLIDAY HAM SLIDER WITH PINEAPPLE CHERRY JAM Makes 8 PINEAPPLE CHERRY JAM 2 tablespoons butter1 white onion, diced1 fresh pineapple, cored and diced1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup dried cherries2 tablespoons yellow mustardCoarse salt, to tasteHAM SLIDER 8 brioche buns2 tablespoons softened butter1 1/2 pounds Applewood smoked ham, sliced medium thicknessFOR PINEAPPLE CHERRY JAM: Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent.Add pineapple, vinegar and sugar; cook on low heat for 45 minutes, until vinegar and pineapple juices are reduced and pineapple begins to break down.Stir in cherries and mustard; season with salt.Refrigerate until ready to serve.FOR HAM SLIDER: Preheat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cut brioche buns in half and spread butter on cut side. Toast on hot griddle for 1 minute, or until golden brown.Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and warm ham.Evenly divide ham on warm brioche buns and top with jam.Cook’s Note: Refrigerate any leftover jam—it’s delicious spread on warm buttered toast. Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/qavDrrujE-gView the full article

Welcome back to The Polite Pig in Disney Springs! Texas Tea at The Polite Pig We say “Welcome BACK” because we find ourselves at The Polite Pig with some frequency these days, since the fine folks at this modern BBQ stop are often changing things up with seasonal sips like the Bourbon Blueberry Smash and Frozen Coffee Bourbon Cream. And the new concoction we’re bringing you today is known as Texas Tea! So, what’s in your Texas Tea? Well, that would be rum, tequila, gin, vodka, triple sec AND bourbon with a lil’ cola and sours mix… Texas Tea … plus a lemon wedge. WHEW! This cocktail on tap (pre-mixed in small batches) is akin to a traditional Long Island… but it’s also made with two kinds of bourbon. Texas Tea And the end result? As you might anticipate, this sip is STRONG. And it’s also tasty! The most surprising thing about this cocktail is how refreshing it is for the strength of the pour thanks to how well everything mixes together. Now, it’s not for fans of fruity drinks, to be sure. But if you like Long Islands AND bourbon, we can highly suggest that you give it a try!! And coming in at $11.00, this potent potion packs a lot of bang for the buck! Check out our review of the Chef’s Special at The Polite Pig here! So, we offer a very hearty THANK YOU to The Polite Pig for this latest offering! We can’t wait to see what they come up with next! 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 paid a visit to The Polite Pig? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: The NEW Texas Tea in Disney Springs is a Boozy Bang For Your Buck! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review and Food Photos: KILLER CORN (And Some Other Stuff) at Disney World’s Polite Pig Menu Updates in Disney Springs: The Polite Pig, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, and More BEST Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2020! View the full article

For some reason, it’s really freaking cute when Baby Yoda eats anything. Well, maybe not the eggs. ©Disney Fridays are pretty good days because that’s the day we get a new episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+! Typically a new episode with Mando and The Child means we’re left hanging in suspense as to what Baby Yoda will eat. Will it be cute like the soup? Or kinda scary like the eggs? A recent episode had the little guy nomming on some blue cookies, and now you can try some for yourself — at least, kind of. There was a pretty cute moment when a Nevarro student shared some of his cookies with The Child and now Williams Sonoma is selling macarons based off of the little blue treats. Check out the Nevarro Nummies Macarons! ©William Sonoma These macarons are made as French-style macarons with vanilla filling. But, be warned, they’re $49.95. WOW. We didn’t know Baby Yodes had such expensive taste! ©Disney These aren’t the only Star Wars-inspired treats you can nab either. For the same price, you can get these Star Wars Macarons that have a bunch of super cool galactic designs. ©William Sonoma Or, if you’re trying NOT to splurge as much, there’s this sweet The Mandalorian The Child Iced Cookie for $9.95. ©William Sonoma You can find all of these treats on the Williams Sonoma site available to be shipped. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get on that Baby Yoda diet! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the fun The Mandalorian updates. Looking for more The Child sweets? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these treats? Tell us in the comments! The post Get on the Baby Yoda Diet with These Mandalorian-Inspired Macarons! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wait, This Baby Yoda Necklace Costs HOW MUCH?! Robert Rodriguez Has Been Confirmed As a Director for Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’ on Disney+! VIDEO! See the NEW Trailer for Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’ Coming to Disney+ Soon! View the full article

Thanksgiving is well-known for being filled with love and appreciation as loved ones come together to express what they’re most thankful for. And while this year’s holiday will be a little different, one thing remains just as prevalent and fills me with immense gratitude: the support our culinary cast members give to Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida—an organization that provides housing, emergency services and diversion for local homeless men, women and children. For more than 20 years, our culinary teams have supported Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida by providing freshly-prepared meals to feed the nearly 650 residents who call the Coalition home—including on Thanksgiving Day. Even though this year’s holiday meal serve will be done a little differently, Chef James and his culinary team are carrying on the tradition and whipping up a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal complete with all the classic fixings — roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, stuffing, salad, rolls, cranberry sauce and dessert. And to help the Coalition with their modified meal serve, the Walt Disney World team is also donating hundreds of to-go containers and $20,000 collected from a very special place at Walt Disney World Resort: our fountains! Every year, thousands of guests toss coins into fountains at our Resort and make a wish, and this year the funds collected from those fountains are being given to the Coalition to help make their annual Thanksgiving meal service possible. As you begin your own meal planning, Chef James is sharing some of his personal favorite ingredients to spice up classic Thanksgiving dishes, inspired by the delicious food he and his team are preparing for the Coalition to serve on Thursday. Check out the graphic below for his Turkey Day Tips — we hope these add a little pixie dust to your holiday meals this year! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/1PXXf9qeMdkView the full article

Traveling to Disney World right now can have its challenges as travel restrictions continue to be imposed in many cases. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex For some travelers, returning to their home state may impose a 14-day quarantine. Some families may want to avoid this for work, school, or another reason. In this case, there are some states that allow the option of “testing out” of quarantine with a negative COVID-19 test taken prior to returning home. If you’re hoping to travel to and from Disney World from one of these states (list below!), we’re here to help. Did you know there is actually a Florida Division of Emergency Management-run COVID-19 testing site IN Disney World? We’re taking you through EVERYTHING you need to know about getting tested in Disney World so that you are able to waive the quarantine when you return home if you are able. Even if you DON’T see your home state on the list below, this information could be helpful if you’re hoping to return home with more peace of mind or if you simply need to be tested. How to Get Tested in Disney World The Maingate Complex Testing Site is run by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. It is walk-up only so there are no appointments and the hours are from 8AM to 5PM daily. Quick note! All state-run testing sites will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26. Information about this testing site is actually pretty difficult to find, so we went to get tested for ourselves to see how it works. How do I get there? The testing area is located at the backstage Maingate Complex off of West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. The address is 3010 Maingate Lane Kissimmee, Florida 34747. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex When you arrive, you can follow signage to the back of the complex where you’ll spot several trailers and tents and most-likely a long line of people. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex The testing area is located directly in front of the Disney World Merchandise offices in the complex. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex Disney transportation will not take you to the Maingate Complex. To get to the testing center, you will need to take your own car or use rideshare. Please be mindful — do NOT use a rideshare if you are at all symptomatic or have been exposed to an infected person. How long does it take? What day/time has the shortest lines? Going to get tested is not an in-and-out sort of thing. It will take some time so make sure you carve out a chunk of your day to get there, wait in line, administer the test, and head back to your resort or Disney World. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex We arrived at 8:20AM and waited approximately one hour and ten minutes in line (so, think about a typical Slinky Dog Dash queue ). The check-in and test itself took less than five minutes. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex When we arrived, the line was pretty long. It did get shorter after 9AM, but all of the designated queue area was full the entire time we were at the test site. On the bright side, we could see Expedition Everest during our wait! COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex We asked one of the test administrators about the shortest lines and she noted that Sundays are the least busy days. Every other day of the week the line remains consistently long. She said that if you have the time to wait on a Sunday, that’s the best day to come. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex As a note, when this testing site was announced, it was announced as having a dedicated lane for Disney World Cast Members. We didn’t see a lane and noticed several costumed Cast Members waiting in line with us. The administrators did ask if we work for Disney though. Who can get tested? How much does it cost? Testing at this state-run site is completely FREE and available for anyone ages two and up. You do NOT have to be a Florida resident or even a US resident to receive a test here. As we mentioned, you will not need to make an appointment. Registration takes place at the venue. No insurance is required and you do not have to be symptomatic to receive a test. How does the process work? What is the test like? When you arrive, you’ll park your car and hop into the back of the line. Remember to keep your mask on and remain socially distanced for your safety and the safety of others. When you reach the structured queue area, a sign will offer instructions for how to check-in with a QR code to direct you to the site. You’ll want to make sure your group has at least one cell phone charged and available. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex Registration was fairly simple. The site pulls right up, you insert your personal and contact information, and it emails you a barcode for them to scan when you reach the front of the line. Your contact information is added so that you can receive your results and so that you can be contacted by the health department. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex After your wait, you’ll be called up to one of three little trailers. Each trailer has one window (on the left) for check-in and one window (on the right) for test administration. At the check-in window, they will scan your code, verify your information, and ask you a few questions. They WILL ask you if you are getting tested for travel and whether the state you are traveling to requires a specific type of test so make sure you know this information in advance. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex Once the party ahead of you has moved away from the test window, you can move over. The basic test they give you is the rapid test. The administrator will give you instructions to do the swab yourself, then you’ll hand the swab back to them and that’s it! You can head back to your car and wait for your results. When and how will I get my results? If you take the rapid test, results will arrive in your email in 15 to 20 minutes. We opted into text updates so we received a text AND we got a call from the health division to tell us our results. The other tests take longer. You should receive your results in 2-5 days for most other tests so make sure that you time this right with the mandates required by your state. Other Nearby Testing Our experience at the Maingate Complex testing site was fairly positive, but there are a few reasons you may wish to be tested elsewhere. For one, there was very limited direction when it comes to social distancing. People were staying away from one another and diligently wearing masks, as we expected, but you are out in a distanced crowd with others who may be contagious. COVID-19 Testing Site at WDW Maingate Complex We were about as far away, if not further, from folks than we usually are in Walt Disney World. But, knowing that the people in line may be getting tested due to known exposure or symptoms definitely makes this wait a little more harrowing. For those without any symptoms or immunocompromised folks, you may prefer to make an appointment elsewhere where you can wait away from others instead of in a physical line. For that reason, we’ve taken a look at a few other testing options in the vicinity of Disney World. To access any of these locations you will need to drive or take an Uber, but they are options available to you. Orange County Convention Center The Orange County Convention Center is approximately 15 minutes away from Disney World and open daily from 9AM to 5PM for all Central Florida residents and visitors free of charge. To enter, you’ll head to the intersection of Universal Boulevard and Destination Parkway. ©InternationalDrive.com Pre-registration is recommended to cut down on your wait time and you can do so online. The site offers rapid antigen tests with results in less than an hour and PCR tests with results in two to three days. You do not need to have symptoms to be tested. AdventHealth Centra Care Lake Buena Vista or AdventHealth Centra Care Orange Lake Some AdventHealth Centra Care locations also offer COVID-19 testing. There are two locations near Disney World: The Lake Buena Vista location (12500 S Apopka Vineland Rd Orlando, FL 32836) which is, on average, 5 minutes away from Disney World, and the Orange Lake location (8201 West Irlo Bronson Highway Kissimmee, FL 34747) which is, on average, 10 minutes away. Advent Health Cast Member at Temperature Screening These offices allow you to make an appointment online and walk-ins are available during business hours. You do not need to have symptoms to be tested. Any patient can be tested with a provider visit at all Florida Centra Care locations. The Lake Buena Vista location is open 24 hours a day and the Orange Lake location is typically open from 8AM to 8PM. Advent Health Signage These are privatized locations so your test will not necessarily be free. Centra Care accepts most insurance plans but many insurance plans do not cover a COVID-19 test for work, travel, or curiosity. If your insurance does not cover a COVID-19 test for these reasons, the cost is $179.00 for a rapid test and/or $199.25 for a PCR test. Centra Care will still bill your insurance and will refund the amount paid if your insurance plan reimburses the visit. States That Currently Require a Negative Test to Waive Quarantine These are only the states that both require quarantine and have an option to bypass quarantine with a negative test result. Some states do not have a test option and still require a quarantine, so ensure that you check in on your state’s current mandates PRIOR and DURING (in case of change) your Disney trip. Alaska Per the Alaska Government: Alaska Residents entering Alaska from another state must submit a Travel Declaration and Self-Isolation Plan AND arrive with proof of a qualifying negative COVID-19 test. Alaska Otherwise, those entering Alaska must receive a COVID-19 test for no cost upon arrival in Alaska and self-quarantine at personal expense until results arrive, self-quarantine at your expense for either 14 days or the duration of your trip whichever is shorter, or follow the work plan that your employer filed with the State of Alaska. Connecticut Per the Connecticut Government: Self-quarantine is required for nonessential travelers unless the traveler has had a test for COVID-19 in the 72 hours prior to arrival in Connecticut or at any time following arrival in Connecticut, the result of such COVID-19 test is negative and he or she has provided written proof of such negative test result to the Commissioner of Public Health via email to DPH.COVID-Travel@ct.gov or via facsimile to (860) 326-0529. Flight from Orlando Keep in mind Connecticut only accepts nucleic acid tests such as reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests. Make sure to bring this up at your testing site. Hawaii Per Hawaii Tourism: Hawaii requires a 14-day quarantine for all travelers unless they arrive with an FDA-approved nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) taken no earlier than 72 hours before their flight, performed using a nasal swab, and who can also show proof of negative test results from a CLIA certified laboratory. Hawaiian Sunset from Aulani This is another case where you will need to make sure that your testing location meets these specific requirements. Illinois (Chicago Only) Per the Chicago Government: There are no statewide restrictions for those traveling to Illinois, but those headed to Chicago have specific instructions. Travelers from the states have been placed in red, orange, and yellow categories. Those traveling from red states must quarantine for 14 days with no “test out” option. Chicago-Inspired Dog At the time of writing, Florida is an orange state which gives travelers the option of having a negative Covid-19 test result no more than 72 hours old or observing the quarantine. Massachusetts Per the Massachusetts Government: Those traveling to Massachusetts must “quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative Covid-19 test result that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to your arrival in Massachusetts.” Recent Flight from Orlando Those waiting on test results are required to quarantine until they receive their negative results. Failure to comply with these directives may result in a $500 fine. New York Per the New York Government: New York has a newly added “test out” option. Anyone coming from a noncontiguous state where they were out-of-state for more than 24 hours must obtain a test within three days of departure, prior to arrival in New York. © ABC 7 New York The traveler must, upon arrival in New York, quarantine for three days. On day four of their quarantine, the traveler must obtain another COVID test. If both tests come back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine early upon receipt of the second negative diagnostic test. Pennsylvania Per the Pennsylvania Government: Those returning to Pennsylvania from other states are required to have a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to their return to the commonwealth. Orlando International Airport If not, they will need to quarantine for 14 days upon return to Pennsylvania. Rhode Island Per the Rhode Island Government: Lastly, Rhode Islanders can waive quarantine if they provide proof of a negative test for COVID-19 that was taken within the 72 hours prior to arrival in Rhode Island. Orlando Airport The state does note, however, that quarantining for 14 days is always preferred over-relying on a negative test result as quarantining is the best way to limit the possibility of spreading COVID-19. Infographic Want this information in an easily digestible format? Check out our COVID-19 Testing in Disney World Infographic! Infographic! There, now you can have all the info right when you need it. Click the image to get the high res version of this infographic! Final Notes Remember that a negative test does not mean that you don’t need to continue to observe health and safety regulations. You could become infected at any time without your knowledge or have been infected with the virus at an undetectable (but potentially contagious!) level. Continue to socialize with caution, wash your hands often, and wear a mask. Also, keep in mind that the CDC notes that “Travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.” A trip to Disney World could be a relief, but it’s up to you to decide if now is the right time for your family. We will continue to bring you plenty of reports from a reopened Disney World and helpful resources for traveling to the parks during this time. Reach out if you have any specific questions and above all, stay safe. Is Disney World safe and should YOU go? Click here to read our thoughts. 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 Do you have any specific questions about getting tested for COVID-19 in Disney World? Ask them in the comments! The post Infographic! How to Get A COVID-19 Test When You’re In Disney World. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Have Any Cases of COVID-19 Been Traced Back to Disney World? NEWS! Initial Plan to Reopen Theme Parks Like Disney World Proposed By the Orange County Economic Task Force 5 Brand New Tips for Traveling to Disney World in the Age of COVID-19 View the full article

As the Disneyland Resort reopening remains unknown, another event has been canceled. ©DisneyParksBlog Last graduation season, Disneyland Resort had to cancel Grad Nite celebrations. Typically, these nights give recent grads a chance to explore Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in celebration of their accomplishments. Now, the 2021 events have been canceled as well. Disneyland Resort announced that the recently-released state guidelines for theme parks leave Disneyland in limbo when it comes to reopening. Since the parks may be closed for the foreseeable future, Grad Nite 2021 has been suspended. ©DisneyParksBlog The statement notes, “We know how disappointing this will be to the many graduates who were looking forward to celebrating at the Disneyland Resort, and we thank you for your understanding during these challenging and unprecedented times. We look forward to celebrating your students in years to come.” Grad Nite Shirt We’ll be following along closely with Disneyland’s news in the coming months so stay tuned to DFB for updates. Click here to learn about the last round of Grad Nite cancellations. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Were you planning on going to Grad Nite? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Grad Nite 2021 Has Been Canceled at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disneyland Cancels Grad Nite Celebrations for the Class of 2020 Disney Announces 2020 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates News: Disneyland Resort Cancels Reservations Through September 26th View the full article

Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude. At Walt Disney World Resort, among the many things we’re thankful for are the 3,000 animal births and hatchings that happened in 2020, including more than 2,500 invertebrates (such as insects and snails). From the tiniest of snails (more than 1,000 to be exact) to charismatic mammals such as a 150-pound endangered white rhinoceros, we have an abundance of thankfulness this year. Births and hatchings are exciting for our devoted Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team, and for our theme park guests who can see these new additions up close and personal in their habitats. I am especially proud knowing many of these new residents offer hope for the future of their respective species. Each represents another success of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plans. I am so proud and thankful for the entire team that makes it all happen. So, during this Thanksgiving season, let’s reflect on the miracle of birth and the magic of nature with a look at some of the adorable baby animals that joined our Disney family this year. The newest addition to the Disney’s Animal Kingdom family, born Oct 25, is our male white rhinoceros, (one of the many births through one of the Species Survival Plans.) This yet-to-be-named little one is already weighing in at more than 200 pounds and is quite a ball of energy. You may remember his mom and dad, Kendi and Dugan, whose love story we followed on “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” a Disney+ original series streaming now. We expect him to join the rest of the crash on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park early next year. You’re not seeing double – we had two female Masai giraffe born only a month apart this year. Maple (left) got her name after her keepers noticed that one of the spots on her skin is shaped like a maple leaf. And Zella (right) has a name that means “beautiful girl who knows the path” in Slavic and African languages. Both little girls will make their debut on the savanna any day now. A first for our team, the baby Babirusa, Kirana, which translates to “Sunbeam” in Indonesian, can be seen daily in the Oasis at the park. This time last year, the team was hard at work introducing Betty and Mentari, parents of little Kirana, while cameras rolled for “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’ve had more than 1,000 Partula Snails this year! These little ones actually produce one offspring every 4-6 weeks and can reproduce without a partner. The baby reaches maturity between three and six months and can start producing their own offspring. That’s a lot of snails! Whether you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, you’re likely to see a young zebra. We’ve been lucky enough to have five born this year between the two locations. You can see more in the third episode of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” when one of our babies explores a new section of the savanna with his mom. Over at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, the team cares for a variety of aquatic animals including these little Banggai cardinalfish. These animals are fully grown at just 3 inches. And did you know, the male Banggai are actually the ones who carry the eggs in their mouth until they hatch! They can usually hold about 60 eggs at once. Right as we were opening the new Tri-Circle D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we welcomed little Violet. She’s doing great and enjoying time in the pasture with her equine bestie Dory. She can be seen at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. Meet aardvark Karanga. Her name means “peanut” in Swahli and honors her mother who’s named Peanut. Karanga’s birth represents another first for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And who can forget Olive, the littlest mandrill in the troop. She stole the hearts of many as she tried a blueberry for the first time in September. Her keepers say she’s becoming much more independent from mom, Scarlet, routinely climbing in the trees solo or exploring more and more on her own. She has also found a willing playmate in her grandmother, Snow. You can learn more about the rare and beautiful animals that call Disney home and meet the amazing teams who care for them by watching National Geographic’s “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” The Disney+ original series is streaming now. To learn more about the animals in our care and what we’re doing to save their counterparts in the wild, visit DisneyAnimals.com. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/ifX3DFC-P1IView the full article

Do we have any Swifties here!? That’s Taylor Swift fans, for the uninitiated. ©Disney We were totally floored when Taylor Swift dropped a surprise album mid-quarantine earlier this year and yes, we did listen to Folklore on repeat many, many times. Well, Taylor Swift has been known to release some content on Disney+ and we’ve got NEWS today! This morning Taylor Swift announced that a new film, folklore: the long pond studio sessions, will debut on Disney+ TONIGHT at midnight PST! Omg! The film is about the making of the album in the isolated studio. ©Disney You can check out the trailer for the new feature right here! If you need us, we’ll be listening to Folklore and having a good cry until we can watch this tonight. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about the other Taylor Swift content you can catch on Disney+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be streaming this film tonight? Tell us in the comments! The post Learn About the Making of Taylor Swift's 'Folklore' in a NEW Film on Disney+ TONIGHT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in November! NEWS: Disney+ Partners With Globoplay to Bring Streaming Service to Brazil Calling All Disney Movie Fans! TWO New Disney Keys Will Be Available Online Soon! View the full article

Looking for some new digs to wear at the parks (or at home when you’re THINKING about the parks)? DFB Merchandise Well, we’ve got some good news! We’re taking you through the 12 Days of DFB Christmas sales event this week and the savings are pretty awesome if we do say so ourselves. Today, YOU picked the deals; we’re giving you 20% off of our BESTSELLERS in the DFB Merch Store! Masks and sweatshirts tend to hit the top of your list, so that’s what you’ll see on sale today! Masks will go from $14.99 to $11.99 and sweatshirts will go from $36.99 to $29.95. These discounts have already been applied to the items in our shop, so you don’t even have to worry about a code. Let’s see what you can snag! Click here to shop our DFB Store!! First up, we’ve got the Magical Lands Sweatshirt for $29.59. Magical Lands Sweatshirt It’s no wonder this one is a favorite. It lists all the lands of Magic Kingdom for those who CAN’T pick a favorite land. We feel you, we can’t either. Click here to buy the Magical Lands Sweatshirt! Disney walls are petty famous so we TOTALLY get why the Purple Wall Mask for $11.99 today is a bestseller. Purple Wall Mask Seriously, try to top an Insta background. Can you imagine taking a pic in FRONT of the purple wall with your Purple Wall Mask on? #ModelStatus. Want to buy the Purple Wall Mask? Click here! Another favorite is our Orange Bird Mask commemorating our favorite citrus-inspired avian and the yummy soft serve that goes with him. Orange Bird Mask Like the other masks, this price has been marked down to $11.99. To buy the Orange Bird Mask, click here! Know someone who LOVES all things Rapunzel or Flynn Rider? Maybe it’s YOU. We’ve got a pretty good face-covering option. DFB Lanterns Face Mask Yep, it’s our Lanterns Face Mask for $11.99! Click here to buy the Lanterns Face Mask! Maybe you’re a die-hard fan of a certain extinct nighttime parade. Oh, Main Street Electrical Parade, how we miss you! DFB Glow Bugs Face Mask Today, you can pick up the Glow Bugs Face Mask for $11.99. Want to buy the Glow Bugs Face Mask? Click here! Next up, we’ve got the very seasonally-appropriate Gingerbread Face Mask for $11.99. DFB Gingerbread Face Mask This is definitely the one for those who’ve got Christmas in their bones. To buy the Gingerbread Face Mask, click here! Tell the world how much you miss Disney fireworks with the Happily Ever After Face Mask for $11.99! DFB Happily Ever After Mask It says “Find your happily ever after!” So cute! Click here to buy the Happily Ever After Face Mask! If you never spend a day in Magic Kingdom without a stop by Peter Pan’s Flight then you might want to swing for the You CAN Fly! Sweatshirt for $29.59. You CAN Fly! Sweatshirt You CLEARLY know what it means to combine faith, trust, and just a little bit of pixie dust. Want to buy the You CAN Fly! Sweatshirt? Click here! This next one is near and dear to our hearts. You KNOW how we feel about Disney World snacks. Snack All Day Mask If you’re cut from a similar cloth, check out the Snack All Day Mask for $11.99. To buy the Snack All Day Mask, click here! And fittingly, we’re ending our on-sale bestsellers list with the Au Revoir! Mask for $11.99. Au Revoir Mask “it’s a small world after all…” and we want to wear this mask everywhere we go in it! Click here to buy the Au Revoir! Mask! Did you know that you can get another deal on TOP of this one? If you spend more than $50 in the DFB Merch Store, you can get free shipping with the code FREEOVER50 at checkout! Woo! We’ll be bringing you more deals in the coming days, so stay tuned! Click HERE to shop our latest DFB sale! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is YOUR favorite piece of DFB merchandise? Tell us in the comments! The post TODAY ONLY! Our Top 10 BESTSELLING DFB Merch Items are on Sale! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: SURPRISE! Follow Along on Instagram Today For BIG Sales On DFB Merch! These 20% Off Deals are Straight From Neverland TODAY ONLY For DFB’s 12 Days of Christmas! We ALREADY Found a Halloween Sale in Disney World! View the full article

Just a few days ago, Disney announced the return of the park hopping option to Walt Disney World. But, park hopping might not be the same as you remember it. Monorail at Disney World Gone are the days of jumping from park-to-park-to-park at any hour of the day (at least for now). Instead, you’ll have to hop a little more carefully — and because of this, we’re wondering if the return of park hopping will really change your trip at all. Prior to the closures of the Disney World parks back in March, park hopping was a fairly simple concept. You paid for the add-on to your ticket and it enabled you to come and go to all four theme parks as you pleased throughout the day. The new system (which kicks off on January 1, 2021) has some differences. Magic Kingdom The new policy is subject to change, but as of right now, Disney has introduced park hopping hours from 2PM to park close. Park Hopping Procedure You are required to get a Disney Park Pass for your first park of the day, but not the subsequent one(s). You just have to use that initial Park Pass and wait for 2PM to roll around before you can head to another park. Tower of Terror Now, the big caveat here is that limited capacities still apply. Currently capacity is operating at 35% and we aren’t sure when it will look like when hopping returns in January. No matter the capacity, if the park you are hopping to at 2PM is full, you won’t be allowed in. If you start your day in Magic Kingdom and intend to head to, say, Hollywood Studios, you might end up with some unfortunate news. Spaceship Earth You’ll have to keep a very close eye on it, but you do run the risk of leaving on a bus from Magic Kingdom to Hollywood Studios while the My Disney Experience app still shows availability, only to find it at capacity when you arrive — effectively losing you precious park time. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run For some, you may not want to risk this. Getting stuck going back and forth on Disney transportation can be a real downer. So, if you’re not willing to take the risk, you might want to skip park hopping altogether. Tree of Life Plus, Disney parks are still set to close relatively early each day into the new year, so you’ll need to make sure you’re happy with the amount of time that park hopping will leave you in each park. Cinderella Castle AND this capacity issue could make dining reservations tricky. We’ve looked into whether a dining reservation will get you into a full park when Park Hopping returns and the results are shaky. Cast Members have reported different things but the majority note that NO you will not be able to enter a full park, even with a dining reservation. We’ll be keeping a close eye out for confirmation on this and you can learn more right here. Click here to learn more about Park Hopping with a dining reservation. Because of this, we recommend making your Dining Reservations in the park you make your Disney Park Pass reservation in. This policy could make it easy to do a breakfast reservation, but you could be dealing with a gamble if you try to hop for dinner. Oga’s Cantina Overall, if you decide that park hopping is the best option for you, we’ve got some pros and cons as to why you should and should not park hop to each Disney World park! And remember, this new system is subject to change but we’ll be sure to keep you updated. Slinky Dog Dash We’re still looking into what this change means for those with dining reservations in their second park of the day and we’ve broken down the biggest questions for you so far right here. Stay tuned to DFB for updates and if you have any questions about the 2021 Park Hop system, feel free to reach out to us on social media or in the comments. Click here for answers to all your biggest park hopping questions! 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. Got questions about the new park hopper system? Ask ’em in the comments! The post Will the Return of Park Hopping REALLY Change Your Disney World Trip? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Sends Email to Passholders About the Return of Park Hopping BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World Park Hopping to Return SOON With Park Hopping Returning, Which Disney Park Should You Pick to Start Your Day (And Which to AVOID!)? View the full article

Disney PhotoPass Service has collaborated with EZ Prints to help you create personalized photo gift products featuring your Disney vacation photos. There are so many products you can customize that will bring magic into your life by helping you remember your Disney vacation memories! You can dress up your home with magnets, coasters, ornaments, placemats, photo books, metal or wood prints, or you can feature your Disney memories on products you use daily like phone cases, mugs, and notebooks. Each product features a Disney-themed design that gives it an extra bit of pixie dust. You can use your Disney PhotoPass photos when creating your products, or you can upload your own photos. Photos can be from a recent trip, a trip from many years ago, or both! The choice is yours. These products are the perfect present for the Disney fan in your life. Because what could be better than giving the gift of daily Disney reminiscing? Well, ok, actually giving someone a Disney vacation would be an even better gift, but for those looking for a smaller present, these are fabulous options. To help you kick off your holiday shopping, EZ Prints’ Black Friday sale on these customized photo gift products begins today! Through November 30, 2020, use code MAGICAL30 when checking out on EZ Prints’ website to get 30% off personalized photo gift products PLUS free shipping (exclusions apply).* To explore the options and start creating your personalized photo gift products, Walt Disney World Resort Guests can visit EZ Prints’ website by clicking here, while Disneyland Resort Guests can visit EZ Prints’ website by clicking here. Be sure to customize and order your photo gift products before the holiday shipping deadline. Photo gift products are offered by a third party, EZ Prints. Not all Disney PhotoPass photos can be used in EZ Prints products. Use of Disney PhotoPass photos by EZ Prints will be subject to EZ Prints’ own policies and terms, and Disney will not be responsible for EZ Prints products, site or actions. More information on third-party products can be found in the Disney PhotoPass terms and conditions here. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. *Offer valid on Disney photo gift products ordered from EZ Prints from November 24, 2020 (12:01 a.m. ET) through November 30, 2020 (11:59 p.m. ET). Free shipping applies to Standard Delivery on orders from EZ Prints sent to a single shipment address in the continental United States. Additional Shipping & Handling applies for select items or shipments to more than one shipment address. No adjustments to prior purchases. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount and is subject to restrictions and change without notice. Not valid on any in-store, online or in-app purchases from Disney PhotoPass Service or any other Disney affiliate, location or site. Disney will not be responsible for the EZ Prints offer. Void where prohibited. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/p7leKwO-HC0View the full article