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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

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There are some seriously fantastic attractions in Disney parks. Haunted Mansion From beloved classics to new favorites, there’s pretty much something for everyone. Disney buffs everywhere know LOTS about their favorite rides, but we’ve got ten facts you might not have EVER known about some iconic Disney attractions! 1. There is a real bullet hole in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Did you know that there’s a REAL bullet hole on Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion? According to the Orange County Register, if you look closely at the glass in front of the ballroom scene, you might notice a tiny bullet hole (Or B.B. hole! They’re not sure.). Hatbox Ghost Apparently (although unconfirmed), a guest shot a hole in the glass but the pane was too expensive and difficult to replace. Instead, Imagineers reimagined the bullet hole to look like a spider web. Spooky! 2. The bellhop letters in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror are real letters! Over in Hollywood Studios, you’ll find an attraction CHOCK FULL of Easter Eggs and hidden details! The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has a lot of nods to the teams that worked on the attraction and to The Twilight Zone series. Tower of Terror Lobby One surprising detail, though, is that the letters in the mailboxes near the bellhop stand are all actually real letters. Each one is either a guest letter acknowledging an awesome bellhop (Cast Member) or from retired bellhops. 3. Disney World rides are all under 200 feet tall. This one isn’t about a specific ride and instead about all of Disney World’s TALLEST rides! Every single attraction and piece of theming in Disney World is under 200 feet tall, and with good reason. Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom The tallest are Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at 199 feet. The reason for this is that at 200 feet, buildings have to have a red beacon light for aircraft. Keeping them below that mark leaves the theming intact. Wouldn’t Expedition Everest look kinda funny with a blinky light?! 4. You can see some animatronic faces in more than one attraction! Sometimes you might spot a familiar face in more attraction than one. Disney is known to reuse animatronic models in some cases and it certainly is fun to try to spot these. © Disney Two of the more famous examples are that you can see Carousel of Progress’s Rover holding the keys on Pirates of the Caribbean and the Carousel of Progress Grandma sitting in a rocking chair as a GHOST in the Haunted Mansion. Oh and, not an animatronic, but the Jungle Cruise plane was split with The Great Movie Ride! 5. There are some surprising lyrics on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is another Hollywood Studios attraction that has some great hidden details to spot. Some of them you won’t be seeing though — you’ll have to listen! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster This detail is found in the music on the ride. Different songs can play depending on your ride vehicle but if you happen to hear “Love in an Elevator” by Aerosmith while your zooming through, listen closely. The lyrics were rewritten and rerecorded to “Love in a Roller Coaster” by the band! 6. There’s a Florida State fan on Splash Mountain. We’ve got another one that you’re going to have to keep an ear out to hear. Plus, you won’t have too long to catch this one since it’s a part of the current version of Splash Mountain which is set to be reimagined soon! Splash Mountain Keep your eyes out as you get to the scene where Br’er fox catches Br’er Rabbit in the beehive. There’s a little gopher (potentially Br’er…Gopher?) who pops out from the ceiling and shouts, “Go FSU!” Hmm…we guess some of the Imagineers must have been Seminole fans! 7. Captain Hook and Mr. Smee hang out on Pirates of the Caribbean. So yes, Jack Sparrow is a pretty famous pirate but he’s not Disney’s ONLY famous pirate. In fact, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee in Peter Pan were the bad pirates in town LONG before Jack Sparrow ever swiped on his first eyeliner. Pirates of the Caribbean sign in Adventureland On Pirates of the Caribbean, if you take a look at the Pirate drowning Mayor Carlos and his pal playing the flute, you might notice that the head pirate has a hook hand and the other a striped shirt and red hat. These fellas are a nod to the Peter Pan pirates! 8. Mr. Toad passed his ride building down to Owl for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Those who have been going to Disney World for some time might remember that The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh now stands where a fan-favorite — and very beloved weird attraction — used to be. Anyone remember going to hell on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? (If this idea is mega intriguing to you — you can still ride Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in Disneyland!) ©D23 Mr. Toad 70 Years Figure Well, if you’re still hankering for the old days you can find a little bit of solace by seeing an ode to the Toad in the Pooh attraction. You can actually see Mr. Toad handing the deed down to Owl in a painting in Owl’s house on the ride! 9. There’s a nod to the Nautilus on Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. On the other side of Fantasyland, you can spot an interesting formation in the rocks under Prince Eric’s castle as you head through the queue for Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. Journey of the Little Mermaid The grooves in the rocks form the shape of a Nautilus, which is a nod to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage, the attraction that stood in the same spot from 1971 through 1994. 10. Nemo makes an appearance on Monsters Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! And finally, back over in Disneyland Resort at Disney California Adventure you might see a familiar and not-so-monstrous face while you’re adventuring through Monsters Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue. Nemo You can spot a clownfish tucked behind the sushi chef at Harryhausen’s and this guy is actually supposed to represent Nemo! How cool! Those are all some pretty good details, huh? Looking for more easter eggs? 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 are your favorite Disney ride secrets? Tell us in the comments! The post 10 Things You Never Knew About Your Favorite Disney Rides first appeared on the disney food blog. 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‘Tis the season! Freeform has delivered a delightful “25 Days of Christmas” gift for guests visiting Disney Springs this November and December. Located on the Northwest side of Disney’s Days of Christmas store, guests can check out a festive photo wall. Capture the perfect selfie in front of a wintery wonderland featuring some of Freeform’s holiday icons. Don’t forget to tag your photos with #DisneySprings and #25DaysOfChristmas! When you’re home, be sure to watch Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” December 1-25 as they deck the halls and celebrate Christmas with a cheerful lineup of merry Holiday films. Beginning Tuesday, December 1st grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy a full slate of Christmas favorites including “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause” trilogy, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and much more! To learn more about Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” programming click the link below: Freeform.com/25DaysSchedule http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/EniNXEcKfw4View the full article

Are most people in Disney World wearing masks? The answer is yes, according to Disney and Touring Plans. The reopening is going better than expected, some say, although police reports show there are occasional problems. View the full article

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Who’s ready for a festive trip to EPCOT?? Christmas Tree in EPCOT Hey there, DFB friends! We recently visited EPCOT to see what’s new since our last trip to the park, and we were greeted with a ton of new additions. So, without further ado, let’s dive into all of the latest food, merchandise, and construction updates in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Monorail Station Kiosk As we neared the entrance to the park, we noticed that the Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Kiosk by the Monorail station was open. Joffrey’s So, guests who needed a little pick-me-up before entering the park had an option to swing by! Review! Sip on holiday cheer with NEW Joffrey’s holiday drinks in Disney World! EPCOT Construction Updates Space 220 While strolling near the upcoming Space 220 restaurant, we noticed that the sign was covered. At the moment, there’s not much more going on over here! Space 220 We can’t wait to learn more about the opening of this interstellar restaurant! Take a peek inside Space 220 here! Future World Restrooms We noticed that the restrooms in Future World near Gateway Gifts are unavailable. Future World Restrooms Signs are posted outside of both bathroom entrances indicating that they are not currently available. Take a look at an overview of the EPCOT Transformation Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster We didn’t see or hear anything new going on over here! Still just getting ready to “rock the galaxy!” Guardians of the Galaxy Construction We’ll be continuing to look out for any new signage or construction updates near this upcoming attraction! Click here to see a peek inside of the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction! EPCOT Holiday Updates Living with the Land Living with the Land got its own adorable holiday makeover. Even plants need to feel the Christmas spirit! Let’s head into the Land Pavilion and check it out! Living with the Land Decorations This is also a great attraction to try to find hidden Mickeys. Mickey Reindeer Decoration The stockings were hung by the greenhouse with care. Living with the Land Decorations These bright lights put us in the holiday spirit! Living with the Land Lights Look at all these nicely wrapped gifts stocked with fresh vegetables! Living with the Land Decorations This ride overlay is so charming and fun! Look at all the Living with the Land holiday decorations here! World Showcase The countries around the World Showcase have been prepped and readied for the holidays, too! We even noticed some booths getting ready for the Festival of the Holidays. EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Sign Restaurants and shops around the World Showcase have festive and cheerful touches. France Pavilion Decorations Check out this garland we spotted in the Italy Pavilion! Italy Pavilion Holiday Decorations Looks like World Showcase is embracing the most wonderful time of the year! Check out more holiday decor around EPCOT EPCOT Merchandise Updates Italy Pavilion Some shops in The Italy Pavilion also reopened to welcome guests this week — Il Bel Cristallo, and La Gemma Elegante. Italy Pavilion stores reopen These shops were very nicely decorated for the holidays! Check out this awesome Christmas tree decorated with Venetian masks! Venetian mask tree We’re glad to have some more shopping options in time for the holidays in the World Showcase! Learn more about these shops’ reopening here! France Pavilion The France Pavilion has reopened some of its shops, including L’Esprit de la Provence and La Maison du Vin wine shop! The shops have safety and health precautions in place including plexiglass and distancing markers. Plexiglass in France Pavilion These stores are decorated for the holidays as well! Distancing Measures L’Esprit de la Provence reopened its doors for guests this week. France Pavilion shops reopening The France Pavilion’s reopened shops have a handful of new things to offer, and right in time for your holiday shopping, too! We spotted a new pair of Minnie ears, featuring a familiar icon from Paris. New France ears These ears are priced at $29.99. These are definitely a fun, new addition to our neverending ear collection (and maybe yours, too)! Check out the new France Minnie ears here! There’s also a new collection from Loungefly featuring The Aristocats! There’s this adorable backpack featuring a fuzzy-feeling Marie! This backpack costs $75.00. Marie Loungefly There’s also a crossbody in this collection! It costs $65.00. Aristocats Loungefly And last, but not least, is the Marie wallet! It costs $50.00. Aristocats wallet This collection will have you singing “Everybody Wants to be a Cat,” in no time! See more photos of the Loungefly Aristocats collection here! Mouse Gear Mouse Gear is often the merchandise hot spot of EPCOT, and we found something perfect for all your Thanksgiving cooking — new oven mitts! New oven mitts These mitts feature icons of the four Disney parks. They’re priced at $14.99. We found even more new oven mitts in Disney World Camera Center/Pin Traders Here we found some cool, some random, and some discounted pins! Jack Skellington is getting ready for the holidays with this ornament pin! We found it for $15.99. Jack Skellington pin We also found some Flower & Garden Festival pins and pin sets for 30% off! Flower & Garden pins We’re throwing it back to last year’s Festival of the Holidays with this pin priced at $17.99. We didn’t spot any for 2020 yet though! Festival of the Holidays Pin These pins we found sure celebrate a lot of different things. We’ll let you know if we find any new Disney pins! Take a look at these Walt Disney World Resort holiday pins! And that’s what’s NEW at EPCOT! We had fun spotting random pins and celebrating the holidays with all the festive decor! With so much going on, we’ll be sure to have more updates about this park really soon, so stay tuned. Click here to see the 5 biggest changes coming to Disney World in 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What EPCOT project are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: Holiday Decorations, Reopened World Showcase Shops, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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It’s no secret that Disney World is constantly changing. Walt Disney World Resort Between decor, new attractions, and construction, Disney continually adds magic to its parks. Since 2020 was a year full of closures and a worldwide pandemic, Disney has had to adapt and make changes. But, what are the biggest changes as we head into the year 2021? Let’s find out! Park Hopping Starting January 1st, 2021, park hopping will be returning to Disney World! Soon, guests will have much more freedom in their Disney park days. Although guests could still purchase park hoppers, that function has not been available since the reopening in July. Pandora When this option is brought back to parks, guests must have a park hopper ticket or pass. You’ll also still need to book a park pass reservation for your first park AND enter that park before you can hop to a different one. Park Hopping Procedure Starting at 2PM, Disney guests can hop to another park as long as that park is not at capacity. While you do not need a reservation currently to get into that second park, Disney made it clear that this could change in the future. Disney also updated their policy for Annual Passholders so that the ability to visit another park will be subject to applicable block out dates. Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Labor Day Bringing back this option for guests is a great way to celebrate the new year! This new process is a bit confusing so if you have any questions, feel free to ask or check out our answers to the most frequently asked questions. Got questions about Disney World’s New Park Hopping Process? We’ve Got Answers. Discontinuing Free MagicBands One of the BIGGEST changes coming to Disney World in 2021 is the discontinuation of free MagicBands. Currently, Disney World resort guests receive a complimentary MagicBand for their trip. Each guest gets a solid-colored MagicBand, but can pay to upgrade one with a design. MagicBands That’s not where Disney’s new plan stops. Instead of offering MagicBands, Disney plans to launch a new system where the classic MagicBand features are available through the My Disney Experience app. This is an extension on the current Digital Key Feature that allows guests to unlock their resort rooms on their phones. MagicBand Scanner The retiring of complimentary MagicBands goes into effect on January 1st, 2021. If you are a huge MagicBand fan, don’t worry! MagicBands aren’t being fully replaced. Disney resort guests will still be able to purchase MagicBands, and at a discounted price! Disney mentioned that they will continue to release new MagicBand colors and designs online and in shops at Disney World. MagicBands This is a huge change for Disney park-goers since MagicBands have been an essential when they were introduced in 2013. Guests who prefer not to purchase a MagicBand will be able to use the My Disney Experience app, and guests who LOVE MagicBands can still use them! It’s the best of both worlds, but it will be a pretty strange adjustment not having to wear those colorful bands around our wrists all day every day! Here is the ultimate guide to MagicBands in Disney World EPCOT’s France Pavilion We recently learned A LOT about the upcoming projects coming to EPCOT in Disney World. While we got exciting news and sneak peeks, Disney announced that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open in 2021! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign We’ve been watching the construction progress for the extension on the France Pavilion, but now we have a timeline for when this highly anticipated attraction will open. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro said, “Coming in 2021, we’re still on track to open Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” at the virtual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure The attraction was originally supposed to open in the summer of 2020 but was delayed because of the park closures. And not only is this attraction scheduled to open next year, but the La Crêperie de Paris is also set to open! La Creperie de Paris This is a new table and quick service restaurant coming to EPCOT that will specialize in…crepes! The news was revealed at the D23 Event, EPCOT – The Magic of Possibility, which discussed the future of the park as a whole. We are SO looking forward to these additions in the France Pavilion! If you have a trip planned in 2021, these may be open while you visit. Get more details on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Airline Transportation Packages Cancelled Currently, Disney guests planning a trip can book packages with their tickets, resort, and flights. In June, Disney announced that they would no longer offer air transportation as part of their vacation packages. Flight from Orlando The airline packages were available for Disney World, Disneyland, and Aulani to make guests’ booking experience easier. This included consumer-direct and third-party bookings, but starting in 2021, guests will have to book their flights separately. Orlando International Airport Disney will honor all existing airline reservations through the rest of the year and even allow new airline bookings until December 31st, 2020. If you are traveling to Disney World in 2021 and would like some help booking your air, reach out to your travel agent to get more information. Get more information on 2021 Disney World vacation packages Disney Waterpark Reopening While all four theme parks are open in Disney World, both of the waterparks have remained closed. However, in September, Disney announced that one of the two waterparks would be reopening in 2021. Typhoon Lagoon Disney has not released which waterpark it plans to reopen, but the plan is to open ONE of them on March 7 of 2021. This date could change pending government approval, but as of now, the date has remained the same. Even though waterparks are not new to Disney World in 2021, they have been shut down since the closures in March of this year. It feels like ages since we’ve stepped into one of those parks! Blizzard Beach Although we are awaiting the announcement of which waterpark it is, Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, we are hopeful the waterparks will be able to safely reopen on this date. We will update you as soon as we get more details on the waterpark reopening. Read more into what we know about the Disney waterparks reopening And that wraps up the BIGGEST changes coming to Disney World in 2021! While it has been a pretty crazy year, we are looking forward to what this new year has in store for Disney- changes and all! We will continue to update you on the latest changes all over Disney World. Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which change are you most looking forward to in 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post The 5 Biggest Changes Coming to Disney World in 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: How Disney World IS (and ISN’T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! Check Out the New Disney World Frozen 2 Foodie Guide HERE! View the full article

Rainforest Cafe is a great spot at Disney World to see some nearly realistic animals (besides at the Jungle Cruise, of course). Rainforest Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom This jungle-themed restaurant can be found at both Disney Springs and Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Because we’re obsessed with food (obviously), we’ve noticed that its menu has undergone some updates and price changes so we’re here to share them with you! We visited the Rainforest Cafe a few months ago to check it out since its reopening! It recently shared this year’s Thanksgiving menu, and now its regular menu has received some changes! The Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs Starting with the appetizers (the place where any good meal should start), we noticed a description has been added to the Chicken Quesadillas. These are described as including cajun chicken, Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo. They’re still priced at $14.99. Rainforest Cafe Check-in For those wanting to embark on the Awesome Appetizer Adventure, there are a couple of changes! This dish includes Chima-Cha-Chas, Crustacean Crab Dip, Cheese Sticks, Chicken Strips, and Guacamole, as well as the option to add St. Louis-style Pork Spareribs. It seems that the option to add “buffalo-style” is no longer available! This dish used to be described as shareable among three people, but that note is gone. Additionally, there has been a price increase from $10.99 to $11.99. Cheese Sticks There are a handful of appetizers that have increased in price. The Spinach and Artichoke Dip, previously priced at $9.99, is now $12.99. The price of Chicken Strips has increased from $11.99 to $12.99. The Shrimp Scampi Flatbread once cost $13.99 but is now $14.99. As we move on to the Soups & Salads portion of the menu, we see some changes and more prices raised! For those of you that love a little crunch in your salads, the Paradise House Salad now comes with croutons! The price of this has not changed and is still listed at $9.99. On the other hand, the Big Islander Chicken Caesar Salad has had its price increased from $19.99 to $20.99. The China Island Chicken Salad has also gone up in price from $18.99 to $19.99. Rainforest Cafe Atmosphere Under the Sandwiches & Burgers portion of the menu, we noticed that the Jungle Turkey Wrap now comes with coleslaw on the side in addition to your original choice of any side! For those of you who just can’t get enough carbs (we feel you), we have some potentially sad news. The spicy Pastalaya Shrimp dish no longer has the option to be served with Caribbean Rice. Rainforest Cafe Sadly for seafood lovers, another menu item that has seen a price increase is the Taste of the Islands seafood dish. This item includes Caribbean Coconut Shrimp, Dynamite Scallops and Shrimp, Blackened Tilapia topped with Pineapple Salsa, along with the choice of a side! This price has gone up from $30.99 to $31.99. A few minor tweaks have been made to the Korean Spicy Stir-Fry, the chicken is now described as tempura-style, and the jasmine rice is no longer described as steamed. Bar at Rainforest Cafe There are also some changes to the dessert menus! The Sparkling Volcano (a gigantic brownie) was once described as being enough for three or more, but that note is no longer there! It did not mention if the portion size has changed, but the price and description remain the same. Also, the Tribal Cheesecake now includes CHOCOLATE sauce in addition to raspberry sauce! We won’t say no to that! Sparkling Volcano! And that’s a wrap! Those are all the changes for now, but we’ll be sure to let you know if we notice any more. These changes are reflected across both the Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom locations! Check back with us as we update you about ALL the Disney food! This well-loved menu item has made its way back to Woody’s Lunchbox! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you eaten at the Rainforest Cafe? Tell us in the comments! The post Here are ALL the Menu Changes For Rainforest Cafe in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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If you’re a fan of Walt Disney Imagineering, you’ve probably heard of Joe Rohde. ©Disney This legendary Imagineer has spent the last four decades making magic with the Walt Disney Company in the form of some seriously incredible projects. Today, Joe Rohde announced his retirement so we’re paying tribute by looking back at some of his greatest projects. 1. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Joe Rohde’s true talent lies in his genius design skill. He is most famous, perhaps, for acting as lead designer on the creation of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Disney World, leading the team that conceptualized, designed, and built the park. ©Orlando Sentinel Rohde helped to surmount the challenge of creating a park with such a strong wildlife conservation method through years of research with scientific communities, zoos, and indigenous communities. This research even ended up in expeditions such as Mission Himalayas to Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibetan Sichuan. ©Disney Rohde traveled with Conservation International to explore regions of the Himalayas where Tibetan oral traditions had preserved large biologically rich tracts of land. This trip was a major driver behind the theming and authenticity of Expedition Everest — another Rohde accomplishment. ©Disney Since the opening of Animal Kingdom, Rohde continued to be majorly involved with the park, including in the development of Pandora — World of Avatar in the late 2010s. Animal Kingdom is a constant reminder of Rohde’s design prowess. his care, and his dedication. Looking for some hidden gems in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Click here! 2. Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund During the process of developing Animal Kingdom, Rohde actually spent some time to help develop something more directly charitable, the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. On Earth Day in 1995, the DCF was established and awarded grants to 39 wildlife conservation projects. ©Disney Since then, the fund has allocated over 10 million dollars to hundreds of nonprofit organizations working in 115 countries, helped to protect more than 400 different species, and connected millions of kids and families with nature. Rohde was instrumental in the start of the fund, and it may not be what it is today without him. ©Disney Of the fund, Rohde said, “This personal call to action manifests itself in the Disney Conservation Fund. This is the mission that binds the park and the Fund. They’re not really two things, but two sides of the same thing.” He also called it “an honor and a joy” to work with the Fund since its inception. Click here to learn about the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund’s anniversary! 3. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Rohde’s attention to detail continued with one of his other most famous projects. He was responsible for the creative design and content of Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, at Ko Olina, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. Did you know he was chosen for the project because he grew up in Hawaii? So neat! ©Disney During the conception of the hotel, Rohde worked with a large number of native Hawaiian thinkers, artists, and cultural experts to create a resort destination that accurately and responsibly paid homage to the culture. Thanks to Joe, Aulani has the world’s largest collection of indigenous Hawaiian contemporary art and it’s the only resort in all of the islands that makes the Hawaiian language a requirement for key Cast Members. Click here to read about the recent reopening of Aulani! 4. EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion Joe’s recent projects aren’t his only good ones. In fact, we’re still experiencing the greatness of Rohde’s earliest project today. Rohde was initially hired as a model designer and scenic painter for EPCOT in 1980 and spent much of his time working on the Mexico Pavilion. ©Joe Rohde Rohde has said that he worked on the sculptural surface of the pyramid inside the Mexico Pavilion, as well as other sculptural work on the original ride, El Río del Tiempo (The River of Time). This attraction closed in 2007 to make way for Gran Fiesta Tour, but Rohde’s work remains. Want to ride through the Mexico Pavilion (virtually)? Click here! 5. Fantasyland Refurbishment in Disneyland And, Rohde’s projects weren’t limited to Disney World either. In 1983, Disneyland’s Fantasyland underwent the “New Fantasyland” refurbishment and Rohde worked on the team of designers tasked with the facelift. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle This refurbishment took the land from its original Renaissance theming to the fantastical version of a Bavarian village that remains today. Get more information on Disneyland’s reopening guidelines 6. Captain EO in EPCOT This next one is a fan favorite when it comes to Rohde projects. Rohde worked as a designer on the Captain EO attraction in EPCOT. That’s right, right next to George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Michael Jackson. ©Disney In fact, you could even spot him in the Captain EO pre-show! He’s shown with several other Imagineers working on concepts for the attraction. He doesn’t have his earring yet so he’s hard to spot, but you can still look for his mustache. Click here for the PERFECT product for folks missing Captain EO! 7. EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion Did you know the Mexico Pavilion wasn’t even the only one Rohde worked on? He also helped with the Norway Pavilion during its development in the mid to late 1980s. Norway Pavilion The pavilion features many intricate nods to Norwegian culture. IMO, you can really see how work like this helped to build Rohde into the cultural force that was capable of putting something like Animal Kingdom together. Click here to see a NEAT Norway poster Disney released earlier this year! 8. Adventurer’s Club Another of Rohde’s most personal projects was the Adventurer’s Club in Disney World’s Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island. The theme for the nightclub was conceived and created by Joe Rohde and Imagineer Roger Cox. Radio-a-thon at Adventurer’s Club in Disney World The venue was styled after a private club for world travelers in 1937 where you could see artifacts and photos from different explorations. There was a show element featuring animatronics, puppets, and a performing cast who improvised with guests and performed shows. Adventurer’s Club sign Want to know where the idea for Adventurer’s Club was dreamed up? Look to Joe Rohde! The idea originated from a Sunday afternoon theme party called “The Last Days of the Raj” themed around 1930s adventuring — and Rohde was the host. To see where you can find a reference to Adventurer’s Club in Disney Springs, click here! 9. Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout! in Disney California Adventure And finally, Rohde acted as lead designer on the recent Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout! retheme of Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure. Most folks who’ve ridden this attraction love it and that’s partly due to Rohde’s storytelling prowess. ©OCR He worked alongside folks like Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn, composer Tyler Bates, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. In the end, Rohde called the ride “an extension of the world that you’re familiar with,” and we have to say that’s exactly what it is. Click here to check out the latest Mission: Breakout! merchandise! Joe Rohde has certainly been a force for 40 years at the Disney company. Still, he leaves a legacy behind in people as much as he does projects. Now, those who Rohde mentored and trained can step up to the plate while Rohde keeps, in his words, “thinking about things, and doing things, and talking about things…” Because that’s kind of what he does. Click here to read Rohde’s statements about his retirement! 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 are your favorite Joe Rohde projects? Tell us in the comments! The post A Retiring Icon: Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde's Greatest Hits first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We’re totally #adults here at Disney Food Blog, but that doesn’t mean we’ll say no to a Happy Meal! Goofy Toy We especially can’t resist a good Happy Meal when it’s loaded with Disney toys! In honor of Mickey and Minnie’s 92nd birthday, McDonald’s teamed up with Disney to release some super sweet toys. We got our hands on the cutie pie Happy Meals last week. We’re back to tell you all about the awesome sweepstakes you can enter when you buy one for yourself! Happy Meal toys and a chance to win a trip to Disney World? Oh yes, we’re in it! Now through December 14th, you can grab a Happy Meal and enter to win a trip for four to Disney World. Just enter by scanning the code printed on the side of the Happy Meal box! The sweepstakes entry period ends on January 18th, 2021 at 11:59PM EST. ©Disney The new collection of toys is inspired by Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Once you collect all 10 toys, you can connect them together to form an epic Disney World attraction train! The McDonald’s app is also offering fun Disney games to celebrate our favorite Disney mice and the Hollywood Studios attraction. Nothing can stop all the fun for Mickey’s birthday celebrations! Check out the new Mickey Mouse Ears created by Bret Iwan for Mickey’s birthday! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you gotten your Disney Happy Meal yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Enter to Win a FREE Disney Trip by Eating a McDonald's Happy Meal! Get the Details HERE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: McDonald’s NEW Happy Meal Toys Feature Disney Characters Riding Fan-Favorite Attractions! FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND — Which Disney World Ride Will Win The PRIZE?? All Aboard! Virtually Ride Disney World’s Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway With This Video! View the full article

We’re so excited that Woody’s Lunch Box is now set to reopen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 25th! Woody’s Lunch Box area Located in Toy Story Land, Woody’s Lunch Box is a Quick Service restaurant that serves up a variety of entrees and sides. But a few weeks ago, we noticed some changes to the menu, including the removal of the entire breakfast menu, as well as several lunch and dinner menu items. One of the items that received the chop in this menu update was our beloved Totchos — which are essentially nachos made with tater tots instead of tortilla chips, as the blended name suggests! Totchos But, since nachos can come with a variety of toppings, let’s take a closer look at what all comes in the Totchos! They’re made with a base of potato barrels (or tater tots, as you may know them), covered in beef and bean chili, shredded cheese, queso, tomatoes, corn chips, and topped with sour cream and green onions. Totchos We love this potato-y twist on nachos, so we’re thrilled to see that the Totchos have now been added back to the Woody’s Lunch Box lunch and dinner menu! Woody’s Lunch Box Menu Guests can return to Woody’s Lunch Box to get their Totchos fix when it reopens on November 25th! Of course, we’ll be there to be reunited with our favorite returning items like the Lunch Box Tarts, the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich, and more! Did you know you can make Lunch Box Tarts at home?? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite menu item at Woody’s Lunch Box? Let us know in the comments! The post A SUPER Popular Item is Back on the Menu at Woody's Lunch Box in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: No More Breakfast? BIG Menu Changes Pop Up for Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios NEWS! THREE Fan-Favorite Disney World Restaurants Are Reopening SOON! REVIEW and PHOTOS: NEW Cinnamon-Apple Holiday Lunch Box Tart in Disney World’s Toy Story Land! View the full article

Thinking of heading to Orlando for Thanksgiving or the holiday season? Magic Kingdom You may be thinking that the parks will be totally empty given the global pandemic and recommendations that some states have made to limit non-essential travel, but Disney has reported that Thanksgiving week capacity is almost at 100% and now Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has also indicated that, despite travel warnings, people are still traveling to Orlando. Walt Disney World actually sits in two counties in Central Florida — Orange County and Osceola County. Earlier today, the Mayor of Orange County — Jerry L. Demings — held a press conference to provide an update on the current situation in the county with COVID-19. During the conference, one reporter asked, if Mayor Deminds was concerned about the loss of what the county would normally see in terms of tax revenue and tourism dollars during the holiday season because of the encouragement not to travel if not necessary. Tomorrowland Crowds Major Demings responded by noting that he thinks “it’s all relative.” According to Demings, “The airport [presumably referring to Orlando International Airport] reported today that within the last few days we’ve had the second busiest airport in the nation.” So, it seems there are still people traveling to Orlando and Mayor Demings said he thinks that they are going to continue to come. This news comes days after one news site reported that Orlando International Airport is expecting a comparatively quiet season. Orlando International Airport In terms of Orlando’s theme parks, Demings specifically said, “I believe that our theme parks have put an abundance of protocols in place to open and to provide a place of, I think, relaxation for the American public to be able to do so safely.” Spaceship Earth Demings did note that their numbers will be down from where they were last year, but putting it in perspective, he noted that every major metropolitan area has seen an economic downturn due to the pandemic so Orange County is not unique in that regard. But, Mayor Demings noted that he’s optimistic in terms of how they’ve done business and gained general mask compliance with people, that they’ve been relatively successful as a major metropolitan area in not having major double digit increases in COVID-19 cases that other areas are experiencing. Animal Kingdom Holidays We DEFINITELY noticed some serious crowds in Disney World today as Thanksgiving Day approaches, and we expect we’ll continue to see some large crowds as Christmas and New Years Eve get closer. We’ve also noticed Park Pass Reservations filling up for the rest of 2020, so if you are planning a trip for this year be sure to book your Park Pass Reservation as quickly as possible! We’ll continue to keep you updated throughout Thanksgiving week and the rest of this holiday season with all the latest Disney news, delicious snacks, and more! Click here to see ALL the places to do Thanksgiving in Disney World this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to visit Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post People Are Still Traveling to Orlando Despite Pandemic, Orange County Mayor Says first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Tourism Group Advocates For Re-Opening Disney World Disney’s Earnings May Not Return To Last Year’s Levels Until 2024, Analysts Say Disney World Donates School Supplies to Help Local Teachers View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. 2020 may technically be the Year of the Rat, but it sure feels like the Year of Baby Yoda to us! Baby Yoda Plush We’ve seen bags, shirts, toys, phone accessories, and more! Disney even introduced a special Magic Shot to commemorate “The Year of Baby Yoda”. We’ve compiled entire lists of gifts dedicated to this little green alien, and now we’re taking it back to the very beginning — the OG “The Child” plush is now on sale! Available on shopDisney, this 11″ The Child Plush is as huggable as he is precious! ©Disney Previously priced at $24.99, this ultra-soft toy is now on sale for $20 — just in time for the holidays. Look at those big, adorable eyes, how could you resist him? ©Disney Hurry and snag this little guy while he’s on sale, and he can accompany you on all your intergalactic adventures this holiday season! Get the Baby Yoda Plush Here! You know we’re always keeping our eyes peeled for the latest merchandise from the hit Disney+ show, The Mandalorian, so stay tuned to see what we find! Baby Yoda is everywhere this year, and we still love him as much as ever! Sick of Baby Yoda? Too Bad, Here’s a Bunch of Baby Yoda Gifts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you sick of seeing Baby Yoda merch? Tell us in the comments! The post What's Better Than a Baby Yoda Plush? A Baby Yoda Plush ON SALE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wait, This Baby Yoda Necklace Costs HOW MUCH?! Baby Yoda Plush IS HERE! ACT FAST! Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! View the full article

Disney’s fan club, D23, has been releasing a new limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush each month of 2020! ©Disney | D23 We’ve seen a kaleidoscope Mickey, a fireworks Mickey, a floral Mickey, a golden Mickey, and even a Mickey plush covered in smaller Mickeys. But the latest design is warming our hearts and making us smile because the November Mickey Mouse plush is wearing something very special! The “A Man and His Mouse” plush features Mickey Mouse dressed up like Walt Disney! This plush is sold exclusively to D23 members through Amazon and is available in limited quantities. “A Man and His Mouse” plush The plush is modeled after a portrait of Mickey made for his 70th birthday by Imagineer, John Hench. In the portrait, Mickey is dressed like Walt, wearing his favorite orange work sweater. This plush is a most adorable way to honor both Mickey Mouse AND the man behind him — Walt Disney! Mickey Mouse 70th Birthday portrait If you think this plush is as sweet as we do, make sure to log into your D23 account to purchase him before he’s gone! We love special Disney merchandise, and we’ll make sure keep you updated on the Disney items! Check Out 16 Disney Plushes That Are Now Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this Mickey plush? Tell us in the comments! The post This Adorable D23 Mickey Mouse Plush is Dressed Like Walt Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Is Releasing a New Tiki Mickey Mouse Plush on Amazon SOON — And D23 Members Get Early Access It’s a Plush Party! 16 New Disney Plush Are Now Available Online! NEWS: You Can Become a D23 Gold Family Member for HALF the Price TODAY! View the full article

If you’re searching for a cupcake in either Disney Springs or Downtown Disney, Sprinkles is a good place to start! Sprinkles Entrance In addition to classic favorites, Sprinkles also regularly serves up special flavors for a limited time. And the latest limited-time cupcake draws inspiration from another delicious dessert! Who’s up for two desserts in one?? The newest flavor to make its debut at Sprinkles is the Cannoli Cupcake! ©Sprinkles This sweet treat is a ricotta pistachio cake, filled and frosted with mascarpone cream and topped with crushed cannoli shells, chopped chocolate chips, and chopped pistachios. Plus, it’s finished with truffled chocolate ganache! ©Sprinkles If you want to enjoy this limited-time offering, you’ll have to act fast — the Cannoli Cupcake will only be available from November 23rd through November 29th. So, if you’re a fan of cannolis AND cupcakes, be sure to treat yourself while you can! Check out the gorgeous Menagerie Cupcake in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite place to grab a cupcake in Disney World or Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post A Cannoli Cupcake is Now Available in Disney World and Disneyland Resort for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A Pumpkin Spice CUPCAKE is Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for Two Days Only! Whisper This Code to Get a FREE Cupcake at Sprinkles! Celebrate National Red Velvet Day with NEW Treats in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney! View the full article

As you walk around EPCOT these days, you’ll notice a LOT of construction going on as part of the EPCOT Transformation. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction Various projects are underway including the construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and work on the new nighttime show, Harmonious. But, some projects, like the Mary Poppins attraction and refurbishment of Spaceship Earth have been postponed. Could plans be changing for another part of this transformation — the Festival Pavilion? Here’s what we know. One part of the EPCOT transformation that was previously announced is the creation of a brand new three-level pavilion or “Festival Center,” which was set to serve as the new “home base” for EPCOT’s various festivals and live events! The building was set to feature a plaza level, a middle expo level, and a park in the sky on the top level! It was once described by Disney as “one of the most remarkable designs at any Disney park.” World Celebration Concept Art ©Disney The Festival Center was announced as part of World Celebration — an area that guests would encounter just past Spaceship Earth. Given that the building here was set to be 3-stories high, it would provide some incredible views for new nighttime spectaculars. The concept art shows the building with a very space-age design, with trees and vegetation on the top level. We’d seen models of this new pavilion at the EPCOT Experience… EPCOT Experience …as well as posters of it. We’d also heard that it will be “transformed for the seasons and festivals” with special themed decorations. World Celebration Poster In other words, while we haven’t heard a TON of details about this pavilion, we have seen enough to show that it was well into the stages of development. Description of the Festival Pavilion But, it seems things may be changing for the future of this pavilion. We’d already noticed that the model for the building had been removed from the EPCOT Experience exhibit, but now the “Center” itself is not even being referred to as that. A recent press release from Walt Disney World regarding EPCOT’s transformation says the following: World Celebration will offer new experiences that connect guests to one another and the world around them. Surrounding this enchanted garden will be new retail and dining locations, along with a newly reimagined festival area that will be home to ever-changing events in a unique new environment. Epcot Concept Art ©Disney So, it seems this area has gone from a Festival Center to now being described as a “Festival Area.” What that means exactly, we’re not entirely sure. Will a building with indoor areas still be created in this spot? Will it just be more of an open space for festival booths and things of the like? It’s unclear. The project wasn’t directly addressed in the recent D23 Fantastic Worlds events, but we’ll definitely keep an eye out for more information about it. ©Disney In the meantime, progress continues on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as well as several other projects all around Disney World. Stay tuned for all the latest! The 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays guide map is now available! Click here to check it out! 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 part of the EPCOT Transformation are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post What's Going on With the EPCOT Festival Pavilion? Here's Everything We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! More of Epcot’s Space-Themed Restaurant Has Been Revealed! Pics! EPCOT Ticket Booths Are Looking NICE With the Newly Added Logos! Photos! See What the Area Surrounding the New Ratatouille Ride in Disney World Looks Like NOW View the full article

It’s that time of the year…holiday merch is EVERYWHERE! Holiday Merchandise This year, we’ve seen shirts, Crocs, plushes, backpacks, and of course, popcorn buckets! People go crazy for the popcorn buckets (Especially holiday ones!), and this year’s Christmas tree popcorn bucket has been hard to come by. Today, we finally saw the bucket restocked in Disney World! Walking through Disney’s Magic Kingdom today, we happened to glance over at the popcorn stand by the castle hub. Lo and behold, we spotted a familiar-looking popcorn bucket hanging out by the register! Magic Kingdom popcorn stand The Mickey Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket is back in stock! This year’s design is white and features both Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Christmas tree popcorn bucket You can snag this festive bucket for $25! We’ll be on the lookout for this bucket at other popcorn stands around Walt Disney World to see if it’s truly back in stock everywhere. Christmas tree popcorn bucket These light-up buckets have certainly been popular this year, so hurry over to Magic Kingdom if you haven’t gotten yours yet! We’re constantly checking the parks for the latest in merchandise, especially during the holiday season, so stay tuned to DFB! Another Holiday Popcorn Bucket Has Returned to Disney World! Click Here to See Which One! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will you be getting one of these new buckets? Tell us in the comments! The post The White Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket Is BACK in Stock in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Mickey Elf Popcorn Bucket Has Returned to Disney World! Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time with Disney World’s New Holiday Plush! Adorable New Disneyland and Toontown Building Christmas Ornaments Spotted in Disney World! View the full article

Just last week, we shared that Santa Claus would be coming to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort as part of the new Santa’s Village experience. And now, the resort has started decorating to prepare for the festivities! Disney’s Dolphin Resort We’ve seen holiday decorations all around Walt Disney World, including several of the resorts and all four of the theme parks, but we still get excited when we see MORE Christmas trees! Walking around Disney and seeing everything decked out makes the holidays even more magical. So, what seasonal decorations have arrived at Swan and Dolphin Resort? Let’s start at the Dolphin, where we first noticed this classically decorated large Christmas tree! We love the color scheme of red, green, and silver. Dolphin Christmas decorations Other decorations around the lobby kept with the classic theme like the wreaths hung on the walls. Dolphin Christmas decorations We also spotted this smaller tree, standing proud on top of a Christmas gift! Dolphin Christmas decorations They literally greeted up with Christmas decorations as soon as we arrived — there was a tree in the entryway! Dolphin Christmas decorations Altogether, everything looks very elegant. This would definitely be a place we’d want to spend our vacation if we were in the mood for a classy vibe. Dolphin Christmas decorations Over at the Swan, the decorations focused more on a metallic color scheme that gave the resort a “fancy” feel. Swan Christmas decorations There were a ton of Christmas trees — in fact, we were greeted with several as soon as we entered the lobby! Swan Christmas decorations One of our favorite touches was the festive bows on the swan fountain. The wreaths and the floral accents on the sconces bring the whole look together! Swan Christmas decorations The decorations around this resort have us feeling the spirit of the season! Swan Christmas decorations Checking out all the holiday decorations has been one of our favorite things to experience in Disney World the last few weeks! Keep checking DFB for the latest updates on all the holiday happenings, including decorations, entertainment, and food! Click Here to Check Out the Holiday Festivities Coming to the Swan and Dolphin! 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 ever stayed at the Swan or Dolphin? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS! Check Out the Elegant Holiday Decorations at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! Holiday Decorations Have Arrived at Two More Disney World Resorts! What’s New in Coronado Springs: A Reopening Restaurant and HOLIDAY DECORATIONS! PHOTOS! The HUGE Christmas Tree is Up at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! View the full article

We’ve seen tons of cute new Disney bags recently! Disney purses Purses, crossbody bags, backpacks, and wallets, we’ve seen it all. There are Disney bags that allow you to rep your favorite movie, character, or even snack! And today, a brand new backpack was released with all of our favorite friends from Wonderland! The Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Backpack launched today from Danielle Nicole! The front of the bag features characters from the classic Disney movie, all gathered together to celebrate their “unbirthdays”! ©Danielle Nicole The bag has adjustable straps and 5 pockets, great for a day in the Disney parks. It even has a 3D patent die-cut of the yellow tea kettle, which really makes this bag pop! ©Danielle Nicole The shoulder straps are padded for extra comfort! ©Danielle Nicole Gotta snatch this backpack? You can order it from Danielle Nicole’s website for $78. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney merchandise from the parks and beyond! Check out this Danielle Nicole bag inspired by an iconic park snack! 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 own any Danielle Nicole bags? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate Your Unbirthday With This New Danielle Nicole Disney Backpack Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Bright Yellow Stitch Backpack From Danielle Nicole Could Never Be Left Behind! This Vibrant Disney x Danielle Nicole Bag Has a Wicked Surprise! Disney Style Alert! Serious Cindy (and CHOCOLATE) Fans Gotta See This! View the full article