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This past week we celebrated Mickey Mouse’s birthday, and now we’re celebrating another exciting birthday — the 80th anniversary of a classic Disney film! Mickey Mouse in his birthday outfit! We’re celebrating Fantasia with this new collection of merchandise from the Stitch Shoppe, a collection from Loungefly that features Disney favorites! Fantasia was released in 1940 and is one of the films that Walt Disney had a hand in producing! It’s a classic film that brought us Sorcerer Mickey, how could we say no to that? Sorceror Mickey Topiary This collection features a selection of bold pieces that celebrate this film! The Fantasia Broom Fashion Top calls to the iconic broom scene from the film where the brooms become enchanted. This shirt is priced at $35.00. ©Disney|Loungefly If you need something to match with this t-shirt, Loungefly has just the thing! There’s the Fantasia Sorcerer’s Apprentice Skirt showing Sorcerer Mickey doing his thing while waves crash around him and enchanted brooms carry buckets of water. The skirt costs $80.00. ©Disney|Loungefly If you’re looking for something a bit fancier, there’s the Sorcerer’s Apprentice Long-Sleeved Neck Tie Dress, featuring cosmic sleeves and Sorcerer Mickey again! This dress is priced at $125.00. ©Disney|Loungefly For people who love to accessorize, they have the Fantasia Cross-body Bag that’s accentuated with a gold Mickey-shaped handle. The bag itself is blue with moons, stars, and gold embellishments. This purse costs $100. ©Disney|Loungefly Oh boy! This is a really bright and fun collection to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Fantasia, and you can find it all on the Loungefly website! Check back with us for updates about new Disney merchandise! Check out these adorable hand sanitizers we found at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen ‘Fantasia’? Tell us in the comments! The post There's a NEW Disney x Loungefly Collection Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of 'Fantasia'! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Fantasia 80th Anniversary Funko Pops Are Now Available For Pre-Order! Disney Movie Fans! These TWO Collectible Fantasia Keys Are NOW Online! These Chic ‘Star Wars’ Loungefly Bags Are Bringing Us A New Hope! View the full article

Anybody else just REALLY excited that we’ll be able to get some grilled cheese and Lunch Box Tarts (fingers crossed) at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land soon? Toy Story Land After Disney announced that the quick-service location in Disney’s Hollywood Studios would reopen on November 25th, we’ve been on a Toy Story kick! And, as we try to patiently wait for the restaurant to open, we may have found the perfect outfits to wear to its grand re-opening next week! Loungefly and Disney have had a long-standing partnership where they make AWESOME accessories and apparel together. Recently Loungefly has opened its own “Stitch Shoppe” with clothing that’s perfect for Disneybounds in the parks. So, we were super happy to see that Loungefly and Disney have teamed up again to release a new Toy Story Collection on the Stitch Shoppe! Slinky Dog Dash You can look just as cute as one of Andy or Bonnie’s toys wearing the new Pixar Toy Story Friends “Gemma” Collared Dress! The super soft stretch sateen outfit comes with an elasticized waistband (so you have room to happily eat as many Lunch Box Tarts as you want) and POCKETS for $110! ©Loungefly Plus, the collar features Slinky Dog’s slinky spelling out “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” as an additional detail that has us sold on wearing this dress literally everywhere. ©Loungefly You can also fashion the Pixar Toy Story Friends “Sandy” Skirt that has the whole original gang together (yes, even The Claw) for $80! The skirt is also made of stretch sateen and has ANOTHER pair of pockets (wow, Loungefly just gets us)! ©Loungefly If you’re wearing the skirt, you’re going to need a cute top to go with it! And, Loungefly has got you covered with the sweet Pixar Toy Story Slinky Dog “Kelly” Fashion Top for $35. The cotton and spandex mixture tee features an embroidered Slinky Dog and even comes with a matching Slinky Dog Enamel Pin when you order it! ©Loungefly We’re definitely adding this whole collection to our Christmas list this year, because they are just WAY too cute to pass up! As we keep an eye out for more must-have Disney merchandise in the parks and online, we’ll keep you updated with everything we find soon! Take a look at what’s happening during Dapper Day today in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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. Who is your favorite character from Toy Story? Let us know in the comments below! The post We Want to Wear This New Disney X Loungefly 'Toy Story' Collection Every Day (To Infinity and Beyond)! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Clawwwww! This Alien Pizza Planet Disney x Loungefly Backpack Is Out of This World! These Chic ‘Star Wars’ Loungefly Bags Are Bringing Us A New Hope! You Might Not Be Ready For How Cute These ‘A Bug’s Life’ Loungeflys Are! View the full article

If anything, we love Nightmare Before Christmas because it’s not just a Halloween movie — it’s also a Christmas movie! Nightmare before Christmas character cavalcade And although Disney World has been taken over by more traditional Christmas-y decor, we’re still seeing some Nightmare Before Christmas merch, including a VERY cool Harveys bag that recently turned up at Disneyland Resort. And now we’ve discovered a brand NEW Nightmare Before Christmas bag! Meet the Danielle Nicole Jack Skellington Convertible Backpack! This bag features a black and tweed fabric with black straps. Danielle Nicole Jack Skellington Convertible Backpack ©Danielle Nicole What’s this? Jack is reaching for his head — but that head is actually a COIN PURSE! Danielle Nicole Jack Skellington Convertible Backpack ©Danielle Nicole The inside of the bag is roomy and has three compartments, including a middle compartment with a zip pocket, as well as a back compartment with a slip pocket. The front compartment has the Jack coin purse. Danielle Nicole Jack Skellington Convertible Backpack ©Danielle Nicole You can pre-order this nightmarish creation for $78 on the Danielle Nicole website now! And we’ll be sure to let you know if we find any other cool bags! Celebrate Your Love for Baby Yoda With Four NEW Disney Bags! 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 You'll Lose Your Head Over This NEW Nightmare Before Christmas Bag! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These NEW Disney x Loungefly ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Minnie Ears Are Adorably Spooky! This Glow-in-the-Dark Nightmare Before Christmas Funko Vinyl Soda Figure Is Now Available for Pre-Order! HURRY! Four NEW Disney Loungeflys Are Available For Pre-Order! View the full article

Get your cutest outfits out and ready to go because Dapper Day is back in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guests heading to the parks are able to show off their best looks with face masks as they hop around the park today. But, if you can’t head to Disney’s Hollywood Studios today for Dapper Day, you can still stream what’s happening in the park with the virtual event instead! But, we’re ready for a day full of snazzy outfits and an even better time as we head into Disney World for the event! Brooke (@dressed_in_magic) channeling ‘The Aristocats’! Everybody sure wants to be a cat with an outfit this adorable! This look transports us right to Paris! Brooke (@dressed_in_magic) dressed up for Dapper Day It’s awesome seeing people going all-out for their favorite characters and films! The level of detail that goes into these outfits is next-level. Just take a book — oops, we mean LOOK — at this outfit! Carrie (@gatorcarrie) channeling her inner Belle Different icons related to Disney princesses can be seen amongst the bookshelves on her dress. We spot the Genie’s lamp, the Beast’s enchanted rose, and Sleeping Beauty’s crown! Which ones can you see? Not to mention, the books that make up this purse! Carrie (@gatorcarrie) celebrating Dapper Day This Disney fan celebrated Dapper Day, holiday style! This theme sure fits in with the decorations we’ve seen around the parks. Amanda (@evethegreek) sporting festive plaid These guests looked super snazzy in their matching boater hats, jackets, masks, and even socks! Their look definitely fits the theme of Hollywood Boulevard. Guests celebrating Dapper Day This duo came dressed to impress in these stylish ensembles! Dapper Day in Hollywood Studios For more stylish and elegant outfits, check out what we saw in Hollywood Studios today! Although many experiences have been halted or modified during this time, it was a blast to be able to celebrate Dapper Day in a new way at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. And, the event will continue tomorrow as the next stop on the Dapper Day list is the Magic Kingdom! As Disney World offers more entertainment across the parks, we’ll give you a first look here! All Dressed Up and Nowhere To Go? Celebrate Dapper Day 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. Are you heading into the parks for Dapper Day this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post Today's the Day! Dapper Day is BACK at Disney's Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Shares FINAL Performance Details PHOTOS and VIDEO: The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Played Their Final Performances in Disney World Today A NEW Disney Junior Character Is Making a Surprise Appearance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for This Weekend ONLY! View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re all for the holidays. Christmas on Main Street That’s why we visited the Jolly Creek Holiday Festival in Kissimmee, just south of Disney World! This holiday event offers festive snacks, crafts, live music, a Santa meet-and-greet, and some gators! Jolly Creek Holiday Festival Entertainment The festival was decorated with lights, festive balloons, and even SNOAP!! It will be held on weekends through November and December, and then every day during the week of Christmas. Jolly Creek decor They had this convenient photo spot, decorated with lights and balloons. Jolly Creek decorations Some of their decorations were pretty lively! We ran into this Dancing Tree gliding around on its own! Dancing tree The festival also offers a few different kinds of entertainment. Its live performers include the Jolly Creek Society Orchestra (formerly the beloved Grand Floridian Society Orchestra), the Mistle-tones acapella group, and the Vocalitas! The Vocalitas The Mistle-tones may look familiar because they are also performers in the Frog Choir at Hogwarts at Universal Orlando Resort. The Mistle-tones It was nice to hear this orchestra again, since their 32-year run playing in the Grand Floridian Resort’s lobby came to an end earlier this year. The Jolly Creek Society Orchestra The seating for these performances was pretty spaced out so listeners can enjoy the music safely! Live music seating For kids and anyone who likes to get creative, they’re offering crafts! These crafts come at an extra cost, depending on which one you choose. Craft table Guests can also purchase a s’mores kit for $6 (or $9.50 for a gluten-free option) for an outdoors-y dessert! S’mores! If you haven’t gotten the chance to go see the snoap at Disney World yet this year (that’s right, snow made of soap!), you’re in luck! Jolly Creek has some snoap of its own. Snoap machine The festival also offers safely distanced meet and greets with Santa Claus! Meet Santa! And just in case you forget you’re in Florida, you can also sneak a peek at some baby alligators! Gators! The festival also offers holiday-themed shopping with local vendors. They offer wreaths and other festive decorations. Local vendor shopping tent Be sure to check the website before you go to see which entertainment will be available for your visit! Jolly Creek Holiday Festival Food Now for one of the things that’s most important to us — FOOD! They offer a holiday-themed menu, including items like Ornament Pretzels & Cheese and a Holiday Turkey Sandwich. Food menu We tried the Feast Tots which include the staples of a traditional Thanksgiving meal like turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry! Feast Tots We also tried the Gator Bites, because, when in Florida! Holiday drinks are also a specialty option at the festival! There are two themed drinks to fuel your Christmas cravings! Drink menu We tried the Florida Frosty which combines wine-based Vodka and Spiced Cranberry Sprite! Florida Frosty Jolly Creek Holiday Festival Health & Safety Measures This event has a handful of procedures in place to ensure health and safety. Masks are required and temperature checks happen prior to entry. Tables and chairs are spaced out to allow for safe distances to be maintained. Even this Santa sticker has to wear a mask! Santa sticker The Jolly Creek Holiday Festival is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season! There are few different ticket options depending on the date, and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Second Harvest Food Bank. The Jolly Creek Society Orchestra performs each night, but the other entertainment changes nightly so make sure to check their website! We’ll keep you updated with more fun holiday events! Check out what’s new at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to visit the Jolly Creek Holiday Festival? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Jolly Creek to attend their media event for the Jolly Creek Holiday Festival and Marketplace. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS: Oh What Fun! We Visited the Jolly Creek Holiday Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Members of Disney’s Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Will Reunite This Holiday Season! Just Announced: Thanksgiving and Christmas Dining Locations at Walt Disney World Universal Orlando CityWalk is Reportedly Planning a Partial Reopening SOON View the full article

We just took a walk around Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas! Tree at BoardWalk And we noticed some new things, so are you ready for some updates? Here we go! BoardWalk Inn & Villas Food Updates BoardWalk Bakery The holiday treats have arrived! We saw Mickey Gingerbread Men, Peppermint Bark, and more! BoardWalk Bakery But we noticed the Holiday Macaroon was a little different — instead of being dipped in regular chocolate on the bottom, it’s now dipped in white chocolate that’s red and green, which makes it SUPER festive. Holiday Macaroon This thing is HUGE and pretty much a MUST for coconut fans. It’s $5.99. Read our full review of the Holiday Macaroon BoardWalk Inn & Villas Merchandise Updates Wyland Galleries We stopped by the shop Wyland Galleries to see if anything new was going on there. Wyland Galleries But we saw a note posted on the door that it’s temporarily closed. Wyland Galleries Note We’ll keep an eye out and let you know when it reopens! BoardWalk Inn & Villas Other Updates Holiday Decorations Holiday decorations have officially arrived at BoardWalk Inn & Villas! We watched them going up and we, along with other guests, were so excited! BoardWalk Holiday Decorations However, we noticed that the BoardWalk, railings, lamp posts, and main balcony off the lobby were not decorated this year. No decorations But the other decorations were absolutely beautiful! See more photos of the BoardWalk Inn & Villas holiday decorations And that’s a wrap on the latest at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas! We loved trying a giant holiday treat and looking at the stunning holiday decorations. We will be back soon, so stay tuned for the next round of updates! Here’s what’s new in EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to BoardWalk recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's BoardWalk Inn & Villas: Holiday Decorations and Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk — Halloween Celebrations, Ice Cream Tacos, and MORE! Review: A Disney World Hidden Gem Can Be Found On The Boardwalk! REVIEW! We Found the MOST Patriotic Treat in Disney World for the Fourth of July! View the full article

Disney has given us some really cute options for all the necessities of 2020, that’s right — we’re talking face masks and hand sanitizer! Tie-dye Mickey Face Mask While hanging out at Disney’s Contemporary Resort we found some fun hand sanitizer holder designs! One of the fun things about Disney merchandise is that it gives you a unique way to express yourself. You can flaunt your fave character on your MagicBand or even show off your favorite snack on your Minnie ears! Now, you can even do it with these hand sanitizer holders! Hand Sanitizer One of these new designs looks just like a Mickey balloon! Luckily, you won’t have to worry about this one flying away . Mickey balloon hand sanitizer This version of the Mickey balloon might last a tiny bit longer than the real thing! Mickey balloon hand sanitizer These designs feature fan-favorites! We found the lovely Minnie Mouse with a bright pink holder. For “it’s a small world” fans, the holder says “A smile means happiness and friendship.” Awww! And we also found a holder featuring Ariel swimming around with sea shells and bubbles! New hand sanitizer designs We spotted these designs at Buena Vista Gifts and Fantasia Marketplace in the Contemporary Resort for $9.99 each! We also saw them, along with some other new styles, at Downtown Disney in Disneyland earlier this week! Check back with us for updates about new Disney merchandise! Celebrate Walt Disney Day with this limited-edition pin! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these new designs is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Stay Squeaky Clean With These Adorable Hand Sanitizers at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Saratoga Springs and Contemporary Resorts: Christmas Decorations, Holiday Treats, and a DIY Tie-Dye Station! 5 Souvenirs We REALLY Regret Buying in Disney World! REVIEW: The Gingerbread Snack Stand Is BACK and Better Than Ever at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with an extra special What’s New because we’re back in Disney California Adventure! Disney California Adventure And, we’ve got SO MUCH merchandise, food, and construction updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Downtown Disney Food Update Wetzel’s Pretzels Before we started our long day in a re-opened Buena Vista Street, we headed over to Wetzel’s Pretzels for a sweet treat to kick off the day! And, right now the pretzel shop is serving up the limited time Rainbow Crunch Pretzel! Rainbow Crunch Pretzel sign The pretzel is covered in a layer of frosting with Fruity Pebbles cereal over it. Yum! Rainbow Crunch Pretzel There’s a great amount of crunch to go with the soft pretzel for $7.99. Check out all the details about the Rainbow Crunch Pretzel here! Buena Vista Street Entrance Although Buena Vista Street opened at 10 AM PST, we arrived to Downtown Disney around 7:45 AM PST. However, the line was already getting SUPER long since some guests had arrived as early as 5 AM! When the line fills up in the morning, Buena Vista Street will be using a virtual waitlist queue like the one that Downtown Disney has previously used. Virtual Waitlist The area had barriers, cones, and social distancing markers to make sure that guests were able to enter in an orderly and distanced manner. California Adventure Buena Vista Street reopening lines Guests are able to enter Buena Vista Street as far as the entrance to Off the Page just before the entrance to the Backlot area towards Hollywood Land, near the main entrance to Cars Land, and right next to Soarin’ in Grizzly Peak. That’s One Long Line! The lines were extremely long to get it, so keep that in mind if you plan on visiting. Read about our full experience getting into Buena Vista Street here! Disney California Adventure Construction Update Avengers Campus While Avengers Campus was supposed to open this summer, construction is still in progress over in Disney California Adventure. While we were there, we were able to get a look at the buildings in the area, like the WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure (which honestly looks like it will be SUCH an amazing ride)… Avengers Campus …as well a few Stark Industries areas in the works near Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT! Avengers Campus We love to continue to track the progress! Check out the construction at the Avengers Campus here! Storytellers Statue However, Avengers Campus wasn’t the only spot with recent construction! The Storytellers Statue in Disney California Adventure was recently refurbished, so Walt and Mickey are looking as good as new to welcome everyone back. Storytellers Statue And, Disney’s only “just getting started” with its Buena Vista Street re-opening… Storytellers Statue …so we hope to see even more fun details pop up soon too! Take a look at the refurbished Storytellers Statue here! Disney California Adventure Food Update Buena Vista Street was operating with Disneyland’s Mobile Order system, where only guests who have entered Buena Vista Street will be able to pick up a mobile order. Mobile Order Even if you place a mobile order at Smokejumpers Grill or Award Wieners, you’ll want to keep in mind that you order doesn’t mean you are granted access to the area! Get more information for Mobile Order in Buena Vista Street Award Wieners We were SO excited to get our favorite corn dogs in all of Disneyland again as Award Wieners opened for the first time since the park closures! Award Wieners While we were there, we snacked on the spicy Hot Link Corndog… Hot Link Dog …Original Corn Dog… Original Corn Dog …MEGA cheesy Cheddar Cheese Stick… Cheddar Cheese stick …and Funnel Cake Fries topped with cinnamon sugar, topped with apple pie filling, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and streusel. Apple Pie Funnel Cake Fries Plus, guests who order a beverage at the quick-service spot can also grab a Green or a Red Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube to go with their drink for $4.99 each! Holiday Mickey Glow Cube Award Wieners was serving some of our favorites that were previously spotted at the Corn Dog Castle, and we were so ecstatic to have these delicious snacks again! Read our full review of Award Wieners here! Smokejumpers Grill Smokejumpers Grill has also been greeting guests again with a SUPER limited menu, though, for its initial re-opening. Smokejumpers Grill Currently, guests are unable to get the Chili Cheese Fries or Signature Mac & Cheese, so only a Bacon Cheddar Burger, Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders, or an Impossible Burger are being served up. Mobile Order at Smokejumpers During our trip to Smokejumpers, we got that Bacon Cheddar Burger with a side of Waffle Fries (but you can also snag some Onion Rings instead, if that’s your jam!) for $13.49. Bacon Cheddar Burger from Smokejumpers Grill Hopefully this location will bring back some more favorites soon! Sneak a peek at the very sad burger that we had at Smokejumpers Grill here! Carthay Circle Lounge Alfresco Dining While there were multiple quick-service locations open to guests, Carthay Circle Lounge also re-opened with an alfresco dining experience for anyone heading to Buena Vista Street. The menu is now “a little lighter, a little fresher” with more shareable dishes and a Mediterranean meets California line-up of dishes. Carthay Circle When we arrived to the restaurant, we needed to join the virtual wait as Carthay Circle was already hopping on the first day. Check-in After guests receive the confirmation text that their table is ready, they will be able to return and check-in with at the restaurant’s podium. Carthay Circle was decorated for the holidays with garland and a gorgeous Christmas tree… Christmas Decorations …but we were a bit more excited about the food and drinks! While we were there, we sipped on the Old Fashioned… Old Fashioned …and Ginger Rogers before diving into our meal! Ginger Rogers Since there are some great items off the new menu twist at Carthay Circle, we indulged in the Baked Bay Scallops… Baked Bay Scallops …Moroccan Roasted Chicken Meatballs… Moroccan Roasted Chicken Meatballs …Roasted Colorado Lamb… Moroccan Roasted Colorado Lamb …and SUPER yummy Pumpkin Ice Cream Sundae! Pumpkin Ice Cream Sundae We’ll be bringing your our full review of the Carthay Circle Lounge soon, so stay tuned! Check out the menu for the reopened Carthay Circle Disney California Adventure Merchandise Update Elias & Co. As Buena Vista Street has re-opened, new merchandise has come with it! Over at the Backlot Premiere Shop and Elias & Co., we spotted the new Silver and Gold Sweater Minnie Ears! Fuzzy Ears The soft faux fur design is paired with an adorable holiday sweater patterned bow for the most cuddly pair of ears we’ve ever seen or felt in a Disney Park! Fuzzy Ears It’s SO fluffy. Check out all the details on these new fuzzy and fluffy Minnie Ears! Since the holidays are in full swing, you can look festive with the new Holiday Plaid Collection in Disneyland too! If you’re hopping around to get your house decorated, you can wear the Disneyland Holiday Plaid Tee for $36.99… Disneyland Plaid Holiday Tee …before you head out to do some Christmas shopping wearing the Disneyland Holiday Plaid Jacket for $64.99. Disneyland Plaid Holiday Jacket While you head over to Buena Vista Street throughout the season, you can stay cozy in the Disneyland Holiday Plaid Long Sleeve for $44.99… Disneyland Plaid Holiday Long Sleeve …or the Disneyland Holiday Plaid Sweater with a little plaid shirt peeking through at the bottom for $54.99. Disneyland Plaid Holiday Sweater As you’re picking out a few stocking stuffers for your kiddos, you can add some fuzzy hoodies to their wardrobe for the winter. They can look as sweet as ever in the hoodies designed with Minnie… Minnie Fuzzy Kids’ Hoodie …Mickey… Mickey Fuzzy Kids’ Hoodie …Stitch… Stitch Fuzzy Kids’ Hoodie …or Forky on the front for $46.99 each! We kind of want one for ourselves now too. Forky Fuzzy Kids’ Hoodie We have so many Disney collectibles at home, but now you can get the Disney Park Pals Collectabuilds instead for $9.99 each! Park Pals Collectabuilds The mystery box comes with one of the 12 collectible characters available with a surprise attraction vehicle to pair with them! Park Pals Collectabuilds Along with Mickey and Minnie, you can find Nala, Simba, and others too! Plus, there are 5 vehicles that you can be on the look out for, including the Disney Parks Monorail, Kilimanjaro Safaris truck, Peter Pan’s Flight pirate ship, Disney Parks train, and Space Mountain rocket ship. Park Pals Collectabuilds We’ve been OBSESSED with the latest season of The Mandalorian, so The Child Journal seems like the most fitting way to keep track of our to-do lists or write down our thoughts for $19.99! The Child Journal The inside of the notebook is lined with different Baby Yoda doodles… The Child Journal …while the back has the logo of the show for an extra bit of Star Wars flair! The Child Journal The perfect gift for any Mando fan! Check out more Baby Yoda merch Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney California Adventure! It was great to be back in the west coast parks, and we had such a fun time. We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, food, and construction updates! Take a look at everything we found live from Buena Vista Street here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been back to Buena Vista Street yet? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney California Adventure: Buena Vista Street Re-Opens with New Menus, Holiday Merchandise, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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When visiting a Disney World park like Animal Kingdom, there’s a LOT to take in, both in terms of entertainment AND education! Tree of Life This is especially true at Kilimanjaro Safaris, an attraction so immersive that it’s MUCH more than a “ride.” To better prep you for the experience, Disney just premiered a NEW video for visitors to watch as they prepare to board! Kilimanjaro Safaris is one of those attractions that we don’t mind waiting in line for! Why? Because the line is so entertaining in and of itself! Kilimanjaro Safaris LOADED with fascinating information about African animals, ecology, and language (FYI “Simba” means “Lion” in Swahili!) Disney does an amazing job of building anticipation. Kilimanjaro Safaris Along the way, there are several synced screens that display a looped video delving even DEEPER into life on the Harambe Wildlife Preserve, and per our most recent safari, they’ve rolled out a brand new video! Even more insightful than before, and with a MUCH improved video quality, this new version features friendly narration from a female guide, who goes over some helpful — and illuminating! — details about animals, safety on the trek, and tips for maximizing the experience! Kilimanjaro Safaris New Line Video The video is divvied into sections, including one about nighttime photography and how to take the best photos after sunset! After all, a lot of the most iconic animals in Kilimanjaro are nocturnal, so you won’t want to miss a photo op with the lions, do you!? Kilimanjaro Safaris Line Video Another section covers where to look for the best chance to spot animals during the day! For instance, when it’s hot, look in the shade! When it happens to be chillier, animals are more likely to be lounging in the open grasslands, soaking up the sun! Kilimanjaro Safaris Line Video There’s also a section on safety, reminding guests to remain seated and keep an eye on children, and another part detailing Disney’s conservation efforts and important issues like elephant poaching, as well as ways they’re helping combat it. Kilimanjaro Safaris Line Video Also, for those interested in exploring even more, there’s a section that talks about the Animal Kingdom walking trek, and how to do it! Kilimanjaro Safaris Line Video By the time the video is over and you’re boarding the vehicles, you’ll be TOTALLY prepared for the safari of a lifetime! After the safari, get lunch at the NEWLY reopened Harambe Market! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite animal on Kilimanjaro Safaris? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS AND VIDEO! There’s a NEW Queue Video for Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These 10 Disney World Attractions Need An In-Ride Photo or Video ASAP! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! CUTE ALERT! A Baby Giraffe and Aardvark Have Joined the Family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom View the full article

Hello, DFB friends, from EPCOT! EPCOT Tree We took a stroll around the park to see what’s new, so here are the latest updates in food, construction, and merchandise! EPCOT Food Updates Joffrey’s Sure, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Carts might be known for coffee and tea, but occasionally, they offer some AMAZING snacks. And the EPCOT cart surprised us with the gigantic donut of our dreams: the Boston Cream Pie Donut. Will you just look at this thing? Boston Cream Pie Donut This is a classic Boston Cream Pie donut covered with either chocolate or vanilla (we went with chocolate). And it was YUMMY! But it was also enough to feed two people. And for just $5.39, that’s quite a deal for how much donut you actually get! Read our review of the Boston Cream Pie Donut EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear We previously spotted the Disney Gift Card and Pin Set at Disney Springs, and at the time, we only saw Mickey and Minnie ones. But look at this: we found a Goofy Gift Card and Pin Set at EPCOT! Goofy Gift Card and Pin Set And there’s a Donald Duck one, too! Donald Duck Gift Card and Pin Set These Gift Card and Pin Sets are $100 each and make the perfect gift for the Disney fan who has everything! See the Mickey and Minnie Gift Card and Pin Set Here We also discovered that the Inside Out Wishables were here! Inside Out Wishables These are $9.99 per mystery pack (and there’s a Bing Bong plush for $9.99, too!). Bing Bong These new Wishables are too adorable! We also spotted these online, so if you can’t make it to the parks, you can still grab them! See more photos of the Inside Out Wishables We love the Holiday Snowmen Mystery Boxes! These boxes feature pins with Disney characters as snowmen! Holiday Snowmen Mystery Box Here’s what we got: Cinderella and Baymax! There are several pins in the collection, but when you buy them, it will always be a mystery. Holiday Snowmen Mystery Box These boxes are available for $14.99 each. See photos of the Limited Edition Black Widow pins at Disney World The Fjording Over at the Norway Pavilion, we uncovered a lot of new drinkware, like this super nice Tervis Norway Tumbler for $26.99. Norway Tervis Tumbler Or maybe you need a new Norway Coffee Mug for $14.99. Norway Coffee Mug There’s even a really nice Norway Shot Glass for $9.99. Norway Shot Glass And a Norway Pint Glass for $13.99. Norway Pint Glass The Norwegian designs are SO cool! Check out even more Norway merch! Italy Pavilion We spotted this new Cucina Italia Magnet — we’ve seen this design on other merch, but this is the first magnet we’ve seen with it! Cucina Italia Magnet This magnet is $14.99. Check out this adorable Disney gelato merch! Germany Pavilion We really like this handy dandy Germany Keychain and Bottle Opener for $9.99. Germany Keychain and Bottle Opener Disney souvenirs are great, but they’re even better when they’re useful! Here are more Disney souvenirs you won’t regret buying Canada Pavilion We haven’t seen the merch cart here recently, but it was back and open! This Canada Coffee Mug used to be in the gift shop which is closed, but it’s on the cart outside now. Canada Mugs This super cute mug is $14.99. Here’s what it’s like eating at Canada’s Le Cellier Now! UK Pavilion Okay, so we just discovered one of the COOLEST holiday souvenirs we’ve seen at Disney World so far! And it was at the UK Pavilion. It’s Santa in a British phone booth! Santa in Booth But when you turn it on, GLITTER FLIES ALL AROUND SANTA. It is SO magical! Santa Glitter Booth This sweet souvenir is $45. We saw the “real” Santa at Disney Springs! World Traveler Look at how cute these windows are at night! Here’s Mickey and Minnie enjoying a quiet Christmas at home. World Traveler Donald and his nephews are putting up the holiday lights! World Traveler And Pluto is guarding the tree with a little help from Chip ‘n’ Dale! World Traveler This window display puts us in the holiday spirit! Check out all of the holiday merchandise this year EPCOT Entertainment Updates JAMMitors We’re so happy to see the JAMMitors performing at EPCOT! And we happened to catch them doing their thing! Jammitors Make a note, though: they’re now performing over on the Mill Stage in Canada! You’ll definitely want to catch them if you can. Learn more about the JAMMitors EPCOT move Voices of Liberty We happened to catch a rehearsal of Voices of Liberty! However, the theater was roped off, and the sounds weren’t being amplified, so we couldn’t really hear them too well. Voices of Liberty Rehearsal But we’ll get to hear them soon during EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! Learn more about EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Entertainment EPCOT Construction Updates Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We are getting closer and closer to seeing what Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is all about! Construction on the attraction is coming along nicely! Remy’s Ratatouille Construction Imagineers have been hard at work on it! Here Are Some Exciting NEW Details About Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure That’s it for our day in EPCOT. We had a blast seeing construction progress, some live entertainment, and new merchandise. We’ll be back soon with even more updates on the latest park news, so stay tuned! PHOTOS: MAJOR Update on EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to EPCOT recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: New Norway Merch, the JAMMitors, and a GLITTERY Santa! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We do our best here at DFB to help everyone out with their holiday shopping. Mouse Gear That’s why we keep you updated on the latest deals and do our best to give you some gift ideas so that you are READY to tackle your Disney holiday list! But we think this gift idea might be one of the most epic things you could ever buy for your kid. It’s a battery-powered Disney Princess Cinderella Carriage. SAY WHAT?!?!?!?! Forget horses that were once mice — this thing goes all on its own! Disney Princess Cinderella Carriage ©Walmart This gorgeous blue, white, and gold carriage even has enough space for two children! Disney Princess Cinderella Carriage ©Walmart It also has a detachable “wear and share” tiara because every princess needs a tiara when she’s riding to the ball in style, right? Oh, and did we mention that there’s also a Magic Wand and the steering wheel is shaped like a heart! There are even interactive buttons that make sounds when pushed. Disney Princess Cinderella Carriage ©Walmart EVERY little princess needs a carriage like this, and you can get one at Walmart for $349.00. Click here to buy the Disney Princess Cinderella Carriage We’ll keep looking out for more amazing Disney gifts, too, so stay tuned! Here is the Ultimate Guide to Black Friday Sales Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your child’s favorite toy? Let us know in the comments! The post We Just Found the Most EPIC Disney Gift For Your Little Princess! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A NEW Disney x Love Your Melon Mickey & Friends Collection Is Being Released Soon! 🎁 We Have the Hottest Disney Toys You Can Buy Online This Holiday Season! 🎁 Find Someone Who Looks At You The Way Gus-Gus Looks At This Candy Cane. View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Not only because of the holidays (naturally), but because it’s birthday time for a very special someone at Disney World! Walt Disney That’s right: light up 119 candles, because December 5 is Walt Disney’s birthday! And we found the PERFECT gift to celebrate — and commemorate! Hot on the heels of Mickey Mouse’s birthday on November 18 (ya know, in case you wanna send belated b-day wishes!), Walt’s birthday is comin’ up fast! Magic Kingdom Affectionately known as Walt Disney Day, December 5 is undoubtedly a special day in Disney World, and an apt opportunity for fans across the globe to celebrate this filmmaking legend! ©D23 While you may not be able to give Walt any gifts, you CAN treat yourself to something special in his honor, and we found the PERFECT pin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! One Man’s Dream To celebrate the holiday, The Darkroom is stocked with Walt Disney Day 2020 pins, which feature a photo of a smiling Walt surrounded by a castle and Tinker Bell showering him with pixie dust! Walt Disney Day Pin Beneath the photo is the phrase “Walt Disney Day 2020,” bedazzled with stars and more of that Tinker Bell magic! You can pick up one of these limited-edition pins for yourself TODAY at The Darkroom for $17.99, and show your love for the one-and-only Walt Disney! There’s another BIG birthday coming up…for Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the Walt Disney Day pins this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate Walt Disney's Birthday With A Special Pin at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ADORABLE Accessories Have Arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Line That Stretches Backstage, Haunted Mansion Dooneys, and More Baby Yoda Stuff! SURPRISE! A ‘Star Wars’ Star Visited Disney World to Introduce COLOR-CHANGING Lightsabers! View the full article

Disney World’s BRAND NEW walkway connecting the Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom is bringing the Seven Seas Lagoon together like never before! Seven Seas Lagoon For the first time ever, visitors can now walk from the resort to Magic Kingdom via a shiny ’n’ new pathway, and in case you were wondering what the route looked like and how long it took, we’ve got answers! Thanks to Twitter user @bioreconstruct, we got an aerial look at what the walking path looks like around Seven Seas Lagoon nowadays, and it’s glorious! Grand Floridian Walkway The map not only shows routes, but it’s divvied into different sections with approximate times for each distance! Of course, you gotta factor in time for shopping, selfies, and gingerbread snacks… Here’s how it all breaks down: from the Transportation and Ticket Center, it would take about 32 minutes to leisurely stroll to Magic Kingdom. Monorail From the Polynesian Resort, it will take about 25 minutes to get to Magic Kingdom. Polynesian Resort Walkway Important note! As @bioreconstruct points out, this section of pathway is not recommended at night, unless you’re well-versed in the Polynesian paths, as they tend to be pretty dark! Grand Floridian Narcoossee’s View From the new walking path at the Grand Floridian, it will take guests about 12 minutes to get to Magic Kingdom. Grand Floridian Walkway If you’re one for taking the scenic route and don’t mind hoofing it a bit, this is DEFINITELY a good monorail alternative for you! Be sure and check out the glorious Christmas tree at the Grand Floridian! 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 on walking the entire path to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Walk Your Way Around Disney World's Seven Seas Lagoon With This Handy-Dandy Map! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: It’s Official! A NEW Sign in Disney World Confirms the Grand Floridian Walkway! Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! NEWS: Boats Running Again Between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort View the full article

File this under “Not Surprising At All,” but holiday travel this year is expected to look a LOT different. And by that we mean a LOT less people will be doing it. Magic Kingdom What would normally be a HEAVILY trafficked time at Disney World is likely to look quite a bit calmer (despite the fact that Thanksgiving Park Passes are filling up), as evidenced by the projections coming from Orlando International Airport. Thanksgiving is famously — or, uh, infamously — one of the busiest travel times of the entire year, with hordes of people flocking through airports and criss-crossing the country to eat turkey with loved ones. Or in our case, turkey…ice cream?! Travel Advisory Sign in Orlando Airport Not this year! At least, not for most folks, as mandates and public health announcements mean many people are being encouraged to stay home and cancel travel plans. Orange County International Airport For some, this includes rescheduling any Thanksgiving Disney trips! EPCOT Crowds According to Click Orlando, Florida, like every other state, is urging residents and visitors to heed guidance from public health officials, and since this means nixing airport visits, it’s poised to be a comparatively quiet season at Orlando International Airport! If you travel to Disney for Thanksgiving, you can have a holiday feast at Wilderness Lodge! Not only is the TSA reporting that nationwide travel is down 74% since May, but the airport is expecting about 90,000 passengers to come through the weekend after Thanksgiving. That might sound like a lot, but when you consider last year’s numbers were double that, that’s a pretty STEEP drop. Orlando Airport Clearly, people are taking health advisories super seriously. With such a stark drop in air travel, it’s sure to be a holiday season like no other in Disney World. We will continue to keep you updated on the latest Orlando travel news. Visiting Disney World this month? Here’s what you need to know! 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 changed your Thanksgiving plans this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Paging Disney-Goers! Orlando Airport Travel Will Be WAY Lower This Thanksgiving! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL of the MUST-READ News and Updates from the Most Magical Places On Earth Traveling to Disney World Soon? Orlando International Airport Wants to Know Your Thoughts on Flying! Flying To Florida Soon? Here Are ALL the Open Shopping and Dining Locations at Orlando’s International Airport! View the full article

Disney World’s resorts have been prepped and are ready for the holidays! Grand Floridian Lobby We hopped on Disney World’s monorail (and even took a walk) to check out what’s new at the Contemporary Resort, the Polynesian Village Resort, and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! What’s New at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates We found some new hand sanitizers at both Buena Vista Gifts and Fantasia Market for $9.99 each. These designs feature Minnie Mouse, It’s a Small World, and the Little Mermaid! New hand sanitizers There’s even a design that looks pretty similar to a Mickey Balloon! New Mickey hand sanitizer This bright teal color is really eye-catching! Mickey hand sanitizer These are some fun, new designs if you need to spruce up your boring hand sanitizer bottle! New hand sanitizers Fantasia Market was also offering some cool pins! This pin featuring Dante from Coco was spotted on display. Dante pin They’re also offering the Contemporary’s 2020 Limited Edition Monorail Resort Pin! Contemporary pin The pin opens up to a scene with some characters from Cinderella with the Contemporary’s iconic gingerbread castle in the background! While the castle may not be out this year, we can reminisce with this pin. Cinderella gingerbread pin This Cinderella Pin comes in its own charming packaging! It says “Birds help me get dressed in the morning.” Cinderella Pin We wish birds helped us get dressed in the morning, too! This pin is $15.99. Check out more limited-edition pins here! What’s New at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Grand Floridian Resort Food Updates It’s not news that Disney has been giving us plenty of options for holiday treats, and that includes the resorts! Gasparilla Island Grill is serving up some really cute and tasty snacks that are perfect for the holidays! Holiday treats at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa We tried these adorable and yummy Mickey Gingerbread Cookies! Mickey Gingerbread Cookie Not only does this cookie look good, but it tastes good, too! And of course, how could we say no to anything Mickey-shaped? Check out our gingerbread cookie review here! Grand Floridian Resort Merchandise Updates We also spotted some hours posted outside one of the resort’s shopping locations, Curiouser Clothiers. Curiouser Clothiers The hours currently posted are 12PM-8PM and Disney’s website reflects these hours for the upcoming weeks, as well. Curiouser Clothiers Hours This shop offers Disney-inspired designer clothes for some more upscale shopping! Check out ALL of the holiday merchandise Grand Floridian Resort Construction Updates The new walkway connecting the Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom is finally open! Grand Floridian Walkway After months of construction, we’re so excited to finally be able to use this convenient path! This walk is about fifteen to twenty minutes long. Grand Floridian walkway This walkway gives guests an additional option to get to the Magic Kingdom besides the monorail. See photos and videos of the new walkway HERE! Grand Floridian Resort Holiday Updates The Grand Floridian has gotten its holiday makeover and this gigantic tree in the lobby adds to its charm and beauty! Grand Floridian Lobby We just needed to take a minute to appreciate it. See all the Grand Floridian holiday decorations here! What’s New at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Polynesian Village Resort Holiday Updates We may not be able to celebrate a white Christmas at the Polynesian Resort, but a tropical Christmas is just as fun! This resort has gotten its holiday makeover with trees, wreaths, and garland! Polynesian Christmas decorations The Christmas tree is filled with tropical touches, like these bright flowers and a PINEAPPLE! Christmas tree close-up These ornaments really tie in with the theme of the resort. Christmas tree decoration This snowflake ornament is accented with little seashells on the edges! Tree ornament All the decorations come together to put guests in the holiday spirit! See all of the holiday decor at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Polynesian Resort Merchandise Updates We also found some fun holiday pins at Boutiki! Polynesian holiday pin This ornament-themed pin opens up to show Moana and Hei-Hei! Inside of Polynesian holiday pin They also had the holiday pin for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Wilderness Lodge Pin This pin opens up to show a cute Christmas scene with an adorable bear. Inside of Wilderness Lodge pin These pins are limited edition so grab them fast! Check out these new Disney pins That’s what we found around the monorail loop! Check back with us for the updates we find on our next trip around the Seven Seas Lagoon! Watch our latest DFB video to learn even more Disney updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these resorts is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Monorail Resorts: New Walkway, Holiday Treats, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts! What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts: TONS of Holiday Decor and Fireworks Testing! Six Disney World Dining Locations We’re Shocked Won’t Be Opening On Monday View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs! Disney Springs And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise and food updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney Springs Merchandise Update Marketplace Co-Op If we could have a whole closet full of The Dress Shop dresses, we totally would. And, the newest patriotic dress lining the shelves is so cute that we want to take it home for ourselves! The Captain America Dress is looking mighty heroic over at the Marketplace Co-Op (just look at the shield buttons)… Captain America dress …with a red, white, and blue color scheme… Captain America Dress …and stars and stripes for $128! Captain America Dress And, you can pair it with the Captain America Purse, whose shield works as a clasp for $74! Captain America Purse We love how the dress and the bag go together! Take a look at all the details on the Captain America accessories here! Star Wars Trading Post Ever since Disney released the dual-colored Ahsoka Tano Lightsabers, we’ve been OBSESSED with them! Ahsoka Tano Lightsabers While they’re already amazing enough already, Ashley Eckstein (the voice of Ahoska) even signed a few of the sabers for a few lucky guests to buy! Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber You can grab these over in the Star Wars Trading Post. See photos of the Ahsoka Tano’s lightsaber Art of Disney And, over at the Art of Disney, you could also meet Bret Iwan (the voice of Mickey Mouse) as he signed his brand new designer Radio Mickey Ear Hat too! Bret Iwan Ears When you press a button on the hat it says Mickey’s classic phrase “Oh Boy!” The ears are sold for $78. Hear the designer Mickey ears talk! Disney Springs Food Update Erin McKenna’s You know it’s the holidays when hot chocolate can be found all around the parks! But, Erin McKenna’s is giving a little twist to their Christmas sip with the Vegan Hot Cocoa! And, we bet it tastes just as amazing, since Erin McKenna’s treats are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Vegan Hot Chocolate Vivoli il Gelato But, the hunt for hot chocolate doesn’t stop there! Vivoli il Gelato is bringing back returning holiday treats like the Hot Chocolate Affogato… Hot Chocolate Affogato …as well good ole’ regular Hot Chocolate made with Italian dark chocolate, whipped cream, and marshmallows! Hot Chocolate As you make your way around the shopping and dining during Thanksgiving Week, you can snack on the ADORABLE Turkey Sundae with gelato, cookies, lady fingers, and more decorating the dessert. Holiday Treats Those treats look almost too good to eat! Check out the full list of holiday treats coming to Disney Springs The Ganachery When chocolate is as good as it is at The Ganachery, it’s worth shelling out some cash for a few treats. But, this year, the chocolate shop is offering a Chocolate Cottage that is made to be destroyed for a whopping $45! Chocolate Cottage at The Ganachery The detailed cottage is made with milk chocolate and peppermint bark to be admired for a short time before guests use a hammer to break into it. Chocolate Cottage at The Ganachery If you like a bit of an activity to go with your holiday desserts, then this might be the best thing you could bring to your family Christmas gathering this year! Read all about the Chocolate Cottage here! While The Ganachery has the Chocolate Cottage, you can also find the Holiday Box of Chocolates… Holiday Chocolate Box …Peppermint Bark… Peppermint Bark …and Peppermint Truffles to take home with you as well! Peppermint Truffle We love seeing these holiday flavors roll in! Check out more holiday treats from The Ganachery Dockside Margaritas We’re taking a break from the chocolate and indulging in some classic eggnog for Christmas (our favorite)! And, Dockside Margaritas is serving up the Spiced Eggnog this year for grown-ups heading to Disney Springs. Sorry, kids! Spiked Eggnog The mixed drink is made with frozen eggnog and Captain Morgan original spiced rum for a kick of spice and sweetness for $11.50! Check out our full review of the Spiked Eggnog here! Amorette’s If you’re looking for a spot to get festive treats throughout the season, Amorette’s has got you covered! You can get in the holiday spirit early with the Black Forest Parfait… Black Forest Parfait …that’s layered with dark chocolate mousse, cherry mousse, Chantilly cream, cherry compote, and a chocolate biscuit for $8! And, it’s just as tasty as it is cute! Black Forest Parfait We especially adore the little chocolate tree on top! Take a look at our full review of the Black Forest Parfait here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney Springs! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise and food updates soon! And, if you have any questions about your upcoming visit to the parks, let us know so we can help you find the answers. Here’s what’s new in Magic Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be heading to Disney Springs at all during the holidays? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney Springs: Spiked Eggnog, an EXPENSIVE Chocolate Cottage, and Signed Merchandise! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! What’s NEW at Disney Springs: The Her Universe Star Wars Collection, NEW Park Life Dooneys, and Rock the Dots Merch! View the full article

It’s a magical day at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle We mean, sure, EVERY day is magical here. We just took a walk around the park to see what’s new since the last time we were here. So buckle up, because here we go! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Popcorn Carts Although we’ve seen the Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket at Hollywood Studios, we finally spotted it at Magic Kingdom! Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket This special holiday popcorn bucket is $25. WE LOVE HIM. See more photos of the Alien Popcorn Bucket Frontier Trading Post We spotted LOADS of new pins, including this Limited Edition Ray Pin for $15.99. Looks like he’s just staring at his beautiful Evangeline! Limited Edition Ray Pin There’s also a new Limited Edition Marie Pin, who is looking like quite the lady here! She’s $15.99. We love the packaging on these pins because you can hang them like ornaments! Limited Edition Marie Pin We’re ready to go to Infinity and Beyond with this Park Cruisers Buzz Lightyear Pin for $17.99. Park Cruisers Buzz Lightyear Pin The latest pin in the Cereal Box collection is here, too — this one is Chip’s Coco Chips Cereal Box Pin! It’s got a cute charm on it, too! Chip’s Coco Chips Cereal Box Pin And inside is a Beauty and the Beast-inspired puzzle! Chip’s Coco Chips Cereal Box Pin This limited edition pin is $17.99. See more pins in the Cereal Box collection Emporium This keychain is pretty much all of us in 2020, and we love it! Introducing the Dory Moment Keychain. Dory Moment Keychain Same, Dory, Same. This momentous (see what we did there?) keychain is $12.99. Here are some cool keychains we found at Hollywood Studios! Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. The Toy Story 25th Anniversary MagicBand has arrived at Tomorrowland Light and Power Co.! This is a limited edition item, so if you’ve been looking for it, head to Magic Kingdom ASAP! Toy Story 25th Anniversary MagicBand The MagicBand is $34.99, and there are only 2,000 of them. See more photos of the Toy Story 25th Anniversary MagicBand Uptown Jewelers We are in love with the gorgeous Citizen Cinderella Watch we previously found at Animal Kingdom. It’s now in Magic Kingdom, which totally makes sense because that’s where her castle is! This gorgeous watch has a beautiful blue strap and a face with gold details. Citizen Cinderella Watch It is a limited edition item, though, so if you want it, you’ll need to grab it for $250 before they’re gone! See more photos of the Citizen Cinderella Watch Sir Mickey’s Although there was initially quite a rush for Jungle Cruise merch in the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection, we’re happy to report that there are still plenty of items left at Sir Mickey’s. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Merch There are loads of plushes, ears, and pins left, but we don’t expect them to stay around for long. Grab ’em while you can! These are still available online, too! See more photos of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise collection Ursa Major When we usually go by this pin cart in Tomorrowland, it’s been closed. Today, we noticed that it was finally open! We spoke to a Cast Member, who told us it’s been open for the past two weekends. YAY! Ursa Major We had seen the merchandise at other locations, but it’s nice to know there is another spot to grab your favorite items! See If You Can Spot What’s Off About These Disney Holiday Pins! Magic Kingdom Attractions Updates Pirates of the Caribbean The Pirates of the Caribbean sign looks a lot different now. It’s literally just a black flag! Pirates of the Caribbean Black Flag A Cast Member informed us that this was temporary and this flag is just a placeholder, so it looks like Pirates is getting a new sign! We can’t wait to see it! See more photos of the Pirates of the Caribbean sign here Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Tron Lightcycle Run We’re keeping a close eye on the construction of Tron Lightcycle Run. And it’s coming right along. Tron Lightcycle Run construction We are SO excited about this attraction!!! We seriously can’t wait to ride it next year! See more Tron construction photos Well, that’s it for us at Magic Kingdom. We had SO much fun exploring the park to update you all on the latest! We’ll be back soon with more updates, so stay tuned. The Menu at the Reopening Tomorrowland Terrace in Magic Kingdom Looks Oddly Familiar Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Magic Kingdom recently? Let us know in the comments! 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We’re excited to share a new DFB video coming at you with ALL the news you may have missed! Santa and Mrs. Claus in Disney Springs We’ve got updates about the holidays, news about upcoming projects coming to the parks, select restaurant reopenings, and everything you need to know now that Park Hopping is coming back! We’ll cover all that AND more in our newest DFB video! Get your fill of updates and Disney news with the other videos on our DFB Youtube channel as well! You can also subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date and get ready to plan your next Disney trip! Hit that button below! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png Watch the video and tell us: what upcoming project are you most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Park Hopping Returns, Lots of Construction Updates, Holiday Decor & So Much More first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Introducing Disney’s Newest Restaurants DFB Video: 3 Reasons NOT To Go To Disney World in 2020 (And 2 Reasons You SHOULD)! DFB Video: NEW Disney World Secrets Nobody Has Noticed Yet View the full article

“Think of a wonderful thought. Any merry little thought” 12 Days of Christmas That’s right, citizens of Neverland. Whether you’re a fairy, a lost boy, even a pirate, we’ve got special Peter Pan themed discounts TODAY ONLY in our DFB Merch Store! Check em out! How do you get to Neverland? You FLY, of course! What better way to show your flying abilities than with our You Can Fly Mask or go for the same print on a You Can Fly cozy sweatshirt! You CAN Fly! This fun print also is available on a useful little pouch and both a t-shirt and a woman’s tee! Maybe you’re all about showing where the magic REALLY comes from Faith, Trust, and OF COURSE, Pixie Dust (thanks Tink!). We got you covered! Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust! Rep our Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust line with the cute mask, t-shirt, women’s tee, and sweatshirt. Look at how cute it is below! Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust! What if you want to show off the home of the Lost Boys, itself: NEVERLAND?! Show em where you come from with our SO Fly! collection! Let’s Fly Shirt Grab the comfy sweatshirt, mask, pouch, and even an adorable sticker! The Neverland Sticker Would Look Great on Your Fav Water Bottle! Whichever you chose, ALL of these goodies will be 20% off TODAY ONLY! Masks go from $14.99 to $11.99 Sweatshirt from $36.99 to $29.59 Tees from $25.99 to $20.79 Pouch from $17.99 to $14.39 Stickers from $7.99 to $6.39 Head over to the DFB Merch Store now to grab some great deals! Be sure to check back tomorrow for our NEXT day of the 12 Days of DFB Christmas! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which is your favorite in our Peter Pan themed lines? Let us know below! The post These 20% Off Deals are Straight From Neverland TODAY ONLY For DFB's 12 Days of Christmas! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TODAY ONLY! Get 20% Off ALL Disney Food Blog Merchandise for DFB’s 12 Days of Christmas! This Frozen Mystery Sale Event is Happening TODAY ONLY and the Savings are (Into the) UNKNOWN! You Have ONE MORE DAY to Get a Big Discount on Disney Merch Online! View the full article

For the first time since March, guests are once again able to explore Disney California Adventure! Well…kind of. If you ask Disney, Buena Vista Street (and its immediate surrounding area) has reopened as an extension of Downtown Disney. California Adventure as a theme park remains “closed” at this time. Storytellers Statue However, you can’t deny that getting to eat an Original Corndog, as well as dining at Carthay Circle Lounge, doesn’t remind you of what it’s like to eat at a Disneyland park! There’s another dining option available to guests we haven’t shown you yet — Smokejumpers Grill! To add to our dining experience today, we stopped by Smokejumpers Grill to see what the new protocol was like, and, of course, try one of their burgers! Smokejumpers Grill Let’s take a look at what dining at this location is like these days! Arriving and Ordering Smokejumpers Grill is nestled in Grizzly Peak, one of the “corners” of Buena Vista Street’s reach at this time. The area doesn’t get a lot of foot traffic, so this is the perfect spot for a quiet break away from the main thoroughfare of Buena Vista Street. Currently, Disney is encouraging its guests to use Mobile Order on the Disneyland App using your smart device to order your food. Mobile Order at Smokejumpers You can also order in person to the lefthand side as you enter Smokejumpers. In-person ordering is available at Smokejumpers Grill If you’re picking up a Mobile Order, you’ll head to the windows on the righthand side instead. Currently, indoor dining is not permitted in Orange County, so you must head outside to Smokejumpers’ plentiful outdoor seating to eat your food. Click here to read our review of Award Wieners, now featuring Corn Dog Castle’s menu! Food Smokejumpers’ menu is limited at this time. Like…VERY limited. We’re talking a few burgers and chicken nuggs type of limited. Unfortunately, their Chili Cheese Fries and their Signature Mac & Cheese are unavailable, so we’ll have to wait a bit longer for those items to return. You can currently choose between a Bacon Cheddar Burger, Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders, or an Impossible Burger. © Disney To go with arguably the most “elaborate” item on their menu currently, we went with their Bacon Cheddar Burger along with a side of Waffle Fries for $13.49. Guests can choose between Waffle Fries or Onion Rings. Bacon Cheddar Burger from Smokejumpers Grill While we wish we could tell you that Smokejumpers seriously upped their burger game during the closure…sadly we would be lying. Every theme park has to have a generic, run-of-the-mill burger option, right? This was not…very…good. But you know what? It’s been so long since we had an overcooked hockey puck of a quick-service burger in Disneyland that we almost reveled in eating it! Bacon Cheddar Burger from Smokejumpers Grill The burger was, well…a very well-done burger. It might bounce off the floor if we threw it. The Signature Sauce, which had that typical Thousand Island, “trying to be In-N-Out Burger but SO not succeeding” vibe to it, added a nice bit of flavor, and the shredded lettuce was nice enough. At least the bacon was crispy, but that poor slice of half-melted American Cheese has seen better days. Overall this burger left us feeling full, and that was about it. But hey, it’s been eight months since we’ve had a counter-service burger from Disneyland, so we’ll take it. Bacon Cheddar Burger from Smokejumpers Grill Unless you’re spending all day at Buena Vista Street, we wouldn’t prioritize dining here until more options are added back to their menu. You can get equally good if not better burgers at Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes in Downtown Disney and those Award Wieners/Corn Dog Castle Corndog options? Chef’s kiss. If you’re just looking for a snack, however, their Waffle Fries are an excellent option. Waffle Fries from Smokejumpers Grill Well seasoned and crispy, we would absolutely order them again if we were looking for a quick snack on our next visit to Buena Vista Street. Smokejumpers is also serving beer, but keep in mind that at this time you are required to purchase a food item along with any alcoholic beverage. The Waffle Fries are a solid choice. Totally get the Waffle Fries. If you want a full meal, it’s hard to screw up chicken tenders (but not impossible!). Do it for that sad burger. Think of the burger, guys. Click here to check out some construction progress happening over at Avengers Campus! Overall Ultimately, Disney is taking a slow and steady approach to reopening Buena Vista Street. Since Orange County is far from being able to open theme parks, Disneyland can only operate their shopping and dining locations at this time, and it may be a while before even those locations are operating at their regular capacity. Smokejumpers Grill is a good example of this, with a limited menu of items that largely share the same ingredients and is fast and easy to prepare with a small crew. Their menu may be lacking, but they somewhat make up for it with atmosphere. The happy “accident” here is that because there is no through traffic in the Grizzly Peak area due to the area currently being a dead end, the result is a quiet, almost tranquil dining experience in the great outdoors (kinda!). In the days of a bustling California Adventure, you could sit outside and people watch as guests rushed on Soarin’, or ran by en route to Pixar Pier. Not at this time! For now, a quiet corner of an otherwise slowly reanimating theme park with sad, overcooked burgers will have to do. And we’re oddly ok with that right now. Click here to learn more about some of the food items available at Buena Vista Street! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on visiting Buena Vista Street in the near future? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: We Had the Saddest Burger at Disneyland's Buena Vista Street...and We Kind of Loved It. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New Menu Items Debut At Two Disney California Adventure Park Restaurants! Iconic Disneyland FOOD Will Be Part of Buena Vista Street’s Reopening — Here’s What You Can Look Forward To! Review: The Spicy City Dog Arrives in Disney California Adventure! View the full article

Yesterday, Disney announced that Park Hopping will return to Disney World in 2021 (with some modifications)! EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth We’ve been working on getting more information about what this means in terms of park-to-park transportation, and working on getting answers to your questions about this new process. But what does this change mean for your 2021 trip? Here are our thoughts. 1. You’ll Be Able to Park Hop If You Want, But You Don’t Have To Come January 1st, you will be able to stick with your one-park-per-day ticket just as you always could. And, as always, even if you buy a ticket with Park Hopper benefits, you don’t have to use it. We spoke with one Cast Member on the phone about what would happen if we did not want to Park Hop, but just wanted to leave the park for a mid-day break and later return. Magic Kingdom Since guests will have the ability to hop to a second park in the afternoon if it has availability, we wondered if our decision to leave the park for a break would cause our “spot” in the park to become available to others, creating the possibility that the park would fill up in terms of availability and we would be prevented from getting back in later in the day. Magic Kingdom The Cast Member we spoke to said it would not impact our trip. Instead, they said a Guest’s reservation “spot” at a particular park doesn’t become “available” for others to then take advantage of to Park Hop until that guest scans into a NEW park. We will definitely keep you updated if we hear anything different, but for now it appears your spot at the park you obtain a Park Pass for (the first park you want to visit) will hold that spot for you, even if you leave, unless you scan into ANOTHER park. 2. If You Want to Park Hop, You Will NEED the Park Hopper Option This might go without saying but it’s been a while so it is really important to note — only guests with a ticket with Park Hopping abilities or annual pass with Park Hopping benefits will be able to Park Hop. Makes sense — it’s just something you want to keep in mind. Also, Park Hopping will be subject to any applicable ticket blockout dates, as the Annual Passholder website was updated to say, so if you are blocked out of EPCOT one day, you won’t be able to Park Hop there. ©Disney 3. Park Pass Isn’t Going Away For Now Park Hopping may be coming back, but Park Passes are sticking around too. Under the current system, you’ll need to make sure you get a Park Pass reservation for the first park you want to visit. Currently, a Park Pass is NOT required for the park you want to hop to, but that may change. Park Hopping Procedure So, it’s still critical to get a Park Pass in advance as early as you can to make sure you are guaranteed to visit the park you want to visit initially. Park Hopping may, however, allow you to potentially visit parks that develop availability later in the day. For example, if you wanted to visit EPCOT, but couldn’t get a Park Pass for it, you may be able to visit another park in the morning that you ARE able to get a Park Pass for, and watch for potential Park Hopping availability to open up at EPCOT if enough guests scan into other parks, making their “spots” available. 4. You Might Not Get the Chance to Park Hop Disney has noted that Park Hopping will depend on availability. In other words, if all parks have reached whatever capacity Disney has set for them in terms of reservations and Park Passes, you won’t be able to hop to them. So, you will definitely need to have a sense of flexibility about the whole process. If you simply MUST ride Star Tours, don’t plan on hopping to Disney’s Hollywood Studios later in the day. If an item is a must-do for you on a particular day, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got a Park Pass for that park. Otherwise, you run the risk that you won’t be able to hit that must-do item if capacity fills and you cannot hop to the park where your must-do attraction is located. Mickey at EPCOT What does all this mean if you make a dining reservation at another park and later it reaches capacity? We’re working on getting more information about that from Disney and will definitely let you know what we find out. 5. You HAVE to Visit the First Park This is a really important step in the process. If you want to Park Hop, you have to get a Park Pass for the first park you want to visit and then you actually have to visit it. That means you can’t get a Park Pass for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, decide to spend the day at the hotel instead, and then “hop” to EPCOT. If you want to “hop” to another park, you’ll actually need to visit the park you have the Park Pass for, even if that means you have to enter your “first park” after Park Hopping hours begin at 2PM. Tree of Life If you don’t want to head to your “first park” — Animal Kingdom in this example — before hopping to another park, you would technically have the option to cancel your existing Park Pass and try (based on availability) to book a new one. If you are going to try to cancel and rebook, you will definitely want to check Disney’s Park Pass availability calendar BEFORE making any changes to see what Park Passes, if any, are still available on the day you’re looking to go. It’s best to check first than to cancel and then find out all of the parks are full, and it’s important to make sure you’re happy with your plans ahead of time. 6. You Might Be Able to Park Hop to MORE Than 2 Parks or Hop More Than Once (Key Word: MIGHT) Again this all depends on availability, but from what we’ve heard at the moment from the Cast Members we’ve spoken to, the system works like this: You make a Park Pass for your first park You VISIT the first park, Park Hopper hours start at 2pm, and Once the Park Hopper hours start, you can go wherever you like with open Park Hopping availability. So, if there’s availability at another park, you can hop to it. Let’s say you start in Magic Kingdom and hop to Animal Kingdom around 2PM. If you finish up what you want to do at Animal Kingdom and want to go back to Magic Kingdom, you may be able to if Magic Kingdom has Park Hop availability, at least that’s what one Cast Member indicated to us via chat. ©Disney When we asked if we could potentially even visit a THIRD park, the Cast Member indicated that it may be possible. It looks like as long as the Park Hopper for that particular park is available, you should be able to visit that park. ©Disney Now, the return of Park Hopping was just announced yesterday, so there is a LOT of information that is surely on the way, and this is based only on our conversation with one Cast Member, so we’ll keep our eyes open for any updates and definitely let you know as we hear more on this. 7. You Can Only Park Hop After 2PM Right Now, But Park Hopping Hours Can Change These are both really important things to keep in mind. Right now, Disney has indicated that Park Hopping hours will begin at 2PM. This means you can’t run in, ride Avatar Flight of Passage, and then immediately run to EPCOT for the rest of the day. You won’t be able to hop to another park until AFTER 2PM. And remember you HAVE to enter your first park (the one you have the Park Pass for) before you can do any Park Hopping at all. Compared to the “freeness” of Park Hopping from before the park closures, this does significantly limit the time you can spend in the second park, especially depending on how long that second park stays open. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster The other important thing to note is that Park Hopper hours can change. Disney has specifically advised Guests to check their Park Hours website or the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date Park Hopper hours, “as they could start earlier at a later date, depending on the day and park.” So, there may be a day when you can start Park Hopping sooner than 2PM. That’s something we’ll definitely be on the lookout for! 8. You’ll REALLY Need My Disney Experience — and You’ll Need to Check It! This sort-of goes hand-in-hand with the last one, but you’ll definitely want to download the My Disney Experience app if you haven’t already, as it will become particularly important when it comes to checking Park Hopper hours or other availability. Check Dining Availability on My Disney Experience Menu 9. Crowds We have definitely noticed changes in crowd levels at Disney World. Considering that park capacity has been increased to 35%, the addition of Park Hopping could mean you’ll just see more people going in and out of the parks as a whole. It also could mean — as we discussed above — that you may not be able to Park Hop if the park you’re looking to go to is at capacity. Holiday Crowds And because Park Hopping will be taking place after 2PM (for now), it means that once you hop to another park, you may see longer lines for rides already formed there by the morning guests (guests who visited that as their “first park”) if not very many of them choose to hop elsewhere. But, on the flip side, if a lot of guests hop between parks, you could see lines thin out or simply even out in the afternoon as guests choose to leave their first park and enter another. We’ll be keeping an eye on crowd levels once Park Hopping begins and let you know if we notice any significant changes. 10. You NEED a Park Pass to Try to Ride Rise of the Resistance One aspect of the new Park Hopping process is CRITICAL to know when it comes to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Disney has specifically said that if you are visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios after visiting your first park, you will NOT be able to join the virtual queue to ride Rise of the Resistance. That means, if you MUST try for your chance to ride this incredibly popular attraction, you need to get a Park Pass for Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it will need to be the first park you visit. Park Hopping Info So, overall what does the reintroduction of Park Hopping mean for your next Disney trip? Things may look different than what they look right now, but they’ll also be different than what you were used to prior to the park closures. You may have the ability to conquer more rides at more parks in one day (or eat MORE food from more parks). But, you’ll also have to keep in mind that Park Hopping is not guaranteed. Instead, it will all depend on availability. For now, you shouldn’t plan your trips treating your second park as a guaranteed item that you’ll get into for sure. Instead, you should plan to spend your day at the park you have a Park Pass Reservation for (your “first park”), and treat it like a bonus if you’re able to hop! We’ll continue to keep you updated as we learn more about Park Hopping, so check back with us for more details. Click here to see more about Park Hopping! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for Park Hopping to return? Tell us in the comments. The post What the Return of Park Hopping Means for Your 2021 Trip to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Sends Email to Passholders About the Return of Park Hopping NEWS: Park-to-Park Transportation Is Set to Return to Disney World in 2021 BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World Park Hopping to Return SOON View the full article

In the middle of the glitz and glitter of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the classic Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant. The Hollywood Brown Derby The Brown Derby is a swanky signature restaurant inspired by the real Brown Derby restaurant(s) in California (more on that in a bit!). The cozy lounge-feel of the restaurant is the perfect setting for a romantic night-out or when your travel group is feeling fancy! We recently headed back to the Brown Derby to see how the restaurant has adapted since the theme parks reopened. Do they still toss the Cobb Salad at your table? Is the Grapefruit Cake still fantastic? What about the drinks?! Let’s find out! Atmosphere We’ve visited the Brown Derby many, many times over the years and we’re always quite smitten with the theming of this swingin’ Hollywood restaurant. When you step inside, it’s as if the noisy, bustling theme park disappears entirely. You’ve now stepped into an ultra-hip dining experience where you might bump elbows with big movie directors and rich producers celebrating a successful day of shooting over on the soundstages. Hollywood Brown Derby Lobby Allow us to give you a lil’ history lesson on the Brown Derby restaurants so you know WHY this place is special and, more importantly, why it lives in Hollywood Studios! The original Brown Derby opened in 1926 on Wilshire Boulevard in Hollywood. This location actually was SHAPED like a bowler hat! In 1929, a second location opened on North Vine Boulevard. This location, which the Hollywood Studios location takes inspiration from, was the more famed of the two due to its close proximity to the movie studios. After work, directors, producers, and actors would flood to the Brown Derby for drinks, dinner, and merriment. Since Hollywood Studios was built with working soundstages and was made to feel like a step into the world of cinema, it’s a fitting addition to be able to feel like you’re rubbing elbows with Hollywood elite in the spot they actually did so originally. Hello, Old Hollywood THIS Brown Derby is a snapshot of that lost period in Hollywood. When places like the Brown Derby were where you went to see and be seen. That’s the vibe this location tries, and is quite successful, at emulating. Brown Derby One of the most notable decor elements around the restaurant is the eye-catching black and white photos lining the walls of the lobby and dining area. Back in the day in the REAL Hollywood Brown Derby, resident caricature artists would entertain celebrity diners by sketching their likeness. The most notable of these artists were Jack Lane and an artist named Vitch. Celebrities pictures would be added to the walls around the Derby as a sort of “Great Wall of Hollywood Fame” and by the time the restaurant closed in 1985, the walls were covered in drawings of famous patrons. The ones seen in the Disney World Derby? Most are recreations of the originals…but not all. Caricatures Most of the caricatures have a simple black frame but a few feature a gold frame. THESE drawings are the real deal, straight from the Golden Age of Hollywood! They were moved over after the restaurant closed. Black and White Caricatures This particular photo captures Imagineer Herbert Ryman drawing a caricature of Georgie Jessel. This photo was taken in the real Brown Derby and offers a kind of Brown Derby-Inception. Old Hollywood Photo There’s also a fun guest book that has been signed by real celebrities who visited the Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios! Head to the large glass case to see who was last seen at the restaurant. The pages we saw were signed by Lindsey Collins, Producer of Finding Dory, and Josh Cooley who directed Toy Story 4. Guest Book Old Hollywood caricatures are everywhere throughout the restaurant. It’s fun to play a game of “who’s who” when visiting. Is that Dean Martin in the corner? Lucille Ball near the ceiling? Caricatures This restaurant features another relic of a long-ago time: payphones! You might have to explain to your kids what these ancient contraptions are, but you’ll find these near the main lobby. The phones were still accessible on our visit and guests and we were tempted to play with the old-timey phones. (Don’t judge. They might be useful if your cellphone dies and you’ve got a lot of spare quarters handy! ) Brown Derby Phones The adjacent Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is still open…sort of. We love this walk-up, more casual dining version of the Derby, but since reopening, this spot is only serving drinks as a walk-up bar. A couple of tables are available to sip your drink at but, otherwise, no tasty food in sight for now! Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Since Reopening The lobby hasn’t seen too many changes since our last visit and the overall theming wasn’t entirely affected by the global pandemic. The noticeable addition here is the plexiglass window that was placed at the host’s podium. The windows have been placed throughout Disney World in rides, restaurants, and gift shops. Brown Derby Host Podium All Disney World restaurants are encouraging Mobile Dine check-in via the My Disney Experience app. Scan the QR code on the placard using your camera phone. Your phone should direct you to a Disney World website that will allow you to check into your reservation. You’ll receive a notification when your table is ready and head to the host’s podium to be seated. Mobile Dining Check-In Once you’re escorted inside, you’ll get a view of the deep, rich mahogany furniture and wood paneling throughout the restaurant. The tile flooring and vintage ceiling lights immediately transfer you to a time when bustling young movie talent dined at the height of the golden age. Dining Area As far as health and safety changes, standard procedures we’ve seen at other locations were taken at the Brown Derby. Some tables were unavailable to accommodate physical distancing between travel groups. We were given a piece of paper with another QR code that allowed us to view the menu online. Seating at the Derby ranges from white tablecloth-covered free-standing tables to expansive booths that were popular at the original location. Unavailable Table at the Brown Derby We were then seated at one of the deep, cozy, and expansive booths to enjoy our meal. Check out more food and atmosphere photos of the Hollywood Brown Derby here! Eats Though the menu, like most around Disney World, is limited at this time, there is still a wide variety of entrees and appetizers that should satisfy most visitors. The appetizer menu has six items including Shrimp Cocktail and Pan-seared Sea Scallops with Roasted Pork Belly. Brown Derby Appetizer Menu The entree and dessert menu hosts old favorites like the famous Cobb Salad, Grapefruit Cake, and Wagyu Burger. Brown Derby Entree Menu And, in case you’re wondering, the Brown Derby is still offering a selection of after-dinner drink flights! (That Grand Marnier flight is a FANCY and delicious after-dinner treat perfect for sharing with the adults in your party!) ©Disney They also have a full bar so you can order your favorite cocktails or after-dinner drinks that are basically desserts in a glass! ©Disney In case you’re curious, we last reviewed Brown Derby in November 2019 and since then, the restaurant eliminated the Ginger-Lemon Grass Pho, Andouille-Crusted Chicken, and Pan-Seared Fish of the Day from the adult entree menu. Also, the Super Salad of the Stars was taken away and the Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, Local Greens and Baby Spinach, and Charcuterie Board were added instead. The Tomato Soup was replaced by the seasonal Butternut Squash that we’ve enjoyed before. Check out our 2019 review of the Hollywood Brown Derby here! We decided to try a few of the classic dishes (and some cocktails!) that are famous at the Brown Derby. Our mission was to find out whether the restaurant’s signature dishes still held up against our reviews in the past. Brown Derby Meal and Martini When in Hollywood, one MUST order a Dirty Martini, right?! As we mentioned before, the restaurant has a full bar so you can order popular cocktails of your choice customized to your liking. Our server offered to pair our martini with blue-cheese stuffed olives. Not every Disney bar carries the stuffed olives so we went for it! Dirty Martini with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives We also went with an Old-Fashioned, which came with a fresh orange wedge and cherry. Both drinks were fantastic versions of the classic cocktails. The drinks are always strong here, which is a rarity at Disney World. The bartenders did their job well and supplied us with hearty cocktails that hit the spot! Classic Hollywood, indeed! Dirty Martini and Old Fashioned We decided to start our meal with something light (but still oh so classic) so we ordered the Shrimp Cocktail. We only received… four shrimp swimming (nope, not literally!) in a massive glass. Looks are deceiving here — they were actually a fairly good size, but still, we could have used a couple more for the price of $15! The shrimp is paired with fennel slaw and house-made cocktail sauce. Making house-made cocktail sauce isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel, but it was fine. There wasn’t anything particularly special about the app, but it was a fresh and tasty version of the popular starter. Shrimp Cocktail Now we’re in business! You know we would be breaking practically every (self-imposed) Hollywood Studios Law (sorry, that’s totes a thing guys) if we DIDN’T order the glorious chopped Cobb Salad. Honestly, if you don’t order the Cobb Salad, did you even go to Brown Derby?? Cobb Salad We hear you — “It’s a salad, how good can it really be?!” Bite your tongue. It’s THE salad. It’s a delicious and FRESH salad made with Finely Chopped Greens, Turkey Breast, Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Avocado, Chives, and Cobb Dressing. We wanted to find out whether the salad was still prepared table-side with the new health and safety precautions in place. Turns out, they can still mix it at your table at your request! The salad comes pre-chopped and deconstructed before the server tosses it for you (or not — up to you!). Cobb Salad Pre-Toss on a Past Visit The preparation allows the salad to remain fresh as opposed to soaking up the dressing in the kitchen and arriving soggy! If you want the whole fabled origins of this classic dish, learn more here. Served Table-Side! What can we say? This salad is the bomb. It’s heavy on the blue cheese so be warned if it’s not your fav. If you DON’T like any component, simply ask for it to be prepared without! This is a classic for a reason. It’s hearty, shockingly filling, and comes with a legendary past all for $18. We’ll wait longingly for the return of the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge’s petit version of the salad that was PERFECT for nibbling and people-watching around the Studios! We then hit our main course, the Wagyu Burger for $24. This was really, really delicious. We absolutely loved the pastrami paired with the sunny side egg and gruyere cheese. It also comes topped with fresh avocado, heirloom tomato, and cognac-mustard. Wagyu Burger We ordered it medium-rare and it actually came out that way! It’s hit or miss whether the meat will actually come out pink enough for our taste, but this was right on the money for us! The portions and ingredients make this meal easily shareable for two people. The pastrami is subbing in for bacon here but still gives a hearty, meaty flavor. Plus that perfectly runny egg yolk and copious amounts of gruyere? Yes. This burger was an absolute delight. Inside the Wagyu Burger We think to truly love this burger, you’ve got to really embrace all the components on it and dig in. Sure you could order it without the egg or cognac-mustard, but then you’re not ordering a swanky Brown Derby burger, are you? With other stellar options on the menu, this might not be our first pick on our next visit, but it’s a solid choice on the menu. If anyone in your group wants to have a nice but still approachable meal, this will hit the mark. And, of course, we had to taste-test the Grapefruit Cake again! Once again, this is an absolute classic and a must-order for us. It’s difficult to “wow” us with table service desserts, but this baby always does the trick. Brown Derby Grapefruit Cake The dessert is a unique blend of light tartness and grapefruity bitterness highlighted in grapefruit syrup, cheesecake, and jam — all sandwiched with layers of vanilla sponge cake. My goodness, what a masterpiece for $13! Brown Derby Grapefruit Cake Thankfully, nothing’s changed here and our love for Brown Derby’s Grapefruit Cake is unwavering! This dessert, while one of our favorites, is not for everyone. You’ve gotta REALLY love the flavor of grapefruit. That bitter tang is the star here, accented by rich cream cheese flavors. We’ve seen people fall head over heels in love with this cake and others totally put off by the flavor so before you order, know which side of the grapefruit fence you’re on! To think this cake was invented as a sort of “healthy” cake! HA! This is another classic with an interesting history you can learn more about here! If you’re more interested in DRINKING your cake, they’ve got you covered too! The Grapefruit Cake Martini is a total decadent delight we’ve enjoyed (many) times in the past! Want to make Grapefruit Cake at home? Check out the recipe here! After all the swanky cocktails and classic desserts, it was time for an after-dinner drink. There’s something about the vibe at Brown Derby that makes us want to finish our evening with a nightcap. The Cafe Henry III is coffee mixed with Brandy, Kahlúa, Grand Marnier, and Galliano with a Cinnamon-Sugar Rim for $14. Cafe Henry III The coffee was strong and just what we needed to cut some of the richness of our burger. The alcohol also packed quite a punch; something we weren’t at all expecting! We got a hint of orange flavor from the Grand Marnier and a hint of cinnamon from the rim. What a beautiful way to finish off the night! Cafe Henry III Nosh or Not Consider Dining at Hollywood Brown Derby if: You love a classy night out! This place is perfect for date nights or with a group of friends! You’re a fan of Old Hollywood vibes, classic upscale food, and swanky cocktails. You want a fancy meal at Hollywood Studios — this is as nice as it gets in this park! Consider Skipping Hollywood Brown Derby if: You want a meal that’s more laid-back and casual. We suggest heading to 50’s Prime Time Cafe for a fun and lighthearted atmosphere! You’re looking for an inexpensive meal. Signature Dining = More Cash Spent! That said, some of our items were in line with am ore affordable Disney sit-down meal. You want a Disney-fied experience. This restaurant doles out Disney-level service, but you’ll hardly notice that you’re in a theme park! This can be a good or bad thing, depending on your preference. Overall There’s a reason we keep returning to the Hollywood Brown Derby. The restaurant absolutely delivers in terms of food, service, and atmosphere. It’s an upscale dining experience that reflects the high-quality service we look for in Disney’s Signature restaurants. In a park slowly being overrun with Pixar and Star Wars, we love that this restaurant is still focused on the old Hollywood that Hollywood Studios (then MGM Studios) was built on. It’s a cozy standby that fits beautifully among the themed shops on Sunset Boulevard. There are a lot of incredible Signature Dining restaurants that have impressed us in the past. The Brown Derby will always be one that we return to time and time again. The food usually lives up to the hype and we’ve yet to have a bad Cobb Salad! This is a place time seems to want to slow down. You want to sit here and sip a drink or linger over an appetizer for a while, and that’s part of its charm. The atmosphere doesn’t scream “Disney,” but that’s also one of its perks. It’s a quiet restaurant that transports you from a noisy, busy, and hot day at Disney World into a beautiful restaurant that looks like it came right out of an old movie! Visiting Hollywood Studios soon? Read our recent review of the reopened 50’s Prime Time Cafe! 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 visited the Brown Derby? Let us know your experience in the comments! The post Review! Hollywood Brown Derby is Still Worth Slowing Down Your Day in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Just How Well Do You REALLY Know Disney World’s Hollywood Studios? Review: Never Underestimate the Power of Watching Movies While You Eat at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater in Disney World Review: The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge View the full article

We found out today that not one, not two, but THREE Disney World restaurants will be reopening in the next few weeks! Tomorrowland Terrace New Chairs and Tables We’ve already checked in on the just-released menu for a reopening Crystal Palace and now we get to take a look at the menu for Tomorrowland Terrace, opening December 17th. Here’s the thing: This menu definitely looks strangely familiar… . We’ll get to what’s weird here in a sec. First, let’s look at what this quick-service spot will be serving! Tomorrowland Terrace The Lunch and Dinner menu offers Combo Platters including the Chicken and Fish Platter and the Trio Platter. As for Entrees, the Terrace is offering items such as a Lobster Roll and a Fried Fish Platter. Plus, there’s a HARBOUR Salad as a Plant-Based option. Sound familiar? Menu Screenshot Sides offered include French Fries, Hushpuppies, and Side Salads. As for the kiddos, they can choose from options like the Harbour Salad, Chicken Breast Nuggets, and Fried Shrimp. Menu Screenshot And finally, Desserts have choices like Chocolate Ice Cream and the Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cookie. Hmm…where have we seen that before?? Wash it all down with a Cold or Hot Beverage of your choice! Menu Screenshot Figure it out yet?? This menu looks an awful LOT like a pared-down version of the Columbia Harbour House menu. As you might know, Columbia Harbour House is a still-closed quick-service spot in Liberty Square. It’s interesting that we’re seeing such a similar menu over in Tomorrowland — there are even the Harbour Salad and the Minnie Mouse Lava Cookie we say JUST before the parks closed! Columbia Harbour House sign You can bet we’ll be reporting from the opening of Tomorrowland Terrace on December 17th so stay tuned for all the updates and a REVIEW of this surprising menu! Click here to see what OTHER Disney World restaurants are opening soon! 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 eating at Tomorrowland Terrace? Tell us in the comments! The post The Menu at the Reopening Tomorrowland Terrace in Magic Kingdom Looks Oddly Familiar... . first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! THREE Fan-Favorite Disney World Restaurants Are Reopening SOON! OH NO! Two of Our FAVORITE Floats Have Just Vanished From the Menus at Disney World! REVIEW! New SPICY Mickey Mini Dome Cake Debuts at Pecos Bill in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Hello, DFB friends! We spent a day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Animal Kingdom So what’s new since the last we visited these two locations? Keep reading to find out! Animal Kingdom Food Updates ACE Mobile Cart We noticed that the ACE Mobile Cart now haws the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin in the mornings. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin We’ve seen this muffin in other locations at the park, too. It’s not only MEGA pretty with that oddly perfect swirl of cream cheese on top, but it tastes pretty great too! Read our review of the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin We also noticed the cart sells coffee in the mornings! Gotta’ get that caffeine jump start at the beginning of the day, right? A cup is $3.50. ACE Mobile Cart Coffee sign Sure, it’s not Starbucks, but sometimes you just want a basic cheap cup of joe, are we right? If you’re looking for something more, check out the Irish coffee at Animal Kingdom Harambe Fruit Market If you’re looking to get your Mickey pretzel fix, you’re in luck — Harambe Fruit Market still has the Mickey pretzels! Mickey Pretzel We also saw the Mickey pretzel at Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks, but there was still no sign of the Simba pretzel. Read more about the first time we spotted the Simba pretzel Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures We saw a SWEEEET Mermaid Beanie at Chester & Hester’s! The knit cap has a mermaid scale pattern on it, with a purple pom-pom on top. It also has “Mermaid” embroidered at the bottom with Ariel’s Dinglehopper! Mermaid Beanie This beanie is $21.99. Hey, mermaids have to keep their heads warm, too! Check out the Betsey Johnson Little Mermaid Collection that came out earlier this year! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates The mysterious little building in Kilimanjaro Safaris is coming right along — construction almost seems to be complete. Mysterious building in Kilimanjaro Safaris We can’t wait to find out what this is for. See more photos of this building’s construction Animal Kingdom Other Updates We noticed that many of the attractions at Animal Kingdom now have signs telling guests that they aren’t allowed to eat or drink once they get in line for those rides. No eating or drinking in line sign We noticed them most recently at Kilimanjaro Safaris, Triceratop Spin, and Dinosaur. We’ve seen these signs throughout Disney World, but we’re starting to see a lot more of them! Read more about this policy Animal Kingdom Lodge Food Updates Maji Pool Bar Over at Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Maji Pool Bar has the same two food items it had back in October. One is a Roast Turkey Sandwich on whole wheat bread with arugula, bacon, and Sambal mayonnaise for $9.29. The other is a Tuna Salad Pita Platter for $9.99. Maji Pool Bar Specials It looks like these two items are sticking around for the time being! Learn more about the new pool bar menu Animal Kingdom Lodge Construction Update The Mara The Mara is still closed, but we noticed a small construction area set up just outside. Construction outside The Mara There’s no indication of what this construction area is set up for, though. Here’s where you can still get zebra domes at Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge Lobby We also noticed signs in the lobby informing guests of the upcoming scheduled power outages at the resort. These intermittent outages will begin on November 19th at 11:59PM and end on November 20th at 4AM. Power Outage sign Guests can get updates on the power outages from their in-room TVs and in-room voicemails. That’s pretty much it for our time around Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates, so stay tuned! PHOTOS! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is Gorgeously Decorated for the Holidays! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Animal Kingdom or Animal Kingdom Lodge recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge: Construction, Muffins, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom: New Pumpkin Goodies, A SECRET Menu Item, Deals & Discounts, and MORE! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! View the full article

We spend a lot of time staring at menus at Disney World, mostly because we’re obsessed with food, but also because we like to know when new stuff shows up! German Beer Flight We do the same for drinks, too — because drink menus seem to change more than food menus and new drinks are ALWAYS turning up! So when we see something new, we try it out! The last time we visited BaseLine Tap House, we tried out a drink called Christmas on the Beach. This time, though, we’re trying out a new beer that a Cast Member told us arrived a few weeks ago. The new beer is the Golden Road Golden State Cerveza. This beer replaced the Golden Road 329 Lager that was previously on the menu. BaseLine Tap House Menu We thought the Cerveza tasted a lot like Corona, although maybe a little heavier than that. However, we found it very refreshing and quite drinkable. We would also recommend asking for a lime because that just adds a nice crisp citrus flavor to each sip! Golden Road Golden State Cerveza The Cerveza is definitely good for people who don’t like heavy beer. And considering that much of BaseLine’s drink menu is mostly heavy beers — like IPAs and wheat beers — it’s a nice option to have something a little lighter here. Golden Road Golden State Cerveza A 16-oz. glass of the Golden Road Golden State Cerveza is $9.25, while a 22 oz. glass is $10.50 We’re keeping an eye on all the menus at Disney World, so be sure to check back to see what new food and drinks we discover next! REVIEW: This New Beer at Disney World is PERFECT for Cider-Lovers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World beer? Let us know in the comments? The post REVIEW: You'll Be Golden With This New Beer in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A NEW Show, Menu Updates, and a Hard-to-Find Puzzle! There’s A New Beer at EPCOT’s China Booth — But Is It Any Good? OH, JOY! The SPIKED Hot Cocoa Flight Is Back in Disney World, BBY! View the full article