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Planning your next trip to Walt Disney World? There are a LOT of things you need to keep in mind, including recent changes like the upcoming reintroduction of Park Hopping! Tower of Terror But, one thing you’ll also want to watch out for are the parks’ hours. We’ve seen these change quite a bit over the past few weeks and months. If you’re planning a trip for late January or early February of 2021, more park hours have been released that can help you plan! Previously, Disney had released park hours through January 30th. Now, we’ve got the hours for January 31st through February 6th. Let’s take a look at them. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will continue the same hours from its last full week in January, with the park being open from 9AM-6PM on January 31st… ©Disney …and all throughout the first week in February as well. ©Disney EPCOT On January 31st, EPCOT will be open from 11AM-7PM, again continuing its same hours from the week before. ©Disney The first week of February is also looking exactly the same, with EPCOT open again from 11AM-7PM. ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios will also be continuing its same hours from its last full week in January, with the park open from 10AM-7PM on January 31st… ©Disney …and throughout the first week in February. ©Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lastly, Disney’s Animal Kingdom also appears to not be any changes from its hours when we compare them to the hours we saw for the end of January. The park will be open from 9AM-5PM on January 31st… ©Disney …and throughout the first week of February. ©Disney So, everything seems to be staying the same for now. Park hours have, however, changed in the past, so we’ll be on the lookout for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here for more updates about the Walt Disney World theme park hours! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning to visit Disney World next year? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Have Been Released Through Early February! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 19th! NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 26th! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! View the full article

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If you like to eat popcorn at Disney World, a refillable popcorn bucket is a must! Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket And lucky for you, there are SO MANY cool popcorn buckets to choose from, especially now during the holiday season, including a Mickey Elf popcorn bucket, A snowy Christmas tree popcorn bucket, and more! One of our favorite seasonal popcorn buckets, though, made a return this year: the Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket! And although we’ve seen him at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (his usual hangout), we hadn’t seen him at Magic Kingdom — until today! Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket We saw this cute little guy for $25 at a popcorn cart in Magic Kingdom! So now he’s available there, too! Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket If we spot any other popcorn buckets, we’ll be sure to let you know! Review! Does the Festive Holiday Popcorn in Disney World Live Up To Its Name? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any Disney World popcorn buckets? Let us know in the comments! The post OoOoO! Look At The Disney Popcorn Bucket We Just Found at Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Has TONS of New Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments on shopDisney and at the Magic Kingdom! The 30 HARDEST Disney Choices We’ve Had to Make Over the Last 30(ish)Days Paging Star Command: Something was UP With Buzz Lightyear in Disney World Today! View the full article

Universal Orlando is laying off 1,123 salaried employees at its creative division, theme parks and resorts, the company disclosed Friday in a federally required notice of mass layoffs. View the full article

Earlier this year, Hong Kong Disneyland (like the other Disney theme parks around the world) had to close temporarily due to the global pandemic. It eventually reopened, but then had to close and reopen a second time. ©Disney The park is officially open now, and celebrating a huge accomplishment — the opening of its one of a kind Castle of Magical Dreams! This is the first time an existing castle in a Disney park has shifted from being themed to just one princess to being representative of many heroines. Oh, and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Today, as Hong Kong Disneyland begins in 15th Anniversary celebrations, the resort is also unveiling their one of a kind Castle of Magical Dreams! The original castle at Hong Kong Disneyland was themed to Sleeping Beauty and looked like this: Hong Kong Disneyland But, now the castle has been fully transformed and looks like this: ©Disney WOW! Thats quite the change! The NEW Castle of Magical Dreams has lots of towers and spires that embrace the iconic patterns, colors, and textures unique to the story of different Disney heroines, highlighting the diversity of Disney’s characters and their special stories. ©Disney You may not see a complete depiction of the character you’re looking for, but you’ll find interpretations and pieces inspired by their stories in the various architectural elements incorporated into the Castle. For example, the towers include symbols and images of Snow White’s apple, Abu, and Merida’s bow and arrow. Here, you can see one spire that is themed to Mulan and has a golden Mushu on top banging his gong to alert ALL the ancestors to his awesome new home! ©Disney There are also murals around the area that depict each princess and queen pursuing their passions. You’ll actually be able to find a mural of Cinderella taking a hot air balloon ride over her kingdom, one of Aurora dabbling in falconry, and another of Ariel braving the seas on a sailboat to visit her underwater family. ©Disney As part of the celebration of this new castle, Disney also did something SUPER special for invited guests, Cast Members, community partners, and Disney friends, including Mickey Mouse! The resort specifically asked them to share their own dreams and wishes on “magical dream cards.” The cards were then collected, placed in a treasure chest, and lifted up to the top of the tallest tower on the castle “ensuring that the heart of the resort will always be filled with hopes and dreams.” Anyone else getting a little teary eyed at just how precious that is? Another amazing feature of this castle is that it features the fairies from Sleeping Beauty “spreading fairy dust” across the castle’s breezeway. This then casts light into the chandeliers and leads the way to a new rotunda that features 9,000 points of dancing light! ©Disney You can see even more about the amazing way that this castle was transformed, and how the pieces were built and then shipped to and installed at Hong Kong Disneyland by watching the video below! Overall, this newly transformed Castle of Magical Dreams looks like…well, an absolute dream! It’s a beautiful incorporation of so many princesses’ stories and now serves as a “shining beacon of courage, hope, and possibility to all guests.” Click here to see what Hong Kong Disneyland looked like back on its first opening day in June of this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to visit the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland one day? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Hong Kong Disneyland Opens Its Gorgeous Castle of Magical Dreams! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO! Hong Kong Disneyland’s Castle of Magical Dreams Will Open THIS MONTH! NEWS! Hong Kong Disneyland Has Closed Temporarily NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China! View the full article

According to the laws of nature, food is meant to be eaten, right? As extravagant or as Instagram-worthy a snack may seem, eventually, we have to face the music and, well…destroy it. The Ganachery That said, how much would YOU be willing to pay for a food item that was intentionally meant to be totally demolished? Over at The Ganachery, that question was put to the test when we came across their newest holiday treat. Their “Christmas Cottage” is made out of milk chocolate, peppermint bark, and a whole lot of patience and attention to detail. Chocolate Cottage at The Ganachery There are even some hidden Mickeys to be found around the cottage! This is truly a beautiful chocolate treat and definitely one of those desserts we would feel quite sad to have to dismantle. Chocolate Cottage at The Ganachery It also happens to come with a small wooden mallet. If you’re familiar with the Chocolate Piñatas at The Ganachery, then you know precisely what these mallets are used for. Chocolate Cottage at The Ganachery If you aren’t familiar, let’s just say that when a delicate chocolate structure meets a wooden mallet…bye-bye, Chocolate Cottage! If you’ve ever watched those home renovation shows and wondered what it’s like to smash down walls on demolition day, this might give you an idea! Chocolate Cottage at The Ganachery It seems just a LITTLE far-fetched to justify spending nearly $50 on something that we’re supposed to smash into pieces, especially when you consider the fact that technically, we already destroy EVERYTHING we eat! On top of that, all you’re really left with is fragments of milk chocolate, which you can find for a FAR lower price. Chocolate Cottage at The Ganachery It seems like Disney’s putting a premium on the “experience” that comes with this item (though we’ll admit, smashing this beautiful cottage with a hammer DOES sound like fun). If you’re up for it, you can find the Chocolate Cottage at The Ganachery in Disney Springs for $45. If you want a similar experience without dipping into your vacation funds THAT much, their smaller Chocolate Piñatas are also available for $28. Click here for our reviews of this year’s holiday treats in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you ever purchased a Chocolate Piñata from The Ganachery? Let us know in the comments! The post Would YOU Destroy This Treat at Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: More Rainbow Fun: Chocolate Pride Pinatas Available at The Ganachery in Disney Springs What’s New in Disney Springs — Halloween Cakes, Construction Updates, and Galaxy’s Edge Merch! What’s New at Disney Springs! Minnie Cake, Killer Tees, $$$ Raincoats, and Valentine’s Day Jewelry! View the full article

Whether it’s new high-tech Mickey ears or delicious treats, there are always exciting, new things to see in Disney Springs! Bret Iwan Designer Ears From NEW Dooney & Bourke bags to 25% off some Loungefly items — Disney has now shared a whole list of new merchandise and awesome discounts coming to Disney Springs that you’ll DEFINITELY want to check out! Dooney & Bourke Bags First up, a whole BUNCH of new Dooney & Bourke bags will be coming to Disney Springs soon. On November 23rd, the NEW Disney Parks Reigning Cats & Dogs Dooney & Bourke totes will be available at World of Disney. The bags feature all kinds of furry creatures including Lucifer, Nana, Max, and even Yzma as a Cat! ©Disney But wait, there’s more! The 10th anniversary Tangled Dooney & Bourke collection will also be available. Pair this with the Pascal shoulder plush and the DFB Lantern Face mask, and you’re sure to have the BEST. DAY. EVER! ©Disney Both of these collections will actually be available at all of the following spots while supples last: World of Disney at Disney Springs, Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom, Legends of Hollywood and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Sales! Disney has also announced that special discounts will be available on some merchandise from November 23rd through December 7th, with some deals only available at Disney Springs! And there’s a BIG bonus — Annual Passholders will be able to stack their discount to save even more. Let’s see what special sales you’ll be able to take advantage of. At Disney’s Days of Christmas & World of Disney, you’ll be able to receive 25% off a select holiday tote with any merchandise purchase. Holiday Bag At Goofy’s Candy Co., guests can receive 1 complimentary select consumable with the purchase of 1 select consumable. Double the candy = double the fun! Goofy’s Candy Co. At Marketplace Co-Op, you can get 25% off a Loungefly Unicorn Backpack. Rainbow Unicorn Loungefly Backpack Or you can head over to Once Upon a Toy to get 25% off Classic Disney Princess Dolls. Once Upon a Toy Finally, you can go on an intergalactic shopping spree at Star Wars Galactic Outpost and get 29% off Talking Yoda (we’re talking adult Yoda here, not to be confused with Baby Yoda). ©Disney Starting on November 24th, two more offers will join the mix. At DisneyStyle guests will be able to get 1 complimentary Loungefly Pastel Wristlet with the purchase of 1 Loungefly Pastel Backpack. Loungefly Bags And at Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories you’ll be able to get 1 complimentary Loungefly Minnie Bow Wristlet with the purchase of 1 Loungefly Minnie Bow Backpack. Minnie Mouse Loungefly A FREE Loungefly bag is a great deal, so you’ll definitely want to take advantage of those special offers. Keep in mind that these discounts only apply through December 7th. Other Promotions Outside of the Disney-owned stores, there are lots of great deals going on at lots of spots all throughout Disney Springs. Check out ALL the discounts below: Coach (Nov. 20 & 27): Save 50% off select styles every Friday in November. Coca-Cola Store (Nov. 27-29) Save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more and $25 off a purchase of $100 or more. Columbia Sportswear (Nov. 23-Dec.1): Pillows $19.99, Select outerwear starting at 40% off, Pint Glasses $24.99, 30% off, All Ski Goggles, Graphic T-Shirts 2 for $25. Lilly Pulitzer (Nov. 26-28): Celebrate Lilly’s favorite things this holiday season with (1) one complimentary original, printed ornament with each $75 purchase. Melissa Shoes (Nov. 26-30): Take 60% off all regular priced items and an extra 60% off all sale items. Ron Jon Surf Shop (Nov. 23-29): Get the classic Ron Jon Trusty Badge T-Shirt on sale up to 50% off. (Limited time offer. Available colors and sizes may vary.) Shop for Ireland (Nov. 27-29): Enjoy 25% off all jewelry and up to 70% off select clothing, souvenirs, and gifts. Sperry (Nov.24-30): Enjoy $54.99 doorbuster boots and up to 50% select styles while supplies last. UGG (Nov. 27-Dec.31): Enjoy 30% off select styles while supplies last. UNOde50 (Nov. 19-30): Enjoy 50% off select styles. Vera Bradley (Nov. 19-Dec. 1): $20 Medium Cosmetic (reg. $40) from the Mickey’s Paisley Celebration Collection with your purchase of $75 or more. Exclusions and limitations may apply. See a store associate for details. Take a quick snack break and check out the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck now located at Disney Springs West Side with a brand-new menu. On Nov. 27, 2020 enjoy complimentary queso and chips with any entree purchase. 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in Disney Springs Capacity Concerns Disney has specifically recommended shopping in the morning and early afternoon as parking may be more available earlier in the day. Disney Springs at Capacity We have seen Disney Springs get quite busy and reach capacity, especially towards the evening hours, so this is something you’ll want to keep in mind. Click here to read about what happens if you have have a reservation at Disney Springs and it reaches capacity. Disney is also asking guests who are headed to Disney Springs on Thanksgiving to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to their dining reservation. Gobbler Poutine and Canadian Apple Slushy Several spots at Disney Springs will be offering special Thanksgiving Day offerings, so there are a LOT of delicious options to choose from. Just be sure to get there early. Check out our full list of ALL the places to do Thanksgiving in Disney World this year! Whether you’re just shopping for yourself or shopping for the whole family, the special discounts and deals that are going to be offered at Disney Springs during Thanksgiving week are things you won’t want to miss! Be sure to take advantage of them while they last. Happy Shopping! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these deals will you be taking advantage of? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate Thanksgiving Week With Great Discounts and NEW Merchandise at Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Fantasia Dooney & Bourke Collection, More Baby Yoda, and ALL the Ink & Paint Merchandise! 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 — Baby Yoda Balloons, a Gelato-Filled Doughnut, and a BUNCH of Reopenings! View the full article

By now, you may have noticed that we’ve been trying all of the festive Christmas treats around Disney World! Grand Floridian Lobbby While some holiday snacks can be found in multiple locations around property, others are truly unique and can only be found in ONE spot! Case in point: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa serve one-of-a-kind treats EVERY year, and some of our favorites have returned! We stopped by Gasparilla Island Grill today to check out the treats, and they are just as magical as we remembered! Holiday treats at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa From cookies to cake pops and even peppermint bark, you can find all of the classic holiday treats served fresh daily! Holiday Cake Pop You can also pick up your very own gingerbread house! They use the same recipe that they use when making the shingles for the massive gingerbread house that appears each holiday season in the Grand Floridian lobby. Gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Unfortunately, the gingerbread house will not make an appearance this year, but you can still purchase your very own gingerbread house and bring a bit of the Grand Floridian lobby home with you! Gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa And of course, you can’t look at all of these tasty snacks and not get one! Their Mickey Gingerbread Cookies were calling our name, so we picked one up! Mickey Gingerbread Cookie The cookie itself is a classic gingerbread cookie, and its ears are dipped in white chocolate and coated in red and green sprinkles. Mickey Gingerbread Cookie Each of these treats are made fresh at the Grand Floridian, and we could totally tell when we bit into the cookie! There are few things in life more satisfying than a fresh gingerbread cookie during the holidays! Mickey Gingerbread Cookie If you ask us, this cookie goes perfectly with a glistening Christmas tree as a backdrop! The cookie was $5.19 if you’re interested in trying one for yourself! But frankly, you can’t go wrong with any of these snacks. If you’re searching for unique Christmas treats you can’t find anywhere else in Disney World, stop by Gasparilla Island Grill for some yummy snacks! Click here to check out even MORE holiday treats at Disney World this year! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios What is your favorite place in Disney World to visit during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post One of a Kind Gingerbread Treats Are BACK at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is OPEN – Let’s Take a Look! What’s New Around the Monorail Loop: Disney World’s Contemporary, Grand Floridian, and Polynesian Village Resorts! What’s New Around the Monorail Loop — Disney World’s Polynesian Village, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary Resorts! View the full article

We’ve been noshing our way around Disney World’s holiday snacks and treats and we just can’t get enough! Reindeer Food From Chocolate Peppermint Bark to Reindeer Food to a Spiced Cookie shaped like a moose, we’ve tried it! But we’re not done yet — so we just headed over to Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs to try a NEW holiday treat! That treat was a Black Forest Parfait made with dark chocolate mousse, cherry mousse, Chantilly cream, cherry compote, and a chocolate biscuit. Will you look at all those yummy layers? Black Forest Parfait Also, look at how pretty it is! The top has crispy pearls and a chocolate tree with an edible goldleaf star and colored chocolate sprinkled on it. It’s SO pretty! And spoiler alert: that whipped cream is PEPPERMINT FLAVORED! When we dug in, we could taste all the different flavors of chocolate, cherry, and cream. Not only did each layer taste delicious on its own, but each also worked well as part of a cohesive whole. Black Forest Parfait The textures in this are incredible: the bottom mousse layer was almost like pudding. AND there were huge chunks of chocolate and WHOLE cherries hidden in the layers. The bottom biscuit was almost like cake and the pearls on top added a nice crunch! Black Forest Parfait This is the perfect snack for those days when you want a small and light — yet decadent — dessert! It’s available now at Amorette’s for $8. Stay tuned because we’re searching out the next holiday treat to try! We’ll be sure to let you know what we think! Review: Can You Handle This GIGANTIC Boston Cream Pie Donut in Disney World’s 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 ever been to Amorette’s Patisserie? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Holiday Snack at Disney Springs Has Gorgeous LAYERS of Flavor! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This GORGEOUS Cake in Disney World Is Giving Us MAJOR Black Flame Candle Vibes This Snack Tastes Like a WHOLE CUP of Brownie Batter in Disney World and We’re HERE For It! TONS of Holiday Treats Are Coming to Disney Springs! Check Them Out HERE! View the full article

Things are constantly changing at Walt Disney World! Pirates of the Caribbean Just today, Disney announced that Park Hopping will be coming back in 2021, and that 3 restaurants in Disney World will be reopening very soon! We’ve also seen construction updates throughout the parks and so much more. Today, as we walked around Magic Kingdom, we noticed that one attraction’s signature icon in front was looking very different. Trying to find the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Magic Kingdom? Well, be on the lookout for this sail on a mast in front of the ride and you won’t miss it! Here’s a photo of what it looked like earlier this year, but it was looking pretty different today. Pirates of the Caribbean sign in Adventureland Instead of the typical weathered down flag with the “Pirates of the Caribbean” logo on it, we found this much newer looking, solid black sail! Pirates of the Caribbean When we spoke to a nearby Cast Member about it, they noted that this sail was put up very recently and is just a placeholder. They also told us that a new sail for this spot will be coming soon. We’re looking forward to seeing it once it’s up! We’ll keep an eye on this area and let you know if we see any important updates. Stay tuned for all the latest. Click here to see 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. Are you a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Pirates of the Caribbean Sign Looks Very Different Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! There’s One BIG Problem That Could Derail Your Disney World Trip This Year View the full article

This morning, we received some great news from Disney — Park Hopping will be returning on January 1st, 2021! Disney World We know there are a LOT of questions about this big change, and we’re here to help! With that being said, since still have to book our park passes ahead of time, which park should we choose to visit first thing in the morning? With this update, guests must make a Disney Park Pass reservation for the first park they would like to visit that day, and will only be able to hop to another park after they’ve entered the first park AND if the other park is not already at capacity. Park Hopping will only be available after 2PM, and guests who wish to hop between parks must have a ticket or annual pass with Park Hopper benefits. Magic Kingdom DO Start Your Day Here if You Need More Time in the Park It’s no secret that a day in Disney World’s original park can be intimidating! This park has more attractions than the other three AND more character cavalcades! With so much to do, we typically recommend spending two days in this park — if you can swing it. If not, then even an extra half a day would be a big help in accomplishing everything on your must-do list. Fantasyland Friends You could spend one whole day in Magic Kingdom, THEN go back another morning to wrap up the rest of the park. Once you’re done with everything you wanted to do, then you hop on over to another park to continue your vacation! (As long as it’s after 2PM!) DON’T Start Your Day Here if You Want an Easygoing Morning With all those attractions and things to do, Magic Kingdom can get a little, um, intense. More than 20 rides in one park means that you’ll be hitting the ground running first thing in the morning to get everything done. Other guests are usually doing the same, so things can be pretty hectic! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lines can be really long for popular attractions first thing in the morning. (We’re looking at you, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!) If you want to avoid the chaos, we’d probably suggest trying a different park in the AM — Animal Kingdom is probably your best bet. Read: The Walkway to Magic Kingdom from the Grand Floridian Just Opened! EPCOT DO Start Your Day Here if You Want to Avoid Evening Crowds EPCOT can get pretty crazy in the evenings — especially during festival season! Locals show up to eat dinner, and when Park Hopping is available, many guests like to stop by for an evening stroll around the World Showcase. China Pavilion Some areas of the World Showcase can cause some pretty serious bottlenecks, and if you want to avoid all that, then it may be better to only spend the first half of your day here! Visit World Showcase earlier in the day (eat all the snacks), then get out of the park before the dinner rush. DON’T Start Your Day Here if You Want to Make the Most of Your Time Looking forward at EPCOT’s park hours in January, the park currently isn’t slated to open before 11AM any day of the month. While these hours could change in the future, a late-morning opening time gives guests a pretty small window to enjoy the park if they plan on Park Hopping. Spaceship Earth By visiting another park in the morning, you could currently get up to two or three extra hours of park time for the day. You can accomplish a LOT with three hours! These are the Dates Disney Fans Need to Know in 2021! Hollywood Studios DO Start Your Day Here if You Want to Ride Rise of the Resistance With the new Park Hopping system, the only way to ride Rise of the Resistance will be by visiting Hollywood Studios first thing in the morning! Guests looking to use the new boarding pass system at 7AM must have a Disney Park Pass for the day to get a boarding group, and Disney has made clear guests planning to hop to Hollywood Studios will NOT be allowed to try for the 2PM boarding group. Rise of the Resistance So, if Rise of the Resistance is a must-do for your family, MAKE SURE to visit Hollywood Studios in the morning with a Park Pass, or else you won’t get the chance to ride. DON’T Start Your Day Here if You Want to Avoid Crowds Because of the hectic mania surrounding Rise of the Resistance, you’ll definitely want to avoid this park in the morning if you don’t want to encounter big crowds and long wait times! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway If you’re headed here first thing in the AM, be prepared to wait in pretty long lines for your favorite attractions. It can also get pretty crowded at restaurants during mealtimes — even affecting how long you wait for Mobile Order. We typically find this park is easier to navigate in the afternoon and wait times tend to dip a bit as well. So if your number one reason for visiting Hollywood Studios ISN’T Rise of the Resistance, this park is a great option for Park Hopping in the afternoon. With Park Hoppers unable to get a Rise group, it’s possible it won’t be as popular to visit in the afternoons as we’ve seen in the mornings. Read More About the Boarding Pass System for Rise of the Resistance HERE! Animal Kingdom DO Start Your Day Here if You Want to Make the Most of Your Time Since reopening, Animal Kingdom has historically had the earliest opening time of the four theme parks, opening as early as 7AM! So, if you want to get the most “bang for your buck” as far as your Park Hopping goes, then this would likely be the park to choose. Animal Kingdom If the park opens at 8AM, by the time 2PM rolls around you’ll have had a full 6 hours to do everything you want to do! Then, if you head over to a park that closes at 9PM, you’ll have another 6 hours to spend there. (Factoring in travel time between parks.) The parks aren’t always open 12 hours a day, so this could be a great way to squeeze in some extra park time! DON’T Start Your Day Here if You Want to Sleep In Like we just said, Animal Kingdom has often been the Disney World park to open the earliest in the morning. On top of that, it’s also one of the hardest to get to. It’s set further away from most of the resorts and the other parks, and the only Disney transportation you can use to get here is the bus. Pandora Because of these reasons, you’ll likely have to wake up nice and early on your Animal Kingdom day, which may not be the best if you aren’t a morning person! Ultimately, of course, which park you choose to start your day is up to YOU. There’s really no wrong answer (aside from Hollywood Studios…they’re not playing around with Rise of the Resistance!) so look at what goals your family has for each park and come up with the best game plan to knock it all out! Well, hopefully all that information helps you decide which park is right for your family to visit first thing in the morning! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney parks news and updates! We’re Answering Your Park Hopping Questions — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for the return of Park Hopping? Let us know in the comments! The post With Park Hopping Returning, Which Disney Park Should You Pick to Start Your Day (And Which to AVOID!)?? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World Park Hopping to Return SOON NEWS: Disney Sends Email to Passholders About the Return of Park Hopping News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! View the full article

Themed Entertainment Association, or “TEA”, recognizes theme parks, exhibitions, and themed experiences around the world each year with their annual Thea Awards. These awards represent “excellence, innovation and leadership in the creation of compelling places and experiences.” Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Disney is often recognized by TEA, and this year was no exception! Two of their newest attractions received Thea Awards, and we’ll be totally honest, we aren’t surprised! The “Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement” went to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as Rise of the Resistance at both Disney World and Disneyland! Rise of the Resistance The Buzz Price Thea Award, which recognizes a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements, went to Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis. In addition, Universal Orlando Resort was recognized at this year’s awards for their new show “The Bourne Stuntacular.” Universal Orlando Resort You can check out the full list of award recipients from around the globe below! © Themed Entertainment Association Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Click here to learn more about Rise of the Resistance’s new Boarding Group process! 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 ride do you prefer: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway or Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Has Won TWO Awards For Outstanding Achievement from the Themed Entertainment Association! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Secrets Behind Disney’s NEWEST Technology (And Where You’ll Be Seeing It In The Parks)! What Every Disney Fan Is Thinking, But No One Will Say. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

Due to the ongoing pandemic, many people have had to alter their vacation plans significantly throughout the year. ©Disney Adventures by Disney has adapted to the ever-changing travel situation, offering private adventures in 2021 and updating their change policy to better benefit guests who are forced to change their travel dates. Recently, Adventures by Disney announced that they would be suspending departures through January 31st, 2021, but now that date has been pushed back yet again. Their website has now been updated to reflect that all departures are suspended through the end of February 2021. Adventures by Disney will be contacting all affected guests and their Travel Agents to discuss options for changing and cancellation. Neuschwanstein Castle — Inspiration for Sleeping Beauty Castle ©Disney The website also states “The health and safety of our Guests and Team Members remains a top priority for our team at Adventures by Disney as we continue to refine our protocols for our eventual return to service.” As updates roll out, they will continue to be posted online. Guests with specific questions can call Adventures by Disney at (855) 223-0025 or (407) 566-8345. ©Disney — Adventures by Disney If we get any more news regarding Adventures by Disney trips, we’ll make sure to keep you updated! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest news on Disney travel, including the theme parks. Click Here to Read More About the Future of Disney Cruise Line! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever taken an Adventures by Disney trip? Tell us in the comments! The post News! Adventures by Disney Has Suspended All Departures Through February 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Adventures by Disney Has Suspended Most Departures Through the End of June NEWS: All Adventures by Disney Departures Have Been Canceled Through July 31st NEWS: Adventures By Disney Has Extended Their Cancellation Policy Through September! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. What makes us love bread so much? Is it the gorgeous, golden exterior? The crunchy, crackly crust? Or perhaps the light, moist, buttery insides? Okay, we need to stop we’re getting hungry. Bread Do you know someone who loves bread as much as we do? Have a sister who’s infamous for demolishing the yeast rolls at Thanksgiving? Maybe you befriended the diner with the regional record for most Olive Garden breadsticks eaten in one sitting? Whatever the case, the holidays are coming up and we’re pretty sure we all have at least one bread lover in our lives. We’ve already brought you a Disney Black Friday Gift Guide, a Baby Yoda Gift Guide, and a Disney Toys Gift Guide; and now, we’re bringing you what just might be our most helpful post yet. It’s time for The DFB Gift Guide for Bread Lovers…(and yes guys, it’s me…the gift guide is for me). Bread Bread-based Kitchen Appliances Remember when we got stuck in quarantine this year? Perhaps you know someone who, like us, got exceedingly into baking during this time. Hey, that’s a bright side to 2020. Fresh baked bread is hard to turn down. Here are some kitchen appliances to snag your carb-inclined loved one. Cuisinart Bread Maker Well, hands down the best gift to give any bread lover is infinite bread. How might one do this, you ask? Well, give a man bread, he’s happy for a day. Teach a man to MAKE bread, he’s happy for life. ©Amazon Easier than going through grueling baking classes and failed loaves with your BFF is to snag them the Cuisinart Bread Maker for $106.73 and they’ll be baking up-to-two-pound loaves in no time at the push of a button. Click here to buy the Cuisinart Bread Maker! Disney Toasters Once you have the bread, the next step is to get it perfectly toasted (unless you’re going for plain old baked bread which is fine too). Luckily, there are a ridiculous number of Disney toasters, like, actually ridiculous. ©Disney One option, a true classic, is this Mickey Mouse 2-Slice Toaster for $24.95 which will toast a Mickey head into your slice. Want to buy the Mickey Mouse 2-Slice Toaster? Click here! If your giftee is more of a Marvel fan, no problem. Pick from the Captain America 2-Slice Toaster for $24.95 or the Spider-Man Classic Toaster for $34.90. ©Disney And yes, the Captain America Toaster DOES toast Cap’s shield into the bread. To buy the Captain America 2-Slice Toaster, click here! But if you REALLY want to be spoiled for choice, you should find a Star Wars fan who needs some new appliances. There are a LOT of Star Wars Toasters. Why? We couldn’t tell you. Maybe toast is the chosen snack of space. ©Disney Take your pick from The Mandalorian The Child Toaster for $36.90, the Stormtrooper Toaster for $49.90, the Darth Vader Toaster for $49.99, the R2-D2 Toaster for $27.99, and the Death Star Toaster for $49.99. Click here to buy The Mandalorian The Child Toaster! Carb-ilicious Cookbooks Maybe your newly baking friend needs a little more help than their culinary instincts and a bread machine, and for that, there are cookbooks. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook This might be more general than a bread-specific cookbook, but we just can’t pass up on the idea of space bread. If you’ve got a hybrid Star Wars fan and bread lover in your life, we’ve got an option. ©Disney Yup, it’s the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook for $35, AKA a surefire way to make sure you’re getting the finest of galactic carbs into your stomach. Want to buy the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook? Click here! The Nightmare Before Dinner: Recipes to Die For Just because it’s Christmas time doesn’t mean we can’t get a little spooky. If you know a crumb enthusiast whose still mourning this year’s Halloween, we might have a good option. ©BoxLunch For all those kooky-spooky bread lovers, there’s The Nightmare Before Dinner: Recipes to Die For for $25. To buy The Nightmare Before Dinner: Recipes to Die For, click here! The Disney Princess Cookbook In all seriousness, this next option could be a great pick for a mom or dad who’s looking to bring their little one into cooking and baking or just a Disney-loving family who’s ready to fill up on princess-themed eats. ©Disney Know someone who you think that sounds like? Pick up The Disney Princess Cookbook for $12.29. Click here to buy The Disney Princess Cookbook! How to Bake by Paul Hollywood We KNOW you know someone who got way, WAY too into The Great British Baking Show on Netflix. Hey, it happens. Well, we have just one question: WHY AREN’T THERE MORE SEASONS? ©Amazon We got a little distracted there. Our actual question is, is that Great British Baking Show friend on your gift list? If so, pick up How to Bake by the one and only Paul Hollywood for $27.99. Want to buy How to Bake? Click here! The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021 This last one isn’t exactly a cookbook, but it will help any carb-fanatic get their fix when they’re in Disney World in 2021. Whether you’ve got a DFB fan or a loaf fan, we’ve got something that will do the trick. DFB Guide Pick up a preorder for the DFB Guide To Walt Disney World Dining 2021 for $19.95! Not only will this guide get you all the info you need to find the best bread-based snacks but it’s chock-full of OTHER Disney tips too. To preorder The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021, click here! Loaf-lovin’ Kitchenwares and Ingredients To truly reach full bread potential, you might want to make sure your loved one is stocked on kitchenware and ingredients. Pumpkin Stitch Oven Mitt When a baker is pulling their bread out of the oven, or that new bread machine that you also got them, they’re going to need to keep their fingertips protected from the heat. And that means waiting for the bread to cool before you pull a piece off. Yeah, I know you. I AM you. ©Hot Topic Well, whether they like Stitch a lot or are prone to making pumpkin bread, the Pumpkin Stitch Oven Mitt for $6.99 could be a winning choice. Click here to buy the Pumpkin Stitch Oven Mitt! Star Wars Billboard Glass Top Serving Tray And then, of course, it’s time to serve the bread. Any bread lover could appreciate the perfect base for slicing in the Star Wars Billboard Glass Top Serving Tray for $63.90. ©Hot Topic Seriously, who knew folks who love bread as much as they love the Force have it made? Want to buy the Star Wars Billboard Glass Top Serving Tray? Click here! Finding Dory Sandwich Container Perhaps you’re gifting someone who is less of a purist about bread and more practical instead. The Finding Dory Sandwich Container for $6.99 might be the option for them. ©Amazon We like bread in all it’s forms, whether it’s a dinner roll or a slice of sandwich bread safely containing a pile of meat, cheese, and condiments! To buy the Finding Dory Sandwich Container, click here! Portable Bread Box with Handle Alright, now we’ve got one for the bread purist in your life. Maybe you know someone who’s always pining about their wants to carry their fresh-baked loaves wherever they go. Well, do we have the gift for them. ©Amazon Get this, it’s a Portable Bread Box with Handle. That means that wherever they go, a WHOLE LOAF can follow for just $12.99. Click here to buy the Portable Bread Box with Handle! Rapid Rise Instant Yeast And we are going to wrap up this section with a few essentials of the bread world. What do you need to make bread? Besides a healthy dose of love, you also need yeast. ©Amazon Any baker will appreciate this stocking stuffer! Grab some Rapid Rise Instant Yeast for $6.71. Want to buy the Rapid Rise Instant Yeast? Click here! Dipping Spices & Oil Gift Set Okay, maybe this last one isn’t QUITE essential but when you’ve got a beautiful, savory loaf in front of you, you might think it is. It’s a Dipping Spices & Oil Gift Set for $34.99. ©Amazon We’re talking gourmet bread dip mix and a premium extra virgin olive oil sampler. Yeah. Maybe suggest to your giftee that they invite you over when they crack this bad boy open. To buy the Dipping Spices & Oil Gift Set, click here! Crust and Crumbtastic Apparel and MORE Maybe your local bread lover wants nothing to do with the making of the bread at all; they’re more of a bread tasting connoisseur than a baker. Well, we’ve got ya covered on that front — but don’t blame us if it gets a little weird. Pluto All You Knead is Loaf T-shirt IT’S PERFECT. We’ve found the perfect gift for a Disney bread fan! Look at this Pluto All You Knead is Loaf T-shirt for $28.90. ©BoxLunch It’s beautiful. Yes, Pluto, all we need is loaf too! Click here to buy the Pluto All You Knead is Loaf T-shirt! Bread Pattern High Waist Yoga Pants And, how better to match your new bready shirt than with some seriously bready pants. Oh, just wait. You are NOT ready for these. ©Amazon Imagine the look on your crust-gnawing pal when they peel back the wrapping paper on these Bread Pattern High Waist Yoga Pants for $22.71. Want to buy the Bread Pattern High Waist Yoga Pants? Click here! Snack All Day DFB Mask What’s the one must-have accessory in 2020? If you guessed face mask, then you’re absolutely right! Face masks are LITERALLY a must-have when you’re out and about these days. Snack All Day Mask So, gift the final piece to the bread-based ensemble with the Snack All Day DFB Mask for $14.99. After all, Disney World pretzels are one of our favorite kinds of bread. To buy the Snack All Day DFB Mask, click here! Get Your Own Disney Food Blog Face Masks! With plenty of fun designs to choose from, you’ll be ready for that Disney vacation in style! PLUS, $1 from each mask sold donated to No Kid Hungry! Bread Pillow We warned you that it was going to get weird. Sometimes the best gifts are seriously off the wall, and we might have found that with this Bread Pillow for $29.99. ©Amazon The only thing that could make this present better is if it was an ACTUAL 31.4″ baguette instead of a big plushy one stuffed with fluff. Sigh. Click here to buy the Bread Pillow! Bread Candle While your pal is lounging on their new GIANT bread pillow, you can enhance the experience for them by making their whole room smell like bread — just like Disney does on Main Street, U.S.A.! ©Amazon How you ask? With this BUTTERED BREAD CANDLE for $19.99. Is this the best option on the list? It might be. (Not kidding — we ordered some right after finding these candles because BREAD SMELLS!) Want to buy the Bread Candle? Click here! Three-piece Bread Canvas Art And if you feel like NONE of these gifts TRULY do justice to your loved one’s bread obsession, then let them immortalize their adoration on the wall of their home forevermore. ©Amazon Yup, just get them some bread art. Just some nice, large Three-piece Bread Canvas Art for $63.98. To buy the Three-piece Bread Canvas Art, click here! Are you at all surprised that we’ve got the bread-lovers gifts on LOCK? If you need us, we’ll be ordering everything on this list for ourselves, and we’re not sorry about it. If you need gift-help for the bread-averse in your life, check out our other gift guides! Click here for more Black Friday gift guidance! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 preorder your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% 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! 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 bready gifts do you have your eye on? Tell us in the comments! The post The Gift Guide for Bread Lovers...(It's Me, the Gift Guide is For Me) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 50 Disney Toys That NEED to Be on Your Radar This Holiday Season Disney Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Everyone On Your List! Add a Dash of Disney to Your Kitchen with these Gorgeous New Serving Trays! View the full article

National Gingerbread Day is tomorrow, and we have a delicious recipe to celebrate the day and gear us up for the holiday season – Gingerbread-Cream Cheese Muffins! Let’s face it, the scent and taste of freshly baked gingerbread screams HOLIDAY and this spiced gingerbread muffin with cream cheese filling is the perfect bundle of holiday goodness! Want to enjoy this gingerbread treat in our parks? Head on over to Isle of Java and Harambe Fruit Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park starting Dec. 1 through Jan. 2. Interested in more tasty holiday treats at Disney? Check out our food and beverage Holiday Highlights and the Foodie Guide to the Taste of EPCOT International Festival for the Holidays. GINGERBREAD-CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS Isle of Java and Harambe Fruit Market, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Makes 12 CREAM CHEESE FILLING 1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon lemon juiceGINGERBREAD MUFFINS 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons ground ginger2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup canola oil (1/4 cup butter, softened, may be substituted)1/2 cup light brown sugar3 tablespoons molasses3 tablespoons honey2 eggs1 cup buttermilkReserved cream cheese fillingFOR CREAM CHEESE FILLING: Combine sugar and butter in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment and beat on low speed until there are no lumps. Add cream cheese and mix on medium speed for 3 minutes, until smooth. Reduce speed to low. Add egg and lemon juice and mix until smooth. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, up to 3 days, until ready to use. FOR GINGERBREAD-CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS: Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare a muffin pan with 12 liners and set aside. Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into medium bowl and set aside. Combine oil or butter, brown sugar, molasses, honey, and egg in bowl of electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Mix on medium speed until combined. Reduce speed to low and add buttermilk until incorporated. Add flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Scrape sides of mixer and mix an additional 30 seconds. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Scoop batter into prepared muffin pan, filling each cup 3/4 full. Place reserved cream cheese filling in piping bag fitted with large round tip. Insert piping tip into the center of each muffin, piping about 1 tablespoon into the center, then pipe a swirl around the top of the muffin. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until top of muffin is firm when touched. Cool before serving. Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/l7IXltZGdpAView the full article

Disney World foodies, it’s a great day for us! Disney World Disney just announced that not one, not two, but THREE fan-favorite Disney World restaurants will be reopening this month and next. Let’s check out WHEN and WHICH restaurants we’ll be chowing down in once again! Woody’s Lunch Box A few weeks ago, we noticed some pretty significant changes to the menu over at Woody’s Lunch Box. No breakfast? NO TOTCHOS? We’re not happy. But we WERE happy that those changes felt a little like a sign of reopening — and now it’s confirmed! Woody’s Lunch Box We’ll be back to chowing down on toy-tastic favorites like Lunch Box Tarts, soda floats, and more when this much-loved spot reopens on November 25th. That’s next week! Click here to check out the menu changes at Woody’s Lunch Box! Crystal Palace Following soon after, there are TWO restaurants reopening in Magic Kingdom. On December 13th, Crystal Palace will reopen as a family-style dining experience with new, individually-plated options like crispy fried chicken with honey pot drizzle, fire-roasted prime rib of beef, fried cauliflower, and more. Crystal Palace Keep in mind that this location will NOT be a character dining experience for the time being. If that’s still okay with you, reservations will be available online on December 1st. Tomorrowland Terrace And lastly, Tomorrowland Terrace will return as another OUTDOOR dining spot in Magic Kingdom on December 17th — and outdoor dining is pretty valuable right now! Plus, this location will feature a modified menu with lobster rolls, grilled salmon, and New England Clam Chowder. Tomorrowland Terrace Tomorrowland Terrace was acting as a Relaxation Station where guests in Magic Kingdom could go to remove their masks for a while. We’ll keep our eyes out to see if that is still offered in the location once dining resumes. Wow! We can’t decide where we’re most excited to dine (although Woody’s Lunch Box does have a special place in our hearts). We’ll be stopping by all three of these spots when they reopen so stay tuned to DFB to check out all the updates and reviews! Click here for our complete list of what restaurants are and are NOT open in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which spot are you most excited to visit when it reopens? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS! THREE Fan-Favorite Disney World Restaurants Are Reopening SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! A Complete List of What Restaurants ARE and ARE NOT Open at Walt Disney World’s Theme Parks Right Now! ALL the Places To Do Thanksgiving in Disney World This Year! View the full article

If you’re a Disney World fan — there are a few dates in 2021 you need to know… ©Disney Parks Blog …And one of those dates is October 1st, 2021. On that day, Walt Disney World is celebrating a BIG anniversary — its 50th!! A BIG anniversary calls for a BIG celebration, and there sure is a LOT that goes into preparing for such a big day. But 2020 has brought some particular challenges to the parks because of the global health crisis. Not only did the pandemic lead to the parks’ closure for several months, it has also introduced new health and safety measures, capacity limits, and other changes at Disney World. How Disney IS Preparing for Its 50th Selling vacation packages It took Disney a while, but if you want to be there on October 1st, 2021 to take in ALL of the magic of Disney World’s 50th birthday, you can book your vacation NOW to secure those dates! ©Disney In addition to booking your hotel room and buying park tickets, you can also book a Disney World Park Pass reservation for the Magic Kingdom on October 1st! Sure, we’re a little less than 11 months out, but as of now, ALL four parks have availability for the big day for Resort and regular Ticketed guests! At the time of writing, Passholder availability is booked up in Magic Kingdom on that day, but we’ll keep an eye out for additional Park Pass availability. ©Disney While we’re not sure if Disney will still be using this system into the fall, if they are, you can secure your reservation now. Click here to learn more about Park Pass availability! The return of Park Hopping! Disney just announced a major component of many guest’s Disney World vacations will be returning in 2021. Modified Park Hopping will be returning on January 1st of 2021, so more guests may have an opportunity to visit Magic Kingdom on that big birthday. Jambo! Guests will still need a Park Pass for the park they plan to start their day in, and they MUST enter that park in order to hop to another one after 2PM. While this change isn’t specifically for the 50th anniversary, it is one big step closer to the Disney World we remember pre-pandemic. Click here to learn more about Park Hopping returning! Renovating the Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort opened up alongside the Magic Kingdom on October 1st, 1971, and this monorail loop resort is getting a HUGE refurb right now, with new theming tied to Moana. ©Disney While not tied to the 50th, per se, this makeover is set to be finished during summer 2021, just a few months before the anniversary! Like Cinderella Castle, this opening day resort will have a fresh coat of paint (and a whole lot more), proving that change NEVER stops at Disney World! Click here to learn more about the Polynesian refurb! Giving signs and icons a fresh look Oh yeah, Cinderella Castle got a little facelift this summer with a new PINK hue! Magic Kingdom But this park icon isn’t the only thing looking all fresh and new in preparation for the 50th. The entrance sign to the Magic Kingdom is also getting a paint job! The new color scheme is darker blue and iridescent rose gold — VERY trendy for 2021! Entrance Sign Construction That’s not the only sign getting a modern update — the entrance signs to ALL of Walt Disney World — you know the one with Mickey and Minnie you drive under — is getting a refurb, too! Walt Disney World entrance sign The sign even has a new motto. Instead of saying “Where Dreams Come True,” the signs will now read “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Which, yeah, Disney World totally is! ©Disney Via the Disney Parks Blog As you can see from the concept art, the castle in the clouds will be replaced with more flags, and the entire sign will have a darker shade of blue. Work on this sign has already begun, and it seems as though it will be done before the 50th! Check out more pics of the repainting work happening here! How Disney World Is NOT Preparing for the 50th Announcing dates for special events Whether it’s Mickey Mouse’s birthday, the holidays, or really ANY day, Disney likes to celebrate in style! Mickey’s 90th birthday celebration in 2018 And we IMAGINE there will be specialty merch, treats, shows, meet and greets, and other experiences for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Only…we don’t know what those things will be yet! Even more, we don’t know WHEN those things will pop up in the parks! we’re less than a year from the big day and all we know is that more info will be shared “soon.” Magic Kingdom Mickey’s 90th birthday was Disney World’s last big celebration, and they honored the mouse for MONTHS, so it makes sense Disney World will have some sort of celebration for the 50th a little before and after the ACTUAL date. But we don’t even know when those celebrations will begin yet! Only time will tell. Click here to learn more about when we could hear an announcement about the 50th! Announcing dates for new rides, resorts, and restaurants Speaking of announcing new dates…Remember Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, EPCOT’s PLAY Pavilion, and Space 220 Restaurant? Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Marquee Installed Those restaurants and attractions as well as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT, Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (AKA, the Star Wars Hotel) were all expected to open before the 50th at one point, but we don’t have any dates for them! TRON Construction In fact, a few of the opening windows we DO know have been pushed BACK. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Space 220 have both been pushed back from their original opening timeframes. Will these attractions even be open for the 50th? Who can say! Hopefully Disney World will…eventually. Click here to learn more about the 2021 opening for Remy’s in EPCOT In addition to not knowing about ride opening dates or park hopping or special events…there’s a lot we don’t know about Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. But the second we know ANYTHING about this event, we’ll fill you in! We’re Surprised It Took Disney This Long to Do These 5 Things! 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 going to Disney World for the 50th anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post How Disney World IS (and ISN'T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! View the full article

From grabbing a quick bite on the go to sitting down to a fun meal with a fairytale view, dining at Walt Disney World Resort has something for everyone. And with three more dining options soon returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom Park, there’s even more choices to fill your day on your next visit. Guests planning to shrink down to the size of a toy in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are sure to work up a human-sized appetite exploring Andy’s backyard. Beginning Nov. 25, Woody’s Lunch Box will be the perfect place to lasso that hunger with classic American fare, old-fashioned soda floats and other “Toy Story”-themed specialties. Over in Magic Kingdom Park, and just in time for the holidays, two restaurants will once again offer great food and stunning views of the holiday décor, Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. On Dec. 13, The Crystal Palace will reopen its doors, and while our friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood will be taking a break from greeting guests, the restaurant will now be offering a family-style dining experience. There will be new individually plated entrées including crispy fried chicken with honey pot drizzle, fire-roasted prime rib of beef, fried cauliflower and more. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting rumbly in my tumbly just thinking about it! For more information, and to book a reservation beginning Dec. 1, visit DisneyWorld.com. Just a few days later on Dec. 17, one of my favorite outdoor dining spots, Tomorrowland Terrace, will also reopen. It will feature a refreshed quick-service menu of seafood favorites, including lobster rolls, grilled salmon and New England Clam Chowder. With so many returning favorites, I can’t wait to plan a trip to the theme parks, take in the holiday décor and enjoy some fantastic food along the way. How about you? http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/wbq16qPVpagView the full article

Now that winter is right around the corner, our favorite activity is basically cuddling up in our favorite blanket, laying on the couch with a hot cup of cocoa, and watching ALL THE DISNEY+. The Mandalorian ©Lucasfilm | Entertainment Weekly We’ve really been enjoying Baby Yoda and the second season of The Mandalorian, as well as all the interesting animals on Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And we LOVED The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special! And there’s even more amazing stuff to watch next month in December! So pick out your favorite pair of jammies and start adding these TV shows and movies to your “must-see” list now! What’s Coming to Disney+ in December Friday, December 4th Anastasia Big Big Sharks Rule Man vs. Shark The Nutcracker and the Four Realm Sky High The Mandalorian Chapter 14 PREMIERE Extras – Beyond the Clouds: Where It All Began The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse — “Keep On Rollin'” and “The Big Good Wolf” Godmothered Godmothered ©Disney Friday, December 11th Disney Channel’s Epic Holiday Showdown Disney Holiday Magic Quest Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric Ralph Breaks the Internet The Mandalorian Chapter 15 Extras – Beyond the Clouds: Meet the Sobiechs The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse — “The Brave Little Squire” and “An Ordinary Date” PREMIERE High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special PREMIERE Safety Safety ©Disney Friday, December 18th Buried Truth of the Maya Cosmos: Possible Worlds (s1) Disney Channel Holiday House Party Disney Parks Sunrise Series (s1) Disney Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (s3) Eddie the Eagle Into the Woods Miraculous World: New York, United Heroez PREMIERE On Pointe PREMIERE Arendelle Castle Yule Log PREMIERE Dory’s Reef Cam Extras – Beyond the Clouds: Creating Zach’s World SEASON FINALE The Mandalorian Chapter 16 WINTER FINALE The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse — “Supermarket Scramble” and “Just The Four of Us” The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse ©Disney Friday, December 25th Extras – Beyond the Clouds: A Musical Miracle PREMIERE Soul PREMIERE Burrow Soul ©Disney | Pixar Remember the live-action Mulan will also be available to all Disney+ users on December 4th! If you didn’t purchase the ability to stream it early, you’ll get your chance soon! And there you go! December on Disney+ is going to be LIT, and WE ARE READY! Disney’s New Soul Merchandise Collection Featuring Original Artwork Is Now Available Online Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you watching first in December on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's EVERYTHING Coming To Disney+ In December! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Christmas Comedy “Godmothered” Coming to Disney+ in December! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Boba Fett Will Join the Cast of The Mandalorian on Disney+! A New Animated Series Called ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Will Be Coming to Disney+ in 2021! View the full article

Disney announced earlier today that Park Hopping will be coming back in 2021(!) with some modifications. Tree of Life So, soon you’ll be able to ride Expedition Everest in the morning and then finish your day with a quick intergalactic trip to Batuu. What does that mean in terms of transportation though? How will you be able to get from one park to the other? Here’s what we know. Currently, park-to-park transportation is not really available since park hopping itself is not available. But, when Park Hopping returns in 2021, it appears park-to-park transportation will return with it. Ticket and Transportation Center Busses We called Disney this morning and the Cast Member we spoke to said that Disney plans to bring back transportation between parks when Park Hopping resumes. We also chatted with another Cast Member through Walt Disney World’s online chat feature, and that Cast Member said that Disney plans to bring back park-to-park transportation in 2021. In terms of exactly what kind of transportation will become available, the Cast Member we spoke with via chat said more information will be released on this in the future. Minnie Bus At what time will you be able to hop on some transportation from your first park to your second? The Cast Member we chatted with specified that park-to-park transportation is set to begin operating approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of Park Hopper hours. Currently Park Hopper hours are set to begin at 2PM. Park Hopping Procedure As a reminder, Park Hopping will only be available for guests with a ticket or annual pass that has Park Hopper benefits. Guests must also make a Park Pass Reservation at the first park they want to visit AND visit that park. Then, after 2PM, guests will have the ability to hop to another park depending on availability. Magic Kingdom As is often the case, things change quite rapidly in Disney, so we’ll continue to keep tabs on any other information about the return of park-to-park transportation and let you know what we find. Click here to read more information about the return of Park Hopping 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. Are you excited for Park Hopping to return? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Park-to-Park Transportation Is Set to Return to Disney World in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Sends Email to Passholders About the Return of Park Hopping Disney World Park Passes Are Sticking Around, So Why Can You Still Buy Park Hoppers? BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World Park Hopping to Return SOON View the full article

We’ve got BIG news for Disney World resort guests today! Grand Floridian Walkway For the past few months, we’ve been getting our walking shoes ready as we check in on progress on the new WALKWAY between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom — and now, it’s complete and OPEN! When we arrived at Magic Kingdom this morning, we noticed that the sign for the “Walkway to Grand Floridian Resort & Spa” pointed towards an OPEN path for the first time! Grand Floridian Walkway OMG! As we set off, we noticed that those coming FROM Grand Floridian would go through security at the boat docks along with those who are docking from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground. Grand Floridian Walkway Now, Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom are basically on opposite sides of Bay Lake, so this pathway is on the long side. We talked to one Cast Member who said it’s about a mile from the Grand Floridian building to bag check. Grand Floridian Walkway Our reporter wasn’t wearing tech to track their steps (Consider it on our to-do list!), but we didn’t feel like we were walking for that long. The walk from Magic Kingdom to Grand Floridian took about 15 to 20 minutes altogether. Grand Floridian Walkway Plus as you’re walking you get some pretty nice views! You can check out all of Seven Seas Lagoon and the other waterfront resorts. Grand Floridian Walkway The monorail cruises by overhead too. Want a glimpse of our stroll in real-time? Check out the video from our walk! From what we can tell, it looks like the bridge and walkway have ample lighting to guide guests at night. There are lamp posts along the length of the pathway and the bridge has built-in lighting in the gates. Grand Floridian Walkway The gate at the main bridge locks (closing the walkway) around an hour to an hour and a half after Magic Kingdom closes so it is an option all day for your trip to and from the park. Grand Floridian Walkway Wow! We’re pretty darn pumped that this walkway is finally open! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates and let us know what you think of this new walking path. Click here to see what the walkway looked like when it was in progress! 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 about the new walkway? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS and VIDEO! The Walkway Between Magic Kingdom and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort is OPEN! 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! YASSS! Disney World Installs Guest Sidewalk on the Grand Floridian Walkway! View the full article

This morning, Disney World revealed that park hopping would return to the resort as of January 1, 2021. Although guests could still previously purchase park hopper tickets, the option to actually park hop has not been available to anyone — but that’s all about to change in the new year. Cinderella Castle However, the system is a little confusing, and we know you have questions! We’re here to answer ALL your question so the new system makes sense! Note that we’ll be updating this post as we learn more! When can guests park hop at Disney World? Guests with valid park hopper tickets or Annual Passes to Disney World can park hop as of January 1st, 2021 at 2PM. Guests will only be able to park hop after 2PM each day (although Disney has announced that these hours could change at a later date and encourage guests to check Disney World’s Park Hours page or the My Disney Experience app). Tree of Life Will I still need a park pass reservation if I intend to park hop? Yes! All guests must have a park pass reservation for the first park they plan to visit that day. You must enter that park before you’ll be allowed to hop to another though. However, no park pass reservation is needed for the second park (although this is subject to change). Guests should note that each park is still subject to limited capacity, including the park they choose to hop to. Hollywood Studios Do I need a Park Pass for the park I plan to hop to? Nope! As we mentioned above, as of this time, you only need the Park Pass for the park you plan to START your day in. You must scan into that park though before you’ll be able to hop to another at 2PM. No indication that guests will need to reserve their additional parks in any way has been suggested by Disney, but they did make clear that this is subject to change. Spaceship Earth Can I park hop to ride Rise of the Resistance? No! You must have a park pass reservation for Hollywood Studios to have access to boarding group drops for Rise of the Resistance at 7AM and 2PM. At this time, access to Rise of the Resistance is limited ONLY to guests with a Park Pass for Hollywood Studios that day. You cannot hop to Hollywood Studios from another park and get a boarding group for the attraction. Rise of the Resistance Will park-to-park transportation be available for park hopping? Disney does have plans to resume park-to-park transportation, but it may only be available just before the 2PM park hopping time begins. A Cast Member told us that more information about this will soon be available. Monorail Can I visit more than 2 parks in a day? It seems likely, but Disney may clarify this in the coming days. We spoke to multiple Cast Members who informed us that as long as parks still show Park Hopping availability, you’re free to visit them. That would seem to imply if you hopped to one park and saw Park Hopping was still open at another, you’d be free to visit even more parks. Note that while we did have multiple confirmations of this on the phone, we can’t say with absolute certainty just yet that this will be the case until Disney releases additional information. Magic Kingdom We know this new system is a BIG change for guests and that a lot of new questions and challenges will arise. We’re here to help! We’ll be updating this post as the days go on with any new information. Please let us know in the comments and questions YOU have concerning your upcoming trip and we’ll do everything we can to get answers. NEWS: Disney Sends Email to Passholders About the Return of 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! 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The countdown to Christmas has taken on a whole new meaning this year. Most of my family and friends have started decorating early adding those nostalgic holiday touches at home along with kicking off their holiday shopping. I have to admit I’m a little behind this year, but Disney Springs always saves me especially when I need to shop for everyone. For foodies, kids, stocking stuffers and gifts for him and her, there’s always a store that fits my shopping needs. Of course, if you have a Disney Fan or two on your list, World of Disney is your one-stop-destination for Disney fans of all ages and starting next week, we’ll be kicking off holiday shopping with a few magical releases. On Monday, Nov. 23, get your paws on the new Disney Parks Reigning Cats & Dogs Dooney & Bourke totes at World of Disney! Whether you’re a dog-person or a cat-person there’s something “purrfect” in this collection for every Disney dog or cat-loving fan. If you look closely, you’ll spot some familiar favorites like Thomas O’Malley, Yzma as a Cat, Lucifer, Nana, Pongo and Perdita, Max, and so many others on the front and back. See how many you can name! We’re also releasing the Tangled Dooney & Bourke collection in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Tangled. I’ve always loved the glow of the lanterns from this film which are beautifully illustrated in the collection along with Rapunzel’s flowing hair and her best side-kick, Pascal. You’ll find both of these collections at World of Disney at Disney Springs in addition to Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom Park, Legends of Hollywood and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park while supplies last. If new Disney accessories weren’t exciting enough, we’ll also be featuring specially-priced items at several of our Disney retail stores November 23 through December 7 (some only available at Disney Springs!). This is the perfect opportunity to start shopping for some of those Disney-loving fans on your list. As an added bonus, Disney Annual Passholders can stack their discount for even more savings! See what’s in-store: Disney’s Days of Christmas & World of Disney- Receive 25% off a select holiday tote with any merchandise purchase* Goofy’s Candy Co. – Receive (1) complimentary select consumable with the purchase of (1) select consumable*Marketplace Co-Op – Receive 25% off a Loungefly Unicorn Backpack*Once Upon a Toy – Receive 25% off Classic Disney Princess Dolls*Star Wars Galactic Outpost – Receive 29% off Talking Yoda*Beginning on November 24, two additional offers join the mix. I love a good “BOGO” so the thought of a free Loungefly Wristlet with the purchase of a qualifying Loungefly Backpack puts a huge smile on my face! Check ‘em out: DisneyStyle – Receive (1) complimentary Loungefly Pastel Wristlet with the purchase of (1) Loungefly Pastel Backpack* Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories – Receive (1) complimentary Loungefly Minnie Bow Wristlet with the purchase of (1) Loungefly Minnie Bow Backpack*Be sure to take advantage of additional shopping promotions and discounts at many retailers as early as Nov. 23 across Disney Springs. See details below: Coach (Nov. 20 & 27): Save 50% off select styles every Friday in November.Coca-Cola Store (Nov. 27-29) Save $10 off a purchase of $50 or more and $25 off a purchase of $100 or more.Columbia Sportswear (Nov. 23-Dec.1): Pillows $19.99, Select outerwear starting at 40% off, Pint Glasses $24.99, 30% off, All Ski Goggles, Graphic T-Shirts 2 for $25. Lilly Pulitzer (Nov. 26-28): Celebrate Lilly’s favorite things this holiday season with (1) one complimentary original, printed ornament with each $75 purchase. Melissa Shoes (Nov. 26-30): Take 60% off all regular priced items and an extra 60% off all sale items. Ron Jon Surf Shop (Nov. 23-29): Get the classic Ron Jon Trusty Badge T-Shirt on sale up to 50% off. (Limited time offer. Available colors and sizes may vary.)Shop for Ireland (Nov. 27-29): Enjoy 25% off all jewelry and up to 70% off select clothing, souvenirs, and gifts.Sperry (Nov.24-30): Enjoy $54.99 doorbuster boots and up to 50% select styles while supplies last.UGG (Nov. 27-Dec.31): Enjoy 30% off select styles while supplies last.UNOde50 (Nov. 19-30): Enjoy 50% off select styles.Vera Bradley (Nov. 19-Dec. 1): $20 Medium Cosmetic (reg. $40) from the Mickey’s Paisley Celebration Collection with your purchase of $75 or more. Exclusions and limitations may apply. See a store associate for details.Take a quick snack break and check out the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck now located at Disney Springs West Side with a brand-new menu. On Nov. 27, 2020 enjoy complimentary queso and chips with any entree purchase.(All offers subject to change. Not to be combined with other offers. While supplies last. See each location for more details.) Don’t forget the Disney Springs Virtual Gift Guide is always at your fingertips if you need a little gift-giving inspiration while you’re shopping. Visit us at @disneysprings on Instagram and scroll through our highlight buttons for popular gift categories. As a friendly tip, we recommend shopping in the morning and early afternoon as parking may be more available earlier in the day. Planning to join us for Thanksgiving? Please arrive at least 60 minutes before your dining reservation. (*Discounts taken off at register. Not valid on previous purchases. Price adjustment made at register. Not valid on previous purchases. Complimentary item is valid on lower priced item. Regular prices apply when purchasing a single item or purchasing in odd-numbered quantities. Complimentary item must be returned if the qualifying purchase is returned. No other discounts apply to promotional items. Promotion does not apply to the purchase of tickets, passes, Disney Dollars or Disney Gift Cards. Valid while supplies last. Offer subject to change without notice. In store purchase only.) http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/luwmVm1zs2MView the full article