Disney4me

Starting 1 January 2021, limited Park Hopping returns to Disney World!!! Today Disney announced the following: As the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort continues, we are nearing another exciting milestone we know many guests have been looking forward to: the return of the Park Hopper option! Starting Jan. 1, 2021, guests who purchased a ticket, […] The post Park Hopping Returns to Walt Disney World! appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Want to grab lunch at Animal Kingdom but dinner at EPCOT? When the Disney World theme parks reopened earlier this year, park hopping was suspended. Currently, you can only visit one park per day. Mickey at EPCOT But, things are about to change! Disney just announced that Park Hopping will be returning on January 1st, 2021, with some modifications. Disney has also sent out an email to Annual Passholders about this update. In the email Disney says that they are nearing another “exciting milestone” they know many Guests have been looking forward to — the return of the Park Hopper option. Again, it notes that Guests who purchased a ticket or annual pass with Park Hopper benefits will be able to visit more than one park per day starting January 1st, with some modifications. It then links to a webpage where the Passholder can learn more. Screenshot of Email from Disney While Guests with Park Hopper benefits will be able to visit more than one park per day, there are new rules to be aware of. Guests still need to book a Park Pass at the park they want to visit first AND enter that park in order to Park Hop. Then, starting at 2PM each day, guests will have the opportunity to hop to another park. Park Hopping Procedure We’re keeping an eye out for any more details about the return of Park Hopping and will certainly let you know if we spot any updates. Click here to read more 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! 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 questions about the return of Park Hopping? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Sends Email to Passholders About the Return of Park Hopping first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World Park Hopping to Return SOON News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! NEWS! Park Pass Availability for Labor Day Weekend in Disney World Has Changed! View the full article

Fun Spot is running a Black Friday sale that features annual passes at almost 50% off. View the full article

Trying to decide which parks you might want to bypass on your next Disney World vacation? We’re here to help! Cinderella Castle Since the Disney World parks welcomed back guests in July 2020, we’ve noticed a ton of changes. From crowd levels to entertainment offerings and more, you might be wondering what exactly you’re in for on your next visit! If you’re trying to determine which parks you might prefer to avoid on your next trip, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some reasons you might want to steer clear of the Disney World parks! You Might Want to Skip Magic Kingdom If… …You’re Looking for Live Entertainment. Let’s start with the good news…of all the parks, Magic Kingdom offers the most character cavalcades and we’ve spotted a ton of spontaneous character appearances. Holiday Mickey and Minnie Cavalcade But if you’re interested in stage shows or stationary live performances, you won’t find them in Magic Kingdom at the moment. Enchanted Tales With Belle, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, and Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire stage show are all still closed currently. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire And while the Dapper Dans and Main Street Philharmonic do make appearances in the park, they’re typically on the move during a cavalcade, so you’ll usually only be able to catch a few seconds of their performances unless you follow them on the cavalcade route. Dapper Dans If sitting down to enjoy some live entertainment is your top priority, there are options available at other parks, like For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or live musical performances at the America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT. Frozen Show But even though Magic Kingdom isn’t offering live stage shows at the moment, there are still tons of attractions to enjoy here. In fact, Magic Kingdom has 26 attractions available to guests, which is the most of all the parks! …You’re Trying to Avoid Crowds and Bottlenecks. With the large number of character cavalcades and seasonal offerings like the Cinderella Castle projections, we’ve seen the “new” entertainment offerings in Magic Kingdom draw larger crowds than the other parks. Crowd Watching a Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom We’ve most commonly encountered issues with crowds and bottlenecks in Frontierland and Main Street, U.S.A., since those are the lands the cavalcades pass through. You may be able to avoid the majority of heavy traffic by arriving an hour or two after the park opens and steering clear of the cavalcade routes throughout the day. But even then, there’s no guarantee you’ll avoid ALL of the bottlenecks. Christmas in the Magic Kingdom With all of the cavalcades, decorations, and seasonal snacks in Magic Kingdom, it is one of the most festive parks this holiday season. So, if you’re confident in your ability to successfully navigate the crowds, Magic Kingdom might still make your must-do list! Check out more photos of the holiday crowds in Disney World You Might Want to Skip EPCOT If… …Your Favorite Part of World Showcase is Interacting with the Cast Members. Yes, there ARE still Cast Members working in World Showcase. But since the Cultural Representative Program has not yet returned, the World Showcase is are not currently staffed with Cast Members from the Pavilion countries. Frozen Ever After Line Prior to the closure, guests could interact with Cast Members from around the world thanks to the Cultural Representative program. Chatting with these Cast Members was a great way to learn more about each of the countries represented in the World Showcase! Takumi-Tei Cast Members in Epcot’s Japan Prior to the Closure The World Showcase definitely looks a bit different than we’re used to prior to the closure. But luckily, many of the World Showcase shops and restaurants have reopened so you can still experience the Pavilions but without the extra touch of the Cultural Representative program. …You’re Really Interested in the New Character Cavalcades. Of all the parks, our team has experienced the fewest character cavalcades in EPCOT. While Mickey and Friends and the Disney Princesses do make their way around the World Showcase, we don’t spot them nearly as frequently in EPCOT. Mickey and Minnie If your goal is to spot as many characters as possible, Magic Kingdom would probably be your best bet. Although, we have spotted a few adorable pop-up character appearances in EPCOT like Mary Poppins, Joy, and Winnie the Pooh! Winnie the Pooh But since these appearances are unscheduled (as are the cavalcades!), it’s hit or miss as to whether you’ll catch them in EPCOT when you’re there! Check out photos of Alice greeting guests from a distance in EPCOT! You Should Skip Disney’s Hollywood Studios If… …You Want to Avoid the Crowds and Bottlenecks as Much as Possible. Much like Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is another park where guests will likely run into some crowds and bottlenecks during their visit. Batuu Crowds With the recent opening of popular attractions like Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, we’ve regularly seen Disney Park Passes sell out for Hollywood Studios. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway The crowds are often the heaviest in areas like Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land. But given the relatively small size of the park, it can often feel congested even outside of the most heavily trafficked areas. Long Tower of Terror Line Of course, one of the reasons for the heavy traffic and bottlenecks in Hollywood Studios is due to the demand for the park’s incredible new attractions, which might be worth braving the crowds for some! …You Want to Have a Spontaneous Day at the Park. There’s more planning required for a day in Hollywood Studios than the other parks at the moment. First, Disney Park Passes often fill up for Hollywood Studios earlier than the other parks, so you have to even decide that you want to visit this park farther ahead of time. Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance And snagging your park reservation isn’t the last thing you’ll need to plan. If you want to ride Rise of the Resistance, you’ll need to snag a boarding pass for the attraction, since there is no standby queue available. Rise of the Resistance Even outside of Rise of the Resistance, the wait times for attractions in Hollywood Studios have regularly been longer than the other parks, so you’ll need to strategize and prioritize your must-dos extra carefully. Tower of Terror Much like the crowds, the long wait times are partially due to just how incredible the attractions are. But if you’re looking for a park where you can hop from ride to ride relatively quickly, Hollywood Studios probably isn’t the one! Here were the average wait times for ALL of the Disney World attractions in October! You Should Skip Disney’s Animal Kingdom If… …You Want to See a Ton of Characters. The character cavalcades in Disney’s Animal Kingdom are a unique experience since they float by on boats! Mickey and Minnie Cruise But as much as we enjoy watching the flotillas sail by, we haven’t seen as wide of a variety of characters in Animal Kingdom as we have at the other parks. And since the characters are all on boats, we also can’t get as close to them as we can elsewhere! Pocahontas, Meeko, and John Smith But on the plus side, some of the characters that do make regular appearances are really cool! We LOVE seeing Pocahontas, Meeko, and John Smith, and spotting Chip and Dale in their adorable dinosaur costumes is precious! …You’re There for the Shows. Between Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo — The Musical, Animal Kingdom is usually home to two fan-favorite live performances. Festival of the Lion King But unfortunately, neither one of these shows has resumed yet, so you could be missing out on some of your “must-do” experiences. Finding Nemo The Musical There are definitely still plenty of fun things to do in Animal Kingdom. Other popular attractions like Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Expedition Everest are still available for guests to enjoy. Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom Plus, of all the parks, we’ve found it easiest to avoid crowds and bottlenecks at Animal Kingdom. But if you’re typically there for the awesome shows, you may want to hold off on your return for now. ICYMI: Actors’ Equity Association issues statement revealing 720 Disney performers were laid off If you’re planning your first visit to Disney World since the parks reopened, some of the differences might catch you a bit off guard. So, if you’re trying to determine which parks you want to do — or don’t — want to visit, be sure to keep these pointers in mind! These three tips will make your Disney World trip easier right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on skipping any of the Disney World parks on your next visit? Let us know in the comments! The post Why You Should Skip This Disney World Park Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! How Disney World’s Most Popular Rides Have Changed With The Re-Opening! News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! View the full article

Well, folks, we’re just about knee-deep in the holiday season and we’ve got a need to spread some holiday cheer. DFB’s 12 Days of Christmas! That’s why, for the last 12 days of November, we’re jumping into one of our BIGGEST SALE EVENTS of the year — the DFB 12 Days of Christmas! Each day for the rest of the month, we’ll be announcing a surprise DEAL on DFB merch to help YOU get started on shopping for your Disney-lovin’ loved ones (or, ya know, shopping for yourself). Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae Today’s deal is a GOOD ONE. Today only (ending at midnight!), you can get EVERYTHING in the DFB Store for 20% OFF! That’s DFB Shirts, Masks, Pouches, Stickers, and MORE! DFB face masks To take advantage of today’s DEAL, use code 12DAYS at checkout. And remember, you only have until midnight — we move on to another deal tomorrow! DFB Accessory Pouches You can make sure you’re following @disneyfoodblog on Instagram so you don’t miss a single deal or discount for the full 12 Days of Christmas event! And of course, stay tuned to DFB to make sure you’re in the loop! Click here to learn more about the 12 Days of Christmas event! 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 going to get some DFB shopping done today? Tell us in the comments! The post TODAY ONLY! Get 20% Off ALL DFB Store Products for DFB's 12 Days of Christmas! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Our BIGGEST DFB Merchandise Sale of the Year! See How YOU Can Choose What Deals We Offer HERE! Yoo Hoo, BIG Winter BLOWOUT! Save Some Moolah With THIS Promo Code For Our DFB T-Shirts! We’ve Added Some Dapper NEW Disney Food Blog Masks to Our Online Store! View the full article

Snowcat Ridge, Florida's first snow park, is now open in Dade City featuring a 400-foot tubing hill, an arctic igloo and an Alpine Village. View the full article

As Hong Kong Disneyland kicks off its 15th Anniversary celebrations, today it unveiled the spectacular transformation of Sleeping Beauty Castle into the dazzling Castle of Magical Dreams. Inspired by 13 stories of beloved Disney Princesses and Queens, the Castle of Magical Dreams offers something special for every guest with its many towers and spires – embracing iconic patterns, textures, colors unique to each heroine’s story. This is the first time at any Disney theme park that a castle has shifted from being representative of only one princess to featuring multiple heroines – highlighting the diversity of our unique characters and their stories. With heroines hailing from all over the world, this castle serves as a mosaic of different cultures with architectural inspirations from Europe, China, and even Southeast Asia. While guests will not see a complete depiction of the princess or queen’s image, interpretations of each can be found in various architectural elements. Looking closely at the lofty towers, you might spot Snow White’s apple, Abu, Mushu, and Merida’s bow and arrow. Additionally, murals depicting each princess and queen pursuing their passions can be found around the area, each reflecting deep research on the time periods that the heroines hail from. For example, Cinderella can be seen taking a hot air balloon ride over her kingdom, Aurora is dabbling in falconry, and Ariel is braving the seas on a sailboat to visit her underwater family. As part of the castle’s magical transformation, the resort invited guests, cast members, community partners and Disney friends, including Mickey Mouse, to share their own dreams and wishes on “magical dream cards.” These cards were collected in a treasure chest, and lifted to the top of the tallest tower in the castle – ensuring that the heart of the resort will always be filled with hopes and dreams. As a tribute to the original Sleeping Beauty Castle, Flora, Fauna, and Merriweather can now be seen spreading fairy dust across the castle’s breezeway, casting light into the chandeliers, and leading the way to a new rotunda featuring 9,000 points of dancing light. The Castle of Magical Dreams stands today as the centerpiece of Hong Kong Disneyland – a shining beacon of courage, hope and possibility to all guests. To learn more about Hong Kong Disneyland’s 15th Anniversary celebrations, visit https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/happily-ever-after/. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/vAaQ_EEmJ6sView the full article

Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea kiosks around Walt Disney World are well known for serving…well, coffee and tea, of course! Joffrey’s Coffee But they’re also known for serving up some big ol’ delicious DONUTS. And, boy, have we got a doozy for you today! We’re getting the Boston Cream Pie Donut, which, by the way, you can only get at one Joffrey’s kiosk that we know of right now! (Thanks to our reader Ricky G. for giving us the heads up on this one!) While you’ll find Joffrey’s locations in all four Disney World theme parks and beyond, we found the Boston Cream Pie Donut at the Joffrey’s kiosk located between EPCOT’s United Kingdom and Canada pavilions. Joffrey’s between United Kingdom and Canada pavilions We’ve spied this one in a Joffrey’s pastry case before, when Joffrey’s offered Character “Donut Art” in Disney Springs. But we learned from a cast member that this kiosk in EPCOT is your best bet for finding the Boston Cream Pie Donut at the moment. You can order it covered with chocolate or vanilla. Boston Cream Pie Donut We went with chocolate for that classic Boston Cream Pie style. What you might not be able to tell is how truly gigantic this thing is! Here is a handheld shot to give you a better idea. Boston Cream Pie Donut And it’s not only big, it’s also heavy. That’s due to the generous amount of pastry cream filling inside. Boston Cream Pie Donut We thought it was terrific, but it may even be a little too much for some. I don’t usually recommend sharing donuts, but…this one might be the exception to the rule. One of the best things about it — and it’s similar to what we’ve enjoyed about donuts found at Joffrey’s in the past — is that it’s super fresh. Boston Cream Pie Donut The Boston Cream Pie Donut is $5.39. And if you’ve got a hankerin’ for another fresh pastry, or maybe you need your caffeine fix, you can check out ALL of the Joffrey’s locations around Disney World here. See our review of Joffrey’s seasonal White Chocolate Gingerbread Latte here! And, don’t forget… Joffrey’s kiosks in EPCOT will also be serving up a Caramel Tinsel Donut AND a Caramel Tinsel Latte — both topped with crumbled TWIX — for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, so you KNOW we’ll be back here real soon, and we hope you’ll join us! 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 pastries served at Joffrey’s? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: Can You Handle This GIGANTIC Boston Cream Pie Donut in Disney World's EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot: Food, Merch, Kidcot, and Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Updates What’s New at Epcot This Week: Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille Construction, Mission Space Restaurant, Cuties, and Christmas Kringla! View the full article

Even though Walt Disney World’s theme parks have been reopened since mid-July, one aspect of the parks has been missing: park hopping. Disney World Monorail During Disney World’s initial reopening phase, the Park Pass system was implemented, and guests could only visit one park per day. Starting January 1st, 2021 that will change. The days of having to decide between riding Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and having dinner over at EPCOT’s Chefs de France are numbered — park hopping is coming back, baby! Park Hopping Announcement Disney has announced that park hopping will return for guests starting on January 1, 2021! Magic Kingdom Though you’ve been able to buy park hopper tickets all along, the option is actually finally being reenacted. Guests will need to have a ticket or pass with Park Hopping capabilities. They’ll also still need to book a Park Pass at their first park of the day AND enter that park in order to Park Hop. Park Hopping Details Starting at 2PM each day, guests can hop to another park if there is availability. Park Hopping Info We can’t wait to park hop till we drop again, and we will keep you filled on on ALL the details of what this means for your next trip to Disney World. Click here to learn more about the Park Pass Reservation System 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 that park hopping is back? Let us know in the comments. The post BREAKING NEWS: Walt Disney World to Park Hopping to Return SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! NEWS! Park Pass Availability for Labor Day Weekend in Disney World Has Changed! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! View the full article

Disney Studio Tour – Hidden Tunnels | Disney Files On Demand View the full article

We’ve been really enjoying the Christmas season so much already, with beautiful decorations, cool seasonal merchandise, yummy holiday snacks, and of course, CHRISTMAS MOVIES! Olaf’s Frozen Adventure And that includes watching Frozen, although there seems to be some debate out there. Does this flick count as a Christmas movie or not! Frozen was initially released on November 27th, 2013, and tells the story of two sisters who live in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle. They’ve lost their parents, and the oldest, Elsa, is about to take the throne as the new Queen of Arendelle. But Elsa was born with ice powers that she doesn’t know how to control which eventually leads her to a life of exile. Anna and Elsa Topiaries However, through sisterly love, the day is saved, and Elsa returns to Arendelle to take her proper place as Queen (at least in the first movie. Gotta watch Frozen 2 for the latest! ). Elsa in Frozen Ever After The thing is, Frozen was released JUST in time for the holiday film season, and it is a movie quite literally centered around ICE, so it makes sense that many people think of it as a Christmas movie…or NOT! Many people choose to watch it this time of year (or, if you have kids like us, still basically once every few days since…oh…2013). But is Frozen REALLY a Christmas movie? We asked our readers and got a whopping 37,000 responses! Is Frozen a Christmas movie? No! Frozen is not a Christmas movie Almost overwhelmingly, most of our readers seemed to believe that Frozen is not, in fact, a Christmas movie. In fact, 15,523 of you said NO WAY (76%). So why not? One reader said: “It’s literally set in the middle of summer…they actually SAY, ‘Let’s go bring back summer.’ Summer does not equal Christmas.” Olaf and Sven Another reader agreed: “It literally is about summer freezing over.” Yikes, that’s a strong case to make there! Honestly, we can kinda agree! There’s literally a song called “In Summer!” Frozen is definitely a Christmas movie Other readers disagreed: 4,807 (24%) believe that yes, Frozen is indeed a Christmas movie. According to one of our readers: “Christmas deals with snow, and Frozen has snow so seems like a Christmas movie.” Frozen Show Another reader argued by using another Christmas movie as an example: “If Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie, then Frozen more than qualifies!!!” (We’d like to point out that movie DOES take place during the company CHRISTMAS party at Nakitomi Tower but we see their point!) Hey Kristoff! So it seems that most people don’t believe that Frozen is a Christmas movie, but even those who voted “no,” reiterated they would watch it around the holidays anyway, which means that we’ve all pretty much sort of adopted it as an honorary Christmas movie, right?? And that counts — whether you like to sip egg nog and eat gingerbread while you sing “Let It Go” or not. Thanks to everyone who responded: stay tuned because we’ll have more pressing questions for you soon! PHOTOS! Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Has Returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think? Is Frozen a Christmas movie? Let us know in the comments! The post Over 37,000 Disney Fans Voted on if 'Frozen' is a Christmas Movie. Here’s What They Decided. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The NEW Frozen 2 Funko Pops Are Melting Our Hearts! This Frozen Mystery Sale Event is Happening TODAY ONLY and the Savings are (Into the) UNKNOWN! Here’s How to Save 50% Off Select Frozen Merchandise RIGHT NOW! View the full article

As the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort continues, we are nearing another exciting milestone we know many guests have been looking forward to: the return of the Park Hopper option! Starting Jan. 1, 2021, guests who purchased a ticket or annual pass with Park Hopper benefits will be able to visit more than one park per day, with some new modifications as part of our ongoing focus on health and safety. With the updated Park Hopper experience, guests must make a Disney Park Pass reservation for the first park they plan to visit AND enter that first park prior to visiting another. At this time, a park reservation is not required after the first park, however, reservation requirements are subject to change. Additionally, we will set specific Park Hopper hours during which this option will be available. Park Hopper hours will start at 2 p.m. each day and end at the park’s scheduled close time. Guests will soon be able to check DisneyWorld.com/ParkHours and the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date Park Hopper hours, as they could start earlier at a later date, depending on the day and park. These modifications are designed to help us continue managing attendance in a way that fosters physical distancing. Additionally, other enhanced health and safety measures remain in effect, including face coverings required for all guests ages two and up. As a reminder, guests with a ticket or pass that includes Park Hopper benefits get the chance to see and do more during their visit, which could mean a morning on the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and an evening stroll by Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park or starting the day living your Star Wars adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios before an afternoon traveling around the world at EPCOT. Please note that the ability to visit another park will be subject to the park’s capacity limitations. If you have any questions, you may visit our Know Before You Go page on DisneyWorld.com, call the Disney Reservation Center, contact your travel professional or reach out to planDisney to get helpful tips and information on your upcoming Disney vacation. We look forward to starting the new year with the return of this guest favorite option! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/BByWnA2hUSsView the full article

Disney is bringing back a modified park hopper option that requires visitors to make reservations for their first park and physically go to that park. At 2 p.m., however, they can head to any other Disney park for the rest of the day until park close — without needing a second reservation. View the full article

Cast members are a big part of the reason why Disney World feels so magical. Cast Member at Pizzerizzo It’s been an especially difficult year for cast members, following thousands of layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a sign of appreciation, Disney is opening a temporary shop with special offerings for employees. The Cast Appreciation Marketplace is a temporary shop coming to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on December 7th, according to Attractions Magazine. Magic Kingdom Cast Members in Costume This shop will be exclusive to cast members and will offer discounts up to 75% off. Cast Members at the Boardwalk Bakery Cast Members can register to visit the marketplace beginning on November 23rd. Disney has shared that this shop may also have some surprises! Check back with us for news about future pop-up shops and specials for cast members! Check out this holiday album to help cast members in need! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite memory with a cast member? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Will Open a Pop-Up Shop to Show Appreciation to Cast Members! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Lit Up With Love for Cast Members Last Night Disney World is Poppin’ With Pop Warner Merch! These Are the Disney Cast Members We Are Missing the MOST During the Closures! View the full article

Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure OFFICIALLY reopened today for limited dining and shopping, so there’s TONS to see (and EAT!) there today! Storytellers Statue And while we LOVE eating at Award Wieners and Carthay Circle, there’s new grub at Downtown Disney, Disneyland’s shopping and dining district, too! Yes, outside DCA’s gates, Wetzel’s Pretzels has a NEW limited time treat: the Rainbow Crunch Pretzel! Rainbow Crunch Pretzel sign The color and the crunch comes courtesy of Fruity Pebbles cereal, which is adhered to the pretzel via a layer of frosting! The description of this pretzel sounds like a TOTAL sugar rush, and yes, this is a certifiable sweet treat! But, somehow, despite the sum of its parts, this pretzel is not saccharine. If you’re looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth without giving said tooth a toothache, this may just be the snack for you, especially if you’re looking to share! ‘Cause this guy is pretty big. If you’re not a sweets person or don’t like Fruity Pebbles, well, snack elsewhere. Rainbow Crunch Pretzel The Rainbow Crunch Pretzel is available NOW at Wetzel’s Pretzels at Downtown Disney, and it costs $7.99. That price may seem steep, but if you’re sharing with family, it’s a nice treat! Rainbow Crunch Pretzel Just be warned, this guy is MESSY! Grab EXTRA napkins to catch all those rogue Fruity Pebbles and bits of frosting so you can snack in style! Review: Is the NEW Epic Mickey Shake Worth the $24 Price Tag in Downtown Disney?! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you like sweet or salty pretzels more? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! Is This Limited Time Rainbow Colored Pretzel at Downtown Disney TOO Sweet or Just Sweet Enough?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Breakfast Cereal Cupcakes Return To Sprinkles TODAY! — See When You’ll Find Your Favorite! Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney Adds TWO New Items to Their Menu! View the full article

Slowly but surely, holiday decorations are POPping up all over Walt Disney World. We’ve seen them at the Contemporary Resort, the Boardwalk Inn, and Animal Kingdom Lodge, and so many more! Contemporary Resort Christmas tree And now, Pop Century Resort and Art of Animation are all decked out! We already spotted Pop Century’s GIANT Christmas tree yesterday. But today, while strolling around through the years, we found TONS of more holiday cheer! Pop Century Christmas tree First, of course, we revisited the tree in all its retro-inspired glory! Take a look at this cheeky Santa Claus straight from the 1950s! Pop Century holiday tree But that’s not all. Everything Pop, this resort’s store and quick service restaurant, also had festive garland and trees! Everything Pop garland This silver tree is straight out of the space age! Everything Pop tree Outside, we also spotted some TOTALLY GROOVY garland! Pop Century garland And this nostalgia-inducing wreath, complete with some holiday vinyl records! Pop Century wreath “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” “Joy to the World,” and “Silent Night” make for a pretty classic pop playlist, if you ask us! Pop Century wreath details The lobby has also gotten a makeover worthy of Santa with this candy cane garland… Pop Century garland …And yet ANOTHER tree! Pop Century tree Then, we packed up our sleigh and strolled across Hourglass Lake to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort! This resort’s VERY colorful lobby has gotten some frosted holiday wreaths behind the check-in desks! Art of Animation lobby during the holidays These white wreaths really stand out and incorporate concept art! Art of Animation wreath Of course, the star of any Disney resort’s holiday decor is the TREE, and Art of Animation has a towering white pine tree with brightly colored bulbs and artwork sketches, playing into the lobby’s theme of seeing concept art turned into fully animated scenes! Art of Animation Christmas tree Peek this super sweet The Lion King concept sketch! Art of Animation tree details Like Pop, Art of Animation has multiple trees throughout! Art of Animation tree #2 And the decorations flow into Ink & Paint Shop with garland… Ink and Paint Shop garland …and little trees! Ink and Paint Store at Art of Animation at Christmastime Outside this colorful resort is a shimmery white and silver garland and wreath, which is a stunning contrast! Art of Animation garland and wreath The garland even wraps around the resort’s blue columns, giving off a particularly wintery vibe (even if Florida is still pretty hot this time of year)! Garland at Art of Animation That silver theme continues into the resort’s outdoor wreaths. Art of Animation wreath Disney World REALLY comes alive at Christmastime, from all of the holiday treats to the decorations at the resorts, and the fun festive activities at the theme parks and Disney Springs. And when we see more of it, we’ll be sure to share ALL the photos! PHOTOS: It’s a Colorful Caribbean Christmas at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! 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 stay at Pop Century or Art of Animation for the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney World's Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts Are SO Festive for the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts — Christmas Decorations, Skyliner Merch, and the Frozen 2 Wave Cupcake! What’s New at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts: July 4th Fun, a Cuddly Cupcake, and Phone Flippers (?!) What’s New at Disney’s Skyliner Resorts: Christmas Decorations and Pumpkin Treats for the Holiday Season! View the full article

It’s the holiday season in Disney Springs and we’re loving every minute of it. Disney Springs We took a spin around Disney World’s shopping and dining complex yesterday to see all the latest and greatest updates in food, construction, and merchandise. Here’s what we found! Disney Springs Food Updates The Ganachery We’ve got one chocolatey holiday food update for ya over at The Ganachery. Looking for a BIG treat? We’ve got good news! The Santa Mickey Pinata is BACK! Santa Pinata These are fun (and messy) ways to celebrate a special event, or just go nuts if you love chocolate! Disney Springs Construction Updates There was some added holiday spirit in Disney Springs today! We saw Santa and Mrs. Claus cruise by on their very own boat to say hello to guests! Santa and Mrs. Claus in Disney Springs Let us repeat that: SANTA ON A BOAT. It’s weird and awesome, we know. Keep an eye out for them on your next Disney Springs outing! They launched from the House of Blues dock and sailed to the Aerophile area and back. Guys, HE’S GOT A REINDEER BOAT IN FRONT OF HIM. #floridachristmas Santa and Mrs. Claus in Disney Springs We’re not sure how often it happens, but the DJ near the food trucks did announce it! To see more pics of Santa and Mrs. Clause, click here! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney Now, onto the merchandise! Over at World of Disney, lines were long as folks got a start on holiday shopping. We spotted new $100 Gift Cards with included Holiday Pins! Mickey Mouse Pin and Gift Card Set The various pin designs include Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy! Click here to learn more about the gift card holiday sets! Also, more 2020-dated items are on sale as the year comes to a close. You can find some great options for 70% off! 70% off Sale Rustic Cuff Did someone say new store? Rustic Cuff opened a new storefront location by Uno de 50! Now, you have a go-to spot for a bunch of whimsical, sweet-as-can-be accessories! Rustic Cuff Disney Springs When we asked about the gumball machine, a team member told us that with every purchase you get a token for the machine. Rustic Cuff Disney Springs Inside the little cases are small gifts like hair ties and more, and each comes with an inspirational or uplifting quote. So cute! Click here to see more pics of the new Rustic Cuff location! Disney Style DisneyStyle had a few new holiday items in their Buffalo Plaid collection. There’s the Buffalo Plaid T-shirt for $36.99… Men’s Shirt …a Buffalo Plaid Longsleeve for $44.99… Men’s Longsleeve …and a Buffalo Plaid Flannel Jacket with a Hood for $64.99. Men’s Flanel And, check it out! The (still-closed) dressing rooms got their own Buffalo Plaid makeover! Dressing Rooms We also spotted this cute little Minnie Popsocket for $14.99. Minnie Popsocket Sephora Sephora is now selling face masks for $10 and they’re for a good cause! $5 from every purchase will go to the Tides Stronger Together Fund for COVID-19 relief. They’re available through January 7th! Sephora Masks Pin Traders We noticed three new pins in the Gingerbread Collection at Pin Traders. You’ll spot an EPCOT Pin, a Polynesian Village Pin, and a Beach Club Pin for $17.99 each. Holiday Ornament Pins Is it us, or do these pins look a little…dated? Check out our post to see what’s off about them! Want to see what’s so surprising about these pins? Click here! Did someone say Christmas Pin Advent Calendar? Yes, we did! This limited-time item is available now too. Pin Advent Calendar Chapel Hats And finally, we spotted a sign for #DapperDayatHome out in front of Chapel Hats. What a fun and safe way to celebrate! Dapper Day at Home And there you have it, folks! That’s all the updates from Disney Springs right now. We’ll keep ya updated, so stay tuned for next time! Click here to see more of the latest news from Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you spending time in Disney Springs soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Disney Springs — Special Pins, a NEW Store, and SANTA ON A BOAT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs: Valentine’s Day Sweets, MORE Baby Yoda, and some MEGA Pricey Clothing! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Balloons, a Gelato-Filled Doughnut, and a BUNCH of Reopenings! What’s New in Disney Springs! Happy Hours, Star Wars Shoes AND New Bags, and Minnie Ears Ornaments! View the full article

Disney updates fans on Epcot's transformation, including ‘Ratatouille’ ride, nighttime spectacular, new color scheme View the full article

Lately, we’ve seen many previously closed locations in Disney World start to reopen! Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion and Sommerfest in the Germany Pavilion of EPCOT have both now opened up full time. We visited Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom this past weekend for it’s reopening, and ABC Commissary has come back to Hollywood Studios with an improved menu! Now, we’re also seeing gift shops returning to operation, and it seems that two stores in EPCOT’s Italy pavilion may be reopening this weekend! Il Bel Cristallo and La Gemma Elegante, both shops in EPCOT’s Italy pavilion, are currently listed as “temporarily unavailable” on Disney World’s website. However, when you look at the calendar for Sunday, November 22nd, they both show operating hours of 11AM-10PM. Italy Pavilion La Gemma Elegante is a store where you can shop for art, collectibles, and gifts, while Il Bel Cristallo is the pavilion’s shop for finer goods, including: porcelain, crystal, handbags, and Murano glass. While the hours on the website isn’t an official word from Disney, we have seen a recent trend in hours being posted before locations reopened. Italy Pavilion So, if you’re in EPCOT this Sunday, there’s a chance these shops could be welcoming guests once again. We’ll be looking for more information on the reopening of these shops and reporting our findings from the parks this Sunday. Keep checking DFB for the latest in Disney’s reopening information! Check Out Our Review of A Reopened Harambe Market! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you visit these stores before the parks closed? Tell us in the comments! The post Two Shops in EPCOT's Italy Pavilion Could Possibly Reopen This Weekend! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! Snack Merch ALERT! There’s a NEW Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar FAN in Disney World View the full article

In case you haven’t noticed, there is a LOT of construction going on around EPCOT right now! Spaceship Earth And that means we have SO much to look forward to over the upcoming months and years, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, a new creperie, and more! But there’s one upcoming EPCOT attraction we might just be the most stoked about — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! We’ve been getting a lot of updates on the attraction over the past month, including a peek at the inside of the attraction, as well as a peek at the ride vehicles. During tonight’s D23 Event, EPCOT — The Magic of Possibility, though, we got some new photos of Imagineers working on the attraction. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ©Disney But there’s more important news because Imagineer Zach Riddely made a HUGE announcement. He said, “Our Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind project team has hit a huge milestone and begun a process that we call ‘Push Pull,’ where we actually put the ride vehicles on the track for the very first time.” And here’s a FIRST LOOK at the ride vehicles on the track! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ©Disney Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has already described the attraction as “utterly mind-blowing.” Riddley said, “Construction on the project is progressing and I’ve been out on the site; and I can tell you all that I’ve seen first-hand, it’s going to be out of this world.” WE ARE SO HYPED. We’re keeping an eye on all EPCOT updates, so be sure to stay tuned for more news! EPCOT’s New Nighttime Show Harmonious Is Going to Have Some SERIOUS Tech Behind It! 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 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: MAJOR Update on EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Spaceship Earth to Get NEW Programmable Exterior Lighting in EPCOT What’s New in Epcot — Popcorn Buckets, Face Painting, and Fish and Chips Merch! Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. View the full article

Earlier this week, Disney confirmed that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be opening in EPCOT in 2021! France Pavilion We received some more exciting updates today during “EPCOT — The Magic of Possibility” under the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration! They shared that this attraction was designed specifically to match the environment of EPCOT’s France Pavilion. Roger Gould, a creative director with Pixar, described it as “Ratatouille’s Paris,” rather than recreating an “authentic” Paris. France The marquee of the attraction is very unique and is meant to begin the transition from “authentic” Paris, to a more animated, Ratatouille-style Paris. It was carved by a model maker at Pixar Studios and recreated in full scale by Disney Imagineers. Marquee ©Disney This will be a family-friendly experience as guests go on an exciting adventure through the kitchen, just as Remy would, in a trackless vehicle! The ride will incorporate 3D animated elements along with 3D props and physical elements, too! Ride Vehicle ©Disney The attraction will alter our view of the world, as we transition to a rat’s eye view which makes everything feel larger than life! Imagineers said a lot of time and attention was spent making the perspective feel just right so you really see the world through Remy’s eyes. Inside the attraction ©Disney Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure can also be found in Disneyland Paris, but EPCOT will feature some unique elements. Within the attraction, Chef Gusteau’s sign will come to life and speak to riders in both French and English, making it the first bilingual show in Disney World! Out of guest demand in Paris, the original ride was written to be in both French and English so more guests could follow along, and Imagineers made a conscious choice to carry that over to the Disney World version as well. Gusteau’s Sign ©Disney This ride will allow guests to grow their bond with Remy as they see the world from his perspective, through hectic and exhilarating scenes! Imagineers noted seeing Remy’s own kitchen at the end of the film and wanted to explore what taking a tour around that space would be like as a rat. Linguine and other characters from the film are present and evil Chef Skinner is still around trying to catch Remy at every turn. Concept Art ©Disney Remy will also be getting his very own fountain! The France pavilion will have a new park with benches, a news kiosk, and the Crêperie we’ve known about for a while now! Imagineers noted that the restaurant at the end of the Disneyland Paris version of the ride is a crucial element to the design, so EPCOT needed a real food element as well in the form of the Crêperie. At its core, the ride is about experiencing food, much like Remy does, so having that way for guests to interact with food after experiencing the ride was paramount. Ratatouille Fountain Top ©Disney We can’t wait to see the new expansion to the France Pavilion! Check back with us for updates about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Check out the updates coming to Spaceship Earth! 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 this attraction? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS! Exciting NEW Details About Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Coming to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! Construction Near the Ratatouille Ride in Disney World Pushes Forward What’s New in Epcot — LOTS of Construction, Halloween Merchandise, and the Return of Beverly! What’s New in Epcot — Dia de los Muertos Ears, Lots of Construction Updates, and Rainbow Popcorn! View the full article

Disney has produced some incredible water elements over the year for guests to enjoy. World of Color at Disney California Adventure From World of Color in Disney California Adventure, to (possibly short-lived) Rivers of Light in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’ve seen fantastical works of water in the parks. Even EPCOT incorporates gorgeous water fountains into its nighttime spectaculars, including the massive ones we’ll see when Harmonious debuts. Well, all of that has nothing on the fountain of RATS. During the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration: EPCOT and the Magic of Possibility event, Imagineers and Pixar team members discussed the upcoming expansion, including the just-announced fountain. Take a look at the concept art! ©Disney The fountain is designed as a celebration of the rats with Remy and friends featured and champagne bottles spraying water into the air. If you ask us, it looks pretty similar to the existing fountain in Disneyland Paris! In fact, all of the real-life imagery shown in the presentation was of the Disneyland Paris fountain. The concept art above was of the fountain coming to EPCOT. ©Disney The Disneyland Paris fountain is based on one found in Place des Vosges in Paris but with rat heads instead of lions spouting the water. The Disney World concept art seems to draw from the same inspiration. ©Disney Imagineers noted this would be a focal point of the new area and looked forward to guests getting to experience it. Remy Fountain Wowza! We can’t WAIT to see the completed fountain when the France Expansion opens. Plus, we get to look forward to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure AND La Creperie de Paris in 2021, too! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to check out the latest update on La Creperie de Paris! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the fountain design? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS! Check Out the Fountain of RATS Coming to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Will Open in 2021 in Disney World We’re One BIG Step Closer to the Opening of La Creperie de Paris in EPCOT! Photo! SNEAK PEEK at the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Marquee in Disney World! View the full article

There is so much going on at EPCOT right now! Spaceship Earth If you’ve been to EPCOT recently, you’ve seen a lot of construction, especially around the France Pavilion with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris coming soon, and with the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction! And we also have a new nighttime attraction coming soon! But something else is getting a new look over at EPCOT. Spaceship Earth is about to get a makeover — no not the one you think! In a presentation by D23, Imagineer Zach Riddley offered up some new details about the future of Spaceship Earth: it’s about to get new exterior enhanced lighting! Spaceship Earth Speaking on the push for more color at the entrance to the park, Riddley said, “One of the defining features of this transformation — and for all of EPCOT — is color.” He then spoke about a new programmable lighting design that will “activate this area of the park like never before.” It will connect Spaceship Earth to its surroundings and “perfectly encapsulate the park transformation.” EPCOT This means Spaceship Earth’s GORGEOUS nighttime pink and purple, yet static, color-scheme we know and love could be getting some major love. Riddley mentioned custom programming, which seems to imply that colors could change in real time, similar to how we see the lighting n the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom or the evening lighting on Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom shift each night. EXCITING! He said, “Again, taking this symbol of optimism and hope and collaboration across culture and time and really recreating a unique evening moment that, again, will make EPCOT such a defining feature at night.” This is a very exciting update and we’ll keep you updated on all things EPCOT! PHOTOS: Christmas Decorations Are FINALLY Up in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you most excited about with the new EPCOT updates? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Spaceship Earth to Get NEW Programmable Exterior Lighting in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! Here’s How to Navigate the Crazy MAZE of Epcot’s Construction! Spaceship Earth is Closing SOON in Epcot! Here’s What We’re Hoping Survives the Refurbishment! View the full article

Disneyland Resort closed earlier this year, and although Downtown Disney and part of Disney California Adventure (with limited shopping and dining), have reopened, the state of California still faces many challenges due to the global health crisis. Disneyland Gate The state recently issued new health and safety guidelines that theme parks must adhere to before reopening, but those guidelines could keep Disneyland closed until 2021. Disneyland recently canceled all reservations through the end of the year, and Orange County, where Disneyland resides, recently moved back to the state’s purple tier due to a fast increase in COVID-19 cases in the area. Now, The Orange County Register reports that California Governor Gavin Newson has announced a new curfew for much of the state. Line for Backlot Premiere Shop at Downtown Disney The new order requires all non-essential work and movement, along with gatherings, to end between 10PM and 5AM. The order goes into effect on 10PM on Saturday and applies to counties currently in the purple tier, which would include Disneyland. California Adventure Buena Vista Street reopening lines However, this order shouldn’t affect Downtown Disney or the shopping and dining at California Adventure, as both close at 8PM each evening. This situation is constantly changing, though, so we’ll keep you updated! Recommended Reading: How Will Disneyland’s Reopening Guidelines Further Affect Southern California’s Economy? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: California Governor Newsom Mandates Curfew For for Purple Tier Counties first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens View the full article

We’re having a grand ol’ time exploring Buena Vista Street for the first time in EIGHT MONTHS. DCA Christmas Tree This segment of Disney California Adventure opened today as an extension of Downtown Disney and we’ve been reporting live. We’re excited for some of our favorite stores and restaurants to be open again, but there is one BIG detail that’s missing. Every year around the holidays, Disney California Adventure gets a MASSIVE Christmas tree right on Buena Vista Street and it truly is a GORGEOUS sight. California Adventure Christmas Tree So, you can imagine our disappointment when, despite holiday decorations throughout the area, the tree is nowhere to be found. No Christmas Tree We sure hope this Christmas tree pops up sometimes this season so you can bet we’ll be checking in OFTEN. But even though we can’t find the tree, we’re so happy to see the Trolley and the Walt and Mickey statue, and nosh on some of our old favorites like Disneyland CORN DOGS! Wanna see more of our experience in DCA today? Click the link below! Click here to follow along LIVE as we explore Buena Vista Street! Award Wieners Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How do you feel that the Christmas tree is missing? Tell us in the comments! The post UPDATE: The Christmas Tree is MISSING in Disney California Adventure! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort! What’s New in Downtown Disney: Buena Vista Street Reopening Updates, Holiday Ears, and CROWDS! PICS! Christmas Decorations Have Arrived in Downtown Disney! View the full article