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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

EPCOT holds a very special place in my heart. As a boy, it inspired me to dream of a better future – a place where anything is possible. And now I’m honored to lead the team of Disney Imagineers dreaming up the new future for this park we all love. As part of the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration, today I joined Melissa Valiquette, vice president of EPCOT, to talk about the park’s historic transformation happening right now. You can watch the entire session by clicking on the video below, but to whet your appetite, I thought it’d be fun to share a few highlights from our discussion. It’s been a while since we last talked with you about the new neighborhoods that will unify EPCOT, so we gave a refresher on World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature and World Showcase. To that end, we talked a bit about the park’s reimagined entrance, and how it sets the tone for the entire transformation with its gorgeous new color palette and an open, inviting layout. Earlier this year we installed gleaming new pylons as part of the work we’re doing on the new fountain at the base of Spaceship Earth, which I’m excited to share will be completed by the end of this year. The fountain will have a new lighting package that will be joined by new lighting for the iconic geosphere of Spaceship Earth, as well. When we’re done, it will feel like a completely new way to begin your journey into the park. Our work continues on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the awesome and out-of-this-world new coaster experience coming to what will soon be known as World Discovery. We’ve just recently put a few of the attraction’s vehicles on the track for initial “push/pull” testing, which you can see happening in the photo above. When it’s ready, this is going to be a great adventure for families to take together. We have a new nighttime spectacular planned for World Showcase Lagoon – “Harmonious” will be one of the largest shows ever created for a Disney park. But as you can see in this new artist concept rendering, it will provide a new energy to the park during the daytime, too, with fountains out on the lagoon. We also heard from Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald and, from Pixar Animation, Roger Gould and Harley Jessup, who gave us a deep dive into the creation of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the fantastic new family-friendly attraction set to open next year as part of a newly expanded France pavilion. They provided a look at the attraction’s incredible marquee we recently installed, and discussed how it plays into the whimsical architecture of this newly expanded area of the pavilion. This session is a fascinating window into our collaborative work with Pixar I know you’ll enjoy. This is just a snapshot from our in-depth discussion of all the goings-on at EPCOT right now. Go see the full presentation for yourself below, and then be sure to follow me @thezachriddley for more on the historic transformation of EPCOT as it unfolds! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/1etJ9XUuUj4View the full article

Live entertainment is a huge part of the Walt Disney World experience! JAMMitors We’ve definitely missed some of our favorite stage shows the past few months (Come back to us, Festival of the Lion King!), but we’re thankful for the entertainment that we do have in the parks right now! Mariachi Cobre and the JAMMitors have been performing during the Food & Wine Festival, we’re getting lots of great entertainment options for the Festival of the Holidays, and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration reopened just last month. To prepare for the plethora of holiday entertainment coming to EPCOT, the JAMMitors have moved to a new location in the park, and we spotted them performing there today! We already knew that the JAMMitors would be moving to the Mill Stage in the Canada pavilion for the Festival of the Holidays, we just didn’t expect the change to take place so soon! We noticed a few days ago that the stage had been decorated for Christmastime, as well as set up for a performance. Mill Stage Then today, when we were strolling through the World Showcase, we overheard the sound of three chefs banging on pots and pans, drummer-style! JAMMitors We caught a video of their performance today, which was super fun and upbeat — as always! Since these guys moved locations early, we’ll be on the lookout for more entertainment to show up in the park! The Festival of the Holidays starts next week, so who knows what we’ll see! Click Here to Read About the Live Entertainment Coming to EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will you be visiting EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post Photos! The JAMMitors Have Moved Locations in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You’ve Gotta Try the Peppermint Sundae and Shake at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! The 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Booth MENUS Are HERE! NEWS: EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! View the full article

Last year, we bid farewell to one of the MOST beloved nighttime shows at Walt Disney World — EPCOT’s IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth However, we learned that this long-running show would be replaced with a BRAND NEW nighttime spectacular: Harmonious. Though this show was originally slated to open in spring of 2020, it has been delayed a bit, though work carries on. And tonight, during EPCOT’s The Magic of Possibility presentation from D23 Fantastic Worlds, we learned MORE details about this new show. Harmonious The show will take place on five floating platforms, which are positioned like a compass in World Showcase Lagoon — and we’ve seen these platforms already being worked on in the park. Harmonious construction These platforms will house the primary equipment for the show and support a six-story tall structure as well as four 25-foot tall LED screens and 54-foot long moving arms. Zach Riddley, Imagineering Portfolio Executive for Walt Disney World Resort, also noted that this show is going to include lasers, fountains, lights, and more! Harmonious concept art And while this show will really shine during the night, there will be FOUNTAINS in World Showcase Lagoon during the day, adding more stunning atmosphere to EPCOT’s World Showcase! World Showcase Fountains ©Disney Honestly, we were excited for Harmonious before, but learning more about the scale and scope of this show has us even MORE pumped! And when we learn more about this show (including an opening date, construction, and ANYTHING else), we’ll be the first to let you know! CONFIRMED! EPCOT’s La Crêperie de Paris Will Open in 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for Harmonious at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT's New Nighttime Show Harmonious Is Going to Have Some SERIOUS Tech Behind It! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Epcot’s NEW Nighttime Spectacular is HarmonioUS! The NEW Epcot Forever Nighttime Spectacular Makes its Debut in Disney World! CONFIRMED! Santa Hat Cotton Candy Is The MUST-GET Holiday Snack at Disney World! View the full article

Between La Chefs de France and Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, we already LOVE eating at EPCOT’s France Pavilion! Chefs de France Entrance And we’ve been following the construction in the France Pavilion VERY closely, especially looking for news about La Crêperie de Paris, the new table and quick service crepe restaurant coming to EPCOT! Earlier this week, it was revealed that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be opening in 2021 and now we know that La Crêperie de Paris will be following suit! La Creperie de Paris The news was revealed during tonight’s D23 event, EPCOT — The Magic of Possibility during a discussion on the future of EPCOT as a whole. France construction We’ve got lots of exciting news coming in from this segment so stay tuned to DFB for all the new updates! We’re SO excited about this restaurant at EPCOT, and we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we get an official opening date. Click here for EVERYTHING you need to know about La Crêperie 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. Are you excited to try La Crêperie de Paris? Let us know in the comments! The post CONFIRMED! EPCOT's La Crêperie de Paris Will Open in 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Epcot’s France Pavilion is Taste-Testing for The New CREPERIE! Find Out What They’re Adding To the Menu!! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? View the full article

The third quarter of 2020, July to September, may have seen the reopening of Walt Disney World’s theme parks after a multi-month closure due to the global health crisis, but tourism is still only returning to Florida slowly. Cinderella Castle The Orlando Sentinel reported that Visit Florida, the Sunshine State’s official tourism marketing corporation, recorded a 32% drop in visitors for Q3 from 2019 to 2020. According to the release, there were an estimated 22.112 million travelers from July 1st to September 30th. In 2019, Florida had 32.412 million visitors. Orlando Sign Though the 32% drop may seem dramatic, it’s a marked improvement from the second quarter’s numbers. From 2019 to 2020, there was a 60.5% drop in tourism experienced from April through June. Florida Sunset Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially reopened the state in September, allowing for bars, restaurants, and even theme parks to operate at full capacity. Walt Disney World, however, has not reopened to 100%, even though they HAVE increased capacity at the parks. And when there is MORE news about Florida reopening, capacity at the parks, or how tourism trends will affect your Disney World vacation, we’ll be sure to fill you in! Disney World’s Most Crowded Locations Assessed For Compliance With CDC Guidelines Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Florida Tourism Is Improving...Slowly first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney World Purchases MORE Land! Furloughed Disney World Workers Could Be Automatically Added to Unemployment System News! Plan to Reopen Florida Expected to Be Shared By Governor DeSantis Tomorrow! View the full article

Nothing says “it’s the holidays in Walt Disney World” like a GIGANTIC Christmas tree! Magic Kingdom Christmas tree Disney LOVES to put big trees up all over the place! We’ve seen them at all four parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom), as well as several resorts (Grand FloridianandWilderness Lodge both have huge ones). Now, a very ICONIC giant Christmas tree has returned to Walt Disney World — the Contemporary Resort tree! This holiday classic is HUGE and easy to spot! It stands proudly in front of the main building at the Contemporary Resort. Contemporary Christmas tree With a gigantic star on top and ornaments the size of your head, this thing’s pretty hard to miss! It’s a great view for those staying at the resort, or those riding by on the Monorail on their way to check out the holiday festivities at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. At night, this tree lights up to one of the most colorful of all Disney’s trees! We love it! Contemporary Christmas tree Next time you’re in the area, make sure to check it out! In the meantime, keep checking DFB for the latest updates on all the holiday happenings at Walt Disney World. We’ve got all the news on characters, food, decorations, entertainment, and more! Click Here to Find Out Where to See Santa in Disney Springs! 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 seen this iconic tree in person before? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! The HUGE Christmas Tree is Up at Disney's Contemporary Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! Holiday Decorations Have Arrived at Two More Disney World Resorts! What’s New in Coronado Springs: A Reopening Restaurant and HOLIDAY DECORATIONS! PHOTOS: Holiday Decorations Are Up at THREE More Disney World Resorts! View the full article

Although most of Disneyland remains closed, Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure opened today with limited shopping and dining. California Adventure We took the opportunity to nom on our first Disneyland corndog in MONTHS, as well as take a peek at how construction is going on Avengers Campus! Originally, Avengers Campus was supposed to open this summer, but Disneyland’s closure delayed the project. However, a lot of progress has since been made on this new themed area of California Adventure. And today, we got a peek at some of that progress. Many of the buildings for the area are already in place. You can also see where everything is in relation to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout. Avengers Campus Note the Stark Industries logo on that one building! Avengers Campus But more importantly, we spy the red building that will house WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure! From what we’ve heard so far, this ride is going to be EPIC. Avengers Campus We didn’t get enough of a view to see the Quinjet that was recently added to the area. But as you can see, construction on Avengers Campus is coming right along. With Disneyland potentially not opening until next year, Avengers Campus might be ready to open by the time Disneyland Resort reopens. In the meantime, though, the official Avengers Campus website still just says “Coming Soon.” We can’t wait to see Avengers Campus when it does open, though, and you can bet we’ll be there to tell you all about it! Carthay Circle Lounge Gets BIG Changes at Disneyland Resort! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about Avengers Campus? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Construction is Moving Along at Avengers Campus in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re Giving You a FIRST LOOK at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Entertainment for 2020! Could This Mean Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Is One Step Closer to Opening?! Two Major NEW Park Additions Show We’re Even Closer to Disneyland Reopening View the full article

We’ve got three words for you Christmas. Coconut. Macaroon. Oh yeah. BoardWalk Bakery As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve been eating our way through all of the holiday treats of Disney World and we’re not done yet! Join us as we welcome back a returning favorite with an ode to it’s sweet and chewy coconutty deliciousness. We’re chowing down on the Holiday Macaroon at Disney’s BoardWalk Bakery and you’re going to want to buckle up for it. This treat is HUGE. Holiday Macaroon The Holiday Macaroon is a VERY large coconut macaroon (not to be confused with a macaron — the French almond cookies you can find nearby in EPCOT) with the bottom dipped in green and red white chocolate. Holiday Macaroon We’ve found this guy previously at the BoardWalk Bakery and with last year’s treats being sold at the BoardWalk dipped in dark chocolate on the bottom, but the festive colored white chocolate is really fun. This treat is a slamdunk for coconut fans. It’s not too sweet and very fresh with amazing coconut-y flavors. Holiday Macaroon You can find the Holiday Macaroon at BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort and Villas for $5.99. Let us know what you think when you give it a try! Looking for more holiday treats? Click here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will you be trying the Holiday Macaroon? Tell us in the comments! The post The Macaroon Almost as BIG as Your Face Got a Holiday Makeover in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! There’s a New Limited Time Macaron Sandwich in Disney World! The Four Things in Disney World You’ve Never Done…But You NEED To Try! REVIEW! We Found the MOST Patriotic Treat in Disney World for the Fourth of July! View the full article

There’s been a LOT of great content arriving on Disney’s streaming service, Disney+ recently! The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and the Child in THE MANDALORIAN, season two. © 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. With season 2 of The Mandalorian, the new Animal Kingdom show, and a new football movie coming soon, there’s something on Disney+ for everyone! Now, we’ve also got a new trailer for Disney’s upcoming Christmas comedy, Godmothered! Godmothered debuts exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, December 4th, 2020. The movie follows a young fairy godmother-in-training as she attempts to save her profession before it becomes extinct. Starring Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell, the movie is sure to be an excellent story of friendship and Christmas spirit! ©Disney Today, Disney released a new trailer for the movie, which has us even more excited to watch! Check out the video that Disney shared on their Twitter account below. We can’t wait to cozy up with some hot cocoa on our couches and watch this one! Disney knows how to make really heartwarming movies, and we’re willing to bet that this one will be so sweet! Keep following DFB for the latest in Disney+ news, as well as all the updates from the Disney parks. Watch the Trailer for the NEW Mickey Mouse Show Coming to Disney+ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be tuning in to watch this movie? Let us know in the comments! The post We Have a New Trailer for the Christmas Comedy 'Godmothered', Coming to Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? Disney Reveals a Sneak Peek of the New Phineas and Ferb Movie Coming to Disney Plus! View the full article

This year has been a challenging one for everyone due to the global health crisis. Disney was particularly hit hard when its theme parks all over the world were forced to close, with some being forced to close a second time after reopening. Cinderella Castle Things have certainly not returned to “normal” and the world awaits the arrival of a vaccine to slow or even stop the spread of the pandemic. With companies looking optimistic concerning a vaccine being available soon, Orlando may be one of the areas to see the release of the vaccines first. When Pfizer announced over 90% effectiveness for its COVID-19 vaccine during clinical trials, Disney stock surged. USA Today reports that a second vaccine by Moderna has also proved 94.5% effective in its trials. And states, including Florida, are already making plans on where the first vaccines will go. WESH Reporter Matt Lupoli confirmed that four Florida hospitals will be the first to get the vaccine, including Advent Health in Orlando. An effective vaccine is, obviously, a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. The situation continues to change, though, so we’ll keep an eye out for news as it relates to Disney. In the meantime, Disneyland remains mostly closed, and we’ll continue to monitor California’s response to the recent vaccine news, as well. 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! Do you think a vaccine will be available in the time suggested? Let us know below. The post Orlando Hospital To Be Among First 4 In Florida To Get COVID-19 Vaccine first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Analysts Make More Long-Term Predictions For The Future Of Disney Theme Parks SeaWorld Orlando Tested Their Mako Coaster With Masked Riders Today! According to Analysts, Disney Parks Will Most Likely Need a Vaccine to Exist to Return to Regular Operations View the full article

Disneyland celebrated Mickey’s 92nd birthday in a special way! Buena Vista Street Yesterday, Disney announced that TWO Disneyland statues have been refurbished and are looking better than ever — and now we’ve seen one of them in person! The statues are the iconic Partners Statue in a still-closed Disneyland Park and the Storytellers Statue in a JUST-reopened (kind of!) Disney California Adventure. Take a look at it in all its restored glory! Storytellers Statue Walt and Mickey look brand-new! Storytellers Statue We got to take a close look at this statue during the opening of Buena Vista Street as an extension of Downtown Disney today. The statue was precisely cleaned, polished, and waxed over a number of days to reveal a shiny, good-as-new finish on the bronze. Storytellers Statue We love that this iconic piece of art is looking a little bit fresher. After all, it’s a serious piece of Disney history commemorating Walt Disney’s journey with a quote from the man himself, “We are just getting started.” Storytellers Statue You can follow along with us in Buena Vista Street today as we report LIVE and stay tuned for more updates from Disneyland Resort! Click here to learn more about this refurbishment! 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! What do you think of the updates to the Storytellers Statue? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS! Check Out the Refurbished Storytellers Statue in Disney California Adventure! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Downtown Disney: Buena Vista Street Reopening Updates, Holiday Ears, and CROWDS! PICS! Christmas Decorations Have Arrived in Downtown Disney! BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates View the full article

Have you ever wanted to explore the planet of Batuu beyond what you’ve seen at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Well now, you can! ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s award-winning immersive entertainment studio, has just released their latest virtual reality adventure, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. The new experience, created in collaboration with Oculus Studios, is available now on the Oculus Quest platform. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge takes place on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu, as depicted in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive epic lands at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Players take on the role of a droid repair technician operating near Batuu, but when a group of Guavian Death Gang pirates attack they’ll be forced to jettison the ship’s mysterious cargo and head for the escape pods. After crashing on the planet, players will discover never-before-revealed areas of Batuu, and discover that anyone in the galaxy can become a hero. During their adventure, players will meet unforgettable new characters like Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), a boisterous Azumel bartender and nefarious Guavian Death Gang cell leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson). They will also adventure alongside classic characters like R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and the owner of Black Spire Outpost’s Droid Depot, Mubo (Matthew Wood). “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is a dream project for all of us at ILMxLAB,” said director Jose Perez III. “Building off the groundbreaking work for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, our team worked tirelessly to expand the story of Black Spire Outpost. We are excited for fans to have the opportunity to battle evil space pirates, explore Batuu, engage with iconic characters, or just hang out in Seezelslak’s cantina and play a relaxing game of Repulsor Darts.” Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge also features Temple of Darkness, an anthological VR story set hundreds of years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Thanks to Seezelslak’s storytelling skills, players will step into the role of Jedi Padawan Ady Sun’Zee (Ellie Araiza) and work alongside Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz) to confront the darkness that now lurks within a Jedi Temple — and within herself. To get the latest details about Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, follow ILMxLAB on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, or head to their website. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/7Xqr5s4dqP8View the full article

After more than eight months, we’re once again strolling down Buena Vista Street as part of the latest expansion to Downtown Disney! While Disney California Adventure technically remains closed at this time, the shopping and dining district at Disneyland Resort now includes several shops and restaurants from inside the park boundaries! Award Wieners One of the biggest surprises ahead of the reopening was that Award Wieners, which typically serves their own assortment of hot dogs and our beloved Filmstrip Fries, would be serving the menu from Corn Dog Castle, which remains closed at this time. You know what that means, right? It means we’re sinking our teeth into an ACTUAL Disneyland Corndog for the first time in FOREVER! We’re trying everything (yes, EVERYTHING) from Award Wiener’s new menu, so let’s jump right in! Ordering Dining at Award Wieners is a bit different in this initial reopening phase. The only way to order food at this time is to use Mobile Order on the Disneyland App. Mobile Order The app is even making it extra clear to guests that you can’t try to get into Disney California Adventure by Mobile Ordering at those locations — you need to be inside already to get your food. Food First, let’s talk about our long-awaited reunion with our own true love, the classic Original Corn Dog! Dipped in slightly sweet corn batter and deep-fried, this is everything you’d want from a Disney corn dog. Corn Dog Incredibly classic, and still very good! You can order this one for $9.79. (Oh, how we missed you!!) Corn Dog For more variety, Award Wieners is also serving up the Hot-Link Corn Dog! Like its classic friend, the hot-link corn dog is dipped in corn batter and deep-fried, except this one’s got a spicy kick. Hot-Link Dog It was more flavorful than the OG, but may not be for you if you’re sensitive to a little heat (it’s not THAT spicy but it’s got a little kick to it!). You can snag this one at Award Wieners for $9.99. Hot-Link Dog And last but CERTAINLY not least, there’s the Cheddar Cheese Stick! Cheddar Cheese stick This one’s a bit smaller than its deep-fried friends, but it’s so much more than it seems. Hiding under that same corn batter as the dogs is a LOT of cheese…like A LOT. We’ve loved these in the past and it didn’t disappoint this time! It’s basically like the flavors of a gooey grilled cheese…on a stick. Be warned, it’s pretty greasy, more so than the other two options. If you’d like to try it, it’s $8.99, which isn’t as great of a deal as the bigger dogs, considering how small it is. It’s still a solid snack though. Cheddar Cheese Stick We also got to try the Apple Pie Funnel Cake Fries again for $8.99! This is the only carryover actually from Award Weiners at this time. If you’re not familiar, Award Weiners kinda has a thing for funnel cake fries. They’ve released MANY varieties over the past few years! We first tried these back in January when the park was ACTUALLY open and enjoyed them then, though they were plated MUCH prettier on an actual plate instead of a paper to-go box. Don’t let looks deceive you though, these are still delish. Apple Pie Funnel Cake Fries They’re coated with cinnamon sugar, topped with apple pie filling, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and streusel. We loved this dessert! They were really sweet, but they tasted just like a very cinnamon-y apple pie! If you have a sweet tooth, then you should definitely try these funnel cake fries. Funnel Cake Fries Also, if you order a beverage at Award Wieners, you can add a Green or a Red Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube! They are available for $4.99 each. Holiday Mickey Glow Cube With two giant dogs, cheese, and funnel cake fries, we’re calling it a day on Award Weiners. We’re SO happy to see these classic California Adventure goodies from Corn Dog Castle available again, even in a new home. All in all, we really enjoyed our first trip back here, and we’re excited to try the rest of the options available here on Buena Vista Street! Click here to read about MORE of the iconic Disneyland eats returning today for Buena Vista Street’s grand reopening! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on visiting Buena Vista Street soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: We Had Our First Disneyland Corndog (and Cheese On a Stick!) in MONTHS Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 16 Things We’re Eating FIRST When Disneyland Reopens Iconic Disneyland FOOD Will Be Part of Buena Vista Street’s Reopening — Here’s What You Can Look Forward To! Disneyland Food Review: All the Cheese at Disney California Adventure’s Award Wieners For “Get Your Ears On!” View the full article

It’s HOLIDAY TIME… and we’re also on ISLAND TIME at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! Caribbean Beach Christmas Decorations We gave you a glimpse at the fun and festive decorations at this colorful Resort a few days ago, and now we’re back with a closer look at the bright and vibrant touches setting the yuletide scene. And we’re kicking off our photo tour at Old Port Royale! Here, you’re greeted with greenery hanging above you at the entrance. Caribbean Beach Resort decorations But it’s jewel-toned ornaments and ribbons along with flowers and even fruits — as opposed to reds and greens — that create the truly unique holiday setting here! Caribbean Beach Resort decorations Caribbean Beach Resort decorations Stepping inside the Resort’s “port of entry,” the tropical festive flair goes on and on! Caribbean Beach Resort decorations The bright colors really pop against the neutral tones of the main building. Caribbean Beach Resort decorations But what’s a Resort holiday tour without a look at the Christmas Tree? Caribbean Beach Resort Christmas Tree It’s really fun to see how this centerpiece is placed in front of windows that reveal the bright hues of the buildings beyond, bringing together the holiday decorations and the rest of the Resort! Caribbean Beach Resort Christmas Tree As we mentioned on our last trip, the decking of the halls extends to the Calypso Trading Post — the Resort’s merchandise location. This spot opts to play up the orange in the color scheme. Decorations at Caribbean Beach’s Calypso Trading Post And that’s the seasonal scoop at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! BTW, we’ve also stopped by Disney’s BoardWalk Inn today, as well as Disney’s Riviera Resort to check out their holiday decorations. See even MORE Resort decorations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn here and Disney’s Riviera Resort here! And Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort still isn’t even our last Disney World Resort hotel stop today… so we hope you’ll stay tuned for MORE merry Disney Resort FUN!! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: It's a Colorful Caribbean Christmas at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Banana Cabana Pool Bar at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Construction Update: August 2018 Here’s How Disney World’s NEW Transportation Changes Will Affect Your Disney World Trip View the full article

MagicBands can be incredibly useful. You can link your ticket to them and simply use it to scan into the theme parks. You can also use them to pay for items in the parks or even get into your hotel room. But, did you know you can make your MagicBand control your iPhone? Germany MagicBand It’s true! We’re sharing a step-by-step guide with you today so you can add a little magic to your iPhone experience. You’re wearing your MagicBand at home to feel like you’re in Disney World anyway, why not make it functional too? Okay, so maybe you’re not wearing your MagicBand at home (although we totally get it if you are). But, you could also use this cool tech trick in the parks for some added convenience. We spotted this AWESOME tip over at Attractions Magazine, and just had to try it out for ourselves. Basically, what this does is allows you to tap your MagicBand to your iPhone and specify some kind of response that will happen as a result — for example, you could have your phone play a Disney song or open a Disney website every time you tap you iPhone to it. Resistance MagicBand Attractions Magazine points out that this only works, however, if you have an iPhone 6 or newer, and your phone is running IOS 14.1 or newer software. Okay, once you’ve got that squared away, you can get to work! Jungle Cruise MagicBand 1. Download Apple’s Shortcuts App First, you’ll want to open up your iPhone and download Apple’s free Shortcuts App. Attractions Magazine notes that this app is safe to use and does not require you to jailbreak your phone or anything like that, so that should not be a concern at all. ©Apple 2. Personal Automation Once you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll want to open it, and you’ll see a screen that looks like this. Screenshot from Shortcuts App On the bottom you’ll see three selections — My Shortcuts, Automation, and Gallery. Go ahead and tap “Automation.” That’ll take you to a screen that looks like this. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Then, hit the blue “Create Personal Automation” option. 3. Select NFC That will take you to another screen where you’ll want to scroll down until you see something titled “NFC.” It’s just below Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Screenshot from Shortcuts App That will take you to this screen. What you want to do is tap the Scan option. Screenshot from Shortcuts App 4. Scan Your MagicBand This screen will then appear telling you to hold your device near the NFC tag. At this point, you’ll need to grab out one of your (many) MagicBands. Gently place the center puck with the Mickey on it on the top of your phone, like where the selfie camera is. Screenshot from Shortcuts App If you’re successful at scanning your band, you’ll see this screen pop up asking you to name your tag. You can name it MagicBand or anything else you’d like. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Then, you should see this screen with the name of your “tag” next to NFC Tag. Now, here’s where things get FUN! Hit the next option… Screenshot from Shortcuts App …and you’ll see this screen telling you to add an action. Screenshot from Shortcuts App 5. Add an Action Go ahead and tap “add action” and you’ll find yourself on this screen with a LOT of options! You can specify that every time you tap your MagicBand to your iPhone (in that same upper spot near the selfie camera) your phone will play a song, call a friend, open an app, open a website, or tons of other things! Screenshot from Shortcuts App Let’s test out making your iPhone play a Disney song with just a tap of your MagicBand. First, you’ll want to select “Media” from the list on the top. That will take you to another page and you’ll want to scroll down to where it says “Play Music” to have it play a song that’s on your iPhone. Screenshot from Shortcuts App You’ll then get this screen. To specify what song you want it to play, tap the light blue word “Music”… Screenshot from Shortcuts App …then select “Library”… Screenshot from Shortcuts App …then you can go through your library and pick whatever song you want. We chose “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Disney Mania 4 — a true classic. Screenshot from iPhone Then, you’ll get to a screen where it will confirm the song and you can edit some other details about how the song will play. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Hit next and the system will confirm that when your MagicBand is detected, the song will play. You can either force the App to ask you each time before playing the song, or you can toggle that green button to the “off” position so the music will play automatically. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Hit “done” on the top right and you’re ready to go! 6. Test it Out! The last step is to test it out! Place your MagicBand near the top detector and, if you chose to have the App ask you for permission before taking the action, you’ll see this screen. Screenshot from Shortcuts App You’ll hit the banner at the top, and it will ask you for your permission to play the song. Allow it to run and…boom! Your music should start playing!! Screenshot from Shortcuts App While randomly playing your favorite Disney songs may seem cute but not the most convenient thing, you can also use this function for much more! For example, instead of adding a song function, you can specify that you want the App to open a webpage each time you tap your MagicBand, like www.MyDisneyExperience.com. To do this you’ll follow the same steps as above, except that instead of selecting “Media” as your action, you’ll select “Web.” Then, you’ll scroll to where it says “Show Web Page” and you’ll enter the webpage you want your phone to open. You can again specify if you want it to ask you for permission or not. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Then, you’ll see something like this. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Scan your MagicBand, approve the action (if you set it up that way)… Screenshot from Shortcuts App …and away you go! You can log in to My Disney Experience and check park hours or take other actions through the website, including making dining reservations. Screenshot from Shortcuts App You can also program it to open Disney+ or a multitude of other things! What cool function will you be adding to your phone with this fun feature? Let us know in the comments below! Click here to check out this NEW Toy Story MagicBand we found 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! 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