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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Some of our favorite Disney merch has come from the MANY Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection series! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — The Haunted Mansion We just wrapped up October where we saw the spooky Haunted Mansion collection, and we’ve spotted some other incredible sets based on classic Disney attractions over the past few months. But, if you’re looking to grab the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise collection, you’ll totally want to sign up for your chance to get a MerchPass right now! We got a first look of the Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse Collection in October, but now it’s time to sign up for a MerchPass to try and get early access to these adorable items! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — Jungle Cruise If you’re not familiar with the MerchPass system, basically what you’ll do is log in to your Disney account and sign up to (hopefully) get a MerchPass for one or more of the items that are part of this collection. Entries for the MerchPass will close today, November 17th, at 11:59 PM PT, so you’ll definitely want to make sure you sign up before the end of the day! Screenshot from ShopDisney Then, you’ll need to watch your email! If you’re selected, you’ll be sent an email on November 19th letting you know what items you were able to get the MerchPass for. Then, you’ll have until November 20th to make your purchase on shopDisney, giving you early access to these exclusive items before they’re available to everyone one. Screenshot from ShopDisney Let’s take a close-up look at the items in the collection so you can decide which ones you want to try and get a MerchPass for! First up, we’ve got the Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse Plush! We love her new dress and safari hat! Plus, have you SEEN those cheetah print shoes?!? We simply must get a matching set! ©shopDisney You can snag this fierce Minnie plush for $29.99. Click here to check out the Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse Plush! Next, you can grab the Jungle Cruise Loungefly Mini Backpack! ©shopDisney This bag is a standout with that cheetah print, and we can’t wait to sport it around the parks. ©shopDisney Here’s a peek at the awesome fabric lining on the inside of the bag. Can you spot any hidden Mickeys? ©shopDisney This Loungefly can be yours for $80. You can see more about the Jungle Cruise Loungefly and sign up for a MerchPass here! If you don’t have enough Minnie Ears in your collection already (we would say you can NEVER have too many!), you can buy the Jungle Cruise Minnie Ears! ©shopDisney These make us feel like we can take on any adventure that comes our way! The ears are priced at $34.99. Sign up for a MerchPass for the Jungle Cruise Minnie Ears here! But, of course, you can’t have a Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection without pins! The Jungle Cruise Pins come as a set of three, featuring the Jungle Cruise ears, adventurer Minnie, and a Jungle Cruise logo pin. ©shopDisney You can add these to your collection for $19.99. Click here to see how you can bring home these Jungle Cruise Pins! This collection also features a wild Jungle Cruise Mug. This features those signature red and cream colored stripes as a background to the cheetah print Minnie bow on one side… ©shopDisney …and more stripes behind some leaves, the Jungle Cruise logo, and a friendly elephant, on the other side. ©shopDisney Sip your morning coffee in the Jungle Cruise mug for $19.99. You can try to grab a MerchPass for the Jungle Cruise Mug here! Finally, to round out the collection, we’ve got the Jungle Cruise MagicBand. It’s got adventurer Minnie on one side… ©shopDisney …and our trusty elephant pal surrounded by some animal print on the other side. ©shopDisney The top of the MagicBand also features more of those signature red and cream stripes. ©shopDisney Whether you’re scaring away hippos with wiggling ears or sailing past the backside of water, this MagicBand is sure to keep you looking stylish on all of your adventures! It’s priced at $34.99. Click here to try to get a MerchPass for this MagicBand! We are so excited that the MerchPass sign up for the Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse Collection is available right now! If you’re trying to get early access to any of these items (which he highly recommend you try for since these collections sell out FAST) make sure you sign up for your chance to get a MerchPass before the end of the day today! We will keep you updated as we hear more about these items and when they’ll eventually become available for general purchase. Stay tuned for ALL the latest! Check out the first Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection from the beginning of this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite item from the Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection? Let us know in the comments! The post MerchPasses For the Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Are NOW Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check This Out! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Will Include Special Items For Pin Collectors! Disney’s Jungle Cruise Main Attraction Collection Will Use MerchPass — Get the Details Here! 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Cirque du Soleil has been a staple in Disney Springs for many years. ©Drawn to Life Earlier this year we were supposed to see the debut of the brand new Cirque show, Drawn to Life, but it was unfortunately delayed due to the global health crisis. Now, one of the company’s most famous shows has closed in Las Vegas. According to the Las Vegas Sun, Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity will permanently close. Other Cirque shows on the Las Vegas Strip including O, The Beatles LOVE, KÁ, Michael Jackson ONE, and Mystére are set to reopen. Cirque du Soleil The global health crisis has had a major effect on live entertainment and with multiple delays, Cirque du Soleil filing for bankruptcy protection, and now this closure; we’re keeping a close eye on Drawn to Life. Julie and Mr. Pencil Tickets are currently on sale for the Disney Springs show beginning February 10th. We will let you know if this changes. As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney World updates. Click here to learn more about tickets for Drawn to Life! 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 hoping to see Drawn to Life? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Cirque Du Soleil Permanently Closes Las Vegas Show first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Cirque du Soleil Show Is Coming to Disney Springs in March 2020 — and Tickets Are Now On Sale! A First Look at The New Cirque du Soleil Show Coming To Disney Springs in 2020 We’ve Got a Behind the Scenes Look at the NEW Cirque du Soleil Show Coming to Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Did someone say SALE? Don’t mind if we do! ©shopDisney The Magical Savings Event at shopDisney spotlights cozy essentials today through Wednesday in part one of their Black Friday deals. Good thing, because getting cozy and shopping are two of our favorite things! Today through Wednesday, you can get an extra 20% off cozy essentials at shopDisney when you use the code COZYUP at checkout! Magical Savings at shopDisney! ©shopDisney There are some seriously cute pajamas, slippers, and blankets available in this deal! It’s the perfect time to stock up on winter jammies for the fam. We’d love to snuggle up with this Olaf Convertible Fleece Throw! After all, we know how much Olaf likes warm hugs! ©shopDisney It’s the next best thing to a real-life hug from Olaf! Get the Olaf Fleece Blanket here! Next up, get the littlest Stormtrooper in your life a pair of these fun Star Wars PJ PALS! ©shopDisney Stormtroopers have no business being this ADORABLE! Click here for the Stormtrooper PJ PALS! “Everybody wants to be a cat!” Your little one can dress up like their favorite pink-bowed kitten in this Marie Costume Sleeper. ©shopDisney UMMM, can we get one of these in our size too, pretty please?! Find the Marie Costume Sleeper here! Check out these wicked pajama pants for women featuring one of our favorite Disney Villains, Maleficent! ©shopDisney These might even be fit for the Mistress of All Evil herself! Get your Maleficent Lounge Pants here! And we can’t forget the guys! These Donald Duck Lounge Pants pay tribute to our favorite moody duck. ©shopDisney Oh, Donald. No one else can manage to be so endearing yet so prickly at the same time! Click here for the Donald Duck Lounge Pants! There’s lots more available in this special deal, so hop on over to shopDisney and check it out! We’ll take one of everything, please! Check out these Disney Black Friday deals! 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 other Black Friday deals are you hoping to see from Disney? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Cozy and SAVE with Disney's Latest Black Friday DEAL Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s New Baby PJs Are TOO Dreamy! Love Your Melon Is Releasing a NEW Disney Collection Featuring Mickey and Minnie SOON! TREND ALERT! We’re Loving These New Customizable Disney Shoes! View the full article

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The holidays are such an extra magical time at Disney Parks. They’re full of happiness and excitement and unique traditions. Disneyland at Christmas For more than half a century, folks have lined up to get Disneyland’s hand-crafted candy canes that marks the beginning of the Christmas season for many. Unfortunately, this treasured holiday tradition won’t be happening this year. According to The Orange County Register, Disney officials have announced that the beloved Disneyland candy canes won’t be available this year due to COVID-19 concerns. ©Disney The limited-edition Disneyland candy canes are usually sold from Thanksgiving week through Christmas Day at Disneyland’s Candy Palace and Disney California Adventure Trolley Treats. Disneyland Home Made Candy Canes: Image ©Disney But even though Trolley Treats will reopen with Buena Vista Street in DCA on November 19th, the classic hand-pulled candy canes will be missing from the typical holiday lineup. Disneyland Candy Canes We may not be getting a Disneyland candy cane this year, but we hope we can look forward to the tradition continuing next year! Find out all the details on the reopening of Buena Vista Street! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you most looking forward to when DCA’s Buena Vista Street reopens? Tell us in the comments The post NEWS: Disneyland's Iconic Candy Canes Will NOT Be Available This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: IT’S HERE!! The Candlelight Processional Ceremony Dates Have Been Announced for Disneyland! REVIEW and PHOTOS: Pumpkin Season Continues with New Pumpkin Soup at Disneyland Resort’s Festival of Holidays! REVIEW: Put Down Your Chestnut Praline Lattes! You HAVE to See the Snickerdoodle Cold Brew in Disneyland! View the full article

We’re excited to share that Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Disney innovator Greg Hale have been inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Hall of Fame. Tony Baxter, who is a former Walt Disney Imagineering creative executive, was honored earlier today with the Lifetime Achievement Award from IAAPA for his decades of work on some of Disney’s most memorable attractions. Tony, who began his Disney career working as an ice cream scooper at Disneyland, started working for Walt Disney Imagineering (then called WED Enterprises) in 1970. Over the next 43 years, he helped oversee and create such attractions as the Land, Seas and Imagination pavilions at EPCOT, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the major refurbishment of Fantasyland at Disneyland in 1983, Star Tours, Splash Mountain, Indiana Jones Adventure and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. He was also the executive producer who oversaw the design of Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1992. In 2013 Tony received the Disney Legend award as well as a window honoring him on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. Following his retirement that same year, Tony continues to consult with Walt Disney Imagineering on various projects and mentors the next generation of Imagineers. Greg was also honored today for his extraordinary accomplishments and contributions as a leader and innovator at Disney. Greg, who is Disney Parks’ chief safety officer, leads a global team of ride design, operations, maintenance and safety professionals around the world that keep Disney on the leading edge of theme park safety, accessibility for guests with disabilities, and technology advancements. Greg has received a number of previous awards in recognition of his commitment to safety and for fostering innovative practices that increase access to Disney experiences for those with disabilities. He holds dozens of U.S. patents and is credited as one of the inventors of Disney FASTPASS Service. He has served on several industry safety boards and associations and has held a number of leadership roles within IAAPA, including as the organization’s chairman in 2017. Congratulations, Tony and Greg! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/NPLkxBbw4BcView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s almost time for a holly jolly Christmas season in Disney World! Grand Floridian Christmas Tree Christmas is going to look a little different in the parks this year and one of those BIG differences is that we’ll all be wearing face masks! We recently spotted some pretty holiday Disney parks masks online and now one has arrived in Disney World! We were checking out the latest merchandise in Animal Kingdom when we spotted the Walt Disney World Holiday Face Mask for $12.99 (due to the recent mask price increase). Holiday Mask This glitzy Christmas mask is made by Spirit Jersey and fittingly matches the Disney World Holiday Spirit Jersey perfectly! Holiday Mask We found this mask at Discovery Trading Co. in Animal Kingdom and we’ll be keeping an eye out for it elsewhere. Plus, select sizes are still available online. So, snag it if ya want it! Click here to buy the Walt Disney World Holiday Face Mask! 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 picking up this mask? Tell us in the comments! The post The NEW Disney World Logo Christmas Masks Have Arrive in the Parks! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Parks Holiday Face Masks Have Arrived Online! 🎁 What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: One of Our Favorite Entrees is BACK, Tons of Pandora Merch, and New Hours at Isle of Java! TWO New Disney Princess Face Masks Are Now Available Online! View the full article

Rustic Cuff has done a lot of hopping around in Disney Springs this year. Rustic Cuff Earlier this year, Rustic Cuff, a boutique jewelry company based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, popped up (literally, it was a pop-up shop). Next thing we knew, the shop swapped to a kiosk to make way for Gideon’s Bakehouse, and now Rustic Cuff has its very own storefront! Rustic Cuff shared a glimpse at their NEW, expanded space in Disney Springs! You can find the spot in Town Center open TODAY. ©Rustic Cuff Swing by Rustic Cuff if you’re looking for some sweet accessories. And, as always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates from Disney Springs and beyond. Click here to check out the jewelry at Rustic Cuff! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be shopping ’til you drop at Rustic Cuff? Tell us in the comments! The post Rustic Cuff Has MOVED Again in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A New Store Has Opened in Disney Springs And It’s Selling Major EYE CANDY! PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs News! Disney Springs’ Under Armour Store Is at Capacity Today — And We Think We Know Why! View the full article

Universal Orlando offers new holiday tour with special access to balloon display, Tribute Store, Grinch and Hogwarts projection show View the full article

We have loved all the holiday offerings in Disney World so far! Holiday Cavalcades We’ve got holiday cavalcades in each park, TONS of delicious seasonal snacks, decorations in the resorts and parks, and we even have loads of seasonal fun in Disney Springs! Even though this year is different than what we’ve experienced in the past, we’re still loving it. And now, select guests will be able to get a taste of what things were like before with a socially-distanced meet and greet with Santa Claus! Starting on November 27th, the new Santa’s Village experience (on select nights) at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort will allow guests to celebrate the holidays in a magical way! There are several activities scheduled for this event, including socially-distanced reindeer games, cookie decorating, and a dazzling light show on the outdoor causeway each evening. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort In addition to these, guests will get the chance to meet Santa Claus himself, along with Mrs. Claus and Kandy Kane the elf — all decked out in their Florida vacation best! This unique socially-distanced meet and greet will be available on the nights of November 27-28 and December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, and 21-22. Santa at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Another great place to take some photos will be the Life-Size Chocolate Holiday Santa Scene. This sculpture is made entirely of chocolate, created by the resort’s pastry chef, Laurent Branlard. It’s available for viewing in the lobby of the Swan Hotel, and if eaten, would cost you 4 million calories! Swan and Dolphin Chocolate Santa If you’d like to bring the Christmas spirit to your hotel room, in-room holiday movies will be offered 24/7 during the season! Deck the Halls Decoration Packages will also be available — where elves decorate your room with holiday decor and tasty treats. And, on Christmas Eve, guests who wish for Santa to visit can pick up a key for Santa from the hotel desk and hang it on their door, considering the rooms don’t have chimneys! Santa Claus in Magic Kingdom If you’d like to experience all these festivities, room rates for the holiday season start at $167 a night. Guests can also enjoy up to 50% off a second room with code SANTA. We’re so happy Santa is returning to the Swan and Dolphin, even if it’s in a new way. This sounds like a lovely way to spend the holidays with your family, and you’ll get to be right on Disney property to enjoy the fun of the theme parks! Click Here to Check Out ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you ever stayed at the Swan and Dolphin? Let us know in the comments! The post Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! Meet Him at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Surf’s Up with NEW Eats at the 2019 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! DFB Tips: How To Plan Your Girls’ Weekend in Disney World! News! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Asking July Guests to Confirm Reservations! View the full article

Bok Tower Gardens celebrates holiday season outdoors with concerts, a feast and classes under theme of “Peace on Earth” View the full article

Disneyland has been closed since March 14th of this year. Disneyland Main Entrance Recently, California released its theme park reopening guidelines for Disneyland and other theme parks in the state. Health officials are saying that Disneyland may not open until next summer, so how will this further affect Southern California’s economy? Coronavirus Cases A major aspect for California theme parks to reopen involves new coronavirus cases. In order for theme parks to reopen, the county they are located in must be under a certain percentage. Source: covid19.ca.gov The guidelines require that Orange County (the county that Disneyland resides in) reaches the minimum tier for Disneyland to be able to reopen. That means there must be less than 1 new daily case per 100,000 people over seven days. New cases in Orange County vary every day according to the Orange County Health Care Agency, and just yesterday Orange County moved back into the purple widespread tier. Disney California Adventure Main Entrance — Closed With several aspects of Southern California’s economy open like restaurants and shops, it will difficult for numbers to get low enough for Disneyland to open. That is why several California mayors sent a letter to Governor Newsom asking him to consider allowing theme parks to open in the moderate tier. Disneyland Park — Health and Safety Reminders According to the OC Register, the global pandemic has hit Southern California’s economy pretty hard. Even though parts of California are open, the business is significantly less than it was prior. In the article, it states that an analyst believes the virus will continue to impact the economy through 2021. Retail sales are projected to take a plunge of 38% and unemployment rates are expected to be at their highest levels since the Great Depression for the next 19 months. Disney is a large part of retail and employment for the area, which we will dig into more later. Read more about the letter from California mayors asking for tier 3 opening Extended Closure The biggest issue that Disneyland and other theme parks in California had with the guidelines is that they require relatively unachievable low levels of cases to exist (at least in the near future), which would make it difficult for theme parks to open anytime soon. Although those California mayors have sent a letter to the governor, there has not been a response yet. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle With health officials saying they do not expect Disneyland to open until at least the summer of 2021, the economy will only be hit harder. According to the OC Register, analyst Anil Puri of Cal State is predicting a $5 billion loss in Southern California’s economy. The shutdown has already cost $3 billion, and he says there will be another $2 billion loss by March of 2021, one year after the initial closure. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge- March 2020 Anil also says, “it might not be until late 2021 that the tourism business returns to a more normal pace, but it depends on how you and I behave.” Even though the closure is going to further impact the economy negatively, it will not be a smooth road back to normal after the reopening. Disneyland’s Adventureland Extended closures also mean that there are less people traveling to Southern California. The state was on track to lose $72 billion in the tourism industry, which is nearly half of what it generated in 2019 alone according to the OC Register. The longer that the theme parks are closed, the longer the tourism in Southern California will continue to suffer. Read more about Disneyland’s extended closures Layoffs Disney announced back in September that they would be cutting 28,000 jobs across the company. Many Cast Members have already been affected by these layoffs. Many Disney entertainers have recently been hit by the layoffs and even though there is no plan to reopen, a number of Disneyland Cast Members have already been laid off. Boardwalk Bakery According to the OC Register, these Disneyland layoffs consist of 2,800 restaurant workers. Disneyland also announced that Frozen and Mickey and the Magical Map would not be returning to the parks. Currently, 67,000 people are either furloughed or laid off in the leisure and hospitality industry — this includes Disneyland employees. Hyperion Theater Orange County’s unemployment rate is around 9%, but could grow during the winter months according to Voice of OC. As Disneyland remains closed until further notice and with the hard-to-meet guidelines, Disneyland employees could face even more layoffs. This will depend on how long the closure continues. Here’s how you can help Cast Members affected by the layoffs While Disneyland’s future is still very uncertain, it is clear that the closures have a huge impact on Southern California’s economy. Disneyland already has a plan for health and safety measures, so when the time comes it will be a safe place for guests to visit. As always, we will keep you updated on the latest surrounding Disneyland’s closures and reopening guidelines. This is everything you need to know about the Disneyland reopening guidelines 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 California reopening guidelines? Let us know in the comments. The post How Will Disneyland's Reopening Guidelines Further Affect Southern California's Economy? first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Can you think of a cooler cat to celebrate Thanksgiving with than Sonny Eclipse? Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s We’re not sure we can. Well, good news! This year, you have the option of hitting Tomorrowland for your Thanksgiving meal if you’re spending Turkey Day in Magic Kingdom. We’ve got another thanksgiving option! You can celebrate Thanksgiving at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe with a Turkey Dinner for $15.99 (or a Kids’ Turkey Dinner for $7.99) including roasted turkey, gravy, green beans, macaroni and cheese, and cranberry sauce served with a roll. Menu Screenshot Yum! Those offerings sure do sound tasty! Keep in mind that you can only snag these meals on Thanksgiving Day so they’re a great way to get that special meal in while you’re in Magic Kingdom. Cosmic Rays As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest food updates from Disney World! Looking for more ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Disney World? 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 in Magic Kingdom for Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate Thanksgiving With a Limited Time Menu at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New Water Bottle Refill Station Installed at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Pandora Charms, the Minnie Milk Shake, Halloween Decorations, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Halloween Treats, Rainbow Glow Cubes, Construction Updates, and MORE! View the full article

Disney World is known for their innovative and unique attractions. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway While there are clear crowd-favorites and rides you can usually count on as a walk-on, we wondered how overrated and underrated these attractions are! We reached out to our followers on Instagram via story to see which Walt Disney World attractions are the most overrated and underrated! Some of the results were expected, but others were pretty shocking! Overrated Peter Pan’s Flight First up, the people voted Peter Pan’s Flight as an overrated attraction! About 56% of voters agreed with this, while 44% thought this attraction was underrated. Peter Pan’s Flight Peter Pan’s Flight is an opening day attraction for Magic Kingdom and continues to draw crowds through the years. We get how this could be voted as overrated since it is SO popular, but we do love that feeling of flying over Neverland (even after an hour wait). Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, our voters decided Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run was also overrated with 53% of the vote. This was a small margin, but this still ended up in our overrated category. Millennium Falcon Although Smuggler’s Run is a new attraction, it is hard to compete with experiences like Rise of the Resistance. However, we still enjoy getting the fly the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy! “it’s a small world” Perhaps one of Disney’s most infamous rides, “it’s a small world” was voted as overrated by 56% of voters. The margin was also close on this one with 44% saying this is an underrated attraction. It’s a Small World Maybe that repetitive yet catchy song is what put this in the overrated category, but it’s hard not to love an original Disney attraction! Underrated Jungle Cruise Now, to the underdogs of the DFB Insta poll! First off, our followers voted the Jungle Cruise as an underrated attraction! The poll finished with 60% of the vote for underrated. Jungle Cruise Between the skipper’s hilarious jokes and a tour of the jungle, what more could you want? While Jungle Cruise is usually pretty popular over at Magic Kingdom, our followers think this one deserves some love. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror This one was a bit surprising, but 66% of voters think The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is underrated! The attraction is a cult-classic which is what made these results a little shocking! Tower of Terror Even though people are obsessed with this attraction, it is one of the older ones in Hollywood Studios. With Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge in the park, this one can be overlooked by certain guests. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros The hidden gem that is the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros was voted as underrated. And by a lot! 71% of voters agreed that this attraction deserves some more attention. Gran Fiesta Tour While this may not be the most exciting attraction in EPCOT (especially with Frozen Ever After next door), this little boat ride is pretty adorable. Plus, who doesn’t love the Three Caballeros?!? Seven Dwarfs Mine Train The SUPER popular Magic Kingdom attraction, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, is underrated according to our followers! Fans were pretty split on this one as 52% voted underrated and 48% voted overrated. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train SO many Disney fans adore this attraction, so it’s difficult to decide if it is overrated or underrated! Living with the Land Living with the Land in EPCOT was voted underrated by 73%! This did not come as a shock because the attraction is such a hidden gem! Living With The Land This attraction is tucked away in the Land Pavilion and it is rare to see it with a long wait time. Looks like Disney fans think it deserves some more love! Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid Over in Magic Kingdom, 55% of voters agreed that Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid is underrated. This one was a pretty close call! Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid Magic Kingdom has many attractions, and while it may not be the most exciting ride, this is a must-do for The Little Mermaid fans! PeopleMover And the attraction with a whopping 76% for underrated, the PeopleMover! People Mover Although this attraction is currently closed for refurbishment, the PeopleMover is officially the most underrated attraction according to our readers! It takes guests on a relaxing ride through Tomorrowland and is loved by many Disney fans! That’s a wrap on the results for which Disney World attractions are underrated and overrated! We had a blast seeing how our followers responded and stay tuned for the next DFB Instagram poll! We Asked Our Readers: Do You Think Character Dining Is Still Worth the Splurge? Here’s What They Said. 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 agree with these results? Let us know in the comments below! The post Did Your Pick Make the List? The Most Overrated and Underrated Attractions at Disney World According to YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Three Tips You NEED to Master Disney World’s FastPass+ Tiers in 2020 12 Throwback Disney Rides That Are Keeping Our Spirits Up 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season View the full article

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Since Disney World reopened, fireworks shows have been on a bit of a hiatus. Cinderella Castle However, back in September we saw a fireworks test over in EPCOT, likely preparing for the upcoming Harmonious show. And today, Disney announced they would be doing ANOTHER fireworks test in Magic Kingdom. We can confirm that Disney did indeed perform a firework test! We were lucky enough to snag some pictures from outside of Magic Kingdom. Look at how gorgeous they are! Fireworks Testing We especially loved the red and green colors. How fitting for the season! Fireworks Testing It has been quite a while since we’ve seen some Disney fireworks! They were very sparse with several minutes in between fireworks. While we still do not have a date for firework shows returning to Walt Disney World, this was a pretty exciting treat for our eyes and our hearts! We will continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney entertainment news. 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. When do you think Disney firework shows will return? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Fireworks Testing Took Place in Disney World TONIGHT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out Why Disney World Has Been Giving Away Free Tickets. (We Never Knew This Was A Thing!) Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens Here Are the Disney World Hotels and Attractions that Are Closed in November 2020 View the full article

WOW!! Today was a HUGE day for Disney news! Cinderella Castle This morning during the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared SO much exciting news for many of the upcoming projects Disney has been preparing! From the upcoming opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to a glimpse inside Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser, to the reimagination of Splash Mountain — we got so many thrilling updates today! Here are some of the most noteworthy things said from the expo! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure The construction for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure had been pushed back due to the global health crisis, leaving guests (impatiently) waiting for an update about the opening of this highly anticipated attraction. At the event, D’Amaro mentioned “Coming in 2021, we’re still on track to open Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.” Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Marquee Now, we have a timeframe to look forward to! We’ve watched construction progress and now we can finally start counting the days (sort of) to when we’ll be able to scurry around Paris with the little chef! Here are some more interesting things Josh D’Amaro said during his keynote address! Read more about the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Virtual Queues With virtual queues becoming more and more popular due to Disney’s health and safety guidelines, we’ve found ourselves wondering if they will become the norm for the future of the parks. World of Disney Virtual Queue sign D’Amaro may have been hinting at a future of virtual queues when he said, “Do you really have to wait in line? Why can’t guests choose exactly what they want to do when they want to do it? After all, isn’t this what our millennials expect of us today? Why can’t a trip to Walt Disney World be simple?” While nothing was officially said on virtual queues yet, this definitely caught our attention. Here is everything you need to know about Disney Virtual Queues Brining the Moon to Guests Josh D’Amaro also states, “Why not take our guests to the moon? Or bring the moon to our guests?” While it seems like D’Amaro may be referring to the future opening of the Space 220 restaurant coming to EPCOT, he tackles the concept of things seeming “impossible.” ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation He shares the emphasis that Disney is placing on making guests their highest priority and never being scared to dream. Peek inside the new Space 220 Restaurant coming to EPCOT Hopes for the Disney Foundation D’Amaro focuses on progression and moving forward, similar to the way Walt Disney did. He said, “I dare this industry: Stand proudly on the foundation we’ve built. Climb up on the shoulders of our legends, this legend (gesturing to Walt statue), and fly.” Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom As said in the nighttime spectacular Happily Ever After, “we all have the courage to fly!” You can watch the full Happily Ever After Fireworks Show here Splash Mountain Redesign Earlier this year it was announced that Splash Mountain in Disney World and Disneyland will be reimagined to be themed for the beloved film, The Princess and the Frog. Although there’s no clear timeline just yet, it seems like plans are quickly being developed to get this project underway! Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney D’Amaro mentioned that certain changes “like the reimagining of ‘Splash Mountain,’ have been expedited to ensure that all who visit the company’s parks do feel welcome as well.” We can’t wait to see the full and finished redesign of this attraction! Get more details on the upcoming Splash Mountain renovation Those are just some of the many interesting, exciting, and eyebrow-raising quotes from chairman Josh D’Amaro today! We’re so happy to have some updates and can’t wait to see experience all these projects once they’re completed! Check back with DFB and we update you on ALL the Disney news! Check out what’s new in the Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What upcoming Disney project are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post From Exciting to Eyebrow-Raising, Josh D'Amaro Had A LOT to Say Today About Disney Parks! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has some of the most beautiful holiday decorations in Disney World. Grand Floridian Christmas decorations A few days ago we saw the giant tree go up in the lobby and other holiday decor all over the resort. And while there may not be any huge gingerbread displays this year, we found a pretty adorable substitute! As we explored the Grand Floridian today, we noticed a special holiday surprise: mini gingerbread and chocolate sculptures! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House The chimneys even have cotton candy coming out of them! Grand Floridian Gingerbread Houses The decorations on these are incredibly detailed and a super fun addition to the resort! Plus, check out the little penguin friends on the bottom! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House One of the houses had a wreath decoration that said “Grand Floridian Resort” to represent it’s home. How cute! We saw these mini houses last year for sale at the shop inside the giant gingerbread house. This year, they are on display for guests to enjoy! Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Not only were there gingerbread houses, but we noticed some STUNNING chocolate sculptures too. This chocolate Santa is SO detailed, it looks like a figurine we could put on a shelf! Grand Floridian Chocolate Sculptures And how adorable is this little reindeer?!? Looks like he is all ready-to-go for the holidays with that dashing red bow! Grand Floridian Chocolate Sculptures You can find these in a glass case in the lobby near the DVC entrance of the resort. We are so glad we bumped into this treasure trove of holiday goodness! We will continue to update you on the latest at Disney resorts! Check out the holiday decor at Disney’s Grand Floridian 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. When is your next stay at the Grand Floridian? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Found Chocolate and Gingerbread Sculptures at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Close-Up! The 2015 Disney World Resort Gingerbread Displays Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays Here’s Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2019 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World View the full article

Calling all burger-lovers — Cinderella’s Castle may not be the only one you visit on your next Disney World trip! Cinderella Castle White Castle recently shared that they will begin construction this month on their new Florida location, and they’re making progress! This location will be White Castle’s ONLY location in Florida, with most of their restaurants residing in the northeast. The store is planned to open in 2021 and its design will feature sleek and modern touches. And, it will be the biggest White Castle they’ve built so far! ©White Castle There’s been an update on construction so far with this aerial view of its future home! The White Castle location is planned to be built diagonally across the lot. This lot is not far from the Disney Springs area hotels, meaning it’s just minutes from the parks and the rest of Disney property! Plus, it will be open 24/7 so you can get your burger fix anytime of the day while at Disney World. Check back with us for future construction updates! Check out the construction updates for Disney’s upcoming Space 220 restaurant! 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 White Castle during your Disney trips? Tell us in the comments! The post Photos! Construction Has Begun On the NEW White Castle Location Near Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: Construction Updates, New Themed Jackets, and Food & Wine Festival Booths are Going Up! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction Update, Portrait and Caricature Artists are BACK, and the Return of SO Many Missing Snacks! Pics! EPCOT Ticket Booths Are Looking NICE With the Newly Added Logos! View the full article

We constantly find ourselves in awe of the incredible details throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Whether we’re grabbing a bite to eat at Nomad Lounge or exploring Pandora — The World of Avatar, Animal Kingdom manages to keep us immersed in the sights, sounds, and flavors of the park. The attention to detail around the park is incredible, and recently we spotted another little touch that made us LOL! Although to be fair, we don’t think this addition was proposed by an Imagineer. Inside the Tree of Life, guests will find the attraction, It’s Tough to be a Bug! Tree of Life This 3D film shows guests what life is like as a bug, complete with some intense effects! In order to get the full impact of the attraction, guests each receive a pair of “bug-eye” 3D glasses, which they then return as they exit the theater. It’s Tough to Be a Bug! But we recently saw something…different near It’s Tough to be a Bug. While we were passing by the exit of the attraction, we spotted this statue wearing a pair of the bug-eye 3D glasses from the attraction! It’s Tough To Be A Bug queue Gorilla Since the statue is so close to the attraction’s exit, it’s likely that a guest forgot to return their 3D glasses after the show and decided to pass along their “honorary bug” status to this statue. It’s Tough To Be A Bug queue Gorilla But hey, we think he’s actually rocking those glasses! And regardless of whether they were intentionally placed there, it definitely made us smile. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for other strange details around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Here’s what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you spotted any weird or funny details around Disney World? Share them in the comments! The post This Disney World Statue is Rocking a Super Fly New Look! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! News: Disney Extends Park Hours at Animal Kingdom for One Day in September Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! View the full article

Welp, 2020 may have been a pretty crazy year, but we’ve still got TONS to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, including family and friends. Oh…and pizza ears! Pizza Minnie Ears at Epcot Speaking of pizza, Disney is celebrating Friendsgiving this year in a collab with chef Roy Choi by teaming up with chefs from five cities across the United States for a fun feature this year: Disney Character Pizza Pies! The Friendsgiving project includes six limited-edition pizzas inspired by different Disney characters! If you’re lucky enough to live in or near Austin, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, or Phoenix, you can order one of the unique pizza pies for pickup or delivery on November 21st! Mickey and Minnie In Austin, Texas, you’ll find a Minnie Mouse-inspired pizza at Home Slice Pizza. Chefs Jen Scoville Strickland and Terri Hannifin Buis used bright red sauce and mozzarella “polka dots” to represent Minnie. They even added a parmesan crisp in the shape of a bow to top it off! Minnie Mouse-Inspired Pizza from Home Slice Pizza in Austin ©Disney Chef Carlo Mirarchi of Roberta’s in Brooklyn, NY, had a blast representing Donald Duck’s feisty personality in his creation! It’s got house-made spicy nduja sausage, bitter Castelfranco radicchio, smooth Taleggio cheese, and lemon zest. Donald Duck-Inspired Pizza from Roberta’s in Brooklyn ©Disney Spicy? Bitter? Smooth? Those certainly sound like a few of the adjectives you could use to describe Donald Duck at any given moment! You’ll also find a Daisy Duck-inspired pie at Roberta’s! This one’s star ingredient is salsa verde to represent Daisy’s sassy side. ©Disney The Goofy pizza pie’s special feature is that it’s loaded with sandwich toppings! Goofy is a fun, quirky character and these toppings totally show that. This pizza is from Philadelphia’s Pizzeria Beddia. ©Disney The Pluto-inspired pizza can be found from Chef Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix, Arizona! This is a play on a traditional meat-lovers pizza, and features fennel, sausage, pepperoni, and cheese. ©Disney And last but not least, the main mouse himself, Mickey’s pizza is quite a classic! This was based on a traditional pepperoni pizza and is served at Jon & Vinny’s in Los Angeles. It includes sausage, onions, fresh mozzarella, aged mozzarella, and caciocavallo. Yum! ©Disney This is such a cool way to celebrate Thanksgiving all over the country! We will continue to keep you updated on any fun Disney news we find! Thanksgiving Week is almost at CAPACITY in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which character would you use as inspiration to make a unique pizza? Tell us in the comments! The post Chefs Celebrate Friendsgiving with Disney Character-Inspired Pizzas! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Food News This Week: ALL the NEWS from the Disney Parks and Resorts! Julie Andrew’s First Episode of Her New Story Time Series Is Now Up! The Disney Parks May Be Closed, But You Can Still Listen to a Disney Princess IRL! View the full article

It’s a beautiful day, so let’s head to Magic Kingdom to see what’s new! Cinderella Castle We’ve seen a lot of changes here in the past few weeks: Christmas decorations, holiday cavalcades, new merchandise, and so many delicious snacks! Today we visited the park to see what we could add to that list, so let’s dive right in! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Tron Construction We first headed over to check out the construction on Tron Lightcycle Run! Things seem to be moving along nicely with the ride track. Tron construction There’s been a lot of work going on over here lately, and it’s getting us really excited for this new coaster to be completed! Tron construction We’ll keep you updated with more photos as we see progress in this area! Read More Here About the Upcoming Tron Attraction! It’s a Small World Walking through Fantasyland, we noticed that the colorful scrims were still up on “it’s a small world.” It’s a Small World The attraction is currently undergoing a small refurbishment, so we’re glad that Disney chose to make the construction walls bright and fun in this area! Check out these “it’s a small world” musical nutcrackers! Rivers of America Another area of the park that’s under refurbishment is the Rivers of America. With all the water drained, we can currently see the Liberty Square Riverboat’s track. Rivers of America With the water gone, the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island are both unavailable, but they’ve added this cute sign to let guests know what’s going on! Rivers of America We can’t wait to see the river full of water again! Read More About this Refurbishment HERE! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Tomorrowland Light and Power Company Over at Space Mountain’s gift shop, we spotted this Santa hat! It’s got a collage of Star Wars characters and symbols mixed with holiday graphics. Star Wars Santa hat We previously spotted these in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort. Stop by Tomorrowland to pick one up for your favorite Jedi or Sith! Check out more Disney holiday merchandise That wraps things up for our day in Magic Kingdom, but we’re constantly visiting the Disney World parks to let you know what’s new! Keep following DFB for the latest updates and Disney news! Click Here to See What’s New at 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. When is your next visit to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: A 'Star Wars' Santa Hat and Lots of Construction! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time with Disney World’s New Holiday Plush! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Christmas Preparations, Caramel Popcorn, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, Haunted Mansion Merch, and HAND-DIPPED CORN DOGS View the full article