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Get ready for some delicious tachos, nachos, and quesadillas — the 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck is reopening in Disney Springs! 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in Disney Springs When Disney Springs began its initial reopening, the 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Truck sprung back into action as well, serving up awesome eats with new health and safety measures. But soon after, the food truck once again closed, and we were left to snag our Disney Springs snacks elsewhere. Well, if you’ve been missing 4 Rivers as much as we have, we’ve got some great news — the Disney Springs food truck is now reopened as of 5PM today! New Items on the Menu at 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in Disney Springs! That’s right, after the temporary closure, the 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck is BACK, and they’re serving up new dishes in addition to its signature favorites like Taco Cones and Burrito Bowls! 4 Rivers Barbacoa Food Truck Let’s dive into the new menu items! First, there’s the Birria Tacos, made with beef Birria on three crispy griddled corn tortillas with melted Oaxaca cheese and served with beef jus and onion-cilantro sauce! There’s also a Birra Quesadilla, which is beef Birria with melted Oaxaca cheese on a crispy griddled flour tortilla, also served with rich beef jus and onion-cilantro sauce. Birria Tacos at 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck ©Disney We can’t wait to try the Mulita, a crispy tortilla stack with melted Oaxaca cheese and choice of filling, topped with queso fresco and onion cilantro salsa. ©4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck The new Roasted Sweet Potato Mulita looks SO yummy with its Oaxaca melted cheese, queso fresco, and onion cilantro salsa. Bonus: you can now substitute sweet potato as a vegetarian option in any dish! Sweet Potato Mulita at 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck ©Disney Don’t think for a second that we forgot about dessert! The food truck is serving up a Margarita Bar, featuring lime mousse, white chocolate, and flake salt on a graham cracker crust. Sounds refreshing and DELISH! The 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck will be open from 5pm until 10pm Monday through Wednesday, 3pm until 10pm Thursday and Friday, and noon until 10pm Saturday and Sunday. Check out what’s new in 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. Will YOU be the first in line for the 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck reopening this evening? Tell us in the comments! The post The 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in Disney World is Now Reopened with NEW Menu Items! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Ribbon Cutting in Disney Springs News! 4 Rivers is Rolling into Disney Springs this Month! 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Opening Date Announced! View the full article

The holidays have arrived at the Disneyland Resort! Well, at least to the areas that guests currently have access to. While the theme parks remain closed, Downtown Disney is available for shopping and outdoor dining, and this Thursday, Buena Vista Street will also reopen! Christmas has arrived at Downtown Disney! Let’s take a look at some of the seasonal dining and shopping guests can take part in! When it comes to food, Downtown Disney has got you covered. If you’re looking to embrace all things Thanksgiving, you can enjoy a limited-time Thanksgiving Burger at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. There, you can also pick up a Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake. Also for dessert, try the Salted Thanksgiving Turkey or Sweet Potato ice cream flavors at Salt & Straw. Thanksgiving Burger at BlackTap La Brea Bakery will also serve seasonal spirits including the Merry Manhattan, the Tinsel-Tini, a Mistletoe Margarita, the Joyful Daiquiri, and the Jolly Old Fashioned. La Brea Bakery and Cafe You can also celebrate Thanksgiving with Earl of Sandwich’s Holiday Turkey Sandwich, a year-round menu staple! Other holiday treats at Downtown Disney include a White Christmas Churro from California Churro, a snowman macaron from Kayla’s Cake, a holiday pretzel from Wetzel’s Pretzels, and caramel apples and peppermint marshmallow wands from Marceline’s Confectionary! Snowman Apple Pie Apple You can ALSO enjoy these infamous caramel apples and marshmallow wands from Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street! Speaking of Buena Vista Street, Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining will be available for guests looking for a leisurely outdoor table service dining experience. Note that the Alfresco Lounge will be using a mobile waitlist system and will not be taking advance reservations at this time. Carthay Circle Lounge And don’t forget about your holiday shopping! There are plenty of spots to score the latest Disney merchandise throughout Downtown Disney, including World of Disney, Backlot Premiere Shop, Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street, The Disney Dress Shop, Disney Home, and Julius Katz & Sons, also reopening on Buena Vista Street! Disneyland Backlot Premiere Shop If you’re looking for even more season-specific goodies, Rinse Bath & Body Co. is selling Spiced Cranberry handcrafted soaps and lotion sticks. Now you and all your friends can smell like the holidays! If you’re visiting Downtown Disney this holiday season, be sure to check out their Toys for Tots gift drive! By donating a new, unwrapped toy outside World of Disney, Disney will donate $1 to Toys for Tots! Toys for Tots With so much to see and do this holiday season at Downtown Disney, you can count on us for all the latest coverage! Be sure to check back as we continue to bring you the latest from Disneyland, especially once Buena Vista Street reopens later this week! Click here to find out which food items we’re MOST excited to see return when Buena Vista Street reopens! 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 Downtown Disney once Buena Vista Street reopens? Let us know in the comments! The post Take a Look at the Seasonal Shopping and Dining Available at Downtown Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Popcorn News! The New Mickey Light-Up Tree Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Disneyland Resort! Your SWEET Guide to EVERY Valentine’s Day Treat in Disneyland Resort! NEWS! Orange County Has Started To Transition Into Stage Two of California’s Reopening Plan 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. Baby Yoda here, Baby Yoda there, Baby Yoda everywhere! It seems like Disney is releasing merchandise based on the hit Disney+ show, The Mandalorian, left and right these days! Star Wars Mandalorian PEZ Just recently, we’ve seen Baby Yoda magnets, phone cases, t-shirts, AND lots of toys! Now there are some super-cute new The Child bags available on shopDisney! These four new bags are absolutely precious, and they come in a variety of styles! The first one is The Child Loungefly Pouch — great for keeping your smaller belongings safely stored and organized. ©Disney This one is the most budget-friendly of the bunch at only $10. The small bag has a zipper closure and the inside of the pouch is fully lined. Plus, the Baby Yoda print is just SO CUTE! Get the Loungefly Pouch by Clicking Here! Next up on our list is this The Child Loungefly Passport Bag. With a zippered main compartment and two exterior zipper pockets, it’ll be very easy to keep all your items separate and in order while traveling! ©Disney You can get this bag for $25. We can’t help but think how great this bag would be for those who like to travel light when visiting the parks, the grocery store, or anywhere else! Get the Passport Bag HERE! We also spotted this precious Loungefly backpack on shopDisney! Featuring the same Baby Yoda print, it’s got plenty of compartments and adjustable straps for maximum comfort. ©Disney For $50, all your friends will be jealous of your awesome Star Wars style! You can snag this one for $50. Click Here to Check Out the Loungefly Backpack! The last item we found was from Danielle Nicole, and it’s this The Child Hover Pram Crossbody Bag! While we’ve already seen this, it’s now available for pre-order on shopDisney. Modeled after Baby Yoda’s pram, this is a much more subtle way to show off your love for The Mandalorian. ©Disney This bag is a tad more expensive at $70.99, but we love the very inconspicuous Star Wars style here. This would match so well with most outfits, and it comes with a Baby Yoda charm! It’s available for pre-order and is expected to be available on 11/23/2020. Get the Pram Crossbody Bag HERE! If you think these bags are as adorable as we do, make sure to go check them out! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian merch — you know we love it too! Check Out These Hilarious Baby Yoda Tees! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of all the Baby Yoda merch? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate Your Love for Baby Yoda With Four NEW Disney Bags! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Baby Yoda Obsession Continues With This Must-Have Backpack! The Force Is STRONG With These New shopDisney Baby Yoda Tees! Baby Yoda is Back on Sale at Build-A-Bear But With a LENGTHY Wait Time! View the full article

Headed to EPCOT for some fun at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival? International Gateway temperature checks Well, if you’re planning on entering through the International Gateway entrance (a.k.a. the “back” entrance), you may experience some issues. It appears Disney is experiencing some technical difficulties today with this back entrance to the park that is preventing guests from entering. A huge thanks to our follower Shannon McKibban (@shannonmckibban on Instagram) for sending us this picture and information. Shannon shared that the touch points, where you would scan your ticket or MagicBand to enter, appeared to be down at the International Gateway entrance and no guests were being allowed to enter the park. It appears manual entry was not working either. EPCOT Park Entrance Technical Issues We’re not sure what issue has caused this problem or how quickly it can/will be resolved, but we’ll let you know as we get any more updates on this situation. Click here to see what’s new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever entered the park through the International Gateway entrance? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Technical Issues Currently Preventing Guests from Entering EPCOT Through International Gateway first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These 2 Booths Are CONFIRMED for the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in Disney World! There’s One BIG Problem That Could Derail Your Disney World Trip This Year NEWS: Frozen Ever After Will Close for Refurbishment in Early November in Disney World View the full article

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, AND Avengers Campus?! Y’all, there has been SO MUCH Disney news happening today, we can hardly wrap our heads around it. Hoop-dee-Doo Musical Revue However, Disney also just dropped some huge news about the shows and performers that have been canceled or let go in the parks currently. During the IAAPA Expo today, the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro provided multiple details about how the Disney Parks will continue to change soon. While there was a discussion about many of the new experiences that are going to entertain guests, D’Amaro also noted that past shows are set to return in the future. Citizens of Hollywood He stated that “We’ve heard from many of our guests that they’re looking forward to us bringing back some of the entertainment that we recently had to discontinue, and we plan to do that.” While he didn’t provide specific details of which entertainment would be returning, we’ve recently seen shows and performers like the Citizens of Hollywood, Finding Nemo: The Musical, Monsters Inc: Laugh Floor, and more canceled at this time. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Disney is still moving forward with its layoffs of 28,000 Cast Members, so there aren’t details about when or what canceled entertainment could return. However, we’ll be sure to provide you with all the information that you need to know! Find out how you can watch Magic Kingdom fireworks tonight! 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 Disney show do you want to see return? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS! Disney To Bring Back Some of Its Discontinued Entertainment in the Future! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Always Wanted to Visit Disneyland Paris? Now You Can Watch Their Shows and Parades From HOME! Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in May! You Can Watch The NEW Simpsons Short FREE on Instagram for 24 Hours! View the full article

Share the special joys of the holidays this season in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! Maybe it’s sipping a hot cocoa on a crisp, cool morning, sharing stories over a memorable meal, or finding the perfect, thoughtful gift for everyone on your list! The Downtown Disney District, known for its exceptional selection of dining and shopping, recently expanded to include the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop, and beginning Nov. 19, will extend with more Disney shopping and dining along Buena Vista Street! This season, discover these great takes on all things merry and bright: A Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy turkey and some Thanksgiving favorites throughout the month at the Downtown Disney District. For a limited time, try the Thanksgiving Burger at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, or enjoy a tasty twist with a sweet scoop of Salt & Straw’s Salted Thanksgiving Turkey or Sweet Potato Casserole with maple pecans. A Pints Club gift subscription is a gift idea from Salt & Straw’s colorful mercantile. Don’t forget, Earl of Sandwich offers its holiday best year-round with its Holiday Turkey Sandwich, a delicious layering of turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and mayonnaise on freshly-baked artisan bread. More Holiday Sips, Eats & Sweets! Satisfy your sweet tooth with a Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake CrazyShake at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, a White Christmas Churro from California Churro, or an adorable snowman macaron from Kayla’s Cake. Wetzel’s Pretzels holiday pretzel is a colorful rainbow with a crunch! The festive caramel apples and peppermint marshmallow wands at Marceline’s Confectionery and Trolley Treats or a box of cupcakes from Sprinkles make great gifts. Carthay Circle Restaurant is introducing Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining, a new outdoor dining experience featuring flavorful Mediterranean-California fare and terrific views of Buena Vista Street. At this time, this restaurant will use a mobile waitlist system throughout the day to manage the number of guests dining when the location is at capacity. After a day of shopping, grown-ups may enjoy La Brea Bakery’s clever cocktail list featuring the Merry Manhattan, the Tinsel-Tini, a Mistletoe Margarita, the Joyful Daiquiri or a Jolly Old Fashioned that can be paired with a sandwich or entrée. Find Your Treasures! Swing into the holiday spirit by picking up a silver and gold spirit jersey, an “ugly sweater” Loungefly backpack or a new snow blower wand for wintery fun at World of Disney, Elias & Co. or Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop. You’ll find even more Disney to love and to choose from at The Disney Dress Shop, Disney Home and Julius Katz & Sons. Together, these stores offer the ultimate in Disney shopping for toys, apparel, souvenirs, home décor and holiday collections. Rinse Bath & Body Co. offers Spiced Cranberry handcrafted soaps and lotion sticks, giving the scent of mulled spices, made with ingredients that are soothing to winter skin. Check out their entire selection of natural products, which make nice stocking stuffers! At Pandora, build your own bracelet with charms that make a statement, hand-finished in sterling silver. Pandora has limited-edition gift sets for the holidays including three themed Cinderella charms with magical motifs, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney’s animated classic. Browse through other unique boutiques such as California Sole, Curl Surf, Sunglass Icon, Sephora, Sugarboo & Co. and The LEGO Store to find the ideal gift for every member of the family. Toys for Tots Now through December 13, 2020, donate a toy online at shopDisney.com/ToysForTots, or donate a new, unwrapped toy to any Disney store or a World of Disney store in the U.S., and Disney will donate an additional $1 to Toys for Tots. Disney’s tradition of supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program dates back to Walt Disney, who personally supervised the creation of the Toys for Tots logo. Disney also was a founding sponsor of the program when it began in 1947. Today, Disneyland Resort is proud to continue the tradition of supporting Toys for Tots. If you haven’t visited the Downtown Disney District lately, be sure to visit Disneyland.com/DTD to learn important information about updated experiences and other details including our health and safety measures such as the requirement of temperature checks for all guests, ages 2 and older, to wear an appropriate face covering. The number of guests visiting the Downtown Disney District and its shopping and dining locations is limited to promote physical distancing. At some locations, including the World of Disney store, Marceline’s Confectionery, Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining at Carthay Circle Restaurant, we may at times use a mobile waitlist system to manage the number of guests when the location and/or queue are at capacity. Guests can choose to provide their name and mobile number to receive a text message when they are able to return.* Disney California Adventure park is currently closed. There is much to discover and explore at the Downtown Disney District! We wish you and your loved ones a sparkling holiday season, filled with wonders and delight! *Subject to availability. Data and message rates and other restrictions may apply. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/_jHtveWX7_0View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney has several amazing holiday face mask designs available in the parks and online! Gingerbread face mask You already know that we love Christmas and holiday merchandise, so having SO MANY new face mask choices has been really great! Recently, Disney released a collection of holiday face masks with Spirit Jersey, and the classic designs must have been pretty popular, because now there’s a new mask to add to the group! This new Mickey Mouse Icon Snowflake Face Mask is the perfect combination of festive and Disney! It’s available right now in three sizes: Youth Medium, Adult Large, and Adult Extra Large, and the Product Details share the information on how to measure for the correct size. ©Disney Snag one yourself for $12.99, and hurry before they sell out! Get the Mickey Snowflake Mask Here! We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any new holiday merchandise that arrives in Disney World, as well as online. Keep following along with us as we spend this Christmas season at Disney and share all the magic with you! Check Out More Holiday Merchandise 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 What do you think of this face mask? Tell us in the comments! The post Oh Boy! A New Disney Holiday Mask Is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Extra Large Disney Face Masks Finally Spotted in Disney World…But No More Discounts? You Can WEAR A Mickey Bar? New Disney SNACK Face Masks Are Now Online! Oh, What Fun! Two MORE Disney Christmas Face Masks are Available Online! View the full article

Today, at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) expo, Josh D’Amaro shared several updates on a number of ongoing and upcoming projects for Disney parks around the world. Josh D’Amaro in EPCOT As the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, D’Amaro had a LOT to discuss in his presentation, and we got a chance to get more insight into what the company’s plans are for moving forward following the pandemic. He talked about several new attractions, hotels, and restaurants, but he also briefly discussed something that thoroughly excites us: plans for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! After sharing details on many new additions to Disney parks around the world, D’Amaro spoke momentarily about the holidays at Walt Disney World. He noted that Disney had adapted the holiday festivities to the new safety standards, and that this year’s International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT had been a success. Magic Kingdom Holiday Decorations He then went on to say that “2021 will also allow us to celebrate a number of milestones filled with new experiences.” He discussed the upcoming anniversaries of Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland before stating that the kickoff to Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary will take place next year. ©Disney Parks Blog D’Amaro says “I’m gonna share these details at a later date, but what I can tell you is, it’s going to be very remarkable, and we intend to celebrate the stories and experiences our guests love.” We’re thrilled to hear more about this milestone anniversary for Walt Disney World, and we’ll certainly be on the lookout for more details and information. With the festivities kicking off next year, we expect to hear more on this topic pretty soon! What can we expect to see for the 50th? Get all the details here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you plan on visiting Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary? Let us know in the comments below! The post More Plans for Disney World's 50th Anniversary Will Be Shared Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Could TRON Bring FastPass Tiers To Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! Construction Update! See the Progress on the Reimagined Walt Disney World Entrance Sign View the full article

We’ve been eagerly awaiting any update about a possible reopening of the theme parks at Disneyland Resort. Red Car Trolley behind the Gates at Disney California Adventure Park Under the current California theme park reopening guidelines, Orange County — where Disneyland is located — must reach the lowest (yellow) tier in California’s system. Most recently, the county had remained in the red (3rd) tier, but today that has changed. During a press conference held today, California’s Governor Newsom noted that the state is in the midst of their fastest increase yet in terms of COVID-19 cases. Screenshot from Today’s Press Conference So, Governor Newsom noted that they are “now moving backwards, not forwards” and that the state will be pulling an “emergency brake,” which will affect how counties move through the tiers. Screenshot from Today’s Press Conference Governor Newsom noted that “we have a long way to go to get to a vaccine that is widely distributed,” but Moderna & Pfizer developments is good news nonetheless. Due to the latest updates with the coronavirus in the state of California, several counties will be moving back in terms of their tier level. Screenshot from Today’s Press Conference Included in those counties moving back in terms of their tier status is Orange County — where Disneyland Resort is located. Although Orange County was previously in the Red (substantial) tier, it has now moved back to the highest tier, also known as Purple or Widespread. Source: covid19.ca.gov So, what does this mean for Disneyland Resort? Under the Purple tier, indoor dining is not allowed. Instead, dining must be limited to outdoor dining with modifications. Restaurants can also open for take-out and delivery with modifications as well. Indoor dining had previously resumed at Disneyland Resort in Downtown Disney District, but that will have to stop under these stricter restrictions in the Purple tier. Source: covid19.ca.gov In terms of retailers, they can open with modifications, including a 25% maximum capacity limit. This is a reduction from the 50% capacity limit that is in place in the red tier. So, that means capacity at the Downtown Disney stores will need to be maintained at no more than 25%, and if Disneyland had increased them to 50% when they were in the red tier, then that will need to be reduced. Source: covid19.ca.gov Shopping malls can also open indoors with modifications, including a maximum of 25% capacity, but common areas and food courts must remain closed. Under the Red tier, indoor capacity was limited to 50% and food courts had to have reduced capacity. So again, the restrictions in the Purple tier are just a bit more stringent. Source: covid19.ca.gov Most importantly, for Disneyland, it means that it will have a bit further to go before its theme parks can reopen. As it will now have to go from the highest tier to the lowest, rather than from the 2nd highest tier to the lowest. Metrics needed for California counties to advance to reopening tiers. Source: covid19.ca.gov This week, Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park is set to reopen as an “expansion” of Downtown Disney. While these new restrictions will affect capacity and indoor dining at this spot, we have not seen anything indicating that Buena Vista Street would not be able to or will not be reopening. We will definitely keep you updated as we learn more. Click here to see some of the food coming to Buena Vista Street when it reopens. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disneyland's Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier 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: California Theme Parks May Consider Legal Action Following Release of Reopening Guidelines Should Disneyland Be Able to Reopen in ‘Moderate’ Tier? Local Health Authorities Say Yes. View the full article

The Disney theme parks tend to stay on the cutting edge of technology in more ways than one. ©Disney Sure, we’re always keeping up with Disney patents for their latest innovations and we’ve experienced some of the CRAZIEST tech firsthand like on Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance. But that tech does need a defining thread to keep moving forward and Imagineers find that thread in the Disney Theme Park Metaverse. In a segment titled “Digital + Physical + Data + Story = Theme Park Metaverse” during the IAAPA Expo, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Digital and Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President Tilak Mandadi spoke about the concept of the Disney Metaverse. But…what exactly is it? The official definition of The Disney Theme Park Metaverse is: “A shared magical world, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.” Or, as Mandadi puts it, “converged experiences” created through the combination of technological and physical experiences. ©Disney We see much of the Metaverse existing in the theme parks already. The way that guests interact with the Play Disney Parks app is a great example. The location services aspect of this app lets guests explore the park in a physical way while enhancing the experience (making it more fun!) with technology. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Play Disney Parks app But the Play Disney Parks app is only the beginning for the Metaverse. In fact, this concept is a major driver in evolving storytelling as innovation progresses. Mandadi noted that the Disney parks started with linear storytelling (like you’d see at The Enchanted Tiki Room), then moved to interactive storytelling (like you’d see on Toy Story Mania). Toy Story Mania The current phase of innovation has enabled immersive storytelling (we see it in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge), and Mandadi explains that the next level, PERSONALIZED storytelling, is just on the horizon. Personalized storytelling will be seen in the Galactic Starcruiser, the Star Wars hotel, as guests come together to experience personalized and social storytelling. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation As the Metaverse grows into itself, we can expect to see it as a part of the guest experience for years to come. Mandadi said that the experiences created as a part of the Metaverse will be able to stand alone as attractions soon. ©Disney Some examples of what this could look like include the potential for artificially intelligent virtual characters to interact with guests as personalized interactions — providing the same experience we might see at Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor or Turtle Talk with Crush on a MUCH more personal level. Plus, Mandadi went on to discuss the Windows to the Wild program that is currently in development. This program will let guests experience animal interactions like those that are popular in Animal Kingdom through augmented reality. ©Disney So what the Metaverse gives us are experiences that are physical and digital converged, perennial, personalized and social, in-park and beyond-the-berm, and fresh and evolving. Whether we’re experiencing the Metaverse in the parks or at home, Mandadi notes this path allows the technology to always enhance and experience without being in the way. ©Disney We’re dissecting everything we learned from the IAAPA Expo this morning so keep an eye on DFB for all the latest news and information! Want to see ways that AR and VR have already been used in the parks? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the metaverse? Are you excited about the future of the parks? Tell us in the comments! The post What's a Disney Theme Park 'Metaverse' and Why Should You Care?! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney Visa® Cardholders get quite a few fun perks and discounts for Disney theme parks, resorts, and shopping, and we just learned of a brand new one! Disney Chase Visa® If you have a Disney Visa Card, you can get a deal on a stay at Walt Disney World this holiday season through early 2021. Use your Chase Disney Visa to book a stay at Disney World between November 29th, 2020 and February 28th, 2021, and score a special discount on your Disney Resort stay! Use Your Disney Visa and Score a Sweet Discount at Coronado Springs Resort and Other Disney Resorts! Rates on your stay will vary depending on which resort you choose, the room type, and travel dates. Take a look at some examples of this awesome discount for stays most nights between December 12th and December 23rd, 2020. For example, cardholders can book a standard view room at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for a stay most nights between December 12th and December 23rd, 2020, for $185 per night, plus tax. Choose a standard view room in the Garden Wing of Disney’s Contemporary Resort for $349 per night, plus tax. Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Score more great rates at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa when you book through February 28th, 2021. This is a limited discount on a certain number of rooms, so hurry up and book your trip! Take a peek at some of Disney’s resort hotels all decked out for the holidays! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg What’s your favorite Disney Resort to stay in during the holiday season? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Visa Cardholders Can Save BIG on Hotel Rooms This Holiday Season first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Cast Members Are Being Called to Return to Theme Park Restaurants, Festivals, and Hotels DFB Video: 15 Disney World Hotel Hacks! BREAKING NEWS: Here’s When Disney World Hotel Guests Can Make Dining Reservations! (Hint: It’s SOON.) View the full article

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Little by little, many restaurants and hotels all around Disney World have reopened. Cafe Rix And soon, another spot will be added to the list! Cafe Rix at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will be reopening in just a few days. As we made our way around Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort today, we spotted a sign over by Cafe Rix indicating that the restaurant will be reopening this week — on November 18th! Cafe Rix Cafe Rix’s operating hours will be from 7AM – 12:30PM, and from 4:30PM-10PM. Cafe Rix If you’re not familiar with Cafe Rix, it’s a counter service spot in the resort where you can grab a quick snack or meal. Cafe Rix Bakery in September 2019 Right now, their online breakfast menu lists a few hot grab & go items, like a meat, egg & cheese sandwich, as well as some fresh items, snacks, pastries, a bunch of different coffee options (we’re talking caramel macchiato, white chocolate mocha, and espresso con panna) and more. ©Disney Their online dinner menu also has some hot items like a Buffalo Chicken Sub, Meatball Parmigiana Sub, and a Mini Corn Dog Basket. At dinnertime, you can also get some grab and go dishes, snacks, gelato, and other items. ©Disney We’ve had some INCREDIBLE bakery creations from this spot in the past, so we’re excited to see what it will have available when it opens. The fact that you can get gelato at this spot is also a nice treat. Cafe Rix in 2019 We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more updates about Cafe Rix and all of the restaurants around Disney World, so be sure to come back for all the latest news. Click here to see what’s new in 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 ever grabbed a quick meal or snack from Cafe Rix before? Let us know in the comments! The post We Have a DATE When Cafe Rix Will Be Reopening in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! Review! We’re Hooked on the NEW Firecracker Shrimp and Blackened Grouper Sandwich in Disney World!! NEWS! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Delays Its Reopening…By Two Days! View the full article

Disney World has a whole lot of attractions coming to the parks soon with the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, TRON Coaster, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure making their debut soon. Cinderella Castle While there is lots of construction is happening around the parks, Disney has had to pause a few of its regular shows. Butt tonight, there will be fireworks in the Magic Kingdom. According to the Walt Disney Cast and Community page, Magic Kingdom will be conducting fireworks testing tonight from 10PM until midnight! Although the nighttime spectaculars and fireworks are halted right now in Disney World, the testing is a routine measure. ©Disney Magic Kingdom is closing at 8PM this evening, but guests can still view the fireworks from nearby locations, like the resorts! And, if you’ve been missing nighttime shows as much as we do, this is a real treat for everyone on property tonight. As we find out more details about the new and returning experiences that will be coming to Disney World, we’ll give you a look at everything happening soon! You HAVE to see how awesome the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster is going to be! 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 projects are you the most excited for? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Fireworks Testing Taking Place at Magic Kingdom Tonight first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Dessert Parties Just Got a MAJOR Upgrade! BEST EVENING EVER! You Can Watch Disney World’s Happily Ever After Fireworks TONIGHT! Finally, FREE Disney Fireworks Backgrounds That Don’t Have Strangers’ Heads in Them! View the full article

After the huge amount of Disney news we just learned, we are feeling REALLY excited for the future of the parks, resorts, and restaurants. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Since technology is getting transformed with flying Spider-Man animatronics, Omnimover ride vehicles, and a look into space from your bedroom, Disney has revealed additional details about how new experiences may change too. Tilak Mandadi, the Executive Vice President of Digital and Chief Technology Officer of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, has detailed new information about the “metaverse” attractions that will connect guests to magical worlds through virtually enhanced spaces. ©Disney Although the “metaverse” might sound complicated (but awesome), it basically means that more virtual reality elements and experiences will be incorporated into the parks. While one example of this is the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Disney will also be receiving the new Windows to the Wild Program as well. ©Disney Mandadi noted that “The Windows to the Wild Program that we are working on brings these [animal] interactions to fans through Virtual Reality.” ©Disney It seems like guests will be able to use goggles to see animals up close and personal in a way that Kilimanjaro Safaris and other attractions may not necessarily guarantee. Disney hasn’t just stated the Windows to the Wild as an exclusive offering to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so we’d LOVE to see it featured in other parks too! ©Disney As Disney releases more details about upcoming technology and new innovative features, we’ll be sure to let you know how the parks are changing before your next trip! Look inside the construction of EPCOT’s Space 220! 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 experiences are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below! The post First Look! Disney Announces New 'Windows to the Wild' Augmented Reality Experience first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! Fossil Fun Games Has Reopened Two Booths In Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Brand NEW Prizes! View the full article

Disney Parks are incorporating some of the coolest technology we’ve ever seen from flying super hero animatronics to ride vehicles that have 360 degree movement. Disney’s Hollywood Studios While the attractions themselves are going to be next level, Disney is also making its guests’ experiences easy and seamless whenever they’re visiting the parks. On top of the My Disney Experience tool already available to visitors, the Disney Genie feature will make planning simple for all guests (even the people who don’t like planning their Disney vacation to a T). Tilak Mandadi, who serves as Disney’s Executive Vice President of Digital and Chief Technology Officer of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, gave everyone a first look at Disney Genie’s abilities in real time. The technology will help you change your plans on a whim in the parks by giving you a whole new itinerary whenever you need one. ©Disney Disney Genie will make personalized recommendations based on which park you’re visiting or what experiences are located nearby. The feature will detail the estimated wait time at the attractions, as well as your suggested arrival from your current location. ©Disney Plus, you can make those choices for your whole party, so each member doesn’t have to access Disney Genie individually. Although we’re not sure when the new feature will make its debut alongside My Disney Experience, we’ll give you more details that you need to know before using Disney Genie! Find out the details of Disney’s newest set of key values being incorporated into the company! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning any upcoming Disney vacations? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Previews the New "Genie" Planning App! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney BOARD Games So You’ll Never Be BORED Again! The Disney Parks May Be Closed, But You Can Still Listen to a Disney Princess IRL! The 8 BEST Disney Instagram Filter Games to Play on Repeat This Weekend! (See What the DFB Team Got!) View the full article

WELCOME, friends, to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! HELLO from Animal Kingdom! Let’s waste no time… because not one, but TWO spots in the park have just reopened, and a favorite holiday treat made a spectacular return. And there’s more where that came from… so join us as we check out WHAT’S NEW in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Harambe Market We’ve got another counter service spot to add to the list of reopened restaurants in Walt Disney World, now that Harambe Market is serving guests again in Animal Kingdom’s Africa! Harambe Market Reopening We definitely want to note that the spot is only operating on weekends upon reopening, with limited hours (from 10:30AM to 3PM on Saturdays and Sundays). Harambe Market signs But we certainly had enough time to grab a Ribs & Chicken Bowl… Ribs & Chicken Bowl .. AND a Simba Cupcake! Harambe Market Simba Cupcake ROAR!! See our review of the newly-reopened Harambe Market here! Menagerie Cupcake Speaking of cupcakes, an absolute stunner made its holiday return to Flame Tree Barbecue and Restaurantosaurus: the Menagerie Cupcake! Menagerie Cupcake This cute-as-can-be gingerbread treat has not yet arrived at Creature Comforts, but it should be available at the park’s Starbucks location, too, starting December 1st. Menagerie Cupcake Take a closer look at the gorgeous Menagerie Cupcake here! But if you’re looking for something other than a cupcake… DinoLand Pop-Up Bar There’s a little Pop-Up Bar we’d like to tell you about… Pop-Up Bar On recent visits, the Pop-Up Bar in DinoLand was parked closer to DINOSAUR. (It’s FAST! It’s a BLAST! It’s IN THE PAST!) Pop-Up Bar But with the line for the attraction getting longer with regards to weekend crowds, they are testing out a new location near Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. Animal Kingdom Attraction Updates Affection Section We’ve got another reopened location to chat about… the Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch has also reopened! Affection Section This precious Petting Zoo is welcoming guests back with new safety measures such as a distancing and additional hand washing stations… Affection Section Queue …and plenty of ol’ pals! Goat! Affection Section Animal Kingdom Cast Member Join us on our first visit back to the Affection Section here! Fossil Fun Games Oh! And Fossil Fueler was back in action this weekend! Fossil Fueler This Dinoland site in Fossil Fun Games was closed due to technical difficulties on our last visit, but now it’s up and running once again. Triceratops Plush from Fossil Fun Games Step right up and see what you can win! See MORE Fossil Fun here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Personalization Station The Personalization Station for ornaments, gifts, or those must-have Mickey Ears was available outside of Discovery Trading Company on our visit. Personalization Station Personalization Station Guests were welcome to enjoy the park while waiting for their item to be personalized, if they so wished, and come back for their personalized pieces. Personalization Station Awww… it’s Baby’s 1st (or 50th, in the case of Baby Yoda) Christmas! Personalization Station Animal Kingdom STYLE Updates Gorilla with Glasses And, just for fun… check out THIS cool character! It’s Tough To Be A Bug queue Gorilla The Gorilla statue outside of the exit for It’s Tough To Be a Bug was sportin’ some new shades… a pair of the 3D glasses from the attraction. It’s Tough To Be A Bug queue Gorilla Our best guess is that a guest just forgot to turn them in — too busy running away from the stink bug, maybe?! — and decided this was as good a place as any to “return” them. If that is indeed the case, we agree! Thanks for joining us on our latest trip around Animal Kingdom! See what’s new in EPCOT here, and what’s going on in Magic Kingdom right here! We’ll see you next time! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to do when you visit Animal Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! The post What's New in Animal Kingdom: TWO Spots Reopen, the Prettiest Cupcake Returns, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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During today’s IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Expo, Josh D’Amaro — the current Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products — gave a whole BUNCH of updates about attractions, lands, restaurants, and hotels coming to Disney parks around the world. ©Disney In terms of Disneyland Paris, we got some updates about the new Avengers Campus coming to Disney Studios Park, a peek at the Marvel hotel, and more! Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel First, we got some images and details about Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel which will be coming to Disneyland Paris. The hotel is set to have a contemporary art deco style and feature LOADS of Marvel art. Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney Whether you’re a fan of Marvel’s superheroes or super villains, we’re sure this is a spot you’ll want to check out. Click here to get a peek INSIDE this hotel! Avengers Campus Josh D’Amaro described Avengers Campus as a “major project” that is coming to both Disneyland Resort in California as well as Disneyland Paris. In Disneyland Paris, specifically, the new land will be at Walt Disney Studios Park. Here’s a peek at the concept art for the land… ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation …and a peek at what it looks like now! Looks like quite a lot of construction is underway already. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation Cars Route 66 Road Trip We also got an update today about Cars Route 66 Road Trip, a new Cars experience coming to Disneyland Paris where you’ll be able to go along on a Route 66 Road Trip, admire some fun scenery, and maybe even meet a few Cars friends along the way. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation To the right you can see some of the concept art, but to the left you’ll see the progress that’s already been made on construction. The Tram Tour at Walt Disney Studios park is being re-themed into this new Cars experience, and we can’t wait to see how this project turns out! Those are all of the updates we got on Disneyland Paris during today’s conference. Currently, Disneyland Paris is closed for the second time this year due to the pandemic, but the resort is taking reservations for late December through early January, so we’ll definitely be watching out for any news of its future reopening. Stay tuned for all the latest! Click here for all the updates on Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort in California. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever visited Disneyland Paris? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the Latest Construction Updates from Disneyland Paris first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Worldwide Engineering Brigade to Set the Scene for Spider-Man Attraction Coming to Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris NEW Avengers Campus and “Frozen” Area Details Announced for Disneyland Paris Booking NOW OPEN For Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in Disneyland Paris View the full article

Last year, Disney announced a Zootopia-themed expansion for Shanghai Disneyland. Zootopia Shanghai Concept Art ©Disney The expansion will be the first land themed after the Oscar-winning Zootopia. Today we got a construction update complete with photo! Progress is moving along nicely at Shanghai Disneyland! Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, shared at the IAAPA virtual expo a photo that shows an aerial view of construction on the land, which includes a massive show building. Construction Update on Shanghai Disneyland’s ‘Zootopia’ Expansion ©Disney The Zootopia expansion will include a major attraction featuring state-of-the-art technology and Disney storytelling that will bring the movie’s characters and plot to life! This will be the eighth themed land at Shanghai Disneyland. We’re beyond excited to see more updates and the completion of Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed land! 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 think Walt Disney World or the Disneyland Resort will see a Zootopia expansion in the future? Share your thoughts in the comments! The post Contruction Photo! Shanghai Disneyland's "Zootopia" Expansion Update! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens Photos! Shanghai Disney Resort Testing Simulated Health Measures for a Possible Reopening DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Disney Springs and Shanghai Park Reopen, New Safety Measures & a Look at Finance View the full article

Disneyland Paris has been pretty significantly impacted by the closure of the parks. ©Disney Though the resort remains closed for a second time since the beginning of the global pandemic, work has continued on the postponed Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel. Now, amidst a BUNCH of other updates from Disney this morning, we’ve got a glimpse at the current hotel progress! In his Keynote speech at the IAAPA Expo, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro touched on the latest from Disneyland Paris, including the work on Hotel New York — Art of Marvel. Take a look at that exterior! Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney D’Amaro noted that the hotel is built with the idea of “celebrating 80 years of Marvel storytelling in a typical New York setting with a contemporary art deco style, which will include one of the largest publicly viewable collections or marvel artwork in the world.” The lobby area looks just like the concept art! Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney Wowza! The progress really does look great! We can’t wait to see the finished product and inside some of the rooms of this upcoming hotel, which can be booked NOW! Stay tuned to DFB today to make sure you catch ALL of the updates from Disney this morning! Click here to learn more about the delay on Disney’s Hotel New York! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be staying at Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS! Look INSIDE at the Latest Progress on Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS! Check Out the Ride Vehicles for the Upcoming WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disneyland! NEW Avengers Campus and “Frozen” Area Details Announced for Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris Will Feature Frozen and Star Wars Celebrations in 2020! View the full article

Disney has continued to make major changes company-wide with its massive amount of layoffs and new health and safety regulations. Spaceship Earth Although we’ve received updates on Avengers Campus, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and Splash Mountain’s The Princess and the Frog redesign, Disney has also released details on how it will be changing its operations company-wide. During the IAAPA Expo today, the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro stated that Disney will be adding the fifth key of “Inclusion” to its company and business values. The fifth key will be adding to the existing values of “Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency.” We previously shared the fifth key was being added into Disney’s operational guidelines for all Cast Members, but D’Amaro stated that this will go one step further than that and, “have a huge impact across the Company.” ©Disney Historically, the Keys have been listed in order of importance to the guest experience. In the diagram shown, the new, fifth key was placed at the end but D’Amaro noted that inclusivity will actually be encouraged through all the keys. He stated, “We believe that a truly inclusive environment is critical to fostering ideas from all people to help us grow, innovate, and create the best stories possible. Inclusion would not only serve as its own key, but it will be incorporated into all the other four keys.” ©Disney Cast Members will be expected to follow these values as D’Amaro also said that, “We intend for every single Cast Member around the world to know these keys, and what they stand for, and pass them along to each new generation of Cast Members for years to come. This represents transformative cultural change.” On top of the new key, Disney is also going to be incorporating more black talent into its businesses by deepening its commitment to historically black colleges and universities. While more information about these changes is forthcoming, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on everything you need to know! Take a first look at the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride-through here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have upcoming plans to go to the Disney Parks soon? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Shares Details About Their Initiative to Include "Inclusion" Among Company Key Values first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: José Andrés and Lin-Manuel Miranda Have Teamed Up with Coca-Cola to Provide an AMAZING Donation! News: Florida’s COVID-19 Case Numbers and Positivity Rate See Decreases In Recent Weeks See Who Made It to the FINAL Round of Our DFB Disney Park Characters Throw Down! View the full article

The holidays may look a bit different this year and that is why Disney teamed up with award-winning Chef Roy Choi, known for his popular restaurants Kogi BBQ and Best Friend, and renowned pizzerias across the U.S. to launch Mickey & Friends(giving) – to offer six new takes on the traditional ‘pie.’ Disney and Chef Choi collaborated with his pals at Jon & Vinny’s in Los Angeles; Home Slice Pizza in Austin; Roberta’s Pizza in Bushwick and Williamsburg; Pizzeria Beddia in Philadelphia; and Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix to create six specialty pizzas inspired by the Sensational Six friends. From an updated take on a classic pepperoni in honor of the True Original Mickey Mouse, to a spicy ingredient as a nod to Donald Duck’s feistiness, each pie embodies the characters’ distinct personalities and collectively tells a story of friendship. Starting today, fans can pre-order the specialty pizzas which comes with a limited edition pizza box and custom Mickey & Friends(giving) stickers on disney.com/mickeyfriendsstaytrue. Pizzas will be available for local pickup or delivery on Nov. 21. Exciting product collaborations and retail collections are now available with Williams Sonoma, American Eagle Outfitters, BaubleBar Target, Eggie, Box Lunch, and Instant Pot, with more to come next year! Fans can also follow along with @shopDisney for updates and visit shopDisney.com for a variety of Mickey and Friends products this holiday season. Mickey & Friends: Stay True campaign, will continue throughout the end of this year and into 2021. For more information, follow @MickeyTrueOriginal and #MickeyFriendsgiving #MickeyFriendsStayTrue and on Instagram. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/ip5r8KV-N58View the full article

Ever wanted to have superpowers? We certainly have! ©Disney That’s why we’re pretty pumped for the opening of Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris. The land was supposed to open in DCA with the WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure attraction in July but was delayed. Now, we have a peek at the RIDE VEHICLES for the new web-based attraction! At the IAAPA Expo this morning, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared updates on a LOT of big Disney projects. One of those updates brings us the latest progress at WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure and the Worldwide Engineering Brigade building that houses the attraction. ©Disney We haven’t been able to check on Avengers Campus construction since Disneyland closed back in March, so this glimpse of the WEB building is quite the welcome sight. The exterior of the structure seems to be nearing completion with theming details like the Stark mural already in place. You can peep Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT! in the distance! For even more looks at this new land under construction, click here! ©Disney AND we got a peek at the ride vehicles! This attraction will let guests sling webs just like Spider-Man in the special Web Slinger vehicles. Here they are pulling into the loading platform! ©Disney The pods open up on the side for guests to enter and the front of the vehicle is open as a window to sling webs and experience the ride. ©Disney And don’t forget that all the Spidey excitement won’t just be on the INSIDE of the building, we’re also going to be able to spot Spider-Man slinging around Avengers Campus thanks to the new stuntronic technology! ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation There are WAY more updates from the IAAPA Expo and we can’t WAIT to share them, so stay tuned to DFB today for ALL the news! Click here to learn MORE about WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure! 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 WEB SLINGERS? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS! Check Out the Ride Vehicles for the Upcoming WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New Details Released — Including PYM Test Kitchen! — for Avengers Campus at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris Resorts Get Ready to Assemble! We Have an Opening Season for Disneyland’s Avengers Campus NEWS: Disney Shares An Update On Construction Schedules For In-Progress Theme Park Attractions View the full article

The theme parks at Disneyland Resort may be closed at the moment, but Disney is still making LOTS of progress on the NEW Avengers Campus area that is set to come to Disney California Adventure Park soon! ©Disney We’ve seen some updates about the project, but today we got even more photos about some of the attractions and more coming to this new area. During today’s IAAPA Expo, Josh D’Amaro, the current chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products gave some updates about a variety of projects going on at Disney parks around the world — including some details about the upcoming Avengers Campus. D’Amaro described Avengers Campus as a “major project” which is coming to Disneyland Resort in California as well as Disneyland Paris. Disneyland website screenshot D’Amaro said that “construction continues” on Avengers Campus and explained that the new land “will invite guests to team up with the Avengers and their allies in a fully immersive land.” Today, D’Amaro also shared some images of the Quinjet being placed on Avengers Headquarters in Avengers Campus in Disneyland Resort. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation We’d seen some photos of the Quinjet being installed a few months ago, but it was awesome to see more photos of it and some EPIC shots of it being lowered into place. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation This thing is seriously MASSIVE! You can see it here in its final spot on Avengers Headquarters. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation D’Amaro also shared a special look at the new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, including a peek at the outside of the building (peep the Stark logo in this photo — we love you 3,000 Iron Man)… ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation …as well as some concept art and a peek at the attraction’s ride vehicles. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation We’re working on a full post about the updates provided about WEB SLINGERS, so be sure to look out for that. You won’t want to miss it! In terms of Avengers Campus overall at Disneyland Resort, the project previously had an opening date of July 18th, 2020, but the webpage for this new land now only says “Coming Soon.” D’Amaro didn’t provide a date today in terms of the land’s future opening, but we’ll definitely keep an eye out for any more updates. Click here to see a construction update for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming to Disneyland 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. Are you excited for Avengers Campus? Let us know which Avenger is your favorite in the comments below! The post PHOTOS! We've Got An Update on Avengers Campus in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Two Major NEW Park Additions Show We’re Even Closer to Disneyland Reopening NEWS: Disneyland Prepares For Reopening With Union Return to Work Agreements Disneyland Faces Multi-Billion Dollar Loss in Revenue Due to Closures, Analyst Says View the full article

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