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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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We’ve been enjoying Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a while now but things are starting to ramp up on the West Coast version! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ve known for some time now that Disneyland is getting its own Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride, but construction has been delayed. Now we have a construction photo of the work happening on this Disneyland project. The construction photo shows that there’s still PLENTY of work to be done on Disneyland’s Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Of course, it’s mostly steel beams and scaffolding, but it’s progress, right?! Disneyland Construction Photo: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway We previously reported that Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is one of the top priorities on Disney’s long list of current projects. The first steel beam was laid back in September, and the ride is projected to open in 2023. It’s great to see that work is rolling along on Disneyland’s version of this ride! Take a virtual ride on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to see Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway open up in Disneyland in the coming years? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO! Construction Update On Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Coming to Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Limited Essential Construction Is Starting Up Again at Disneyland Resort PHOTOS: Construction Scaffolding Removed from Disneyland’s Emporium What’s New in Disneyland Resort — Halloween Goodies, Haunted Mansion Merch, and a Refreshing New Drink! View the full article

Ready to eat in space? Well, Space 220, which is a new restaurant coming to EPCOT, may not actually take you physically off of planet Earth, but it’ll definitely make you feel like you’re floating among the stars. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Space 220 was announced some time ago and was originally supposed to open last winter, but has still not opened its doors. We’ve been keeping an eye on the construction progress we’ve been able to see from the outside, but today Disney gave us a small peek INSIDE the restaurant! This morning, Josh D’Amaro gave a keynote speech at this year’s IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) virtual Expo. We’ve seen lots of updates from the expo including photos of the guests rooms coming to the Star Wars hotel, more information about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and an update on the Splash Mountain reimagining. But, D’Amaro also showed a quick update about Space 220. Space 220 In a montage of photos showing some of the attractions and other areas that are coming soon to Disney parks around the world, a photo of Space 220 Restaurant appeared! The photo shows two Imagineers working on Space 220 — with some large “windows” showing planet Earth outside. We love how beautifully detailed and colorful the images in the “windows” appear to be. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation We lightened up the photo some, giving us a better view of some of the tables and seating areas. You can see one sort-of rounded style chair near the Imagineer on the left, as well as some chairs and tables right up next to the “windows” on the lower level. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation For reference, here’s a look at some of the concept art showing what the restaurant is meant to look like on the inside overall. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney We still don’t have an official opening date for this restaurant, and its individual page on the Disney World website still says “Coming Soon!” but we were happy to see photos of the Imagineers hard at work, making our dreams to eat in space a reality. As we see more updates about this restaurant, we’ll definitely let you know about it. We’re definitely ready to “blast off” for an exciting culinary adventure, and we hope we’ll be able to do so at this spot soon! We asked our readers: “Do you think Space 220 will open by the end of the year?” 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. What do you think of Space 220? Let us know if it will be a must-try for you once it opens! The post PHOTO: Peek INSIDE Space 220 Restaurant Coming Soon to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! 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 View the full article

As you may have heard, EPCOT is undergoing a pretty HUGE transformation. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Much of this transformation is happening over in Future World, including a BRAND NEW roller coaster — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! We’ve been keeping a close eye on the exterior progress on this attraction, but now we can take a peek INSIDE! This morning Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke at the virtual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, or IAAPA, Expo and gave us some pretty cool news. Not only did we learn when we can expect Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to open but we also got a glimpse INSIDE the new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster! ©Disney/IAAPA You can see from the track that there is a combination of a winding track (which looks like a BLAST) and platforms for slower portions of the attraction. We’ve seen some interesting permits for these structures so it’s pretty great to see them with our own eyes! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney Plus, this attraction is set to be a first-of-its-kind Omnicoaster, meaning the ride vehicle has the ability to face any direction even at high speeds. Yeah…this isn’t your typical coaster! D’Amaro shared a video of the ride vehicle moving on its 360-degree access, facing front… ©Disney/IAAPA …side… ©Disney/IAAPA …OTHER side… ©Disney/IAAPA …and even BACK. That’s a WILD range of motion, don’t ya think? ©Disney/IAAPA Man, we thought these ride vehicles were cool before but they’re REALLY blowing our minds now. ©Disney/IAAPA Wanna see this in action? Check out the video here! This has us ready to pull out our Walkmans and crank up our Awesome Mix Tape! This attraction is set to open in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in October 2021 so stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to learn WHEN Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK! PICS AND VIDEO From INSIDE EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Could We Be Strolling Through World Celebration Soon? The EPCOT Transformation Just Keeps Moving Forward! What’s New in Epcot — Popcorn Buckets, Face Painting, and Fish and Chips Merch! Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. View the full article

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This morning, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, took the virtual stage at the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference, where he shared a behind-the-scenes look at the lessons we’ve learned over the past year, and the ways we’re moving forward into 2021 and beyond. As Josh shared in his talk, the end of the year is always a time for reflection – and to chart a path for the year to come. While we never could have imagined what this year would hold for our company, we’ve learned so much: how to share that special Disney Parks magic with our fans at home during the closures of our businesses worldwide; how to reimagine our park, resort, and store experiences to meet new challenges; and how, even amid uncertainty, to plan for what we know are better days are ahead. Now, as we look to the future, there are new and exciting milestones on the horizon. While the pandemic meant putting some projects on pause, we never stopped dreaming up new experiences. And we are looking forward to inviting our guests to see what we’ve been working on. There are groundbreaking new updates coming to Disney destinations around the world. As Josh shared in his update today, progress is currently being made on several projects across the globe that are pushing the boundaries of innovation and storytelling like never before. Here’s a special peek at some of the announcements Josh made today: Video previously recorded More details were also shared on the next generation of immersive Disney experiences currently in development, including updates on Avengers Campus, the historic transformation of EPCOT and more. Progress continues to be made toward the completion of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris. As we’ve shared, this new land will invite guests to team up with the Avengers and their allies in a fully immersive land. The Worldwide Engineering Brigade (better known as WEB) building will soon house our newest attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure where guests will be able to board vehicles and help Spider-Man take control of an army of Spider-Bots that have taken over Avengers Campus. Guests visiting Disneyland Paris will also soon be able to experience Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel – celebrating 80 years of Marvel storytelling in a typical New York setting. The resort will feature contemporary Art Deco style and include one of the largest publicly viewable collections of Marvel artwork in the world. Here’s a closer look. At Walt Disney World Resort, work is continuing on the historic, multi-year transformation of EPCOT, including “Harmonious,” Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. “Harmonious” will be one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created. It’ll feature the hallmarks of a Disney experience, including music and images, reimagined by diverse cultural musicians and artists from around the world. Here are more details on “Harmonious.” Work also continues on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – the family-friendly “storytelling coaster” featuring a groundbreaking ride system with vehicles that rotate 360 degrees and can even do a reverse launch! The Omnicoaster is a first- of-its-kind programmable roller coaster ride system, where guests can be rotated along the ride track in any direction while traveling at high speeds. The Omnicoaster name builds upon the tradition of the Omnimover ride system in which Walt Disney Imagineers are able to turn guests in any direction and focus their attention on a specific scene or element. Check out our earlier story for more. And plans are on track to open Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in 2021. Based on Disney and Pixar’s hit film, “Ratatouille,” this family-friendly attraction will invite you to shrink down to the scale of a rat for a culinary adventure with Chef Remy. During each adventure, you’ll race across Gusteau’s kitchen floor aboard special trackless ride vehicles in a thrilling 3D chase. Click here for more. In a galaxy far, far away, progress continues at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, where guests will live aboard a starship for a 2-day, 2-night experience. Unlike any typical cruise, though, you can become the heroes of your own Star Wars story in a new type of immersive experience that only Disney could create. Guests will cruise the galaxy in style aboard the Halcyon, known for its impeccable service and exotic destinations. Onboard, you’ll stay in well-appointed cabins, experience onboard dining, make a planet-side excursion to Black Spire Outpost on Batuu and much more. Learn more in our earlier story. At Shanghai Disney Resort, progress continues on “Zootopia” – where guests will be invited to experience the metropolis of “Zootopia.” Based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Oscar-winning animated movie, this exciting development will be the park’s eighth themed land and the first-ever “Zootopia”-themed land at any Disney park. It will include a new major attraction that will seamlessly blend Disney storytelling and state-of-the-art technology to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life. In this aerial photo of the area, you can see just how big the show building will be. Click here for more on “Zootopia.” This is an artist concept and is subject to change. And at Tokyo Disneyland, new attractions, restaurants, and shops recently opened – marking the largest expansion of the park’s 37-year history. Also, part of the expansion will be “Fantasy Springs.” This exciting development will be themed to a magical spring inspired by the beloved Disney Animation films “Frozen,” “Tangled” and “Peter Pan.” It’ll include four new attractions, three restaurants and a new Disney-themed hotel situated inside Tokyo DisneySea that will overlook Fantasy Springs. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for updates on these exciting future experiences and more. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/OC2VmzBnUisView the full article

There was lots of buzz about the most recent SpaceX launch this past weekend! SpaceX Crew-1 ©CollectSpace We spied a special passenger onboard the SpaceX Dragon “Resilience”—a certain adorable Child! As they made their way toward the International Space Station on Sunday, the four SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts revealed a fifth member of their team: a plush Baby Yoda! The Child on Board SpaceX Dragon “Resilience” ©CollectSpae The plush doll of The Child from the Disney+ original The Mandalorian acted as Crew-1’s zero-g indicator. It’s been tradition for astronauts to bring toys on board to signal that the launch phase has ended and the crew has entered orbit and zero-gravity. We LOVE seeing little Baby Yoda off on this fun adventure to space! Baby Yoda In Space! ©CollectSpace Since the tradition started in 1961, toys from homemade dolls to commercial characters have acted as zero-g indicators. There’s no official statement about exactly why Crew-1 chose The Child as theirs, but being Baby Yoda fans ourselves, we have a pretty good idea. Speaking of space, check out this sweet new Spaceship Earth cookie jar! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you watch the SpaceX launch on Sunday? Tell us in the comments below! The post Baby Yoda Went to Space...FOR REAL, This Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL of the MUST-READ News and Updates from the Most Magical Places On Earth A Baby Yoda Gift You Might Actually Get In Time For Christmas! ALL the Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week! Everything You Need to Know From the Happiest Places On Earth! View the full article

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction of Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel) coming to Disney World. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art Today we got an amazing peek at one of the areas on the interior of this ship. During the IAAPA Expo presentation this morning, Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, shared a look at one of the guest rooms coming to the Star Wars hotel and it’s totally out of this world! Disney executives have previously indicated that the Star Wars hotel is a project that has been given priority by the company (along with select other ones). We’ve heard some details about the hotel experience, including that it will be a two-night experience similar to a cruise, and will be incredibly interactive. But today, we got to SEE a key update related to the project! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere ©Disney Here’s a look at the concept art that Disney had shared previously regarding what one guest cabin would look like on the Galactic Starcruiser, and… Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser Cabin …here’s a photo of the real thing, well a mocked-up version anyway! Josh D’Amaro shared this photo of a mocked-up guest cabin at the Star Wars hotel. Let’s break down some of the key features. It looks like there’s a bed with an orange bedding detail on top. There’s also a “window” looking out in to the depths of space (LOVE), with what appears to be a table that can pull out from underneath it, as well as what are likely some small chairs. There’s also some kind of screen on the left side. It appears to be showing some updates about the “ship.” ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation On the other side of the bed, you can see another sleeping area with some bunk beds. It looks like there’s a reading light in each of the bunk bed areas and some kind of other detailing on the right hand side. In this photo, you can also see what appears to be the door to the remainder of the ship as well as possibly the door to the restroom on the left of that passageway and a countertop area to the right. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation D’Amaro said when you compare the concept art to the mocked-up rooms, Disney is making “really great progress in making these dreams become a reality.” In addition to a peek at the guest rooms, we also got a look at the construction of the front entrance area of the hotel. Its looks like things really getting underway. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation D’Amaro noted that the immersive experience at this hotel is “unlike anything ever built before.” Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is set to open in 2021, so we expect we’ll hear more updates about this project as its opening approaches. Be sure to come back for more updates! Click here to learn more about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience! 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 want to stay at the Star Wars hotel when it opens? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at Guest Rooms Coming to the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Aerial View Photos: Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Pushes Forward with Construction PHOTOS! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction Update in Disney World! Be Careful: The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser At Disney World Isn’t Really A Hotel. View the full article

Today, Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products gave a keynote presentation at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions expo. Splash Mountain D’Amaro provided some KEY updates about some of the future attractions coming to Disney World, including the transformation of Splash Mountain into an attraction themed to “The Princess and the Frog.” In June of 2020, Disney announced that Splash Mountain at both Disneyland Park and in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will be re-themed to an attraction themed to The Princess and the Frog. Princess and the Frog attraction Concept Art ©Disney Disney has shared a few details about this attraction, including a general idea of the story, the Imagineer who will be leading the project, and a bit more. ©Disney But, Disney had yet to share any specific timeline for this transformation. Instead, Magic Kingdom reopened with the existing Splash Mountain attraction, and Disney merely noted that “conceptual design work is well underway and Imagineers will soon be able to conduct preliminary reviews and develop a timeline for when the transformation can start to take shape.” We don’t have an official timeline yet, but today we did get an important update! According to IAAPA, during today’s presentation, Josh D’Amaro noted that certain guest facing 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.” This way to Splash Mountain We’re not sure exactly when this re-theming will start taking place yet, but we will definitely keep an eye out for more updates so you know when you’ll be able to float on down the bayou with Tiana and her friends. Stay tuned for all the latest news! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT is now set to open in 2021! Check out 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. When do you think the Splash Mountain transformation will be complete? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Splash Mountain's 'Princess and the Frog' Reimagining Will Be Sped Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens What Every Disney Fan Is Thinking, But No One Will Say. News! Analyst Downgrades Disney’s Stock Rating Due To Leadership Changes View the full article

Disney World has over 400 places to eat and there are a few that are recommended time and time again, but we asked some major Disney fans — our followers — to weigh in on which ones are the most overrated! Sanaa Lounge We posted a survey on Instagram to see how you felt about some of the restaurants. Let see how these opinions held up! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Which Disney restaurant you think is overrated.The post DFB Video: The Most Overrated Restaurant in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Weird Ways the Pros Spend Their Time in Disney World! DFB Video: The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels, And How to Get Them! DFB Video: Here’s What We Can Expect in Disney World in 2021! View the full article

The Disney theme parks chairman talked about the company's recovery during the pandemic and what's happening in 2021. Disney parks chairman Josh D’Amaro acknowledged the company hears from the message from fans who miss the theme parks’ live entertainment and vowed to bring some of it back. “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,” D’Amaro said, without providing further details, as he gave a keynote speech at IAAPA Virtual Education Conference Monday. The Walt Disney Co. has laid off 28,000 people in the theme park division, including about 18,000 from Central Florida. Equity performers were among some of the cuts as marquee attractions such as “Festival of the Lion King” or “Finding Nemo: The Musical” were shut down. D’Amaro took a tone of resilience Monday as he stressed the company is facing major challenges from the coronavirus pandemic but is strong enough to rebound. “I believe that a crisis also creates opportunities for us to reinvent ourselves, to think of our business and our industry in brand new ways,” D’Amaro said. He highlighted some of the ongoing projects, including the Star Wars-themed hotel at Hollywood Studios, as examples of the growth ahead. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, a trackless Epcot ride based on the 2007 movie, will open in 2021, D’Amaro confirmed, although he did not say which month. The company also plans to celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary next year with D’Amaro saying more details will be forthcoming on how the milestone will be acknowledged. “But what I can tell you is it’s going to be very remarkable, and we intend to celebrate the stories and experiences that our guests love,” D’Amaro said. D’Amaro praised the company for moving nimbly during the pandemic. The online reservations system that helps Disney control its crowds was built within a few weeks, a project that might normally have taken a year or more to build, he said. He said he has dared his Imagineers to dream bigger and differently in the future. “These dares don’t just apply to big, new moonshot products and experiences. They apply to our products and experiences today,” D’Amaro 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?” grusson@orlandosentinel.com

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We are LOVING all the new face mask designs Disney is making! Tie-dye Mickey Face Mask With the plethora of options, you can rep your favorite character or favorite movie, you can dress for the holiday season, or you can go classic with a simple Mickey design! Since face masks are now part of theme park attire, it can be so fun to match them to your outfits or to the Disney park you’re visiting that day. And today, shopDisney dropped eight new mask designs — great for those who want to wear some of the best Disney movies! The first of the two new 4-packs of masks is this Marvel set, based on our favorite superheroes from The Avengers! The four designs feature Captain America’s shield, a Spiderman print, a comic print design, and a more inconspicuous polka dot pattern with character symbols. ©Disney For $19.99, you can have four brand new masks, made with Disney’s new and improved mask style and fabric. Wearing one of these, you’ll be ready to save the world! Get the Marvel Masks HERE! The other new set of masks is based on some of our favorite Pixar movies! The four different patterns showcase a Toy Story print, a Monsters, Inc. door design, a Coco montage, and Carl’s floating house from Up. ©Disney This 4-pack is also available online for $19.99, which is much cheaper than you’d buy these individually in the parks! Click Here to Check Out the Pixar Masks! If you’re interested in more face mask designs, make sure to check out our DFB store, where we have TONS of great styles! We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any more cool new masks that we find in the parks or online, so stay tuned! Check Out the DFB Disney Prince Masks Here! Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Is your favorite Pixar or Marvel movie represented with these masks? Tell us in the comments! The post 8 New Marvel and Pixar Masks Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Snacks, Pixar, Marvel, and More! Check Out the Face Masks We Found at the Disney Store! The NEW Pixar Dooney and Bourke Collection Has Arrived at Disney World! The Teachers in Your Life Have to See These SUPER New Disney Tees! View the full article

The EPCOT France Pavilion expansion has been calling our name every time we take the Skyliner to or from EPCOT. France Pavilion Though the expansion remains closed, it’s starting to look preeetty complete — and that includes the exterior of the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction. We’ve been waiting for news of the ride’s new opening date since it was delayed a few months ago, and now we have a better idea as to WHEN it will open! According to Laughing Place, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro noted at the virtual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be opening in 2021. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure The attraction was initially supposed to open in the Summer of 2020 but was delayed due to the global health crisis. We’ve been keeping an eye on progress in the France Pavilion expansion. We’re pretty excited to have an opening timeframe confirmed for the ride! Now…we wait for an opening date! Ratatouille Ride Vehicle The majority of our readers expected Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure would NOT open in 2020 and looks like they were right! We’ll be keeping a close eye out for news of a specific opening date, so stay tuned for the latest updates! Click here to see the latest pics of the France Pavilion! 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 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Will Open in 2021 in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Popcorn Buckets, Face Painting, and Fish and Chips Merch! Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. Pardon Disney’s Pixie Dust: This Disney World Construction Could Impact Your Next Vacation View the full article

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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. Disney has tried to make wearing a mask more fun with TONS of creative styles and designs! Together Again Face Mask And, on top of that, we here at DFB have made our own face masks that our readers are sure to love! Between our site and Disney’s designs, you’ll be able to find a mask to match ANY outfit for your Disney trip, and today we’re here to share some new masks available on shopDisney! Today, we spotted four NEW face mask designs for sale on shopDisney, and we love them both! The first set is perfect for our East Coast friends with a vintage Walt Disney World design. ©Disney This set of masks is priced at $11.99 for the set of two. They’ve got a new and improved design and material as compared to the original style of masks that Disney was selling. No one will doubt your love for Disney World when you’re wearing these! Get the Walt Disney World Masks here! The other set of masks available is great for our West Coast friends! This set of two has one Disneyland logo mask, and one that says “The Happiest Place on Earth.” ©Disney This set is also $11.99 and features the new design and fabric. If you’re planning a trip, getting this set of two masks for $11.99 will help you save, because masks are now individually $9.99 in person at Walt Disney World! Get the Disneyland Masks Here! We’re loving these new designs. The retro style is really making us feel nostalgic — AND it’s really making us miss the Disneyland Resort parks! Stay tuned to DFB for all your West Coast reopening news, and all your East Coast Disney fun! We will let you know if and when we spot these in the parks, so stay tuned! What Could Disneyland’s Reopening Look Like? — Read HERE! Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which face mask design do you like better? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 NEW Disney World and Disneyland Logo Masks Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Big News! Disney’s MagicBands Are About to Get a LOT More Fun With Slap Bracelets! This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… The New Minnie Mouse Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Now Available Online! View the full article

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Hello to all our DFB friends! We spent today at Disney World taking a ton of photos and videos just to share with you! Cinderella Castle We headed to Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom, so fasten your seatbelt because here we go! Magic Kingdom Our day started by driving through the magical…partially updated gate. Honey, we’re home!!! Here’s what’s happening with that gate, by the way! Disney World Entrance After we drove to Magic Kingdom and entered the park, we were greeted with the most magical welcome! So many of our favorite characters were waving hello! But this isn’t just any old Christmas sweater — the logo on it is the original symbol for the Imagination Pavilion back in the day! We love it when Disney surprises us with a throwback like that. See more photos of Figment’s holiday look here All good things must come to an end, though, but we thoroughly enjoyed our day at all three parks. Stay tuned, because we’ll be going back and we’ll be sure to take you along with us with even more photos and videos! UPDATE! EPCOT’s Nighttime Spectacular Harmonious Continues to Make Progress Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to the parks recently? Share your day with us in the comments! The post 25 Photos and Videos From Three Parks in Disney World TODAY first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! View the full article

Disney World is constantly preparing for their 50th anniversary coming up in October of 2021. Cinderella Castle We’ve seen several upcoming attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and TRON Lightcycle Run, and many places are getting a FULL makeover like the Walt Disney World entrance and EPCOT. One of the most recent projects involved the Magic Kingdom entrance sign, and we’ve got a look at how it’s coming along! Work on the sign started back in September and based on what we saw today, it appears the sign is almost complete! Magic Kingdom Entrance We noticed that all of the lifts and work equipment were nowhere in sight. The royal blue and rose gold paint details seem to be finished, as the blue now runs across the entire sign. Magic Kingdom Entrance However, it is not clear if the sign is fully complete because we saw some spindles on the bottom of some areas on the sign. If you look closely, you can spot them to the left of the “W” and to the right of the “E”. Magic Kingdom Entrance Whether it is fully completed or not, the sign looks beautiful! We are so excited to see a Disney World project complete, and we think this one makes a huge difference when you enter Magic Kingdom. We will continue to keep an eye on the sign and update you with any new information! Take a look at the progress on the upcoming TRON attraction 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 Magic Kingdom entrance’s new look? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Entrance is ALMOST Finished! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check It Out! Some of the Construction Walls are DOWN at the Entrance to Magic Kingdom! The Major Cinderella Castle Refurbishment Has Started in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction Update, Portrait and Caricature Artists are BACK, and the Return of SO Many Missing Snacks! View the full article

Over the past few days, we’ve started to see more and more Christmas decorations pop up in the Disney World Resorts. Grand Floridian Christmas Tree From Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to Disney Springs, it’s DEFINITELY beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Disney World. And today, we stopped by Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to check out the stunning holiday decorations around the Resort! We’ve been on the lookout for holiday decorations to arrive at Animal Kingdom Lodge recently, so we stopped by again today to check for any new developments. As we rolled up to the entrance of the Jambo House building, we noticed a promising sign! Jambo House Sign Decorated for the Holidays! And when we walked into the Jambo House lobby, we weren’t disappointed — the gigantic, gorgeous Christmas tree is now up at Animal Kingdom Lodge! Check out that STUNNING Tree! As impressive as the tree is from a distance, we had to take a closer look to really admire the details! Let’s Take a Closer Look! We love how each of the huge Christmas trees around the Disney World Resorts is themed to match the location. The Tree is Decorated to Fit the Location! The tree in the Animal Kingdom Lodge lobby is decorated with gorgeous artwork, like this giraffe mask! We definitely suggest taking your time to soak up all of the incredible details. Giraffe Mask There are other smaller trees located throughout the lobby as well. Animal Kingdom Lodge Check out this pretty tree outside of the Zawadi Marketplace gift shop! Another Tree at Animal Kingdom Lodge In addition to the various trees throughout the lobby, there is also festive garland hanging from the railings that face the lobby. So Festive! Let’s get one last look at that breathtaking tree in the Jambo House lobby before we head over to Kidani Village! Jambo House Lobby Based on the decorations near the entrance to the Kidani Village building, we had a feeling this area of the Resort received a holiday makeover as well. Kidani Village Entrance And we were correct! Kidani Village, the Disney Vacation Club section of Animal Kingdom Lodge, has a large tree of its own! Kidani Village Christmas Tree While not quite as towering as the tree in the main lobby over in Jambo House, there are still some awesome themed ornaments and decorations on this tree. Ornaments We spy Mickey! Ornament These ribbon ornaments are supposed to imitate palm frond flowers! Palm Frond Flower Decoration Some festive additions have also popped up outside of Johari Treasures, the gift shop at Kidani Village. Decorations As beautiful as Animal Kingdom Lodge is year-round, it gets an extra touch of magic when all of the holiday decorations are up! Holiday Decorations While each Disney World Resort has holiday decorations themed to fit their style, Animal Kingdom Lodge has to be one of our favorites of the bunch. If you have the chance to visit the Resort this season, be sure to take plenty of time to enjoy all of the incredible details! Click here to check out the decorations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! 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 Which Disney World Resort is home to your favorite Christmas tree? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is Gorgeously Decorated for the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Releases a Statement On the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Is THIS Unannounced Disney World Resort Hotel Actually Opening in June?! MORE Holiday Decorations Are Up in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article

One of the best parts of the holidays in Disney World is the holiday ride overlays. Jingle Cruise This year we’ve spotted tons of jolly decor at Living With the Land in EPCOT and our beloved Jingle Cruise is back for the season! But today, we spotted an unexpected ride overlay that definitely caught us off guard! As we made our way through EPCOT today, we decided to hop on Journey into Imagination with Figment to see our favorite purple dragon. We got to the part of the ride with the Figment animatronic and noticed something a bit different…he was wearing a HOLIDAY SWEATER! Figment with Sweater This is the holiday overlay we didn’t know we needed. This definitely made us giggle and brought a smile to our faces! We’re glad to see Figment is staying warm as these winter months roll in. Figment with Sweater We hope that Figment stays cozy in that sweater throughout the holiday season so we can continue to enjoy this holiday surprise! We will continue to keep you updated on the best surprises we find around Disney World, so stay tuned. 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. The post This is One Ride We Did NOT Expect to Get a Holiday Makeover in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Get Festive With Baby Yoda on These NEW Phone Cases in Disney World NEWS: MORE December Park Passes Are Now Available for All Four Disney World Parks What’s New in Epcot — Macaron Purses, Construction Updates, and the 2019 Food and Wine Festival! View the full article