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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

Disney style isn’t always about spirit jerseys and leggings — although we admit that’s often our personal preference. Sometimes, though, we want to dress up, whether it be for Dapper Day or some other occasion (or just because!). Uptown Jewelers And we recently found the PERFECT Disney dress that has us wanting to celebrate the holidays in style every day! And that dress will soon be available online! The dress in question is the Disney White Winter Dress that had us gawking over its gorgeous details when we first spotted it at Magic Kingdom and over at Disneyland Resort. White Winter Dress This dress features a print of Cinderella Castle on it in silver and gold (with bright red flags). White Winter Dress And there are so many pretty silver snowflake details on it, too, like on the collar! White Winter Dress And starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to grab this gorgeous dress online at shopDisney. It’s currently $128 in the parks, so we expect the online price to reflect that. This is about what some other Disney dresses cost, like the beautiful Coco dress we previously spotted. White Winter dress back So if you’re looking to get your hands on this beauty, head over to shopDisney first thing tomorrow! We have a feeling this one will go fast! PHOTOS: Cook Up A Storm With This BRAND NEW Ratatouille Dress in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you own any Disney dresses? Let us know in the comments! The post This STUNNING Disney Holiday Dress Will Be Available Online SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Beautiful Holiday Dress, Mini Churros, and More! We Have A Proud Corazón Looking at the NEW Coco Pandora Charm in Disney World and Disneyland! NEW Dooney and Bourke Holiday Collection Is “Sleighing” the Game at the Disney Parks! View the full article

We spend a day in a (very crowded!) EPCOT to check out all of the latest additions to the park! Spaceship Earth Who’s ready for a trip to EPCOT?? We found some delicious new snacks, the return of highly coveted merch, and MORE! So without further ado, let’s dive into all of the food, merchandise, and attractions updates since our last visit! EPCOT Food Updates Karamell-Küche Over in the Germany Pavilion, we spotted some new sweet treats in Karamell-Küche! That’s right, there are TWO new cookies available, which are both drizzled in Werther’s caramel. There’s the Chocolate S’more Cookie, which had a rich, brownie-like texture… Chocolate S’more Cookie …and the Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie, which had tons of crunch thanks to the toffee and pretzels packed inside! Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie Both of these delicious new cookies are available for $4.59 each! Check out our full review and more photos of both cookies! Islands of the Caribbean Booth Even though there’s only one week left in this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, we noticed yet another change at one of the festival booths! The Playalinda Brewing Company Tropical Wonderland Wheat Ale is now BACK at the Islands of the Caribbean booth. Islands of the Caribbean Menu The booth has offered this beer before, but on a recent visit, a Cast Member let us know they were out and had replaced it with a Lemon Hefeweizen Beer by First Magnitude Brewing Company. But it looks like the Tropical Wonderland beer has now made its triumphant return! Tropical Wonderland Guests can order a 6-ounce pour for $4.50 or a 12-ounce pour for $8.50. Check out our full review of the Islands of the Caribbean booth! Beverage Cart While strolling past a beverage cart located between The Land and the Imagination Pavilion, we spotted the Frozen 2 Sipper! Frozen 2 Sipper Previously, we’ve seen the sipper at Kringla Bakeri og Cafe with the Frozen Orange Cream Soda during last year’s holiday season. But now it’s back at a new location! Frozen 2 Sipper Guests visiting the cart can get the Frozen 2 Sipper with their choice of a fountain drink or a slush for $11.50. Click here to learn more about the ‘Frozen 2’ Sipper! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear We noticed that the popular Spaceship Earth Cookie Jar was available at Mouse Gear. And it looks like this is still a hot commodity — there were only two left on the shelf when we were there! Spaceship Earth Cookie Jar If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on one, you can snag it for $39.99. Check out more photos of the Spaceship Earth Cookie Jar! La Bottega Italiana And another highly coveted piece of merch has made its return at La Bottega Italiana in the Italy Pavilion. The Pizza Minnie Ears are back in stock! Pizza Minnie Ears If you want to add this pair of ears to your collection, you can grab them for $29.99. Seriously, check out how CUTE the Pizza Ears are! EPCOT Attractions Updates Living with the Land We took a ride on Living with the Land to see whether any more holiday decorations have been added since we last checked. Living with the Land Holiday Decorations We didn’t spot any new decorations this time around, but we’ll continue to keep an eye on this attraction in case they continue to deck it out further! Check out more pictures of the holiday decorations on Living with the Land! World Showcase There were some SUPER heavy crowds throughout World Showcase on our visit! In fact, the Mexico Pavilion pyramid reached capacity and there was a 2.5-hour line to get inside. Mexico Pavilion The line for Frozen Ever After stretched back to the China Pavilion. Frozen Ever After Line And we also noticed long lines for many of the food and drink locations throughout the World Showcase. Japan line There were some areas where the crowd was noticeably lighter like we experienced while walking through the United Kingdom Pavilion. United Kingdom Pavilion So, if you’re heading to EPCOT soon, keep in mind that you could experience some hefty crowds, especially throughout the World Showcase! And that does it for our most recent trip to EPCOT! We’ll continue heading out to all of the Disney World parks and resorts to see what’s new. So be sure to stay tuned for all of the latest updates! Here’s what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these updates are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: Caramel-Drizzled Cookies, Big Crowds, and the Return of Coveted Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Tons of Food and Wine Festival Menu Changes and a Denim Spirit Jersey! What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 View the full article

We’re dreaming of a white Christmas complete with polar bears at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree Ok, so it’s still reaching the high 80’s in Florida, but we can dream about the holidays! And, it’s a good thing that this returning cupcake popped up way earlier than expected to make our dreams come true! Last year, we got the chance to snack on the ridiculously adorable Menagerie Polar Bear Cupcake that was inspired by the Merry Menagerie holiday puppets and figures in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Although we haven’t seen the menagerie itself this year (we miss you guys), the Menagerie Cupcake was still slated to return in December! Menagerie Cupcake However, when were in Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we spotted the Menagerie Cupcake looking as sweet as ever with its early debut at the Flame Tree Barbecue! Obviously, that meant we just HAD to have one (because how can you resist that cute little face?!). Menagerie Cupcake The Menagerie Cupcake is made with gingerbread spiced cake, cream cheese frosting, and the white chocolate polar bear topper for $5.99. We were just as excited to try it this year as the cupcake is still easy on the eyes and a joy to bite into! Menagerie Cupcake The cupcake looks the same as last year with icing, crystalized blue and white sugar, snowflake sprinkles and candies, and a white chocolate polar bear with the same markings as the Merry Menagerie puppet! It was almost too cute to eat…we did say almost, though! Menagerie Cupcake The frosting was delicious — the cream cheese helped balance out the cake, which was extra spicy. It reminded us of ginger snaps that we can’t get enough of during the holiday season. But, if you’re not a fan of ginger or spiced cake, you might want to skip this treat and go for another Christmas goodie instead. While we would have enjoyed a fun filling or maybe some extra cream cheese in the middle, the Menagerie Cupcake was just as good as we remembered it to be! Menagerie Cupcake While we found this guy at the Flame Tree Barbecue, the Menagerie Cupcake is also at at Restaurantosaurus. Disney listed the treat as available from December 1st through December 30th at Creature Comforts also (but we could always see it arrive sooner!). And, while you’re in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing decorations around the park too! Take a look at ALL our 2020 Disney World holiday treat reviews 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’s your favorite Christmas treat in Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post FULL REVIEW: A Spicy and Stunning Cupcake Is Back EARLY in Disney World's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: This Orange Bird Holiday Treat in Disney World Is a TOTAL HIT…Again! The Halloween Cupcake at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is Just Right for Fall! REVIEW: The Spaghetti and Meatballs Cupcake in Animal Kingdom Is Weird…But SUPER GOOD. For Real. View the full article

From Star Wars hotels to Ratatouille rides, there are a LOT of new things to be excited about at Disney World these days! TRON Coaster at Magic Kingdom When it comes to attractions we CAN’T wait for, we’ve been eagerly following the construction progress of a particular thrill ride at Magic Kingdom, and thanks to the latest construction update, that anticipation is only growing! TRON Lightcycle Run has been at the TOP of our list for quite some time now, and you know we’ve been anxiously following its timeline by watching the roller coaster take shape in Tomorrowland! According to Disney, the futuristic bike-like coaster is still slated to open in 2021 for Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and per a recent glimpse at construction progress, we’d say they’re right on track to hit that goal! TRON Construction Since much of the current construction is outside, and clearly visible from the park, we’ve been able to geek out over the step-by-step progress as it all takes shape right before our eyes! TRON Construction On our most recent stroll through the park, it’s clear that the scaffolding to contain the final canopy enclosure is coming together nicely! TRON Construction Although the attraction will be under a canopy, we can see pieces of the track being built underneath that scaffolding, and it’s fitting into place like one giant adrenaline-fueled puzzle! Cranes loom over the fenced-off area, and while there’s surely still much to do, but more so than ever before, TRON Lightcycle Run is looking like a REAL ride! TRON Construction As seen from The Contemporary, the first major portion of the canopy is installed, and contains a portion of the track! TRON Construction Of course, we’re left to wonder excitedly about what thrilling secrets lie within! TRON Construction We’ll continue to keep our eyes on TRON progress as the ride comes together, but suffice to say that Disney World’s 50th anniversary year will be an EPIC one indeed! Stay tuned for the latest Disney World construction updates. Here’s what costumes and ride vehicles will look like for TRON! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which new attraction are you most excited for at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: TRON Construction is Racing Towards Its 2021 Debut at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Pardon Disney’s Pixie Dust: This Disney World Construction Could Impact Your Next Vacation We’re One BIG Step Closer to Riding the TRON Coaster in Disney World Thanks to This New Addition! Could TRON Bring FastPass Tiers To Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? 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. The shopDisney discounts and deals just KEEP ON COMING! Frozen ornaments We already reminded you about a 20% off discount code, but now we’ve got another great offer to share with you, too! For today only, if you buy two ornaments from shopDisney, you’ll receive one free! So maybe it’s time to finally get that Belle Singing Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament. Belle Singing Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament ©shopDisney This beautiful ornament features Belle singing to Beast. AWWW! You can grab it now for $24.99 (or for free if you’ve already chosen two other ornaments!) Click here to buy the Belle Singing Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament Or maybe you think this Pascal Light-Up Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament is JUST the charming decoration your tree needs this holiday season! Pascal Light-Up Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament ©shopDisney This fun ornament has Pascal from Tangled hanging from one of the floating lanterns. It’s $24.99 — or free if you purchase two other ornaments. Click here to buy the Pascal Light-Up Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament Take your tree “To Infinity and Beyond” with the Buzz Lightyear Talking Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament. Yes, this ornament actually talks! Buzz Lightyear Talking Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament ©shopDisney This Buzz has lights AND a few phrases that will definitely up the FUN factor of your holiday decorations! It’s $24.99, but once again, if you choose two other ornaments, it’s free! Click here to buy the Buzz Lightyear Talking Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament So how can you score this deal on ornaments? We’re glad you asked! All you have to do is add three eligible ornaments to your shopping bag and then enter the discount code JOYFUL. And don’t forget that you can stack discounts, too, so be sure to use SHIPMAGIC for free shipping on orders over $75. You can also use DISNEYPLUS to get an additional 20% off your total order. AND if you spend over $25, enter DISNEYPLUSKEY to get a free Collectible Disney+ Key. We LOVE a good deal! So we’ll be sure to let you know when we find more! It’s a Plush Party! 16 New Disney Plushes Are Now Available Online! 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 started holiday decorating yet? Let us know in the comments! The post TODAY ONLY! Get Big Savings on Disney Ornaments Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You Have ONE MORE DAY to Get a Big Discount on Disney Merch Online! Our Kids Are Literally Begging Us For This Disney Princess Dollhouse RIGHT. NOW. Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early With 25% Off Select Disney Merch Online and In Stores Now! View the full article

Slowly but surely, as more Disney World restaurants reopen, we’re welcoming our favorite Disney comfort foods back into our lives! Harambe Market And since we’ve been craving ribs like WHOA, the latest comeback at Animal Kingdom has us doing our best Lion King impression and roaring with excitement! For healthier (i.e. non-fried) dining options in the parks, we’ve long appreciated the hearty, wholesome plates at Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom. Roasted Vegetable Bowl at Harambe Market This is the kind of counter-service spot where we can feel good about filling up on rice, salad, and grilled meats without the sleepy after-effects of, say, an entire Thanksgiving meal on a bun (not that there’s anything wrong with that!). Harambe Market Reopening So when Animal Kingdom announced they were reopening this restaurant in Africa, we were ENTHUSED! And we arrived on reopening day with a hankering for ribs! Harambe Market Reopening Aside from a few menu tweaks, it’s mostly the same Harambe Market you know and love, so we placed a mobile order to see if it TASTED the like the Harambe Market we know and love too! Harambe Market Mobile Ordering For our entree, we got the Ribs and Chicken Bowl, which comes with cilantro rice, mixed greens, ribs, grilled chicken, and salsa. Harambe Market This was a Harambe home run! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the chicken was juicy with a succulent grilled flavor and smoky aroma. The rice was cooked perfectly, and not dry at all, while the salsa added a nice lil’ kick without being TOO spicy. Harambe Market The greens are dressed with a light vinaigrette that reminded us of French salad dressing, which was a nice, bright counterpart to the meat! In fact, the greens were such a sleeper hit that we could have used MORE! And maybe even a little hot sauce would round things out nicely too, since the salsa is more zesty than spicy. Harambe Market All in all, it’s a great, flavorful combo, and quite filling! For those looking for a more wholesome plate in the park, Harambe Market hits that mark, though to be fair, “wholesome” might not cut it for some kids… . The bowl is $14.29, which feels like a great price considering the huge amount of food (and especially meat!) you get with this! Harambe Market Reopening The Simba Cupcake has been a reoccurring staple around Animal Kingdom for some time now, so we were excited to try it again! Harambe Market Simba Cupcake Made with yellow cake, buttercream icing, white chocolate mousse filling, a LARGE white chocolate Simba, and orange and yellow icing for his mane, this is the KING of Disney cupcakes! Apparently the King has a serious sweet tooth, because this treat is SUGARY! For fans of frosting, buttercream, and icing, this one is for you! Harambe Market Simba Cupcake Honestly, it doesn’t have a ton going on flavor-wise, but it’s colorful and pretty, and the white chocolate mousse filling was great! As you might expect of a cupcake with a mane, it’s cute in theory, but the icing starts to melt and drip almost immediately, so it can get pretty messy! Harambe Market Simba Cupcake If you’ve got a sweet tooth (and you’re not afraid of a buttercream mess), you can order a Simba Cupcake for $5.99! Harambe Market With Harambe Market open once again, it’s a pleasant reminder that this African go-to remains one of the BEST spots in Animal Kingdom for unique flavor combinations and healthier dining options! Unless of course you want to balance out that light vinaigrette with a boatload of buttercream! For a less sweet Simba treat at Animal Kingdom, give this snack a try! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to return to Harambe Market? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS AND REVIEW: Harambe Market Has Officially Reopened at Disney World's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Six Meals that Will Change the Way You Think About Fast Food at Walt Disney World NEWS and Review: Thanksgiving Cupcake at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! TOP 9 Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2019! View the full article