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There are tons of unique ways to interact with nature at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom They’ve got animal trails where you can learn more about animals like gorillas and tigers. There are paths on Discovery Island where you can get an up-close look at the intricate Tree of Life while strolling through beautiful foliage. And, they’ve even got a safari ride where you can see live animals interact with the world around them! In addition to these opportunities, Animal Kingdom is home to its very own petting zoo, and while it’s been closed recently, we just got confirmation that it’s reopening this weekend! Yesterday we shared that the Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch may be reopening since there were new operating hours on the website. This morning, that was further confirmed when Disney’s Dr. Mark Penning shared a post on Instagram. @drmarkatdisney on Instagram In his post, he stated, “I’m delighted to share Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch is coming baa..ck November 15!” This is the date that we first noticed operating hours listed online. He also shared that the Affection Section will have new safety guidelines, limited attendance, social distancing, and guests will be required to wash their hands upon entry and exit of the area. Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch When the park reopened in July, you could visit the animals, just not pet them. We’re glad to see that the whole experience will once again be available for guests! The operating hours are currently listed from 9:30AM – 5:00PM starting this weekend. We’ll be sure to head that way and check it out in order to bring you all the updated details! Read: 12 Things You Never Knew About Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to the Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch? Tell us in the comments below! The post Confirmed! Disney World's Petting Zoo Will Be Reopening This Weekend! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s Petting Zoo May Welcome in Guests This Weekend! Can You Still Visit the Petting Zoo at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? We Headed to Rafiki’s Planet Watch to Find Out! Happy Lion King Day! We’re LIVE at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with All the Cool New Stuff! 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. Making a list (and checking it twice) of amazing Disney holiday merchandise you simply MUST buy? Well, we’ve got one item for you to cross off that list! Christmas Ears We’ve spotted some adorable holiday ear headbands all over Disney World, including the blue snowflake ears and peppermint ears. Both of these have made their way online recently, and now ANOTHER set of super cute holiday ears are available online too! We’ve spotted the festive and fun Minnie Mouse Gingerbread Man Ears in Disney World, but now they’ve finally become available online! Gingerbread Ears These ears really are just too cute. On one side, you’ve got a Mickey Mouse gingerbread man with peppermint cheeks, a peppermint bow tie, and a tiny Santa hat. Mickey Side on the Gingerbread Man Ears On the other side, you’ve got a Minnie Mouse gingerbread lady with more of those peppermint cheeks and a peppermint bow of her own. Minnie Mouse Side on the Gingerbread Ears Plus, you’ve got that fun peppermint bow in the center of them both. It’s a holiday candy dream made reality! Gingerbread Ears So, if you won’t be able to head to the parks anytime soon, don’t fret! You can get these ears RIGHT NOW on shopDisney for $29.99. They’re sure to make any holiday outfit merry and add just a touch of magic to your celebrations this year. Click here to bring these Minnie Mouse Gingerbread Man Ears home! We’ll keep an eye out for more festive merchandise around Disney World and online, so come back for more updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be purchasing these holiday ears? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Gingerbread Minnie Ears Are Now Available ONLINE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Releasing NEW Cupcakes and Cashmere Designer Minnie Ears TOMORROW! 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… View the full article

Prost! Welcome to Biergarten in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion! Biergarten Band While a fair number of Disney world restaurants have reopened without too many changes beyond a limited menu and new health and safety procedures, a few locations have had to completely change the way they operate to accommodate the necessary changes. Biergarten is one of those spots with pretty noticeable service modifications. This previously all-you-care-to-eat German feast was known for live music, dancing, and frequent trips to the buffet. How would it stack up without two of those things? Atmosphere This restaurant is located aaaall the way at the back of the Germany Pavilion with a small, unassuming painted sign. Under this archway you’ll find the check-in podium. They’re utilizing Mobile Dine Check-in, which allows guests to check-in via the My Disney Experience app and then explore the area as they wait to be seated. Guests receive a text when their table is ready! Biergarten Restaurant The dining experience at Biergarten is unique — the dining room is set up to resemble the center of a German town complete with a lively Polka Band! Our View of the Biergarten Stage The name of the game here is Oktoberfest all day, err’ day so the tables are a mix of smaller tables along with large, communal tables where multiple parties could be seated. Biergarten! Sort of like San Angel Inn over in the Mexico Pavilion, it’s always dusk in Biergarten. UNLIKE San Angel Inn, however, this spot is known for its loud and fun polka band that plays center stage throughout the day. These guys are a hoot and play a set of traditional German classics with a few Disney hits mixed in. Biergarten Band Remember those Ricola cough drop commercials in the 90s? The big long horn they blow into that a generation probably just thought was called a “Ricola Horn?” Well, it’s actually called an Alphorn, and they play it here along with a number of other really unique instruments! Riiiiicollllaaaaa! Biergarten is a fun, unique place to eat. In our experience, kids go nuts at the opportunity to dance in front of the stage with the band going, and adults love to get the chance to enjoy full-sized liters of German beer while they watch from the comfort of their seats!! A Liter of Beer! BUT, we’ll be the buzzkills to share what you might have already guessed: dancing and having fun in front of the stage is a no-go right now. Likewise, due to social distancing concerns, only one party is being seated per table. This is actually quite nice. If you’ve shared one of these long tables before you might know the feeling — even if the other parties at your table are friendly, it’s still a bit awkward sharing a table with another family. Running out of tables wasn’t a concern on our visit…the restaurant was basically empty! The Biergarten crowd stayed super light the whole time we were there! With our BIG table all to ourselves, it’s time to tuck in. Drinks All is not as is was pre-closures here in the food department and, honestly, that might be a dealbreaker for you from the get-go (more on that in a minute). Biergarten was typically an all-you-care-to-eat German buffet. On the entrance wall opposite the band, you’d find a cozy buffet full of hot and cold German classics. The Buffet at Biergarten Pre-Closure With buffets being a no-go right now, Biergarten did what spots like Chef Mickey’s chose to do — plate their most popular buffet foods as a family-style version of the meal. It’s still all-you-care-to-eat, but without ever having to hop back in line. Herein lies the problem a number of you may face: German food isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (or…liter of beer?). The food has a heavy emphasis on meat and potatoes and flavors that are decidedly not for the picky eaters in your party. You’d typically find multiple types of foods like sauerkraut, sausages, cold sliced meats, hot meats, carved meat, breaded meats (noticing the meat trend here? ). Yes there’s veggies and some simpler foods, but if you’re not open to new flavors, you’d be picking around the buffet to find something you like (and possibly settling on eating a plate full of just pretzel bread for dinner). So be warned: if you thought you’d have a tough time finding something you liked back when Biergarten was a full buffet, it might be MORE challenging with a set menu! Speaking of, are you ready to see the most underwhelming sounding menu ever? (We promise it’s much more robust than it sounds here!): Biergarten Menu The set menu is $46 for adults and $25 for kids. Before we dive into that mind-blowing menu, let’s get our drink on. No Oktoberfest is complete without plenty of beer, so we opted for the German Beer Flight, which includes 5-ounce pours of each of the four beers from the menu: Beck’s Pilsner, Warsteiner Dunkel, König Ludwig Weissbier, and Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen. This flight is offered for $15. German Beer Flight We drank our beers in order, of course. The Beck’s Pilsner is exactly what it says it is: a pilsner. It’s classic, light, and can go down easy with a bunch of hearty German food. Beck’s Pilsner Meanwhile, the Warsteiner Dunkel is heavier, meatier, and has lots of dark beer flavor. It’s good for dark beer lovers, but it can definitely fill you up! Warsteiner Dunkel On the opposite end of the spectrum, you have the König Ludwig Weissbier — a nice, crisp, wheat beer with a slight fruitiness to it. Think of it a little bit like a Blue Moon (but German!). König Ludwig Weissbier Finally, we sampled the Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen. Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen This may be the beer for non-beer lovers. It’s light, crisp, and refreshing with a bit of fresh grapefruit flavor. If a more substantial pour of any of these beers is what you’re after, you can order any of these four beers for $16 per liter or $10.50 per half-liter. They also offer a few German wines. Eats Bread and Salads As we mentioned, the food is plated family-style and scaled up or down depending on your party. You get a little bit of everything to start with (after being asked by your server if you have allergies), and then you can always ask for a little more of something if you take a liking to it. We started with pretzel bread, which arrived with butter balls, mustard, and ketchup. Pretzel Bread and Condiments This bread is wonderful. It’s really just an excuse to eat your weight in soft pretzels disguising themselves as bread, but who cares . It’s a delight. We tried not to eat TOO much because we had our eyes on the prize: SAUSAGES. Pretzel Bread The next round was the seasonal salads. We were served macaroni salad, potato salad, tomato and cucumber salad, and beet salad. Seasonal Salads The macaroni salad was SUPER creamy and cold, with bits of celery that added a nice crunch. This was totally our favorite of the four! This was like really good potato salad from a family picnic. We ordered seconds of this one! Macaroni Salad The potato salad had a similar creamy dressing to the macaroni salad that we thought tasted mildly mustard-based but was jazzed up with a touch of paprika. Potato Salad The tomato and cucumber salad added some much-needed brightness and freshness to the salad course. The cucumbers were shaved this and the grape tomatoes were fresh and juicy. It was quite vinegary as well, which was also welcomed after the two heavier creamy salads. Tomato and Cucumber Salad Finally, all of you beet fans will probably appreciate the beet salad, which added some tanginess and earthiness to the plate. Beet Salad We’ll admit beets are typically not our favorite vegetable. If this was still the buffet version of Biergarten, we would have likely walked right past the bowl of beet salad but since we were served it, we gave it the ol’ college try. It still wasn’t our thing, but if you’re a ride or die beet fan, you’ll likely love it. Main Course After sampling all of the salads, it was time for the main course! We were served a full plate of traditional sausages, rotisserie chicken, meatballs, schnitzel, sauerkraut, spaetzle, and roasted potatoes. It’s a LOT of meat, y’all: Biergarten Main Course Family Style Offering German food is ALL about the sausages, and the traditional sausages on our plate were flavorful, meaty, and basically everything you’d want out of a wurst. Since we didn’t have the advantage of buffet cards to let us know WHAT we’re eating, we had to take our best guess. The variety of sausages we were served were all flavorful and none registered as spicy. They tasted predominantly like pork, which is typically the preferred meat of many German recipes. Traditional Sausages The schnitzel, which is basically just breaded and fried thin pork cutlets, is a guest favorite, and we can see why! It’s hard not to enjoy a tender piece of pork covered in crunchy, seasoned breadcrumbs then deep-fried. This is mega approachable for both kids and adults (remember, you can ask for as much as you like if this is the hit of your group!). Schnitzel We also found the meatballs to be incredibly tender — these may have been our favorite of the four different meats we tried (don’t tell the traditional German sausages!). The sauce on them was a savory brown gravy. Meatballs And the sleeper hit of the meal? The rotisserie chicken. We found this meat to be super flavorful and moist. Most folks go straight for the sausages or schnitzel when these were on the buffet, but the advantage of this family-style service is that you get to sample things you may not otherwise have chosen to try! Rotisserie Chicken The included sides (hiding under the mountain of meat) were simple roasted potatoes, sauerkraut, and spaetzle. The sauerkraut is exactly as you’d imagine — tangy. That’s one of those love or hate foods for most people and, even if you’re not a fan, you’ll still receive a hefty scoop to begin with. The spaetzle looks and sounds weird but it’s really just little nubs of buttery pasta. If you have a kid who’s obsessed with buttered noodles, prepare to watch them inhale ALL of this. Spaetzle Now comes the time in any good DFB review full of meats and bread that we remind you that the pretzel bread you totally showed restraint and DIDN’T devour before your main course (you didn’t, right??) can be sliced in half and stuffed with meats and mustard for some slammin’ little sliders. You’re welcome. Dessert It may seem like there’s no room for dessert after all of that, but you know us at DFB, and we ALWAYS have room for dessert. We were served a selection of three different sweets that were popular on the buffet: Black Forest cake, cheesecake, and apple strudel. This all came with a side of berry compote. Biergarten Desserts The Black Forest cake was decadent and chocolatey. Black Forest Cake But what did it have hiding inside?! Well, cherries, of course! Serving this as a roulade like this made it easy to get a scoop of fruit, cream, and cake in each bite. Black Forest Cake The cheesecake at Biergarten isn’t what you think of as typical cheesecake. It’s more like very light, airy layers of sponge cake with a mild and almost whipped cream-like filling. If anyone in your group doesn’t like cheesecake, have them give this a go. It really tastes more like a lightly sweetened cake. We recommend taking that side of berry compote and piling it high onto this dessert. Cheesecake The last dessert, a classic apple strudel, came with a vanilla sauce. If you’ve eaten here before you may know this was their star dessert and was hand-sliced fresh for each guest on the buffet line. Most strudels gets soggy FAST but at Biergarten, the pastry is typically still crisp since they serve slices as needed. Apple Strudel This is really just a Bavarian take on apple pie, but it’s a solid fruity dessert. A monster plate of meat and lots of cake in our belly and it was time to say avederzein. Nosh or Not Dance on over to Biergarten if: You are open to new flavors or genuinely love German food. You’re a beer fan! While you can get beers (including several of the beers we sampled at Biergarten this day) all around EPCOT, you can get a whole LITER of beer here for $16! You like a lively atmosphere. Though the dance floor and communal tables are currently not a thing at Biergarten, the polka musicians encourage engagement from diners through shouts of “Prost!” and lively songs. It’s not an intimate dining experience even with social distancing, but it sure can be fun! Skip Biergarten if: You’re a vegetarian or have picky eaters in your party. This place is MEAT heavy. Veggie eaters will have to pick at sauerkraut, potatoes, and a couple of salads, and if your kiddo (or you!) turn your nose up at foods like bratwurst and beet salad, this won’t be worth the $46. You’re looking for a quiet, intimate meal. You won’t find that here! You really, truly enjoy this place as a buffet. There’s no word on WHEN buffets will reopen at Walt Disney World, but, of the buffets-turned-family-style-meals, this has been the least successful in our opinion. If you like that sort of all-you-can-eat, pick and choose your favorites type atmosphere, we would suggest waiting. Overall Biergarten isn’t for everyone. The atmosphere and music — even in the quieter reopened space — are a selling point for many families. The food is an acquired taste though. While the family-style presentation was full of well prepared fresh food, we can’t help but miss the buffet. Some favorites, like the beer cheese soup and the selection of meats and cheeses (and maybe a couple more veggies to offset all the carbs and meat!), were missing from our plate. We’d also missed being able to control what exactly we chose to eat. In a “normal” Disney buffet like Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom, there are plenty of options to make everyone happy, but with cuisine as specific as German food, the buffet can leave pickier guests feeling lost. Of the choices presented to us, we LOVED the creamy macaroni salad (an option we might have walked past if this were still a buffet) but something like beet salad wasn’t our favorite and we would have previously avoided that rather than feel obligated to eat it since it was served to us. Even though it’s all-you-care-to-eat family-style, the price here is a little steep compared to other table service meals at EPCOT. To make the most of your dining dollars here, you really have to commit to at least trying everything served to you, but if these foods don’t sound like your jam, maybe consider holding off for a while. We enjoyed the experience eating here pre-closure and DID enjoy ourselves this time but, honestly, we miss that buffet and the interaction in front of the stage. With so many other wonderful table service options in EPCOT, there’s enough going against Biergarten than there is going for it right now, but German food-fans will still have a great time. Review! EVERYTHING We Ate at This Reopened EPCOT Restaurant Was a Slam Dunk! 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 revamped Biergarten experience? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! Should You Brave the Family-Style Menu at Biergarten in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Discovery Cove, SeaWorld’s day resort, jump-starts Black Friday sale with an “up to 50% off” discount on visits through 2021 View the full article

It’s FRIDAY, everybody! And, that means we have the whole weekend to spend checking out the holiday food and entertainment that has finally arrived in Disney World! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a must-see spot this Christmas with its Character Cavalcades and BOMB snacks to satisfy your sweet tooth. We’ve also been enjoying Olaf’s Frozen Adventure and the projections on the Tower of Terror. However, we’re kicking off our Friday morning with a little surprise over at Rosie’s All-American Cafe! As you’re strolling down Sunset Boulevard to visit Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster or take a few photos, you can stop by Rosie’s for a brand new breakfast menu too! We spotted the new menu on Mobile Order this morning and are headed over to Studios to check it out for ourselves. Frozen Winterberry Margarita at Rosie’s According to Mobile Order, Rosie’s is now serving up the Smashed Avocado Toast and Egg, Mexican Corn Chilaquiles and Eggs, and Fried Chicken and Cinnamon Sugar French Doughnut in the mornings. If these menu items are looking a bit familiar to you, then you might remember that we’ve previously seen them arrive over at the ABC Commissary prior to Disney World’s closure. ©Disney Since the ABC Commissary isn’t serving breakfast at the moment, you can make sure to have that sweet and savory Chicken and Doughnuts or dive into some great Avocado Toast to start your day at Rosie’s! Plus, while you’re there, the quick-service location also has the returning (but totally different) Olaf Flurry Cupcake for you to try! (Dessert for breakfast doesn’t seem like a bad idea to us.) ABC Commissary Breakfast Spread! Like we said, we are headed over to Rosie’s to check this out now! As we continue to hop around Disney World throughout the holiday season, we’ll give you a look at all the other goodies you can find during your visit to the parks! And, if you have any questions about how your vacation might look different this year, let us know so we can help you find the answers. Read our full review of the new Fa La La La Funnel Cake over in the Magic Kingdom 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. Have you been back to Disney World for the start of the holiday season? Let us know in the comments below! The post New Breakfast Menu Added to Rosie's All-American Cafe in Disney's Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Look Out Chicken and Waffles, We Want Chicken and DONUTS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Review! Is This Returning Pine Cone Treat in Disney World as Good as We Remember?! NEWS! Breakfast Is Coming to the Milk Stand at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — And We’re Not Sure How We Feel About It! View the full article

All-New Interactive Baby Groot Action-Figure | Disney Parks View the full article

Get ready to add Groot to your wishlist this holiday season! The flora colossus himself is now available in an all-new Interactive Groot action figure at shopDisney.com, Disney stores and select Disney Parks around the world. Our little Groot wants to put down some roots and be your companion this holiday! This is no ordinary action figure… Interactive Groot responds to over 20 spoken words and phrases with sounds, music, movements, and of course, the signature “I am Groot!” Instead of me just explaining it, check out this video and see just how rad this little one is: As you can see, we’re taking it retro in true Guardians of the Galaxy fashion! For those of you who want to groove to your own awesome mix tape, you’ll also want to get this all-new Bluetooth speaker, sold separately and inspired by the one that Groot plugs into during the opening scene of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2!” Both the Interactive Groot action figure and Bluetooth speaker are available now at shopDisney.com, Disney stores, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and coming soon to Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! Before you go and add them to your wish lists, remember, “We are Groot!” http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/JE3xmeZtVyYView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s face it — 2020 has been a year. And most of us have started spending a lot more time at home, with many of us actually working from there. Blankets That means our work attire has gone from professional to comfy, but that’s okay because there are plenty of great comfy Disney clothes out there! And we’ve been hitting shopDisney so much just stocking up on leggings, spirit jerseys, and loungewear! Sure, Disney spirit jerseys are a little expensive, but they are SO COMFORTABLE. They’re made a little big so you can just curl up in them and feel super chill. And because we love Star Wars, we totally dig this Stormtrooper ”Follow the Dark Side” Spirit Jersey. Stormtrooper ”Follow the Dark Side” Spirit Jersey ©shopDisney Look at how cool the back is! Technically, this spirit jersey is part of Disney’s runDisney collection, but we’ll probably spend more time on the sofa in it watching Disney+ than running. This spirit jersey is $69.99. Click here to buy the Stormtrooper ”Follow the Dark Side” Spirit Jersey We’re definitely going to need some soft leggings to pair with that spirit jersey, and oh, look! It’s Baby Yoda Leggings! The Child Leggings are stretchy and soft, just the way we like ’em. The Child Leggings ©shopDisney The extra-wide waistband is nice, too. And the Baby Yoda pattern with the starfield is SWEET. These leggings are $39.99. Click here to buy The Child Leggings So we often have to make Zoom calls with our business associates, and that means we have to look professional from the waist up. But below the waist? Anything goes, and we’re totally wearing these Her Universe Star Wars Galaxy Shorts with our suit coats. Her Universe Star Wars Galaxy Shorts ©shopDisney These shorts are super roomy and have a drawstring waist. They’re available for $39.99. Click here to buy the Her Universe Star Wars Galaxy Shorts On those days we don’t have Zoom calls, though, we stay nice and cozy in our holiday onesies, because why not? YOLO. And we LOVE the Minnie Mouse Holiday Onesie because it is not just adorable, but it also gives us holiday cheer, AND keeps us toasty warm. Minnie Mouse Holiday Onesie ©shopDisney The hood features Minnie ears! We’re so glad we live in a time when companies make onesies for adults! This onesie is $69.99. Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Holiday Onesie Don’t worry, guys! There’s an onesie for you, too. We’re all about equal opportunity onesies here! So here’s the Mickey Mouse Holiday Onesie that matches the Minnie one (couples, we want to see photos of y’all together in these!) Mickey Mouse Holiday Onesie This onesie is $69.99. You can also get both of these onesies for kids, so you can deck the whole family out in comfortable style! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Holiday Onesie Loungepants are another way to stay comfy while being stuck at home, and they’re even better when they’re Mickey Mouse Lounge Pants! We love the print on these with Mickey and some of his most famous lines. Mickey Mouse Lounge Pants ©shopDisney These are men’s pants, but trust us, they’re comfy for ladies, too! And they’re currently on sale for $20. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Lounge Pants We didn’t even know pajama hoodies were a thing until we spotted one online. But this Mickey Mouse Pajama Hoodie is perfect for those cold wintry nights when you just want to curl up in a hoodie and relax. Mickey Mouse Pajama Hoodie ©shopDisney Of course, this looks stylish enough to wear out, too, so if we saw someone in it, we totally wouldn’t judge. The pajama hoodie is on sale for $12.98. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Pajama Hoodie So most people might not think of socks as comfy wear, but a good warm pair of socks is a MUST for the wintry nights ahead! And we are LOVING these Mickey and Minnie Mouse Peppermint Twist Socks. Mickey and Minnie Peppermint Twist Socks ©shopDisney Even better? These socks come inside an ornament, so they would also make a GREAT holiday gift! They’re $7.99. Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Peppermint Twist Socks A nice comfy cardigan is always nice, right? But it’s even better when it’s a Pluto 90th Anniversary Varsity Cardigan. This sweater has Pluto ALL OVER IT. Pluto 90th Anniversary Varsity Cardigan ©shopDisney We can’t think of a better way to celebrate man’s — we mean, mouse’s — best friend. This cardigan is $44.99. Click here to buy the Pluto 90th Anniversary Varsity Cardigan If you’re more of a hoodie person, though (and it is finally hoodie season!), we are totally feeling this Marvel Logo Zip-Up Hoodie. It’s even got pockets so you can keep your hands warm! Marvel Logo Zip-Up Hoodie ©shopDisney This $34.99 hoodie also has a fully-lined drawstring hood! Click here to buy the Marvel Logo Zip-Up Hoodie We are headed to Comfort Town in true Disney style! So here’s to long winter days and nights curled up in our relaxing apparel, sipping on hot chocolate, and wishing we were all at Disney World. Haunted Mansion Boxers?! We Found TONS of New Comfy Clothes 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. What’s your favorite go-to comfy clothes? Let us know in the comments! The post Because We Don't Wear Real Clothes Anymore -- Here's The COMFIEST Disney Gear Out Now first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: YAY! 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This year, Disney princess and TOTAL fashion icon Cinderella turned 70 years old! Cinderella This gal is known for her accessories (even if she DOES lose them every once in a while), and Danielle Nicole is celebrating her big anniversary with just that — accessories. Specifically, some of this designer’s Cinderella purse designs are getting a DAZZLING makeover courtesy of @queen_of_crystal. Tomorrow, November 13th at 11AM ET, Danielle Nicole will release three SUPER limited edition bedazzled Cinderella 70TH anniversary bags! Just take a look at this satchel, the blue birds are totally shimmering! ©Danielle Nicole And Cindy is totally winking on this crossbody bag because she knows she looks FAB! ©Danielle Nicole And don’t let the clock strike midnight before you take a gander at this shimmery blue bag, featuring a giant clock and Cinderella’s iconic carriage. ©Danielle Nicole Danielle Nicole will only be releasing 30 bags per style! So if you have your heart set on one of these sparkly Cindy bags, set your alarm NOW for 11AM ET on November 13th! Don’t strike out! Review: Is Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom Still Worth the Splurge Without the Princesses? 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 these sparkly Cinderella bags? Let us know in the comments! The post Danielle Nicole Is Releasing Some SUPER Limited Edition, SUPER Sparkly Cinderella Bags! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This New Disney X Danielle Nicole Backpack is Perfect for Cinderella Fans! The Lady Tremaine Midnight Masquerade Collection Goes Up On Disney’s MerchPass Soon! This Cinderella Crossbody from Danielle Nicole is Perfect for Disney Princess Fans! 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. This year, we celebrated the 65th anniversary of the original Disney park — Disneyland Park! Even though it’s still closed, we’ve been able to celebrate this milestone through tons of commemorative merchandise! Disneyland at Christmas We’ve seen Funko POP! figures, special pins, and celebratory tote bags, not to mention all the merchandise that was available in Downtown Disney! Today we’re checking out a new line of 65th anniversary merchandise, exclusively from BoxLunch! First up we have this ADORABLE Disneyland Loungefly mini backpack. It features a park map pattern on a navy blue background and a convertible strap that can be worn crossbody or backpack-style! ©BoxLunch You can snag it right now for $69.90! This will look so great holding all your park essentials when Disneyland opens its gates again! See the Disneyland Map Loungefly Here! But wait! There’s not one, but TWO Disneyland Loungefly mini backpacks in this collection! This one shows off an artistic representation of some of the park’s biggest attractions — from Sleeping Beauty Castle to Splash Mountain. ©BoxLunch Like the first backpack, this o11/12 DFB Edittwo ways and is also priced at $69.90! Get the Disneyland Icon Loungefly Here! Next up, we have the Happiest Place on Earth Handbag! This blue faux leather bag features an embroidered design of Sleeping Beauty Castle with a colorful fireworks display. The bottom of the bag says “The Happiest Place on Earth” and the interior of the bag features a red character print lining. ©BoxLunch For $79.90 you can get this bag and celebrate Disneyland for years to come! Click Here to Order the Disneyland Anniversary Handbag! If you like the design of the anniversary handbag but don’t want to shell out the big bucks, you can get the same embroidery on the Happiest Place on Earth Cardholder. And it’s only $16.90! ©BoxLunch Also made of faux leather, the back features an adorable Dumbo graphic and the inside is the same red character print lining as the handbag. Click Here to Check Out the Anniversary Cardholder! There’s also a cardholder made to match the Disneyland park map Loungefly backpack! This one has the same park map print with a peach lining and several pockets to hold your cards, park tickets, and paper FASTPASS! ©BoxLunch You can get this cardholder for $16.90 and stay super organized, even on the most hectic of park days! Get the Park Map Pattern Cardholder by Clicking Here! If you’d like something a little more inconspicuous to show your love for the park, then you can order this partners statue keychain! With the silhouette of the Partners Statue, you’ll always be reminded of the history behind this magical place. ©BoxLunch This keychain can be yours for $9.90, and you’ll take proof of your love for all things Disney no matter where you go! Get the Partners Keychain Here! If you’re in need of a place to keep all your notes for planning your next Disney trip, then look no further! This Disneyland 65th Anniversary Tab Journal has Mickey on the front and his friends printed on the tabs at the top. ©BoxLunch For just $14.90, this precious journal can sit on your desk and make you smile everyday! Check Out the Tab Journal Here! The last item in the collection is this small wallet with the Disneyland icon print! ©BoxLunch The wallet has several pockets and compartments for storing your belongings and the interior lining features several favorite Disney characters. Get it today for $39.90! Get the Park Icon Wallet Here! We love celebrating park anniversaries, and we certainly don’t mind celebrating months after the anniversary has passed! We’ll be here to keep you updated on any new Disneyland merch or Disneyland Resort news! Two NEW Disneyland 65th Anniversary Tees Are Now Available Online! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How did you celebrate Disneyland’s anniversary this year? Let us know down below! The post Celebrate Disneyland's 65th Anniversary With TONS of New Merch! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Pre-Order MORE of the Disneyland 65th Anniversary Loungefly Collection Online Right Now! What’s New at Downtown Disney: A New Star Wars Store, Limited-Edition Merch, and Reopening Prep! Try to Guess the SECRET Identity of Baby Yoda with the Newest Shirt in Disneyland! View the full article

We learned a LOT from the Walt Disney Company Quarterly Earnings Call, and we’re reporting ALL of it to you! The Mandalorian ©Lucasfilm | Entertainment Weekly One of the main points of the call was the recent strategy switch to focus on Direct-To-Consumer and the success of Disney+ in its first year. We’re breaking down ALL the entertainment updates so let’s dive in! Overall Entertainment Update The call featured Disney CEO Bob Chapek and CFO Christine McCarthy addressing the Walt Disney Company finances. Chapek called the bright spot of the year the Direct-To-Consumer and International segments which exceeded expectations. Disney+ Screenshot The Walt Disney Studios obviously saw a massive impact from the global health crisis but were able to adapt. Chapek noted that animation teams were able to work remotely and uninterrupted, post-production work continued, and live-action production has even resumed. As an evil force threatens the kingdom of Kumandra, it is up to warrior Raya to leave her Heart Lands home and track down the legendary last dragon to help stop the villainous Druun. © 2020 Disney. All Rights Reserved. Chapek explained that COVID-19 may continue to impact Walt Disney Studios, including future productions. It depends on the path that the global health crisis takes. ©Disney Speaking of the global health crisis, Chapek gave a shout out to ABC news teams for their hard work during a tumultuous year. ABC logo Sports have continued to be a highlight for Disney — more than half of the most watched cable shows this year have been sports, and September was the best month ever for ESPN streaming, and the company expects ESPN ad revenue will end Q1 HIGHER than the prior year. Direct-to-Consumer Strategy Disney’s direct-to-consumer income improved by $300 million vs. the prior year, exceeding expectations, and Chapek said that the company is “more committed than ever to investing in our businesses in particular our direct-to-consumer strategy.” ©Hulu What are the numbers? Hulu had 36.6 million subscribers at end of quarter, ESPN+ was at 10.3 million subscribers at end of quarter, and Disney+ was at a whopping 73.7 million subscribers. ©Disney Chapek also said that in addition to new episodes of The Mandalorian, Black Beauty and The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, there’s much more coming to Disney+ and Hulu. “We can’t wait for you to see the extraordinary content that’s being created for our full portfolio of streaming services,” he said. “We remain very excited about our future and we look forward to sharing more details on our evolving DTC strategy. It’s very clear to us that new content drives subscribers.” ©Disney Chapek noted he was “very pleased” with results from Mulan, which was Disney’s first foray into a strategy like Premiere Access, where subscribers to Disney+ also had to pay an additional price to watch the movie. ©Disney Unfortunately, the film was met with controversy worldwide, but overall there were positive results that let Disney know that the Premiere Access strategy could work. “We were very pleased with the results of Mulan as a premiere access title,” he said. “We’ve got something here in terms of the premiere access strategy.” ©Screen Rant We’ve been wondering what would happen with premiere access since Disney is releasing the new Pixar film, Soul, for FREE on Christmas Day. But, Chapek said the idea is that is a nice gesture to subscribers to offer Soul during the holidays without an added cost. Soul Concept Art | ©D23 And those are all of the entertainment updates from Disney’s Q4 earnings call! It seems like we have a LOT to look forward to in the coming months, and when those details are revealed, DFB will fill you in! Click here to learn more about the Q4 Earnings Call! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the entertainment updates? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Gave an UPDATE on Entertainment Amid the Global Health Crisis: Here's What You Need to Know first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? Disney CEO Says Theater Closures Could Affect Disney’s Approach To Movies 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. There is TONS of great Star Wars merchandise out this holiday season! Tauntaun Slippers ©StarWars.com If you’re a Star Wars fan, you can put all kinds of items on your Christmas list this year: bags, spirit jerseys, T-shirts, and even lightsabers! And with this NEW Star Wars holiday Funko POP! collection at Hot Topic, there’s even more options for spreading cheer all across the galaxy! First up we have this either very cute or very weird Funko POP! version of Santa Yoda. Either way, he looks very wise (a quality both Yoda and Santa share). ©Hot Topic He’s ready to head off and bring gifts to all the good younglings of the galaxy, and he can spice up your holiday decor for only $12.50! Get Santa Yoda by Clicking Here! Next in the collection is a Santa version of another classic character — C-3PO! He’s traded in his role as protocol droid for one as an elf and donned a very festive Santa suit. ©Hot Topic With all that gold, C-3PO looks like he was practically made to be a Christmas decoration, and now he CAN be for $12.50! Get C-3PO Santa Here! The last Funko POP! of the three is this Darth Vader figurine! We always thought of this Sith Lord as more of a “Scrooge,” but he’s proved us wrong by swapping his lightsaber for a candy cane. ©Hot Topic For $12.50, you can have this holly, jolly, and slightly intimidating Funko POP! for yourself. Click Here to Check Out Holly Jolly Vader! Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for updates on all things Star Wars! We’ve really been enjoying sharing all of this fun merchandise with you, just in time for the holidays! Click Here to Check Out Ahsoka Tano’s Color-Changing Lightsabers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of these new figurines? Let us know in the comments! The post Forget Baby Yoda! These New Star Wars Christmas Funko POPs Feature SANTA Yoda! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: May The Force Be With You This Father’s Day With These NEW Star Wars Tees! Hoth Has Got Nothin’ On This Icy Star Wars Collection from Igloo! These Are Some of the Best Deals in the Galaxy for Star Wars Day on May the 4th! View the full article

Golfers gather ’round! We got some pretty sweet news for those of you venturing to Disney World’s golf course! Golf Pro Shop The Happiest Place on TURF is now offering a new selection of golf shirts, hats, shorts, and more featuring some of our favorite Disney characters! The Disney Golf Pro shops are available on golf course property. We headed to Disney’s Palm Golf Pro Shop to get an up-close of all the new activewear! Prior to the release, Mickey, Minnie, Grumpy, Donald, and Pluto appeared on various items at the shops. Now, the shops are offering golf-appropriate clothing featuring more characters like Goofy, Chip and Dale, Pete, Daisy, and Jiminy Cricket! Golf Hats Let’s take a look at what’s in stock! We saw many golf polos featuring the new and returning characters! Most notably, a lot of polo shirts. The Adidas Mickey Mouse polos came in a variety of fun colors for $49.95. Mickey Polos Also from Adidas was the cute Daisy shirt… Daisy Polo …and the Minnie Mouse polo for $64.95. Minnie Mouse Polo Want more Minnie garb? The long-sleeve by Cutter & Buck is here for $79.95. Long Sleeve Minnie Mouse Shirt The Paul Miller brand had a few items still on the shelves. The Grumpy golf shorts were in stock for $111.95. Grumpy Golf Shorts Plus, the Paul Miller Pete polos… Pete Polo …and the Goofy polos were available for $110.95. Goofy Polo And of course, there are loads of hats and visors! The visors featured characters like Daisy… Daisy Visor and Chip and Dale for $22.95. Chip and Dale Visor And Adidas hats starring Goofy for $29.95! Goofy Hat Pick up one of the multi-colored Silipint cups for $19.95! Silipint Cup Our evening was complete when we spotted this cutie on our way out! Mickey Golf Cart! Added bonus? Almost everything we saw was discounted! Many items were reduced by 25-50% off. Regularly priced items were valid for the buy one, get one 50% off deal! Pair these deals with the new golf course gift card promo and you’re in business! Head to any of the Golf Pro shops at Disney World to peruse the new gear! Learn how to save with the Disney World Golf Course Gift Card! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited the Disney World golf course? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney Character Collection Arrives at Disney World’s Golf Pro Shop! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These NEW Disney World Snack Pens Are Making Us Hungry!! Sivako! Pack for Your Next Adventure With The NEW Pandora Fanny Pack From Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Get Down With Your Bad Self and Check Out the NEW Villains Merch From Disney World! View the full article

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If you need a little Christmas, then we’ve got just the thing for you! Christmas in Magic Kingdom Christmas decorations arrived in Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs last week, and now they’re making their way to the resorts! Even though there are no over-the-top gingerbread displays this year, we’re still excited to see what festivities are in store. Today we stopped by Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to find that it had sprung to life with Christmas cheer! The first thing we noticed in the resort lobby (I mean, how could you miss it?!) is this GORGEOUS Christmas tree! Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree Disney really goes above and beyond with their Christmas trees, and this year is no exception! Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree We headed to a higher floor to get a better view — it really just brightens up the lobby and makes everything look so festive. And boy is that thing HUGE! Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree Each resort’s tree is themed to that specific resort, so we took a closer look to check out the ornaments. Wilderness Lodge Christmas ornaments They fit perfectly with the “national park cabin” theming of the Wilderness Lodge! Wilderness Lodge Christmas ornaments We love the way it all comes together to make a beautiful centerpiece for the resort lobby! Wilderness Lodge Lobby Also, we noticed some other decorations had been put out, like this wreath above the fireplace. Wilderness Lodge Fireplace The rocking chairs in front of this fireplace are a great place to sit and people-watch. Now you’ll have an even better view with all these decorations up! Wilderness Lodge Fireplace There was also garland strung up around the upper floor balconies. It adds a really great finishing touch! Wilderness Lodge Christmas decor We absolutely adore the Disney resort hotels during the holiday season! The ambiance is so cheerful that you’re in a jolly mood before you even see the festivities in the parks! Make sure to stay tuned to DFB as we check out more Disney Resorts to see the holiday additions. Check Out the Christmas Decorations at Bay Lake Tower 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 Have you ever stayed at a Disney Resort for the holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Halls at Disney's Wilderness Lodge Are DECKED Out for Christmas! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Did You Know About These 9 Hidden Secrets in Disney World Hotels? We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Looks Like THE COZIEST Place To Spend Christmas! View the full article

Disney has consistently been churning out news and updates to their procedures since reopening in July. Walt Disney World Resort entrance Lots of the news has been focused on the reopening of the parks, but there have also been many guidelines that affect Disney Cruise Line. Disney CEO, Bob Chapek, recently shared some news about the future of Disney cruises! Disney recently suspended all sailings through the remainder of the year. Due to strict CDC guidelines, Chapek states that future sailing departures are more delayed than what they had hoped. However, they do remain positive and believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, as demands for cruising are still strong. Chapek was confident that when the cruise line reopens, they can do so safely. ©Disney Cruise Line Even with the delays and postponed sailings, Disney Cruise Line is still pressing forward. The Disney Wish will be coming in the summer of 2022! The newest ship was met with heavy delays due to the pandemic. ©Disney There are also TWO additional new ships that are coming in 2024 and 2025, both of which have been delayed by six months. Disney hopes much of this will have resolved that far down the road by the time these ships debut. While this year has been difficult for the Disney Cruise Line, we are really looking forward to seeing what the future holds for these new ships! Check back with us for updates on guidelines and news! Learn more about the Disney Wish here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to set sail on a Disney cruise in the future? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Shares Updates On the Future of the Disney Cruise Line Including Timelines For New Ships first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Florida Mayor Urges The CDC To Not Extend No-Sail Order For Cruise Ships Say Goodbye to Sleigh Rides and Hello to Sail Away Parties with the CUTEST New Disney Cruise Line Holiday Merch! DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! View the full article

Disney World's reopening is going well enough for Disney to raise occupancy from 25% to 35%, company CEO Bob Chapek said Thursday. View the full article

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is a CLASSIC attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, straight out of the 1964 New York World’s Fair! Carousel of Progress And though the attraction, especially its final scene, have gotten some updates and upgrades over the years, from time to time, this attraction shows its age. And today, DFB reader @Mlecuyer28 alerted us to a big issue at hand, err, or should we say WITHOUT a hand? © Mlecuyer28 Poor new millennium-era John is JUST trying to enjoy Christmas Day with his family without burning the turkey in his voice-operated oven, but it seems like while he was doing the prep work, he happened to misplace his hand! © Mlecuyer28 It seems as though that increasingly hot oven is the LEAST of his concerns now. © Mlecuyer28 While this guy is no sleepy Elsa or missing Jose, you just HAVE to laugh when stuff like this happens! At least John seemed to be taking the whole no-hand thing in stride — he’s still letting us know “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day.” Do You Know ALL of These Sneaky Disney World Ride Secrets? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been on Carousel of Progress when it’s had a malfunction? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Can Someone PLEASE Give This Disney World Animatronic a Hand?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s One BIG Problem That Could Derail Your Disney World Trip This Year PHOTOS: The NEW Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke Collection is Now Available in Disney World! A Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Passholder Exclusive Shopping Event Is Coming to Disney World! View the full article

It’s been a big news day for Disney, and we’ve been busy reporting everything from today’s Quarterly Earnings Call. Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom During the call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed that Disney World has increased park capacity from 25% to 35% and that the company plans to spend $1 billion on health and safety measures at its parks in 2021. Chapek also stated that Disney World is 77% booked for the first fiscal quarter of 2021 and that he’s encouraged by booking trends for that quarter. We also learned that Thanksgiving Week at Disney World is almost booked to 100% capacity. Christmas in the Magic Kingdom Disney’s 2020 fiscal year ended on October 3rd, with its first fiscal year of 2021 starting after that and running through the beginning of January 2021. Magic Kingdom We’re already seeing increased crowds at the park during this first fiscal quarter, as well as park pass availability filling up quickly through the end of the year and into the beginning of January. We are keeping a close eye on park passes and will keep you in the loop on how things are looking over the next few weeks. We anticipate higher crowds due to holiday season. As always, stay tuned because we’ll keep you updated! NEWS: Walt Disney Company Reports Multi-Billion Dollar Loss– We’re Breaking Down the Q4 Report Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have plans to visit Disney World before the beginning of January? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Reports They Are 77% Booked Through the End of the Year first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING: Disney World Has INCREASED Capacity Here’s The Current State Of The Walt Disney Company’s Finances, As Told By The CEO And CFO Disney CEO Bob Chapek Speaks About Disney World’s Theme Park Reopening Plan! View the full article

Today, the Walt Disney Company is sharing LOTS of information with its shareholders on their fourth-quarter earnings call! ©CNBC The fourth quarter, and the fiscal year, for the company ended in late September, and we’re really beginning to see the results and consequences of COVID-19 on Disney’s financial status. Disney reported over $14 billion dollars of revenue loss, and $2.4 billion of that was losses in the Parks, Experiences, and Products division. CEO Bob Chapek also shared how well Disney theme parks around the world fared. We’re taking a look at that now. Early on in the call, Chapek stated, “It’s been a year unlike any other in our lifetimes and certainly any in the history of the Walt Disney Company.” Like the rest of the world, Disney definitely didn’t expect the challenges that this year would bring. Thankfully, the company seems to be slowly recovering from its financial losses — many thanks to the millions of Disney+ subscribers! Disney+ Streaming Service ©Disney When discussing the success of the Disney Parks, Chapek shared that Walt Disney World Resort, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort all achieved net positive contribution in the fourth quarter. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA remained closed during Q4 (with the exception of Downtown Disney). That means that Disney’s two remaining properties, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort, did NOT achieve net positive contribution — even with the parks themselves open at the time. Tokyo Disney Resort It is important to note that Disneyland Paris recently closed down a second time, due to a nationwide lockdown in France. The resort closed on October 29th, but is optimistically taking reservations for the holiday season. ©Disney Chapek also shared that capacity has increased at Walt Disney World. When the parks opened, they were originally at 25% capacity. Now, they are operating at 35%. If the demand for Disney World is high, then increasing the capacity should be a financial positive for the company. Magic Kingdom Chapek also shared that they’re encouraged by booking trends, as Thanksgiving week is almost at 100% of Walt Disney World’s 35% capacity. We’ll make sure to keep you updated as we unravel the information we received from Q4. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney Parks news! READ: Disney to Spend $1 Billion on Health and Safety Measures! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are your thoughts on the Q4 updates? Let us know in the comments below. The post NEWS: Select Disney Theme Parks Reported Net Positive Contributions for Q4 Report first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Says Phased Reopening, Capacity Limits, and Virtual Queues Are Being Explored for Disney World and Disneyland Reopening It’s Costing Disney HOW MUCH To Close The Theme Parks?! 7 Impossible Decisions Disney Has To Make Right Now View the full article

We’ve steadily seen more crowds at Disney World since its reopening, especially now that the holidays are in full force at the parks. Holiday Crowds And that’s likely to be the case for Thanksgiving Week, at least according to today’s Disney Quarterly Earnings Call. During the earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek mentioned that Thanksgiving Week at Disney World was nearly booked to 100% capacity. Today Disney shared that the parks have increased capacity from 25% to 35%. So that means that Thanksgiving week is almost at 100% of that 35% . Country Bear Jamboree We looked at Thanksgiving week to see what it looks like, and guests who still want to visit Disney World during the week of Thanksgiving might find themselves out of luck if they haven’t already landed a reservation. Thanksgiving Week Park Pass Reservations ©Disney This is the case for Theme Park Ticket Guests, Resort Guests, and Annual Passholders. EPCOT does seem to be the one park that still has availability every day for that week, but it’s likely to go fast, too, now that the other parks are filling up. Spaceship Earth at EPCOT As always, we’ll keep you updated! 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 have park passes at Disney World for Thanksgiving Week? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Shares That Thanksgiving Week Capacity Is Almost at 100% first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Halloween Park Passes Are GONE for Disney World Annual Passholders News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! View the full article

Disney World has been operating at a significantly limited capacity since the reopening of the parks. Magic Kingdom In October, Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed that the parks were operating at 25% capacity. Now, as we listen in to the Q4 Earnings Call for the Walt Disney Company, we’ve learned that capacity has been increased. In response to a question from JP Morgan analyst Alexia Quadrani, Chapek noted that Disney World “now has been able to increase to 35% capacity.” Magic Kingdom Chapek explained that this increase has been able to happen while still adhering to the 6-foot social distancing guidelines from health and government officials. Spaceship Earth Though we were unaware when capacity was increased, we did notice significant crowding in the parks — particularly Magic Kingdom — with the kick-off of the holiday season. Holiday Crowds There were times when crowding made social distancing difficult, especially where guests gathered for Holiday Character Cavalcades, or were passing through bottleneck areas. On this day, the rest of the park did seem busy, but guests were able to remain distanced throughout most of the park. Holiday Crowds Now, we did see similar crowding during the Halloween Cavalcades, around the time that Chapek confirmed the parks were still operating at 25% capacity. So it is difficult to judge capacity changes based on crowding. Halloween crowds As this week went on, attendance seemed similar to what we’ve seen over the past few months, but this increase in capacity might mean that crowds could be more of a common sight going forward. We, of course. will keep updating you on this and we will do our best to share tips to help you have a safe and fun time in the parks. Pics! Click here to see more of the crowds we saw in Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to report on the news from the Walt Disney Company Q4 Earnings Report and on crowd levels in Walt Disney World. Click here to learn more about the Q4 Earning Report. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited Disney World recently? Did it feel crowded? Let us know in the comments below. The post BREAKING: Disney World Has INCREASED Capacity first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney CEO Bob Chapek Speaks About Disney World’s Theme Park Reopening Plan! Disney CEO Explains Why Disney World Is Opening AFTER Universal Disney’s CEO Discusses Disney World’s Reopening and Shorter Ride Wait Times View the full article

We’ve been keeping an eye on all the news related to Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Gate Although Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Park will be reopening soon, it appears the theme parks themselves are not expected to fully reopen for quite some time. During today’s earnings call, Disney noted that it currently “Disneyland will remain closed at least through the end of the fiscal first quarter” for fiscal year 2021. Red Car Trolley behind the Gates at Disney California Adventure Park Disney’s 2020 fiscal year ended on October 3rd, 2020, meaning its 2021 fiscal year began after that and the first quarter would then likely end toward the beginning of January 2021. Currently, all reservations at Disneyland Resort hotels have been canceled through the end of the year, but the Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort are expected to reopen soon. We’ll continue to keep you updated as we learn more. Click here to see more information about the recent earnings call. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disneyland Expected to Remain Closed Through 2020 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Should Disneyland Be Able to Reopen in ‘Moderate’ Tier? Local Health Authorities Say Yes. NEW Health and Safety Signs Have Appeared in Front of Disneyland! NEWS! Disneyland Will EXPAND Mobile Order! See What Restaurants Are Added! View the full article

The Walt Disney Company’s Q4 Earning Call is about to begin and the Full Year Earnings Report for Fiscal 2020 was just released. ©The Walt Disney Company As a part of the report, Disney speaks to the effects of the global health crisis on the company this year and how it may affect the company next year. The company expects significant spending on safety measures into 2021. According to the Earnings Report, Disney estimates that costs on safety measures for employees, talent, and guests will amount to approximately $1 billion in fiscal 2021. Disney CEO Bob Chapek They note that the reopening of businesses incurred costs and will continue to incur cost in order to “address government regulations and implement safety measures.” The report notes that “the timing, duration and extent of these costs will depend on the timing and scope of the resumption of our operations.” Cinderella Castle We’re listening in to the Q4 Earnings Call and digging through the report RIGHT NOW, so, stay tuned to DFB for all the BIGGEST updates. Click here to learn MORE about the Q4 earnings report! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you surprised by this news? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney to Spend Billion on Safety and Health Measures in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Parks Report a Multibillion-Dollar Revenue Loss. Here’s The Current State Of The Walt Disney Company’s Finances NEWS: Disney Releases the Date for the 2020 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Earnings Call ALL the Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week: Everything You NEED To Know! View the full article

For Disney fans around the globe, there are many important dates throughout the year, from movie release dates to major opening dates at Disney Parks. But for investors and those interested in Disney’s financial performance, the Quarterly Earnings Calls are among the biggest days of the year! Disney CEO Bob Chapek Today, Disney discussed their fourth quarter as well as fiscal full year 2020 financial results in a public audio webcast. The company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year ended in late September, meaning that this earnings call gave us an even BIGGER picture at how 2020 has impacted the Company. But what were the biggest key takeaways from today’s earnings call? Let’s break it down! Key Financial Results In Q4, Disney reported revenues of $14.7 billion dollars, compared to Q4 earnings of $19.1 billion this time last year (down 23%). When taking into consideration the loss from continuing operations before income tax, that leaves Disney with a total segment operating income of approximately $6 million, down 82% from last year’s Q4 operating income of $3.4 billion. Souce: thewaltdisneycompany.com According to Disney’s Forth Quarter and Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was a loss of $0.39 compared to income of $0.43 in the prior-year quarter. Parks, Experiences and Products We learned quite a bit of information about how Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products was performing in the Company’s Quarter Three earnings call. We learned that Florida locals were making up roughly 50% of Disney World’s attendance in its earliest weeks of reopening, and that the segment reported a multibillion dollar loss due to the extended park closures. Disney California Adventure Since then, we also learned about the devastating layoffs that impacted 28,000 Cast Members across Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products division. According to Disney’s report, “The most significant adverse impact in the current quarter and year from COVID-19 was approximately $2.4 billion and $6.9 billion, respectively, on operating income at our Parks, Experiences and Products segment due to revenue lost as a result of the closures or reduced operating capacities. ” Click here to read more about the layoffs that impacted 28,000 Disney Cast Members Studio Entertainment Disney’s Studio Entertainment segment, under which brands such as Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm reside, has seen drastic shifts in operations amidst the global pandemic. Disney had recently announced that the upcoming Pixar film Soul would skip its theatrical release in the U.S. and go straight to Disney+, the same fate that the live action remake of Mulan faced earlier this year. Soul ©Pixar | Disney Click here to learn more about Soul coming straight to Disney+ Direct-to-Consumer and International This is the first earnings call since CEO Bob Chapek announced that the Company’s priorities would be shifting towards streaming. The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and the Child in THE MANDALORIAN, season two. © 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. Click here to learn more about Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s decision to shift the Company’s priority to streaming. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you listen in to Disney’s Earnings Call today? What were your biggest takeaways? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Walt Disney Company Reports Multi-Billion Dollar Loss -- We're Breaking Down the Q4 Report first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s The Current State Of The Walt Disney Company’s Finances, As Told By The CEO And CFO NEWS! CEO Bob Chapek Has Been Elected to Disney’s Board of Directors Disney Along with Several Other Major Companies Seek Over $1 Trillion in Relief For Local Aid View the full article