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Halloween is almost here! And there’s a fall treat in Disney World that just got a spooky upgrade. Pumpkin Mousse You might remember the Pumpkin Mousse that we tried at Disney’s Riviera Resort earlier this season and LOVED! Well, that treat had its last day on November 28th, only to come back in a whole new SPOOKY form. That’s right the Pumpkin Mousse has returned, now in the form of the Jack O Lantern Mousse! The only difference? There’s no more chocolate feather. Instead, there’s a spooky (but cute) jack o lantern face on the front! Jack O Lantern Mousse This treat is made with the same ingredients as the Pumpkin Mousse — pumpkin mousse with pumpkin cheesecake and an Autumn-spiced sable cookie. Jack O Lantern Mousse No surprise here, but we loved it just as much as we did when it didn’t have a face! The cheesecake is super creamy and goes with the mousse perfectly. Plus, that sable cookie adds the perfect amount of crunch to balance out the smoother textures. Jack O Lantern Mousse You can find the Jack O Lantern Mousse after 12PM at Le Petit Cafe in Disney’s Riviera Resort for $5.99. But HURRY! This treat is only sticking around today and tomorrow (October 30th and 31st)! Stay tuned to DFB for MORE reviews of Halloween treats! Click here to see our REVIEW of the OG Pumpkin Mousse! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 Jack O Lantern Mousse? Tell us in the comments! The post This Fall TREAT Just Got a SPOOKY Makeover in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Does This New Pumpkin Mousse in Disney World Taste as Great as it Looks? Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino vs. Pumpkin Glacé — The Winner of This Disney Coffee Battle May Surprise You! FIRST LOOK! Get Ready, MORE Halloween Treats and Eats are Coming to Disney World! View the full article

Going to Disney World is absolutely fantastic, but we have SO missed sailing on Disney Cruise Line! ©Disney Cruises in the U.S. had previously been prevented from sailing due to a no-sail order issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which had been extended through October 31st. But, now it appears that cruises may be able to sail again soon, provided certain conditions are met. According to the Miami Herald, the CDC is allowing its no-sail order to expire in exchange for a conditional sail order. That means cruise lines could potentially start sailing again soon, but, first, cruise companies will need to “prove to the agency that COVID protocols are working with specific testing requirements and trial runs before passengers can return.” ©Disney The Miami Herald reports that Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has indicated that “he thinks cruising can be done safely and is working with the White House to get cruises restarted.” The Miami Herald also notes, however, that “Crew members are still contracting COVID-19 on cruise ships as the industry remains shut down.” ©Disney Even though the CDC no-sail order will be allowed to expire, changes likely won’t be immediate for most cruise lines. Aside from having to prove to the CDC that their COVID protocols are working, many cruise companies, including Disney Cruise Line, have already suspended all departures through at least early December. Captain Minnie ©Disney Once cruising does return, it will likely look different. Cruise Lines International Association, of which Disney Cruise Line is a member, has already announced that negative coronavirus tests for all passengers and crew will be required prior to embarkation. We’ve also seen some cruise company reports make a number of safety recommendations to be adopted once cruising begins again. Disney Wonder ©Disney Additionally, the CDC has issued a Level 3 warning against cruise travel because of the high risk of COVID-19 infection on cruise ships. But, with the formal CDC no-sail order lifted, cruise ships can begin working toward an eventual resumption of their sailings. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we see. Click here to read about the CDC’s Level 3 warning against cruise travel. 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 a Disney cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: CDC's No-Sail Order To Expire and New Requirements Announced first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Cruise Line Website Updated to Reflect the Suspension of All Departures Through Mid-December NEWS: Level 3 Warning Against Cruise Travel Issued By the CDC DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! View the full article

A big part of our holiday season is looking for sets and celebs filming the ABC Disney Parks Holiday Special. Disney Holiday TV Special Filming 2019 This year, a LOT has changed when it comes to keeping folks safe in the Disney parks, and Disneyland may not even open soon. So, we’ve been worried about the state of the ABC Christmas Special, but we don’t have to worry anymore! According to Deadline, the Disney Parks Holiday Special WILL return to ABC this year with the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration on December 25th. The show will be “reimagined” as an expected mix of highlights through the years, along with some new elements. 2018 Holiday Special Another installment of The Disney Family Singalong will also return on ABC with The Disney Holiday Singalong on November 30th. Performers and additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. The Disney Family Singalong ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for all updates! Click here to see behind-the-scenes of last year’s Disney Holiday Specials! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 tuning in to these holiday specials? Tell us in the comments! The post Reimagined Disney Parks Holiday Special and Singalong CONFIRMED for 2020 Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Stars are Out for the 2019 Disney World Holiday Specials Filming NOW at Disney World! Details Released for Taping of 2018 Disney Holiday Parade Special on ABC! You’ve Got to See the INSANE Lineup For ‘The Disney Family Singalong!’ Coming to ABC View the full article

Do you hear those sleigh bells ringing? We do! And they’re coming from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Holiday decorations have started popping up in the park and it’s got us feeling festive. Add that to all the ornaments and other merchandise we’ve seen recently, and we ARE READY FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! Today, we noticed the first holiday decorations were up in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom! Over at Island Mercantile we spotted those beautiful animal lanterns! Island Mercantile We also saw them lining the roof at Discovery Trading Company. Discovery Trading Company Here’s a closer look at one of the lanterns. These things are truly gorgeous and incredibly detailed. You’ll want to really take your time and admire every single one. Animal Lantern And there are so many different animals featured! Just look at that cute little squirrel! Animal Lanterns We also found these beautiful animal decorations in various spots. More Holiday Decorations! They are absolutely gorgeous. Again, the level of detail on these things is just incredible. Holiday Decorations And it’s even more beautiful to see these holiday decorations together. Holiday Decorations We’re just going to fa la la la la our way all around Animal Kingdom with glee now! We saw decorations popping up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently as well, so it seems all of Disney World is truly getting ready for the holiday season. We’ll keep an eye out for even more decorations! Happy Holidays! The Holiday Shop Is Now OPEN on shopDisney! Check out 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS and VIDEO: It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas at Disney's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTO: The First Holiday Decorations Have ALREADY Appeared in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Get WILD With This NEW Animal Kingdom Starbucks Mug in Disney World! These Holiday Pet Outfits in Disney World Allow You to TWIN With Your Fur Babies This Season! View the full article

We recently shared the news that Disney World’s park hours were available into 2021, allowing guests to further plan their vacations into early next year! Spaceship Earth If you have an upcoming vacation taking place through mid-January, you can begin planning your days in the parks as well! Disney’s park hours were recently available through January 9th, and now guests can check out operating hours at all four theme parks through January 16th, 2021! There are no changes to report from the week of January 3rd-9th. Magic Kingdom’s hours remain the same, and will be open from 9AM-6PM daily. © Disney EPCOT will also keep the same hours as January 3rd-9th, and will be open daily from 12PM-8PM. © Disney At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the hours remain the same at 10AM-7PM daily. © Disney And finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have the same operating hours as the week prior, open daily from 9AM-5PM. © Disney As always, we will keep checking in on Disney World’s posted park hours and we will let you know when Disney releases new hours, as well as if or when those hours are extended! Click here to read about Disney World’s extended park hours this holiday season! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Disney World in January of 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Releases More Theme Park Hours in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Revised Park Hours Posted for Disney World’s Planned Reopening! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! View the full article

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Bad news for lovers of Moroccan food. All the eats at Spice Road Table in Epcot As you might know, we’re big fans of Spice Road Table in EPCOT. Now, with Disney taking over all Morocco Pavilion operations, it appears there may be some trouble getting a table at this waterfront spot soon. According to its page on the Disney website, Spice Road Table is “unable to accommodate reservations” starting December 10th. Disney Site Screenshot The hours for the restaurant are also listed as “No Times Available” from December 10th through the end of the calendar (January 7th). Disney Site Screenshot According to a Cast Member, this does seem to indicate a closure. When we asked, “Is Spice Road Table closing on December 10th?” they responded, “Yes, that is correct.” Disney Chat Screenshot Of course, all of this is subject to change. We will keep a close eye on Spice Road Table so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to learn more about the changes in the Morocco 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 about Spice Road Table? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: EPCOT's Spice Road Table Is Halting Reservations Starting in December first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — LOTS of Construction, Halloween Merchandise, and the Return of Beverly! Discover the Art of Competition (and a New Treat!) at the New Exhibit in Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion! What’s New in Epcot — Christmas Decorations, Space 220 Construction, and MORE! View the full article

We’re strolling through Magic Kingdom, and checking out some guest costumes while we’re at it! Magic Kingdom Join us as we check out EVERYTHING new in food, construction, and merchandise in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Food Updates The Confectionery As always, let’s start with food! We spotted Werther’s Caramel Corn at The Confectionery today. What a surprise and a treat! Caramel Popcorn We don’t remember ever seeing Werther’s Popcorn in Magic Kingdom, just at the shops in EPCOT so this was a fun find. Don’t worry, the regular Main Street Popcorn was still available too! To see more about the SURPRISE Werther’s Popcorn, click here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Main Street, U.S.A. On to construction! The Wishes poster in the Train Station tunnels has been replaced with a Sunshine Tree Terrace Orange Bird poster. How classic and cute! Orange Bird Poster The Roy Disney and Minnie Mouse Statue was gone from Main Street today. Perhaps this is in preparation for Christmas decorations since this statue is moved around this time every year. No Roy and Minnie Statue Liberty Square Over in Liberty Square, we checked in on the drainage in the Rivers of America as Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat remain closed for renovations. Rivers of America Draining The river is decidedly lower! Rivers of America The refurbishment on these attractions is listed through February 28th. Click here to learn more about the extension of the Tom Sawyer Island renovations! The Opera Ghost (and her partner!) were back on Haunted Mansion! Opera Ghosts These two took a brief sabbatical for some touching up a few weeks ago. Click here to learn more about the return of the Opera Ghost! Tomorrowland As usual, we took a gander at the TRON Lightcycle Run construction. Workers were raising and lowering some structural elements while we were there. TRON Construction The canopy looks pretty similar to the last time we were here. TRON Construction We can’t wait to cruise along on this ride when it opens! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Finally, let’s talk merchandise. Five Retro Sweatshirts popped up in the Emporium. There’s the Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt… Retro Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt …the Walt Disney World Sweatshirt… Walt Disney World Sweatshirt …a Mickey and Minnie Sweatshirt… Mickey and Minnie Walt Disney World Sweatshirt …this Most Magical Place on Earth Sweatshirt… Walt Disney World Sweatshirt …and a Donald Duck Sweatshirt! Retro Donald Duck Sweatshirt These tops are $52.99 each. Want to learn more about these new sweatshirts? Click here! The Emporium also had some new Christmas merchandise including this Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy Train Figure… Train Ornament …and this set of Ratatouille Bell Ornaments for $19.99. Ratatouille Ornament Uptown Jewelers Good news! The Child Pandora Charm has been restocked at Uptown Jewelers! The Child Charm Sign Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar At the store by Pirates of the Caribbean, there’s a new Jungle Cruise Tumbler featuring some really cool attraction-inspired art. Jungle Cruise Tumbler You could store your very own backside of water in here for $27.99! Jungle Cruise Tumbler Sir Mickey’s And we checked in on the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion collection which arrived in the park this week. At Sir Mickey’s, the only available item was the pair of Haunted Mansion Ears. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Ears And there you have it! That’s everything new in Magic Kingdom! We will be back with even MORE goodies soon! To see more of what’s new in Magic Kingdom, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 construction are you most excited about in Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Christmas Preparations, Caramel Popcorn, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Halloween Treats, Spooky Merchandise, and NEW Character Cavalcades! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Entrance Sign Construction Updates, Haunted Mansion Merch, and TRON Progress! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, Dole Whip Galore, and a Disneyland Shirt?! View the full article

Hello from Disney Springs! It’s a beautiful day to walk around and see what’s going on, don’t ‘ya think? Disney Springs So that’s exactly what we did, so here’s what’s new! Disney Springs Merchandise Update World of Disney World of Disney had SO much Black Widow merch! We have seen a lot of this merchandise elsewhere, but it’s nice to see her getting represented at Disney Springs, too! We spotted loads of action figures, masks, bags, and clothing. Black Widow Merch We definitely checked out the Special Edition Black Widow Doll! This doll has a removable belt, baton harness, and stingers. It’s also poseable. The doll goes for $44.99. Special Edition Black Widow Doll Tren-D If you haven’t noticed, the holidays are starting to bust out all over Disney World! And we saw a TON of holiday goodies at Tren-D, like this super-comfy looking Disney Holiday Onesie! It’s even got Minnie ears on the hood! This VERY MERRY onesie is $69.99. Holiday Onesie We also spotted loads of Disney Holiday Socks! Maybe some people don’t like getting socks for Christmas, but if they’re Disney socks, WE LOVE ‘EM! These socks are $14.99 per pair, but if you buy two pairs, they’re $10 for each pair! Holiday Socks We also spotted the white Mickey Snowman Holiday Spirit Jersey we recently discovered at The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. It’s got a Mickey Snowman on it! Mickey Snowman Holiday Spirit Jersey This spirit jersey is $79.99. See more photos of the Mickey Snowman Holiday Spirit Jersey. There was just SO MUCH HOLIDAY STUFF! Holiday Clothing It’s really starting to feel like the festive season! Check out ALL the holiday merch here! Co-Op Holiday kitchenware has arrived at the Co-Op! Wouldn’t these Disney Holiday Mugs and Plates look great on your holiday table? Also, check out that adorable Mickey and Minnie Holiday Salt & Pepper Shaker Set. Holiday Kitchenware D-Tech It’s time to deck your phone with a new holiday phone case, and D-Tech has you covered. We spotted many NEW Disney Holiday Phone Cases perfect for the season! There are PLENTY of designs to choose from, but we’re really loving the Minnie Nice List one! Holiday Phone Cases We also saw three new Holiday MagicBands! Holiday MagicBands Raglan Road We stopped into Raglan Road to look at the merch and noticed that its holiday decorations were now up! We also saw that there were Irish-themed masks for sale. This one is all about the luck ‘o the Irish with four-leaf clovers all over it. This mask is $5.99. Four-Leaf Clover Mask There was another mask at Raglan Road, though, that had us a little confused. We asked a Cast Member, and they think this is supposed to represent an “Irish Grin.” This mask is $4.99. Irish Grin Mask Uniqlo Uniqlo has a lot of NEW Marvel Shirts! We are digging this subtle Spider-Man Sweatshirt, as well as this Venom Sweatshirt. These sweatshirts are $19.90 each. Marvel Sweatshirts We discovered some Marvel gear for kids, too! These Marvel T-Shirts are $9.90 each. Marvel Kids Shirts Disney Springs Construction Update Everglazed We are so ready to try the donuts at Everglazed! When we went to check it out, we saw workers doing something with the bricks and pavement near the path to the Orange Garage. Everglazed We also heard a lot of construction sounds from inside the building. It’s coming along! Learn more about the new Everglazed shop here! Lucky Brand We were shocked to discover that Lucky Brand has closed its doors at Disney Springs! When we walked by, we noticed black fabric covering the windows and doors. Lucky Brand We don’t have a lot of info behind its closure yet, but if we learn anything we’ll let you know. Learn more about Lucky Brand closing here Gideon’s Bakehouse We’re also SO READY to eat some cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse! We walked by and it’s still under construction. We’re really hoping it opens soon, though! Gideon’s Bakehouse That’s it for our day at Disney Springs. We’ll be back soon with another report! PHOTO: Snoap Machines Are Being Installed in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 Disney Springs recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New At Disney Springs: Marvel Tees, Black Widow Merch, and Lots of Holiday Goodies! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Aloha! On November 1, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, begins our phased reopening, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back to our vacation paradise. To help you maximize vacation time with your ‘ohana while safely enjoying all that Aulani Resort has to offer, we have launched the Aulani Resort Mobile app. With app in hand you can explore the magic of Aulani Resort before you arrive including the sprawling Waikolohe Valley pool area. Whether you prefer admiring the view from a quiet romantic infinity-edge pool, floating along a lazy river or splashing down water slides there are plenty of opportunities for family fun. The convenient features in the Aulani Resort Mobile app will allow you to: Plan your day, stay connected and explore all the magic that’s happening during your visit.Manage your Aulani Resort reservation detailsBegin the check-in process in advance using our convenient online check-in serviceSearch for fun and interactive activities on the “Daily ‘Iwa”Find places of interest on the resort mapBe sure to visit our “Know Before You Go” page before your next Aulani Resort vacation. You can locate the new app on your mobile device’s app store by searching for key terms such as: Aulani, Hawaii, Disney, Resort, Vacation, Ko Olina. Available for iPhone® and AndroidTM smartphones. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/KcKv_ocjUSkView the full article

Cruise lines may yet sail from U.S. waters before the end of the year after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shifted gears to end its no-sail order that’s been in place for nearly eight months as the coronavirus pandemic spread around the globe. View the full article

For the first time, guests of all ages have been able to wear costumes during Magic Kingdom Park regular operating hours from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31., and Disney PhotoPass photographers have loved capturing photos of your frightfully fun and fashionable attire! Watch along in the video below to see a few of our favorite costume photos. Want to see more bewitching guest costumes? Check out DisneyPhotoPass on Facebook. Disney PhotoPass Service witches you a happy Halloween! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/oQRJnin_9c0View the full article

We’ve seen a number of things change or new things be announced at Disney World since it reopened. Cinderella Castle A new Table Service Mobile Order option has been introduced, virtual walk-up waitlists have started to be used at some restaurants, and more. There are a few things that were unexpected, but there are quite a few things that we’re surprised Disney didn’t do sooner. Today, we’re sharing our list of the top 5 things Disney is doing NOW (or will be doing soon) that we’re surprised they didn’t do sooner! 1. Bringing Characters Back to Chef Mickey’s We’re starting off with a pretty big one — Disney characters! Right now, kids (and kids at heart) can’t hug or high-five their favorite Disney characters like they used to. Character meet-and-greets are currently suspended, but we have seen characters greeting guests in some modified ways, like from above the Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station. See Ya Real Soon! We’ve also seen characters gradually returning to certain dining locations in Disney World. When the parks first reopened, Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast à la Art was the first to offer a modified character dining experience. But, since that time, we’ve seen characters return to various spots, including Be Our Guest and Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom, Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT, Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Ravello at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort. Minnie!! Chef Mickey’s, located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, was a character dining experience prior to the park closures, but it reopened a few months ago without ANY characters at all. As more and more modified character dining experiences started to open up, we were surprised to hear no news from Chef Mickey’s. How much longer would we have to wait before we could see our favorite friends at this spot? Minnie Mouse at Chef Mickey’s Not too much longer apparently! Just a few weeks ago, Disney announced that Mickey and his friends will FINALLY be coming back to Chef Mickey’s in December! We’re surprised it’s taken Disney this long to bring characters back to this spot. We’re not sure what exactly caused this delay. Perhaps there were some backstage adjustments or other arrangements that needed to be made to ensure the safety of all Cast Members in order to bring back our friends. Goofy at Chef Mickey’s Regardless, we’re happy to see character dining returning to this spot and you better believe we’ll be there as soon as we can be to tell you ALL about it! Click here to read about the return of characters to Chef Mickey’s! 2. Bringing Back a Meet-and-Greet with Anna and Elsa The second item on our list is another character-related change. Besides the character dining spots and meet-and-greets from the Main Street Train Station, we’ve also seen characters saying hello to guests in a slightly more personal, but still socially distanced manner. Over in the United Kingdom pavilion, you can have a practically perfect time chatting with Mary Poppins, or practice your curtsy with Alice. Alice in Wonderland Greeting Guests in EPCOT’s United Kingdom pavilion In Magic Kingdom, we’ve had the chance to talk to Peter Pan all about Neverland, and hear some cool pirate stories from Captain Jack Sparrow. Peter Pan All of these character interactions have been from a socially distanced spot, but still have allowed us to have a little bit more of one-on-one time with our Disney friends and get some great selfies! So, you can understand why we were surprised that we hadn’t gotten the same opportunity to have quality character time with two of the most popular princesses (or queens) around — Elsa and Anna. We’d seen them walking past us in the character cavalcade in EPCOT, but it’s not the same. Anna in the Frozen Promenade But, recently Disney made all our Frozen dreams come true! Just last week, we got the chance to say hello to Anna… Anna in EPCOT …and Elsa at the Norway pavilion in EPCOT in a new modified meet-and-greet experience. The sisters stand behind these gates at an appropriate social distance, but you can still chat with them about how things are going in Arendelle and get those much-needed selfies. Elsa Meet and Greet Again, we’re surprised Disney didn’t hop on this sooner considering the number of other character meet-and-greets that have popped up around property, but we’re happy they finally added this experience for guests to enjoy! It’s definitely magical to walk past the pavilion and see these sisters out. 3. Plexiglass Dividers on More Attractions We’ve seen a number of measures used to ensure guests remain a safe distance or are otherwise divided from one another while in line or in certain attractions. We’ve seen social distancing markers placed in pre-show areas and throughout queues. Social Distancing Markers We’ve also seen plexiglass barriers or other dividers installed in various attraction queue lines… Flight of Passage Line …and on attraction ride vehicles. Boat with Plexiglass For example, we’ve seen dividers used on the DINOSAUR vehicles at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for quite some time. Plexiglass Barrier on Dinosaur So, we were honestly surprised it took so long for Disney to install plexiglass dividers in some of its other attractions where guests are in relatively close quarters with each other like the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios… Plexiglass on Tower of Terror …in some of the queue areas at Slinky Dog Dash… Slinky Dog Dash …and in various queue areas… Rise of the Resistance …and on the vehicles on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Rise of the Resistance These new plexiglass dividers are allowing Disney to increase capacity on Rise and on top of that they are rolling out a whole NEW system!! Guests can now get a boarding group OUTSIDE of the park at 7AM! Read more about the Rise of the Resistance changes here! 4. Free Water In order to promote social distancing, Disney has been encouraging guests to use Mobile Order at many of its quick-service locations. Mobile Order sign In particular, this is meant to help prevent a large number of guests from congregating in one space while ordering or picking up their food. But, what if you just want to grab a cup of FREE water at one of the quick service locations in the parks? As of right now, you won’t be able to grab free water from certain spots that tend to be busier, particularly at certain times of the day, but there are a number of other restaurants or stands where you will be able to get some much-needed H2O. Free Water at Sunshine Tree Terrace We started noticing some restaurants were directing us to get free water at other spots in early October, but now we’re starting to see this policy more clearly enforced throughout our visits to the parks. We’re surprised that it’s taken Disney this long to coordinate this change. It makes sense to restrict free waters to other areas that are not as crowded so Disney can limit the number of guests going in and out of restaurants like Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe when things get really busy. Westward Ho Free Water Overall, however, we’ve found that whether or not you can get free water depends on the business and time of day. If a location is busy with Mobile Orders, we’ve found that guests will generally be redirected to another location for water. If things are less busy though, a Cast Member may be able to get you a cup of water if they’re able to. You can always ask, but be prepared to make an extra stop at another location to grab free water particularly during the busiest times of the day. Click here to find out where you can get FREE water in Magic Kingdom! 5. Releasing Vacation Packages for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary One of the other things that really surprised us is how long it took Disney to release vacation packages through the end of 2021, including dates that cover Disney World’s 50th Anniversary (October 1, 2021). ©Disney Parks Blog Cinderella Castle has already gotten its makeover in advance of this huge celebration, and renovations at the Magic Kingdom entrance sign and the iconic Walt Disney World entrance signs are also underway. But Disney World isn’t the only one getting ready for the 50th Anniversary, the fans are too! Many were eager to plan their trips and make sure they could get the hotel reservations or park tickets they wanted to participate in all of the anniversary activities. ©Disney Via the Disney Parks Blog Previously, reservations were only available through the end of September of 2021, but reservations through the end of 2021 finally became available in mid-October. We could already book our Disney cruises for 2021 sailings in July, so we were surprised it did take that long for Disney World to make their vacation packages available for late 2021. We also expect that getting a better idea of how many guests book hotels or packages around the 50th anniversary in advance will help Disney to better plan and give them a clearer idea of how many guests they should be expecting (spoiler alert: probably a LOT). But, the wait is over now and you can officially get planning for your 50th anniversary or other late 2021 trip! Cinderella Castle Well, that’s our list of things we were surprised Disney is doing now (or will do soon) that it didn’t do sooner! What’s one thing that you’re surprised Disney didn’t do sooner? Or one thing you’re surprised they aren’t doing yet? Let us know in the comments! The Disney World entrance signs are getting a makeover! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 We're Surprised It Took Disney This Long to Do These 5 Things! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Asked Our Readers: Do You Think Character Dining Is Still Worth the Splurge? Here’s What They Said. 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Earlier this year, Disney announced massive layoffs coming to the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products division. Recently, we were all devastated by the news that many performers from some of our very favorite Disney World shows had been affected by these layoffs. Festival of the Lion King theater In fact, Actors’ Equity Association indicated that 720 of their members working at Disney had lost their jobs there. Now, Disney has issued a statement regarding these entertainment layoffs. Today, Disney posted a statement acknowledging that “part of the magic of visiting any Disney park is seeing favorite Disney friends and discovering one-of-a-kind shows and performances.” Finding Nemo The Musical They noted, however, that the parks recently “had to make some difficult decisions to reduce [their] workforce as the business impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic have become more long-lasting than anyone could have predicted.” As a result, Disney said, “we’ve had to pause many live shows and entertainment experiences at our resort for longer than originally anticipated.” Citizens of Main Street When will these beloved shows return to Disney World? Disney has said that “Determining which shows can return and when is a complex process.” In today’s statement, Disney specifically noted that they will “consider the guidance of health officials and government agencies in determining when the time will be right to adjust capacity, and as soon as it is appropriate, we will start to bring additional entertainment back.” Jedi Training Academy While they’re unable to fully replace the entertainment that existed prior to the pandemic, Disney noted that some entertainment options will be available when possible including the character cavalcades, pop-up character appearances, the For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Main Street Philharmonic in Magic Kingdom, and the Discovery Island Drummers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cavalcade Disney also noted that the Voices of Liberty are set to return to EPCOT during the holiday season, joining the JAMMitors and Mariachi Cobre at the American Gardens Theatre. American Garden Theater Disney ended their statement by recognizing that the “beloved entertainment cast are an incredibly special and essential part of the Disney experience,” and indicated that Disney looks “forward to the day when we can welcome back more live entertainment to our parks,” and will share more news about that when they’re able to do so. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor We certainly miss seeing some of our very favorite shows and performers around Disney World, and we will be on the lookout for more updates on the situation regarding live entertainment in the parks. Click here to see more information about the Disney layoffs, look at resources for Cast Members, and see how YOU can help. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney Issues Statement Regarding Entertainment Layoffs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Actors’ Equity Association Issues Statement Revealing 720 Disney Performers Were Laid Off News: Disney Is Suing Orange County in Florida Over Property Tax Appraisal NEWS! Park Pass Availability for Labor Day Weekend in Disney World Has Changed! View the full article

2020 sure has been a yeah, huh? Happy New Year 2020 Shirt Honestly, we’re totally ready for it to be the NEW YEAR, which will bring plenty of exciting things to Walt Disney World. We may not have ride opening dates or restaurant opening dates (Space 220 — where you at?!), but if you’re a Disney World FANATIC and planning or thinking about planning a trip down to Orlando for the resort’s golden anniversary, these are three dates you NEED to know! January 8th 2021 at EPCOT is kicking off the best way EPCOT knows how…with a festival! The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, where color and art meet food and Disney, will take place from January 8th through February 22nd. 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts Much like the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival and the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the experiences at 2021’s Festival of the Arts will be slightly modified due to the global pandemic. Epcot 2020 Festival of the Arts But there’s still PLENTY to look forward to, including Disney artwork and invited artists’ artwork you can peruse and buy around World Showcase, special photo opportunities, an interactive paint-by-number mural, visiting artists, performances by Mariachi Cobre and the JAMMitors, a Figment Scavenger Hunt around World Showcase, merch, and over 15 Food Studios serving gorgeous food! Vanilla, Rose Water, and Pistachio Panna Cotta We’re still dreaming about the best of Festival of the Arts 2020 and can’t WAIT to get back out there tasting and buying TONS of Disney art! Read MORE about the 2021 Taste of EPCOT Festival of the Arts here! March 7th Disney World’s four theme parks have been reopened since July, but there are two parks at Walt Disney World that won’t open their gates again until 2021: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Typhoon Lagoon But, fans of lazy rivers and water slides, rejoice! Disney announced they plan to reopen ONE of the two Disney water parks on March 7, 2021! Screenshot from the Disney Website Now, this date COULD change as things around the world and around Florida change, but as of now, Disney is planning a “phased reopening” of either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon just in time for spring break. As of now, we just know one of these parks is planned to reopen in March and will do so with “a plan focused on health and well-being.” Learn more about the expected reopening date for the water parks here! October 1st Happy birthday to youuu, happy birthday to you! 2021 is going to be a BIG year for Walt Disney World — the resort is turning the BIG 5-0 on October 1st! ©Disney Cinderella Castle on Opening Day Disney has been working on a lot in preparation for its golden anniversary, including a new paint job on Cinderella Castle and complementary new paint jobs on the Magic Kingdom sign and the Welcome to Walt Disney World entrance sign! Magic Kingdom sign refurb Beyond a few paint jobs, there are TONS of projects around the resort originally set to open up before the 50th, including TRON Lightcycle Run, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel. TRON Construction Progress If Disneyland’s 60th anniversary is any indication, this anniversary is going to be a HUGE celebration full of special snacks, limited-edition merchandise, and PLENTY of surprises any Disney World fan needs to be there to see! Read more about what you can expect to see in time for the 50th here! Honorable Mention — January 1st January 1st, 2021, doesn’t just mark a new year, it marks a BIG change for guests staying on Disney World property. Starting next year, MagicBands will NO LONGER be free with a stay at a Disney Resort hotel. MagicBand capabilities will be more integrated into the My Disney Experience app. The Key to the World card will also be making a comeback in a big way. Park Life MagicBands at Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs MagicBand fans need not fret! Disney is NOT phasing out MagicBands and will continue selling them online and at retail locations as well as releasing new designs — the basic colors just won’t be free at your resort. Magic Kingdom MagicBands The end of 2020 is coming up FAST, and things are constantly changing at Disney World. So after you mark your calendars with these dates, stay tuned to DFB, and we’ll keep you updated on EVERY day at Disney World and everything you need to know for the new year! Does It Make Sense to Go to Disney World for Spring Break in 2021? 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! 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Walt Disney World Resort offers a treasure trove of experiences for guests of all ages. We recognize that part of the magic of visiting any Disney park is seeing favorite Disney friends and discovering one-of-a-kind shows and performances. Since reopening, we’ve continued to offer modified character experiences and entertainment throughout our resort, while also taking the appropriate steps for the health and safety of our guests and cast members. Recently, we’ve had to make some difficult decisions to reduce our workforce as the business impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic have become more long-lasting than anyone could have predicted. As a result, we’ve had to pause many live shows and entertainment experiences at our resort for longer than originally anticipated. While it’s impossible at this time to fully replace the incredible entertainment that existed throughout our parks before the pandemic, we are offering live entertainment in new ways wherever possible, including character cavalcades in all four parks and pop-up appearances, like discovering Joy from “Inside Out” frolicking on the lawn near the Imagination! pavilion in EPCOT. Additionally, we’re featuring modified shows such as the popular “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and live musical performances like the Main Street Philharmonic in Magic Kingdom or the Discovery Island Drummers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This extends to our seasonal offerings, with Halloween underway and the holidays right around the corner. In fact, the fan-favorite Voices of Liberty are set to make their return and join the JAMMitors and Mariachi Cobre at the American Gardens Theatre during the upcoming Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, beginning on Nov. 27. Determining which shows can return and when is a complex process. As with the rest of our phased reopening, we will also consider the guidance of health officials and government agencies in determining when the time will be right to adjust capacity, and as soon as it is appropriate, we will start to bring additional entertainment back. Like most of our fans, we know that our beloved entertainment cast are an incredibly special and essential part of the Disney experience. We look forward to the day when we can welcome back more live entertainment to our parks, and we will share more news about these announcements as we’re able to do so. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/8xKMdyMP3C0View the full article

We’re big fans of Disney’s spirit jerseys — not only do they come in a lot of great designs (HOLIDAY SPIRIT JERSEYS, Y’ALL!), but they’re so comfy and they are great to lounge around in. White Snowman Disney World Holiday Spirit Jersey We’ve enjoyed looking at all the new spirit jerseys we’ve found at Disney World, too, including designs with Disney animal friends, wintry snowflakes and castles, and Wishes Come True Blue! But the new spirit jersey we found today is one we just want to curl up in while we lounge around on our sofa with a cup of hot cocoa! It’s so warm and fluffy! This Walt Disney World Fluffy Spirit Jersey is like a blanket on a shirt. Yes, please. It’s gray and white and features the Disney World logo on the front. Walt Disney World Fluffy Spirit Jersey The back says Walt Disney World. But y’all, this spirit jersey is SO soft! We would wear this ALL THE TIME in the winter. Walt Disney World Fluffy Spirit Jersey We found this spirit jersey at World of Disney at Disney Springs for $79.99. It’s got us SO ready for colder weather! We’ll let you know if we find any other winter merch, too! We JUST found two new Star Wars spirit jerseys. Check them out 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 any Disney spirit jerseys? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Latest Spirit Jersey Is SO Soft It Could Double as a Blanket first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TWO New Star Wars Spirit Jerseys Have Dropped in Disney World This is the Most POPPIN’ Phone Case We’ve Ever Seen in Disney World! If You Love Classic Disney Animation You HAVE to See This NEW Cup! 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. We love seeing all the Star Wars merchandise at Disney World, and more keeps coming in every day. Christmas Porgs From Festive Porg Plushes and Star Wars Boxer shorts to The Child Blankies, we are all about the merch from a galaxy far, far away! And now we’ve spotted some new shirts that are sure to bring the Force to us all! In case you hadn’t noticed, the first episode of season 2 of The Mandalorian dropped TODAY on Disney+. And how appropriate that we spotted a brand NEW gray Mandalorian Spirit Jersey in honor of that! The front features the Mandalorian’s iconic Beskar helmet. The Mandalorian Spirit Jersey The back features the Star Wars and Mandalorian logos! THIS IS THE WAY! The Mandalorian Spirit Jersey And if you aren’t traveling to the parks soon, you may be happy to know that this spirit jersey is also available online! Click here to snag the Mando spirit Jersey! But then we spotted this Endor Spirit Jersey! It’s blue with stars all over it and Endor, along with the Death Star, on the back! Endor Spirit Jersey Check out the front, though, which features a silhouette of Endor’s landscape on the bottom. Endor Spirit Jersey But wait! What is that in the bottom corner? IT’S A SWEET LITTLE EWOK!!! And suddenly, we really need this shirt. Endor Spirit Jersey We found these spirit jerseys at World of Disney at Disney Springs for $69.99 each. We’re also constantly keeping an eye out for new Star Wars merchandise, so we’ll let you know when we find more! From a spirit jersey to plushes there’s a tON of New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merch 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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. How much Star Wars clothing do you have? Let us know in the comments! The post TWO New Star Wars Spirit Jerseys Have Dropped in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Construction and Restaurant Updates, New Jewelry and Charms, Fun Star Wars Updates, and MORE! Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! Protect, Snack, and Take a Nap in These Comfy Baby Yoda Socks and Shirts from Disney World! View the full article

Y’all want to see something WILD? ©Disney Sorry, sorry, maybe we should have given you a little more warning before we showed you pure nightmare fuel on a plain old Friday morning. But honestly, we gotta talk about Disney’s new robot. As you’re probably aware, Disney is known for pushing the boundaries of robotics and animatronic developments. Recently, they went so far as to develop the free-flying stuntronic to do performative acrobatics in the air. Wow. ©Disney Well, this latest robot is pretty cool too — but also 10,000 times more horrifying. Perfect for Halloween, we guess. Basically, Walt Disney Imagineers along with a team of researchers have developed a robot that realistically replicates the barely-perceptible head and eye movements of a human being. Up to this point, robots have had the ability to focus on a person speaking to them, but once they do their eyes sort of rest in the spot they focused on. Real people don’t have such a static way of looking at each other. Instead, our eyes slightly dart around as we perceive each other, and distractions in the environment momentarily pull our gaze. This bot can do just that. You’ll notice slight variations in the gaze pattern and if noise is made elsewhere in the environment, the eyes will dart over to check out the source before returning to the subject. The head is even designed to move up and down slightly in line with “breathing.” Okay, yes, it’s super cool but we really can’t get over the way it looks. This is definitely an invention that could benefit from another of Disneys’ recent breakthroughs – robot skin. PLEASE, Disney, put some robot skin on this skinless nightmare. This kind of tech is something we might see employed in the Disney theme parks in the future. Can you imagine standing face to face with a robot as realistic as this one? Hopefully, we won’t be able to see its entire set of teeth in the final version! Click here to learn more about Disney’s robot skin! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 this new bot? Creepy or very cool? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Latest Invention Might Be The CREEPIEST Thing You See This Halloween Season first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Creepy or Very Cool? Disney Just Filed a Patent for More Realistic and Advanced Skin for Robots and Animatronics! Robot Handshakes and Earthquake Floors?! These Documents Hint At The Future of Disney Parks! Disney World is About To Be Invaded By Robots…And You’re Going To Love It! View the full article

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While Circle D horses and the cast members that care for them are used to having fun at the Disneyland Resort, current conditions called for a creative way to conjure up something wickedly wonderful to celebrate Halloween. So just in time for the spookiest day of the year, the majestic steeds of Circle D Ranch dressed to impress in costumes designed by their human cast member handlers. Oh hay! Photographed in front of the vista of the Circle D ranch house, the horses donned various “looks” ranging from a Disney hero to an exotic mammal, as well as traditional amusement park steeds and even a tasty treat! Let’s take a look at the Disney equine fashion show: First up above are Percheron Draft Horses, Chief and Chad, ridden by cast members Shana Miner and Jordan Nelson. These gracious grey beauties bedecked with flowers represent the traditional carousel horses loved around the world. Next, Jack, a Percheron and Belgian Draft Horse mix, dons the stripes of the African mammal known as the okapi. Jack is accompanied by his zookeeper, cast member Alyssa Denison. Fun fact: although the okapi has striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe! Snack time! Maximus, a Clydesdale Draft Horse, is dressed to appeal to baked potato lovers everywhere. Accompanying this equine spud are cast members Cindy Palacios, Margaret Escobedo and Alyssa Lambert. Anticipating the upcoming holiday season, Val, a Percheron Draft Horse, is dressed to deck the halls and spread good cheer to all as the ultimate Christmas horse. Val is with cast member Jill Borges. Representing beloved Disney characters Flynn Rider and Rapunzel from “Tangled” are Finn, a Brabant Draft Horse, and cast member Tara Parker. Last up in this frightfully fun costume cavalcade is Gracie, a Percheron Draft Horse, and cast member Hanna Richter. Could there be a sweeter ending than a Bumble Bee with its flower? A big thank you to the staff of Circle D who care for the beloved horses of Disneyland Resort. Happy Halloween! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/s9Gl4N_YmekView the full article

Recently, the State of California announced its reopening guidelines for Disneyland and other theme parks in the state. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle While some reopening guidelines were expected like required face masks and extra sanitizing procedures, other guidelines were slightly surprising! These details we’re talking about are little things you might have missed, but will have a BIG impact on your future Disneyland vacation. Reservation System One of the biggest changes we noticed in the theme park reopening guidelines was the requirement of a reservation system. We know, Disney World currently has a reservation system in place. However, California’s idea of a reservation system has a new key detail…contacting guests 24 hours before their reservation time. Disney California Adventure Park The guidelines specify that the reservation system put in place should contact guests 24 hours before their scheduled arrival time to confirm the reservation. When guests are contacted, the system will ask if they or anyone in their home are experiencing any symptoms of the coronavirus. Disneyland Park — Health and Safety Reminders If guests indicate they or someone they live with has symptoms, the guidelines instruct theme park operators to tell the guest to stay home as they will not be allowed to enter the park. The guidelines also mention that theme park operators must cancel the reservation for the symptomatic guest’s party AND refuse entry if they show up for their reservation. Here’s how Disney World’s park pass reservation system works Outdoor Queues A major part of the guidelines included a section about queues for attractions. According to these rules, all of the queues for any attraction must be outdoors. Indoor queues are not allowed for any ride or attraction. Distancing Markers It also states that lines are required to have physical distancing markers to keep parties spaced out, which is what Disney World is currently using. They strongly recommend using an online reservation system, similar to Rise of the Resistance, that allows guests to get in line virtually and control crowds. We have seen a virtual queue system used at select shopping locations in Downtown Disney and Disney World as well. Slinky Dog Dash For theme parks like Disneyland with SO many attractions, the required outdoor queue requirement will most likely present a challenge. Not only will lines not be allowed inside, but the lines will also be distanced, which could get quite confusing in places like Fantasyland with several rides in a small area. Tips for virtual queues in theme parks Performance Reservations Although Disney World barely has any live entertainment right now (and many performers have been laid off), the California State guidelines do NOT require performances to remain closed. However, the guidelines do state that a reservation system should be put in place for any events happening in a performance venue. Disney Society Orchestra This rule says that, if possible, staggered arrival times should be designated to avoid crowding and maintain required capacity limits. America Gardens Theatre Even though Disney has announced Disneyland will not reopen with Frozen or Mickey and the Magical Map, this will have a big impact on guests when live performances are brought back. This requirement would mean that parties would need to plan for shows ahead of time. Check out the live entertainment coming to EPCOT this holiday season Inspections According to guidelines, workplaces must be regularly evaluated for compliance with health and safety protocols. If inspectors find any health and safety guidelines broken, it must be corrected. Disney World has experienced a few inspections as well. Disney California Adventure Park Although inspections should not alter guest experiences at Disneyland, a violation could definitely affect park-goers. If local health teams deem something is not safe in the park, it could partially or fully close depending on the situation. Also, if the county sees a spike in case numbers, the theme park might have to shut down. This is what just happened to Disneyland Paris. Read more about Disney World’s reopening inspection Cast Member Requirements As far as Cast Member requirements, there is not too much news, however, one thing definitely stuck out to us. California’s guidelines state that workers who are within six-feet of guests or co-workers consistently must wear a secondary barrier over their face mask. Boardwalk Bakery This second layer could consist of a face shield or eye goggles. In Disney World currently, we’ve seen some Cast Members with face shields over their masks and some without. The secondary barrier seems to be a personal preference over in Orlando, but in California, it will be required for specific employees. Here is what counts as a face mask in Disney World It is still unsure when Disneyland will reopen its gates, however, these guidelines will definitely have a MAJOR effect on your next trip to the west coast parks. As Disneyland decides how to cope with these state guidelines, we will continue to keep you updated on any news regarding Disneyland’s reopening so stay tuned! When Could Disneyland ACTUALLY Open Based on California’s Reopening Guidelines? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these details do you think will have the biggest impact on guests at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. The post 5 HUGE Details You Might Have Missed From The Disneyland Theme Park Guideline Announcements first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! 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If you’re planning on visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in December and have not yet made a park pass reservation, you may be out of luck. Galaxy’s Edge As you may know, Disney World started the park pass reservation system when it reopened to keep its parks at limited capacity. So a park pass, in addition to a valid ticket, is now required to enter any given park. We often check park pass availability and we’ve already seen a lot of November dates fill up, but now December is getting full, too, ESPECIALLY at Hollywood Studios. When we recently checked availability for passes, we noticed that EVERY single day, with one exception, was full for Studios for Theme Park Tickets Guests: Disney Park Pass Availability for December Theme Park Tickets Guests ©Disney We noticed the same for Disney Resort Guests: Disney Park Pass Availability for December Resort Guests ©Disney There was one big exception, though: Christmas Day. Instead, Magic Kingdom is full on December 25th for most guests. Disney Park Pass Availability on December 25th ©Disney Annual Passholders, though, still have some options in December: see all that green? Those are days when park passes are available for EVERY park, including Hollywood Studios. This is pretty opposite of what we’re used to seeing since Annual Pass spots tend to fill up the fastest. Disney Park Pass Availability for December Annual Passholders ©Disney Keep in mind that we’ve seen these situations change: Disney often releases more park passes for specific days. So our best advice is to keep checking if you’re looking to visit the parks in December. And as always, we’ll keep checking, too, and let you know when availability changes! MAJOR Changes Allows Guests to Get a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group OUTSIDE of Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 going to Disney World in December? Let us know in the comments! The post Guests Might Be SHOCKED By the ONE Day That's Still Available for December Hollywood Studios Park Pass Reservations first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Park Pass Availability for This Weekend Has Changed! NEWS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Passes are No Longer Available for Annual Passholders on Halloween News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! 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. UPDATE: This item has sold out online. Get pumped, grim grinning ghosts! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Ears One piece of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion merchandise collection has returned to the world of the living online — but you’ll need to hurry to get it! We just spotted that the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Mug is BACK in stock online! ©shopDisney This was the only piece of Haunted Mansion merchandise that we weren’t able to see in the parks when the collection dropped. It sold out too quickly! ©shopDisney You can find this mug RIGHT NOW on shopDisney for $19.99, but hurry! This collection is known to go FAST. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to buy the Haunted Mansion mug! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 going to snag the Haunted Mansion mug? Tell us in the comments! The post Hurry! Disney's Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Mug Is BACK in Stock Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s How YOU Can Get Early Access to Disney’s Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Collection! HURRY! MerchPasses For Disney’s Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Collection Are Available NOW! Disney’s Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Collection Will Be Available Online for General Purchase SOON! View the full article

I’m a big fan of super hero movies and absolutely love it when groups of heroes come together to tackle a worthy cause. These types of scenes actually play out in my day-to-day life. I’m incredibly proud to work with some real-life super heroes – experts on Disney’s animal care team who come together at a moment’s notice to care for the 5,000+ animals at Walt Disney World Resort. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” shows viewers something I get to witness firsthand – an excellent team springing into action to do what’s best for the animals in their care. To say this team is passionate about their work is putting it lightly. They are fully devoted to providing outstanding care for our animals – and the way in which they do it hopefully inspires others to want to do the same. This week’s episode, “Peri’s Prickly Pregnancy,” shows how teamwork is essential for success when providing care for an animal’s health and well-being. While some of this work occurs in our park’s state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, the magic extends beyond those four walls – it requires around the clock care – on land, in the water and even in the air. Dr. Deidre, our veterinary operations manager, has spent 20 years on our team, and we often talk about how teamwork with a holistic approach to animal health care is what makes working at Disney special. You’ll see that dynamic shine through in this week’s episode of our show, as the team provides care for pregnant prehensile-tailed porcupine Peri, and her porcupette. It takes a lot of relationship building and trust to get an animal to participate in their own medical care – our team is on point with this, and the work isn’t as prickly as you might imagine. Care for Peri starts with animal keepers, like Ashley, who observe and monitor her daily, provide a balanced diet from our nutrition team and train with Peri so she’ll participate in her own care. Ashley has a special bond with Peri that goes all the way back to Ashley’s first day with our team. Peri was the first animal Ashley got to work with at Disney, and the two of them just clicked. Veterinary hospital manager Shelley also has a unique relationship with Peri. She trained Peri to voluntarily participate in ultrasounds and did such an incredible job that the Conservation Station animal care team felt it was fitting to name Peri’s baby after Shelley! Thanks to the prep work done by the team, veterinarians, like Dr. Natalie and Dr. Diedre can easily examine Peri and her baby and use their decades of veterinary training and medical expertise to see mom and baby are developing well on track and thriving. Curious to learn more? Keep your eyes on Dr. Mark’s Instagram account (@DrMarkAtDisney) for a special #AskDrMark series on animal health care in the coming days. And the learning doesn’t stop here. This week’s activity page includes a lot of fun facts about several of the animals in our care, from steenbok to manatees, and it’s a great guide to keep handy whenever you tune into Disney+ to watch more of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” now streaming. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/HoP-A7Y1I4wView the full article