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Disney World guests can now receive extended access to their photos and videos from the Memory Maker service for a limited time! Photopass Spot Memory Maker is a product that allows guests to download unlimited Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from their vacation. This includes some really cool Magic Shots which feature Disney characters and other fun surprises! And for a limited time, guests can take advantage of a special offer on Memory Maker which allows them extended access to their photos and videos. Guests who activate their Memory Maker purchase any time now through November 30th, 2020 will be able to download all of their Disney PhotoPass photos and videos through the end of 2020 — which is an extension from the standard 30-day window for downloads! Disney’s Animal Kingdom So, you’ll have more time to download all those on-ride photos and videos, Magic Shots, and family photos that were captured on your vacation! A Seasonal Halloween Magic Shot ©Disney Plus, after you visit select Disney PhotoPass locations, you’ll also see some extra treats added to your account, like digital wallpapers and character photos! Here’s One of the Digital Wallpapers You Could Find Added to Your Account! ©Disney To take advantage of extended access to Memory Maker photos and videos, simply activate the service between now and November 30th, 2020. We can’t wait to see your awesome pics! Check out all of the latest Disney World hotel deals and discounts! 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 purchased Memory Maker on your vacation in the past? What was your favorite photo or video opp? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out This Special Offer on the Memory Maker PhotoPass Service in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s Why Everyone’s So Mad About Disney World’s Automated Photopass Camera Boxes. Here’s What You Need To Know About Disney World’s Memory Maker PhotoPass System! Celebrate 15 Years of Memories with Exclusive PhotoPass Ops at Disney World! View the full article

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the Disney World park hours as they’re released! Cinderella Castle As of last week, park hours had been announced through December 26th. And now, Disney World has released the park hours through the remainder of 2020 and into 2021! Disney World park hours have now been added for December 27th, 2020 through January 2nd, 2021. The operating hours for Magic Kingdom during these dates are currently scheduled for 9AM-7PM. Magic Kingdom Park Hours The operating hours for EPCOT from December 27th through January 2nd are currently scheduled for 12PM-8PM. EPCOT Park Hours The operating hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios from December 27th through January 2nd are currently scheduled for 10AM-7PM. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours The operating hours for Disney’s Animal Kingdom from December 27th through January 2nd are currently scheduled for 9AM-5PM. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours Recently, we have seen Disney extend the hours at select parks on certain dates, so we’ll continue to keep an eye on the park hours for any changes! Click here to learn more about the 2020 holiday season 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. Do you have plans to travel to Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Disney World Park Hours Released Through 2020 and Into 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 12th! NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 19th! NEWS! Disney World has Extended Select Park Hours Beginning in November! View the full article

If you’re a fan of the happy haunts of the Haunted Mansion, you HAVE to see these ghoulishly gorgeous new Dooney and Bourke bags! Haunted Mansion Earlier this year, we spotted an adorable new Haunted Mansion-inspired Dooney and Bourke collection available in the parks — and it flew off the shelves frightfully fast! So, if you’d like to get your hands on the newest design, you’ll need to look alive. One of the most well-known pieces of imagery related to the Haunted Mansion is the iconic purple and black wallpaper print. In fact, we’ve seen this pattern on a ton of merch in the past, including spirit jerseys, Minnie Ears, Loungefly bags, and more! Haunted Mansion Ears And soon, guests can snag a new Dooney and Bourke bag featuring the Haunted Mansion wallpaper print! ©Disney Want to get your hands on one of these new Dooney and Bourke bags? They’re set to make their debut at World of Disney in Disney Springs on October 19th while supplies last! And if you’d like to snag one, you’d better act fast — we’ve seen the new Dooney and Bourke get snatched up QUICKLY in Disney World! Check out this adorable animal print Dooney and Bourke collection! 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 is your favorite Dooney and Bourke collection? Let us know in the comments! The post A New Haunted Mansion Dooney and Bourke Collection is Coming to Disney World SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Coming to Disney World Soon! What’s New in Disney Springs — $600 Minnie Ears, Evil Piñatas, and Adorable Christmas Ornaments!! What’s New at Disney Springs: Fantasia Dooney & Bourke Collection, More Baby Yoda, and ALL the Ink & Paint Merchandise! View the full article

When it comes to visiting Disney World, one of our top pieces of advice is to STAY HYDRATED! Seriously, it can get hot in Florida, and it’s important to make sure you’re drinking plenty of water! Free Water at Storybook Treats And although we’ve always suggested taking advantage of free water at the parks (because, yes, you can get FREE water), we found out last week that this has changed, at least as to where you can get that water! Therefore, we compiled a list of all the spots you can easily snag that much needed free water! Disney World is doing what they can to enforce social distancing guidelines throughout the parks. So as of right now, free water isn’t readily available at certain locations that tend to have longer lines and get busy, particularly at specific times of the day. Free Cups of Water So we’ve put together a list of where you can get free water RIGHT NOW in Magic Kingdom. Fantasyland Gaston’s Tavern And we’ll start in New Fantasyland at Gaston’s Tavern because no one gives out free water like Gaston! And maybe we’ll just pick up a Cinnamon Roll while we’re there, too. Free Water at Gaston’s Tavern Storybook Treats and Friar Nook’s And back in Fantasyland proper, we found free water at the following locations: Storybook Treats and Friar Nook’s (when it’s open on weekends). Free Water at Friar Nook’s Auntie Gravity’s and Lunching Pad In Tomorrowland, you can score free water at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies to go with the ice cream you’re probably also going to get! You can also get free water at The Lunching Pad on weekends when the location is open. Free Water at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Adventureland Sunshine Tree Terrace In Adventureland, we’re always parched after singing along with the Pirates of the Caribbean song (Yo ho, yo ho…). So we checked to see if you can still pick up a free cup of water at Sunshine Tree Terrace. And ya can! Water is the perfect accompaniment to that yummy Citrus Swirl there! Free Water at Sunshine Tree Terrace Frontierland Westward Ho Refreshments On to Frontierland! And we’re pleased to announce you can still get water in the Old West at Westward Ho Refreshments when the location is open! Westward Ho Free Water Liberty Square Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Back at Liberty Square, we’re going to pick up our beloved Sweet and Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich, along with a free cup of water at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! Sleepy Hollow Free Water Popcorn and Churro Carts Both the Popcorn Cart and Churro Cart at the Hub also have free water. However, when we went to the Churro Cart, the water tab wasn’t currently working, but we did get a free cup of ice. Free Water at Popcorn Cart Main Street, U.S.A. Main Street Bakery Finally, did you know you could get free water at Starbucks at Main Street Bakery? It doesn’t come in the cute Mary Blair-inspired cup like the other free water in the park, but it’s still FREE. And it’s a much bigger cup! When we went most recently, a lovely Cast Member got it for us so we wouldn’t have to stand in a long line. Disney magic! Free Water at Starbucks We also double-checked at Pinocchio Village Haus, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, and they all directed us to these other locations. We will continue to update this post as more locations become available. Also, don’t forget that you can bring your own water bottle into the parks and use the refillable water stations! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for locations throughout the parks to score free water and let you know what we find! 5 Fall Disney World Treats So Good You’ll Pour Out Your PSL 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 taken advantage of Disney World’s free water? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's Where You Can Get FREE Water Right NOW in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! Where to Find Magic Kingdom’s HOLIDAY TREATS Including Mickey’s Party Exclusives — PLUS a Printable Checklist! We’re LIVE from the FIRST 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! View the full article

Although the monorail, Disney Skyliner, and some boat transportation is available for guests staying at select resorts, odds are you’ll have to hop on a Disney bus at some point during your trip. Disney World Bus When Disney World reopened, we got to experience the new bus loading and seating process — no more filling in every available spot or standing up and holding on to those hanging black handles! But, when we rode on one Disney bus today, we noticed some things have changed. Previously, the Disney busses we had ridden on generally had 6 zones. Typically, the bus driver directs each party to enter the bus through a specific entrance and sit in a particular zone depending on the size of their party. The overall goal is to have as few people as possible entering through the same set of doors and maintain some social distancing between guests while seated to the extent possible. Disney buses with zone seating and partitions But, with just 6 sections, some buses could be sent with very few guests. For example, if there were 6 unrelated parties with only one guest each, each guest would be directed to sit in a different zone and the bus would drive off with just those 6 passengers. New seating system on Disney World’s buses Today, however, we hopped on a bus and found it had 10 zones! This new seating arrangement appears to allow for a greater amount of smaller parties to all sit in one bus. New Disney Bus 10 Zone Seating Style Here’s a break-down of the seating zones in the bus we rode: Zone 10: 4 seats available. Zone 10 is made up of those 5 seats along on the back row of the bus, but the center seat was unavailable. Zone 9: 4 seats available. Zone 9 is made up of 5 seats on each side of the bus located across from each other, but 3 of the seats on each side were not available. Zones 8, 7, 5, 2, and 1: 2 seats available in each Zones 6, 4, and 3: 3 seats available in each New Disney Bus 10 Zone Seating Style Section 6 can also be modified to allow for a handicap guest if needed. New Disney Bus 10 Zone Seating Style So, in total this bus can hold 27 guests. This new seating arrangement could increase capacity for smaller parties. New Disney Bus 10 Zone Seating Style We rode another bus earlier in the day that only had the 6-zone arrangement, however, so it appears that this new 10-zone style is not available in all of the buses. It’s possible Disney will continue to change the bus zones to accommodate more guests in a more efficient manner as they evaluate their transportation needs. We’ll continue to keep tabs on the bus seating arrangements and let you know if we spot any more changes! Click here to check out the ultimate guide to Disney World transportation after the reopening! 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’s your favorite form of Disney transportation? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: New Disney Bus Seating Arrangement Accommodates More Small Groups first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Sensational Six Buses Set To Debut in Disney World…And Wait ‘Til You See What’s INSIDE! 4 BIG Disney World Transportation Transformations (And What They Mean For YOU)! Your Next Ride in Minnie Van Ride in Disney World Could Be Very Different — Here’s How! View the full article

As you might have heard, there’s been some pretty big news for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! This monorail loop hotel is getting a BIG refurbishment and won’t officially reopen until next summer! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Part of this refurbishment includes a rework of all of the guest rooms to include a Moana theme. We’re already excited for when the final product is revealed next summer and things are already underway. Now, Disney has filed a BUNCH of permits on the guest buildings at Polynesian and they might have to do with the refurb! Seven permits were filed with the county yesterday, each one indicating work on a different Polynesian guest building. The description of the work is “General Construction” but the contractor that the work is filed with is a firm that specializes in resort renovations! Permit Screenshot One interesting thing to note is that these are actually amendments to permits that were filed back in December of 2019. The permits were initially set to expire on November 30th and have now received a variety of expiration dates (when the work will be complete) in the first half of 2021, prior to the summer. Polynesian Construction The new expiration dates certainly line up with the expected completion for the refurbishment, but the Polynesian refurbishment was just announced in August (waaaaay after these original permits were filed in December). It’s possible that the early stages of the work began that far back, but it’s also possible these permits are unrelated to the Moana refurbishment. Entrance Signs Regardless, we’re excited that this resort is getting some TLC whether these permits indicate work on the guest rooms or not. Stay tuned for all of the latest updates on the Polynesian refurbishment! Click here to learn more about the Polynesian refurbishment! 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 these permits? Tell us in the comments! The post Permits Filed for Work on SEVERAL Guest Room Buildings at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Disney Shares a First Look at the BIG Polynesian Resort Refurb! Did You Know About These Upcoming SECRET Disney World Projects? Is Work on Epcot’s PLAY Pavilion Starting?! What’s Happening With the Mining Tower?! We’ve Got Updates! View the full article

November is just a few weeks away, and that means more new content is heading to Disney+ soon! The Mandalorian ©Lucasfilm | Entertainment Weekly So far in October, we’ve already seen awesome new titles like Maleficent, season 31 of The Simpsons, and more make their debut on Disney+. And we still have more content, including the premiere of Once Upon a Snowman and the season two premiere of The Mandalorian, to look forward to before the end of the month! And now, we’re already getting excited for next month. Here’s EVERYTHING coming to Disney+ in November! What’s Coming to Disney+ in November Friday, November 6th Disney Goldie & Bear (s1) Disney Goldie & Bear (s2) Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: Fancy it Yourself (s1) Disney’s A Christmas Carol Mr. Magoo The Mandalorian Episode 202 — “Chapter 10” Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Episode 107 — “The Big Egg Switcheroo” The Right Stuff Episode 106 — “VOSTOK” SEASON FINALE Weird But True Episode 313 — “Camping” One Day at Disney Episode 149 — “Leslie Evans: Senior R&D Imagineer” Screenshot From One Day at Disney Friday, November 13th Petra: City of Riches Ultimate Viking Sword The Mandalorian Episode 203 — “Chapter 11” SEASON FINALE Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Episode 108 — “Baby Gorilla Grace” PREMIERE Inside Pixar The Right Stuff Episode 107 — “Ziggurat” One Day at Disney Episode 150 — “Mark Gonzalez: Steam Train Engineer” ©Disney Tuesday, November 17th PREMIERE LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Poster ©Disney Wednesday, November 18th PREMIERE The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse — “Supermarket Scramble” The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse — “Cheesewranglers” The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse ©Disney Friday, November 20th Planes Planes: Fire Rescue PREMIERE Marvel’s 616 PREMIERE The Real Right Stuff The Mandalorian Episode 204 — “Chapter 12” FINALE The Right Stuff Episode 108 — “Flight” SEASON FINALE One Day at Disney Episode 151 — “Season Finale” ©National Geographic/Disney Friday, November 27th Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day The Adventures of Yellow Dog: Far From Home Marvel’s Spider-man: Maximum Venum (s3) Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Party Animals (s1) Alaska: Port Protection PREMIERE Black Beauty The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse — “House of Tomorrow” The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse — “Hard to Swallow” The Mandalorian Episode 205 — “Chapter 13” ©Disney And there you have it! With all these exciting new titles coming to Disney+ next month, we wonder, what will you be streaming first?? Here’s all of the new content that was added to Disney+ in October! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these new titles are you the most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in November! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A New Superhero Movie is Coming! Check Out When ‘Secret Society of Second-Born Royals’ Will Be Released on Disney+! Disney CEO Says Theater Closures Could Affect Disney’s Approach To Movies Disney+ is Starting a New Summer Movies Series Each Week and You’ve GOTTA See This Lineup! 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. Last month, we caught wind of the Toy Story 25th Anniversary merchandise and we have LOVED it ever since! ©Disney The collection has a bunch of really cool merchandise like collectible pins and a denim jacket, but the real standouts were the Woody Spirit Jersey and the Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey! Now, you DON’T have to wait for the Buzz Jersey to come in the mail; we found it in Disney World! We were strolling through World of Disney in Disney Springs when we spotted the super-snazzy Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey and yes, it is as cool in person. The back says “To Infinity and Beyond” in a neat font… Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey …and the front has Buzz’s characteristic Space Ranger designs. Pair that with those wing-inspired sleeves and you’ve got a pretty awesome shirt. Do we want it? Yes. Yes, we do. Did we buy it? Yes. Yes, we did. Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey You can find the Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey RIGHT NOW at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $64.99! We’ll see ya there, and we’ll be looking for that Woody one too! Click here to buy the Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 snagging the Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey? Tell us in the comments! The post To Infinity and BEYOND! The Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey Has Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Forky Plush Bag From World of Disney Is the PERFECT Accessory to Wear to Disney World! These New Toy Story Hair Scrunchies in Disney World Are SO Hilarious! Calling All Stitch and Pixar Fans! You Gotta See These Adorable New Phone Cases in Disney World! View the full article

Disney World reopened months ago, but many hotels and restaurants have remained closed or partially open. The original reopening date for the latest resort was supposed to be October 14th, but Disney recently pushed it back to October 16th. Coronado Springs Now, you can add Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort to your list of reopened Disney World spots! Let’s take a look at all of the reopened shops, restaurants, and more to see what, if anything, has changed around the hotel. Lobby As you head into the resort, you’ll notice a few signs with information about health and safety procedures. Entering Coronado Springs Like we’ve seen elsewhere in Disney World, lobby seating is distanced and there are small signs on the tables reminding guests to keep away from one another. Guest Seating Shops Panchito’s Gift Shop is open! Panchito’s They’ve got lots of Disney merch available including some of the Halloween collection! Panchito’s We strolled in to see if we could spot any new merchandise. Right now, there’s nothing new but a Cast Member told us that more is coming soon. In the meantime, we’ll just have to settle for the stylin’ Coronado Springs collection. Coronado Springs Merch Dining Many of the dining locations have reopened at Coronado Springs including Barcelona Lounge, Dahlia Lounge, Rix Sports Bar & Grill, Siestas Cantina, Three Bridges Bar & Grill. Coronado Springs Theming Here’s a glimpse at the current menu at the now OPEN Rix Sports Bar & Grill! Rix Sports Bar and Grill The windows at Siestas Cantina were closed but you can still get all of the food and drinks at the bar. Siestas Cantina Here’s a peek at the drinks menu! Siestas Cantina Three Bridges Bar & Grill is open during its regular hours of 4:30PM to midnight. Three Bridges Bar & Grill So you can get your on-the-water dine on! Three Bridges Bar & Grill Some dining options do remain closed for now. Cafe Rix had gates down at all of the entrances. Cafe Rix Maya Grill is a unique and popular spot at Coronado Springs. Maya Grill Unfortunately, this dining location remains closed for now. Maya Grill Entertainment For kiddos, the Explorer’s Playground is closed like other play areas around Disney World. Explorer’s Playground So you’ll have to wait to watch your children sliding around! Explorer’s Playground Iguana Arcade is closed as well. Iguana Arcade On the other hand, the pool is OPEN! Pool chairs are socially distanced and lifeguards are on duty. Coronado Springs Pool It is nice for Disney guests to have one more option of places to stay with the reopening of this resort. We will continue to update this post as we explore the resort! Stay tuned for more Disney World news and let us know if you have any questions about a reopened Coronado Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to visit Disney World anytime soon? Let us know in the comments below! The post Coronado Springs Has Officially Reopened in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! Review! We’re Hooked on the NEW Firecracker Shrimp and Blackened Grouper Sandwich in Disney World!! Disney Recipe! Complete Your Holiday Feast With This Dessert From Disney World’s Toledo Restaurant! View the full article

With spooktacular fall fun in full swing and the magic of the holiday season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to capture memories with Disney PhotoPass Service. Beginning today, we’re introducing a special offer on our popular Memory Maker product that makes it even easier for you to cherish all of the special moments you capture with us during your visits for the rest of the year! Memory Maker allows you to download unlimited Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from your vacation, and when you activate your Memory Maker purchase any time now through November 30, 2020, you can download all of your Disney PhotoPass photos and videos captured through the end of 2020 (rather than the standard 30-day window)!* Please note that this offer does not apply to Memory Maker One Day, and the 45-day expiration policy on photos and videos remains in effect, so you’ll need to download your content as you go before it expires. With the rest of the year to snap, save and share your photos, the possibilities are endless. Now through October 31, enjoy seasonal treats as you catch a Halloween character cavalcade and showcase your own Halloween costume best with photos at Magic Kingdom Park. Then, beginning November 6 through December 30, enjoy festive food and beverage and merchandise offerings, special projections on Cinderella Castle and appearances by Santa Claus himself as you share joyful photo memories featuring holiday décor at all four theme parks. Beyond seasonal photo opportunities, memories can be made any day with a number of new offerings from Disney PhotoPass Service throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Pose for a Magic Shot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge featuring “The Child” from Star Wars: The Mandalorian or in the center of your own 360° Tiny World Magic Shot. Super Zoom Magic Shots provide amazing angles from above in a unique video, perfect for sharing on social media. Plus, after you visit most Disney PhotoPass photo locations, you’ll see a number of extras added to your account that relate to that photo spot, such as digital wallpapers and beautiful photos of the parks and Disney characters. These are just a few of our favorite ways to make the most of Memory Maker. Show us your favorite memories by using #DisneyPhotoPass on social media. For more details, be sure to visit Disneyworld.com/PhotoPass. Disney PhotoPass Service and Memory Maker are subject to the applicable terms and policies. If Memory Maker is purchased at the advance purchase price, any photos taken within 3 days of the date Memory Maker is purchased are not included and must be purchased separately. A MagicBand is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Valid theme park admission required for certain photo locations. *With the Memory Maker Extended Capture Offer, if Memory Maker is purchased at the advance purchase price or at the regular price and activated from October 15, 2020, through November 30, 2020, your Memory Maker Window (as used in the terms and policies) begins at 12:00 AM Eastern Time on the date you first download or unlock any Disney PhotoPass photos or other digital content on the Walt Disney World Resort site or the My Disney Experience app, and ends at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on December 31, 2020. Memory Maker entitlements included with Disney’s 7-Day and 14-Day Ultimate Tickets sold in the UK and Ireland are excluded from the Memory Maker Extended Capture Offer. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Paiig6-bjmkView the full article

When it comes to coffee, we don’t mess around. Joffrey’s Coffee at Animal Kingdom If there’s one CRUCIAL lesson when it comes to doing Disney World right, it’s about getting that much-needed caffeine fix in the morning! And we’ve got a handy little life hack to make that a little easier for you! Picture this: you’re arriving at one of the Disney World parks bright and early. Maybe you’re eagerly hustling to Pandora at Animal Kingdom, or you’re making a beeline to Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. Hitting the popular rides is all well and good, but first things first — COFFEE! Starbucks Coffee!! As anyone who has lined up at popular cafes like Main Street Bakery or The Trolley Car Café can attest, early morning lines for coffee can look more like the queue for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Main Street Bakery But here’s a little secret: there might be a shorter alternative! ALWAYS check to see if there are actually TWO lines open for these fan-favorite coffee shops, because if so, there’s a really really really good chance the second line will be MUCH shorter! Creature Comforts For instance, many of us know that Animal Kingdom’s Creature Comforts is an essential first stop for many visitors looking for coffee (and Pumpkin Cheesecake), but only java-jonesin’ experts know that there’s a second entrance that starts on the Africa side of the shop! Creature Comforts And guess what? It’s much shorter than the one that fronts towards the park entrance, because that’s the only side MOST people see! Is your mind blown yet? Creature Comforts The same is true with dual entrances at Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom and The Trolley Car Café at Hollywood Studios, although admittedly both lines are pretty visible, so one PROBABLY wouldn’t be much shorter than the other…but you never know! Trolley Car Café Another pro tip: there are ALSO two lines at Animal Kingdom’s Pongu Pongu, in case you’re dead-serious about getting your Night Blossom fix ASAP (as you should be). Night Blossom So the next time you’re faced with a Black Friday-esque line at Creature Comforts, fear not! Just do like the coffee pros do and stroll to the other side! Now if only we could figure out how to visit the coffee shop in the NBA Bubble… Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have any insider coffee tips to share? Let us know in the comments! The post PSST: We've Got a Simple Coffee TIP to Help Save Your Morning at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These 15 HUGE Disney World Snacks Are Totally Worth Wearing Your Stretchy Pants! What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? Whats New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom – New Food! New Merch! Seasonal Treats and More! View the full article

The spooky season is right around the corner and although Halloween might look a little different this year, it’s still a boo-tiful season filled with mischief, treats and so much more. Check out this tutorial where Disney cosmetologists share some wickedly fun at-home tips for incorporating a face covering into your costume to create a not-too-scary look. Now you are ready for Halloween! And don’t forget – from now until Oct. 31, 2020, guests of all ages at Magic Kingdom Park can for the first time wear their Halloween costumes all day long. Hope you enjoyed the video and are now ready to create a happily haunting Halloween look at home! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/THq4DY89B-8View the full article

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Much like the shorter days and the changing leaves, nothing signals the arrival of the fall season quite like the Pumpkin Spice Latte. But what if we were to tell you that Disney World has a few seasonal treats that are SO yummy, SO iconic, and SO autumnal, that it would inspire you to ditch your PSL altogether? PSL & Cinderella Castle…what could be better? Today, we’re giving a shout-out to five standout seasonal treats that we think rank right up there with everyone’s favorite fall beverage from Starbucks. Pumpkin-spiced Waffle Sundae — Sleepy Hollow Thankfully we can all agree that this first treat could give a PSL a run for its money! The Pumpkin-spiced Waffle Sundae from Sleepy Hollow is the undisputed champion in the 2020 DFB Halloween Snack Bracket, beating out some seriously stiff competition as voted on by our readers! Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae Maybe it’s because this sundae comes with two pumpkin-spiced Mickey Mouse waffles… . Or maybe it’s the simplicity in what goes on top of them (vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, drizzled with caramel and doused with seasonal sprinkles), but we think it’s the perfect balance between a classic Disney World treat and a seasonal sensation! Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae We look forward to trying this treat each year it has been around, probably just as much as we look forward to making our pilgrimage to Starbucks for our first Pumpkin Spice Latte! Cozy on up to this tasty dessert for $6.49. Click here to read our review of the Pumpkin-spiced Waffle Sundae! Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake — Pinocchio Village Haus Pumpkin isn’t the only flavor that totally rules the fall and Halloween scene! Disney World has a couple of stellar apple-flavored snacks that we made SURE to include in this list. One of our ride-or-dies when it comes to fall treats is the Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake from Pinocchio Village Haus! Not So Poison Apple Cupcake This VERY eye-catching treat debuted in 2018, but noticably didn’t return in 2019! It’s not often we boast something was truly our FAVORITE snack we tried but guys…this was it. When we saw it was BACK this year we did an actual happy dance in our seats. This cupcake is a big ol’ serving of a spiced apple cupcake with pecan crunch on top hiding under a mountain of red buttercream. Not So Poison Apple Cupcake We get it, pumpkin isn’t for everyone! The apple spice cake was moist and tasted the way REALLY good apple spice candles smell (but in a yummy way…you get what we’re saying right?? We don’t eat candles!). Plus the stunner of the whole thing is that pecan crunch goodness hiding underneath the frosting. It’s unique that it’s not IN the cupcake…it’s all sneaky hiding on top! It’s sweet and praline tasting and so so good. If you’re in Magic Kingdom between now and Halloween, pop into Pinocchio Village Haus and pick one of these bad boys up for $6.99. Click here to read our review of the Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake! Pumpkin Whoopie Pie — The Market at Ale & Compass The theme parks aren’t the only spots in Disney World where you can feast on yummy fall treats! The resorts also have their fair share in all things pumpkin, apple, chocolate, pecan…you get the idea. Halloween Treats at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, we fell head over heels for the Pumpkin Whoopie Pie at The Market at Ale & Compass. In fact, not only was it our favorite fall snack at that resort, but it’s perhaps one of our top picks out of ALL of the resort seasonal treats we had this year! Pumpkin Whoopie Pie We’ll admit, there’s nothing SUPER flashy about this treat. In fact, it’s exactly what you would expect: a Mickey-shaped pumpkin cake with brown butter cream cheese filling with festive sprinkles decorating the sides. Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Sometimes simple works and you just want some cake and frosting! The flavors work incredibly well together making this a must-have treat if you find yourself at Beach Club in the coming weeks. At $4.69, it’s the least expensive item on our list! Click here to read our full review of the Pumpkin Whoopie Pie! Werther’s Pumpkin Cupcake — Karamell-Küche Once you’ve had your fill of the Pumpkin Whoopie Pie at the Beach Club, go ahead and grab yourself a Park Pass then walk yourself right into World Showcase and head STRAIGHT to the Germany Pavilion for our next top pick for fall snacks. Karamell-Küche is already well-known as a caramel lover’s paradise, but did you know it’s ALSO home to one of our favorite fall cupcakes? Bakery Case at Karamell-Küche We would fully endorse ditching your Pumpkin Spice Latte for a Werther’s Pumpkin Caramel Cupcake. Brace yourselves: this returning favorite is pumpkin cake injected with that amazing fresh caramel you’ll smell them making there before you even walk in, topped with buttercream salted caramel frosting with fresh caramel drizzle. Pumpkin Caramel Cupcake This is caramel on caramel on caramel…with some really good pumpkin cake for good measure. You guys know we’re all about delicious Disney cupcakes through and through, so believe us when we say this is a dessert we 100% recommend you try next time you’re in EPCOT in the fall for $5.59. Go ahead and try all of Karamell-Küche’s menu too, while you’re at it. Judgment free zone when it comes to their caramel. Click here to read our most recent review of the Werther’s Pumpkin Caramel Cupcake! Poison Candied Apple — The Trolley Car Cafe Last but certainly not least, we’re heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for another apple-flavored treat! This may be one of the lesser-known seasonal snacks on our list, but there’s no denying that this one is quite a looker! The Poison Candied Apple at Trolley Car Cafe is apple and caramel mousse covered in a red glaze sitting atop a crunchy candy base. Poison Candied Apple at Hollywood Studios This treat was extra bewitching because when you slice into it, the inside actually LOOKS like the inside of an apple! For a second there, we thought we had dropped nearly six bucks on a piece of fruit. Could have fooled us! Poison Candied Apple While eating your daily dose of fruit is important, so is eating your daily dose of sweets. You can find this unique dessert at Trolley Car Cafe for $5.99. This one is just SO pretty. Click here to read our review of the Poison Candied Apple! While you could totally wash any of these fall treats down with a Pumpkin Spice Latte, we think you will hardly miss the good ol’ PSL when you bite into these snacks! It breaks our hearts at the thought of having to say goodbye to these incredible treats in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, we’ll gladly return and eat these snacks again…and again…and again! Click here to see photos and read reviews of this year’s fall and Halloween treats 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. Which of Disney World’s fall-themed treats is YOUR favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Fall Disney World Treats So Good You’ll Pour Out Your Pumpkin Spice Latte first appeared on the disney food blog. 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It’s a great big beautiful day and we’re spending it updating you about Disney’s flagship park. Magic Kingdom We took a stroll around Magic Kingdom yesterday to make sure that we’re not missing out on any exciting new updates. So, get ready to check out everything new in food, construction, and merchandise! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Liberty Square Ticket Office Let’s start with food! The only food update we have today is that the Madame Leota Sipper is once again available inside the Liberty Square Ticket Office with a mini bottle of water instead of a fountain drink. Madame Leota Sipper If you would like a fountain drink, you still need to wait in the Sleepy Hollow line. To snag the sipper, it’ll run ya $15.99! Want to learn more about getting a Madame Leota Sipper in the Liberty Square Ticket Office? Click here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Entrance As for construction, we checked in on the progress at the Magic Kingdom entrance sign. They started painting the “M” of Magic Kingdom in the base coat. We can’t WAIT to see the finished product! Magic Kingdom Entrance Sign Various Locations The new face masks signs that say, “Guests not properly wearing an approved mask will be asked to leave,” have been added to the digital signage around the park. Face Mask Notice Frontierland Over in Frontierland, we checked in on the construction at Tom Sawyer Island. The construction sign is still up and not much progress is visible so far. Tom Sawyer Island Construction Characters Look! We spotted a familiar face in a sweet costume! It’s Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh dressed up as a Jack ‘o Lantern. Pumpkin Rabbit We also had a run-in with Captain Jack Sparrow in Adventureland which hasn’t happened too often in a reopened Disney World. Jack Sparrow Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium Finally, let’s get into merchandise. At the Emporium, we noticed a new Cinderella Castle Window Decal for $9.99. This is the perfect addition to your car for your next Disney road trip. Window Decal We saw this last time we were here, but Christmas has arrived at Main Street Emporium with displays and a few walls of Christmas merchandise. Christmas at the Emporium Arribas Brothers — La Princesa de Cristal At Arribas Brothers — La Princesa de Cristal, the cart in Adventureland, we spotted some cute Christmas decorations. This spot has crystal Christmas trees that feature Disney characters. They’re not new, but we’re feeling Christmasy today! The character ones are $25 and the ones without characters are $17. Christmas Trees with Characters Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Over at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., we spotted THREE (count ’em, three) new The Nightmare Before Christmas magnets. There’s this spooky Nightmare Before Christmas Scene Magnet… Nightmare Before Christmas Magnet …this dicey (LOL) Oogie Boogie Magnet… Nightmare Before Christmas Magnet …and this kooky Lock, Shock, and Barrel Magnet! Nightmare Before Christmas Magnet And that’s all that’s new in Magic Kingdom today! We sure did love seeing some sweet Disney pals, didn’t you? To see more of the latest Magic Kingdom news, 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 do you think of Rabbit’s costume? Are you ready for Christmas to start? Tell us in the comments! 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We don’t know about you, but we’re starting to miss all the great nighttime entertainment at Disney World. BIG SIGH. DFB Nighttime Spectacular Masks We’re even a little jealous that Tokyo Disneyland Resort recently saw the return of its nighttime parades and fireworks! Someday, we’ll get to hear those colorful exploding things in the sky synchronized to our favorite music at Disney world again, right? So we’ve released a Disney Food Blog mask collection that celebrates the beauty that is the nighttime spectacular entertainment at Disney World! The DFB Happily Ever After Mask celebrates one of the best fireworks shows and one that always makes us a little weepy when it’s over! DFB Happily Ever After Mask We’re also missing those dessert parties! But, hey, at least we can watch that last Happily Ever After show online. And we have…over and over. Click here to buy the DFB Happily Ever After Mask The Main Street Electrical Parade may be gone, but it’s certainly not forgotten. And we’re celebrating it with the DFB Sparkling Lights Mask. DFB Sparkling Lights Mask THOUSANDS of sparkling lights and electro-synthy music! This is one parade that will forever be etched in our memories. Click here to buy the DFB Sparkling Lights Mask Speaking of the Main Street Electrical Parade, some of our favorite floats were of the gigantic glowing bugs! So we’re celebrating that with the DFB Glow Bugs Mask. DFB Glow Bugs Face Mask Maybe someday, they’ll bring the parade back again! Click here to buy the DFB Glow Bugs Mask All our masks offer full mouth and nose coverage, which means they meet the Disney World guidelines for face coverings. Also, $1 from every mask sale goes to charity to help feed children in need. Masks are $14.99 each, but you can save 10% by using the discount code NEWMASK at checkout. Get Your Own Disney Food Blog Face Masks! With plenty of fun designs to choose from, you’ll be ready for that Disney vacation in style! PLUS, $1 from each mask sold donated to No Kid Hungry! And don’t forget to check out the other new items we’ve added to the DFB store recently, too! We also just added new DFB holiday masks AND DFB pouches! And we’re always releasing new stuff, so keep checking back with us! Click Here To Shop The Full DFB Collection! Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Do you have any Disney Food Blog masks? Let us know in the comments! The post YAY! The Disney Food Blog Nighttime Spectacular Mask Collection Is Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re Offering A DISCOUNT on Disney Food Blog Face Masks This Holiday Weekend! Target Has A Bunch of Disney Themed Face Masks! Check Them Out Here! 🎁 Disney Food Blog HOLIDAY Face Masks Are HERE! Shop the Full Collection!🎁 View the full article

It’s been Star Wars all the time for some time it seems. Especially when it comes to The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda! ©Disney And shocker…we are BACK with even more Star Wars goodies because Love Your Melon is officially releasing another Star Wars collection! The Love Your Melon x Star Wars Collection will kick off on October 19th at 10AM CT. ©LoveYourMelon Love Your Melon has also shared that each night they will announce the surprise release for the following day (this week will be called Halloweek)! Here’s a look at what will be released on Day 1. ©LoveYourMelon Both cuffed, standard, and pom beanies will be a part of the collection. And prices range between $40-$55 depending on the style and the size of the beanie! You can sign up for emails on Love Your Melon to be notified before the collection is released! And don’t forget, “Fifty percent (50%) of net profit from the sale of all Love Your Melon products is given to nonprofit organizations around the world that lead the fight against pediatric cancer.” Love Your Melon is releasing masks SOON! Get all the details here! We will continue to keep you posted on all things Baby Yoda, and, of course, all things Star Wars. So continue to keep your eyes peeled on DFB for all the details! Looking for MORE Star Wars news? We have a HUGE story on Lightsabers right HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning to check out this Star Wars collection? Let us know in the comments below! The post Love Your Melon to Release Lots of New Star Wars Beanies SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Love Your Melon Has Released Baby Yoda Beanies (And We’re Obsessed)! Our Baby Yoda Obsession Just Leveled Up With These New Love Your Melon Headbands and Hats! Get Ready! The New Disney x Love Your Melon Summer Collection Drops TOMORROW! View the full article

Next year, Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate its 50th Anniversary! Cinderella Castle Cinderella Castle has already gotten a makeover in advance of the anniversary, and the resort is taking other steps to get ready! Now, you can join in on the fun and help create some magic for others at the same time! Disney announced today that for the first time ever, a speciality Walt Disney World Resort license plate will be available for purchase in honor of the Resort’s 50th Anniversary! The design of the license plate will be revealed at a later date. ©Disney Parks Blog Florida-registered car owners will be able to purchase this specialty license plate and proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney has a longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish. In fact, since 1980, when the partnership began, more than 140,000 Disney-inspired wishes have been granted! Over 8,000 of those wishes take place at Disney World each year. Super Bowl LIV — Make-A-Wish If you’re a Florida-registered car owner and you’re interested in purchasing a pre-sale voucher for the license plate now, you can do so for $25 plus applicable state administration fees through local County Tax Collector’s offices or license plate agencies (DMVs) throughout Florida. You can also visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website to learn more about buying a pre-sale voucher for your license plate. Disney World We’ll be on the lookout for more details about this license plate and any other fun details revealed ahead of the 50th Anniversary. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest! You can officially book your vacation packages for the 50th Anniversary at Disney World! Click here for all the details! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be purchasing this new license plate? Let us know in the comments! The post Grab the NEW Disney World 50th Anniversary License Plate and Help Make a Child's Wish Come True! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Have the PERFECT Disney Gift for the Most Difficult Person on Your Christmas List! This SUPER Bright Hoodie We Spotted at Disney World Will Make You Want to Mousercise! We Spotted Three Totally Pandorable Shirts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today! View the full article

Get ready to wield some new lightsabers, my fellow Batuuans! Last month, we enlisted you to vote for which legacy lightsaber you would hope to see offered at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, and you answered the call in masses! Now, I’m happy to announce which legacy lightsaber Dok has acquired … The legacy lightsaber that you all voted for and will be added to Dok’s collection is… Cal Kestis! That’s right, you’ll be able to add Cal Kestis’ legacy lightsaber to your personal collection when it arrives at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge next fall! But that’s not all… Dok-Ondar is one busy antiquarian and is working on securing even more legacy lightsabers between now and then, starting with the new Ahsoka Tano legacy lightsaber hilts as seen in season seven of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” These are the first legacy lightsaber hilts that change color and are coming this fall to Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The second all-new legacy lightsaber that will be joining Dok’s collection this fall will be the red bladed lightsaber hilt of the menacing Sith Lord Darth Tyranus, aka Count Dooku! The elegant curved handle design along with its flourishing blade-emitter guard makes this lightsaber hilt distinct and a notable design departure from Jedi tradition. Please note that as these new legacy lightsabers are introduced to Dok’s collection, some previously released lightsabers will be retired, so be sure to collect all of your favorites before they are gone! Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for the latest details on legacy lightsaber releases and remember that select products direct from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge have been shipped from planet Batuu and are available at Star Wars Trading Post at Disney Spring, Downtown Disney District and online at shopDisney.com for a limited time! Good journey, my friends! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/4oCzZUZ47dUView the full article

Whether you’re a fan of Ahsoka Tano’s white lightsabers, or you’re looking to own a lightsaber modeled after the ones owned by a Skywalker, there are lots of lightsaber hilt designs available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Ahsoka Tano White Lightsaber Hilts But, now we’ve got word about TWO new lightsabers coming to Dok-Ondar’s, and one is particularly unique! A few weeks ago, fans had the chance to vote on what Star Wars lightsaber they’d like to see come to Galaxy’s Edge next. Out of the 6 available, one winner has finally emerged. ©Disney Parks Blog Calling all Star Wars video game fans! If you LOVED the 2019 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game, you’ll be really excited to learn that Cal Kestis’ lightsaber won the recent vote and will be coming to Dok-Ondar’s! ©Star Wars Kestis, a Padawan survivor of Order 66, is the starring hero of the Fallen Order video game. Kestis’ lightsaber is the FIRST to join Dok-Ondar’s collection that has originated from a video game! ©Star Wars Kestis’ lightsaber will be available later next year. But, that’s not all! Star Wars has also shared that Count Dooku’s Sith weapon, featuring that signature curved handle design and blade-emitter guard, will come to Galaxy’s Edge this fall! ©Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s hilts and blades from Star Wars: The Clone Wars will also be joining Dok-Ondar’s collection later this fall. ©Star Wars These are the color-changing ones we shared a look at a few weeks ago. ©Disney Parks Blog via Instagram We’ve been checking Dok-Ondar’s but have not seen these color-changing lightsabers appear yet. We’ll keep an eye out for more Star Wars news and merchandise and let you know what we find! Click here to check out more details on the upcoming Star Wars Holiday Special! 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 for these new lightsabers? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! NEW Lightsabers Are Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and One Is the FIRST of Its Kind! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Color-Changing Ahsoka Tano Lightsabers Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Force Is Calling! Star Wars Legacy Lightsabers Are Officially Available Outside of the Parks in Disney World! PHOTOS: Ahsoka Tano’s White Lightsaber Hilts Are BACK in Disney World! View the full article

Despite limited capacity at the Disney World theme parks, getting a boarding group to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues to be a challenge. Rise of the Resistance Some changes have been made to the boarding group sign-up experience to make it easier, and another change may be on the horizon that could increase the capacity of the ride! Currently, you can only board Rise of the Resistance if you manage to get a boarding group when they are released at 10AM and 2PM each day. According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Disney World spokeswoman has noted that “This setup gives ride operations flexibility and ends early gathering of crowds.” Virtual Queue One factor that necessarily limits the number of people who can ride Rise each day is the ride vehicles themselves. The vehicles each have two rows of four people across, meaning they can seat eight guests, but under the current restrictions, due to the pandemic, only one party is being loaded per vehicle. That means, even if you’re just a party of 1, you’ll be getting a vehicle all to yourself. Rise of the Resistance Ride Vehicle The Orlando Sentinel reports that a Disney spokeswoman has now said, however, that Disney “Recently tested an update to the ride vehicles and had [a] Plexiglas barrier between the first and second rows.” The spokeswoman indicated that Disney is “working toward introducing this to all the vehicles.” Rise of the Resistance As the Orlando Sentinel notes, This change could very quickly increase Rise of the Resistance’s daily capacity as it would allow more guests to ride per vehicle (no more one-on-one rides with just you vs. Kylo Ren). But, there are other concerns also affecting Rise of the Resistance including the technical complexity of the systems and animatronics used on the ride which can create shutdowns. Still, the ability to place more guests on each vehicle and potentially increase capacity could be very beneficial. Rise of the Resistance Recently, we’ve seen plexiglass installed at the Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror, and it has been in place at DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for some time as well. We’ll keep an eye out for more news and let you know if we see this change or any other changes come to attractions around Disney World! Click here to see what’s new in 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. Have you had the chance to ride Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: This Change at Rise of the Resistance Could Increase the Ride's Capacity in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS and VIDEO: Live Stormtroopers in Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance Attraction Today! We Experienced a WEIRD Glitch on Rise of the Resistance Today at Disney World! Rise of the Resistance Will NOT Be Boarding Passengers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today View the full article

We’ve got an update from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin today, and no, it’s not that we’re excited for the Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition (even though we are!). Mears Bus at the Swan It’s actually about the buses at these Disney World resorts! In past years, the Swan and Dolphin have had access to Disney World buses for transport around the parks and resorts. Now, though, that’s changed as the Swan and Dolphin has switched to Mears Motor Coaches. We went over to the Swan to see what we could learn about the new buses and their schedules. The Mears coaches will run about an hour before the parks open to an hour after the last park closes. During busier times in the morning and evening, they are hoping to run a bus every 10 to 15 minutes. At not-busy times, they will run a bus every 30 minutes. Mears Bus at the Swan For EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios the Mears buses will take you to the same place a Disney bus would and drop-off/pick-up in the usual Swan and Dolphin lanes. To visit Magic Kingdom, your experience will be a little different than it would on a Disney bus. Mears Bus at the Swan Only Disney transportation is allowed to go to the gate at Magic Kingdom. Since the Mears buses technically fall under “Taxis and Chartered Buses” they must drop-off and pick-up at the Transportation and Ticket Center for Magic Kingdom. At the TTC, these buses will use spots C3 and C4 which can be found on this map. The digital signs on the buses will say Swan and Dolphin. TTC Bus Transportation Map According to Guest Services, this change to Mears coaches may be temporary but they are not sure yet. As another note, once the boats start running again the buses will not go to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, but for now, you can catch a Mears bus to all four parks. Mears Bus Routes As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates and if you have any questions, drop them in the comments and we will do our best to get you an answer! Looking to spend some time at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin? 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 do you think of the switch to Mears busses? Tell us in the comments! The post The Swan and Dolphin Resort Switches to Mears Buses Instead of Disney Transportation first appeared on the disney food blog. No related posts. View the full article

Since the Disney World theme parks reopened earlier this year, we’ve seen quite a few changes. EPCOT Two of potentially the largest changes have been the suspension of park hopping and the introduction of the Park Pass Reservation system. Park Pass Reservation System Prior to the park closures, you could start your morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, have lunch at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ride an attraction or two in Magic Kingdom, and finish your day off by eating around the world in EPCOT. But, that’s no longer a possibility, at least for now. Magic Kingdom When Disney first announced the suspension of park hopping they said “visiting more than one park per day will be temporarily unavailable upon the reopening of the theme parks due to attendance limitations.” Disney has in fact been limiting the number of guests able to visit each of its parks due to social distancing requirements. According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, the parks have been operating at around 25% capacity. Magic Kingdom In order to maintain these capacity limits, Disney has instituted the Park Pass Reservation System. So, before walking down Main Street, U.S.A. or flying on a banshee in Pandora — The World of Avatar, you’ll need to make sure you book a Park Pass Reservation for the park you want to visit. You are limited to only booking a reservation at ONE park each day. Availability for these reservations depends on whether you’re a Disney Resort Guest, Theme Park Tickets Guests, or an Annual Passholder. Pandora — The World of Avatar If the number of reservations allotted for a particular group and park fills up, they will appear as sold out and you will not be able to book a reservation for that park for that day. For example, we’ve seen Park Passes starting to fill up for major holidays like Thanksgiving and Halloween for select guests and parks. Annual Passholder Park Pass Reservation Availability for Halloween as of October 15th © Disney Park Passes Available Through January 2022 We know how the system works at the moment, so the question is how will it work in the future? If you’re visiting in 2021, will you still be required to book a Park Pass? Will Park Hopping return fully or in a modified fashion? Here’s what we know so far. You can currently book vacation packages at Disney World as far out as the end of 2021, into 2022. Disney’s Park Pass Reservations are bookable through January 14th, 2022. Park Pass Availability Into 2022! What does that tell us? Well, it means there is a definite possibility that Park Passes will be here to stay for a LONG time. It’s possible that Disney will keep the reservation system in place and continue to limit capacity in the park until COVID-19 numbers are lower in Florida, in the U.S., or around the world, considering guests visit Disney World from various other countries and states. Mickey Plates Disney may also continue to limit capacity until a vaccine is created and readily available. In fact, 2,000 U.S. consumers were asked if they would visit a Disney park this year and almost two-thirds said they would only think about going to Disney if a vaccine existed. Chip ‘n’ Dale Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean that capacity will continue to stay at its current levels. Florida has already moved into a stage where limiting capacity at theme parks is not required, and the Florida Governor has in fact approved 100% capacity at one Florida football team’s stadium. Disney initially stated that they would be reviewing the situation and would not make any immediate changes to capacity. Crowds at Magic Kingdom It is possible, however, that will change in the future. Park Hopping Add-Ons for 2021 Tickets But, what about Park Hopping, is that gone forever? Not necessarily. Park Hopper add-ons for 2021 tickets are actually available right now! That may be an indication that Park Hopping will be back in 2021, but, of course, things are always subject to change. Disney could cancel this feature in the future and issue refunds, as they did with the situation this year. Tower of Terror Like Park Passes, this could be a situation where Disney is trying to allow guests to cover their bases and BOTH book Park Pass Reservations AND buy Park Hopper tickets so that, when the time comes, whichever option is being used will have already been taken care of by these guests choosing to book early. Are Other Theme Parks Offering Park Hopping? What are other parks doing in Florida? Universal Studios Orlando has two theme parks and currently park hopping IS allowed and park reservations are not required. But, their two theme parks are within walking distance of one another, which is a different situation when compared to Disney World. In fact, one of their major attractions — Hogwart’s Express — is a popular ride between both parks that REQUIRES park hopping to be able to experience. Park hopping at Disney World isn’t as simple as walking to your next destination in most cases. For most park-hopping scenarios, you’ll need to take a car, bus, Monorail, Skyliner, or some other form of transportation to get from one spot to another. New seating system onboard Disney World’s buses That means more guests will be coming in contact with each other in tighter spaces. It also likely means more buses may need to be utilized to keep guest lines to a minimum since bus capacity is currently very limited. Universal Orlando also opened well before Disney World and has utilized this simplified system for a while, so simply because Disney’s Florida neighbor has adopted some new methods doesn’t necessarily mean Disney will follow suit. Still, it may provide some evidence to Disney that at least minimal park hopping can be accomplished safely. Universal Studios Hollywood What about Disney parks around the World? Disneyland Paris, which has two adjacent theme parks, reopened a number of weeks ago. The resort has also been utilizing a theme park reservation system, but not all guests need to have reservations to get into the park. Guests with dated tickets or tickets purchased as a part of a package don’t need reservations. But, if you buy a “flex” ticket that doesn’t have a specific use date, you’ll need to make a reservation. Disneyland Paris Reopening It appears that the reservation is for the resort as a whole, though, and is not limited to just one park. When we looked at the tickets available for purchase on the Disneyland Paris website, it notes that you can buy a 1-day ticket for 2 parks. Screenshot from the Disneyland Paris Website And the disclaimer on the page also says that the ticket is valid for 1 day at Disneyland AND Walt Disney Studios Parks. Screenshot from the Disneyland Paris Website Again, though the parks here are much closer than the parks in Disney World, taking away those extra transportation concerns. You can easily walk from one park to the next in mere minutes. ©Disneyland Paris What about Tokyo Disney Resort? This resort also has two parks — Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Their park-hopping situation, however, has long been done differently than Disney World. If you buy a one or two day ticket, you can only enter one park per day. If you buy a 3 or 4-day ticket, you can only visit one park per day on days 1 and 2, but you can park hop on days 3 and 4. Screenshot from the Tokyo Disney Resort Website There is an exception to this, however, if you stay at a Disney-owned resort hotel. Could we potentially see something like this introduced at Disney World where you can perhaps park hop after being there for an extended period or if you stay at a Disney hotel? It’s possible but it doesn’t seem like that would make things any “safer” in terms of COVID concerns. It’s not as though individuals who have stayed there for just two more days have less of a chance of being ill for any particular reason. But, it may be a way to transition the current system back to the old system while incentivizing guests to visit longer. Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland ©Tokyo It’s certainly possible that we could see some kind of mix of the systems where you’ll be able to perhaps make a Park Pass reservation at 2 parks and then be restricted to hopping between those two. Ultimately, it appears that the reasoning behind the Park Pass system and the suspension of park hopping is centered on limiting guest capacity, maintaining social distancing, and ensuring guest safety. Social Distancing Sign If any of those things no longer become as pressing of a concern (due to reductions in COVID-19 numbers or a vaccine) or Disney feels they can allow for either of these restrictions to be set aside or modified in a way that still maintains guest safety, we may see them changed or potentially done away with entirely. While Disney does appear to be eager to open their parks, they are still enforcing their health and safety policies and not immediately easing restrictions simply because they are allowed to do so by the state of Florida’s rules. Guest Relations Cast Member A few months ago, Florida health officials noted that cases of COVID-19 have not been definitively traced back to the Orlando theme parks and one can only assume that Disney wants to keep it that way. Recently, we’ve seen certain things like stricter mask signs and announcements in the parks, so simply because things change around Disney doesn’t mean they’ll change that rapidly in the parks. Face Mask Sign SO, yep you can currently buy a Park Hopper add on AND book a Park Pass reservation. Only time will tell which will stick around come 2021, 2022, and beyond but you can at least be prepared for either if you choose. We’re on the lookout for more updates and we’ll certainly let you know as soon as we hear any definitive changes or news from Disney. 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 Disney World Park Passes Are Sticking Around, So Why Can You Still Buy Park Hoppers? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Park Pass Availability for Labor Day Weekend in Disney World Has Changed! News! 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“Helllloooooo there!” Name the ride! Okay, okay, we’ll tell you. It’s DINOSAUR! Animal Kingdom We’re hanging out with dinos and banshees alike in Animal Kingdom today and we have got updates. Let’s take a look at EVERYTHING new in food and merchandise in Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Nomad Lounge We started the day at Nomad Lounge to check out the latest on the specials menu. Right now, you can snag Beef Sliders with chipotle aioli and yucca fries, Smoked Pork Ribs with sweet soy glaze and apple-jicama slaw, and Charcuterie of assorted meats and cheeses. Nomad Lounge Specials Did you know that Nomad Lounge is now available on the Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist? Woohoo! Click here to learn more about Nomad Lounge on Disney’s Mobile Walk-up Waitlist! Dawa Bar Dawa Bar has had limited offerings since the parks reopened but it was back up to being a full-service bar yesterday. And yes, we did get a Bloody Mary. Dawa Bar Zuri’s Sweets Shop Over in Africa, we swung by Zuri’s Sweets Shop and saw ANOTHER boozy development. Alcoholic Glaciers have returned! For $13, you can get a Frozen Glacier with your choice of vodka, rum, whiskey, or tequila. Boozy Glaciers Yesterday, they were offering four flavors — Passion Mango, Blue Raspberry, Strawberry, and Lemonade. Boozy Glaciers Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Various Locations First up for merchandise, we spotted this sign in a few stores around the park. That’s right there’s a DEAL on Halloween Light-up Pumpkin Buckets. You can get them for just $10 when they’re usually $20. Light-up Pumpkin Sale And they are oh-so-cute! This looks like it would be the perfect Halloween accessory. We’ll be keeping an eye out for this deal elsewhere in Disney World as well! Light-up Pumpkin Riverside Depot Over at Riverside Depot, we took a gander at the sock selection. Can anyone ever have too many Disney socks? The only new-to-us pair we spotted were these cute Pixar Socks for $14.99. We spot Anger, Lightning McQueen, Rex, and more! Pixar Socks Bonus! There’s a deal going on (which isn’t new per se…we see it OFTEN) where if you buy two pairs of novelty socks, you can get them for $10 each! Socks Deal Chester and Hester’s Dino-rama The only other merchandise that caught our eye was over at Chester and Hester’s Dino-rama. Take a look at this new-to-us Stitch Plush for $19.99. Stitch is cute usually, but somehow he’s even cuter with this plush? What’s up with that? Stitch Plush And that’s all! Not too exciting of a day in Animal Kingdom but we are loving some of these merchandise updates. We’ll see ya next time! Want to see more of what’s new in Animal 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. Are you pumped about boozy glaciers? Or maybe the Stitch plush? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Animal Kingdom: A Halloween Deal, BOOZY Updates, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Menu Changes, a DELISH Cocktail, and MORE! What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A WEIRD Windbreaker, Missing Attraction Cars, and a New Sandwich! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! View the full article

Today we are sharing some exciting news for Florida-registered car owners – there’s now a way to be part of history and to help grant wishes for children who need them most. For the first time ever, a specialty Walt Disney World Resort license plate is available for purchase in honor of our 50th anniversary. Proceeds of the license plate will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney has a longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish, dating back to 1980, and since then, more than 140,000 Disney-inspired wishes have been granted, with more than 8,000 taking place each year at Walt Disney World Resort. While the design of this specialty plate will be revealed at a later date, interested car owners can purchase a presale voucher now for $25 plus applicable state administration fees through local County Tax Collector’s offices and license plate agencies (DMVs) across the State of Florida. We are busy planning our 50th anniversary celebration and will share more details in the months to come. To learn more about purchasing a pre-sale voucher for your license plate, visit flhsmv.gov. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/_tAyMbHSMOAView the full article