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In conjunction with the Orlando Science Center's Pompeii exhibit, local chefs are bringing ancient culinary practices to "Pompeii's Table." View the full article

American Humane's first full-length documentary, "Escape from Extinction," details the sixth mass extinction and the life-saving work being done by zoos and aquariums, including SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove. It opens Oct. 16 in theaters. View the full article

It is crazy to think that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios over a year ago! Galaxy’s Edge There are so many unique experiences on Batuu like piloting the Millenium Falcon or building your own lightsaber. Savi’s Workshop, where “scrap metal” turns into a saber, recently reopened, and now you can buy additional parts for your lightsaber! At Savi’s Workshop, you can now purchase additional pieces to swap on the lightsaber you build. There are four types of parts: emitters, sleeves, switches, and endcaps. These are the same parts and sets that you’d select from when doing the full experience at Savi’s! Savi’s Workshop When building a lightsaber at Savi’s (meaning you made a reservation and committed to the hefty $200 price tag), you have four designs to choose from. In the full experience, you select parts from JUST the theme you selected. NOW, you can pick from the same sets but a la carte! Previously, the only real customization available was purchasing different colored Kyber Crystals at Dok Ondar’s to change the color of your saber’s blade. Now you can change up the whole hilt! The full Savi’s experience still limits you to just one of the themes, but if you want to switch things up down the road… . Parts from the Peace and Justice saber might suit you well, if you’ve dreamed of becoming a Jedi. Peace and Justice- Savi’s Workshop If Darth Vader was your role model, you might lean towards Power and Control. Power and Control- Savi’s Workshop For those of you who love nature, the Elemental Nature set could be your fav! This is the only set with the Rancor tooth. Elemental Nature- Savi’s Workshop And, last but not least, the Protection and Defense pieces. Protection and Defense- Savi’s Workshop Outside of Savi’s Workshop, you will see a sign for Build Your Own Saber Parts. Each part on its own is $24.99. If you buy two parts, each part is $20.00. Remember, these parts ONLY fit the lightsabers you can build inside of the workshop, and you’ll need a reservation to get in (or a lightsaber you built on a previous visit!). This actually makes that “custom” saber you shelled out the dough for even cooler — now, instead of committing to just one style of theming, you can mix and match! You could go crazy and mix a Power and Control Emitter, a Peace and Justice Sleeve, a Protection and Defense Switch, and (of course!) a Rancor Tooth Elemental Nature Endcap (or any combo you choose!) — the possibilities are at your fingertips…if you buy the spare parts! Lightsaber Parts- Savi’s Workshop This is such a fun way to create a new look for your Savi’s custom lightsaber! Now you can swap pieces anytime you want. Don’t think this is a slick way to shave some cost off the price of a custom saber though — the inside parts and blade that make the saber work only come from the full Savi’s experience! So have a saber at home or be prepared to build a full one if you want to take advantage of this. As always, we will keep you updated on any news from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Check out the Legacy Lightsabers you can purchase 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. What is your favorite set of lightsaber parts? Let us know in the comments! The post Give Your Lightsaber a Makeover with Additional "Scrap Metal" Now For Sale in Disney's Galaxy's Edge! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve seen LOTS of cool Disney x Loungefly bags, ears, and more released lately! Loungefly Neon Disney World Bag If you had your heart set on a Loungefly bag or set of ears, but couldn’t grab it before it sold out, you may actually be able to find it online on Amazon! Aside from all the cool Prime Day deals, there’s lots of cool Disney merchandise on Amazon. Here’s our list of the top 5 hard-to-find Disney Loungefly bags that are available RIGHT NOW on Amazon! Earlier this year, a set of products from Loungefly themed to Cinderella’s Pink Dress, in honor of Cinderella’s 70th anniversary, were released. One of the items released was an adorable Pink Wallet featuring Cinderella’s bird and mice friends. ©Amazon It’s even got little Gus on the back! ©Amazon This wallet is listed as out of stock online on BoxLunch, Her Universe, Hallmark, and Entertainment Earth. But, if you check on Amazon, it shows this wallet is still available for $40! ©Amazon There are only a few left though, so if this is a must-get for you, you’ll definitely want to act fast! Click here to check it out! Peter Pan fans will LOVE this next find. This Peter Pan Mermaid Lagoon Loungefly Mini Backpack was released in February of this year. The bag has printed, embroidered, and appliqué details of the Mermaid Lagoon scene from the movie. ©Amazon The back is a solid blue color, but has a few words in the bottom corner saying “Just imagine, real life Mermaids!” ©Amazon This backpack is sold out online on Her Universe, Overstock, and Entertainment Earth. ©Amazon But, the bag is in stock on Amazon for $70! That’s a bit more pricey than what it appears to have been initially sold for, but if you’re a big Peter Pan fan, then it may be worth it for you. Act fast and fly off with this bag while it’s available. Click here to bring this bag home! In early August, some awesome spooky Loungefly bags and Minnie Ears were made available for pre-order. They were later released online and QUICKLY sold out! But, if you’re still looking to grab the adorable Minnie and Mickey Halloween Loungefly Ears, head over to Amazon! ©Amazon They can be yours from Amazon for $34.99. Click here to grab these in time for Halloween! Early last year, a cool Buzz Lightyear Toy Story 4Mini Backpack was released. We spotted it in Disney World, but if you’re trying to grab one now you might have a tough time finding it online. Buzz Lightyear Loungefly Backpack It’s listed as out of stock on shopDisney, BoxLunch, and Her Universe. But, there are some available on Amazon for $70. If you’re looking to go to infinity and beyond with this backpack, you’ll definitely want to snag it quickly before it completely sells out on Amazon! Click here to grab this bag before it sells out! Finally, this amazing WALL-E Mini Backpack is absolutely ADORABLE and features two outer pockets on the wheels. We’re ready to put on our Sunday clothes and dance with our favorite robot pal! ©Amazon It’s out of stock on BoxLunch, but it is available on Amazon for $75! Directive: Buy this bag! Click here to get it! Although these next two are not totally sold out on other websites online, we did want to give a quick shout-out to two more somewhat difficult to find bags! First, while the Cinderella Anniversary Pink Dress Mini Backpack is out of stock on Her Universe, Entertainment Earth, and Overstock, it is available on a few other websites — one of which is Amazon. ©Amazon You can buy it there for $74.95. Click here to check it out! Also, while we’ve seen quite a bit of The Child Loungefly in Disney World, if you won’t be making it out to the parks soon, you can grab this little alien from Amazon and take him with you wherever you go! Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpack Take home this fun bag for $80. Click here to check it out! There are TONS of other cool Loungefly and Disney merchandise available on Amazon, so you’ve been warned…you may end up adding quite a few new items to your collection! Happy shopping! Click here to check out the PRICIEST Disney stuff you can find on Amazon! 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 Disney x Loungefly items? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Hard-To-Find Disney x Loungefly Items That You Can Buy on Amazon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Just When We Thought Baby Yoda Couldn’t Get Cuter … Loungefly Redesigns ‘The Child’ Backpack! Ready For Round FOUR?? Baby Yoda Is Coming BACK to Build-A-Bear! Disney Is Selling a NEW Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Online — And There’s One for Your Pup Too! View the full article

This year, Pixar announced that its newest film, Soul, would be released. ©Disney | Pixar Even though the date has been pushed back for this film, we are so excited to fall in love with another Pixar movie. Today, Disney released a NEW trailer for Soul! Soul tells the story of Joe Gardener, a middle school music teacher who has always wished to play in a jazz band. He gets transported to another realm called the You Seminar, where he finally learns what it means to have a soul. ©Disney/Pixar It was recently announced that Soul would be brought straight to Disney+ on Christmas Day, December 25th. The music is beautiful and the cast, including Jamie Foxx, Daveed Diggs, and Tina Fey, is extremely talented! You can watch the BRAND NEW trailer below! After being pushed back a bit, we are so excited this film will come to Disney+. We cannot wait to see the film in its entirety, but we love these little sneak peaks into the movie! We will keep you updated on all the news about Pixar’s Soul. The Nightmare Before Christmas is coming back to theaters! 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 Pixar’s Soul? Let us know in the comments! The post Check Out the BRAND NEW Trailer for Pixar's Upcoming Film "Soul" first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Soul Is Coming to Disney+ This December! EVERYTHING You Need To Know From The Walt Disney Studios Panel at The D23 Expo! Check Out the NEW Sneak Peek for Pixar’s Upcoming “Soul”! View the full article

Disney is pretty well known for pushing the envelope when it comes to technical advancements, and that includes when it comes to outfitting a guest’s theme park experience. Disney Genie Concept Art Disney has revealed some big upcoming changes to mobile technology. In addition to the upcoming release of the Disney Genie vacation planning application, Disney also plans to discontinue free MagicBands in favor of mobile expansion. Now, we’ve spotted a few recent Disney patents that may have something to do with this innovation on the mobile front. Imagineers have been working on developing an artificially intelligent virtual agent and we’re wondering: Could this be what we can expect with Disney Genie? Before we dive in, let’s talk a little bit about what we DO know about the upcoming Disney Genie app! Disney Genie is set to be a vacation planning app that will work alongside My Disney Experience to create “customized itineraries geared to your interests, right at your fingertips.” Disney Genie ©Disney Otherwise, not too much else is known about this application. But Disney has stated that it will be unlike any other vacation planning application, so it’s possible it could be much MORE than we’re thinking. That’s why we’ve had an eyebrow raised at these recent patents. Let’s look at the new tech. A few weeks back, Disney filed a patent application for “Simulated Human-like Affect-driven Behavior by a Virtual Agent.” Essentially, this patent is to help a virtual conversational agent seem more like a real human being. ©Disney Virtual chat agents have been around for a while. Early artificial intelligence often involved a bot that users could message. Many of these bots learn how to sound more like a human as they chat, but they ultimately tend to come off as robotic — even the newer ones. ©Disney This patent creates a system for a virtual agent that can identify a “character” to embody (we’re wondering if this could be a Disney character, like the Genie, perhaps?), and then create a realistic human-like response to whatever a user says. And this isn’t the only patent that shows Disney is working on humanizing their bots. Another recent patent was filed for “Systems and Methods to Facilitate Bi-directional Artificial Intelligence Communications.” This tech works to make conversations flow more easily between a human user and an artificial intelligence agent. ©Disney Interestingly enough, this patent is for a verbal conversation with an image of a face. This could mean that the virtual agent will be visibly and audibly communicating in a way that is realistically human. Whatever the application, as part of a mobile app or not, this could be a pretty mind-blowing innovation. What’s more, Disney has been working on technology to make the facial expressions responsive and realistic, so it won’t be an expressionless virtual face chatting with you. It will display feelings! This tech has been laid out in a patent for “Automated Determination of Expressions for an Interactive Social Agent.” ©Disney Like the patent that works on the conversational aspect, this system allows the agent to embody a specific character and then use modified expressions that are specific to the character persona. And they’re pulling from a pretty wide range of motivations! ©Disney Altogether, this tech should make an impressively realistic virtual agent. We’re not sure what its particular use would be, but it’s possible that Disney is hoping to automate chat services on their website (right now Cast Members staff these). OR, it could potentially be used for something like Disney Genie. The fact that the patents put such emphasis on the character of the virtual agent does make us wonder if it will be used for a more “magical” experience, such as chatting with Genie as he plans your vacation. ©Disney Regardless, we’ll be keeping an eye out for more tech related to this virtual agent project. Plus, Disney Genie is set to debut sometime in 2021 so we’ll be reporting as soon as we have a release date! Stay tuned! Want to learn more about Disney Genie? 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 this new technology? Do you think it’s for Disney Genie? Tell us in the comments! The post Could These Artificial Intelligence Patents Tell Us What to Expect for the Disney Genie App? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is Disney Watching Your EVERY MOVE in the Parks?? Check Out These Crazy New Disney Inventions! 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

It looks like we’ll have to wait a little bit longer for our next ride on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Closed PeopleMover The PeopleMover has remained closed since the Magic Kingdom reopened in July. And while the Disney World refurbishment calendar initially indicated that this closure would last through October, the refurbishment length has since been extended. And now, it looks like the scheduled refurbishment of the PeopleMover has been extended even further. Peoplemover Closed We spoke with a Cast Member through the Disney World online chat feature who confirmed that the PeopleMover refurbishment has now been extended to December 26th. Chat with Cast Member We recently spotted a permit for work on the PeopleMover, so we’ll continue to keep an eye out for any updates on this attraction! Here’s when Frozen Ever After will be closing for refurbishment in EPCOT! 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. Is the PeopleMover a must-do attraction for you? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The PeopleMover Refurbishment in Disney World Has Been Extended first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: A Favorite Disney World Ride Will Be Closed For Months. Find Out When We Could Ride PeopleMover Again! The PeopleMover Was STILL CLOSED in Magic Kingdom Today! What’s New at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: it’s a small world Construction Walls, Crazy Forky Fun, New Baby Yoda Stickers, and a Dry Camel 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. Welcome to week two of Marvel Mania! Last week, we got a ton of merchandise featuring everyone’s favorite web-slinger, Spider-Man! Captain Marvel Kids’ Jacket But this week, it’s all about the rest of the Avengers team! And we’ve spotted some pretty sweet merch on shopDisney that will help you unleash your inner Avenger! Marvel collectors will certainly want to put the Thanos Sixth Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys on their shopping wish list. This is not just any old figure, though — Hot Toys has a reputation of creating figures that are so lifelike in their details that you would swear they were the real thing (even though they’re much smaller). Thanos Sixth Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys ©Disney This figure is also hand-painted and comes with two different heads so you can determine Thanos’ mood. It’s also posable with over 20 points of articulation, and the two interchangeable Infinity Gauntlets light up. Yeah, that’s pretty SWEET. All this awesomeness will cost you, though — the figure is $499.95. Get the Thanos Sixth Scale Collectible Figure by Hot Toys For Marvel toy fans on a budget, this Captain Marvel Collector Edition Action Figure is much more affordable for $24.95. She’s also posable, and even better — she comes with Goose, her trusted cat…err…Flerken companion! Captain Marvel Collector Edition Action Figure ©Disney She also has an interchangeable head, as well as five pairs of interchangeable hands. Get the Captain Marvel Collector Edition Action Figure If you’re looking to accessorize your outfit Avengers-style, the Marvel’s Avengers Logo Bracelet by Lokai might be just what you’re looking for! Marvel’s Avengers Logo Bracelet by Lokai ©Disney This slide-on bracelet is $22.99 and features silicone beads with the Avengers logo on each bead. It’s classic black and white, so it can go with anything! Get the Marvel’s Avengers Logo Bracelet by Lokai Represent! It’s all things Avengers on this gray Avengers ”Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” T-Shirt for Adults. The t-shirt’s comic book-style art is of the Avengers’ hands! Avengers ”Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” T-Shirt for Adults ©Disney This vintage style t-shirt is made of a soft cotton material and costs $24.99. Get the Avengers ”Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” T-Shirt for Adults There are plenty of other Avengers-themed items, too — so be sure to check out shopDisney this week to check out everything. In the meantime, we’ll keep you updated on all things Marvel Mania. Check out this Black Widow cocktail! 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. Who’s your favorite Avenger? Let us know in the comments! The post Avengers Assemble For MORE of Disney's Marvel Mania Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Marvel Mania Collection Launches Online With Spider-Man! The Teachers in Your Life Have to See These SUPER New Disney Tees! Heads up! Two Pairs Of Disney’s FALL Minnie Ears Are Now Online! 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. On the hunt for Disney merchandise? Target is a great place to check! Frozen Hand Sanitizers From face masks to Disneyland anniversary items, we’ve found all kinds of Disney merch available at Target. And on our most recent visit, we spotted some absolutely adorable plush toys that we just HAD to share! If you’re in the market for a buddy to snuggle up with this fall, Target has you covered. While strolling through our local Target store, we spotted a TON of Disney Cuddleez plush toys! Check out all those Disney Cuddleez! For the classic character fans, there’s a Mickey Mouse Cuddleez Plush and a Minnie Mouse Cuddleez Plush. Mickey and Minnie Cuddleez And check out the mountain of cute Stitch and Lady Cuddleez Plush! Stitch and Lady Cuddleez Don’t have a Target run on your to-do list? No worries — these cuties are all available ONLINE as well! You can snag the Mickey Mouse Cuddleez Plush for $34.99. ©shopDisney Click here to purchase the Mickey Mouse Cuddleez Plush! The Minnie Mouse Cuddleez Plush is pretty in pink for $34.99. ©shopDisney Click here to purchase the Minnie Mouse Cuddleez Plush! He might be a troublemaker when he’s awake, but this sleepy Stitch Cuddleez Plush looks so innocent! You can take him home for $34.99. ©shopDisney Click here to purchase the Stitch Cuddleez Plush! How could we say no to that face?? This Lady Cuddleez Plush is soooo cute, AND she’s currently on sale for $19.98! ©shopDisney Click here to purchase the Lady Cuddleez Plush! They’re all so precious, we can’t decide which one to snuggle up with. And with fall weather quickly approaching, we’ll take all the warm hugs we can get! Looking for more Disney goodies at Target? Check out this Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merch! 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 these Cuddleez is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post We Spotted the CUTEST Disney Merchandise at Target! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Add These Adorable Disney Cruise Line Plushes to Your Treasure Chest! The BEST Disney Merchandise You Can Get At Target RIGHT NOW Like An Icy Blast, Frozen 2 Merch Is Sweeping Its Way Through Disney Parks and Stores Across the U.S.! View the full article

Legislators, a Disneyland representative, and more have called on California to reopen theme parks. Disneyland Park Although we’ve gotten initial details about the reopening guidelines, the release of the finalized guidelines was delayed following pushback. The early details of the guidelines we saw indicated that theme parks would only be able to reopen only once the county they are located in reaches the least-restrictive “minimal” risk level, they must operate at 25% of attendance capacity, and they must limit visitors to residents living within a 120-mile radius of each theme park. Downtown Disney Signage Now, Disney CEO Bob Chapek is commenting on the guidelines. According to The Orange County Register, in an interview with CNBC’s “Closing Bell,” Chapek said he feels the guidelines set up by California “are more stringent than any state across the country.” ©CNBC Chapek noted, “If you look at the history of Disney and what we’ve been able to do during the reopening — rather than arbitrary standards set up without regard to actual fact — and what we’ve been able to do as a company, I think you’d come to a different decision about reopening Disneyland.” ©Disney In September, California Governor Newsom said the negotiations with theme parks were open ended. Chapek, however, has said the guidelines are “not much of a negotiation.” Instead, it’s “pretty much a mandate that we stay closed.” Disney California Adventure Park — Health and Safety Reminders Just a few weeks ago, Disney announced layoffs coming to the Parks, Experiences and Products division of the Company. Chapek has indicated that Disney is “watching very carefully what the State of California does as an indicator of whether [Disney] can retain some of [their] cast members that are on furlough now.” Disneyland Ticket Booth He said Disney would like to put as many of their Cast Members back to work “as soon as possible if the government will let [them.]” Disneyland has already entered into some return to work agreements with several unions in preparation for a future reopening. Disney California Adventure Park Chapek told CNBC he looks across the Disney properties “be it Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, Walt Disney World, the Disney bubble for the NBA — and all [he sees] is that [Disney has] been able to open up responsibly using the guidelines that health care experts have given [them].” Disneyland Social Distancing Signs According to Chapek, Disney has been “very, very successful at reopening without having issues that would preclude us from staying open.” Health officials have indicated that no cases of COVID-19 have been definitively traced back to the Orlando theme parks. Disneyland Health and Safety Reminders We’re on the lookout for more information about Disneyland’s reopening and the theme park guidelines set to be issued by the California government. We will let you know as soon as we see any further updates. Click here to see more details about the visit that will be made this week by California officials to Disneyland. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney CEO Says California's Reopening Guidelines Are "Set Up Without Regard to Actual Fact" first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Disneyland Will EXPAND Mobile Order! See What Restaurants Are Added! NEWS: Disneyland Is Now Canceling Reservations Through Early October Video! New Ad Calls on Governor Newsom to Reopen Disneyland and Other California Theme Parks 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. OK, OK. We’re not going to lie…new Loungefly backpacks are released like crazy! It’s almost like we never stop finding new Loungefly backpacks. Winnie the Pooh That’s why, we make sure to show off the cutest ones we can find, so you don’t have to do all the hunting yourself! So here we are…back again with another! If you haven’t noticed yet, we’re quite fond of Pooh Bear and his pals. And if you are too, then say sorry to your wallet now, because this new Winnie the Pooh Classic Mini Backpack from Loungefly is covered in the most adorable sketches of our favorite friends! The denim detail on this is a fun touch that we don’t see often. And we love the buttoned pouch on the front! ©Loungefly And Pooh always needs his “hunny” so, of course, there’s a little honey pot charm!! ©Loungefly You can find this backpack on the BoxLunch website for $69.90! Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh Loungefly! And don’t worry, we will be back with more Loungeflys soon, so stay tuned!! Looking for more Winnie the Pooh merchandise? We got you covered!! 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 love Winnie the Pooh as much as we do? Let us know in the comments below! The post We'd Travel to the Hundred Acre Wood for This New Winnie the Pooh Loungefly! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You Might Not Be Ready For How Cute These ‘A Bug’s Life’ Loungeflys Are! The New Loungefly x Disney Collection Has Us Screaming for Ice Cream! The Clawwwww! This Alien Pizza Planet Disney x Loungefly Backpack Is Out of This World! View the full article

If you’re looking for a unique snack in Disney World, EPCOT is a great place to start! China Pavilion in EPCOT Of course, there are plenty of eats from around the world available at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. But the snacks don’t stop there! In the past, we’ve spotted several unique potato chip flavors like candy, tomato, and squid available at House of Good Fortune in the China Pavilion. And today, we found another interesting flavor to snack on! While making our way through House of Good Fortune, something snacky caught our eye — these Fried Crab flavored Lay’s potato chips, to be exact! Fried Crab Flavored Lay’s Potato Chips We’ve been pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed the other unique Lay’s flavors we’ve tried, so we decided to give these a taste as well — for science, of course! Fried Crab Flavored Lay’s Potato Chips When we opened up the bag, we noticed that these chips definitely smelled like fish — more than the squid-flavored chips we tasted before! Here’s a Look Inside the Bag! If you’re a big fan of seafood, these chips might be your ideal snack. They were nice and salty, and the crab flavor was pretty strong! Fried Crab Potato Chip Since the crab flavor was pretty pronounced, these aren’t the best choice for the seafood-averse. But on the other hand, if you’re looking for a portable crab-flavored snack, swing by House of Good Fortune and give these chips a try! Looking for more eats from the China Pavilion? Check out our review of the China Street Fries! 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 World Showcase snack? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! These Fried Crab Potato Chips in Disney World are a Seafood Lover's Dream! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery Where Can You Get Artisan Cotton Candy Now That the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Is Over? CONFIRMED! Santa Hat Cotton Candy Is The MUST-GET Holiday Snack at Disney World! View the full article

It’s fall, and that means it’s pumpkin season! We’ve already tried our share of pumpkin-y goodness at Disney World, but the pumpkin goodies in Disney World seems to never end!! Kona Cafe So far, we’ve had Caramel Pumpkin Cupcakes, Pumpkin cheesecake Brownies, Pumpkin Spice Churros, and more! But now we’re excited about a returning pumpkin favorite: pumpkin pancakes! Pumpkin pancakes are a seasonal breakfast treat at Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. And we always celebrate their return each fall! And now we can report that these uber delish pancakes ARE BACK this year! Pumpkin Pancakes These pancakes are made with pumpkin and topped with cinnamon butter, spiced pecans, and candied pumpkin. YUM! You can also get a choice of ham, spiced ham, or sausage with them (we’re fans of the spiced ham, which is basically SPAM — don’t judge…it’s pretty good). Pumpkin Pancakes These pancakes are SO perfect. Look at how fluffy they are! And they have just the right amount of sweetness, too — not too overpowering, but sweet enough. Now add on that melty cinnamon butter on top, along with the spiced pecans and candied pumpkin, and we are literally in pancake heaven. Pumpkin Pancakes These are a total must-try and with Kona Cafe being on Mobile Order To Go, they’re even easier to get!! They’re $14.00 and are only a seasonal offering, so grab you’ll want to order these before fall is over! We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for even more seasonal breakfast goodies, too! Review: One of Our All-Time FAVORITE Pumpkin Treats Is BACK 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. Have you had the pumpkin pancakes at Kona Cafe? Let us know in the comments! The post YESSS! Pumpkin Pancakes Are BACK On The Menu at Disney's Polynesian Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Breakfast at Kona Cafe in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort #OnTheList: Tonga Toast at Captain Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Bibbidi Bobbidi BLUE! You Have to Check Out The Newest Cinderella Cupcake at Disney World! View the full article

This is Halloween! And that means Nightmare Before Christmas stuff is EVERYWHERE! Oogie Boogie in the Main Street Halloween Character Cavalcade We’ve been doing all The Nightmare Before Christmas recently — buying merch, eating snacks, and drinking drinks, all dedicated to one of our favorite Halloween (and Christmas) films! We’ve also enjoyed seeing The Nightmare Before Christmas characters in the parks during the Halloween cavalcades! But what’s this? For a limited time, Disney is bringing The Nightmare Before Christmas back to movie theaters nearly 27 years after its original release! That’s right! Jack, Zero, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and the rest of the citizens of Halloween Town are headed back to the big screen! The Nightmare Before Christmas @Disney The film will land in theaters for a limited time beginning October 16th. For movie times and tickets, check out the Fandango website. Of course, you can always watch it at home on Disney+, too! Happy Halloween! Check out some Nightmare Before Christmas merch 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. Will you be watching Nightmare Before Christmas this Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Is Coming BACK to Movie Theaters Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Build-A-Bear Adds TWO Spooky Favorites to Their Disney ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Plush Collection There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! You’ve Gotta Check Out These Incredible Disney Halloween Inflatables (Including a 10 FOOT TALL Oogie Boogie!) View the full article

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There are lots of construction projects going on in Disney World right now. Top Floor Event Space at Swan and Dolphin Reserve There’s construction at “it’s a small world,” TRON, the Star Wars Hotel, and more! Recently, we stopped by another project that’s really starting to come together nicely, the NEW Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel. We’ve been watching construction progress at this spot and looking for updates from Disney since it was announced in 2018. It is set to be a new addition to the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. It will have over 300 guest rooms, a signature restaurant and bar, a health club, pool, and more. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve During our last visit to this construction zone, we saw that a lot of progress has been made on the hotel. Lots of windows and beautiful panels have gone up around the outside of the building. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve The blue and white panels give it a beautiful wave-looking effect. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Based on some of the concept art we saw on the construction walls, it appears this may be the area that faces out onto the pool. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Construction cranes are still up all around the building as work continues. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Many of the windows on one side have already been installed, with a few jutting out, giving it a unique look. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve The clean glass look makes this spot very modern in its appearance. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Some of the concept art gives us a better idea of what the finished product will look like. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Many areas, however, are still not fully finished, so we could take a peek at some of the indoor spaces. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve There’s still quite a bit of work to do to get this spot finalized, but it’s good to see that construction appears to be pushing forward. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Here’s a better look at this new hotel from a bit more of a distance so you can see more of its size and scale. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve More concept art on the walls gave us an idea of what some spaces inside the hotel will be like. It looks like we’ll see lots of modern, geometric shapes and clean, modern lines. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve The signs on the outside also note that the hotel will be “coming soon.” This Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel is currently set to open in 2021, but we’ll keep you updated if we hear any updates on that. The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve We’ll keep checking back on construction, and we’ll let you know what we see! Click here to see more information about this new hotel! 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 hotel? Let us know in the comments if this is one spot you’re hoping to stay at in the future! The post Photos: The NEW Swan Reserve Hotel Is Taking Shape in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Asking July Guests to Confirm Reservations! PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Disney World’s New ‘The Cove’ Hotel The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is BACK in a New Way! View the full article

Looming at the end of Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel. From a distance, it’s one of the most picturesque scenes in any Disney park – the 20-story building stands tall and grand above a long, tree-lined street, backed on most days by a brilliantly blue Florida sky. As you draw closer, though … that’s when you hear the screams. We’re celebrating Halloween all month, and today we’re taking you inside the 5th dimension for a special “Ride & Learn” on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. I invite you, if you dare, to click on the video below and virtually step through the door of an elevator inside the Hollywood Tower Hotel – and into a nightmare. You’ll discover a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind, a dimension of … lots of cool facts about one of the most iconic attractions at Walt Disney World Resort! Whether this is your first or 50th trip into The Twilight Zone, I’m sure you’ll find something here that lies beyond the deepest, darkest corner of your imagination. A warm welcome back to those of you who made it. And a friendly word of warning: you can keep following us here on the Disney Parks Blog throughout October for more Halloween festivities, plus more #DisneyMagicMoments like this one! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/RFnwwTMDzjIView the full article

In need of a little retail therapy? We got you covered! Make-Up Minnie Collection Kate Spade New York has brought some utterly fabulous Disney gear over the years. Minnie Mouse typically takes the spotlight in each collection. And why wouldn’t she? She’s flirty, fashionable, and absolutely fabulous. The perfect match for a Kate Space bag. We’ve got news for you, shoppers! Kate Spade is doing a huge sitewide sale (including Disney items!)…and it ends tonight. The Minnie Mouse Make-Up series debuted in the parks and online last year. Now, you can get a few of the pieces for 30% off! For example, the Minnie Mouse Shopping Tote is usually $248 and is currently $173.60! ©Kate Spade You can also go with the Minnie Mouse backpack that’s currently $229.60… ©Kate Spade …or jewelry like these Minnie Mouse earrings going for $47.60. ©Kate Spade There are also a couple handbags from the Minnie Mouse collection that’s decorated with her iconic red bow. Originally $258, the Minnie maise purse has been marked down twice and is now $90. ©Kate Spade You can also find Kate Spade phone cases discounted at $20.30… ©Kate Spade …and clothing like this Minnie Mouse sweatshirt for $103.60. ©Kate Spade And that’s just a handful of the Disney items! Head to the Kate Spade website to see all the Minnie Mouse merch and get your discount with the code: thankyou. Remember, the sale ends tonight! Check out the new Animal Print Dooney & Bourke available online right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of Kate Spade collections? Let us know in the comments! The post Ending Tonight: HUGE Sale on Disney x Kate Spade Bags and Accessories! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New! Kate Spade New York Mickey Ears Hat Collection Now Available at Disneyland, Disney World, and ShopDisney! Hurry! Disney’s Animal Print Dooney & Bourke Collection is Available Online! This SECRET Site Has Major Discounts on Disney’s Kate Spade Collection! View the full article

Halloween is just around the corner (we can’t believe it…this year has felt like the longest and the shortest at the same time). ©Disney If you’re looking to throw a Disney-inspired Halloween party at home, we’ve got the drink recipe just for you. This eerie drink is mega Instagrammable and looks pretty yummy, too!! Just take a look at these spooktacular Maleficent Mocktails! The recipe was shared by Disney and you can see all the need to know details in the video below. This drink looks like it’s not only fun to make, but it’s sure to wow all those Halloween Party guests (or just the kiddos) this year! Check out MORE Disney recipes 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 planning to try these out? Let us know in the comments below! The post Recipe! Disney's Maleficent Mocktails Are Scary Instagrammable! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Mix Up These Cocktails to Pair With Your FAVE Disney Movies! Disney Recipe: Try The Grey Stuff With This Recipe From Disney World and Disneyland! Mermaid Hair, Don’t Care! Disney Cruise Line’s Mermaid Tail Cookie Recipe is Perfect for All Sea Dwellers! View the full article

It’s National Dessert Day today, which means we HAD to stop by Gideon’s Bakehouse’s current location for some GIANT cookie deliciousness. Triple Chocolate Cookie We also felt absolutely compelled to visit because today only they were testing out a special offering that eventually make its way over to their Disney Springs location! If you aren’t already familiar with this cookie conservatory, Gideon’s Bakehouse is basically heaven for cookie lovers. They’ve got a spot at the East End Market in Orlando currently, but will soon have a stand-alone location in Disney Springs. Gideon’s Bakehouse With Its New Sign Today, on National Dessert Day, Gideon’s tested out a special event they’re calling Hot Cookie Hour. If you stopped by between noon to 2PM (or until they sold out), you could grab a HOT Chocolate Chip Cookie from Gideon’s topped with a scoop of Bride of Frankenstein Ice Cream from Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream. The Bride of Frankenstein Ice Cream is made of Oreo dust ice cream, milk chocolate chips, Oreo pieces and topped with M&M’s and an Oreo dusting. Gideon’s Bakehouse via Instagram (@gideonsbakehouse) We’ll take one for here and a million to go, please. Having a warm Gideon’s cookie is basically like eating cookie dough. It was essentially an enormous, gooey mound of incredible cookie dough with ice cream. Was it (a) Spectacular; (b) Delicious; (c) Amazing; (d) A cookie lover’s dream come true; or (e) All of the above? The answer is very clear. Hot Cookie Hour The special deal may be over for today, but never fear! Gideon’s shared on their Instagram that Hot Cookie Hour will be a “special after daily dinner event” at their Disney Springs location! Someone is seriously going to have to stop us from going to Gideon’s every single day once they open. Actually, no, don’t stop us. Gideon’s cookies = happiness. Gideon’s Bakehouse East End Market Location Gideon’s has not yet shared an official opening date for their Disney Springs spot, but their latest Instagram post said to stay tuned. We will definitely be on the lookout for more updates. As soon as we hear when the gates to cookie heaven will be opening at Disney World, we will definitely let you know! Click here to get a sneak peek at Gideon’s Disney Springs store! 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 Gideon’s Bakehouse to open at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post Hot Cookie Hour Is Coming Soon to Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs, but We Tried It Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s a Taste of the GIANT Cake Slices We Can Look Forward to When Gideon’s Bakehouse Opens in Disney Springs! We’re One Step Closer to Cookie Heaven — There’s Something New at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! NEW! Caramel Chocolate Chip Cupcake —and a DISCOUNT! — at Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney View the full article

From installing health and safety signs to entering into “return to work” agreements with various unions, Disneyland Resort appears to be actively preparing for when it can reopen. Disneyland Gate But, official theme park reopening guidelines have not been issued by California officials yet. Recently, California’s Governor Newsom sent a team to visit Disney World and other theme parks in Florida to review their reopening procedures. We also shared that a team would be visiting “larger theme parks” this week. Now, we know which ones in California the team will be touring. According to The Orange County Register, state officials will be touring Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier this week to review their reopening plans. Disneyland gate with plexiglass The delegation that will be visiting will include representatives from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and the California Department of Health. Disneyland Park — Health and Safety Reminders Mark Ghaly, the California Health and Human Services secretary, noted that the information the team obtains from the California theme park visits, together with their dialogue with theme park operators across the state will help them “land in a place that…we can all feel confident is based on the best and most up-to-date information.” Disneyland Health and Safety Reminders California theme parks have asked state officials to visit them and review their COVID-19 protocols for months. Erin Guerrero, the executive director of the California Attractions and Parks Association said they “applaud the governor for accepting [their] invitation to visit California’s iconic theme parks.” He noted that they are “eager to work together so theme parks can reopen responsibly and soon. Doing so will allow tens of thousands of people to get back to work and provide a much-needed jump start for local and state economies that have been decimated by the shutdown.” Disneyland Health and Safety Reminders Currently, Disneyland still does not have an official reopening date set, and hotel reservations are being canceled through October 24th. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates regarding this situation and let you know what we hear. Disneyland has adopted new health and safety guidelines recommended by local officials ahead of the reopening — click here to learn more. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: California Officials Will Visit Disneyland This Week to Review Reopening Plans first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Reopening Guidelines For Disneyland and Other California Theme Parks Are Set To Be Issued This Week NEWS! Disneyland Will EXPAND Mobile Order! See What Restaurants Are Added! Video! New Ad Calls on Governor Newsom to Reopen Disneyland and Other California Theme Parks View the full article

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It’s fall!!! And that means spooky stuff like ghosts and monsters, but also SPOOPY stuff like Mickey and Minnie Mouse and pumpkins! Mickey and Minnie pumpkin buckets at Downtown Disney And we’ve seen a lot of cute Mickey and Minnie pumpkin merchandise AND snacks, but the new Minnie Mouse pumpkin collection coming soon to HARVEYS might just be the cutest thing we’ve seen yet! Minnie Mouse is absolutely set to become the prettiest pumpkin in the patch with this Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Bag. The bag features a Minnie Mouse Jack ‘O Lantern with Minnie’s iconic red and white polka dot bow! Harveys Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Bag ©Harveys But it’s the Minnie Mouse vampire charm that steals the show on this bag! LOOK AT IT. Harveys Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Bag ©Harveys HARVEYS is also releasing a Mickey and Friends Pumpkin Pin Set (that both a Mickey and Minnie pumpkin pin!), as well as a Mickey and Friends Pumpkin Key Chain! Mickey and Friends Pumpkin Pin Set and Keycharm ©Harveys The Minnie Mouse pumpkin key chain has a secret, though — flip it over and it’s a pumpkin Mickey! This Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Collection will release on Friday, October 16th at 8AM PST on the HARVEYS official website. In the meantime, we’ll keep an eye out for even more cool Mickey and Minnie Halloween stuff! 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 Mickey or Minnie Halloween merch? Let us know in the comments! The post HARVEYS Is Releasing a New Minnie Mouse Pumpkin Collection on Friday! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! You Can Score Even MORE ‘Year of the Mouse’ Goodies with the NEW Disney x Aldo Collection! This NEW Epcot-Inspired Dooney and Bourke Collection Is Practically Perfect in Every Way! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This week, shoppers had the chance to score the next installment in the Midnight Masquerade collection on shopDisney. The collectable Lady Tremaine doll and pin set opened for submissions on MerchPass yesterday, and many of us are wondering which items we can enter for next! Lady Tremaine Midnight Masquerade Doll and Pins ©Disney We just got a first look at the next Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection to arrive on shopDisney, but what about the next Disney Designer Collection Villain? While we were checking on shopDisney to find out when we can sign up for the next villain, Ursula, we stumbled upon some information that made us scratch our heads! It appears as though the Ursula collection may NOT be released via MerchPass, but instead as regular merchandise items to purchase. © Disney While Disney has updated the site to reflect that Ursula will be released on October 20th and 7AM PST, we noticed that it says the items will be AVAILABLE at that time…does that mean we don’t have to enter MerchPass in order to get those items? Will we have to actually set our alarms this time?! © Disney We’ll have to wait and see what our fate holds when we log on to shopDisney on October 20th! Click here to learn more about the Villains Midnight Masquerade 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. Which shopDisney collection from this year are you shopping from the most? Let us know in the comments! The post Could Disney’s Ursula Midnight Masquerade Collection Get a Regular Release Online? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This LIMITED EDITION Maleficent Doll and Pin Are on shopDisney’s MerchPass NOW! The Lady Tremaine Midnight Masquerade Collection Goes Up On Disney’s MerchPass Soon! Disney’s NEW Way of Shopping for Limited Edition Merchandise Online Is LIVE. See How it Works Here! 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’re ready to travel into the unknown today with a brand new sale on Frozen merch happening RIGHT NOW! Frozen Show We just spotted a sale for HALF OFF (that’s 50%) on select Frozen fan favorites over at shopDisney! That includes the absolutely sweet Bruni Bean Bag Plush! We love Bruni and even got excited when he became the official topper for the School Bread at the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT. And now, he’s in a super snuggly form. Bruni Bean Bag Plush ©Disney This little cutie is normally $11.95, but with the sale, he’s only $5.97! Get the Bruni Bean Bag Plush by clicking here! The sale also includes the Animators’ Collection dolls, like this Animators’ Collection Elsa Plush, which is normally $16.99. Animators Collection Elsa Plush ©Disney These dolls have a lot of great details — just look at the embroidered designs on her satin dress and shoes! Half off on this plush is $8.49. Get the Animators’ Collection Elsa Plush here! Of course, you can’t have Elsa without her loyal sister, Anna! The Animators Collection Anna Plush is also normally $16.99. Animators Collection Anna Plush ©Disney Anna’s satin dress also has the same beautiful embroidered details, and on sale, she’s only $8.49. Check out the Animators Collection Anna Plush here! We can’t forget our favorite snowman, Olaf! And now you can give him lots of warm hugs with this Olaf Convertible Fleece Throw that is normally $24.99. Olaf Convertible Fleece Throw ©Disney But you can get this soft and comfy blankie today for just $12.49! Now that’s our kind of deal! Purchase the Olaf Convertible Fleece Throw here! To get these deals, be sure to visit shopDisney and check out all the Frozen Fan Favorites — use code FROZEN when checking out to get 50% off. The code is only valid for TODAY and expires at 12PM PST. We’ll be sure to let you know what other great deals we find, too! 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. Who’s your favorite Frozen character? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's How to Save 50% Off Select Frozen Merchandise RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Frozen Mystery Sale Event is Happening TODAY ONLY and the Savings are (Into the) UNKNOWN! The NEW Frozen 2 Funko Pops Are Melting Our Hearts! NEW! Check Out the Latest Frozen Merchandise in Epcot View the full article