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Employees voted in an almost two-to-one margin against unionizing as the National Labor Relations Board counted the mailed-in votes during a virtual meeting. View the full article

Calling all Star Wars fans! If you’re looking for an epic piece of merchandise to bring home with you from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the legacy lightsabers may be exactly what you’re looking for. Legacy Lightsabers at Star Wars Trading Post Whether you’ve got a soft spot for Luke’s lightsaber or you’re a fan of Ben Solo’s — the Legacy Lightsabers allow you to bring home the unique hilts wielded by your favorite jedi or sith lord. Then you can totally run around your house pretending to be “the chosen one” without even needing to check your midi-chlorian count. If you’re a big fan of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series (which you can check out on Disney+), then you’ll love these Ahsoka Tano White Lightsaber Hilts! We hadn’t seen them in Dok Ondar’s in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for quite some time, but when we visited recently we saw that they are BACK! Ahsoka Tano White Lightsaber Hilts This set is unique because it’s the only one that is in that white design and you get both hilts together. Ahsoka Tano White Lightsaber Hilts You can get this set of lightsaber hilts for $200, but keep in mind that the blades are sold separately. Pair these with your Ahsoka Tano Minnie Ears, jewelry, and shirt and you’ll truly feel the power of the Force! While these are not the special color-changing Ahsoka hilts that we shared a look at a while back, they are still absolutely fantastic! The last time we visited, the color-changing hilts were not available yet. We’ll keep an eye out for those and for any more fun Star Wars news! Click here to see more about those awesome color-changing Ahsoka Tano lightsabers coming to 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. What do you think of these lightsaber hilts? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Ahsoka Tano's White Lightsaber Hilts Are BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What Every Disney Fan Is Thinking, But No One Will Say. We Just Found the Coolest Light-Up Happily Ever After Tumbler in Disney World! Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! View the full article

Although we’ve gotten some initial details on the reopening guidelines reportedly proposed for theme park reopenings in California, the official guidelines have not yet been released by Governor Newsom. Disneyland Gate Many urged Newsom not to finalize the guidelines without input from the theme parks themselves. Now, it appears Newsom is taking some existing regulations in theme parks outside of California into consideration while working on finalized versions of the guidelines. According to The Orange County Register, Governor Newsom sent a team out to Florida last week to visit Walt Disney World and other theme parks in Florida. Kate Folmar, a spokesperson for the California Health and Human Services Agency, said the team was sent out to “open and operating theme parks out of state…to assess the health safeguards in practice.” Disney’s Health and Safety Signs Folmar noted that “These visits will help inform [their] pending theme park guidance.” The central purpose of these visits was to answer the following question: “What can California learn from other states that have successfully reopened sectors of the economy?” According to Governor Newsom, he has a whole team that spends their time working on getting the answer to that question, so they made an effort to “actually find out directly by sending [their] own team to these sites, as related to theme parks, to get a better sense of what’s going on.” Governor Newsom said that they wanted to see things for themselves. New Distancing Markers for Slinky Dog Dash In a press conference held yesterday, Newsom said that his team was looking for “what’s worked in their states and what hasn’t worked in their states as it related to guidance, as it relates to mandates[, and] as it relates to messaging.” One goal was to try to get a better handle on what they’ve been told, what they’ve read about, and their own concerns regarding what makes theme parks unique. Chefs de France social distancing Newsom said he wants his team to “come back and tell [him] what they saw…because this is serious.” This on-the-ground research will help inform the theme park reopening guidelines being developed. Disneyland Social Distancing Signs Although one California official noted that the guidelines were “very close”, Newsom has recently indicated that he is in “no hurry” to release them. California officials have also noted that they have no promise of a specific date for the release of the guidelines. That leaves Disneyland, and the other California theme parks in a state of “limbo” at the moment. Disney California Adventure Park — Health and Safety Reminders Still, some signs show that Disneyland is getting ready to reopen as soon as it is able to. We’re keeping an eye out for any news related to the reopening of the Disneyland Resort theme parks, and we’ll let you know as soon as we see any updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: California Governor's Team Visits Disney World to See Things For Themselves first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Video! New Ad Calls on Governor Newsom to Reopen Disneyland and Other California Theme Parks Should Disneyland Be Able to Reopen in ‘Moderate’ Tier? Local Health Authorities Say Yes. Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! 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. It’s time to get villainous with some limited-edition merchandise! ©Disney We’re super excited because a new installment in the Disney Designer Collection Midnight Masquerade Series is in the process of releasing and it’s all about the bad guys. Now, the Lady Tremaine merch is available on shopDisney MerchPass! Right now, you can enter for a chance to purchase the Limited Edition Lady Tremaine Doll (priced at $129.99) and the Limited Edition Lady Tremaine Pin Set (priced at $29.99). Lady Tremaine Midnight Masquerade Doll and Pins ©Disney As a refresher, here’s how MerchPass works! You’ll simply head to the MerchPass page and select the item or items you want. Then, if you’re selected, you’ll receive an email on October 15th at 5PM PT. From there, you’ll be able to head to shopDisney to purchase your items! MerchPass Screenshot Remember, you only have until 11:59PM PT today to enter for MerchPass so don’t wait! Click here to sign up for this MerchPass! Keep an eye on DFB for the latest limited-edition merchandise updates! Click here to check out the other items coming to this 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. Will you be snagging this unique Lady Tremaine march? Tell us in the comments! The post TODAY ONLY! MerchPass Now Available for Disney's Latest Midnight Masquerade Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Lady Tremaine Midnight Masquerade Collection Goes Up On Disney’s MerchPass Soon! This LIMITED EDITION Maleficent Doll and Pin Are on shopDisney’s MerchPass NOW! Disney Villains Midnight Masquerade Doll and Pin Collection To Release Online With MerchPass 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. Are you a fan of when happy haunts materialize and begin to vocalize? We sure are! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — The Haunted Mansion ©Disney That’s why we’re so excited that we get to enter for a chance to snag items from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion collection RIGHT NOW! That’s right MerchPass just opened for the latest installment of this monthly series and we’ve got everything you need to know! If you need a refresher, here’s how MerchPass works! Just head to the MerchPass page on shopDisney to select the item or items you want. After that, keep an eye on your email because you may get a chance to buy one or more of the items before their general release! ©shopDisney Let’s take a closer look at each item available for MerchPass! First off, there are these totally spooky Haunted Mansion Minnie Ears for $34.99. They are designed with a flowing, ghostly veil like the one Constance Hatchaway has and there’s a little Madame Leota charm in the center. ©shopDisney The veil also features that signature Haunted Mansion wallpaper on it. ©shopDisney These ears are simply spooktacular! Click here to check out more about these fantastic ears! Looking for a new way to lug your essentials around the parks? You might want to enter for the chance to buy the Haunted Mansion Hip Pack by Loungefly featuring that eerie stripe design and another Madame Leota charm in the center. ©shopDisney This item will be available for $50. Click here to view the MerchPass for this Hip Pack! As always, the collection includes a new vessel for your coffee with the Haunted Mansion Mug for $19.99, complete with a Madame Leota bow on the front… ©shopDisney …and more Haunted Mansion wallpaper and the logo on the back. ©shopDisney No better way to start the morning than with coffee in a Haunted Mansion themed mug! Click here to see more info about this mug and sign up for a MerchPass for it! Minnie looks just like a grim grinning ghost in the Haunted Mansion Minnie Plush for $29.99. ©shopDisney Click here to check it out! Last, but certainly not least, there’s a Haunted Mansion Pin Set featuring a Madame Leota Pin, a Haunted Mansion Minnie Pin, and a Haunted Mansion Minnie Ears Pin. ©shopDisney It will be available for $19.99. Click here to check out this pin set! You’ve got until 11:59PM PT TONIGHT to select the Haunted Mansion merch items you’ll like to have the chance to buy and enter for a MerchPass. You’ll be notified by email by October 15th if you have been selected to purchase your items. You’ll then have until the end of the day on October 16th to complete your purchase! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction — The Haunted Mansion Best of luck to ya on snagging the ghoulish merch of your dreams! Looking for more cute Minnie Ears? 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. Which Haunted Mansion items will you be entering for? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! MerchPasses For Disney's Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Collection Are Available NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s How YOU Can Get Early Access to Disney’s Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Collection! The Peter Pan’s Flight Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series Will Be Released SOON — With a CATCH! Disney Shared Release Dates for the Dumbo AND Big Thunder Mountain Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collections! View the full article

Disney continues to allow its health and safety measures to evolve as the weeks go by in the reopened parks. Face Mask Sign Just yesterday, we noticed the addition of plexiglass on Tower of Terror, and over the weekend the mask policy saw a significant change in language noting protocols when guests do not comply. Now, that update has been added to the overhead announcement. The new announcement notes that “Guests that do not comply [to the mask mandate] will be asked to leave.” This comes as one of several additions to the mask announcement since the reopening. You can listen here. The updated announcement acts as another way of communicating the policy to guests, in addition to the existing signage. Mask Sign Stay tuned to DFB to keep up with all of the latest mask policy updates. If you have any questions feel free to reach out and we will do what we can to get you an answer! Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks 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 What do you think of the new announcement? Tell us in the comments. The post VIDEO: Disney World's Overhead Face Mask Announcement Updated to Include Noncompliance Protocols first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: One Month Later: The 6 BIGGEST Changes Disney World Has Made Since The Reopening Disney World Has Made ANOTHER Update to the Face Mask Overhead Announcement! Photos: Disney World’s Super-Strict NEW Face Mask Signage Warns Guests To Wear Masks Properly or LEAVE. View the full article

Earlier today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared details about the company’s plans for the future. Disney CEO Bob Chapek The major topic of discussion was Disney+ and Chapek revealed that the company plans to prioritize the focus of the entertainment division on the streaming service moving forward. He also announced a date for the upcoming virtual Investor Day and shared information on theme park capacity. This interview isn’t the first time Disney has made headlines in recent weeks. Following the news that Disney was laying off 28,000 employees, the company found itself as the focus of much media attention. Magic Kingdom Cast Members in Costume A number of Disney executives responded to this news, including Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Josh D’Amaro, and Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bob Iger, among others. Josh D’Amaro in EPCOT October 6th However, Chapek had remained noticeably quiet up until this point. With yesterday’s interview with CNBC, Chapek has positioned himself back in the public eye by sharing details about the future of the company. This is one of the first major interviews given by Chapek since his transition to interim CEO and the start of the global health crisis. ©CNBC As far as the decision to focus on streaming, Chapek shared that he “would not characterize it as a response to Covid,” and that he believes “Covid accelerated the rate at which we made this transition, but this transition was going to happen anyway.” He explained that consumers will lead them to their financial decisions and “Right now they are voting with their pocketbooks, and they are voting very heavily toward Disney+.” ©CNBC To accelerate the transition, Disney promoted Kareem Daniel to oversee the new media and entertainment distribution group. Daniel will take part in making decisions regarding Disney’s theatrical and streaming release schedules. He will also be in charge of making sure streaming stays profitable. The announcement of the new promotion comes after the decision to screen the premiere of Mulan on Disney+. And, coming soon Pixar’s Soul will do the same. With Daniel’s promotion, we’ll most likely see many more Disney films premiering exclusively on Disney+ in the future. ©CNBC While announcing the reorg, Chapek explained that “given the incredible success of Disney+ and our plans to accelerate our direct-to-consumer business, we are strategically positioning our Company to more effectively support our growth strategy and increase shareholder value,” and “managing content creation distinct from distribution will allow us to be more effective and nimble in making the content consumers want most, delivered in the way they prefer to consume it.” We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more statements from Bob Chapek, as well as the other Disney executives, about what to expect for the future. Click here to read more about how Disney executives responded to the company layoffs. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this priority shift? Let us know in the comments below. The post Disney CEO Bob Chapek Speaks About the Priority Shift to Streaming first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Bob Iger Has Stepped Down and Disney Suddenly Has a New CEO! Why Did Disney’s Bob Iger Really Step Down From The CEO Spot? Breaking News! Disney’s Top Executives Are Taking a MAJOR Pay Cut! View the full article

“Yesterday, This Was Home” exhibit at Orange County Regional History Center examines Ocoee massacre of 1920, spurred after a Black man tried to vote in presidential election. View the full article

Under the new corporate structure, Disney’s media and entertainment units will be organized into content businesses that produce its movies, TV shows and sports in addition to an equally important and newly created group to distribute that content through traditional channels as well as its streaming services, such as Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. View the full article

Under the new corporate structure, Disney’s media and entertainment units will be organized into content businesses that produce its movies, TV shows and sports in addition to an equally important and newly created group to distribute that content through traditional channels as well as its streaming services, such as Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. View the full article

One of our favorite parts about strolling through Hollywood Studios is catching a glimpse of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Tower of Terror This fan-favorite attraction reopened with the parks back and July, and we’ve been relying on it for chills and thrills ever since. Of course, it had its fair share of health and safety measures like physical distancing and limited capacity, but when we rode today we noticed a new addition! Our elevator included some shiny new-to-us plexiglass barriers dividing the rows. This helps to keep guests distanced and divided from one another when dropping into The Twilight Zone. Plexiglass on Tower of Terror Our elevator was still relatively empty with significantly limited capacity, so there doesn’t seem to be a change in how they are loading. Still, it’s interesting to note that Disney continues to make changes on attractions when it comes to health and safety measures. Plexiglass on Tower of Terror As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on health and safety measures in a reopened Disney World. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more ride vehicle changes! Click here to see some NEAT Tower of Terror merchandise! 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 addition of plexiglass on Tower of Terror? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Plexiglass Barriers Installed on Tower of Terror in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! Florida Surgeon General Warns That Current Measures Should Continue Until a Vaccine Exists. What Does That Mean for Disney World? What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: New Terrifyingly Awesome Tower of Terror Minnie Ears and ALL the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise! View the full article

Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently shared some big news about the company’s plans for the future. Disney CEO Bob Chapek In a recent interview, Chapek revealed that the company plans to prioritize Disney+ as the focus of the entertainment division in the future. He also announced that the company will be hosting a virtual Investor Day later this year. And while the interview mainly centered around Disney’s plans for the future of the streaming service, Chapek also shared a glimpse into the theme park capacity. According to a tweet from reporter Danielle DiMartino Booth, Chapek says the theme parks are operating at 25% capacity. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the crowds in the parks, as we’ve recently several spots within Disney World reach capacity. Magic Kingdom Entrance But despite the seemingly heavier crowds, this comment from Chapek indicates that the parks are continuing to operate at a significantly reduced capacity. Click here to read more about Disney’s decision to focus on their streaming service, 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 NEWS: Disney CEO Bob Chapek Says Parks Are Operating at 25% Capacity first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Executives Push Back on Details Of Recent Salary Cuts NEWS! CEO Bob Chapek Has Been Elected to Disney’s Board of Directors Here’s The Current State Of The Walt Disney Company’s Finances, As Told By The CEO And CFO View the full article

It’s mid-October which means Halloween is just around the corner! Magic Kingdom That doesn’t stop Disney from getting into the Christmas spirit! We’ve already seen holiday face masks and new ornaments, but now they are starting to bring Christmas flavors into the parks! Today, we stopped into the Karamell Küche shop in EPCOT’s Germany pavilion to see if there were any new caramel treats. That’s when we spotted something rather odd…gingerbread! We thought it was a little bit early for Christmas treats but of course we had to try it! This treat is the Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich! Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich from Karamell Küche Just look at all of that caramel goodness! This cookie sandwich is made with two gingerbread cookies and filled with salted caramel buttercream! We saw this treat here last year, but it didn’t stick around for very long. That’s why we were surprised to see it SO EARLY this year! Karamell Küche Even though its early, we can’t deny that it is lovely. If you love soft gingerbread cookies, these cookies were SUPER soft and dreamy. The buttercream was light and had just the right amount of sweet. We do wish there was a bit more caramel because it does get overpowered by the gingerbread. Overall we loved it, but we are just NOT ready to move on from pumpkin! Karamell Kuche Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich Although this treat is a bit early for Christmas, we did enjoy it! We are looking forward to seeing all of the Christmas treats around Walt Disney World (just not yet)! As always, we will keep you updated on all of the new snacks we find in Disney World! Check out what’s new in Disney’s 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. What Disney Christmas treat are you looking forward to? Let us know in the comments! The post This Gingerbread Treat Arrived A Bit EARLY This Year in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s Popping? Changes To Cult-Favorite Epcot Snack NEWS and Review: Sweet, Salty, and SUPER Yummy! Pretzel Bites with Beer Caramel Dip Have Arrived in Disney World! Review: Great (And Not So Great) Treats At Epcot’s Karamell-Küche! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re checking in to see what’s new at Disney’s Old Key West Resort! Disney’s Old Key West Resort We’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, construction, and entertainment updates to share with you. So, let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Old Key West Food Update Conch Flats General Store If you’re looking for a spooky treat, Conch Flats General Store has Monster Cookies for sale! Banana Bread You can snag a pack of these sweet and salty cookies for $4.29. Monster Cookies Click here to read our full review of the Monster Cookies! Good’s Food To Go We spotted the Cauldron Cupcake at Good’s Food To Go. We’ve also seen this treat at Saratoga Springs Resort! Cauldron Cupcake Click here to read our full review of the Cauldron Cupcake! Disney’s Old Key West Merchandise Update Conch Flats General Store Conch Flats General Store had some cute Halloween gift bags for sale and some were full of Old Key West merch! Old Key West Merchandise Each of the baskets had a list that detailed all of the merchandise that was included as well as the price. Old Key West Gift Bag Disney’s Old Key West Entertainment Update Lobby We were greeted with some adorable Halloween decorations behind the front desk in the lobby! Halloween Decorations It looks like the front desk is channeling its inner Jack Sparrow! Halloween Decorations Conch Flats General Store Looking to test your Disney knowledge? Conch Flats General Store had their daily trivia board out behind the cash register! Trivia Board Community Hall If you’re looking for an outdoor activity around the Resort, surrey bikes are still available for guests to rent. Surrey Bikes This can be a fun way for guests to check out the hotel grounds! Community Hall Disney’s Old Key West Construction Update Turtle Shack The Turtle Shack snack bar at the Old Turtle Pond pool is still closed. Turtle Shack This location has yet to reopen following the Disney World closure. Turtle Shack Closure Sign The playground attached to the Turtle Pond pool was also still closed. Building 14 Construction was underway on Building 14, which is directly across from the Hospitality House. Building 14 Construction There are some construction walls up around this area as well. Old Key West Construction Here’s another look at the construction! Old Key West Construction Well, that’s all for now from Disney’s Old Key West Resort! We’ll catch you next time for more food, merchandise, construction, and entertainment updates! Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks 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 What are you looking forward to seeing the most at Disney’s Old Key West Resort? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney's Old Key West Resort: Halloween Decor, Spooky Snacks, and More! 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! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! View the full article

If one thing is certain, it’s that we miss Disneyland! Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle Luckily, Downtown Disney at Disneyland reopened on July 9th, so we can still shop and dine at some of our California favs like Salt & Straw or Black Tap! While some establishments remain closed, an absolute gem has reopened today! That’s right! The Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs stand at Downtown Disney is officially open! Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs This little stand is home to (you guessed it) corn dogs! It is known for its fresh, hand-dipped corn dogs and panko encrusted corn dogs. Classic Dog from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Even though this stand only serves corn dogs, these may be some of the best corn dogs we’ve ever had! If you are in the mood for a Disneyland corn dog while the park is still closed, these will definitely hit the spot! We will continue to update you on everything coming to Downtown Disney! Check out what’s new in Downtown Disney at Disneyland! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited Downtown Disney lately? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Has Officially Reopened in Disneyland's Downtown Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News: Face Masks Are Now Required Citywide in Anaheim, California NEWS! Wetzel’s Pretzels Plans on Re-Opening in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney in July! News: Downtown Disney in Disneyland Reportedly Opening July 9th With Outdoor Dining Only View the full article

We’ve just received confirmation that one of the counter service locations in Disney Springs has now permanently closed. Wolfgang Puck Express Located in the Disney Springs Marketplace, Wolfgang Puck Express served up a number of food offerings including pizza, sandwiches, salads, and more. A few days ago, we noticed that the sign for Wolfgang Puck Express had been removed. In addition to the signage, the menus were also removed, and blackout curtains were added in the windows. At the time, we were unable to confirm whether these changes signaled an upcoming renovation or a permanent closure. Sign Removed at Wolfgang Puck Express But now, we have confirmed with a Cast Member that Wolfgang Puck Express has permanently closed. According to the Cast Member, this closure began a few weeks back. Wolfgang Puck Express While Wolfgang Puck Express is now closed, guests can still visit the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill on the West Side of Disney Springs to get a taste of the celebrity chef’s famous cuisine. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill We haven’t heard any news about potential replacements to fill the now vacant spot in Disney Springs Marketplace, but we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more information. Click here to learn about Brunch options at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill! 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 eaten at Wolfgang Puck Express in Disney Springs? Share your experience in the comments. The post NEWS: Wolfgang Puck Express Permanently Closed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW! We Ate at the Reopened Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill (AND Their To-Go Counter!) in Disney World PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Has Reopened (Once Again) in Disney Springs! View the full article

Things have been a bit busy in Disney World this past weekend. Lots of folks have today off work and for some, that means a day at Disney. EPCOT China We were shopping our way around the World Showcase in EPCOT today, as we tend to do. With the holiday weekend, EPCOT definitely had its fair share of crowds, and we spotted a surprising development at one of the merchandise spots in the China Pavilion! The House of Good Fortune reopened back in August and we were pretty excited to be able to shop the varieties of Chinese gifts. Since then, we’ve seen that either the indoor section of the store OR the outside section of the store has been open for your merch needs, but never both. House of Good Fortune Today, though, BOTH the indoor and outdoor sections were available! This may be to help with physical distancing during a higher-crowds weekend like this one. House of Good Fortune We’ll be checking in to see if the House of Good Fortune keeps both the inside and the outside locations open, or if it goes back to one or the other. Stay tuned! Click here to learn more about holiday crowds in a reopened 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 been shopping at the House of Good Fortune? Tell us in the comments! The post The House of Good Fortune in EPCOT's China Pavilion Has BOTH the Inside and Outside Shops Open Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? It’s Never Too Late To Celebrate! Shanghai Disney Resort’s First Anniversary Merchandise Has Made Its Way to EPCOT! What’s New at EPCOT: Les Halles’ Official Re-Opening, Disposable Masks, and New SPARKLY Rainbow Minnie Ears View the full article

As days shorten in fall, creeping shadows and eerie night skies can create mesmerizing views at Disney Mansions and Manors around the world! Whether it’s the chilling Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris or the ghostly Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort, each estate offers its own enchanting beauty. With Halloween approaching, our friends from across the globe scared up a few favorite hauntings to begin the week. Take a look at some “Mansions and Manors” magic: Our special look at Mansions and Manors begins at Disneyland Paris where an otherworldly sky frames up Phantom Manor in a most uncanny way. Tucked away in a corner of Frontierland, this dilapidated house has frightful secrets to discover – if you dare to enter! At Walt Disney World Resort, the darkness of night ushers in hair-raising experiences at the Haunted Mansion. Beware of hitchhikers – phantom pranksters inside may just follow you home. Moonbeams illuminated the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Resort in a past view, delivering a bewitching glow for all happy haunts. At Tokyo Disney Resort, an overcast sky delivers a delightfully dreadful view of the ominous gothic mansion – haunted by 999 ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. And a shadowy night at Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland sets the stage for the estate’s exotic artifacts from around the world to come to life right before your eyes. We hope you enjoyed this special look at the hauntingly beautiful Mansions and Manors of Disney Parks. Be sure to check back for more Disney Halloween surprises by visiting our new “Everything Halloween” page. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/meunsTuRED8View the full article

Since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019, we have had a BLAST trying all of the galactic treats around the land. Ronto Roasters One of our absolute favorite eats we’ve found here is the Ronto Wrap at Ronto Roasters! We found out today that you can now pick up a Ronto Wrap at ANOTHER location in Galaxy’s Edge! When we went to mobile order at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we noticed something a bit different. Ronto Roasters’ hours said they close at 3PM instead of at park close! We were SO sad that we couldn’t have this delicious wrap for dinner! Ronto Wrap in Disney World We happened to check out Docking Bay 7 on the app to see if its hours had also changed, BUT we spotted our beloved Ronto Wrap on the menu! Thank GOODNESS! When we chose 2:45PM as our pickup time, the Ronto Wrap was not available to order. However, when we changed our pickup time to after 3PM, we COULD order the Ronto Wrap! Whew! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo So before 3PM, head over to Ronto Roasters to order your Ronto Wrap. After 3PM, go mobile order it from Docking Bay 7! Next time you are in Hollywood Studios after 3PM and you are really craving a Ronto Wrap, there is a solution! We are so glad they decided to continue serving the best wrap in the galaxy, even when its usual home is closed! We will keep you updated on any other changes we see in mobile ordering! Check out the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise now 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. Have you tried the Ronto Wrap from Ronto Roasters? Let us know in the comments! The post This Galaxy's Edge Favorite is Available at ANOTHER Location in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 10 BEST Disney Snacks You Can Still Get in Disney World Right Now! News! Ronto Roasters Menu Released for Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! REVIEW! New ORANGE SPICE Hot Chocolate in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

We’ve been keeping a watchful eye on the various Disney resort hotels that have yet to reopen. While many have scheduled reopening dates throughout the rest of 2020, there’s always the possibility for plans to change! Already, we’ve seen the reopening of Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn’s delayed indefinitely. Disney’s Beach Club Today, we just spotted yet ANOTHER change to Disney’s hotel reopening schedule, although this change does not seem nearly as drastic. Previously, we reported that Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort was scheduled to reopening on October 14, 2020. Previous Disney World Hotel Reopening Dates ©Disney On Disney’s website, we are now seeing that the resort will officially reopen two days later, on October 16th. Updated Reopening Dates | ©Disney A delay of just two days seems a bit bizarre, and Disney has not made any announcements or provided a reason as to why they needed to delay Coronado’s reopening by just 48 hours. Coronado Springs Entrance Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort was one of the three Disney World Resort hotels being used by the NBA when the players, coaches, and staff resumed their 2019-2020 season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The NBA finals officially concluded yesterday with an LA Lakers win. Disney’s Coronado Springs If your reservation is impacted by this change, you may be contacted by Disney to modify or cancel your reservation, so be sure to be on the lookout for that. Suite-style rooms at the Disney World Resort hotels can be booked now, but Club Level service remains unavailable — read all about it here! Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks 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 an upcoming hotel reservation at one of the Disney World resorts that has yet to reopen? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Delays Its Reopening...By Two Days! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New Costumes Revealed for Coronado Springs Cast Members! 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!! View the full article

We had quite an interesting ride on Frozen Ever After today! Frozen Ever After After hearing about the virtual Frozen Fan Fest scheduled for October 18th, we had to celebrate with a ride on Frozen Ever After in EPCOT! But we experienced something a little out of the ordinary when we visited the attraction, and we just can’t let it go! One of the most iconic scenes of the attraction takes guests into Elsa’s frozen ice palace as she sings “Let It Go” from the balcony — at least, that’s what normally happens! Frozen Ever After But today, it seems like Elsa just wasn’t feelin’ it. When we reached this scene in the attraction, we noticed that Elsa wasn’t singing the song! And as beautiful as the instrumentals are, it just isn’t quite the same without her belting out those lyrics. This isn’t the only time we’ve recently caught Elsa off her game. Apparently we aren’t the only ones who have had a tough time in 2020! Here’s hoping Elsa gets her singing voice back ASAP! Here’s what’s new 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. Have you experienced a weird ride malfunction in Disney World? Share your experience in the comments! The post VIDEO: Elsa Forgets the Words to "Let It Go" in Disney World's Latest Ride Malfunction first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Malfunctioning Elsa on This Disney World Ride Is ALL OF US in 2020! 😂 Be a Happy Snowman with the New Frozen Phone Cases in Disney World! Here’s How Epcot Made Its Attractions Even BETTER Today! View the full article

Earlier today, Disney announced that the primary focus of the company is shifting to Disney+. The Mandalorian ©Lucasfilm | Entertainment Weekly This news comes on the heels of the recent announcement that Pixar’s Soul, despite original plans to be released in theaters, will be streaming exclusively on Disney+ in December. Shareholders looking for further information about the company’s plans will soon get their wish — Disney has also announced a date for an upcoming virtual Investor Day. Disney plans to hold a virtual Investor Day on December 10th. Disney will use this time to present further details of its direct-to-consumer strategies. Disney CEO Bob Chapek Prior to this, Disney also plans to discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2020 financial results via a live audio webcast on November 12th. Click here to learn more about Disney’s announcement regarding the ongoing focus on 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. What do you think about Disney’s decision to focus on the Disney+ streaming service? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Announces a Date for Virtual Investor Day first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Walt Disney Company Stock Surges After Disney+ Surpasses 50 Million Subscribers NEWS! Netflix is Now Worth More Than The Walt Disney Company! Disney Lost Billions This Year, But Its Stock Price Skyrocketed Last Night. Here’s Why. View the full article

Whether you’re watching all of the current episodes of The Mandalorian in preparation for the new season or having a Halloween movie extravaganza, there are LOTS of things to watch on Disney+. ©Disney+ Now, it seems Disney+ and Disney’s other streaming options will play an even bigger role in the Walt Disney Company overall. According to CNBC, the Walt Disney Company is restructuring its entertainment and media divisions as “streaming becomes the most important facet of the company’s business.” The Mandalorian ©Lucasfilm | Entertainment Weekly As of August, Disney has 100 million paid subscribers across its streaming platforms. More than half of those individuals are subscribers to Disney+. One of Disney’s largest shareholders has actually called on Disney CEO Bob Chapek to end Disney’s annual divided and divert more capital to more new Disney+ content. Once Upon A Snowman ©Disney Coming Soon to Disney+ Disney has recently announced that it will be “centralizing its media businesses into a single organization that will be responsible for content distribution, ad sales and Disney+” in an effort to accelerate Disney’s direct-to-consumer strategy. Kareem Daniel, who was formerly the president of games and publishing in Disney’s Consumer Products division, will oversee the new media and entertainment distribution group. ©Disney | Marvel Studios Coming Soon to Disney+ Daniel will be responsible for making sure that the streaming becomes profitable as Disney continues to invest in its streaming offerings. CNBC notes that Disney is becoming more reliant on Disney+ because movie theaters have not been able to recover after the extensive closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mulan was initially released direct to Disney+ through Premier Access (instead of in the theaters), and Pixar’s Soul, despite original plans to be released in theaters, will be streaming exclusively on Disney+ in December. Soul ©Pixar | Disney Here are a few more updates on executive positions related to the reorganizations: Alan Horn and Alan Bergman will remain in charge of the Disney studios. “Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures” all fall under their control. The studios segment will focus on creating new content to be released in theatres, on Disney+, and on Hulu; Peter Rice will continue to serve as the head of Disney’s general entertainment group. This includes “20th Television, ABC Signature and Touchstone Television, ABC News, Disney Channels, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic”; James Pitaro will stay as head of Disney’s sports content, which includes live sports programming, sports news, as well as non-scripted and original sports-related content on ESPN, ESPN+, and ABC; Josh D’Amaro will remain the head of Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products Division; and Rebecca Campbell will continue as the chairman of direct-to-consumer and international operations. Campbell will report to Bob Chapek directly for anything related to international operations, but she will now report to Kareem Daniel for all matters related to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Daniel’s new group will manage all of the distribution, operations, sales, and advertising for the Disney studios, general entertainment group, and sports content groups. ©Hulu Bob Chapek has noted that Disney has plans to “accelerate [their] direct-to-consumer business” and are reorganizing the company to manage “content creation distinct from distribution [to allow Disney] to be more effective and nimble in making the content consumers want most, delivered in the way they prefer to consume it.” ©Disney The reorganization changes are all effective immediately. Disney also announced that it will be holding a virtual investor day on December 10th. So, it seems streaming will truly become a key aspect of Disney’s business. We can’t wait to see what new and exciting shows and movies we’re able to stream in the future. We’re on the lookout for more Disney news, so be sure to come back for more updates. Click here to see everything coming to Disney+ in October! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have a Disney+ subscription? Let us know why or why not in the comments! The post Breaking: Disney States Streaming Will Be Primary Focus for Entertainment first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Walt Disney Company Stock Surges After Disney+ Surpasses 50 Million Subscribers How Disney Has Been Quietly Working to Protect Their Financial Future NEWS! Netflix is Now Worth More Than The Walt Disney Company! View the full article

Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom held a news conference to provide an update on the state’s outlook in the midst of the global pandemic. During his updates, he commented briefly on the active work being done to create theme park reopening guidelines. This has been a sticking point for places like the Disneyland Resort, which has yet to announce a reopening date after seven months of closures. Sleeping Beauty Castle Last week, the Governor spoke about how he was in no “hurry” to provide theme park reopening guidelines, hinting that there needed to be a stronger emphasis on a “health-first framework.” While there did not seem to be any added urgency today, Governor Newsom stressed that there is active work being done to further collaborate with the theme park industry. Not only did Governor Newsom highlight the active conversations taking place between the state and the theme park industry, but he revealed that he has teams that were sent out to visit various theme parks in California as well as across the country to get first-hand experiences to bring back and implement in the guidelines. ©California Governor Gavin Newsom During his closing remarks before taking reporter questions, Governor Newsom noted that “This week… we’ll be visiting with some of the larger theme parks, continuing those conversations back and forth.” Disneyland Park Social Distancing Markers He continued on to say, “We continue in good faith to try to work to get where I know everybody wants to go, and that’s to get people back to work and to create more entertainment options, but we need to do so in a safe way, we need to do so with a health-first frame, and we’re going to continue that hard work and a lot of that work will be advanced even further later this week with some inside visits and some deeper collaboration even beyond some of the larger theme parks, but many of the smaller theme parks that want to maintain some distinction from those larger well-known brands here in the state.” Disney California Adventure Park Health & Safety Signs Several reporters had follow-up questions to Newsom’s remarks regarding theme parks. One reporter asked, “This isn’t all happening in a vacuum, and I’m wondering what you’re learning from other states, say, Disney World is open. Are they having a big outbreak in Florida? What does that teach us about whats happening potentially here in California? … What are we learning from what other states are doing?” Disneyland ticket booths Governor Newsom responded, “I have a whole team that spends their time not only getting the answer to that question, but asking those same questions. So this week, as a proof point of that, we have supported an effort to actually find out directly by sending our own team to these sites, as it relates to theme parks, to get a better sense of what’s going on. While we absolutely take people’s word for information that they provide us, we want to see things for ourselves.” Roadway at Disneyland Resort Brady MacDonald, theme park reporter for Orange County register, asked “Do you envision separating smaller theme parks from larger theme parks in the upcoming guidance? And second, what will your administration be looking at during their trips to examine the reopening of Disney World and other Florida theme parks?” Disney California Adventure Park Governor Newsom replied that we would be looking at “Their own experience, their own insight.” He noted that “We’re trying to get a better handle on what we’re being told, what we’re reading about, and our own concerns and our own environment as it relates to what makes our theme parks distinctive and unique, and one of the things that’s self-evident that makes them distinct and unique is location in and around areas where there is background transmission rates that are remaining very relatively stable in some cases, stubborn in other cases.” Disneyland Park — Health and Safety Reminders Newsom continued on to say that “the answer to your previous question is yes, I’m very mindful, for example, if you have in a park, in a city, a ferris wheel, that’s not a“theme park” in the sense that so many of us consider. And so one has to distinguish between the two, and so that’s a nuance here.” Disneyland gate with plexiglass Newsom further stressed the distinctiveness between large and small theme parks. He stressed that “you’re putting an entire new set of guidelines and starting from scratch across the board. There’s conference facilities, there’s parades in these theme parks, they’re cities, they’re small cities. And there are people from all around the world that descend, not just people that are approximate to these theme parks that come together and mix. You can say 5% at a theme park, that’s thousands and thousands of people at a large theme park; if you say that at something on a pier in a smaller community, that’s a few hundred.” Disneyland Park His final remarks specifically regarding theme parks was, “So all of this has to be considered, all of that is distinctive, all of that requires nuance. So we’re going back and forth, we’ve had guidelines, we put out drafts, we got a lot of feedback on those drafts guidelines, folks asked us for more time, they asked us for more deliberation and engagement, and we’re doing just that.” Disneyland World of Disney Line He continued, “We’re seeking to understand ourselves directly without the intermediaries, and that was the frame that I was focusing on, that we’re doing our own stubborn research and going across states to learn more and not just making this an academic exercise, I want folks to come back and tell me what they saw, what they’re own experience was. Because this is serious.” Disneyland Main Entrance – Closed We will continue to closely monitor news coming out of the Disneyland Resort and the state of California as we wait for theme park reopening guidelines to be completed. Click here to read Disney’s response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s remarks regarding the reopening of theme parks in California. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How soon will you visit Disneyland after it reopens? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Governor Newsom Says a Team Will Visit “Larger Theme Parks” This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News: California Governor Says Negotiations With Theme Parks are “Open-Ended” as Orange County Moves to the Next Reopening Tier Disneyland Representative Says State Guidance “Is Not Forthcoming” and Calls on Governor Newsom To Reopen Theme Parks News! 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Heads or tails? Right now, The Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is selling both! Droid Heads from the Droid Depot Star Wars fans can create their own custom droid inside Galaxy’s Edge. Guests pick and choose from various parts colors then put their new friends together right in the shop. Usually, you get one shot at creating your droid. Once you pick a color scheme, there’s no turning back…until today! You can now buy individual heads and bodies at Droid Depot to swap out the pieces from your custom droid. For the first time, the shelves at Droid Depot are filled with different colored heads and bodies that fit the custom droids. The pieces will only fit the custom droids sold at the depot. If you already have a droid and want to switch up the look, now’s the time! Droid Heads and Bodies Each piece is 15 credits. (That’s $15 in space talk.) Colors range from the Dark Side-inspired black and red to the classic orange we see on BB-8. The Cast Member told us to check back with the depot because more surprises like this may show up soon! More Droid Heads So basically, with the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique still closed, this is the closest thing we can get to an actual makeover. We’ll take it! We will continue to keep an eye out for more updates at Droid Depot and other parts of the galaxy. P.S. Check out the new Star Wars Corckcicles! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have a custom droid? Which color would you pick to swap out? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Bought a Droid in Disney World, Now It Can Get a Makeover! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Force Is Calling! Star Wars Legacy Lightsabers Are Officially Available Outside of the Parks in Disney World! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! We DARE You Not to Fall in Love with the Star Wars x Loungefly Wristlets From Disney World! View the full article