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Recently, a Disney executive noted that Disney Cruise Line would likely be the last of Disney’s businesses to resume. Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream So far, Disney has suspended all departures through mid-December, and has provided lots of flexibility in terms of cruise date modifications for its guests. Now, Disney has made further changes to some of its policies for future cruisers. Two important changes were made today to the current policies regarding Disney Cruise Line. 1. Final Payment First, for all sailings through March 2021, the due date for final payments has now been temporarily extended until 60 days prior to sailing “for Guests booked in unrestricted stateroom categories.” Captain Minnie ©Disney So, if you haven’t reached your final payment due date yet, you can now wait until 60 days prior to sailing to make that final payment for your vacation. 2. Cancellation Fee Schedule Second, Disney has announced that their cancellation fee schedules have been temporarily relaxed for sailings through March 2021. Specifically the schedule has been relaxed as follows: For Guests booked in non-Suite and Concierge categories — the cancellation fee schedule has been temporarily relaxed from beginning as early as 119 days prior to sailing to beginning 59 days prior to sailing. For Guests booked in Suite and Concierge categories — the cancellation fee schedule has been temporarily relaxed from beginning 90 days prior to sailing to beginning 60 days prior to sailing. If you’ve got a reservation for an Inside, Outside or Verandah Category with Restrictions, however, those remain nonrefundable and nontransferable. Be sure to check with Disney or your travel professional regarding exactly what cancellation fees will be applicable to you. Disney Wonder These changes are in addition to Disney’s current cruise date flexibility policy, which allows guests with cruises scheduled to sail on or before May 31, 2021, who booked their trip before October 31, 2020, to change their sail date up to 15 days prior to embarkation. We’ll keep checking for more updates regarding Disney Cruise Line, so be sure to check back for all the latest news! Looking to plan another Disney vacation? Disney’s Aulani Resort will be reopening soon! Check out all the details! 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a Disney Cruise Line vacation booked for next year? Let us know in the comments where you’re planning to sail to! The post NEWS: Disney Cruise Line Modifies Final Payment and Cancellation Fee Policies first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Say Goodbye to Sleigh Rides and Hello to Sail Away Parties with the CUTEST New Disney Cruise Line Holiday Merch! DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! Review! Hop on Over for these Easter Treats on the Disney Cruise Line! View the full article

Since the Walt Disney World theme parks reopened a few months ago, we’ve seen various changes including the introduction of systems like the Park Pass Reservation System and the suspension of Fastpass+. Christmas At Magic Kingdom The holiday experience at Disney World has also changed significantly. Just recently, we shared some updates with you about the upcoming Christmastime entertainment and offerings that will be available at Disney World this year, but there’s also quite a few Christmas staples that guests won’t be able to experience. If you’re thinking of heading to Disney World this year to celebrate some of the holiday season, things will definitely look different. Here are the top 3 things you need to know before you head to Disney to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year: 1. It’s Still Pretty Expensive Since the parks reopened, there have been significant changes made to the Disney experience, including the inability to park hop, and the continued closure of certain restaurants. While there are some discounts available for Disney Resort hotels, ticket packages, and tickets alone for Florida Residents and others, they are not as significant as they could be given the restrictions in place. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort For example, even if you’re a Florida Resident and you take advantage of the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket offer, a 3-day ticket is still going to cost you $174 plus tax ($58 per day, plus tax) per ticket. ©Disney, Florida Resident Magic Ticket Last year, Disney offered Seasonal Flex Tickets to Florida Residents, subject to some similar block out dates and a 3-day ticket was $249 plus tax ($83 per day, plus tax). So, that’s a difference of about $75 compared to the tickets available this year. But, last year’s Flex tickets were actually available for use for a much longer period of time — all the way until February of 2020 — as compared to this year’s Flex tickets which must be used by December 18th. Ticket and Transportation Center So, while there are discounts available, they may not be as much as you would expect given all of the changes that have been made to the park experience. Overall, Disney still remains a decently expensive experience and it’s still something you’ll want to appropriately plan and budget for. 2. It’ll Be More Crowded Than You May Expect When Disney World first reopened, we saw some very low crowds, but, over time the crowd levels have changed. Although Disney has been utilizing Park Pass reservations to limit the crowd levels in the parks and promote social distancing, we’ve seen crowds gradually increasing and wait times getting longer, and one park in particular — Disney’s Hollywood Studios — has consistently felt more crowded to us. Labor Day Weekend Crowds On Labor Day weekend, Park Passes were completely booked for all four parks for all types of guests for a period of time, although some availability opened up right near the end. When we visited Hollywood Studios during that holiday weekend, we found that the park was definitely better than a “normal” high capacity day pre-park closures, but it was definitely not a ghost town. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on Labor Day Weekend Overall, from what we’ve seen since the reopening, the crowds tend to slow down after the morning rush is over. The crowds also seem to vary depending on what area of the park you’re in. Cinderella Castle Based on our experience, it’s been possible to keep your distance from others, but you may find places where crowds are heavier, so you’ll just want to keep that in mind. During the holiday season, we expect Disney World will likely be more crowded. We’re already seeing Park Pass reservations filling up for some guests and certain parks for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Screenshot from Disney Park Pass Availability Calendar — Theme Park Tickets Guests We anticipate a similar situation will occur with dates surrounding Christmas and New Year’s Eve. So, if you’re planning to visit during the holiday season, we highly recommend that you book your Park Pass reservations as soon as possible! Over at Disney Springs, where a reservation is not required for entry, and we’ve also seen crowds steadily rising. People Headed to Homecomin’ So, while we anticipate that crowds will not reach the levels they normally do during the holiday season (hopefully we’ll avoid that shoulder-to-shoulder, sea of people experience) they will likely be more crowded than you expect. You’ll likely find pockets of space as you walk around the parks, certain parks or certain areas within them may be emptier than others, and crowd levels may lessen in the afternoons, but you can likely still expect to see some pretty high crowds during the morning hours at the parks and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios especially. 3. It’ll Be Missing Some Holiday Favorites If you had your heart set on munching on some cookies while enjoying Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, unfortunately, you won’t be able to experience that this year. Certain special Christmas events including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom and Candlelight Processional in EPCOT have been canceled for this year. Epcot Candlelight Processional While some holiday events, like EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays will be returning, MANY of the special Christmas entertainment we know and love will be on hiatus. First, the Castle Dream Lights will NOT be returning this year. Instead, the Castle will be “transformed with a rotating series of designs” through projections and video mapping technology. Cinderella Castle Dream Lights Additionally, the GIANT gingerbread displays will not return to the Disney Resort hotels this year. That means no giant displays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or Disney’s Beach Club Resort. So, if checking out that incredible gingerbread carousel at the Beach Club was a must-do for your holiday trip, you’ll want to keep that in mind. BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display And, while Santa will be making some socially distanced appearances in the parks and Disney Springs, you won’t be able to have a personal, up-close meet and greet encounter with him. Santa and Mrs. Claus in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion While Disney has announced some holiday entertainment that will be coming to Disney World, some of your holiday traditions in Disney may have to change this year. We’ll still be able to celebrate Christmastime in Disney World, but it will look and feel a bit different. We’re on the lookout for more information about the upcoming holiday season in Disney World, so be sure to come back for all the latest updates! Want to celebrate Christmas early? The Sven sipper has returned to Disney World — check out where we found it! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin in Disney World Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will you be heading to Disney World this year for the Christmas season? Let us know in the comments! The post Three BIG Things You Need to Know Before You Go to Disney World for Christmas in 2020 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: When Does Disney World Start Putting Up Its Christmas Decorations? The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! View the full article

Since the Walt Disney World theme parks reopened a few months ago, we’ve seen various changes including the introduction of systems like the Park Pass Reservation System and the suspension of Fastpass+. Christmas At Magic Kingdom The holiday experience at Disney World has also changed significantly. Just recently, we shared some updates with you about the upcoming Christmastime entertainment and offerings that will be available at Disney World this year, but there’s also quite a few Christmas staples that guests won’t be able to experience. If you’re thinking of heading to Disney World this year to celebrate some of the holiday season, things will definitely look different. Here are the top 3 things you need to know before you head to Disney to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year: 1. It’s Still Pretty Expensive Since the parks reopened, there have been significant changes made to the Disney experience, including the inability to park hop, and the continued closure of certain restaurants. While there are some discounts available for Disney Resort hotels, ticket packages, and tickets alone for Florida Residents and others, they are not as significant as they could be given the restrictions in place. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort For example, even if you’re a Florida Resident and you take advantage of the Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket offer, a 3-day ticket is still going to cost you $174 plus tax ($58 per day, plus tax) per ticket. ©Disney, Florida Resident Magic Ticket Last year, Disney offered Seasonal Flex Tickets to Florida Residents, subject to some similar block out dates and a 3-day ticket was $249 plus tax ($83 per day, plus tax). So, that’s a difference of about $75 compared to the tickets available this year. But, last year’s Flex tickets were actually available for use for a much longer period of time — all the way until February of 2020 — as compared to this year’s Flex tickets which must be used by December 18th. Ticket and Transportation Center So, while there are discounts available, they may not be as much as you would expect given all of the changes that have been made to the park experience. Overall, Disney still remains a decently expensive experience and it’s still something you’ll want to appropriately plan and budget for. 2. It’ll Be More Crowded Than You May Expect When Disney World first reopened, we saw some very low crowds, but, over time the crowd levels have changed. Although Disney has been utilizing Park Pass reservations to limit the crowd levels in the parks and promote social distancing, we’ve seen crowds gradually increasing and wait times getting longer, and one park in particular — Disney’s Hollywood Studios — has consistently felt more crowded to us. Labor Day Weekend Crowds On Labor Day weekend, Park Passes were completely booked for all four parks for all types of guests for a period of time, although some availability opened up right near the end. When we visited Hollywood Studios during that holiday weekend, we found that the park was definitely better than a “normal” high capacity day pre-park closures, but it was definitely not a ghost town. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on Labor Day Weekend Overall, from what we’ve seen since the reopening, the crowds tend to slow down after the morning rush is over. The crowds also seem to vary depending on what area of the park you’re in. Cinderella Castle Based on our experience, it’s been possible to keep your distance from others, but you may find places where crowds are heavier, so you’ll just want to keep that in mind. During the holiday season, we expect Disney World will likely be more crowded. We’re already seeing Park Pass reservations filling up for some guests and certain parks for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Screenshot from Disney Park Pass Availability Calendar — Theme Park Tickets Guests We anticipate a similar situation will occur with dates surrounding Christmas and New Year’s Eve. So, if you’re planning to visit during the holiday season, we highly recommend that you book your Park Pass reservations as soon as possible! Over at Disney Springs, where a reservation is not required for entry, and we’ve also seen crowds steadily rising. People Headed to Homecomin’ So, while we anticipate that crowds will not reach the levels they normally do during the holiday season (hopefully we’ll avoid that shoulder-to-shoulder, sea of people experience) they will likely be more crowded than you expect. You’ll likely find pockets of space as you walk around the parks, certain parks or certain areas within them may be emptier than others, and crowd levels may lessen in the afternoons, but you can likely still expect to see some pretty high crowds during the morning hours at the parks and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios especially. 3. It’ll Be Missing Some Holiday Favorites If you had your heart set on munching on some cookies while enjoying Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, unfortunately, you won’t be able to experience that this year. Certain special Christmas events including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom and Candlelight Processional in EPCOT have been canceled for this year. Epcot Candlelight Processional While some holiday events, like EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays will be returning, MANY of the special Christmas entertainment we know and love will be on hiatus. First, the Castle Dream Lights will NOT be returning this year. Instead, the Castle will be “transformed with a rotating series of designs” through projections and video mapping technology. Cinderella Castle Dream Lights Additionally, the GIANT gingerbread displays will not return to the Disney Resort hotels this year. That means no giant displays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or Disney’s Beach Club Resort. So, if checking out that incredible gingerbread carousel at the Beach Club was a must-do for your holiday trip, you’ll want to keep that in mind. BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display And, while Santa will be making some socially distanced appearances in the parks and Disney Springs, you won’t be able to have a personal, up-close meet and greet encounter with him. Santa and Mrs. Claus in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion While Disney has announced some holiday entertainment that will be coming to Disney World, some of your holiday traditions in Disney may have to change this year. We’ll still be able to celebrate Christmastime in Disney World, but it will look and feel a bit different. We’re on the lookout for more information about the upcoming holiday season in Disney World, so be sure to come back for all the latest updates! Want to celebrate Christmas early? The Sven sipper has returned to Disney World — check out where we found it! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Preorder your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin in Disney World Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will you be heading to Disney World this year for the Christmas season? Let us know in the comments! The post Three BIG Things You Need to Know Before You Go to Disney World for Christmas in 2020 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: When Does Disney World Start Putting Up Its Christmas Decorations? The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! View the full article

We LOVE getting behind-the-scenes peeks of the Disney parks which is why we are excited about the debut of the Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney+ series. This new show from National Geographic is all about caring for the Animal Kingdom’s incredible animals!! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Speaking of which, we are now learning that there is a NEW animal addition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!! On September 22, a new BABY female Masai giraffe was born early in the morning Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park!!! (Just LOOK at that face!) Disney Parks Blog This sweet baby was born to Mara, a Masai giraffe who you have seen on the reserve while Kilimanjaro Safaris! In fact, Mara gave birth to her first calf Jabari within Kilimanjaro Safaris last year!! Kilimanjaro Safaris The birth of her new calf also serves as the second successful pairing with the calf’s dad George through the Species Survival Plan, a program that works to ensure responsible breeding of endangered species. How great is that?! Mara’s new baby weighs 156 pounds, is strong and healthy, and reportedly rather FEISTY!! (You go, girl!) She is yet-to-be-named and will stay backstage for a time before joining the rest of the herd in the near future. In the meantime, be sure to check out Episode 1 of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” now on Disney+ to learn more about this new little one’s family, including her grandma Kenya. We are definitely enjoying the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” and we’ll be keeping an eye out for when Animal Kingdom’s new bundle of joy makes her first park appearance in the near future! Click here to read more about Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris! 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about the new addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know with a comment! The post It's a Girl! Say Hello to Animal Kingdom's Newest Addition! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Spotted Three Totally Pandorable Shirts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! View the full article

We’ve chatted a lot about all of the Halloween fun and décor happening in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, but Disney Springs just so happens to be dressed up in its festive fall best, too. Fall Decorations at Disney Springs And today we spotted a spoopy new photo op in Disney World’s shopping and dining district that’s making the most of this spooktacular setting! You can’t help but notice the bright and bold Halloween scene just outside the Disney’s Days of Christmas store in the Marketplace. Check it out! Halloween Photo Op The backdrop for your next Disney Springs photo session is also a nod to the 31 Nights of Halloween which kicks off on October 1st on Freeform. Halloween Photo Op In fact, you’re invited to tag @31Nights on Twitter and @31NightsOfHalloween on Instagram when you post your pics using #31NightsofHalloween and, of course, #Disney Springs. Halloween Photo Op Wondering what’s coming your way on Freeform? Click here to see the ENTIRE lineup for 31 Nights of Halloween! So, get ready to strike a pose the next time you’re in Disney Springs. (And don’t forget to grab lots of fall-flavored goodies along the way!) 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be stopping by Disney Springs this fall? Please let us know with a comment! The post Strike a Pose: There's a Spoopy New Halloween Photo Op in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Third Parking Garage Opening Soon for Guests at Disney Springs First Look and Review! Sunshine Churros in Disney Springs! Step Inside Once Upon A Toy — Now Reopen in Disney Springs! View the full article

You’ve got a friend in us, so we’re gonna make sure you KNOW about this amazing new Toy Story merchandise. ©Adidas/Pixar Pixar has teamed up with Adidas to come out with the brand new Toy Story Friendship collection line of youth shoes. We’re not talking Haunted Mansion Crocs anymore, these kicks are the BIG LEAGUE. Let’s take a look at the upcoming line! This collection features some super stylin’ shoes inspired by some of the main Toy Story characters. First up, there are these Adidas Woody x D.O.N. Issue #2 Shoes. These kicks are inspired by Woody himself and even feature a little sheriff star. We wonder if there’s a snake inside? ©Adidas/Pixar Of course, Buzz has his own style too with the Adidas Buzz x Dame 7 Shoes. We love the futuristic look and space ranger vibe this pair gives off. And are those little green aliens we see on the inside? ©Adidas/Pixar And yes, before you ask, the shoes DO have “Andy” scrawled on the bottom. ©Adidas/Pixar Jessie gets her own pair and these might be our favorites! Look at all the cute cowgirl detailing on the Adidas Jessie x NMD Shoes. ©Adidas/Pixar Do you tend to be more of a frightened dino kinda kid? Then you might want to snag these monstrous Adidas Rex x Top Ten Hi Shoes. We love that Rex is featured on the tongue of the shoe! ©Adidas/Pixar These ones are kinda silly but we still love them! Check out the Adidas Hamm x Superstar Shoes. ©Adidas/Pixar And yes, Hamm is featured. How did they get these kicks to be so shiny? ©Adidas/Pixar There are actually TWO pairs inspired by the little green aliens! For team players, pick up the Adidas Aliens x Freak Football Cleats. ©Adidas/Pixar Or, if you’ve got a kiddo who’s just looking to be cool in school, there are the Adidas Aliens x Deep Threat Shoes. ©Adidas/Pixar And finally, you might not believe your eyes, but there’s a Luxo-inspired pair! Take a peek at the Adidas Luxo Ball Shoes! ©Adidas/Pixar This new collection will debut on the Adidas website on October 1st in youth, children’s, and some infant and toddler sizes. Welp, if you need us, we’ll be googling what youth sizes and adult can wear. Looking for more fun Disney kicks? 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which pair of Toy Story Adidas are your favorites? Tell us in the comments! The post Toy Story Sneakers Are Being Released By Adidas and Pixar SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The NEW Pixar Dooney and Bourke Collection Has Arrived at Disney World! The Clawwwww! This Alien Pizza Planet Disney x Loungefly Backpack Is Out of This World! Celebrate Your Love of Disney and Pixar With This New Her Universe Line View the full article

On SeaWorld's company career website are advertisements for new jobs in bartending, animal care, theatrical services and other areas where the company laid off furloughed employees this month. View the full article

On SeaWorld's company career website are advertisements for new jobs in bartending, animal care, theatrical services and other areas where the company laid off furloughed employees this month. View the full article

Whether you’re going for the royal look or you just need more Baby Yoda in your life, there’s a MagicBand design out there for you! Park Life MagicBands at Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs Sports fans — you’re not being left out of the action either! We’ve been watching for updates from the “NBA Bubble” since basketball games began at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Even though the NBA playoffs are nearing their end, Disney Resort hotel guests and some Annual Passholders can now pre-order some basketball themed MagicBands for their stay. Although this practice will be going away next year, guests staying at Disney World Resort hotels and Annual Passholders who renew their annual passes or who purchase a new annual pass (although new annual passes are currently not being sold) currently receive a complimentary solid colored MagicBand. Solid-Colored MagicBands Disney Resort hotel guests or Annual Passholders who are looking for something with a bit more of a design, however, can pre-order a MagicBand at a discounted price when selecting the MagicBand they’d like for their resort stay or renewal/new pass. Now, some new-to-us basketball themed MagicBands have been added to this pre-order option! Thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe) who shared this info with us via Instagram. First, we’ve got the NBA Legends Play Here MagicBand. It’s got a 2020 logo on it with basketballs in the “0’s” and is a more sleek and subtle black design. ©Disney This is available for pre-order for only $20. Next, there’s the NBA Make History MagicBand. This features a Mickey shape made out of a basketball design and a fun blue background. ©Disney This is available for pre-order for $20. Finally, we’ve got the Mickey Basketball MagicBand. Mickey looks like he’s really got his head in the game and is ready to make the game-winning shot! ©Disney This can be pre-ordered for only $15. So, if you’re a basketball fan or you’ve got a basketball fan in the family, this may be the perfect MagicBand to select for your next Disney trip, and you’ll get to snag it at a discount, which is always a plus! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so be sure to come back to DFB for more updates. Click here to check out the new MagicBand we found celebrating Big Thunder Mountain’s anniversary! 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a favorite MagicBand from your trip(s) to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney Basketball MagicBands Are Available for Pre-Order! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: MagicBand Orders and Customization Are BACK Ahead of Disney World’s Reopening! Disney World Vacation Hacks the Pros SWEAR By Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

After Disney World’s reopening, we slowly began to see weekend park pass availability beginning to fill up for Annual Passholders on a regular basis, particularly with Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is still a HUGE draw.) Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge And most recently, we noticed that weekends in October were beginning to fill up for Annual Passholders. Earlier this month, we noticed that Hollywood Studios was completely unavailable for EVERY weekend in October. Halloween Hollywood Studios Unavailable for Annual Passholders ©Disney Now, though, we just noticed that Disney World has released some park pass reservations for the first two weekends of October, including availability for Hollywood Studios. Disney Park Pass Availability October for Annual Passholders ©Disney However, it does seem that Hollywood Studios is still no longer available for the final three weekends of the month, including Halloween weekend. But if you want to grab park pass reservations for those first two October weekends, now is the time to do it! These babies go FAST!! Hollywood Studios If, the parks fill up for those weekends (or you want to visit the parks on another full day), don’t fret. Keep checking the site because Disney often releases more availability for Passholders. We’ll keep checking park pass availability for October, and if (or, more likely, WHEN) things change, we’ll let you know! 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have park pass reservations for October? Let us know in the comments! The post MORE Early October Park Pass Reservations are Now Available for Disney World Annual Passholders! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DECEMBER Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Pass Reservations Are ALREADY Filling Up For Annual Passholders More Disney Park Pass Reservations are Available NOW for Disney World Annual Passholders! One Month Later: The 6 BIGGEST Changes Disney World Has Made Since The Reopening View the full article

Looking to get an adorable Mickey or Minnie Halloween plush or preorder some Mandalorian merchandise on shopDisney? ©Disney Well, if you tried to visit the site earlier today, you may have been able to go on your Disney shopping spree, but if you’re starting your shopping right now, you’re likely seeing an entirely different picture. We were waiting to grab our new set of designer Minnie ears from Cupcakes & Cashmere and refreshing our shopDisney page when suddenly our shopping bag and images of Disney merchandise disappeared, and in its place we saw…Fix-it Felix? Oh my! We’ve tried refreshing several times but have been met by the same image. It appears the entire shopDisney website is unavailable at the moment. Screenshot from the shopDisney Website We’re hoping this interruption will be very temporary and we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled shopping activities very soon, and hopefully we’ll be able to snag a pair of those new ears too! We’ll keep checking for updates, so be sure to come back for all the latest! Click here to check out the BIG discounts you can get on Disney merch online right now! 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. The post Attention Shoppers: shopDisney Is Currently DOWN! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: OoooooOooo Disney’s Aliens Are Back in Another Disguise! Disney’s Gorgeous New ‘Mulan’ Castle Collection Is Available Online! Going, Going, GONE! This Merchandise Celebrating Disney’s Haunted Mansion Is Already SOLD OUT Online! View the full article

On our Return Trip to Walt Disney World we stopped by Shades of Green to check out what’s happening. Our recent trip was the end of August/beginning of September 2020. It was our first trip of the year (we had 2 cancelled trips in the spring) and first trip after all of the special measures […] The post Shades of Green Re-Open at Walt Disney World appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Finally! A gem of an EPCOT restaurant is returning. Inside Chefs de France We’ve been keeping on eye on Chefs de France for the past few days as we’ve noticed some changes that point towards a reopening. The menu saw some changes, hours were available today, and then they were pushed back to October 8th. Now, the reopening of the restaurant is official and reservations are available NOW. EPCOT’s France Pavilion has announced that Chefs de France will reopen on October 8th with a limited menu and a new prix fixe (including a three-course French menu with wine and soft drinks). Reservations are now available online through the Disney website and the My Disney Experience app. Chefs de France Reservations Screenshot Lunch and dinner reservations are available with the restaurant hours listed as 12:30PM to 3:55PM for lunch and 4PM to 6:50PM for dinner. As a note, reservations are only available 60-days in advance right now so the farthest you can book is November 24th. Chefs de France Reservations Screenshot Of course, we snagged a reservation for reopening day, so you can bet we’ll be there to report in on ALL of the health and safety changes — oh, and of course how yummy the food is. Chefs de France Reservations Screenshot As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney dining updates and get ready to dine on some french delights! Click here to learn more about the current menu at Chefs de France! 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be headed to Chefs de France when it reopens? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS! Reservations Are Available NOW for Chefs de France in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is This Popular EPCOT Restaurant About to Reopen? EPCOT’s Chefs de France Sees an Hour Change That Could Reflect an Early October Reopening Here’s All the Attractions That Are Closed for Refurbishment Next Week in Disney World! View the full article

“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” Premiere Day Sees Special Giraffe Delivery View the full article

“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” Premiere Day Sees Special Giraffe Delivery View the full article

We’re not sure what we miss the most from the pre-closure days of Disney World, but fireworks are definitely up there on our list. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Disney World reopened in early July with a lot of changes to help keep guests and Cast Members safe. One of the most high-profile changes was the suspension of fireworks and nighttime spectaculars — and they remain suspended even now. How long until we’ll see the sky above Disney World light up with fireworks again? Here’s what we know. The reasoning behind such a drastic decision was to keep guests and Cast Members safe during the reopening phases of Disney World. And since fireworks tend to draw a SUPER large crowd (if you’ve ever been stuck in the mass exodus after Happily Ever After you KNOW what we mean!), it’s hard to maintain social distancing, which is extremely important in current times. Epcot Forever Fireworks Getting rid of fireworks means it’s easier to keep guests distanced and safe. Disney isn’t the only place in Florida to cancel summer fireworks. For instance, the Orlando mayor opted to cancel the city’s 4th of July fireworks display in the interest of protecting folks from the global health crisis. Heavy Fireworks Crowds Still, it’s been months since the reopening, and Florida has seen some positive trends in the number of cases in the state. So, what clues do we have about the return of fireworks? Let’s take a look. Fireworks Construction First off, we’ve seen some construction on the fireworks barges going on in EPCOT in Disney World! If that work is being done, it means that the fireworks are still moving forward (albeit slowly!) and will be fired off for guests at…some point! Crew in World Showcase Lagoon We’ve seen a permit that was filed for work on the Fireworks Bunker in Magic Kingdom, multiple permits for work on the various structures for EPCOT fireworks, and we even saw crews doing some work out on the barges in EPCOT’s World Showcase Lagoon! Needless to say, work is definitely being done on the fireworks to get them ready — we’re just not sure WHEN they will be ready! Click here for PICS of the World Showcase Lagoon work! And the BIGGEST step forward in fireworks returning to Disney World is the fireworks TESTING that’s been happening this week in EPCOT! Guests staying at nearby resorts were warned of fireworks testing…and the resulting noise! © @kellielizabethharris So…we’re thinking the upcoming EPCOT nighttime spectacular, Harmonious, is definitely moving FORWARD! What We Can Learn from Upcoming Events There are some things we can glean from how Disney is handling upcoming events. Speaking of Harmonious, it was originally set to debut in Spring 2020, but has since been met with delays due to the park closures. ©Disney A revised date has not yet been announced, so we’re wondering if — based on the testing — ASAP (AKA, still in 2020) is the plan for the debut of the new fireworks show. If so, that means that Disney would need to resume fireworks by the end of the year, if not before. On the other hand, though, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which typically runs on select nights from mid-August to early November, was canceled completely due to some key parts of the parties — including fireworks — being suspended. Shortly after, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which typically runs through the end of December, followed suit. Halloween Fireworks at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party If the inability to display nighttime spectaculars like fireworks was a major driver for this decision, Disney may be anticipating that fireworks won’t be possible through the fall, or even through the rest of 2020. That said, we’ve rarely experienced fireworks testing in Disney World without the upcoming show being imminently debuted. Why disturb guests in surrounding hotels if you don’t intend to run the show soon? Click here to learn more about the cancellation of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. The Return of Fireworks in Shanghai and Tokyo Finally, we can take a look at the fact that fireworks have returned to both Shanghai Disney Resort and Tokyo Disney Resort. The timelines for these reopenings might give us a clue as to how things could play out for Disney World. Shanghai Disneyland Fireworks Testing Shanghai Disney closed on January 25th and reopened on May 11th. Tokyo Disney followed suit with the parks closing on February 29th and reopening on July 1st. Both closures lasted roughly four months, with the Shanghai closure being a few days shorter than Disney World, and the Tokyo closure being a few days longer. ©Disney Tests were spotted with the Shanghai fireworks in late April, but the displays did not come back when the park first reopened. Instead, trial runs began in Shanghai in late July (roughly three months after opening), and fireworks returned to Tokyo Disney in early September (two months after opening). It’s possible that Disney World could follow a similar timeline. Want to learn about the recent return of fireworks in Tokyo Disney? Click here! So, when will fireworks return? With the fireworks testing we’re seeing, it seems that Disney World could be following a similar timeline to Shanghai Disney and Tokyo Disney Resort. This gives Harmonious a few months to still meet the 2020 deadline, and would explain why Disney did not want to run the holiday party fireworks shows — they would get in the way of not only ensuring the safety of guests but also with starting up trial runs of the regularly scheduled nighttime shows. Happily Ever After Ultimately, though, it’s still totally up in the air (no pun intended!). If Disney knows the plan, they sure aren’t sharing that info with anyone! Keep in mind that Disney World may NOT follow the same timeline as Tokyo and Shanghai, and the current fireworks testing could just be a step on the path to Harmonious debuting at a much later date. Any number of things could affect the return of fireworks — especially changes in the global health crisis. So, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. You’ll know the fireworks are coming back as soon as we do! Click here to learn about the suspension of fireworks in Disney World! 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 When do YOU think fireworks will come back to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post WHEN Could Disney World Resume Fireworks? Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Fireworks Testing Took Place TONIGHT in Disney World REVIEW! 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We’ve been keeping track of ALL the dining updates in a reopened Disney World. Aloha Isle From the new Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist feature to Table Service To Go options in the existing Mobile Order function, the My Disney Experience app has seen some expansions when it comes to mobile dining. Today, it appears that Mobile Order experiencing some technical difficulties. When we went to check Mobile Order this morning, we noticed an error message on the page. The message notes that “Mobile Ordering is Temporarily Unavailable” and asks guests to check back later. Mobile Order has been HIGHLY encouraged in the parks since the reopening. Mobile Order Unavailable This is likely a glitch that will be resolved soon. But it could change your plans and routine up a bit if you’re in the parks today. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the Mobile Order feature and we will let you know when it’s up and running again! Click here to learn more about Disney World Mobile Order! 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! 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! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you use Mobile Order when you’re in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Mobile Order Is Temporarily Unavailable in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 10 NEW Ways To Use Your Smartphone in Disney World! 5 Disney World App Updates That We Didn’t Expect, But That Change Everything DFB Video: The Most Important Changes You Haven’t Noticed in Disney World View the full article

To say we’re excited at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is putting it lightly – we are over the moon ecstatic about the premiere of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” from National Geographic, streaming today on Disney+. I know you are going to love getting to see the exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into caring for the 5,000+ animals who call Walt Disney World Resort home. What better way to celebrate a new show…than with a new addition. I’m thrilled to share news that in the wee hours of Tuesday, Sept. 22, a baby female Masai giraffe was born backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Weighing in at 156 pounds, she is healthy, actively nursing and was strong and feisty during her neonatal exam. Our girl, yet-to-be-named, is already showing she has a close bond with her mom Mara. The pair will continue to stay backstage until baby meets all her developmental milestones. We expect her to join the herd on the savanna in the coming weeks. I’m thrilled to share news that in the wee hours of Tuesday, Sept. 22, a baby female Masai giraffe was born backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Weighing in at 156 pounds, she is healthy, actively nursing and was strong and feisty during her neonatal exam. Our girl, yet-to-be-named, is already showing she has a close bond with her mom Mara. The pair will continue to stay backstage until baby meets all her developmental milestones. We expect her to join the herd on the savanna in the coming weeks. This baby’s spirited personality runs in the family. In Episode 1 of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” you’ll meet her grandma, Kenya, who bravely participates in a voluntary hoof trimming procedure. And you may recall seeing her mom Mara before. She made headlines in January 2019 when she gave birth to her first calf Jabari on Harambe Wildlife Reserve within the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This birth marks the second successful pairing of Mara and the calf’s dad George through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which ensures the responsible breeding of endangered species. So much to stay tuned for… new episodes of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on Disney+ every Friday through mid-November… and more milestone moments with our newest giraffe calf…so follow along here and at @drmarkatdisney on Instagram and @DisneyASE on Facebook. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/6p_Wd4j1jPEView the full article

To say we’re excited at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is putting it lightly – we are over the moon ecstatic about the premiere of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” from National Geographic, streaming today on Disney+. I know you are going to love getting to see the exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into caring for the 5,000+ animals who call Walt Disney World Resort home. What better way to celebrate a new show…than with a new addition. I’m thrilled to share news that in the wee hours of Tuesday, Sept. 22, a baby female Masai giraffe was born backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Weighing in at 156 pounds, she is healthy, actively nursing and was strong and feisty during her neonatal exam. Our girl, yet-to-be-named, is already showing she has a close bond with her mom Mara. The pair will continue to stay backstage until baby meets all her developmental milestones. We expect her to join the herd on the savanna in the coming weeks. I’m thrilled to share news that in the wee hours of Tuesday, Sept. 22, a baby female Masai giraffe was born backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Weighing in at 156 pounds, she is healthy, actively nursing and was strong and feisty during her neonatal exam. Our girl, yet-to-be-named, is already showing she has a close bond with her mom Mara. The pair will continue to stay backstage until baby meets all her developmental milestones. We expect her to join the herd on the savanna in the coming weeks. This baby’s spirited personality runs in the family. In Episode 1 of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” you’ll meet her grandma, Kenya, who bravely participates in a voluntary hoof trimming procedure. And you may recall seeing her mom Mara before. She made headlines in January 2019 when she gave birth to her first calf Jabari on Harambe Wildlife Reserve within the Kilimanjaro Safaris. This birth marks the second successful pairing of Mara and the calf’s dad George through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which ensures the responsible breeding of endangered species. So much to stay tuned for… new episodes of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on Disney+ every Friday through mid-November… and more milestone moments with our newest giraffe calf…so follow along here and at @drmarkatdisney on Instagram and @DisneyASE on Facebook. View the full article

Disney's Animal Kingdom has welcomed a new baby giraffe. View the full article

Disney's Animal Kingdom has welcomed a new baby giraffe. View the full article

Snowcat Ridge plans to open its slopes in Dade City in November for snow tubing and building snowmen inside a snow dome. View the full article

Snowcat Ridge plans to open its slopes in Dade City in November for snow tubing and building snowmen inside a snow dome. View the full article

It my not feel like it, but it's officially autumn in Orlando. Here are ways to enjoy the season now that temperatures are slightly cooler out. View the full article

It my not feel like it, but it's officially autumn in Orlando. Here are ways to enjoy the season now that temperatures are slightly cooler out. View the full article