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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. With all of the new adorable retro Disney merchandise released recently AND the Twice Upon a Year sale going on right now, we’ve been adding LOTS of items to our shopping bags on shopDisney. ©shopDisney If you’re like us and you’re on a shopDisney shopping spree, there are one or two more items you may want to add to your bag and snag for a pretty good discount! Whether your shopDisney shopping bag is full of Halloween merchandise, Pixar Alien Remix items, or Baby Yoda merch (can you ever have enough?), you may want to check out the special Disney is running on some adorable Halloween plushes before you check out. Right now, Disney is running a special offer on this cute Mickey Halloween Plush featuring Mickey Mouse dressed as a jack-o’-lantern… ©shopDisney and this Minnie Halloween Plush featuring Minnie Mouse dressed as a witch! Just check out ALL the candy on her dress and hat, and that candy corn bow. So sweet! ©shopDisney While you can buy these on their own for $19.99 each, right now you can get them for $12.50 each with any purchase. ©shopDisney When we added them to our bags (along with some other items on our Disney shopping list) we saw that the additional Disney Visa Cardholder discount of 10% (code DRVCMEMBER) also applied, making these plushes only $11.25 each if you use your Disney Visa Card to make the purchase. Screenshot from shopDisney So, if you’re looking for a cute Halloween plush to make your home even more spooktacular or maybe to give as a gift to a friend, this is a great way to get those plushes at a discount! You can check them out on shopDisney. We’ll be on the lookout for more fun Disney merchandise and great discounts, so be sure to come back for all the latest news! Can’t wait for Season 2 of The Mandalorian? Check out the new Mandalorian merchandise that’s available for preorder on shopDisney! 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 Want to Get a Disney Halloween Plush Online at a Discount? Here's How! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo Too: We Found Some Adorable Disney Plushes Online! OVER 30 Items from Disney’s NEW Mousewares Kitchen Collection Are NOW Available Online! View the full article

For a limited time, Disney Springs' weekday visitors can enjoy 20 percent off select dishes at more than 20 dining locations throughout the complex. View the full article

For a limited time, Disney Springs' weekday visitors can enjoy 20 percent off select dishes at more than 20 dining locations throughout the complex. View the full article

It’s been several months since we’ve been able to step beyond those gates and into Disneyland Park to enjoy the sights, sounds, and magic of the happiest place on earth. And, we’ll just say, we’re in serious need of some snacks from Bengal Barbecue! Disneyland Gate Although we’re still waiting for an announcement of a new reopening date for Disneyland Resort, we’ve got updates now about some of the changes we can expect to see in the Anaheim theme parks when guests can finally enjoy them again. According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure “will expand mobile ordering for food and drinks” when they reopen “to promote contactless payments, reduce wait times and cut down on long lines at quick service restaurants.” The OCR notes that new dining locations will be added to the Mobile Order feature on the Disneyland app. Disney California Adventure Park According the OCR, Disney officials have stated that The Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland and Studio Catering Co. in Disney California Adventures will both be added to the mobile ordering feature when the parks reopen. Tropical Hideaway The OCR also reports that Disney officials have indicated that “Disneyland will strongly encourage mobile ordering as the primary way to order food and beverages” at quick service restaurants where the mobile order feature is available. We’ve seen a similar policy in Disney World. Other changes are also expected as part of this expansion of mobile order. Disneyland Train Station The OCR notes that the Disneyland App will expand the payment options available when using mobile order beyond just credit cards — adding Apple Pay and Disney gift cards as available payment options. Similar options were added to the Mobile Order feature in Disney World back in May of this year. Snacks on Pixar Pier Additionally, Disneyland will lower the minimum age to place a mobile order to 13 years old (down from 18 years old). Bengal Barbecue Several restaurants in both parks are already on the Mobile Order platform, including Bengal Barbecue in Disneyland, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Award Wieners and Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure. Corn Dog Castle What’s not on the Mobile Order list yet? The OCR lists the following: In Disneyland Park Clarabelle’s Daisy’s Diner French Market Restaurant Market House Plaza Inn Pluto’s Dog House Rancho del Zocalo In Disney California Adventure Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Cozy Cone Motel Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop Red’s Hot Chicken Cone How many of those will be added to the mobile order feature is unclear right now, but more details should be released soon. Over in Disney World, since the reopening we’ve also seen more and more restaurants added to the mobile order feature on the My Disney Experience app. We’ve even seen additional features added to the app, like Walk-Up Waitlists for some table service restaurants and even a mobile order table service to go option. We’ll be interested to see if some of these features make their way over to Disneyland as well. We’ll definitely be keeping our eyes open for more information and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to check out what’s new in Downtown 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! 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. Have you used mobile order during one of your trips to Disneyland or Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post News: Mobile Order Will Be Expanded in Disneyland Resort When the Parks Reopen! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Two More Locations Have Been Added to Disneyland Resort’s Mobile Order List! NEW Annual Passholder Mobile Order Buttons Arrive at Disneyland Resort! What’s New at Disneyland Resort: 999 Happy Haunted Pieces of Merch and Some Love for Jack Skellington Himself! View the full article

Who’s the cutest alien in the galaxy? No, it’s not Stitch but he’s a close second. Baby Yoda from The Mandalorian We’re looking at more Baby Yoda merchandise today and we’re not mad about it. Okay, we know, they want us to call him “The Child,” but frankly, we just can’t get behind it. Baby Yoda he shall be until The Mandalorian creators give him a new name. Oh, did we mention he can ride on your shoulder now? Back in July, we spotted The Child Shoulder Plush available on shopDisney and we’ve FINALLY found him in the parks! Look at this little guy! The Child Shoulder Plush We found this sweet plush available at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios. OK. He might not be the BEST rendition of Baby Yoda we’ve seen, but he’s still cute. Right? Does anyone else really hate that The Child has such pointy nails? The Child Shoulder Plush You can snag The Child Shoulder Plush in stores and online for $19.99. Just make sure you have some soup ready for when you take him home. Click here to buy The Child Shoulder Plush! 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 snagging The Child Shoulder Plush? Tell us in the comments! The post Feel Like The Mandalorian with The Baby Yoda Shoulder Plush We Found in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Character Necklaces, Star Wars Merch, and Updates to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Forget Mickey Ears! This NEW Baby Yoda Hat We Spotted in Disney World is What We Want! Enjoy Your Morning Coffee With BABY YODA! Check Out This NEW Mug in Disney World View the full article

Since it first opened in December 2019, Rise of the Resistance has widely been considered THE must-do attraction in Disney World. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Given the ride’s popularity, guests are required to obtain a boarding group in order to experience the attraction, rather than waiting in an hours-long physical queue. Currently, boarding groups are made available twice during the day — once when the park first opens at 10AM and again at 2PM. But as with other attractions around Disney World, capacity for Rise of the Resistance is limited, which means it might not be an easy feat to snag a boarding group. After hearing from many friends that they were not able to get boarding groups or ride the attraction, we decided to poll our audience to get an idea of just how many Disney World guests missed out on riding the most popular attraction in Orlando with the current system. Why It’s So Hard To Get A Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group In order to get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance, there are a few important steps guests have to follow. First, every member of the party that plans on riding the attraction must have already entered Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Each member of the party must also be linked together on My Disney Experience. Screenshot of My Disney Experience App Disney recently made an update to the My Disney Experience app which automatically selects anyone eligible from your friends and family to obtain a boarding group at the time you’re requesting one, which should make the process quicker, especially for those with large parties. And since every second counts when it comes to securing a boarding group, this could make a huge difference! Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group But while Disney has made improvements to the process of obtaining a boarding group, we’ve still heard reports about (and personally experienced) the ongoing difficulty of grabbing a spot in the virtual queue. In fact, just the other day we spotted a long line of guests who were unable to get a boarding group, waiting to speak with the Guest Experience Team. Line for the Guest Experience Team We’ve regularly seen the 10AM boarding groups fully distributed within a matter of minutes…sometimes seconds. And since the 2PM boarding group availability can vary based on attraction downtime earlier in the day, trying in the afternoon is certainly not a “sure bet” either. Rise Preshow We wanted to get a feel for the experience of our readers, so we asked our Instagram followers, “Have you tried unsuccessfully to get a Rise of the Resistance boarding group on a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently?” And it looks like quite a few people have run into some struggles lately! Of the first 300 responses we received, 205 said YES they have tried unsuccessfully to get a boarding group, 68 said NO they have not experienced any issues and 27 said other difficulties outside of getting a boarding group kept them from experiencing the attraction. Pie Chart of Our Readers’ Responses When Asked If They’ve Unsuccessfully Tried to Get a ROTR Boarding Group Lately Let’s take a closer look at some of the responses! “Yes, I’ve unsuccessfully tried to get a Rise of the Resistance boarding group!” Of those who responded, 68% said they’ve recently tried to get a boarding group but they were unsuccessful. Many mentioned that they were ready to go as soon as the boarding groups became available, but availability was still gone before they had the chance to complete the process. “Yes, within seconds of 10AM I got the red screen that it was full.” Lieutenant Beck on Rise of the Resistance Others said that technical difficulties kept them from snagging a group. “Yes, just today. Guest services said they had a major system problem this morning.” A few different types of glitches were mentioned which caused hangups for our readers. “Yes! It said that we were not in the park, even though we had scanned tickets.” We here at DFB have actually had this issue too! We asked our readers: Do you think Space 220 will open by the end of the year? Here’s what they said. “No, I’ve been able to get a Rise of the Resistance boarding group without any issues!” On the other hand, not everyone has run into trouble. Of those who responded, 23% said they’ve recently been able to snag a boarding group with no issues. Some mentioned that they were able to join a group in the 10AM drop. “Nope! We got groups 5 and 6 on two separate days last month.” Rise of the Resistance And others mentioned they were successful with the afternoon drop. “No. We went into Hollywood Studios two days after noon and got boarding groups on both days at 2PM.” We asked our readers: Who is the REAL star of the Haunted Mansion. Here’s what they said! “I didn’t have trouble with the boarding groups, but I STILL wasn’t able to ride!” Others mentioned that while getting a boarding group wasn’t the issue, they ran into another problem which kept them from experiencing the attraction. Of those who responded, 9% fell into this category. Some received a backup boarding group that didn’t end up getting the chance to ride. “Yes and no. I was given a ‘backup group’ that was never called.” Rise of the Resistance And others DID receive a numbered boarding group but were still unable to ride due to delays throughout the day. “Was excited to get [boarding group] 32 and STILL didn’t get to ride.” Some respondents also mentioned that the attraction didn’t open at all on the day they visited. “I got a boarding group the day it never opened because of a lightning strike the night before.” You can watch a video of that very lightning strike HERE! So, while about a quarter of those who responded have been able to grab a Rise of the Resistance boarding group without issue, the majority of respondents have run into some hurdles while trying to fight the First Order! What has YOUR experience been with obtaining a boarding group?? Let us know in the comments! So How Can You Increase Your Chances of Getting A Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group? Is this survey scientific? Nope. Are people who did not get on the ride more likely to respond? Very possibly. But the results are compelling, and it’s worth it to focus a little bit harder on your strategy to ensure you get a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group these days! Especially as the parks are getting a bit more crowded in general than they were at reopening in July. We’ve got some great tips for making sure you get the best possible chance for scoring a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group on your visit. While we can’t control the weather or Disney’s ride systems failing, we can help you to be as prepared as possible for success! Check out our 5 Tips to Guarantee A Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group article here! May the Force be With You! 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. Have you tried to get a Rise of the Resistance boarding group lately? Did you run into any issues or were you able to snag one? Let us know in the comments! The post 77% of Respondents Failed To Get On Rise of the Resistance in Disney World. Will You? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Asked Our Readers: Should Disney World Face Characters Be Wearing Masks? Here’s What They Said. We Asked Our Readers: Would You Bring Your Kids to Disney World Right Now? Here’s What They Said. We Asked Our Readers: Did You Cancel Your Disney World Annual Pass? Here’s What They Said…and Why. View the full article

As you may have heard, Mondays are about to get a lot better for The Mandalorian fans. ©Disney Yesterday, Disney announced that Season 2 of The Mandalorian (premiering October 30th on Disney+) will be accompanied by a new merchandise event called Mando Mondays. Every Monday following a new episode, we’ll be able to buy fun Mandalorian merch — and the events has kicked off early! The events have kicked off almost a month early with a special preorder of some Mando Monday merchandise. Funko Pop! fans, you might want to grab a seat. There are THREE new The Mandalorian Funko Pop! figures available for preorder right now. ©Disney We’re loving the feisty little Gamorrean Fighter Funko Pop! Look at those teeth! You can snag him for $12.99. Click here to buy the Gamorrean Fighter Funko Pop! Next up, we have a feeling this figure might be the most popular. Yup, it’s The Child with Carrier Funko Pop! for $12.99. ©Disney Can there be too much Baby Yoda merch? Maybe, but we’re not there yet. Want to buy The Child with Carrier Funko Pop!? Click here! This last one is our favorite of the three figures. Take a look at The Mandalorian with the Child Funko Pop! for $12.99. ©Disney This little guy pretty much sums up the whole show. Just Mando acting as a parental figure for the little Child. To buy The Mandalorian with the Child Funko Pop!, click here! There is also supposed to be a The Child LEGO Set available for preorder, but at time of writing these preorders are unavailable. ©Disney You can find these Funko Pop! figures available for preorder on shopDisney. So, what are you waiting for? This is the way! Click here to learn more about Mando Mondays! 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 new Funko Pop! is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Celebrate Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian' With NEW Merchandise Available for Pre-Order Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Baby Yoda is Back on Sale at Build-A-Bear But With a LENGTHY Wait Time! HOLD UP?! Baby Yoda Valentine’s Day Shirts Are Now Available! Forget Mickey Ears! This NEW Baby Yoda Hat We Spotted in Disney World is What We Want! View the full article

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes law to quash ‘disorderly assemblies,’ CDC backtracks on how COVID-19 is spread, and cruise lines agree to new safety protocol. View the full article

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes law to quash ‘disorderly assemblies,’ CDC backtracks on how COVID-19 is spread, and cruise lines agree to new safety protocol. View the full article

From a blimp flying over Disney World to a Barbershop within the blue walls of the “bubble,” we’ve been watching all of the news coming out of the NBA “bubble” since some of our favorite basketball teams resumed the 2019-2020 NBA season in Disney World at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. NBA Experience Shop Although the NBA conference finals will be wrapping up soon, it seems MORE basketball may be on its way to Disney World. According to ESPN, conference and team sources have said that ESPN is “planning to move at least eight of its men’s college basketball events to the ESPN Wide World of Sports property at Walt Disney World.” ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex ESPN notes that at least eight of the 10 nonconference events that ESPN runs in November and December “are expected to take place in Orlando this year.” Specifically, the 8 events that ESPN reports are expected to move to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex are the following: Champions Classic: Duke, Michigan State, Kansas, Kentucky Charleston Classic: Charleston, Florida State, Houston, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Seton Hall, Tennessee, VCU Myrtle Beach Invitational: Charlotte, Dayton, Loyola Chicago, Missouri, Nebraska, Penn, Pitt, Utah State NIT Season Tip-Off: Arizona, Cincinnati, St. John’s, Texas Tech Wooden Legacy: Georgetown, Kansas, UCLA, Virginia Orlando Invitational: Auburn, Belmont, Boise State, Gonzaga, Michigan State, Siena, Saint Louis, Xavier Jimmy V Classic: Gonzaga, Tennessee, Baylor, Rutgers Diamond Head Classic: Arizona State, Hawaii, North Texas, Oklahoma, San Diego State, Saint Mary’s, Seattle, Temple NBA Merchandise According to team sources who spoke with ESPN, the protocols that will be in place for these college events are expected to be different than the ones used for the NBA’s bubble. It’s anticipated that these college basketball events will begin on November 25th, which is the start of the 2020-2021 college basketball season. NBA Merchandise The events are expected to run for the first two weeks of the season, according to ESPN. The specific dates on which the events will take place are still unknown. ESPN reports, however, “there will be events overlapping during those two weeks, with up to three games going on at once.” Basketball Merchandise ESPN also notes that there is a potential for “crossover games” where teams from different events may actually play against each other outside of their scheduled events. Although sources have indicated that ESPN’s events are expected to include the teams originally scheduled, some issues, including scheduling uncertainty with certain teams, could force the operators of the events to revisit this issue. NBA Spirit Jersey Overall, the nonconference slate for college basketball is expected to take place in “controlled environments across the country.” Bubbles in Houston and Atlanta and other locations have been proposed. NBA Merchandise We’ll definitely be interested to see what the protocols will look like if college basketball does come to Disney World. How will the arrangement differ from the NBA bubble? Will we see more barbershops or other items unique to the college basketball events around Disney World? Will there be college basketball merch? We’ll keep an eye on more information about this situation and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to check out all of the NBA merch we spotted in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! 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 a big fan of college basketball? Let us know what teams you’ll be rooting for in these nonconference games! The post NEWS: Select College Basketball Events Will Reportedly Take Place at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! The NBA Is One Step Closer to Finishing Their Season at Disney World! Disney World is the Reported Frontrunner to Host the Rest of the NBA Season NBA Confirms That Disney World is Being Considered as the Location to Finish the Season View the full article

Big News for Disney’s Animal Kingdom on World Rhino Day View the full article

Big News for Disney’s Animal Kingdom on World Rhino Day View the full article

Halloween ears have been scaring up a storm this year, and we’re not complaining! Jack ‘O Lantern Ears From the sweet Halloween Candy Minnie Ears to the spooky Witch Minnie Ears, we’re having a hard time not snagging them all. One of our favorite pairs of spooky ears this year has been kind of hard to find — until today, that is! The Jack ‘O Lantern Mickey Ears have FINALLY made it to Disney World! We spotted these bad boys online OVER A MONTH AGO and it was love at first sight. It wasn’t until last week that the Jack ‘O Lantern Mickey Ears arrived in Disneyland and now we’ve got them in Disney World too! Jack ‘O Lantern Ears In the place of ears, this headband has two toothy Mickey Jack ‘O Lanterns smiling at you, complete with ears of their own! The faux leather pumpkins would make the perfect addition to some of our Halloween outfits. Jack ‘O Lantern Ears We’ve spotted these ears at Mickey’s of Hollywood, Once Upon A Time, and Legends of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios. You can snag them for $29.99! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all of the latest pumpkin-y merch! Click here to see MORE pics of the Jack ‘O Lantern Ears! 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. What do YOU think of the Jack o Lantern Ears? Tell us in the comments! The post One of Our FAVORITE Pairs of Halloween Mickey Ears Has FINALLY Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! ADORABLE Accessories Have Arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

Ever wanted to dine like royalty? Vaulted Ceilings in Cinderella’s Royal Table You can truly feel like a princess when you eat at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. But, let’s be honest, this place has always been off-the-charts expensive. Pre-closure, you could drop over $300 (after tax and tip) for your family of four, and it wasn’t even all you can eat. But we’ve always still recommended it as a one-and-done — because getting the experience to dine inside Cinderella Castle AND seeing five princesses at once almost made it worth the cost. Especially if this was your one and only experience to dine here. And since the cost is so astronomical here, you’d expect that, with the news that CRT will be reopening SANS princesses, we’d see a drastic price reduction. After all, fan-favorite, all you can eat buffet Chef Mickey’s in Disney World’s Contemporary Resort reopened — character-less — at nearly half the cost of its original Fab Five-festooned dining experience. (And it’s actually a pretty good deal right now.) Cinderella’s Royal Table But you would be WRONG. So…This Kind Of Seems Like A Rip-Off? As it turns out, Cinderella’s Royal Table is reopening with only a $13 price reduction per meal for adults, going from $75 pre-closure to $62 when it reopens. $62!!! (FYI, kids will cost $37, compared to the previous $45.) So let’s break down what you get for $62: bread basket, plastic sword or wand, plastic wishing star, (pretty mediocre but better than it used to be…I’m being honest) entree from a (smaller-than-you’d-expect) menu, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage. No princess meet and greets. Wand and Wishing Star at Cinderella’s Royal Table But yes, you do get to eat in the castle. So let’s talk about that. Maybe Disney Will Surprise Us… Eating in Cinderella Castle is a big deal. That’s just the truth. Anytime you get a chance to dine in a Disney World weenie you should closely consider taking advantage of it. But even that may not be worth worth $62. So let’s put this out there into the universe: maybe Disney will surprise us. Breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table When Be Our Guest Restaurant reopened in July with a too-expensive prix fixe lunch and dinner menu, they brought in a big deal extra — the Beast. Beast! Yep, the Beast himself — not advertised AT ALL as being there after reopening, even though he was a draw at dinner pre-closure — traverses the dining rooms every twenty minutes or so, gazing worriedly at the Enchanted Rose in the West Wing and bowing to his guests majestically in the Ballroom. Beast with the Rose This was huge. For those of us who weren’t expecting to see him and who had already accepted our fate of spending too much money on a meal solely because we’d get to see the inside of the Beast’s castle, this immediately made eating there almost worth it! So what if Disney does this at Cindy’s, eh? What if Cinderella herself appears every 20 minutes to wind her way between the tables at a safe social distance, waving benevolently to diners and smiling pacifically to families who may or may not have bickered their way up Main Street earlier that morning (hey, we’ve all done it) and who are about to feel the pinch of a $250 meal? This would do a lot for the optics on this (IMHO) overpriced meal, right? Cinderella What Are The Chances? Will they do it? Probably not. Disney has already visually decreed that princesses don’t wear masks — even when in socially-distanced, outdoor cavalcades. So having Cindy, mask-less, walk around an indoor, recycled-air restaurant in the middle of a pandemic would likely put her in too much danger in the current circumstances for them to attempt it (or for the union to allow it) I’m guessing. Snow White Greeting Guests at Cinderella’s Royal Table So that leaves us here, wondering how they’re justifying charging this much for a single mediocre meal with only the dining room itself as the draw. Well, if you know us at all, then you know we’ve already got a reservation for Cinderella’s Royal Table on reopening day. We’ll be sharing any surprises and updates ASAP. So stay tuned to DFB and our social media channels for real-time updates and thoughts. It’s a mixed metaphor, but fingers crossed there’s “something there that wasn’t there before” to make this worth the price tag. Click here to check out the new spooky character dining experience that’s coming soon 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! 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 trying to grab a reservation for Cinderella’s Royal Table for when it reopens? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Charging HOW MUCH To Eat In The Castle Right Now? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

Just a few weeks ago, we shared with you that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will not be reopening until the summer of 2021 to finish some refurbishment work, including a Moana-inspired look for the Resort’s guest rooms. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The refurbishment work is set to begin in October, and now we’ve got a few updates on how that construction could impact your stay at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows or simply a trip to dine at the resort. If, during the next few weeks, you’ll be headed to the Polynesian, here’s what you need to know. Front Desk This morning, we spoke to a Disney Cast Member who told us that, beginning September 28th, the front desk at the Polynesian should be moving, temporarily, to a location within the Pago Pago building at the Resort. Currently, the front desk is located in the Great Ceremonial House — the main lobby building. This is also where the Resort’s gift shops and restaurants like Kona Cafe and Captain Cook’s are located. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort In the map below, the Pago Pago building is the one circled in red. The Great Ceremonial House is the one on the bottom left. ©Disney | Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Map It is toward the right-hand side of the resort — closer to the Ticket & Transportation Center than the Great Ceremonial House. Great Ceremonial House — Entrance The Cast Member we spoke to also stated that, beginning on September 28th, guests will not be able to enter the Great Ceremonial House via its traditional front entrance. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Entrance Instead, guests will only be able to access the building through the side and back entrances. Great Ceremonial House — Restaurants and Shops According to the Cast Member we spoke to, the refurbishment work at the Polynesian should begin on October 4th, and the construction at the Great Ceremonial House should generally take place Sundays through Thursdays from 10PM to 4:30AM. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Cast Member who we spoke to also said that some gift shops and restaurants within or around the Great Ceremonial House should have adjusted operating hours beginning October 4th. The restaurants/shops the Cast Member mentioned specifically are the following: Kona Cafe, Moana Mercantile, Tambu Lounge, and Pineapple Lanai. Tambu Lounge These shops and restaurants are, however, set to remain open during the construction. Monorail As we’ve shared previously, as part of the renovations going on at the Polynesian, the monorail station at the resort will be closing temporarily. The Cast Member who we spoke to said that Disney Transportation has yet to announce an official date. Currently, the Walt Disney World website for the Polynesian states “The monorail service to this resort will be temporarily suspended beginning in early October 2020.” Monorail at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort If you have reservations to stay or dine at this Resort in the future this is just something to keep in mind. The monorail station at the Ticket & Transportation Center is a relatively short walk away from the Polynesian, so you’ll still have the option to take the monorail to the Ticket & Transportation Center station and then walk the remaining distance to the Resort. Hi There, Monorail We’ll keep our eyes open for more updates related to the Polynesian, and all of the hotels in Disney World, and let you know what we find. Our FAVORITE nachos are now available on mobile order from the Polynesian! 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. Will you be staying at the Polynesian during any of this refurbishment work? Let us know in the comments! The post News: Refurbishment at Disney's Polynesian Resort to Begin Soon and Impact Restaurants, Gift Shops, Front Desk, and More first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! The Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Will Be Closing Temporarily Later This Year! News! Guest Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Will Be Getting a Moana-Inspired Makeover! 5 BIG Disney World Hotel Updates That Could Change Your Vacation View the full article

The Disney World park hours have been changing a lot in recent weeks. Disney World Overall, the hours were shortened coming into September with Disney announcing an extension for select parks coming in November. Additionally, we spotted small hours extensions in Animal Kingdom and EPCOT this Saturday and just Animal Kingdom on Sunday. Now, the rest of the parks are following suit. When we checked in on park hours this morning, we noticed that all four of the Disney World theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios — will be open one or two hours longer than usual September 25th, 26th, and 27th. Park Hours Screenshot Magic Kingdom is typically open from 9AM to 6PM, but will remain open until 7PM this weekend. EPCOT is typically open from 11AM to 7PM, but will remain open through 9PM. Hollywood Studios is typically open from 10AM to 7PM, but will be open through 8PM. And Animal Kingdom is typically open 9AM to 5PM and will instead be open 8AM to 6PM. Park Hours Screenshot We have seen in increase in crowds on the weekends in Disney World so it’s possible that that demand has been part of the reason for the extension. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about this weekend’s hours extension. 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. Headed to the parks this weekend? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Has Extended Hours For All Four Parks This Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! View the full article

I’m always struck with awe at the sheer power and size of rhinos, so of course, I couldn’t let World Rhino Day go by without taking time to appreciate and promote the protection of this magnificent endangered species. Did you know rhinoceros are the world’s second largest land animal and among the most endangered animals in the wild due to poaching? Today, I’m thrilled to share that Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park has big news for the future of rhinos – we have three pregnant white rhinoceros in our care. It’s the first time we have ever had this many horns and hooves on the horizon. Kendi, who was the first rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1999, is the first due, with a calf expected to be born sometime this October.Jao is expected to give birth sometime in fall 2021.And rounding out the “crash,” which is what we call a rhino herd, Lola is due in fall / winter 2021. Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko, one of our veterinarians, has been along on the journey with our moms-to-be. Through routine checkups and ultrasounds, Dr. Natalie has worked closely with the rhino keeper team to keep a close eye on how the pregnancies are progressing. She may be one of the only people in the world that has seen a rhino at 2 centimeters. Planning for a rhino birth requires time and patience for all involved. Rhinos have a long gestation period, approximately 16-18 months, so each of these births are roughly 1 ½ years in the making. Add to that the time that goes into research to pave the way. All three rhinos were chosen to breed through Species Survival Plans (SSPs), which are overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to ensure the responsible breeding of endangered species. Dugan, the herd’s bull, is the father of all three calves. Our animal care team is eager and ready to help welcome these rhino calves upon their arrivals. Once born, they acclimate quickly – rhino calves weigh between 88-140 lbs. at birth and can stand up within the first hour. They stay very close to their mothers for the first three years of their life. We are so excited about these new additions coming soon to our rhino family and we’ll continue to keep you updated here and at @drmarkatdisney on Instagram and @DisneyASE on Facebook. Want to learn more about how Disney cares for rhinos and helps protect these species in the wild? In addition to our social channels, check out “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” streaming on Disney+ starting September 25. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/NSIHAdWKtnkView the full article

I’m always struck with awe at the sheer power and size of rhinos, so of course, I couldn’t let World Rhino Day go by without taking time to appreciate and promote the protection of this magnificent endangered species. Did you know rhinoceros are the world’s second largest land animal and among the most endangered animals in the wild due to poaching? Today, I’m thrilled to share that Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park has big news for the future of rhinos – we have three pregnant white rhinoceros in our care. It’s the first time we have ever had this many horns and hooves on the horizon. Kendi, who was the first rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 1999, is the first due, with a calf expected to be born sometime this October.Jao is expected to give birth sometime in fall 2021.And rounding out the “crash,” which is what we call a rhino herd, Lola is due in fall / winter 2021. Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko, one of our veterinarians, has been along on the journey with our moms-to-be. Through routine checkups and ultrasounds, Dr. Natalie has worked closely with the rhino keeper team to keep a close eye on how the pregnancies are progressing. She may be one of the only people in the world that has seen a rhino at 2 centimeters. Planning for a rhino birth requires time and patience for all involved. Rhinos have a long gestation period, approximately 16-18 months, so each of these births are roughly 1 ½ years in the making. Add to that the time that goes into research to pave the way. All three rhinos were chosen to breed through Species Survival Plans (SSPs), which are overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to ensure the responsible breeding of endangered species. Dugan, the herd’s bull, is the father of all three calves. Our animal care team is eager and ready to help welcome these rhino calves upon their arrivals. Once born, they acclimate quickly – rhino calves weigh between 88-140 lbs. at birth and can stand up within the first hour. They stay very close to their mothers for the first three years of their life. We are so excited about these new additions coming soon to our rhino family and we’ll continue to keep you updated here and at @drmarkatdisney on Instagram and @DisneyASE on Facebook. Want to learn more about how Disney cares for rhinos and helps protect these species in the wild? In addition to our social channels, check out “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” streaming on Disney+ starting September 25. View the full article

Walt Disney World has a big announcement just in time for World Rhino Day: Three of Animal Kingdom's rhinoceroses are pregnant. View the full article

Walt Disney World has a big announcement just in time for World Rhino Day: Three of Animal Kingdom's rhinoceroses are pregnant. View the full article

The coronavirus pandemic has forced another cruise line to sell its ships as Princess Cruises announced both the Sun Princess and Sea Princess were leaving its fleet. View the full article

The coronavirus pandemic has forced another cruise line to sell its ships as Princess Cruises announced both the Sun Princess and Sea Princess were leaving its fleet. View the full article

In The Kitchen with EPCOT Chef Kevin Downing | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

After unprecedented closures due to the current global pandemic, Disney parks around the world are beginning to reopen…some for the second time so far this year. Hong Kong Disneyland And today we have big news for many fans who have been awaiting their next ride on Mystic Manor! Hong Kong Disneyland will officially reopen on September 25th. Hong Kong Disneyland has had a rocky year. After closing in January, the park reopened its gates on June 18th. However, after cases went up in the area, they were forced to close down again in July. We recently reported that a reopening could be coming soon, and sure enough, the official Disney Parks News twitter account confirmed that this Friday will be Hong Kong Disneyland’s next reopening day. Hong Kong Disneyland Announcement We’ll bring you further details as we have them. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING NEWS: Hong Kong Disneyland Will Reopen September 25th first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Our Top Picks for the Most Outrageously Expensive Disney Experiences! RECIPE! Yobshrimp Noodle Salad From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook! Here It Is! Our ULTIMATE GUIDE to EVERY SINGLE Arendelle Aqua Treat in Disney World and Disneyland (plus full reviews!)! View the full article

We’re pleased to share that today Hong Kong Disneyland announced that it will officially reopen on September 25, 2020! In alignment with the latest guidance from health and government authorities, the resort will continue its measured approach with health and safety measures implemented as a top priority, including capacity control, health screenings, temperature checks, requiring face masks, social distancing, and increased cleaning and disinfecting. We thank all of our Cast Members for their dedication efforts in preparation for our reopening, and we hope to see you real soon! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/SGyCyvD3l6EView the full article