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We’re typically dreaming of sweet treats at all times, which is why we’re on high alert for new Disney treat spots reopening. Sprinkles Cupcakes Well, we’ve got good news today. There’s nothing quite like a yummy cupcake — especially ones you’re eating at Disney. So we’re psyched to say that we’ll be back to chowing down on some fan-favorite cupcakes at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! That’s right! Sprinkles Cupcakes has officially reopened in Downtown Disney as of today, just in time for Disneylanders to get their fix of the first flavors of fall. Downtown Disney Sprinkles September’s seasonal Sprinkles flavors include a Cracker Jack Cupcake, a Pumpkin Cupcake, a Pumpkin Spice Latte, and a German Chocolate Cupcake. How do we pick our favorites out of those options!? There’s no way it’s possible. ©Sprinkles We’ll be stopping by Sprinkles soon to check out its reopening. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest treats updates! Want to see the September Sprinkles flavors? 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. Will you be headed to Sprinkles in Downtown Disney? Tell us in the comments! The post This FAN-FAVORITE Treat Spot Just Reopened in Disneyland's Downtown Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! Whisper This Code to Get a FREE Cupcake at Sprinkles! FREE Sprinkles Cupcake Alert! Find Out How to Get Yours in Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series is a monthly merchandise collection featured on shopDisney. Minnie Mouse: Main Attraction MagicBands The collections include mugs, plushes, and MagicBands inspired by Disney theme park attractions. The series is wildly popular and the souvenirs have been flying off the virtual shelves. Recently, we’ve spotted some of the merch from this collection at Walt Disney World, including these adorable Dumbo ears! Well, make room on your MagicBand shelf! We just found THREE Main Attraction bands at the Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room collection is one of the more popular series. We found a few of the pins featured from this collection and now the Tiki Room MagicBand has arrived! Tiki Room MagicBand You can see the birds singing words and the flowers croon all over this cutie! Take a closer look at the Tiki Room MagicBand and the rest of the collection here! Time for a spot of tea? The Mad Tea Party is one of our favorite collections! The cooky pin set was found at Disneyland Resort and now MagicBand has arrived at the Magic Kingdom! Mad Tea Party MagicBand The wacky band features the design elements and Minnie Mouse is seen having her very own cup o’ tea. Check out the whole Mad Tea Party collection here! The last band is from the ‘it’s a small world” collection. This cutie features the famous clock tower and the totally unique Mary Blair qualities we see on the attraction! “it’s a small world” MagicBand This collection was so popular that Disney even re-released some of the items after the initial launch. Now, you can stop by the Magic Kingdom and get the MagicBand! See the entire “it’s a small world” Main Attraction series! Each specialty MagicBand is $34.99 and comes in a collector’s case inspired by the attraction. We found this particular set at Sir Mickey’s. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more merchandise from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series online at shopDisney and in the parks! Check out where you can find more of the Minnie Mouse: Main Attraction collections here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you love the Main Attraction series? Let us know in the comments! The post YAY! We Just Found THREE Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction MagicBands in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Say “Bonjour!” to the NEW Ratatouille MagicBand We Found in Disney World! There Are TWO New MagicBands Featuring Orange Bird and Mickey Mouse in Disney World! The NEW Limited Edition Baby Yoda MagicBand Has Made Its Way to Another Disney World Park! View the full article

Did you know that November 18th is Mickey’s BIRTHDAY?! Mickey & Friends Motorcade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios And Disney+ will be celebrating the special occasion in a VERY big way… The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse will make its debut on the streaming service on the big day! Here’s the full scoop… The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse is an all-new animated shorts series by the team behind the Disney Channel’s Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts! The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse ©Disney Mickey and his nearest and dearest — Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto, of course! — will star in the new Disney+ series. Disney shares that the gang will “embark on their greatest adventures yet in a wild and zany world where the magic of Disney makes the impossible possible.” Viewers can look forward to lots of laughs from the “timeless stories” in “modern settings,” as well as new music to go along with it! The new series will feature the art style of the Mickey Mouse shorts, which you may be familiar with as a viewer or even from the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Remember: all five seasons of the Mickey Mouse shorts are available to stream on Disney+ now. As for the new series, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse will debut on November 18th, then two new shorts will roll out on Disney+ every Friday beginning November 27th. Ten shorts in all will premiere in 2020, and 10 additional shorts are slated for Summer 2021! As Mickey would say… Gee, doesn’t that sound SWELL?!? Source: D23.com 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 Disney+ subscriber? Please let us know with a comment! The post NEWS: 'The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse' Series to Debut on Disney+ Later This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney+ is Releasing a New Original Series Based on R.L. Stine’s ‘Just Beyond’ Novels! Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in June! The Trailer for “Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2” is Giving Us Chills! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We are green with envy over the new Minnie Mouse Ears that just arrived on shopDisney! Emerald Minnie Ears We recently spotted these bad boys at World of Disney in Disney Springs and in Downtown Disney and we are happy to announce that you can get these for yourself without ever leaving your couch! Ah, the age of the internet is truly a gift. The Minnie Mouse Emerald Sequined Ears are available right now on shopDisney! These ears have been very popular and fall is the perfect time to sport this lovely shade of green. Emerald Minnie Ears You can purchase your own pair of emerald ears for $29.99. Do you still need holiday ears too? Look no further! Not only are these perfect for fall, but they can transition into the next holiday season too. We can’t help but already get excited for the holidays with all of the Christmas news that has recently been announced from Disney! Click here to add the Emerald Minnie Ears to your collection! Just when we think that we have seen all of the Minnie Ears possible, Disney keeps coming up with new colors and unique styles! This emerald green color will look fabulous anytime, any place. We can’t wait to see what the next set of Minnie Ears will look like and we will keep you updated on all new styles! Click here to check out a new pair of Minnie Ears we found at EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! 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 already have these Minnie Ears? What is your favorite Minnie Ears style? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Disney's Emerald Minnie Ears Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The NEW Emerald Minnie Ears in Disney World Are Giving Us Wizard of Oz Vibes! Your ULTIMATE Guide to ALL the Holiday Merch Around the Disney Parks This Year! Do You Love Marie or Pluto? Then You’re Gonna Love These NEW Disney Pets Loungefly Backpacks! View the full article

Last week, Disney participated in a virtual conference and gave some insight about the future of the Disney resorts, cruise line, Disney+, and more. Walt Disney World Resort entrance Check out what one Disney executive had to say about what Disney Parks projects will be moving forward with construction in the parks. On September 10th, Christine McCarthy — Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company — participated in a question-and-answer session at the Bank of America Virtual 2020 Media, Communications, & Entertainment Conference. ©The Walt Disney Company When discussing the future of Disney’s theme parks, McCarthy noted that Disney is investing in and will continue to invest in its theme parks. Magic Kingdom Before the park closures, Disney had announced and started on quite a few new construction projects for attractions and experiences at many of its theme parks. But, what construction projects will still be moving forward at this time? Space 220 McCarthy spoke a bit about that during the conference. She said that while Disney will continue to invest in the parks, the investments will be prioritized to continue certain projects that were already “in flight.” McCarthy specifically noted that the following projects are among the ones being prioritized: 1 — Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser This immersive Star Wars experience is currently being built in Disney World. As part of this experience, guests will live out their own Star Wars story during a 2-day, 2-night stay aboard the “intergalactic cruise ship” called the Halcyon. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art We’ve been keeping an eye on the construction of this area for a while now. Currently, the Disney World website notes that guests will be able to go on this special adventure in 2021. Screenshot from the Disney World Website Reservations were also scheduled to become available later this year. As this is a project that is being prioritized, we expect to continue to see construction moving forward and more news to be released as 2021 approaches. 2 — Avengers Campus During the conference, McCarthy specifically noted that the completion of the Avengers Campus in Disneyland’s Disney California Adventure is one of the projects being prioritized. ©Disney Prior to the park closures, Avengers Campus was slated to open in Disney California Adventure on July 18th, 2020. The website has since been updated to simply state that the new area is “coming soon,” so we aren’t sure when the new opening date will be, but we have seen some progress made in the area. Disneyland website screenshot We’ve seen various casting calls sent out recently for stunt performers, which could mean that this area is one step closer to being ready to open.We also shared recently that the Quinjet has already landed in Avengers Campus. ©Josh D’Amaro So, even though we still don’t have an opening date for Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure, it definitely looks like things have been moving forward with this project. 3 — Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland Finally, McCarthy noted that the construction of the West Coast Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway over in Disneyland’s ToonTown was also among the list of projects being prioritized. Welcome to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! The attraction opened in Walt Disney World at Disney’s Hollywood Studios earlier this year, and we’ve been able to experience it lots of times and check out all of the cute merchandise themed to this new ride! MMRR Minnie Ears When the attraction was officially announced at the D23 Expo in 2019, the target opening date for Disneyland’s version of this ride was 2022. ©waltdisneyimagineering Instagram Even though we’ve seen construction progressing, the opening date has been delayed to 2023. Other parks projects, like Space 220, EPCOT’s Play! Pavilion, and the TRON attraction, were not specifically listed by McCarthy as being on the priority list. But, we’ve seen construction progressing by some of these spots. We’ve also seen construction moving forward for other projects like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, both of which are in EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction We’re excited to see all of these projects one they’re finalized, and we’re interested to see what new projects Disney announces in the future. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more updates and let you know what we find! Click here to read about 4 Disney World construction projects you may have totally forgotten were underway! 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 new attraction or experience are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Confirms That Star Wars Hotel, Avengers Campus, and Runaway Railway Are Still a Go first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens Do You Know Why January 17th is SO IMPORTANT at the Disney Parks in 2020?! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! View the full article

Disney+ has been a big piece of Disney’s business over the past year, especially with the global health crisis shutting down other divisions. Disney+ Bus With a library full of iconic Disney flicks and original content available now and on the horizon, it’s no wonder that Disney+ has seen significant success since its initial launch last year. With things going so well for the streaming service, could we see a price increase in the future? Let’s take a look. During the 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference, Bank of America Securities Managing Director Jessica Reif Ehrlich sat down with Walt Disney Company Senior Executive Vice President & CFO Christine McCarthy to talk about the Disney Company’s current situation and plans for the future. Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney On the subject of Disney+, Ehrlich posed the question, “When does it make sense to raise prices?” To this, McCarthy noted that prices will likely go up in the future. “It’s clear that we priced Disney+ at a very accessible price point initially,” she noted. Though unrelated to the overall price of the service, Disney has already implemented a premium access pricing model for the release of Mulan on Disney+ for an additional price point. This is a change, McCarthy explains, that came as a direct adjustment in response to business disruptions from the crisis. ©Disney The price increase will come as the volume of content increases on the service. McCarthy noted that there would be more original content now had the global health crisis not gotten in the way. She noted that several projects were set to be put into production that have now been slowed because of COVID-19. Still, Disney+ will continue to have a focus on original content going forward. McCarthy explained that “When more content is on the service, we’ll have some pricing power.” From there, the company may adjust pricing, although it won’t necessarily be adjusted equally across all of the markets — especially those outside of the US. ©Disney Hmm, how interesting! It certainly seems like a price increase is in the future for Disney+, although it may be some time before we see it. According to McCarthy, it all depends on the content that’s offered. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from the Walt Disney Company! For more Disney company updates, 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. What do you think of the potential Disney+ price increase? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Discusses When We'll See A Disney+ Price Increase first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney+ Is Set to Get a Film Adaptation of the Broadway Sensation ‘Once On This Island’ NEW Mandalorian Sweatshirt Jets into Disney Springs! Take a Trip to Disney From Home With These Park-Inspired Disney+ Watchlists View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We have been getting so many creative remixes of the Aliens from Toy Story lately and we’re so happy that they keep coming! We are already a big fan of the different styles we are seeing such as this cute Alien that would fit right in with The Incredibles. Alien Remix These little Aliens add the perfect dose of humor to the Toy Story movies so seeing them get their own unique merchandise line has been really exciting! The good news for you is that there are more available right now! You don’t have to go to Pizza Planet to find these guys! You can get yourself the Toy Story Alien Pixar Remix Brave Plush on shopDisney! We can’t stop laughing at how funny and adorable this Alien is with Merida’s flowing red locks. @shopDisney This Brave Alien Remix plush can be yours for $14.99. Click here to get your own Toy Story Alien Pixar Remix Brave Plush! Are you more of a Monters, Inc. fan? Then check out this Toy Story Alien Pixar Remix Sulley Pin that would be a wonderful addition to your pin collection! @shopDisney You can get this cute pin from shopDisney for $9.99. Click here to add this Toy Story Alien Pixar Remix Sulley Pin to your collection! There is also a Disney Visa cardmember exclusive item available on shopDisney too! If you have a Disney Visa, then you can get your hands on this Toy Story Alien Pixar Remix Jumbo Pin Set! @shopDisney You can get this Disney Visa cardmember exclusive item for $69.99. These pins are both unique and they are 3D! With only 1,000 sets being sold, this is truly an exclusive item. There are also so many iconic characters that can be easily spotted such as Woody and Remy! Click here to get your Toy Story Alien Pixar Remix Jumbo Pin Set! The character details that have gone into this Alien Remix collection have been incredible! When you look at all of the different recreations it is easy to figure out the characters. This Alien Remix line has been such fun and we can’t wait to see what versions Disney comes up with next! Click here to see more items from the Alien Remix collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! 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 fan of the Aliens from Toy Story? Which character recreation is your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Latest Alien Remix Plush Is the Funniest One Yet! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The NEW Pixar Dooney and Bourke Collection Has Arrived at Disney World! Cuteness Alert! Check Out This New Alien Remix Collection Coming SOON! Your Favorite Disney Pixar Movies Are Now SOCKS! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We have seen some new Funko Pop! pieces lately, such as the Victor Geist Funko Pop! But now, we are finally getting the one that we have been waiting for! Haunted Mansion Funko Pop! Back in June, we reported the new Haunted Mansion Funko Pop!’s would be headed our way. We were so excited about the Haunted Mansion Butler Funko Pop! but we didn’t have a release date yet. Well, we are happy to let you know that has now changed! The Funko Pop! Towns: Disney Parks – Haunted Mansion with Butler set will officially be available on Amazon on September 30th but can be pre-ordered right now! *Clicks add to cart* Look how adorable this Haunted Mansion is. The design and colors have such great detail and really replicates Haunted Mansion in Disneyland! @Amazon This Funko Pop! can be yours for $46.96. While you can pre-order this Haunted Mansion with Butler Funko Pop! now, you won’t receive the item until mid-October. The current date range for delivery is October 9th-16th, but that still gives you plenty of time to display this Funko Pop! in your home for Halloween! Click here to get your own Funko Pop! Towns: Disney Parks – Haunted Mansion with Butler We obviously cannot get enough of all of the Halloween fun we have been getting lately from Disney and this is another item we need! Luckily, we still have plenty of time left to enjoy the spookiest time of the year and we can’t wait to see what else Disney has up their sleeves! 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 Haunted Mansion fan? Will you be getting this Haunted Mansion Funko Pop!? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can FINALLY Pre-Order the NEW Haunted Mansion With Butler Funko Pop Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This NEW Funko Pop Comes With Its Own Haunted Mansion Accessory! How Does Disney World Handle Limited-Edition Shopping Events NOW?! No Need to Hop in a Doom Buggy! TWO New Haunted Mansion Dresses Are Now Online! View the full article

There is a small shop in Animal Kingdom’s Asia by the name of Bhaktapur Market. Yak and Yeti Restaurant If the name doesn’t ring a bell, the location might, as the market is tucked right by Yak & Yeti, and offers a selection of merchandise for the restaurant, along with clothing items and more. And, as of the past few weeks, the “and more” has included a new selection of face masks. You can check out the full line that we discovered last month by clicking here. But for today, we want to show you a new option that’s been added to the lineup. Face Mask Assortment This print features a similar design to a teal version we spotted recently. However, that one is currently sold out. Dark Green Patterned Face Mask Fortunately, for those interested, this dark green version with a pink fabric outline is available in its place. Dark Green Patterned Face Mask Like the other face coverings in the market, this mask is $8.00. You can check out the rest of the assortment available at Bhaktapur Market here. Oh, and we just so happened to grab a new bite right next door at Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes — the Yak & Yeti counter service location — recently, too… Check out our latest review of Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes here! Guests 2 years of age and older visiting Walt Disney World Resort are required to wear face coverings. And if you’d like to learn more about wearing face masks in Disney World, you can visit any of the links below. Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite thing to do in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: Another New and Unique Face Mask Has Arrived in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Food Tour of Animal Kingdom’s Asia Review: Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Photos and Review: Breakfast at the Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe in Animal Kingdom! View the full article

A new Disney Plus animated shorts series features Mickey Mouse and his friends. It debuts on Nov. 18, the birthday of the famous cartoon mouse. View the full article

A new Disney Plus animated shorts series features Mickey Mouse and his friends. It debuts on Nov. 18, the birthday of the famous cartoon mouse. View the full article

According to the calendar, fall doesn’t start for about another week, but Disney World isn’t waiting until then to get into the spirit! Meadow Trading Post Although Disney World’s fall celebrations won’t officially start until tomorrow, we’ve already spotted some decor in Magic Kingdom and we couldn’t be happier! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party may be canceled this year, but that doesn’t mean that Disney World won’t be celebrating fall and all things spooky! We’re already seen TONS of pumpkin flavored treats and some smaller fall decorations popping up around Disney World. Pumpkin Spice Sundae Disney recently announced all kinds of fall fun that would be coming soon. But, it seems fall has come early to Magic Kingdom! As we walked around today, we spotted all kinds of beautiful fall decorations on Main Street, U.S.A. Over at the Main Street, U.S.A. Station for the Walt Disney World Railroad, there were some fall decorations and wreaths, with beautiful yellows and oranges, adorning the lamps and railings. Fall Decor at the Train Station All we need to make this moment even more perfect is a pumpkin spice latte. Fall Decor at the Train Station The decorations really captured the colors and textures of fall with the flowers and leaves used. Fall Decor at the Train Station We also spotted some more decor at Town Square Theatre. Fall Decor at Town Square Theatre It was absolutely magical to see Magic Kingdom all dressed up for the season. Fall Decor at the Town Square Theatre The wreaths at Town Square Theatre had some beautiful orange bows in the center and more flowers that were simply perfect for the season. Fall Decor at Town Square Theatre Over by Tony’s Town Square, we found some more fall decorations. Fall Decor You’ll just fall in love with the mix of greens, yellows, oranges, and purples on these decorations. Fall Decor As we made our way further down Main Street, U.S.A. we also saw some decorations by the Main Street Confectionary. Fall Decor They really popped against the blue in the background. Fall Decorations by the Main Street Confectionary It was wonderful to Magic Kingdom really getting into the fall spirit. This is only the beginning of the decorations that will be up in Disney World though — we can’t wait to see the rest once it’s all in place! We’ll keep our eyes out for more pumpkin spice treats and fall fun around Disney World. Stay tuned for all the latest! Looking to get some pumpkin-spiced Mickey waffles in Magic Kingdom? Check out all the details 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. Will you be visiting Disney World this fall? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: More Fall Decorations Have FINALLY Started to Appear in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: When Does Disney World Start Putting Up Its Christmas Decorations? We OFFICIALLY Know When Fall Decorations and So Much MORE Will Take Over Disney World! Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando's upcoming Halloween Spooktacular event to include new maze, tweaked trick-or-treating. View the full article

SeaWorld Orlando's upcoming Halloween Spooktacular event to include new maze, tweaked trick-or-treating. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Steamboat Willie is truly an animated classic and this November will be the film’s 92nd anniversary! Steamboat Willie We love this iconic movie and we especially love seeing new merchandise representing Steamboat Willie! Normally, we get to see Steamboat Willie steering his friends during Fantasmic! but with Fantasmic! currently unavailable, we have been missing our favorite mouse! It’s not too often we get new attire featuring the original black and white Mickey, so when we saw that shopDisney released a new spirit jersey, we were beyond excited! Take a look at this fun Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Grayscale Spirit Jersey for Adults! Mickey looks so cute on the front! @shopDisney The back also has Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse in the classic lettering we know and love. @shopDisney It’s a little hard to tell, but while looking closer at the material, it appears the bottom part of the spirit jersey is fleece! @shopDisney You can get this spirit jersey online at shopDisney for $74.99. Click here to get your own Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Grayscale Spirit Jersey for Adults! We love Steamboat Willie and this new Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey is a fun addition to any Mickey fans closet! This is just in time to celebrate Steamboat Willie’s anniversary and for those colder months ahead. Now, let’s hope we get even more Steamboat Willie merchandise in the future! Click here to check out more merchandise that shopDisney has released! 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 Steamboat Willie fan? Will you be getting this new spirit jersey? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a NEW Steamboat Willie Spirit Jersey Available Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Did You Know You Can Buy This ONLINE? It’s Time To Rock These 5 Full Disney #OOTD Makeovers! This NEW Epcot-Inspired Dooney and Bourke Collection Is Practically Perfect in Every Way! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. “You’ve got a friend in me. You’ve GOT a friend in ME!” Toy Story Land Whew, sorry, we’ve just got Toy Story on the brain today! Why, you ask? Because this November marks the 25th Anniversary of the Disney/Pixar movie that started it all! We love to stock up on Toy Story merch in normal times, but this is the BEST time to rep our love of this classic flick! Let’s take a look at some of the NEW merch that’s been released for the anniversary! First off, Disney has surprised us with an ADORABLE duo of Spirit Jerseys. Take a look at the Woody Spirit Jersey for $64.99! ©Disney We love that the classic Woody patterns are presented on the sleeves and you can’t forget that catchphrase, “Howdy, partner!” Click here to buy the Woody Spirit Jersey! And to match, you can snag the Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey for $64.99, too. ©Disney Of course, Buzz’s wings and mantra are represented on this fashionable top. Want to buy the Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey? Click here! If you’re looking to splurge on some seriously collectible merchandise, look no further than the Toy Story 25th Anniversary Pin Set. ©Disney This set of five specialty pins comes to a whopping $149.99. Whew! To buy the Toy Story 25th Anniversary Pin Set, click here! We’re TOTALLY digging the new Toy Story 25th Anniversary Denim Jacket for $59.99. ©Disney Get this, you can even match with your kiddos in this jacket! It comes in a Kids Size for $42.99 and a Baby Size for $34.99. Click here to buy the Toy Story 25th Anniversary Denim Jacket for Adults! There are a few new Toy Story items that aren’t technically a part of the 25th Anniversary collection but they are SO cute so we really wanted to show them to ya. Take a peek at the Woody and Buzz Lightyear Pieced Fleece Jacket for Kids. ©Disney Get your little looking super cute for $24.99! Want to buy the Woody and Buzz Lightyear Pieced Fleece Jacket for Kids? Click here! And there’s this silly $16.99 Toy Story Bath Set too! ©Disney We love the little bucket it comes in! To buy the Toy Story Bath Set, click here! You can find all of this adorable new merchandise on shopDisney RIGHT NOW. Hurry over to get your new merch and then it’s “To infinity, and beyond!” Need more Toy Story merch? 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. What piece of merch do you like best from this new Toy Story collection? Tell us in the comments! The post Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Disney's 'Toy Story' in Style with New Spirit Jerseys and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: “OOOH!” Get A Toy Story Pizza Planet Space Crane Ball Pit — Available Online Now! The Clawwwww! This Alien Pizza Planet Disney x Loungefly Backpack Is Out of This World! OOOHH!!! Toy Story Pizza Planet Gear Features a NEW Alex and Ani Bracelet and More View the full article

Happy Monday, pals! We’re bringing you a NEW DFB Video! Televisions at ESPN Club We do a LOT of eating around Disney World to try and get you the best recommendations for where to eat and where to avoid in Disney World, but we’re not the only ones with opinions. So, we’re rounding out our feelings with reviews from other guests! We may feel pretty strongly about our Disney World dining choices, but so do other Disney diners. We’re taking a look at Yelp reviews today to see which restaurants reviewers think are the WORST. Let’s check them out!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below to tell us your least favorite restaurant in Disney World! The post DFB Video: The WORST Disney World Restaurants According to Yelp! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: 8 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Going To Disney World! DFB Video: 9 Brand New Upgrades in Disney World That WILL Affect Your Trip View the full article

There’s no doubt about it, travel has been difficult over the past few months. Orlando International Airport The global health crisis had a major effect on how safe it is to travel, especially internationally. With limitations on flights, countries imposing travel bans, and more; travel has been a challenge for some time. Now, the US is lifting some international travel restrictions — here’s what it could mean for your Disney trip. According to an announcement from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), international travelers will no longer be required to undergo enhanced health screening and will no longer be routed through designated US airports. Previously, those traveling from or through China, Iran, the European Schengen Zone, the UK, Ireland, and Brazil were subject to these restrictions. These changes are in effect now. Mickey Mouse According to Travel and Leisure, the restrictions are being lifted due to the extremely small number of passengers who have had a health issue. Per the article, “Of the 675,000 passengers screened at the 15 airports, less than 15 were confirmed to have COVID-19.” Orlando International Airport Instead, US Government funding will be routed to “more effective mitigation efforts that focus on the individual passenger” such as health education, robust illness response, voluntary information collection, potential testing, and more. Masks are required in Disney World If you’re traveling from one of the above mentioned, previously restricted areas, you may have an easier time planning a trip to the US Disney parks. Make sure to check with your country’s own restrictions to ensure that the trip home will be uninterrupted too. For local US Disney guests, we may start to see some international travelers return to the parks. Magic Kingdom Of course, this lifting of restrictions is subject to change so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. Click here to learn more about the current makeup of Disney guests! 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 hoping to travel to Disney World internationally? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: The U.S. Is Beginning to Lift Restrictions on International Travel first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News UPDATE: Orlando Airport Has Reversed Its Monday Closure Due To Hurricane Dorian Path How a $25 Billion Airline Rescue Package Could Affect Your Disney Vacation Southwest Airlines CEO Comments on Disney’s Role in Travel Resuming View the full article

James Bowen was paralyzed on Punga Racers in July 2019 and sued in October 2019. His lawsuit unearthed internal records from Universal that showed the slide had a history of injuries and Universal engineers acknowledged in depositions they were aware some people went too fast on the slide and didn’t have enough time to slow down safely because of the length of the run-out. View the full article

James Bowen was paralyzed on Punga Racers in July 2019 and sued in October 2019. His lawsuit unearthed internal records from Universal that showed the slide had a history of injuries and Universal engineers acknowledged in depositions they were aware some people went too fast on the slide and didn’t have enough time to slow down safely because of the length of the run-out. View the full article

This month finally marked the release of the newest Disney live-action remake. ©Disney Mulan made history by skipping U.S. theaters and heading straight to Disney+ in a premium access model amidst the global health crisis. Now, the film has made its way to a theatrical release in China — and has done well despite a few obstacles. According to the Wall Street Journal, this weekend, Disney’s Mulan reached the top of China’s box office, the world’s second-largest movie market. The film grossed $23.2 million, despite health concerns for theaters and some controversy surrounding the film. ©Disney The revenues this weekend are encouraging for the Walt Disney Company considering this is the first major movie from Walt Disney Studios to hit the market in the aftermath of the global health crisis. Plus, the film cost over $200 million, and the goal was to help the company win over Chinese markets. ©Disney The first week of Mulan‘s U.S. release came with some controversy, which made the Chinese box office all the more important. There were calls to boycott the film due to political comments made by Mulan actress Liu Yifei and the involvement of Chinese authorities in the controversial Xinjiang region, where part of the film was shot. @Walt Disney Studios The coming weeks at the box office in China will prove telling for whether Disney achieved its goal of pleasing Chinese moviegoers and whether the company’s studios successfully weathered the global health crisis in China. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn how YOU can watch Mulan on Disney+ 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. Have you seen Mulan? What did you think? Tell us in the comments! The post Despite International Controversy, Disney's 'Mulan' Opens at the Top of China's Box Office first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check Out The REAL LIFE Inspirations For 14 Disney Animated Film Settings! IT’S HERE! The NEW Live-Action Mulan Trailer Brings Honor to Us All! Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? View the full article

Get ready for a trip to the RAINFOREST! Rainforest Cafe Guests will find TWO Rainforest Cafe locations in Disney World — one in the Marketplace area of Disney Springs, and another right at the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We headed out to the Rainforest Cafe in Animal Kingdom to see if the food holds up as well as the theming does! Atmosphere Rainforest Cafe is located at Animal Kingdom, but the main entrance to the restaurant is actually OUTSIDE of the park gates — which is important to note, especially if you’re running late for a reservation! You can enter the restaurant from either outside the park entrance or from another entrance just through the front gates of the park. Rainforest Cafe Entrance When we approached the check-in area, we saw that there are social distancing markers, as is common at restaurants and shops around Disney World property since the reopening. Check-In Area There was also hand sanitizer available at the elephant-shaped check-in desk. Hand Sanitizer at the Check-In Desk It’s good to note that Rainforest Cafe is NOT owned or operated by Disney. In fact, the same company — Landry’s Restaurants — that runs Rainforest also operates a few other locations around Disney World like T-Rex in Disney Springs and Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Animal Kingdom. (If you’re a Landry’s Select Club Member, points and perks apply at Disney World locations.) The name of this restaurant says it all — it’s HEAVILY themed to look like a rainforest, complete with dark lighting, animal animatronics, and plenty of (fake) plants and greenery! The Rainforest Cafe Theming is Intense There’s definitely plenty of interesting decor to look at around the restaurant, which can be great for keeping the kiddos entertained! Check Out ALLLLL That Theming! There’s even a giant aquarium in the dining room! If you can peel your eyes away from the larger-than-life frog on the wall, you’ll also see that some tables have signs indicating they’re unavailable to allow for space between parties. Rainforest Cafe Aquarium There’s also a bar located in the front part of the seating area. And even here, the theming is on point — check out those bar stools! Bar at Rainforest Cafe Note that the atmosphere here can get kind of LOUD when the animals begin their noises and calls. There are also periodic thunderstorms. If you have kiddos who are afraid of storms or loud noises, prepare in advance. Alright, now let’s get to what we’re here for — the FOOD! Eats We received a disposable paper menu with the food listed on one side… Rainforest Cafe Menu …and drinks on the other! Rainforest Cafe Menu A note on those souvenir cups served here — they can creep up on you without even realizing you really ordered one! You CAN get all the drinks served in a standard glass for cheaper, but you have to specifically ask when ordering. Even certain kids’ drinks come served in pricey souvenir cups, so go in with a plan if you want to avoid walking out with a bag full of pricey glasses. We ordered the Green Python to start off! This drink is made with Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, Don Q Coconut Rum, 99 Bananas Liqueur, sweet & sour, and pineapple juice. It comes served in a souvenir glass for $15.50 but we asked for ours served in a standard cup and were charged just $9. Green Python The cocktail was a bit too sweet for our taste, BUT it was definitely pretty boozy…and sizable! The sour flavors did help to balance out the sweetness somewhat, but we probably wouldn’t order this again on our next visit. If you’re looking for a sweet cocktail that still packs a punch this drink might be right up your alley! We’re always down for some fried cheese, so we decided to try the Cheese Sticks appetizer for $11.99. Cheese Sticks This was a pretty middle-of-the-road way to start our meal — the Cheese Sticks were okay, but definitely nothing groundbreaking! This is a good intro to what Rainforest Cafe food is often like: pretty basic, obviously frozen-and-reheated items that you’d find in a chain restaurant (because…yeah…this is a chain restaurant). These tasted a bit like the mozzarella sticks that are available in the frozen food section of the grocery store. Given the relatively “basic” flavor, we probably wouldn’t order these again — especially for the price! But if you have a picky eater, this might be something they would enjoy! Here’s a Look Inside One of the Cheese Sticks For our entree, we ordered the Blue Mountain Chicken Sandwich, which comes with lemon grilled chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, and zesty Safari sauce. It also comes with a choice of one side — we opted for the fries! Now — record scratch! — there was a lot to love about this sandwich! The bread was excellent, and the lemon flavor was more pronounced than we were expecting, but definitely in a good way — we loved it! Blue Mountain Chicken Sandwich There weren’t a ton of toppings on the sandwich, but that didn’t bother us too much since all of the flavors worked really well together regardless. Blue Mountain Chicken Sandwich So, would we get the sandwich on another trip back to Rainforest Cafe? Yes, we would definitely order it again! It was delicious, filling, and at $19.99, we think it was a fair price — by Disney standards, of course. (Outside of Disney? No way.) Our Spread at Rainforest Cafe So, we were one for three on what we ordered at Rainforest Cafe…and that’s pretty par for the course here, honestly. Nosh or Not? Rainforest Cafe might be right for you if: Your kiddos (or you!) really love the fun rainforest theming. You’re looking for a restaurant with a wide variety of menu options — you’ll find seafood, pasta, beef, pork, chicken, soup, salad, sandwiches…you name it! You have picky eaters in your party and need some more “basic” menu options. You’re making last-minute plans and need to find a restaurant with reservations available — it’s generally fairly easy to snag a reservation at Rainforest Cafe! You may want to skip Rainforest Cafe if: You’re not a fan of over-the-top theming in restaurants — it can get pretty dark and loud inside! You want to try a more unique meal you can’t have anywhere else. This is a chain restaurant after all. You’re looking for a meal that’s super inventive or complex — the Rainforest Cafe menu tends to be pretty “family-friendly!” Overall As always, the theming in Rainforest Cafe was pretty fun and we could definitely see the kiddos going WILD over it! While we’ve dined here a number of times, we’ve never been blown away by the food…though we ARE blown away by the high prices. You can find equal or better food at most chains near your home. And you can find a LOT better food for a lot less money elsewhere in Disney World. While we wouldn’t order the appetizer again, we’ll give credit where credit is due and say that we DID really enjoy the chicken sandwich. And while the drink wasn’t for us, but it could definitely be a good fit for guests who prefer a sweeter cocktail. So, even though Rainforest Cafe generally isn’t our first choice of restaurant in Animal Kingdom, we still had a pretty good experience. And we think some guests could have an AWESOME time here if the theming and menu really speaks to them! Here are the restaurants you should SKIP on your next Disney World vacation — and WHY! 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 dined at Rainforest Cafe? Share your experience with us in the comments! The post Review! Is Rainforest Cafe in Disney World's Animal Kingdom a ROAR or a SNORE? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: You Won’t Believe Where You Can Get MINI Ice Cream Cones in Disney World! Review! STRONG Drinks and Loaded Mac At Disney World’s House Of Blues! The ONE Disney World Restaurant That’s Practically Perfect. According To Just About Everyone. View the full article

With the release of the new Disney Editions book, “The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky,” Disneyland Resort Ambassador Justin Rapp recently had the chance to talk with two of the book’s creators, Jeff Kurtti and Paul Wolski. In the interview captured below, they gave Justin an insider’s view of the content and the context of the book, and offered a behind-the-scenes look at how it came about. JUSTIN: I’ll start with the first step of the creative journey— How did you approach this subject as you started this project? JEFF: The challenge, as it typically is with Disney titles, is to create a story with sufficient depth and authority or new ideas or materials to appeal to a Disney fan, but also to not leave a reader who is fresh to Disney intimidated or feeling baffled. In the books I’ve done, that’s the balance for—and a reflection of—the breadth of the Disney audience. I’m not terribly interested in statistics and data as much as I am in telling a story. JUSTIN: That brings up an interesting point, I think. Why is the monorail so associated with Disney? PAUL: In a way, the Monorail symbolizes Walt’s spirit of exploration, discovery and possibility—and Disney fans connect to those feelings. Disney has always treated the Monorail as a transportation and an attraction, and the story is always futuristic, optimistic—that very “Walt” idea of “progress.” A sleek and silent train of the future that you can ride today… JUSTIN: We’ve had a Monorail operating at Disneyland for over 50 years. What was your first knowledge or experience of a Monorail growing up? PAUL: Growing up in Florida, I knew of only “one Monorail,” and was not really aware of the evolution of the tech or of Walt’s deep commitment to it. I also knew superficially that many versions had evolved over the years, but in the book we feature a fun visual spread showing all seven “Mark” series Monorails, and include their years of operation, color schemes and notable physical features. It’s great to view and compare them in one layout. JUSTIN: What was the origin of your story? Was this an idea that you and your co-authors brought to the table, or something else? JEFF: We work a lot with a wonderful editor named Jennifer Eastwood, and she called one day with that “headline concept” for a book: “The Disney Monorail.” Like so many of us who are fans at heart, she remembered her childhood family vacations to Walt Disney World, and was lucky to have stayed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort almost every summer. So in Jen’s fond recollections, the Disney Monorail has a deep resonance and meaning. I think she knew a lot of other Disney fans feel that way too! I couldn’t imagine a book that I knew would be so reliant on the collections at Walt Disney Imagineering without Vanessa Hunt as a collaborator, so I pitched that she co-author with me. Vanessa is not just deeply familiar with the Walt Disney Imagineering Art Collection; she has an aficionado’s understanding of the cultural meaning in the works—she’s a big enough fan to know what will be of the most interest. Her personal talents and art and collections experience combine for not just a skill with using the visuals to support and to advance storytelling, it’s given her a deep conscience about protecting the artists and artistic intent, and really protecting the quality of image reproduction. Looking at how the visuals were assembling, I asked Paul to join us, and sort of “bring it all together,” which, of course, elevated the whole thing.PAUL: I’ve known Jeff for thirty years, and we’ve been good friends and colleagues, so our views are very simpatico. I was just so inspired by the story and the artwork of Disney’s monorails, and that notion of an “optimistic future,” I thought it would be so rewarding to bring together all the storytelling into a unified visual statement. Working with the vast number of images that Vanessa “curated” like an exhibit designer was a huge benefit to the overall “look” of things. JUSTIN: No doubt one of the reasons the book is so visually stunning. It seems like every page is a kind of “reveal.” It did make me curious how you work as a trio to balance the storytelling. JEFF: Unlike a lot of books, we all started out together. It wasn’t a procedural process where I wrote, then Vanessa picked art, then Paul did a design. We all worked in parallel to manage the storytelling in all forms, and create something where everything was harmonious. PAUL: It also gave us three viewpoints, too, I think. We have a different experience and viewpoint on the subject. I’m a Florida kid, and Jeff was an Anaheim guy. Vanessa has her own point of view—generational and professional—on the subject. In that way, the book begins to express itself, the work began to show, and tell us what it wanted to be, to best tell a compelling story. I think that the three of us temper and balance one another, and it enables us to create something with broader narrative and appeal. JUSTIN: The art is truly varied and interesting, from early concepts to seemingly common things like signage and graphics. PAUL: Vanessa assembled a gallery of WDI art pieces and photographs—many I had not seen before, and I’m sure have never been published. Several of them have been published, of course—but much of what we have seen before is from lower-quality sources such as photographic transparencies, some of them dating back to the 1980s. Vanessa insisted that all the art be from primary sources. So the art within this book even if we think we’ve seen it before, has rich resolution, focal clarity, and color accuracy that makes it new. JEFF: I also had never really noticed how many early Disneyland design iterations, dozens of visions of various “Tomorrowlands,” feature a monorail as an expectation, as an expression of futurism. It’s there from the earliest notions of the Park. PAUL: There’s something timeless about the Mark I design, as well as earlier depictions of futuristic travel that featured rounded curves and orbs. Now it’s a kind of retro style that has become an aesthetic that represents modern design JUSTIN: That “Tomorrowland” vibe extends to the overall book design. I sensed inspiration from attraction posters, for instance… PAUL: Regarding the attraction posters, the design of those graphics led me to really study the bold and clean graphic styling of the great Disney art director Paul Hartley. It resulted in a book that at once feels vintage and current. Vanessa gave me a ton of reference—the WDI Collection houses scores of Hartley’s works for Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair. Posters, signage, tram cards and print collateral graphics were his forte. He was so prolific. His work in magazine and book design was the key resource for me. I looked through issues of “Mickey Mouse Club Magazine” and its successor, “Walt Disney’s Magazine,” published from 1955-1959, and the books Hartley art directed. JUSTIN: Can you tell me something in the book that you’re particularly excited about? PAUL: An idea that came about at the very last minute had to do with this really glorious huge 76″ x 32″ EPCOT concept rendering, created in 1975 by award- winning production designer John DeCuir, Sr. The dynamic width of the piece made it really hard to present without cropping it. It broke my heart to have to lose it. Then our editor suggested putting it at full-width on the inside of the dust jacket, as an “easter egg” for readers. JUSTIN: That’s terrific. Thank you for sharing some insight on how these great Disney Editions books come about. I’m always fascinated to know how Disney projects are made—that “backstage” view is a big part of Disney culture! “The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky” is on sale September 15. View the full article

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Their decision about returning to the Sunshine State is contingent on how much longer the U.S.-Canadian border remains shut and whether Florida’s COVID-19 cases rise in the next few months. View the full article