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Although the Sprinkles spots at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney are mostly known for its cupcakes (hello, red velvet!), the bakery also bakes up a lot of other goodies, including cookies, brownies, and layer cakes. Sprinkles at Disney Springs Honestly, we could stare at the bakery case at Sprinkles ALL DAY LONG, drooling and trying to decide what to get (everything, please?). And that’s not even including their limited-time cupcake flavors, like the banana split cupcake. But now Sprinkles has decided to tap into our happiest childhood memories because the bakery now has its own version of Dunkaroos called Frost-A-Roos! Will you just look at that?!?! Sprinkles Frost-A-Roos ©Sprinkles Each Frost-A-Roos pack comes with three freshly baked cookies: chocolate chip, double chocolate, and salted oatmeal cornflake. Then there are the frosting shots: cream cheese, dark chocolate, and salty caramel cream cheese. The idea is to dip the cookie in the frosting for some INSTANT YUM. Okay, so maybe they kinda’ stole the idea from us, but we’re totally okay with that! We can’t wait to try out the Frost-A-Roos for ourselves, and we’ll be sure to let you know what we think. See our Sprinkles’ Cupcake ATM review here! Have you tried out the Frost-A-Roos yet? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Related posts: DFB Video: Where to Find Late Night Eats in Disney World Sprinkles Cupcakes Introduces NEW Watermelon Mojito Cupcake for a Limited Time! NEWS! Refillable Popcorn Buckets Are BACK at Disney Springs! View the full article

Hey DFB friends! We’re back with all of the latest updates from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom We recently took a trip to Animal Kingdom to see what new treats and treasures we could find! Let’s take a look at all of the latest food, merchandise, and construction updates since our last visit! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Creature Comforts We found several new tasty Halloween treats in Animal Kingdom, including the Scar Cupcake at Creature Comforts! Scar Cupcake at Creature Comforts This red velvet cupcake is filled with toasted marshmallow and topped with chocolate marshmallow frosting, chocolate krispies, white chocolate flames with green coloring, and an edible Scar topping. You can snag this baddie for $5.99! Check out our full review (plus more photos!) of the Scar Cupcake! Isle of Java Our Halloween treat trail continued at Isle of Java where we found the new Spooky Apple Punch! Spooky Apple Punch This non-alcoholic concoction is a mixture of Sprite and Monin Apple Syrup, and it’s garnished with a rocky candy apple straw, gummy worm, and a sugar lime rim. You can grab this drink for $5.99, or $9.99 if you choose to add a Poison Apple Glow Cube! You can also get this drink at Flame Tree Barbecue. Check out our full review of the Spooky Apple Punch! Flame Tree Barbecue Speaking of Flame Tree Barbecue, that’s where we found the new boozy Halloween beverage, the Rotten Apple! Rotten Apple This drink is made with Angry Orchard and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and it’s garnished with a Poison Apple Glow Cube and gummy worms. You can give this drink a try for $15 — and the price of this one DOES include a glow cube! Check out all of the Halloween treats we’ve found in Disney World this year! Multiple Locations While neither of these is a brand new addition, we did spot the Purple Cauldron Popcorn Bucket… Purple Cauldron Popcorn Bucket …and Tire Pumpkin Straw available at several snack kiosks throughout the park! Tire Pumpkin Straw So, if you’re looking for a spooky souvenir, these cuties are still up for grabs! Click here to see more photos of the gorgeous Purple Cauldron Popcorn Bucket! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Wilderness Explorers Wilderness Explorers is an interactive experience where kids can complete activities and collect badges throughout Animal Kingdom. Wilderness Explorers We spotted Cast Members placing new social distancing markers on the ground near the registration post as we walked past it in the morning. Distancing Markers for Wilderness Explorers Wilderness Explorers has been available since the park reopening if you or your kiddos want to take advantage of this free Animal Kingdom activity! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Mombasa Marketplace We spotted the new Halloween face masks in stock at Mombasa Marketplace. Halloween Face Mask These designs are made with a different fabric than the original Disney-branded masks, and the new fabric has a lighter feel. Halloween Face Mask The face masks are available for $6 each. Learn more about the recent updates to Disney’s new face mask designs! Island Mercantile When we first arrived at the park, Island Mercantile was closed, but the store was opened by noon. Island Mercantile Sign We asked a Cast Member about the hours at Island Mercantile, and they informed us that the store should be operating with the same hours as the park “soon,” although they weren’t sure exactly when this will take effect. Multiple Locations Who’s ready for a Disney deal?? We spotted Goofy’s Candy Co, Chip & Dale Snacks, and Chocolate Factory packaged treats on sale for buy one, get one free! Packaged Snack Sale Guests are able to mix and match for the sale. Snack Sale We also noticed the same sale happening in other parks as well! Click here for more details on the BOGO snack sale! Halloween has officially arrived at Disney World and we are SO here for all of the spooky snacks! We’ll continue to check out the parks to see what other new arrivals make their debut, so stay tuned! Looking for more Disney World updates? Check out what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Which of these new Halloween treats are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Halloween Merch, New Hours at Isle of Java, and Mysterious Construction Walls! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Halloween Popcorn Buckets, An Iconic Snack in an Unexpected Spot, and MORE! Pick Your Poison: Spooky Mocktail or Rotten Cocktail (Plus ALL. THE. GLOW. CUBES.) in Disney World! View the full article

Are you working on collecting all of the amazing new Disneyland Resort 65th Anniversary merchandise? ©Disney We’ve seen so many new Funko Pop! figures and more released lately to celebrate this anniversary, so there’s quite a lot out there for you to bring home. Well, get ready — because even MORE new 65th Anniversary merchandise is going to be released soon! We thought we’d seen it all, but MORE NEW Disneyland Resort 65th Anniversary merchandise will be released soon exclusively at BoxLunch! Funko announced this new release via its Twitter today. Just check out all of the new items we’ll soon get to buy! @Funko via Twitter It’s looks like we’ll be able to get a grey long-sleeve with an almost retro-style look of the castle and some of our favorite characters, a keychain, and a new Loungefly bag. @Funko via Twitter There’s also a blue long-sleeve with images of some classic Disneyland attractions, what appear to be some cute stickers with Walt and Mickey and Sleeping Beauty Castle, a notebook, an enamel pin, and more! @Funko via Twitter Starting early October, you’ll be able to find these items at your local BoxLunch store. These new items will also be coming soon to the BoxLunch website. We’ll keep an eye out for more new merchandise celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Disneyland Resort. In the meantime, check out some of the Pop! figures that are already available! Click here to check out more adorable Funko Pop! figures that have been released in honor of the 65th Anniversary! Mr. Toad fans — you’ll want to look at these! What do you think of all of this new merchandise? Let us know in the comments which items you hope to buy from this collection. Related posts: Disneyland 65th Anniversary Ear Hats, Sweaters, and MORE Have Arrived Online! What’s New in Disneyland Resort: SO MUCH! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! View the full article

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the second Star Wars movie ever to exist, The Empire Strikes Back! And we’ve already seen some pretty cool things to celebrate, like 40th Anniversary T-Shirts, a sweet new backpack, and even a special MagicBand! Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Comforter Set Full ©shopDisney But there’s only one way to really celebrate The Empire Strikes Back turning 40, and that’s by going to the movies! Since folks aren’t really flocking to indoor theaters right now (and some theaters are reopening and closing again), there’s been a renewed interest in drive-in theaters. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World So D23 is hosting a special showing of The Empire Strikes Back as a drive-in movie at the Rose Bowl Stadium on September 11th at 7PM PST! So you can go see the movie and still maintain appropriate social distancing! The Empire Strikes Back ©Disney Tickets are $35 per car (with a $5 processing fee) for D23 Gold and Gold Family Members and $45 per car (with a $5 processing fee) for D23 General Members. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the D23 website. And, as always, there are certain safety guidelines that everyone will have to follow. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back (except for maybe with these Tiki mugs), but imagine seeing the movie on the big screen under the moonlight! Doesn’t that sound perfect? Learn how to make your own Boba Fett banana bread muffins! Will you get to see The Empire Strikes back at the drive-in? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Is Another Major Star Wars Plot Twist Coming in The Rise of Skywalker?? Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! YOU Could Win a Star Wars A-wing Starfighter Lego Set from D23! View the full article

Now that the live-action Mulan has officially released on Disney+, we’re seeing even more merchandise dedicated to our favorite warrior popping up all over the parks and online. I mean, have you even seen the gorgeous Mulan castle collection? Mulan Preview But we just spotted what might be the coolest piece of Mulan merchandise yet! We were just casually wandering around Downtown Disney, like one does, and, obviously, stopped into World of Disney, as one does. And look what we found! A Mulan Sipper! We weren’t really expecting to see a themed sipper like this since the parks are closed and these kinds of goodies are usually at the parks, but we’re pretty jazzed. It features Mulan in her warrior pose engraved on the front. Mulan Sipper at World of Disney at Downtown Disney The back features some Chinese characters and the Disney Mulan logo. The sipper itself resembles a bamboo stalk. Also, this sipper comes with a handy straw. Mulan Sipper at World of Disney at Downtown Disney Now you know we are big fans of sippers: we’ve recently gone on and on about the Madame Leota Sipper at Disney World. But Disneyland folks can get their hands on the Mulan Sipper right now for $17.49. Considering the triple-digit heat that California is currently getting hit with, having a sipper handy is a good way to stay hydrated. Find out how to grab yourself some Mulan masks! What do you think of this sipper? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney: Villain Stickers, Character Fans, New Ears, And A Baby Yoda Hat! Keep Your Essentials Safe With The Magical New Cardholders We Spotted in Disneyland! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! View the full article

Boil, boil, toil, and trouble; fire burn and popcorn cauldron’s bubble! Green Cauldron Popcorn We’ve been trying out all the Halloween treats, sweets, and savory eats at Walt Disney World! Of course, we can’t skimp out on the popcorn! Disney released a few new and returning Halloween popcorn buckets and we’ve been slowly accumulating each one. We just got another bucket to add to our growing collection! Three Halloween cauldron buckets returned this year. So far, we got our hands on the poisonous Purple Cauldron, the spooky Orange Cauldron, and now it’s time for the ghoulish Green Cauldron to return to the spotlight! Happy Halloween! The cauldron comes with a matching green lanyard. The strap is decorated with Disney characters wearing their spooky costumes and enjoying some ghoulish delights! On top, you’ll see a green potion brewin’ and bubblin’. Green Cauldron Bucket Bubblin’ and Brewin’ We found this green cauldron at the Eats at EPCOT Experience for $17. (You can also find it at the Mission Space Popcorn and at the Canada Cart!) Other popcorn carts gave us a separate box of popcorn to fill our cauldron. Here, they filled the popcorn up to the top. You can ask the Cast Member for the popcorn separately if you wish! So many popcorn refills, so little time! At last! Our Halloween cauldron collection is complete! As a reminder, once you purchase the Halloween buckets you can get discounted refills throughout your trip! Happy Snacking! Check out all our latest Halloween treat reviews here! What do you think of all the Halloween popcorn buckets this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List View the full article

Whether you grab one special band for your entire trip or you have different MagicBands to match each of your outfits, there are SO many MagicBands available now! Magic Kingdom MagicBands From speciality bands made just for EPCOT festivals, to limited edition Baby Yoda MagicBands, there are so many options to pick from. So, we decided to have a little MagicBand competition and see which ones you think are the best! We officially have the winners of the second half of round one…are you ready?! First, it was aliens vs. the Mouse! Disney Food Blog fans had to pick between the Runaway Railway MagicBand… MMRR MagicBand …and the Toy Story Land MagicBand. And the winner is… Toy Story Aliens MagicBand The Runaway Railway MagicBand! Nothing can stop it now! It’s an awesome piece to add to the rest of your Runaway Railway collection. Next, Toy Story fans had to face off against fans of Disney transportation. The battle was between the Toy Story 4 MagicBand and… Toy Story 4 MagicBand …the Disney Skyliner MagicBand. And the band that came out on top is… Mickey Mouse and Friend Skyliner MagicBand ©Disney …Toy Story 4! The Toy Story 4 MagicBand won the battle by just about 600 votes. Don’t worry Skyliner, we still love you too! Minnie Mouse, fashionable as always, was in a battle against herself this time. Fans had to choose between the Minnie Mouse Polka Dot band… Parisian Minnie …and the Minnie Mouse Icon MagicBand. And… @ shopDisney …the Minnie Mouse Icon band won by a pretty big amount! It got 67% of the votes, while the Polka Dot band only got 33%. Either way, you can’t go wrong with Minnie! She’s a true fashion icon. Summer isn’t quite over yet, so we challenged our fans to choose between the Aloha Stitch MagicBand… Stitch MagicBand …and the Summer Mickey band. And our summer champion is… Summer Mickey MagicBand …Aloha Stitch! Stitch surfed his way to the lead, winning by just 2%! Don’t worry Mickey, you’re still the leader of the club! But, we’d definitely love to catch some waves with Stitch before summer ends. Next up, our retro fans had to face off against Walt himself! This battle features the ’70s Style WDW MagicBand… Retro Disney World MagicBand …up against the WDW Railroad MagicBand. Walt Disney World Railroad MagicBand ©Disney And…the ’70s WDW fans won with 60% of all the votes. Walt, you’ll always have a place in our hearts, just not necessarily a spot in our MagicBand collection. Walt had to face another competitor in this next battle. It was the Walt & Mickey MagicBand vs… Vintage Walt Disney and Mickey MagicBand …the Mickey Comics MagicBand. And the winner is… ©Disney …the Mickey Comics MagicBand! Man, it was a tough night for Walt! Over in the colorful arena, we had the Ink & Paint MagicBand… Ink and Paint Magic Band …up against the Rainbow Collection one. Our colorful champion is… Rainbow Mickey MagicBand The Ink & Paint MagicBand! We really love the whole Ink & Paint collection, so this comes as no surprise to us! Finally, it was the slap bracelet battle of the century — the Minnie Slap MagicBand… Minnie Mouse Rainbow MagicBand …vs. the Mickey Slap MagicBand. Which Mouse came out on top? Slap Bracelet MagicBands Mickey Mouse! The Mickey Mouse slap MagicBand won, getting 64% of the votes! But, Minnie’s still in the game with her other MagicBand that is part of this challenge, so don’t count her out yet! Those are today’s results! Want to cast your vote for your favorite? Check out our Instagram to join in on the fun. Round 2 is live right now!! We’ll be back soon with the results from round 2! Click here to vote in round 2 of our MagicBand battle! What’s your favorite MagicBand out of this bunch? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: This NEW Disney World MagicBand Will Have You Celebrating Summer and Spying Hidden Mickeys! 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! Chill Out AND Give Back With These Disney Coolers! View the full article

When it comes to favorite things to do in the parks, almost nothing tops being able to come face to face with a variety of animals at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. In fact, even when the parks were closed, we spent a lot of time virtually checking in to see what many of those animals were up to! Animal Kingdom We’re WILD about all things Animal Kingdom, and you’ve seen us talk a lot about all the great snacks we’ve found there, as well as all the awesome merch (like this sweet Animal Kingdom Parks Life MagicBand). But in the end, it’s really all about the animals, right? The animals are the stars of a new Disney+ series all about Animal Kingdom. And the new trailer for the series just dropped. Check it out here: It looks like we’ll get some really cool behind-the-scenes footage of what goes on at the park, as well as learn more about Disney’s conservation efforts. Also, BABY ANIMALS!!! I mean, who doesn’t love baby animals? Baby Mandrill at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ©Disney Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom starts streaming on Disney+ on September 25th. Doesn’t the series look interesting? We’re definitely tuning in to learn more about one of our favorite parks! Find out why you’ll now wait longer for Animal Kingdom’s second favorite ride! Are you excited about this new series? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! Say Good Morning AND Good Night with These NEW Animal Kingdom Phone Cases! Umm, Can We Talk For a Sec About These BIZARRE Snacks From Disney World?! View the full article

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Disneyland is looking a little different today. Smoke Above Disneyland As you may know, California is one of 13 states currently battling wildfires that amount to more than 5,300 square miles — about the size of Connecticut. The smoke from these fires has reached Disneyland as the sunny California skies are obscured. We were reporting from Downtown Disney today and noticed that the sky was obstructed by a yellow-hued smoke for much of the day. Per USA Today, more than 90 major fires have been raging in the Western half of the United States. Smoke Above Disney California Adventure It certainly is a dramatic picture to see the smoke starting to obscure the sun over the resort. Smoke Above Downtown Disney Our thoughts are with those impacted by the wildfires. Stay tuned to DFB for updates about the effect this situation has on Disneyland. Click here to learn about the delay to the reopening of Disney World. Related posts: DFB Video: 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Food & Wine Booths, Ink & Paint Merchandise, and the Sweetest Sundae EVER! Find Out What an EMPTY Disneyland Resort Looks Like! View the full article

We haven’t been able to step inside Disneyland Park for quite a few months now. Disneyland Gate We wish Elsa could “tell the guards to open up the gates!” But alas, we’ve only been able to stare longingly at the park from afar for now. On our last visit, however, we noticed something new had been placed near the park’s entrance! We’ve seen some changes made recently that could mean we’re closing to seeing Disneyland reopen, but we still haven’t received any official word in terms of an opening date. As we walked past the park today though — aside from the crazy amount of smoke — we noticed something new. There were new “Health and Safety Reminders” signs posted in front of Disneyland. Disneyland Park The sign notes several activities that should be done for your safety and that of other guests and Cast Members — namely, wearing a face covering, maintaining social distance, washing your hands often, and covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Disneyland Park — Health and Safety Reminders We also saw the same signs were up near Disney California Adventure Park. Disney California Adventure Park They contained the same message as the ones we saw in front of Disneyland. Disney California Adventure Park — Health and Safety Reminders We’ve also seen quite a few of these signs around the Disney World theme parks and hotels since the reopening in Florida. Health and Safety Signage Posted at Disney’s Riviera Resort’s Entrance Does the addition of this new signage indicate that the Disneyland Resort theme parks are one step closer to having guests enter their gates? It’s possible. New Disneyland Resort hotel reservations are currently available for arrivals starting October 1, although reservations have had to be cancelled in the past. California’s Governor has also indicated that negotiations with theme parks are “open ended.” ©Disney We’ll keep stopping by this area to see if we can spot anything new, and we’ll keep an eye out for more Disneyland news and let you know what we find. Click here to check out some awesome fans we found in Disneyland (there’s even one of Orange Bird)! Do you have a trip to Disneyland scheduled for later this year? Let us know all about it in the comments! Related posts: Review: Anti-Vampire Pizza for Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Construction, Merchandise, and Stroller Measuring! Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! View the full article

Rev your engines and get ready to switch into high gear on Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure park. In this new “Ride & Learn” video, buckle up for a tour around Carburetor County — where the movie “Cars” springs to life. You’ll even learn a few fun things as you cruise through town and zoom past the towering Cadillac Range mountains. This high-octane attraction features familiar car-acters, the many sights of Radiator Springs and of course, a high-speed race through the Ornament Valley. Ready, Get Set, Go! Thanks for racing alongside us today! Discover more #DisneyMagicMoments here on the Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park may still be closed, but that hasn’t stopped us from having a fun time over in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. Downtown Disney! And, while we’ve enjoyed eating at some of our favorite spots in their outdoor seating areas, we’re now starting to get more information about when restaurants in Downtown Disney should be seating guests indoors! Earlier this year, indoor dining was suspended statewide by California’s Governor Newsom in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the pandemic. So, restaurants in California have been restricted to offering outdoor dining for quite some time now. Tortilla Jo’s But, just yesterday, it was also announced that Orange County — the county where Disneyland is located — has advanced to the next reopening tier. According to the city of Anaheim’s reopening website, this means that indoor dining can now be offered at restaurants in the county. Indoor dining is limited, however, to 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express So, of course, we stopped by some of the restaurants around Downtown Disney to see if they knew if or when they would begin offering indoor dining. First, we made our way to La Brea Bakery Cafe after spotting a post on their Instagram that said indoor dining would now be available in their Downtown Disney cafe. @ La Brea Bakery via Instagram But, when we spoke to the hostess there, she said they were not doing indoor dining yet. The hostess said outdoor seating is still what’s being offered for now. La Brea Bakery We’ll keep checking back here to see if that changes in the future. Over at Naples Ristorante e Bar, the employee we spoke to said that the restaurant should be starting indoor seating on Friday. Napes Ristorante e Bar We then spoke to an employee at Ballast Point Brewing Co. The person we spoke to said they weren’t sure when they’re going to start offering indoor seating, but that it should be either be Friday or Monday. Ballast Point Brewing Co. If you’re looking for some burgers and crazy cool shakes, you’ll definitely want to check out Black Tap. We spoke to someone at Black Tap who said they didn’t know when they’ll start indoor dining. We’ll keep checking back at this spot in the future. Black Tap and Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Classic Shake ©Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Over at Tortilla Jo’s we spoke to an employee who said they should be starting to offer indoor dining on Friday. Tortilla Joe’s Finally, we made our way over to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, where an employee told us that they should be offering indoor seating within the next week or so. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen We’ll keep checking in with all of the restaurants around Downtown Disney to see when they start offering indoor dining and what procedures they put in place to maintain social distancing. Be sure to come back for more Disney news! Looking to celebrate Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary? Check out this incredible 65th Anniversary Funko Pop! figures! Are you looking forward to dining indoors at one of the Downtown Disney restaurants? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Taste of Downtown Disney Returning to Disneyland Resort in September! Review & Photos: NEW Menu Items At Disneyland’s Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Your SWEET Guide to EVERY Valentine’s Day Treat in Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Savi’s Workshop experience, where theme-park visitors put together “Star Wars”-style lightsabers, returns at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this month. View the full article

Craft Your Own Lightsaber Again Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Craft Your Own Lightsaber Again Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to feed lions or how about introducing a new baby hippo to its “bloat”? You’ll get a chance on September 25 on Disney+ with the series premiere of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” which showcases everything you’d like to know about our animals and animal care team. Here’s a look at the show’s brand-new trailer. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” is an original eight-episode docuseries from National Geographic that gives viewers an all-encompassing backstage pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Anala, the Sumatran tiger, near a camera log. Expect to see an unprecedented look at some of the most intriguing animals on the planet and how we care for them at Disney. I know you’ll be impressed by the animals you see in the series, but I think what you’ll really walk away with is a love and appreciation for our animal care experts who have formed remarkable bonds with the 5,000-plus animals who call Walt Disney World Resort, “home.” I’m extremely proud of our animal care team and love how their passion and skill shine through this series. Keeper Mel Hall cares for Cassanova, an Abyssinian Ground Hornbill. So, set aside time on Friday, September 25 to enjoy the premiere of the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on Disney+, with new episodes dropping each Friday for the eight-episode run of the series. It’s going to be a wild ride. Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom production team and keeper Lori Kurdziel observe lions Kinsey and Dakari. Follow my Instagram page (@DrMarkAtDisney) as well as @DisneyPlus #MoDAK and the Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Facebook page (@DisneyASE) for more information about the show and an inside look at the work my team is doing to care for these animals each and every day. View the full article

Slowly but surely, more of our favorite Disney World activities are returning. ©Disney We recently heard about the return of dining at Hollywood & Vine and Cinderella’s Royal Table and now we’re getting news from a galaxy far, far away. Savi’s Workshop is set to reopen in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and we’re getting PUMPED to be able to construct our own lightsaber again! Savi’s Workshop will reopen as an adjusted experience on September 20th. Expect to see capacity limitations and physical distancing measures within the space. Remember, advanced reservations are HIGHLY recommended and will become available on September 16th on the Disney World website and the My Disney Experience app. ©Disney Just like before the closures, you’ll be able to build your lightsaber along with the themes of Peace and Justice, Power and Control, Elemental Nature, and Protection and Defense. There are so many ways to construct your one-of-a-kind lightsaber. Keep an eye on DFB for all the latest reopening updates and head to Galaxy’s Edge later this month to build your very own lightsaber! Click here to learn about the current version of Savi’s Workshop! Will you be headed to a reopened Savi’s Workshop? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Two Daily Fantasmic! Shows Will Be Held During Opening Weekend of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World News! Hondo Ohnaka Funko Pop! Is Coming to Hollywood Studios What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Christmas Decorations, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Menu Changes, and More! View the full article

LOTS (and we mean LOTS) of new Disney merchandise has been released recently around Disney World! Olive to Cook Passholder Plate If you’re still wanting to add to your collection, but are in serious need of a sale or discount — get ready! Annual Passholders: you’ll soon get a FANTASTIC discount on Disney merchandise…again! Annual Passholders typically get 20% off Disney merchandise. Passholder Board with Wine Holder Earlier this year, however, the Passholder discount was increased to 30% for a limited period of time. That special deal later ended, and the discount returned to the typical 20%. Tinker Bell Magnet But…the 30% discount is coming back! Starting September 15th, and running through October 29th, Annual Passholders will get 30% off on select merchandise in Walt Disney World. Screenshot from the Walt Disney World Website This discount will only apply to select merchandise at Disney owned-and-operated merchandise locations, and doesn’t include spots like The Disney Store or kiosks not owned and operated by Disney. Annual Passholder Glassware Additionally, certain items are excluded from the discount including Disney Gift Cards, select collectible originals, select specialty items, and other items specified. We’ll keep an eye out for more awesome discounts around Disney World and let you know what we find. In the meantime, Passholders: get your wallets ready! Click here to check out the Disney World hotel discounts now available for booking! Will you be taking advantage of this special deal? Let us know what items you’re looking to buy with this increased discount! Related posts: Disney World Vacation Hacks the Pros SWEAR By We Spotted Another Baby Yoda Toy at Disney World Today — And This One Talks! This SUPER Bright Hoodie We Spotted at Disney World Will Make You Want to Mousercise! View the full article

Earlier this year, Hong Kong Disneyland closed temporarily due to the global pandemic. ©Disney It then reopened in June, only to close again shortly thereafter, in July, due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the region. Although the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hotels are open, Hong Kong Disneyland Park remains closed. Now, nearly two months later, we’ve got some signs that may point to another reopening of Hong Kong Disneyland coming in the near future. According to Variety, Hong Kong Disneyland may be able to reopen soon due to “reduced social distancing restrictions” recently announced by the territory’s government. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Variety notes that local sources report that Hong Kong Disneyland may be allowed to reopen as soon as September 18th! Currently, the Hong Kong Disneyland website still notes that the park is temporarily closed until further notice, but we will keep checking back to see if the website gets updated. Hong Kong Disneyland Website Screenshot Reportedly, the territory’s government “was encouraging but vague on the point.” In an statement issued by the government, they noted, “Unless the epidemic situation takes a sudden downturn, the Government expects to issue new directions in the next phase to re-open catering and scheduled premises (including theme parks, exhibition venues, swimming pools, bathhouses, party rooms, bars and pubs, karaoke establishments, clubs or nightclubs, etc.) which we have not been able to re-open due to the higher infection risk.” Tomorrowland in Hong Kong Disneyland As part of the “reduced social distancing restrictions” recently announced by the territory’s government, the ban on public groups of more than two people will end, and in its place there will be a maximum limit of four people per public group. ©Disney Additionally, Variety reports that a maximum of four people will be able to sit together at one table in catering premises, and some sports premises and entertainment premises will reopen. Hong Kong Disneyland According to Variety, on Tuesday, Hong Kong reported just six new COVID-19 infections. These reduced social distancing measures and lower levels of COVID-19 infections could mean that Hong Kong Disneyland will be reopening very soon. We’ll keep our eyes open for more news on this and let you know what we find. ©Disney This year also marks the 15th Anniversary of Hong Kong Disneyland. September 12th, to be specific, is its 15th Anniversary. To celebrate, a special Hong Kong Disneyland 15th Anniversary Tote Bag with Special Edition Pin Combo is now available to purchase online at the Hong Kong Disneyland Website. © Hong Kong Disneyland This can be purchased for HK$189, or $24.39USD. But, you’ll need to redeem the combo by presenting the order confirmation in the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. So, if you aren’t headed to Hong Kong Disneyland anytime soon, it appears this is something you won’t be able to snag for now. We’ll keep looking for more news related to Hong Kong Disneyland and all of the other Disney parks around the world. Come back for all the latest updates! Click here to uncover the mysteries of one of Hong Kong Disneyland’s most unique rides — Mystic Manor! Have you ever visited Hong Kong Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Hong Kong Disneyland Has Closed Temporarily NEWS: Disney Explorers Lodge Has Officially Reopened at Hong Kong Disneyland NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China! View the full article

It’s gonna be another busy weekend at Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom To manage capacity, all guests are required to make a reservation before entering any Disney World theme park. Annual Passholder reservations tend to fill up the fastest followed by Resort Guests and general Theme Park Ticket Guests. Labor Day Weekend was the first time Disney Park Pass reservations filled up for all three ticket categories. It seems that Disney World will see another busy weekend because reservations for Saturday are filling up right now. For the second weekend in a row, Park Pass bookings are currently full for all four theme parks this Saturday, September 12th. This includes Theme Park Ticket Guests… @Disney …Disney Resort Guests… @Disney …and Annual Passholders. Reservations for Annual Passholders are also full for September 13th, 19th, and the 26th. @Disney Disney will occasionally add more Park Passes for busier weekends and holidays. They decided to add more reservations at the last minute over Labor Day Weekend. While it can’t be guaranteed Disney will do the same this upcoming weekend, we’ll continue to monitor the calendar for any additional reservations. Check out what crowds were like on Labor Day Weekend! Are you heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: More Park Pass Reservations are Now Available for Disney World Annual Passholders! Disney World Has Added AP Park Pass Availability for NEXT Week (And Yes, Studios Is Available)! News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! View the full article

Halloween treats and new merch have arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World! Orange Cauldron Popcorn Bucket We snacked on pumpkin goodies, found some awesome merch, and noticed something missing from Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Check out everything new we found in Hollywood Studios recently! Hollywood Studios Food Update Hot and Fresh Popcorn Halloween popcorn buckets have made their way to Disney World! We got our hands on the awesome Orange Cauldron bucket! Orange Cauldron Popcorn Bucket This cauldron cutie is $17 and comes with discounted popcorn refills. Snacking on popcorn never looked so adorable! Get the details on the Orange Cauldron bucket here! Rosie’s All-American Cafe Rosie’s was our next stop on the Halloween treat trail. This is where fell in love with the Pumpkin Tiramisu. This dessert was basically a Pumpkin Spice Latte reimagined as a cake. Pumpkin Bread Tiramisu The yummy, creamy treat was $4.99. Check out our review of the heavenly pumpkin dessert right here! We washed down our tiramisu with a cup of Frozen Apple Cider spiked with Crown Royal Apple. The slushy was super refreshing and the Crown Royal gave our magical morning a little kick! Frozen Apple Cider! The alcoholic slushy is $18 and the non-alcoholic version is $8.99. Get a closer look at the Frozen Apple Slushy here! Backlot Express Next up, the Box of Bones Chocolate Éclair. Sure, this Halloween treat isn’t as beautiful as Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake. It is super tasty though! Box of Bones Eclair The treat is a chocolate eclair with dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate bones. Yum! It can be all yours for $5.49. Find out more about the Box of Bones Chocolate Éclair! Trolley Car Cafe This treat may be the most Instagrammable dessert of Halloween! The gorgeous Poison Candied Apple is an apple and caramel mousse covered in a red glaze with a crunchy candy base. Poison Candied Apple We dare you to resist this tempting poison apple! You can pick it up for $5.99. Apple, dearie? Check out more pictures of the Poison Candied Apple! PizzeRizzo We haven’t had our fill of pumpkin spice goodies yet! We also tried the delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Cannoli. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cannoli The sweet treat is pumpkin cheesecake mixed with a hazelnut praline crunch and stuffed in a crispy cannoli shell. We loved the balance between cream cheese and pumpkin! The dish costs $4.99. Read our review of the Pumpkin Cheesecake Cannoli! Hollywood Studios Construction Update Voyage of the Litte Mermaid Voyage of the Little Mermaid and other live shows have been on hiatus since the theme parks reopened. Today, we noticed that the billboard on the Voyage of the Little Mermaid soundstage was removed. Missing Billboard from Voyage of the Little Mermaid The sign removal is likely a construction update and we’ll continue to check back in this area for more information. Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Tatooine Traders Star Wars fans can show their love for the fastest hunk o’ junk in the galaxy with this new Millennium Falcon tee! Millennium Falcon Long Sleeve The long-sleeve shirt is $39.99. Mickey’s of Hollywood There’s a new version of the Disney Parks Candyland game! This edition gave Mickey, Minnie, and all the graphics a spiffy new design. The board game is $22.99. Disney Parks Candyland Game We also spotted the new Baby Yoda Wanted puzzle in Hollywood Studios for $22.99. Baby Yoda Puzzle We can’t say to no to a cute face like this! Find out where to find the new Baby Yoda puzzle online! All this Halloween talk got you craving candy? You’re in luck because there’s a Buy One Get One sale happening around Hollywood Studios! Some of the snacks include sour gummies, Mickey Puffy Crackers, and chocolate bars. Hollywood Studios Candy Sale You’re gonna need another suitcase for all these snacks! Read more about the candy sale here! Once Upon a Time We’re kickin’ it old school with this new retro clothing line! We found a totally rad crop top for $36.99… 90s Cropped Tee …another shirt for $36.99… 90s Shirt …a cropped hoodie for $44.99… 90s Cropped Hoodie …and hot pants for $34.99. 90s Hot Pants Yes, you read that right! You can now buy hot pants from Disney World. Tower Hotel Gifts We’re glad we dropped into the Hollywood Tower of Terror gift shop because we found this v-neck t-shirt for $36.99… Tower of Terror Tee …and a cozy hoodie for $59.99. Tower of Terror Sweatshirt These are perfect additions to your Halloween wardrobe! Rock Around the Shop We were in the area so we popped into the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster gift shop. Here, we found a new youth tee for $24.99… Youth Tee …an adult tie-dye shirt for 36.99… Red Tie-Dye Shirt …dog collars for $39.95… Dog Collars …and guitar straps for $39.95! Guitar Straps That’s it for Hollywood Studios today! We’ll be back real soon for more treats, merch, and construction updates! Get the Ultimate DFB Halloween Snack Checklist here! Are you heading to Hollywood Studios soon? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Pie Lattes, Merchandise Sales, and TONS of Nightmare Before Christmas Stuff! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! View the full article

The Force will soon be flowing once again inside Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Beginning Sept. 20, the Gatherers will invite you into this mysterious shop in Black Spire Outpost to train you in the ways of constructing a lightsaber. Savi’s Workshop is packed with unusual parts and whimsical pieces collected from the far reaches of the galaxy. Under the mystical Gatherers’ guidance, you construct a one-of-a-kind lightsaber and bring it to life through the power of a kyber crystal. You can build your lightsaber along one of the following themes: Peace and Justice – Utilize salvaged scraps of fallen Jedi temples and crashed starships in Republic-era lightsaber designs that honor the galaxy’s former guardians.Power and Control – Originally forged by warriors from the dark side, objects used in this lightsaber style are rumored remnants from the Sith home world and abandoned temples.Elemental Nature – Craft a lightsaber from special components born from the Force, such as Brylark trees, Cartusion whale bones or Rancor teeth.Protection and Defense – Incorporate hilt materials bearing mysterious motifs and inscriptions that reconnect a lightsaber’s wielder with the ancient wellspring of the Force.For those who may have visited the shop in the past, you’ll notice the experience will be slightly adjusted. For instance, capacity will be reduced to allow for physical distancing between guests in accordance with the park’s guidelines during its phased reopening. Advanced reservations (highly recommended) for Savi’s Workshop will open Sept. 16 via Disneyworld.com or the My Disney Experience mobile app; you can also stop by the shop to check for walk-up availability on the day of your visit. You must have a valid Disney Parks Pass reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios prior to making a reservation for Savi’s Workshop. View the full article

We absolutely love it when Disney releases cool retro clothing. Like we got totally pumped when we saw the new line of retro Mickey Mouse Club clothes! But the new clothing collection we just found might be even better because it is like totally tubular and wickedly awesome! Walt Disney World Retro Shirts We’re about to let our inner 80s child out! Check out this wonderfully vibrant 80s vibe clothing collection! We found this most excellent gear at Once Upon A Time in Hollywood Studios! Walt Disney World Retro Collection This Retro ’71 Walt Disney World Side-Tie T-Shirt is a definite throwback! Walt Disney World Retro 71 T-Shirt And check out the back! It’s so gnarly! We love all those bright colors. This shirt is $36.99. Walt Disney World Retro Side-Tie T-shirt Back Then there’s this blue Walt Disney World Cropped Shirt for $36.99. This makes us want to break out the boom box and bust a move! Walt Disney World Retro Cropped T-Shirt And it has matching Retro Walt Disney World Running Shorts! Walt Disney World Retro Running Shorts We love the Walt Disney World logo on the back of these shorts, which cost $34.99. Back of Walt Disney World Retro Running Shorts For cooler days, check out this totally ’80s Retro Walt Disney World Cropped Sweatshirt for $44.99. Walt Disney World Retro Sweatshirt Isn’t it rad? We love Disney’s take on retro fashion (including these 70s-inspired clothes), and it seems like retro clothing is becoming quite the trend. This new collection includes everything we love about the 80s, and we can’t wait to see these styles on the street. Check out this adorable Minnie retro kitchen gear we found! What do you think of this awesome 80s-inspired Disney fashion? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Look at These Eye-Catching New NEON Spirit Jerseys in Hollywood Studios! PHOTOS: Party Like It’s 1999 with These NEW Retro Disney World Tees! These Are the Biggest SALES We Found in Disney World Today! View the full article

The wife of a New York tourist who broke his neck on a Volcano Bay water slide last year testified in a court deposition about what happened that day. “I ran and I could hear my kids, they were yelling, ‘Daddy! Daddy!’ And I could hear the lifeguard saying, 'Sir, you have to get up.'" View the full article