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There’s a MAJOR Disney World construction coming up and it tends to fly under the radar. Magic Kingdom Sign We’re so focused on projects inside the parks like the EPCOT France Pavilion expansion or the upcoming Space 220 Restaurant, that we sometimes forget about the projects happening right outside the park gates. Take, for instance, the major World Drive overhaul to help ease traffic outside of Magic Kingdom. We haven’t thought about that one in a while but now, Phase 2 of the project is officially starting! Earlier this year, we found permits with the South Florida Water Management District to approve major work on a section of World Drive right behind the Magic Kingdom parking lot. The ultimate goal is to widen the railway, add several ramps, and add four new bridges to carry Floridian Way over the Magic Kingdom Road, making it much easier to access Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Construction Plans ©Disney Overall, the project should do a lot to alleviate traffic in the area once it’s finished, but in the meantime, it could have more adverse effects on your route. Today, we found the permitting for the commencement of the project meaning that we should see this phase of the work begin soon. We’ll keep an eye out to report if it affects the current traffic pattern in any way! ©Disney Again, this is a largescale project with the permit referencing a $33 million price tag at times. According to the notice, the permit is valid through December 22nd, 2022 which gives us some idea of how long this project might be in progress. Construction Plans ©Disney As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest construction updates around Disney World! Click here to learn more about the World Drive project! Are you driving to Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: There’s Another BIG Round of Construction Coming to World Drive in Disney World — Here’s What That Means! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Potentially Get a NEW Support Structure in EPCOT Disney Just Filed a Permit for Work on the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Bunker! View the full article

Sisters! Loungefly is releasing a new backpack and matching wallet that all of the Sanderson Sisters would want to have! Hocus Pocus We can’t get enough Hocus Pocus in our life! Whether it’s from the delightful Hocus Pocus cookies you can make at home or the new Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey that was dropped last month. We want it all! Check out the first look we get of these fun items via @truffleshufflecom on Instagram. The wicked design on the front features our favorite witches along with Thackery Binx, the Spellbook, and the Black Flame Candle! @Loungefly We can’t wait for these new items to drop! Pricing and a release aren’t currently available for these items but we will let you know when they are! Check out the Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey here! Are you a Hocus Pocus fan? Will these items be added to your collection once they release? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Would You Pay $100 For a Bat Mickey Backpack?! Upgrade Your Disney World Park Bag with the NEW Sensational Six Backpack from Loungefly! NEW Loungefly Chewbacca Bags are Fuzzy and Adorable! View the full article

Although some of the restaurants at the Morocco pavilion in EPCOT were open when we first visited EPCOT after the reopening, Tangerine Cafe has since closed. Morocco Pavilion Now, the story surrounding the Morocco pavilion continues to develop. Just today, Disney filed a State of Florida Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statement Form involving Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, LLC. You can find this by searching through the Orange County public records. Financing Statement The statement identifies Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, LLC as the debtor and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. as the secured party. Tangierine Cafe Closed According to Florida Jurisprudence, a secondary legal resource, “[t]he objective of filing a financing statement is to give notice of the existence of the creditor’s security interest in the described collateral.” In other words, if a person or company has a security interest in certain property that has been pledged as collateral as part of a certain arrangement, then a financing statement may be filed, provided all of the appropriate requirements are met, to give notice of the secured party’s interest in the collateral. Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT This financing statement filed by Disney indicates that it covers collateral including “All goods, inventory, the Furnishings, and all other items of personal property belonging to Debtor which are or may be put into the Facilities and all proceeds of the foregoing.” Tangerine Cafe Sign It appears that Disney and Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, LLC made some kind of agreement whereby an obligation or debt that Marrakesh owes to Disney was secured by their goods, inventory, and other personal property and Disney was granted a security interest in that collateral. Now, Disney has filed this financing statement to provide notice of its security interest in these items, which may be turned to for recourse if Marrakesh is unable to pay the debt it owes to Disney. Morocco Pavilion It’s unclear exactly what arrangement has granted this security interest to Disney, but we’ll keep searching the public records and elsewhere to see if we can find any more information. Click here to read about Morocco’s festival booth at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Have you ever eaten at one of the restaurants in the Morocco pavilion? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! This SUPER Bright Hoodie We Spotted at Disney World Will Make You Want to Mousercise! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! View the full article

Toot toot! The runaway train whistle is calling you to virtually join Mickey and Minnie for some ride through fun! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Earlier this year, Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the Fab Five FINALLY got their FIRST ride-through attraction with Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios and now you can ride along from home! Disney has been bringing us on all kinds of attraction ride thru adventures including Expedition Everest, Big Thunder Mountain, Slinky Dog Dash, and more! Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to be in a cartoon? In Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway you get to feel what a 2½D world is like when you ride through this attraction. Runaway Railway Ride Vehicle If you can’t visit the park but are dying to get on this attraction, then you can ride along from home over and over again. No lines for you! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Queue Through impressive technology and incredible sound, you get to feel like you are right alongside the action. In the video, you will also learn some fun facts about the attraction and see what all the hype is about! Enjoy! Did you have fun?! Go on a virtual ride of Hollywood Studios’ Slinky Dog Dash here! Have you had a chance to ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway? Is this your new favorite attraction? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Sensational Six Buses Set To Debut in Disney World…And Wait ‘Til You See What’s INSIDE! This NEW COLLECTION is a Disney Fan’s Dream Come TRUE! We Found a NEW Line of Fab 5 Character Mugs in Disney World! View the full article

We weren’t expecting to see THIS in Disney World this year! Castle Hub Refreshment Cart Okay, so there’s nothing that surprising about Halloween Churros and we’ve already seen all of the exciting Halloween Popcorn Buckets this year. But we’ll tell you what IS exciting. You can get the Black and Orange Churros IN a Souvenir Popcorn Bucket! What?! Those are usually for popcorn! We were checking out the options at the snack carts in Magic Kingdom when we came across this interesting discovery at the Castle Hub Refreshment Cart. You can get TWO Black and Orange Churros in an Oogie Boogie or Mickey Pumpkin Balloon Bucket for $22! The churros in this pick are split in half to fit in the bucket better. Black and Orange Churros in an Oogie Boogie Bucket The Black and Orange Churros on their own will run you $7.25, slightly higher than the regular churro price of $6.50. The only real difference from a standard churro is that these ones have Black and Orange Sugar coating the outside. They taste pretty similar but they LOOK a lot spookier. Black and Orange Churros Still, we’d say these guys are super fun! Ours were so hot and fresh that they broke in half right when we got them. Um…yum! Black and Orange Churros They also come with chocolate dippers! These treats are a little bit pricier than we might typically like (We’d probably opt for the regular churros at the price point!), but getting them with the souvenir bucket makes the deal a lot better. Black and Orange Churros in an Oogie Boogie Bucket Keep an eye on DFB for all of the Halloween-y updates out of Disney World! Talk to ya soon! Click here to see more of the Oogie Boogie Bucket and the Mickey Pumpkin Balloon Bucket! Will you be snagging the special churros in Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Tap Into Your Villainous Side with the RETURN of Disney Villains After Hours at Disney World FIRST LOOK! 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise Coming to Disney World! We’re LIVE from the FIRST 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! View the full article

Don’t tell the other sippers, but the Madame Leota Sipper might be our favorite this spooky season! Madame Leota Sipper Cup She’s perfect in every way: beautiful, paranormal, and full of a refreshing beverage. What more could we ask for? The ONLY downside to the Madame Leota Sipper is that we had to wait in a pretty long line to get our hands on her. Now though, there’s a way you can get your hands on this souvenir WITHOUT the wait! What!?! We were walking through Liberty Square today and spotted the typically long line over at Sleepy Hollow, but something was different. There was a Cast Member asking guests in line if they were there for the Madame Leota Sipper or if they wanted food. If you’re just waiting on the sipper, you’ll be sent across the way to the Liberty Square Ticket Office. Sleepy Hollow And look! There’s absolutely NO LINE. Essentially this shift has made it a much quicker process to snag the Madame Leota Sipper. Liberty Square Ticketing Office Once inside, you can head right up to the Cast Members at the counter and pay for your Madame Leota Sipper there. It comes with a bottle of water for sipping too. Liberty Square Ticketing Office And voila! You’ve got your very own Madame Leota Sipper without the wait! If you’re not looking for anything to eat, you can skip Sleepy Hollow altogether and just head into the Liberty Square Ticketing Office. Madame Leota Sipper Cup That’s pretty neat if we do say so ourselves. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from inside the Disney parks! Click here for more pics of the Madame Leota Sipper! Do you have your eye on the Madame Leota Sipper? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Missing Fan-Favorite Snack, TONS of Mulan Merchandise, and a NEW Cake Pop! A NEW Madame Leota SIPPER Is Coming to Disney World This Fall — From Regions Beyond! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Coaster Updates, Gaston Tavern’s Re-Opening, and SO MANY Halloween Goodies! View the full article

It’s hard to believe it’s been 35 years since the first episode of The Golden Girls aired. We don’t know about you, but we plan on celebrating with cheesecake! The Golden Girls ©Disney But D23 and ABC are teaming up to celebrate in their own unique way. On September 14th at 4PM PST, D23 and ABC are bringing together the show’s producers, Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan, for a discussion all about Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia! The Golden Girls ©Disney Danielle Sato will host the discussion, and fans will hear some personal stories about working on the show, and learn what it was like to work with the four fabulous actresses who starred in it! So put on your favorite Golden Girls apparel, and get ready! Cakeworthy Golden Girls Collection ©Cakeworthy Now is also a great time to get that Golden Girls binge-watching session going: all episodes are currently on Hulu. And be sure to post about it on social media with the hashtag #AtHomeWithD23. We’ll be offering up a toast to the show in our Golden Girls Tiki muglets. We can’t believe it’s been 35 years, but our love for The Golden Girls remains strong! Thank you for being a friend! Check out The Golden Girls book Disney released! Are you a Golden Girls fan? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Find Out Which ABC Stars You’ll See at D23 Expo 2019! Just Announced: Disney+ is Coming to D23 Expo 2019! Happy Anniversary to the D23 Inside Disney Podcast: Here’s The Magical Ways It’s Celebrating! View the full article

While several Disney World resorts remain closed, others have been open for a while or have just recently reopened. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort We’ve loved visiting some of our favorite spots and seeing what’s new. Recently, we made a trip around to some more of our favorite hotels and some of the areas around them — check out what new things we found! Disney’s BoardWalk — General Updates Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is still closed at the moment and does not yet have a reopening date set, but Disney’s BoardWalk Villas are open. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn At the BoardWalk Villas, we saw a sign indicating when the Movie Under the Stars would be showing that week. BoardWalk Recreation Near Leaping Horse Libations, we also found a cute sign showing the operating hours for the theme parks, Luna Park, and Leaping Horse Libations, as well as details on that night’s special movie. BoardWalk Recreation Sign Disney’s BoardWalk Food Updates Screen Door General Store As we strolled around the BoardWalk, beyond the hotel itself, we found a special Labor Day Slush over at Screen Door General Store. Labor Day Slush This one featured layers of Fruit Punch, Lemonade, and Mountain Berry Powerade. Labor Day Slush YUM! Click here to check out our review of this item! Leaping Horse Libations Over at Leaping Horse Libations, we found a somewhat similar looking drink with some different ingredients. Leaping Horse Libations The Labor Day Chiller featured Bacardi Raspberry Rum and Blue Curacao, blended with flavors of Coconut, Pineapple, and Raspberry Puree. Labor Day Chiller Also at Leaping Horse Libations, we saw the Carnival Nachos were available. Carnival Nachos We tasted these back in early August. Click here to check out our review of the Carnival Nachos! BoardWalk Bakery At the BoardWalk Bakery, we munched away on the the new, limited time Apple Fritter! Apple Fritter From the icing… Apple Fritter …to the big chunks of apple inside the surprisingly moist fritter, this treat was a true delight! Click here to check out our full review of the Apple Fritter! We also saw that Coconut Macaroons have made their way back to the Bakery. Coconut Macaroon And, the sugar cookies available had a red, white, and blue icing drizzle in celebration of Labor Day. Sugar Cookies Disney’s BoardWalk Merchandise Update Screen Door General Store At Screen Door, we found that the Halloween refillable mugs were available… Screen Door General Store …as well as some fun Halloween merchandise. Screen Door General Store Aside from the new Labor Day treats, there weren’t too many changes at Disney’s BoardWalk, but we still had a wonderful time strolling around the area. Disney’s Beach Club Resort — General Updates As we walked into the Beach Club, we noticed some fun Marvel trivia on this board. How well do you know your superheroes? Marvel Trivia We also saw quite a few guests were enjoying Stormalong Bay, which recently reopened. Stormalong Bay Looks like a perfect day for a dip in the pool! Beach Club Construction Updates The Beach Club Marketplace The Beach Club Marketplace is still under construction. But, you can head over to The Solarium for the time being to grab select merchandise, food, and beverage items. Solarium Walkway Near Seaside Retreat As we walked around, we also noticed that the walkway near Seaside Retreat was blocked off. Beach Club Construction It appears it has been blocked off to allow some renovations to take place. Beach Club Construction We’ll keep an eye on this project. Peep the hidden Mickey in the carpet! Beach Club Merchandise Updates The Solarium For the time being, The Solarium is being temporarily used to house and sell items that would normally be in the Beach Club Marketplace. We saw that some Halloween merchandise was available there. Solarium As well as some Disney Cloth Face Masks. Solarium We’ve seen lots of new Disney face masks lately, so we’ll definitely be looking for more new designs around the parks and resorts. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort — General Updates For both the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, we saw a recreation sign detailing when the Movie Under the Stars would be playing this week. What a fun and magical way to end an evening in Disney World. Yacht and Beach Club Recreation We also saw a sign indicating that the Friendship Boats still are not operating. Friendship Boats Sign We’ll definitely keep an eye out for any updates regarding when those boats will return. Yacht Club Merchandise Updates The Market at Ale & Compass Over at the neighboring Yacht Club Resort, we found a new-to-us Minnie ID Holder at The Market at Ale & Compass. Minnie ID Holder We love Minnie’s classic look with her big red bow. Minnie ID Holder And you can see her classic polka dot pattern on the inside. Minnie ID Holder It’s a great way to add a little magic to your style! Minnie ID Holder You can grab this ID holder for $17.99. Yacht Club Construction Updates Front Desk We also got a look at the ongoing construction near the front desk at the Yacht Club. Yacht Club Front Desk Construction Quite a few areas are blocked off as part of the construction. Yacht Club Front Desk Construction But you can still sit around the Lobby. Yacht Club Guests are directed to use the Bell Services desk for all their Guest Relations-related needs. Yacht Club Front Desk Construction We did see quite a few quests there, speaking with the Cast Members. Yacht Club We’ll keep an eye on this construction and let you know if we spot anything new. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds — General Updates We were in the mood for a bit of an adventure so we left the world of yachts and beaches for some good ‘ole wilderness fun at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds. Fort Wilderness There, we found a Movie Under the Stars schedule for that resort — ooOooo Meet the Robinsons is showing some nights, so fun! Movie Schedule We also spotted some families using the Assay Station. If you’re looking for this spot, it’s near the Meadow pool and the Bike Barn. Assay Station To use this, you’ll first need to grab a bag of mining rough enriched with real gemstones. You can get this bag from the Bike Barn window. Assay Station Then, you place part of the rough from the bag in a screen bottom box. Assay Station Finally, you dip the box in the sluice and watch the gemstones pop up as the soil washes away! Assay Station Sounds like an incredibly fun activity! Assay Station Fort Wilderness Merchandise Updates Meadow Trading Post We also spotted some new-to-us merchandise at Meadow Trading Post, but a kind Cast Member told us these items debuted at the end of last year. Still, they were absolutely adorable! There was a Fort Wilderness mug… Mug …a cute shirt showing Mickey and friends at their campsite… Fort Wilderness Shirt …and this fun shirt featuring Chip ‘n’ Dale. We’ll always take s’more delicious snacks over at Fort Wilderness. Fort Wilderness Shirt Speaking of s’mores, we found all the supplies you’ll need for a s’mores adventure at your campsite in Meadow Trading Post. S’mores Supplies We also spotted all of this adorable Fort Wilderness merchandise. Fort Wilderness Merchandise Looks like fall has made its way over to the campgrounds as well. Mickey, and Chip ‘n’ Dale have found lots of pumpkins to carve. Meadow Trading Post And even some Halloween merchandise has made its way over there. Meadow Trading Post You can have some spooky fun in this shop. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — General Updates Over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge we really didn’t find too many new things. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge But, of course, the Lodge was looking as beautiful as ever on the inside… Disney’s Wilderness Lodge …and the outside! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge It’s such a beautiful resort. Wilderness Lodge Merchandise Updates Wilderness Lodge Mercantile But, we did see that quite a few of the new Wishables, including the Jungle Cruise collection, had made their way over to Wilderness Lodge Mercantile. Wilderness Lodge Mercantile Some Halloween merchandise was also available there. Wilderness Lodge Mercantile Well, that’s all the news we’ve got from our trip around these resorts. We’ll keep making more trips to our favorite resorts and let you know what we see! Click here to see what’s new over in Magic Kingdom! What is your favorite Disney hotel? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Did Somebody Say Hotel DISCOUNT?! We’re Looking at You, Disney World Annual Passholders! 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It’s no surprise that the Disney company has had a hard year when it comes to the theme parks. Magic Kingdom Last month, we learned during the recent company earnings call that Disney had lost billions in revenue from the park closures earlier this year. Now, many of the parks are open again and Disney executives say that they are making a net positive contribution to the bottom line. But how long until Disney’s earnings are back where they used to be? According to the Orange County Register, Deutsche Bank analysts are weighing in in a new report about the coming years for the Walt Disney Company. The analysts explain that the 2021 Fiscal Year will likely constitute another “lost year” for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. Mickey Mouse Ultimately, the forecast for the decline in Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products revenue for 2020 is expected to be a whopping $9.8 billion. Analysts consider Disney unable to see a full recovery until a treatment and vaccine are widely available, predicting a return to pre-pandemic revenues all the way in 2023. EPCOT It isn’t all bad news though. At this time, analysts do note that “We believe the recovery in theme park attendance is progressing, albeit gradually.” This improvement in attendance is one that could be seen with the crowd levels in Disney World during Labor Day weekend. The assessment is that the recovery trend will continue as cases in Florida decline. The Emporium Plus, though 2021 may be lost, the Deutsche Bank analysts are forecasting “substantial improvement” in 2022 with pre-pandemic revenues returning in 2023. Even better for the company, the report notes that the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products sector may see revenue at $10 billion higher than pre-pandemic levels by 2025. Disney World Outside of the theme park division, Disney is still considered in good shape. Despite such a long road to recovery for the parks, the Deutsche Bank upgraded Disney’s stock on the strength of Disney+. Now, Disney stock is once again considered “Buy.” As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates and to hear about the newest financial predictions for the Walt Disney Company. Click here to learn why Disney’s stock is in good shape. What do you think of the current financial situation at Disney? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: It Could Take Two Years for Disney Parks to Return to Normalcy Predicts Wall Street Analyst Analysts Predict that Disney Could Lose $1 Billion for Every Month the Parks Remain Closed Schedule and Sneak Peeks Released for D23 Expo 2019! Disney Legends, Film News, Park Updates and MORE! View the full article

Halloween is not just a day, but an entire season. For Disney fans, that means a lot of awesome Halloween merchandise to ring in the spookiest time of the year. Disney Halloween Wreath ©DisneyParksBlog And with 2020 being what it is, and with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party being canceled, Disney is still celebrating the season this year, and we’ve spotted so many awesome things in the parks and online! Today, we spotted a new Loungefly Disney Halloween bag! Check out the Mickey Mouse Jack-O’-Lantern Mini Backpack by Loungefly on shopDisney! It’s got spooky Mickey ears! Mickey Mouse Jack-O’-Lantern Mini Backpack by Loungefly ©shopDisney This is a GLITTERY mini-backpack with embroidered details. You can fill it up with all your stuff, or even better, FILL IT UP WITH CANDY! TRICK OR TREAT! The padded straps should make it comfy to wear, too! Mickey Mouse Jack-O’-Lantern Mini Backpack by Loungefly ©shopDisney This mini backpack is $64.99. We think it would go great with the Disney Jack-o-Lantern Mickey Mouse Ears we recently saw online, too! Grab the Loungefly Mickey Mouse Jack-O’-Lantern Mini Backpack Here! We’ll never say no to Disney Halloween merchandise, like ever. And we’ll keep you updated on any new spooky Disney things we spot in the parks and online. Check out the Spooktacular Halloween Hello Kitty Merch We Found! Will you be getting this new Loungefly Disney Halloween bag? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Oh My Gourd! Over 20 NEW Disney Halloween Items Are Now Available Online! Hello Gourdgeous! NEW Disney Jack-o’-Lantern Mickey Mouse Ears Are Available Online NOW! Did You Know You Can Buy This ONLINE? View the full article

The MDT Guide to purchasing and using Your Military Disney Tickets You Are Going To Disney! Great now you’ve got a lot of things to start thinking about. Theme park tickets are one of the biggest expenses for a Disney vacation. This post is meant to be your end-to-end guide on all things related to […] The post Disney Military Tickets – Your 2020 Start to Finish Guide appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

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Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you Related posts: ALL of the Walt Disney World Hotel Deals and Discounts Available NOW! HERE are ALL of the Walt Disney World Hotel Deals and Discounts Available NOW Join the DFB Newsletter to Get EARLY Access to An Exclusive Code for a FREE Memory Maker at Walt Disney World View the full article

Goooooood morning, friends! It’s time for a new DFB Video! Hello, Belle! The reopening of Disney World has brought a TON of changes in the interest of health and safety for guests and Cast Members. Though a lot of our favorite things are still happening in the parks, some things have yet to return. So, where are your favorite princesses? We’re taking a look at what’s MISSING in Disney World! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! Plus, you can get a full list planning cheat sheet for your Disney World vacation here! So check out the video and then let us know: What do you miss most in Disney World right now? Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: 8 Bizarre Questions You’ll Ask in Disney World! DFB Video: The 7 Things You Really DON’T Want in Disney World Right Now! View the full article

In case you hadn’t noticed, we get really excited about Baby Yoda here at DFB. And we love seeing all kinds of new merchandise getting released (BABY YODA HEADBAND!) to honor this adorable creature that Disney refers to as “The Child” (nope, still Baby Yoda to us)! ©Danielle Nicole And now you can tote all your important stuff around in a Baby Yoda bag!!! That’s right. Danielle Nicole, who already has released a lot of awesome bags (like these Marvel food ones) just announced the release of The Child inspired by Star Wars The Mandalorian bags. For those of us who like carrying stuff on our backs, there’s an adorable Baby Yoda backpack! The Child Inspired by The Mandalorian Backpack ©Danielle Nicole OMG, we are DYING at the cuteness! And this isn’t a mini-backpack either: you can get a lot of stuff in there. The backpack retails for $78. The Child Inspired by The Mandalorian Backpack ©Danielle Nicole But there’s also a new Baby Yoda crossbody bag! We got a first look at this bag back in May. The Child Inspired by The Mandalorian Crossbody Bag ©Danielle Nicole This one comes with a nice long strap so you can just throw it over one shoulder and go! This bag will be $68. The Child Inspired by The Mandalorian Crossbody Bag ©Danielle Nicole Seriously, how adorable are these? And as we can’t get enough of Baby Yoda merch, we might want to get both! We can sport them around while we’re getting ready for season 2 of The Mandalorian that drops next month! Both of these bags will go on sale on Thursday, September 9th at 11AM EST. And we bet they’ll go fast! So grab them up while you can! Check out this A-MAZING Baby Yoda Tee We Found At Target What do you think of these new Baby Yoda bags? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News! Now You Can Literally Wear Your Baby Yoda Love On Your Sleeve, With This NEW Mandalorian-Inspired Clothing Collection! Wait, This Baby Yoda Necklace Costs HOW MUCH?! Our Favorite Star Wars Bounty Hunter Finally Shines In This New Kitchenware Collection! View the full article

Well, we’ve certainly had a surprising morning in Magic Kingdom! Dumbo Minnie Ears No, your eyes don’t deceive you! Those ARE the Minnie Ears from the Dumbo the Flying Elephant collection of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series IN MAGIC KINGDOM. Despite the fact that Disney announced that some limited-edition merchandise would not be released in parks to help with social distancing, we found most of the NEWEST Main Attraction line today! We were taking our morning stroll through Fantasyland when a display in Sir Mickey’s caught our eye. Almost everything from the Dumbo the Flying Elephant line was available, most importantly, those ADORABLE Dumbo Minnie Ears. Dumbo Minnie Ears We particularly love how glitzy these ears look, but the best part is clearly the grey feather sticking up in the middle — just like Dumbo uses to fly! Probably not, but how can we resist? Dumbo Hip Pack by Loungefly Just like the other collections in the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series, this one has an adorable Dumbo Mug adorned with a cute and themed Minnie bow. Make it yours for $19.99! Dumbo Mug For pin collectors, this line has a Set of Dumbo Pins for $19.99! You can spot the Dumbo Minnie Ears Pin, the Dumbo Minnie Pin, and a Dumbo Pin! Dumbo Pins Is this not one of the prettiest MagicBands you’ve seen lately?! We’re LOVING the Dumbo Minnie MagicBand in person. If you have to have it too, it’ll run you $34.99. Dumbo Minnie MagicBand The only piece from this collection that we DIDN’T see in the store today was the Dumbo-themed Minnie Mouse Plush, but you can bet we’ll be keeping an eye out for it now that we know this collection is for sale in person. Sir Mickey’s You can find this adorable Dumbo merchandise available at Sir Mickey’s in Magic Kingdom, but you might want to hurry. It’s going fast! Dumbo Shelves Keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates — especially surprise merch drops! Stay tuned! Click here to see more of the Dumbo the Flying Elephant Minnie Mouse: Main Attraction Collection! Are you hoping to snag a piece from this collection? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! Pretty In Pink! A New Minnie Mouse Dress Has Twirled Into Disney World! 10 Things You Can Personalize with Your Name in Disney World! View the full article

I don’t like to repeat myself when it comes to photography – if I find a cool angle on a shot, tomorrow I want to find a different one. This can be a real challenge sometimes, though, now that I’ve been a Disney photographer for nearly 40 years! But I’m always in search of new locations and perspectives that showcase the grandeur and magic of Disney destinations around the world. This little philosophy of mine was the primary reason I was invited to Tokyo Disneyland in early 1989. The park had been open for a few years by that point and the team over there was looking for a fresh perspective on how to photograph the resort. The photo you see here was taken during that trip. My idea was a classic “East meets West” visual, with Mickey Mouse greeting a young Japanese woman in a traditional kimono. While this image may appear clean and simplistic in form, it took a lot of preparation to set up – Tokyo Disneyland is one of the most popular theme parks in the world, and we needed its World Bazaar area (its version of Main Street, U.S.A.) completely clear of guests and cast members. It took a lot of discussions, but it was also a good lesson for my fellow photographers in Tokyo for turning dream photos into reality. I made some great friendships on that trip, and I still remain in touch with members of that team to this day, more than three decades later. We frequently talk about new technologies in our field and share advice on one another’s assignments. And it all started with this photo, which has always been one of my favorites. Simple, elegant and uniquely Tokyo Disneyland! View the full article

The latest news from Disney has made us into pretty HAPPY snowmen. ©Disney Ok, ok, maybe we’re not snowmen — but we ARE happy! We love watching Disney shorts, especially when they feature our favorite frozen friend, Olaf. The past few months have brought us a bunch of adorable Olaf shorts, including some heartfelt messages. Today, Disney announced a NEW Frozen-inspired short coming soon! Next month, right before Halloween, we can expect to catch Once Upon a Snowman streaming on Disney+. Will this be the tale of Olaf’s origin story?! We guess we’ll find out on October 23rd! ©Disney We’re pretty pumped for this one. Although, it might be weird to watch a nose-less Olaf for so long. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on upcoming Disney content! Love watching Olaf shorts? Click here! Are you excited about this new Olaf short? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Get a Glimpse Behind the Scenes in “Prop Culture”, a New Series Coming to Disney+ NEWS! Netflix is Now Worth More Than The Walt Disney Company! Deep Breath! The All-New ‘Zenimation’ Series Has Arrived on Disney+ View the full article

If you’re a Funko Pop! collector, or even just a regular Disney fan, there are SO MANY adorable Funko Pop! figures that have been released lately to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Disneyland. ©Disney If you’re looking for even MORE incredible Disney Pop! figures — then get your wallets ready! More figures have been released and we are in LOVE! These Funko Pop! collectibles were released on September 8th on Amazon, but sold out very quickly! You never know if they’ll restock them though, so be sure to check back on Amazon from time to time to see if these become available again. @Disney | Funko | Amazon In the meantime, though, you can get a bunch of these new items on Hot Topic! We checked yesterday and saw that they were going to be released that night. This morning, we checked back and we were able to grab a few for ourselves! @Disney | Funko First up we have the Funko Pop! Ride: Disneyland 65th Minnie Mouse Rides Dumbo the Flying Elephant Figure. @Disney | Funko You can get this Funko for $29.90. Click here to get the Minnie Dumbo Funko! If you’re looking to fly off to Neverland, then you’ll definitely want to check out this Funko Pop! Ride: Disney 65th – Peter & Flight Car. Peter Pan is sitting in an attraction vehicle from Peter Pan’s Flight and he’s got his pixie dust ready so you can all take off with him! @Disney | Funko You can snag one of these for $29.90 — from Hot Topic. Click here to check him out! If things go sour when you land and you’ve got to fight your way through a crowd of pirates, Peter is ready to lend a hand in this new Funko Pop! Disney: Disney 65th – Peter Pan figure. Just look at those menacing eyes! @Disney | Funko Go to Hot Topic to grab one of these for $12.50. Click here to buy this Peter Pop! figure! Captain Hook looks like he’s ready for the fight as well in this new Funko Pop! Disney: Disney 65th – Captain Hook. This figure is so cute!! The feather on his hat is giant and his hair is perfectly puffed. @Disney | Funko You can take one of these home for $12.50 — from Hot Topic. Click here to make this Captain Hook Pop! yours! If you’re a fan of classic Disneyland attractions, then this Funko Pop! Ride: Disney 65th – Mr. Toad in Car is just the Pop! you need. Toady is merrily on his way to nowhere at all…but he could be headed to your home if you buy him before he sells out! @Disney | Funko You can snag one of these Pops! for $29.90. Click here to get this Mr. Toad Pop! Mr. Toad has gotten a little bit “off the rails” (so to speak) in this Funko Pop! Disney: Disney 65th – Mr. Toad with Spinning Eyes! @Disney | Funko You can make him yours for $12.50. Click here to check it out! There were also quite a few new keychains released including this Alice in Wonderland in Teacup keychain for $7.90… @Disney | Funko …the Peter Pan keychain for $7.90… @Disney | Funko …the Flying Dumbo Ride with Minnie keychain for $7.90… @Disney | Funko …and the Mr. Toad Keychain for $7.90. @Disney | Funko Some of these figures are also available on Entertainment Earth, so be sure to check there as well! We’ll keep looking for more awesome Disney merchandise and let you know what we spot. Be sure to come back for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see where you can get more of the super limited edition Disneyland 65th Anniversary Funko Pops! Do you collect Disney Funko Pop! figures? Tell us about your favorite Pop! in the comments! Related posts: 6 Disney Puzzles To Help You Feel Like You Accomplished Something Today This Is Halloween…in May! Check Out the NEW Disney and Nightmare Before Christmas Funko Pops! Looking for NBA-Themed Disney Merchandise?! TONS of Options Are Now Available Online View the full article

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Our recent trips to Magic Kingdom have been getting more and more festive, as the fall season is surely starting to take over the park! Cinderella Castle Check out all the new happenings at Magic Kingdom, including the return of some of our favorite Halloween treats as well as some brand-new merchandise! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Casey’s Corner Of all the dining locations that have yet to reopen in Disney World, Casey’s Corner is perhaps the hardest pill to swallow! While the corn dog nuggets are (finally) back in Magic Kingdom, we have to trek all the way to Westward Ho in Frontierland to enjoy them (and it’s not always open). And let’s be honest, it’s just not the same as the corn dog nuggies from Casey’s! Casey’s Corner Social Distancing Numbers But we spotted some social distancing floor markers on our most recent trip to Magic Kingdom that could indicate that our favorite “Corner” of Magic Kingdom will reopen soon! Fingers are CROSSED, friends! Read more about the floor markers we spotted at Casey’s Corner here! Sunshine Tree Terrace After we calmed ourselves down from being HYPED over those floor markers in Casey’s Corner, we headed over to Adventureland where we indulged in the Headless Horseman Rides Again at Sunshine Tree Terrace! Headless Horseman Rides Again This Dole Whip float is Strawberry Dole Whip with Fanta Strawberry, and it comes served with a souvenir Headless Horseman straw! Headless Horseman Rides Again It reminded us an awful lot of the Redd’s Revenge Float, for all the right reasons! If you’re a fan of all things Strawberry as well as all things spooky, you gotta check this out for $10.69. Read our FULL review of the Headless Horseman Rides Again float here! Liberty Square Market If that wasn’t enough spookiness for one day, we hopped over to Liberty Square Market for a slice of “wedding cake.” Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake The Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake is available once again (this time for over $1.00 cheaper!) and is citrus cake with raspberry Bavarian cream, whipped cream flowers, and a chocolate axe. Inside Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake We were thrilled to learn that this dessert was returning to Magic Kingdom this year, and at a bargain price! Pick one up at Liberty Square Market for $6.29. Read our full review of Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake here! Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies The next stop was Auntie Gravity’s in Tomorrowland for two classic Magic Kingdom frozen pumpkin treats! First up was the Pumpkin Spice Soft-Serve Sundae. Pumpkin Spice Sundae If you prefer your pumpkin desserts to be a little more “handheld,” perhaps the Pumpkin Spice Milkshake is for you! Pumpkin Spice Milk Shake If you ask us, you can’t go wrong with either option. Or, you can order BOTH and experience a true match made in pumpkin spice HEAVEN. The sundae is currently available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies for $5.49, and the milkshake is available for $7.99. Read our full review of the Pumpkin Spice Milkshake here! Mobile Order Signage Our final foodie update for today is new Mobile Order signage! We spotted a couple of these new signs outside of the counter service locations throughout the park, including Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe. New Mobile Order signage outside Pecos Bill You simply scan the QR code located on the sign, and the rest is a simple step-by-step process that the signage walks you through! New Mobile Order signage instructions Disney is definitely pushing Mobile Order more than usual these days as a way of minimizing contact between Guests and Cast Members. See what other modifications Disney is bringing to the Mobile Order experience! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Sleepy Hollow Our first merchandise update was spotted at a dining location! That’s because the new Madame Leota sipper cup, available at Sleepy Hollow, has gotten quite a bit of attention from Guests. Madame Leota Sipper Cup So much so, that yesterday the line to acquire one of these sippers was one of the LONGEST lines we saw in the park all day! That’s right, longer than most of the ride lines, too! Line to Get the Madame Leota Sipper Cup We love a collectible sipper as much as the next person (especially this Madame Leota one), but would YOU wait in a line that long to get one? Click here to learn more about the MASSIVE lines at Sleepy Hollow! The Emporium We also spotted a selection of new merchandise in Magic Kingdom on our most recent trip! We saw a trio of notebooks that looked awfully familiar to us, and that’s because these notebooks were originally available in Galaxy’s Edge! Galaxy’s Edge notebooks in The Emporium It looks like some of the land’s merchandise is starting to appear throughout the Disney World Resort, making it easier than ever to score a Batuuan souvenir! Galaxy’s Edge notebook The notebooks range in price from $27.99 for the black cover… Galaxy’s Edge notebook …to $29.99 for the orange and multi-colored covers. Galaxy’s Edge notebook Speaking of Star Wars, we also spotted this adorable men’s button-down shirt covered in l’il Stormtroopers! Stormtrooper shirt! You can add this dapper look to your wardrobe for $59.99. But what really stole the show at The Emporium on our most recent Magic Kingdom trip was the new Baby Yoda headband. Baby Yoda Headband Do you think Disney will launch a massive collection of Baby Yoda headbands, just like Minnie Ears? Could THIS be the newest merchandise craze!? We can’t say we’d be upset if that were the case! Pick up a pair of Baby Yoda “ears” for $29.99. Click here to learn more about the new Baby Yoda headband! Star Traders The new Halloween face masks have appeared in Star Traders in Tomorrowland! New Halloween face masks appear in Star Trader! These masks come in two different designs and feature a brand-new fabric, different from the ones we’ve seen Disney make so far! Halloween face mask Like the other face masks, these are available for $6.00 each throughout Disney World! Click here to learn about the new mask fabric. Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar The open-air gift shop at the exit to Pirates of the Caribbean has lots of hidden “treasure,” including the brand-new Mickey Mouse mister fan! Mickey Mouse Fan We spotted this cutie in Disneyland last week, so we’re thrilled that Guests on both coasts have a new way to stay cool on a hot afternoon! Click here to check out more photos of the new Mickey mister fan! And finally, we have a merchandise update on the new Oogie Boogie Nutcracker that made his debut in Disney World over the last few days. We spotted him at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square, but on our most recent trip, he was SOLD OUT! Oogie Boogie Nutcracker We were told that he may still be available in Disney Springs, but the Cast Members in Magic Kingdom expect to receive more in stock soon! So we will keep our eyes peeled! Click here to learn MORE about the new Oogie Boogie Nutcracker! And that will do it for our latest Magic Kingdom roundup! The summer season is definitely coming to a close now as we’re spotting more Halloween treats throughout the park. We’re even spotting some TRICKS as Galaxy’s Edge items are arriving in a totally different park! Be sure to check back in as we continue our trips to Magic Kingdom! See what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom here! Which seasonal Halloween treat do you look forward to trying every year in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — New Liberty Square Seating, Colorful Cotton Candy, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Baby Yoda Merch, Aunt Polly’s Opening Info, and More! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Starbucks Drinks, Spirit Jerseys, and a BIG Attraction Closure! View the full article

We asked our Instagram followers what MagicBand is the best MagicBand in our latest bracket competition. Magic Kingdom MagicBands We officially have the winners for the first half of round one! Are you ready for the results?? Let’s start off with the Halloween MagicBand battle of the century! Disney Food Blog fans had a choice between the Haunted Mansion butler band… ©shopDisney …and the new Mickey Mouse Halloween band. And the winner is… Mickey Mouse Happy Halloween MagicBand Mickey Mouse Halloween band!! This cutie will look great with all the spooky gear we’ve found at the parks lately. Ready for more Halloween fun? The next face-off was between Oogie Boogie and the Singing Busts from the Haunted Mansion. This week’s winner is…singing busts! Haunted Mansion MagicBand The next fierce competition was between the beautiful Cinderella Castle MagicBand and the fun Magic Kingdom Park Life. Sorry Park Life, Cinderella Castle won by a landslide! Cinderella Castle MagicBand Ok, onto more theme park cuties. Fans were told to choose between classic Spaceship Earth and the EPCOT Park Life band. Spaceship Earth came out on top, but only by 2%! Super close call! Spaceship Earth MagicBand Two Star Wars cuties battled it out for the chance to win “Most Adorable Creature This Side of the Galaxy.” Between BB-8 and Baby Yoda, fans went with Baby Yoda! Baby Yoda MagicBand Hopping on over to the Marvel Universe, our followers had the choice of Groot and Iron Man. Ummm…sorry, Iron Man! Groot was the clear winner here. @shopDisney It’s time for the epic Toy Story battle of the century! Will the winner be Bo Peep or Woody?? Bo Peep MagicBand Well, Woody won this round! Don’t worry, Bo. You’ll get him next time. Woody MagicBand Lastly, Pixar MagicBands were faced in a head-to-head battle. It was the ultimate challenge between Luxo Ball versus Edna Mode. Looks like our followers were all about the classic Pixar logo because Luxo Ball is the winner!! Luxo Ball MagicBand That’s it for right now! Wanna cast your vote? We’re finishing off the second half of round 1 on Instagram right now. Go now if you wanna join in the fun! We’ll be back soon with the second half of the results. Cast your vote in the MagicBand Madness bracket right now! Did your favorite band win? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Take This New Three Caballeros MagicBand on a Gran Fiesta Tour Around Disney World! New Lady and the Tramp and Yoda MagicBands Steal Our Hearts in Disney World! These NEW MagicBand Colors Coming to Disney World are MINT to Be! View the full article

Prepare yourselves, poor unfortunate souls. Poor Unfortunate Souls Another epic Halloween treat has returned to Disney World and we’re here to tell ya if it’s worth the adorable Insta pics. The Poor Unfortunate Souls Float is BACK at Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom for $6.99. This float is a strange mix of colors and could make for some really cool foodie photos. But the flavors are a weird combination! We’ll be honest, we weren’t the biggest fans last time we had this one. But now, everything has changed! Poor Unfortunate Souls The float is made with cream cheese soft-serve, black raspberry syrup, and Coke. Interestingly enough, this float is actually made differently from when we had it earlier this year at the Disney Villains After Hours event. Then, instead of the cream cheese soft-serve and black raspberry syrup, it had black raspberry soft serve that tasted…like medicine. Blech. Poor Unfortunate Soul So, does this change in recipe improve this villainous treat? YES! That cream cheese flavor was way more pronounced than we were expecting. If you’re on the fence about cream cheese this ain’t for you, but if you’re a cream cheese buff (like we are) this might be a favorite! Poor Unfortunate Souls This is a fun treat to pair with the Hades Nachos (that you can read more about here). We will continue to keep you posted as we review all the new fall treats, so stay tuned! Click here for our REVIEW of the Hades Nachos! Have you been to Disney World for Halloween? Chat with us about it in the comments below! Related posts: NEW Sweet Treats Coming to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom — Plus an Updated Plant-Based Cuisine Guide! Pics and Review! We Tried Magic Kingdom’s NEW Arendelle Aqua Cone (Spoiler Alert — It’s Adorable!) Review! This NEW Ursula Dessert (With TENTACLES) Has Us Under Its Spell in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom held a news conference where he provided an update on the state’s reopening initiatives. While taking questions from reporters, Newsom commented that the negotiations with theme parks are “open-ended,” signaling that the state has yet to produce definitive reopening guidelines for Disneyland. Sleeping Beauty Castle It was also announced today that Orange County, where Disneyland resides, has advanced to the next reopening tier. According to the city of Anaheim’s reopening website, that means that indoor dining can resume soon! Indoor dining was suspended statewide over the summer by Governor Newsom in an attempt to mitigate the spread of the pandemic. Since then, restaurants in Orange County and the rest of the state have been restricted to only being able to offer outdoor dining. But that could soon change! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Now, it appears that the county can reopen indoor dining at up to 25% capacity or a total of 100 people, whichever is less. Outdoor dining can also continue to be offered. Source: City of Anaheim Since Downtown Disney reopened in July, they have had to comply with the statewide mandate by only offering outdoor dining at its restaurants. While the reopening of the theme parks has been delayed until further notice, we could at least start to see more sections of the shopping and dining district of the resort reopen. Ballast Point outdoor patio Does this mean we’ll spot Guests dining indoors at Downtown Disney soon? We’ll keep a close eye on the restaurants that are currently reopen to find out! Click here to learn more about today’s news conference and the state’s ongoing discussions with the theme park industry. Have you been to Downtown Disney since it reopened in July? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review and (IRRESISTIBLE) Food Photos: La Brea Bakery in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! News: Face Masks Are Now Required Citywide in Anaheim, California News: California Governor Says Discussions on Disneyland and Other Theme Parks are “Forthcoming” View the full article

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