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If you guys thought Disney World got hot in Florida, it’s a SCORCHER today in Disneyland! Downtown Disney! California is hitting triple digit temperatures with the sun shining bright for Labor Day Weekend (make sure to pack oodles of sunscreen and WATER, Cali friends). If a weekend trip to Downtown Disney was part of your plans for the holiday weekend, you’ll want this heads up! Disneyland has issued a statement that they expect to see more guests than usual in the shopping and dining district this Labor Day weekend. If you’re going to Disneyland today, be warned that it’s one HOT and crazy busy day! But, if you’re really set on heading to Downtown Disney, make sure to pack hats, sunscreen, and a water bottle for your Labor Day Weekend visit (and be prepared for a possible wait!). Take a look at everything new and exciting in Downtown Disney here! Have you been to any of the Disney Parks for Labor Day Weekend? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Downtown Disney’s Reopening Date Revealed! BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates Downtown Disney’s Closed Starbucks Location Has Reopened…AGAIN! View the full article

Being a D23 member definitely has its perks, both with exclusive access to special Disney events and merch. And members have been reaping the rewards all year long as part of Disney’s “Year of the Mouse” celebration! D23 Gold Membership Each month, Disney has been releasing a NEW limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush. And each month, D23 members get early access to this must-have swag! The September limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush might be our favorite one yet (which is really saying something, considering how amazing these monthly plushes have been!), so now would be a good time to be a D23 member! This month’s plush is — drum roll, please — Disney Animator Mickey Mouse! This artsy fella is 16 inches tall, and made from suede that’s designed to resemble wood. How cool! If we didn’t know any better, we’d think Disney Animator Mickey Mouse was carved by Geppetto himself! Disney Animator Mickey Mouse ©D23 Disney has been outdoing itself with these limited-edition Mickey plushes! The plush is also adorned with drawings of smaller mini-Mickeys on his belly, arms, and ears! There’s a whole lotta Mickey happening, and we’re here for it! Speaking of cool, this wooden pattern was inspired by the wooden drawing desks used to create the original Mickey Mouse shorts by Walt Disney and his animators! If all that wasn’t enough, Disney Animator Mickey Mouse comes with a commemorative gold and satin foot patch, and most importantly, a Certificate of Authenticity. This guy’s legit! As with each of these highly collectible Mickey plushes, this one also comes in a window box illustrated with special “Year of the Mouse” artistry! So now that you know you obviously NEED this, here are the deets: log in to your D23 account bright and early on Monday, September 7. Starting at 9AM PST, D23 members can visit this page for the link to purchase the plush on Amazon! Clearly, this animation-inspired Mickey Mouse plush is a MUST for any Disney collectors out there! And we can’t wait to see what other limited-edition Mickey Mouses Disney has in store! Tune in to D23’s very own podcast here! What do you think of the new Disney Animator Mickey Mouse plush? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: D23 Members Can Get Early Access to a NEW Mickey Mouse Plush Collection! Find Out How! A New Limited Edition Movie Star Mickey Mouse Plush Is Coming to Amazon SOON! Meet The Mickey Mouse Accessory You Didn’t Know You Were Missing! View the full article

Since Disney World’s reopening, Labor Day is the first holiday being celebrated in the parks (even though Halloween entertainment, treats, and more have started to pop up!). Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Labor Day Disney Park Pass availability for Labor Day Weekend kept seeing some changes with Saturday and Sunday of this weekend being listed as sold out across the board for ALL guests (note right now VERY limited Passes look like they’re available!). We HAD to take a look at what the first holiday weekend was like back in Disney World! The parks’ capacity has varied throughout the re-opening of Disney World. But, today was the first time we’ve seen all FOUR parks hit their capacity limit. Like we mentioned, Park Passes were totally booked for all four parks for all types of guests, though it appears a bit more availability has opened up (so act fast if you were looking to visit this weekend!). Since we’ve been back in the parks, we’ve seen a trend in Disney World where the parks are way more crowded in the morning. They tend to get quieter as the day goes on with lower wait times and less people in the parks. Hollywood Studios today was no exception! The waits did drop slightly later in the day with Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway going down to 60 minutes, Tower of Terror dropping to 25 minutes, and Toy Story Mania notably dropping to 15 minutes at around 2PM. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on Labor Day Weekend We were actually surprised that Labor Day Weekend just felt like a regular day in Hollywood Studios, despite the park hitting its capacity limit. While there were a LOT more guests at first (we were happy to get away from Hollywood Boulevard after entering — that area got pretty packed right at opening!), the crowds still slowed down like we’ve been seeing them do since the re-opening. As Disney encourages guests to visit later in the day, it might be the best choice for your family to come in the afternoon as things slow down so you can avoid some of the longer queues and have a more relaxed pace in the parks! Labor Day Weekend Crowds We’ll continue to give you updates on what the parks look like this Labor Day Weekend. But, in the meantime, let us know any questions you may have about your Disney World vacation so we can find you the answers! Take a look at the updated Disney face masks we found during our visit to Hollywood Studios! Will you be heading to Disney World for Labor Day Weekend? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Spice Lattes Return, New Ears, and a Preview of Mulan! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! View the full article

No disrespect to the stars of the ride, but Chuuby kinda steals the show on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Seriously — this fluffy little bird is the cutest critter we’ve seen since Baby Yoda! Chuuby waves to riders ©Disney Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway And it’s a testament to Chuuby’s irresistible cuteness that new merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios makes us want to cuddle with a keychain. That’s right! These new Chuuby trinkets at Disney World are back in stock! Soft new Chuuby plush toys at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Joining the already adorable lineup of shirts, hats, toys, and collectibles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (we’re smitten with the Disney Parks Wishables), we spotted a precious new Chuuby plush toy, as well as an adorable Chuuby keychain! Chuuby Plush Toy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios For anyone who has ridden Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll recognize Chuuby as the cheery little bird from the ride, with orange feathers, yellow beak and feet, the sweetest lil’ eyes, and cheeks you just want to pinch! Want more Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway merch? Click here! And now with this super soft new plush, you CAN squeeze those cheeks! And when you squeeze his belly, Chuuby’s wings move! Squeeze Chuuby and he moves! For more squeezing, the keychain sports a squishy Chuuby with outstretched wings — y’know, so he can flutter alongside you as you drive! Chuuby keychain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios He’s attached to a bright yellow clasp, and a metal token that says “Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.” The keychain comes with a Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway token Along with the Chuuby MagicBand, Chuuby purse, and the Chuuby phone case, we’d say our Chuuby collection is coming along nicely! We found the Chuuby plush for $26.99, and the Chuuby keychain for $12.99, so fly over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and snag ‘em! For more Chuuby, explore Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! What do you think of the new Chuuby plush and keychain? Let us know if you’ll be adding to your Chuuby collection in the comments below! Related posts: Oh Boy! There’s SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney Parks! First Look at the NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios TOMORROW! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: New Terrifyingly Awesome Tower of Terror Minnie Ears and ALL the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise! View the full article

We’ve loved all the cute designs we’ve seen of the official Disney Face Masks. More importantly, we’re super excited to see Disney Halloween Face Masks starting to pop up in the parks and online! New Disney Halloween Face Mask at Hollywood Studios But, sadly the initial masks were TINY and made of very thick fabric (which shrunk further when you washed them). So we’re excited to share some BIG news with you today! Some of the Disney Face Masks have recently changed! The first thing we noticed was that the new masks are made with a different fabric. New Fabric sticker on some Disney face masks Instead of regular cotton, they’re now made with what seems like a polyester blend, making them a little thinner than the older masks. New Disney Halloween Face Mask at Hollywood Studios Now they have that shiny, stretchy fabric that seems to have a little more give. VIDEO But the biggest thing we noticed about the new masks is that they are…BIGGER! Almost everyone complained about the old masks because they ran really small (and you can see how to handle that here), but the new masks seem to run larger. New face masks run larger We think the new masks will fit more people MUCH better, and could also be a lot more breathable, especially in the heat of summer. Halloween face masks But one thing to note — we haven’t seen this new fabric and sizing in any of Disney’s face masks besides the Halloween ones so far. It’s our guess that Disney will switch to this new fabric for all upcoming face mask designs, but we’re not sure if the previous designs will be switched over. We’ll keep you updated! How many face masks should you bring on a Disney World trip? What do you think of these face mask changes? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We Just Found THE PERFECT FACE MASK FOR YOUR Disney World TRIPS! Photos: Disney’s Releasing NEW Halloween Masks in the Parks and Online SOON! The Big Top Treats and Souvenirs Has REOPENED At Disney World’s Storybook Circus! View the full article

Disney On Broadway Stars Use Their #VoicesFromHome to ‘Go the Distance’ | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

Part of why Disney guests love the parks so much is because of the cast members: this group does everything they can to make sure that everyone has the most magical vacation possible. Cast Member at Pizzerizzo Many of Disney’s workers returned to the parks when Walt Disney World reopened this summer. And we learned yesterday that some cast members who have been called back will receive a raise in October. According to the Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Workers Movement Facebook page, as of October 4th, Disney Food & Beverage workers will have their minimum wage raised from $13 to $14 per hour. Those who work in Mousekeeping will get a base pay raise from $15 to $16 per hour. Cast members who make above minimum wage will get a 75 cent raise. Cast Members Cleaning in Galaxy’s Edge But this news is also bittersweet: thousands of these cast members are still furloughed, and many of those work in Food & Beverage and Mousekeeping. Only some of Disney World’s resort hotels are open, with several reopenings now having been delayed. The Polynesian Village Resort reopening was recently pushed back to 2021 for refurbishment, and some resort hotels in Disney World still have no known opening date, which means many Mousekeeping cast members have no idea when or if they’ll be called back. In Food & Beverage, some locations are re-closing for portions of the week due to low demand, and some locations have re-closed altogether. We would like to ask that all guests remember to please be respectful to those cast members currently working. Things are definitely a lot different in the parks right now, and they are working with a situation that constantly keeps changing. Here are the people we’re most worried about at Disney World right now! Have any good cast member stories to share? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: With Big Unemployment $$$ Changes, Which Disney World Cast Members Are STILL Furloughed? Furloughed Disney World Cast Members Are Staging At-Home Protests 38 Things You Didn’t Know Guest Services Could Do For You in Disney World View the full article

As part of the 2020 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) virtual convention, attendees were treated to a special performance of “Go the Distance.” Disney fans know the song from The Walt Disney Studios’ 1997 animated feature film “Hercules” and its 2019 Public Works stage production. We’re happy to share the performance here as a very special #VoicesFromHome, courtesy of Disney Theatrical Productions. This video features the voice talents of Disney On Broadway stars Jelani Alladin and Krysta Rodriguez (who starred in 2019’s Public Works stage production of “Hercules” in New York’s Central Park), Mandy Gonzalez, Rodney Ingram, Michael James Scott and Syndee Winters. It’s a celebration of these talented performers and all fans of “Hercules.” Enjoy! View the full article

Hey! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the latest Disney news! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort More restaurants are reopening in Disney World, but the Polynesian is NOT reopening just yet. We’ve got discount news, EPCOT festival news, and more coming up today on DFB Guide! 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: Which change you’d like more information on. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: 8 Tools EVERYONE Needs For Their Disney World Vacation! DFB Video: 8 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Going To Disney World! View the full article

Whether you were blasting off to space or hanging out with 999 happy haunts, over the summer participants went a little mad with running their miles during the 2020 runDisney Virtual Series! Celebrating fan-favorite attractions found in the Disney Parks, runners laced up their sneakers for their at-home miles complete with themed race amenities and even while donning their athletic Disney style. Take a look at a few of this year’s participants who added a little extra Pixie Dust to their runDisney Virtual 5K: How did you finish your virtual miles? Show off your #DisneyMagicMoments with your finisher bling with us in social using #runDisneyVirtual! View the full article

It’s Labor Day Weekend! And that means you’ve got some extra time to plan that next Disney World vacation and we’re here to help! Cinderella Castle Are you thinking about a Food and Wine Festival trip this fall? Or maybe a holiday extravaganza? Whatever your plans are, there’s one thing we know for sure: you need to make some plans. We’re going to make sure you choose the best restaurants Disney has to offer — and save some money while you’re at it — with our HUGE Labor Day Sale! Right NOW you can get 45% off EVERYTHING at the DFB Store with promo code DFB45! ​Our complete line of DFB Guide e-Books is on sale right NOW — you can save 45% off EVERY ITEM at the DFB Store, making planning for your next Disney vacation that much easier! If you’ve been thinking about getting one (or more) of our guides, now’s the time to do it! HUGE savings plus a long weekend to drool over Disney food pictures, tips, deals, and discounts sounds like the perfect way to spend the holiday. Get the Everything Bundle! Just use promo code DFB45 at checkout, and save 45% off of every product in the store. From our 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining to our DFB Guide to the 2020 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays — not to mention our detailed snack-focused guides — these books are MUST reads. See for yourself — check out sample pages, details, testimonials from our customers, and more over at DFBStore.com. Want Even Bigger Savings? Here’s How… SAVE EVEN MORE with one of our best-selling Bundles. We’ve bundled our books together into the ideal package to save you the most money possible. And, since our bundles are already highly discounted, the extra 45% off makes them a steal. These prices are like a sale on top of a sale! 2020 DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle We have a bundle for every need. Looking for our DFB Guide, plus a more in depth look into the snacks in each park? Then our best-selling DFB Guide PLUS Snacks Bundle is for you. Food and Wine Festival lovers will love using our DFB Food and Wine Bundle to make the most of their trip. And if you want ALL of it — we have you covered there, too! Check out our DFB Everything Bundle! What are you waiting for? Right now is the BEST time to get one of our DFB Guide or DFB Bundles and get your vacation planning going! Enter promo code DFB 45 at checkout to receive 45% off your entire DFBStore.com order. Don’t forget to head over to DFBStore.com to check out details, sample pages, and more. These e-books are a must-have for your next Disney World trip! Oh, and don’t forget to check out the testimonials from our customers — take it from them! The best part? Shop in confidence, knowing that all of our DFB Guides are 100% guaranteed. Don’t like it? You get your money back! No questions asked. As always, we thank you for your support of the Disney Food Blog! Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! Related posts: SAVE BIG at our Labor Day Sale! Start Planning Your Next Disney World Vacation Today! It’s HERE! Grand Launch of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 Edition Start SAVING On Your Next Disney Trip Right NOW With the DFB Store Memorial Day Sale! View the full article

Ever since the movie Up premiered, we’ve wondered what Carl and Russell’s balloon-propelled journey might have been like IRL! ©Disney-Pixar For most of us, snagging some Up-inspired merchandise is probably the closest we’ll get to recreating the flight of Carl, Russell, and Dug. What can we say, we generally prefer our air travel to be FAA-approved! But even though we don’t plan to fly our house to Paradise Falls any time soon, performer David Blaine’s latest stunt is giving us some SERIOUS Up vibes! David Blaine is known for his extreme stunts, but his most recent performance really took things to a new level — literally! Earlier this week, Blaine completed his latest stunt, which he calls “Ascension.” And it turns out, that’s an incredibly fitting title for this performance! On Wednesday morning, Blaine embarked on a flight above the Arizona desert, lifted only by colorful balloons! To be fair, these aren’t the same “standard” balloons that Carl Fredricksen would have acquired for his journey. The latex, helium-filled balloons Blaine used could be deflated or popped remotely, and one “balloon” made of fiberglass held a parachute and oxygen. In other words, don’t try this at home! ©YouTube Blaine reached a height of nearly 25,000 feet (or 4.7 miles!!) before ejecting himself from the balloons and parachuting to the ground. Here’s a look at his incredible flight! Blaine said his flight was actually inspired by the 1956 French film The Red Balloon — but we still think he’d make it as an honorary Wilderness Explorer! Did you watch David Blaine’s balloon flight?? Share your thoughts with us in the comments! Related posts: Get Ready For Your Next Disney Adventure With TONS of NEW ‘Up’ Merchandise! NEWS! The Release of Disney Pixar’s Upcoming Movie ‘Soul’ Has Been Delayed! Disney HOW-TO! Decorate Your Own DIY Adventure Book Inspired by Disney’s “Up!” View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another edition of “What’s New at EPCOT!“ Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise, food, and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in! EPCOT Food Update Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks Joffrey’s Coffee is one of our favorite places to stop by before we make our lap around the World Showcase, especially since pumpkin spice season has started! Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosk We noticed that Joffrey’s kiosks throughout the park now have menu boards outside of the booths so guests can check them out while standing in line. Joffrey’s Coffee Queue Menu The original hanging menu boards are still available as well, so you have multiple chances to decide what you’d like (which is the hardest part)! Joffrey’s Coffee Booth Menu France Pavilion Foodies who are in EPCOT might want to stop by the France Food & Wine Festival Booth since there are several new offerings on their menu! Escargot and Pink Flamingo Rose You can snack on the buttery and flaky Feuilleté d’Escargot à la Crème d’Ail et Persil or Escargot in Puff Pastry with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce… Feuilleté d’Escargot à la Crème d’Ail et Persil: Escargot in Puff Pastry with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce Ever wondered what Escargot tastes like? Find out here! …and you can sip on the smooth and sweet Rosé Pétillant Méthode Traditionelle Champenoise or Pink Flaming Rosé Sparkling Wine! Fun fact: the Rosé is made using the méthode traditionnelle from a region that is home to many pink flamingos! Rosé Pétillant Méthode Traditionelle Champenoise, Rosé Sparkling Wine Pink Flamingo Read our full review of the fancy Pink Flamingo Rosé here! Make sure you save some room for dessert too, friends! L’Artisan des Glaces is offering a new Piña Colada Ice Cream Martini with Rum and it’s just sooo good. Pina Colada Ice Cream Martini with Rum When you order it, you’ll get to choose your ice cream flavor and whether you’d like Grand Marnier, whipped cream vodka, or rum to go with the piña colada. Pina Colada Ice Cream Martini with Rum Melt over the new Piña Colada Ice Cream Martini with us! American Adventure Pavilion Block and Hans was closed today and the Cast Member we spoke to said they believe it will only be open on the weekends. Block and Hans Kiosk Germany Pavilion Even though Block and Hans was closed, the Germany Bier Cart was open to guests! We haven’t seen this spot open for several weeks, but we were happy campers knowing we could get the Frozen Mezzo again! Germany Bier Cart EPCOT Construction Update Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Each time we see progress on the Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster, we get more and more excited about the debut of the attraction, which is currently set for next year! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Coaster We recently noticed that a patent has been filed for a new “support structure installation,” buuut we’ll have to wait and see what that means! In the meantime, there’s been some continued progress on the roof and other parts of the building as construction keeps pushing forward for that 2021 grand opening. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Coaster EPCOT Merchandise Update Mouse Gear Well, well, well, what have we here? An Oogie Boogie MagicBand with Lock, Shock, and Barrel?? Don’t mind if we do! The Nightmare Before Christmas MagicBand From Mouse Gear at EPCOT As you start decking yourself out in the most terrifying get-ups you can muster for the Halloween season, we think it’s pretty much a given that the Oogie Boogie MagicBand will go frightfully well with your outfits… The Nightmare Before Christmas MagicBand From Mouse Gear at EPCOT …and we’d totally roll Oogie’s snake eye dice to make a bet on that! ;D The Nightmare Before Christmas MagicBand From Mouse Gear at EPCOT Take a look at all the terrifying details on the new The Nightmare Before Christmas MagicBand here! Since EPCOT reopened, we’ve been waiting to see Food and Wine Festival merchandise around the park. And, we think that the Food and Wine Dooney and Bourke Bags were totally worth waiting for! You can tote around the goodies you grab in EPCOT in the Satchel… Food and Wine Dooney & Bourke Bag …keep your extra snacks inside the Crossbody… Food and Wine Crossbody Purse …(complete with a super cute tag to commemorate your trip to the festival)… Food and Wine Dooney and Bourke Tag …or carry around the Wallet to keep your Annual Pass, ID, and other essentials! Food and Wine Wallet Check out all the Food and Wine Dooney and Bourke bags here! Multiple Locations Since there’s so much food and merchandise around EPCOT, it might be helpful to keep a gift card handy throughout the season! And, we love THIS little cutie with Remy looking just as happy as we are to be snacking at the Food and Wine Festival! Remy’s Disney Gift Card The Fjording When in Norway, it’s only practical to drink beer like a Viking! And, you can pick up several pieces of drinkware that even the most hardened Viking would melt for at The Fjording. Whether you’re drinking morning coffee or grog, you can use the Viking Mug for $19.99… Viking Mug …complete with the “EPCOT World Showcase” tag in rune-like print… Viking Mug …a great handle for carrying the amount of coffee you might need in the morning (AKA a lot)… Viking Mug …and a rustic appearance on the inside of the mug to really get you in those Viking feels. Viking Mug When you’re out exploring the world, don’t forget to take your Viking Water Bottle along with you! The shiny material reminds us of a shield… Viking Water Bottle …which would be perfect for fighting sea monsters, like the one decorated on the side! Viking Water Bottle Toast to your friends and family with this Viking Shot Glass, complete with a monster on the front… Viking Shot Glass …and a bearded Viking on the back for $9.99! He’s really rocking that beard, don’t you think? Viking Shot Glass We saw many of the Food and Wine Magnets and Phone Cases at the preview we attended, and they’ve now popped up in the World Showplace too! As you’re creating your own perfect dish at home, you can reference the Figment Measurement Magnet… Measuring Magnet …remember your time hopping from booth to booth with the Taste Around the World Magnet… Taste Around the World Magnet …rule your kitchen with the Queen of Cuisine Magnet… Queen of Cuisine Magnet …sip on some of your favorite beers and brews at home as you admire the Brews Magnet… Brews Magnet …or let all your visitors what a cooking guru you are with the “Olive to Cook” Magnet, all for $14.99 each! Olive to Cook Magnet If you wish you were at the Food and Wine Festival all year long, you can take home the Minnie Food and Wine Phone Case… Minnie Case …Annual Passholder Food and Wine Case… Passholder Case …and Taste Around the World Phone Case for $29.99 each. Taste Around the World Case If you want to get a little fancier, you can pick up the 3D Taste Around the World Phone Case that really makes your food POP for $34.99! We’re getting hungry just looking at it! Taste Around the World 3D Case Take a look at the rest of the Food and Wine merchandise we found in Disney World! So there you have it, all of the new additions we spotted on our most recent visit to EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time with more food, merchandise, and construction updates! What are you looking forward to seeing in EPCOT the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! What’s New at Epcot: Regal Eagle Construction and SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie Clothing! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List View the full article

We took a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom AND Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to see what’s new! Disney’s Animal Kingdom We love soaking in the awesome atmosphere at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We wanted to see what all is new in the park since our last visit. Will there be more Halloween merch?? Additional construction progress?? You’re about to find out…here are all of the food, construction, and merchandise updates from Animal Kingdom AND Animal Kingdom Lodge! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Popcorn Carts Yup, it’s definitely spooky season in Disney World! We spotted the return of the Purple Cauldron Popcorn Bucket at the popcorn cart near Finding Nemo — The Musical and at another cart in Africa near Zuri’s Sweets Shop. Purple Cauldron Halloween Popcorn Bucket We saw this bucket last year, but it’s now made it back into Animal Kingdom ahead of the holiday! The back of the bucket says “Happy Halloween” and the top lights up. Purple Cauldron Halloween Popcorn Bucket You can snag one of these popcorn buckets for $17. Click here to see more photos of the Purple Cauldron Popcorn Bucket! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates A few weeks ago, we noticed that there was a new structure being built near the end of Kilimanjaro Safaris. And it looks like construction has continued on this new building. Kilimanjaro Safaris Construction Here’s a look at the new building from another angle. Kilimanjaro Safaris Construction We’re not sure what the new structure will be used for, but we’ll continue to keep an eye out for additional updates! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot Popcorn buckets weren’t the only spooky addition to the park! We also spotted several new Halloween t-shirts in Riverside Depot. There’s a Halloween 2020 T-Shirt featuring an adorable Mickey-shaped pumpkin for $24.99. Mickey Pumpkin Halloween T-Shirt And we also saw this sparkly “Boo” Halloween T-Shirt with multi-colored sequins and sweet treats for $39.99. “Boo” Halloween T-Shirt Mombasa Marketplace In Mombasa Marketplace, we found a few new shirts that are perfect for Animal Kingdom. There’s a The Lion King Polo Shirt available for $49.99. The Lion King Polo Shirt at Mombasa And this sparkly Minnie Mouse V-Neck Shirt lets you show off your wild side for $36.99. Animal Kingdom Minnie Mouse Side Tie V-Neck Tee at Mombasa Last, but certainly not least, there’s a new Mickey Mouse Tank Top available for $34.99! Animal Kingdom Mickey Mouse Muscle Tee At Mombasa And with that, let’s head over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to see what’s happenin’ at the resort! Click here to see more photos of these three new shirts we found at Mombasa Marketplace! What’s New at Animal Kingdom Lodge It was a gorgeous day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge First, we swung by Sanaa to see what changes had been made to the menu since we last ate there in June. We noticed several items have been removed from the menu since our previous visit, including the Durban Shrimp and Paneer Tikka, among others. Sanaa Dinner Menu Here’s a look at the current lunch menu at Sanaa. Sanaa Lunch Menu In the gift shop Johari Treasures, we spotted a fan-favorite snack available for sale — Zebra Domes! Guests can usually find Zebra Domes at Boma and The Mara, but since both of these restaurants are still currently closed, we were glad to see that we can still get our fix from the gift shop! Zebra Domes These are available in either their classic form or a gluten-free version. You can snag a pack of four for $4.29. Zebra Domes We also found a few new pins inside Johari Treasures. There’s a Disney Vacation Club Pin featuring Mickey and Pluto roasting marshmallows for $17.99. Disney Vacation Club Pin And there’s also a Disney Vacation Club Pin with Minnie and Daisy lounging by the beach for $17.99! Disney Vacation Club Pin Plus, we saw this adorable “I Am Groot” Pin for $9.99. Groot Pin And with that, we concluded our visit to Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge! We were super excited to see the return of Halloween popcorn buckets AND we were thrilled to find the iconic Zebra Domes available at the Animal Kingdom Lodge gift shop. We’ll continue to head out to the parks and resorts to see what other additions make their way to Disney World, so stay tuned! Looking for more Disney World updates? Here’s what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Which of these updates are you the most excited about? 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! 36 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Walt Disney World! Tips From The DFB Guide: The BEST Tables To Request at Disney World Restaurants! View the full article

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We just wrapped up another day at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! Main Street, USA We’re here to give you the lowdown on everything new we spotted in the theme park. Get ready for merch and construction updates! Magic Kingdom Construction Update New Overhead Announcement An overhead announcement reminding guests about face mask protocols is played periodically throughout Disney World. The most recent message includes the policy that guests can only remove masks unless they are in a relaxation zone or when eating and drinking while stationary. We heard a brand new message which stated that guests cannot remove their masks while taking photos. Face Mask Policy So far, we’ve only heard the new message being played at the Magic Kingdom. Read more about the new overhead message here! Liberty Square The Liberty Square Riverboat area seems to be getting a little TLC. We saw walls and a covering installed outside the front of the entrance. We’ll keep visiting this area to see if anything new develops here! Liberty Square Construction Wall Purple Wall Construction The beloved Purple Wall is the perfect background for Instagram pics. Lately, shadows have been cast on the walls by large construction coverings. Some of the scaffolding has been taken down this week and you can see the wall again! Finally, some good lighting for our Insta pics. Purple Wall De-Construction Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Emporium The newest Wishables are inspired by the Pixar film, Coco. They were so adorable that most of the stock was snatched up on shopDisney. Coco Wishables Later that day, we found them at the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Resort! Take a closer look at the Coco new set here! Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar (Pirates of the Caribbean Gift Shop) We were searching for gold doubloons at the Pirates gift shop and found a couple treasures new to this part of the park. We spotted the new Jungle Cruise pin for 9.99… Jungle Cruise Pin …and a new Jungle Cruise Frame Ornament for 24.99. Jungle Cruise Ornament Cruise on over to the Pirates gift shop to get either souvenir! Take a look at the new Jungle Cruise board game here! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe We found this adorable ornament featuring the most successful Hollywood couple of all time. Mickey and Minnie are snuggled up in this snowglobe decoration for $26.99. Mickey and Minnie Ornament Don’t panic! We’re not skipping over Halloween. We still have a lot more Pumpkin Spice Lattes to enjoy. Check out more ornaments we spotted at the Magic Kingdom recently! Memento Mori Haunted Mansion gear is all the rage this Halloween season. Some items were restocked at the Haunted Mansion gift shop this week! You can grab a pair of the Haunted Mansion leggings for 39.99… Haunted Mansion Leggings …and this spooky Haunted Mansion picture frame for $24.99. Haunted Mansion Frame The Ghost Host is pleased with all the new Haunted Mansion souvenirs we’ve seen! Take a look at some of the most popular Haunted Mansion items here! That’s it for Magic Kingdom! We’ll be back tomorrow with another update on all the new food, construction, and merch. See all the Halloween treats coming to Disney World next week! Are you heading to the Magic Kingdom soon? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: it’s a small world Construction Walls, Crazy Forky Fun, New Baby Yoda Stickers, and a Dry Camel What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! Where To Find The Most UNIQUE Shopping in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

It’s Halloweentime at Disney World, and you know what that means: spooky snacks are starting to show up all over the parks! We were really excited to try out one of these snacks today at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Magic Kingdom! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Lounge at Magic Kingdom Okay, so this item isn’t so much a snack as a whole meal. Check out the Mickey Monster Mash burger, which definitely lives up to its name: it is MONSTROUS! Mickey Monster Mash Burger at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe There is SO MUCH going on with this burger! In addition to the bun and burger patty, there’s Meunster cheese, potato barrels (!!!), bacon, and sriracha aïoli. This is very similar to the Muenster Smash Burger we saw at Cosmic Ray’s a few years ago! Mickey Monster Mash Burger at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe But maybe it’s what’s on TOP of the burger that made us smile. Hey, look, it’s Mickey! Mickey Monster Mash Burger, Drink, and Fries from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe The one thing we loved about this burger the most was the sriracha: we wish there was even more of it so it was even spicier! But it was still pretty good and definitely better than a regular counter service burger. We even liked the barrel rolls on it. And as if this meal didn’t have enough potatoes, we also got fries with our burger because that’s how we roll! Mickey Monster Mash Burger at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe The Mickey Monster Mash Burger is $13.99 and available through Mobile Order at Cosmic Ray’s. We can’t wait to try out more Halloween-inspired snacks (and meals!) at the parks. We’ll be sure to let you know what we find! Find out which Disney snack just got its Halloween makeover! Have you tried the Mickey Monster Mash burger yet? Let us know all about it in the comments! Related posts: Halloween is HERE in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Photos and REVIEW! This Hocus Pocus Cupcake Casts a Spooky Spell in Disney World! Photos and Review: Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! View the full article

It has been a WHIRLWIND day for us at Magic Kingdom! From scoring a Madame Leota sipper to trying The Grey Stuff Cupcake (IT’S DELICIOUS! Sorry, we had to.) at Gaston’s Tavern, we have been living our best lives. The Grey Stuff Cupcake So, we thought to ourselves, we need to share all of this excitement with YOU! We’ve been taking lots of videos from the parks today and sharing them over on Twitter, and here are our favorites from our day in Magic Kingdom! Entering Magic Kingdom There’s something magical about taking those first few steps into Magic Kingdom. Walking through that tunnel and emerging in Town Square is something that NEVER gets old! And with that, we departed Magic Kingdom. We may have been a little soggy, but it was just as magical of a time as it always is! Until next time, Magic Kingdom! Thanks for joining us on our video tour around the park! Click here to find out exactly WHEN all of the fall decorations will officially return to Magic Kingdom! What is your FAVORITE thing to do in Magic Kingdom? We know it’s hard to pick, but share ONE thing in the comments (okay, if you can’t pick just one, we’ll take a list of favorite things, too!). Related posts: Is Gaston’s Tavern Opening With a NEW CUPCAKE in Magic Kingdom? What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Construction Updates, Dumbo Dooneys, Restaurant Refurbishments, and more!! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! View the full article

Disney just launched another beautiful Castle Collection! Imperial Palace Replica ©shopDisney For the past few months, shopDisney has released a collection inspired by a Disney Princess. So far, collectors have snatched up the sets inspired by Frozen and Cinderella. Now, it’s Mulan’s turn to shine! To celebrate the live-action remake of Mulan, the new collection inspired by the film was launched today! Let’s take a peek at all the cool collectibles! Every Castle Collection includes a replica of the castles featured in the films. This time, Mulan gets her own replica of the Imperial Palace. ©shopDisney The highly detailed model costs $129.99. And it even lights up! Get a closer look at the Imperial Palace here! The collection also includes a detailed journal with beautiful paper designs inspired by the film. ©shopDisney Use the journal to take copious notes on how to save China from Shan Yu! Or, just use it to write your grocery lists. The journal is 24.99. Get the beautiful journal here! The collection also offers a unique Imperial Palace pin. ©shopDisney The pin opens like a locket to reveal the rooms and stairways inside the palace. Get the pin for $29.99. Let’s get down to business and grab this collectible pin! It’s pretty tiring saving the entirety of China. Why not wind down with this Mulan puzzle? ©shopDisney The puzzle depicts the palace with celebratory fireworks and costs $24.99. Grab the Mulan puzzle now! Any of these collectibles are a great way to kick-off the launch of Mulan. You gotta be swift as a coursing river because the collectibles tend to go quickly! Check out what is else is new on Disney+ this month! Will be grabbing up some of these Mulan goodies? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Get a FREE ‘Mulan’ Gift With an Online Disney Purchase For a LIMITED Time! The NEW Limited Edition Live Action Mulan Doll Has Arrived! The Mulan Disney Castle Collection Is Launching Online THIS WEEK! View the full article

We’ve made it no secret about what many of our favorite Disney World snacks are, and there’s one item that is always close to the top of our list. That snack is the School Bread from the Norway pavilion at EPCOT’s Kringla Bakeri Og. Kringla Bakeri Og in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT Unfortunately, Kringla Bakeri Og is still closed, even though the parks are open for business. And we’ve really been missing that school bread, let us tell you… But now, it’s back, baby!!! That’s right, cue the angels singing because School Bread has returned to EPCOT! And right now it comes with a cute white chocolate Olaf topper, which we’ve seen before on the Olaf Fall Cheesecake we reviewed last year. School Bread at EPCOT This fluffy sweet roll filled with custard and dipped in coconut is the stuff that our foodie dreams are made of. School Bread at EPCOT We found the School Bread at the cart in front of the Norway Pavilion for $4.25. This is the cart where we usually go for a beer, but now it’s where we’ll go for beer AND school bread. YES!!! To say we’re stoked is an understatement. Cart in front of Norway Pavilion at EPCOT with School Bread Now we don’t have to make School Bread at home! Needless to say, we can’t contain our excitement at seeing so many of our favorite snacks returning to Disney World. We’re so happy to be nomming away again on all these AMAZING treats. Here’s what we thought of the “Grey Stuff” Cupcake at Gaston’s Tavern! Are you as happy as we are about the return of School Bread? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News: Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion Closed, Midnattssol Kiosk Serving Favorites Review: Sven’s Apple Cheesecake at Kringla Bakeri in Epcot’s Norway REVIEW: Chill Out With the NEW Frozen Arendelle Aqua Lemonade in Disney World! View the full article

In case you missed it, we here at DFB sell tees and masks. Disney Food Blog Face Masks And for one-day-only, Teespring (where we sell those masks) is offering a special promotion so that can save you some moolah on Disney Food Blog face masks. Guests over two years old have to wear face masks in the parks, so if you’re planning a trip to Disney World, why not wear something cute AND fun? These one-size-fits-all masks cover the mouth and nose, which makes them acceptable face coverings for visiting Disney Parks. Most importantly, they’re super-comfy. Disney Food Blog Masks We also donate $1 from every mask sale to No Kid Hungry. And we recently released some new Halloween masks that are perfect for the season! New DFB Masks! For TODAY only, you can use the code 100K when checking out (look for the text that says “I have a promo code”) to nab an extra 20 percent off! Now that’s a good deal! Shop our DFB Halloween Masks Here! Since this promo code is only valid through tonight, so be sure to head on over to the Disney Food Blog Store asap! We can’t wait to see y’all at the parks in our masks! Check out more of our Disney Food Blog mask designs here! Will you be rocking a DFB face mask at the parks? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Attention Stay at Home Nation! We Need Your Rain Ponchos To Help NY Hospitals! 6 Things That REALLY Surprised Us About the Reopening of Universal Orlando News and Photos: Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea Have Officially Reopened View the full article

Things have been changing recently over at Disney’s BoardWalk. Disney’s BoardWalk Just this week, some of its restaurants have been added to Mobile Order, but Disney’s BoardWalk Inn still remains closed with an undefined reopening date. Now, one spot on the BoardWalk has announced that it will be closed indefinitely. Before the closure of the parks and resorts at Disney World, you could visit quite a few places over at Disney’s BoardWalk for some unique entertainment. One fun spot was Jellyrolls Dueling Piano Bar. Jellyrolls at the BoardWalk At this lounge, you could enjoy non-stop dueling pianos. The incredibly talented musicians would play songs from the 70′s, 80′s, and 90′s, and perform dueling piano improv. Jellyrolls musicians on stage Jellyrolls announced in late June that it would be reopening on October 1st. But, today, we got an update. Jellyrolls Orlando posted the following message today on their Instagram: “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the reopening of Jellyrolls Dueling Piano Bar has been pushed back indefinitely. We are looking forward to serving and entertaining our valued guests as soon as possible! We will keep you posted as dates and developments materialize so check back often.” @Jellyrolls via Instagram So, it looks like we’ll have to wait a bit longer before we can enjoy a good piano duel performed by some of our favorites. We’ll keep our eyes open for more updates about the reopening of Jellyrolls and other spots around Disney World, and let you know what we find. In the meantime, click here to watch some Disney celebrities, including some performers from Jellyrolls, perform live for you without having to leave the house! The opening date for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disneyland has been delayed — click here to read all about it! Have you ever been to Jellyrolls? Let us know about your favorite trip to Jellyrolls in the comments! Related posts: A REFILLABLE Booze Option and Glowing Glasses Have Landed at Jellyrolls in Disney World!! This Disney World Snack Just Made Our Must-Eat List!! Disney Restaurant Review: Is Disney World’s AbracadaBar Worth the Walk? View the full article

We’ve been busy conjuring up a lot of Halloween FUN in Magic Kingdom today! You see, oodles of fall and Halloween-themed snacks and novelty items are slated to arrive at the Walt Disney World parks next week. Halloween Popcorn Bucket However, the Madame Leota Sipper Cup, the Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae, and the Halloween Refillable Popcorn Bucket are just a few of the spooky items we’ve already spotted on the scene. But, as your Ghost Host says on the Haunted Mansion, “There’s always room for one more…” And we’re heading into the Main Street Bakery to check out another spooky snack right now! You’ll actually get TWO surprises if you expect the Cinnamon Roll that you see pictured on the sign at Magic Kingdom’s Starbucks spot. Main Street Bakery Cinnamon Roll sign First, if you weren’t aware, the Cinnamon Roll is shaped like MICKEY! And we’re sure you’ll agree that everything tastes better when it’s Mickey-shaped! (It also doesn’t hurt that those EARS give you more Cinnamon Roll. Thanks, Mickey!) And second… Main Street Bakery Cinnamon Roll sign … the Cinnamon Roll has already received its signature orange icing for Halloween! Main Street Bakery Cinnamon Roll sign We don’t know if the chocolate spider it’s sported previously for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be returning at a later time, but for now we’re happy for any signs of fall fun that we can get, including this little autumn-inspired touch. See ALL of the Spooktacular Snacks coming to Disney World SOON here! (And get your FREE Halloween Treats Printable Checklist here!) Oh, and those already-spotted snacks we mentioned above? Yeah, there’s more where that came from! We’ve found even more goodies in Magic Kingdom today, from Oogie Boogie Light-up Dice (!!) to a new home for a classic cupcake… and we’re not done yet! Thanks for hanging out with us today as we bring you the unofficial start to the Halloween season in Magic Kingdom! Are you excited to see the Halloween snacks that have already arrived in Magic Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: BOO!! First Look at the Spooky SNACKS Coming to Disney World SOON! Review: This Pumpkin-Spiced Snack Has Made an Early Autumn Return to Disney World…and It’s Better Than Ever! MORE Fall Snacking FUN Around Walt Disney World! View the full article

Dear Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner: Where have you gone? We really really really miss you. Please, come back to us. Love, Your adoring fans. P.S. Do you miss us too? It’s okay — you don’t need to answer that. We already know the answer in our hearts. Casey’s Corner Corn Dog Nuggets If you’re like us, the fact that Casey’s Corner is still temporarily closed has created a hole in your heart. Well, today we found a spot in Magic Kingdom that may be able to (temporarily) fill that hole a little bit! Now, we don’t want to get you too excited — Casey’s Corner is still closed at the moment. Casey’s Corner is Still Closed But, as we passed by Westward Ho in Frontierland in Magic Kingdom today, we noticed three beautiful words on the menu there — CORN DOG NUGGETS! Westward Ho Menu At first we thought, it’s not Casey’s…so, should we even order it? But we had to know if there was something out there that could give us that same (or at least a similar) sense of joy, so we got them (and you know we got a side of cheese too). Corn Dog Nuggets from Westward Ho The cheese is not the same as our beloved plastic cheese from Casey’s, but it was an acceptable substitute for the time being. We also definitely missed having fries on the side with our nuggets. But, enough of our moping! How were the corn dog nuggets themselves, you ask? Well… Corn Dog Nuggets from Westward Ho …they were actually really good! They had a deliciously golden brown color on the outside, and the flavors were all wonderful. They definitely hit the spot! Corn Dog Nuggets from Westward Ho Until we can get corn dog nuggets from Casey’s again, we’re definitely happy to have this as an available option. You can get the nuggets for $6.99, and the cheese on the side is an additional cost. Corn Dog Nuggets from Westward Ho These definitely beat the frozen corn dog nuggets we’ve been relying on during quarantine. So, if you’re craving corn dog nuggets in Magic Kingdom, be sure to stop by Westward Ho and grab some of these for yourself. If we spot any more of our favorite snacks making their return to Disney World, we’ll be sure to let you know so you can grab them during your next trip! Some of our favorite pre-packaged Halloween snacks have made their way back to Disney World! Click here to check them out! Are you a fan of the corn dog nuggets in Disney World? Would you try these from Westward Ho? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Riverboat News, Holiday Sale Items, the Guest Experience Team, and Galaxy Fries: Everything New in the Magic Kingdom this week! REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Three Surprising Restaurants We’re Shocked Aren’t Open Yet in Disney World! View the full article

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