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If you’re like us, you’ve been in serious need of an Avengers fix! With Avengers Campus delayed at Disney California Adventure, and Black Widow‘s release date pushed to November, lots of change is taking place. ©Disney But even with delays, Disney is casting some of its real-life Avengers for Avengers Campus, which is a hopeful sign that things are moving along! While we have already shared audition info for Black Panther, Captain America, and General Okoye stunt performers. In the latest round of casting for the campus, Disney is on the lookout for a Black Widow stunt performer. Black Widow ©Marvel As you can probably guess, Black Widow isn’t the typical job interview. That is unless you’re accustomed to interviews involving code names and Marvel trivia! So be sure and study up on all your superheroes! Avengers Campus concept art ©Disney These auditions are likely being held so Disney can fill roles for the Avengers Campus rooftop show…yes ROOFtop stunt show. You can read all about that show and the rest of the Avengers Campus entertainment here. We will continue to keep you posted on the status of both Disneyland and Avengers Campus, so stay tuned! Wanna embrace your inner Black Widow? Check out this amazing superhero merch! What superhero have you always wanted to play? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Find Out Which Avengers You Can Expect to See at the Avengers Campus in Disneyland! BREAKING NEWS! “Avengers Campus” Revealed as Official Name of Disneyland Resort’s Marvel Land!! DFB Video: 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! View the full article

We’ve been spotting the Disney Park Life MagicBands pretty much all over Disney World lately. So far, we’ve spotted MagicBands for Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT. Park Life MagicBands at Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs But wait, where’s the Animal Kingdom Park Life MagicBand? Don’t worry, because we found it! We spotted this Animal Kingdom Park Life MagicBand at Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs. Animal Kingdom Park Life MagicBand at Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs On one side, the MagicBand features Mickey Mouse in his Animal Kingdom outfit, along with the Tree of Life. Animal Kingdom Park Life MagicBand at Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs On the other side, is Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and many of the animals that guests can see at Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom Park Life MagicBand at Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs The Park Life MagicBands are $29.99. They’re a limited release, so if you want one, better get it now! We’re so happy we found the Animal Kingdom Park Life MagicBand. If any other special MagicBands turn up in the parks, we’ll be sure to let you know! Here’s what surprised us about Disney World MagicBands! Are you collecting the Park Life MagicBands? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. BEST Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2020! View the full article

Bonjour once again from EPCOT’s France pavilion! This is not our first visit to this lovely pavilion this week. We’ve been trying some of the new options recently added to the France Booth as part of the offerings for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Feuilleté d’Escargot à la Crème d’Ail et Persil: Escargot in Puff Pastry with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce A few days ago, a new Escargot in Puff Pastry dish joined the booth’s offerings. While we really like the new item, it took the place of another that we quite enjoyed, as well: the Goat Cheese Tart. So it took us happily by surprise today when we found that the Goat Cheese Tart has not disappeared completely: it has simply moved! You can now find the Goat Cheese Tart (or Tarte aux Oignons Caramelises et Chévre) at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, our favorite spot tucked into the back of the France pavilion! Goat Cheese Tart The Tart isn’t yet listed on the menu, but we couldn’t help recognizing it sitting right there among the sandwiches and other savory items in the bakery case like the classic Jambon Beurre. Goat Cheese Tart One thing that wasn’t as familiar, though, was the SIZE! Here at Les Halles, the Goat Cheese Tart is practically DOUBLE in size of what we enjoyed during the Festival! Goat Cheese Tart But it serves up all of the same golden, flaky crust generously topped with goat cheese and caramelized onions. Goat Cheese Tart And the great news is that it’s $4.75 here at the Patisserie! (During its Festival run, it rang up for $5.50.) Goat Cheese Tart So, there you have it! This dish that made its debut at the Flower and Garden Festival then transformed into a Food and Wine Festival dish can now be yours at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie … at least for now! See our review of the France Booth’s newest addition to the Food and Wine Festival here! We are really hoping the Goat Cheese Tart is added as a regular offering to the Patisserie’s menu, and we’ll keep you posted if that comes true! For now, we say “Au Revoir!” From EPCOT’s France! What is your favorite thing to eat in EPCOT’s France Pavilion? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New in EPCOT: A Surprise Closure, EPCOT Transformation Additions, and More! Review: Apple Turnover and White Chocolate Eclair at Epcot’s France DFB Video: FOOD TOUR of Epcot’s France Pavilion View the full article

From beer flights to escargot, we’ve tried SO MANY delicious items from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. 2020 Taste of EPCOT But, you can never have enough snack options at Disney. So, we were really excited to hear that more festival booths would be opening soon. Now, we’ve got some more details, that were shared to us by some Cast Members, on which new booths should be coming, and which booths will likely be limiting their operations. The 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival started on July 15th, when EPCOT first reopened. Since it began, we’ve seen some new booths open up, and other booths temporarily close on certain days. We’ve also been eagerly waiting for some more festival booths that are already constructed in EPCOT to open. Today, we were finally able to get some more details! Food & Wine 2020! Block & Hans is a year-round spot in the America pavilion that features specialty items for the Festival. A Cast Member at this location shared that Block & Hans should only be open on weekends. Since this weekend is Labor Day, the Cast Member shared that the booth’s operations would be extended so they can be open for the whole long weekend. But, the Cast Member said that for most other weeks, they believe it will likely only be open on Saturdays and Sundays, and possibly on Fridays as well. 2020 Booth A Cast Member we spoke to also shared that certain other Festival booths should only be open on weekends. We’ve noticed that the Spain booth, after reopening one weekend, was closed when we returned during the week. A Cast Member shared that this booth should only be open on weekends. 2020 Spain Booth According to the Cast Member, The Alps festival booth and Islands of the Caribbean, both of which we had seen temporarily close on certain days, should also be open only on weekends. The Alps A Cast Member we spoke to also shared that the Flavors from Fire booth should be coming to the Festival. Currently, an unnamed booth is constructed in EPCOT that looks very similar in design to the Flavors from Fire booth from last year, so we’ve anticipated that Flavors from Fire would be returning to the 2020 Festival. According to the Cast Member we spoke to, we may soon be able to eat some delicious treats from the Flavors from Fire booth! Unnamed Booth We actually noticed there were social distancing lines already placed near this unopened booth. Social Distancing Markers Near Unnamed Booth The Cast Member also shared that The Donut Box… The Donut Box …and Cool Wash should be opening soon! Cool Wash But, the Cast Member wasn’t sure when these booths would be officially opening. The Cast Member also noted that they didn’t know what — if anything — would be going into the area where the Wine and Dine Studio booth was at last year’s Food & Wine Festival. 2020 Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival We’ve spotted an unopened and unnamed booth in that area which looks similar to the structure of the Chocolate Studio from last year, but we’ll definitely be on the lookout for any signage or updates near that spot. Unopened Booth If we find out any more exciting Food & Wine Festival news, we’ll be sure to share that with you! Come back for all the latest updates. Now, if you don’t mind, we’ve got some Food & Wine Merchandise shopping to do! Click here to check out the NEW EPCOT Food & Wine Dooney & Bourke bags we found in Disney World! What is your favorite booth at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Two Booths Were Closed at the Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival — Including One of Our FAVS! PHOTOS! Check Out All of the NEW EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Merchandise in Disney World! Photos: EPCOT’s Tiniest Residents Are Celebrating the Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

As you probably know, entrance into the Disney World parks right now requires BOTH valid park admission AND a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation. Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ve been keeping a close eye on the availability of Disney Park Passes as time goes on. Annual Passholders especially have had to contend with booked-up days more than a month in advance in some cases. Now, we’re starting to see some parks run out of reservations for the next few weeks in all ticket categories, so we’re bringing you a September Disney Park Pass update! Labor Day Weekend is, perhaps unsurprisingly, the most popular dates of the month so far. This Saturday and Sunday are booked up in all four parks for every ticket category. Wowza! While this has been the case for a little while, we still found we were still able to make reservations. You can read more about that here. Outside of that, select parks have begun running out of reservations as well. For Theme Park Tickets Guests, Hollywood Studios has started to see limited availability for the next two weeks. Park Pass Screenshot A similar case is true for Disney Resort Guests! September 7th also seems to be a big day for Animal Kingdom as Park Passes are completely unavailable in Animal Kingdom that day. Park Pass Screenshot Of course, the Annual Passholder calendar looks different with September 5th through 7th completely booked. The majority of days for the rest of the month have also run out of availability in at least one park, with the weekends being the most booked. Park Pass Screenshot Remember, if you’re headed to Disney World, book those Park Passes as soon as possible and check availability before you buy admission. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the Disney Park Pass system! Are you headed to Disney World in September? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Disney Park Pass Reservations are Available NOW for All Existing Ticket Holders! Woah. Reservations are GONE for the Disney World Theme Parks This Sunday NEWS: Disney World Annual Passholders Should Receive Their 30-Day Pass Extension Soon View the full article

It’s still hard to fathom the death of Chadwick Boseman; the passing of a real-life superhero if there ever was one. The actor passed away on August 28th after a 4-year battle with colon cancer, and Disney is honoring its King with a fitting homage. Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther ©Disney Now Disney+ has added a tribute to the legendary actor, following an earlier premiere on ABC. We’ve already been rewatching Black Panther (through admittedly teary eyes) to reminisce about one of our very favorite actors, and now we can tune in to the aptly named Chadwick Boseman — A Tribute for a King. Chadwick Boseman — A Tribute for a King ©Disney The special highlights Boseman’s career, and the array of acclaimed roles he took on in his 43 years. Click here to assemble the perfect Black Panther movie night at home! In addition to King T’Challa, he also won hearts with his portrayal of real-life characters like Thurgood Marshall and James Brown. He really was a marvel! Read about the real-life Wakanda being built! What are your favorite Boseman roles and memories? Reminisce with us in the comments! Related posts: Disney and ABC Will Honor Actor Chadwick Boseman Tonight With Special Presentation Here’s EVERYTHING Coming To Disney+ This March! NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! View the full article

We love the Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace because it often surprises us with special limited-time drinks. So you can imagine how stoked we were when we found a drink on the menu today devoted to Iron-Man himself, Robert Downey Jr. Robert Brownie Jr. from Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace So obviously, we had to try it! The Robert BROWNIE Jr. (Yes, really, that’s its name!) is a mocha frappuccino made with heavy cream (oh, yeah), toffee nut syrup, and a blended-in brownie. And if that doesn’t sound like a slice of heaven, we don’t know what does! Robert Brownie Jr. from Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace We did, however, find the consistency of the frappuccino a little off: we expected something a little more like a milkshake, but it was kind of thin. Also, drink it fast because the blended ice melts really quickly. Robert Brownie Jr. from Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace However, we loved all the brownie bits, which added a yummy texture. But we think it could’ve used more chocolate sauce or something. Our favorite part was eating the brownie on top. By the time we ate it, it had soaked up all the whipped cream and goodies and was quite literally a fudgy brownie dream. YUM. Top of Robert Brownie Jr. at Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace However, Starbucks does charge for the drink plus the blended-in brownie, so this is a beverage that will set you back about $10.50. We would never pass on a drink with a name like Robert Brownie Jr., though, so in the end, we have no regrets! Find out more about the two new fruity drinks we found at Starbucks in Disney World! Are you planning on trying out the Robert Brownie Jr.? Let us know what you think about it in the comments! Related posts: Review! This New Starbucks Guava Passionfruit Drink we Spotted in Disney World is Pretty in Pink! Travel to the Upside Down with These Starbucks Stranger Things Drinks in Disney World COFFEE ALERT! Grab a FREE Espresso Drink at the Starbucks Pop-Up Party in Disney World! View the full article

If you’re looking for a cool and refreshing snack in Magic Kingdom, the Citrus Swirl is a great option! Citrus Swirl But, if you’re trying to grab this or another sweet treat from Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom today, you may be out of luck. Sunshine Tree Terrace is a quick service spot in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom that serves up all kinds of sweet treats including the Citrus Swirl, some floats, and some ice cream options as well. Sunshine Tree Terrace But, when we walked past this spot today, we noticed it was temporarily closed. We spoke with a Cast Member there who said they weren’t sure if Sunshine Tree Terrace would be opening at all today. The Cast Member was not sure, however, what was causing this temporary closure. Sunshine Tree Terrace We’ll keep an eye out for any more updates about this spot and see if it opens up later today. If you’re curious about what restaurants around Disney World have reopened recently or will be reopening soon, be sure to check out all of our posts covering the latest reopening news. Click here to check out the limited time Halloween offerings we saw available on Mobile Order in Magic Kingdom! What is your favorite snack spot in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEW Sweet Treats Coming to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom — Plus an Updated Plant-Based Cuisine Guide! REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Have YOU Conquered These 5 Snack Challenges in Disney World?? View the full article

It’s officially Halloweentime at Disney World, and you know what that means: lots of super spooky new goodies to buy! Even better? A lot of those spooktacular things are based all around The Nightmare Before Christmas, including the Oogie Boogie Light-Up Dice that we found today! Oogie Boogie LIght-Up Dice In Fountain Drink At Disney World We saw these dice last year in Disneyland at Hollywood Lounge in California Adventure and at Storybook Treats at Disney World during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but we most recently spotted them on the Mobile Order menus of several locations at Magic Kingdom. Look at how big these things are! Oogie Boogie Light-Up Dice At Disney World They’re also wrapped nice and neat in plastic when you order them! It’s totally up to you if you want to unwrap them and dunk them into your drink. Oogie Boogie Light-Up Dice In Tray at Disney World So far, we’ve found these dice on the Mobile Order menus for Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, and Pinocchio Village Haus for $8.69 with any fountain drink. Oogie Boogie Light-Up Dice On Menu at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe at Disney World The Oogie Boogie Light-up Dice are even more wonderfully spooky in the dark because they…well…also light-up (we mean, it’s in the name)! These dice are a great souvenir to celebrate the Halloween season at Disney World. We can’t wait to see what other goodies we find from The Nightmare Before Christmas in the parks! Here’s The Other Oogie Boogie Thing We Found at Disney World What do you think of the Oogie Boogie light-up dice? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Boo! Limited Time Halloween Offerings Are Popping Up on Mobile Order in Magic Kingdom! What’s New in the Magic Kingdom This Week: All the Eats, Updates, Treats, Merchandise and More! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Halloween Treats, Rainbow Glow Cubes, Construction Updates, and MORE! View the full article

Disney can create some pretty incredible dresses. Tower of Terror Bellhop Dress Lately, we’ve seen a new Tower of Terror dress and an Oogie Boogie dress. Now, Disney has released another dress just in time for Dia De Los Muertos. We’re going “un poco loco” over the new Coco dress which can be found at The Dress Shop in Disney Springs. Coco Dress The dress features beautiful embroidered details inspired by the beloved Pixar film. Here’s a close up of the neckline detailing so you can see just how pretty it is! Coco Dress On the back, there’s a gorgeous design that would sit right at your shoulder blade. It reminds us that classic Coco adage, “Seize your moment.” Well, we’re thinking a great way to seize our moment right now would be to buy this dress! Coco Dress But we REALLY want to show you close-ups of the skirt. The skirt is inspired by the papel picados, or colorful paper banners, that are featured in the film. The intricate designs in the skirt pieces are so delightful. Look at this sugar skull design flanked by two guitars. Coco Dress One of the panels features Miguel grinning with his Land of the Dead disguise. Coco Dress Even Ernesto de la Cruz has a place on this skirt. He certainly is looking quite dapper! Coco Dress One of the panels is inspired by the alebrijes (or spirit guides!) in the movie, starring Pepita! Coco Dress The other panels are covered in musical motifs such as the movie’s logo and Miguel’s guitar. So cool! Coco Dress And, get this, the Coco Dress looks SO pretty with the new Yellow Velvet Minnie Ears AND the new Corduroy Orange and Plaid Minnie Ears. What a super easy and adorable way to pick out some matching accessories. Coco Dress If you’re looking for a sweet new dress to rep your love of Coco or help to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, look no further than The Dress Shop in Disney Springs. You can snag this gorgeous garment for $128. As always, stay tuned to DFB to see all the wonderful new merch from Disney! Looking for more Coco merch? Check out the new Coco Wishables that were released this week here. Which new Disney dress is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: CUTE ALERT! 10-Year Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Bags Debut at Disney World! News! World of Disney Has Officially Reopened in Disney World — And You Won’t Believe the WAIT TIME! Spotted: The Alice in Wonderland Dress Makes its Disney Springs Debut! View the full article

Did you hear him shout it from the rooftops? Gaston is (very) proud to let you know that his Tavern has reopened to guests in Magic Kingdom! Gaston’s Tavern As of today, Magic Kingdom guests can once again stop by Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland to grab a LeFou’s Brew, enjoy a Warm Cinnamon Roll, and admire the statue of Gaston just outside the counter service spot placed there in tribute by… Gaston himself. In addition to the classic snacks mentioned above, guests at the Tavern will also find a new addition to the menu: The Grey Stuff Cupcake (also referred to as The Master’s Cupcake). TA DA!!!! The Grey Stuff Cupcake A bit of background… The Master’s Cupcake was previously served at Be Our Guest Restaurant when this popular location served a counter service-style lunch. But Be Our Guest Restaurant has switched to serving its signature prix-fixe Table Service menu for lunch as well as dinner since Magic Kingdom reopened in July. Master’s Cupcake at Be Our Guest Restaurant And so, The Master’s Cupcake was no longer an option… until today! The name has been changed to The Grey Stuff Cupcake on the menu sign, which also reflects that it is presented by none other than Be Our Guest Restaurant! Gaston’s Tavern Reopening Menu You see… The Master’s Cupcake itself was topped with “The Grey Stuff,” made famous by the song “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast! The Grey Stuff Cupcake As it was at Be Our Guest Restaurant, the Grey Stuff sits atop a chocolate cake base, garnished with candy pearls and a chocolate square. The Grey Stuff Cupcake You’ll even find a bit more of The Grey Stuff inside the cake base itself! The Grey Stuff Cupcake As always, The Grey Stuff is plentifully packed with cookies-and-cream flavor… you can even see fine cookie bits in the Grey Stuff which frosts the cake. The Grey Stuff Cupcake It’s got a light, creamy texture and it’s — c’mon, say it with me… DELICIOUS! (You can even find the recipe here to try it at home!) And the chocolate sponge cake is both rich and moist. Our only complaint? The Grey Stuff Cupcake The SIZE! This treat is $5.49, the actual amount of cake you get for this cupcake is… NOT MUCH. Granted, what you’re really getting here is the chance to try The Grey Stuff. The cake itself is simply a Grey Stuff conduit for a lot of folks. Basically, if you’re looking for a big, tasty cupcake in Magic Kingdom… you might find it best to wait for next week’s return of the Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake. But if you’re main goal is to try The Grey Stuff to see for yourself if it truly is DELICIOUS? Find the recipe to make The Grey Stuff at home by clicking here! Well, you can accomplish that at Gaston’s Tavern for now! Enjoy! Have you ever tried The Grey Stuff? What did you think? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Is Gaston’s Tavern Opening With a NEW CUPCAKE in Magic Kingdom? Review: Lunch at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Is This Currently Closed Magic Kingdom Restaurant Getting Ready to Welcome Guests Again Soon? View the full article

We’re spotted some fun fall treats in Magic Kingdom today. Pumpkin-Spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae Spooky season really is on its way! The Halloween decorations may not be up yet, but the popcorn buckets we spotted today are already dressed up and ready to celebrate! Madame Leota Sipper Cups, Oogie Boogie Light-Up Dice, and Pumpkin-Spiced Mickey Waffles — if you’re ready for fall and Halloween, it’s a good time to be in Disney World! Yesterday, we found some Halloween-themed Purple Cauldron Halloween popcorn buckets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now we found another Halloween popcorn bucket over in Magic Kingdom. Halloween Popcorn Bucket They’re baaaaaack! We spotted these Happy Halloween Popcorn Buckets last year, but were really excited to see them in Magic Kingdom again this year. You’ll find lots of your favorite characters dressed in some seriously adorable Halloween costumes on this bucket. Minnie is dressed in her witch costume and looks ready to make some powerful potions in her cauldron. Above her are the words “Happy Halloween” in some spooktacular text. Halloween Popcorn Bucket Mickey makes quite the sinister vampire in his spooky look! His bat friends all seem ready for some Halloween tricks and treats as well. Halloween Popcorn Bucket Pluto is also featured on this bucket in his adorable mummy costume. Halloween Popcorn Bucket There’s also Goofy, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and Donald Duck, who are all dressed in their Halloween best. Halloween Popcorn Bucket You can grab some delicious popcorn and this refillable bucket for $12. Halloween Popcorn Bucket We also love that the cover for the bucket has a not-so-hidden Hidden Mickey! Halloween Popcorn Bucket If we spot any more exciting Disney snacks around the parks, we’ll definitely let you know! Stay tuned for all the latest Disney and Halloween updates! The new Halloween face masks are already available in Disney World! Click here to check out where we spotted them! Do you have a favorite Disney popcorn bucket? Chat with us about it in the comments! Related posts: A Wig For Your Dog?! Adorably Funny Pet Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! We OFFICIALLY Know When Fall Decorations and So Much MORE Will Take Over Disney World! Some of Our Favorite Pre-Packaged Halloween Goodies Are Back in Disney World! View the full article

On Thursday, we’re hosting a special #DisneyMagicMoments: In the Kitchen video experience featuring a must-see cooking demonstration of popular Epcot dishes by Disney Chef Kevin Downing! During the previously recorded livestream, Chef Kevin will be making magic in the kitchen with Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup and Filet of Beef with Roasted Mushrooms and Beurre Blanc. Both dishes are favorites at Le Cellier restaurant at Epcot and at this year’s Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The cooking demo begins here on the Disney Parks Blog at 5 p.m. ET on September 10, 2020. And today, we have an early peek at what’s to come: If you’d like to follow along with Chef Kevin, we’re offering recipes for both favorite dishes. Download the soup recipe here , Filet of Beef recipe here – and grab your ingredients for a magical Disney cooking experience! #DisneyMagicMoments: In The Kitchen is the first in a series of events inviting guests to enjoy the best of Disney both at our locations around the world and at home. Responses from groups who previewed Chef Kevin’s demo have been fantastic with comments like: “For those of us that live far away and haven’t been able to get to Disney for months, this was a wonderful way to feel connected and look forward to our next trip – only 2 weeks away!” “It was wonderful! I loved the way the class was set up and the detail from Chef Kevin was perfect! He explained every step of the process clearly and gave us many tips to prepare the food before cooking, storing it and if we chose to freeze the meal, how to handle it prior to reheating. It was a pleasure to listen and watch the presentation. I can’t wait to try the recipes this weekend!” Check back here on the Disney Parks Blog on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. ET and join us for some magic moments in the kitchen with Chef Kevin. See you on Thursday! View the full article

Disney World has been open for almost two months, but Florida continues to face the global health crisis. Florida Palm Trees The state was placed under a State of Emergency beginning March 9th. The State of Emergency order has been extended twice since its initial filing and was set to expire tomorrow. Now, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has filed a new executive order to extend the State of Emergency by another 60 days. DeSantis issued the order of extension this morning meaning that the new expiration date for the State of Emergency is November 3rd. This order is subject to change; we may see another extension or we may see an order to let it expire early depending on the health crisis. Florida Florida no longer has any travel restrictions in place from the gubernatorial office, so the state of emergency does not necessarily impact any trips to the state. We will be checking in on this situation often so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates. Click here to learn about the current state of Florida theme parks. Does the state of emergency affect your Disney plans? Tell us in the comments. Related posts: NEWS: Florida Governor Extends State of Emergency and Tri-State Quarantine Order for Another Two Months More Restaurant Reopening Details Discussed By The Re-Open Florida Task Force Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Comments on the Reopening of Universal Orlando’s Theme Parks View the full article

Disney World’s parks officially reopened in July, but that reopening came with a ton of changes. Magic Kingdom Entrance These changes included a face coverings requirement for guests, new social distancing guidelines, and limited park capacity. The parks even recently announced reduced hours after September 8th. While we have already shared these hours through early November. It now seems that these reduced hours will continue through the late fall. Disney World recently updated its theme park hours calendar, which shows that the reduced hours will continue through November 21st. Here’s what the week from November 15-21 looks like: Disney World Park Hours From November 15-21, 2020 From Disney World Website Here are the hours for each park on November 21: Disney World Park Hours for November 21, 2020 from My Disney Experience App Disney World canceled Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year and we still haven’t heard anything about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The Disney World website currently suggests that guests continue to check back for updates about holiday events, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the EPCOT International Festival of Holidays, along with the Candlelight Processional. We’ll be sure to keep checking and let you know if we find out anything else. Here’s how Disney World is celebrating Halloween in 2020! How do you feel about Disney World’s reduced hours? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: Going to The Magic Kingdom on Dec. 2nd? After You Read THIS, Maybe NOT! There Are Still 9 BIG Disney Question Marks Before Reopening Day… . Here’s What You Need To Know. REVIEW! We’re Munching on Sven’s Carrot Cake In Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

No one’s slick as Gaston, no one rides horses like Gaston, no one reopens a restaurant like Gaston! Gaston in Magic Kingdom That’s right! A little while ago we spotted some signs that seemed to suggest Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom would be reopening soon. Then, we got some official confirmation that it would be opening on Friday, September 4th. So, of course, we made our way over there today to check it out! After we grabbed our Madame Leota sipper cup this morning in Magic Kingdom(!!), we made our way over to Gaston’s Tavern and saw that it was in fact open! Looks like we weren’t the only ones eagerly awaiting the return of this spot. Gaston’s Tavern There were social distancing markers on the outside indicating where guests should stand. Gaston’s Tavern Social Distancing Markers There were also social distancing markers on the floor and stanchions on the inside of the restaurant to organize the flow of guests in this space. Gaston’s Tavern Guests could check out on the registers to the far left and far right, and there were green dots indicating where they should stand. Gaston’s Tavern Inside Some of the fan favorites were still on the menu like LeFou’s Brew and the Warm Cinnamon Roll. We also found that there was a new “The Grey Stuff Cupcake.” Gaston’s Tavern Reopening Menu From what we saw, you can only get LeFou’s Brew on its own or in the souvenir stein for now. The Belle Goblet wasn’t available at the time we went, but we’re hoping we’ll see it again soon. Gaston’s Tavern While it’s certainly a limited menu, we were still excited to see this spot open again. We’ll be on the lookout for any more news about other restaurants reopening around Disney World, and let you know what we find. Come back for more updates! Click here to check out the first cinnamon roll sold in the newly reopened Gaston’s Tavern! Do you love Gaston’s Tavern? Let us know if you’ll be making a special trip to this spot the next time you’re in Magic Kingdom! Related posts: Three Surprising Restaurants We’re Shocked Aren’t Open Yet in Disney World! REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Review: Magic Kingdom’s NEW Cherry and Pistachio Frozen Hot Chocolate Float! View the full article

Well, well, well… it’s been quite the day already at Magic Kingdom’s Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! ICYMI, the highly anticipated Madame Leota Sipper Cup hit the Halloween scene early at this counter service spot. Madame Leota Sipper Cup She wasn’t due to materialize until September 8th — along with lots of other fall snacks and novelty items around Disney World. But, lo and behold, while we lined up anxiously awaiting our new spirited sipper… we found another early autumn arrival here! The Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae is back at Sleepy Hollow, too! This Magic Kingdom fall snacking tradition adds a bit o’ pumpkin spice to two adorable Mickey Waffles. Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae sign The waffles are topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, then drizzled with caramel and doused with seasonal sprinkles. Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae Seriously, check ’em out…. Little ghosties, pumpkins, and bats really lend this treat some extra fall flair! Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae Now, we couldn’t help but notice a tiny change to this treat from previous years right off the bat (no pun-intended ), with a new serving style in a paper boat (as opposed to a plate). Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae More importantly, though, we noticed an even bigger difference when we dug into the sundae. You see, in previous years, we always felt like the waffles held a lot of promise… but didn’t tend to deliver the pumpkin-spiced punch we’d hoped for. But we are thrilled to say that this year, the pumpkin flavor is much more pronounced in the waffles! So much so, in fact, that we’d consider ordering up the waffles even without the ice cream because they are just that good on their own! Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae So we are very happy to report that the Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae is back at Magic Kingdom and really delivering on that pumpkin promise this year! You’ll find it at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments for $6.49, and it’s a great way to kick off this surprising early return of fall flavors to the park. We’ll be bringing you much more in the way of fall fun today from Walt Disney World, and we look forward to taking you along with us both today and throughout all the rest of the Spooky Season! Have you ever tried the Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: BOO!! First Look at the Spooky SNACKS Coming to Disney World SOON! Churro Ice Cream Sandwich Now at Disney World! Review: Our Santa Mickey Waffle Was a Holiday Mishap in Disney World…Hopefully Yours Isn’t! View the full article

You know how they say “join the Dark Side…we have cookies?” Well, if those cookies are from Gideon’s Bakehouse…sign us up! Triple Chocolate Cookie If you’ve never heard of this special spot, get your taste buds ready. Gideon’s Bakehouse will soon be opening a location in Disney Springs, and now you’ve got the chance to be a part of their team! Cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse have been around Disney Springs for a while. They used to be served in extremely limited quantities over at The Polite Pig. But, Gideon’s Bakehouse will be opening their own location in Disney Springs this year and we cannot wait! Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs Their new location will serve all kinds of goodies, including their signature cookies, cake slices, and unique coffees. Gideon’s Bakehouse Peanut Buttercream Cake If surrounding yourself with the delicious cookies all day long sounds like an absolutely dream to you, then you may want to join Gideon’s team! They are actually now hiring for their Disney Springs location. We spotted this announcement on their Instagram. If you’re interested, you can check out their website and apply for a position with them. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse The real question is — could you stop yourself from eating ALL the cookies if you worked there? We don’t know if we could have that level of self-control. They’re just so delicious! We’re hopeful that this announcement signals that Gideon’s is getting even closer to opening their new Disney Springs location. We’ll keep an eye out for any more updates from Gideon’s and let you know what we find! Click here to read our exclusive interview with the owner of Gideon’s Bakehouse — Steve Lewis! Are you excited for the new Gideon’s Bakehouse location coming to Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Loading Up on Chicken Guy! Loaded Fries and Mac ‘N’ Cheese!! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World See How Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza Changed For Reopening Day in Disney Springs! View the full article

We have loved all the amazing designer ears that Disney has recently released, and they seem to be super popular because these ears tend to sell out fast! Today, a new pair of designer ears went on sale online: The Lily Aldridge Designer Rainbow Ears! Lily Aldridge Designer Ears These beautifully sparkly and colorful ears, though, are already sold out online. That’s right. When we went to check shopDisney, these were already gone! Lily Aldridge Rainbow Ears ©Disney So if you wanted a pair and didn’t manage to grab them in time, we’re sorry: these were limited in number. But we’re sure Disney will release more awesome designer ears in the future. We will be sure to let you know when they do! Take a closer look at the new designer Lily Aldridge ears here! Were you among the lucky few to nab these ears? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Designer Hipster Mickey Ears Arrive In Disney Parks! And Just Like That, Guess What’s Already Sold Out on shopDisney and Selling For $300 on eBay! Take A Virtual Trip to Hawaii With This Aulani Gear Now Available ONLINE! View the full article

Disney World is bringing the frightful energy today as we’re starting to see signs of Halloween! Ooooooh! Halloween Face Mask This morning has been pretty eventful, especially for Halloween lovers. We’ve already spotted some of our favorite Halloween souvenirs AND the debut of the BRAND-NEW Madame Leota Sipper in Magic Kingdom! Now, we’re getting ready to rep the spooky feels with the NEW Halloween Face Masks that just debuted in Disney Springs! Two super cute masks debuted this morning and we can’t decide if they’re more frightening or ADORABLE. We already saw a sneak peek of these masks and they became available for pre-order online this morning. But the Boo! Halloween Mask just might be cuter in person. Halloween Face Mask We also love this sweet Pumpkin Halloween Mask. Look at their little faces! Plus, they’re surrounded in scary treats; what more could we ask for? Halloween Face Mask We spotted these masks available at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $6 each. Can’t make it to Disney World? No worries! These masks are available for pre-order on shopDisney RIGHT NOW. Pre-order your Halloween Masks here!! Halloween Face Mask We’re already spotting a few Halloween treats and tricks in Disney World today, so stay tuned as we check out ALL of the exciting and spooky offerings! Want to see more ghoulish souvenirs? Click here! Which Halloween Mask is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Photos: Disney’s Releasing NEW Halloween Masks in the Parks and Online SOON! What’s New at Disney Springs: An Oogie Boogie Dress, Maleficent Sweatshirt, and a Trio of Cake Bars! Oh Boy! Time to Mix Up Something GOOD With The New Mickey Whisk We Found in Disney World! View the full article

Our favorite family of Supers is back and they’re sharing some incredible advice for a healthy and safe experience during your next visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and their adorable kids show us that safety really is incredible when everyone works together. Just like the Incredibles, we each have a role to play as we watch out for one another. And of course, together, we can make today incredible! Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more stories from the Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

Haunted Mansion fans have been treated to all kinds of frightful and delightful merchandise lately. Madame Leota Tombstone Those who love Madame Leota in particular have also gotten some great items just for them, like a Madame Leota Pandora charm. Now, Madame Leota is back in a brand NEW item that we found at Magic Kingdom today! Serpents and spiders, tail of a rat, show us this new merchandise, where is it at? Just about a week ago, we shared with you that a NEW Madame Leota Sipper Cup would be coming to Disney World. Well, today, as we made our way around Magic Kingdom, we found that Madame Leota had in fact made her way to the parks from regions beyond! She was supposed to arrive on September 8th, but it looks like the spirits called her in a bit early. We found the sipper over at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Liberty Square. Sleepy Hollow Refreshments We weren’t the only ones heading to this spot in the morning. Whether these guests were there for some other delicious treats or the Madame Leota sipper, we can’t say for sure, but if anyone in line wants to start a Madame Leota fan club, we’re ready! Sleepy Hollow Refreshments When we finally made it toward the front we spotted her — the Madame Leota Sipper Cup! She looks incredible! You can get one at this spot for $15.99, and it comes with a fountain beverage. Madame Leota Sipper Cup We also saw that the Headless Horseman Straw, which we saw last year as well, available at this quick service restaurant as well. Headless Horseman Straw at Storybook Treats It truly is spooky season in Disney World — and we LOVE it! We’ll keep our eyes open for more Halloween fun, and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Click here to check out the limited time Halloween offerings that have popped up on Mobile Order in Magic Kingdom! What do you think of this new sipper? Let us know in the comments if you’ll be trying to snag one of these during your next Disney trip! Related posts: Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World A Wig For Your Dog?! Adorably Funny Pet Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! We OFFICIALLY Know When Fall Decorations and So Much MORE Will Take Over Disney World! View the full article

If there is one thing we’ve been craving for breakfast, it’s one of the amazing cinnamon rolls from Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Okay, so maybe we don’t just crave it for breakfast… Gaston’s Tavern Unfortunately, our favorite place to get this yummy snack has been closed. Until today! That’s right: Gaston’s Tavern opened this morning, and one of our readers was first in line to get the first cinnamon roll of the day! Briar Fowler sent us a photo of the first cinnamon roll served at Gaston’s Tavern after reopening. Warning: the following photo will make you want to lick your screen, but we’re totally not judging you for it. All that yummy gooey cinnamon and sugary goodness! First Cinnamon Roll from Reopened Gaston’s Tavern at Magic Kingdom ©Briar Fowler Briar also sent us a photo of Gaston’s Tavern before the doors opened this morning! It didn’t look too bus…at all, but we’re guessing folks will be lining up all day to get their hands on that cinnamon roll. Gaston’s Tavern at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World ©Briar Fowler It’s so fantastic that Gaston’s Tavern has reopened, and we can’t wait to pop in and get a cinnamon roll for ourselves! After all, no one makes a cinnamon roll like Gaston! Be sure to check out some of our other fave treats at Gaston’s! Are you as excited as we are about Gaston’s Tavern reopening? Sound out in the comments! Related posts: Get it! Gaston’s Tavern Now Gives a Cup of Icing for Guests Who Want All the Good Stuff! Review: Sweets Eats at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom! Three Surprising Restaurants We’re Shocked Aren’t Open Yet in Disney World! View the full article

Remember those stunning Lily Aldridge pastel rainbow ears we shared yesterday?! Lily Aldridge Designer Ears Well, guess what!! The time has already come and these babies are now available online at shopDisney! EEK. Disney’s latest designer ears, created by model Lily Aldridge are now available online for $48. Compared to the other designer ears we’ve seen, these come in on the cheaper side. ©Disney We were able to share pics of these ears thanks to our friends at AllEars.net! The colors and glitter make our hearts smile. Lily Aldridge Designer Ears Only a limited number of these are being sold, and the design is MEGA cute. Therefore you may wanna run for your wallet and grab a pair before they’re GONE! According to Lily, “Designing Disney Ears (with help from my little ones) has been a dream come true! I wanted to create Minnie Ears that are fun and magical for all generations of Disney fans. What’s better than glitter and a sprinkle of pixie dust!’ We love these new ears, and we can’t wait until we can rock them around the park. We will continue to keep you posted on all the NEW ears in the parks, so stay tuned! Click here to get a pair of the NEW Lily Aldridge ears! Do you love these new ears? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Photos! Disney’s Releasing NEW Lily Aldridge Designer Rainbow Ears Online TOMORROW NEWS! Designer Jerrod Maruyama Hipster Mickey Ears Are Dropping TOMORROW! Hold On To Your Leia Buns! These New Star Wars Designer Ears Should Be Blasting Off to the Disney Parks This SPRING! View the full article

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