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Are there cuter plushes in the world than Disney Parks Wishables? We don’t think so. Coco Wishables in Disneyland We spotted the CUTEST new collection of these little plushes yesterday and fell in love immediately. The Coco Wishables just might be our favorite set of plushes in recent memory! So, you can imagine our dismay when we found they were mostly SOLD OUT on shopDisney! Well, do not fret! We found them in BOTH Disneyland AND Disney World! In Disney World, we saw these cuties on display with the other Wishables in the Emporium. They had plenty of the Coco Wishable Blind Bags AND the stand-alone Pepita Wishables available. Today, we spotted the Coco Wishables at Riverside Depot Animal Kingdom. But they were out of the blind bags! Coco Wishables in Disney World Over in Disneyland, we spotted this sweet collection at World of Disney in Downtown Disney. Similarly, they had the blind bags and Pepita on sale. Look at that face! Coco Wishables in Disneyland As a reminder, the blind bags contain either the Héctor Wishable, the Ernesto de la Cruz Wishable, the Miguel Wishable, the Dante Wishable, or the Spirit Dante Wishable! ©shopDisney Whether you get the mystery bag or the stand-alone plush (and whether you’re buying in Disney World or Disneyland), it’ll run you $9.99. We’re SO glad we could find these in person since they’re selling quick online and we’re on the lookout to collect them all! The blind bags are still sold out online but you can get the Pepita Wishable still!! Click here to see more of the Coco Wishables! Which Coco Wishable is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! Arendelle Aqua, Move Over! The Frozen Fan Fest Has Flurried into BOTH Disney Parks! We Have A Proud Corazón Looking at the NEW Coco Pandora Charm in Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

The ear news has been INSANE lately. We’ve seen Yellow Velvet Minnie Ears, Halloween Ears, Corduroy Orange and Plaid Minnie Ears, Macaron Ears, and SO much more. Perfect Ears for Fall! But guess what, the fun’s not over because Disney has just announced another new pair of ears. Remember when Disney started rolling out the mega-exclusive often expensive designer ears? Well, the latest pair of designer ears are on their way to shopDisney and y’all, they’re so cute, we just might have to dish out the funds for them. These designer ears were created by Lily Aldridge and we were able to get a closer look at them with the permission of our friends at AllEars.net. Lily Aldridge Designer Ears The ears have a pastel-like rainbow effect and a beautiful blue bow in the center. And to make matters even better, they’re sparkly! Lily Aldridge Designer Ears They are set to be released on shopDisney TOMORROW at 7AM PT. You can see even MORE pics of the new ears here! Pricing and additional information has not been shared just yet, but we will let you know when we know more! We can’t wait to see what other ears Disney rolls out. Be sure to check back for all the ear news! Check out TWO new pairs of fall ears here! Do you have a favorite pair of Disney ears? Let us know what they are in the comments below! Related posts: NEW Gorgeous Coach Designer Ears Have Arrived in Disney World and Boy, are They PRICEY! Find Out Which Disney Ears Sold Out in Six Hours This Weekend! 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! View the full article

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is known for his work in film and television, including voicework in Moana and a lead role in the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie. ©Disney On Wednesday evening, Johnson announced that he and his family have tested positive for COVID-19. Johnson posted a video on his Instagram account detailing his recent struggle, saying that his “entire family” tested positive for COVID-19. He did go on to say that they are all “on the other end of it” and that they are now feeling healthy. ©Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP Johnson says that his two daughters experienced mild symptoms, but for him and his wife, it was “a different story.” He also expressed how thankful he was to have recovered, and mentioned that he knows others who have lost loved ones to the disease. According to information shared in the video, Johnson and his family contracted COVID-19 from close family friends, and he went on to encourage viewers to exercise caution when they are in contact with others. The Video Message Was Shared on Johnson’s Instagram Account ©Dwayne Johnson He closed out his message encouraging viewers to take care of their own health and take care of those around them. The full video can be seen on Johnson’s Instagram account. Here are all of the Disney movies currently scheduled for release in 2020 and 2021, including ‘Jungle Cruise’ Related posts: Looking For a New Way to Entertain the Kiddos? Disney Stars Are Posting Story Times on Social Media! Why Did Disney’s Bob Iger Really Step Down From The CEO Spot? The ULTIMATE Guide to Every Disney Movie Coming Out in 2020 and 2021! View the full article

While strolling through Magic Kingdom today, we heard an overhead announcement about the new safety policies like we’ve grown used to in the reopened parks…but this time it was a little different. Main Street U.S.A. Today, we heard a new voice with a British accent delivering the usual safety guidelines that have become customary in these announcements, but this time, there was yet ANOTHER update! The last time the overhead announcements were updated, verbiage was added regarding the mask removal policy when it comes to eating and drinking. NOW, the announcement also reminds guests of Disney’s policy while taking photos. Updated face mask policy at Disney World Currently, the ONLY times when a guest may remove their mask is when they are located in a Relaxation Station, or when they are in a stationary location while eating or drinking. That means guests CANNOT remove their masks while taking photographs. Yes, your annual family photo in front of the castle this year will include the stylish face masks that you picked out for your vacation! Magic Kingdom The new overhead announcement we heard today reiterated the fact that guests must keep their face masks on while taking photos. We’ll continue to monitor the guidelines and associated announcements, and we’ll keep you in the loop about any further updates! Click here to learn more about what taking photos is like in a reopened Disney World! Have you been to the Disney World theme parks since the phased reopening began in July? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We Asked Our Readers: Should Disney World Face Characters Be Wearing Masks? Here’s What They Said. One Month Later: The 6 BIGGEST Changes Disney World Has Made Since The Reopening Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens View the full article

We took a trip to EPCOT to see what’s happenin’ around the park! EPCOT We’re back to check out all the new additions since our last visit to the park! Here are all of the food, merchandise, and construction updates we spotted in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates La Cava del Tequila Over in the Mexico Pavilion, we found a few exciting additions at La Cava del Tequila. First, in honor of the location’s 10th anniversary, they’re offering a special Mezcal made with 10 different agaves! Special Mezcal Bottle Each shot sells for $11 and comes with a side of grasshoppers and an orange slice! 11th Birthday Mezcal But that’s not the only new discovery we made at La Cava del Tequila. They’re also offering “secret menu” guacamole to go! This guacamole contains chile and is served with tortilla chips Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila The guac isn’t listed on the menu, so you’ll need to ask a Cast Member if you’d like to order it! Click here to read more about the limited edition Mezcal at La Cava del Tequila! 2020 Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths While walking through the World Showcase, we noticed that both Spain and The Alps booths were closed. Spain Closed These locations were late additions to the festival, having just opened this past weekend. The Alps Closed We aren’t sure why these booths were closed, but it’s not the first time we’ve noticed something like this at the festival this year — the Islands of the Caribbean booth has also been closed on certain days. Click here to read more about the closure of The Alps and Spain booths! EPCOT Construction Updates Future World Construction Construction is moving along on several projects in the Future World section of the park. We spotted work being done on the roof of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction building. Construction on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind And we also noticed ongoing construction work continuing on the upcoming PLAY! Pavilion. PLAY! Pavilion Construction World Showcase Construction While flying above the France Pavilion on the Skyliner, we saw more progress in the new section of the France Pavilion surrounding the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction. France Pavilion Construction We caught a peek of a fountain at the end of the walkway below the Gusteau’s sign. France Pavilion Construction Construction crews were working away as we passed by, so we’ll continue to keep an eye on this area for more updates as it gets closer to completion! Click here to see more photos of the construction updates in the France Pavilion! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Test Track SIMporium The Test Track merchandise location had a few new arrivals since our last visit. We found this Test Track Car Magnet for $9.99. Test Track Car Magnet And this Test Track T-Shirt with a shiny, Mickey-shaped design for $36.99. Test Track T-Shirt The Fjording Over in the Norway Pavilion, we saw this Norway Baseball Cap which has a similar design as other new merchandise we’ve spotted here recently. Norway Baseball Cap You can snag this hat for $27.99. Check out some of the other Norway merchandise we’ve seen recently! Canada Merchandise Stand While strolling through the Canada Pavilion, we noticed this Canada Baseball Cap available for $24.99. Canada Baseball Cap Souvenirs de France In the France Pavilion, we noticed something interesting about this Mickey Macaron Tumbler. Mickey Macaron Tumbler While the cup itself isn’t new, it is on sale for $13.99 — we’re always down for a good deal at Disney World! Multiple Locations Now for the grand finale of our merchandise updates — EPCOT Food and Wine Festival merch is now available at several locations throughout the park! We saw Food and Wine merch at Mouse Gear, the World Showplace, and festival kiosks throughout the World Showcase. 2020 Food & Wine Festival Merchandise While most locations had a variety of different merchandise available, the only place that had pins was Mouse Gear. 2020 Food & Wine Festival Merchandise We saw a huge selection of items, including t-shirts, mugs, kitchenware, MagicBands, and more. Trash Can Salt/Pepper Shaker We did notice that some of the kiosks around the World Showcase still had EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival merchandise available as well. Here’s ALL of the new EPCOT Food & Wine Festival merch we saw at the park! So, between some exciting construction progress, an exclusive new Mezcal, and ALLLLL of the Food & Wine merch, it was an eventful day at EPCOT for sure! We’ll continue to swing by the park to see how things are movin’ and shakin’ so stay tuned for more updates! Check out what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Which EPCOT construction project are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot: Festival Booths, Topiaries, Construction, Mickey Pretzels, and more! What’s New in Epcot: Construction and Tram Updates, Paper Straws, and Menu Updates What’s New in EPCOT: TONS of France Merch, an Unexpected Dining Closure, and NEW EARS! View the full article

We’re SO CLOSE to the release of Mulan on Disney+! The live-action remake will arrive to the streaming service this Friday, September 4 on Premium Access. ©Disney Ahead of the film’s arrival, we’ve been able to catch a couple of sneak peeks on social media. Today, disneystyle on Instagram shared a behind-the-scenes look at the costume design in the film! The film’s Costume Designer Bina Daigeler explains a bit of the research and work put into the design of Mulan’s iconic warrior costume! Not only was the costumed designed to be a beautiful work of art, but it also needs to play an important role in telling the story! After all, Mulan is a woman in disguise dressed as a male in a men’s army, so the costume has to help her hide! It looks like we have our Labor Day Weekend plans set! This action-packed film is available for Disney+ Premium Access subscribers this Friday, and it will be available to all paid Disney+ subscribers without an additional fee on December 4. Click here to watch another sneak peek from Mulan! Will you be watching Mulan this weekend on Premiere Access on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? Meghan Markle Is Lending Her Voice to a New Disney+ Documentary! Life Is the Bubbles! Today’s International Mermaid Day (and We’re Celebrating with Some Disney Magic)! View the full article

Due to the global health crisis, so many of us just can’t make it to Walt Disney World this year. And that makes us sad because we’d love to chow down on some of our favorite treats, including Cheshire Cat Tails, Mickey macarons, and Mickey caramel apples (YUM). Caramel Pecan Milk Chocolate Macaron We have such a massive craving for so many of these goodies, but if we can’t get to Walt Disney World, that often means we just have to go without. Whatever will we do? Although Disney has been kind enough to share many of its most famous recipes with us, is it just us or is it just not the same when you have to make the treats at home? After all, have we really mastered the Dole Whip recipe as good as Disney? For those who live near New York, though, there’s hope! Chantilly Bakery in Bronxville, New York is hosting a Disney Day on Saturday, September 19th from 9AM to 11PM. Disney food fans can begin pre-ordering their special Disney-inspired goodies on Saturday, September 3rd. And we have a feeling that most of these will sell out, so pre-ordering is probably a good idea. Mickey Cinnamon Roll Although Chantilly hasn’t released a full list of what Disney-inspired goodies will be available, we spied a ton of our favorites in the bakery’s Instagram post, including the Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Roll, which isn’t just full of cinnamon and sugary noms, but is also, well…colossal! Peanut Butter Chips Caramel Apple It also seems that special Mickey caramel apples are on the menu, along with Mickey cookies, Tigger Tails (not to be confused with Tiger Tails), Mickey Rice Krispie Treats, as well as some of our other all-time faves. We’re so wishing we were in New York right now to try out these extra magical treats! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on what treats you can find at Chantilly for pre-order, too. Check out our recipe for Norway’s Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe School Bread! So New Yorkers, are you going to check out Chantilly’s Disney Day for yourself? Let us know all about it in the comments. Related posts: Breaking! NEW Dining Spots Coming to Disneyland’s Pixar Pier; PLUS Pixar Fest Food Sneak Peek… FULL REVIEW and PHOTOS Of ALL The 2019 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party FOOD! These New Vera Bradley Prints Are COVERED in Our Favorite Disney SNACKS! View the full article

Who put the glad in “gladiator?” We absolutely love the movie Hercules, but the film hasn’t really received as much love as other Disney films, especially when it comes to merch. ©Disney H However, we’ve started to see a renewed interest in Hercules lately. Maybe it’s because a live-action movie is in the works?. Since Disney announced the film, we’ve spotted a lot of great Hercules merchandise at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and online at shopDisney. We don’t know about you, but we are so ready to go the distance with all the Herc merchandise we can handle! Baby Pegasus Bangle by Alex and Ani – Hercules ©ShopDisney Um…we just totally went “awwww” when we saw this adorable baby Baby Pegasus Bangle by Alex and Ani. Although the best part of this bangle is that sweet little baby Pegasus medallion, it’s also expandable, so it can fit on a variety of wrist sizes. Back of Baby Pegasus Bangle by Alex and Ani – Hercules ©shopDisney We also love that it’s “Infused with Positive Energy,” just like Pegasus himself. We totally want to grab this precious bangle, which costs $14.99. Click here to get your own Baby Pegasus Bangle online. If you’d rather go from Zero to Hero in no time flat, this Hercules Bangle by Alex and Ani might be more your speed. This bangle features a medallion with the symbol of the top god himself, Zeus! Hercules Bangle by Alex and Ani ©shopDisney We love that this one is also “Infused with Positive Energy” and expandable. Back of Hercules Bangle by Alex and Ani ©shopDisney The Hercules Bangle by Alex and Ani is also available now on shopDisney for $44.99. Get the Hercules bangle online now! We always love seeing Hercules getting more love (and merchandise), so these pretty bangles make us super happy. Find out where we found new Hercules t-shirts at Walt Disney World! Will you be buying one (or both) of these bangles? Drop us a comment and let us know. Related posts: Shoppers Alert! The Cutest Two Disney Kitchenware Collections Just Popped Up Online! Did You Know You Can Buy This ONLINE? This Is the Baby Yoda Merchandise You Never Knew You Needed! View the full article

On September 4th, the live-action remake of Mulan will be available to stream on Disney+ for an additional charge of $29.99! ©Screen Rant The film was originally scheduled for a March release before its premiere date was pushed back indefinitely — so we’re excited to finally have the chance to watch this movie, even if it’s not in the environment we originally expected! One of our favorite parts of the movie theater experience is, of course, SNACKS! And this weekend, Disney fans in the Los Angeles area can take advantage of the unique opportunity to snag some Mulan-themed concessions to-go! ©Disney From Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th, The El Capitan Theatre is offering Mulan specialty snack items available for pick-up! Available items include a 130 oz Mulan Popcorn Tin for $7.50, a 44 oz Mulan Souvenir Cup for $4, a Mulan Kids Pack for $5, and more! Here are the Snacks Available To-Go! ©El Capitan Theatre The to-go concessions will be available from Friday through Sunday, and orders will close at 11AM on each day. ©El Capitan Theatre When placing your order, you will be able to select from several available pick-up windows, and “online order pick-up” parking spaces are available upon arrival. To receive your order, call (213) 910-5739 and proceed to a designated pick-up location where a cast member will greet you! For more information, click here to check out the El Capitan Theatre website! Click here to check out a teaser for the live-action ‘Mulan’ film! Do you plan on streaming Mulan on Disney+ this weekend? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: This Disney and ColourPop Mulan Makeup Collection is a MATCH Made In Heaven! Be Swift as the Coursing River With this NEW Mulan Merchandise Online! Disney’s Soda Fountain: The Brave Sundae & Breakfast with Merida View the full article

Whether you’re checking out a virtual viewing of Disney Cruise Lines’s Tangled: The Musical, or doing virtual school, we’re doing a lot of things virtually now due to the global situation. Four Seasons Resort Orlando Pool But, what if the parents or adults in your family want to take a vacation, but the kids have to do virtual classes? Not to worry! Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has a special new offering just for you! You’ve probably taken quite a few “vacations,” and maybe even enjoyed some “staycations,” but have you ever been on a “schoolcation”? Now you can at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Guests who take a schoolcation at the Four Seasons can enroll their kids in supervised schoolwork sessions that will be held in a quiet, dedicated learning space. These sessions will take place in small-group classroom settings set up in the Four Seasons’ event rooms. Physical distancing measures will be implemented, and no more than 6 kids will be allowed per class. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World The kids will even have a private terrace outside to take a break. High-speed premium WiFi will also be provided. Kids can be enrolled for a half-day option (9:00AM to 12:00PM) or a full day option (9:00AM to 3:00PM) with lunch included. Four Seasons Resort Orlando According to the Four Seasons website, the schedule for the study sessions is as follows: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon: Supervised virtual learning, snack break included (half-day participants depart at noon) Lunch break: Students opting for a full day will order lunch off a set menu and the lunch will be delivered at the student’s scheduled lunch break time 1:00 to 2:00 pm: Optional enrichment period for those with flexible schedules including Arts and Crafts and Physical Education 3:00 pm: Parents pick up their child(ren) Chandelier at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World These sessions will be available Monday through Friday beginning September 14, 2020, for school-aged children. The price is $50 per child for a half-day session or $100 per child for the full day session including lunch. You must confirm your reservation for this service at least 48 hours in advance, and attendees must be registered as overnight guests of the Four Seasons. The Disney Help Desk The individuals overseeing the study sessions will be trained Kids For All Seasons staff. After the kids have finished their schoolwork, they can enjoy all of the Resort’s fun offerings including the lazy river, water slides, tennis courts, and much more. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World While the kids study, the parents and adults in the group can relax. They can enjoy the Resort’s adults-only infinity-edge pool, or take advantage of the many treatments available at the spa. There’s also a hair salon available for colour, cuts, and styling services. If the adults want a more active experience, they can play a round of golf at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club, or enjoy some of the special treats in the Resort’s state-of-the-art practice facility, including a putting course and short course. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World The Resort also offers individual and family golf and tennis lessons. Additionally, there are a multitude of wellness trainers who lead individual and family classes in a variety of areas including yoga, meditation, and spinning. There’s also a fitness centre with all kinds of equipment including two Peloton cycles, free weights, medicine balls and more. You can even watch virtual fitness programs in the fitness studio. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World The Resort has classes and a cocktail kit to-go box that can show guests how to make some of the Resort’s signature cocktails. Physically distanced cooking classes for individuals or the whole family can also be reserved. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Thomas Steinhauer, the General Manager and Regional Vice President of the Four Seasons Orlando noted “This new offering exclusively for our Resort guests will be both helpful to parents, as well as something really fun for kids to experience.” He notes that this special “schoolcation” offer gives families a chance to change up their kids’ learning environment, and combine school and playtime at the Resort to create lasting memories. ©Four Seasons Orlando Guests looking to make use of this new schoolcation option can also take advantage of some of the special offers available at the Four Seasons Orlando right now. Through the “Experience More” package, only available through December 18th, guests can get a $200 nightly credit for stays in a guest room, or a $500 nightly credit for stays in a one or two bedroom suite. Guests can then use this credit toward any resort activity, including supervised study sessions. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World The Four Seasons is also offering a special deal through December 18th where guests can get a 20% savings for guest room reservations booked at least seven days prior to arrival, with full pre-payment. ©Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Wow! Sounds like quite the experience. Check out the website for the Four Seasons Orlando Resort at Walt Disney World for more details and to book your next schoolcation. We’ll keep our eyes open for more special deals around Disney World and let you know what we find! Click here to read our review of the Disney character breakfast at the Four Seasons Orlando! What do you think of this special offer? Is it something you would consider taking advantage of? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News! 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If you’ve been with us for a while, you probably know we love cupcakes! Gaston’s Tavern When we’re in Disney World, we tend to keep our eye on the prize — and by prize, we mean delicious cupcakes covered in a mound of icing! Today, we learned that Gaston’s Tavern will be reopening this Friday, and that instantly had us dreaming about Cinnamon Rolls…but it looks like that’s not the ONLY exciting treat in our future. Is that a new cupcake on the menu?! We were checking out the Gaston’s Tavern menu to see what yummy snacks we’re gonna order later this week when we noticed something NEW. Listed in the snacks section, it seems there’s a new treat. The Master’s Cupcake?! Hmm…that sounds somewhat familiar… Gaston’s Tavern Menu Screenshot We’ve spotted a cupcake with that name before, but it wasn’t at Gaston’s Tavern — it was at Be Our Guest Restaurant! This fan-favorite dining location featured a dessert called “The Master’s Cupcake”, made with Chocolate Sponge Cake and Grey Stuff, on the lunch menu prior to the closure. This treat was SERIOUSLY so good! A mound of Grey Stuff instead of icing? Yes PLEASE. Be Our Guest Master’s Cupcake We won’t know if this is the same Master’s Cupcake from Be Our Guest until Gaston’s Tavern opens on Friday, but we won’t complain either way. Maybe we’re seeing the return of an old favorite, or maybe we’re discovering a new one! Stay tuned! Click here to read our full review of the Be Our Guest Master’s Cupcake! What are you most excited to order from Gaston’s Tavern? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: REVIEW! New SPICY Mickey Mini Dome Cake Debuts at Pecos Bill in Magic Kingdom! We’re LIVE from the FIRST 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! View the full article

You hear that train whistle? Engineer Goofy is inviting you aboard Runnamuck Railroad for a magical experience in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! This fun, family-friendly adventure opened earlier this year inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort – marking the first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. In this new “Ride & Learn” video, step inside the park’s Chinese Theatre and into Mickey and Minnie’s cartoon world. With Goofy at the controls, what could possibly go wrong? During your journey, you’ll learn some fun facts and special details about this groundbreaking attraction. After the first time I rode Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, I immediately wanted to get right back on again – there’s just so much to see. Now we can all take a virtual ride as many times as we want! What will you discover on your next trip through Runnamuck Park? (Hint: Keep an eye out for Pluto …) For more #DisneyMagicMoments like this, keep checking back with us here at the Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Disney World adds a few theme-park restaurants back into its dining lineup at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. View the full article

If you’re looking for some thrills in EPCOT, you’ll want to check out Test Track. Test Track While the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster looks like it’s going to be WAY more intense, Test Track still packs a punch and is one of the more popular rides in EPCOT. But, it seems like this attraction has been experiencing a few issues lately. Yesterday, Test Track had a bit of a delayed opening. There were Cast Members around the attraction letting guests know that it was temporarily unavailable in the morning. Test Track Temporarily Closed September 1st It did, however, open later on in the day. We were informed by a reader around 4:30PM ET yesterday that it was open. Test Track But, it seems like Test Track is experiencing issues again today. Earlier this morning, Test Track was not open. It looks like it was open when we checked at 1:30PM ET, but by around 2:00PM ET it was closed again. We checked around 4:30PM ET and it still appeared to be temporarily closed. Test Track Temporarily Closed | Screenshot from My Disney Experience We’re not sure what is causing these issues, but we’ll definitely keep an eye on those wait times in the My Disney Experience app to see if it opens up again later today. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Headed to EPCOT soon? Click here to check out which 5 restaurants in EPCOT have joined the new walk-up waitlist feature! Is Test Track a must-ride attraction for you? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article

The 1980s were a time for perms and re-runs of Footloose, but Disney World was a RAD place to be with experiences we totally miss! Main Street U.S.A. in 1985 However, we’re not the only ones reminiscing about the good ole’ days back in the parks! Disney has been bringing back retro Mickey shirts, hats, and even Star Wars apparel. As we were heading around Downtown Disney today, though, we were thrown for a major loop when we found a huge throwback to a 1980s EPCOT (wait, what??). If you ever got the chance to pop into The Land in the 1980s, you’ll remember when Sunshine Seasons was the “Farmers Market” and Garden Grill was “The Good Turn Restaurant.” Back in the day, Kraft Foods was one of the primary sponsors of the pavilion as they helped provide the funds to build attractions like the Symbiosis film and Listen to the Land. Kitchen Kabaret But, kids would gather all around the Kitchen Kabaret in The Land to listen to the audio-animatronics sing songs about nutrition (“Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit” was a bop). Even though the attraction has been LONG retired in EPCOT, it got a little life breathed into it over in Disneyland today! Kitchen Kabaret Poster We spotted some adorable posters showcasing attractions like Big Thunder Mountain and the Country Bear Jamboree in the WonderGround Gallery. The Kitchen Kabaret Poster caught our eye with produce and condiments jamming out during their “fresh shows daily.” And, it REALLY made us miss the long-lost show in the parks! Kitchen Kabaret Poster The $39.99 poster is created by illustrator David Perillo, who loves all the throwback and retro items across both Disneyland and Disney World as much as we do! Kitchen Kabaret Poster As we’re patiently waiting for Disneyland to announce its reopening, we’ll keep checking back in the shopping and dining district to see what other throwbacks pop back up into Downtown Disney! Take a look at all the character Disneyland fans we spotted at the World of Disney! What is your favorite throwback Disney attraction? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Orange Bird AND Disney Villains! We’re Loving These NEW Fans in Disneyland! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates View the full article

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Nothing celebrates a love for Disney Parks than a brand new pair of ears. And the best part is that ears come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes that represent all our favorite things about Disney. World of Disney We’ve seen a slew of new ears since the reopening of Walt Disney World. And we’ve loved nearly every pair we’ve come across. We recently spotted lots of new ears at Downtown Disney. When we first discovered this Emerald Minnie Ears Headband at Walt Disney World, we totally got Wizard of Oz Emerald City vibes. Now, you can pick these gorgeous green ears up on the West Coast at World of Disney at Downtown Disney. Emerald Minnie Ears Headband Also spotted at Downtown Disney’s World of Disney: these Yellow Velvet Minnie Ears! These ears are like a luxurious ray of sunshine and make us think nothing but happy thoughts. Yellow Velvet Minnie Ears Oh, boy! These ears are the best way to say “Hi” ever! We loved the wacky Mickey Glove Ears when we first spotted them at Walt Disney World. They are now also available at World of Disney at Downtown Disney! Wave to Mickey! Mickey Glove Ears Not traveling to Disney anytime soon, you can snag these Mickey Glove Ears online. Get the Mickey Ears online here!! We also decided to pop into The Dress Shop at Downtown Disney to see what’s new. And lo and behold! We spotted the Faux Leather Minnie Ears that we also recently discovered at Walt Disney World. These ears are a sure way to show off your fashionable Disney style! Faux Leather Minnie Ears The Faux Leather Ears are also available online. Get the Faux Leather ears online here! We love seeing new ears in the shops, and it’s nice that Downtown Disney now has many of the same ones that Walt Disney World has. You can never have too many ears, right? And if you get them now, you will be prepared to hit up Disneyland as soon as it reopens. Get a look at these awesome France ears we spied at EPCOT What do you think? Are you ready to hit up Downtown Disney to get some new ears? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Food & Wine Booths, Ink & Paint Merchandise, and the Sweetest Sundae EVER! Oh Boy! We Found a NEW Set of Mickey Mouse Loungeflys in Downtown Disney YAY! The New Confetti Minnie Ears are Now Available at Disneyland Resort and ONLINE! View the full article

We’re always looking for the latest and greatest snacks around Disney World, but especially in EPCOT! Mexico Pavilion Did you know you can get guacamole at not one, not two, but THREE different spots all in the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT? In the interest of science (of course) we HAD to try them all. Welcome to the Mexico pavilion Guacamole THROW DOWN! Who will emerge victorious? Our Contenders: Let’s introduce contenders for this throw down! First up, the “secret menu” guacamole to go from La Cava del Tequila. La Cava is a small lounge tucked inside the Mexico pavilion. Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila You won’t find this guacamole on their QR menu, so be sure to ask for it specifically if you want to try it. This guacamole contains chile and is served with tortilla chips. Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila Next, introducing the guacamole from Choza de Margarita. Choza de Margarita is a margarita and snack stand that you can find on the outside of the Mexico pavilion. Guacamole from Choza de Margarita The guacamole itself in this dish is the same as the one that is used at La Cava. It contains the same chile in it and is also served with tortilla chips. What makes this one unique is that it is topped with Mango and Pumpkin Seeds. Guacamole from Choza de Margarita Finally, we have the guacamole from La Cantina de San Angel. Guacamole from La Cantina de San Angel This fresh-made guacamole contains red onions in it, is served with tortilla chips, and is topped with tomato. The guacamole in this dish does not contain any chile. Guacamole from La Cantina de San Angel They were all close in price with each of them costing about $10. We tried all of these options and ranked them after careful deliberation. Guacamole from the Mexico Pavilion The results are now officially in. And the winner is… The guacamole from Choza de Margarita! This guacamole takes the top spot for us, no question! We like a bit of spice in our dishes, so we loved the inclusion of the chile in this guacamole. It wasn’t too spicy by any means, but had just enough kick to make it interesting. Guacamole from the Mexico Pavilion Choza’s guacamole edged its way to the front mainly because of the mango topping. Even if you’re not a mango fan, you’ll want to try this. There’s not a lot of mango pieces in it, but when you do get a bite of that sweet and cool mango, mixed with the chile in the guacamole, it’s perfection! It really balances out the flavors. Guacamole from Choza de Margarita In second place, we have the guacamole from…La Cava del Tequila! Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila La Cava’s guacamole takes the second spot because it does have that chile to give it a small kick, but it’s missing all of those wonderful toppings. It’s still a solid choice though! Guacamole from La Cava del Tequila That leaves the guacamole from La Cantina de San Angel in third place. Guacamole from the Mexico Pavilion — Guacamole from La Cantina de San Angel Featured in Front Now, don’t get us wrong, the guacamole from La Cantina is good. We don’t have any complaints about it! If you’re really spice-averse, then this will probably be the best choice for you. Compared to the others, we just felt this one lacked that little kick in spice and flavor. But, it did have the red onions, which was a nice touch. Guacamole from La Cantina de San Angel Overall, we enjoyed all of these options, and we’re definitely looking forward to enjoying our favorites again in the future! Guacamole from the Mexico Pavilion We’ll definitely let you know what other fun snacks we find around Disney World. If there’s another snack throw down you’ve got in mind for us to try, let us know! We’re always ready to eat more delicious Disney food! Click here to check out this SUPER limited edition drink from La Cava del Tequila! Spoiler alert: it’s served with grasshoppers! Which of these guacamole dishes sounds the most delicious to you? Let us know your pick in the comments below! Related posts: Find Out Where You Can Get a FREE Margarita Jello Heart in Disney World Today! Confession: We’re Kinda Glad These Major Menu Bombs Are Gone from Disney World! We’ve Tried Every Frozen Drink at Disney World and These Are Our Favorites! View the full article

Need a little distraction from work? We’ve got you covered. ©samuelmb1991 We love it when enthusiasts go ALL in with their Disney fandom! Instagrammers everywhere display their fandom for Disney through their posts and pics. @samuelmb1991 has been entertaining the Disney-loving masses with his sense of humor and mad Photoshop skills. Take a coffee break and scroll through his ‘gram with us! We’re glad Samuel is getting his daily steps in! Here he is walking Max from The Little Mermaid. Looks like Maurice, Merlin, and Grandmother Fa can’t resist petting the cutie! ©samuelmb1991 Things are getting a little sentimental here! Good thing Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother is there to cheer him up. ©samuelmb1991 Yeah…we’d have that same look on our face if someone did that to us. ©samuelmb1991 Ok, now you’re just showing off. Tink seems to be having a good laugh though! ©samuelmb1991 Don’t give in, Samuel! He’s not who he says he is! ©samuelmb1991 That was fun, right? Be sure to check out Samuel’s Instagram here and see the rest of his Disney masterpieces. You won’t want to stop scrolling! Love Disney art? Check out what we found in Disney World recently! What picture is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Looking For a New Way to Entertain the Kiddos? Disney Stars Are Posting Story Times on Social Media! Got Disney Photos on Your Phone? Here Are 9 Ways to Turn Them Into Art! Look Out Disney Chalk Artists, You May Have Some Competition! View the full article

Disneyland’s Downtown Disney has been HOPPING today, friends! World of Disney Line While it took us almost half an hour in a stand-by line to make it into the World of Disney, we’re here to take a look at all the Halloween goodies, Minnie Ears, and more that have popped up in the store! Although we have regularly seen new face masks, spooky items, and more in the World of Disney, we spotted a new series of merchandise we don’t normally spot around the parks! As the summer sun is still shining in California, Downtown Disney now has a line-up of fans to keep yourself cool while you’re walking around the shopping and dining district. You can add a pop of color with the Rainbow Mickey Fan. Rainbow Mickey Fan And you can also keep the groovy Disneyland Resort Fan on hand as you chill outdoors at Black Tap or enjoy the sunshine. Disneyland Resort Fan We’re one of Orange Bird’s BIGGEST fans! We’ve seen him pop up at the Food and Wine Festival recently, and now he’s flown all the way to Disneyland to show his face on the sweet character fan… Orange Bird Fan Thre’s also a new fan for one of our other favorite birds, Hei Hei! The fan has a lot of tropical colors and ocean blues (and Hei Hei’s big eyes that just stare into your soul)! Hei Hei Fan We’re in for a load of double, double, toil, and trouble with all the Villains merchandise that is bound to spook your socks off this Halloween! Disneyland has a unique twist on the Villains with fans inspired by the Evil Queen… Evil Queen Fan …and the Voodoo man himself, Dr. Facilier! His “Friends from the Other Side” look pretty happy to see all those screaming (er, smiling) faces! Dr. Facilier Fan You can pick up each of the fans for $9.99. Oh, and a pro tip for all you makeup gurus out there: These fans are a great way to dry that setting spray or even spray-on sunscreen before you head out into the parks for the day! As we continue to make our way around Downtown Disney, you can keep checking back with us to see all the new things making their way to the stores and restaurants. These 5 small changes might mean Disneyland is re-opening soon! What is your favorite new Disney fan? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Food & Wine Booths, Ink & Paint Merchandise, and the Sweetest Sundae EVER! Pretzel Pins?! You HAVE to See These Exclusive Eat-Themed Items in Downtown Disney! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge If you thought there was unique merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge already, now you can get a new form of SPACE MONEY!! Although we gave you a sneak peek of the silver version of this Galaxy’s Edge metal gift card, they’ve arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios finally! Batuuan Spira Gift Card While the previous version of the Batuuan Spira was golden, the silver kind is just as cool over at the Droid Depot! (We only wish we could use this gift card for ALL of our purchases?) Batuuan Spira Gift Card The Batuuan Spira comes in a black sleeve that has the directions on the back and a list of places that you can use the gift card throughout Disney World and Disneyland. Batuuan Spira Gift Card You’ll have to load the card with a minimum of $100 and the card itself is $4.99. Batuuan Spira Gift Card It can currently be found at Droid Depot. The past gold Batuuan Spira sold out very quickly, so the silver version might go just as fast! Take a full look at the new Batuuan Spira Gift Cards in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge here! Celebrity 5 &10 While you’re snacking on some goodies during your next Disney+ binge session, you keep those chips and cookies fresh with the CUTEST bag clips ever over at the Celebrity 5 & 10! On top of the matching Mickey and Minnie Bag Clips, you can also use Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty Bag Clips to rep your favorite theme parks! Bag Clips The only question is…what snack are we going to have first, using these Disney bag clips for $14.99? Bag Clips Mickey’s of Hollywood Baby Yoda might be the cutest Star Wars alien around, so we’re happy to cozy up in any series of tees, sweatshirts, and other sweet apparel from Mickey’s of Hollywood! Baby Yoda Shirts And, if you’re the favorite child out of your family (shh, just don’t tell your siblings), you can put on the “I’m the Favorite Child” Shirt during your next trip to Disney World for $29.99. I’m the Favorite Child Shirt Legends of Hollywood As Halloween casts its spell over Disney World, you can fashion the Oogie Boogie Dress and the Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Dress as you explore Minnie’s Halloween Dine and all the other spooky entertainment coming to the parks this season! Oogie Boogie and Haunted Mansion Dress Tower Hotel Gifts If you feel like dropping into the Tower of Tower, you’re going to want to check out all the frightfully fun shirts that have popped into Tower Hotel Gifts. Tower Hotel Gifts Mickey looks a little apprehensive over his stay at the Hollywood Tower Hotel with the new Mickey Tower of Terror Shirt for $29.99… Tower of Terror Mickey Shirt …but we think he would have a GREAT time swingin’ and swayin’ at the Tip Top Club wearing this shirt (or his fancy Golden Age digs) for $36.99. Tip Top Club Shirt If it weren’t for that pesky elevator, we’d be dining and dancing the night away at the Tip Top Club if we could! Tip Top Club Shirt You can also add a classic look to your wardrobe in the Hollywood Tower Hotel Tee for $24.99… Tower of Terror Shirt …that has lots of golden shine and sparkle! Tower of Terror Shirt Your kiddos can match your spooky new get-up too wearing the Kids’ Mickey Tower of Terror Shirt… Drop In Kids’ Shirt …where Mickey somehow STILL looks fabulous as he drops into the Twilight Zone for $19.99. Drop In Kids’ Shirt Since naptime is pretty much an essential part of the day that you don’t want your little ones to miss, they can chill out in their strollers wearing the Kids’ Chip and Dale Tower of Terror Shirt for $19.99 too! Chip and Dale Kids’ Shirt This is just a glimpse at all the new Tower merch. We can’t wait to pair it all with our new Tower of Terror ears. Take a peek at even MORE Tower of Terror tees here! Rock Around the Shop While we’ve spotted a HUGE amount of Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster merchandise over at the Rock Around the Shop recently, you can make your Christmas a #1 hit early this year with the new Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Ornament! The front features the guitar outside of the attraction. Rock N Roller Coaster Ornament And you can spot the G-Force Records logo and guitar string roller coaster “track” on the back for $24.99! Rock N Roller Coaster Ornament The ornament was brought to life by Costa Alavezos, who has his signature on the bottom (we wonder what his favorite Aerosmith song is??). Rock N Roller Coaster Ornament Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise and other updates! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! 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! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Spice Returns and There’s FINALLY a New Disney Popcorn Bucket! View the full article

EPCOT is undergoing quite the transformation at the moment. Remy’s Ratatoutille Adventure Sign From new rides to new pylons, we’re really looking forward to seeing all of the new experiences that will eventually be available at EPCOT. Just yesterday, we flew past EPCOT in the Disney Skyliner and got a peek at the construction going on in the France pavilion. As part of the EPCOT transformation, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction and a new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris, will be opening in the France pavilion! Our ride in the Disney Skyliner really gave us some great views of the construction in that new area. Click here to check out what it looked like the last time we flew past it. It looks like things are really moving along nicely. France Pavilion Construction The trees are looking great and the exterior of the buildings are all looking wonderful. France Pavilion Construction We spotted a cute fountain in an area where some Cast Members are still actively working. Look for it in the bottom left of the photo below. France Pavilion Construction Seems like construction is still pretty active in this area. There are Cast Members and construction equipment around this spot. France Pavilion Construction It also looks like some more railings were installed around some of the balconies to complete their look. We’d love to see little flowers or plants hanging from those balconies to really give them a lived-in feel. France Pavilion Construction We also got a little bit of a clearer look at the pathway through the trees in this area. The walkway is looking really nice. We cannot wait to stroll down these streets with a crepe in hand from the new crêperie. It looks like some of the construction materials that were on the roof in the bottom right corner of the photo below have also been removed and other parts of the roof have been cleaned up and finished. France Pavilion Construction You can get a little bit better look at that fountain at the end of this walkway and see the Gusteau’s sign in the distance. France Pavilion Construction There was a tarp and more construction equipment on the pathway before, but it looks like quite a bit of that has been removed. It looks like a lamppost is still laying on the floor, waiting to be installed, but a lot of the construction material that was near the buildings has been removed. France Pavilion Construction We’re excited to step into this area and really immerse ourselves in the story. France Pavilion Construction This area was originally scheduled to open this summer, but it’s tough to say if it will still be opening in that same time frame. We’ll keep flying over this area to see if we can spot anything new, and, of course, we’ll keep you up to date on all the latest news! Click here to read about a food item coming to the France festival booth at the 2020 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! Are you excited for this new area in the France pavilion? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot: Festival Booths, Topiaries, Construction, Mickey Pretzels, and more! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World REVIEW: What’s It Like Eating at Canada’s Le Cellier in a Reopened Epcot? View the full article

It’s tough work being a Disney Queen. Elsa in Frozen Ever After You gotta balance a love life, battle villains, and all the singing must get tiresome. Well yesterday, a rider named Christie got some footage of a super sleepy Elsa in the Frozen Ever After attraction at EPCOT and shared it on her Twitter. The video shows that Elsa pretty much let everything go! During the Let It Go scene of the ride, Elsa works her magic and guests go soaring backward down the river. Yesterday, Elsa could hardly be bothered with all the silly magic stuff. Her eyes were about half-closed while she sleepily waves her hands to get those pesky guests out of her castle. We get it, girl. We’re over 2020 too. Hopefully, Elsa’s a little more well-rested today! In the meantime, we’ll be watching this hilarious video over and over again. Take a look at Elsa and Anna in EPCOT’s Character Cavalcade here! What do you think? Does Elsa deserve a day off? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Look Like You’re The Queen in the NEW Arendelle Aqua Merchandise in Disney World! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World ULTIMATE GUIDE To Disney World Transportation After Reopening! View the full article

Only 8 weeks until Halloween! Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood and Vine Walt Disney World is gearing up for the spooky season with special entertainment and decorations. We have some news for all of you Mickey Mouse fans and lovers of Halloween! Hollywood and Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will reopen later this month with it’s annual Halloween seasonal dining option! Soon, you’ll be able to see some of your favorite Disney characters at a Halloween-themed Hollywood and Vine! Minnie’s Seasonal Dining will return on September 25th. Hollywood and Vine Hollywood and Vine used to be home to a big buffet. Due to the new health and safety regulations, Disney will adjust the dining situation to serve the monstrous feast right at your table. Soon, guests will be able to grab some dining pics with characters like Minnie, Mickey, and their friends dressed up in their Halloween best in Hollywood Studios! Halloween Hollywood and Vine Coming This Year! The restaurant will be decked out in Halloween decorations while boo-tiful music fills the crisp (erm…baumy) Florida autumn air. Reservations for Hollywood and Vine will open on September 11th. Happy Hauntings! Looking for other character dining options? Then, be sure to check out Topolino’s Terrace and Garden Grill as they are currently offering modified character dining experiences as well. Check out some of the Halloween decorations we spotted at the Magic Kingdom recently! Are you heading to Hollywood Studios this month? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Oasis Canteen Is No More! PLUS Jessie’s New Meet and Greet Location and Forky’s Photo Opp… The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article