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From Halloween Crocs to Halloween inflatables, we’ve been celebrating spooky season (and buying all the Halloween merch) for a while now! Halloween Merchandise Starting October 1st, we’ll be able to enjoy even more spooktacular Halloween fun on TV. That’s right — Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” will soon be here, and we’re got the full lineup! D23 — The Official Disney Fan Club posted the entire list of Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” programming earlier today and let’s just say WE ARE READY! Check out the full list below: Thursday, October 1st 12:30PM — Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 3PM– Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 5PM — Casper (1995) 7PM —Hotel Transylvania 9PM — Hocus Pocus 12AM — Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Oogie Boogie at the Oogie Boogie Bash Friday, October 2nd 11AM — The Goonies 1:30PM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 3:05PM — Casper (1995) 5:10PM — Hotel Transylvania 7:15PM — Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 8:55PM — Beetlejuice 12AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” Saturday, October 3rd 7AM — Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins 7:30AM — The Goonies 10AM — Ghostbusters (1984) 12:30PM — Ghostbusters II 3:05PM — Beetlejuice 5:10PM — Hocus Pocus 7:20PM — The Addams Family (1991) 9:25PM — Addams Family Values 11:30PM — The Craft Sunday, October 4th 7AM — Ghostbusters (1984) 9:30AM — Ghostbusters II 12PM — Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 2:05PM — Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic 3:05PM — Casper (1995) 5:10PM — The Addams Family (1991) 7:15PM — Addams Family Values 9:20PM — Hocus Pocus 11:30PM — Sleepy Hollow (1999) ©Disney Monday, October 5th 11:30AM — Casper (1995) 1:30PM — Sleepy Hollow (1999) 4PM — Ghostbusters (1984) 6:30PM —Ghostbusters II 9PM — Beetlejuice 12AM — Boxtrolls Tuesday, October 6th 11AM — Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1:30PM —Ghostbusters (1984) 4PM — Ghostbusters II 6:30PM — Beetlejuice 8:30PM — Hotel Transylvania 12AM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Wednesday, October 7th 11AM — Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic 12PM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 2PM — Matilda 4PM — Hotel Transylvania 6PM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” 12AM — Jumanji (1995) Thursday, October 8th 12PM — Matilda 2PM — Jumanji (1995) 4:30PM — Goosebumps (2015) 7PM — The Addams Family (1991) 9PM — Addams Family Values 12AM — Warm Bodies ©DisneyParksBlog Friday, October 9th 11:30AM — The Mummy (1999) 2:20PM — Goosebumps (2015) 4:45PM — The Addams Family (1991) 6:50PM — Addams Family Values 8:55PM — Hocus Pocus 12AM– The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” Saturday, October 10th 7AM — The Mummy (1999) 10AM — The Mummy Returns 1:05PM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” 3:35PM — Casper (1995) 5:40PM — Hotel Transylvania 7:45PM — Hotel Transylvania 2 (Freeform Premiere) 9:50PM — Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (Freeform Premiere) 12AM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Sunday, October 11th 7AM — The Mummy Returns 10:05AM — Casper (1995) 12:10PM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 1:50PM — Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 3:30PM — Hotel Transylvania 5:35PM — Hotel Transylvania 2 7:40PM — Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation 9:50PM — Twitches 11:55PM — Twitches Too Monday, October 12th 7AM — The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Freeform Premiere) 12:30PM — Halloweentown 2:30PM — Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge 4:30PM — Scared Shrekless 5PM — Shrek 7PM — The Addams Family (1991) 9PM — Addams Family Values 12AM — The Scorpion King (Freeform Premiere) Tuesday, October 13th 11AM — The Goonies 1:35PM — Scared Shrekless 2:05PM — Shrek 4:10PM — The Addams Family (1991) 6:15PM — Addams Family Values 8:20PM — Hocus Pocus 12AM — Casper (1995) Wednesday, October 14th 1PM — Casper (1995) 3PM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” 9PM — Beetlejuice 12AM — Boxtrolls ©D23 Thursday, October 15th 7AM — Scream 3 11AM — Jumanji (1995) 1:30PM — Beetlejuice 3:30PM — Scream 6PM — Scream 2 8:30PM — The Craft 12AM — Jumanji (1995) Friday, October 16th 11:30AM — The Craft 2PM — Matilda 4PM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 6PM — Toy Story of TERROR! 6:30PM — Monsters, Inc. 8:30PM — Monsters, University 12AM — Toy Story of TERROR! 12:30AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” Saturday, October 17th 7AM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 8:55AM — Matilda 10:55AM — Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 12:35PM — Ghostbusters (1984) 3:05PM — Ghostbusters II 5:40PM — Beetlejuice 7:45PM — Hocus Pocus 9:55PM — Halloweentown 12AM — Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge Sunday, October 18th 7AM — Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 9:30AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” 11AM — Twitches 1:05PM — Twitches Too 3:05PM — Beetlejuice 5:10PM — Hocus Pocus 7:20PM — The Addams Family (1991) 9:25PM — Addams Family Values 11:30PM — Gremlins Monday, October 19th 11AM — Matilda 1PM — Gremlins 3:30PM — Casper (1995) 5:30PM — The Addams Family (1991) 7:30PM — Addams Family Values 9:30PM — Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 12AM — Matilda Tuesday, October 20th 11AM — Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1PM — Casper (1995) 3PM — Sleepy Hollow (1999) 5:30PM — Ghostbusters (1984) 8PM — Ghostbusters II 12AM — Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Wednesday, October 21st 11AM — Sleepy Hollow (1999) 1:30PM — Ghostbusters (1984) 4PM — Ghostbusters II 6:30PM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” 12AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” Thursday, October 22nd 11AM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 12:35PM — Jumanji (1995) 2:35PM — The Mummy (1999) 5:45PM — The Mummy Returns 8:55PM — Hocus Pocus 12AM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Friday, October 23rd 11AM — Jumanji (1995) 1:30PM — Scream 4PM — Scream 2 6:30PM — Beetlejuice 8:30PM — Sleepy Hollow (1999) 12AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” ©Disney Saturday, October 24th 7AM — Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic 8AM — Halloweentown 10:05AM — Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge 12:05PM — Beetlejuice 2:10PM — Sleepy Hollow (1999) 4:40PM — Hocus Pocus 6:50PM — The Addams Family (1991) 8:55PM — Addams Family Values 11PM — Ghostbusters (2016) (Freeform Premiere) Sunday, October 25th 7AM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 9AM — Ghostbusters (1984) 11:30AM — The Craft 2PM — The Addams Family (1991) 4:05PM — Addams Family Values 6:10PM — Ghostbusters (2016) 9:20PM — Hocus Pocus 11:30PM — The Craft Monday, October 26th 11AM —Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 1PM — Casper (1995) 3PM — Twitches 5PM — Twitches Too 7PM — Hotel Transylvania 2 9PM — Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation 12AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” Tuesday, October 27 11AM — Casper (1995) 1PM — Scared Shrekless 1:30PM —Jumanji (1995) 4PM — Hotel Transylvania 2 6PM — Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation 8PM — Hocus Pocus 12AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” ©Disney Wednesday, October 28th 12PM — Jumanji (1995) 2:30PM — Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 4:30PM — Matilda 6:30PM — Monsters, Inc. 8:30PM — Monsters University 12AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” Thursday, October 29th 12PM — Ghostbusters (1984) 2:30PM — Ghostbusters II 5PM — Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 6:30PM — Sleepy Hollow (1999) 9PM — Beetlejuice 12AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” Friday, October 30th 11AM — Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic 12:05PM — Sleepy Hollow (1999) 2:35PM — Beetlejuice 4:40PM — Hocus Pocus 6:50PM — The Addams Family (1991) 8:55PM — Addams Family Values 12AM — The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror” ©D23 Saturday, October 31st 7AM — Twitches 9AM — Twitches Too 11AM — Halloweentown 1PM —Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge 3PM — Hocus Pocus 5:10PM — The Addams Family (1991) 7:15PM — Addams Family Values 9:20PM — Hocus Pocus 11:30PM — Ghostbusters (1984) ©Disney All of this programming is subject to change, so be sure to check for any updates before you plan your next movie night. We cannot wait to snuggle up with our Halloween plushes and enjoy a spooky movie night at home! Looking for some Disney Halloween merchandise? Click here to check out a TON of new merch we found in Disney World! Which movie are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We’re Screaming! Target’s Disney-Themed Halloween Merchandise Is Showing Up In-Stores and Online! Let’s Get Groovin’ — Mickey’s Mix Magic Makes a Brief Return in Disneyland! Disney Will Be Releasing the ULTIMATE Holiday Guide to the Parks! View the full article

We have been LOVING the Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! 2020 Taste of EPCOT And we’ve been even MORE thrilled with it ever since more food booths opened up this weekend! One of our absolute FAV booths actually just made its first appearance of the season: The Alps. The Alps Booth 2020 For those of you not in the know, this booth was new last year and features Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese served hot and fresh over potatoes, cornichons, and a baguette. If you REALLY wanna go ham, you can get this decadent, delicious dish with, well, Alpine Ham. Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette This booth JUST made its first, glorious appearance at a Taste of Epcot Food and Wine this weekend, but today, when strolling through World Showcase, we noticed that this spot was CLOSED. The Alps was closed Another booth opened up at EPCOT this weekend, Spain! 2020 Spain Booth Here, you can get Charcuterie with imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette or Spanish-style Paella with Chorizo, Shrimp, and Rice. Charcuterie and Paella Spain ALSO just opened up this weekend, but like The Alps, its windows were closed today. Spain closed We don’t know why these booths weren’t open on this particular Tuesday or when they will open again, but this isn’t the first time that an EPCOT Taste of Food and Wine Booth was unexpectedly shut down — Islands of the Caribbean has also been closed on certain days. Islands of the Caribbean is Closed If we get word of when these booths will be open so you can make sure you catch all that charcuterie and cheese, you know we’ll fill ya in! Click here to read our FULL review of the 2020 Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booths! Have you tried the food at The Alps or Spain? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Photos: EPCOT’s Tiniest Residents Are Celebrating the Food and Wine Festival! NEWS: A Food & Wine Booth Is Closed and Now MISSING from an Important Disney World Website Page NEWS! More EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths Are Opening SOON! View the full article

Walt Disney World is always changing, growing, or under construction. Magic Kingdom However, many theme park projects were put on hold or canceled altogether when the global health crisis hit. Earlier, EPCOT’s proposed Spaceship Earth refurbishment and Mary Poppin’s attraction were postponed indefinitely. Then, Triceratops Spin, Stitches Great Escape, and Rivers of Light were permanently closed. Despite budget cuts and supply shortages, Disney has still managed to pull off a few new projects over the summer. Gideon’s Bakehouse You know we’re excited about this one! Gideon’s Bakehouse is an incredible bakery local to Orlando and it’s coming soon to Disney Springs! At Gideon’s, esteemed bakers create fascinating cake flavors and enormous cookies packed with goodies. A cookie from Gideon’s will ruin every other cookie for you forever. Seriously…they’re HALF POUND cookies and SO good. Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s was announced back in June and construction has moved along quickly. We’re hoping to have an opening date soon! Take a peek at what you have to look forward to when Gideon’s Bakehouse opens! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Giant cookies and now donuts?? A trip to Disney Springs just got a lot sweeter! Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew is a new restaurant concept offering, you guessed it, donuts and coffee. Springs has a ton of restaurants open for lunch and dinner and now shoppers will have a solid option for breakfast! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew The new restaurant will be tucked between Splitsville Luxury Lanes and the back of the AMC Movie Theatre. This was another unexpected June announcement. Construction has been hard to see and an opening date has not been announced yet. Get some of the details on Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew here! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Refurbishments While Disney is select delaying in-park projects, they are pushing forward with others. For example, just yesterday, Disney World announced that they were delaying the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort until 2021 for refurbishments. What kind of refurbishments, you ask? The Moana kind! Rooms at the Polynesian Resort are getting a Moana-inspired makeover. The rooms will be inspired by a Pacific Ocean color palette and details, patterns, and textures from Moana. (Disney, please tell us we’ll see a few Maui tattoos embedded in the carpet!) Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The refurb will also impact the Great Ceremonial House (A.K.A. the main lobby). We’ll have to wait and see if Moana, Te Fiti, or Maui will make an appearance here too! Read more about the resort’s makeover here! Disney’s Beach Club Marketplace Refurbishment Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort also closed for refurbishment. No, not closed indefinitely like the aforementioned attractions! This is a scheduled refurb. If you happen to stay at the resort, you can pick up snacks at the Solarium located just across from the Marketplace. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is also open so you can hop on over next door if you’re feeling snacky! The Marketplace Closed for Refurbishment No reopening date has been announced for the quick-service location, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates! Check out the resort’s food and beverage options now that Beach Club Marketplace is temporarily closed! Disney has seen quite a few setbacks since the theme parks closed in March. Despite this, they still churned out some new projects and are continuing with refurbishments. We’ll continue to watch for more Disney World updates, construction, and projects in the future. There’s no telling what the rest of 2020 has in store for us! Check out the construction progress for TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom! What do you think of the new Disney World projects? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season Here It Is! Our ULTIMATE GUIDE to EVERY SINGLE Arendelle Aqua Treat in Disney World and Disneyland (plus full reviews!)! We Bet You Didn’t Know You Could Do THIS in Disney World View the full article

There are SO MANY delicious things to try at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. France Festival Booth Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen some additional festival booths open, and others temporarily close. Tomorrow, the France festival booth will actually be introducing a BRAND NEW dish! We’ve had some delicious dishes at the France festival booth, including a lot of our favorites from EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival like the Tarte Tropezienne: Coulis Framboise. Tarte Tropezienne: Coulis Framboise Starting tomorrow, a BRAND NEW item will be available — Feuilleté d’Escargot à la Crème d’Ail et Persil or Escargot in Puff Pastry with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce. L’Artisan des Glaces posted about this new dish earlier on their Instagram. ©L’Artisan des Glaces via Instagram, Escargot in Puff Pastry with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce We’ve seen escargot in the past at the France festival booths in a variety of forms — like this Croissant aux Escargots with Garlic and Parsley from last year’s Food & Wine Festival… Cross-Section of Croissant aux Escargots with Garlic and Parsley …and these Escargots Persillade en Brioche from way back in 2012. Escargots Persillade en Brioche in France It sounds like this year’s version will be similar to the one from last year, except it will be in a puff pastry as opposed to a croissant. Once we get to sample this new dish, we’ll definitely let you know our thoughts on it! In the meantime, we’ve got some shopping to do — so much new Festival merchandise is now available! Click here to check out our full food both reviews for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! Will you be trying this new dish? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 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! NEWS! More EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths Are Opening SOON! View the full article

Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Walt Disney World is welcoming back guests with a spooktacular concoction! POP In previous years, we’ve been met with a ton of competition for the best Halloween treats including Pumpkin Spice Milkshakes, Haunted Mansion wedding cakes, and villainous floats. A ton of these treats are making a return to Disney World this year, but we were curious whether a certain spooky drink would make come back. So, guess what?? Pop’s Potion has made a return to Pop Century! We had the chance to get in the spirit of the season and try Pop’s Potion again. We had to see if tasted as good as last year, right? Pop’s Potion happened to be one of our favorite seasonal specialty drinks last year. (This treat is a little extra special because it comes with a kick of rum and Midori!) The sinister elixir is mixed with coconut rum, Midori, pineapple juice, orange juice, Sprite, and Blue Curacao. Pop’s Potion The bubbling beverage is then topped with creepy-crawly gummy worms and this year it even comes with a souvenir glow cube! We’ve seen the purple poison apple glow cube before, but we always get giddy when it shows up in our drink! Pop’s Potion This drink is VERY sweet, but if you don’t love blue curaçao, it may not be the drink for you. On the flip side of that, if you’re all about fun and colorful gummy worm drinks and a sweet sip, then totally go for it! Pop’s Potion The drink is $16 and can be found at Disney’s Pop Century Resort’s Petals Bar! And in just a few days we will have SO many spooky reviews to share with you. So, get READY!!! Hungry for more? Check out every Halloween treat coming to Disney World this year! Have you had Pop’s Potion before? Let us know your review in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts — Christmas Decorations, Skyliner Merch, and the Frozen 2 Wave Cupcake! There’s a NEW Fruity Minnie Mouse Cupcake in Disney World! Pics and Review! The Chewbacca Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcake Lands in Disney World! View the full article

If you’re trying to live out your own Star Wars story in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or from the comfort of your own home, then you’ll probably want a lightsaber of your very own. Legacy Hilts One spot in Galaxy’s Edge will soon carry some very special lightsabers that are the first of their kind. Fans of Ahsoka Tano and Star Wars: The Clone Wars: you’ll definitely want to check this out. If you’ve ever stopped by Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Galaxy’s Edge, you may have spotted the multitude of Legacy Lightsabers available at this spot. Lightsabers Unlike the lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop, these are not customizable. But, if you’ve ever wanted to carry around the lightsaber of Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, Darth Vader, Mace Windu, Luke Skywalker, or other Star Wars characters, then these are the lightsabers you’re looking for. Lightsabers This fall, Dok-Ondar’s will be offering a new set of Legacy Lightsaber hilts that is the first of its kind. These Ahsoka Tano Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lightsaber Hilts will be the first set of Legacy Lightsaber hilts with the ability to change color! ©Disney Parks Blog via Instagram Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano, got to check these out and said that they are amazing! We believe it! Just check out the video she posted showing them off. So cool!! We stopped by Galaxy’s Edge earlier today to see if we could spot them, but a Cast Member let us know that the lightsabers are not in yet. The Cast Member we spoke to wasn’t sure when they’d have them in supply. We’ll definitely make the intergalactic trip to Galaxy’s Edge again soon to see if we can spot these or get more information. We’ll let you know what we find! Can’t make it to Batuu anytime soon? Check out the 10 coolest Galaxy’s Edge things you can get at Target! What do you think of these new lightsabers? Let us know in the comments if they’re a must-buy for you! Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! You Don’t Need to Travel to a Galaxy Far, Far Away For This NEW MagicBand in Disney World! Our Day Just Got WAY Better! The Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge SPORKS May Be On Their Way to Disney World! View the full article

There has been some commotion happening on the west coast that seems to indicate that Disneyland is hard at work preparing for the grand reopening of its theme parks! The resort originally announced a reopening for its two theme parks on July 17, but that had to be delayed indefinitely. Disneyland Gate With the Disneyland Resort showing more signs of life these days, we thought we would do a quick run-down of how the Happiest Place on Earth is preparing to reopen, whenever that may be! Keep in mind that these activities are not direct evidence to point to any sort of official reopening, and we won’t know for sure when Disneyland plans to reopen until Disney announces a date themselves! Downtown Disney Continues its Phased Reopening The biggest change since Disneyland’s closure began in March was the reopening of Downtown Disney! Since July 9, the shopping and dining district has welcomed back Guests daily from 10AM-8PM (10AM-9PM on weekends). Currently, only outdoor dining is permitted under a statewide mandate. Outdoor seating at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Crowds at Downtown Disney have steadily increased since the phased reopening began. Virtual queues have been used frequently, especially on the weekends, for shops like World of Disney and Marceline’s Confectionery. World of Disney Line There is clearly a demand from guests who want their Disneyland fix! While the theme parks are still closed at this time, you can at least pick up a churro toffee or shop for a new pair of ears! Click here to learn about the new RESERVED shopping experience at Downtown Disney Plexiglass Screens are Installed at the Main Gates and Turnstiles When Downtown Disney first reopened for Guests on July 9, plexiglass sneeze guards and shields were already installed at the turnstiles for both theme parks. In recent weeks, more of those larger plexiglass shields were added to the gates themselves. Disneyland’s Gate on July 9 These shields are one of the many ways Disney is promoting a safe environment for both guests and Cast Members, and these new installations at the theme park gates could suggest that Disney is preparing to welcome guests back sooner rather than later. Plexiglass shields installed at the entrance to Disneyland However, keep in mind that since the turnstiles have had the plexiglass installed since at least early July, these additions could just be another project Disney is taking care of now so they don’t have to worry about it later! Something is MISSING from Downtown Disney! Click here to learn more. Construction is Happening Around The Emporium While we can’t be inside Disneyland Park, we can get the SLIGHTEST peek inside from the main gate. A few weeks ago, we noticed that construction had begun around The Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. Construction outside the Emporium Scaffolding can be seen covering the building without any masking from the esplanade and as of right now it looks like crews are doing cosmetic work on the facade. Emporium construction So, whenever Disneyland reopens, the Emporium should at least have a fresh coat of paint! We can’t shop at the Emporium quite yet but we can shop at World of Disney! Click here to see some of the Halloween merch available! Hand Sanitizer Locations are Noted in Both Theme Parks Online Since Downtown Disney began its phased reopening, hand sanitizer stations as well as hand washing stations have been plentiful. But recently, we have been able to get a sneak peek at where these stations will be located throughout the PARKS! © Disney Disneyland’s official website as well as the Disneyland App now show where handwashing stations and hand sanitizer dispensers will be located in both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. © Disney These handwashing and sanitizer dispenser locations are also noted throughout the Downtown Disney District. After months of being separated, we were finally reunited with Disneyland beignets! Click here to read more. New Landscaping is Coming to the Disneyland Hotel Finally, it looks like the Disneyland Hotel is getting a fresh new lawn in the coming weeks! On our last trip to Downtown Disney, we spotted some signage on the grounds of the hotel to indicate that some landscaping work is about to begin. Disneyland Hotel grass sign In Disneyland’s original reopening announcement, a reopening date was not included for the Disneyland Hotel. This landscaping work could be one of the reasons why, and we’ll be sure to monitor the progress made over the next few weeks. Disneyland Hotel grass As always, we are keeping a VERY close eye on Disneyland for any sort of reopening announcement. Remember, until Disney officially announces a date, we do not know when the theme parks will reopen! As of this writing, California has yet to release any theme park reopening guidelines, which are key for any park to open, including Disneyland. Click here to read more about Governor Newsom’s new tiered monitoring system and what it could mean for Disneyland’s reopening! Will you visit Disneyland soon after it reopens? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at the Disneyland Resort: A Tatooine Spirit Jersey, a Sorcerer Mickey Backpack, and a Popular Attraction Reopens We’re Giving You a FIRST LOOK at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Entertainment for 2020! 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Twenty five years ago, Pixar revolutionized the art of animation with the release of Toy Story, and has since continued to inspire curiosity, creativity, and imagination through its beloved characters and emotive stories that are cherished by families everywhere. Beginning today, #PixarFest will honor the animation studio that has brought fans around the world together, with some of the most iconic moments in filmmaking history. A month-long celebration of all things Pixar includes weekly activities, digital activations, Disney+ watchalongs, new product launches, and more. Whether you are a hero, adventurer, or dreamer, we have something Pixar-perfect for you! Keep reading for a few ways you can join the fun this month. Beginning September 5th, every Saturday throughout the month, join fans around the nation to watch some of your favorite Pixar movies. Check out the Pixar Fest film schedule below, and get ready for a new adventure each week, right from the comfort of your own couch! We’re also pleased to share an exciting lineup of Pixar Fest products for the ultimate Pixar fan, including an epic Buzz Lightyear Limited Edition Citizen Watch, Pixar Alien Remix plush from Mattel, and more! And, what’s a good movie night without movie-inspired snacks? Not to fret, we have you covered! Show off your culinary skills with the following six tasty – and adorable – original recipes inspired by Pixar films. Right click on each recipe image to save! Edna A La Mode “Party Style” Frozen Banana Joy Pops Popcorn Balloons Sheriff Woody’s Star Ravioli Wizard Staff Pretzels We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Be sure to follow along the Pixar social handles and join the conversation using #PixarFest View the full article

Baby Yoda has been all the craze since he made his appearance on The Mandalorian last year. ©Disney And while we have shown you tees, weird masks, dog costumes, and just about everything else Baby Yoda under the sun, we’re back for more. I mean he’s so cute, can you blame us? This time Baby Yoda is geared up for Halloween. We love the bats and the eerie jack-o-lantern on this tee. ©Target You can find this shirt and TONS of other Baby Yoda things at Target. We found the Men’s Star Wars The Child Halloween T-Shirt online for $12.99 and sizes range from small to 2XL. You can get your own The Child Halloween tee here! Are you ready for season 2 of The Mandalorian? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Hold the Chickie Nuggies! BoxLunch Just Released TWO New Baby Yoda Bags! This Is the Baby Yoda Merchandise You Never Knew You Needed! Disney Is Selling a NEW Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Online — And There’s One for Your Pup Too! View the full article

It’s a little different this year, but we’ve really been enjoying the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival this year! Food & Wine 2020! We’ve had so many delicious treats! But, of course, no EPCOT festival is complete without TONS of great merch! We’re taking a look at ALL the new festival merchandise, so hold onto your hats (and get those wallets ready)! This year’s festival is definitely a little different than past ones. Offerings are more limited to help ensure health and safety, and there are some aspects of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival that have lingered around. But, it’s still a joy to be here! Now, we’re ready to suit up in our new festival merch and take home some adorable knick-knacks — let’s dive in! Food & Wine Apparel Passholders, there are quite a few special items just for you! First, there’s a Food & Wine Passholder Hoodie for $49.99. Passholder Hoodie It’s got some great details on the sides. Passholder Hoodie One side has the word “Passholder” on it. Passholder Hoodie The other side has some symbols of EPCOT and the Food & Wine Festival. Passholder Hoodie We found this cute sweater in Mouse Gear. There’s also a fun “Olive to Cook” Passholder Shirt for $29.99. Olive to Cook Passholder Shirt It’s got a really fun little detail on the back too. Olive to Cook Passholder Shirt You can grab one of these from Mouse Gear. Ready to run around World Showcase to grab all those snacks? Then you’ll love these Food & Wine Leggings. They were priced at $39.99. Leggings We found them at the Festival Market outside on the path over to World Showcase. Festival Market There’s also a cute Food & Wine Shirt with Figment peeking out of the pocket. Festival Shirt This was another Festival Market find. You can get one for $29.99. We also spotted this adorable Sweatshirt with some fun rainbow details on the sides. Sweatshirt It’s got a fun and colorful pattern on the back with lots of food ingredients, cooking utensils, Figment (of course), and more! Sweatshirt You can get this at the Festival Market for $36.99. If you’re ready to taste your way around the world, then check out this Women’s Shirt. The little knot detail at the bottom is so CUTE! Festival Shirt You can get one of these at World Showplace for $39.99. There’s also a men’s Taste Your Way Around the World shirt in blue as well. Taste Your Way Around the World Shirt We spotted this at World Showplace for $29.99. This hat is cute but has a fun secret. Festival Hat On the inside, there is a bottle opener built into the hat! Festival Hat That’s some dedication! The back of the hat has some nice detailing including that little 2020 hat adjuster. Festival Hat Grab one of these at World Showplace for $29.99. Food & Wine Kitchenware You can use this Passholder Water Bottle to stay hydrated as you snack your way around the world. Passholder Water Bottle And check out Remy and Emile on the other side of the bottle. So adorable! Passholder Water Bottle We spotted it at Mouse Gear for $27.99. There’s also an adorable Passholder Salt/Pepper Shaker available for $12.99. Passholder Salt/Pepper Shaker Remy looks like he’s really enjoying those snacks. We’d love a bite! Passholder Salt/Pepper Shaker We found a cute series of glasses themed to different Disney characters, all of which are special Passholder items. There’s a Figment glass featuring all kinds of colorful food which Figment has used to make a rainbow! Passholder Glass The back of the glass is also really nice! Passholder Glass There’s also a Remy glass. Passholder Glass The designs and colors on these glasses are really cute. Passholder Glass Then, there’s a Mickey glass. Passholder Glass We’d love to try whatever Chef Mickey is cooking up! Passholder Glass And, finally, there’s a Minnie glass. Passholder Glass These glasses were $14.99 each. Stop by Mouse Gear to grab them! Passholder Glass Passholders can also get this fun “Olive to Cook” Plate in the shape of a classic Mickey, featuring all kinds of creative looking swirls. This plate was $34.99 at Mouse Gear. Olive to Cook Passholder Plate There’s also a special Passholder Bottle with a cork topper. Passholder Bottle You can grab one of these for $29.99 at Mouse Gear. Passholder Bottle If you want to carry your wine glass and snacks with you around EPCOT (or around your house) in a stylish and convenient way, check out this Passholder Tray with a spot that will fit your wine glass perfectly! Passholder Board with Wine Holder You can grab one of these for $12.99 at Mouse Gear. We also spotted this cute Festival Tervis Tumbler featuring Mickey and Minnie in front of Spaceship Earth. Looks like Minnie’s been doing some cooking and Mickey’s getting the first bite! Festival Tumbler You can grab one of these at Mouse Gear for $26.99. Festival Tumbler This Kitchen Towel and Pot Holder set is absolutely adorable! Kitchen Towel and Pot Holder Set Minnie’s cooking skills are definitely inspiring us to experiment in the kitchen! Kitchen Towel and Pot Holder Set You can grab one of these for $21.99 at Mouse Gear. There’s also a Chef Minnie Mouse Bowl for $24.99. Minnie Bowl Looks like Minnie is the Queen of Cuisine! We bow down to her cooking skills! Minnie Mouse Bowl We spotted a Mug nearby with a similar style. The outside is shaped like a chef’s hat! Minnie Mouse Mug And the inside features that Queen of Cuisine phrase again. Minnie Mouse Mug You can find these at Mouse Gear for $19.99. If you’re doing some serious cooking, you’ll definitely want this adorable Apron. We found it at Mouse Gear for $34.99. Apron The Queen of Cuisine has also graced us with her presence on this adorable Water Bottle. Minnie Water Bottle And, of course, it’s got Minnie’s signature bow on it! Grab one for yourself from Mouse Gear for $27.99. Minnie Water Bottle Over at the Festival Market, we also found this Festival Tumbler for $21.99. Tumbler It’s got all kinds of fun designs on it. Can you spot Remy and Lumiere? Tumbler Of course, Figment is front and center, imagining all kinds of delicious treats! Tumbler Figment’s cooking up quite an imaginative meal in this colorful mug. Festival Mug We found this one at the Festival Market for $19.99. We absolutely LOVE the rainbow colors on the handle! Festival Mug The rainbow theme continues with this fun Figment Plate we found at the Festival Market on the way to World Showcase for $14.99. Festival Plate If you need a little bit of help in the kitchen with your measurements, this Trivet is the perfect thing! On the front it’s got the fun, colorful, Food & Wine design. Trivet But on the back, it’s got lots of helpful tools to make those tricky kitchen conversions. You can grab one at the World Showcase Entryway Festival Market for $14.99. Trivet You gotta love a good Disney trash can. This Trash Can Salt and Pepper Shaker features Figment and even more rainbows! Trash Can Salt/Pepper Shaker We love all of the little details, like the Food & Wine logo on the side (peep how the letters all look like food things)! Trash Can Salt/Pepper Shaker Figment’s imagination is really cooking now…literally! Trash Can Salt/Pepper Shaker One side also features the 25th Anniversary logo. You can grab one for $12.99. We found this one at the Festival Market on the way to World Showcase. Trash Can Salt/Pepper Shaker This 5-Piece Measuring Cup Set looks so fun! Especially with that chef’s hat on top! You can grab one at the Festival Market for $29.99. Measuring Cup Set Over at World Showplace, we found another Snack Tray with a spot to hold your drink. This one has all kinds of fun little foods and the “Taste Your Way Around the World” phrase on it. You can grab it for $7.99. Food Tray This large “Brews Around the World” Growler is also a fun find. Growler You can grab it from World Showplace for $39.99. Growler This festival mug shaped like a barrel is really cute. Mug We can definitely picture ourselves enjoying some fun drinks from it! We found this one at World Showcase for $19.99. Mug Nearby, we spotted this Travel Tumbler. Festival Travel Tumbler It looked like the perfect mug to grab when you’ve got to take your morning coffee to-go! Festival Travel Tumbler You can grab one from World Showplace for $24.99. Festival Travel Tumbler Taste your way around the world at home with this Stemless Wine Glass for $14.99. Stemless Wine Glass It’s got some signature food and drink items from each of the countries around World Showcase. We really love this design! Stemless Wine Glass There’s also a Wine Glass available that says “25 Years of Cheers!” Wine Glass 25 years of the Food & Wine Festival — we’ll definitely raise our glasses to that! We spotted this wine glass at World Showplace for $14.99. Wine Glass You’ll need a spot to put your wine glass down — and when you do, you can use one of these fun coasters! It comes in a set with Figment and Remy… Coasters …and Minnie and Mickey. You can grab the set for $24.99. Coasters If you’re planning a fun night in, you can use this cutting/serving board to put out a cool charcuterie plate and pair it with some of your favorite wines. Is that Spaceship Earth we see at the top? Cutting Board The back of the board has lots of details celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Festival. You can get one of these for $29.99. Cutting Board Get cooking with this Festival Spatula! We found it in World Showplace for $14.99. Spatula Food & Wine Pins As part of the new Festival merchandise, there’s quite a few new pins available. Pins These are all limited edition pins, so if you’re trying to get some of these for your collection, be sure to act fast! Pins We spotted them today at Mouse Gear. To get a closer look at the pins, click here! But Wait…There’s More! We also spotted a new festival MagicBand. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival MagicBand To get more details about the new MagicBand, click here! There’s also a fun Figment Ornament for $22.99 that we spotted at the Festival Market. Ornament If all of this merch has inspired you to cook, you’ll want to check out this Disney Festivals Cookbook. Soon you’ll be cooking up some of your festival favorites at home! We found this at World Showplace for $29.99. Cookbook The Queen of Cuisine is at it again in this sparkly Keychain. Minnie’s really added some glam to that chef’s hat! Keychain You can get one of these for $14.99. Keychain We also found this Bottle Opener Keychain for $12.99. Keychain You’ll truly be able to enjoy brews around the world with ease with this keychain. Keychain Wowza! That’s a LOT of great Food & Wine Festival merchandise! Although we may have spotted some items in one spot or another, be sure to check around EPCOT as some of the merchandise can be found in more than one place. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more new items so that we can add them to this post. In the meantime, follow along as we EAT our way around World Showcase! Want to know what you should try at the Festival? Click here to check out the “Best of the Fest!” What’s your favorite piece of new merchandise? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Photos: EPCOT’s Tiniest Residents Are Celebrating the Food and Wine Festival! Final Performer Announced for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Series! FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! View the full article

Earlier this year, the popcorn boxes around Walt Disney World started presenting the buttery treat with a little extra flair… some Mary Blair flair, that is! Mary Blair Popcorn Box And then, just a few weeks later, we couldn’t help but notice that cold drink cups around the Resort had received the same bright and whimsical makeover inspired by the distinctive artistic stylings of Mary Blair. Well, today, we made the happy discovery that drink cups for hot beverages now feature the colorful design, too! We purchased our drink at Everything POP in Disney’s Pop Century Resort — this is the first time we’ve spotted the hot beverage cups with the design! Mary Blair-inspired Hot Drink Cup Let’s take a tour around this cute and colorful cup, which features the bright colors and geometric shapes that anyone who has enjoyed Mary Blair’s work while setting sail on “it’s a small world” will appreciate. Mary Blair-inspired Hot Drink Cup Mary Blair-inspired Hot Drink Cup Yes, it’s still a bajillion degrees outside here in Central Florida, but it IS the first day of September… so that deserves a little autumn nod by way of a warm sip, don’t you think? Mary Blair-inspired Hot Drink Cup And, anyway, who could resist this adorable cup? Not us, that’s for sure! Oh, and did you hear about another cute cup that just returned to the Disney dining scene? The Halloween Refillable Mugs are BACK in Disney World! Find out more here! We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more spots serving up their hot drinks in Mary Blair-style! What do you think of the Mary Blair-inspired cups? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Menus and Updates at Disney World Value Resorts: September 6, 2018 What’s New at Disney’s Pop Century Resort: Celebrating Nine Decades with Mickey and More! What’s New at Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts: Menu Changes PLUS Skyliner Updates! View the full article

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Mulan is getting a lot of attention right now — and rightfully so! ©Disney This awesome princess has been big news! This Friday, Mulan is releasing for premium access on Disney+ and you KNOW we’re excited to see our girl save all of China. Now, Friday’s an even BIGGER day for Mulan fans. The limited-edition Mulan Castle Collection is releasing online! The newest set of merch in the collection includes a bunch of merch inspired by The Imperial Palace from Mulan, including a collectible figurine, a collectible pin, a journal, an ornament, and a Ravensburger Puzzle! You’ll be able to snag this collection starting at 7AM on September 4th. ©Disney There will NOT be a MerchPass opportunity for this collection, so just head to shopDisney on Friday morning if you’ve got your eye on something! Then, once your new Mulan merch is headed your way, you can settle in and watch the new film on Disney+! Click here to learn more about the Disney Castle Collection! What do you think of the Mulan collection? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: The NEW Limited Edition Live Action Mulan Doll Has Arrived! Wait Until You See Disney’s New SUPER Limited Edition Epcot Posters! Could This Be The End of Specialty Merchandise Releases in Disney World? View the full article

With limited capacity and no FastPass+ being two major changes in a reopened Disney World, many have wondered exactly what the impact has been on the average wait time for the many rides and attractions at the four theme parks. Crowds at Magic Kingdom After visiting the parks nearly every day since the phased reopening began and checking out the various wait times for ourselves, we wanted to share some insight on what expected wait times have been versus what the reality ACTUALLY was! Wait Times Overall This should be music to many people’s ears: across the board, wait times are significantly shorter than we were used to seeing pre-closures. Especially during the summer months, we are accustomed to seeing some of the longest wait times of the entire year! Let us be the first to say that it doesn’t get much better than a 5-minute wait time for Flight of Passage! Screenshot From My Disney Experience App We aren’t exaggerating when we say five minutes. Since the attraction first opened, Flight of Passage consistently has had one of the longest posted wait times, frequently topping 120 minutes or more! But now — it’s a walk-on. Flight of Passage Queue Just because wait times are reduced, it doesn’t mean your experience in the line will be totally smooth sailing. There’s still the risk that a ride will experience downtime while you’re in line (possibly for cleaning), making your wait time slightly longer. When you remove those variables, however, waiting for an attraction at Disney World now is a much less lengthy experience than pre-closure. Peter Pan Queue Pre-Shows Are Eliminated Or Shortened Another factor to consider is the lack of pre-shows. To accommodate physical distancing and to eliminate any chances of groups clustering together, Disney has either eliminated or shortened the pre-shows at most of their rides. That means no stretching room in Haunted Mansion! Walking through The Stretching Room This may lend itself to shortening the wait times even more. Cast Members no longer have to stop the line while a pre-show is in progress and instead guests can flow right through the room where the pre-show typically takes place and keep the line moving. While this could put a damper on the story of the attraction, it can also shave some time off of your average wait in line. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Pre-Show. Hondo does not give his typical speech and instead Guests are allowed to pass through the room. That said, since the parks first reopened in July, we have noticed a modest uptick in the average wait times across all four parks. While we may expect to continue to see these wait times look more “normal,” in our estimations, these are still vastly shorter times than when the parks are at “normal” capacity. Click here to learn more about how the crowd levels have changed since Disney World reopened! Posted Wait Times vs. Actual Wait Times Most people look to the posted wait times at attraction entrances as well as on My Disney Experience as an indispensable tool when planning your day in the parks. But from time to time, those posted times can be a bit deceiving, with the actual wait time either being shorter or perhaps even LONGER than what the sign at the entrance to the queue says! Screenshot of Wait Times In our experience, the posted wait times are either accurate and match the actual amount of time we wait in line, or the posted wait time ends up being a bit higher, meaning we waited in line for LESS time than we anticipated! Slinky Dog Dash Queue In several instances, we saw posted wait times of 40 minutes and in reality we only waited 15-20 minutes, even on more popular rides like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Tower of Terror! The line may even LOOK quite long but keep in mind that social distancing measures are in place to keep parties apart, which will naturally “stretch” the line out to make it look longer than it actually is! Splash Mountain Attraction Line If you see a wait time of 15-20 minutes, in our experience that USUALLY means walk-on or very close to walk-on. One day recently in Magic Kingdom we waited 8 minutes for Pirates of the Caribbean when the posted wait time was 15 minutes. We also got in line for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with a posted 45 minute wait and ended up waiting about 25 minutes ’til boarding. Later that same day we noticed Space Mountain had a posted wait time of 15 minutes, but we got on in just 5 minutes, which is practically how long it takes to simply walk to the loading area! Space Mountain On another recent trip to Hollywood Studios, we saw a posted wait time of 25 minutes for Tower of Terror and got on in 15 minutes! But even when the wait time is accurate, we can’t argue with a 20-minute wait for Peter Pan’s Flight in the middle of the afternoon during the Summer (or, even better, a posted wait of 20 minutes that ends up being a walk-on like we saw recently!). Peter Pan’s Flight Queue Rides May Be Closed For Cleaning, Which Can Affect Your Wait Time In most circumstances, the times when the actual wait time ended up being LONGER than the posted wait time was if Cast Members end up cleaning the vehicles. This can take up to 20 minutes, depending on the ride or attraction. Sanitizing Splash Mountain This occurred when we waited in line for Muppet Vision 3D in Hollywood Studios. The posted wait time was 10 minutes (with shows running approximately every 20 minutes), but we ended up waiting for a total of 20 minutes because they had paused in between shows to clean the theater. Muppet*Vision 3D Some rides clean every other vehicle as they load, which keeps the line moving, however it IS at a slightly slower rate. Other rides will shut down completely while they clean, meaning you are standing in line the whole time in one place. This may be hard to avoid during your visit to the parks, so be prepared for those unexpected halts in the line! Click here to find out what surprised us the most when it comes to Disney cleaning their ride vehicles! When are wait times LONGER than we expected? Despite usually waiting less time in line than we anticipated, there have been a few notable exceptions. Some lines around Disney World have taken a bit LONGER than we expected! Frozen Ever After Queue First, there was that line for the Splash Mountain gift shop during the preview days and earliest opening days at Magic Kingdom. The wait was HOURS long — much longer than the wait time for the ride itself! We never thought we would see the day where a line for a gift shop was longer than the wait for the actual Splash Mountain RIDE in the middle of scorching hot July! The line for Splash Mountain merchandise Then there’s Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This wildly popular attraction still uses the Boarding Group system in order to ride, but it’s just as difficult to actually GET a Boarding Group as it has ever been. As of this writing, Boarding Groups are distributed at 10AM (park opening) and 2PM, but the groups still fill up within MOMENTS! Screenshot of My Disney Experience App We have also seen a couple of instances where the standby lines ARE rather lengthy. For example, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway can get busy, especially earlier in the morning (we have even been turned away from getting in line if it’s at capacity!). Most days, at park open, we’ve seen Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway posting 75-90 minute wait times but, even an hour later, the times often drop near the 45-minute mark or slightly lower and hover around there for most of the day. Recently, we hopped in line with a 30-minute wait and were on the ride within 20 minutes! Cast Member outside of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway In general, Hollywood Studios appears to be the one park that seems to have longer wait times compared to the other parks — sometimes even long enough to be considered “normal” as determined by pre-closure crowd levels. After all, it does have fewer attractions to soak up guests than the other parks. The average wait time throughout the day is about 30-45 minutes or slightly higher for popular attractions, in our experience. Keep in mind though, it’s not uncommon to see big fluctuations in wait times even over a short period of time. Popular rides like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, or even Slinky Dog Dash can jump from 15 minutes to 55 minutes and then back down again in the course of an hour! Timing can be key. Be prepared to keep those wait times handy when choosing which attractions to experience in this park. Click here to learn more about why Hollywood Studios seems to be the odd one out during Disney World’s phased reopening. While we cannot promise that every ride’s actual wait time will be SHORTER than their posted wait time, you should expect to find a fairly accurate estimation when in the standby queue. The lack of FastPass+ has seemed to streamline the queue experience, with the exception of Cast Members needing to temporarily pause boarding in order to sanitize the ride vehicles. No matter how you look at it, a trip to Disney World these days means you should be able to easily fit in all that there is to do on your must-do list in a single day at each park! Have you been to Disney World since the parks reopened? What has your experience been like when waiting in line for the attractions? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Three Tips You NEED to Master Disney World’s FastPass+ Tiers in 2020 How Disney World’s Most Popular Rides Have Changed With The Re-Opening! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article

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It was a cloudy day in Disney World… Magic Kingdom … but that didn’t keep us from feeling the MAGIC in Magic Kingdom, where we strolled right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. — and everywhere else in the park, too, of course! — to show YOU what’s NEW! Let’s go! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Ok, so this isn’t exactly new (especially since Pumpkin Spice Lattes already hit the scene last week, and we’ve had… oh, a FEW )… but is there any better combo than your favorite Starbucks coffee drink and Cinderella Castle? Starbucks and Cinderella Castle I think not. Moving into Tomorrowland, something new did draw our eyes… Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Over at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, we spotted a menu posted outside this soft-serve spot. Outdoor Menu at Auntie Gravity’s If you’ve ever paid a visit to Auntie, you know this counter service location is rather small, so perhaps this is meant to encourage guests to peruse the menu outside before entering in order to maintain physical distancing within the snack stop itself. Speaking of physical distancing… Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Main Street, U.S.A. If you’ve been virtually hanging out with us in Magic Kingdom recently, you may recall that Main Street, U.S.A. was sporting some masking tape recently to denote physical distancing markers. Main Street, U.S.A. These had been added so guests could maintain safe distances from each other while enjoying the completely charming Character Cavalcades that take place throughout the day! Main Street, U.S.A. Well, it seems like the sticky tape wasn’t doing the whole trick, as easier-to-spot (and stick, we presume) green distancing dots have been added along Main Street on the Emporium’s side. Main Street, U.S.A. Markers Now let’s check in on the talk of the town… TRON Lightcycle Run Say “hello” to all the twists and turns that will ultimately make up TRON Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland… TRON construction TRON construction And you can take an even closer look here! TRON construction Even though TRON Lightcycle Run isn’t set to open until next year during Disney World’s 50th anniversary, we love checking in on the site, and we hope you enjoy “visiting” along with us! TRON construction Click here to learn more about TRON Lightcycle Run! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Emporium Trick or Treat?! Mickey and Minnie Jack-o’-Lantern containers filled with candy corn (regular for Mickey, gummi for Minnie) have arrived at the Emporium for the spooky (or not-so-spooky) season! Mickey and Minnie Jack-o-lantern Candy Sets We also spotted these adorable buckets at the Main Street Confectionery. Minnie Jack-o’-Lantern Bucket BOO to you, too, Mickey! Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern Bucket See the Halloween candy containers here! The spotlight is also shining on Minnie with these new-to-us mugs. Minnie Mouse Mug No matter which design you choose, Minnie’s signature bow sets the scene for this fashionista, as always! Minnie Mouse Mug The “Put a Bow On It” Mug is $19.99. Minnie Mouse Mug And the Minnie Mouse mug dotted with bows inside is $22.99. Minnie Mouse Mug As for Minnie’s Main Mouse, Mickey… Star Traders He’s all set to join the Treat Squad, on this new t-shirt! Treat Squad t-shirt We spotted it for $39.99 at Star Traders in Tomorrowland. We’ll welcome you to our squad anytime, Mickey! Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar Over in Adventureland, we lost our heads over this new Jungle Cruise Hat! Jungle Cruise Hat This hat features all sorts of hidden treasures… in the form of Jungle Cruise scenes and sayings tucked under the brim! Jungle Cruise Hat It’s $39.99 at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar, but cast members said it might not last too long on the shelves. Check out the new Jungle Cruise Hat — and all the hidden gags — here! Memento Mori Folks were lining up outside Memento Mori, what with distancing measures in place at merchandise locations around the parks, too. Memento Mori Inside, we found the Haunted Mansion Ornaments Box Set, which is worth noting since the set sold out in Disney Springs. Haunted Mansion Ornaments Box Set This set ($39.99) glows in the dark, y’all! And you can see a lot more Haunted Mansion merchandise that has recently materialized in the parks and online here. Get a closer look at the Haunted Mansion Ornament Set — and more — here! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe While we’re counting down the days until Halloween, there’s one place in Magic Kingdom where they’re already counting down for Christmas… Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe …and that, of course, is Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square! Countdown to Christmas This new Countdown to Christmas display is $49.99. Countdown to Christmas And Clarabelle Cow is joining in the festive fun on this Holiday Cheer platter ($34.99)! Holiday Cheer Tray And we were so excited to see the Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments that we previously spotted online at the Christmas Shoppe, too! Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments Each one is inspired by Disney artist sketchbook designs honoring classic Disney and Pixar films and their milestone anniversaries. Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments Oh, my… they are lovely. Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments It’s so fun to find rarely seen characters featured within the collection, like Bianca and Bernard from The Rescuers Down Under. Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments “PULL THE LEVER, KRONK!” Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments Though prices can vary, most in the collection above are $24.99. You can even find lots of them on shopDisney. Check out more details for the Sketchbook Ornaments here! And with that, we wish you a happy start to September from Magic Kingdom… where it will be Halloween before you know it! (No, really! Check it out here!) We can’t wait to come back for the official kick-off of the Spooky Season… and we hope you’ll stick with us for even more fun until then! For now, we’ll see ya real soon! What’s your favorite thing about Magic Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, Dole Whip Galore, and a Disneyland Shirt?! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: MORE New Jungle Cruise Merch, Custom “Together Again” Mickey Ears, and Water Taxi Boats are Running! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Missing Kakamora Floats, Hocus Pocus Spirit Jerseys, and TONS of Halloween Stuff! View the full article

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We’re looking forward to the NEW Cirque du Soleil show that’s coming to Disney World! Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life was supposed to premiere at the Disney Springs Cirque du Soleil location earlier this year. Of course, due to the closure of the parks and the construction halts, the opening of the show has been delayed (multiple times), and now, a new permit shows that some work on the Cirque building has had to be extended as well. The permit is an extension of one that was filed back in January for the “Cirque du Soleil Rehab.” The original expiration date was for August 31st, but now the expiration date is October 31st. This gives Imagineering teams another two months to wrap up work on the building. Permit Screenshot With the show officially delayed to 2021, this delay in work does fit with the new schedule. The permit shares few details on what is actually taking place on the building. But, we’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for any visible work on the outside of the building. Julie and Mr. Pencil As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates about this upcoming show! Click here to see a first look of Drawn to Life! Will you be seeing Drawn to Life when it opens? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: News! Disney’s Cirque Du Soleil Announces Its NEW NAME and Concept With Photos! We’ve Got a Behind the Scenes Look at the NEW Cirque du Soleil Show Coming to Disney World! NEW: Tickets are On Sale NOW For Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ in Disney Springs! View the full article

The EPCOT Transformation has been a BIG item on Disney’s to-do list for some time now. Epcot Construction As you might know, Future World is set to get a pretty major makeover into the new World Celebration complete with new greenery, new statues, and more! This work has been ongoing for a while and Future World is pretty crisscrossed with construction barriers right now. Well, a new permit lets us know a little bit about the progress behind the barrier! The new permit was filed as an amendment to a permit filed earlier this year. The work is for “Project G” which has been associated with the EPCOT Transformation to work on foundations in the area of the old Pin Central location. Specifically, work has moved on to “foundations for miscellaneous AD elements.” “AD” here could stand for “architectural design.” Permit Screenshot The firm noted on the permit is one that typically does major work for Disney so this could be a pretty largescale aspect of the project. The permit extends the due date for this segment of work to March of 2021; this could be to help contend with the delays caused by the park closures earlier this year. Pin Central in 2019 Whatever the new foundational elements mean for Future World, we’re SUPER excited to see this area when it’s complete. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest pics and updates out of EPCOT! Click here to learn more about the EPCOT Transformation! Are you excited to see World Celebration when it opens? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: DON’T PANIC! The Epcot Gourmet Popcorn Is STILL HERE…But It’s Moved to the Epcot Experience! What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? Here’s How to Navigate the Crazy MAZE of Epcot’s Construction! View the full article

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Things at Disney World are constantly changing. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Whether you’re looking to stay at a Disney hotel during your next visit, or just looking to stop by to grab a meal at one of the hotel restaurants, these are the 5 updates that could change your vacation plans. 1 — Lots of Changes at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are currently open and available for guests. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (meaning non-Vacation Club rooms) was most recently set to reopen on October 4th, but we shared with you yesterday that the resort will not be reopening until summer 2021. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort While the resort is closed, refurbishment work will be completed. As part of the refurbishment, guest rooms will get a Moana-inspired makeover. Enhancements will also be made to the Great Ceremonial House. Work on this project is expected to begin in October. ©Disney Also in October, the Monorail station at the Polynesian will close temporarily and remain closed likely until 2021. But, bus transportation to Magic Kingdom will be provided to guests at this hotel starting in October. Monorail access is one of the greatest perks of staying at a deluxe resort like the Polynesian, so if hopping on the Monorail every morning to rope drop Magic Kingdom was part of your vacation plans, you’ll have to consider whether you should stay at another resort. Monorail at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort If you were planning to stay at the Polynesian Resort in 2020 or even early 2021, your vacation plans will definitely be impacted by these changes. Disney will be accommodating guests who are affected by this at a different Disney World Resort hotel for no additional charge. If you had an upcoming reservation at Polynesian Village Resort, keep an eye out for an email from Disney. Coconut Mug at the Polynesian Although the Villas and Bungalows will remain open, guests staying there will also be impacted by these changes. Parts of the hotel, including the Great Ceremonial House, will be undergoing refurbishment, meaning there will likely be a bit more noise and commotion in those areas at certain times of the day and shopping and dining in this area could potentially be impacted. Polynesian Village Resort Lobby as viewed from upstairs Other guests will be impacted by these changes as well. If you had plans to end your Magic Kingdom park day with a quick hop on the monorail and dinner at Kona Cafe, that won’t exactly be a direct option anymore. Guests will still be able to take the monorail or ferry from Magic Kingdom to the Ticket and Transportation Center, and then walk over to the Polynesian, but it would just require a bit more planning and effort. Stitch Cupcake Once construction is complete, however, fans of Moana may actually want to change their reservations to be able to stay at the Polynesian instead of whatever hotel they were booked at to enjoy the remodeled spaces. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for any more updates from this hotel. Click here to learn more about the refurbishment coming to the Polynesian! 2 — Temperature Checks at Disney Resort Hotel Restaurants In July, Disney announced that it would be instituting temperature screenings for guests dining in table-service restaurants at Disney Resort hotels. Guests have to undergo these screenings prior to entering dining locations. Kona Cafe Meal Any guest with a temperature of 100.4 F or above is then directed to additional rescreening. If their temperature remains high, they, along with their party, won’t be permitted to enter. Temperature checks are now required at the theme parks, Disney Springs, and table-service restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The temperature check is just something to keep in mind as you make your plans to dine at a hotel restaurant. Most importantly, you’ll want to be mindful that if anyone in your party has a temperature of 100.4 F or above, your entire party will not be allowed to dine at the restaurant. Click here to learn more about temperature checks in hotel restaurants 3 — In-Room Dining Room service has been unavailable at all Disney resort hotels since the reopening. Mickey Waffles for Breakfast? But, recently we got confirmation that in-room dining had in fact returned to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The room-service menu is currently limited, but it is still interesting to see that it has returned. Yacht Club Resort Lobby While we have not seen any official announcements from Disney, it’s possible that in-room dining will slowly begin again at other resorts on property. If you love sleeping in late, ordering room service, and enjoying a relaxing meal in your resort room, you’ll definitely want to keep in mind that this is not an option at any of the Disney hotels except the Yacht Club at the moment. But, it may become available in the future. This may be a particularly nice option for those guests looking to enjoy a meal in a more private location for purposes of maximizing social distancing. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more updates there. Click here to learn more about in-room dining returning to Yacht Club! 4 — Hotel Reopening Date Changes Aside from the Polynesian, other resort hotels have had their reopening dates change in the past. Initially, Art of Animation Resort was set to reopen on August 12th. Now, Art of Animation is set to reopen on November 1st. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently scheduled to reopen it’s non-DVC rooms on September 21st, and Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is set to reopen on October 14th. Art of Animation Lobby Although Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn were both supposed to reopen August 24th and October 1st respectively, they have now both been removed from the reopening calendar. The All-Star Resorts are still awaiting reopening dates as well. Disney’s Beach Club As we noted before, things in Disney World are constantly changing. So, it’s possible that some of these resorts’ reopening dates will be changed, and it’s possible that those resorts that have been removed from the reopening calendar will remain closed for an extended period of time. Boardwalk Resort We’ll definitely be watching for more updates from Disney to see if they issue any updates related to these resorts. While Disney’s Yacht Club Resort did in fact open as scheduled recently, it’s possible that more changes are still in store for those resorts that have not yet reopened. Click here to learn more about the delayed hotel reopenings 5 — Resort Hopping: Can You Do It Anymore? If you’re like us, grabbing lunch at one resort, merchandise at another, and a mid-day snack at a third sounds like a dream day. We could easily spend our entire vacation just enjoying the resort hotels. But, can you resort hop anymore with all of the new rules in place? Disney’s Pop Century Resort According to the Disney World website, just to get INTO a Disney World hotel right guests will need a confirmed room reservation, or a confirmed dining reservation (if you’re a day guest not staying overnight). Disney’s Old Key West Resort So, can you really resort hop anymore? The answer is yes and no. Our experience has really varied depending on what resort we’ve tried to get into. Oftentimes, it depends on the Cast Members you encounter when you’re trying to enter the resort. One of our biggest recommendations to accomplish your resort hopping plans is to have a dining reservation or a Mobile Order placed for pick-up at the resort you’re trying to visit. Generally, the Cast Members we’ve encountered have been fine with us being at the resort if we were dining in or picking up some delicious treats. Centertown Market Mobile Order Keep in mind, it’s also easier to hop to certain resorts like those on the Resort Monorail loop or those with access to Disney’s Skyliner because you can avoid having to use a car or rideshare to get there. Other hotels, like the Beach Club and Yacht Club are also easy to walk to from EPCOT. Disney’s Skyliner If you don’t have a dining reservation, you can now put your name on a waitlist for some resort restaurants which could also enhance your resort hopping experience. If you love to spend some of your vacation exploring the resorts, just be sure to keep these rules in mind. If you’re driving to a resort in your own car or through the use of a rideshare service, be prepared to potentially be turned away if you don’t have a reservation or mobile order. Disney’s Riviera Resort Entrance Consider visiting the resorts that are easier to access without your car if you want to simplify your resort hopping experience. Click here to read our other tips regarding resort hopping. We’re always on the watch for more updates and changes affecting the Disney parks and resorts. Keep coming back for the latest in Disney World news. Click here to read about the 6 biggest changes Disney World has made since the reopening! Will you be staying at or visiting a Disney resort hotel during your next visit to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! 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Figment has, in many ways, become the mascot of EPCOT festivals. You just gotta love that cute purple dragon! Figment Table Last week, we shared a first look at all of the fun 2020 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival merchandise that would be released soon (featuring LOTS of Figment merch). Today, we found one of the new festival merchandise items — a limited release MagicBand featuring Figment (and food!!) If you’re going to eat your way around the world at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival you’ll want to do it in style. Now, you can accessorize your next park outfit with this Limited Release EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 25th Anniversary MagicBand. Or, you can definitely just wear it around your home to feel like you’re at Disney. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival MagicBand The MagicBand has a rainbow on one side and features the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 25th Anniversary logo. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival MagicBand But, the other side of the MagicBand is the true star! It features all kinds of fun images. Figment has his chef’s hat on and looks like he’s ready to cook up something delicious! We can only imagine the fantastic dishes he could make with all of the ingredients on there like the cheese, strawberry, grapes, salt, and more. There’s also a fun Spaceship Earth design on it as well. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival MagicBand We found this MagicBand at Mouse Gear for $29.99. It is a limited release MagicBand design though, so if this is a must-buy for you, be sure to act quickly! Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’ve hear some snacks calling our name! Click here to check out our review of The Alps booth at the Food & Wine Festival! What do you think of this new MagicBand? Tell us all about it in the comments! Related posts: FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! Here’s ALL of the Merchandise at the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! We Spotted Another Baby Yoda Toy at Disney World Today — And This One Talks! View the full article

Today, our #DisneyCastLife series continues with more favorite stories of cast members making magic at our parks and resorts around the world. Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador Stephen kicks off our latest show with a look at the Halloween season before Chef Julia shares some un-boo-lievable fall treats. You’ll also learn how Disney name tags are made and the magical memories they create for cast members. And we wrap the show with the launch of a new series at Disneyland Paris that celebrates Disney cast and recognition from guests. For more #DisneyCastLife stories, follow the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Ambassador team on Instagram at @WDW.Ambassador and @Disneylandambassador. And be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments. POPULAR RELATED STORIES: Disney Ambassadors Highlight Cast Member Magic in New Episode of #DisneyCastLife #DisneyCastLife: Disney Ambassadors Highlight Cast Member Magic Around the WorldSPECIAL EDITION: #DisneyCastLife Features Cast Members Making Magic at Shanghai Disney Resort#DisneyCastLife: New Episode Highlights Cast Member Magic Around the WorldNew #DisneyCastLife: Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro Shares Special Message, Cast Members Create Magic at Disney Springs and MoreSPECIAL EDITION: New #DisneyCastLife Features Cast Member Magic at Hong Kong Disneyland#DisneyCastLife: Cast Members Prepare to Welcome Back Guests at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Resorts, Disney Store Locations Reopening and MoreNew #DisneyCastLife Features Cast Members Making Disney Magic#DisneyCastLife: Cast Members Making Magic In New Ways With Additional Health, Safety Training#DisneyCastLife SPECIAL EDITION: Ambassadors Share Special Welcome Back Messages with Cast at Tokyo Disney ResortNew #DisneyCastLife Features Special Visit to Circle D Ranch, Update on Cast Member Who Recreated Kilimanjaro Safaris at Home and Anniversary Message from Disneyland Resort President Ken PotrockView the full article