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We’ve seen lots of spots reopening around Walt Disney World lately. © @sweetliv_emmie But others are still closed. We’ve even seen some spots open, close, and then reopen. But we’re particularly surprised that three fan-favorite restaurants have not yet reopened! We’ve enjoyed lots of food and drinks at a bunch of reopened spots around Disney World including Chef Mickey’s, Grand Floridian Cafe, and Chicken Guy! Chef Mickey’s — Meat and Cheese Plate But three fan-favorite spots are still closed! 1 — Casey’s Corner At the end of Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom, you’ll find Casey’s Corner — a quick service spot where you can grab some delicious hot dogs and one of our favorites… Casey’s Corner …Corn Dog Nuggets! Oh boy, do we sure miss these. There’s nothing quite like taking a seat on some grass in the Magic Kingdom hub, with your corn dog nuggets and cheese, and just taking a moment to soak in the magic. Casey’s Corn Dog Nuggets Casey’s Corner also used to be home to strange but exciting speciality hot dogs, like the Fried Pickle Hot Diggity Dog. Fried Pickle Hot Diggity Dog But, the restaurant did not open when Magic Kingdom reopened, and it has been temporarily unavailable ever since. We’re surprised this spot hasn’t reopened yet, because it truly was a popular place to get a quick, but totally satisfying, meal in Magic Kingdom. Casey’s Corner — Screenshot from the Walt Disney World Website With other quick service spots like Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe open in Magic Kingdom, we’re not sure exactly why this spot has remained closed. The restaurant is definitely smaller in size in the ordering area, and doesn’t have much seating on the inside either. We can see how it would be difficult to maintain social distancing in this tight spot. Casey’s Corner But we’d be totally okay with using mobile order exclusively to quickly get some delicious food, and have cast members limit how many guests can enter the space at one time to pick up their meal. Then, we can totally take our treats to a socially distanced spot nearby to enjoy them, even if that means sitting in the grass or on a nearby bench. Casey’s Corner is Still Closed We definitely hope Disney finds a safe way to reopen this spot sometime soon, and we’ll be on the lookout for any news about its potential reopening! 2 — Gaston’s Tavern Over in New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom, we used to be able to grab a giant cinnamon roll and a delicious LeFou’s Brew at Gaston’s Tavern. Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern But, this spot did not reopen with the park and is still temporarily unavailable. Again, this one is quite a surprise since it features that signature drink and some fun snacks. It was a great place to get a cool break from the Florida heat. Gaston’s Tavern — Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland This quick-service restaurant has some indoor seating, but it is pretty small when compared to spots like Pecos Bill. Still, we’ve seen spots, like Sleepy Hollow, open that don’t have the largest ordering or seating areas. Gaston’s Tavern Dining Room Recently, we spotted some Cast members just outside the Tavern, who appeared to be measuring lines to mark for physical distancing. Cast Members outside of Gaston’s Tavern So, we’re hopeful that this spot will be reopening soon and we’ll get to enjoy those ginormous cinnamon rolls (with five extra sides of icing please) very soon! 3 — ‘Ohana Last, but certainly not least, is ‘Ohana. ‘Ohana is a table service restaurant in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort that used to serve both breakfast and dinner. At breakfast, you got the chance to enjoy some favorites, like Mickey waffles, served family-style. Plus, you got to say hello to Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and other Disney friends. ‘Ohana Breakfast Dinner was an all-you-can-eat feast featuring grilled meats, chicken wings, Hawaiian speciality sides, and the signature ‘Ohana Bread Pudding for dessert. The servers would come around and serve the grilled meats off of their skewers in the same way that they’d be served at a Brazilian style steakhouse restaurant. ‘Ohana Steak We can practically taste those chicken wings and noodles in our dreams. Getting reservations for this spot was pretty difficult before the parks closed, so we’re surprised it hasn’t yet reopened for its adoring fans. Ohana Appetizers featuring Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings We’ve seen lots of spots reopen in the Polynesian Resort including Kona Cafe, Captain Cook’s, and, just recently, Tambu Lounge (which is located just next to ‘Ohana). Some Disney restaurants that serve food family-style, like Garden Grill in EPCOT, have also reopened. We’ve also seen restaurants outside of Disney that serve their meat in a similar fashion, like Texas de Brazil, reopen in some places with some modifications. ‘Ohana Shrimp So, we’re hoping it’s just a matter of time before Disney finds a way that’s safe for both the cast members and the guests to reopen this fan-favorite spot. While Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are now open, the Polynesian Village Resort is not set to reopen until October 4th. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for any news that may signal that ‘Ohana will be opening around that time. Which of these spots are you hoping reopens soon? We’d love to eat at any of them right now. But, since we can’t, we’ll have to settle for some homemade versions of our favorite treats for now! Click here to check out what Disney hotel unexpectedly started offering room service! What restaurant do you wish would reopen in Disney World? Chat with us about it in the comments! 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Movie theaters have now started their initial opening procedures with distancing measures in place. Although movies like Mulan will premiere on Disney+ at first, other movies like Soul are still set to make their debut in theaters. ©Walt Disney Studios And now, merchandise inspired by the upcoming film Soul has started to make its way to Disney World before the movie’s November 20th release! As we were hopping around Disney’s Animal Kingdom to take home an entire bounty of Baby Yoda figurines and snack on some secret menu items at Yak and Yeti, we noticed a new mug in Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. Chester & Hester’s Since we haven’t seen TOO many details about Soul, our first thought was “Um, who dis cutie??” But, after a little digging, we realized the mug features one of the new characters from the movie! Soul Cat Mug We aren’t sure what role this sweet feline will play in the film just yet, but the mug is a GORGEOUS gradient color of greens, blues, oranges, and yellows that has us on team “Soul cat” already! Soul Cat Mug And, it’s a pretty decently sized mug so you can fill it up with lots of coffee or hot chocolate this fall season for $19.99! Soul Cat Mug After seeing this mug, we’re even more excited for Soul to make its way to theaters soon! AND, we just really want to know what this pretty kitty has to do with the story! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more movie merch as the premiere date gets closer, so stay tuned! Watch a sneak peek of Soul coming to theaters soon here! What Disney movie premiere are you looking forward the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List View the full article

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC is located in Disney Springs and bakes fresh treats with vegan and gluten-free ingredients. Sugar Rush Cake Bar from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC We heard earlier that the bakery was mixing up a new Sugar Rush Cake Bar this month. We thought this would be a great opportunity to see what’s fresh and do a taste test of ALL THREE of the available cake bars right now! Let’s do a quick review of the Sugar Rush, Milk and Cookies, and Brownie Cake Bar. First off, we want to note that non-vegans and gluten eaters will most likely enjoy a lot of what the bakery has to offer. While the cake bars were vegan and allergy-friendly, we (as meat and gluten eaters) didn’t feel like there was anything missing. The bakery does a great job of incorporating the tastes and textures we’re accustomed to. We suggest you give the treats a try even if you’re not vegan! Ok, enough disclaimers. It’s cake time! Cake Bars from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Sugar Rush The Sugar Rush Cake Bar was simply referred to as “Vanilla Rainbow” at the bakery. The cake is vanilla, topped with vanilla rainbow icing, and a sugar cookie. It’s basically sugar on sugar on sugar! Sugar Rush Cake Bar from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC We could really taste the vanilla in the cake and the frosting. It wasn’t overly sweet, which was a little surprising given the amount of sugar. The sugar cookie was our favorite part. It was crisp and the sugar crystals tasted great. Also, the candy pearls added a nice crunch to the treat! Sugar Rush Cake Bar from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Word of warning: The frosting is fairly thin so it melted like crazy in the hot sun. We were absolutely covered in frosting by the end of our treat fest. Get in those Instagram pictures before your cake looks like a pile of goo! Milk and Cookies The Milk and Cookies Cake Bar has a white cake base, topped with vanilla frosting, chocolate icing, and a sugar cookie coated in chocolate cookie crumbs. Milk and Cookies Cake Bar from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC It tasted fairly similar to the Sugar Rush bar, only with less vanilla. We didn’t really get the taste of “milk and cookies” in this cake. The cookie on top was a little chewy and not quite as crispy as the Sugar Crush cookie too. We would have liked more cookie inside the bar. Milk and Cookies Cake Bar from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Don’t get us wrong, we really liked it! It tasted like a good piece of cake with frosting. That said, when compared to the other two cake bars, it didn’t stand out as much. Brownie Cake Bar The Brownie Cake Bar was our favorite cake bar of the day! Granted, we’re big chocolate fans, so that’s not too surprising. The dessert is made with a chocolate brownie cake base, topped with chocolate frosting, icing, and strawberries. Brownie Cake Bar from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC The cake’s texture was exactly as advertised. It was a nice mix of fudgy brownie and moist cake. The chocolate really came through in the frosting and wasn’t overly rich. What really topped it all off was the fresh strawberries. The tangy fruit balanced out the chocolate nicely. A big win for us! Brownie Cake Bar from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC All these cakes are HEFTY, by the way. The slices are really big and dense. One cake bar is $8 and can easily be shared with two people. Consider dropping by Erin McKenna’s next time you’re at Disney Springs! Oh, and did we mention they have a Donut Happy Hour? That’s right. Between 11AM – 3PM, guests can buy one donut, get one 50% off! Is there anything sweeter than that? Need more options? Check out the limited-time Sunbutter Cupcake from Erin McKenna’s! Are you heading to Disney Springs soon? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Ready for a SUGAR RUSH?! Check Out This NEW Cake Bar in Disney Springs Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Has Officially Reopened in Disney World! See Their New Health Measures Here. What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

We just love this time of year: from pumpkin spice everything (YES!) to all the wonderful decorations of Halloweentime, fall is pretty much one of our favorite seasons in the Disney Parks. So yes, we’re sad about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party getting canceled, but Halloween at the Disney Parks is NOT canceled completely. ©Disney We’ve already given you a rundown of what to expect at Walt Disney World this fall, but the Shanghai Disney Resort is also getting in on all the autumnal and Halloween fun. Guests at Shanghai will get to enjoy loads of extra entertainment and special events, all in honor of the spookiest time of the year. So what all does Shanghai Disney have planned for fall? There’s a special month devoted entirely to Duffy, as well as character cavalcades, loads of Halloween fun, and more! Duffy and Friends at Shanghai Disney Resort. ©Disney Celebrate Duffy Month Shanghai Disney has dubbed the month of September as Duffy Month and will host a special event that runs throughout the whole 30 days of September as part of its “A Month with Duffy and Friends.” Duffy and Shellymae Buns Shanghai Disneyland First up is some brand new entertainment: The Duffy and Friends Celebrate Together show, which will be all about fun and friendship and life on Mickey Avenue. This sounds amazingly cute! A new backdrop (“social wall”) of Duffy and his friends enjoying a fall picnic will provide the perfect background for a lot of great photos. But check this out, y’all: kids (or adults — we don’t judge here) can bring their favorite Duffy plush to the park and take photos of them in a variety of miniature settings around Mickey Avenue designed just for that. Duffy Month Food at Shanghai Disney Resort ©Disney What’s a celebration, though, without food? You knew we were getting to that, right? There will be loads of Duffy and Friends-themed treats, including a Duffy-themed set menu at The Royal Banquet Hall in the Enchanted Storybrook Castle. This is a multi-course meal that also includes a visit by Duffy and Friends in person. There’s also a special Duffy afternoon tea party at Mickey & Pals Market Cafe. Throughout the rest of the resort, guests can also expect to see a ton of Duffy-themed sweets, including coffee-flavored Duffy the Disney Bear ice cream, fudge cakes (Nom!) as well as ice cream waffle cones. Our mouths are watering, y’all! Duffy Month Merchandise at Shanghai Disney Resort ©Disney Once guests have filled themselves up with all those treats and snacks, it’s time to go shopping! Shanghai Disney is bringing out all kinds of new Duffy and Friends merchandise, including the Duffy in the Garden collection. And how adorable are these characters in their little gardening clothes? There is also a new Duffy and Friends plush, along with keychains, plate sets, mugs, and home decorations. But yes, there is more: Disney is going all out for Duffy Month. The Shanghai Disneyland Hotel will offer a special staycation package, which is available through September 24. Not only will guests get a memorable stay at the hotel, but that stay will include Duffy-themed room amenities and overlays, breakfast, and two tickets for admission to Shanghai Disneyland! We’re just going to go on record to say that this will be an absolutely incredible experience for Duffy fans! Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disney ©Disney Halloween Fun If that wasn’t enough autumnal excitement for you, there are plenty more things awaiting guests at Shanghai Disney Resort. Much like Walt Disney World’s spooky 2020 plans for Halloweentime, Shanghai Disney has a lot of really fun things on tap for celebrating one of our favorite times of the year. From October 5 through November 1, Halloween will be in full effect at Shanghai Disney. First, guests can wear Halloween costumes in the park (just like Disney World)! And while in costume, guests can enjoy Donald’s Halloween Treat Cavalcade, where they will be joined by Mickey Mouse and friends, along with Disney Villains and spooky dancers. Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas will throw a creepily spectacular “This is Halloween” dance party. And Miguel from Coco will host a singalong at a Coco-themed area from October 12 through November 8. Fall at Shanghai Disney Resort ©Disney Fall Fun Although we love our pumpkin spice, fall is also about cooler weather, pretty colors, and harvest. Shanghai Disney will honor all things fall with the Disneytown Festival Market, which runs from September 12 through October 8. The market will feature a Foodie Feast (we hear Shanghai Disney calling our name!), Farmers Market, and Folk Art Fairy. And in the spirit of the season, Shanghai Disney will also offer a Mid-Autumn Festival, along with Thanksgiving family feasts. Let’s face it: we’re all about the food, so this sounds pretty incredible. For those who love the great outdoors, especially in fall when the leaves begin to change color, Wishing Star Park will return to let younger fall lovers explore the natural world through a series of three exploration trips. Kids who go through all three trips will even get a chance to see Mickey Mouse! ©ShanghaiDisneylandResort on Instagram From September 1 through September 24, guests can buy a package called the Happy Gathering – Bundle of Three Weekday Package. This special package includes three standard one-day park tickets on a pre-selected date from September 2 through September 25. There’s also the Enjoy Flavors – Bundle of Three Weekend Package (we’re in!) that offers a snack combo voucher, along with a specialty beverage voucher. With many Disney Halloween special events canceled this year, Disney will still be offering different ways to help guests celebrate. Check out all the spooky snacks coming to Disney World this Fall! What do you think? Would you be interested in these fall happenings at Shanghai Disney? Related posts: Review: Fall-riffic Pumpkin Cupcake at the Magic Kingdom! First International Food and Drink Fest at Shanghai Disney Resort Is In Full Swing! DUFFY and Friends PLUSH…on a Headband?! Say ‘Aloha’ to Disney’s NEW Must-See Aulani Merchandise Online! View the full article

While Disney World continues its phased reopening, on the other coast, discussions are still in the works on when theme parks, including Disneyland, can safely reopen. Disneyland Gate California Governor Gavin Newsom held a news conference today, where a major update was announced for the state’s county monitoring system, which will go into effect on Monday, August 31. Previously, counties were placed on a singular watch list based on certain metrics surrounding the pandemic. Based on those metrics, a county was either on the list or off the list, with modifications in place for which business sectors could reopen. Earlier this week, we had shared the news that Orange County was removed from that watch list. Disney California Adventure Park Now, that system has shifted to a new, four-tier classification that lists a county’s risk level as either Minimal, Moderate, Substantial, or Widespread. Each tier has two main criteria, which are the number of new cases per 100,000 residents and positive test rate. Source: covid19.ca.gov Looking at an updated state map for California’s counties with the new tiered color-coding implemented, it appears that Orange County, where Disneyland resides, will begin this new tiered system in the highest category, “Widespread.” Source: covid19.ca.gov Governor Newsom highlighted that “in each tier, in order to move out of those tiers, there is now a 21-day mandatory wait time.” With Orange County in “Widespread” as of August 31, this 21-day mandatory wait time appears to indicate that the earliest the county can move to “Substantial” would be September 21. That movement, however, is predicated on “two weeks of some stability and steadiness” before a county moves into a new category. Source: State of California Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary for the California Health and Human Services Agency, reiterated this important metric by saying “if you’re assigned a tier…starting on Monday, you should expect to be in that tier for at least three weeks. And then before you move to the next tier…you will have had to meet the criteria to be [in that tier] for at least two weeks.” World of Disney Line When it comes to Disneyland, one reporter asked, “I don’t see amusement parts on the sector guidance list that your office put out, so what does this mean for Disney?” Mask signage at Ballast Point in Downtown Disney Governor Newsom responded by saying, “Specific to the issue of many, not just the one group that you mentioned, the one brand, but other amusement park operators, we are working with them. We set our discussions aside on that, they’re forthcoming, it is a very dynamic conversation. And so we didn’t include it in the update today, that is a separate conversation.” Mickey Float in Magic Happens Parade Newsom continued on to say, “It’s an easier one to have frankly with some of the larger ones, we’re trying to accommodate for some of the other amusement activities in the state, and so you’ll be getting that as soon as we work through that. One of my afternoon meetings is in this space and we’re actively looking to see where we land on that.” Disneyland Resort Disneyland had originally announced a reopening date of July 17, but had to delay those plans indefinitely due to a lack of industry guidelines from the state in regards to theme parks. On the state’s newly updated website, if you were to look up Orange County and theme parks, it reiterates the fact that theme parks are currently closed in the county. Source: covid19.ca.gov We will continue to keep a close eye on California and specifically Orange County as it navigates this new tiered system. In the meantime, Disneyland has yet to announce any new reopening plans for its two theme parks or resort hotels, but the Downtown Disney shopping and dining district continues to be open daily for Guests. Click here to read more about how California state officials are reviewing how to reopen theme parks safely. Have you been to Downtown Disney since it reopened in July? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News! California Counties Can Now Decide When To Reopen In-Store Retail News: Face Masks Are Now Required Citywide in Anaheim, California News! California’s Orange County Has Been Removed from the State’s COVID-19 Watch List View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios! Once Upon a Time And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise, food, entertainment, and construction updates, so let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pandora Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Pandora Although we’ve loved getting on Flight of Passage back-to-back with some of the shorter wait times in the parks, the new Flight of Passage Kids’ Shirt is quite the statement with fringe… Flight of Passage Shirt …and glow in the dark features for $24.99! We bet your little one would look AWESOME in the bioluminescent forest wearing this tee! Flight of Passage Shirt Discovery Trading Co. Although Bing Bong is Riley’s imaginary friend, you can look just as sweet as our favorite candy-yielding pal wearing the Bing Bong Button Down! Bing Bong Button Down Bing Bong looks just as happy as we are to be wearing this shirt for $59.99 (just look at his l’il hat). Bing Bong Button Down Although we’re ready for all the Pumpkin Spice coffee creamers and flavors coming to our local grocery stores, we think you can make your morning a bit wild with the Safari Animal Kingdom Mug for $14.99! The Fab Five is setting off on an adventure (almost like Indiana Jones) through the parks… Safari Animal Kingdom Mug …buuut we bet they’re probably going to take a coffee break along the way too! ;D Safari Animal Kingdom Mug We have a slight obsession with Baby Yoda (and we’re not afraid to admit it)! Although we’re big fans of the Funko POP! figurines, we’re pretty sure we need ALL of the Baby Yoda Bounty Collection to line our shelves! Baby Yoda “The Bounty” Collection If you thought Baby Yoda was cute awake, he looks like a little bundle of joy all snuggled up to go to sleep… Sleeping Baby Yoda …but he also looks adorably hilarious at snack time eating his favorite treat (frogs for daysss)! Yum! Frogs! Although you might say Baby Yoda looks a bit like his older counterpart when he’s using the Force… Use the Force! …he could just be reaching for the little metal bulb in the Mandalorian’s spaceship during one of their adventures! He looks so happy! Each Baby Yoda figurine is $9.99! Someone let him out! (We can’t resist those big eyes!!) Check out the FULL collection of Baby Yoda figurines you can find in Disney World here! Island Mercantile Since Animal Kingdom is a place to step into the jungle, we weren’t surprised to see the new-to-us Safari Collection over at Island Mercantile! Adults can chill out at their favorite spots around the park wearing the Safari Mickey Tank… Safari Mickey Tank …which comes with snakeskin, zebra, cheetah print, and more designs on the Mickey head for $29.99! Safari Mickey Tank And, your little one can match with you as you pose in Pandora or go on an expedition to Everest in the Kids’ Safari Dress for $34.99… Animal Print Dress …and the Kids’ Wild Tee with fashionable holes on the shoulders for $29.99, so they can look fabulous during their trek across Animal Kingdom! Wild Tee Plus, the Kids’ Leopard Print Shorts can add a pop of fun to any outfit during your kiddos’ trip to Disney World… Leopard Print Shorts …especially since the leopard print panels on the side are simply adorable for $24.99. Leopard Print Shorts Animal Kingdom Food Update Drink and Food Carts Although there’s plenty of Halloween merchandise, decorations, and MORE coming to Disney World, we were surprised to find a random Halloween item at the food and drink carts around Animal Kingdom! Baridi Baridi Kiosk While we’ve seen the Pumpkin Tire Straw in the park during past Halloween events, it has officially made its way back to Animal Kingdom for the Fall! Pumpkin Tire Straws We spotted the Pumpkin Tire Straw at Bahindi Bahindi and Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks. Pumpkin Tire Straw And get this, Animal Kingdom will be getting lots more fall goodies very soon. Find out all the details of what Fall experiences will be coming to Disney World this year! Creature Comforts Although we saw Pumpkin Spice pop up for the first time of the season at the Trolley Car Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Creature Comforts has also been decked out in Fall snacks and drinks! You can sip on the Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino, Pumpkin Spice Latte (hot or iced), and Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew… Fall Starbucks Drinks …there are also plenty of snacks to pick up at the bakery! On top of the Pumpkin Scone and Fox Vanilla Cake Pop… Pumpkin Scone and Fox Cake Pop …the fan-favorite Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin is back too (and we can’t get enough of these sweet treats)! Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin We’re so happy pumpkin season has returned! Check out all the sweet pumpkin goodies that you can get this Fall in Disney World! Yak and Yeti While you’re stopping by for lunch or dinner, you can head over to Yak and Yeti for the off the menu specials inside the restaurant! Yak and Yeti Restaurant We’re talkin’ Bang Bang Calamari, Lobster Tail Garlic Noodles with Shrimp & Scallops, and Hibachi Steak and Shrimp that will make a BOMB feast. Read MORE about these off the menu eats here! Animal Kingdom Construction Update Creature Comforts After we had picked up a bunch of pumpkin treats from Creature Comforts, we noticed that there was some sort of construction next door. While the area was blocked off to guests, we will have to keep checking back to see what’s cookin’ over in the area! Creature Comforts Construction Kilimanjaro Safaris Since we’ve been back on the Kilimanjaro Safaris to greet all the animals again, we noticed a building being constructed at the end of the ride! While we aren’t sure yet what the little hut will be… Kilimanjaro Safaris Construction …the building has progressed forward with a roof, poles, a porch area, and more! We’ll keep checking back on the construction to see what Kilimanjaro Safaris has in store for the animals and the guests! Kilimanjaro Safaris Construction Now, let’s head on over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s happening over there! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Crossroads Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update First Order Cargo We’ve been exploring all the reopened stores, attractions, and restaurants in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge since Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened back up again in July. But, we saw the First Order Cargo location open for the first time this week! First Order Cargo The store has distancing measures in place, including markings to wait behind and directional arrows to keep up with the flow of traffic. Distancing Measures A hand-sanitizer station is available for guests to use before they check out their favorite First Order merchandise… Hand-Sanitizing Station …which includes some epic accessories… First Order Cargo …apparel like tees and jackets… First Order Cargo …and even your very own Stormtrooper Helmet! First Order Cargo Hollywood Studios Entertainment Update Rise of the Resistance During our latest trip through the Star Destroyer to aid the Resistance, we encountered something different from our past rides on Rise of the Resistance! While there is a whole room of Stormtroopers after guests get captured, there were LIVE Stormtroopers guarding our transport vehicles this time around! Live Stormtroopers in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance While we made sure to let them know we weren’t the droids we were looking for, we kind of hope to see them again as we return back to the attraction. Live Stormtroopers in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance We will keep you posted if we do! Watch the LIVE Stormtroopers in action in our video here! Tower of Terror If you’re hopping on Tower of Terror, it’s practically a rite of passage to have a photo of your party looking terrified (or a VERY staged pose)! Either way, we’ve definitely got a collection of ride photos back home. But, we noticed that Tower of Terror wasn’t showing ride photos after the ride during our last visit. However, we did receive the photo in our My Disney Experience PhotoPass after the fact, so be sure to check your app to download your pictures! Tower of Terror Photos Well, that’s it for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, food, entertainment, and construction updates! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in the parks? Let us know in the comments below! 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Baby Yoda on a sweater; Baby Yoda on an ornament; Baby Yoda on a bag…basically, the Baby Yoda merchandise is never-ending. Baby Yoda Loungefly Today, we spotted another cute Baby Yoda item in Disney World, and this one is a special, limited edition item so if it’s a must-get for you, you’ll want to act fast! Just about a week ago, we shared some photos with you of a super limited edition Baby Yoda MagicBand spotted by a reader over in EPCOT. Now, we’ve seen this MagicBand ourselves over in Magic Kingdom at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. shop at the exit of Space Mountain. Check out that little bundled-up Baby Yoda in all his glory on one side of the MagicBand. Limited Edition Baby Yoda MagicBand The other side of the band features the Star Wars logo. Limited Edition Baby Yoda MagicBand We love the deep purple color on this band and the little stars all over it. Limited Edition Baby Yoda MagicBand Even the box is adorable! Baby Yoda has essentially taken over our lives and we’re kinda okay with it. Limited Edition Baby Yoda MagicBand This a limited edition MagicBand and only 4,000 of them are available, so if you want to get your hands on one, you’ll definitely want to act fast! If it’s anything like the Black Cauldron MagicBand we saw a while ago, it’ll disappear pretty quickly. Limited Edition Baby Yoda MagicBand You can get one for $34.99. Baby Yoda: taking over the world one merchandise item at a time! We’ll definitely let you know when we find more adorable Baby Yoda merch so you can keep adding to your collection! Click here to check out the cutest collection of Baby Yoda merchandise that we found in Disney World! What do you think of this Baby Yoda MagicBand? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Spotted! New Disney Parks Exclusive BABY YODA Pandora Charm in Disney World! We Spotted Another Baby Yoda Toy at Disney World Today — And This One Talks! These New Disney Baseball Hats Are Inspired By Two Classic Attractions! View the full article

Looking for more Baby Yoda merchandise to pick up in Disney World? You’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s a new mug or a CREEPY Halloween mask, we like to think of ourselves as expert Baby Yoda merchandise spotters. Baby Yoda Mug So when we stopped by Discovery Trading Co. in Animal Kingdom recently, we KNEW we had to share our latest spotting of “The Child.” The Bounty Collection is a series of six figurines featuring The Child, all in probably THE most adorable poses we’ve seen. Baby Yoda “The Bounty” Collection Each side of the box shows all six figurines that you can collect in this series. Items #1-3 So, obviously, we’re going to collect all six of these cuties! Items #4-6 We spotted quite a few of them in Discovery Island Trading Co., including this l’il guy waking up from a nap! Good morning, little fella! We also found this Baby Yoda figurine enjoying a nutritious snack! Yum! Frogs! This figurine seems to be reaching for something…could it be he wants one of his favorite toys, the ball at the end of the joystick on the Mandalorian’s ship? Keep reaching! And it looks like he was able to grab what he was reaching for! He looks so happy! If we weren’t already convinced we needed to buy all of these and take them home with us, this adorable baby made our hearts melt! Look at how sad he is to be trapped in the packaging! Someone let him out! We’ll admit, it made our hearts melt to set them back on the shelf where we found them! But we think these cuties all deserve loving homes! Pick one up (or all six!) next time you pop into Discovery Island Trading Co. for $9.99 each! Pack all six figurines in this Baby Yoda Loungefly mini backpack! Do you collect Baby Yoda merchandise? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! We Spotted Another Baby Yoda Toy at Disney World Today — And This One Talks! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

Forget impressing your friends with your incredible Disney knowledge. You can really blow their socks off when you order a secret menu item at a restaurant or lounge in Disney World. Blue Wildness (Secret Drink at Geyser Point) Part of the fun in ordering a secret menu item is that it feels like you’re a secret agent with special, classified information. But one spot in Disney World has taken a bit of the “secret” out of it. If you’re headed to Walt Disney World, you’ll definitely want to be prepared for the heat! When you need to cool down, grabbing some gelato or sorbetto over at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs can be the perfect way to take a break. Vivoli il Gelato We’ve had some delicious items over there like the Creamsicle Float and the Peppermint Cannoli. Now, one of our favorite items from the past and another fun item have made it back in a secret but also not-so-secret way. Introducing, Vivoli il Gelato’s Secret Menu…that has not so secretly posted on their official menu online. Ever heard the phrase “secrets, secrets at no fun, unless you share with everyone?” Vivoli il Gelato must have taken that phrase to heart. Vivoli il Gelato Secret Menu First we’ve got the Double Chocolate Waffle Sundae which comes with your choice of three scoops of Gelato, Sauce, and Whipped Cream on a freshly baked double chocolate Waffle. Vivoli il Gelato was showing off this item in a sign near their store not too long ago, so it looks like the secret is truly out. Vivoli il Gelato Double Chocolate Waffle Last year, we tried this treat when it was called the Brownie Waffle Sundae, but it looks like it’s essentially the same with just a small name change. It was a fantastically ooey and gooey in the very best way the last time we had it, so we’re hoping it will be just as delicious this time around! Gelato Sundae from Vivoli il Gelato The second “secret” item is the Matcha Affogato which comes with your choice of Gelato, Matcha and Whipped Cream. If you’re a fan of matcha, then this may be a great treat for you! Vivoli il Gelato Even though you don’t exactly need high level security clearance to order these “secret” menu items, we still think it’s fun that they’re being offered! We love to spot special menu items in Disney World, so we’ll definitely keep our eyes open for more speciality treats you can order on your next trip. Click here to see what’s new at Disney Springs! What’s your favorite treat to get at Vivoli il Gelato? Tell us all about it in the comments! Related posts: NEW! Cookie-Filled Sundae Arrives at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! NEW! You Need to See The August Specials at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney World! Review And Photos: You HAVE To See The August Special Brownie Waffle Sundae in Disney World! View the full article

Welcome back to EPCOT! Spaceship Earth THIS is where the 2020 Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is currently taking place, and we’re anticipating the arrival of even more Festival Food Booths joining the scene soon. But while we wait, we’re finding plenty of new things around the park this week to be excited about right now. From a reopened restaurant to the takeover of Pumpkin Spice and MUCH more, we’re checking out what’s NEW in EPCOT! EPCOT Food Updates Traveler’s Café Starbucks The first stop in our EPCOT travels is, fittingly, the Traveler’s Café, which is the park’s temporary Starbucks location. Traveler’s Cafe As with the other Starbucks locations in Disney World (and, of course, the Starbucks near you), the Fall Flavors have arrived! Fall Flavors Actually, Traveler’s Café is the spot where we discovered some of the fall drinks available a little early. But now you’ll see the “Fall For All” drinks officially listed on the menu: the Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, and… let’s see… it feels like I’m forgetting something. What could it be? Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Oh, yeah! The return of the PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE!! The above is a photo of our first PSL of the season at The Trolley Car Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (How many have you had at your Starbucks so far?) Welcome back the Pumpkin Spice Latte with us here! But if you think the Pumpkin Spice Fun stops here… think again! Weinkeller In the Germany pavilion, you’ll find the cozy little Weinkeller. Weinkeller in the Germany Pavilion And things here just got a little cozier… Mozart Pumpkin YES! Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur is BACK for the season! Mozart Pumpkin Note that it’s only available for purchasing by the bottle for now — it’s not served as a shot for the time being. So, I guess you’ll just have to buy the full bottle. Prost! Find out more about the return of this seasonal liqueur here! (Oh, and don’t you worry… this isn’t the last we’ve seen of Pumpkin Spice, so keep on reading!) Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie Making our way to the France pavilion, a new 3 piece Special Edition Macaron Collection has made its debut at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie! Special Edition macaron Collection from Les Halles While the 6-piece collection remains available, the Special Edition features beautifully decorated macarons in blackberry, raspberry lime, and orange chocolate. Special Edition Macarons Collection If you’d like to find out if these little lovelies taste as good as they look… Read our review of the Special Edition Macaron Collection here! L’Artisan des Glaces Staying in France, we learned that a new seasonal ice cream flavor is available at L’Artisan des Glaces. L’Artisan des Glaces Raspberry Pear is currently up for grabs… but not for long, according to a Cast Member. But they shared that they are expecting a new seasonal flavor and are hoping it be available next week. L’Artisan des Glaces Menu (Could this mean the return of the Pumpkin Spice Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich? We don’t know… but you can trust that we’ll be checking!) Teppan Edo And, ICYMI, another EPCOT restaurant has reopened: Teppan Edo in the Japan pavilion! Teppan Edo sign The spot is serving dinner in the evenings from 4PM – 9PM. (Just something to note, as this spot usually serves lunch as well.) Teppan Edo Hours Welcome back, Teppan Edo! See the full list of restaurants that are currently open in Walt Disney World here! EPCOT Construction Updates And now, let’s make our way back to Future World to check out several of the ongoing projects that all serve as part of the historic transformation of EPCOT! Future World Construction Here’s another look at the new recently-installed pylons, which guests can now see in front of Spaceship Earth as they enter the park. Pylons by Spaceship Earth Ultimately, these pylons will be part of the main entrance fountain which will set an entirely new scene for the park entrance. Pylons by Spaceship Earth Read more about this recent addition to EPCOT here! We stopped by the home of what is becoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind where we peered from a different angle at the ongoing work on the roof. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction Find out more about the new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction here! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction And just steps away is the upcoming PLAY! Pavilion, which will present playful and innovative opportunities for FUN in a “city” setting — all inside the previous Wonders of Life pavilion. PLAY! Pavilion construction All of these are elements coming together to create a new way to experience the park. PLAY! Pavilion construction And while the transition will take some time, we hope you are enjoying these glimpses along the way! Find out all about the multi-year transformation of EPCOT here! EPCOT Merchandise Update Disney Traders Okay… I promised you more Pumpkin Spice earlier, didn’t I? And here it is… Halloween Pumpkin Spice Candle We found the Disney Halloween Tricks AND Treats Pumpkin Spice Candle! Halloween Pumpkin Spice Candle Halloween Pumpkin Spice Candle It’s at Disney Traders for $19.99, and we’re bound to start seeing this lil’ pumpkin pop up at merchandise locations in all the Disney World theme parks soon. Speaking of even more theme parks… Check out what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios here! And remember… there’s much more to come from EPCOT! We’ll be back to check out the arrival of additional Festival Food Booths for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival to the park soon! For now, we’re wishing you a Happy FriYAY and a great weekend from EPCOT! What’s your favorite thing about EPCOT? Please let us know with a comment! 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It’s almost fall, y’all! But more importantly, it’s Halloweentime in the Disney Parks! Sure, our beloved Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is canceled at Walt Disney World this year, but that doesn’t mean Disney isn’t offering other ways to celebrate. ©DisneyParksBlog We’ve already seen a sneak peek at what Walt Disney World has planned for its spooky season activities. But what about the other parks? What creepy wonderfulness have they cooked up for Halloween? From September 26 through November 1, Disneyland Paris is putting its best Halloween foot forward. Guests can expect to see the parks decorated with all those glorious Halloween goodies that we love, including Jack ‘o lanterns and ghosts. And there’s even a Mexican Festival! Donald Duck in Halloween costume at Disneyland Paris ©Disney Although Walt Disney World is offering Halloween-themed photo ops with PhotoPass photographers, Disneyland Paris has decided to keep things a lot more casual. Costumed characters will be available for selfie ops throughout the park. Guests of Disneyland Paris will also get the opportunity to have various random sightings of Disney villains. Because what’s Halloween without Captain Hook, the Evil Queen, Maleficent, Gaston, and all those other wonderfully wicked characters? Disneyland Paris Halloween 2020 Snacks and Food ©Disney The most important thing of all, though, is the Halloween-themed food! Guests at Disneyland Paris will get to nom on some amazing food and treats, including Disney villains cookies (!!!). It’s interesting to see what the various Disney Parks are doing around the world to celebrate Halloween. We’re excited to see that although Halloween will certainly be different this year, Disney is making sure that it will still ROCK. Here’s when to expect Halloween and fall decorations to go up at Walt Disney World! What do you think? Are you excited to see what’s going on for Halloween at Disneyland Paris? Related posts: Disneyland Paris Will Feature Frozen and Star Wars Celebrations in 2020! PHOTOS: Disneyland Paris To Reissue OG Euro Disney Merch! NEWS: Disneyland Paris Announces Extension to Closure View the full article

We’ve loved spotting the new Park Life MagicBands throughout Walt Disney World, so you can imagine our excitement when we recently stumbled upon a new one. These MagicBands feature each park front and center and include some super-cute artwork representing many of our favorite attractions. Hollywood Studios So far, we’ve spotted a Park Life MagicBand for Magic Kingdom (along with a Mickey Mouse Park Life plush we couldn’t resist). There’s also an adorable Park Life MagicBand for EPCOT! So, obviously, we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled for new Park Life MagicBands. Disney Hollywood Studios Park Life MagicBand Check out this one we found at Riverside Depot in Animal Kingdom! It’s a Hollywood Studios Park Life MagicBand and we think it’s super fun! Disney Hollywood Studios Park Life MagicBand Look at those details! This MagicBand features some of the most iconic Hollywood Studios attractions. From Toy Story Land, we have Toy Story Midway Mania!, Slinky Dog Dash, and even Alien Swirling Saucers. There’s also the giant guitar from Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and the dragon from Fantasmic! Disney Hollywood Studios Park Life MagicBand The other side of the MagicBand features Mickey in his Hollywood Studios outfit, along with the Tower of Terror (we can almost hear the screams of guests as they plunge down the elevator shaft). Notice that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is also represented here with the artwork of X-wing starfighter and TIE Fighter. We’ve loved every one of these Park Life MagicBands that we’ve seen so far. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for even more and let you know where we found them. Check out this gorgeous Orange Bird MagicBand we recently spotted! What do you think of this latest new MagicBand? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! Slinky Dog Dash, Millennium Falcon or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Which ONE Top Tier FastPass in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Should You Choose?! View the full article

Love to feel like a true insider? Did you know you can order secret or off the menu items at some spots in Disney World? Seven Layer Cake Well when we stopped by one restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently, we found out there are quite a few off the menu specials that you will totally want to check out on your next trip! Over in Asia in Animal Kingdom, you’ll find Yak & Yeti Restaurant. This table-service restaurant offers lots of unique dishes, and fuses Asian cuisine with lots of fun Disney touches. Yak and Yeti Restaurant We’ve enjoyed many delicious items there including Pork Pot Stickers and Firecracker Shrimp. Firecracker Shrimp But, if you’re looking for something special, this spot is currently offering three special off the menu items that sound delicious! There’s Bang Bang Calamari, Lobster Tail Garlic Noodles with Shrimp and Scallops, and Hibachi Steak & Shrimp. YUM! We can’t wait to try them in the future. Yak & Yeti To enjoy those off the menu specials you’ll have to eat at the full service Yak & Yeti Restaurant, but if you’re just looking for something quick to eat, be sure to check out Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe. This is a quick service location located right next to the Yak & Yeti table service restaurant. Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafe We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more off the menu and secret menu items at restaurants around Disney World. From special items at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, to fun park snacks, there are so many delicious treats to try no matter where you are in Disney World. We’re getting hungry just thinking about it! Click here to check out some of the new things we’ve spotted around Animal Kingdom! Have you ever eaten at Yak & Yeti Restaurant? Let us know what your favorite item was in the comments! Related posts: Review: Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Review: Octopus and Chocolate Ganache — It Must Be Lunch at Tiffins in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! Find Out How to Get a FREE DESSERT at Three Disney World Restaurants! View the full article

The NBA is currently getting their b-ball on in Disney World! Basketball Of course, we’ve had a great time celebrating this historic event with all of the AWESOME NBA merchandise we’ve been finding around the parks. Not in the parks to grab some of the baller stuff? No worries! Disney just dropped a TON of NBA merchandise online and we can’t wait to show it to you! Let’s dive in! MagicBands First up, there’s the SHOCKING The NBA Experience MagicBand 2 Collection. Why is it shocking you ask? Because this set comes in at a price of $595. Holy. Moly. ©Disney Well, we did the math and that comes out to $24.79 per band which is 20 cents cheaper than they go for individually. Ultimately, you’re knocking a couple bucks off when you snag ALL 24 MAGICBANDS. Click here to buy The NBA Experience MagicBand 2 Collection! You can get some individual bands too! Every single NBA team has its own MagicBand 2 design. Plus there’s an NBA 2020 WDW MagicBand 2, an NBA 2020 ”Whole New Game” MagicBand 2, and an NBA ”Make History” MagicBand 2. ©Disney Each individual MagicBand will run you $24.99. Want to buy the NBA 2020 WDW MagicBand 2? Click here! NBA Experience Collections Speaking of team-specific merch. There’s a TON. Disney has released individual team NBA Experience Collections. Take this Orlando Magic Collection for one! Each item is branded with YOUR favorite team. ©Disney Each collection contains a “Make History” iPhone Case for $29.99, an “NBA 2020” iPhone Case for $34.99, a “Finish What We Started” MagicBand 2 for $24.99, a “Finish What We Started” Stainless Steel Water Bottle for $29.99, a “Whole New Game” Stainless Steel Water Bottle for $29.99, and a Mickey Mouse NBA Experience Pin for $12.99. To buy the Orlando Magic NBA Experience Collection, click here! Collectibles As collectibles go, we’re pretty excited about some of these. Looking for a new (and very snazzy!) basketball so that you can get your game on at home? Look no further than the NBA at ESPN Wide World of Sports Basketball by Spalding for $49.99. ©Disney Or for littler hands, snag the NBA Playoffs 2020 Walt Disney World Mini Basketball by Spalding for $29.99 Click here to buy the NBA at ESPN Wide World of Sports Basketball by Spalding! And collectors, rejoice! There are two limited edition lithographs (complete with NBA Coins!) for $75 each. Pick up the ”Whole New Game” Framed Lithograph with NBA Coin or the ”Make History” Framed Lithograph with NBA Coin! ©Disney Keep in mind, these two aren’t quite available yet but you CAN pre-order them! Want to buy the ”Make History” Framed Lithograph with NBA Coin? Click here! Apparel You KNOW we’re gonna talk apparel — because there’s a LOT of it! There are several different designs available! The NBA Playoffs 2020 design comes in a Hooded Pullover for Women with cute fitted sleeves for $64.99… ©Disney …and you can get it on a Tank Top for Men for $34.99! To buy the NBA Playoffs 2020 Hooded Pullover for Women, click here! Our favorite design is probably the Mickey Mouse Basketball because of how freaking cute it is! Look, there’s even a ”Make History” Spirit Jersey for Adults with the design for $69.99! ©Disney You can also see Mickey in basketball-form on a Walt Disney World T-Shirt for Women for $39.99, an ‘‘NBA Playoffs 2020” Hooded Pullover for Men for $69.99, and a ”Make History” T-Shirt for Men for $39.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Basketball ”Make History” Spirit Jersey for Adults! Next up we’re celebrating how basketball is a whole new game right now. Men can snag the ”Whole New Game” T-Shirt for $34.99, the ”Whole New Game” Sweatshirt for $54.99, and the ”Whole New Game” Sweatpants for $59.99. ©Disney Ladies can pick up the ”Whole New Game” Tank Top for $34.99 and kiddos can get in on the fun with the ”Whole New Game” Hooded Pullover for $44.99! Want to buy the ”Whole New Game” Sweatpants for Men? Click here! We’re also really digging the “Sixteen Teams, One Champion” design available on a T-Shirt for Men for $39.99, a Tank Top for Women for $34.99, and a T-Shirt for Kids for $24.99. ©Disney But WHAT TEAM will be the champions? We’ll have to wait to find out. To buy the ”Sixteen Teams, One Champion” T-Shirt for Men, click here! Want to rep the journey to the playoffs? Take a look at the “Road to NBA Finals” design as a T-Shirt for Women for $34.99 and as a Hooded Pullover for Men for $59.99. ©Disney Kids get an extra fun option with this one with the ”Road to the NBA Finals’’ Basketball Jersey for Kids for $39.99! Click here to buy the ”Road to the NBA Finals” T-Shirt for Women! Another Spirit Jersey!!! Check out the ”Legends Play Here” Spirit Jersey for $69.99 and the Kids Version for $49.99. ©Disney The design is also available on a T-Shirt for Kids for $29.99. Want to buy the ”Legends Play Here” Spirit Jersey for Adults? Click here! And finally, there’s this totally neat ”Finish What We Started” T-Shirt for Men for $34.99. ©Disney What a way to commemorate the event! To buy the ”Finish What We Started” T-Shirt for Men, click here! Accessories There are a few accessories too! If you’re looking to grab a sip on the go you can pick up the ‘‘Whole New Game” Water Bottle by Tervis for $29.99 or the ”Make History” Travel Tumbler by Tervis for $26.99. ©Disney A way to keep our beverages icy and cold? Sign us up. Click here to buy the ”Whole New Game” Water Bottle by Tervis! And the final new piece of merch is the ”Road to the NBA Finals” Court Towel for $24.99… ©Disney So that you can keep the court clean and playable. Want to buy the ”Road to the NBA Finals” Court Towel? Click here! ALL of this merch is available NOW on shopDisney and we’ve also seen lots of this merch in Disney World. So get ready to show some pride for your team and the WHOLE NBA! Want to see MORE NBA merch? Click here! Will you be snagging some new NBA merch? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: PHOTOS! Check Out All of the NBA Merch We Spotted at Walt Disney World! Get Your Head in the Game With These New Basketball Minnie Ears in Disney World! NBA Minnie Ears, Backpacks, and Spirit Jerseys Are Now Being Sold Online and Throughout Disney World! View the full article

Whether you’re looking for a tie-dye Mickey mask, a Halloween mask, or an Orange Bird mask, there are so many different face mask designs to choose from. New DFB Masks! Recently, we spotted a cute mask with a very classic Mickey look now being sold on its own in Disney World! As we strolled around Magic Kingdom this morning, we enjoyed looking at the little bit of fall decor that’s up at the moment. We can’t wait to see Main Street, U.S.A. once it’s fully decorated for fall in September. Main Street U.S.A. It was the perfect morning to do some shopping, so we made our way into The Emporium. There, a Cast Member told us that they got in this Navy Classic Mickey Mouse face mask in the store earlier this week. We love the classic look of this mask. It’s simple but still really cute! Classic Navy Mask We’ve spotted this face mask on shopDisney before as part of the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Cloth Face Masks set, but we don’t recall having seen it sold on its own in Disney World before. Mickey and Minnie Face Masks If you want to grab the whole set online, you can get it for $19.99. Click here to grab the navy face mask as part of this cute set! A Cast Member also told us that some extra large masks were starting to come in to The Emporium again. If you’ve found your Disney mask to be a bit on the small side, then an extra large face mask may be just what you’re looking for. Specifically, the Cast Member told us that The Emporium was starting to get extra large sizes for the Tie-dye Mickey Face Mask… Tie-dye Mickey Face Mask …and the Mickey Face mask. Mickey Face Mask And the Cast Member shared that the Haunted Mansion face mask also came back in the large size at The Emporium today. Haunted Mansion Mask So, if you’re looking for a new mask or some masks in that extra large size, be sure to check out The Emporium and see what they’ve got! Now, if you don’t mind, we’ll be taking a nice walk down Main Street with a pumpkin spice drink, enjoying the beautiful background music. What a perfectly magical day. Click here to check out more Disney masks that have arrived online! Do you have a favorite Disney-themed face mask? Let us know about it in the comments! Related posts: Where To Find The Most UNIQUE Shopping in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! Pretty In Pink! A New Minnie Mouse Dress Has Twirled Into Disney World! View the full article

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We are STILL so thrilled that it’s pumpkin spice season — and, honestly, it just got even BETTER. Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur You know that we’re pretty big pumpkin connoisseurs. Every fall season we make it our mission to try all of the delicious pumpkin treats that pop up around Disney World. Well, last year, one of the BEST treats we found was one for grown-ups only — and now the Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice is BACK in Disney World! OMG (that’s “Oh My Gourd”) has this returning liqueur won us over! There’s something irresistible about a boozy shot of chocolate and pumpkin. That’s why we actually squealed (yes, really) when we saw the return of this favorite. Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur Shot Now, you can’t get shots right now due to the global health crisis so you won’t be sipping on a single-serving in Disney World. You CAN however get the whole bottle for $36 and trust us, it’s worth the spend. Mozart Chocolate Cream Pumpkin Spice Liqueur This DELISH Austrian liqueur is available at Weinkeller in EPCOT’s Germany and online with various sellers. Oh, and we have one more question for you: What are you waiting for? Click here to see why we LOVE Mozart Pumpkin Spice SO much! Have you tried Mozart Pumpkin Spice? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: World Showcase Stocking Stuffer: Glühwein Chocolate Bar in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion Review: NEW Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Shot (YESSSS!) Is PERFECT For Fall in Disney World! What’s New in Epcot — Space 220 and Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Progress, Swarovski Jewelry, and MORE! View the full article

If you’re looking to go to Walt Disney World, you’ll need a valid ticket and a Park Pass reservation for the park you’d like to visit each day. Magic Kingdom For those visiting Disney World on Labor Day weekend, Park Pass availability has been changing a LOT lately. Now, we’ve got another update! Just yesterday, we shared quite a few updates to the Park Pass reservation availability calendar for Labor Day weekend. But now it looks like availability has changed again! Crossroads Annual Passholders Yesterday, it seemed that Annual Passholders had full availability for all parks throughout the entire month of September, including Labor Day Weekend. Annual Passholders Reservations for September 5th (as of August 27th) But now, availability is looking very different. On September 5th, the only park that now has Park Pass availability for Annual Passholders is EPCOT. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Annual Passholders — September 5 On September 6th, the availability is the same. Annual Passholders can now only make a reservation to go to EPCOT. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Annual Passholders –September 6 On September 7th, EPCOT remains the only park available. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Annual Passholders — September 7 It looks like park pass availability on the weekends in September are also more limited than what they looked like yesterday for Passholders. As always, these park pass reservations are subject to change again in the future, so be sure to check the Disney Park Pass Availability website to see if and how availability changes in the future. Theme Park Tickets Guests For those guests with theme park tickets (who are not staying at a Disney World resort) Park Pass availability has also changed. Yesterday, these guests could only make a Park Pass reservation for EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios for September 5th. Now, Theme Park Tickets Guests can make a Park Pass reservation at all of the theme parks, except Disney’s Hollywood Studios, for their September 5th visit. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Theme Park Tickets Guests — September 5 On September 6th, however, only Park Pass reservations at EPCOT are available, which is the same as it appeared yesterday. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Theme Park Tickets Guests — September 6 Park Pass availability for September 7th is still the same as it was yesterday as well. Park Passes for Theme Park Tickets Guests are available for all parks on September 7th, except Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Theme Park Tickets Guests — September 7 If you are a Theme Park Tickets Guest, be sure to check back for more updates on on Park Pass availability changes! Disney Resort Guests Yesterday, Disney Resort Guests had full availability to make a Park Pass reservation at all 4 theme parks on September 5th. Today, that has changed slightly. Park Pass reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios are no longer available for Disney Resort Guests for September 5th. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Disney Resort Guests — September 5 Availability is now also much more limited for Disney Resort Guests looking to go to the parks on September 6th. Yesterday, there was availability for all of the parks except Hollywood Studios. As of right now, Disney Resort Guests can only make a Park Pass reservation for EPCOT for a visit on September 6th. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Disney Resort Guests — September 6 Availability on September 7th for Disney Resort Guests is the same as it was yesterday. All of the parks are available at the moment, except for Hollywood Studios. Disney Park Pass Availability Reservation Calendar Disney Resort Guests — September 7 We’re definitely keeping an eye on the constant changes being made to the Park Pass availability calendar. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest. If you haven’t already gotten your Park Passes for your next visit, be sure to check the Disney website and get your reservation as soon as possible. Click here to read about Park Pass availability for Halloween! Do you already have your Park Pass reservations for your next Disney trip? Chat with us about it in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Park Pass Availability for Labor Day Weekend in Disney World Has Changed! News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! NEWS! Revised Park Hours Posted for Disney World’s Planned Reopening! View the full article

If you love sweet or even savory treats, then you’ll definitely want to stop by Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in the France pavilion on your next trip to EPCOT. Les Halles Boulangerie Food Options From a delicious Croque Monsieur to a decadent Créme Brûlée, there’s so much to try here. Recently, we spotted a new delicious option there and we just had to try it! We’ve just about eaten our weight in macarons from Les Halles (and we have no regrets whatsoever)! Macarons from Les Halles During our last trip to this spot, amongst the other delicious items, we spotted a new set of macarons on the menu — the special edition 3 pieces. Les Halles Menu Sure enough, we found them right next to our usual set of 6 trustee macarons. But, of course, since these were a new special edition set, we had to give them a try! Les Halles Macarons Introducing the new special edition 3-count macaron collection. Special Edition Macarons The macarons come in three flavors. Special Edition Macarons There’s Blackberry… Blackberry Macaron …Raspberry Lime… Raspberry Lime Macaron …and Orange Chocolate. Orange Chocolate Macaron These macarons were so cute! Macarons And they were quite delicate, but in the best way possible. Look at how they just melted away. Absolutely perfect! Orange Chocolate Macaron Which one is our favorite, you ask? Well, we’d say it was probably a tie between the Raspberry Lime… Raspberry Lime Macaron …and the Blackberry. But really, all of them are winners. Blackberry Macaron None of the macarons were too overpowering in terms of their flavor, which we really enjoyed. Raspberry Lime Macaron We were able to munch on these light and sweet treats, and enjoy their flavors without feeling like any one thing was too strong. Orange Chocolate Macaron The Raspberry Lime was perhaps the most potent in terms of flavor, but we still really enjoyed it. Raspberry Lime Macaron They really were such delight! Special Edition Macaron Set So, if you’re looking for a delicious and unique treat during your next culinary adventure around World Showcase, be sure to check these out! Special Edition Macaron Set You can grab the set at Les Halles for $6.90. Don’t worry, we got the regular set of 6 macarons during our last trip as well. You didn’t think we could go without them did you? If you need us, we’ll just be sitting in a nice spot in the France pavilion, listening to some relaxing tunes, wearing our macaron Minnie ears and enjoying some delicious treats! Looking for more great snacks around EPCOT? Check out what you should eat at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! What is your favorite treat from Les Halles? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review! Everything OLD is NEW Again with a Returning Holiday Favorite in Epcot! This Turtle Brownie in Epcot is SO MUCH AWESOME. Keep Cool With the NEW Frosé Slush in Epcot’s France Pavilion! View the full article

You’ve heard the big news about Splash Mountain, right? Earlier this year, it was announced that this iconic attraction would be undergoing a retheme into a Princess and the Frog-inspired attraction. Splash Mountain Disney has been gearing up for this change already with restocks of the suddenly-high-demand Splash Mountain merch and the removal of “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” from the background music in Disneyland. Now, it looks like Disney might have taken one more step towards the closure of the current version of Splash Mountain. The Play Disney Parks app features fun games, trivia, and achievements inspired by the Disney parks. A few months ago, a new Splash Mountain game launched called Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah-Day. Now that game has disappeared from the app’s options. Play Disney Parks Screenshot Now, when you look over at Frontierland in Magic Kingdom or Critter Country in Disneyland, you’ll notice that the only Splash Mountain option available is a little star icon which means guests can get an achievement for riding the attraction. No game here! Play Disney Parks Screenshot As you can see, the only option on the menu for Splash Mountain is to earn an achievement. It seems that Disney has phased out the new game just four months after its launch. Play Disney Parks Screenshot We’re not sure how long we’ll be able to ride Splash Mountain in its current form so stay tuned to DFB for all of the updates! Soon, it might be bye-bye briar patch and hellooooo bayou! Click here to learn more about the removal of Splash Mountain music in Disneyland. How do you feel about the retheming of Splash Mountain? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Disney Shares An Update On Construction Schedules For In-Progress Theme Park Attractions It’s a Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day with the NEW Splash Mountain Wishables in Disney Parks! Here Are ALL of the Refurbishment Closures in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! View the full article

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We’re pretty sure there can never be too many Marvel movies in the world. ©Marvel If you agree with us, then we’ve got some pretty exciting news. We’ve got lots of Marvel films to look forward to, and now there are even MORE down the line! Disney recently shared their 2023 film release schedule — with FOUR Marvel films AND a Star Wars film on the docket — and the films’ dates haven’t been affected by this year’s delays! According to reporter Brandon Davis on Twitter, Disney updated us with the dates for 19 upcoming films all due for release in 2023. The list includes several Disney live-action films, a Pixar animation film, a Disney animation film, several 20th Century films, four Marvel films, and a Star Wars film! Most of these dates were previously released and look to still be on track, despite a year filled with delays. We wonder what all of these titles could be! Well, whatever they are, we sure are happy they’re on track. As always, you can stay tuned to DFB for the BIGGEST updates when it comes to Disney films! Click here to check out allll of the upcoming Marvel films! What Marvel movie would you love to see? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? News! Marvel Changes Release Dates for Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Thor Films! The 8 BEST Disney Instagram Filter Games to Play on Repeat This Weekend! (See What the DFB Team Got!) View the full article

After recently sharing a DIY Mickey tie-dye T-shirt photo from Walt Disney World Ambassador Stephen, many of our Instagram fans and followers said they wanted more – and a tie-dye tutorial! So today, inspired by your response to Stephen’s tie-dye artwork, we’re bringing a touch of Disney magic to one of this summer’s big trends! Our special how-to video shows exactly how to make your own Mickey shirt and we’re also sharing a look at the latest tie-dye Disney styles. For those of you looking for a quick fix for all your tie-dye needs, you can visit shopDisney.com for the latest looks, including a spirit jersey and a variety of T-shirts themed to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. And if you look around our Disney parks and resorts on your next visit, you’ll also notice some great tie-dye styles. And in the latest “Stories from the Parks” series, we shared #DisneyCreators experiences from guests and friends enjoying the epic adventures at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that included tie-dye fashions from Anabelle Blum and family. As you can see in our step-by-step instructional video above, transforming an ordinary T-shirt into a beautiful Mickey tie-dye shirt with splashes of color is easy and fun. And it begins with Mickey ears and tracing. After tracing, the art of tie-dying continues by tying the shirt – soaking and adding dye. Then, wrap and wait 24 hours. Here’s a look at all of the steps to follow: And just like that, your creative Mickey tie-dye shirt is ready! Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments. View the full article

Casselberry Commissioner Bill Hufford envisions a day when a city resident will be able to hop on a bike and travel nearly anywhere in Central Florida on a broad network of trails that don’t require dodging traffic. View the full article