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Following Walt Disney World’s lengthy closure due to the global health crisis, Disney Springs, Disney World’s shopping and dining district, started welcoming back guests in May. Many of the district’s restaurants reopened in May while others followed suit throughout the last three months. The Newly Reopened Edison Three more restaurants reopened, The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, and Enzo’s Hideaway, a couple weeks ago and we had a chance to check one out! We decided to pop into The Edison and see if anything’s changed since the closure. (Spoiler: A LOT has changed!) Step inside the steampunk speakeasy with us and see what it’s like now! Health and safety restrictions have been implemented at all Disney World restaurants. Menus have been pared back, tables are spaced out to allow for physical distancing, and business capacities are limited to reduce crowding. As such, we had a sneaking suspicion some of the entertainment would be altered and the food would be limited at The Edison. It also should be noted that The Edison is currently only open for dinner. Prior to closing, it was also open for lunch. Let’s see what we found… . Atmosphere The limited menu is displayed outside the restaurant and accessible from the restaurant’s website. Appetizers and entrees have been cut way back, like many other Disney restaurants. Limited menus are put in place to assist the reduced and/or social distancing kitchen staff as well as potential production shortages. And for now, the famous DB ‘Clothesline Candied Bacon’ beckoned us to venture inside. The Edison Menu Highlights Outside, you’ll see physical distance markers on the ground leading to the entrance. These are meant to allow for space between guests while you wait to be checked-in. There wasn’t much of a line when we visited, but this could change once things start to pick up. We suggest you arrive at the restaurant about 15 minutes early to give yourself plenty of time if there are any lines. Physical Distance Markers Outside The Edison The iconic steampunk-inspired clock welcomes you to the restaurant. It immediately gives you a feel for the gothic-industrial vibe you’ll see in other elements of The Edison. The Edison Clock The restaurant is designed to resemble a 1920s electric company with futuristic steampunk aesthetics. You’ll see this inspiration all around the restaurant in the furniture, funky decor, bars, and structures. Short video clips from the 20s are projected on the walls for your entertainment! The Edison Stairway The check-in line had plexiglass barriers in place. These have been implemented all over Disney World to create a protective barrier between guests and employees. We visited The Edison the day after it opened on a Friday night. Even with limited capacity, the restaurant was considerably empty. Usually, the entertainment draws large weekend crowds. We didn’t have to wait long to get checked-in. Again, this may change as things ramp up! The Edison Check-In The upstairs bar was closed while we visited. This could be because the crowds were lower than normal. We’ve seen this bar be unavailable during slow nights. Upstairs Bar The downstairs bar located in front of the stage was also closed. There was a sign that told us the bar seating was temporarily unavailable at that time. There are tables placed immediately in front of the bar so it is likely this area was closed to avoid guests from crowding others while they are eating. Downstairs Bar The main downstairs bar was open with available seating. This is where the bartenders were mixing cocktails for guests. Every few seats were blocked off to create distance between guests. Main Downstairs Bar Even the hand sanitizer is themed correctly! Sazerac (yes, like the drink Sazerac) liquor company responsible for spirits like Southern Comfort began producing their own hand sanitizer from their distillery. The Edison cleverly chose the Sazerac Hand Sanitizer to accompany their prohibition-era theme. Sazerac Hand Sanitizer The cozy corners filled with cushy leather couches are still available for seating! Guests can choose to cuddle up on the couches while they enjoy their meals and cocktails. The comfy seating is located at the back of the restaurant near the restrooms. Comfy Lounge Seating By the way, the “secret” passageway that connects The Edison to Enzo’s Hideaway was open too! You can find the discrete door by the restrooms. The Edison Co-Ed Restroom Sink with Social Distance Markers The service was most excellent! Our server was extremely knowledgable and answered any questions we had about the food, cocktails, beer, and entertainment. He came back frequently to check on us even when the crowd picked up a bit. Also, the waitstaff is currently required to wear masks and face shields while serving guests. Most Disney Servers are only required to wear masks. Get a closer look at the detailed atmospheric elements from our first Edison review in 2018! Entertainment Prior to closing, The Edison boasted a HUGE cabaret that started at 10PM every night. The show consisted of a full live band that accompanied dancers and solo singers throughout the night. Aerialists would perform their act suspended from the ceiling in silks and hoops. Stilt walkers would roam the restaurant, dancers would interact with the guests, and steampunk-clad inventors would do sleight-of-hand tricks. It was more of a sultry burlesque show than a variety show. In essence, it was very unique to anything else on Disney World property. Aerial Performer at The Edison Prior to Closing We went back to The Edison this time knowing that entertainment would be considerably different. This assumption was mostly due to the Actors’ Equity Association disagreement. The entertainment union took a while to reach an agreement with the theme parks. In doing so, many live performances have been on hiatus until Disney decides to bring them back. The second reason behind our prediction is the fact that the stage space is confined and doesn’t allow for a lot of social distancing. Audience interaction would be out of the question too! The Edison Stage Our predictions were mostly correct. The nightly cabaret is currently not running. Our server explained to us that the full cabaret show will “most likely not be available for a long time.” He did note that live music still plays every night, and consists of a soloist or trio. While visiting on Friday, we enjoyed watching a soloist play the piano and sing some soothing popular tunes. We’ll continue to watch for entertainment options at The Edison now that Disney has reached an agreement with the Actor’s union. The Edison Soloist While it wasn’t the full show, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. It might not have been an exciting night of singing, dancing, and aerialists, but we were happy to have some live entertainment. Given the lack of performers around Disney World, it was nice to hear the talents of a local musician. Check out some pictures from The Edison entertainment prior to closing! Eats As we noted before, some big cuts were made to the menu. You can currently view the old menu on disneyworld.com. The new menu is on posted the restaurant’s website and is significantly smaller. Most notably, the deviled eggs and Edison Wings are missing from the appetizers while three of the five salads were missing. Limited Menu ©The Edison Many of the sandwiches, including the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Mahi Wrap, were unavailable as well. Limited Menu ©The Edison A few crowd-favorite desserts and entrees made the cut! The popular Edison Burger and Lollipop Tree with bubble gum whipped cream are still available. The Edison Burger is so nice, we reviewed it twice! Limited Menu ©The Edison We opted for the Anchor Steam Beer Battered Fish & Chips and the Samantha Sterling cocktail (which we’ve had as a punch bowl as well!). But to start, we couldn’t resist that luxurious DB ‘Clothesline Candied Bacon’! The thick-cut bacon is coated with maple syrup and black peppercorn. The appetizer comes with four strips of bacon, a side of fruit mostarda dipping sauce, and spicy dill pickles. The price is $16. DB ‘Clothesline Candied Bacon’ This is one of the most popular dishes at The Edison, and we’ve enjoyed it several times before — despite the kind of rip-off price (which is even MORE of a rip-off now since you’ll pay $4 more for it than we did when the restaurant first opened). The meat has a definite heft to it, especially with the thick and sweet coating. Which, by the way, wasn’t too sweet, and the peppercorn balanced the sweetness well. Both elements worked together to create a good balance of sweet and salty. As far as texture, know that it’s closer to jerky than a crispy piece of bacon. The candied maple syrup makes it a little tough to eat. That’s especially true once the bacon has cooled down and the syrup hardens a bit. All that said…we wish it came with more than 4 strips for two reasons: 1) it’s really yummy, and 2) then it might be more justifiable for the price! DB ‘Clothesline Candied Bacon’ The Fruit Mostarda is a mix of fruit purée and grain mustard. Again, it wasn’t overly sweet and also had a bit of a kick to it. The mostarda tastes close to a jam, but with a purée texture. The grain mustard flavor was hardly noticeable at all and acted as a neutralizer for the sweetness of the fruit. It was a nice compliment to the bacon. Let’s move on to the sweet and spicy pickles, which will be a HUGE surprise if you haven’t had this dish before. We were expecting a regular sweet pickle, but hot dang! They were spicy, sweet, and delish! The server said they are soaked with red pepper flakes, which is what gives them a bit of heat. We wish the appetizer came with more than three pickles! Fruit Mostarda and Sweet & Spicy Pickles To cool down that heat, The Samantha Sterling is $16 and mixed with Grey Goose Vodka, Lillet Rose, lime juice, watermelon juice, and cinnamon cordial. Last time we ordered this it was served to us in a literal PUNCH BOWL as part of their sharable drink options; and we were excited to try it this time, you know, in a normal human-sized glass. This cocktail is a great choice for those of us who like our drinks a little sweet but don’t want them to taste like sugary syrup. It had a light sweetness that was balanced with a hint of lime. We couldn’t really taste the watermelon or Lillet Rose, but we imagine that’s why the drink is so pink and a little fruity. The element that really came through was the cinnamon cordial. That hint of cinnamon really made the cocktail taste fantastic! Samantha Sterling Cocktail Finally! The main course. The Anchor Steam Beer Battered Fish & Chips cost $23 and came with a side of tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. Fish and Chips fans won’t be disappointed when it comes to this entree, but that said, most of the taste came from the breading. The outside of the breading had a thick and crispy texture. The inside was moist and almost doughy. It was exactly what we expected when it comes to fish n’ chips. Anchor Steam Beer Battered Fish & Chips The fish is a battered cod fillet. It wasn’t overcooked and it didn’t have an overly “fishy” taste. The cod had a nice flake to it too. But here’s where it gets a little rough. There definitely could have been more fish inside the breading! And eventually, the grease from the breading seeped into the fish and onto the fries. By the end of the meal, the fish was falling apart because it was practically soaked in grease. If you don’t love greasy food, we suggest trying another entree. The Edison Burger is a good standby and tends to be our go-to choice here. Inside the Cod Fillet The house-made fries were seasoned and crispy, but nothing super unique. They were a standard french fry you might find at any restaurant. But honestly, a standard french fry is all we really needed for this dish. We didn’t feel like we were missing anything when it came to the fries! This was hearty, enjoyable fish. Does it beat our long-time favorite fish and chips over at nearby Raglan Road Irish Pub or Cookes of Dublin? Nah, probably not, but it’s still a decent fish and chips option. Nosh or Not You might want to dine at The Edison if: You’re looking for live music. Sure, the entertainment has been reduced, but you can still enjoy the musicians. Take in the sweet sounds of a piano soloist or musical trio! You’re looking for a swanky night out. The dark and moody vibe is the perfect atmosphere to dress like a character from The Great Gatsby. It’s a great place for a Friday night cocktail! You’re looking for a unique atmosphere. This restaurant has a super cool steampunk/industrial/gothic theme. The beauty is in the details everywhere you look! You might want to skip The Edison if: You’re looking for a full dinner show. The live music is nice, but it’s hardly comparable to the full show it used to be. Raglan Road is currently showing their Irish dancers accompanied by a live band if you’re looking for something a little more substantial. You’re looking for something fancy. The food is good and the atmosphere is super neat, but you can find fancier (and more expensive) dining options at Disney Springs. You’re looking for a child-friendly atmosphere. We find that the prohibition-era theming is more adult-centric. Plus, there are, like, three bars here. It’s definitely marketed for adults! Still, there are plenty of food options for kids (CHEESECAKE LOLLIPOP TREE) and they will most likely enjoy themselves. Overall Every Disney World restaurant has been affected by the current health and safety protocols. The Edison has been considerably affected because a lot of its popularity was due to the entertainment. People flocked to the restaurant to watch the dancers, aerialists, and musicians do their thing. Once 10PM hit, there was never a dull moment. The lack of performers put a bit of a damper on the experience. This, of course, is no fault of the restaurant. Given the circumstances, they did their best to make up for the lack of performances. If you’ve never been to The Edison, then you will most likely enjoy yourself. If you’ve only visited for lunch or dinner (i.e. without the big show), then you will get the same general vibe. If you’re looking to experience the restaurant and entertainment as it was prior to closure, you might feel disappointed. We suggest going into it with the notion that things changed to fit the current safety requirements for the staff, guests, and performers. All that aside, we really enjoyed our evening at The Edison. The service was quick and attentive. The candied bacon was on point and the cocktails are still some of the best on property. Plus, the ultra-cool ambiance is really where it’s at! We sat in a cozy corner, watched some of the “talkies” projected on the wall, and listened to a talented pianist sing us some classics. The place oozes with a hip vibe that is hard to compare to any other Disney Springs restaurant. Strike that. The vibe is hard to compare to any restaurant at Disney World! It’s a solid Disney Springs choice and we’ll happily come back to The Edison in the future. We’ll be curious if/when the full entertainment lineup will return to The Edison. 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Sometimes, you just need a lil’ taste of Disneyland, even while the theme parks are still closed. Luckily, we can always head on over to Downtown Disney, the Disneyland Resort’s shopping and dining district. Downtown Disney! So, what’s new at Downtown Disney?! Well, we’re glad you asked! Disneyland Resort Construction Updates Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and the Disneyland hotels are still closed, but the resort is still undergoing some constuction. Theme Park Gates Though Orange County in California has been removed from the state’s coronavirus watchlist, Disneyland still has no reopening date. However, it seems like the theme parks are preparing to welcome guests again one day. We spotted some large plexiglass shields been installed along the gates and fencing at the main entrance to both parks. DCA gate Previously, we had only spotted sneeze guards at each of the turnstiles. These plexiglass shields on the gates cover about every other gate at both Disneyland and DCA. See the new plexiglass shields?! It’s weird to get excited about acrylic shields at a theme park, but that’s where we’re at in 2020! Disneyland Hotel The Disneyland Hotel isn’t currently accepting guests, but it is still rolling out the carpet for future visitors! Or, as they put it, the green carpet, a.k.a. new grass. Disneyland Hotel grass There are patches of brown on the lawn, so it’ll be nice to see some new lush, green grass over here soon! Downtown Disney Restaurant Update Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express Want to grab some beignets and go while you’re at Downtown Disney? Well, you’re in luck! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express, the quick service counterpart to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, is now offering mobile ordering! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express mobile ordering sign Skip the line and get some gumbo and jambalya ASAP! Read more about this new mobile ordering offering here! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Is it the ’90s in Anaheim?! Because we spotted some cool retro tees over at World of Disney! Previously, we spotted this throwback merch over at Walt Disney World, but these shirts have made their way to Downtown Disney’s World of Disney! Today is a good day to try… try on this gray Hunchback of Notre Dame T-shirt featuring Quasimodo, that is! This top costs $36.99. Hunchback tee And Hunchback fans will also be thrilled to see this Sanctuary tee with Quasimodo and Esmeralda, which also costs $36.99. Hunchback sanctuary tee And fans of another ultimate ’90s Disney movie will LOVE this Hercules windbreaker, which has made its way over to Downtown Disney! It costs $49.99. Hercules windbreaker in Disneyland Look at this back with Pegasus!! Hercules windbreaker back Can’t get enough of Hercules? Check out this Hades tee, which costs $36.99. Hades tee Or rock this Meg tee, which also costs $36.99. Meg tee Or you can rep your love of Hercules AND Meg together in this red and white shirt, which is $36.99. All your fav Hercules characters in one tee This Pocahontas tee is giving us SERIOUS ’90s vibes!!! We loved this $36.99 shirt over at Walt Disney World, and we love it here too. Pocahontas top at Disneyland And if you wanna show off your love of Pocahontas’ adorable sidekick Meeko, you can do that in this $44.99 hooded Meeko and Percy long-sleeve shirt. Percy and Meeko shirt Look at these frenemies!! Read more about these ’90s Disney movie shirts here! The ’90s are alive and well at World of Disney with this Retro Disneyland ying/yang cropped tee. Disneyland ying and yang crop top This super old-school top will run ya $36.99. Wait, didn’t we own these Disney shirts in the ’90s?! And that throwback vibe continues with this all-overprinted Simba patterned tee… Simba tee …This Tigger tee… Tigger tee …This Stormtrooper “pew pew” tee… Pew Pew!! …and this Tea Cups patterned tee. These all-over print shirts are $36.99 each. TEE cups And let’s not forget another ’90s fav — A Bug’s Life! Throw it back to the former A Bug’s Land and Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train (RIP!) with this Heimlich tee for $36.99. Heimlich! Another Pixar fav also appeared at World of Disney… Dug! We think this Dug T-shirt for $36.99 is too cute! I have just met you and I love you! And it pairs PERFECTLY with this Dug hat! This cap costs $27.99. We dig this Dug hat!’ And would any visit to World of Disney be complete without some new Baby Yoda merch? Of course not, and we spotted this Baby Yoda Loungefly for $90. Baby Yoda Loungefly JUST LOOK AT HIS LIL FACE! That smile! Read more about the Baby Yoda Loungefly here! But that’s not the only Star Wars Loungefly we spotted! We also fell in love with this Ewok Loungefly wristlet… LOOK AT DIS FACEEEE …and this R2D2 Loungefly wristlet! Each of these are $40. R2D2 Loungefly wristlet You can also enjoy the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with this celebratory tee! It costs $24.99. Star Wars 40th toy tee We love the throwback toys featured! Read more about this new Star Wars merch here! But the fun new merch does NOT end there. We’ve seen these Rainbow Love Minnie ears at Walt Disney World, and they’ve finally made it over to Disneyland’s World of Disney! Rainbow Minnie ears These prideful ears cost $29.99. Read more about Disney’s rainbow ears here! And do you sense that chill in the air?! Oh yes, Halloween is coming soon! We’ve already spotted TONS of Halloween merch at Downtown Disney and at Walt Disney World, but there’s more here. That sought-after Halloween treats Loungefly bag?! It’s here at World of Disney for $75. Halloween Treat Loungefly!! The Halloween Treat Crocs, which keep SELLING FAST in Florida, were also spotted here. A pair is $54.99. Spotted: Halloween Treat Crocs! We also think this Mickey Halloween plush is too darn cute… Mickey Halloween Plush …And he pairs PERFECTLY with witch Minnie plush! Each of these plushes are $22.99. Minnie Halloween Plush If that isn’t enough Halloween for you, check out this Halloween Disney candle, which is $19.99! Pumpkin Spice Halloween Candle Or this SO CUTE pumpkin-shaped candy holder, which is $29.99. Open wide! And who can forget our favorite Halloweeny attraction, the Haunted Mansion?! We love this Haunted Mansion wallpaper button-down shirt for $59.99. Haunted Mansion button down We’re also a lil obsessed with these Haunted Mansion leggings, which feature some of our favorite happy haunts! They cost $39.99. Haunted Mansion leggings If sweatpants are more your style, these gray Haunted Mansion sweatpants are the cozy thing you need for fall! We spy the hitchhiking ghosts! These sweats are $44.99. Haunted Mansion sweatpants And because no holiday would be complete without several spirit jerseys. We spotted a Disneyland Haunted Mansion spirit jersey! This spirited spirit jersey is $69.99. Disneyland Haunted Mansion spirit jersey Speaking of spirit jerseys, the Hocus Pocus spirit jersey made it’s way to Disneyland! It’s also $69.99! Hocus Pocus spirit jersey Read about ALL the Halloween stuff we spotted at Downtown Disney here! The Disney Dress Shop You didn’t think we were done with the Halloween stuff did you?! Over at the Disney Dress Shop, we spotted this Haunted Mansion wallpaper bow tie… Haunted Mansion bow tie …and this Haunted Mansion classic tie! The perfect blend of classy, silly, and spooky, these ties are each $44.99. Haunted Mansion wallpaper tie And because, truly, we cannot get enough Halloween merch, we spotted this Disneyland Halloween candy tank! This sporty shirt is $34.99. Disneyland candy shirt Though fall feels like it’s right around the corner, these Minnie Mouse bow shorts feel especially summery. These cropped bottoms cost $39.99! Minnie Mouse bow shorts Or maybe Minnie Mouse bow overalls are more your style? With a little lace detailing on the shorts, we think these $44.99 overalls are pretty cute for a day at the parks! Minnie Mouse bow overalls And hey, maybe you can put these new Disneyland resort patches on all that denim?! Featuring a Disneyland pennant, Mickey ears, the Pixar Pal-A-Round, and Sleeping Beauty Castle, this set of patches is $19.99. Disneyland Resort patches If your style is a little bolder, we LOVE this Disneyland LANDS crop top. DisneyLAND It has the same vibe as this black Disneyland lands tee. Disneyland Lands Shirt Both of these tops are $36.99. Disney Home We’ve seen these SUPER cute Mousewares drinking glasses over at Walt Disney World, and now we spotted them at Disney Home at Downtown Disney! Mickey drinking glasses These cartoony glasses are $49.99. Pin Traders Our final stop takes us over to Pin Traders, where there are a TON of new Halloween pins! This set of Mickey and Minnie pumpkin pins is TOO cute! It’s $15.99. Pumpkin pins! There are also TONS of candy themed pins, like this one featuring a little brotherly rivalry from Thor and Loki… Will trade brother for candy …This HILARIOUS Mandalorian Halloween pin… Mandalorian Halloween pin …Pirate Chip ‘n’ Dale fighting over some candy… Chip n Dale …And Pluto gobbling up some treats. Pluto pin! Meanwhile, jester Goofy looks a little spooked by something! Jester Goofy pin But witch Minnie is smiling wide! Witch Minnie pin Magician Mickey is pulling candy out of his hat! Magician Mickey pin And Sleeping Beauty Castle is more like Sleeping Beauty CANDY! All of these above pins are $9.99. Candy Castle! And there you have it! EVERY thing we spotted new at Downtown Disney this week! Hop on over to the East Coast and see what’s new at Magic Kingdom! Have you gone shopping at Downtown Disney yet? Let us know your experience in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney: A Favorite Brunch Spot Reopens, Something’s Happening at Disneyland, and So! Much! Halloween Merch!!! What’s New at Disneyland Resort — TWO New Menus, Delicious Funnel Cakes, and EVERYTHING Oogie Boogie! What’s New at Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resorts: TONS of Wedding Merchandise, a Sparkly Galaxy Parfait, and More! View the full article

We’ve seen Walt Disney World make a lot of changes in an effort to keep its guests as safe as possible. From requiring all guests to wear masks in its theme parks, to keeping things extra-clean and sanitized, a lot of changes have been made around the parks. Cinderella Castle But it’s not just the theme parks that are working to keeping guests safe. Walt Disney World is also taking extra measures at its golf courses. Fore! Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort golf courses will notice that a few things have changed this year. Disney Golf has launched its Park & Play Program, which allows golfers to pre-book their tee times online and pay with a credit card. Magnolia Golf Course ©Disney Then, those golfers just show up to the golf course and their magical sanitized carriage (golf cart) will await them upon arrival. It’s almost like being Cinderella! Minnie golf mug There’s also a huge change for those wanting to visit the clubhouse and buy merch. All courses now require contactless payment, meaning cash will no longer be accepted. So keep that in mind before hitting the course. Cast Members Welcome Guests in Masks A few other things to keep in mind: if you’re inside the any of the courses’ clubhouse, restrooms, or dining locations, facial coverings are required. Disney has also removed high-touch surfaces on the golf courses, like bunker rakes, sand bottles, and ball washers. Guests who want to ride solo in their carts just have to request it. And as always, keep social distancing in mind. Walt Disney World has some of the most beautiful (and fun) golf courses in the world. So pre-book those slots and grab your clubs! Check out the adorable refreshment carts on Walt Disney World’s golf courses! Will you be hitting the Walt Disney World golf courses soon? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: Disney World Golf Courses Plan to Stay Open During Park Closures Updated! Will Disney World Really Re-open April 1st? Cirque de Soleil Is Temporarily Suspending All ‘Drawn to Life’ Performances Due to COVID-19 View the full article

Labor Day weekend in Walt Disney World is shaping up to be quite busy. Spaceship Earth in EPCOT Park Pass Reservations have been filling up fast, but we recently caught an update to the Park Pass availability page, and it looks like some significant changes have been made! Previously, we had seen Park Pass reservations fill up for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and some other parks for Annual Passholders and for Theme Park Tickets Guests for all or part of Labor Day weekend. Disney’s Hollywood Studios But, now we’re seeing some big changes! Annual Passholders The biggest change is with availability for Annual Passholders. Passholders are now showing FULL availability for ALL parks for the entire month of September, including Labor Day weekend. We specifically checked September 5th… Annual Passholders Reservations for September 5th …September 6th… Annual Passholders Reservations for September 6th …and September 7th as well, and there was full availability on all of those days. Annual Passholders Reservations for September 7th We aren’t sure how long this will last, so if you’re a Passholder and you’re trying to get a park pass for September, we highly recommend making your reservation as soon as possible. Theme Park Tickets Guests Guests with Theme Park Tickets (guests who are not Passholders and are not staying at a Disney Resort) are now showing availability for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT on September 5th. Theme Park Tickets Guests Reservations for September 5th On September 6th, only EPCOT is available. Theme Park Tickets Guests Reservations for September 6th On September 7th, all parks are available for Theme Park Tickets Guests except for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Theme Park Tickets Guests Reservations for September 7th We’ve seen availability for Park Passes change before, so be sure to get your reservations quickly for your next trip! Disney Resort Guests There is actually full park pass availability for all four theme parks (at the moment) for Disney Resort Guests for September 5th. Disney Resort Guests Reservations for September 5th Disney Resort Guests cannot currently get a Park Pass reservation, however, for Disney’s Hollywood Studios for September 6th… Disney Resort Guests Reservations for September 6th …or for September 7th. Disney Resort Guests Reservations for September 7th This availability is all subject to change so be sure to check back for more updates and check the Disney Park Pass availability page to see if a reservation for the park you want to visit opens up! Click here to read about the cancellation of one of our favorite Disney Springs Labor Day events! Are you planning to be in Disney World on Labor Day weekend? Tell us all about your plans in the comments! Related posts: News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! A Complete List of What Restaurants ARE and ARE NOT Open at Walt Disney World’s Theme Parks Right Now! View the full article

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has quickly become a fan-favorite in Walt Disney World. Rise of the Resistance It has also become one of the more difficult attractions to get onto. If you’re lucky enough to get on the ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios sometime soon, be on the lookout for an extra special surprise. We’ve stared in awe at the ridiculously impressive group of stormtroopers in the Star Destroyer’s Hangar Bay in one part of Rise of the Resistance, but today we got an a bonus stormtrooper encounter. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Close the blast doors! We actually found ourselves face to face with some LIVE stormtroopers walking near a ride vehicle today. We were just thankful that they didn’t ask to see our identification. Live Stormtroopers in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Then again, stormtroopers don’t tend to have the best aim sometimes. But still, we wouldn’t want to take our chances. We had to make sure we could help our friends in the Resistance! Live Stormtroopers in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance We thought it was nearly impossible for this attraction to get any more immersive than it already was, but we were wrong. Having the live stormtroopers there added another layer to the story and definitely made us feel like we were living out a true Star Wars adventure. We aren’t sure if they’ll be there more often in the future, but we’ll definitely keep an eye out for them the next time we get the chance to ride. Click here to check out the Rise of the Resistance changes you need to know about if you’re going to Disney World soon! Have you seen the live stormtroopers in Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We Experienced a WEIRD Glitch on Rise of the Resistance Today at Disney World! Rise of the Resistance Will NOT Be Boarding Passengers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

Get PUMPED for PUMPKIN TIME! ©DisneyParksBlog Maybe you’re already pumped. We don’t blame you, pumpkin spice IS back. Despite the fact that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was canceled this year, we’re still gearing up for some frightful delights in Magic Kingdom this fall! Let’s take a look at alllll of the entertainment we can expect from the Disney World this spooky season! A trend in the reopened parks has been new and innovative ways to interact with our favorite characters safely. In the Halloween season, that means we’ll be getting a BRAND-NEW Halloween-themed cavalcade with familiar faces like Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and more — all sporting their Halloween costumes of course! It’s Minnie! There are more special character appearances for the season too. You might spot a costumed duo over in Frontierland causing a ruckus, so keep an eye out for Chip and Dale! Other Disney pals will be making the rounds on Main Street in a horse-drawn trolley as well! Pooh and Friends Minus One Pooh Bear The final entertainment offering is with themed photo ops from the PhotoPass photographers, so get ready to make your best monster face! Pluto and a PhotoPass Photographer Even without the typical parades and fireworks that we can usually expect during Halloweentime, we’re pretty excited to take in the sights and sounds of this year’s entertainment. So, we’ll see you soon for some spooky time! Click here to learn more about Fall in Disney World this year! What are you most excited about this Halloween season? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Magic Kingdom Disney Park Passes are No Longer Available for Annual Passholders on Halloween NEWS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Passes are No Longer Available for Annual Passholders on Halloween The Last Two Nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are SOLD OUT in Disney World! View the full article

Pull out the pumpkin candles and throw on your Hocus Pocus spirit jersey and some fuzzy socks, because we have some exciting fall news for you guys! Hocus Pocus Cookies You know those Hocus Pocus break and bake cookies we told you guys about a few weeks back?! Well, we found em and we hopped on our brooms as fast as we could, flew home, and cooked them up. And…well, they didn’t disappoint, especially if you love peanut butter and chocolate! The Hocus Pocus cookies are made by Nestle Toll House and the pack makes 20 break and bake cookies. Hocus Pocus Cookies These are oatmeal peanut butter cookies topped with chocolate morsels and candy-coated gems. The little gems are inspired by our three favorite witches — Sarah, Winifred, and Mary. Hocus Pocus You’ll need to preheat your oven to 325ºF and bake your cookie babies for 13-15 minutes. Hocus Pocus Cookies After anxiously waiting while singing I Put A Spell On You, we pulled ours out of the oven and tried em out. They end up being pretty tiny (like most pre-cut cookies) once baked. Hocus Pocus Cookies After letting them cool for a bit, it was FINALLY time to try our cookies out! Hocus Pocus Cookies Overall, they are VERY peanut buttery. The oatmeal is there but more for texture than flavor. And as you can see, they’re pretty chocolaty. We really liked them, but if you’re looking for more of an oatmeal cookie flavor, then you may wanna pass. Hocus Pocus Cookies We found these at our local Kroger for $2.79. We will be on the lookout for these at more locations and if you find them elsewhere, please let us know! Check out some of the NEW Hocus Pocus merchandise on Disney’s website here! Have you spotted the Hocus Pocus cookies at your grocery store? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Hocus Pocus Cookie Dough is Coming To Your Grocery Store! Should You Reschedule Your Disney World Trip in 2020 or 2021?? This Is the ONE Disney Halloween Mug You Need This Year (Especially If You Love Hocus Pocus) View the full article

Want to taste some delicious sparkling wine or enjoy handcrafted BBQ classics? Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort How about an Octoberfest-inspired party with German-themed tastings and brews? The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is ready to welcome you to a bunch of new delicious events! Earlier this year, the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic was cancelled. Now, the resort has announced a series of new events that are inspired by and will replace the Food & Wine Classic, but still allow guests to enjoy some special food and drink offerings. Swan and Dolphin Resort Welcome to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Sip, Savor & Stay Saturdays. This new series will feature a different special event every Saturday, from September 19th through October 24th. Screenshot from the Swan and Dolphin Website Each Saturday will feature a themed of food and beverage experience. The limited-capacity events will take place Saturday evenings from 5:30PM – 7:30PM, and are limited to guests 21 years old and older. To experience one of these events, you’ll need to book a special overnight resort package. Screenshot from the Swan and Dolphin Website All of the events, except for the Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition will be limited to 100 participants. The Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition will be limited to 200 participants. The events will utilize the latest in responsible food delivery safety measures and social distancing, including plexiglass walls for food service, socially distanced reserved tables, and touchless menus. The Swan The special Saturday evening experiences include an event where you’ll get to taste some of the finest in sparkling beverages paired with small bites… …an event celebrating lots of different types of beers with some pub favorites… Screenshot from the Swan and Dolphin Website …a night showcasing some of the top Italian wines… Screenshot from the Swan and Dolphin Website …BBQ classics paired with beer and bourbon samplings… Screenshot from the Swan and Dolphin Website …and even an Octoberfest-inspired party. Screenshot from the Swan and Dolphin Website To attend one of the events above, you can a one-night package that includes 2 tickets to the event that is taking place on the night of your stay. These packages start at $295. The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will also be back, but it will be more intimate and VIP-type of experience. It will feature expanded hours and expanded offerings in comparison to the other events detailed above. Screenshot from the Swan and Dolphin Website One-night packages that include 2 tickets to the Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition start at $395. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience and want to add a special end or beginning to your vacation (or if you just want to plan a fun staycation) this sounds like a delicious way to spend a Saturday evening! Click here to read about our experience at the 2019 Food and Wine Classic! Will you be making reservations to attend one of these special events? Chat with us about it in the comments! Related posts: Surf’s Up with NEW Eats at the 2019 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! The Stormalong Bay Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Has an Official Reopening Date! What’s New at Disney’s Caribbean Beach and Swan and Dolphin Resorts: Disney X Nike Gear and Princess Crown Pins! View the full article

We’ve spent the entire year freaking out about the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series, and can you blame us? Dumbo Minnie Mouse the Main Attraction This series has been releasing a new collection of attraction-inspired merch every month (give or take with some delays)! We can’t decide what our favorite collection has been so far but we DO know that we’ve been SUPER bummed when we miss our chance to snag something we wanted. Well, if that sounds like you too, you’re in luck! Some previously SOLD OUT Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merch is available RIGHT NOW! First up the gorgeous King Arthur’s Carrousel Ears are back in stock! ©Disney You can celebrate this classic attraction for $34.99! Click here to buy the King Arthur’s Carrousel Ears! Are these our favorite ears of the year? They might be. We REALLY love the Peter Pan’s Flight Ears! ©Disney They’re back in stock for $34.99! Want to buy the Peter Pan’s Flight Ears? Click here! And there’s another pair of ears, also for $34.99, back in business too! ©Disney We’re having a ball just LOOKING at the Dumbo Ears! To buy the Dumbo Ears, click here! If you were a big fan of the Dumbo collection, we have good news! Several items from the collection are back! ©Disney Take the Dumbo Mug for example. It could be yours for $19.99. Click here to buy the Dumbo Mug! Looking for a new park bag…or circus bag? The Dumbo Loungefly Hip Pack is back! ©Disney Store all your peanuts in here for $45. Want to buy the Dumbo Loungefly Hip Pack? Click here! And finally, the Dumbo Pin Set is back on the shelves too. ©Disney Snag it for $19.99! To buy the Dumbo Pin Set, click here! Hurry if you want to snag this stuff! It’s on shopDisney RIGHT NOW — but it might not be for long! Click here to see more of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series! Are you going to try to grab any of this Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Will This NEW Disney Merchandise Collection Sell Out As Fast As the Others?! See it Here! The King Arthur Carrousel Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Will Be Released SOON! Here’s the MerchPass Info! New Monthly Disney Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Is Launching SOON! View the full article

HOLY HALLOWEEN, have we got some NEWS today! Madame Leota Tart We were just having a regular old Thursday when Disney decided to LOAD US UP with news on how Halloween will be celebrated in Disney World this fall, even without Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! With everything from spooky decorations to frightfully delicious tricks and treats, we’re so excited to celebrate — especially with the coolest sipper we’ve ever seen! We are LIVING (Or should we say dying?) for this NEW Madame Leota Sipper that will be coming to Magic Kingdom this fall. It looks like this sipper is a perfect replica of Madame Leota’s spooky visage and we can’t wait to snag her from her final resting place. She’ll be available at Sleepy Hollow! ©Disney Along with the other Halloween-y snack offerings, you’ll be able to find the mystical Madame Leota Sipper starting September 8th in Magic Kingdom. We’ll see ya there, and in the meantime — happy haunting! Looking for your Disney-inspired Halloween Costume? Click here! Will YOU be snagging the Madame Leota sipper? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: We Already Have 999 Disney World Christmas Stockings But There’s Room For 1 More! What’s New at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: it’s a small world Construction Walls, Crazy Forky Fun, New Baby Yoda Stickers, and a Dry Camel NEW To-Die-For Haunted Mansion DIORAMAS Materialize in Disney World! View the full article

Did you hear the news? Fall and Halloween FUN are coming to Walt Disney World… and it’s not too far away!! Halloween in Magic Kingdom From September 15th through October 31st (BOO!), it will be FALL, Y’ALL in Magic Kingdom, and you can read about all the happy hauntings here. But guess what? The festive fun will NOT stop there, as Disney is sharing more than a glimpse of FALL FLAVORS — in the form of fall and Halloween TREATS — coming to ALL four Walt Disney World theme parks… even earlier! Note that — unless it’s marked otherwise — these treats and novelty items will be available starting September 8th. Oh! And we’ve had a chance to try several of these items from previous Halloween happenings, so we’ll be adding links so you can find our previous reviews! And now, let’s conjure up the list right here… Magic Kingdom Mickey Cinnamon Roll (Available at Main Street Bakery) – Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll drizzled with orange and white icing Halloween Mickey Cinnamon Roll Cinnamon Donuts (Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café) – Served in a Hitchhiking Ghost Novelty container Cinnamon Donuts Hades Nachos (Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café) – Black bean nacho chips with “fiery” buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa, and jalapeño Hades Nachos Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake (Available at Liberty Square Market) – Citrus cake with raspberry Bavarian cream, whipped cream flowers, and a chocolate axe Constance’s For Better For Worse Wedding Cake Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Sundae (Available at Sleepy Hollow) –Pumpkin spice-flavored waffled topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and sprinkles Poor Unfortunate Souls Float (Available at Storybook Treats) – Cream cheese soft-serve, black raspberry syrup, and Coke Pumpkin Spice Milkshake (Available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies) – Topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, sprinkles, and a Mickey-shaped marshmallow straw Pumpkin Spice Soft-Serve Sundae (Available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies) – Served as a sundae topped with whipped cream, caramel, and sprinkles ©Disney Mickey Monster Mash Burger (Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café) – Burger with Meunster cheese, potato barrels, bacon, and sriracha aïoli Headless Horseman Rides Again (Available at Sunshine Tree Terrace) – Strawberry DOLE® Whip with Fanta Strawberry and a Headless Horseman Novelty Straw Not So Poison Apple Cupcake (Available at Pinocchio Village House) – A spiced apple cupcake with pecan crunch buttercream themed after a poison apple The Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake Orange and Black Sugar Churros (Available at Various Churro Carts and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café) Oogie Boogie Dice Novelty Glow Cubes (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants) Jack Skellington Sipper (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants and Outdoor Vending Locations) Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts) Mickey Pumpkin Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts) Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts) Hitchhiking Ghost Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Liberty Square Popcorn Cart) Hitchhiking Ghost Sipper (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants) Madame Leota Sipper (Available at Sleepy Hollow) Madame Leota Sipper ©Disney EPCOT Halloween Cupcake (Available on Halloween Day Only at Sunshine Seasons) – Choice of vanilla or chocolate cupcake with buttercream and a Mickey Pumpkin garnish ©Disney Nemo & Squirt’s Noggin Concoction (Available on Halloween Day Only at Coral Reef Restaurant) – Chocolate brownie stuffed with a chocolate chip cookie topped with white chocolate-covered pretzels and a Mickey Pumpkin Garnish Halloween Sugar Cookie (Available on Halloween Day Only at Traveler’s Café and Garden Grill) – Sugar cookie topped with Halloween Sprinkles Liquid Nitro Cake Pop (Available on Halloween Day Only at Desserts & Champagne Marketplace in World Showplace for EPCOT Taste of International Food & Wine Festival) – Liquid nitro chocolate cake pop with Halloween sprinkles Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pop with Crushed M&Ms — Stay tuned for Halloween Version! Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available Canada Popcorn Cart and Fife & Drum) Green Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Eats at EPCOT Experience and Mission Space Popcorn Cart) Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at all EPCOT Popcorn Locations) Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Sunshine Seasons and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Scar Cupcake (Available at Creature Comforts, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Restaurantosaurus) – Red velvet cupcake with toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate marshmallow frosting, chocolate pebbles, white chocolate flames, and an edible icing image Spooky Apple Punch Specialty Beverage (Non-Alcoholic) (Available at Flame Tree Barbecue and Isle of Java) – Sprite with Monin Apple Syrup poured over ice, garnished with a rocky candy apple straw, a gummy worm, a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube, and a sugar lime rim ©Disney Rotten Apple Punch Specialty Beverage (Alcoholic) (Available Flame Tree Barbecue) – Angry Orchard and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky over ice, garnished with a rocky candy apple straw, a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube, and gummy worms Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Tamu Tamu, Trek Snacks, Restaurantosaurus, TriloBites, and Outdoor Vending Ice Cream Carts) Pumpkin Tire Straws Purple Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Trek Snacks) Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at Trek Snacks) Disney’s Hollywood Studios Poison Candied Apple (Available at Trolley Car Café) – Apple and caramel mousse covered in red glaze with a crunchy candy base Pumpkin Cheesecake Cannoli (Available at PizzeRizzo) – Pumpkin cheesecake mixed with a hazelnut praline crunch in a cannoli shell ©Disney Pumpkin Tiramisu (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café) – Layers of cream mascarpone and spiced pumpkin cake Box of Bones Chocolate Éclair (Available at Backlot Express) – Chocolate éclair with dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate bones Frozen Apple Cider (Non-Alcoholic) (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, and PizzeRizzo) – Served with a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube ©Disney Frozen Apple Cider with Crown Royal Regal Apple (Alcoholic) (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, and PizzeRizzo) – Served with a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube Orange Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Anahiem Produce, Hollywood Popcorn, and Animation Popcorn) Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Anaheim Produce) Oh, and don’t forget… you can also grab a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks locations in the park, while you’re at it . (In fact, you can start sipping on one of those NOW…) Pumpkin Spice Lattes are BACK! We can’t WAIT to keep you posted on all the AWESOME AUTUMN happenings in Walt Disney World, and we hope you’ll stay tuned! In the meantime, let us be among the first to wish you … a HAPPY FALL, Y’ALL! What do you think about all the spooky snacks? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED News: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery View the full article

Let’s be honest, we’ve been celebrating fall and Halloween for a WHILE now! World of Disney Halloween Merchandise Our Halloween costumes are picked out. We’ve got some cute options for our pets too. Oh, and pumpkin spice drinks? We’re already enjoying them in our leggings. But, now it’s time to get serious…we have an official date when all kinds of fall fun will be coming to Magic Kingdom! We spotted a tiny bit of fall decor in Magic Kingdom recently and we were so excited! Fall Decor Along the Shop Windows on Main Street, U.S.A. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has officially announced more fall fun coming to Magic Kingdom from September 15th through October 31st! ©DisneyParksBlog Let’s go through some of the fun offerings: Decor You’ll fall in love with Magic Kingdom all over again as you walk down Main Street, U.S.A. and admire all the fall decor, including all of the pumpkin-themed wreaths that will be adorning the lampposts. ©DisneyParksBlog Cast Members are already hard at work making all of the magic happen, and we can’t wait to see it! ©DisneyParksBlog Characters Even though we can’t hug Mickey right now, we have really enjoyed seeing him and all of our friends in the character cavalcades. This year, there will be a special Halloween-themed cavalcade with some of our very favorites — Mickey, Mickey, Pluto, and more of their pals. And they’ll even be wearing their favorite Halloween costumes. Motorin’ Mickey Over in Frontierland, you’ll want to keep your eyes open for Chip ‘n’ Dale, who you’ll find in special costumes as well. Mickey & Friends Motorcade More of your favorite Disney characters will also be dressed up. You’ll find them riding the horse-drawn trolley down Main Street. Main Street, U.S.A. Costumes If you want to join your Disney friends with costumes of your own, you’ll be able to dress up in the park this year! For the first time, guests of all ages will be able to wear Halloween costumes of their very own during Magic Kingdom’s regular operating hours from September 15th and October 31st. Rey Costume But, always be sure you’re following Disney’s rules regarding costume masks and regular masks. Costume masks are not permitted for adults. Only kids younger than 14 years old can wear costume masks. And all guests are required to wear an approved face covering, so be sure to check Disney’s policies and costume guidelines before your next visit. And if you’re looking for a fun Halloween-themed mask, check these out! New DFB Masks! More! Be sure to look out for PhotoPass photographers as well who will be available for some themed photo opps. Lots of Halloween-themed merchandise and Halloween snacks will also be available in certain locations in Magic Kingdom. ©DisneyParksBlog We cannot wait to have tons of fun in Magic Kingdom will all of our Disney friends dressed in their Halloween best! We’ll keep you updated on any more exciting Halloween Disney news! Need to get a costume for your trip? Click here to check out a bunch of Disney costumes we found in the parks and online! Are you excited to celebrate fall and Halloween in Magic Kingdom? Tell us all about it in the comments! Related posts: Like an Icy Blast Elsa Lights Up Cinderella Castle for the Christmas Season in Disney World! Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! What’s This?? You Can Watch Disney’s 2019 Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Whenever You Want! View the full article

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Obviously, we get excited about new Disney movies, particularly new animated features because that’s what so many of us were raised on. Unfortunately, 2020 hasn’t been kind to the movie industry, with many upcoming movies getting delayed. ©Disney One of those delayed films is Raya and the Last Dragon, which was originally supposed to release this fall. Instead, Disney pushed its release date back to March 12, 2021. Hopefully, the waiting will be worth it, and in the meantime, at least that gives us plenty of time to learn more about the movie. Raya and the Last Dragon is about a warrior named Raya who is seeking out the last dragon, which already sounds pretty epic. Even more awesome is that the movie is the first Disney film to take inspiration from Southeast Asian cultures! Raya and the Last Dragon First Look ©Walt Disney Animation Studios Although details about the movie have been slim to none, we finally have a first look at Raya and the Last Dragon, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly. And look at how beautiful that image is! Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi ©Disney/Lucasfilm Even more exciting is that we now know that Raya is voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, who we loved as Rose Tico in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Tran will be the first Southeast Asian actress to lead a Disney film — isn’t that amazing? This movie is a series of firsts for Disney, and we are here for it! So although Raya and the Last Dragon did get delayed until next year, we’re pretty sure it will totally be worth the wait. We can’t wait to learn more about it in the months to come. Feeling down? Here are 11 Disney Movies Sure To Cheer You Up! Are you as excited as we are about Raya and the Last Dragon? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: The ULTIMATE Guide to Every Disney Movie Coming Out in 2020 and 2021! NEWS! The Release of Disney Pixar’s Upcoming Movie ‘Soul’ Has Been Delayed! Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? View the full article

It’s D23’s anniversary! And they’re celebrating in a big way! Rey and Chewbacca We’ve already checked out all the ways that D23 is celebrating this big anniversary, but now we’re taking a closer look at some exciting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge information that we’ve heard during the festivities! Thanks to the Inside Disney podcast, we know a little bit more about merchandise, easter eggs, and more from Disney’s Batuu! Let’s check it out! The team at the Inside Disney podcast sat down with Scott Trowbridge, a portfolio creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering, who has been working hard to develop to the world of Galaxy’s Edge over the past few years. Baby Yoda!! Trowbridge started off by telling us a little bit about how easter eggs work in Galaxy’s Edge. Since the world is so immersive and involved with other Star Wars materials, they can pre-plant easter eggs for things that aren’t even out yet. A good example of this is located in Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. When Galaxy’s Edge first opened, Dok Ondar’s had a helmet and pulse rifle on the shelf that didn’t draw too much attention. When The Mandalorian debuted on Disney+, those easter eggs became a LOT more mainstream — because it was Mando’s stuff! Trowbridge noted that’s not the only easter egg in Galaxy’s Edge that is for something upcoming, too. He noted that we should keep an eye out for things that become important in more Star Wars stories down the road. Oooh! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Queue Then the conversation turned to merchandise. Let’s just say, we’ll be apologizing to our wallets in advance. Trowbridge noted that merch is so important because it lets guests take a piece of their experience in Batuu home with them and it can even help folks to create their OWN Star Wars stories. Trowbridge was able to announce several upcoming books that will have Target-exclusive editions to go with the Galaxy’s Edge Trading Post that launches in Target stores this Sunday. One is Star Wars: Myths and Fables, a collection of in-universe fairytales, and the other is Star Wars: Dark Legends, a collection of spooky tales and ghost stories. Both books will have a target edition with three new stories inside. There’s also an upcoming Batuu-based children’s book called Elee & Me! Rise of the Resistance These books will be offered in the new Galaxy’s Edge Trading Post in Target stores alongside other items like the Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook, a Target-exclusive Chewbacca Hooded Blanket, and MORE! We can’t wait to check out some of the merch at our local stores! All in all, we’re pretty excited to check out all of the new merch coming to Target and to keep our eyes peeled in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for any easter eggs we might have missed! Click here to learn everything you need to know about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! What are you most excited about with the upcoming Galaxy’s Edge merchandise? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEW Rise of the Resistance Merch Coming to Disney Parks TOMORROW! Happy Birthday, Galaxy’s Edge! Here’s What’s Happened in ONE FULL YEAR Of Disney’s “Star Wars Lands” What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Christmas Decorations, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Menu Changes, and More! View the full article

Only 9 weeks until Halloween! Do you have your costume yet? World of Disney Halloween Merchandise We’re here to help you out! We scoured the internet for some Disney costumes under $30. We found a handful of cuties from Spirit Halloween, Target, and shopDisney. They just might stir up some outfit inspiration for your Halloween festivities! Spirit Halloween Have you been inside a Spirit Halloween store? It’s like the spirit of fall exploded all over a warehouse. You can find decorations, costumes, accessories, and anything else you might need on Halloween night. Let’s get the costume ideas rolling with this classic Disney costume idea. Woody from Toy Story is always a solid costume choice. There’s a cute outfit featuring the cowboy at Spirit Halloween! ©Spirit Halloween Toy Story is a great costume theme for large families! Mom as Bo Peep, Dad as Rex, and your little buddy as Woody! Rustle up some grub in this Woody costume for $29.99. Say “howdy, howdy, howdy” to the Woody costume here! To my candy stash…and beyond! Complete the family look with this Kids Buzz Lightyear Dress. What can we say? We love a good Pixar theme! ©Spirit Halloween Now you have two Toy Story costumes to complete your group’s look! The Buzz Lightyear Dress is $29.99. Embark on your secret mission to grab the Buzz Lightyear costume! Not into the whole Toy Story thing? We have more group costume ideas for ya! How about an Inside Out team? We found this costume inspired by the character Disgust to get you started. ©Spirit Halloween All you need is someone to dress up as Fear, Joy, Sadness, and Anger to complete the group! The Disgust dress is $29.99. Find the Inside Out costume here! Make way for this adorable Moana costume! Your little one will be ready to restore the heart of Te Fiti in this adventurous outfit. ©Spirit Halloween She’s fierce. She’s fearless. She looks fantastic! The Kids Moana dress is $24.99. Voyage to Spirit Halloween and get the Moana costume here! You’ll look practically perfect with this Mary Poppins accessory kit! The kit comes with a hat, gloves, and bow tie. All you need is a white shirt and a black skirt to complete the look. ©Spirit Halloween Maybe throw in a magic carpetbag to really go the extra mile! This kit is $29.99. Spit spot! Grab the Mary Poppins accessory kit! Here’s one for our Disney Junior fans! Your kiddo can be the cutest ghoul in town in this Vampirina toddler outfit. ©Spirit Halloween The costume is $29.98 and comes complete with a Vampirina dress, leggings, headpiece, and gloves. Rock on over to Spirit Halloween for the Vampirina costume! Big kids can join in the spooky fun too! The Descendants is a massively popular show on the Disney channel. This costume is inspired by the main character, Mal, who also happens to be Maleficent’s daughter. We need a family volunteer to dress up as Maleficent to complete the look! ©Spirit Halloween The Mal costume is based on her outfit in Descendants 2 and costs $29.99. Find The Descendants costume here! And don’t forget, Spirit Halloween often offers single-use coupons. So look out for one of those to save some mullah! Target Considering a Disney couple’s costume? We found some swashbuckling garb that’s a fantastic choice for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean. ©Target The Adult Pirate Coat is $30. The costume is decorated with red and gold lapels and a brocade-like collar. Captain Jack Sparrow would be super envious of this jacket! Yar! Get your Pirate Coat right here, matey! Match the suave Pirate coat with this ruffly beauty! The matching Ruffle Pirate Jacket is embellished with lace, satin, and black velour. This cute costume coat is $30. ©Target Target has a pirate outfit for the whole family so be sure to check out the website for more! Get the Ruffle Pirate Jacket now! Say it with me now, “Awww.” Your toddler can dress as everyone’s favorite loopy fish in this Finding Dory costume. Plus, it looks super cozy! ©Target Dory never looked so dang adorable! This costume is $11.99. Swim on over to Target to find the Dory costume for toddlers! shopDisney Prowl Wakanda in this totally awesome Black Panther suit and gloves. The outfit comes complete with light-up elements and battle sounds! ©shopDisney Wakanda Forever! This superhero costume is $24.95. Find the Black Panther costume here! Ok, this one is a little quirky, but we couldn’t resist! You too can dress up as your favorite grump from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The Grumpy set comes with a bearded hat, pick, and a hilarious nose mask. ©shopDisney The costume does not come with priceless jewels or gooseberry pie. You’ll have to dig those up on your own. The set is $24.99. Heigh-ho! It’s off to shopDisney we go for this Grumpy set! We should also note that shopDisney is doing a huge online sale between now and September 9th. Many costumes are 20% off when you spend more than $60! We hope we inspired you for your Halloween costume this year. Let us know in the comments if you found other Disney Halloween costumes under $30 around town! Check out all the Halloween costumes we spotted at Walt Disney World and shopDisney! Do you have an idea what you’ll be this Halloween? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: First Look! Disney’s Releasing A BRAND NEW Haunted Mansion Halloween Collection! Disney’s Halloween Merch Has ARRIVED and There Are a TON of Costumes, Decorations, Spirit Jerseys, AND MORE! OK. Disney’s Baby Yoda Pup Costume WINS Halloween This Year View the full article

If you’ve been following along, you know that the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort is taking place in phases. And even though all four Walt Disney World theme parks started to welcome guests again in July, that does not mean that every attraction, experience, eatery, and store in the parks reopened immediately. Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom In fact, we have a whole list of restaurants that we put together so you can know which ones are currently open in the parks and which ones remain closed. But it seems as though we might be able to move one favorite counter service spot in Magic Kingdom from “Closed” to “Open” on that list soon… With MANY thanks to DFB Reader Blake B. (who very kindly shared the following photo with us), it appears that Gaston’s Tavern might be opening its doors to guests soon! Cast Members outside of Gaston’s Tavern Though this spot has not yet reopened to guests, cast members were coming and going in the area just outside the Tavern and appeared to be measuring lines to mark for physical distancing (which is one of the current measures implemented around the Resort for the safety of guests and cast members). Could this mean that Gaston will be serving up Warm Cinnamon Rolls and LeFou’s Brew again soon?! Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern (Of course, Gaston assumes we’re swooning over him… when we’re actually swooning over extra icing on our Cinnamon Roll!) Gaston in Magic Kingdom Only time will tell. (Well, Gaston will probably be bragging about it, too, whenever it reopens. ) And you can bet we’ll be filling you in (and grabbing a Cinnamon Roll) when it does as well! In the meantime, you can check out the full list of all the restaurants that are currently open and closed in Walt Disney World here. What is your favorite thing to eat or drink at Gaston’s Tavern? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Five Frozen Treats You CAN NOT MISS at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Review: Sweets Eats at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom! NEW Eats (PUB CHEESE TOTS!) at Friar’s Nook in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

It’s spooky season again at Walt Disney World Resort, and that means it’s time for the highly-anticipated return of our yummy fall eats and treats! From pumpkin spice, apple, and cinnamon delights to sweet sips and fun novelties, each of our four parks is offering a wonderful assortment of autumn-themed items and you won’t want to miss them. In addition, we’ll be featuring touches of fall décor at Magic Kingdom Park, a special cavalcade down Main Street U.S.A., and more! For more information, check out our recent blog post containing all of the details to help you have a great and safe fall season with Disney. Now, without further delay, I present to you our official Foodie Guide to 2020 Fall Treats at Walt Disney World Resort: Parks Edition. All offerings below will be available starting September 8 unless otherwise specified. Happy snacking! Magic Kingdom Park Mickey Cinnamon Roll (Available at Main Street Bakery) – Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll drizzled with orange and white icing Cinnamon Donuts (Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café) – Served in a Hitchhiking Ghost Novelty container Hades Nachos (Available at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café) – Black bean nacho chips with “fiery” buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa, and jalapeño Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake (Available at Liberty Square Market) – Citrus cake with raspberry Bavarian cream, whipped cream flowers, and a chocolate axe Pumpkin Spiced Waffle Sundae (Available at Sleepy Hollow) –Pumpkin spice-flavored waffled topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and sprinkles Poor Unfortunate Souls Float (Available at Storybook Treats) – Cream cheese soft-serve, black raspberry syrup, and Coke Pumpkin Spice Milkshake (Available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies) – Topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, sprinkles, and a Mickey-shaped marshmallow strawPumpkin Spice Soft-Serve Sundae (Available at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies) – Served as a sundae topped with whipped cream, caramel, and sprinklesMickey Monster Mash Burger (Available at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café) – Burger with Meunster cheese, potato barrels, bacon, and sriracha aïoli Headless Horseman Rides Again (Available at Sunshine Tree Terrace) – Strawberry DOLE® Whip with Fanta Strawberry and a Headless Horseman Novelty Straw Not So Poison Apple Cupcake (Available at Pinocchio Village House) – A spiced apple cupcake with pecan crunch buttercream themed after a poison apple Orange and Black Sugar Churros (Available at Various Churro Carts and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café) Oogie Boogie Dice Novelty Glow Cubes (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants) Jack Skellington Sipper (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants and Outdoor Vending Locations) Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts) Mickey Pumpkin Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts) Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at Various Popcorn Carts)Hitchhiking Ghost Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Liberty Square Popcorn Cart) Hitchhiking Ghost Sipper (Available at Various Quick-Service Restaurants) Madame Leota Sipper (Available at Sleepy Hollow) EPCOT Halloween Cupcake (Available on Halloween Day Only at Sunshine Seasons) – Choice of vanilla or chocolate cupcake with buttercream and a Mickey Pumpkin garnish Nemo & Squirt’s Noggin Concoction (Available on Halloween Day Only at Coral Reef Restaurant) – Chocolate brownie stuffed with a chocolate chip cookie topped with white chocolate-covered pretzels and a Mickey Pumpkin Garnish Halloween Sugar Cookie (Available on Halloween Day Only at Traveler’s Café and Garden Grill) – Sugar cookie topped with Halloween Sprinkles Liquid Nitro Cake Pop (Available on Halloween Day Only at Desserts & Champagne Marketplace in World Showplace for EPCOT Taste of International Food & Wine Festival) – Liquid nitro chocolate cake pop with Halloween sprinkles Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available Canada Popcorn Cart and Fife & Drum) Green Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Eats at EPCOT Experience and Mission Space Popcorn Cart) Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at all EPCOT Popcorn Locations) Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Sunshine Seasons and Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Scar Cupcake (Available at Creature Comforts, Flame Tree Barbecue, and Restaurantosaurus) – Red velvet cupcake with toasted marshmallow filling, chocolate marshmallow frosting, chocolate pebbles, white chocolate flames, and an edible icing image Spooky Apple Punch Specialty Beverage (Non-Alcoholic) (Available at Flame Tree Barbecue and Isle of Java) – Sprite with Monin Apple Syrup poured over ice, garnished with a rocky candy apple straw, a gummy worm, a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube, and a sugar lime rim Rotten Apple Punch Specialty Beverage (Alcoholic) (Available Flame Tree Barbecue) – Angry Orchard and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky over ice, garnished with a rocky candy apple straw, a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube, and gummy worms Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Tamu Tamu, Trek Snacks, Restaurantosaurus, TriloBites, and Outdoor Vending Ice Cream Carts) Purple Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Trek Snacks) Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket (Available at Trek Snacks) Disney’s Hollywood Studios Poison Candied Apple (Available at Trolley Car Café) – Apple and caramel mousse covered in red glaze with a crunchy candy base Pumpkin Cheesecake Cannoli (Available at PizzeRizzo) – Pumpkin cheesecake mixed with a hazelnut praline crunch in a cannoli shell Pumpkin Tiramisu (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café) – Layers of cream mascarpone and spiced pumpkin cake Box of Bones Chocolate Éclair (Available at Backlot Express) – Chocolate éclair with dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate bones Frozen Apple Cider (Non-Alcoholic) (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, and PizzeRizzo) – Served with a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube Frozen Apple Cider with Crown Royal Regal Apple (Alcoholic) (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, and PizzeRizzo) – Served with a Novelty Poison Apple Glow Cube Orange Cauldron Premium Popcorn Bucket (Available at Anahiem Produce, Hollywood Popcorn, and Animation Popcorn) Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw (Available at Rosie’s All-American Café, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Anaheim Produce) View the full article

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 31 you are sure to “fall” in love with Magic Kingdom Park all over again. You’ll soak in the aura of autumn with Main Street, U.S.A. dressed in fall décor and other seasonal offerings. Of course, Halloween is THE fall holiday, and there will be some bewitching surprises this year, including a special Halloween-themed cavalcade with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and pals wearing their favorite Halloween costumes. You may even spot those rascally chipmunks, Chip ‘n’ Dale, in costume over in Frontierland, and look for other Disney character friends dressed up and riding the horse-drawn trolley down Main Street, U.S.A. And speaking of costumes, get yours ready! To bring some Halloween party fun into the park this year, for the first time guests of all ages can wear your funniest, Disney-ist, most creative costumes during Magic Kingdom Park regular operating hours from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31. As an important reminder, costume masks are not permitted for adults; only children younger than 14 years old are permitted to wear costume masks. In addition, all guests are required to wear approved face coverings during their visit. Before you arrive, check our Know Before You Go page and Costume Guidelines. As you can see in these new photos, our cast members are prepping pumpkin-themed wreaths that will adorn lampposts up and down Main Street, U.S.A., putting you in the fall spirit almost as soon as you step foot inside the park. Autumn at Walt Disney World Resort wouldn’t be complete without our popular fall treats, such as the famous Pumpkin-spiced Waffle Sundae at Magic Kingdom Park. Visit our official Foodie Guide to Fall Treats at Walt Disney World: Parks Edition, which features all of the yummy details. Festive Halloween-themed merchandise will be available in select locations around the park. Featured items include a new spirit jersey, Loungefly backpack and candy-swirl Minnie Mouse headband, along with a selection of apparel inspired by Disney Villains and more. And be sure to capture your special moments with Disney PhotoPass! Photographers will be available throughout the park for themed photo opps. But beware – happy haunts may materialize in your pictures! We’ll share more fall and upcoming winter holidays details at Walt Disney World Resort soon, so keep checking Disney Parks Blog for updates. View the full article

A new feature suddenly (or, since this is Disney we’re talking about, perhaps we should say magically) appeared on the My Disney Experience app for Walt Disney World guests recently: Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist! Sanaa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge This feature allows guests to find out with a tap on their phone which Table Service restaurants have available seating for walk-up guests. (You can see how it works here.) And the list of restaurants in Walt Disney World that offer this new feature just keeps growing… and growing! We’ve been keeping you posted each day as we find more restaurants, but we also thought we’d put together a handy list for you of all the restaurants currently offering the Walk-Up Waitlist. (This list includes the three spots newly added this morning.) Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge These are all of the Table Service restaurants currently offering the Mobile Dine Walk-Up Waitlist feature. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Sanaa Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beaches and Cream Soda Shop Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Trattoria al Forno Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill Chef Mickey’s The Wave… of American Flavors Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Grand Floridian Cafe Disney’s Old Key West Resort Olivia’s Cafe Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Cafe Disney’s Riviera Resort Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Whispering Canyon Cafe Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Ale & Compass Restaurant Ale & Compass Restaurant A note! You may have noticed that all of the restaurants on this list are located in a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Grand Floridian Cafe In order to dine in a Disney World theme park Table Service restaurant during this reopening phase, guests must have a required Park Pass Reservation and an Advance Dining Reservation. And a friendly reminder: some restaurants may have space to accept walk-ins, even if they are not on the app’s Walk-up Waitlist, so it’s always a good idea to check with a cast member if you’d like to dine in a Table Service restaurant, but are without an Advance Dining Reservation. Click here to learn all about this new feature on the My Disney Experience app! Anytime you’re wondering which restaurants have been added, you can also visit our Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist page to check out the current list. And, of course, we’ll continue to keep you posted as the list continues to expand! What do you think of this new app feature? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd! NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS! The 12 Best Meals To Eat in Disney World…Without Leaving Your Hotel!! View the full article

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We’ve been getting our walking shoes ready and keeping an eye on what has always appeared to be a walkway connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to Magic Kingdom. Construction Progress as of August 14 Now we’ve got some official confirmation of what this walkway will be. The bridge, which would presumptively serve as part of the walking path from the Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom, looked very close to completion the last time we flew past it on the monorail. Construction Progress as of August 14 Today, as we walked near the front of Magic Kingdom, we spotted a sign that has confirmed what we have long presumed. New signage now points us to the “Grand Floridian Walkway.” Grand Floridian Walkway Sign While Disney has not made any official announcements regarding the bridge, this new sign serves as a pretty strong confirmation that soon guests will be able to stroll from the Grand right over to Space Mountain. Grand Floridian Walkway Sign We also spotted some construction today near the monorail station. There’s no official confirmation yet of what the purpose of this area will be exactly, but it does look like the structures to hold some tents have been built. Construction While no official opening date has been set for the walkway, we’ll certainly keep our eyes open for any news from Disney and for more construction updates. Ever wanted to eat at the Grand Floridian? Click here to see what’s different about eating at the Grand Floridian Cafe since the reopening! Would you like to walk from Magic Kingdom to the Grand Floridian? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Will Disney World’s Grand Floridian And Polynesian Village Resorts Get A Walkway To The Magic Kingdom? Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. Construction UPDATE on Potential Walkway to Magic Kingdom from Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort View the full article