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Are you in the market for a new set of face masks? Did you know that here at DFB, we have a big line of Disney-inspired face masks? Just WAIT ’til you see our collection of fun designs (we also have tons of cute t-shirts too that you should totally check out!). Camel Face Mask And what could be better than a DFB face mask shopping spree? How about a SALE!? That’s right, you can use code NEWMASK to save 10% off your order! Need some ideas on which mask to buy? Wondering what masks our readers are shopping for the most? Take a look at our most popular masks to date! The Orange Bird Mask Our TOP selling mask to date is the adorable Orange Bird Mask! This masks features a fun pattern of oranges, Orange Dole Whips, and Orange Bird himself! The top and bottom edges of the mask come in three different color options: green, white, and black! DFB branded Orange Bird Mask Who is Orange Bird, you ask? He’s an adorable sort of cult favorite amongst Disney fans. He’s the mascot of Sunshine Tree Terrance in Magic Kingdom, as well as a familiar face at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival! Orange Bird Sipper We can’t get enough of the fact that this little guy is receiving so much love from everyone these days! Pick up one of our face masks and proudly show off your obsession with all things Orange Bird for $14.99. Click here to shop for the Orange Bird mask! The Purple Wall Mask Folks LOVE the Purple Wall in Tomorrowland! The geometric wall quickly became one of the most popular photo spots in all of Disney World (dare we say, just as popular of a photo spot as Cinderella Castle itself!). Okay, maybe not THAT popular, but pretty darn close for sure. Purple Wall In fact, people love the Purple Wall so much, it’s one of our top selling face masks! Purple Wall Mask from the DFB mask collection! Disney has also created an entire collection of Purple Wall merchandise and apparel. You can literally BECOME the Purple Wall between all this merch and your DFB Purple Wall face mask! Purple Wall Outfit You can add the Purple Wall face mask to your new geometric look for $14.99. Click here to shop for the Purple Wall face mask! The Dole Whip Mask This next popular face mask came as no surprise to us! The Dole Whip is such a beloved treat in Disney World, that our readers voted it as the number one snack in our ultimate Snack Throw Down! DFB Dole Whip Face Mask Dole Whip has been a special snack in everyone’s hearts since it first made its debut in Disneyland and Disney World. We even wrote up an entire history for this snack to pay homage to this iconic Disney treat! Pineapple Dole Whip While there seems to be countless other flavors and floats these days, nothing beats a classic Dole Whip on a hot Florida day. So, grab a Dole Whip face mask on our shop for $14.99 to wear in between trips to Aloha Isle! Or, wear it to the grocery store while you stock up on supplies to make your very own Dole Whip from home! Click here to shop for the Dole Whip face mask! The Lanterns Mask Another popular mask on our site is for all you Rapunzel fans out there! This face mask features a fun lantern design inspired by everyone’s favorite scene from Tangled. Lanterns Face Mask Rapunzel’s lanterns can be spotted in a couple of locations in Disney World. Our favorite spot has got to be the stunning tile mural in Disney’s Riviera Resort. Tangled Mural | Photo Courtesy @carlyewisel And if you’re looking for Rapunzel herself these days, you can catch her in the princess cavalcade at Magic Kingdom! Rapunzel in the Rainy Day Princess Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom So, pick up a “Lanterns” face mask so you can safely leave your “tower” for $14.99. Click here to shop for the Lanterns face mask! The “Amuck” Mask Finally, folks are definitely preparing for spooky season on our DFB Store! The “Amuck” mask, inspired of course by Hocus Pocus, is a fan-favorite mask, too! Amuck Face Mask This mask would go perfect with all of the new Hocus Pocus merchandise that has emerged at Disney World and Disneyland these past couple of weeks! Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey Order your very own “Amuck” face mask for $14.99 and receive it in time for Halloween! Click here to shop for the “Amuck” face mask! There are plenty more masks where that came from on our shop. So be sure to browse around and find a pattern that you love! Don’t forget about the code NEWMASK to receive 10% off your purchase! Click here to see even MORE adorable face masks that we have in our online store! What is your favorite go-to mask that you currently own? Share with us in the comments! Related posts: It’s Cyber Monday! Get 50% off Everything in the DFB Store TODAY ONLY! We’ve Added Some Dapper NEW Disney Food Blog Masks to Our Online Store! Grand Launch and Discount! The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2019 Edition View the full article

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Would YOU like to learn to taste wine like a Master Sommelier? Wine Bar George Well, you CAN… with guidance from Master Sommelier George Miliotes of Wine Bar George in Disney Springs! Learn to Taste Like a Master Sommelier with George Miliotes + Edible Orlando is an upcoming Virtual Event, and we’ve got all the details on this unique online offering (which will be accessible to guests around the state of Florida) right here. On Thursday, September 10th, Kendra Lott and Katie Farmand from Edible Orlando will join George Miliotes in teaching guests how to taste wine like a pro with a “blind” tasting of six wines! @winebargeorge on Instagram So… how, exactly, do you get the six different wines for this online event? A visit to winebargeorge.com explains that the six wines will be available for pick up on Wednesday, September 9 at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs or Tim’s Wine Market on N. Orange Avenue. Shipping is also available, but within the state of Florida only. Further instructions for stating your pick-up or shipping preference may be found here. The information also notes that approximately two ounces of each of the six wines will be bottled individually and revealed during the online event. Wine Bar George Interested guests may learn more and purchase tickets for $75.00 by clicking here. Ticket sales will end at noon on September 8th, and the event will take place online on Thursday, September 10th from 7PM – 8PM. Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link the week of the event, and are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time or in the chat box during the live event. Find out why Wine Bar George is Must-Do Dining here! So get ready to say “CHEERS!” with George Miliotes on September 10th! Would you like to taste wine like a pro? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review! Wine Bar George in Disney Springs REVIEW: You’ll Never Guess The Secret Behind These Short Ribs at Disney World’s Wine Bar George! News: Wine Bar George Menu Updates and Executive Chef View the full article

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As we’ve made our way around Disney World this week, we’ve found a LOT of cool new Disney merchandise. World of Disney Halloween Merchandise From new slap bracelet MagicBands to new Haunted Mansion merchandise, and of course TONS of Halloween items, we’ll just say our wallets are looking very slim right now! But what sold out the fastest this week? Some of them may surprise you! Item 1 This comes in a set to spice up your life, but if you’ve already become a spirit, you’ll still find it quite nice. Can you guess what it is? With Halloween just 70 days away, it seems the spirits from the Haunted Mansion have been heavily recruiting new ghost hosts. We’ve seen everything from Haunted Mansion dresses to a Haunted Mansion spirit jersey. Quite a few Haunted Mansion items have sold out really quickly, but then have been swiftly restocked in the parks, like the bat stanchion tray (still sold out on shopDisney) and a Madame Leota towel. Bat Tray! One item that we’ve really seen flying off the shelves though is The Haunted Mansion Tombstone Salt and Pepper Set. It has been nearly impossible to find in the parks! We can’t blame people for snatching these up though, they’re pretty amazing. Just imagine seasoning a nice, warm fall stew with these, as you watch the leaves falling outside your window and listen to the Haunted Mansion soundtrack playing in the background. Perfection. Haunted Mansion Salt and Pepper Shakers We’re hoping more of these show up soon. We’re just dying to have them! Click here to check out more Haunted Mansion merchandise we’ve spotted in Disney World! Item 2 Sweets are good, but they melt away. Carry your park essentials in this and you can enjoy treats all day. Do you know what this is? Halloween shopping is in full force! We’re talking dog costumes, shirts, and even some Halloween items on sale! We’ve seen some items sell out, like the Mickey Pumpkin Pillow, but have seen those be restocked pretty quickly (although it’s still sold out online). Mickey Pumpkin Pillow But this one item has been particularly difficult to find at World of Disney in Disney Springs — the Disney Halloween Snacks Loungefly. We found this new bag for $75.00 at World of Disney in Disney Springs earlier this week, but since then, it has been playing quite the game of hide-and-seek with us. Disney Halloween Snacks Loungefly Disney Springs seems to sell out of these really quickly, but we’ve seen this sweet and spooky bag appear over in some of the parks. If you’ve got to have one, be sure to stop by the parks and see if you can find it! Click here to check out some fun Halloween costumes we found in the parks and online! Item 3 This helps you enter the parks until it’s time to go. It’s from a movie you may have never seen, from several years ago. Can you guess what this is? Think you’ve seen every Disney animated movie out there? How about The Black Cauldron? Even of the most dedicated Disney fans may not have seen this film from 1985. If you’ve already finished watching all of your favorites on Disney+, then you can definitely check out The Black Cauldron next! But if you’re looking for The Black Cauldron merchandise, you may be out of luck! We spotted this MagicBand featuring the characters from the movie earlier this week. The Black Cauldron MagicBand But, we haven’t really seen it since! The Black Cauldron MagicBand It seems this MagicBand may have disappeared for the moment! We’ll definitely let you know if we see any more pop up in the future! Click here to check out some a limited edition Black Widow MagicBand we found! Item 4 Back to the Mansion we go, to see where we’ve been. With this wearable item, you’re sure to blend in. Do you know what it is? How much Haunted Mansion merchandise is too much? The limit does not exist. The Haunted Mansion wallpaper Crocs have been flying fast! They’re currently sold out on shopDisney but have been disappearing and reappearing in different spots around Disney World. Haunted Mansion Crocs If you really want to become one with the Mansion wallpaper, though, you’ll definitely need this Haunted Mansion Button-Down Shirt. We spotted this beauty earlier this week, but during one of our last visits to World of Disney in Disney Springs, but it has since departed that spot. It’s also sold out on shopDisney, which makes this one an especially tough one to find. Haunted Mansion Button-Down Shirt We can definitely understand the hype though. Just imagine if you paired this with the Crocs and covered your wall in Haunted Mansion wallpaper and blended right into it. Our applications to be ghost number 1000 are already in and a picture of us in this shirt is going on the very front! Item 5 You’ll need a hook or some kind of tree, but we’re certain you’ll scream over these. Do you know what they are? It’s really been an intense time for Haunted Mansion fans! We’ve seen items like the new Haunted Mansion Loungefly bags literally fly off the shelves, and we’ve had a tough time finding the Haunted Mansion throw blanket in World of Disney after we saw it there earlier (although we also spotted it at Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom). Haunted Mansion Loungefly Bags But, one unique item that sold out quickly was the Haunted Mansion Glow-in-the-Dark Ornament Set. We spotted it earlier this week, but soon after were told by a Cast Member that they had sold out. We love how the Happy Haunts are so beautifully detailed. We may just have to put up a Halloween tree just to display these! Haunted Mansion Ornament Set These are currently sold out on shopDisney. The Cast Member in Disney Springs told us that more would be coming soon, so hopefully, they’re already back in stock or will be before too long! We’re always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in Disney merchandise, so we’ll definitely let you know what we find! And while items sometimes sell out, we tend to see them restocked pretty quickly, especially when their in this high of demand. Is your favorite item sold out? What item are you having a hard time finding? Let us know!! Looking for more cool merch? Check out this fantastic Haunted Mansion shirt we found! Which of these popular items is your favorite? Chat with us about it in the comments below! Related posts: Look Alive! A Ton of New Haunted Mansion Merchandise Has Arrived in Disney World and Online! Disney Springs Is a Little Busier Today With a Short Virtual Queue in Place Spotted: Sequined Minnie Mouse Loungefly in Disney Springs! View the full article

If you would’ve told us back in January that the NBA would be finishing its 2020 season at Disney World’s Wide World of Sports Complex, we probably wouldn’t have believed you! NBA Barbershop But these are some interesting times we’re living in and the NBA players seem to be settling into Disney bubble digs pretty well! After all, they’ve got their own barbershop, exclusive perks, and NBA player who’s operating his own highbrow coffee shop right out of his hotel room! To celebrate the 2020 NBA Playoffs, Disney has just announced a wide range of new NBA Experience apparel and accessories that will be released next week! The goodies will be available beginning August 24th at Disney Springs and on August 31st on shopDisney! Let’s take a look at some of the items you’ll be able to score! NBA Experience Make History Collection Since the NBA may never pass this way again, you can commemorate the 2020 NBA Playoffs taking place in Disney World with this inspired Disney X NBA collection — it’s definitely one for the history books! ©Disney The graphics in this new line will feature classic Disney World iconography mashed up with NBA motifs! Classic tees for men and women, a new spirit jersey, and a hoodie will keep you cozy while you’re rooting for your favorite team! ©Disney Don’t worry — kids aren’t being kept on the sidelines! Youth-size tees will also be available along with some cool-looking phone cases and mini basketballs with matching designs! ©Disney But that’s only one of the new collections! There’s MORE! NBA Experience Whole New Game Collection A sleek black, white, and red collection will feature a “Whole New Game” branded hoodie and two sweatshirts as well as an NBA Finals tank top for kids! ©Disney Other items in this line will include spirit jerseys for kids and adults, a basketball, and a new phone case as well! ©Disney Talk about a slam dunk! We can’t wait to gear up to watch the rest of the Playoffs with this awesome stuff! Favorite Teams But we’re not done yet! Starting next week, you’ll be able to rep for your favorite NBA teams with some new MagicBands, phone cases, and water bottles! ©Disney We’ve already seen a few designs pop up at D-tech locations in Disney Springs. Customizable Water Bottles We’ll be looking forward to all of the new NBA stuff to arrive soon! Better start making your shopping list so you won’t be caught off guard when the new merch starts to hit stores and shopDisney next week! Take a look at some of the amenities NBA players have inside the Disney bubble here! Have you been watching the NBA Playoffs at Disney World? Tell us which team you’re cheering for in the comments below! Related posts: Neon Pink Corkcicles Are BACK in Disney Springs! Support Your Fave Teams at All-Star Weekend at the NBA Experience in Disney World! This is the Most POPPIN’ Phone Case We’ve Ever Seen in Disney World! View the full article

You asked and we are thrilled to announce over 60 Disney Gift Card designs are now available at shopDisney.com! You may recognize some of your old favorites among brand new designs featuring characters we’ve all come to love, including The Child featured in the Disney+ Original Series, “The Mandalorian.” From birthdays to national holidays, family celebrations to exciting vacations, there’s a Disney Gift Card for every occasion! Looking to craft the perfect birthday present? Why not pair an adorable Mickey plush with a Disney Gift Card that has all of Mickey’s pals? Does your child want to embody their favorite princess or hero? Pair a costume with a Disney Gift Card that they can use to make their dreams come true. Or give your favorite Wilderness Explorer the coveted Grape Soda badge along with a Disney Gift Card featuring Carl, Russel, Kevin, and Dug. This one card opens up a world of possibilities! Each design comes with a matching card carrier and space for your personalized message, making it the perfect way to send some magic to a friend you haven’t seen in a while, or family looking forward to their return to a Disney Park! As always, the Disney Gift Card has no fees and never expires, so you can redeem its balance for practically all things Disney at a local Disney store next week, or at Disney Destinations throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico for years to come! You can also send a Disney Gift Card eGift to any valid email address for more immediate delivery. In a no-touch world, sending a Disney Gift Card eGift to a loved one doesn’t even require them to go to their mailbox! Like all of our gift cards, a TaDa Mickey Disney Gift Card eGift is redeemable for practically all things Disney and never expires. If you want to learn more about the Disney Gift Card program visit DisneyGiftCard.com. In these extraordinary times, it’s a comfort to know that the magic of Disney lives on and whether you are watching your favorite Disney movies at home, creating stories of your own through play, or enjoying yourself at our Disney Destinations, we wish your family the most magical day! View the full article

He’s captured your heart… Baby Yoda Funko …and now he can capture all your stuff so you can carry it along with you in the Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpack we saw today with our very own eyes in Disney Springs! If you’re a Loungefly fan, you may recall a bit of history behind this backpack… the original design for this bag featured The Child from The Mandalorian with a slightly different facial expression. However, the little one received a bit of a makeover. Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpacks And the current design, which is available at World of Disney (as we’re sharing here), features Baby Yoda with his frown turned upside down! Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpacks True, Baby Yoda can’t float alongside you, even though he’s in his signature crib. Details on Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpack Details on Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpack But that situation is easily fixed with comfy padded adjustable straps so you can bring Baby along with you wherever you go! Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpack The final touch is the itty bitty frog-shaped zipper pull in case Baby Yoda gets hungry during all the adventures you’ll have together. (I guess you can understand why the frog isn’t smiling, too. ) Details on Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpack The Baby Yoda Loungefly Mini Backpack can currently be found at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $90.00… while supplies last, that is! Can’t get enough Baby Yoda gear? You can find more here! And we’ll be bringing you LOTS more today from Disney Springs for some Friday Fun, so stay with us! Are you one of Baby Yoda’s devoted fans? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Forget Mickey Ears! This NEW Baby Yoda Hat We Spotted in Disney World is What We Want! Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! View the full article

2020 will go down in history as the year leggings officially became PANTS! Disney Springs And if your stretchy pants are getting a little too stretched out, it might be time to buy some new ones! Luckily, we know just the spot! Follow us over to Disney Springs where the brand new athletic apparel store, lululemon, has just opened! Before the closures took place, we learned a new lululemon store was moving into Disney Springs! We’ve been monitoring the progress of its construction ever since we’ve been allowed back in and until now, we only knew the new lululemon would be opening sometime this summer. Well, it looks like today’s the lucky day! lululemon There wasn’t a wait to enter the store when we swung by it today, but if there’s a lot of folks waiting to get inside, lululemon has a virtual waitlist! You’ll simply scan the QR code and they’ll text you when it’s your turn to shop! Previously, we’ve seen many Disney-owned stores including World of Disney activate a similar virtual queue system, so we’re pretty much pros at this sort of stuff now! Virtual Waitlist Sign Inside the shop, you’ll find stretchy pants PARADISE! Walls and WALLS of leggings in all sorts of modern colors and styles! lululemon We also spotted lots of trendy crop sweatshirts, windbreakers, hoodies, running shorts — you name it! lululemon’s clothing is comfortable for working out — or just wearing on the couch! You know we’re all about that athleisure lifestyle THESE days! lululemon Social distancing markers have been placed on the ground near the fitting rooms incase you wanna line up to try on a few items! Social Distancing Markers Only two of the dressing rooms were open today, but they had a bunch more fitting rooms that’ll be open someday! Fitting Rooms At the newly installed registers, plexiglass barriers have been put in and hand sanitizer was available for guests. Social distancing markers have also been placed near the checkouts for guests to stand at while waiting in line to check out! Cash Registers So, there ya have it! lululemon is now open for all comfy clothing needs! We can’t wait to replenish our stretchy pants stash! Wanna job at the coolest place we can think of? Gideon’s Bakehouse is now hiring for its new Disney Springs location! Click here for more details! Will you be stopping by the new lululemon location at Disney Springs this weekend? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: A New Store Has Opened in Disney Springs And It’s Selling Major EYE CANDY! Rustic Cuff Just Closed in Disney Springs — Could THIS New Spot Take Its Place? What’s New at Disney Springs: Frozen Merch, Frozen Merch, and MORE Frozen Merch! (Also Leia Ears, a Baloo Plush, and More!) View the full article

Downtown Disney District began a phased reopening last month, but plans to reopen the rest of Disneyland Resort have been delayed. World of Disney Line at Downtown Disney One week ago, Disneyland began asking guests with reservations through September 5th to modify or cancel their bookings. plans. Now Disney has just contacted more guests with bookings through September 12th to do the same. With the reopening date for Disneyland’s theme parks and hotels still pending, Disney has started contacting affected guests via email to cancel or modify their previously booked reservations. Guests who used a third-party to book their vacations during this window of time should reach out to their travel agent at this time. Disneyland is still currently accepting new hotel reservations for dates after September 16th. Disneyland gate All Disney-imposed fees are being waived at this time for both modifying or canceling reservations. Any guest with a previous reservation who has already modified or canceled beyond September 12th will not be required to take any further action. Disney California Adventure Park Recently, we’ve seen progress being made on Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park which has us VERY excited about getting the future of the parks. We’ll keep you posted ALL Disneyland announcements — including any news regarding a proposed reopening date, so stay tuned! Click here to see what our main reason for wanting to go to Disneyland right now is! Do you think Disneyland Resort might still be reopening in September? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! Related posts: MAJOR BUMMER ALERT! A Popular Way to Get to Disneyland is Stopping Soon! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort — New Cozy Cone, Luxo Ball Spirit Jersey, Tiki Bowls, and MORE! What’s New at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney: Peanut Butter Blondies, Sorcerer Mickey Cupcakes, and Class of 2020 Grad Ears! View the full article

Seeing Winnie the Pooh playing around with an oversized butterfly net in the grassy fields of EPCOT is one of the cutest things we’ve ever seen and we can’t believe he’s turning 99 years old today! He’s still so young and spry-looking! Winnie the Pooh in EPCOT If you’re a fan of the chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff, we spotted the perfect Winnie the Pooh-themed present to give yo’self to celebrate! Check out this amazing Disney X Citizen watch we found at Disney World today featuring the willy nilly silly old Pooh Bear himself! Winnie the Pooh Citizen Watch Citizen has teamed up with Disney on quite a few collaborations in the past already. Last year we saw a sophisticated line of timepieces inspired by Cinderella Castle, Snow White, and even the legendary Walt Disney. And more recently, Citizen launched a sporty new collection of watches for men inspired by the one and only Mickey Mouse! This adorable new Winnie the Pooh Citizen watch has really flown away with our hearts, though! We love how cheerful Pooh looks on the dial holding his big blue balloon! The gold finish of the bezel is also really striking too! Winnie the Pooh Citizen Watch The Winnie the Pooh Citizen watch features eco-drive and comes complete with a genuine leather strap, so don’t let its playful design fool you — this is one HIGH quality timepiece! Winnie the Pooh Citizen Watch We found new Winnie the Pooh Citizen watch floating around at Ever After Jewelry Co. in Disney Springs for $225, so if you wanna make it yours, fly on over there today! Click here to check out all the new Character Cavalcades we’ve spotted at the parks! Are you a Winnie the Pooh fan? Let us know if you’ll be picking up this new Citizen watch in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! What’s New at Disney Springs — Loungefly Backpacks, Star Wars Merch, Pins, and More! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! View the full article

Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan finally is officially coming out Friday, September 4th, on Disney+! Mulan Mural We’ve been watching all the lastest Mulan trailers and behind-the-scenes featurettes to get ready to go head-to-head with the Huns. But if you’re headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios anytime soon, there’s a brand new Mulan experience you won’t want to miss! A few days ago, Disney announced that a special glimpse of some scenes from the new live-action Mulan would be coming to Disney World! But that’s not all — an authentic replica of a warrior costume and sword and an original witch costume used in the film are now on DISPLAY! Being the huge Mulan fans that we are, we had to go check them out! Mulan Costumes and Props The new Mulan remake is a retelling of the classic 1998 animated film where Mulan takes her father’s place to serve in the Emperor’s army to defeat the invading Hun. The costume on the left, however, belongs to a brand new female antagonist who will be taking over for Shan Yu! The other costume belongs to our heroine, Mulan! Mulan Sign You can find this special sneak peek playing at Walt Disney Presents Theater in the Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios where it will be running on a continuous loop throughout the day. Mulan Mural Seating inside the theater has been socially distanced with rows of and seats marked as unavailable so that groups may spread out! Walt Disney Presents Theater To stream Mulan when it’s released on September 4th, you’ll need to be a Disney+ subscriber and pay an additional $30! Mulan will also be released at movie theaters in select markets on the same day! To see our ultimate guide for every Disney movie coming out in 2020 and 2021, click here! Will you be purchasing Mulan on September 4th? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: A Sneak Peek of the NEW Live-Action Mulan Film Is Coming to Disney World SOON! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! NEWS! Guess Who (and WHAT!) Are BACK in Hollywood Studios! View the full article

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant in Disney Springs is well-known for great food and raucous celebrations. The Great Irish Hooley Raglan Road has been open since early June with lots of new health and safety measures. Next up on the schedule for this fun pub was the Labor Day weekend music festival — the Great Irish Hooley. Unfortunately, though, the 2020 Great Irish Hooley has officially been canceled. Usually, Labor Day weekend is a big time for Raglan Road where top Irish bands, musicians, and dancers head to Raglan for a mini-music festival. But, with health and safety measures and border closures in place, the Great Irish Hooley has been canceled. Maca at The Great Irish Hooley No worries though, there is still fun to be had over at Raglan Road. Guests will still find good food and entertainment in the restaurant and on Labor Day Weekend, you can snag reservations for the Rollicking Raglan Weekend Brunch! As a note, reservations are highly recommended, but there MAY be walk-in space. Raglan Road Food As always, stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest updates about Raglan Road and more! Click here to see the reopening of Raglan Road! Planning on dining at Raglan Road soon? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: The ‘Great Irish Hooley’ Returns to Raglan Road THIS Labor Day Weekend! REVIEW: The Great Irish Hooley Is A Flavorful Fest Over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! What’s New in Disney Springs — Halloween Cakes, Construction Updates, and Galaxy’s Edge Merch! View the full article

The sports world has been at home watching the NBA Restart being broadcast from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort and now, in the midst of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the competition is heating up! As the rims rattle in the opening round, I’m pumped to announce that we’ve collaborated with the NBA to develop two all-new merchandise collections for fans at home who want to cheer in style for their favorite NBA team and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Available beginning Aug. 24 at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort and on Aug. 31 on shopDisney.com, these new items from NBA Experience Collection commemorate the 2020 NBA Playoffs and feature a wide range of apparel and accessories. Check them out: NBA Experience Make History Collection- Coming Aug. 24 to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort and Aug. 31 to shopDisney.com You can make history just like your favorite NBA team with the Make History Collection that highlights classic Walt Disney World Resort iconography alongside NBA motifs. From classic t-shirts for men and women to a new spirit jersey and hoodie, they all feature a Mickey Mouse-shaped basketball, so you’ll be ready to cheer on your favorite team! Young NBA fans can also get in on the action with t-shirts celebrating the Playoffs and accessorize with a Minnie Mouse ear headband or Mickey Mouse ear hat. Then make a slam dunk by matching your looks with a shiny phone case or mini Spalding basketball. NBA Experience Whole New Game Collection- Coming Aug. 24 to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort and Aug. 31 to shopDisney.com For those hardcore NBA fans, you’ll want to rock this sleek black, white and red collection featuring a variety of apparel and accessories! With a “Whole New Game” branded hoodie and two sweatshirts as well as an NBA Finals tank top for kids, you’ll look game ready in these stylish ensembles! Check out even more apparel including spirit jerseys for kids and adults, a Spalding basketball and a new phone case! These products are sure to take this “Whole New Game” to a whole new level! Products Celebrating Favorite Teams– Coming Aug. 24 to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort and Aug. 31 to shopDisney.com Support your favorite teams with the latest MagicBands, phone cases and water bottles all celebrating the 2020 NBA Playoff teams. The perfect way to rep your team in style! Whether or not your team is in the race to the NBA Finals, there are still ways to celebrate with pins inspired by your favorites! From the Orlando Magic to the New York Knicks, take your pick! These all-new NBA Experience collections are perfect for NBA and Disney Parks fans alike and offer another way to celebrate from home as the race to the Finals continues! So, visit shopDisney.com or Disney Springs to purchase these and other NBA Experience products and be sure to tune in to watch the NBA Playoffs on ESPN and ABC. While the NBA Experience has not yet reopened, you can find these and other NBA Experience products at shopDisney.com and at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

It looks like another one of our favorite Disney World restaurants is fixin’ to reopen SOON! Teppan Edo Despite remaining closed after EPCOT’s reopening last month, Teppan Edo began tinkering with its menu a few weeks ago. This gave us the impression the table service hibachi grill restaurant located in the Japan pavilion might be getting ready to reopen! And we were right! Teppan Edo has announced it will begin a phased reopening on Monday, August 24th! They’ve listed their temporary hours will be 4PM to 9PM daily and they’ll be serving dinner only at this time. Chef Entertains at Teppan Edo Before the Closures Teppan Edo has added a new Tsukiji combo meal to its menu which features a tasty combination of both seared scallops and yummy steak! They’ve also added three new desserts including Matcha Tiramisu, Chocolate Tofu Mousse, and Mango Mousse! Steak and Chicken at Teppan Edo We’re curious to see what health and safety modifications Teppan Edo will be making when the restaurant reopens to accommodate Cast Members and guests since meals are prepared tableside and seating is typically communal! We’ll be making a reservation and we’ll let you know about our full experience — coming soon! There’s a new dining feature on the My Disney Experience app! Click here to learn more! Have you ever been to Teppan Edo? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Teppan Edo at EPCOT Has Made Some Changes To Its Menu! See What’s Different Here! Tables in Wonderland Members: Check Out This Whisky-Inspired Event Coming to Disney World! Review! The Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Returns To Epcot AND It’s Bringin’ A SUSHI CHRISTMAS TREE! View the full article

During Disney’s latest quarterly earnings call, it was revealed that HALF of the total attendance at Disney World right now consists of locals. And it’s probably a safe assumption that a LOT of those locals coming to the parks are Annual Passholders. Annual Passholder Sticker For Disney World, 50% is HIGH for Annual Passholder attendance on any given day. So if the demand is clearly there for Annual Passholders to be a part of Disney’s phased reopening, it would make sense for Disney to welcome even MORE Passholders into the fold. But to this day, Annual Passes are still not for sale. So, why aren’t Annual Passes for sale when such a high percentage of guests coming to Disney World these days fall into that category? Let’s break down the possible reasons. Disney World wants to manage the percentage of Passholders visiting As we mentioned, if we’re assuming a majority of the locals visiting (as well as out-of-staters) account for Passholders taking up 50% of their daily attendance, it’s safe to assume that’s probably higher than what even Disney was expecting. EPCOT It’s possible Disney does not want to resume the sale of Annual Passes quite yet because they want to manage the number of Passholders visiting. If existing Passholders are already taking up 50%, imagine what the percentages could potentially be if they started selling more Passes! Magic Kingdom AP preview entrance crowds So, until park capacity is raised or the Park Pass Reservation System goes away, we may continue to see a pause on the sale of Annual Passes. With Disney recently offering Passholders the option to cancel their passes, Disney may be trying to place some sort of control over the volume of Passholders at this time. Read more about Disney allowing Passholders to cancel their Annual Passes here! Disney World may be showing a preference to higher revenue guests While Passholders are among Disney’s most loyal customers, they aren’t necessarily the most profitable. During that quarterly earnings call where we learned about Passholders accounting for nearly 50% of daily attendance, Dsiney CEO Bob Chapek commented on how a single day guest spends more than an Annual Passholder. This makes sense — if you visit more often, you’re less likely to shell out as much cash per day on souvenirs, pricey sit-down meals, and more as someone who rarely visits. California Grill It’s probably safe to say that Disney is looking for ways to bring in more revenue post-closures. They may stand to earn LESS per guest if those guests are predominantly Annual Passholders than if there were more Single Ticket Guests or Resort Guests. Sure, they’ll make some initial money off of the sale of the Pass, but Disney stands to earn WAY more if they can make those would-be Passholders remain single day ticket holders and resort guests. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Annual Passholder MagicBand Regular Ticket Guests are more likely to be staying at the resorts as well as spending more money on food and souvenirs. And resort guests are a captive audience who are essentially living on Disney property for several days and dependent on all Disney has to offer, rather than Annual Passholders who may just be visiting for a couple of hours. Combined with the discounts Passholders can get on rooms, merchandise, and potentially on food, an out-of-town hotel guest is likely spending more than a typical Annual Passholder across the board. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort A hotel guest staying at a Deluxe Resort, like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, could add more revenue to Disney World’s pockets in one night of resort fees than a local Annual Passholder will in an entire year from the purchase of their Annual Pass (depending on what pass they have). Passholders may not be the source of steady income that Disney can find in a “normal” ticket holder. Just HOW many people canceled their Annual Passes? We asked our readers! Disney World is still “figuring it out as they go” Since Disney World’s unprecedented closures began back in March, it seems as though they’ve operated on a “figure it out as we go” model. There have been some bizarre glitches to indicate that they haven’t quite nailed everything down, like when they charged Passholders 4 months worth of fees at once. Or the multiple times the Disney World phone lines and website basically died due to the number of guests trying to get assistance. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder It’s very possible that Disney simply hasn’t figured everything out yet when it comes to what to do with their Annual Passholders, and until they do, they’re pausing sales. Magic Kingdom It’s arguably tougher being a Passholder right now than it was before the closures. With the Disney Park Pass Reservation System in place, there’s FAR less availability to visit the parks at a moment’s notice. In addition, there’s simply less to do in the parks at this time, with no fireworks, no parades, no character meet and greets, fewer places to eat and shop, and shorter park hours. Annual Passholder Availability for August. EPCOT was the only park available as of August 10. More availability was later added. © Disney With Passholders unable to visit as easily and experience everything they initially purchased their passes expecting, there’s a serious question of whether the value paid for Passes is still the value they hold. Disney may still be in the process of determining their next steps forward in taking care of their Annual Passholders. Click here to learn more about what we heard at Disney’s latest quarterly earnings call. We will surely see Disney World resume the sale of Annual Passes someday, perhaps sooner rather than later! Disney has remained rather tight-lipped on the sale of Annual Passes so until they reveal more, we’ll all be waiting to see what happens. This prolonged pause on the sale of Passes, however, is rather unprecedented and is yet another example of just how significant the closures have been to Disney World. Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Have you been back to Disney World since the parks reopened in July? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We Asked Our Readers: Did You Cancel Your Disney World Annual Pass? Here’s What They Said…and Why. Could This Annual Passholder GLITCH Keep You From Getting Into Disney World? Disney World’s Annual Passholder Calendar Has Been Updated to Reflect Required Reservation Information View the full article

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We’ve been following along with the release of a NEW dining feature in Disney World this week. Topolino’s Terrace Dining Room A few days ago, we noticed that the new Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist feature was available on the My Disney Experience app — but it didn’t last long. A few hours after its launch, the feature had disappeared. Well, this morning, the Walk-up Waitlist is BACK! Let’s take a look! To access the Walk-up Waitlist, you need to select the “Now” button under “Search by Time” when checking for dining availability. Yesterday, there was no now button, but today the feature has returned with walk-up locations listed. Walk-up Waitlist When the feature initially launched, you could check lists at Sanaa, Topolino’s Terrace, Kona Cafe, and Whispering Canyon Cafe. This morning, only Sanaa and Topolino’s Terrace were available. Keep in mind that some restaurants may have walk-up availability even if they do not have the mobile capability! So, when in doubt, check with a Cast Member. Walk-up Waitlist We’ll be keeping an eye out to see if this feature sticks around this time and to see if Disney adds any more dining locations. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the new Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist! Are you excited to use the Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd! A NEW Dining Option Arrived on The Disney World App Today! 4 Important Tips You Haven’t Heard…But Need To Know…For Your Next Disney Vacation! View the full article

If you grew up in a Disney-loving family during the 80s and 90s, you probably remember things being a bit different than they are now at Disney World! The Earffel Tower at Disney MGM Studios; Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog There are a few memories that are burned into our brains! We don’t know why we can’t seem to forget them! Let’s see if you do, too… . Take a trip back in time with us and see if you remember some of our favorite things from growing up at Disney World too! The Yellow Sea Of Ponchos Every time it rained in Disney World (which seems to happen A LOT), the gift shops would bust out their displays of bright yellow Mickey rain ponchos, and it felt like everyone in the park would buy one! Vintage Yellow Ponchos Photo; Credit Werner Weiss ©Yesterland.com We’re talking men, women, and even small children! They were big sheets of vinyl with an enormous logo of Mickey on the back. (This was before the days of Amazon when a lot of people bought cheaper rain ponchos online and brought them to the parks.) In 2003 Disney World switched over to a clear poncho which is much less harsh on the eyes, but call us nostalgic — we seem to prefer the vibrant yellow ones better! Check out our list of 9 important things you won’t find in Disney World here! Butter Was Mickey-Shaped Everywhere Believe it or not, you can STILL find Mickey Butter at some spots in Disney World (like this beautiful bounty of Mickey-shaped butter pads that came with our room service at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!). But alas, Mickey Butter is a rare creature these days! Mickey Butter If you were lucky enough to visit Disney World during the Mickey Butter glory days, you’ll remember this stuff was everywhere! In fact, it was one of the things we were the most excited about seeing on every trip. We even remember having the old “D” in the Walt Disney World logo…as butter. Shaped butter just TASTED better, right?! Garden Grill Restaurant at EPCOT (back when it was known as The Land Grille Room) even had MICKEY SHAPED BUTTER STATUES! We don’t know what Disney’s strange obsession with butter was but we fully support it returning! Typhoon Lagoon Doubloons Typhoon Lagoon opened on June 1, 1989, at Disney World and quickly became the unofficial water park capital of all the cool kids. We remember these giant souvenir coins came with our kids’ meal, folded in a small paper envelope! Typhoon Lagoon Doubloon Photo Credit: Worthpoint.com The token was made of plastic and read “Typhoon Lagoon Doubloon” on both sides. It had absolutely no purpose or cash value (what, you gave us a giant gold coin that we can’t spend on anything?!?), but since we’ve held onto this thing all these years, we’re pretty happy it’s still around! You Could Meet the Dreamfinder and Figment Back when Disney’s rarest characters used to roam the Earth (and before Journey Into Imagination’s refurb) there was the Dreamfinder — a magical man with a luscious crop of red hair and a beard to match — and you could MEET him! Dreamfinder and Figment Photo Credit: D23 And while, later, a much bigger costumed Figment was introduced, the original Figment was just a wee lad in an itty bitty sweater toted around by the gloved and tuxedoed Dreamfinder. Don’t even get us started with the rest of the amazing stuff you could see and do at EPCOT back in the day (fly around blood cells in Body Wars, sniff oranges in Horizons, sing with fruit at Kitchen Kabaret, bust a move with Captain EO…the list goes on and on). The place was absolutely bananas…and PERFECT. Candy Came in WAY Cooler Packaging Long before Goofy’s Candy Co., Disney World packaged its candy in souvenir tins and acrylics cases. Some were shaped like Disney characters while others were beautifully illustrated with colorful designs. Each one was like a work of art! Vintage Candy Tin Photo Credit: Worthpoint.com Our favorite cases were these simple square acrylic boxes that were usually filled with Runts or Tart n Tinys or M&Ms. The confectioneries and gift shops had STACKS of them. Old Disney World Candy Box! Now Disney packages its candy in disposable plastic bags and tubs — how we long for them to bring back this art form! (Huge thanks to Carl S. for sending us this pic to spark our imaginations and remember our must-have souvenirs from the 80s! Maybe our obsession with these was the seed of Disney Food Blog!) Fine, But I Still Call It MGM Studios! Perhaps the biggest change from our past is Disney’s Hollywood Studios (which doesn’t even have the same name anymore). MGM Studios (as it was formerly called) opened on May 1st, 1989, and was the third park at Disney World. This park was super RAD even before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! It had a giant Mickey-shaped water tower, a Honey I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure playground, and even a Studio Backlot Tour with a sound stage, tram, and walking tour! Earffel Tower The idea behind MGM Studios started as a movie-themed pavilion at EPCOT. But the project grew and grew, eventually expanding into its own unique theme park concept! Learn more about Hollywood Studios (which just celebrated its 31st anniversary) HERE! Backlot Tour A 1985 licensing agreement between Disney and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio gave Disney the right to use “MGM” for the name and logo. And originally, Disney planned on using the theme park as an actual movie production studio. Ernest Saves Christmas was filmed at MGM Studios before the park opened to the public, and that began the downfall of the name MGM before guests had even stepped foot inside. Disney Studio Backlot Tour MGM filed a lawsuit against Disney in 1988 (BEFORE the park was even open to the public) stating movie-making was in violation of their contract with Disney…even though that was kind of the whole point of the park in the first place. The case was settled in 1992 and Disney was allowed to keep using the MGM brand for its park. They did that until January 7, 2008, when the name was changed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Actually, now that we’ve had a chance to reflect back on this stuff, we think we know why we cling to these memories. They’re rather small details through the eyes of an adult, but in the imagination of a child, Mickey Butter, meeting the Dreamfinder, and seeing rows and rows of neatly stacked candies in shiny clear acrylic boxes is a dream come true! We wonder what stuff our kids are noticing that they’ll be remembering many years from now! We look forward to finding out. What do you remember from your vacations to Disney World growing up? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: News: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year When Does Disney World Start Putting Up Its Christmas Decorations? 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season View the full article

Gorillas have always held a special place in my heart, so I’ve been deeply touched by the award-winning book “The One and Only Ivan,” which tells the true story of Ivan, a 400-pound silverback gorilla who was raised by humans for the first 27 years of his life in a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall. While there were several other animals there, such as Stella the elephant and Bob the dog, there were no other gorillas. Ivan did not know what it was like to be a part of a gorilla family until he moved to Zoo Atlanta, a fellow Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited institution that oversaw giving him the best possible care. “The One and Only Ivan” has been adapted for the screen and will premiere August 21, streaming exclusively on Disney+. Studying animals, like Zawadi, at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail allowed filmmakers to observe gorillas’ behaviors, study physical characteristics and the lush environment.You may see some familiar sights from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in the film, as the park served as an inspiration to the filmmakers. Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, with its lush greenery, was used as a model for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Filmmakers also spent time studying the behaviors of our western lowland gorilla troops, learning about their family dynamics and observing how they forage for food, play with one another, and sleep. We are very fortunate to have an exceptionally dedicated team of animal care experts who invest a lot of time in building trust with these gorillas, and all the 5,000+ animals in our care, which allows us to work closely with them. By observing troop dynamics of the western lowland gorillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, like Kashata and her infant, Grace, filmmakers were able to weave in elements of reality into the film.In fact, our work with gorillas goes far beyond caring for the troops at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through the Disney Conservation Fund, we support the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center (GRACE), the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned Grauer’s gorillas, a critically endangered species. GRACE provides the sort of storybook ending that Ivan dreams about in the movie. Rescued gorillas join an adoptive gorilla family and get to live together in spacious natural forest enclosures. Our animal care team members provide resources and share their expertise with staff at GRACE, which has been imperative in saving the lives of gorillas and helping ensure they thrive. The Disney Conservation Fund has enabled these rescued Grauer’s gorillas to live as a family in their natural home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.I’m very proud of the work our teams have done to support “The One and Only Ivan” and their dedication to ensuring gorillas are well cared for each and every day. I encourage you to watch this heartwarming story on Disney+, and be sure to check out our free downloadable activity packet with all you need to know about the care and conservation of these wonderful animals. And for everyday animal adventures, follow @drmarkatdisney on Instagram or @DisneyASE on Facebook. View the full article

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Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans are able to get military discounts on Mobility Scooters (ECVs) Rentals for their vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World rents scooters, but only in the theme parks, for use in the parks! If you’ll be needing one for your whole vacation you will need to rent […] The post Military Discounts on Scooter Rentals for 2020 at Walt Disney World appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article