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We’ve definitely been enjoying the snacks and ice cream available at Disney’s Beach Club Resort recently. Mickey Ice Cream Sundae Cupcake But, there is one amenity that guests at Disney’s Beach Club Villas have not been able to enjoy since the reopening, and now we’ve got some news about when it will be available! One of the best parts of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts is Stormalong Bay— the Resorts’ signature pool. This is anything but your standard resort pool. Stormalong Bay is essentially a mini-water park that has a sand-bottomed pool, a lazy river, a 230-foot-long waterside, and even three whirlpool spas! ©Disney Earlier this year, it was announced that Stormalong Bay would not reopen with Disney’s Beach Club Villas. Instead, guests at Disney’s Beach Club Villas were invited to visit the leisure pool at Disney’s Beach Club Villas, as well as the Luna Park Pool and leisure pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. Stormalong Bay But, now, we’ve got an official reopening date for Stormalong Bay! According to the Walt Disney World website for Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Stormalong Bay will reopen on August 24. Screenshot from the Disney Website This same information also appeared on the Disney Resort Hotels: Know Before You Go webpage. Screenshot from the Disney Website The Yacht Club is also scheduled to reopen on August 24, so this timing works out nicely. Guests of Disney’s Beach Club Villas may continue to use the leisure pool and Luna Park Pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, along with the leisure pool at the Beach Club Villas, prior to Stormalong Bay’s reopening. Stormalong Bay It does appear that the Beach Club guests’ ability to use the BoardWalk Inn pools will end once Stormalong Bay reopens.We will let you know what we find out as we get closer to the reopening date. Check out what’s new at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Have you ever splashed around at Stormalong Bay? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World Now Taking Reservations for Yacht and Beach Club Poolside Cabanas What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts: Easter Treats, a Lavender Spirit Jersey, and Adorable Minnie Hula Outfits! Review: Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grille in Disney World View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas. It’s Shark Week! Bruce Approves Of This Drink! ©Walt Disney Studios The Starbucks in the Disney Springs Marketplace is known for mixing up fanciful drinks with fun themes. We loved the Welcome Back frappucino and the Campfire Cold Brew helped us kick off summer! Well, they’re BACK with a new drink inspired by the popular yearly television event, Shark Week. Everyone gather ’round! The Shark Attack drink has got quite a bite to it! @themeparkologist gave everyone a sneak peek of the new drink and it looks absolutely fin-tastic. ©themeparkologist The strawberries and cream frappuccino is blended with blueberries and a confetti cookie. It’s topped with a cookie that resembles a shark fin! The drink is very reminiscent of the previous Shark Week drink Starbucks released last year. ©themeparkologist Fish are friends, not food. That’s why we’re opting for this Shark Attack drink instead! It might just be our favorite Starbucks concoction yet. Don’t de-bait us on this! Did you hear the news? Pumpkin Spice Lattes are coming BACK to Starbucks this year! What do you think of the new Shark Attack drink? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: You NEED to Check Out Disney World’s Shark Week Frappuccino! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

There are so many unique things you can find at the international Disney parks. ©Disney Now, you can learn more about a special attraction that is only found in Hong Kong Disneyland Park! Thanks to the Disney Parks Blog, we can now learn more about Mystic Manor, a ride unique to Hong Kong Disneyland Park, that stars Lord Henry Mystic and his incredibly adorably monkey friend, Albert! Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland Lord Henry Mystic is an art collector, adventurer, and explorer. Mystic Manor is a museum that houses Lord Henry’s fantastic collection of artifacts and art pieces. But, there is one particular piece that is rumored to have something very magical within it that may just send you on quite the daring and exciting journey. Albert in Mystic Manor As Disney Parks Blog’s latest installment in their “Ride & Learn” series, they have released a special video of the Mystic Manor attraction where you can both experience the attraction virtually and learn fun facts and special details about the ride and its main characters. Did you know that Lord Henry Mystic is a member of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers? Learn that and more by checking out this awesome video! Want to see more fun facts about your favorite attractions? Be sure to check out some of the other videos that are part of the Ride & Learn portion of #DisneyMagicMoments, a series aimed at bringing the Disney magic into your home! Click here to learn more! Want to see what Hong Kong Disneyland looked like on its reopening day? Click here! Are you a fan of Mystic Manor? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Hong Kong Disneyland Has Closed Temporarily NEWS! Hong Kong Disneyland Is Set to Reopen Soon Find Out How the Reservation System Works to Enter Hong Kong Disneyland View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re pretty obsessed with the 1990s! MM Club 90s Mask We even made a 90s-inspired Mickey Mouse Club mask after the decade that brought us stonewash jeans, Birkenstocks, and more hair scrunchies than we knew what to do with! Remember that cute line of retro gear we first spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a few weeks ago? The collection literally looked like a time capsule of our closets from the 1990s! Well, phone your friends Britney and Justin because several pieces of the 90s-inspired collection have just arrived at Disneyland Resort’s World of Disney. We spotted the Mickey sweatshirt for $39.99! Mickey Sweatshirt If you can’t make it down to World of Disney, don’t have a cow! The Mickey sweatshirt is also available on shopDisney! Click here to buy the Mickey sweatshirt online! The Peace, Love, and Mickey Top for $34.99 was also in stock! Spaghetti straps were such an ICONIC look of the 90s era! Mickey Tank And how cute is this Grad Nite tank for $34.99 we also stumbled across? We love the 80s-90s lettering and cute graphic of Mickey throwing his graduation cap in the air! Any grad could rock this tank since it’s vintage-inspired! Grad Nite Tank Fire up your old Apple IIc computers! The Grad Nite tank is also for sale on Disney’s website! Click here to buy the new Grad Nite Tank on shopDisney And guess what else we found at World of Disney — your mom’s old denim shirt! As if! Don’t worry — hers is still probably hanging somewhere in the outer reaches of her closet, but Disney’s released this timeless classic for the newer generations to own! You can pick up a replica of this iconic piece of Disney apparel for $49.99! Denim Shirt We’ll let you know what other nostalgic pieces of Disney apparel we spot at Downtown Disney when we find ’em, but for now, check out the new Up Minnie ears that have just sailed into Downtown Disney here! Check out the Baby Yoda spirit jersey we spotted yesterday…for your DOG! Which shirt would you buy? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney: Peanut Butter Blondies, Sorcerer Mickey Cupcakes, and Class of 2020 Grad Ears! What’s New at Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resorts: TONS of Wedding Merchandise, a Sparkly Galaxy Parfait, and More! We’ll Be LIVING in These Mickey and Minnie Sweetheart Tanks For the Rest of Summer! View the full article

Visiting an international Disney theme park is major life goals. Shanghai Disneyland Have you seen some of their snacks? Amazing!! The merchandise from the international parks and resorts is also awesome and some of it has even become available online. Now, we’ve spotted some merchandise celebrating Shanghai Disneyland in EPCOT! As you walk toward the back of the China pavilion in EPCOT, you will find a gift shop called the House of Good Fortune. This spot has all kinds of unique merchandise items, including some interesting snacks (Grilled Squid flavored chips anyone?)! House of Good Fortune When we visited the House of Good Fortune recently, we spotted some fun and new-to-us merchandise celebrating the First Anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort. Shanghai Disneyland opened on June 16, 2016, so it celebrated its first anniversary quite some time ago. Shanghai Disneyland Still, it’s always exciting to see merchandise celebrating the international theme parks find its way over to Disney World. First, we found this First Anniversary Baseball Cap featuring some light and darker blue colors, with a First Anniversary celebratory banner and pretty large “1” in gold front and center! Shanghai Disney Resort Hat There was also some nice embroidery on the side with the Shanghai Disney Resort logo. Shanghai Disney Resort Hat The baseball cap was actually on sale for $12.95. We also found this adorable First Anniversary Mug covered with lots of stars and pixie dust, and featuring with Mickey and Minnie in some seriously cute outfits! Shanghai Disney Resort Mug The back of the mug had an outline of the castle, as well as the Shanghai Disney Resort logo, and the First Anniversary banner. Shanghai Disney Resort Mug As we glanced inside the mug, we noticed a super special detail! A cute little yellow “1” covered in pixie dust sits at the very bottom of the inside of this mug. It’s a nice little detail we’ll truly enjoy once we’ve finished drinking our tea or coffee. Shanghai Disneyland Mug The mug was also on sale for $12.95. So, if you’re looking to snag some merchandise celebrating Shanghai Disney Resort at a discount, be sure to stop by House of Good Fortune in EPCOT in-between snack stops at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! Did you know that fireworks have returned to Shanghai Disneyland on a trial basis? Click here to read all about it! Have you ever visited Shanghai Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Is Epcot’s Nine Dragons Worth a Visit? You May Be Surprised! What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

Disney World has been giving us plenty of new merchandise to obsess over, whether it’s the Figment shoulder plush or an assortment of new phone cases. So when we’re “walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.,” we like to stop by the Emporium to scope out any new souvenirs to take home with us! Main Street, U.S.A. If you’re shopping for the kiddos, we found an adorable t-shirt with an important message that we can 100% get behind! The t-shirt has the phrase “Dare to be different” on the front in bright, fun colors! Dare to Be Different youth t-shirt Taking a closer look at the lettering, we spotted Cinderella Castle, Minnie’s iconic red bow, and even a hidden Mickey! Dare to Be Different youth t-shirt The ruffled sleeves of the shirt also have a whimsical design, with balloons, castles, bows, and more! Dare to Be Different youth t-shirt There are still plenty of hot summer days left in Central Florida, so you’ll want to make sure everyone is well stocked with t-shirts they can wear! Dare to Be Different youth t-shirt You can pick one of these youth t-shirts up for $24.99 at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom! The t-shirt is also available on shopDisney! If you have an upcoming trip to Disney World, you can pack this t-shirt in your little one’s suitcase before stepping out the door! Or, make it a cute “back to school” look for them! Click here to shop for the “Dare to be different” t-shirt online! Does your family stock up on Disney t-shirts when you visit the parks? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Spotted! The COOLEST New Shirt Splashes Into Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Take a Closer Look at These Adorable Ear Hat Attraction Christmas Ornaments in Disney World! FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Summertime is a fun time to enjoy the sunshine in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, where you and your family can dive into cool, tasty treats and the season’s hottest must-have merchandise. This one-of-a-kind Disney experience recently began a phased reopening with a mix of family-friendly restaurants offering outdoor seating, favorite snacking stops and shopping boutiques. First stop, be sure to visit the flagship World of Disney store for the largest selection of Disney toys, souvenirs, accessories, collectibles and more. Since our initial reopening of the Downtown Disney District, more locations are now on tap to welcome you including Ballast Point Brewing Company, Tortilla Jo’s and most recently Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen. So shop it, taste it, wear it, love it! Here are 10 cool ways to make your summer sizzle: 1. Warm Waffle Sundae at Ballast Point Brewing Company Overlooking the Downtown Disney District, enjoy the upper deck patio and delve into this pearl sugar waffle made with vanilla bean ice cream, crumbled chocolate wafers, Victory At Sea chocolate sauce, candied walnuts and fresh berries. Try pairing with Ballast Point’s Victory at Sea Imperial Porter! 2. Frosty, Frozen Lemonade at Wetzel’s Pretzels Nothing says summer like a fresh, frosty, frozen lemonade! Yet, any time of year you can sip on this delightful refreshment, with your choice of the original flavor or strawberry lemonade. 3. Churro Ice Cream Sandwich at California Churro Through the month of August, don’t miss your chance to try this vanilla bean ice cream sandwich covered with two freshly-rolled, colored crispy cereal churro buns! 4. Strawberry Shortcake CrazyShake at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Get your camera and your sweet tooth ready! This strawberry shake has a vanilla-frosted rim topped with a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar, pink & white twisty pop, whipped cream, strawberry drizzle, crumbled cake and a cherry. All shakes can be made with a vegan dairy free ice cream base and lactose free whipped cream. 5. Beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Hurray for beignets, as Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and Express locations just reopened! Indulge in this classic taste of New Orleans with these delicious French donuts which are made fresh throughout the day, deep fried and topped with powdered sugar. They are available in the restaurant and to-go from the Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express window. 6. Cool Shades at Sunglass Icon Stay cool and look cool in these classic Ray-Bans with a touch of Mickey Mouse! These functional and stylish sunglasses, named Justin Mickey A20, feature Mickey Mouse character art and limited-edition engraving on the temples, officially making the Justin Mickey the latest addition to the Ray-Ban x Disney collection. 7. Sunny and Seaside Pandora Charms Summery and precious, add these charms to your collection: the Pandora Passions Pave Ice Cream Cone Sapphire and CZ Charm, the Pandora Tropical Starfish CZ Charm and the Pandora Me My Summer Sun Crystal Charm. 8. Summer Sandals and Beach Towels at California Sole California Sole is the place to give your feet a treat! Slip into a comfy pair of OluKai, Reef, Sanuk, Vans or Havaianas, and add a Pura Vida bracelet for that breezy, beachy, California look. Get the Nomadix go-anywhere towel and take it with you to the beach, yoga or camping. It’s lightweight, quick-drying, sand-resistant and is made from recycled plastic bottles. 9. Beachwear at Curl Surf Curl Surf has you covered for summertime fun. Stop by to check the newest selection of Roxy, Quiksilver, Levi’s and Billabong, along with graphic tees, swimwear, shorts and sandals. (Adding water is optional!) 10. Refresh at Rinse Bath & Body Co. Stop by Rinse’s kiosk in the Downtown Disney District, where you can pick up natural products scented with essential oils, including the Lavender Refreshing Spray to spritz your skin and the Peppofoot Stick to put the pep in your step! If you haven’t visited the Downtown Disney District lately, be sure to familiarize yourself with our health and safety measures at Disneyland.com/DTD to learn important details, including that all guests, ages 2 and older, must wear a face covering. During the month of August, Downtown Disney District hours are extended to 9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Continue to check Disneyland.com/DTD or the Disneyland app for the latest details, as information is updated often and individual locations may vary. We hope you are enjoying these summer days with your family, and we look forward to seeing you again soon in the Downtown Disney District! View the full article

Sometimes when we lay down at night, the last thing we think about before falling asleep is Baby Yoda. ©Disney Thinking about this super-chill little dude helps us clear our mind and get in a good headspace for a full night’s rest! In fact, we’re all about incorporating a little more TLC and self-care into our routine these days and our love for Baby Yoda seems to sync up perfectly these good habits! We’ve seen Baby Yoda stress balls and Baby Yoda speakers so we can mellow out to some Enya. But check out this cute new Baby Yoda shirt we spotted at Downtown Disney for $36.99! Baby Yoda Shirt We love the message, “Stronger Than You Think!” Leave it to sweet Baby Yoda to give some words of encouragement to help us power through! And guess what? The Baby Yoda Shirt is available online as well! Click here to buy the new “Stronger” Baby Yoda shirt on shopDisney! World of Disney also had the Baby Yoda leggings we’d previously seen on Disney’s website! Baby Yoda Leggings We love how they match PERFECTLY with the Baby Yoda shirt! Pick a pair of these cuties up for $39.99. Click here to buy the Baby Yoda leggings online! We’ll be on the hunt for more Baby Yoda goodies, but to see some Baby Yoda products that DIDN’T make the cut, click here! Check out this new Baby Yoda spirit jersey we just spotted…for your DOG! Will you be picking up some of this new Baby Yoda activewear? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The Force is Strong With This NEW Kids’ Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey in Disneyland! Buy This Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey for Your Dog at Downtown Disney, You MUST! Cute Leggings ALERT! Get Geared Up for PSL Season With This New Collection at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

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Yesterday we were pretty stoked to see the Starbucks next to the LEGO Store had reopened (again) at Downtown Disney! Starbucks We also spotted the cutest Disney apparel at World of Disney to wear for a quick coffee run when exploring Downtown Disney! Whether you’ll be choosing a caffè mocha, flat white, or a Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL season is right around the corner, people!) we definitely think you should “Choose Magic” with this cute Disneyland top for $36.99! Disneyland Top But check out the matching Mickey Mouse leggings that go with it! We can’t even right now with how adorable these things are! Pick them up for $39.99! Mickey Mouse Leggings You can also set sail with this “it’s a small world after all” shirt for $36.99! Even though the classic attraction is super colorful and ornate with so much Mary Blair fabulousness, we really enjoy the simplicity of this heathered gray top with white lettering. Small World Top This one also has a corresponding pair of leggings! You can snag these small world-themed cuties for $39.99! Small World Leggings If you wanna grab either of these sets, be on the lookout for them at World of Disney in Disneyland Resort! Since they’re activewear, we guess you could work out in ’em too, but we’re looking forward to sipping lots of PSLs in them ’cause that’s just how we do! The new Up Minnie ears have just floated over to Disneyland Resort! Click here to learn more! Which set do you like better? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resorts: TONS of Wedding Merchandise, a Sparkly Galaxy Parfait, and More! Disney FINALLY Has a Pair of Mulan Minnie Ears and They’re Reversible! We’ll Be LIVING in These Mickey and Minnie Sweetheart Tanks For the Rest of Summer! View the full article

The Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World has undergone a few changes due to the global health crisis. There are fewer booths than previous years and new merchandise releases have been delayed. International Food and Wine Festival Yesterday, we noted the Islands of the Caribbean food booth was closed at EPCOT. The shades were drawn and we had to forgo another delish serving of Flancocho. Today, we noticed something else on Disney World’s website regarding the closed booth. The search for good jerk-spiced chicken continues! The food booth has been removed from the Global Marketplaces listing on Disney World’s website. The booth’s listing should be placed in-between Hops & Barley and Italy booth on the website. You can no longer search for the booth and view the menu. This may indicate a prolonged closure for Islands of the Caribbean. ©Disney The Cast Member we spoke to yesterday stated that the kiosk is temporarily closed until further notice. It’s unclear how long the booth will remain closed and the reasoning behind the initial closure. Islands of the Caribbean is Closed We will continue to scope out the situation for any updates regarding the Islands of Caribbean booth in the theme park and on the Disney World website. We’ll also keep an eye on the rest of the kiosks at the Food and Wine Festival for any future changes! Check out the reviews for the remaining booths at Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival here! Are you heading to the Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: One of the Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Food Booths Is Closed Until Further Notice Two Booths and Two NEW Menu Items Confirmed for 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! View the full article

It’s been great seeing all the feedback to the first episode of “The Rohdes, Less Traveled.” It was quite a creative challenge figuring out how to do this with the stuff we have around the house…but it was really fun, and I’m glad it’s fun to watch. The second episode in the series focuses on ageing and patina. We hope you’ll find it as enjoyable as the first! Stay tuned for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this as we continue “The Rohdes, Less Traveled” series in upcoming weeks. RELATED STORIES: The Rohdes, Less Traveled: Inside Design, Inspiration of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme ParkView the full article

Yes, the theme parks are open again, but thousands of employees are still sidelined in Central Florida and unsure when they will go back to their old jobs. View the full article

Movie theaters have been closed for months in response to the global health crisis. AMC Theater in Disney Springs With several rounds of postponements on the reopening, we’ve been curious about when going to the movies would be an option again in Disney World. Now, the AMC location in Disney Springs has an official reopening date — and tickets are going to be JUST 15 CENTS on opening day. AMC Theaters announced today that more than 100 U.S. theaters, including the location in Disney Springs, will reopen one week from today — August 20th. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1920-born company, tickets will be just 15 cents on opening day (that’s 1920s pricing)! Opening Night Carpet Lowered prices will continue to be the norm at AMC with $5 tickets to bring-back titles like Inception, Black Panther, Back to the Future, Grease, and Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Plus many concessions, like a regular popcorn, will be priced at $5 too! Mulan has been left off the movie release docket due to its upcoming Disney+ release. Maleficent at AMC New health and safety measures in the theater include, mask requirements for guests and staff, lowered theater capacity, and upgraded ventilation systems. CEO of AMC Adam Aron commented saying, “We are thrilled to once again open our doors to American moviegoers who are looking for an opportunity to get out of their houses and apartments and escape into the magic of the movies.” Click here to learn more about Mulan on Disney+! Will you be headed to the theaters when they reopen? Tell us in the comments. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! This Opening Night Star Wars Pin Is Almost As Good As Poe Dameron. Almost. View the full article

Disney Springs began its phased reopening on May 20th. Disney Springs At first, only a few third-party restaurants and shops reopened, but in the following weeks several other businesses including Disney-owned locations began welcoming back guests. Earlier this week, we reported The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, and Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant would be reopening for the first time today since they shut down last March. All three Disney Springs restaurants are owned by the Patina Group which is the same company that will be operating EPCOT’s Space 220 Restaurant. Bar Inside Enzo’s Hideaway All three restaurants are situated at The Edison Complex in The Landing of Disney Springs and will reopen for dinner service only at this time. Hours for all three restaurants are listed as 5PM to 10PM and reservations can be made using the Walt Disney World website or OpenTable. Pizza Ponte, the group’s fast-casual pizza-by-the-slice shop, reopened back in May. Pizza Ponte To catch up on what else has been going on at Disney Springs this week, click here! Walt Disney World Cast Members can enjoy THIS big discount at Pizza Ponte! Click here to learn more! Are you going to Disney Springs this weekend? Let us know if you’ll be stopping by one of these restaurants in the comments below! Related posts: News! The Boathouse in Disney Springs Will Be Reopening May 20th STK Has Reopened in Disney World…And They’re Doing Things a Little Differently NEWS! Disney Springs Reduces Operating Hours View the full article

Disney World can be a pretty happenin’ place around the holidays. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom The day of Halloween is typically a pretty busy time to be in Disney World. All of the parks — especially Magic Kingdom — can get seriously packed. Now, with the Disney Park Pass limiting attendance in the parks, is this crowded day booking up already!? For Annual Passholders, the answer as of right now is yes. We’ve been keeping a close eye on Disney Park Pass availability. And it looks like some folks are planning ahead to get in for Halloween this year because as of mid-August, Magic Kingdom is already COMPLETELY booked on October 31st for Annual Passholders. Screenshot As a reminder, Annual Passholder Disney Park Pass availability has been the quickest to go. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is unavailable on weekends through mid-October and at the time of writing, and EPCOT is the only park that has remaining availability in August for Annual Passholders. Annual Passholder Availability for August. EPCOT is the only park available at this time. © Disney If you’re hoping to head to Disney for the days around Halloween, you might want to make arrangements soon — especially if you’re an Annual Passholder! Who knows how quickly these popular days could fill up? Got questions about the Disney Park Pass? Click here for our FAQ! Are you hoping to head to Disney World for a major holiday? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: More Park Pass Reservations are Now Available for Disney World Annual Passholders! Like an Icy Blast Elsa Lights Up Cinderella Castle for the Christmas Season in Disney World! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Price Increases, TRON Construction Progress, and a MASSIVE Mickey Treat! View the full article

At age 17, DeLand teenager Trevor Simoneau aims to break the world record for the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe in a single-engine aircraft. He's been meticulously planning and training, planning to depart in March 2021. View the full article

Disney fans have been trying to solve a few very puzzling mysteries regarding some of Disney’s best-kept secrets! Magic Kingdom And while we can’t seem to make heads or tails of some of these outrageous ideas, we figured we’d tell you all about a few schools of thought that are floating around at the moment and let YOU be the judge! First of all, one of the biggest conspiracies dates way back to Walt Disney’s untimely passing. As much as we hate to bring up such a sad subject it’s an important element in the first theory we’ll be discussing — so bear with us! Conspiracy 1: Frozen Was a Cover-Up! When Walt Disney passed away on December 15, 1966, the rumor mill started churnin’. Somehow, people got the rather odd notion that Walt had himself cryogenically frozen so that one day he could be brought back to life. There’s absolutely no evidence to support this claim and it’s a pretty upsetting subject for folks who love Disney to linger on. From left to right: Donn Tatum, Card Walker, Harrison “Buzz” Price, John Kelsey, Thornton Ladd with Walt Disney © CalArts But we mention it today because some fans have theorized the uber-popular movie Frozen had an ulterior motive. Sure Disney wanted it to become a smash box office hit, but the theory claims it served another purpose — burying the ugly gossip of Walt Disney’s supposed cryogenesis. Think about it from this angle — Disney is intensely protective of their family-friendly brand and the company has borrowed a lot of its stories from classic fairy tales such as Pinocchio, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid — the list goes on and on. Frozen is based on a story by Hans Christian Anderson called, “The Snow Queen.” So why isn’t the movie called that? ©Disney Frozen Many fans think Disney called the movie Frozen to divert attention from the cryogenesis tittle-tattle that had been circulating for decades by this point. Disney could have called the film anything, but they settled on Frozen. Now when you Google search the words “Frozen” and “Disney,” all you get is page after page of Anna, Elsa, and a singing snowman named Olaf! Even if it wasn’t done intentionally, Disney successfully buried the speculation that had been swirling around Walt Disney’s death. Is Epcot’s Frozen Ever After dessert party worth its $100 price tag? Find out here! Conspiracy 2: Could Anna, Elsa, and TARZAN Be Related?!? Using Frozen as a touchpoint for our next Disney conspiracy, it seems MANY Disney characters might actually be blood relatives! Frozen co-director Chris Buck revealed during a Reddit Q & A that Anna and Elsa’s parents might have also had a son! Ah, hold up — we don’t remember Anna and Elsa having a BROTHER?! Tarzan ©Disney He also revealed the King and Queen of Arendelle, as well as their newborn “baby boy,” did not actually die after being shipwrecked. Instead, he stated they “washed up on the shore of a deserted island” and “BUILT A TREEHOUSE before being eaten by a leopard.” We could be wrong, but that sounds exactly like the plot to Disney’s Tarzan! Click here to check out our ultimate Disney song playlist! Since Buck made these remarks before Frozen 2 came out in theaters, it’s pretty obvious he was joking, but to this day some fans still believe the rumor is TRUE! Conspiracy 3: Is Jane the Great Great Great Grand-Daughter of Belle? Tug on one thread and the whole thing starts to unravel! There’s also an interesting theory around that Jane from Tarzan and Belle from Beauty and the Beast are related! Both of them love to wear yellow dresses, have eccentric dads — they even look a great deal alike! Beauty and the Beast ©Disney Oh — and that tea set we see briefly at the camp before Turk destroys the place? It looks just like Mrs. Potts and Chip from Beauty and the Beast! But what if it doesn’t just LOOK like them — what if it IS THEM? Well, in that case, Jane would actually be related to the Beast and not Belle since he’s in possession of the tea set — but still…we’re talkin’ some serious “things that make you go hmm” territory here! Did you know there’s a new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in Epcot? Learn more details here! Conspiracy 4: Umm…Ariel and Hercules are Actually Cousins! Oh, but it gets so much WEIRDER! Here’s one for you mythology buffs — Hercules’ father is Zeus; Zeus’ brother is Poseidon; Poseidon’s son is Triton; and Triton’s daughter is Ariel! That means Ariel from The Little Mermaid and Hercules are…like second cousins…or first cousins once removed…you genealogists can help us out here! ©Disney Hercules Wanna go even further down the rabbit hole (wait, wrong movie!). King Triton was once married to Ariel’s mom the Queen and they had seven daughters — Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista, Andrina, and of course, Ariel. A live-action remake of Disney’s Hercules is in the works! Click here to read more! ©Disney The Little Mermaid In The Little Mermaid prequels, we learn that the Queen was killed by humans, hence King Triton’s general hatred of them. But some people believe the Queen once lived in Neverland’s Mermaid Lagoon and was killed by…Captain Hook! All of this is based off of the red-haired mermaid seen briefly in Peter Pan — seems a bit fishy if you ask us! Click here to check out the Betsey Johnson jewelry collection inspired by Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Conspiracy 5: Mother Gothel IS The Evil Queen The Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of the meanest Disney villains of them all! Not too many people we know shed a tear when she gets it at the end of the movie — or does she? © Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Evil Queen bears a striking resemblance to Mother Gothel from Tangled. In fact, Mother Gothel even keeps a suspiciously familiar-looking dagger in her drawer! That’s lent many fans to suspect the Evil Queen didn’t actually die at the end of Snow White! Maybe she moved away and started a horrible new life instead! Click here to find out where you can meet the Evil Queen at Disney World! ©Disney Tangled When Mother Gothel turns old at the end of Tangled she looks a lot like the Old Hag who the Evil Queen portrayed herself as when tricking Snow White with the apple. Even if they’re not one and the same, they could definitely be sisters! Now, before you get angry — like we said — these are all just stories that some Disney fans believe to varying degrees! We’re printing them as a bit of fun and a point of interest, but rest assured there are a LOT of people thinking a LOT about Disney characters out there… . Click here to read 5 crazy cool facts we just learned about Disney World! Do you believe in any unusual Disney conspiracy theories? Share them with us in the comments below! Related posts: What To Watch on Disney+ If You Want To Feel Like You’re In The Parks! A Brand-New Disney Castle Collection is Coming to shopDisney SOON! 6 Disney Puzzles To Help You Feel Like You Accomplished Something Today View the full article

Base Ticket Offices have been given the cutoff date for refunds of 2020 Disney Military Salute Ticket. This is for Unused 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets that cannot be used by 26 Sept 2021. If you purchased these highly discounted tickets prior to the Disney Parks closure and want to return them to your […] The post 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refund Cutoff Date appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Base Ticket Offices have been given the cutoff date for refunds of 2020 Disney Military Salute Ticket. This is for Unused 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets that cannot be used by 26 Sept 2021. If you purchased these highly discounted tickets prior to the Disney Parks closure and want to return them to your […] The post 2020 Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refund Cutoff Date appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

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We’ve been keeping a close eye on the Cinderella Castle refurbishment! Magic Kingdom There was a lot of preparation involved in refurbishing Cinderella Castle — as we saw with the “paint-by-number” situation on the castle earlier this summer! In order to complete the updates, the surrounding moat was drained, and we hadn’t seen it returned to its former glory since the parks reopened — until today! That’s right, on our visit to Magic Kingdom today we noticed that the Cinderella Castle moat is full once again! The Cinderella Castle Moat is Full! Oh, how we LOVE seeing that gorgeous castle reflected in the water! Cinderella Castle It definitely adds a little something extra to the ambiance of the park when we get to walk across a full moat while crossing the bridges surrounding the castle! Cinderella Castle Moat The return of the Cinderella Castle moat wasn’t the only exciting construction-related change we spotted today! Over in EPCOT, we also caught a glimpse of the new pylons near the entrance, as well as work on the new PLAY! Pavilion and the additions to the France Pavilion! It seems like things are movin’ and shakin’ in Disney World! Check out what else is new in Magic Kingdom! What do you think of the Cinderella Castle refurbishment? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The Water is BACK! Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle Moat Returns to its Former Glory! Cinderella Castle Refurb at Disney World Got You Down? See What This DFB Reader Did To BRIGHTEN Our Day! Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! View the full article

A tiny Disney character plush that we can carry around on our shoulder is the cutest thing we never knew we needed! Remy Shoulder Plush We’ve spotted quite a few of these adorable little magnetic shoulder plushes lately including Remy, Baby Yoda, and even Bruni! We just found another shoulder buddy and we are already starting to imagine all of the fun we’ll have together! From head to tail, he’s royal purple pigment. And there, viola! You’ve got a shoulder Figment! It really is a dream come true! Shoulder Figment Plush We love his adorable little yellow sweater with his name spelled out. With F-I-G-M-E-N-T, we can see things differently! Or maybe we should say Figment will be seeing things differently, depending on whose shoulder he sits on. Figment Shoulder Plush This little plush has all of the adorable features of our favorite lovable fellow including two tiny wings and the horns of a steer. Figment also comes with a magnetic patch that you can put under your shirt to hold him in place, just like the other shoulder plushes we’ve seen. Figment Shoulder Plush We found the Figment Shoulder Plush at Mouse Gear in EPCOT. You can bring him home for $19.99. We’re grabbing our idea bags and heading over to snag one now! Click here to check out the adorable Figment Park Pals figure you can buy online! Will you be taking home one of these Figment plushes? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! Snack Merch ALERT! There’s a NEW Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar FAN in Disney World View the full article

We spotted several fun new additions at Mouse Gear today! Mouse Gear EPCOT has been on fire when it comes to new merch lately! We’ve seen adorable new Macaron Minnie Ears, a Norway Spirit Jersey, Viking Mickey Ears, and MORE! But World Showcase isn’t the only place we’ve spotted fun new merchandise! We’ll admit, we use our cell phones quite a lot — both inside and outside of the Disney parks. So, a phone case might be one of the most visible ways to rep our love of Disney! Check out this new Star Wars OtterBox Phone Case we spotted in Mouse Gear! Star Wars Phone Case We’re totally feelin’ that rainbow take on the Millennium Falcon! You can snag this phone case for $59.99. Star Wars Phone Case Looking for something to commemorate your time at Disney?? Check out this Walt Disney World OtterBox Phone Case! Walt Disney World Phone Case This case features Cinderella Castle, a Mickey Balloon, and a pennant with Mickey, Florida, and the Walt Disney World logo. Oh, and speaking of that Mickey Balloon — that part of the case is actually a built-in PopSocket to help keep your grip on your phone! You can grab this case for $69.99. Walt Disney World Phone Case Between these cases and the gorgeous Minnie Mouse case we spotted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios earlier this week, we’re not sure which one to choose! Check out this new Mickey Gelato purse we found in EPCOT! Do you plan on picking up either one of these phone cases? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEW Classic Minnie Mouse Ears Debut at Disney World! What’s New in Epcot — a Birthday Cake Muffin, 2020 Merch, and a TON of Construction! Spotted: A NEW 2020-2021 Calendar Is Now Available in Disney World View the full article

If you are ready to venture back to the theme parks, Central Florida attractions are offering great deals. The Orlando Sentinel’s Kathleen Christiansen and Trevor Fraser highlight the best offerings from Disney World and Universal Orlando to Gatorland (and everything in between). View the full article