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Before you head out for a full day at Magic Kingdom or EPCOT, you’ll want to grab some breakfast to power you through the day! Chef Mickey’s Waffle, Pancakes, and French Toast While sometimes only a Mickey Waffle will do, other times you may find yourself looking for a more unique breakfast treat! We recently stopped by a Walt Disney World resort and found one delicious (and beautiful!) breakfast item for you avocado toast fans, and one breakfast entree you might want to skip! As we walked into Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, we were totally transported to a tropical paradise! For our latest breakfast adventure, we headed into Old Port Royale. Caribbean Beach Inside, we stopped at Centertown Market, a quick service spot at Caribbean Beach, to check out what breakfast bites we could find. We were greeted by a sign featuring the mobile order QR code for the restaurant. Centertown Market Mobile Order None of the registers were in use, but physical distance markers were on the ground where you would wait in line. Centertown Market Condiments were self-serve here, as were napkins and utensils. We were pleased to see those single-serve utensil dispensers like what we’ve been seeing at the 2020 Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! Centertown Market Cast Members kindly served us our coffee from behind the beverage stand. Centertown Market Drinks Station Then, we took our coffee and breakfast items and found a nice spot outside to sit and enjoy! Caribbean Beach First up was the Avocado Toast!! Of course, this isn’t the only place to get Avocado Toast around Disney World. But we were really impressed with this offering. This dish features a slice of toast loaded with avocado, tomatoes, oranges, pickled onions, and sriracha mayonnaise. It was beautiful, colorful, and, most importantly, delicious!! The avocado was fresh and chunky, not mushy or overripe. The mandarin oranges added a nice sweetness, and the pickled red onions balanced things out with a pop of flavor and a great added texture! Centertown Market Avocado Toast The layer of sriracha mayonnaise on the bottom really brought the whole dish together and added some moisture, making it more of a sandwich than just toast. This was also a filling breakfast option, and a really good find for vegetarians. This avocado toast can be all yours for $7.99. The Open-faced Ham & Cheese Omelet, on the other hand, was unfortunately not as big of a hit for us. The omelette features cage-free eggs filled with ham, cheddar cheese, and it’s topped with fresh arugula. We got ours with some bacon and sausage. Centertown Market Egg Omelette For us, the omelette was more like a flat and thick egg pancake with bits of ham and a layer of cheese. It didn’t taste very fresh. This dish was $10.29. We’d recommend opting for the Avocado Toast or some Mickey Waffles instead! We love to see delicious breakfast items around Disney World. We’ll definitely be checking out more breakfast items in the future and let you know what delicious new treats we find! Click here to read all about what it’s like to eat breakfast with Disney characters since the re-opening! What is your favorite Disney breakfast dish? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: FULL Review: Breakfast at Caribbean Beach Resort’s Centertown Market in Disney World REVIEW: Lunch at Centertown Market in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! What to EAT at Port Orleans Resort French Quarter and Riverside in Disney World! View the full article

When we’re not munching on something (which is rare) we’ve been getting the scoop on all of Disney World’s newest snack-themed merchandise! Ice Cream Bar Fan! From Mickey Ice Cream Bar fans to giant Macaron Minnie ears, there has been no shortage of souvenirs for food lovers such as ourselves to choose from! EPCOT’s World Showcase has been an especially fertile ground lately! Not too long ago, we saw a new collection debut at the Italy pavilion featuring one of our favorite frozen treats — gelato! Now it appears another item in the line has just arrived fashionably late! Straight off the runway of Milan, check out the new I Love Gelato Purse we spotted today for $44.99! I Love Gelato Purse Ciao Bella! We’ve completely smitten by this adorable gelato-inspired bag! Plus it’s making us pretty hungry! We might have to go searching for some ACTUAL gelato after this! I Love Gelato Purse And since the purse is shaped like a Mickey gelato cone, it’s actually quite roomy! Granted there isn’t a TON of space, but we think you could easily fit your phone and maybe even a pair of Versace sunglasses! When in Rome! I Love Gelato Purse If you love gelato as much as we do, scoop up the I Love Gelato purse today at La Bottega Italiana in EPCOT’s World Showcase! EPCOT has made some huge progress on the France pavilion! See PHOTOS of how the construction site looked today here! What’s your favorite gelato flavor? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! There’s Now a Tiramisu Popsicle in Disney World’s Epcot! What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? View the full article

We’re always on the lookout for cool Disney items to retrieve for the furry little members of our family! ©shopDisney Luckily, we’ve been seeing a ton of cute doggo merchandise at the parks as well as online including this Baby Yoda costume for fido and even Mickey and Minnie doggie SOCKS! But nothing could prepare us for what we were about to encounter at World of Disney in Downtown Disney today — a Baby Yoda spirt jersey for DOGS! Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey for Dogs Actually, we’ve previously seen shopDisney release a different doggo Baby Yoda spirit jersey, but this one happens to be green like precious Baby Yoda himself! It even matches the other Baby Yoda spirit jerseys that we’ve seen for people around the parks. Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey for Dogs The Baby Yoda spirit jersey also comes in different sizes, so don’t worry if your pooch is a BIG or little fan of the show! Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey for Dogs Grab your Baby Yoda spirit jerseys at Downtown Disney’s World of Disney (where we spotted them today) for $36.99! This is the WAY! Season 3 of The Mandalorian is already underway! Click here to learn more! Are you looking forward to watching season 2 of The Mandalorian with your dog? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! What’s New at Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resorts: TONS of Wedding Merchandise, a Sparkly Galaxy Parfait, and More! The Force is Strong With This NEW Kids’ Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey in Disneyland! View the full article

We love catching a glimpse of the construction going on at EPCOT’s France pavilion from our eyes in the sky — Disney Skyliner! France Construction But today we couldn’t believe how much progress they’ve made! Before you proceed, click here to see what the France pavilion looked like back in February of this year so you can compare! As we made our way along the waterway, we could see the additions to there France pavilion are looking very LOVELY! The trees were lush and green while new benches and lamp posts have been installed! France Construction EPCOT’s construction really appears to be zipping along! Earlier today we saw work being done on the new PLAY! Pavilion and also scoped out the new fountain near EPCOT’s entryway in Future World. Although the France pavilion is an entire World Showcase away, it was bustling with workers and heavy machinery as well! France Construction We can’t wait to walk the “streets of Paris” when the construction is finished, especially at nighttime when they’ll most certainly look très romantique! Remember — it’s not just Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure that’s going in back here but a new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris, as well! France Construction As we began to wrap around the back of the pavilion, we spotted workers on the rooftops… France Construction …and a large Cast Members-only section that won’t be visible to guests who are standing inside EPCOT once the project is done. France Construction Cast Members are still actively working on the exterior of the buildings and sadly, we don’t know what things are looking like inside! France Construction That being said, it’s tough to say whether or not Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Le Crêperie de Paris will open this summer as originally scheduled or not, but we’ll keep you updated with any info we find out! Check out the new Macaron Minnie ears we spotted at the France pavilion here! Are you looking forward to riding Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure when it opens? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’re One Step Closer to the Grand Opening! A NEW Ratatouille Sign Has Been Installed in Epcot! The ULTIMATE GUIDE To Opening Dates for ALL THE 2020 Disney World Attractions! Pardon Disney’s Pixie Dust: This Disney World Construction Could Impact Your Next Vacation View the full article

The Disney World parks have now reopened, but some attractions and entertainment offerings are still unavailable, including several shows which involve live performers. Disney World While Disney had planned to call performers back for rehearsals ahead of the park reopenings, the Actor’s Equity Association unanimously rejected Walt Disney World’s plan for the safety of its members due to the absence of testing in the proposal. However, it appears that the impasse has drawn to a close. According to Deadline, the Actor’s Equity Association has applauded Disney’s recent commitment to providing free, on-site coronavirus testing for employees and their families, and announced today that they’ve signed an agreement with the Resort to allow union members to return to work. Magic Kingdom Testing is currently available for Disney World Cast Members and family members at Disney’s main gate office complex near Animal Kingdom. The test is a self-administered nasal swab which allows users to swab inside their vehicle under the supervision of trained medical personnel. Results are then delivered within three to five business days. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Equity represents about 750 Cast Members, many of whom perform in stage productions around the Resort. No dates have been announced yet for the resumption of actor-staffed productions in Disney World, but we’ll continue to keep an eye out for any additional updates! Take a look at the NEW pylons that have been installed near the EPCOT entrance! Which Disney World stage production is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Try Not To Cry When These Disney World Cast Members Find Out They’re Headed for Batuu! 38 Things You Didn’t Know Guest Services Could Do For You in Disney World Furloughed Disney World Cast Members Are Staging At-Home Protests View the full article

It’s been a REAL nail biter watching our favorite park characters move forward in the DFB Park Characters Throw Down or admit some major defeats. Mickey & Friends Motorcade We’ve had to say goodbye to friends like the sweetest Disney Princesses, Woody and Buzz (say it ain’t so!), and multiple members of the Fab Five. But, the next round might prove to be the most difficult! Everything has narrowed down to the Finals, where we were left with some of the most iconic characters in the Disney Parks. Although we had a feeling the next round would break some hearts, we had to say au revoir to Pluto and Goofy before diving into the last round. PLUTO! Although we usually pair Mickey and Minnie together, they’re going head-to-head as they battle it out for the top DFB Park Characters spot! Are you going to choose Minnie with her wonderful smile and fabulous style? Or, are you going to go with a classic like Mickey since he’s the mouse who started it all? Final Round! The choice may be tough, but it’s YOURS!! You can wrap up your picks with the printable bracket and by voting on our Instagram in the LAST round tonight! Once we’ve figured out which character has won the bracket, we’ll announce which mouse will reign supreme. Read all the details that you need to know about the newly reduced park hours in Disney World here! Will you be voting for Mickey or Minnie? Let us know who you’re casting your vote for in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video — Latest Disney News: Disneyland Opening Postponed, a Splash Mountain is Changing & Park Reservations! It’s Baaaack! The NEW DFB Disney Meet-and-Greet Characters BRACKET Begins Tonight on Instagram!! These Are the Disney Cast Members We Are Missing the MOST During the Closures! View the full article

Disney's Equity-represented actors had been out of work for months. View the full article

One of our top tips for visiting Disney World is to make sure you stay HYDRATED! Free Cup of Water And while guests can get free cups of water at quick service restaurants around the parks, we like to bring along a reusable water bottle as well to make sure we’ve got a backup stash! So, when we spotted some cute new water bottles on our visit to EPCOT today, we just had to share! Hey, if you’re going to carry a reusable water bottle on your vacation, why not make it Disney?? While strolling through Mouse Gear in EPCOT, we found this adorable Vacation Mode Water Bottle! Vacation Mode Water Bottle The design of the bottle has Mickey rocking his shades with a palm tree in the background, which is giving us some serious tropical vibes. In fact, this water bottle would pair well with the other tropical merch we’ve spotted in the parks recently! Vacation Mode Water Bottle If you’re ready to switch on vacation mode, you can snag this water bottle for $22.99! Vacation Mode Water Bottle A few weeks ago we found a gorgeous light pink Best Day Ever Water Bottle at Downtown Disney. And today, we spotted a SUPER shiny version of the Best Day Ever Water Bottle at Mouse Gear! Best Day Ever Water Bottle We can’t help but think of Tangled when we hear the phrase “best day ever!” And instead of a period between each word, it features Mickey heads and Cinderella Castle! You can add this to your collection for $27.99. Best Day Ever Water Bottle We can definitely see ourselves sippin’ in style with these water bottles! Pair it with a Mickey Premium Bar Fan and we’re ready to take on the Florida heat! Check out the gorgeous NEW pylons that have been installed in EPCOT! Which of these two water bottle designs is your favorite? 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! This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! View the full article

We’re back again in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney today! Ballast Point Brewing Co. Today has been quite the time for discovery in the shopping and dining district with the reopening of Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and the arrival of the new Together Again Masks! But, we’ve also got some GREAT news for all the coffee lovers out there, just in time for Pumpkin Spice season around the corner! When we were in Downtown Disney two weeks ago, we noticed that the Starbucks location near the LEGO Store had surprisingly closed. Although there was a note on the door, there was no notice about when the location would reopen. The location across from World of Disney remained open. Closure Sign at Starbucks Today, the closed Starbucks reopened to guests AGAIN. While there are distancing measures in place with markers, plexiglass barriers, and more, people going to the district can place their orders through Mobile Order. Starbucks And, in case you’re wondering, Pumpkin Spice Lattes should be back at the ‘bucks around August 27th (and we’re literally counting down the days). Since there are A LOT of differences in a reopened Downtown Disney, we’ll continue to keep you updated on everything you need to know about returning! Check out the latest Gideon’s Bakehouse construction update on the opposite coast in Disney World here! What’s your favorite restaurant to visit in Downtown Disney? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Coconut on a CORN DOG? Check Out This New Snack in Disneyland! Salt and Straw Temporarily Changes Its Hours in Downtown Disney NEWS! Wetzel’s Pretzels Plans on Re-Opening in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney in July! View the full article

Ah EPCOT, the land of festivals and food (oh, and some pretty amazing rides too)! EPCOT As we walked around EPCOT today, we noticed one of the 2020 Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival food booths had closed down. But, as they say, when one snack spot closes, another one opens! (They totally say that right?) Well, we found a newly reopened snack spot in EPCOT that can satisfy some of your basic Disney snack needs! If you haven’t already walked into the Odyssey Events Pavilion to check out Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience, you definitely should check it out on your next trip! You’ll get a peek at the newest updates coming to EPCOT. EPCOT Experience After you get incredibly excited about the future of EPCOT, you can check out Eats at the EPCOT Experience, a relatively small counter-service spot inside the Odyssey pavilion where you can grab some quick snacks and drinks. Eats at the Epcot Experience Earlier this year, this spot got quite a few substantial food items added to the menu like Chicken Nuggets, a Pepperoni Flatbread, and even a Sliced Turkey and Mozzarella Sandwich. But now the menu has now been reduced back to just a few snack items including Pop-Secret Popcorn, a Mickey Pretzel with Cheese Sauce, and some frozen treats like Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar and a Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Cup. Eats at the Epcot Experience Menu There are also a few alcoholic drink options available like some seasonal beers… Eats at the Epcot Experience …and seasonal hard ciders. Eats at the Epcot Experience Sadly, we didn’t find any flavored popcorn here. While Eats at the EPCOT Experience has a relatively small menu, if you’re looking for an air-conditioned spot where you can quickly grab a classic Disney snack, then this may be a good spot for you to check out. Eats at the Epcot Experience If you’re looking for some more exotic eats, then you’ll definitely want to eat your way through the many booths that are part of the Food and Wine Festival! Or, you can pop into a restaurant in one of the World Showcase pavilions, like Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in the France pavilion. Regardless of where your taste buds take you, we hope you have a delicious adventure! Click here to check out a construction update on EPCOT’s upcoming Play! pavilion! Have you visited the EPCOT Experience? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: TWO Locations Should Be Bringing New Eats and Treats to Epcot Soon! Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! Review: Is Epcot’s Nine Dragons Worth a Visit? You May Be Surprised! View the full article

Our lives have felt so much FULLER ever since we spotted the new Up-themed stuff at Disneyland Resort’s World of Disney! Kevin Tee And today we’ve got the ultimate pleasure of dishing out this big HEADS UP for Disneyland Up fans! The new Up Minnie ears are now at World of Disney in Downtown Disney! Last week we celebrated the arrival of the Confetti Minnie ears at Downtown Disney, but now the Up Minnie Ears we first discovered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Disney World have finally arrived on the west coast! Up Minnie Ears The gorgeous Up Minnie ears are filled with rainbow-colored pom poms, accented with puffy sky blue bow and grape soda bottle cap embellishment! How splendid! Up Minnie Ears If you’ve been waiting for your chance to snag a pair of these beauties, you can now get ’em for $29.99 at World of Disney today! You can also swing by Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen which just reopened today for some beignets! Now that sounds like a fun and delicious adventure — can we tag ALONG?! The new Together Again face masks have just arrived at Disneyland! Click here to learn more! Let us know if you’ll be picking up a set of the new Up Minnie ears 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! PHOTOS: First Look at a Reopened Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort View the full article

We can’t believe EPCOT has been open for almost an entire month now! Food and Wine Festival Time really flies when you’re out and about enjoying the Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. This year the festival features over 2o signature global marketplaces scattered throughout the World Showcase this year! We’ve been frequent visitors of the China booth since the festival began, and we’ve polished off more than a few Mongolian Beef Bao Buns which you can read our review of here! But check out this other nice treat we enjoyed on our way through China today — the pavilion’s massive gift shop, House of Good Fortune, has reopened. Let’s go check it out! House of Good Fortune When EPCOT reopened last month, only select restaurants, shops, and entertainment were operating. But in the following weeks, more businesses have slowly begun to welcome back guests and now it looks like we’ll be adding House of Good Fortune to the list! Plexiglass barriers have now been installed at the cash registers and social distancing markers have been placed on the ground for guests to stand at while waiting to checkout. House of Good Fortune There’s also a defined “way in” and “way out” to keep guests from bumping into each other as they come and go! House of Good Fortune Those in-the-know know House of Good Fortune isn’t JUST a gift shop! Towards the back of the store, you can snag some truly one-of-a-kind cotton candy creations! But don’t get your cotton candy dreams and hopes up just yet! The area where the Cotton Candy Artist, Wenbo Zhang, normally spins his web of sugary magic is still closed! Grab ‘n Go Area is Still Closed And since the grab ‘n go area is also still closed, a few snacks packaged teas have been relocated to the gift shop area. Snacks at House of Good Fortune Next time you’re passing by the China pavilion, stop by House of Good Fortune and scope the place out for yourself! Who knows — maybe some of its good luck will rub off on you! Click here to read all of our Taste of EPCOT food booth reviews! Do you enjoy visiting House of Good Fortune on your trips to Disney World? Let us know if it’s part of your EPCOT routine in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? CONFIRMED! Santa Hat Cotton Candy Is The MUST-GET Holiday Snack at Disney World! NEWS! Cotton Candy Santa Hat VARIATION in Disney World’s Epcot! View the full article

It’s getting harder and HARDER to contain our pure cookie joy over the new Gideon’s Bakehouse that’s coming soon to Disney Springs! Photo Credit: Gideon’s Bakehouse on Instagram We’ve been pretty amped up about the new location which will offer timed cookie drops, giant cake slices, and an explosion of artist collabs when it opens — like these handmade Gideon’s mugs they’re selling at their Orlando shop right now! We recently scouted out the current location of Gideon’s Bakehouse in Orlando at the East End Market to catch a glimpse of what’s to come. But today, one of our readers happened to walk by the new Gideon’s Bakehouse’s storefront in Disney Springs and snapped a few rather-interesting pics of the work-in-progress! Thank you @tkub1218 for being so hip to the cookie jive! New Signage at Gideon’s Bakehouse The signs that have just been installed on the exterior of the new Gideon’s Bakehouse make the shop look more like a bookstore than a bakery! It’s hard to make out exactly what they say, but we definitely see the word, bookseller! New Signage at Gideon’s Bakehouse Given the eclectic vibe of the current Gideon’s Bakehouse which tons of hardcover books and vintage-inspired objects, we’re betting the new Disney Springs location will have a similar look and feel! Current Gideon’s Bakehouse’s Location in Orlando Annnd now we’re even MORE excited to step foot inside the new bakery when it opens later this year! We’ll let you know what other elements we see added to the building as we count down the days to Gideon’s Bakehouse’s yet-to-be-announced grand opening, so stay tuned! Learn more about Gideon’s Bakehouse’s Once-A-Year Cookie here! Have you visited the current Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs Will Feature an Explosion of Artist Collabs When It Opens! Rustic Cuff Just Closed in Disney Springs — Could THIS New Spot Take Its Place? Review! YES. We’re Eating Pepperoni Pizza Bread and Mac & Cheese at Earl of Sandwich in Disney World! View the full article

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Like most other parts of the Walt Disney Company, Adventures by Disney has seen significant effects from the global health crisis. ©Disney Some limits on international travel are still in effect, so Adventures by Disney has made some changes to their Temporary Change of Date Policy to accommodate guests affected by any cancellations. With most departures canceled through the end of October, Adventures by Disney has extended their Change of Date Policy through November. The updated policy states, “Guests currently booked on adventures through November 30, 2020 can change their reservation and receive a 100% credit to be used toward a future adventure.” As a reminder, new dates must be chosen by March 31st by calling (855) 223-0025 or (407) 566-8345. Screenshot To take advantage of the Change of Date Policy, guests must contact Adventures by Disney at least 45 days prior to the departure of the adventure they would like to change. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest of Adventures by Disney cancellations and changes. Click here to learn about which Adventures by Disney trips are currently canceled! Do you have questions about the Adventures by Disney cancellations? Ask them in the comments! Related posts: Adventures by Disney Has Suspended Most Departures Through the End of June Adventures by Disney Has Extended Their 100% Cancellation Credit Offer Through July NEWS! Adventures by Disney Suspends ALL Departures Through the End of August View the full article

Today we offer you a special invitation to tour the manor house and private museum of that famed explorer, art collector and eccentric adventurer, Lord Henry Mystic! Regarded as one of the foremost museums in the world, Mystic Manor was built to house Lord Henry’s ever-growing collection of illustrious art and artifacts. Be sure to take note of a beautifully carved Balinese music box – it’s rumored to contain some enchanted music dust that can bring inanimate objects to life… To begin your journey into Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland Park, click the video below for our latest installment in the “Ride & Learn” series. Hop aboard a Mystic Magneto-Electric Carriage and head into the museum, where you’ll learn more about this labyrinth of rooms overflowing with photographs, drawings and rarities chronicling Lord Henry’s thrilling global expeditions. But do try to avoid getting into any trouble along the way caused by Lord Henry’s mischievous monkey friend, Albert. If you’d like to learn even more about this amazing attraction, including detailed descriptions of the rooms you visit, click here. And be sure to keep checking back with the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this one! View the full article

Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared a peek at the upcoming Disney+ series “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” here on the Blog and @drmarkatdisney. Today, I’m thrilled to share this brand-new series will debut and stream on Disney+ starting September 25. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” from National Geographic, will provide an all-access pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, and it’s the ultimate tribute to the magnificent array of more than 300 species and 5,000-plus animals cared for by our dedicated and highly skilled team at Walt Disney World Resort. Filmed over the span of five months, the eight-part docu-series introduces viewers to some of our most intriguing animals and incorporates cutting-edge technology, such as custom-built GoPro enclosures, 18-foot cranes and underwater camera systems to highlight the magic found in every corner of the kingdom and the dedication and expertise of our amazing cast members who keep things running day and night. And who better to bring incredible storytelling warmth to these eye-catching visuals than the series award-winning narrator and fan-favorite Josh Gad (“Frozen,” Frozen II”). As we eagerly count down the days to the series’ debut on Disney+, I’m pleased to reveal the stunning poster art for the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” which showcases the beauty of the natural world and the passion our team of animal care experts exhibit when caring for the animals who call our parks and resorts home. I’m extremely proud of the work our incredible cast members accomplish each and every day and overjoyed you will soon get to see them in action. So, mark your calendars for September 25, as we invite you to get an up-close look at the multifaceted aspects of animal care, operations and Imagineering. Be sure to follow my Instagram page (@DrMarkAtDisney) and the Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Facebook page (@DisneyASE) for more information about the show in the coming weeks. View the full article

Get your beignet chompers ready! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (as well its quick service location, “Jazz Kitchen Express”) have just reopened at Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort! We stopped by the festive French Quarter eatery at Downtown Disney today to see what they’ve done with the place! According to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen’s website, they’re accepting walk-ins and you can currently join their waitlist via OpenTable. At the restaurant, we saw some stanchions have been set up outside for guests who are waiting to dine. Social distancing markers have also been placed on the ground indicating how far apart guests should stand. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Due to California regulations, the restaurant is only providing guests with the option to dine outdoors. Tables have been socially distanced while plexiglass barriers have been installed on the patios overlooking Downtown Disney District. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen also says their courtyard, veranda, and balcony are now open for guests. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen will be open Monday-Thursday from 11AM-8PM and on Friday-Sunday from 11AM-9PM. Jazz Kitchen Express will be open from 10AM-8PM Monday-Thursday and from 10AM-9AM from Friday-Sunday. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has also stated they’re still offering valid Disneyland APs a discount, so if you’re craving some good ol’ jambalaya, gumbo, or muffalettas, head on down to Downtown Disney! To see what else is new and EXCITING at Downtown Disney, click here! Have you ever been to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen before? Tell us what you got 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! Disneyland Cast Members Are Being Invited To a Special Downtown Disney Preview! NEWS: Ballast Point Brewery and Kitchen Has Reopened in Downtown Disney View the full article

We love spotting cute new Disney masks which is why we were SO excited to spot this Together Again Mask in Disney World last week. Together Again Face Mask With everything from cool patterns to sweet sayings, we like using our face masks to express ourselves. That’s why we have SO many cool varieties in the DFB Store! We’ve been sporting our Together Again Mask around Disney World for a few days now, and now Disneyland folks can do the same! We spotted BOTH of the Together Again Masks at World of Disney in Downtown Disney and we were so excited that Disneyland peeps can get their hands on them. Together Again Face Masks The blue one features a winking Mickey Mouse and it’s so cute. We practically read “Together Again!” in Mickey’s voice! Together Again Face Masks The other one is a pretty pink color featuring a Disney Castle with a heart. We can’t pick our favorite. Together Again Face Masks So it’s official! Disneylanders can find these sweet Face Masks at World of Disney in Downtown Disney for $6. It’s a nice accessory to wear around a reopened Downtown Disney and a great way to show a little Disney love. Click here to see Disney’s NEW Halloween Face Masks! Do you love the Together Again Masks? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Write in Style With These Adorable NEW Spinning Pens in Disneyland Resort! What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! View the full article

After 51 matches in 35 days at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the MLS is Back Tournament concluded last night with a 2-1 victory by the Portland Timbers over Orlando City SC. The tournament marked the restart of the league’s milestone 25th season and a return of professional sports, bringing brought approximately 750 players and 500 MLS staff to ESPN Wide World of Sports. Throughout the tournament, teams trained and practiced on 16 playing fields around ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Without spectators in attendance, all of the tournament matches were broadcast both nationally and internationally with enhanced technology that helped bring fans closer to ESPN Wide World of Sports and the game they love. The tournament was staged with an emphasis on health and safety, with MLS players and staff following specific medical protocols, including regular testing and health screening. While adhering to these guidelines, the players spent their time outside of practices and games enjoying the Walt Disney World Golf Courses and unwinding poolside at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel. The Portland Timbers even celebrated their tournament victory last night by jumping into the pool with the trophy! For more information about MLS visit MLSSoccer.com, and for details about ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex check out https://www.espnwwos.com/. View the full article

The Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival has been underway since the park reopened on July 15th! Food and Wine Festival So far, we’ve managed to stuff our faces silly with every food and drink item at this year’s festival! If you don’t believe us, you can read our FULL review of each and every food booth HERE! But as of this morning, it looks like one festival booth has been temporarily decommissioned! As we got closer to the Islands of the Caribbean booth today, we were expecting to smell the delicious aroma of grilled Jerk Chicken filling the air. Instead, we got NADA! Islands of the Caribbean Food Booth After talking with a Cast Member, we were informed that the booth will be closed until further notice. We were not given details on why the location closed in the first place, but we will give you all the details when we have more information. For now, you can check out what the other Food and Wine booths are serving this year here! Which Taste of EPCOT booth is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: What’s NEW at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Find Out Here! Review! France Is Still Serving Some of Our Flower and Garden Favorites at EPCOT’S Food and Wine Festival! Review! Appleseed Orchard Is BACK at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, But in a Different Place! View the full article

The EPCOT Transformation seems to be hitting its stride now that the park has been reopened for a while. EPCOT Earlier today, we stopped by the front of EPCOT’s to check out the new pylons that have just been installed for World Celebration’s reimagined fountain. But that’s not all the progress that has been made. Last week we shared a brief look at the construction taking place on the PLAY! Pavilion. Once opened, this spot will be a brand new experience for guests that will be housed entirely inside the former Wonders of Life pavilion. Now, we’re back to take a closer look. Former Wonders of Life Pavilion A few months ago, Disney filed permits for work that will take place inside the pavilion. Today, we saw active work taking place outside. As we approached the building, we could see construction workers working on the roof of the structure! They have even removed one of the triangle panels, leaving what looks to be a hole in the building. Former Wonders of Life Pavilion Here’s what the Play! Pavilion is supposed to look like once completed. PLAY! Pavilion Concept Art ©Disney We can’t wait to enjoy the interactive experiences, games, entertainment, hands-on activities of this “digital metropolis” when it opens. From the info Disney has already shared with us, it looks like it will be a fun spot to hang out and PLAY! Find out more about the transformation of EPCOT here! Are you looking forward to enjoying EPCOT’s new PLAY! Pavilion? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Construction Workers Spotted By Space 220 and the Upcoming Play! Pavilion in EPCOT Today Guess What Epcot Update Just Hit the Disney World Website! We’ve Been Reunited With Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Today! Check out the Changes Here. View the full article

Let’s get spooky! It’s almost Halloween! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Disney has been loading us UP with new Halloween merchandise. Our poor wallets have had to contend with ADORABLE Halloween costumes, and now Halloween-inspired Masks? Oh, man! Well, now we’ve got a sneak peek of even MORE upcoming Halloween merchandise. Proceed with caution…this stuff is CUTE. Disney Parks 2020 Halloween Collection We’ve already seen a bunch of fun stuff from the Disney Parks 2020 Halloween Collection, but now there are even MORE cute additions. Check out the Disney Parks 2020 Halloween Loungefly Mini Backpack, we’re pumped for when it debuts later this month. ©Disney But honestly, we’re even more excited about the new plush that’s coming out with this collection. Take a look at the adorable the Vampire Mickey Mouse Plush! ©Disney We’re loving the Pumpkin Mask too! Disney Parks Villains Collection We shared a first look at the Villains collection yesterday, but more evil merch will soon be lurking around the parks. Check out the Hades Spirit Jersey covered in those unmistakable blue flames. ©Disney And honestly, we think the Hades Headband is the perfect combo of silly and scary. ©Disney If you’re more of a TRUE evil, less funny fiend, go for the Maleficent Headband. Minnie ears, move aside! ©Disney The Boo! Mask is coming in September too. Disney Parks The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? You decide. Rep the film with this sweet Sally Tie-back Blouse by Her Universe complete with matching Sally Mask! We’ll see these debut in September. And are those new ears we see? Hmmm… ©Disney Match your stitched-together honey with the Jack Skellington Bucket Hat and Jack Skellington Mask when they debut next month! ©Disney Or be bad to the bone with some Oogie Boogie Merch. We’re loving the Oogie Boogie Baseball Cap. ©Disney Disneyland peeps, y’all can MATCH the new cap with the Disneyland-exclusive Oogie Boogie Spirit Jersey. ©Disney This merch makes us want to dance a spooky dance. What about you? Disney Parks Haunted Mansion Collection DEAD last, but certainly not least is the new additions to the Haunted Mansion Collection. The Haunted Mansion Tie-back Blouse by Her Universe is now available at Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom. We can also expect to see the new Haunted Mansion Crossbody Bag by Loungefly soon. ©Disney This collection includes the CUTE Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Mask too! Disneyland Paris Halloween 2020 Collection As a bonus, we’ve got a sneak peek of some exclusive Trading Pins coming to Disneyland Paris. There’s a Vampire Mickey Pin, a Skeleton Pluto Pin, a Vampire Donald Pin… ©Disney …a Candy Corn Castle and Mickey Pumpkin Pin Set, AND a Pirate Chip and Dale Pin Set! ©Disney Boy, do we wish we could make our way to Disneyland Paris for these! We’ll be keeping an eye out for all of these upcoming items in-store and online, so stay tuned to DFB for alllll the latest updates! Click here to see MORE pics of the upcoming face masks! What piece of new Halloween merch are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Grab All Your Favorite Disney Merchandise with This Offer on shopDisney! We’ve Got All the Disney Merch You Need for the Sunny Days Ahead! This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… View the full article

Need something cute to cool you down this August? Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar at Disney World We’ve been checking out all the goods at EPCOT in Walt Disney World! We’ve been especially lucky while perusing Mouse Gear. Last year, a few snack fans debuted at Disney World. Now, another option has popped up. Say hello to the Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar fan!! The small fan is functional and looks delicious. It comes with a small strap to loop around your wrist and the handle mimics a popsicle stick! Look at this cutie! Looks like someone got hungry! We totally get it. It’s hard to resist a Mickey ice cream bar even when it’s made of plastic! This incredibly cute fan costs $14.99. Care for a bite? We didn’t think we could fall in love with a cooling device, but here we are! Stay tuned for more updates. You know you can count on us to report on all the adorable snack-inspired merch! Did you know you can get a real Mickey Premium Bar at local grocery stores? Get the info here! Are you a fan of the new ice cream fan? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEW Mint MagicBands SPOTTED in Disney World Stores! This SUPER Bright Hoodie We Spotted at Disney World Will Make You Want to Mousercise! NEW DISNEY COLOR TREND Spotted at Epcot’s Mouse Gear! View the full article

Last year, Disney announced EPCOT would be undergoing a multi-year transformation. Epcot Concept Art ©Disney The park would ultimately be divided into four distinct “neighborhoods”: World Celebration, World Nature, World Discovery, and World Showcase. Many shops, restaurants, and experiences located in Future World were closed or relocated shortly before the temporary closures occurred. Thanks to Disney World Imagineer and Site Portfolio Executive Zach Riddley, we got to see a sneak peek of the brand-new pylons that just went in at EPCOT’s main entrance fountain. Today we finally had the chance to seem them IRL! EPCOT Just in case you need a refresher, here’s the artist rendering Disney has previously shown us of World Celebration’s reimagined fountain in its completed form! Transformation of Epcot ©Disney Cast Members told us the new fountain looks even COOLER at night thanks to some awesome lighting effects! We can’t wait to stay late at EPCOT and see it all lit up! EPCOT Riddley also shared the fountain will be completed sometime later this year!! To learn more about EPCOT’s major overhaul, click here! Disney World will be shortening its hours at all four theme parks next month! Click here to learn more! Are you looking forward to visiting a whole new EPCOT someday? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Epcot’s Future World to Grow Into THREE New Neighborhoods: World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature! Will We Have The Chance to Say Goodbye to Spaceship Earth in Disney World? Warning: Spaceship Earth Is Closing…And We Finally Have Some Answers To Our Questions! View the full article