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You are not a toy! But you can bring your favorite toys with you with some fun Toy Story merchandise! Toy Story Button Down Shirt Recently, we spotted a new Toy Story shirt in Magic Kingdom and it’s totally making us want to reach for the sky! During our last trip to Magic Kingdom, we stopped by Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Photos, which is the gift shop you walk through after you’ve defeated the evil Emperor Zurg on Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. There, we found this adorable Toy Story 4 Kids Shirt featuring our favorite characters contained in the shape of Cinderella Castle. Youth-size Toy Story Shirt Even Forky is getting in on the fun! He’s all the way at the very top of the castle, leading the way to the fireworks! Youth-size Toy Story Shirt You can snag this shirt for $19.99. Be sure to grab one before they’re zapped away! More of a Space Aliens fan? Check out this fun Toy Story Pizza Planet merchandise! Who is your favorite character from Toy Story 4? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Ooo! NEW Alien Saucer Mug Has Landed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. View the full article

Oh boy! Mickey would LOVE all the merchandise celebrating Disneyland Resort’s 65th Anniversary! ©Disney Disneyland kicked off its 65th birthday with an online event that drew in tons of Disney fans. Customers had to sit in the virtual line for hours for a chance to order some of the hot new items. Anyone located in Southern California could venture to World of Disney located in Downtown Disney and stock up on the anniversary merchandise in person. Now, shopDisney is restocked and letting Disneyland fanatics order more of the special merch online! Happy Birthday, Disneyland! Let’s take a look at all the new merch we can’t wait to get our hands on! For instance, this retro Mickey Mouse Ear Hat is the perfect way to celebrate our favorite mouse. ©shopDisney Celebrate 65 years of of magic with this little cutie! The hat costs $24.99. Everybody get your ears on! Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Ear Hat! It’s the happiest tank top on Earth! This tank features Sleeping Beauty Castle and the beloved fireworks! ©shopDisney The shirt features a few hidden Mickey’s and costs $36.99. Get your Anniversary tank top here! Kiddos will love this youth tee starring Mickey Mouse! ©shopDisney Mickey looks so adorable in his little bow tie! You can grab this tee for $24.99. Celebrate with Mickey and get the t-shirt here! Feelin’ chilly? Bundle up in this warm 65th Anniversary zip-up hoodie! ©shopDisney The back displays all of our favorite Disneyland attractions and the big cheese himself! ©shopDisney You can get the hoodie for $59.99. Head on over to shopDisney to grab your new jacket here! This steel Tervis tumbler would be a great choice when traveling to the theme parks! ©shopDisney The tumbler is $39.99 and features an assortment of characters like Mr. Toad, Dumbo, and BB-8! Get the Disneyland tumbler here! The festive Disneyland pullover fleece might just be our favorite! ©shopDisney The cozy sweater costs $64.99. Grab a Disneyland 65th Anniversary fleece here! Aloha! This woven button-up character shirt is bright and fun! You can get yours for $64.99. ©shopDisney The shirt has a collar so it means we can wear it to fancy dinners, right? Dress up your wardrobe with the Aloha Shirt found here! There’s no better way to celebrate one of our favorite theme parks than with some new merchandise. We’ll continue to check in on shopDisney and see if we can find more birthday merch in the future! Check out the new Jungle Cruise Wishables we found at Downtown Disney today! Will you be ordering any of the new merchandise online? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Food & Wine Booths, Ink & Paint Merchandise, and the Sweetest Sundae EVER! Deck Your Halls With the NEW Mickey Ornament Sipper at Disneyland Resort! This NEW Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland May Be the BEST One Yet! View the full article

There really is fun for the whole family in Disney Springs… Paddlefish Exterior … especially now that TWO restaurants in Disney World’s shopping and dining district — Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian — are currently letting Kids Eat Free! Here are the details… On Mondays through Thursdays, Kids Eat Free with the purchase of TWO adult entrees. (Note that adult entrees exclude salads and appetizers.) This offer is valid for children 9 and under, and guests must mention the Kids Eat Free promotion. Terralina Crafted Italian But that’s not all… Terralina Crafted Italian is bringing back Wine Down Wednesdays! Guests dining in the dining room or on the patio can enjoy $25 bottles of Citra Cabernet and Vielo Pinot Grigio. Also at Terralina Crafted Italian, Pasta Sundays are taking place every Sunday in August! Rigatoni Calabrese Guests can indulge in Chef Justin Plank’s homemade pastas: buy one pasta entrée, and get the second for 50% off. Choose from Spaghetti Pomodoro and Meatballs, Penne with Shrimp, Rigatoni Calabrese (oh, my… it’s GOOD), Gnocchi with pork ragu or Spaghetti Bolognese. Want to find out more? See our reviews of Terralina Crafted Italian here and Paddlefish here! ENJOY your time in Disney Springs! Have you ever dined at Terralina Crafted Italian or Paddlefish? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: First Look and Review: Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs Check Out All The Egg-Cellent Easter Menu Offerings in Disney World! EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT in Disney Springs For Florida Residents! View the full article

Is it Christmastime yet??? Because we’re already seeing some joyfully festive Disney merch! Christmas Tree The holiday season is fast approaching (ok, it’s only August, but we’re still excited!). This can only mean one thing…time to plan our Disney Christmas purchases! We loved this Minnie Ears ornament and these holly jolly Christmas patches. We can’t help but wonder what Disney will come out with next! (And only partially because it keeps us from wondering if we’ll have Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas parties this year!) Looks like we’ll have to make some room on the Christmas tree! We’ve just spotted a line of Sketchbook Ornaments on shopDisney and they are SO FUN! Each one is inspired by Disney artist sketchbook designs honoring classic Disney and Pixar films! There’s a whole bunch of them, but here’s a peek at a few of our favorites. This Cinderella Legacy Sketchbook Ornament is just a dream. ©Disney This limited edition ornament celebrates the 70 year anniversary of the Disney animated film, Cinderella. It’s currently available for $24.99. Get your own Cinderella Sketchbook Ornament here! Let Pascal brighten your day with this Pascal Light-Up Living Magic Sketchbook Ornament. ©Disney That’s right — it really does light up! You can bring this little guy home for $24.99. Bring the Pascal Ornament home by purchasing it here! In a pinch? In a bind? Call on this The Rescuers Down Under Legacy Sketchbook Ornament at Christmastime! ©Disney Let’s be real…there isn’t enough merchandise starring these two. Bring Bernard and Bianca home for $24.99. Purchase The Rescuers Down Under Ornament here! Adventure is out there! And so is this Up House Sketchbook Ornament. ©Disney This ornament is the perfect gift for the wilderness explorer in your family. It’s currently available for $19.99. Get the UP Ornament here!! Check out these Sketchbook Ornaments, and many more, at shopDisney! We think they’d make a great addition to anyone’s Disney Christmas tree! Not quite ready for Christmas yet?? Check out this spooky Halloween merch! Which ornament is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Take a Trip in Style With This NEW Disney Travel Collection! This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… Disney Just Released a Fly New Mickey Collection That’s Made With Recycled Plastic Bottles! View the full article

Welcome, friends! Hollywood Studios We’re back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today to see what’s changed since our last visit! Take a virtual trip around the park with us, won’t you? Updates at Disney’s Hollywood Studios We noticed the security screening process at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now set up like Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Checkpoint at Disney’s Hollywood Studios You don’t have to remove small electronics from your bag, which makes entering the park a lot smoother! We will let you know if Magic Kingdom and EPCOT implement these changes! Click here to learn more about the new screening process at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Remember how we told you Rise of the Resistance’s boarding groups were now showing an entry code barcode? Welp, ours didn’t pop up today! Screenshot of Boarding Group Cast Members have told us they haven’t actually been scanning the barcodes just yet, but nobody seemed to know why they’ve disappeared from the My Disney Experience app entirely! We’ll continue our investigations and let you know if they return! Food Update at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Heading down Sunset Boulevard, we noticed there’s been a few changes to Fairfax Fare! Fairfax Fare Even though Fairfax Fare hasn’t reopened, we noticed they’ve taken down their menus that used to be posted outside! Fairfax Fare We’ll keep on eye on Fairfax Fare and let you know what else we see happening at this dining location! Merchandise Update at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Dark Room We went on quite the Hollywood Studios shopping trip and we can’t wait to show you all of our finds including this new Ursula desk plate for $12.99! Ursula Desk Plate This one would make a nice present for your boss — depending on their sense of humor, of course! Click here to see more photos of the ALL the Villians-themed merch we spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Jot down your devilishly good ideas in this Villains notebook for $19.99! Up to No Good Journal Got some free time this afternoon? Why not phone a friend with this new Minnie Mouse phone case for $34.99? Minnie Mouse Phone Case This case is so timelessly CHIC and reminds us of Minnie’s spunky personality! Click here to learn more about the new Minnie phone case! Celebrity 5 &10 Avengers, assemble! We ran into this new-to-us Captain America hat for $27.99! Captain America Hat You can never have too many keychains, and these new Mickey and Minnie reverse sequin cuties are definitely coming home with us! Each of ’em costs $14.99 and we also spotted them Mickey’s Legends of Hollywood! Here’s the Mickey keychain with lots of shimmery sequins on its front… Reverse Sequin Mickey Keychain …meanwhile, the back is left unadorned. Reverse Sequin Mickey Keychain And here’s the Minnie reverse sequin keychain which looks almost exactly like the Mickey keychain — minus the big red bow on her head! Reverse Sequin Minnie Keychain Hello, sunshine! The new Orange Bird keychain for $12.99 has also just flown in and boy, are his little arms tired! Hello, Sunshine! Like we said, you can never have too many keychains, so if you need to get all of these, we won’t judge you! Click here to read more about the Orange Bird keychain! Mickey’s Legends of Hollywood The new Haunted Mansion dress we’ve been dying over recently turned up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! Haunted Mansion Dress We also saw it recently released online and you can snag it for 128 bucks! Take a closer look at the new Haunted Mansion dress here!! Tower Hotel Gifts We had to drop in on the Tower of Terror’s gift shop to see what ToT goodies we could find! As luck would have it we spotted this new Tower of Terror water bottle for $19.99! Hollywood Tower Hotel Water Bottle But that was only the tip of the Twilight Zone-themed iceberg! Click here to learn more about the new Tower of Terror-themed merchandise! We also spotted this new Tower of Terror Minnie shirt for $36.99… Minnie Mouse Tower of Terror T-Shirt …along with these adorable Tower of Terror leggings for $39.99! They looked so nice and COZY! Hollywood Tower Hotel Leggings Drop in…if you dare! This Tower of Terror door hanger for $7.99 also gave us a good scare! Door Hanger What’s this??? It must be getting close to our favorite time of year because some new Nightmare Before Christmas plush have arrived at the parks just in time for Halloween! Sally Plush We spotted the Sally plush for $26.99 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday along with a bunch of other Nightmare Before Christmas characters, but you might want to try buying them on shopDisney ’cause most of them are a few bucks cheaper! Click here to see more of the Nightmare Before Christmas plushes! Rock Around the Shop We’ll be putting the pedal to the metal with this new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster magnet for $9.99! Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Magnet All roads jammed won’t keep us from jamming out with all this sweet Rock ‘n Roller Coaster merchandise! Click here to read more about the new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster merchandise! Check out this new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster mug we also spotted for $19.99. LOVE the detail of its handle! Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Mug We also spotted this new Rock ‘n Roller Coaster hat to rock out with for $27.99. Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Hat We’re not sure if Disney Villains like to listen to Steven Tyler sing or not, but we spotted this new Villains Lanyard for $12.99 at Rock ‘n Roller Coaster’s gift shop! Villains Lanyard Tatooine Traders More Star Wars shirts have flown in recently including the I Only Fly Solo Tee for $36.99! Star Wars Tee This shirt is perfect for aspiring Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run pilots! Click here to learn more about the new Star Wars graphic tees at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re totally obsessed with his new Star Wars tank top for $34.99. The stripes are so graphic and colorful! Star Wars Tank Crossroads On our way out, we spotted this new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster license plate pin for $9.99… Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Pin …as well as this new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster pin for $12.99 — if you need another rush of adrenaline! Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Pin So many baddies! This new-to-us Villains pin set for $27.99 gave us quite the fright! Disney Villain Pin Set We also spotted this new Villains pin featuring different bad-guy adjectives for $12.99! Disney Villains Pin Well, folks, that wraps it up for this installment of What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — until next time! We’ll be back soon with more updates for you, so sit tight! Click here to find out where you can score the Peanut Butter Banana Fluff cupcake in Disney World! What’s your favorite ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Onward Mugs; Floral Minnie Ears; and MORE Retro Apparel! What’s New at Disney’s Monorail and Wilderness Lodge Resorts: a TON of Swimwear, the Cutest Baby Rattles, and ‘Onward’ Merch! Here It Is! EVERY Single Piece of the New Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

Bright suns! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge If you’re headed to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, you should know the area recently experienced some intense weather which may affect your ability to ride one of its star attractions. Despite Batuu being its own separate planet, it seems the weather from Orlando, Florida on Monday evening rolled into the land and created quite the light show. According to Fox 35 Orlando, Austin Coppock, a guest at Hollywood Studios, recorded a video showing a giant lightning bolt striking an area that appears to be in Galaxy’s Edge. Wow! Darth Sidious has got nothing on this lighting bolt. As Fox 35 News pointed out, it looks like the lightning bolt struck a lightning rod on one of the mountains that forms Galaxy’s Edge’s beautiful mountain range. Aaron Coppock reportedly confirmed to Fox 35 Orlando that is what appeared to have occurred. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We’ve noticed that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been temporarily unavailable throughout the day today. We checked around 2:40PM ET and it still appeared as “Temporarily Closed” in My Disney Experience. Screenshot from My Disney Experience, ©Disney We can’t confirm if the lightning bolt is the cause of the temporary closure, or if the ride is simply experiencing separate technical issues, but we do find it interesting that the attraction has been temporarily unavailable all day following that intense weather moment. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more! Can’t make it out to Galaxy’s Edge? Check out these Galaxy’s Edge inspired toys that are coming to Target! Have you ever been to Galaxy’s Edge? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: First Look and Review: We Tried The NEW Takodana Quencher at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! NEW PHOTOS! See INSIDE Rise of the Resistance at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge With This NEW Preview! News: Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance Reportedly Won’t Use Boarding Groups At Reopening View the full article

Was it “Love at First Bite” for you the first time you tried a Disney CUPCAKE? Mickey Ice Cream Sundae Cupcake It sure was for us… and now we can CELEBRATE it with this NEW set of Disney Buttons that pay tribute to a couple of iconic park snacks! You’ll find a Mickey and Minnie Cupcake represented on the “Love at First Bite” button. Disney Cupcake and Mickey Bar Buttons (Wasn’t it, though? Aaah, memories…) Disney Cupcake Button And the other button in the pair reminds you of PRIORITIES, people… “But First, a MICKEY BAR!” Mickey Bar Button It’s complete with that FIRST bite right out of the EAR represented in the artwork! There’s just nothin’ like it, is there? These buttons (you can see another snack-themed set here) offer fun fan twists on the Disney Celebration Buttons that are still available in Disney World parks and Resort hotels! Click here to see where you can find Disney Celebration Buttons in Disney World! We spotted this new set at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $9.99. That’s also where we found the cutest mugs, no matter whether you’re a Disney CAT person or a Disney DOG person. But nothing made us quite as happy as seeing the return of the SIMBA PRETZEL to the park today, too! We hope you’ll keep trekking with us through Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Which Disney snack would you like to see get a button tribute next? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Twist on a Fan-Favorite Cupcake, the Yeti Loungefly, and a Teensy Wishable! One Year In, These Are The Best Snacks in Disney World’s Pandora, The World of Avatar! Whats New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom – New Food! New Merch! Seasonal Treats and More! View the full article

Disney just hit us with another Baby Yoda must-have! ©Disney Halloween season is just around the corner and we’ve seen all sorts of new spooky merchandise hit shopDisney. You can find everything from Minnie Mouse Halloween Witch Ears to Haunted Mansion Spirit Jerseys. Now, Disney has stolen our hearts with some new Disney dog costumes! We shouldn’t be surprised they created a costume inspired by everyone’s favorite character from The Mandalorian. The Child (A.K.A Baby Yoda) is the cutest little green guy on this side of the galaxy. We’ve seen Disney shell out Baby Yoda onesies, stress balls, and even a talking toy! Now, your Canine Cutie can join in the fun with this Baby Yoda Dog Costume! ©shopDisney This is one of our favorite Baby Yoda creations so far! Even the pup in the picture looks proud to represent the frog-eating darling. The costumes cost $26.99-29.99, depending on the size. Grab your Baby Yoda Halloween Costume here! Baby Yoda isn’t the only dog costume that is worth noting! For those of you who love old school Star Wars, there’s also this precious Ewok costume. ©shopDisney This cutie costs between $24.99 – $26.99. Get the Ewok Dog Costume on shopDisney here! Our personal favorite is this pug stuffed in a Tinker Bell dress and wig. ©shopDisney We can’t tell if this doggo is enjoying the costume, but we sure are! You can get it for $29.99. Find the Tinker Bell costume here! Looking at these adorable pups dressed in their Disney best has seriously brightened our day! We can’t wait to see what else Disney has in store for us this Halloween! Want to see more Halloween merch? Check out these super sweet Halloween Candy Crocs here! Will you be picking up a new Disney dog costume? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. Shoppers Alert! The Cutest Two Disney Kitchenware Collections Just Popped Up Online! Meet The Mickey Mouse Accessory You Didn’t Know You Were Missing! View the full article

It’s August, which means it’s basically already Halloween time! Nightmare Before Christmas Plush We’ve been dusting off our costumes and getting ready to celebrate with the Pumpkin King! Now, we’ve found a way to celebrate year-round with a new bag inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The new Jack Skellington Backpack by Loungefly is sure to make you scream with delight! The bag features Jack Skellington’s face embroidered all over it in a variety of menacing and mischievous-looking expressions. Could he be planning another trip to a different holiday world? ©shopDisney This gray canvas backpack has a top carry handles as well as adjustable shoulder straps. Cute and versatile — love it! ©shopDisney The interior of the bag is lined with a fun striped pattern. This would be the perfect accessory to our new Nightmare Before Christmas Dress! You and this bag are simply meant to be. Click here to make this bag yours! ©shopDisney This bag is available on shopDisney for $75.00. Looking for more canvas Loungflys? Check out the adorable options we found in Disney Springs here! Click here to check out all of the new Nightmare Before Christmas and Halloween plushes we’ve found recently! Are you going to grab one of these bags? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: AAHH! We Can’t Get Enough of Disney’s New Mike Wazowski Wristlet! Did You Know You Can Buy This ONLINE? Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These NEW Disney Pajamas View the full article

We’ve officially seen it all! Baby Yoda Hat You can wear Baby Yoda on your head, you can squeeze Baby Yoda if you’re stressed, you can even wear Baby Yoda as a sweater! But can you carry Baby Yoda in your tiniest pockets? Yes, yes you can. We stopped into the Discovery Island Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and found the tiniest Baby Yoda toy we’ve ever seen. Just look at the thumb in the photo for reference! Baby Yoda Toy Our tiny little alien friend comes with several items including a froggy frog for his afternoon snacky snack. Baby Yoda Toy This toy is not intended for children 3 and under. But, if you’re a 30 year old adult looking to carry around the tiniest Baby Yoda in your pocket to match your Baby Yoda spirit jersey and Baby Yoda Loungefly bag, then this is definitely the toy you’re looking for. Be sure to swing by Animal Kingdom to grab one of these for $9.99. Click here to check out some Baby Yoda car magnets we found in Walt Disney World! What do you think about this tiny little Baby Yoda? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Character Necklaces, Star Wars Merch, and Updates to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Find Out Where You Can Make A Customizable Baby Yoda Tote Bag in Disney World! View the full article

Annual Passholders have had to deal with a pretty interesting year. To help give Passholders more options during this difficult time, Disney presented the option of canceling Annual Passes in exchange for a partial refund. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder TODAY is the final day for Passholders to decide to cancel their Passes. If they do, Passes will no longer be valid for entry beginning tomorrow. We’ve talked you through the decision to cancel, but today there’s a new issue. Annual Passholder V.I.PASSHOLDER Support phone lines are BUSY and it’s the LAST DAY. Don’t freak out! Here’s what to do if you can’t get through on the phone to cancel your pass. One of the ways that you can cancel your Annual Pass is by calling V.I.PASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. Right now, though, the phone lines are slammed and we’ve heard a message letting us know that all circuits are busy. If you need to cancel your pass and you run into this issue, don’t panic. You have options. Magic Kingdom For one, you can always keep redialing. In the past, we’ve redialed hundreds of times before we finally get through to the line, but we HAVE gotten through. Still, there’s a MUCH easier path you can take too. When we noticed the lines were busy, we reached out to a Cast Member via the Chat feature on the Disney World website. We waited just 15 minutes before being connected. Chat Screenshot If you did receive an email link for canceling your Pass, you can use it. If not, let the Cast Member in chat know. We were directed to a secure Guest Information Form that popped up alongside the chat window. Once we filled it out with our basic contact info and email address used for My Disney Experience, the Cast Member could submit our request to cancel our Pass. It was that easy! No lengthy hold time on the phone and no panicking because the call won’t go through. Chat Screenshot Keep in mind, the Cast Member informed us once we submitted that form, there are no take-backsies. It’s done and if guests chose to chancel this way, they should see the refund processed in mid to late September on the original form of payment used. If that form of payment is unavailable, it may take slightly longer to refund your money. We received an email confirming this as well following our chat. So, if you’re stuck unable to get through on the phone lines, head to the Disney World website. You’ll find the Chat feature linked on the Home Page and on the “Contact Us” Page. If you have any more questions about reaching out to Disney, ask them in the comments! For more information on how to contact Disney when you can’t get through on the phone, click here. Do you have questions about contacting Disney about your Annual Pass? Ask them in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Annual Passholders Should Receive Their 30-Day Pass Extension Soon Disney World Annual Passholders Will Be Mailed a SUPER CUTE Tinker Bell Magnet Soon! Should You Cancel Your Disney World Annual Pass? Here’s What Happens If You Do. View the full article

Being bad never felt so good! Cruella’s Halloween Hide-a-Way We’ve been getting in touch with our villainous side with some of the new merch we spotted at Walt Disney World! We recently found a few wickedly cute pins at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We stuck around the theme park and found more deviously delicious merch from the Celebrity 5 & 10 gift shop! This new journal has us chillin’ like a villain! The notebook features famous Disney Villains like Ursula, Dr. Facilier, and Hades. The inscription reads that the motley crew is “Up to No Good.” (As if we didn’t already know that!) Up to No Good Journal To make it official, the featured villains signed the back just for you! And for added effect, the background sketches consist of sinister crossbones, pitchforks, and bats. Up to No Good Journal This nefarious notebook costs $19.99. Up to No Good Journal We’re ready to channel our inner bad guy with this new-to-us lanyard! You can see the same villains from the notebook are present here too! Villains Lanyard Plus, you can cover this dastardly merch with all your favorite villain pins! The lanyard costs $12.99. Villains Lanyard Ursula is luring in some poor unfortunate souls with this new-to-us desk plate! Set this up in your office and see if you can capture a voice or two! The plate costs $12.99. Ursula Desk Plate Are you feelin’ dangerous yet? We’re definitely in the mood for devious plans and diabolical scheming! We’ll keep our eyes out for more maniacal merch at Disney World in the future. Ready for more villains merch? Check out the new Disney Villains Clue game! What do you think of the new merchandise? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: 90s Babies Will LOVE This NEW Orange Bird Keychain From Disney World What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! What’s New In Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Epic Crowds, Final Few Days of Holidays, and Exclusive Passholder Merch! View the full article

Wanna see the limited-time specialty cupcake that Sprinkles is serving up right now for guests in Disney Springs? Sprinkles Entrance I’ll bet you do… especially when I tell you that it’s the Peanut Butter Banana Fluff Cupcake! Banana cake is filled with peanut butter frosting and then topped with toasted marshmallow. They call this one their “twist on the King of Rock ‘n Rolls favorite sandwich in the form of a cupcake!” ©Sprinkles You’ll find the Peanut Butter Banana Fluff Cupcake at Sprinkles now through August 16th only, so grab it while you can! By the way, did you know that Sprinkles in Disney Springs is now serving guests inside the store again? See what’s happening inside Sprinkles in Disney Springs here! Don’t forget: you can still grab a sweet treat from the famous Cupcake ATM here, too! No matter what you get — be it a limited time special or the classic SPRINKLES Cupcake — we hope you enjoy… and we also hope you pick up an extra one to share with us while you’re at it ! What’s your favorite cupcake at Sprinkles? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: First Look and Review! Sprinkles Cupcakes in Disney Springs Town Center Review: Lemon Meringue and German Chocolate Seasonal Cupcake Flavors at Sprinkles in Disney Springs Review: Salted Oatmeal Cornflake Cookie, Brownie, and Cap’n Crunch Ice Cream Sandwich at Sprinkles in Disney Springs View the full article

Gather up your horses and get ready to stampede to shopDisney! King Arthur Carrousel Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection ©shopDisney MerchPasses for the 7th series of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection are now available and this time, we’re going around and around and AROUND with this new King Arthur Carrousel line! Just like shopDisney‘s release of the Peter Pan’s Flight Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection, you’ll need to snag a MerchPass ahead of time if you’d like the chance to purchase any of these goodies! If you haven’t used MerchPass yet, it’s a drawing for access to buy super high-demand items! Entries are now open but will close at 11:59PM PT tonight, so you’ll have to act FAST! Will you be taking the new King Arthur Carrousel Minnie plush for a spin? She costs $29.99 and her dress reminds us of the iconic Disneyland ride, horsies and ALL! ©shopDisney Or maybe you’ll be picking up this adorable King Arthur Carrousel pin set for $19.99? If so, lucky you! ©shopDisney We’ve got our eyes on this cute King Arthur Carrousel mug for $19.99! This cup will be just the little Disney pick-me-up we need to start our day! ©shopDisney How obsessed are we with the new King Arthur Carrousel Minnie ears? Umm, VERY! They feature a gorgeous satin fabric and come topped with white and gold bow accented with a rosette! Pick a pair of these beauties up for $34.99! ©shopDisney We can’t believe how dazzling the new King Arthur Carrousel Loungefly backpack is! Add some pizzazz to your park bound outfit with this jazzy little number for $90! ©shopDisney Don’t forget two more Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series are coming soon including the Dumbo collection on August 18th and the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad collection on September 15th! Click here to preview both of them! Heigh ho! Check out the new Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Loungefly backpack here! Which Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection has been your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: FIRST LOOK at the NEW Dumbo the Flying Elephant Minnie Mouse: Main Attraction Collection First Look at the New Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series For May (And It’s TIKI-RRIFIC!) Take A Virtual Trip to Hawaii With This Aulani Gear Now Available ONLINE! View the full article

Let’s get ready to ROCK. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith One of our favorite rollercoasters in Disney World is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Can you blame us? It’s a high-speed “super-stretch limo” ride through loops and turns, all while listening to Aerosmith. That’s pretty killer! Today, we’re celebrating this iconic coaster with some new merch! We were checking out the wares in Movieland Memorabilia when we spotted this totally rad Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Hat for $27.99. We love the weathered detailing! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Hat Nearby was this cool Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Mug for $19.99. The graphic is super fun. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Mug But the REALLY cool part is the guitar design and the twisted handle! It looks just like the crazy guitar neck near the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster building! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Mug Finally, we spotted this neat All Roads Jammed RNRC Magnet. It looks just like a license plate! You can snag it for $9.99. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Magnet That was all the merchandise at Movieland Memorabilia, but we actually spotted some new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pins at Crossroads of the World! This All Roads Jammed RNRC Pin is $9.99. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pin And this sick Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Logo Pin is $12.99! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Pin Head to Hollywood Studios to nab some of this cool merch, and maybe hitch a ride to Aerosmith’s concert while you’re there! Click here to see MORE new pins! What do you think of the new Rock ‘n Roller Coaster merch? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Let Your Travel Buddy Know You Wish They Were Here With This Sweet Disney Pandora Charm! Rep Your Disney Style with These New T-Shirts We Spotted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Oh Boy! There’s SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney Parks! View the full article

Pumpkins scream in the dead of NIGHT! Nightmare Before Christmas Plush But don’t die of fright just yet! We haven’t even shown you all the Nightmare Before Christmas and Halloween plush that’s just arrived at Disney World. Even better — most of the plush we’re about to show you have also shown up on Disney’s website where they’re even a little bit cheaper! Just in time to celebrate Halloween with the Pumpkin King himself, you can now pick up the Jack Skellington plush for $26.99 at the parks or $22.99 online! Jack Plush Just like the Jack Skellington sipper we saw Disney World release last year, this new plush toy is a lot of arms and legs! Click here to buy the Jack Skellington plush! Jack Plush Ho! Ho! Ho! The Sandy Claws plush is also in stock at Magic Kingdom’s Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe for $26.99! Sandy Claws Plush He’s also rather leggy, but this time Jack is sportin’ his custom-made Sandy Claws suit made by Sally! Sandy Claws Plush Speaking of the famous seamstress, the new Sally plush for $26.99 in the parks had us in stitches! You can also get her for $22.99 online! Sally Plush We’re quite smitten with her “sewn together” patchwork dress and flowing red hair! We’re probably going to have to pick up both Jack and Sally so they can stay together — we’d hate to break these two star-crossed lovers up! Click here to buy the Sally plush! Sally Plush The Mayor of Halloween Town is definitely one of the most underrated characters in Nightmare Before Christmas so we were thrilled to see this new plush featuring our favorite government official! Mayor Plush Just like the movie, you can turn the Mayor plush‘s face from happy to sad! Pick this guy up for $19.99! Mayor Plush Now it’s time to get really obscure! Remember the snake that wraps itself around the Christmas tree? He’s a bit of a deep-cut, but for you true Nightmare Before Christmas fans, you’ll be happy to know the Snake plush has arrived for $26.99! You can also get him online for $22.99! Snake Plush He’s a real cutie and we think he’s going to look pretty adorable wrapped around OUR Christmas trees this year! Click here to buy the Snake plush! Snake Plush We also spotted the Werewolf plush which you can pick up for $19.99 at the parks or $16.99 online! Werewolf Plush He’s got such a nice toothy smile and he was grinning from ear to ear when we saw him today! Click here to buy the Werewolf plush! Vampires rejoice! The Vampire teddy bear plush for $19.99 has also swooped into Disney World! We also spotted him on shopDisney for $16.99! Vampire Teddy Bear Plush We think he looks pretty tame now, but you can’t hold us to anything! Click here to buy the Vampire Teddy Bear plush! Don’t forget — a bunch of other Halloween plush have just dropped on shopDisney including this adorable light-up Mickey jack-o’-lantern plush for $11.99. ©shopDisney We love how it looks just like Mickey Mouse (in bright orange pumpkin form!) plus it’s dated 2020 on the back making it a neat keepsake! Click here to buy the light-up Mickey jack-o’-lantern plush! ©shopDisney Or if apparitions are more your thing, check out the light-up Mickey ghost plush for $11.99! ©shopDisney It’s so cute and also comes stamped with “Happy Halloween 2020” on its back! Click here to buy the light-up Mickey ghost plush! ©shopDisney Boo to YOU! Check out this boo-tiful Witch Minnie plush for $19.99! ©shopDisney She’s got us under her spell with her adorable hat, cape, and dress covered in Halloween candy! Click here to buy the Witch Minnie plush! ©shopDisney Jack might think he’s the king of the pumpkin patch but he hasn’t met the Pumpkin Mickey plush yet! ©shopDisney This little cutie costs $19.99 and it’s truly a(gourd)able! Click here to buy the Pumpkin Mickey plush! ©shopDisney We’re not even halfway through August but we can already tell this year’s Halloween is going to be very special and SPOOKY thanks to these new plushies! We spotted all of The Nightmare Before Christmas plush at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as well as Magic Kingdom, but look for them throughout Disney World. And to see even more of our recent fun Halloween finds, click here! Disney X Loungefly Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie ears are now available online! Check ’em out here! Which Nightmare Before Christmas plush will you be buying? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: The NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Designer Ears Are Coming to Disney World SOON! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! This Attraction-Themed Merchandise Has Shown Up at the WRONG Park in Disney World! View the full article

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He must’ve been busy for a little while, “brushin’ up on looking down, and workin’ on” his ROAR… Simba Pretzel!! … but SIMBA is BACK at Disney’s Animal Kingdom thanks to the return of the Simba Pretzel at Harambe Fruit Market! This spot, which has been serving guests since the park itself reopened on July 11th, has been serving the classic Mickey Pretzels with cheese so far in this reopening phase. Simba Pretzel But now you’ll find the SIMBA Pretzel with cheese offered alongside the spot’s better-for-you fare like fruit and veggies, and even unique items like Corn on the Cob. Harambe Fruit Market Main Menu Oh, and for the record, Hot Dogs are back here, too! Additional Items at Harambe Fruit Market Harambe Fruit Market is located just outside of the entrance to Kilimanjaro Safaris in Animal Kingdom’s Africa, so be sure to stop by before or after your safari adventure to grab a snack to keep you fueled up for a WILD time! And WELCOME BACK, Simba!! Do you prefer to pick up a Mickey Pretzel or a Simba Pretzel? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: We’re RANKING the Lands at Disney’s Animal Kingdom By Their Snacks! Which Will Prevail…??? Review: Teriyaki Beef Slider at Bradley Falls in Disney’s Animal Kingdom News: Tiffins Prix Fixe Menus! Plus: Review of Two New Eats in Pandora! View the full article

Now that we’re back in Disney World, you know that means we’re basically required to eat our way through the parks (for research, of course)! Animal Kingdom And over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, after we practically WALKED on Flight of Passage and Expedition Everest with the low wait times we’ve seen, we headed back to Tiffins for a lunch date! Since Disney World has been operating with new health and safety measures in its restaurants after the parks have opened again, we decided to head back to Animal Kingdom to see what had changed at its table-service spots. Tiffins was calling our name with its gorgeous atmosphere and historically high-end food. Check-In Process As a part of the check-in process at Tiffins, guests can sanitize their hands before waiting for their reservation to be called for the restaurant. Tiffins Check In Just like the procedure we’ve seen at other Disney World restaurants, Tiffins is using the Mobile Dining Check-in so there isn’t a crowd of people waiting to be seated inside the restaurant. After you scan the QR code on the sign out front… Tiffins Mobile Dine Check In …a page will pop up to redirect you to your My Disney Experience app. After going through the check-in questionnaire for your party concerning any special requests, allergies, and other options, you’ll receive a text confirming that the restaurant will let you know when your table is ready. Mobile Dining Check-In Guests are distanced from one another outside of the restaurant while they wait (even though it’s not usually for very long)… Tiffins Check-In …before they receive the return text directing them to the host stand. Mobile Dining Check-In We met with our hostess who seated us right away inside. Check out the full guide to the Mobile Check-In dining process in Disney World here! Atmosphere The atmosphere inside Tiffins is truly unique. The name of the restaurant itself is an Indian term for a mid-day meal or a lunchbox used by travelers (check the sign outside the entrance — you’ll see actual tiffins displayed there!). Tiffins Sign Tiffins has three galleries in its dining room based on Asia (the Trek Gallery), Africa (the Safari Gallery), and the animal species found in the park (the Grand Gallery). Safari Gallery Dining Room The decorations in the restaurant reflect world travel, combining maps, artwork, prayer flags, and more as an homage to the global influences that can be found all over Animal Kingdom. Much of the art and designs directly influenced Imagineers when designing the park and were placed around the restaurant for guests to learn more about their creative process. Trek Gallery — Tibetan Prayer Flags Be sure to take a moment to admire the inspiration behind so much of this park. Cards explaining the significance of the pieces can be found near most of the artwork. Safari Gallery — Electrified Artwork The adjoining Nomad Lounge is available for guests to grab a drink or two without a reservation. Nomad Lounge The restaurant has noticeably added multiple health and safety precautions around the dining areas with hand-sanitizer dispensers, health notice signs, and plexiglass barriers at the bars (note that you can’t sit at the bar any longer)… Nomad Lounge …as well as tables designated as unavailable to promote distancing efforts. Safari Gallery Dining Room Eats Buuut, enough about how unique this place looks — you’re here for the meal (just like we are)! QR code menus are available inside of Tiffins to take a look at all the menu items available during your visit. Simply open the camera on your phone and point it at the code for it to direct to the menu page. (Remember when you had to download special apps? Not anymore!) Tiffins QR Code Menu There is a variety of Beer and Cocktails (you can find these drinks in the Nomad Lounge as well!)… Cocktails …Appetizers… Appetizers …Entrees and Enhancements (fancy optional sides) for an additional fee… Entrees and Accompaniments …and Desserts. Desserts After we were seated, complimentary Pomegranate Focaccia Bread was brought to our table. Pomegranate Focaccia Bread This bread is very moist and we happen to love it, especially when paired with the pomegranate molasses dipping oil it’s served with. This is a bit of a polarizing dip due to its unique flavor — it’s a complex mix of tangy, sweet, and kind of bitter all at the same time. We recommend giving it a good stir right before you spoon it on your bread (the pomegranate reduction settles below the olive oil in the cup)! Pomegranate Focaccia Bread Before our meal arrived, we ordered the Tempting Tigress cocktail to kick things off! The cocktail is mixed up with Russell’s Reserve 10 yr Bourbon, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Tamarind Syrup, and Lime Juice for $15. Tempting Tigress Fans of Old-Fashioned cocktails will LOVE this sip since the flavors have some pretty heavy Bourbon flavors. However, the Tamarind Syrup and Lime Juice add a kick of citrus to it that makes the drink perfectly refreshing during a hot day in Disney World! Tempting Tigress We decided to go with something a little more interesting as an appetizer with the Spiced Chickpea Falafel served with mint-pistachio pesto, cumin-scented garlic raita, and pickled vegetables for $10. Spiced Chickpea Falafel Honestly, we could have gone to Tiffins JUST to get the Spiced Chickpea Falafel. The crispy outside of the falafel had plenty of crunch before biting into the soft filling. The falafels on their own had an amazing amount of flavor, but the mint-pistachio pesto added a nice balance to the appetizer that was super satisfying when the two were combined. Even those averse to the idea of a vegetarian appetizer or falafel in general will likely still enjoy this. The combo of flavors and textures is THAT good. Spiced Chickpea Falafel For the main course, we went for the classic Butter Chicken dish served with chickpea-rice croquette, English peas, cauliflower, and pickled onion for $38. Butter Chicken This isn’t the typical preparation of Butter Chicken you’ll find elsewhere at Disney World (like our favorite one over at Sanaa) or beyond where chicken is stewed in the spiced creamy, tomatoey sauce. Here, the breast meat is served whole with the sauce poured on top. The chicken was lovely and perfectly cooked with a nice hint of seasoning that paired well with all that buttery and delicious sauce! Butter Chicken While the chickpea-rice croquette didn’t have too much flavor, it was a nice counterpart to the other textures in the dish. Butter Chicken Some people might not be cauliflower fans, but it was a nice pop of color next to the chicken (and it’s worth trying when you’re at Tiffins)! Butter Chicken Overall this chicken is good, but Sanaa’s rich and hearty Butter Chicken will still come in at number one for us. Plus — and here’s the main rub with Tiffins for many of us here at DFB — that dish cost $38. $38!!!! For maybe 6 oz of chicken and some veg??? Tiffins has lovely food, and it’s definitely not a “theme park” menu. But the prices for the portion sizes are often unbalanced in our opinion. Something to note when you’re deciding which signature restaurant to spend your money with. At the end of the meal, we were given a disposable paper folio for our check like we have used at our other table-service meals around the parks, instead of the traditional reusable folios. Check As we’ve experienced here in the past, our check came with a souvenir card of Imagineer Joe Rohde’s artwork to take home with us. This is a unique touch you’ll find at Tiffins. Rohde heavily influenced the design of the restaurant (and much of Animal Kingdom) so his sketches are a fitting memento to end your meal here. Joe Rohde Artwork They change out the print you’ll receive periodically, so you may receive something completely different! We’ve seen a few different animal sketches in past years. Nosh or Not Consider dining at Tiffins if: You want to experience a unique, quiet, art gallery-like atmosphere at a table-service restaurant in a theme park (it’s a good escape) You enjoy trying food that isn’t necessarily typical of what you’d get at other restaurants around the parks. The menu at Tiffins combines flavors and dishes from multiple regions around the world, so there is a variety of unique options for guests. You love a quieter restaurant that gives you a more intimate place to talk to your family and friends during your time in Animal Kingdom. Tiffins Meal You may want to skip Tiffins if: You’re traveling with a younger group who might want to have more kid-friendly options, like burgers, pizza, and sandwiches. You are dining in Disney World on a budget. While Tiffins has some unique eats and drinks, the prices can be a bit expensive ($38 for chicken??). Instead of going to this sit-down restaurant, Pandora has quick-service restaurants that have cheaper meals that are just as special. And remember you can still grab the same drinks over in the Nomad Lounge as well as a few smaller bites for less money. You’d rather spend your $$$ at a different signature restaurant elsewhere on property that offers more value for your respective dollar. Overall Tiffins is a unique dining experience in Animal Kingdom. It’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is your stomach. We were surprised by how much we loved the cocktail and the appetizer here. If we were wanting a smaller meal before tackling the rest of Animal Kingdom, the falafel was very filling and pairs quite well with the Tempting Tigress. Tasty Treats! However, the Butter Chicken was tasty, but not anything spectacular (and definitely not worth the price tag). They are operating with a limited menu at this time so we didn’t have as many entree choices as we’ve seen in past visits. But if you’re looking for an enjoyable chicken dish, there are much better options you can find elsewhere on property. We especially recommend heading over to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ over in Disney Springs since both the baked and fried chicken options are incredible. And, again, if you’re craving Butter Chicken, swing by the nearby Animal Kingdom Lodge for a visit to Sanaa. If you’ve never been to Tiffins, though, we think you should definitely take the time to visit once (even if it’s just to the Nomad Lounge for a drink)! All that said, we have many readers who are Tiffins devotees!! They love it, think it’s worth the money, and go again and again. So we admit our opinion on this one is potentially in the minority, and every time we go we hope to have a different outcome. But it’s always the same for us. Take a look at what character dining is like in a newly re-opened Disney World! What is your favorite place to eat in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: St. Patrick’s Day Treats, More ABC Disney, and the Almighty MUSHU! ALL Our Reviews from the 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler! NEWS! Disney World Chefs are Giving Back With Two HUGE Charity Dinners Next Month View the full article

There are two types of Disney fans — Disney dog lovers and Disney cat lovers. Mickey and Pluto! Okay, okay, maybe you’re both! After all, if you put a puppy and a kitten in front of us, we’re NOT going to be able to tell you which one is cuter. But, if you ARE prepared to take a stand as to which kind of person you are, then we have the Disney mugs for you! Check out the Cat Person and Dog Person mugs we found in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! These mugs are loaded up with cute line-art drawings of some iconic Disney pets. The Cat Person Mug has familiar feline faces like Lucifer from Cinderella, the Aristocats… Cat Person Mug …Figaro from Pinocchio, YZMA (!!!) from The Emperor’s New Groove… Cat Person Mug …the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, Oliver, and MORE! Cat Person Mug Seriously, we’re freaking out about how cute this mug is. And on the handle, you’ll find that polarizing declaration, “I’m a Cat Person.” We WANT it. Cat Person Mug But don’t worry dog lovers! There’s a mug for you too! This pup-lovers cup features Disney dogs like Copper from The Fox and the Hound, Dodger from Oliver and Company… Dog Person Mug …Pongo and Perdita from 101 Dalmatians… Dog Person Mug …Nana from Peter Pan, Pluto, and MORE! Dog Person Mug Just like the Cat Person Mug, you can see “I am a Dog Person” written out on the handle. Dog Person Mug And get this, BOTH mugs have a sweet paw print stamped on the bottom of the cup. What a great surprise for when you finish your coffee! Dog Person Mug We spotted both of these mugs at Discovery Island Company in Animal Kingdom for $14.99, but we wouldn’t be surprised if we see these pop up elsewhere! So, time to pick! Are you a cat person or a dog person? Click here to see more Disney pup merch! Would you buy the Cat Person Mug or the Dog Person Mug? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Say Good Morning AND Good Night with These NEW Animal Kingdom Phone Cases! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: St. Patrick’s Day Treats, More ABC Disney, and the Almighty MUSHU! 10 Things You Can Personalize with Your Name in Disney World! View the full article

Did you grow up dancing along to High School Musical and wishing that Troy, the basketball boy, could be your singing partner? We totally did. ©Disney Well, Zac Efron (who played Troy Bolton in the High School Musical movies) has graduated from high school and will be gracing us with his presence on Disney+ in a new remake of a classic film! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Zac Efron will be starring in a Disney+ remake of the comedy movie Three Men and a Baby. ©The Hollywood Reporter The original Three Men and a Baby film was released in 1987 and was a big hit for Disney. Domestically, it went on to eventually cross the $100 million mark. The remake is reportedly being headed by Disney’s live-action division and is intended to be released on Disney+. ©Disney A script for the remake has been drafted by Will Reichel, and the movie is set to be produced by Gordon Gray, who also produced The Rookie a number of years ago. More Zac Efron on our screens? And in a fun remake of an adorable film? Um…YES PLEASE! We’ll definitely keep our eyes open for more details on this movie. In the meantime, we’ll just be re-watching High School Musical 1, 2, and 3 for the thousandth time on Disney+. Click here to check out everything that’s coming to Disney+ this month! Are you excited to see Zac Efron return to Disney+ in this new movie? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: See The New Movies and Shows That Are Being Added To Disney+ in 2020! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Boba Fett Will Join the Cast of The Mandalorian on Disney+! Deep Breath! The All-New ‘Zenimation’ Series Has Arrived on Disney+ View the full article

How can you visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios without stopping at Crossroads (Because, ya know, it’s right there!)? It’s a great spot to take a peek at new Disney pins! Welcome to the Crossroads! If you haven’t started your very own Disney pin collection yet, what are you waiting for!? There are some super cute new pins out there! We really like these Jungle Cruise pins and these delicious Disney Princess Ice Cream Pins. And we’re loving a totally fun new way to display our pin collection… on these Minnie Mouse ears! As we stepped up to Crossroads, we were eager to see what new-to-us Disney pin designs we could find! We’re fans of Disney merch that lets us show our love for our favorite attractions! This Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster pin can be yours for $12.99. Rockin’ Roller Coaster Pin Perhaps you’re after something more sinister in fashion?? The 4-set pack of Disney Villain pins is just the way to go! You can snag it now for $27.99. Disney Villain Pin Set Hmmm…what’s a good word to describe a Disney villain?? Disney Villains Pin Never be without the perfect word to articulate their dastardly deeds! You snatch up this pin for $12.99. So if your heart belongs to Aerosmith or if you know in your bones that it’s good to be bad, these pins just may be perfect additions (or the perfect start!!) to your collection! Looking for more Disney Villain merch?? Check THIS out! What do you think of these super fun pins? Can you think of a better word to describe any of these villains? Let us know what you think in the comment section! Related posts: Disney In Your DNA? Honor Your Disney Mom and Disney Dad With New Hats From Disney World! Walt Disney World Rolls Out Our New Favorite Pixar Ears! Let Your Travel Buddy Know You Wish They Were Here With This Sweet Disney Pandora Charm! View the full article

Calling all Star Wars and runDisney fans! ©runDisney The time to register for the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend and Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon has come! Recently, we shared the news with you when early registration for Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members opened up for these races. Starting today, the general public can register for both events! The Star Wars Rival Run Weekend is set to take place April 15th through April 18th in 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort. ©runDisney If you visit the runDisney website, you can check out all of the events going on that weekend and register for those that you want to participate in. The events include a 5k, 10k, and half marathon, as well as several challenges if you’re strong with the force and ready to run more than one race! There are also several kids runs, although the website currently says to check back for updates on those. ©runDisney As of this morning, it appears spots were still open for registration for several races. When we tried to register, however, we were met with the following loading page. We tried to meditate like a Jedi to keep our patience as we waited! ©runDisney After some waiting, we were finally prompted to log in and select the race(s) we wanted to register for. ©runDisney Registration is also open for the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon. ©runDisney This race is set to take place (virtually) between January 1st and March 31st in 2021. ©runDisney As of this morning, it appears spots were still open for this race as well. ©runDisney Spots tend to fill up incredibly quickly for runDisney races, so if you want to run in one of these special events, be sure to try to register as quickly as possible! We’ll keep you updated as to any more updates on runDisney events. If you’re registering for the races today — may the Force be with you! Click here to check out the new Star Wars runDisney spirit jerseys! Are you registering for the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend or the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The First Look at the Star Wars Rival Run Medals for 2020 Has Blasted into Disney World! Early Registration for the 2021 runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Weekend in Disney World Is Available NOW! NEW Mandalorian Sweatshirt Jets into Disney Springs! View the full article

We love a good mini backpack! And when it comes in a Disney print?? Well then we just gotta have it! Snow White! Loungefly certainly has been providing us with a bunch of Disney bags lately. We were especially taken with these Halloween-themed bags and this Haunted Mansion backpack (can you tell we’re in the mood for Halloween already?). We also loved this Beauty and the Beast-inspired backpack. But this new Loungefly bag just may be the fairest of them all… Don’t be bashful! Step right up and take a look at this new Loungefly x Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Scene Mini Backpack! ©Loungefly We just love how they blended these two moments from the film together! This charming mini backpack is available now on the Loungefly website for $70. How many magic wishing apples do you think will fit inside? This backpack would go nicely with the new Snow White tops we saw at Disney Springs! Are you loving this new mini backpack from Loungefly? Tell us what you think in the comment section! Related posts: Rep YOUR Favorite Characters with the NEW Disney Pixar 25th Anniversary Loungefly Backpack! These Chic ‘Star Wars’ Loungefly Bags Are Bringing Us A New Hope! You Might Not Be Ready For How Cute These ‘A Bug’s Life’ Loungeflys Are! View the full article

It’s hard to believe but the Disney World theme parks have been reopened for ONE MONTH already! Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom welcomed guests back on July 7 for their Cast Member previews, and since then the four parks have begun their phased reopenings. Main Street, U.S.A. With the promise of limited capacity, we have witnessed drastically lower crowds than what we would typically see during the summer season. But how have these crowd levels changed over the last month? This is a question we’re getting more and more often from our readers and social media followers, so let’s find out! Wait Times Are Getting A Bit Longer We knew the crowds would be lower when the theme parks reopened, but we perhaps weren’t as prepared for seeing such short wait times! Magic Kingdom posted seemingly record-breaking wait times for all of its attractions, even the popular ones like Peter Pan’s Flight (we see you, 10-minute wait!). Magic Kingdom Wait Times as of 6:30PM on July 11th Even with the temporary suspension of FastPass+, most of the attraction standby lines have been able to move at a consistent rate. So even the more popular rides with wait times of 30 or 40 minutes had lines that were moving right along. Splash Mountain Attraction Line Since the parks reopened a month ago, we have noticed a slight uptick in wait times. Across all four theme parks, wait times have seemed to stabilize at lengths that are slightly higher than the 5-10 minutes we saw on week one, but still significantly lower than what summer crowds typically yield. We’ll get into more specifics about crowds in each park shortly. Read more about what the wait times were like on Magic Kingdom’s grand reopening day here! Park Pass Reservation Availability is Becoming More Difficult to Plan For Arguably the biggest change to come about in Disney World’s phased reopening is the Park Pass Reservation System. Now, guests must have valid park admission as well as a valid Park Pass Reservation in order to enter the parks. Disney Park Pass Screenshot When the system first rolled out, reservations were in general widely available, with some early dates filling up for Annual Passholders right around the reopening dates. Since the theme parks reopened, however, Park Pass Reservations are becoming increasingly more difficult to get, at least for last-minute trips and especially for Annual Passholders. Annual Passholder Availability as of July 22nd Reservations have consistently filled up first for Annual Passholders, who, at the local level, we learned account for roughly 50% of current attendance numbers. Resort Guests and other standard Ticket Holders have been able to book reservations with more ease. Learn more about Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System here! Hollywood Studios Continues to Be More Crowded Since its reopening day, Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues to be the park that at least FEELS the most crowded. There are fewer rides open in this park than in the others, and wait times are typically much longer for the more popular attractions. We even spotted Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at one point turning guests away from queueing up in line when capacity for the line was reached! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Hollywood Studios has also consistently been the first park to show fully booked up Park Pass Reservations. Disney Park Pass Availability Screenshot from June 24 Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance are still notoriously difficult to obtain. In fact, it can be just as difficult to get a Boarding Group as it was before the closures began, even with the lowered capacity! While Virtual Queues and FastPass lines are on hold across the parks, for now, Rise of the Resistance is the only ride still requiring a spot in the virtual queue each day to gain admission. So even with lower crowds overall, this park still feels the most crowded — and sometimes dangerously so. Why does Hollywood Studios feel more crowded than the other parks? Learn more here! …Other Parks, Not So Much Despite what we have been experiencing at Hollywood Studios, the other three parks have much more elbow room, especially at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. EPCOT Those two parks have seemed to be the best options for being able to easily maintain social distancing from other guests. EPCOT’s lower crowd levels are also reflected in that it was the last park to fill up for Annual Passholders for the month of August. Annual Passholder Availability for August. EPCOT is the only park available at this time. © Disney We cannot say at this time if these trends will continue, but it has so far been fairly consistent on a weekly basis: Hollywood Studios is crowded, while the other three parks are much more manageable. Take a look at EPCOT’s grand reopening day crowds here! But Disney Springs Is A Whole Other Ballgame That said, we do want to mention Disney Springs here as well, which is a whole other ballgame. While Disney Springs had very low crowds during its opening week in May, we’ve seen crowds steadily rise at the shopping and dining district over the past few months. And this past weekend we had reports from readers that the parking garage was full, and guests were being directed to park at a nearby hotel. Disney Springs We weren’t able to confirm this ourselves, but we can definitively report that Disney Springs crowds have ticked up significantly in recent weeks — to the point that it can be difficult to socially distance while there on nights and weekends. We’re also seeing a lot less mask compliance in Disney Springs than we are in the theme parks, and we want you to be aware of that as well. With the parks closing early and resorts closed off to many guests, it makes sense that the anyone-can-visit-anytime Disney Springs becomes the de facto dinner location for many guests. If you’re headed to Disney Springs and want to be as safe as possible, plan to go on a weekday versus in the evening or on weekends. Overall Despite the modest increase in crowds and wait times we’ve seen over the last month, it’s still vastly less crowded than what summer typically looks like in Disney World. This could be one of the reasons for the shortening of park hours, set to begin next month. If you have an upcoming trip to Disney World, you can definitely expect to see on average lower crowds than what you’ve seen in the past. But, keep in mind there is also less going on. With no fireworks, parades, or character meet and greets for the time being, you’re left with just attractions, dining, and shopping to fill your time (which is still quite a bit of stuff to do!). That alone can fill up a day in the parks, especially an abbreviated day. While we cannot guarantee you’ll experience a literal “ghost town,” you should have no problem accomplishing your top priorities in each of the theme parks (but be sure to snag that Hollywood Studios Park Pass early!). Read more about Disney World shortening their theme park hours here! Do you have upcoming travel plans to visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: DFB Video: The Cutting-Edge Effects and Details of Disney’s Newest Attractions! 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