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As Disney Parks worldwide continue their phased reopenings, policies have been updated to reflect current guidance from health experts. Recently, we shared the news that Disney World updated their face mask policy, which now bans face masks with “valves, mesh material, or holes of any kind.” Updated face mask policy at Disney World In an unsurprising move, Disneyland also updated their face mask policy to reflect this change, effective immediately. The updated policy, currently reflected on Disneyland’s website, includes new verbiage regarding masks that contain valves. It states: “At this time, neck gaiters, open-chin triangle bandanas, and face coverings containing valves, mesh material, or holes of any kind are not acceptable face coverings. © Disney Disneyland also requires guests to remain stationary while they eat or drink, another policy that has been implemented at Disney World. More Umbrellas Around Downtown Disney! Currently, Downtown Disney is the only part of the Disneyland Resort that has reopened. At this time, a reopening date for the two theme parks and Disneyland’s hotels has yet to be announced. Click here to read more about Disney World’s updated face mask policy! Have you been to Downtown Disney since its reopening? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News: Face Masks Are Now Required Citywide in Anaheim, California NEWS: Disneyland Resort Has Made Big Changes to Their Face Mask Policy REVIEW! We’re Eating at The New Asian Street Eats in Downtown Disney in Disneyland! View the full article

Occasionally we find some SUPER cool new AR tech that catches our eye. Recently, we’ve found out how we might use the force in an AR environment and we’ve even seen Disney AR in practice with the Play Disney Parks app AR Mickey message! ©Disney Today, we spotted a way that Disney might use augmented reality to bring YOUR doodles to life! Disney filed a fun patent for “deformable-surface tracking based augmented reality image generation;” that’s a really fancy way of saying AR image creation based on an alterable subject! The patent mostly speaks to the use of AR with synced coloring pages. Take, for instance, this colored-in coloring page of an elephant. ©Disney With this new invention, a kid (or grown-up!) could color on the page and then use an application on their phone to scan the page. The image would then come to life in 3D on the page — WITH your personal color and drawing choices! WOAH! If you draw flowers on the 2D elephant’s trunk, the 3D elephant will have them too! ©Disney This is actually super similar to the AR Mickey some guests got earlier this year, except it’s customizable. Disney’s constantly surprising us with technology that seems too futuristic to be real — but here it is! As always, you can keep an eye on DFB to see ALL the coolest new Disney tech. Click here to learn about the new ways that Disney is working to use augmented reality! Think that your drawings coming to life is cool or creepy? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: One More TOTALLY NEW Way Your Phone Could Have A HUGE Impact On Your Disney World Vacation! New Patent Explains How Disney Could Use DRONES in Future Theme Park Shows! Did Disney Just Create a NEW Way to Make Water Rides? View the full article

When you go to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, getting a boarding pass for Rise of the Resistance can be a bit of a challenge. But when you DO get one, all that panic refreshing at 10AM or 2PM feels soooo worth it. Rise of the Resistance This massive Star Wars ride, however, is quite technologically advanced, which means that it breaks down and experiences little glitches from time to time. And today, while we visited Batuu to battle the First Order, we experienced a SUPER strange glitch. And we’re not talking about a glitch with boarding passes. The Ship’s Bridge in Rise of the Resistance In the transport ship that takes off from the rebel base, you typically see yourself flying through space and spot the Star Destroyer. However, there was a little mishap with the video in our transport ship. Still on the rebel base While Lieutenant Bek was screaming that the First Order was surrounding us, it looked like we were still firmly in safety on the ground in Batuu. A lil blurry, but you can see the glitch! Eventually, the video synced up and corrected itself, and we were captured by the First Order after all. But of course, the fun had just begun as we got to escape from their grasp! Rise of the Resistance has new boarding group times — click here to find out more! Have you ever experienced a little glitch on Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Answers To ALL Of Your Disney World Rise of the Resistance Questions! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! We Rode Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reopening Day — Here’s What’s Different! View the full article

Disney has been kickin’ it old school with tons of new retro gear lately! Grad Nite Shirt We spotted some totally rad tees and jackets on shopDisney and now they have arrived at Walt Disney World! We got a closer look at all the throwback merch at Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! Remember when everyone in your grade wore yin yang necklaces? Disney thinks it’s time to bring that trend back with this Mickey yin yang tee. Yin Yang Crop Top Get out your hacky-sack! This fab crop top is 36.99. Yin Yang Crop Top The fun doesn’t stop there! Celebrate your last day of high school in this 80s-inspired Grad Nite tank for 34.99. Grad Nite Tank Top Conquer Hades in this Hercules long-sleeve shirt for $49.99! Hercules Long Sleeve It’s a great shirt to wear while watching some Disney movies on VHS! Hercules Long Sleeve Bless my soul! Herc was on roll with this new rain jacket! Hercules Rain Jacket The back is designed with bright colors and shows young Hercules soaring through the sky with Pegasus. Hercules Rain Jacket The hood and arms are highlighted with lightning bolts too! This jacket costs $49.99. Hercules Rain Jacket Let’s continue this 90s movie party with The Hunchback of Notre Dame tee! It even comes pre-faded! The shirt costs 36.99. Hunchback of Notre Dame Shirt Paint with all the colors of the wind with this Pocahontas long-sleeve shirt for 44.99. Note that this shirt features the same color fade as the Hercules tee. The shirt features an unlikely duo, Percy and Meeko! Pocahontas Shirt Time to head to Blockbuster and pick up some movies for the weekend (I WISH)! We’re looking forward to a night watching Disney classics and lounging in our new 90s gear. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more retro merch! Want more Hercules merchandise? Check out the new backpacks here! What do you think of the new t-shirts? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: ADORABLE Accessories Have Arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Rep Your Disney Style with These New T-Shirts We Spotted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re Totally Adding This NEW Dress in Disney World to Our Collection! View the full article

Last week, we shared the news that Disney World’s 2020 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend would be a virtual event. ©runDisney If you missed your opportunity to sign up for this spook-tacular Villains-themed runDisney event when it had its initial round of registrations, you’re in luck! More spots will be opening soon. runDisney announced via Twitter that they will be opening “a limited number of additional registration opportunities” at 10:00AM EDT on Thursday, July 30. Registration will be available on runDisney’s website. ©runDisney Participating in a virtual running event means that you can run the length of the event in your neighborhood, your home or local gym, or anywhere else you like to run! This year’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon will host the following events (along with their villain mascots!): Kronk and Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove | Disney Wine & Dine 5K Ursula from The Little Mermaid | Disney Wine & Dine 10K The Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Oogie Boogie and Jack Skellington from Nightmare Before Christmas | Two Course Challenge Captain Hook and Smee from Peter Pan | runDisney Kids Races ©runDisney For those who are already registered, you have the option to transfer your registration to the virtual event, or you may request a full refund. Click here to learn more about the decision to make this year’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend a virtual runDisney event. Are you registered for this year’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 2011 Wine and Dine Weekend Events in Disney World 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Will Feature a New runDisney Race! Disney Springs Has a Bunch of Deals and Discounts For Marathon Runners This Weekend! View the full article

We love Disney fireworks shows — there’s just really nothing quite as magical. Fireworks in Disney World Whenever a NEW nighttime spectacular debuts, we’re always pumped to spot the new ways that Disney uses tech in these shows. We’ve been wondering about the addition of drones to Disney shows for a while now. We saw them used in Disney Springs a few years ago. And Universal used them recently as well. Some of the concept art for EPCOT Forever made us think we might see them, but it’s just really cool kites instead. But don’t fear, Disney IS still working hard on ways to incorporate drones in live shows! We spotted a new Disney patent today that discusses an “aerial show system using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) energy to animate creative show element.” That’s pretty much a fancy way of saying that Disney has come up with a way to use drones and the rushes of air they produce to animate elements of a live show. Take this figure from the patent for instance. Illustrated here is a potential use where the drone is used to suspend a “magical ship” (certainly looks like a flying pirate ship a la Peter Pan to us!). The drone flies the ship around and the air produced from the propellers shoots down to move the decorative rotors on the ship itself. It could also help to make sails billow in the wind! ©Disney Another potential use is something that we might be a little more familiar with. The patent explains that the air from the drones could be used to disperse water or particles in a way that makes a projection screen. Disney certainly does love throwing projections on water — just look at Fantasmic! This would allow those watery projection screens to be mobile. ©Disney A final use, and perhaps the largest scale of the ones in the patent, would be to animate a large scale set piece. This patent illustration seems to depict drones flying over a living mountain (looks a lot like Te Fiti from Moana!). The patent describes the use of the kinetic energy from the drones to move the arms of the set-piece and the air from the drones to make grass, hair, and other details appear to move organically. ©Disney WOW! This is certainly one of the cooler patents we’ve seen in a while. We’d love to see drones used more in Disney entertainment and such a high-tech approach seems like it could make for some seriously amazing effects. In the meantime, we’ll just have to look forward to the nighttime spectaculars of the future and HOPE they use some of this neat technology! Click here to learn more about the upcoming Harmonious show in EPCOT! How would YOU like to see drones used in nighttime spectaculars? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: One More TOTALLY NEW Way Your Phone Could Have A HUGE Impact On Your Disney World Vacation! Epcot’s NEW Nighttime Spectacular is HarmonioUS! We’re Unpacking the Latest Disney NEWS BOMB! View the full article

Who doesn’t love coming across a little gem while wandering the parks? Tree of Life Pin trading is all the rage at Walt Disney World Resort. A fun, little Disney-themed accessory? Count us in! There have been some super cute new pins lately like these Disney Princess ice cream pins and incredibly stylish options from Loungefly. And have you seen the new Minnie Mouse ears that you can decorate with your favorite pins? Looking for some new pins? Take a peek at what we found at Riverside Depot! It’s cuteness overload with this adorable starter set featuring some the Hundred Acre Woods’ most popular residents. Winnie the Pooh Pin Trading Starter Set This collection is perfect for newbie-pin traders and is available for $32.99. Check out this wise-cracking collection of pins that will allow you to bring the humor of Jungle Cruise home with you! Jungle Cruise Disney Trading Pins These pun-ful pins can be found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and are available for $24.99. Between the furry cuteness of Winnie the Pooh and the chuckle-worthy Jungle Cruise pins, these could be fun additions to your collection. Learn How to Pin Trade Safely with the New Disney Guidelines! Are you a Disney Pin Trader? Sound off in the comment section and let us know what you think of these pins. Related posts: Play Disney Parks App Now Offering NEW Achievements and Pins! There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! Haunted Mansion News! Hatbox Ghost Ornaments Have Materialized Online! View the full article

There are a few signature dishes at Captain Cooks in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort that are worth a trip on the monorail to enjoy. In the morning, it’s all about the Tonga Toast, but in the afternoon, the pulled pork nachos are what we’re after! Captain Cook’s On our visit to the Polynesian today, we swung by Captain Cooks and FREAKED when we noticed that we could order the pulled pork nachos once again! The pulled pork nachos sit on a beautiful bed of housemade chips and are topped with pineapple salsa, pico de gallo, and spicy mayo. Pulled Pork Nachos Currently, the pork nachos are NOT available on Mobile Order, so we had to order from the counter. When our food was brought to us, we were told that all orders are being packaged as to-go for the time being. Pulled Pork Nachos Considering the portion size, for just $8.99, you could easily count this one of your three meals for the day. Pulled Pork Nachos Honestly, it’s such a beautiful plate of food, we almost couldn’t bring ourselves to eat it (just kidding, we devoured it as soon as we sat down). Pulled Pork Nachos Kicking back and relaxing in Captain Cook’s while indulging on a delicious plate of pulled pork nachos is one of life’s little joys, ya know? Pulled Pork Nachos We’re definitely going to keep this in mind next time (and every time thereafter) we’re in the Magic Kingdom area! Stop by Captain Cook’s and order some pulled pork nachos for $8.99. Take a foodie tour around Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort here! What is your favorite food item to get at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Photos and REVIEW: The Good and the Bad of Capt. Cook’s at Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort Review! Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake Arrives Early at Polynesian Village Resort’s Capt. Cook’s! Review! Fourth of July Cupcake from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! View the full article

An intergalactic trip to Batuu, otherwise known as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, can be filled with twists and turns. Whether we’re navigating the updated (and then updated once more!) Boarding Group distribution system for Rise of the Resistance or we’re experiencing an eerily empty Oga’s Cantina, Galaxy’s Edge sure knows how to keep us on our toes! Stormtroopers One of the ways Disney provides the fully immersive experience in Galaxy’s Edge is through their merchandise. So you could imagine our surprise when we noticed merchandise in a new spot! Resistance Supply, the outpost located by Rise of the Resistance is currently closed. Resistance Supply – Temporarily Closed So…where does one find their essential Resistance gear!? How else are we supposed to prepare for our battle against the First Order? Resistance merchandise located in the marketplace in Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise typically found at the outpost can currently be found in the marketplace, at Black Spire Outfitters. Black Spire Outfitters The shop that typically houses Jedi robes is the new temporary home for all your Resistance needs! Resistance Supply merchandise being sold at Black Spire Outfitters As we browsed through the shelves, we recognized most of the merchandise you would find at the outpost, including pilot helmets, pins t-shirts, and more! Resistance Supply merchandise being sold at Black Spire Outfitters Even those in the Resistance need to stay properly hydrated! Be sure to pick up a reusable water bottle before you take off on your adventures. Resistance Supply merchandise being sold at Black Spire Outfitters So if the Resistance merchandise is located at Black Spire Outfitters, where can we pick up a Jedi robe? We were told that Dok-Ondar has acquired the stockpile of robes, and they can be purchased for now at his Den of Antiquities. Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities There never seems to be a dull moment on Batuu! Be sure to keep an eye out on the whereabouts of those intergalactic treasures next time you visit Galaxy’s Edge! Check out our first look at a reopened Disney’s Hollywood Studios here! Have you been to Galaxy’s Edge? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! Answers To ALL Of Your Disney World Rise of the Resistance Questions! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

Though the Disney water parks remain closed, that hasn’t stopped Disney from working behind the scenes to enhance the experience at a water park! Typhoon Lagoon Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon both have some awesome tube slides, and the lines can get pretty long. Well, Disney’s new water slide BRAKE technology could mean shorter lines in the long run! We love checking out new Disney tech and we recently spotted a patent for a “water slide tube with braking while hydroplaning.” That’s right, this tube can slow itself down, even when it’s skimming across the top of the water at a high speed! These tubes are designed with drag-increasing additions to help slow to a stop. ©Disney Disney notes in the patent that the reason lines get so long for some water slides is that a new guest cannot get on the slide until the guest at the bottom disembarks. This means that the longer it takes for a tube to stop at the bottom of a slide, the longer it takes for the line to move. With brakes, these tubes could help to significantly increase the throughput of tube water slides! ©Disney It’s always SO interesting seeing the tech that Disney comes up with! Who knew that water slides needed breaks? It’ll be interesting to see if we start seeing tubes replaced with these new models in the Disney water parks or elsewhere in Disney World. You know we’ll be sure to report in if we spot them! Click here to find out which Disney World water park we think is BETTER! What do you think of these new water slide brakes? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: BIG NEWS: Mickey Mouse Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Back at the Disney Parks with a New Design! The 10 Disney Rides and Attractions You NEED to See Before They Close! Robot Handshakes and Earthquake Floors?! These Documents Hint At The Future of Disney Parks! View the full article

We’re back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out all the updated rides, merchandise, and dining! Disney Junior Play & Dance Party Hollywood Studios has gotten creative with the way they are handling character entertainment since reopening! To keep their distance, characters have been riding around the park in specially themed cars. Today, the Disney Junior Play & Dance Party show at Hollywood Studios reopened, but it looks a little different. The dance floor is marked with big blue dots that divide the area into “party zones.” Groups are asked to groove in their zone away from the other groups. Disney Junior Play & Dance Party The show has been modified a bit too. Usually, the show is longer and there’s a storyline about how the guests are waiting for Mickey to show up to the party. Prior to reopening, the Actors’ Equity Association rejected Disney World’s safety plan for performers. This included the actors from this dance party. Now, the mini-show lasts about 10-minutes and only features a DJ and the characters. Disney Junior Play & Dance Party Mickey, Timon, Vampirina, and Doc McStuffins all make an appearance during the show. The characters join the party one-by-one accompanied with uniquely themed background and music! Disney Junior Play & Dance Party The DJ pumps up the audience in-between the character appearances with classic Disney songs from Moana, A Goofy Movie, and Zootopia. Disney Junior Play & Dance Party All the characters came out together for a quick dance-off at the end of the show! Disney Junior Play & Dance Party Usually, elements like bubbles, snow, and leaves float down from the ceiling. Bubbles are the only floating element that we saw during the show today. Disney Junior Play & Dance Party Overall, the new socially distant dance floor didn’t throw off our groove. The characters were fun, the DJ played some good tunes, and we enjoyed the pumped-up atmosphere! It’s a great place to cool down with the a/c and turn up the heat with our funky fresh dance moves. We’ll continue to check out all the live entertainment at the newly reopened Disney World! Did you hear? We found the Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel at Hollywood Studios! Will you be dancing the night away at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Oasis Canteen Is No More! PLUS Jessie’s New Meet and Greet Location and Forky’s Photo Opp… When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List Lasso Up Your Fam to Play Andy’s Board Game Blast! View the full article

Strolling down Grand Avenue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is never quite complete without stopping at BaseLine Tap House. BaseLine Tap House You’ll find a selection of small plates (we’re fond of the big ol’ Bavarian Pretzel with Beer-Cheese Fondue), and of course you’ll find cocktails, wine, and craft beer on tap. The thing is, though, the offerings here don’t change very often. So we were excited to spot some options that are new to the Tap House during our stop today! Now, you won’t see these listed on the menu board just yet. BaseLine Tap House But they’re here! Just check the taps… BaseLine Tap House Joining the lineup here are Kona Long Board Island Lager, Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA, and Cigar City Jai Alai IPA. (Don’t forget, you can try a few thanks to the Create-Your-Own Beer Flight!) BaseLine Tap House In case you’re not familiar, BaseLine Tap House is located on Grand Avenue… you’ll find it on your way in or out of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (unless you enter or exit by way of Toy Story Land). It’s a great place to relax and raise a glass before or after your adventures on the planet Batuu. CHEERS! Have you ever paid a visit to BaseLine Tap House? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s NEW At Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Grand Avenue, New Starbucks Mugs, Coco Cupcakes, and MORE DFB Video: Hollywood Studios Restaurants RANKED (Including BaseLine Tap House!) What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Art of Animation, and Pop Century: May 15, 2018 View the full article

Who’s our favorite fork to find featured on our Disney merch? Forky Hairbrush Well, that’s pretty easy — it’s Toy Story’s Forky! We love spotting new Forky merchandise, from the awesome Forky Loungefly Backpack we saw online, to the WILD Forky Hairbrush we found in Disney World. Well, that Forky Loungefly, unfortunately, sold out online, but fortunately we spotted it for sale in Hollywood Studios today! The Forky Loungefly easily caught our eye when we strolled past him in the store. Look at those eyes! And no, they aren’t really working googly eyes. Forky Backpack He’ll hang out on your back with these super snazzy and vibrant red straps! Hint: Look at the bottoms of his popsicle-stick feet and you’ll see Bonnie’s name scrawled there. Forky Backpack And the inside has this very fun Forky print. This looks like the PERFECT bag to hold all of our Disney park necessities! Forky Backpack You can find the new Forky Loungefly Backpack RIGHT NOW for $80 at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios. We’ll be keeping a keen eye out for MORE Forky merch, so stick to DFB so you don’t miss any of it! Want to see more of the WILD Forky brush? Click here! Do you NEED the Forky Loungefly? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Just Got Even MORE Merry with MORE Christmas Decorations! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Lots of Verrines, New Pixar Merch, and $1 Cheese Sauce! View the full article

One of our favorite new additions to the Disney World dining experience in the past few years has been Mobile Order. And during the phased reopening of the theme parks, this contactless way of ordering your food is becoming an essential part of a Disney World vacation. Disney is really pushing guests to order at quick-service dining locations through Mobile Order whenever possible. Mobile Order Sign Many locations like Pecos Bill was requiring guests to stand outside until their order Mobile Order was ready. Recently Pecos Bill debuted a new indoor waiting area for those that used Mobile Order. We ordered our food via My Disney Experience and approached the entrance to Pecos Bill. Pecos Bill If you show your confirmed Mobile Order to a Cast Member at the door, they will let you inside where you are asked to wait on a socially distanced floor dot. Pecos Bill Despite the indoor waiting area available for guests to use, we noticed that most diners were still opting to wait outdoors until their order was ready. Pecos Bill And then our food was ready after a short wait! You approach your designated window and off you go with a yummy lunch! Pecos Bill Mobile Order We were told by a Cast Member that these indoor waiting areas may not be in place all day long, especially during peak dining hours. So, if you want the option to wait inside, your best bet may be to go during those off-hours! Click here to see what Disney should consider doing if they want more people to use Mobile Order! What is your quick service dining location of choice when you visit Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Bite-Size Churros from Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Magic Kingdom New! Queso Blanco at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Pumpkin Ice Cream and More “of-the-Month” Features Impress at Magic Kingdom! View the full article

The past few days have brought some ups and downs to Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain… and we’re not talking about that big drop at the end. This way to Splash Mountain ICYMI, the attraction was temporarily closed for the later part of the day on Sunday, and we found out it was still closed — and even drained — on Monday (that’s yesterday, at press time). But today? Well, today, Splash Mountain is back in action! Splash Mountain Today We stopped by during our trip around the park to see everything back up and running… or, at least, it was before the rain started coming down a bit later in the afternoon. But that’s not unusual when it comes to inclement weather, so no worries there! Splash Mountain Today Of course, we’re not certain how long this will be the case… last month, Disney announced that Splash Mountain will be closing and the attraction will be rethemed to a Princess and the Frog ride. It was not announced when the transformation will begin or how long it will ultimately take. So if you’re looking to make a splash in Magic Kingdom before the ride goes down for the major refurbishment, now’s a good time to do it! Just remember, as always… Splash Mountain merchandise … there’s a “high chance of SHOWERS!” Have FUN! Is Splash Mountain a must-do for you when you’re in Magic Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Starbucks Drinks, Spirit Jerseys, and a BIG Attraction Closure! NEWS! Refurbishment Closures in Disney World Next Week! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

Some of our favorite iconic snacks went missing once Walt Disney World reopened to the public. We were reunited with a classic snack today! Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel We have a long and tumultuous history with the Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel from Disney World. It appeared years ago at The Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom then took a hiatus sometime later. We thought it was potentially gone forever. There was a big pretzel-shaped hole in our hearts. Then, it came crawling back to us at Magic Kingdom, only to break our hearts once more. The Lunching Pad is temporarily unavailable so we haven’t had a chance to get our pretzel fix! WELL, it seems the delicious snack is back to toy with our hearts again! We were just minding our business perusing Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. All of a sudden something caught our eye at the snack cart near Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Could it be? Was it back? Snack Cart Near Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway We got a little closer to assess the situation. It was true! The Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel is at Hollywood Studios! What a sneaky little snack! Never had a Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel? Let us give you low down. Helloooo, Gorgeous! It’s a doughy pretzel stuffed with sweet cream cheese icing. The outside is dusted with breadcrumbs instead of salt. It’s not overly sweet and really hits the spot! Inside the Cream Cheese Pretzel The pretzel costs $7.25 and comes in this adorable Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway wrapper! Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel with Wrapper We haven’t heard a word about the equally delicious Jalapeño-Cheese Pretzel that’s disappeared everywhere. We’ll keep scouring the parks to see if anything else new pops up in the future! Want to see the other surprising snacks we found at Disney World recently? Check out these Christmas in July cupcakes! Are you heading to Hollywood Studios for a pretzel? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List These 15 HUGE Disney World Snacks Are Totally Worth Wearing Your Stretchy Pants! View the full article

As the spookiest season of the year approaches (only 3 months to go!!) we’ve found a new way to savor the fun. ©Disney With the cancellation of this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, we’re looking for other ways to celebrate this fall! That’s why we’re all about spellbinding keepsakes from our favorite sinister trio like this eerily stylish spirit jersey. We’ve even scared up some fun with this Hocus Pocus-inspired bingo game! But there is always room for a little more Halloween… Add a little more magic to your life with this charming new Hocus Pocus Mug and Spoon Set from shopDisney! ©Disney This super cool new mug is dishwasher and microwave safe and is available at shopDisney for $19.99. Seems like the perfect cauldron for you make your favorite fall-time brew! Already in a Halloween State of Mind? Check Out These Frightfully Fun Ways to Celebrate at Walt Disney World Resort! Is this mug and spoon set getting you in the Halloween spirit? Sound off in the comments below! Related posts: Disney’s Halloween Merch Has ARRIVED and There Are a TON of Costumes, Decorations, Spirit Jerseys, AND MORE! GOODBYE MONEY! Disney and Colourpop Debut a Midnight Masquerade Collection of Makeup, Mugs, and MORE! These Nightmare Before Christmas Disney Pet Toys Are SO CUTE We Wish They Were For Humans! View the full article

Adventures by Disney vacations have been suspended through September 30th, 2020. © Adventures by Disney Guests have been offered a 100% credit to be used for future Adventure by Disney vacations. Disney has now updated their conditions to include more flexible payment conditions for those who have been affected by the suspensions. First, Disney has automatically extended the final payment date by an additional 30 days for guests who have trips booked between October 1st, 2020 to December 31st, 2020. Guests now have 90 days prior to their vacation start date to make final payments. The deposit is still non-refundable. © Adventures by Disney The vacation date change policy has also changed. Guests booked on a trip through October 31st, 2020 can change their reservation to receive the 100% future travel credit. They need to make the change at least 45 days prior to the vacation start date. ©Adventures by Disney Guests must book their new vacation by March 31st, 2021 in order to use the future travel credit. You can contact your Travel Agent or Adventures by Disney to change your reservation. We’ll continue to update you on any future changes to Adventures by Disney vacations! Want to learn more about Adventures by Disney cancelations? Click here! Do you have an Adventures by Disney vacation booked? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Adventures by Disney Has Extended Their 100% Cancellation Credit Offer Through July NEWS: Adventures By Disney Has Extended Their Cancellation Policy Through September! Adventures by Disney Has Suspended Most Departures Through the End of June View the full article

It’s always fun to mark major anniversaries when it comes to the Disney Parks. For instance, Disneyland just marked its 65th anniversary on July 17th, and Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th next year on October 1, 2021. Disneyland 65th Anniversary Merchandise Of course, since each Resort opened, there have been plenty of milestones along the way… and there are some new t-shirts available for purchase online at shopDisney now that help you celebrate the Opening Days of attractions in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World! The Disneyland Opening Days T-Shirt for Men showcases a condensed map with the Partners statue on the front of the short-sleeve tee. Disneyland Opening Days T-shirt ©shopDisney Disneyland Opening Days T-shirt ©shopDisney The back presents a list of Disneyland attractions with their opening days! From Sleeping Beauty Castle on July 17, 1955 to the Matterhorn Bobsleds on June 14, 1959 to the most recent addition of Star Wars: The Rise of the Resistance on January 17, 2020… Disneyland Opening Days T-shirt ©shopDisney … the list goes on and on in classic tour shirt style! This t-shirt is currently available on shopDisney for $24.99. The whimsical design is echoed on the Walt Disney World Opening Days T-Shirt, with iconic attractions from all four parks represented on the front. Walt Disney World Opening Days T-shirt ©shopDisney Walt Disney World Opening Days T-shirt ©shopDisney The back likewise lists Opening Days of attractions including the Jungle Cruise (October 1, 1971), Journey Into Imagination (March 5, 1983), Kilimanjaro Safaris (April 22, 1998), and more. Walt Disney World Opening Days T-shirt ©shopDisney This shirt is also available now on shopDisney and is priced at $24.99. Enjoy celebrating ALL THE DISNEY DAYS in your new t-shirt! What do you think of these new shirts? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEW Park-Exclusive Pins and Release Dates Have Been Added to shopDisney! New Look and Updates for My Disney Experience and Disneyland Apps New Mickey Bubble Baton Spotted at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort View the full article

We’re super serious when we say that Living with the Land is one of our favorite rides in EPCOT. Living with the Land Can you blame us? It’s GREAT. We love looking at Mickey-shaped fruits and vegetables. Well, today, we noticed a change to how Living with the Land is handling the new health and safety measures — they’ve added some plexiglass dividers. We were hanging out in The Land Pavilion recently when we noticed a boat cruise by with the new plexiglass dividers installed between rows. We rode Living with the Land when EPCOT first opened and none of the boats had these dividers, so they’re a pretty new feature. Boat with Plexiglass On the boats with these dividers installed, guests are being seated with one party in each row, but with no rows between parties. Boat with Plexiglass Interestingly enough, there are some boats that do not have the plexiglass dividers installed. Cast Members are seating guests with a row in between each party in these vehicles. Boat without Plexiglass We’re keeping tabs on all of the health measures around Disney World and reporting in on which make us feel the safest. Stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest updates! Want to see more attractions in a reopened EPCOT? Click here! What do you think of the addition of plexiglass dividers? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Epcot’s Living With the Land Extends Hours With Recent Holiday Overlay Addition Here’s How Epcot Made Its Attractions Even BETTER Today! NEWS! Here’s the FULL LIST of Rides and Attractions That Will Be Reopening at Epcot in Disney World! View the full article

Walking down Main Street, U.S.A. is a time-honored tradition for Disney guests. Main Street, U.S.A. The experience is very similar to how it’s been since the Magic Kingdom opened almost 50 years ago! Some things have changed, like the look of Cinderella Castle, while others have not. Today though, we spotted a BIG change to how Cast Members dress on Main Street, U.S.A. — and it’s a pretty surprising shift! When we were strolling down Main Street, U.S.A. today, we spotted some Cast Members walking around in SHORTS! This may not seem too crazy, but diehard Disney-goers know that in the 50 years of Main Street’s existence, Cast Members on Main Street have worn long pants or skirts! Main Street Cast Members This change definitely has an effect on the more old-timey look of Main Street Cast Members, but we’re happy if it makes Cast Members more comfortable in the Florida heat! Main Street Cast Members What an interesting update! It might take us a little getting used to seeing those shorts, but we’re still lovin’ our interactions with the Main Street Cast Members. Keep an eye on DFB for more Magic Kingdom updates! Click here to learn about what we can expect for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! What do you think of this new policy for Main Street Cast Members? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Oogie Boogie Popcorn Buckets, Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, and Over-the-Top Crocs! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Missing Fan-Favorite Snack, TONS of Mulan Merchandise, and a NEW Cake Pop! View the full article

Na’vi River Journey is one of the two attractions (the other being Avatar Flight of Passage) in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora. Na’vi River Journey If you’ve taken a boat journey through the beautiful bioluminescent rainforest that makes up the ride, then you’ve had the chance to encounter the Na’vi Shaman of Songs. The scene featuring the impressive audio-animatronic is truly stunning and provides an unforgettable moment in the attraction. And now…well, I guess you could say that a truly unforgettable souvenir has been created to go along with it. Check out this new and…interesting windbreaker we found at Windtraders, Pandora’s merchandise shop! Pandora Windbreaker We’re starting with the back of the jacket, which features the Shaman of Songs as the main focus of the design, with the artwork covering the entire back. Pandora Windbreaker The front of the windbreaker presents the floating mountains and glowing flora and fauna of Pandora as evening starts to fall over the land. Pandora Windbreaker It’s rare that bright purple-y pink sleeves make up the most subtle part of a clothing item, but here you have it! Pandora Windbreaker The color choice continues in the zipper and tie accents. The windbreaker is $49.99 at Windtraders. And we think it’s safe to say that it would help you remember your time on the Na’vi River Journey, don’t you think? Windtraders, of course, isn’t the only place we visited in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We grabbed a yummy new bite at Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes, said “So long” to Primeval Whirl, and found all sorts of goodies in the gift shops! You can check it all out here. For now, though, we say “Eywa ngahu” (that’s goodbye in Na’vi!) from Pandora — The World of AVATAR! Check out EVERYTHING new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom here! What is your favorite thing about Pandora? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Show Your Love for the Na’vi with New Merch Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Avatar What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: One of Our Favorite Entrees is BACK, Tons of Pandora Merch, and New Hours at Isle of Java! First Look! Pandora — The World of AVATAR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article

If you’re like me, a trip to EPCOT isn’t complete without a visit to The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion to go under the sea and marvel at the natural beauty of vast marine life, including my favorite…SHARKS! Fans of these often-misunderstood champions of the sea can dive deep into the world of sharks at home during National Geographic’s 8th Annual SHARKFEST with more bite than ever by tuning into programming every night airing now on National Geographic and then on Nat Geo WILD starting August 9th. SHARKFEST underscores National Geographic Society’s 132-year legacy in exploring the farthest reaches of Earth and to highlight its commitment to shark and ocean conservation. Knowing that our Disney Parks sharks are also super excited about SHARKFEST, we thought it would be “fin”-tastic to get them involved in the celebration by letting them tell us more about themselves! For more on SHARKFEST including stories, downloads, activities for kids, and more visit NatGeo.com/Sharkfest, and for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this one, be sure to keep checking with us here at the Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Do you dream of joining the 999 happy haunts in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion? Haunted Mansion Disneyland Look, we get it. Those ghouls really know how to party. Well, now you can look just like a grim grinning ghost with one of the COOLEST Disney face masks we’ve spotted so far. Take a trip to Downtown Disney to snag yourself the new Haunted Mansion face mask! Our friends at @discover.themagic on Instagram spotted these spooky new masks in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney and honestly, we’re obsessed. © @discover.themagic Is there anything more iconic than that purple Haunted Mansion wallpaper! This is definitely a look that we would be THRILLED to add to our mask collection. © @discover.themagic You can find the Haunted Mansion Face Mask RIGHT NOW at World of Disney in Downtown Disney for $6. Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for this guy’s arrival in Disney World! Click here to see some of our CUTE face masks! What do you think of the Haunted Mansion mask? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Platform Crocs, a Galaxy’s Edge Scavenger Hunt, and Avengers Campus Construction What’s New at Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resorts: TONS of Wedding Merchandise, a Sparkly Galaxy Parfait, and More! View the full article

Well, Tree of Life, you’re looking particularly snazzy today! Tree of Life You guessed it! We’re in Disney’s Animal Kingdom today to take a look at everything new in Disney World’s WILDEST park. After all, we love staying up to date on the AK happenings. Let’s take a look at ALL the updates in food, construction, and merchandise in Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Food Updates As always, we’re starting with the food updates! In Windtraders we spotted this Pandora Expedition Trail Mix marked as new for $5.49. Interestingly enough, we’ve actually seen this mix before with the same ingredients — they’re just listed in a different order now. We’re not sure what’s up with that! Pandora Expedition Trail Mix Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe has had a bunch of changes to the menu, most notably the addition of the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Teriyaki Chicken Salad. Honestly, we were pretty big fans of the sandwich. After all, they loaded us up with sauce, and we LOVE sauce. Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich and Fries The menu has also lost several options including the Teriyaki Beef Bowl, American Kobe Beef Hot Dog, Asian Chicken Wrap, Ginger Chicken Salad, single Pork Egg Roll option, and the smaller Chicken Fried Rice side option. Click here to read our REVIEW of the new Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates We recently heard that Primeval Whirl would be leaving us for good. Now, the first sign of this ride’s demise is here with the removal of the ride vehicles from the track. Primeval Whirl We’re so sad to see it go! Want to see more of the changes at Primeval Whirl? Click here! Nearby, we spotted a new Pin Trading Experience location in the spot where Goofy used to have meet and greets. Pin Trading Experience Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates That’s all for construction and food, so let’s move on to the merch! Riverside Depot Perhaps our favorite merch find was this Lumiere and Cogsworth Spatula Set for $19.99. Lumiere and Cogsworth Spatula Set We’d be smiling too if we were helping to bake a delicious cake! Love this cute spatula set? See more here! Adding to the Jungle Cruise merchandise party we’ve been seeing around Disney World, we spotted this Jungle Cruise Pin Set for$24.99. Jungle Cruise Pin Set If you’re trying to get a little into pin trading (good on you, they’ll love it!), you can snag this new-to-us Winnie the Pooh Pin Starter Set for $32.99. It includes a lanyard and four Pooh pins! Winnie the Pooh Pin Starter Set And we spotted two cute new tees for $24.99! There’s this adorable Dug Shirt… Dug Shirt …and this COOL Scar Shirt! Scar Shirt We’re also loving these pretty, new-to-us Minnie Bow Socks for $14.99. Minnie Bow Socks Windtraders Over in Pandora, we spotted this WILD Pandora Windbreaker. Look, we guess this is a great option for anyone who LOVES the Na’vi River Shaman. If you want to make a statement, you CAN for $49.99. Pandora Windbreaker These little Disney dioramas are a super fun puzzle to do as a fam, so we were psyched to find the new $16.99 Pandora Diorama. Pandora Diorama Everest Merchandise Shop That’s all for NEW merch but we did spot a section of Lunar New Year merchandise in the Expedition Everest gift shop. Lunar New Year Merch Weird, right? The Lunar New Year was months ago! We guess they had some leftovers due to the closure of the Disney parks. Click here to see more of the Lunar New Year merchandise we found! And there you have it! That’s ALL the newest updates from Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned with DFB and we’ll bring you all the news from Disney World. ‘Til next time! To see more NEW Animal Kingdom news, click here! Does any of this cool new merch catch your eye? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Menu Changes, a DELISH Cocktail, and MORE! What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Avatar’s 10th Anniversary, a Turkey Cupcake, and the Return of Primeval Whirl! What’s New in Animal Kingdom — The Future is BRIGHT with New Mickey Shirts, New Year Treats, and The Return of Roaming Kevin View the full article