Disney4me

Happy pre-Holidays, everybody! July 25th was officially named “Christmas in July” by Disney, and we totally used it as an excuse to watch some of our favorite Christmas movies early. Gingerbread House Although Halloween is just around the corner, one of the Disney Resorts is making things merry and bright with some desserts that will make you gingerbread and peppermint fans very happy! We’re celebrating Christmas in July the Disney way with a little extra sweetness! While we were at The Artist’s Palette in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, we noticed not one but TWO Christmas Cupcakes out for guests to enjoy. Christmas in July Cupcakes And, of course, we couldn’t resist grabbing them both while we were there! The Peppermint Cupcake was a chocolate cake filled with peppermint mousse and topped with peppermint scented whipped cream and a little peppermint bark candy. Peppermint Cupcake If you’re a big fan of peppermint flavor, this Christmas in July Cupcake packed a punch! The peppermint mousse filling was VERY minty (but we loved the contrast to the chocolate flavor). The whipped cream on top was a lot lighter, but still had a hint of that peppermint flavor. Plus, the peppermint bark added a nice crunch along with the chocolate crisps that kind of made us feel like we were snacking on a candy cane. Peppermint Cupcake But, the Gingerbread Cupcake was mixed up with completely different flavors, leaning towards a spiced cake and gingerbread spiced buttercream instead. (And, it was just as good as it sounds!) Gingerbread Cupcake The gingerbread filling on the inside was the same buttercream used in the frosting, so there was plenty of wonderful spiciness all throughout the treat. The cake was nice and light, but was still moist. However, the leaf topper cookie reminded us more of a shortbread cookie with just a bit of gingerbread spice to it. After having the Gingerbread Cupcake, we’re definitely ready for Gingerbread Lattes to be back in season. Gingerbread Cupcake Although we’re still a few months away from gingerbread and hot chocolate during the holidays again, we couldn’t help but feel a little bit of the Christmas spirit with these treats for $5.99 each! A Cast Member told us that they might be around for a few more days at The Artist’s Palette, so be sure to pick these up if you’re staying at Saratoga Springs. Take a look at all the Christmas merchandise coming to the Disney Parks this year! What is your favorite Christmas treat to have in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! There’s a New Irish Car Bundt Cake in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s All-Star Resorts! The Disney Foodie Collection; Pixar Merchandise; and One of Our FAVE Returning Cupcakes! View the full article

Now that Downtown Disney has opened again, we’ve been hopping around to our favorite stores and restaurants again in the district! Downtown Disney! While we’re shopping around Disneyland again, we’ve been keeping an eye out for all sorts of new things that you might want to take home to add to your merchandise collection. And, we spotted TWO items in the adorable Winking Mickey Loungefly line at The Dress Shop! While we’ve already seen the Winking Mickey Loungefly Backpack in Disney World, now you can round out your accessories with a mini version with the wristlet! Winking Mickey Wristlet Although the Loungefly backpack is white, the black wristlet is a teeny backpack that you can stick your lipstick, Annual Passholder card, and extra face mask inside for $40. It’s way too cute to pass up when you’re in Downtown Disney!! Winking Mickey Wristlet Plus, you can pair it with the Winking Mickey Loungefly Wallet. While we’ve already spotted it online on shopDisney, you can pick out a new dress to wear while you stop by Black Tap with your new wallet! Winking Mickey Loungefly Wallet The inside of the wallet also comes with the same sweet Mickey pattern with plenty of panels available to store whatever you need to head back to the parks or run errands for $50! Winking Mickey Loungefly Wallet We will keep checking out Downtown Disney for all the new restaurant and merchandise news. So stay tuned. Take a look at everything new in our latest What’s New at Downtown Disney here! What is your favorite thing to do in Downtown Disney? 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! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! There’s a BRAND NEW Tatooine Spirit Jersey in Disneyland! View the full article

Disney World has new health and safety guidelines to help keep guests and Cast Members safe on property, like temperature checks and distancing measures. Cinderella Castle As the policies around the parks continue changing, Disney World has been informing guests about what guidelines they will need to follow through signs and overhead announcements. Since this is an unprecedented situation, Disney has been updating and changing their policies frequently. According to Scott Gustin, Disney has updated their face mask policy again to state that masks with valves, holes, or mesh material are not allowed during this time. Guests are also not able to wear neck gaiters or open-chin triangle bandanas. People coming to Disney World will need to stop, be stationary, and stay distanced to eat or drink in the parks as Disney continues to change their health and safety guidelines in accordance with the evolving situation. However, Relaxation Stations are available for guests to safely distance themselves from others and take off their mask during a break. Face Covering Signs We’ll keep you updated when Disney World updates their website to reflect this new policy. And, while Disney continues adding to its policies around the parks, we will give you all the information you need to know before your next visit to Disney World! Take a look at Magic Kingdom’s recent health and safety survey here! What has your experience been like back in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: PHOTOS: Updated Face Mask Policy Signs Arrive in Disney World These Face Coverings from Sephora in Disney Springs Are SO Cute! (And Give Back to Charity!) Disney World Hotel Guests Are Receiving “Must Read” Health Acknowledgment Through My Disney Experience! View the full article

The Disney World parks have had to make a large number of health and safety changes recently. Cinderella Castle And these changes always seem to be evolving. Since the situation constantly changes, Disney has been updating their mask policies, changing ride procedures, and doing what they can to keep experiences magical. When we first returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we were asked questions about our own experience in the park to help Disney World continue to improve its new guidelines. Churro Although we’ve been back to Magic Kingdom a few times since its reopening on July 11th, we finally received a questionnaire about the safety measures in the parks. The survey really dived into what made us feel safe when we were there, how our experiences changed with the new procedures, and what we thought could have been better during our visit. Magic Kingdom Safety Survey Part of the biggest changes we’ve seen have been the wait times and crowd levels in Magic Kingdom. Since the parks are all operating with lower capacity, those regular 2-hour+ lines for rides haven’t been around for even the most popular attractions. Plus, Disney World hasn’t been wanting guests to be in the parks first thing in the morning so they can reduce some of the traffic and crowds. Magic Kingdom Safety Survey While some of the bigger changes have happened with actually getting into the parks, guests also have to consider if they are properly “dressed” to go inside with face masks (with no gaiters or bandanas allowed). Although we’ve seen people following the rules pretty well, Disney has also had to update its policies around drinking and eating so people aren’t walking around with their masks off in the parks. Magic Kingdom Safety Survey The survey also wanted to know how guests felt about some of the other health and safety measures put in safe (like temperature checks) and what the key measures were that made people feel safer during their visit. Magic Kingdom Safety Survey But, the survey wasn’t completely about safety since many of the experiences have changed in the parks too! Magic Kingdom Safety Survey Since there are no character meet-and-greets or parades at the moment, the Character Cavalcades and character sightings around the parks have been a new way for guests to see them throughout the day at a safe distance. And, we have honestly LOVED the new cavalcades and motorcades since we’ve been able to spot multiple characters you wouldn’t normally see out and about. Magic Kingdom Safety Survey However, Disney World has also dropped some of its other experiences that do affect guests’ time in the parks. Some of the questions the survey asked also surrounded the inability to use FastPasses, park-hopping, or watch fireworks (and how that impacted people’s days overall). Magic Kingdom Safety Survey The survey also asked about some of the dining procedures now that Mobile Order is primarily being used in quick-service locations and character dining is limited to only a few places around the parks and resorts. Magic Kingdom Safety Survey Although the survey was VERY long, it was also detailed to make sure that Disney was covering all possible ground in response to our visit to the park. Since Disney World has been operating in new ways, it’s important for guests to continue giving their feedback so the parks are able to make changes that are both big and small to make experiences safer (while hanging onto that magic we know and love). Mickey and Friends Character Cavalcade While we keep checking out the new health and safety measures in the parks, we’ll continue to give you updates on what you can expect the next time you visit Disney World! Here’s what our readers thought about bringing their kids to a newly re-opened Disney World! What have your experiences been like back in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: A BIG Piece of NEW Disney World Planning Advice You’re Not Thinking About We Just Met Our Match for the BIGGEST Chicken Nugget Fan at Disney World — and He’s a Bit… Furrier Than You Might Expect We Found a NEW Line of Fab 5 Character Mugs in Disney World! View the full article

It looks like the Lovepop kiosk in Disney Springs is getting a BIG upgrade! Lovepop Kiosk in Disney Springs If you’re looking for an awesome greeting card, Lovepop is the place to go! Their cards are hand-assembled works of art crafted with 3-D printed components. Don’t believe us? Check out a few of their designs to see for yourself! Disney Springs guests will currently find the Lovepop kiosk in The Landing area — but it looks like the retailer is getting a major upgrade soon! On our last visit to Disney Springs, we saw signs in the window of this storefront letting us know that Lovepop will be opening up here in 2020! Lovepop Storefront Coming Soon! And we had a feeling this news might be coming — earlier this year, we spotted a permit for a “retail store buildout” for Lovepop at Disney Springs! Lovepop Star Wars Card The Lovepop storefront will be located in the Town Center area of Disney Springs, between Ron Jon Surf Shop and Superdry. Lovepop Coming Soon! We’ll keep an eye out for more information about the specific opening date of the new Lovepop storefront in Disney Springs, so stay tuned for more details! Wanna know what’s new in Disney Springs? Check out our most recent updates! What new stores would you like to see come to Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Check Out the Alice in Wonderland Phone Case We Spotted in Disney World! You Can Be a Stylish Sith Lord with This Dress We Spotted in Disney World! We Spotted A TON of New Christmas Merch in Disney World! View the full article

We love the unique designs by Danielle Nicole — like this Ratatouille Bon Appétit Crossbody bag! ©Danielle Nicole – Disney Pixar Ratatouille Bon Appétit Crossbody From fan-favorites like Baby Yoda to classic characters like Mickey Mouse, there’s a Danielle Nicole bag for just about every type of Disney fan! And now, there are some brand new Danielle Nicole designs for Marvel fans to add to their wishlist! If you’re a Peter Parker stan, you’ll definitely want to check this out! The Marvel Spider-Man Cupcake Crossbody is now available to pre-order for $68! ©Danielle Nicole Looking for something you can sling across your back while you swing through the city? The Marvel Mini Spider-Man Backpack is also available to pre-order for $68! ©Danielle Nicole Pre-orders for both bags are expected to start shipping around August 19th. So if you want to get the scoop early, head over to Danielle Nicole to snare one of these bags in your web! Check out this FIERCE Mulan backpack designed by Danielle Nicole! Do you plan on picking up one of these new Spider-man bags? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney Style Alert! Serious Cindy (and CHOCOLATE) Fans Gotta See This! This ICY Danielle Nicole Frozen 2 Bag is Giving Us Major CHILLS!! NEW! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Backpack and Fanny Pack Spotted at Disney World! View the full article

Disney+ Original Series “Muppets Now” View the full article

After the longest closure in Disney World history, the parks have now reopened to guests. Main Street, U.S.A. Upon reopening, the parks implemented a number of new safety measures for the health of both guests and Cast Members. These changes include reduced park capacity, Disney Park Pass reservations required for entry, face masks required for all Cast Members and guests age two and older, social distancing measures, and more. But, despite the precautions Disney has put in place, there have still been concerns raised over the reopening of the parks. These worries have been amplified given the rising case numbers in Florida, which have led the state to roll back some reopenings as we saw with the shuttering of bars back in June. Jock Lindsey’s Given the ever-evolving nature of the situation, we wanted to know how our readers feel about heading to Disney World with their families. So, we asked our Instagram followers, “Would you feel comfortable bringing your kids to Disney World right now?” And our readers were quick to send in their responses! Of the first 708 people who responded, 283 said yes, they would bring their kids to Disney World right now, and 425 said no. Here’s a visual breakdown of the responses! Pie Chart of Our Readers’ Responses When Asked If They Would Bring Their Kids to Disney World Right Now Let’s take a closer look at some of the common reasons our readers gave behind their answers. “Yes, I would take my kids to Disney World right now.” Of our readers who responded, 40% said yes, they would take their kids to Disney World right now. Animal Kingdom Several people mentioned that they have been impressed by the amount of health and safety precautions Disney is taking. “Yes, I trust Disney is doing the right things and I can add extra protection for my child.” Some readers also called out specific safety measures that made them feel more secure, like required masks and social distancing measures. Face Covering Sign Other readers also pointed out that they would feel safer traveling to Disney World than other places — whether on vacation or day-to-day activities. “Yes, I’m sure it’s safer at Disney than a grocery store. They don’t mess around.” Have you seen the recent updates to the mask policy at Disney World? “No, I would not take my kids to Disney World right now.” On the other hand, 60% said no, they wouldn’t take their kids to Disney World right now. Epcot Many people in this group mentioned the increased number of cases in the state, and some also pointed out that while the parks are taking precautions, other places around the area aren’t as diligent. “Not right now with all the cases in Florida. I’d feel safe in the park, but not getting there.” Palm Trees Others also added that the temporary suspension of some of the entertainment around the parks would make the trip less fun for their children. “Nope and they don’t want to go right now anyway since character meets and fireworks aren’t happening.” Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace Some were concerned for children who had preexisting conditions or were immunocomprimised. “No. My son has severe asthma.” And for some, while the new precautions do make them feel safer, they’re worried that the kiddos could struggle with them. “I feel safe but my son is three and won’t keep his mask on so we rescheduled.” We even had several followers note that they would feel safe going personally, but they wouldn’t be comfortable bringing their kids in the current situation. We’ve spent lots of time wearing face masks in Disney World — here are the most comfortable ones we’ve found! So, while a number of our readers said they would bring their kids to Disney World right now, the majority said they are holding off for the moment. We’ll continue to head out to the parks to see how things are progressing — so be sure to stay tuned for more coverage of the reopened parks so you can make the right decision for your family! Read This Next –> What Could Make Disney World Close Again This Year? Would you take your kids to Disney World right now? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: We Asked Our Readers: Do You Think It’s Too Soon to Reopen Disney World Parks? Here’s What They Said. We Asked Our Readers: “Should Disney World Give out Free Masks for Guests?” Here’s What They Said. Potential Solutions For Disney World’s New Guest Transportation Problems View the full article

Baby Yoda merch has been popping up EVERYWHERE! Baby Yoda Talking Plush If you’re already stocked up on Baby Yoda t-shirts, plushes, and bedding, but you still need MORE ways to rep The Child, we have good news! While strolling through the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs, we found yet another way we can add some Baby Yoda into our life. Now, you can take The Child with you on your morning commute with these car magnets! The “This is My Good Side” Magnet is cute — but let’s be honest, does Baby Yoda have a bad side?? “This is My Good Side” Car Magnet You can rep The Child and Mando with this “Stronger Than You Think” Magnet. “Stronger Than You Think” Car Magnet Bask in the cuteness of this #FirstForcePush Magnet! #FirstForcePush Car Magnet Get a triple dose of Baby Yoda with this Protect, Attack, Take Nap Magnet! Protect, Attack, Take Nap Car Magnet Brag a little bit with this “My Child Can Levitate Your Child” Magnet! “My Child Can Levitate Your Child” Car Magnet Let other drivers know you’re carrying precious cargo with The Child On Board Magnet! The Child On Board Car Magnet The Mandalorian Babysitting Services Magnet might just be our favorite of the bunch! Mandalorian Babysitting Services Car Magnet And last but not least, this Baby Yoda and Mando Magnet paints an adorable family picture of the pair! Baby Yoda and Mando Car Magnet The car magnets are available for $14.99 each at the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs! We found a TALKING Baby Yoda toy in Disney World! Check it out here! Which of these magnets is your favorite? 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 Disney Springs — Yummy Holiday Treats, Baby Yoda Merchandise, and a New Funko Pop! What’s New at World of Disney in Disney Springs: Inflatable Minnie Ears, Baby Yoda Plush, and Gifts for Grads! View the full article

We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on the latest in the Disney World theme parks and MORE! Cinderella Castle See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… . Disney World Reopening NEWS! Is Disney World still magical? <— IMPORTANT INFO What could make Disney World close down again this year? <— READ. THIS. Can you still pay with cash at Disney World? Disney World has changed the distribution times for Rise of the Resistance virtual queue. <— PLANNING NEWS! Check out the Rainy Day Princess Cavalcade at the Magic Kingdom. Ohio has issued a travel advisory for residents and visitors coming from Florida. <— TRAVEL NEWS The 2020 Wine & Dine Half Marathon is now a virtual race event. <— RUNDISNEY NEWS! Disney Park Pass availability for Passholders is full for August. How to disinfect your Disney World hotel room. Disney World introduces a new Magic Flex ticket for Florida residents. How different is this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? VERY different. Cast members are walking through EPCOT with new face mask reminder signs. We spotted boats running from the Magic Kingdom to select resorts, and we also saw Minnie Vans driving around! Check out the added Park Pass availability for Passholders. Find out when Annual Passholders can expect a refund. We’ve chosen the best and most comfortable face masks to wear after spending two weeks in Disney parks! <– MOST POPULAR POST THIS WEEK! Some Disney World Annual Passholders received an extension. All the News From the Disney Parks Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash has been canceled for 2020. <— HALLOWEEN NEWS One of the Three Caballeros is missing in EPCOT. What’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Downtown Disney. Halloween Horror Nights has been canceled at Universal Studios. <— UNIVERSAL HALLOWEEN NEWS The Republican National Convention has canceled its Florida events. Disney has delayed the release of ‘Mulan’ indefinitely. <— BIG MOVIE NEWS Annual Passholders can get a discount at these Galaxy’s Edge experiences. Check out the new Baby Yoda photo opp at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. <– BB YODA NEWS! Check out what’s new at EPCOT. Check out the updates on 11 big construction projects at Disney World. Here’s a sneak peek at a new Marvel series coming to Disney+, and a new series about the Animal Kingdom. AMC delays the reopening of theaters again. Disney is working on a musical adaptation of ‘Hidden Figures.’ Check out the photos of the NBA’s Disney Bubble Barbershop. Splitsville Luxury Lanes has a new bowling special. See the latest update on the DVC tower coming to Disneyland. Check out the new UP-THEMED ECO bus we saw at Disney World. Here are all the Disney World discounts available right now. <– SAVING $$$ NEWS! Disney’s upcoming Spider-Man film has been delayed. Check out this new Annual Passholder deal. Avatar and Star Wars films have been delayed. Disneyland Resort has made a big change to its face mask policy. Disney Cruise Line has announced 2021 fall sailing dates. Can you still visit the petting zoo at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? What’s new at Disney World’s Monorail resorts? All the Disney news you missed this week. See more of what’s new at the Magic Kingdom and what’s new at the Animal Kingdom. Disney Cruise Line extends cancellation of cruises through September. DFB Reviews and Food News Is California Grill still worth it even without fireworks? <— NEW REVIEW! Should you go to Chef Mickey’s right now? <– WORTH IT?? New menu items added at Terralina Crafted Italian and Paddlefish. We checked out the Chicken Waffle Sandwich at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. Ample Hills Creamery will no longer operate at Disney World. <— ICE CREAM NEWS The Ample Hills Creamery ‘coming soon’ sign removed in Disney Springs. Ballast Point has reopened in Downtown Disney. Check out these epic Star Wars cupcakes. Tortilla Jo’s has reopened in Downtown Disney. Check out our review of cake and boozy coffee in EPCOT. Traveler’s Cafe Starbucks has reopened in EPCOT. Find out about the SECRET place your favorite Disney foods are invented. We reviewed lunch at The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. Will Space 220 ever open? <— GOOD QUESTION. Find out where you can get a cupcake trio for $5. Guess what’s back on the menu in Disney’s Animal Kingdom?! We found the prettiest brunch in Disney World. Must-Have Merchandise NEW Disney Food Blog face masks on sale now! <— MORE NEW DFB FACE MASKS! We spotted new Tower of Terror Minnie Ears. Take a look at the new Marvel Loungefly collection. Check out this adorable Winnie the Pooh bag from Loungefly. There’s a new ‘Together Again’ Mickey Ear Hat at Disney World. <– REOPENING MERCH We spotted even more new kitchenware! There’s a new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway phone case at Disney World! Check out these awesome reversible tees! And these character shirts too! We spotted a new Soarin’ tumbler at Disney World. Find out how to get the Peter Pan’s Flight collection in Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction. <– POPULAR POST! Check out this retro Pleasure Island shirt. And check out these other retro shirts! The Jungle Cruise collection from HARVEYS is now online. You can get Star Wars Comic-Con merchandise online. Check out the new collection of Jungle Cruise T-shirts. Check out the free gift when you buy H2O products at Disney World hotels. We found some fun musical ornaments! This Monorail beach towel is perfect for a day at the beach. Check out these throwback T-shirts featuring classic characters. Take a look at these palm tree tees at Disney World. The limited release Frozen Castle Collection is now available online. We found 40 new Disney shirts online! <— T-SHIRTS FOR EVERYONE! California Sole has opened in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney. Check out this cute cupcake swimsuit. These Disney Princess-inspired dresses are on sale for a limited time! New Baby Yoda merchandise includes a shoulder plush, a new baby outfit, and a talking Baby Yoda. Check out this new Bruni shoulder plush. See where we spotted the Toy Story Wishables. Bauble Bar is coming to shopDisney next week. Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival pins are available in Downtown Disney. Check out the new merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Check out these sparkly new Minnie ears. New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge toys are coming to Target! 10 face mask accessories you’re going to need in Disney World. <– READ THIS! Check out this new Safari Minnie backpack. We spotted some Beauty and the Beast merchandise at the Grand Floridian. Even more Loungefly bags have debuted online! NEW DFB YouTube Videos 13 Terrible Things I Recommend at Disney 10 Things You Should Steal From Disney <– SUBSCRIBER FAVORITE! The Best of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Disney Recipes to Make at Home The Latest Disney Parks News The Disney Park Reopening — Everything You Need to Know Here’s what we know about the reopenings and and travel to Disney World and Disneyland. <—IMPORTANT READ! Disney World and Disneyland closure questions answered. <–ALL FAQs ANSWERED A step-by-step guide to canceling, refunding, or rescheduling your Disney vacation. Should you cancel your Disney World vacation? <—IMPORTANT READ! New DFB Video — 10 Things You Should Steal from Disney Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video: 10 Things You Should STEAL from Disney — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Order the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 25% off It’s time to order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 e-book! Get the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! You can order your copy today for 25% off the cover price! Just use code WDW2020! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this super cute Disney Cats Backpack. WDW for Grownups shared a review of Cookes of Dublin. Disney Parks Blog shared a fun video all about Disney Churros. Disney Family shared how to make a recipe box inspired by Princess Tiana. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: We Have ALL the Disney NEWS and REVIEWS For This Week! Disney NEWS This Week! EVERYTHING New at the Disney Parks and Resorts! ALL the Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week! Everything You Need to Know From the Happiest Places On Earth! View the full article

We can’t wait to rock this new Star Wars merch on our next trip to Galaxy’s Edge! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo We’ve found a TON of awesome Star Wars gear lately. From Loungefly bags to kitchenware it seems they’ve covered all the merch in the galaxy! And now we’ve found the perfect clothes to rock while we’re toting around our Baby Yoda shoulder plush! While browsing through Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay in EPCOT, we spotted this Star Wars collection by Her Universe! Star Wars Merch by Her Universe We love the galaxy print sleeves and logo on this Star Wars T-Shirt, available for $36.99! Star Wars T-Shirt And for even MORE galaxy print fabulousness, check out this Star Wars Sweatshirt priced at $44.99! Star Wars Sweatshirt Prepare for those hot days on the planet of Batuu with this Star Wars Tank Top for $34.99! Star Wars Tank Top These Star Wars Shorts look SOOO comfortable! You can snag a pair for $34.99. Star Wars Shorts Here’s a closer look at the Millennium Falcon detail on the shorts! Millennium Falcon Design on the Star Wars Shorts We spotted all of this galactic fashion at Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay in EPCOT, but we’ll be on the lookout in case Her Universe merch lands at other places around Disney World! Take a look at the Star Wars Comic-Con merchandise you can buy ONLINE this year! Do you plan on picking up any of this Star Wars merch by Her Universe? Which piece is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! View the full article

It can be tricky to get your kiddo to wear face masks all day long at a theme park, especially the littlest of travelers. With Disney World’s current policy stating that all guests above the age of two must wear face masks at all times, it’s important to master the art of getting the littlest travelers to be comfortable. Disney Cloth Face Masks Some tricks that may work on your little one is to bring masks they will actually WANT to wear, as well as masks that are SUPER comfy. Here are ten types of masks (along with tips!) we’ve spotted so far that we think the kids will be more than happy with wearing all day. Masks That DON’T Tie Around Their Head In our experience, kids tend to be a little fussier when wearing masks that tie around the backs of their heads, especially when the fit isn’t “just right.” Mask that ties around the back of your head © Amazon Adults may find the masks that tie around their head more comfortable as it takes pressure off of the ears (and we found some highly rated ones on Amazon if you’re interested!), but for some kids, you’re better off going for masks with ear loops. And if your kid is fussy over the size of the loops not fitting perfectly, you can stock up on loop fasteners to keep the loops snug to their head. ©Amazon Face masks are something you definitely want to make sure fit comfortably on everyone, especially the young ones! What are THE comfiest face masks to wear all day in Disney World? Click here to find out! Masks with Fun Colors and Patterns Face masks are the new “must-have” accessory that gives us a unique opportunity to show a little bit of our personality, interests, and hobbies. The silver lining in all of this is that when you’re out in public, your face mask can be a new extension of your outfit! DFB Dino Face Mask The same goes for the youngest travelers. Before leaving for vacation, let your kids pick masks that include their favorite colors, patterns, and characters. Having them pick their favorites may make the mask-wearing process in the parks easier! There are TONS of mask options on sites like Etsy, so this could become a new fun activity to do with the family! Check out some of the DFB Face Masks! Used with loop fasteners, these should be good for kiddos, too! Masks Made With the Most Comfortable Material Although your kid may be excited first thing in the morning to wear their favorite new mask, if it’s not comfortable, they may rip it off by lunchtime. Sometimes it’s best to just stick with a basic black mask, like these on Amazon that come with lots of great reviews. They even come with a nose bridge wire which can be super helpful if you wear glasses. © Amazon Comfort is king! You could find the cutest masks in the world, but if it’s scratchy, doesn’t fit right, or is made with uncomfortable material, it could ruin your kiddo’s day. Rainbow Mickey Face Mask If your kid insists on wearing a certain mask that has uncomfortable ear loops, invest in some ear protectors on Amazon (they’re only $7.99 for a pack of five). © Amazon We have heard that masks made with double gauze cotton are EXTRA comfy and feel almost like those soft muslin baby blankets — doesn’t get much comfier than that! Be sure to take a look at the materials used to make the mask and don’t base your decisions solely on the fun design! Learn more about what does and does NOT qualify as a face mask in Disney World here! Masks That Were Actually Purchased AT Disney World Any old mask purchased online or at the local store is one thing, but how COOL would your kids feel if they had masks purchased AT Disney World!? Disney Face Masks in Magic Kingdom Masks are readily available and in-stock at many locations throughout the resort, including Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs, gift shops in the theme parks, as well as shops around the resorts. Order Form You can also purchase your Disney masks ahead of your trip on shopDisney and present them to your kids when you travel as a fun pre-trip present. Some of our favorite Disney masks are listed below! NOTE: Disney masks run very small. So usually a medium is what’s fitting our kids the best from ages 3-10. Smalls should work for the 2-year-olds. You can also purchase disposable masks in Disney World. Learn more here! Marvel Masks shopDisney has been selling branded face masks in packs of four in tons of fun patterns! Selling them in a set makes it easy when it comes to packing your park bag. You want to make sure EVERYONE in your travel party has at least two masks for the day, in case one gets wet or goes missing! For starters, does your kid have a favorite superhero? They may be more likely to keep their mask on if it’s reppin’ their favorite Marvel character! © Disney The Marvel face mask set on shopDisney includes patterns of the Marvel logo, Black Panther, the Hulk, and a whole collection of your favorite superheroes! You can preorder a set on shopDisney or look for them in Disney World! A pack of four costs $19.99. Click here to learn more about picking the right mask for SUMMERTIME in Disney World! Star Wars Masks Just like Marvel, Star Wars has a lot of young fans who are eager to get back in the parks and resume their Jedi training in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! And as any Jedi-in-training may tell you, it’s SUPER important to take breaks during the day…maybe more breaks than you’re used to! Scope out those Relaxation Stations in the parks to give the kiddos an opportunity to remove their masks temporarily. Disney-themed Cloth Face Masks ©Disney The Star Wars face mask collection on shopDisney is one of our favorites, mostly because this set includes a BABY YODA mask. Like the Marvel masks, you can order these online or you can scope them out when you arrive at Disney World. Having trouble convincing your young kiddo to wear a mask? Click here for some helpful tips! Cute Character Masks Perhaps the cutest masks Disney came up with were the ones that make it look like you have the same face as your favorite Disney character! © Disney Wearing these masks, available for preorder on shopDisney, make it look like part of your face is actually Mickey, Pooh, Stitch, or Marie. We know, it’s a LITTLE creepy. But it’s also cute at the same time, and your kid may LOVE it. Beware! The Disney branded face masks run VERY small! Learn more here! Princess Masks Who needs a tiara when you have a face mask that lets everyone know that they are in the presence of ROYALTY? © Disney Your little one may feel extra special when they’re sporting their favorite Disney princesses from shopDisney. Having trouble finding Disney-branded face masks that fit ADULT-sized heads? They’re starting to sell Extra Large sizes! Click here to learn more. DFB Face Masks We’ve heard from tons of our viewers over the years that watching our DFB videos is something they enjoy as a family! So, we’ve gone ahead and made it easy for you to grab everyone in your family a DFB mask from our online shop! DFB Dole Whip Face Mask We have tons of fun patterns available, including Orange Bird, Dole Whips, and more (even some adorable BRAND NEW patterns that just dropped!). We’re always dreaming up our next set of Disney-inspired mask patterns, so keep an eye on our shop for more masks soon! Check out some of the patterns we have available for purchase by clicking here! Mickey & Minnie Etsy mask We spotted these Mickey and Minnie masks on Etsy that are designed specifically for kids! Credit: ParadiseKidsBoutique Sometimes kids really dig stuff that was “made JUST for kids,” so you may want to consider shopping around for specialty masks that will have your kid looking forward to rockin’ an awesome Disney mask in the parks! Make sure you know where all those “mask-free” Relaxation Stations are to give your kids a break from wearing their masks throughout the day! Keeping the kids happy and comfortable is already challenging enough in Disney World, especially in the middle of summer. Add on top of that the challenge of keeping a mask on their face all day and you may quickly find yourself in a sticky situation with some not-too-happy campers! It’s critical to take time ahead of your trip to research masks and see how your kiddos react to wearing them for extended periods of time. Give lots of masks test runs at home and around town, and make sure they understand how important it is to keep them on when in the theme parks! What are your TOP TIPS when it comes to face masks and young kids? Share your wisdom in the comments! Related posts: These Face Coverings from Sephora in Disney Springs Are SO Cute! (And Give Back to Charity!) How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring on My Disney World Trip? News! Sephora In Disney Springs Announces Reopening Date View the full article

Summer days are driftin’ away and that means we’re dreaming of a day by the pool! We Love Our New Monorail Towel! If you’re in the same boat, then you need to stock up some pool gear! We already spotted the TOTALLY cool Monorail Towel in Disney World, but you can NEVER have too many Disney towels in your collection. That’s why we’re SO excited about the three NEW towels we found in Disney Springs today! We’re always looking for new Disney accessories for our next beach trip or afternoon by the pool. So we were pretty pumped when this Alice in Wonderland Towel caught our eye! It says “Let’s go for a spin,” and features Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and MORE. Alice in Wonderland Towel But we were totally distracted from the Alice Towel when we noticed this colorful Toy Story Towel nearby. It’s got all of our favorite characters like Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and many, many more. We even spy Duke Caboom! Toy Story Towel We think our favorite might be this Enchanted Tiki Room Towel. After all, we love hanging out where “The birds sing words,” and those animatronic avians are some of our favorite feathered faces to see in the Disney parks! (But we still love those Disney Ducks, don’t get us wrong!) Tiki Room Towel You can find all of these towels RIGHT NOW at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $26.99. We’ll catch ya poolside! Need to add to your Disney towel collection? Click here! Which new Disney towel is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Loungefly Backpacks, Star Wars Merch, Pins, and More! What’s New at Disney Springs! Minnie Cake, Killer Tees, $$$ Raincoats, and Valentine’s Day Jewelry! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

When it comes to conquering Disney World and making the most of your day in the parks, many guests would traditionally take advantage of “rope drop.” Not familiar? Each park previously would handle rope drop a bit differently, but basically it is the process of first opening the parks each day to guests or, for guests, the process of getting there EARLY to be one of the first people in the park. The name is based on a literal rope being draped across the front of land entrances before they opened for the day. Sometimes Cast Members would stretch a rope in front of the park opening crowd and walk them back to the most popular ride, reduing the ability of guests to run to the most popular attraction, which is obviously dangerous for other guests and Cast Members. What Rope Drop at Hollywood Studios looked like pre-closure But now, in a reopened Disney World, is rope drop still even a thing? Is it still worth it to wake up SUPER early and be among the first guests to enter the parks each day? Let’s take a look at what our experience has been like since the parks reopened and share our thoughts! Why did rope drop matter pre-closure? Before the parks closed, most guests would not arrive the moment a park opened each morning. In fact, the average guest would typically arrive a few hours AFTER park opening, whether that is because they had a breakfast reservation or they simply wanted a few extra hours of snoozing. This meant that the early guests got the chance to ride the most popular ride a time or two before the huge crowds arrived! Nothing beats a cup of coffee first thing in the morning at Disney World! Each park handled rope drop a bit differently. Magic Kingdom had a welcome show at the castle and guests could linger on Main Street, U.S.A. for some time before official park open for the day. Other parks would have ropes blocking off entrance to certain lands, or even the whole park. Early Morning on Main Street Those who frequently conquer rope drop know that they can typically score a few hours in the parks with lower crowds, meaning that those popular attractions can be checked off of those “to do” lists earlier. Read more on what exactly “Rope Drop” is (and its history) here! What have our rope drop experiences been like since the parks began reopening? From what we have experienced thus far, we have gotten the feeling that Disney is discouraging guests from congregating at the front of the parks like they used to when experiencing rope drop. Disney’s transportation hours have been limited, and guests have not been allowed to park in parking lots until right before park opening times. Monorail On a morning where Magic Kingdom opened at 9AM, the monorail began operation at 8:30AM, which doesn’t leave you with a whole lot of time to get inside the park early in the first place! And on a morning where Animal Kingdom opened at 8AM, we were not allowed into the parking lot until 7:40AM! Those parking lot hours also create a backlog of cars trying to enter at the same time, as we saw at EPCOT. Parking at EPCOT When you factor in steps like walking from your car to the park, and going through security screenings, odds are high that you may NOT make it into the park in time for rope drop right now. This may be intentional in an effort to reduce crowding and large groups at the gates. So is rope drop still a thing? Well, yeah, they still open the parks. But Disney is definitely discouraging the crowds gathering early — sometimes hours early — for park opening. See what our earliest experience was like getting to the reopened parks for rope drop here! Is rope drop still worth waking up for? In our experience since the parks reopened, being the FIRST guest in the most parks doesn’t have a lot of benefit. With limited capacity in the parks, it’s not difficult to experience every ride in a day; and most rides you’ll be able to ride multiple times in your day. Wait times across the board have been SIGNIFICANTLY lower on many popular attractions due to the limited capacity, including Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom, which we have regularly seen at a FIVE MINUTE WAIT! Animal Kingdom Wait Times as of 4PM on July 11th With parking lots opening later, and Disney transportation running at limited capacity, rushing to be first in the park could be a much bigger hassle than waiting an hour and arriving a bit later. Plus being at the park first thing could actually be less than ideal since that initial rush of guests getting in first thing in the morning can cause crowding and backups. If you want to avoid crowds as much as possible, we recommend arriving around one hour or later after the parks open. You should still have plenty of time to ride everything you want to ride, even at Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Keep in mind that Disney has suspended any morning shows that typically take place at park opening. Specifically at Magic Kingdom, there are no morning castle shows to welcome guests in the park, making “rope drop” much less of an event than it was prior. Check out what the crowds looked like on Magic Kingdom’s grand reopening day here! What about Hollywood Studios? Does it make sense to skip rope drop every day? We have one BIG exception to this rule. If you are visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we STILL recommend you try to make it into the park for rope drop. This is for a couple of reasons. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway First, in our experience visiting the theme parks, Hollywood Studios felt very different than the other three parks. In fact, Hollywood Studios felt more like it did pre-closure than any of the other theme parks we’ve visited. This may be because of the number of sought-after rides AND various pinch points throughout the park where crowding can occur, but it definitely FELT more crowded. Crowds Entering Galaxy’s Edge With no shows or entertainment available at Hollywood Studios for the time being, that leaves only the rides for guests to check out. With fewer rides and shows to occupy guests, we saw significantly longer wait times at Hollywood Studios, especially for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which we’ve seen fill up its queue and have to turn guests away! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Queue Then there’s Rise of the Resistance. This is still the most popular attraction at Disney World, with those coveted Boarding Groups back and up for grabs. Rise of the Resistance Queue And they are just as coveted as they were pre-closure. Those Boarding Groups are STILL being snatched up like hotcakes at Hollywood Studios, with each of the distribution times filling up in a matter of minutes (or less!). Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance If you want to increase your chances of riding Rise of the Resistance, then it would behoove you to be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios BEFORE the official park opening time so that once 10AM on the dot hits, you’ll be INSIDE the park and can try for your first of two attempts at the elusive boarding groups (if you don’t get one, you can try again at 2PM!). See what it’s like to ride Rise of the Resistance at a reopened Hollywood Studios here! Overall, Disney World is certainly treating rope drop a little differently than it has in the past. Once a challenging yet fun way to kick off your day, it’s now almost not worth it unless you want to try your luck at a 10AM Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance. But overall, due to limited capacity in the parks, it is generally VERY easy to ride every ride you want on a given day, so don’t stress if you can’t make it inside the gates at opening! Do you typically take advantage of rope drop when you visit Disney World? Do you think you’ll continue to do so while capacity is limited? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! A BIG Piece of NEW Disney World Planning Advice You’re Not Thinking About What Exactly is Rope Drop in Disney World and How Can YOU Do It Like a PRO? View the full article

As Hollywood Studios has opened again, we’ve been hopping on Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run over and over again. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge And while it’s always a blast to visit Batuu, we’re also thrilled to read an entire world of new Star Wars content that takes us back to the beginning! The Hollywood Reporter has stated that the new Star Wars: The High Republic book will be connected to Marvel’s Star Wars comic books from 2015. ©Star Wars During the Disney-Lucasfilm Publishing panel at Comic-Con at Home, the author Justina Ireland stated that her book in the series set hundreds of years before Star Wars: A New Hope will be connected to Sana Starros. She let fans know that the ruthless scoundrel’s lineage will be dived into since The High Republic is set centuries before her story begins. ©Star Wars Instead, fans will meeting her “great, great, many-times-great ancestor [but] there won’t be a direct relation there because genetics are murky in the Star Wars galaxy.” Avon Starros will be one of the co-leads in the new book The High Republic: A Test of Courage. Stormtroopers Ireland has also revealed to fans that, “Avon is a 12-year-old girl, she has been sent to the edge of the galaxy by her mother who’s a republic senator because she’s just trouble. She is a scientist and the only things she wants to know are the answers to the questions that drive her. So, ‘How does the Force work, from a scientific perspective?’ That might be something a scientist would want to know. ‘What happens if you take a khyber crystal out of a lightsaber, what does that look like?’” Rey and Chewbacca The new book will be released in January 2021 with Amy Ratcliffe’s The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge book following afterwards in the spring that will dive into the artwork, blueprints, and more of the lands. We can’t wait to hear more about the Star Wars universe before Luke, Leia, Han, and all our other favorite characters! Here are all the Star Wars characters you can see out in a re-opened Disney World! Have you read any of The High Republic books yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: This Is Absolutely the Most EPIC Piece of Star Wars Merchandise You Could Ever Buy DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! Here’s All the New Must-Have Disney Merchandise You’re Going to Want to Add to Your Collection! View the full article

With the Disney+ Original Series “Muppets Now” set to stream its highly anticipated first episode on July 31, I received special permission from our friends at the Muppets Studio to share with you a little clip of Kermit the Frog discussing the show with me on stage last October aboard the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise. Part of what made this special presentation in the Disney Magic ship’s Walt Disney Theatre so cool was the rare opportunity it presented for the audience to see Muppets and their human performer together on stage. That human was the extraordinarily talented Matt Vogel, who in addition to performing with Kermit during our show, performed with the Electric Mayhem’s Floyd (who spoke of his love for the “it’s a small world” attraction, saying “It’s a prayer for peace, man!”), the boomerang-fish-slinging Lew Zealand (who threw fish into the crowd) and the ghastly Uncle Deadly (who performed lyrics from the Haunted Mansion anthem “Grim-Grinning Ghosts” as spoken-word poetry). Thanks to live tight shots from our camera crew on screens flanking the stage, Members in attendance saw Muppets on Walt Disney Theatre screens just as they’d appear on TV or cinema screens, while simultaneously seeing their human Muppet performer working his magic on stage. It was like being on the set of an actual Muppets Studio production (if said production was in the middle of the ocean). In this fun clip from our show, Kermit gives Disney Vacation Club Members a sneak peek at “Muppets Now,” which was in the earliest stages of production when we sailed. You’ll see that he runs into a little trouble with the studio’s legal department, proving once again that stars are just like us. As Kermit has become a good personal friend since our cruise (a fact that delights my inner child to no end), I asked him to introduce the clip in this video. For another inside look at “Muppets Now” before it starts streaming, here’s the video call during which Kermit shared the good news with the gang that Disney+ had given their series the green light. (Watch out for more meddling by their “legal weasel.”) View the full article

We’re stoked about these Marvel-ous new designs from Loungefly! ©Marvel We’ve gotta hand it to Loungefly — they come up with some awesome designs! From classic characters like Winnie the Pooh to iconic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, we’re constantly finding new Loungefly bags to add to our wishlist! And now, they’ve added NEW designs to the Loungefly X Marvel Collection! If Peter Parker is your man, check out the Spider-man Classic Cosplay Mini Backpack! You can capture this backpack in your web for $70. ©Loungefly There’s also a matching Spider-man Classic Cosplay Accordion Wallet available for $25! ©Loungefly Feeling a bit mischievous?? Check out this Loki Classic Cosplay Mini Backpack which takes the shape of Loki’s helmet! You can snag one for $75. ©Loungefly Complete the look with the Loki Classic Cosplay Zip Around Wallet for $40! ©Loungefly Fortunately, the Thor Classic Cosplay Mini Backpack is mighty! You can wield this bag for $75. ©Loungefly And of course, there’s also a matching wallet for this superhero! The Thor Classic Cosplay Zip Around Wallet is available for $40. ©Loungefly You can snag each of these from Loungefly! But remember, with great fashion comes great responsibility! Check out a SNEAK PEEK of the new Princess and the Frog Loungefly, coming soon! Which of these new Loungefly bags is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Avengers, Assemble! Suit Up With This NEW Marvel Loungefly Collection, Available NOW! The New Loungefly x Disney Collection Has Us Screaming for Ice Cream! Sparkle and Shine with NEW Loungefly Minnie Mouse Sequined Pastel Rainbow Backpack and Wristlet Available Online Now! View the full article

We’re basically craving Disney snacks and treats all the time (even after we’ve had a bunch of them back in a newly re-opened Disney World)! Disney Hand Towels Although we’ve been back in the parks, we also have been excited to try our hand at some of our favorite Disney dishes in our own kitchens! We’ve been baking up all sorts of Disney Recipes while we’ve been chilling at home, especially since we’ve got a drawer full of Disney kitchenware to make Mickey Waffles ANYTIME WE WANT. (A good breakfast can go a long way, you know!) And, while we were in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs, we spotted all sorts of tools to make your cooking and baking adventures even more magical! Mickey Waffles for breakfast? Starts on Monday! Celebrity 5 & 10 in Hollywood Studios is ready for your mixing and measuring needs with the Fab Five Measuring Spoons for $14.99. Just look how CUTE they all are! Fab Five Measuring Spoons Whether you’re a fan of some good ole’ cheap Target wine (guilty as charged) or a glass of the fancier stuff, the Mousewares Bottle Stoppers feature Mickey and Minnie looking like dreams in chrome for $22.99. Mickey and Minnie Bottle Stoppers And, over at the World of Disney in Disney Springs, you can clean up your baking mess with the Disney World Kitchen Towels that showcase some of our favorite spots and treats around the parks (Num Num Cookies forever). Disney World Towels You can also find the same Fab Five Measuring Spoons here in the baking section… Disney Character Measuring Spoons …along with those adorable Goofy and Donald Spatulas that we’ve seen for $19.99! Donald and Goofy Spatulas and Pancake Mold You can also add a little Mickey flair with the egg and pancake mold that’s great for the mornings (or breakfast for dinner). Pancake and Egg Mold We can’t wait to mix up some great food and dessert while we have a chill glass of wine during our next Disney+ binge session. These Fab Five Hand Towels are a great option to add to your kitchen collection! What new Disney kitchenware are you picking up ASAP? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Do the Old Plush Rush Over to Disney Springs to Get These NEW Toy Story Socks! What’s New in Disney Springs: Merch That’s Flying Off Shelves and the Reopening of SO. MANY. BARS! Oh, Bother! We’re TOTALLY Buying the New Winnie the Pooh Loungefly We Found in Disney World View the full article

Now that Hollywood Studios is back open, we can go on our favorite rides again all over the parks (and hop on a wild ride on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway)! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Even though we’re happy to deal with Goofy’s unconventional train conducting and some of the attraction’s twists and turns, LOTS of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway merchandise has drawn our eyes this week. We’ve spotted some phone cases inspired by the ride that will make all those Disney mirror selfies all the more fun! If you’re visiting the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs, you can pick up the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Phone Case. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Phone Case The 3-D effect case features our favorite characters hopping in their car to drive over to Hollywood Studios (obviously), singing along to the attraction’s song “Nothing Can Stop Us Now!” The case comes with two options for iPhone 6s Plus/7 Plus/8 Plus and the iPhone X/Xs/11 Pro for $34.99. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Phone Case But, while we were over in Hollywood Studios, we also spotted another phone case at the gift shop right outside the ride. The Chuuby Phone Case showcases the sweet little bird having a grand ole’ time as he sings, dances, and plays (how CUTE is he?!). Chuuby Phone Case The case comes in two sizes for an iPhone 6s/7/8 and iPhone XR/11 for $34.99. And, you can also pick up the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Phone Case at the gift shop too! Chuuby Phone Case Anybody else think that the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway phone cases would match adorably well with the new shirts we found too?! You HAVE to see Tower of Terror Minnie Ears we found in Hollywood Studios! What is your favorite part of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios: New Terrifyingly Awesome Tower of Terror Minnie Ears and ALL the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise! Attention, All Foodies! You’re Going to LOVE This New Food Merchandise in Disney World! Oh Boy! There’s SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney Parks! View the full article

Disney Springs is full of fantastic spots to eat, shop, and have fun! Disney Springs Recently, we found some awesome reversible shirts in Disney Springs featuring some of our favorite Disney characters and we’re flipping out! World of Disney is full of all kinds of fun merchandise from toys to kitchen items and everything in between! World of Disney at Downtown Disney When we stopped into World of Disney recently, we found some awesome REVERSABLE shirts for kids (or smaller adults too!). Ever have two favorite characters from a movie and you can’t pick just one to wear on your shirt? Well, now you don’t have to choose! First up — Mike Wazowski and Sully from Monsters, Inc.. The front of this shirt features Mike and his one eye front and center! No stickers, signs, or other things cover up Mike from the spotlight here (well, not THIS time at least!). Monsters, Inc. Reversible Shirt But it takes scream-work to make the dream work! Sully is featured on the back, full scare mode engaged! Monsters, Inc. Reversible Shirt You can grab this shirt for $24.99. Next up — Hei Hei and Pua from Moana! Pua is featured on the front, ready to scream at and eat anything and everything (“Boat snack!”). Moana Reversible Shirt Lovable Pua is featured on the back! Moana Reversible Shirt You can snag this shirt for $24.99. These are both youth shirts so keep that in mind for sizing if you’re considering one for yourself! We’ve already seen a Ducky and Bunny reversible shirt in Magic Kingdom, and now we’ve got these two to add to the mix! Hopefully we’ll get to see other fantastic duos featured on reversible shirts! We’ve Maybe Pain and Panic from Hercules? Or Pascal and Maximus from Tangled? Click here to see what else is new in Disney Springs! What characters would you like to see on a reversible shirt? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Frozen 2’s Magical Horse Plush Gallops Into Disney World! Grab Your Wallets — ULTRA NEW Frozen 2 Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! BEST DAY EVER! There’s a NEW Pascal Shoulder Plush in Disney World! View the full article

It’s been one of those weeks where we’ve spotted SO MUCH new merchandise all throughout Disney World (aaand we’ve totally burned a whole through our wallets). Disney Springs We’re talkin’ Dug Hats, Tower of Terror Minnie Ears, SO MANY retro Disney shirts, and more. But, along with all the accessories we’ve spotted back in the parks, we’re ready to rep some of our favorite characters in Disney wearing the latest themed items! While we were hopping around Disney Springs, we stumbled across an adorable set of character shirts that we can’t help but want to wear EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! Disneystyle Shirts Although DuckTales will be making its way into EPCOT (woo-oo!), you can look as fly as Huey, Dewey, and Louie wearing the DuckTales Shirt. DuckTales Shirt And, you can also opt for another classic character by wearing the Pluto Shirt as you pop over to places like Garden Grill or watch the Character Cavalcades in the parks to greet him! Pluto Shirt We’re not sure we’ll ever get over the ending of the The Fox and the Hound (it’s just so SAD). But, with an iconic duo as cute as Tod and Copper, we can’t help but love The Fox and the Hound Shirt! Fox and the Hound Shirt However, if you want to wear something a little more sinister with Halloween around the corner, you can put on the Ursula Shirt to look like a Disney Villain yourself! Ursula Shirt You won’t have to go all around Disney Springs to find these beauties because they’re over at Disney style for $36.99 each. Just be sure you leave some room in your closet for all of them! This character shirt has ALL your favorite Toy Story pals on it in Disney World! What new character shirt do you love the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Loungefly Backpacks, Star Wars Merch, Pins, and More! What’s New in Disney Springs: a NEW Caramel Sundae, Neon Merch Galore, and Refillable Popcorn Buckets! This NEW Disney World MagicBand Will Have You Celebrating Summer and Spying Hidden Mickeys! View the full article

We love to visit Disney’s Contemporary Resort to check out all of the latest treats and just see what’s new! Disney’s Contemporary Resort During a recent trip to the Contemporary, we spotted a tumbler for a fan favorite EPCOT attraction! Have you stored your items in the under-seat compartment? Then you’re ready to get soarin’! At Bayview Gifts in the Contemporary Resort you can find some great Disney merchandise, like the AWESOME Monorail towel we spotted recently! Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Recently, we spotted a tumbler inspired by Soarin’ Around the World! Check out Mickey dressed as a pilot! Soarin’ Tumbler But the BEST PART? It features one of our favorite phrases from the pre-show — “Nice Work Pal!” Soarin’ Tumbler Flight attendant Patrick would be proud! We’re definitely ready to take off with this tumbler! Snag one of “these little beauties” for $19.99. Click here to check out more awesome Soarin’ merchandise! What Disney parks attraction would you love to see on a tumbler? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at the Monorail Resorts — Plant-Based Menu Items, Secret ‘Ohana Meals, And ALL The Frozen Fever! REVIEW: The Gingerbread Snack Stand Is BACK and Better Than Ever at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios And, we’re here to share SO MUCH merchandise that’s made its way into the park, so let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Gift Shop Ever since Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway debuted earlier this year, “nothing can stop us now” from picking up all sorts of ride merchandise. The Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Train Shirt has a train tooting along with adorable scenes featured from throughout the ride! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Train Shirt You can find images from the volcano, factory, alleyway, and other spots that your railway ride pop through during your adventure. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Train Shirt Plus, you can spot a little Mickey weather vane on the shirt’s arm for $36.99! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Train Shirt While many of us have a Mickey to our Minnie, the adorable Kissing Minnie and Mickey’s Runaway Railway Shirt is the perfect couples’ shirt to wear when you’re visiting Hollywood Studios! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Kissing Shirt Mickey and Minnie are wearing their iconic outfits as they share a sweet moment on the picnic blanket at the end of the ride! You can wear the Kissing Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Shirt for $36.99 with your special someone. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Kissing Shirt Your little one can also rep Hollywood Studios’ newest ride wearing the adorable World’s Cutest Conductor Onesie for $19.99! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Onesie Move over, Goofy! There’s a new conductor in town (even though it’ll be a few years before they can drive )! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Onesie We’ve got plenty of Annual Passholder magnets scattered across our refrigerator from all the festivals we love visiting in Disney World. Now, you can add the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Magnets to your collection from the ride’s gift shop! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Magnets You can put up the attraction’s logo with Mickey and Minnie waving from the train… Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Magnet …as well as adorable Chuuby fluttering along on a magnet for $14.99 each. Chuuby Magnets The Darkroom But, the Chuuby merchandise doesn’t stop there! Over at The Darkroom, you can pick up the Chuuby Phone Cases with 3-D effects of our newest favorite bird singing, playing, and flying through Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Chuuby Phone Case The phone cases come in sizes fit for an iPhone 6s/7/8 and an iPhone XR/11. Plus, you can also pick up the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Phone Case we’ve spotted before! Chuuby Phone Case Tower Hotel Gifts We might be in Hollywood Studios, but we’re heading to the Twilight Zone with the new Tower of Terror Ears (aren’t they DROP dead gorgeous?)! Tower of Terror Minnie Ears The ears have a leather headband with a Loungefly tag… Tower of Terror Minnie Ears …that match the attraction’s themed ears! The bow has red, black, and gold colors that match the bellhop’s outfits, a key to a Hollywood Tower Hotel room, and ears that are made with red plush velvet and gold cord. The Tower of Terror Minnie Ears are available in Tower Hotel Gifts for $34.99 (and you can try to brave the ride too while you’re there)! Tower of Terror Minnie Ears Take a look at all the details of the Tower of Terror Minnie Ears that have dropped into Hollywood Studios here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Hollywood Studios! You can check back with us for more merchandise and other park updates! What items are you looking forward to picking up the most in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Oh Boy! There’s SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney Parks! What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! We’re Totally Adding This NEW Dress in Disney World to Our Collection! View the full article

Actors' Equity will focus on expediting grievance as performers remain out of work. View the full article

We’re always on the lookout for adorable Toy Story merchandise as we walk around the parks in Walt Disney World! Woody Wishable at MouseGear After we hopped off a ride at Toy Story Mania in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we stopped by some shops to see if we could find some more exciting merchandise to go along with our Space Aliens (aka the Little Green Men) jewelry! We were excited to find a new Toy Story shirt that features SO MANY of our favorite friends! Mickey’s of Hollywood, located on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is a beautiful store themed to that classic old Hollywood style, and features all kinds of fun merchandise! Mickey’s of Hollywood During our last visit we spotted a fun Toy Story button-down shirt that has TONS of our very best toy friends on it! Toy Story Button Down Shirt Everyone from Forky to Rex to Ducky and Bunny is included! The block style makes it feel very much like a Toy Story version of The Brady Bunch and we are loving it! Toy Story Button-Down Shirt We love that even the Luxo Ball gets its own block! Take your style to infinity and beyond with this great button-down shirt for $59.99. Click here to check out even more fantastic Toy Story items to add to your collection! What Toy Story character featured on this shirt is your favorite? Let us know 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