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It’s no secret that we LOVE Disney eats, and we’re betting you do too. From the humble Mickey Ice Cream Bar to the finest dishes at Victoria & Albert’s, it’s hard to find a Disney food that doesn’t hold a special place in our hearts. (And when that happens, we’re sure to tell you about it.) ©Disney Have you ever wondered where these delicious and — in many cases — ICONIC foods come from? Believe it or not, many of our favorite Disney dishes actually originate in a SECRET LAB. Intrigued? Well buckle up, folks, we’re taking you on a trip to find out where Disney foods are invented — Disney’s FLAVOR LAB. What the what is Flavor Lab? Flavor Lab is a very real, very hush-hush space. You’ve probably never heard of it because Disney keeps it shrouded in mystery! Most Cast Members can’t even get into this hard-to-access workspace. ©Disney Flavor Lab is a research and development location devoted to creating the food of Disney parks and resorts. In an interview with Food & Wine, Lenny DeGeorge, executive chef of culinary concept development for Disney Parks & Resorts, likened the Flavor Lab team to the folks behind our favorite attractions: “We’re like Imagineering, but for food.” In other words, OUR HEROES. See what happened when we took a VIP food tour of Magic Kingdom. What do they do in the Flavor Lab? The Flavor Lab team’s job is to conceptualize, create, and execute new food items in all of the Disney resorts around the world. That’s a LOT of Disney eats. ©Disney They don’t JUST focus on the menu items, either. The Flavor Lab team also helps craft the stories behind Disney’s restaurants and plays a role in developing the physical restaurant spaces — zeroing in on details right down to the heights of the tables and chairs and the choice of overhead lighting. “We work the opposite of typical here, creating the guiding principle, the menu — then we design the restaurant, then we design the kitchen,” master pastry chef Stefan Riemer told Food & Wine. Batuu-Bon At any given time, Flavor Lab is working on around 100 different projects. For each new food item or dining concept, the design and creation process can take several months to several years. Some examples? Flavor Lab spent years developing the 50 potential combinations on the Satu’li Canteen menu. And when they worked on D-Luxe Burger for Disney Springs, they spent TWO WHOLE YEARS perfecting the French fries. Satu’li Bowl with Tofu One of the most recent and most exciting projects that Flavor Lab has been working on is the new EPCOT restaurant Space 220. To date, we know very little about the menu for the upcoming space-themed restaurant, but we’re betting it will be out of this world! Wondering about the opening of Space 220? Click here! What goes into developing Disney foods? If there’s one thing that Disney has on lock, it’s storytelling. Nearly everything Disney does is in the service of furthering a story — and they even do this through food. So of course, all of the food created in the Flavor Lab follows a story. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney The Flavor Lab team also has to make sure that a dish can appeal to millions of different tastes so that it can satisfy the broadest range of guests and be served on a massive scale (more than 50 million guests visit Disney World every year!). Love a good story? Check out these STRANGE Disney Restaurants! Where is Flavor Lab? Another MYSTERY! Flavor Lab occupies a totally secret location. Reporter David Lansel from Food & Wine got the lucky chance to visit and it was quite the ordeal to get there. Walt Disney World Monorail Lansel explained that he was taken behind a gate that blocks off the service entrance to one of Disney World’s mid-priced resorts. They had to go through a guard checkpoint before driving WAY back into the HUGE support area for the hotel (Lansel called it a “mini-city”). Flavor Lab is tucked into this backstage area in an unassuming 7,500-square-foot building. Good luck finding it if you don’t know where it is already! Get your own peek at backstage Disney here! Why is it so secret? So why the need to keep this place so quiet? The team at Flavor Lab knows that there are consequences when things aren’t kept a secret. Salmon Flower Ikura A dish can undergo many different changes before it’s perfected, and a leak about a new dish can make the process more difficult and interrupt the workflow. Prior to opening Flavor Lab, this tended to be an issue. Scrump Dumplings in a Super Cute Stitch Cup at Tokyo Disneyland! Riemer talks about the frustrations that came with NOT having a secret facility. “We used to have a tiny facility that we shared with another team,” he explained. “We ended up dropping a lot of ideas because we’d see them on social media before they were even launched!” We’re on board with a top-secret location if it means we’re more likely to get to eventually TASTE Flavor Lab’s best creations! Click here to find out some of the BEST Flavor Lab creations of 2020! What’s in the Flavor Lab? Flavor Lab sounds like a mythical place where food dreams come true, doesn’t it? So, of course we’re wondering what it looks like inside. Let’s dig in. Satu’li Kids’ Menu Cheeseburger Pods The Flavor Lab is broken up into four sections — Eat, Create, Drink, and the kitchen. Eat is the flashiest part of the lab. It’s a super high-tech kitchen set-up that looks like it’s straight from a cooking show. This is the spot where chefs demo new items for the chefs who will actually be making them in the restaurant. It’s also hooked up with cameras and streaming equipment so that they can collaborate with Disney culinary staff around the world in real time. Create is a brainstorming space. There are tables set up and screens on the walls and it’s where the team goes to tell the stories of the next big foods in Disney World. Drink is the brainstorming and test space for beverages and place settings! ©Disney Of course, the best part of the facility is its kitchen where the Flavor Lab team gets cooking. Think of the best kitchen you’ve ever seen and amp it up — a lot. This space is SERIOUSLY state of the art and stocked with a revolving door of the latest and greatest culinary appliances. Want to observe a state of the art Disney kitchen? Click here! Who Gets to Work in the Flavor Lab? As you’ve probably gathered, the folks working in the Flavor Lab are the best of the best. Yet another fun fact about Flavor Lab is how they onboard new talent to the team. Chef cooking at Victoria and Albert’s Hiring new chefs is not a process Flavor Lab takes lightly. Chefs are put to the ultimate test before they get the green light. Finalists are brought into Flavor Lab to for an Iron Chef-style audition where they must cook a four-course meal in two hours and then be judged by a panel of executive chefs. Worried you’ll miss out on some of the best foods Disney has to offer? Click here! So there you have it — we’ve taken a few small steps towards demystifying Disney’s Flavor Lab. We’d certainly love to get a peek inside someday, but for now, we’ll settle for getting to eat the fruits of their labor. Curious about the BEST restaurants in Disney World? Click here! What do YOU think of The Flavor Lab? Pretty crazy right!? Share your thoughts in the comments! 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The Disney World parks have reopened, but some changes are still being made. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder When the Disney parks closed, Annual Passholders were left in a bit of confusion. Some received extensions for the four-months of closures and some monthly Passholders were even erroneously charged their postponed payments all at once! Things seem to be more sorted out now, though. A few weeks ago, Passholders were given the option of adding an extra month to make up for the inconvenience of the Disney Park Pass system; now, that extension has started to arrive! When our team checked out the Tickets and Passes page of the My Disney Experience app today, those of us with Annual Passes noted an extension to our expiration dates! We had one pass extended one month from December to January 1st, 2021. Annual Pass Another received an extension from May to June 13th, 2021! One monthly Passholder on our team also received the one-month extension WITH the four-month closure extension that had yet to hit their account. Annual Pass So, if you’re waiting on an extension, check that account! It might have hit today. For all of the latest news about the reopening of Disney World, stay tuned to DFB as we cover it ALL! Click here to read more about the Annual Passholder extensions! Did your Annual Pass receive an extension? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Releases Updated Options for Annual Passholders Ahead of Reopening Answers To 5 Big Annual Passholder Questions About The Disney World Park Pass System NEWS: Disney World Annual Passholders Should Receive Their 30-Day Pass Extension Soon View the full article

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom reopened to guests on July 11th, and in the days since, we’ve been paying visits to many of our favorite dining spots in the park. The Plaza Restaurant And when we’re talking about favorite restaurants in Magic Kingdom, that definitely includes The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A.! This Table Service eatery serves up comfort dishes like Home-Style Meatloaf and Plaza Loaded Fries along with Ice Cream Sundaes and more… all while providing views of Cinderella Castle. When we arrived for lunch, we noticed a slight difference at The Plaza from other restaurants we’ve visited upon Walt Disney World’s reopening… Atmosphere For the most part, we’ve been able to check in for our Advance Dining Reservations a little bit early at Table Service restaurants around Walt Disney World. However, when we tried to do so at The Plaza (which offers the new Mobile Dine Check-In option), we were informed that it was necessary to wait until 15 minutes prior to the time we had booked. The Plaza Restaurant This is because, as it turns out, The Plaza has been very consistent with reservations so far! And since The Plaza is a smaller restaurant than most, they are finding it necessary to stick to the schedule as much as possible. The Plaza Restaurant In fact, we learned that the maximum amount of tables that can be seated inside at once is fifteen in keeping with new limited capacity measures for physical distancing between guests. The Plaza Restaurant Most of those tables that are seated, though, still boast a pretty spectacular sight from the spot’s many windows… The Plaza Restaurant … all to be enjoyed within a setting featuring an absolute abundance of turn-of-the-century charm. Lighting Fixtures The Plaza decor Typically, one truly memorable component of the atmosphere at The Plaza Restaurant is the chance that a citizen of Main Street may stop by during your meal. However, with distancing measures in place, visits from the citizens are not currently taking place. (You can find out, though, where you can spot Disney characters around Magic Kingdom and the other theme parks by clicking here.) Turning our attention back to our own table, we spotted a now-familiar sight at Table Service restaurants: a sheet with a QR code available to scan to access the Digital (Contactless) Menu. QR Code sheet on the table Now, let’s check out what’s ON IT! Eats As we dive into the menu, for those curious, the Plaza Loaded Fries are still on the Appetizer list! The Plaza Restaurant Menu The Plaza Restaurant Menu Hand-dipped Milk Shakes are still offered, too, though they are not currently serving the over-the-top varieties that received the spotlight here for some time. The Plaza Restaurant Menu For our first visit back, we wanted to enjoy a couple of truly classic dishes, so we chose the Plaza Club ($17.00) for our entrée. Plaza Club This is totally your traditional triple decker Club with smoked ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo layered with toasted bread. Plaza Club Plenty of French Fries are served along with this hearty Club which, as you can see, is positively packed! Plaza Club The flavors are simple, the fillings are fresh, and the portion is generous. (Plus… BACON!) It’s pretty hard to go wrong with the Plaza Club. As you may have noticed , we paired our Club with a glass of Sangria. Sangria The Plaza’s Sangria ($11.00) features Kunde Sauvignon Blanc with pineapple juice, spices and fruit for an altogether sweet and refreshing sip to enjoy while taking in views of the Castle. Sangria In keeping with theme of classic eats… can you GET any more classic than the Original Banana Split?! Original Banana Split This gorgeous (and mammoth) sundae is priced at $10.00. Original Banana Split Three scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry) are covered with hot fudge, strawberry sauce, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, and a dollop of whipped cream for each scoop tucked in the dish with the fresh banana. Original Banana Split And even with all that… it wouldn’t be complete without a cherry on top! If you’re not quite ready to tackle the Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream, this is still one massive treat that is big enough to share and — thanks to its traditional ice cream parlor flavors — pretty much everyone will enjoy. And that’s the sweet wrap-up for our latest visit to The Plaza Restaurant! Reservation Reminder A friendly reminder… in order to dine at any Table Service restaurant such as The Plaza in a Disney World theme park during this initial reopening phase, you will need three things: Valid park admission A required reservation for theme park entry An Advance Dining Reservation Just visit the links above for more info! Nosh or Not Plan for The Plaza if: You just can’t get enough of the turn-of-the-century charm of Main Street. U.S.A.! You love classic American comfort dishes (and DESSERTS!) when it comes to cuisine. Pass on The Plaza if: You prefer a more highly-themed setting when dining in Magic Kingdom (such as Be Our Guest Restaurant in Fantasyland). You’d like to select from a larger variety when it comes to cuisine (like you’ll find at the Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland). Overall It’s always a treat to dine at The Plaza Restaurant due to its consistently good food in an absolutely charming setting. Though it may not garner the same headlines as Be Our Guest Restaurant or other Magic Kingdom eateries, The Plaza is always on our list for a must-try dining experience at least once in the Magic Kingdom to get a true taste of Main Street, U.S.A.! Have you ever dined at The Plaza Restaurant? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB Review and Food Photos: Lunch at The Plaza in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! DFB Video: Magic Kingdom Main Street, U.S.A. Food Tour Review: It’s Time for BREAKFAST at The Plaza Restaurant in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

What’s the MOST anticipated restaurant opening in Disney World? We bet we know what you’re going to say. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Space 220 is the upcoming space-themed restaurant that should open in EPCOT…someday. Now, this restaurant has been a LONG time coming. Space 220 was announced way back in July of 2017. It was supposed to open this past Winter but apparently ran into a bit of a rocky patch. Even with EPCOT now reopened, Space 220 is still closed — so what gives?! What is Space 220? Let’s start with the basics. What exactly IS Space 220? This new restaurant is going to be located near Mission: SPACE in EPCOT’s Future World and will take guests on a dining adventure seemingly 220 miles above the park. Guests will take an “elevator” allllll the way up to space for their meal. There, they’ll look out HUGE windows into daytime and nighttime views of the vast expanse of planet Earth. Space 220 Restaurant Concept Art © Disney The menu has not been released yet, but we DO know that this spot will serve up internationally-inspired cuisine along with more than 1,000 bottles of the world’s finest wines and a wide selection of craft beer. Needless to say, we’re pretty excited to see what this menu will have to offer (we know there will be some awesome cocktails!). Space 220 Cocktails The space will feature a rotating wall of produce and will seat more than 350 guests. Space 220 will be run by Patina Restaurant Group, the same group that runs the Italy Pavilion restaurants and some locations in Downtown Disney and Disney Springs, like Morimoto Asia. Click here to learn more about the expected experience at Space 220! Space 220 was originally supposed to open last Winter, but it has experienced several delays. As we mentioned, Space 220 was originally supposed to open last Winter. For most of 2019, we were stuck with the exciting “Coming This Winter!” note on the official Space 220 page. Two seasons later in the Summer of 2020, with the official page now saying “Coming Soon!”, we’re starting to realize that maybe they missed their mark. Space 220 Construction Keep in mind, there were early signs of trouble. In November of 2019, the previously-announced executive chef of the location, Theo Schoenegger, stepped down and the search for a chef to head the restaurant had to be reignited. The listing for a new executive chef has since been removed from the Patina Group Restaurant help wanted section, so the restaurant may have found its new captain. Space 220 Restaraunt Art Print That month saw another shift as well, when the projected reopening was changed from Winter 2019 to February 2020 in Patina Group job listings. Sure, February is technically Winter, but it’s nearing the END of Winter. BUT, that timeline actually made sense — Space 220…2/20…February 20th. The correlation was not lost on us! Whether this shift was due solely to the executive chef shake-up or something else was unclear, but February came and went and still no opening or really even any outward signs of progress. To learn about the initial Space 220 delay, click here! Construction was halted during the lengthy closure. As we know, Space 220 did NOT open in February and March was not a particularly positive month for most Disney World construction projects, Space 220 included. The global health crisis had a radiating effect on the Walt Disney Company as a whole. With park closures and new financial limitations, the echos of the crisis were felt at Space 220. Space 220 Construction As the parks closed, construction was halted on all projects, including the new restaurant. Depending on how far along they were in the construction process, this delay could potentially continue even as the park has reopened and some construction has returned. Plus, to open, the restaurant will need to have staffing and supply chain sorted out. Want to know why we’re worried about Space 220? Click here! But the restaurant may be close to completion. Now, that’s not to say that Space 220 won’t EVER open. As far as we know, construction was pretty far along when the major construction delays kicked in in March. We checked in often and as far as we could tell exterior construction was more or less wrapped up. They had even decided on flatware for the dining room! Space 220 Flatware What we can gather from this is that Disney has already put a lot of money and months of time into this project. It’s not one that will be easily chopped if they need to cut some projects for financial reasons. Click here to see the latest construction update on Space 220! So, yes, Space 220 will probably open soon — we’re just not sure when. Plus, Space 220 could be a significant draw for EPCOT in the coming months. EPCOT is Disney World’s work-in-progress park. With low capacity and health concerns, Disney might favor projects completing that could keep the park profitable. Especially after recently putting a few big-name projects on hold! If the park needs an attendance push in the future, once it’s safe to begin incentivizing guests to return, Space 220 might do the trick. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Hopefully, we’ve run into every possible delay so far, but we should always be prepared for a new one. It IS 2020 after all. It makes sense that Disney hasn’t opted to give us an update for the past few months. Hopefully, they’ll update that opening season soon so we can start preparing for our first space meal! Want to know more about much the park closures cost Disney? Click here! Are you hoping to get a seat at Space 220 when it opens? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: CONFIRMED! Space 220 Will Be The Official Name of Epcot’s Space Restaurant! 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Inspired by the adventures of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort & Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trading Outpost transports new Star Wars products directly to your galaxy with never-before-seen toys, stellar fashion and collectibles at a Target store near you, online at Target.com and on the Target app. Starting on Aug. 30, you’ll be able to continue your Star Wars story with Target and new toys, clothes, books, collectibles, and more, allowing you to rediscover your favorite moments of the Star Wars saga with friends and family at home. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fans, this is what you’ve all been waiting for! Here’s a look at some of the products, now available for pre-order: First up is an all-new LEGO construction set of the Resistance I-TS Transport vehicle as seen in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. I don’t know about you, but this is one of my favorite parts of the attraction. The best part? This set comes with LEGO Star Wars minifigures of Vi Moradi, Lieutenant Bek, Astromech Droid and GNK Power Droid so you can re-create your favorite moments and create new adventures at home as well! No trip to Batuu is complete without a visit to Oga’s Cantina to jam with DJ R-3X! Now you can add DJ R-3X to your Star Wars: The Black Series collection for a little Batuu flair! You’ll also want to pick up the First Order captain himself, Captain Cardinal with the latest Hasbro Star Wars: The Black Series figure. This IS the Droid you’re looking for! Funko POP! brings the R5 Unit from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life in this adorable all-new bobblehead. Speaking of Droids, you’ll definitely want to add this Hyperdrive BB Unit by Hasbro to your collection! This Droid is RC-controlled and has expressive lights and sounds to interact with you and your families. As part of the Hasbro Star Wars: The Vintage Collection, this 3.75-inch scale replica of the Millennium Falcon as seen outside of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run features Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge-inspired details and sounds. So, what are you waiting for?! Bring home the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, don’t worry we won’t tell Hondo Ohnaka! New to Batuu or just want to get the inside scoop? You’ll love Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu. This guidebook includes a history of the outpost, recommendations on where to eat and what to do during your planetary trip, as well as insider tips on how to best navigate the local terrain and politics. So, go ahead and set your coordinates for the edge of the galaxy and visit Target.com to learn more about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trading Outpost, coming next month. View the full article

It’s a strange new world we live in. With county mandates and even requirements within businesses (like Disney World!), we’re all adjusting to the new norm of keeping our mouths and noses covered in public. Cast Members Welcome Guests in Masks Well, we’ve done a little digging on how to make those masks more comfortable. But now, let’s take a look at these 10 face mask accessories you’ve GOT to have to make wearing masks even EASIER! 1. Mask Hooks There’s nothing quite as frustrating as a mask that isn’t quite the right size. When they’re too big, they won’t stay put; when they’re too small, your ears are going to be dealing with some major discomfort. Luckily, there’s a solution! Check out these Mask Hooks for $9.99 to help extend your face mask! ©HX AURIZE You can spot these hooks all over Amazon right now. Essentially they help to alleviate pressure on your ears AND they make it possible to adjust your mask to the most comfortable fit. That’s two birds with one stone! This could be a great solution for loose-fitting masks for kids too! Click here to buy some Mask Hooks! 2. Mask Cord Locks Speaking of mask fit, the Mask Hooks aren’t the only option. If you’ve got a mask that’s WAY too big, or you’re looking to fit one on a littler head (we know the challenges of keeping these things on kids!), then you might need to look into Mask Cord Locks. ©PLAZALA The pictured set is currently available with 100 pieces for $14.99, so you won’t have to worry about losing them! The locks make your masks totally adjustable and can be a great solution to a wonky fit. DFB TIP: FYI, they can be a little tricky to add to your mask. You can use a crochet hook or a bobby pin to help poke the mask loops through the cord locks! Anything that can help thread a needle can help thread a cord lock! Want to buy some Mask Cord Locks? Click here! 3. Nose Bridge Strips Perhaps you picked up a mask in a super cute pattern only to find it doesn’t have an adjustable nose piece. The adjustable nose can be super helpful for those with glasses (to keep them from fogging) and to make sure you have a more snug fit in general. ©Feeke We spotted a pack of 100 Nose Bridge Strips for $13.99. If you’re sewing-inclined, go ahead and sew one into your favorite mask. If not, you can attach using clips or a safe adhesive. To buy a pack of Nose Bridge Strips, click here! 4. Ear Protectors Some of us have more trouble with the sensation of the elastic on the backs of our ears than others. If this sounds like you, you might have a MUCH more comfortable day if you pick up some Ear Protectors for $9.99. ©COLORFEY These are basically little cushions that you slide your elastic loops through. They’ll help to eliminate any friction on the backs of your ears and keep your mask comfortably in place all day long. Click here to buy a few Ear Protectors! 5. Cute Mask Clips Of course, you can always avoid putting pressure on the ears altogether by making sure that your mask connects at the back of your head instead of gripping your ears. You can do this with the Mask Hooks from earlier or with one of these Cute Mask Clips! ©LuckyShe We love this cute heart design for $12.99; they have other designs like a smiley face and glittery patterns too! You might even find some on Etsy with little mouse heads! Talk about a fun hidden Mickey! Want to buy these CUTE Mask Clips? Click here! 6. Headband with Mask Buttons This next one might be the cutest face mask accessory we’ve ever seen — and the most practical! What’s even better than clipping a mask behind your head instead of behind your ears? Not having to rely on the elastics pulling on you at all! We didn’t think it was possible until we saw these ADORABLE Headbands with Mask Buttons. ©LAFUN Are you serious?! These are so smart! They’ll keep your mask on and your hair out of your eyes. That’s hard to beat! This design we spotted was only $7.99. This would be perfect for kiddos, too! To buy your own Headband with Mask Buttons, click here! 7. Anti-Fog Spray Now, some accessories are less about HOW you wear your mask and more about making the time that you’re wearing your mask more comfortable. Glasses-wearers (or sunglasses wearers!), this next one is for you! As you’ve probably learned by now, masks can make for some seriously foggy spectacles. ©Optix 55 So, pick up some Anti-Fog Spray for $20.55! This stuff can make a big difference and can help with sunglasses too! Click here to pick up some Anti-Fog Spray! 8. Pack of Lip Balm One big thing that we’ve learned from our face mask days so far is that long hours with a face covering can mean some chapped lips. No one wants those, especially not on your theme parks day! Make sure you bring along a pack of your fave lip balm to make sure you don’t end up super uncomfortable. ©Chapstick We love the Chapstick formula and you can get a pack of three for $2.94. Want to make sure you’ve got a pack of Lip Balm on you? Click here! 9. Face Mask Wash Bag The CDC recommends that you wash your face mask every day between uses. Of course, when you’re in Disney you’ll have a couple of options for doing this. You can wash them in the sink by hand at the end of the day, or you can swing by the laundry room at your resort. ©WANDM If you are going to wash them in a laundry machine, consider grabbing a Face Mask Wash Bag to keep them in good shape. We found this one for $3.99! To buy the Face Mask Wash Bag, click here! 10. Face Lotion And finally, a mask can definitely work towards drier skin on your face. You could always use regular lotion to help with this, but that stuff can be heavy and uncomfortable — especially in sweaty Florida. ©SheaMoisture Instead, opt for some specialty face lotion like this SheaMoisture Face Lotion for $7.64! Click here to buy some Face Lotion! Snagging some (or all!) of these face mask accessories could make the adjustment much easier! For more face mask tips and tricks — especially when it comes to Disney World — keep an eye on DFB! Oh, and have you seen our DFB face masks?? They’re super cute and super popular! Get yours HERE today! Do YOU have a favorite mask accessory? Share in the comments! Related posts: 8 NEW Tips for Wearing a Mask in a Disney World Theme Park NEWS! Disney World Updates Face Mask Policy During Initial Re-Opening! Here’s A Look at the Safety Measures Being Discussed By Major U.S. Theme Parks Right Now View the full article

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We’re back with more updates from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life Animal Kingdom officially reopened to the public just over a week ago, and we’ve been scoping out the restaurants, merchandise, and attractions to see what’s new! Despite the relatively low crowds (and wait times!) it looks like Disney is still movin’ and shakin’ because we have plenty of updates to share! Animal Kingdom Food Update Satu’li Canteen Here’s some news that we’re so excited about we just had to share it first! At Satu’li Canteen in Pandora — The World of AVATAR, our beloved Cheeseburger Pods are BACK on the adult menu! Cheeseburger Pods Awhile back, the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods were taken off the adult menu, much to our despair! And while we technically could still get them, we had to cheat the system a bit by ordering one from the kid’s menu or trying to order the entree from the Cashier. But now, the full entree is available on Mobile Order! Mobile Order The entree is priced at $11.49 and it includes two pods, a side of Crunchy Vegetable Slaw, and Vegetable Chips. Click here to read more about our experience at Satu’li Canteen — including a pro-tip for kicking the Cheeseburger Pods up a notch! Isle of Java Located in the Discovery Island section of the park, Isle of Java is a kiosk that serves up coffee, cold beverages, breakfast pastries, and more. And currently, this location is only open from 8AM-11AM. Isle of Java So, for now, if you want an afternoon cup of coffee in Animal Kingdom you’ll have to head to another location like Royal Anandapur Tea Company or Creature Comforts! Check out our review of the Tiger Tail Chocolate Twist, an iconic snack you can snag at Isle of Java! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Windtraders Let’s head back over to Pandora, because we spotted a ton of new merch insider Windtraders! First, we found this Kids Pandora Hoodie for $34.99. Kids Pandora Hoodie And there’s also a Kids Tie-Dye Pandora T-Shirt featuring the floating mountains for $24.99. Kids Pandora T-Shirt And we spotted a few new t-shirts for the grown-ups too! Both the Sivako T-Shirt and Floating Mountains T-Shirt are $24.99 each or $22 each if you buy two. Pandora T-Shirts And this Fly Pandora T-Shirt is also priced at $24.99 or $22 each if you buy two. Pandora T-Shirt And we spotted lots of cool mugs too! This Pandora Letters Mug is $19.99. Pandora Letters Mug And this gorgeous Floating Mountains Mug is available for $14.99. Floating Mountains Mug And there’s another Floating Mountains Mug design for those who prefer a daytime view! This one is also $14.99. Floating Mountains Mug And last but not least, you can snag this Banshee Mug for $14.99. Banshee You can keep cool with this “A World Like No Other” Tank Top for $34.99. “A World Like No Other” Tank Top And for those cooler evenings, we spotted this Pandora Long Sleeve T-Shirt priced at $39.99. Pandora Long Sleeve T-Shirt That’s quite a haul of new treasures from Windtraders! You HAVE to see this Disney World trash can shirt we found in Magic Kingdom! Discovery Trading Company We were excited to spot a familiar face inside Discovery Trading Company! This Safari Minnie Mouse Loungefly Backpack popped up on shopDisney a few months ago, but it was nice to see her make an appearance in the park! This cutie is priced at $80. Minnie Mouse Backpack And we also noticed that the super pretty Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey that we first saw at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom has also made its way to Animal Kingdom! You can pick one up for $69.99. Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey It makes our heart happy to see fan-favorite merch like Loungfly bags and spirit jerseys in stock! Get a closer look at the Safari Minnie Mouse Loungefly Backpack — the interior is so CUTE! Cooling Fans on Sale And before we head out, there’s one other general merchandise update that we have to share — we noticed that Cooling Fans were on sale at various locations throughout the park! Cooling Fans These fans are regularly priced at $22, but we found them on sale for $15 each! Click here to learn more about the sale on cooling fans! So there you have it, all of the new dining and merchandise updates we were able to round up on our most recent visit to Animal Kingdom! Now that all of the Disney World parks have reopened, we’ll continue to scope them out to see what else is new, so stay tuned for more updates! Looking for more of what’s new in Disney World?? Check out all of our latest updates from Disney Springs! Which of these new dining and merchandise additions are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Price Hikes, Plant-Based Tacos, and No More Smokey Bones! New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — New Entrees, Donut Art (!!), and Even MORE Ways to Celebrate “The Lion King” View the full article

Jambo, everyone! We’ve been hitting up Disney’s Animal Kingdom and keeping tabs on all the new merchandise! Tree of Life We just discovered a ton of Pandora merchandise that was too cute not to share. We headed back to Animal Kingdom and spotted something adorable that might just rival a stuffed baby Banshee! Explorers will look FAB while they tote around this Loungefly Minnie Mouse bag! We saw this treasure on shopDisney not too long ago. Now, it has hit the shelves at Animal Kingdom and park guests can safari this cutie back home! Minnie Mouse Backpack Look! It has pockets! They’re just big enough to fit some of your safari essentials. Side of Minnie Mouse Backpack Unzip the bag and you’ll find an extra touch of cuteness! The interior is patterned with sayings like, “Safari Squad” and “Live the Safari Life.” Interior of Minnie Mouse Backpack This adventurous backpack is $80 in the park and online. It’s the perfect accessory for roughin’ it in the wild wilderness of Animal Kingdom! Want to see what else is new at Animal Kingdom? Head here! Do you find this backpack adorable too? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Play Disney Parks App Now Offering NEW Achievements and Pins! Stop What You’re Doing! We’ve Spotted the CUTEST Minnie Retro Kitchen Gear in Disney World! FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Beating the heat is a full-time occupation at the Disney parks when you’re a theme park reporter! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Even though the animals don’t seem to mind these scorching hot temperatures very much, we were searching for ways to stay cool on our safari through Disney World today! And check this out — you know those handy portable Cooling Fans that deliver a refreshing breeze and spray of mist when you need one the most? We saw Disney’s Animal Kingdom was selling them at a DISCOUNT! Cooling Fans These Cooling Fans regularly cost folks $22, but we spotted this blazing hot deal going down at various spots throughout the park today! Plus these little beauties come fully equipped with a lanyard so you can wear around your neck when you aren’t fanning yourself or your family! Cooling Fans We’ll let you know if we see specially value-priced Cooling Fans anywhere else, but for now, you might want to check out these delicious ways to stay cool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom HERE! Check out what’s back on the adults’ menu at one of our favorite Disney’s Animal Kingdom restaurants here! Do you own a Cooling Fan? Let us know if you’d buy one for this price in the comments below! Related posts: PHOTOS: Disney World Is Now Selling Official Welcome Back Merchandise! There’s a New Long Sleeve Lion King Shirt Prowling Around Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

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We’ve been making our way around Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort today, and it was looking pretty empty this afternoon! ANYBODY HOME??? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Now that we’ve tasted the new Summer Fun Cupcake Trio at Gasparilla Island Grill, it’s time to head on over to M. Mouse Mercantile — Grand Floridian Resort’s gift shop! While we haven’t seen any of the NBA players that are staying here, we did get to see a boatload of new merchandise! We love this new Grand Floridian Shirt for $34.99 which is inspired by Enchanted Rose — the Beauty and the Beast-themed lounge that opened last year! Grand Floridian Shirt We also spotted this new-to-us pink Grand Floridian Shirt for $39.99! Grand Floridian Shirt This one had some razzle-dazzle thanks to this glittery pink and gold design! Grand Floridian Shirt Drinkware enthusiasts will be thrilled by this new Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Mug for $22.99! It also has a Beauty and the Beast-inspired design! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Mug We think Mrs. Potts would approve of this design! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Mug And for Mickey and Minnie fans, there’s another mug design you’ll definitely want to see! This one also costs $22.99 and it has Mickey on one side… Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Mug …And Minnie looking sweet as can be on the other! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Mug We’re totally smitten with this new Grand Floridian Ornament for $21.99. Can you spot Lumiere inside? Grand Floridian Ornament The other side of the ornament features Belle and the Beast, of course! We also love how the yellow color of the cup and saucer resembles the gold hue of Belle’s signature gown! Grand Floridian Ornament And if you’re looking to add more sparkles to your morning routine, check out this adorable Grand Floridian Tumbler for $19.99! Grand Floridian Tumbler There must be more to this provincial life — and THERE IS! It’s called caffeine! Grand Floridian Tumbler Last but not least, we discovered a new Grand Floridian Pin had magically appeared. You can snag one for $12.99! Grand Floridian Pin It was definitely an eventful day for us at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! In fact, we might have just stumbled upon the NBA players’ private BARBERSHOP?! Oh yeah, you’re gonna want to see THIS! One of our favorite items is BACK on the adults’ menu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Click here to find out WHAT it could be! Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort? Let us know if you’re excited about this new stuff in the comments below! Related posts: First Look at the NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios TOMORROW! Here It Is! EVERY Single Piece of the New Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merchandise in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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

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We have some exciting news from Tokyo Disney Resort! Tokyo Disneyland The reopening of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea isn’t the only big news coming out of Tokyo Disney Resort this month! It’s just been announced that a brand-new nighttime spectacular is coming to Tokyo DisneySea! Tokyo DisneySea The new show is called “Believe! Sea of Dreams” and it’s set to debut during the park’s fiscal year 2021, which runs from April 1st, 2021, to March 31st, 2022. This will line up with the 20th-anniversary of the grand opening of Tokyo DisneySea! Tokyo Disney American Waterfront The nighttime spectacular will take place on the waters of Mediterranean Harbor, which was previously home to Fantasmic! before the show held its final performance at Tokyo DisneySea earlier this year. Fantasmic! held its final performance at Tokyo DisneySea earlier this year ©Disney The show will be approximately 20-minutes long, and while we don’t know many details about the storyline yet, Disney has said that it will be a “grand, breath-taking performance” that will “remind guests of the importance of having a dream and always believing in it.” Sounds like an exciting show to us! Click here to see photos from the reopening day of Tokyo Disney Resort! Have you been to Tokyo Disney Resort? Share your experience in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort’s Shopping District to Resume Business June 1st It’s Costing Disney HOW MUCH To Close The Theme Parks?! NEWS: Tokyo Disneyland Announces Reopening Date View the full article

The NBA is finishing up the season on Walt Disney World property. Grand Floridian NBA Blue Wall We’ve been keeping watch on the big blue wall at Disney’s Grand Floridian. The NBA set up camp behind the blue barrier to isolate players from the public. While isolated, the players got some pretty cool amenities like loads of video games and private pedicurists. We visited the wall a few times to try and catch a glimpse of the other side. Something definitely caught our eye today! Is that a barbershop we spy? Oh yes, folks! That’s the NBA’s personally branded barbershop peeking out above the wall. NBA Barbershop Just when we thought the NBA setup couldn’t get any more bougie! We heard about the barbershop in previous NBA updates. We had no idea it would be so swanky. We can’t wait to see all the fresh cuts the players get! NBA Barbershop Beyond the Big Blue Wall We’ll keep puttering around to see if we can peep a player shootin’ hoops or getting a pedicure! Wanna see out the NBA’s high-quality practice courts? Check out the photos here! What do you think of the NBA’s new digs? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: PHOTOS! We’ve Got a Closer Look at That Crazy BIG Blue Wall at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! REVIEW! Celebrate the Fourth of July With a Cupcake Trio at the Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World! How Will the NBA Keep Its Players Safe at Disney World? Here’s What Officials Have to Say. View the full article

Summer is in full swing at Disney World right now! And while we’ve already spotted some HOT fashion trends at the parks recently (including this adorable Trash Can Shirt for guys and Jungle Cruise Dress for dolls), what’s there to EAT? Cinderella Castle We went searching for some summery foods today at Disney World, and we can’t wait to show you what we FOUND! Just a hop, skip, and a short monorail ride away from Magic Kingdom, you’ll find Gasparilla Island Grill — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort’s quick-service restaurant. That’s where we unearthed the Summer Fun Cupcake Trio! Summer Fun Cupcakes Aren’t these little cupcakes just SO NEAT?! We instantly fell in love with them as soon as we saw them! And for $5.49, you’ll land all THREE of these beachy beauties! That’s normally how much just ONE cupcake will cost ya at Disney World! Summer Fun Cupcakes Granted they are all tad bit smaller than Disney World’s standard-sized cupcakes, but we think this plateful of cupcakes makes sharing even easier! What’s even cuter is the Cast Member who helped us today told us all of the decorations were edible EXCEPT for the little paper umbrella. We must’ve looked really HUNGRY when we bought our cupcakes to merit such a warning! Summer Fun Cupcakes The cupcakes are a super-rich chocolate cake with buttercream frosting topped with sugar shells, flip flops, and starfish. Summer Fun Cupcakes Although the flavors are very basic, if you enjoy a fudgy, moist cupcake, the Summer Fun Cupcakes will be right up your alley. Plus did we happen to mention you get all THREE? Sorry, our minds might still be a bit blown! Summer Fun Cupcakes We’ll be prowling around for more summertime menu offerings, but for now, find out where another VERY special treat can be found (but only for a VERY short period of time each day) at Disney World! Find out which Disney World resort hotels you can walk to the theme parks from HERE! What do you think of the Summer Fun Cupcakes? Will you be trying them on your summer vacay? Let us know in the comments below? Related posts: Celebrate the Fourth of July at Disney World with This Star-Spangled CUPCAKE! NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS! Review: The Frozen 2 Cookie Has Made Its Colorful and Crunchy Debut in Disney World! View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is officially open to the public and we have been keeping our eyes on the ever-changing menus around the park. Satu’li Canteen A while back, the beloved Vegetable Curry Steamed Pods went missing from Satu’li Canteen menu in Pandora — World Avatar. Not long after, the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods were taken off the adult menu causing grief for bao bun fans everywhere. Well, we’ve got some news for our pod-loving friends! The Cheeseburger Pods are BACK on the adult menu and available for Mobile Order! Cheeseburger Pods The Cheeseburger Pods were available to order prior to this, but you had to cheat the system to get them. You either had to order one off the kid’s menu or try to order the entree from the Cashier. There wasn’t a way to order the full adult entree via Mobile Order. Satu’li Kids’ Menu Cheeseburger Pods Now, you can order the entire entree on the My Disney Experience app! Mobile Ordering is highly encouraged across Walt Disney World property to reduce contact between Cast Members and travel groups. We headed straight to Satu’li to order them through the modified Mobile Ordering process. Cheeseburger Pod Mobile Order The entree costs $11.49 and comes with two pods and a side of Crunchy Vegetable Slaw and Vegetable Chips. Cheeseburger Pods with Veggie Chips and Crunchy Cole Slaw Pro-Tip: Order a side of garlic sauce with your pods. You’ll thank us later! Garlic Sauce The Vegetable Pods are still unavailable at the moment. Despite the missing dish, Satu’li Canteen has another fantastic plant-friendly dish. Vegetarians can still enjoy the Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl! We’ll keep you updated as we learn more about menu changes! Want to see if your favorite dish survived the limited restaurants at WDW? Check out some of the changed menus here! Are you a Cheeseburger Pod fan? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Review! Get Your “Party Party” on With the 10th Anniversary Avatar Cupcake in Disney World! View the full article

We’ve been cuddling up with this little bundle (or should we say bounty?) of joy ever since we discovered the new Baby Yoda Plush were back in stock at Disney World! Baby Yoda Plush Due to the popularity of Disney+’s The Mandalorian, this little dude has been hard to get our hands on! He’s been selling out regularly, but we’ve also seen him being sold outside of Disney World at multiple locations lately! And today, we spotted the perfect Baby Yoda Bedding to pair with our new best pal — check out this adorable sheet set for $69.99! ©shopDisney The new Baby Yoda Bedding is available in twin size only and comes with one reversible comforter, flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcase! How are we supposed to get any sleep with sheets this CUTE? Click here to buy the Baby Yoda Bed Set! ©shopDisney But seriously, we can’t get over how adorable the pillowcase IS! We’ll probably be staring at it all night. One side features the always bewitching Baby Yoda… ©shopDisney …while on the other side he’s riding in his floating space egg with the words, “Precious Cargo.” We gotta admit, this IS pretty darn precious indeed! ©shopDisney But wait, there’s MORE! We also spotted this incredible Pixar Comforter and Sham Set which is available in two sizes. ©shopDisney Both sets include one reversible comforter cover and two shams. The full-size set costs $49.99 and the queen size set costs $59.99. This bedding set would make an awesome gift for Pixar fans — we love how the Luxo ball is printed on the pillowcase and the set itself looks super comfy! To purchase the new Pixar Comforter and Sham Set, click here! ©shopDisney Last but not least, Disney has assembled this new set of Marvel Bedding! Each set includes a reversible comforter, fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillowcase, and sham, plus it comes in three different sizes. ©shopDisney Click here to buy the new Marvel Bed Set! The twin size set costs $69.99, the full-size set costs $79.99, and the queen size set costs $89.99. Talk about a power nap! We’re going to love snuggling up in these sheets that have so many emblems of our favorite superheroes! Maybe these sheets will even grant us some of their superpowers? Probably not, but we dig ’em anyways! ©shopDisney There’s Thor’s hammer, Captain America’s shield, Black Panther’s mask — and a bunch of other symbols too! These sheets will be great for helping us stay relaxed until Avengers Campus opens at Disney California Adventure Park! ©shopDisney If you’re interested in owning any of these new bed sets, you can check ’em out on shopDisney right now! And while you’re there stocking up on Disney stuff, be sure to check out the new Lady and the Tramp limited edition merch which you can learn more about here! We spotted a few new Loungeflys have been added this morning to Disney’s online store — see them HERE! Which new Disney bed set is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: From Galactic Tees to Silly Old Bears, We Have Another Big Disney Merch Roundup! We Just Spotted The Cutest Baby Yoda Leggings in The ENTIRE Galaxy! Throw it Back to the 70s with Disney’s NEW Retro Star Wars Tees and Boba Fett Cooler! View the full article

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We’ve miss walking down Main Street and popping into our favorite Disneyland restaurants. Disneyland’s Carnation Cafe, a Main Street USA Landmark Since 1955 But, even though we’re not in the parks, we can still have one of the classic dishes from the iconic Carnation Café. Whether you’re a fan of dill pickles or bread and butter pickles, you can fry and serve up Disneyland’s Fried Pickle recipe along with a house-made zesty dipping sauce. But, be warned that these Fried Pickles are so good that you might want to make an extra batch just for yourself! Ingredients Zesty House Sauce: 1 1/2 teaspoons favorite Sriracha sauce 1/2 cup favorite ranch dressing 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper Fried Pickles: 2 cups canola oil 1/2 cup flour 3 large eggs 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 16-ounce jar of dill pickle spears, about 12 pickles (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwise, if necessary) ©Disney Recipe For Zesty House Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl, whisking well. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. For Pickles: Using caution, pour oil into large skillet and heat to 365°F. Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs until smooth in a small mixing bowl. Transfer to another shallow dish. Mix panko and Parmesan cheese together in another shallow dish. Lightly dredge each pickle spear in flour. Add pickle to whisked eggs, tossing gently to coat. Add pickle to bread crumb mixture to coat. Place breaded pickles on tray and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded. Carefully place breaded pickles in a skillet and fry until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with zesty house sauce. ©Disney You can also follow along with a print-out recipe or a step-by-step video tutorial of the Fried Pickles to make a great appetizer before dinner or midday snack! After having these Fried Pickles, they might become your new favorite go-to snack! Check on MORE Disney recipes here!! Have you ever had Fried Pickles in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disney Recipe: Make Disneyland Hotel’s Famous Eggs Benedict from Your Kitchen! Disney Recipe: Add a Little Sugar and Spice to Your Morning with Disneyland’s Pumpkin Muffins! Disney Recipe: Try The Grey Stuff With This Recipe From Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

If you’d have told us we’d be buying sweatshirts in Florida IN JULY a few years back, we would’ve told you you were NUTS! Neon Splatter Spirit Jersey But after seeing the newly redesigned Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey and Neon Splatter Spirit Jersey last week, here we are, once again, falling in love with yet another Spirit Jersey! We just can’t seem to resist ’em! Take a look at this gorgeous creature we spotted at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom today! It’s a brand new pink, blue, and purple Tie Dye Spirit Jersey for $69.99! Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey The lettering on its back is soooo puffy and GLITTERY! This would look so cute with the Sparkly Minnie Ears we spotted last week at EPCOT! Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey Seriously, this new Tie Dye Spirit Jersey couldn’t be any more adorable. We love how colorful and casual it looks — perfect for whatever sort of day you’ve got planned! Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey You just might want to tuck it away in the back of your closet for a few months before you wear it — even though the colors are bright and summery, we think we’ll stick to sleeveless tops and dresses for now! Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey And guess what?! If you can’t make it out to the parks, we previously spotted this on shopDisney! There’s a Disneyland version online, as well. Make sure you also check out some of our other amazing finds from today on shopDisney right here! We’ve spotted even more Mickey Donut merchandise in Disney World! Click here to find out WHERE! What do you think of the new Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey? Let us know if you’ll be picking one up in the comments below! Related posts: These NEW Space Mountain Sweatpants Rock Our World in Magic Kingdom! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently extended the suspension of cruise departures from the United States through September 30th, 2020. ©Disney We predicted the CDC’s “No Sail Order” would affect Disney Cruise Line departures. Disney has now made an official announcement regarding Disney cruise vacations. Cruises aboard the Disney Magic have already been suspended through October. Now, cruises set to sail on Disney Dream and Fantasy will follow suit and suspend all vacations departing on and before September 30th. ©Disney Guests who have paid their reservation in full are offered the choice of a full refund or a %125 future cruise credit. Guests who have not paid in full will receive an automatic refund on their deposits. Castaway Cay This is the full list of affected Disney Cruise Line sailing dates. ©Disney The CDC is continuously changing health and safety regulations. We will continue to update you on how these changes affect Disney Cruise Line and the theme parks! Learn more about Disney Cruise Cancellations here! Was your cruise affected by the recent cancellations? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Departures for the Dream and Fantasy Through Mid-September DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! NEWS: Disney Cruise Line is Taking Extra Health and Safety Precautions Before Guests Can Board View the full article

The “opening summer 2020” might have come down recently, but one thing’s for sure — while future plans for Spaceship Earth’s refurbishment and the new Mary Poppins attraction have been put on hold, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be opening someday — hopefully soon! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign In fact, we’ve watched the exterior for brand new attraction take shape at the World Showcase’s France pavilion from the aerial vantage point of Disney’s Skyliner for some time, but now we’ve found a special way to see what’s INSIDE! If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, you’ll want to tune into One Day at Disney Shorts to watch season 1, episode 33 which is all about the making of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Disney World! Screenshot From One Day at Disney Imagineering Project Manager Mike Davie takes us behind the scenes to explain how the major attraction came to be! You’ll see how everything was planned first using artist renderings… Screenshot From One Day at Disney …before eventually being built it from the ground up! It’s amazing to see something of this magnitude be built from scratch. Screenshot From One Day at Disney And luckily you won’t need a hard hat or bright orange construction vest, but you WILL feel like you’ve just stepped foot inside its massive show building for the very first time. Screenshot From One Day at Disney Since guests are “shrunken down” before the ride begins, everything in Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has been designed to make you feel rat-SIZED! And yes, you’ll be ratting around in your very own Remy-inspired ride vehicle, complete with whiskers and a cute little pink nose! Check out the wall next to where Davie is standing — it makes him look so SMALL! Screenshot From One Day at Disney Davie says the Imagineers have labored over every detail to ensure the rat-scale was just right! They also worked hard to stay true to the original story of Ratatouille and give guests a one-of-a-kind experience they WON’T find anywhere else! We hope you’ll have the chance to watch the new One Day at Disney episode for yourself and to see EVERYTHING that’s coming to Disney+ in August, click here! Find out what need to know before you ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure for the FIRST TIME here! Are you looking forward to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Tell us when you predict it will open in the comments below! Related posts: What You NEED to Know Before Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opens in Disney World What’s New in Epcot — LOTS of Construction, Halloween Merchandise, and the Return of Beverly! Epcot’s France Pavilion is Taste-Testing for The New CREPERIE! Find Out What They’re Adding To the Menu!! View the full article

During our trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we couldn’t help but notice that the Isle of Java was closed. Isle of Java Isle of Java, in case you’re not familiar, is one of the spots on Discovery Island where you can grab a pick-me-up cup of coffee or pastry. It also just so happens to be home to the Tiger Tail Chocolate Twist. If you’re hoping to grab a Tiger Tail on your next trip to Animal Kingdom, though, all hope is not lost… As it turns out, Isle of Java has just reduced its hours, so it’s not closed entirely. That said, the window of time is pretty limited, as the spot is currently open from 8AM – 11AM only. Tiger Tail Chocolate Twist Still, that’s pretty much the perfect time to start out your stroll with a coffee and a pastry (or even one of the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits that you can grab in the mornings at various Counter Service locations around Animal Kingdom) as you wind your way around the park. Isle of Java Menu Additional spots for your cup o’ joe (or tea) in the park include Royal Anandapur Tea Company and Creature Comforts, the Animal Kingdom Starbucks location. So you’ll still have plenty of options throughout the day to keep you well-caffeinated for your WILD time in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! What is your favorite spot for coffee or tea in Animal Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom We’re RANKING the Lands at Disney’s Animal Kingdom By Their Snacks! Which Will Prevail…??? What’s New in Animal Kingdom: New Treats, Adorable Character Mugs, and MORE! View the full article

Walt Disney World is hitting us with some awesome new merchandise since the parks reopened! Main Street, U.S.A. We weren’t surprised when the adorable Jungle Cruise dress sold out the first day Magic Kingdom reopened. We predicted the Together Again collection would also fly off the shelves. We weren’t expecting this quirky piece of merch to sell so quickly! For many Disney guests, the new (and totally bizarre) Forky hairbrush is decidedly NOT trash. In fact, it’s currently sold out at the Emporium! With all the great merch at Disney World, why did this item sell out so fast? Forky Hairbrush Guests must have imagined the sense of joy they would receive by waking up to Forky on their bathroom counter every morning. Or, the souvenir was just too amazingly bizarre to pass up! (We’re going with the latter.) Forky Brush Side Note: Did the designer model this merchandise after Ariel’s fork hairbrush? Something to ponder! Forky Hairbrush We’ll let you know when Forky makes his way back to Disney World! Until then, a boring hairbrush will have to do the trick. Looking for more Toy Story merchandise? Check out these brand new cosmetic bags! What do you think of the new Forky hairbrush? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: This Is the Most Ridiculous Piece of Disney Merch…But We’re TOTALLY Buying It! What’s New at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: it’s a small world Construction Walls, Crazy Forky Fun, New Baby Yoda Stickers, and a Dry Camel Let’s DIAL IN on New Holiday Phones Cases at Disney’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article