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Disneyland Park is celebrating its 65th Anniversary with new limited-time merchandise! ©shopDisney The collection commemorates Disneyland’s anniversary with themed plushies, clothing, pins, and accessories. The hugely popular collection was launched during an online shopping event that had guests waiting all day to make a purchase. But Disneyland isn’t the ONLY thing celebrating its 65th birthday, Lady and the Tramp is celebrating as well. An exclusive Lady and the Tramp pin and plush are available on shopDisney right now (no spaghetti purchase required!). These cuties will make every night a Bella Note. ©shopDisney Who wouldn’t want to adopt an adorable pup like Lady? Now you can with the new Lady plush! The shaggy hair and soft ears say, “Take me home!” ©shopDisney The plush is $29.99 and comes with a collectible hatbox marked with a 65th Anniversary emblem. ©shopDisney The box is modeled after the package Lady came wrapped in during the movie. A perfect gift for dog lovers! Click here and adopt your very own Lady puppy today! The NEW enamel pin shows Lady and Tramp gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes outside of their quaint home. This item is $12.99 and available exclusively for Disney Visa Cardholders. ©shopDisney Members will automatically receive their normal 10% discount at checkout. Visa Members can grab the Lady and the Tramp pin here! Celebrate your purchase with a spaghetti and meatball dinner. No forks needed! We’ll continue to check on shopDisney for new 65th Anniversary merchandise so stay tuned! Want to take a closer look at all the new Disneyland Anniversary merchandise? Head here! Will you be ordering the new Lady and the Tramp merch? Let us know! Related posts: Celebrate Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary with This SWEET Merch! Available Online RIGHT NOW! NEWS: The NEW Frozen 2 Dresses Have Landed on shopDisney and They’re BIG TIME on Sale! Celebrate 65 Years of Disneyland Magic with a Special Online Shopping Event! View the full article

We’re back in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (which reopened to guests on July 11th), and we’re making our way around the park. Magic Kingdom Of course, that means starting with a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., which also means a stroll right into the Emporium! It’s here that we spotted a couple of new hats this morning. Emporium Queue And one of the toppers features a trio of one of our favorite Magic Kingdom treats: the Mickey Donut! Mickey Donut Hat You may recall that the gigantic Mickey Celebration Donut sadly disappeared in January. BUT we have seen this snack pop up on a few pieces of merchandise ever since! (For instance, have you seen the Minnie Mouse Donut Pool Float and Mickey and Minnie Beverage Floats?) Mickey Donut Hat We keep hoping that this means the Mickey Donut itself will make a return soon… but no dice just yet! The Confectionery, though, DOES still have those Mickey Donut-inspired Frosted Cookies… The Confectionery Bakery Case … but, as tasty as those are, we’re still holding out for the real thing! Mickey Celebration Donut We’ve got one more for ya, while we’re here… Stitch Hat Stitch is giving out some life advice on this cap which recommends that you: SURF, CHILL, and REPEAT. Stitch Hat The Hawaiian print continues throughout the design of the hat which, like the Mickey Donut hat, is $27.99. Stitch Hat We’ll be keeping you posted throughout the day on all of our Magic Kingdom finds and adventures! We’ll see you back here real soon! Which new hat is your favorite? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s NEW in Magic Kingdom – Construction Updates, Sweet Treats, and Merchandise Mayhem! The Mickey Celebration Donut Has MOVED in Magic Kingdom! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Starbucks Drinks, Spirit Jerseys, and a BIG Attraction Closure! View the full article

With so many changes happening throughout Disney World, we’ve already explored the modifications that have been implemented at the theme park restrooms. We’ve also taken a closer look at how rider switch and Disability Access Services are operating with several new health and safety measures in place. Train Station But now it’s time to take a closer look at the Baby Care Centers that are located inside each of the Disney World theme parks to see how they’ve adapted. Let’s head inside one now and take a look around. Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are each equipped with a Baby Care Center. These locations offer a quiet, peaceful, and private spot for moms to get in a quick diaper change, nurse, or pick up any baby necessities they might have forgotten to pack or ran out of at the parks! Baby Care Center We visited this Baby Care Center at Magic Kingdom and as you can see, it’s still well-stocked with baby formula, baby food, juice, diapers, wipes, clothing, and over-the-counter mediations for purchase. The kitchen area along with its microwave and sink are still available for guests to use. Baby Care Center The feeding area is also still open but has been divided into three sections to help guests socially distance themselves. Each designated station includes a chair and a high chair. Only three parties are permitted to use the room at one time. Baby Care Center Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the Baby Care Center to encourage guests to sanitizer their hands often. Baby Care Center Meanwhile, the rockers in the private nursing room have also been assigned numbers and only three parties are permitted inside at one time. Baby Care Center In the changing room, most of the changing tables have been assigned a number… Baby Care Center …while some have been marked “unavailable.” Trash cans and sinks are still operational while the women’s restroom in the facility is also still open. Baby Care Center And there you have it! Feel confident you can still swing by the Baby Care Centers at each Disney World theme park anytime to get what you need, even if it’s just a moment to relax with your little one and soak up some AC! And if you need a quick break but you don’t want to trek all the way to a Baby Care Center, check out one of the nearby relaxation stations located throughout each park! How many faced masks do I need to bring on my Disney World vacation? Click here to find out! Have you ever traveled to Disney World with a baby? Share some advice with us in the comments below! Related posts: Here’s How You’ll Interact With the Characters When Disney World Reopens! These Musical Groups Are CONFIRMED To Return to Disney World Transportation Update! Here’s When Disney World’s Skyliner, Monorail, and Select Resort Boats Should Resume! View the full article

Just a few days ago we were quacking up over the new Daisy Duck Loungefly collection! Our only complaint is it’s almost TOO fabulous — if such a thing could exist! Loungefly X Disney Daisy Duck Mini Cosplay Backpack ©Loungefly But these new Loungeflys we just spotted on shopDisney this morning have us seeing STARS! Check out the latest arrivals that have just flown in below! First up, get ready to punch it with this new Millennium Falcon Loungefly Backpack for $75! ©shopDisney We’ve always wanted to be Chewie and Han Solo’s wingman from the original Star Wars trilogy, and now we CAN! Click here to buy the Millenium Falcon Loungefly Backpack! The adorable new backpack features “the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” on its front side. We love how some of the parts on the top of the infamous starship have a three-dimensional look to them! ©shopDisney The back of the backpack is made from a black nylon material while the straps look wide and nicely cushioned! ©shopDisney And we love the fabric that lines the inside of the bag — it’s got little Millennium Falcons, X-Wings, and Rebel Alliance symbols all over it! ©shopDisney But we also spotted another STAR of a different sort. Check out the cute design of this new Mickey Wristlet Loungefly for $40. ©shopDisney It features the one and only Leader of the Club! Click here to buy the Mickey Wristlet Loungefly! Just like the Millennium Falcon Loungefly Backpack, it’s black, white, and GORGEOUS all over! ©shopDisney Plus it’s lined with the sweetest black and white polka-dotted material. Look out Minnie — it looks like Mickey might be moving in on your turf! ©shopDisney You’ll find both of these new styles are now available on shopDisney, and if you wanna see even more new Star Wars Loungeflys that came out recently, click here! Click here to see the incredible new Star Wars Loungefly Backpack we just spotted at Disney World! Are you a Star Wars fan? Let us know if you’ll be picking up any of these new Loungeflys in the comments below! Related posts: Get Red, White, and SPARKLY With This New Minnie Mouse Loungefly Backpack! It’s Time To Rock These 5 Full Disney #OOTD Makeovers! This NEW Loungefly Backpack Features An Iconic Disney Attraction! View the full article

When we’re at Walt Disney World, we’re always focused on the best ways to get around. Grand Floridian Resort Of course, Disney transportation will get you where you need to go on property for free, but those waits can be LONG. Especially right now with social distancing limiting capacity on transport vehicles, and no monorail service at all to EPCOT. Even in the best of times, we all wish we could just stroll right into the park from our hotel, and we REALLY wish for that super short commute after a long day — when we just want to COLLAPSE in our room. Well, a few Disney World resorts actually make that possible! And this is their secret superpower! Check out these FIVE Disney World resorts that are close enough to walk to a theme park! 1. Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower, the Disney Vacation Club property next door, have THE most prime location when it comes to getting to Magic Kingdom. As of right now, this is the only resort where you can head to Disney World’s flagship park on foot. Bay Lake Tower From either resort building, you can easily follow a walkway over to the Magic Kingdom. Simply cross the street near the guard shack at the gate and follow the signs and path right to the park. This walk takes around 10 minutes or less and is usually the quickest and easiest way in and out of the park. Click here for pictures of the Contemporary walking path! 2. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas Next up, we’re headed to the EPCOT resort area to take a look at the resorts within walking distance of EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. EPCOT’s World Showcase is just around the bend from the BoardWalk with a path from the International Gateway. This back entrance is just a 5-minute stroll away and gives guests PRIME access on foot to EPCOT! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas The BoardWalk is also within walking distance to Hollywood Studios, although you will be in for a slightly longer jaunt if you head that way. Follow the path along the waterway for 15-20 minutes and you’ll arrive at the park that’s home to Disney World’s two newest attractions, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Note that the path to Hollywood Studios may be closed, so check with the front desk for details. 3. Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas In the same area, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas also provides walking access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Just a stone’s throw from the International Gateway, you can walk out your door and be munching croissants in the France pavilion or fish and chips in the UK pavilion in just 10 minutes or less! Beach Club If you’re headed to Hollywood Studios, walk towards the BoardWalk then over to the walkway behind BoardWalk Villas. This 20-minute walk will have you over to Rise of the Resistance in little to no time. Check out the Beach Club’s NEW Welcome Home Cupcake! 4. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Given that you can walk from the Beach Club to EPCOT, it’s almost as easy to walk from Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, since it’s right next door to the Beach Club. To get to EPCOT, it’s the same quick 10-minute walk along the waterway to the International Gateway. Yacht Club Resort Lobby Hollywood Studios is the same 20-minute walk along the waterway. Keep in mind this walk amounts to about one mile so you’ll be tacking that onto the steps you take IN the actual parks. 5. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Though the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is not operated by Disney (the resort is owned by Marriott International), it holds prime positioning in the EPCOT resort area, making it walkable to two parks! The Swan and Dolphin connect via a bridge over to the BoardWalk. From there, you can take a pleasant 10-minute stroll right up to EPCOT’s International Gateway. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort The Swan and Dolphin are very close to Hollywood Studios too! To get there, head to the path that begins right behind the entrance to the BoardWalk and follow it all the way to the Hollywood Studios parking lot. This walk takes around 15 minutes. Bonus! We’ve got a few more resorts to add to this list that aren’t walkable to the theme parks (yet), but they’re still worth mentioning! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort It might have come as a surprise to you that the Contemporary is the only monorail loop resort with a walking path over to Magic Kingdom. How is that when the other resorts on the monorail loop are so close? Well, that may not be the case for long. Though it hasn’t been officially announced, Disney appears to be working on a walkway from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa that would connect the other two resorts to the Magic Kingdom. Walkway Construction If this walkway does come to fruition, you’ll eventually be able to walk from Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom and, therefore, from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Grand Floridian and then over to Magic Kingdom! Click here for the latest construction update on the walkway! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is too far from any of the theme parks to have a walking path to them, but it IS extremely close to Disney Springs! You’ll notice signage around the resort directing guests to a walking path over to Disney Springs. Just head over to the Congress Park building and over the bridge and you’ll have access to all the shopping and dining locations at Disney Springs! Paddock Pool at Saratoga Springs And there you have it! Those are all the Disney resorts that give you the SUPERPOWER of being able to walk to and from the parks! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney planning tips and get ready to get those steps in on your next trip! Looking for all the pros and cons of Disney transportation? Click here to watch our video! Which resort is YOUR favorite for easy park access? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season NEWS: Date Announced for Suspension of Disney Transportation in Walt Disney World Resort UPDATED! What Is Still Open and What Is Closed in Walt Disney World Today View the full article

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Raglan Road re-opened its dining room earlier this month along with its outdoor patio bar. Raglan Road outdoor bar reopening But more recently, the restaurant began offering its special weekend brunch menu once more, so you know we had to stop by and check it out! Is Raglan Road’s weekend brunch still a must-do? We’re giving it a shot to see how it stacks up to some of Disney Springs’ other breakfast menus! Atmosphere Raglan Road’s dining room is a little fancy (and…well…huge) by typical Irish pub standards, but not stuffy at all! It’s a bright, spacious, and inviting spot to have breakfast (or a pint Guinness)! There’s even a stage in the center of the room where you might spot Irish Dancers showcasing their talents in the evenings! Raglan Road And that’s not even the main stage! There’s a much bigger stage set up for music and dancers on one side of the main room. It just so happens the performers weren’t scheduled for the time we stopped by, but we were told by the staff performances have resumed and that live Irish music and dancing were on the books for the day after our visit. Raglan Road The restaurant has quieter, cozier dining rooms off of the main one as well. Depending on where they’re seating when you arrive, be sure to ask for your preference of location! Additional Seating On a side note, Raglan Road has some really cute dishes, too! We love these vintage-looking blue transferware dishes our server brought to our table before our food arrived. Cute Dishes! And speaking of food, it’s time to get to the very reason we came here! Menu First up, let’s check out the drink offering at brunch! Drink Menu The Brunch menu is broken into appropriately “Brunchy” and “Lunchy” stuff! The Lunchy Stuff is great if you’re not the biggest fan of eggs or pancakes and still looking for something hearty. We won’t knock eating Fish & Chips at any time of day! Raglan Road Brunch Menu For us, there were a few exciting meals under those Brunchy selections to choose from so we quickly settled on a few entrées! Click here to see what Raglan Road has slashed from its menu! Food Our meal started with Raglan Road’s Irish Brown Soda Bread with butter and their AMAZING olive oil and Guinness dipping sauce! Irish Brown Bread This is one instance where we will happily tell you to skip the butter — that Guinness reduction is straight-up addictive. It’s sweet, tangy, and bitter all in one. Sounds strange since it’s hard to describe the flavor but trust us — you’ll be going back for seconds (and thirds…and fourths…). Irish Brown Bread Our food arrived under cloches that were removed as our food was placed in front of us. Food Under Cloches First up, we ordered the Anglo Irish for $17. It’s an Eggs Benedict-style dish served with poached eggs, sliced Irish ham, and wilted spinach piled up on a brioche muffin pullman bread topped with a creamy, rich hollandaise sauce! Anglo Irish This was one of the best Eggs Benedicts we’ve ever had. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the portion size was enormous! The ham was thick and juicy, plus there was even a little sprinkling of edible flower petals over the top which made for a lovely little addition! Lots of spinach made this option taste really fresh despite all that meat and hollandaise that was loaded up on top! Anglo Irish Next, we ordered the Pork Hash Tagged for $17. This is comprised of braised pork belly, scallions, and potato hash topped with two fried eggs. Once again, the sunny-side-up eggs were cooked perfectly. We wished the potatoes had a little more seasoning since they weren’t very flavorful on their own. Pork Hash Tagged The pork, however, was PACKED with flavor. We loved how it was crispy on the edges and tender towards the center! Pork Hash Tagged And now that we’ve sufficiently STUFFED ourselves with all these tastes of Ireland, it’s time to relay our Raglan Road findings to you! Nosh or Not? Jig on over to Raglan Road if: You’re looking for a relaxing and authentically Irish start to your day Prefer breakfast items that aren’t found on every Disney World breakfast menu Cocktails and breakfast pairings are something you’re into (or aspire to have that happen more often on your Disney World vacations!) Avoid Raglan Road if: You don’t have time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast with all the things you’ve got planned at the parks (in which case, you probably WON’T be starting your day at Disney Springs) Good ol’ standard fare is your go-to Breakfast of Champions You don’t really care about alcoholic beverages since it’s way too early in the day to start thinking about that kind of stuff! Overall While you can’t go wrong with any meal at Raglan Road, there’s something extra-magical about enjoying this Celtic-inspired brunch. Maybe it’s because their food is so unique compared to Disney World’s more traditional offerings like Mickey Waffles, eggs and bacon — all of which we LOVE (don’t get us wrong!) — it’s just that sometimes you just want something a little more “Old Country” and that’s where Raglan Road never disappoints! Did we make you hungry with our weekend excursion to Raglan Road? To keep a good thing rolling, check out when Homecomin’s Rise & Shine weekend brunch will be returning here! And read our review from a recently reopened Homecomin’ at Disney Springs here! Have you ever had brunch at Raglan Road? Tell us what your experience was like in the comments below! Related posts: Raglan Road in Disney Springs Has Made BIG Updates to Their Online Menu! Review! Did We Actually Find Truly SPICY Food at City Works in Disney World?! 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Happy Monday! We’ve got a NEW DFB Video for you today. If you love Disney food (like we do), you’re gonna want to see this one! Pineapple Dole Whip We REALLY miss those Disney eats and treats when we can’t make it to the parks. Lucky for us, there are a few Disney recipes that are SO easy to make at home! Did someone say Dole Whip and Lunch Box Tarts? Check out these recipes and more in our latest DFB Video. And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to check out over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! Plus, you can get a full list planning cheat sheet for your Disney World vacation here! So check out the video and let us know: What Disney recipes will YOU be making at home? Related posts: DFB Video: Introducing Disney’s Newest Restaurants DFB Video: Disney Ride Tips and Challenges for the Competitive Traveler! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News: Ticket Price Increases, BIG Refurbs, New FastPass and LOTS of New Snacks! View the full article

Packing for a trip to Disney World in 2020 is going to look a little different than what we’re used to! Face masks are required in theme parks, and shopping and resort areas, with the only exceptions being in your hotel room, while you’re stationary and dining, or while you are swimming. There are also several “relaxation stations” located in each theme park where you may temporarily remove your face mask. Cast Members We’ve gone over how to find comfortable masks to wear in the Florida heat as well as what it’s like to wear a mask all day in a theme park. But, just HOW MANY masks should you plan on bringing with you? We have a series of questions you need to ask yourself to find out! How many masks do you need in the parks each day? Whether or not you prefer disposable masks or cloth masks, you’re going to want to plan on bringing multiple masks to the park with you each day, so plan for AT LEAST two per person, per day. Face masks for sale at Bayview Gifts If a mask gets wet from a water ride or from RAIN (and it will likely rain, trust us!), the mask is rendered useless and you will want to swap it out for a clean, dry mask. Disposable face masks for sale at Disney’s Riviera Resort Your mask may also go missing! Like sunglasses, hats, or any of those other “loose items” Disney warns us about all the time, your mask could mysteriously vanish! Whether it somehow flies off of your face on a ride or you leave it behind at a restaurant, you will want to make sure you already have a backup in your bag, ready to go! Another major issue we’ve discovered after hours upon hours in theme parks this past week is that not all masks are created equal. And sometimes that’s a GOOD thing! Masks are like shoes — some of them can get uncomfortable after hours of wear, pulling on your ears, or sitting weird on your face. Maybe they even steam up your sunglasses and just won’t quit. So we’ve found that it’s good to have several different styles of masks available so that you can switch them out if one becomes uncomfortable. Purple Wall Mask from the DFB mask collection — click to shop! Finally, it can be really good to have a couple of masks in case you want to double up. If you’re not already using a medical grade mask, you may feel more comfortable doubling up on your masks if you’re in situations that aren’t as socially distanced as they should be for whatever reason. We tend to do this on the Disney World monorail if the two cars are full, and in enclosed spaces if they’re packed a bit too tightly for our liking. Read more about what it was like to wear a mask all day in a theme park here! How many days is your trip? The length of your trip will have a big impact on the number of masks you pack. This number may also vary depending on whether you prefer to use disposable masks or reusable cloth masks, so we’ll break down the numbers for BOTH. Disposable Masks If you are using disposable masks, you’ll want to multiply the number of masks you’ll need each day in the parks (at least two per day) by the number of days of your vacation. Disposable Face Masks So for example, if your vacation is one week long (seven days), and you bring two masks to the parks each day, then you will need to pack a minimum of fourteen disposable masks per person. If you are on a shorter trip, say three days, then you will need a minimum of six masks per person. Remember, it’s always a good idea to bring a few spares, just in case! Cloth Masks If you use cloth masks, the number that you need to pack will all depend on how often you want to wash your masks. Cloth mask for sale in Anthropologie in Disney Springs According to the CDC, you should be washing your mask after every use. This doesn’t mean you have to machine wash your masks every night; you can wash them with hot water and soap in your hotel room sink at the end of the day and let them air dry. They should dry overnight just fine! Rainbow Mickey Face Mask If you don’t think you will have time to wash masks, you’ll want to consider bringing as many masks as you can pack for optimal safety and protection. By packing this way, you are essentially treating cloth masks as “disposable” masks that you only use once per trip. This way, you would do the same math that we recommend for those using disposable masks above. Homecomin’ Face Masks If you prefer to disinfect and wash your masks EVERY night, then you COULD get away with only bringing a few masks per person — but we still recommend you bring more than you think you need per day, just in case you get back to your hotel room super late and the LAST thing you want to do is wash your masks, or they go missing, rip, etc. Also keep in mind if you’re particular about the soap you wash your mask with, you can fill a travel-sized bottle with your preferred laundry detergent from home. Otherwise, you might be scrubbing those masks in the sink with your H2O Spa Disney shampoo (which is totally fine, btw!). See what does and doesn’t qualify as a face mask in Disney World here! What if I’m traveling with young kiddos? Getting a young kid to wear a mask may be challenging, but Disney is requiring all guests above the age of 2 to wear face masks at all times. Disney Cloth Face Masks You may want to plan on bringing EXTRA extra masks for the youngest travelers in your party and let them pick their favorite mask each day as a way to help them enjoy the process. Plus — you never can truly predict when a mask-related meltdown may happen in the parks. Having extra in a variety of styles can be a lifesaver if your kiddo decides they suddenly can’t stand that style of mask on their face and want a different option. We recommend being OVERprepared here, even if it means you have a bag full of kid masks each day! There are TONS of masks out there for sale (including some cuties we whipped up!). Have fun with your young ones and have them select their favorite masks they can look forward to wearing. How can you REALLY get a 2 year-old to wear a mask in Disney World? Find out here! Are you planning on purchasing masks while you’re there? Step aside Minnie ears, Disney-branded face masks are the new ‘hot’ item for sale in the parks and resorts! Disney World DOES sell masks in multiple locations, including the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs as well as the resort gift shops, and gift shops around the theme parks. Disney Face Masks in Magic Kingdom If you have your heart set on purchasing Disney masks while on vacation, the gift shops SHOULD be well-stocked when you arrive. We haven’t really seen Disney’s masks fly off the shelves yet (with the one exception being the first time they went on sale in Disney Springs). Order Form If you are planning on purchasing masks, you COULD pack FEWER masks with the expectation of getting more once there. We still recommend you pack enough masks so you aren’t stuck washing your cloth masks every day (meaning at LEAST one per person, per day). Also, while face masks have been well-stocked, we wouldn’t assume this will always be the case, so plan ahead! Note that Disney’s face masks do run very SMALL. Adults will definitely need a size large mask. Most kids can do mediums. The “small” masks are definitely toddler or infant size. Still looking for more masks to shop for? Check out our very own DFB face masks! So, just HOW many masks do you need to pack? Plan on packing enough cloth masks so you can go at least two days without having to wash them, so at least 4-5 masks per person. You can certainly pack more so that you NEVER have to wash them while on vacation, but we recommend you don’t bring only one mask. We also recommend bringing more than one style, and testing them out before you leave! And always, always, ALWAYS have at least one spare mask with you in the parks each day! Pack more than you think you’ll need, and you shouldn’t have to worry. Check out ten more top tips when it comes to wearing a face mask in Disney World here:  Catch up on EVERYTHING you need to know about wearing a face mask in Disney World here! Have you been stocking up on Disney-themed face masks? Let us know in the comments! 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Yes, you absolutely read that title right! We’re talking about bathrooms. Restrooms. Loos. Potties. Restrooms Although you might encounter some lines every so often (it is Disney, after all), there are still spots around the parks that are both quiet AND wonderfully Imagineered! We feel it’s our duty to get down and dirty and share the secrets of the BEST bathrooms in Disney World. We’re here to tell you some of the restrooms you’ll want to write down in your plans since they are convenient, quiet, and themed with some extra Disney magic! So, let’s get restroom-hopping (is that a thing now??). Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Restrooms Whether you’re staying at the resort or you’re leaving Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has some wonderful bathrooms in its lobbies. They’re VERY clean (and totally fancy), and you’ll feel pretty classy visiting these restrooms. There are pristine white walls and granite countertops featured, including a giant mirror in the corner to fix your outfit or hair so you’re not in the way of other people. Grand Floridian Resort Plus, if you’re hopping on the Monorail and realize you REALLY need to go (subtweet directing at your kiddos), it’s a great place to stop before heading back to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Although it’s a few extra stops along the way, the Monorail connects directly to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for easy access. Grand Floridian Lobby After you’ve gone into the restroom, you can also take the resort monorail back to the Transportation and Ticket Center to go to Epcot or Magic Kingdom. Or, you can hop on a bus to another park! Take a look at the best and worst resorts you can stay at in 2020 here! Tangled Toilets If you thought the lantern scene was beautiful in Tangled (We cry every time), just WAIT until you see the Tangled Toilets in the Magic Kingdom! If you head towards the Northwest corner of Fantasyland past Peter Pan’s Flight and “it’s a small world,” you can’t miss the gorgeous Tangled restrooms. Tangled Restrooms All around the courtyard, you can find different references to the movie with the lanterns that light up at night, hidden Pascals in the greenery, Maximus’s hooves in the pavement, and the wanted posters (they just can’t get Flynn’s nose right, can they?). Just beyond the restrooms, you can also find Rapunzel’s tower with water bubbling all around it. However, Rapunzel won’t let down her hair, even if you call to her. Tangled Lanterns The entire outside of the restroom is hand-painted with tons of Rapunzel’s artwork, but the inside spares no details either. Rapunzel has used her artistic talents to cover the ceilings, walls, and the rest of the restrooms in works of art. There are even a few hidden things if you pay close attention! The men’s restroom features frying pans hanging on the walls, while the women’s restroom has Rapunzel’s paint brushes and palettes on a shelf. Tangled Restrooms Right outside, you’ll also find USB ports in the tree stumps to charge your phones or devices as you wait for your party members. USB Port While the Tangled restrooms are a quick spot to use in Fantasyland before heading under the bridge into Liberty Square (and Haunted Mansion JUST around the corner!), they’re also an awesome photo location to just hang out (and could be one of the Disney World’s famous selfie walls). Check out the BIGGEST opportunities that Disney missed out on with the parks here! NEW Epcot Restrooms These restrooms are a LOT newer (like within the past year) and situated right in between the World Showcase and Future World. Many guests in the past have complained that there weren’t nearly enough restrooms in the World Showcase area, so it’s a great central location for everyone. New Restrooms in Epcot Plus, they’re pretty big so you won’t have to wait in too hefty of a line (usually). There are even water fountains and water bottle refilling stations right outside the restrooms so you can hydrate on the go! Buuut, if you’re feeling in the mood for some coffee, the new Starbucks is next door too! Water Bottle Station and Water Fountain So, that means you can drink as many Frappuccinos as you want without worrying about being too far away from a restroom! Take a full tour of the new Epcot restrooms here! American Adventure Restrooms Okay, Disney fans have been SLEEPING on these restrooms! There are two sets of restrooms in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion that most people don’t know about. American Adventure All the way to the left, you can find some the old restrooms that are pretty hidden away, but then a newer set of restrooms is all the way over to your right if you’re looking directly at the pavilion. They’re HUGE, usually really clean, and the tile inside is lovely. Overall, they’re an awesome place to stop before heading inside the American Adventure Pavilion to cool off in the air conditioning. American Adventure Restrooms These are our go-to potties in World Showcase! Go on a tour of the Art of Disney in the American Adventure Pavilion here! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge “Refreshers” You won’t find any restrooms in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Instead, you’ll find “refreshers,” whose name implies how quickly you can visit and leave to enjoy the rest of the Black Spire Outpost. While they may not be fancy (we’re in the Outer Rim after all), the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge restrooms are centrally located throughout the area so you don’t have to go search for one or leave Batuu to find a place to “go.” Refreshers There’s a large double-sided sink in the middle of the restroom, so multiple people can wash their hands at once without having to wait super long in line. There are also hand dryers instead of paper towels, so it’s pretty contactless for the most part. Plus, just outside one of the restrooms, you can go to the water fountain and spot the Dionaga pop up to say hello. Regular water fountains? It’s worth the wait! Take a look at our ULTIMATE guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge here! Hollywood Brown Derby Restrooms Although we’re usually heading to the Hollywood Brown Derby for a Cobb Salad or Grapefruit Cake, there’s also a very nice restroom off to the side of the entrance. It uses a lot of the 1930s theming of the restaurant with the black and white checkered tile on the floors and walls. It’s super clean, so you kind of feel like a Hollywood star when you visit. Hollywood Brown Derby Restrooms You can also listen to the great music they play in the restaurant while you’re in there so it’s quite relaxing. The Hollywood Brown Derby restrooms also don’t get horribly crowded since the only guests using them most of the time are the people dining there. And, maybe the best part of all, you can actually have fun in the restrooms (shocker) looking at all the caricatures! Caricatures Can you spot the not-so hidden Mickey?? Do you know all these facts about Hollywood Studios? Victoria and Albert’s Restrooms If you can think of the fanciest restroom you’ve ever seen, multiply that by three and you’ve got Victoria and Albert’s restrooms! Since the restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is one of the most expensive places to eat in Disney World (it is AAA 5 diamond-rated though), it’s no surprise that the restroom is so fancy. Main Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s Your server will even escort you to the restrooms if you ask where they’re located. Honestly, you’ll just feel like royalty while you wine and dine at Victoria and Albert’s because the restrooms are just that great too. You need a pricey reservation here to experience these potties, but they’re well worth it! You should see these insanely expensive things you can do in Disney World! Toy Story Land Restrooms Toy Story Land happens to have one of the most vibrant and colorful bathrooms in all of Disney World (go figure!). The outside has a super fun theme with building blocks and Scrabble pieces that “construct” the restrooms. There’s even a Cooties game box to the side to signal that you need to wash the “cooties” off when you’re in the restrooms (way too cute). Toy Story Land Restrooms And, the restrooms on the inside are just as colorful as the outside! It’s like you’ve almost walked into a kaleidoscope with all the primary colors used for the stalls and the black and red tiles (which are a nod to checkers and tinker toys, since the land is based on toys and games). Toy Story Land Restrooms There are also crayon tiles on the walls to really make you feel like you’re stepping into your childhood. You’ll definitely get a high score on Toy Story Mania if you use these ride hacks! Norway’s Frozen Restrooms Most people don’t realize that Epcot’s Norway Pavilion does indeed have a restroom. Buuut, it’s at the very back so it’s not super visible unless you’re on the hunt for it. If you walk past the Anna and Elsa’s Royal Sommerhus meet-and-greet and the Wandering Reindeer gift shop, you’ll find the Frozen restrooms! Royal Sommerhus They’re honestly so beautifully themed, you forget they’re restrooms for a second. They fit right into the Arendelle aesthetic with Elsa’s signature blue color and Kristoff’s icy sleighs as the doors. The tile is made to look like wood, so you feel super cozy and warm like you’re back at home in Norway. Norway Pavilion Restrooms The outside even has the characters on the men and women’s signs dressed in authentic Norwegian outfits to boost that extra bit of authenticity. Norway Pavilion Restrooms The Frozen restrooms are in a great location too, since they’re around the corner from Frozen Ever After and the Kringla Bakeri og Kafe bakery. Learn the secrets of some of the most high-tech Disney World attractions here! Honorable Mention: Cinderella Castle Suite Restroom The restroom to top all other restrooms — the Cinderella Castle Suite restroom blows these others out of the water since you’re literally in a castle. It has everything a Disney Princess could dream of, like marble, granite, curved arches, curtains, stained glass, and SO much more. Cinderella Castle Suite ©Disney The restroom also has arguably the most gorgeous bathtub in the world with mosaics of the castle and surrounding nature with a STARRY NIGHT above your head. Pinch us, we must be dreaming!! And, at the opposite end of the restroom, there’s also a sit-down vanity area to get yourself ready for a ball (or day in the parks). ©Disney Really, the Cinderella Castle Suite’s restroom is the ultimate Disney fan’s dream… if you’re lucky enough to experience it, that is! These are the COOLEST hotel rooms around Disney World that you’ll want to stay in! While there are SO many more awesome restrooms around the parks, we really love visiting the places on this list because of their creativity and convenience! Instead of just a snack crawl, maybe you can try to visit all the awesome restrooms around the parks too the next time you’re in Disney World! ;D Want to see more restrooms?? Take a look at Part One AND Part Two of some of the greatest restrooms in Disney World!  What are some of your favorite restrooms to stop by while you’re park-hopping? Let us know in the comments below! 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Daybreak is a magical time at the Walt Disney World Resort. And over the years, we’ve captured many inspiring sunrises at Disney Vacation Club properties – from the morning light bouncing off the water at Disney’s Polynesian Resort to the first brilliant rays of light peeking through Disney’s Riviera Resort. To celebrate Disney magic returning to our Disney Vacation Club resorts, we’re sharing a little bit of virtual pixie dust with favorite breathtaking sunrise scenes from the archives with everyone at home. Stay tuned for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this. And from our sunrise to yours, good morning and have a magical Monday! View the full article

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It’s been quite the past few weeks as we’ve headed back to Disney World to check out all the Character Cavalcades, reopened restaurants in the parks, and what the crowds have looked like during the reopenings! Spaceship Earth The Disney Parks have also reopened with new health and safety guidelines. Along with temperature checks and distancing measures, Disney World is also putting mask requirements in place for guests and Cast Members. Often times, new procedures are modified or changed. Disney has recently added the rule that guests have to be stationary and physically distanced to eat or drink. While everyone has been able to snack on a Mickey Bar or sip on a soda walking around the park before, they’ll need to stop somewhere away from people or sit down currently. Face Covering Signs Although the new face covering rule has only gone into place recently, EPCOT already had signs around the park with the latest update to the guidelines. Face Covering Signs When we were dining at a restaurant in EPCOT today and asked for a water to-go, a Cast Member gladly gave us a water cup but let us know that guests needed to stop in order to drink. Face Covering Signs Although we’ve only seen the signs in EPCOT, we can probably expect to see these signs start to pop up around the rest of the parks. As we go back to other spots around Disney World, we’ll keep you updated with more details on changes to health and safety regulations! Read more about the updated face covering requirement here. Have you been back to Disney World yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open! NEWS! Face Shields Will Be Given to Select Attractions Cast Members in Disney World! A BIG Piece of NEW Disney World Planning Advice You’re Not Thinking About View the full article

Some people are just plain passionate about their fried pickle preferences. Dill or bread & butter? Spears or chips? And let’s not get started on the preferred breading and dipping sauces – let’s just say everyone has an opinion! We decided to wade into the fried pickle debate with our classic fried pickle recipe from Carnation Café. Located right on Main Street, U.S.A at Disneyland park, Carnation Café has been serving up their signature deep-fried bites of tart, salty, crunchy pickles since 2012. Check out our fried pickle recipe below – we also included our delicious house-made zesty dipping sauce. This just may be your new favorite! Fried Pickles from Carnation Café from Disneyland Park Makes 1 dozen Zesty House Sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons favorite Sriracha sauce1/2 cup favorite ranch dressing1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice1/3 cup mayonnaise1/8 teaspoon coarse salt1 pinch freshly ground black pepperFried Pickles 2 cups canola oil1/2 cup flour3 large eggs1 cup panko bread crumbs1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese16-ounce jar of dill pickle spears, about 12 pickles (should be uniform in size; cut in half widthwise, if necessary)For Zesty House Sauce: Combine all ingredients in 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 shallow dish.Whisk eggs until smooth in 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 pickle on tray and repeat steps until all pickles are breaded.Carefully place breaded pickles in 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.Note: This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. As a reminder while preparing this recipe, please supervise children who are helping or nearby. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe! Ava, a 13-year-old junior chef and daughter of Disney photographer Matt Stroshane, made this recipe in her home kitchen with the help of her personal sous chefs (mom and dad) and official taste tester (her 11-year-old brother, Adam). Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking! View the full article

Disneyland is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with plenty of merchandise and the reopening of Downtown Disney. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle Although Disney may not be reopening this month like it was originally planned, you can still celebrate the park’s anniversary by taking home exclusive collectibles from throughout the years! Van Eaton Galleries is hosting a live auction for different merchandise, memorabilia, and souvenirs from the past 65 years in Disneyland. The live auction will take place on August 15th and August 16th with online, phone, and absentee bidding available too! ©Van Eaton Although there are so many items that Disney fans everyone will love, you can pick up the Disneyland Marquee Sign Replica… ©Van Eaton …Mickey Mouse Club Membership Certificate… ©Van Eaton …and Club 33 Limited Edition Jacket, among so many other collectibles that everyone will be able to bid on. ©Van Eaton After looking through the items up for auction, we think that there’s literally something for every Disney fan’s taste! We think this is quite the way to celebrate Disneyland’s 65th anniversary (who wouldn’t want merchandise from the original opening from the park??). Take a look at everything new happening in Downtown Disney here! What Disneyland items are you going to try and pick up? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We Have A Sneak Peek at the NEW Magic Happens Parade Merchandise Coming to Disneyland (And There Are SORCERER EARS)! You’ve Gotta See ALL the Adorable Magic Happens Merchandise in Disneyland! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! View the full article

There has been so much great content streaming on Disney+ this month from Hamilton to Muppets Now coming soon! ©Disney And, Beyoncé fans are in for an even bigger treat when the new film Black Is King that’s being released at the end of the month made by Queen Bey herself! The visual album is inspired by the music from “The Lion King: The Gift” as the film “reimagines the lessons from the 2019 blockbuster for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.” ©Disney Ummm, can it be July 31st already?? If you can’t wait to watch Beyoncé’s new film (like us), you can catch a sneak peek of Black Is King in the official trailer! We are SO hyped to see how Beyoncé will retell the story of The Lion King!! Who else will be watching her new film on repeat when it comes out at the end of the month? Here is everything coming to Disney+ in August! What new Disney+ movie or show are you looking forward to watching the most soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Life Is the Bubbles! Today’s International Mermaid Day (and We’re Celebrating with Some Disney Magic)! Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in May! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here again with another What’s New at Disney Springs! Disney Springs And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise and food to share with you, so let’s dive right on in! Disney Springs Merchandise Update World of Disney Since we’re back in Disney Springs, we’re on the look-out for new tees to wear while we explore the parks. And, we love the bright colors of the new-to-us pink Walt Disney World Tee for $24.99! Pink Disney World Shirt We’re pretty sure it would look lovely in front of the new very PINK Cinderella Castle! Pink Disney World Shirt While we’re into all the rainbow things we’ve seen recently (those new Minnie Ears have become one of our favorites), we can’t help but be into a classic tie-dye tee! Blue Disney World Shirt The new-to-us Tie-Dye Mickey Tee has a faded tie-dye that pops on a blue background for $24.99. Blue Disney World Shirt Looking for some new games to add to your Family Night collection?? Well, you’re in luck for an evening of spooky fun since the Haunted Mansion Puzzle has been restocked… Haunted Mansion Puzzle …as well as the Villains Clue at the World of Disney! Villains Clue Since it’s been super popular, the Together Again Collection has been flying off the shelves! But, the tees were restocked when we visited Disney Springs so you can officially feel welcomed back to the parks. Together Again Shirts Uniqlo If you’re looking for cute new tees, dresses, pajamas, and more for the whole family, Uniqlo is the place to stop in Disney Springs! And, during our visit, we spotted a whole bunch of items out that everyone will love. Uniqlo Pixar fans, pay attention! Uniqlo has new tees inspired by the films for both adults AND children! You can rep your favorite Monsters University, Cars… Pixar Shirts …and Toy Story characters for $9.90 for children’s tees and $14.90 for adult’s tees. Pixar Shirts Maybe you can get matching tees for the other half of your Dynamic Duo! Woody and Buzz Shirt There are also a few Mickey Shirts that make us want to relax on the beach, especially since there’s a buy 2 get 1 free special going on! Mickey Shirts We’ve loved being able to cuddle up on our couch at home to watch all sorts of shows and movies on Disney+. And, the new beach PJ bottoms with Mickey, Minnie, and their pals look super cozy to wear during a movie marathon for $14.90! Uniqlo Outfits And, you can get matching tees to go along with your PJs for an even comfier afternoon of lounging about! Aloha Shirt Even if you’re relaxing by your pool in your backyard, you can look as stylish as ever wearing the Flower Dresses for $14.90 each… Aloha Dresses …or the Aloha Dresses for $29.90 each! Uniqlo Dresses Marvel fans are going to be obsessed with the new-to-us Black Panther Tee that has a sketch image of the King of Wakanda himself! Black Panther Shirt Disney Springs Food Update We’ve been SO happy to snack on some of Chef Art Smith’s famous fried chicken since Homecomin‘ reopened! And, if you’re looking to chill out in the sunshine while you sip on some Moonshine, you can chill out on the Shine Bar and Social Patio. Now, there’s also a new neon sign lighting up the patio for guests… Shine Bar and Social Sign …that makes the patio look even better than before! Shine Bar and Social Sign A cool Starbucks drink, while you walk around Disney Springs, sounds like a great way to spend a July day. And, Westside Starbucks is now selling reusable cups and water bottles through Mobile Order! Take a look at all the details on the Shine Bar and Social Sign here! West Side Starbucks After picking which of the cups you want to take home, a sticker will print for the baristas. They’ll pack your merchandise up and place it at the pick-up area with the rest of the Mobile Order items. Although the reusable cups are only at the Westside Starbucks for now, we’ll keep you updated if they pop up at the Marketplace as well! Mobile Order Erin McKenna’s has so many baked goodies that we could eat all day, every day. While we were there, we had our eye on a GIANT Thin Mint Cookie that has us missing our Girl Scout days!! Check out all the details on how to get the new Starbucks reusable cups and water bottles here! Thin Mints Rainforest Cafe recently reopened to take guests on a dining adventure again! We were back at the restaurant to check out the jungle animals and new procedures… Rainforest Cafe …that include distancing measures and hand-sanitizer stations. Find out all the details on Rainforest Cafe’s reopening here! Rainforest Cafe As we end our day in Disney Springs, we couldn’t help but snag a Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée Cold Brew at the Joffrey’s Coffee in The Landing! It may not be Fall just yet, but we’re still looking forward to all those pumpkin treats returning again. Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee Coffee Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney Springs! We’ll catch you next time for more food and merchandise updates! Find out where else you can get the Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée Cold Brew here! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! What’s New in Disney Springs: Mint Cannolis, the Most Adorable Rubber Duck Drink, and a BRAND NEW Uniqlo Collection! What’s New in Disney Springs: a NEW Caramel Sundae, Neon Merch Galore, and Refillable Popcorn Buckets! View the full article

We’re always on the lookout for adorable merchandise whenever we walk right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom! Main Street, U.S.A. During one of our latest visits we spotted not one, but TWO Loungefly bags in Magic Kingdom that we just had to share with you! On the right-hand side of Main Street, U.S.A., as you’re headed toward Cinderella Castle with that shiny new paint job, you’ll find Uptown Jewelers! Arendelle Aqua Bags You can usually find all kinds of great merchandise here! In the past, we’ve found The Dress Shop dresses, Pandora jewelry, Dooney & Bourke bags, and Alex and Ani jewelry all at this one spot! On our last trip through the shop, we found two Loungefly bags that are sure to be great travel partners — whether your adventures take you to Davy Jones’ locker or to the Mos Eisley Cantina! First, we spotted the most adorable mini Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly bag!! Just look at the smiles on those little piggies’ faces!! The bag features lots of imagery from the classic Pirates attraction in the parks, and even has an image of that adorable pup at the end of the ride holding the key outside of the pirates’ cell! Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly Bag We had previously spotted this bag online, but we’re really happy to see the bag in person in all its glory! The Pirates print is so cute and looks really nice on the simulated leather of the bag. Just look at that image of Redd toward the bottom of the bag! We could definitely see ourselves styling this bag with a set of Redd Minnie ears for an adorable Pirates-inspired outfit! Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly Bag This bag can be all yours for $75.00. You can find it at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom on your next trip, or purchase it online at shopDisney. Get your own Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly here! As for this next bag, you love it. We know. Okay so maybe Han has some issues saying those three little words, but we certainly don’t! WE LOVE THIS STAR WARS BAG!! Star Wars Loungefly Bag This mini Loungefly bag features posters from the Star Wars movies in a really neat collage style. Also, can we just admire the adorable Ewok featured on this bag?! Star Wars Loungefly Bag It’s almost like a seek-and-find book! We could just sit here all day admiring this bag and trying to spot all of our favorite Star Wars heroes and villains on it! If the force is calling you to acquire this bag, you’ll want to pop into Magic Kingdom to grab one! This bag can be yours for $75.00. Pair this bag with the cutest Baby Yoda leggings in the whole galaxy, and you’ll be all set to pilot the Millennium Falcon at Galaxy’s Edge! We love seeing new merchandise in the parks, and we especially love finding new Loungefly bags! These two mini bags are adorable and we can’t wait to see what new bags will be released in the future! Click Here to Check Out the Awesome Welcome Back Merchandise Being Sold at Walt Disney World! Which of these bags is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Spotted! New Disney Parks Exclusive BABY YODA Pandora Charm in Disney World! It’s TIME to Grab the Disney X Citizen Watch Collection (and a FREE Gift) in Disney World! FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Long days at Walt Disney World usually equal LOTS of coffee (or tea if that’s your thing), and we love to try all of the coffee, tea, and other drink offerings from Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company in the parks and resorts! Pumpkin Creme Brulee Cold Brew Soon, you’ll be able to enjoy even more delicious Joffrey’s coffee and tea options from the comfort of your own home at an awesome discount with Joffrey’s limited time SUMMER SALE! From July 22nd through July 25th, you’ll be able to order specially marked items from the Joffrey’s website for 30% OFF!! © Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, Summer Sale 2020 This is Joffrey’s half-year sale and will only last for those four days, so if you’re a coffee and tea fan, you’ll definitely want to take advantage! During the sale, you can get 30% OFF specially marked items, which will include the ENTIRE DISNEY SPECIALTY COFFEE COLLECTION!! We’re talking 30% off for the special blend from The Wave…of American Flavors from Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and even 30% off for the blend from Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!!! Joffrey’s Coffee Disney Kona Blend ©Joffrey’s If you are a fan of some of Joffrey’s signature drink creations, you can take advantage of this sale to buy the coffee you’ll need to make them from the comfort of your own home. Joffrey’s has been releasing recipes for some of their exclusive drinks like the Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew, Round ‘Em Up Latte (Inspired by Toy Story Land), and the S’Mores Latte! Round ‘Em Up Latte Want to make the Round ‘Em Up Latte at home? Buy some of Joffrey’s French Bistro Blend coffee for 30% off during this sale and then follow the rest of Joffrey’s recipe and you’ll feel like you’re back in Toy Story Land in no time! We can’t wait to try to make some delicious Joffrey’s Disney concoctions at home with this sale! CLICK HERE to Learn About ALL of the Drinks Being Offered At the Joffrey’s Coffee Carts For the 2020 Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! What is your favorite Joffrey’s coffee or tea? Let us know in the comments below!! Related posts: Wanna Make Your Own Disney World Spiked Holiday Coffee at Home? Here’s How! Restore Balance to the Force with Joffrey’s Light and Dark Side Coffee Recipes! REVIEW! New Joffrey’s Coffee Holiday Drinks at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

We suggest you form a calming circle — because Hocus Pocus bingo has arrived! ©Disney Put on your Hocus Pocus spirit jersey and fire up Disney+ because we found a fun (and FREE!) activity to get you excited for the upcoming Halloween season! We don’t need an excuse to rewatch Hocus Pocus for the hundredth time — but we’ll still take it! With this Sanderson Sisters Bingo game, you can add another element of fun to your Hocus Pocus watch party! ©D23 Here’s how to play! Download and print out the bingo cards on 8.5”x11” white paper, be sure to select “fit to page.” Randomly distribute cards to each player (up to 6 players). Have players look over their bingo cards to familiarize themselves with the movie scenes. Play the movie Hocus Pocus and when a player recognizes a scene from the film that matches their bingo card, mark it! The first player to get 4 in a row wins the game. Have fun and remember — it’s just a bunch of hocus pocus! Click here to download the FREE Hocus Pocus bingo cards! Which one of the Sanderson sisters is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Should You Reschedule Your Disney World Trip in 2020 or 2021?? News: Two New Dining Packages Announced for ‘The Music of Pixar Live!’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival News! More Eat to the Beat Concert Series Acts View the full article

Each year, together with our colleagues at zoos and aquariums around the world, we celebrate the work of animal care experts who spend their lives caring for wild life and wild places. This week, we’re celebrating the efforts of our incredible team of animal keepers, aquarists and water scientists, ranch hands, all of our veterinary team members and scientists, nutritionists, behaviorists and leaders. These cast members hail from all over the world and bring a range of different skills and talents together to care for the thousands of animals who call our parks and resorts home. They’re not only dedicated to the animals in our care but they’re also some of the most passionate conservationists I know. I am so proud to lead this team of dedicated, talented cast. Our company’s passion for animals and conservation dates back to Walt Disney himself, who created the True-Life Adventures film series to take audiences into the lives of animals that they may never see personally. We’re so honored to carry on that legacy and continue to share the importance of living in harmony with nature and working to protect the wonderous animals on our planet. Caring for animals is a 24/7, 365 days a year, responsibility, and our teams work diligently to keep the well-being of each animal their number one priority. Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a diet for an elephant? Or train a tiger to participate in its own healthcare? We’re so excited that soon, you’ll get a peek behind-the-scenes as the stories of these animal care experts and the animals they care for come to life in “The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” streaming this fall on Disney+. From National Geographic, the global leader in natural-history programming, and premiering on Disney+, this new series will give viewers a one-of-a-kind look into the daily operation of our advanced animal care and veterinary facilities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT and will showcase the dedication and expertise of our amazing cast members. Can’t wait to learn more? Follow along on social media as we give you a look at the many roles within animal care and show that no matter if they are performing a medical procedure, cleaning a barn or diving into the aquarium at The Seas, our cast members’ passion and dedication to their craft remains constant. Follow me on Instagram @DrMarkatDisney and check out the Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Facebook page to join in on the fun. View the full article

Now we’ll have the perfect outfit to wear while using all of our new Disney kitchenware! Mickey Mouse Pot Holder and Oven Mitt Set, ©Disney It’s no secret, we love showing off our love for Disney with our wardrobe! From sparkly Minnie Ears to clothes inspired by our favorite attractions, our collection is ever-expanding! And now, shopDisney has added a TON of super cute clothes from Cakeworthy that we just HAVE to put on our wishlist! Let’s start with the Be Our Guest Dress, which features Cogsworth, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and Chip in the (adorable) print! We would totally rock this cutie to a dinner party — but it looks comfortable enough to just wear around the house too! You can snag this dress for $47.99. ©shopDisney Click here to buy the Be Our Guest Dress! Or, you can channel your inner princess with this Briar Rose T-Shirt! In addition to the princess herself, the all-over print also includes her precious woodland friends! You can pick up this t-shirt for $29.99. ©shopDisney Click here to snag the Briar Rose T-Shirt! Want to show your inner dark side? This Darth Vader and Stormtrooper T-Shirt should do the trick! Grab this t-shirt for $29.99 and you can make an imposing statement! ©shopDisney Click here to add the Darth Vader and Stormtroopers T-Shirt to your collection! We can’t get over how CUTE this Meeko Tie-Dye T-Shirt is! Meeko chowing down on a biscuit is soooo relatable! You can pick up this adorable t-shirt for $29.99. ©shopDisney Click here to buy the Meeko Tie-Dye T-Shirt! And that’s not Meeko’s only appearance on this list — he’s also included on the Pocahontas T-Shirt! You can grab this gorgeous t-shirt for $29.99! ©shopDisney Click here to grab the Pocahontas T-Shirt! Or, you can rep the main mouse himself with the Mickey Mouse Romper! And we give the romper extra bonus points because it has POCKETS! You can snag one of your own for $47.99. ©shopDisney Click here to add the Mickey Mouse Romper to your wardrobe! This Pinocchio Suspender Skirt is a great way to rep another classic Disney character! The suspenders are removable so you can rock the skirt with or without them! You can pick one up for $34.99. ©shopDisney Click here to purchase the Pinocchio Suspender Skirt! This Star Wars Doodle Dress is a fun take on some of our favorite Star Wars characters! For $47.99, you can be the most fashionable person in the galaxy! ©shopDisney Click here to snag the Star Wars Doodle Dress! But wait, there’s more fun Star Wars merch! We love the colors on this Star Wars Skirt! You can grab this flowy skirt for $34.99. ©shopDisney Click here to add the Star Wars Skirt to your collection! And there’s STILL more Star Wars gear to show off! The Star Wars Tie-Front Shirt features the same print as the skirt — so you can snag the shirt for $49.99 and rock a matching set! ©shopDisney Click here to buy the Star Wars Tie-Front Shirt! And Star Wars isn’t the only galactic option available — this Toy Story Aliens Dress has us saying “OOOOH!” The aliens are all dressed up as characters from Pixar films — the one in the Merida costume is almost too cute to handle! No need to bust out THE CLAW, you can buy this dress for $47.99! ©shopDisney Click here to grab the Toy Story Aliens Dress! What better way to round out our list than with a cuddly old bear! The Winnie the Pooh Dress is available for $47.99, and it’s giving us serious honey vibes with that bright yellow color! ©shopDisney Click here to buy the Winnie the Pooh Dress! Um, we want ALLLL of these clothes! But seriously, don’t mind us filling our carts over here! You can snag all of these adorable Cakeworthy designs at shopDisney! Check out this gorgeous Disney kitchenware we found online! Which of these clothes do you plan on adding to your wardrobe? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We’ve Got All the Disney Merch You Need for the Sunny Days Ahead! Did You Know You Can Buy This ONLINE? This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… 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 reopening of all the Disney World theme parks and MORE! Liquid Nitro Chocolate Cake Pops 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 safe and should you go? <– Important Analysis What’s going wrong with the reopening of Hollywood Studios? We were LIVE from the reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We were live from reopening day at EPCOT and the Food and Wine Festival. Here’s what it’s like to ride Toy Story Mania at a reopened Hollywood Studios. What’s different about riding Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run right now. Disney World is asking guests to fill out a survey after visiting the reopened parks. What’s it like to ride Rise of the Resistance at Disney World right now? <– Wanna Know! Everything you need to know about riding Slinky Dog Dash. This glitch with Rise of the Resistance could impact your day. And what happened when we missed our boarding group. Rise of the Resistance boarding groups now show wait time! Check out what’s going on with Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Hollywood Studios. These were the reopening day wait times for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. See what area of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was roped off. Check out the reopening day crowds at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. See how the EPCOT cast members greeted guests on reopening day. Check out the changes at Spaceship Earth in a reopened EPCOT. See how Test Track is different right now! Check out the characters we saw in EPCOT. <– Fun Update Disposable face masks are available for purchase in EPCOT. How is Disney World enforcing face mask wearing? <– Check It Out All the News From the Disney Parks These Disney World attractions are reportedly closing for good. <– Important News What’s new right now at the Magic Kingdom. A big Marvel project on Disney+ has been delayed. These two EPCOT attractions have been postponed.<– Big Updates See what’s different in a reopened Savi’s Workshop at Disney World. The CDC has extended the ‘no sail order’ through the end of September. Disneyland Resort hotel guests are being asked to modify reservations through August 8th. Here’s everything coming to Disney+ in August, including ‘Howard: The Howard Ashman Story.’ Check out the lack of entertainment at this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. More Park Pass reservations available now for Annual Passholders. Changes are happening in the Disney Parks leadership team. Disneyland Paris has reopened. What was it like to ride the reopened Disney Skyliner? Check out what’s new at the Magic Kingdom. <– All the Latest The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announced new deals for nurses and teachers and Florida residents. Check out what’s new in Disney Springs. Disney World’s cultural representative programs have been canceled indefinitely. Annual Passholders should receive their 30-day extension soon. See what’s different about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT. Monorail Peach has a new look at Disney World. Check out what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. What are the restrooms like at a reopened Disney World? <– Never Knew You Wanted To Know! The ticket booths at EPCOT got a makeover! Check out the cute character interactions we spotted at Disney World. These are the character topiaries you can still spot at EPCOT. There was a virtual queue in EPCOT we weren’t expecting. California closes all indoor dining and more. New York State updated its travel advisory. See what TRON Lightcycle Run looks like right now at the Magic Kingdom. <– Big Updates The construction walls are down at it’s a small world! Adventures by Disney has extended cancellations through September. A new sign is up at the Shine Bar + Social in Disney Springs. Check out what’s new right now in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney. See how Disability Access Services is working now at Disney World. DFB Reviews and Food News Here’s the Best of the 2020 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Check out the maple syrup booth at the Food and Wine Festival! Check out all the reviews from the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. We reviewed breakfast at Ravello at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. Brunch is back all weekend at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. Where can you find the Orange Bird Sipper at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? How does wearing a mask change your experience at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Check out the new addition to Mobile Order at Starbucks in Disney Springs. See how to host a ‘Black Panther’ movie night at home. Here’s what the fireworks observation deck looks like at California Grill. Check out the latest news about Everglazed Donuts coming to Disney Springs. See what the reopened La Cava del Tequila is like in EPCOT right now. What’s different about the only character meal at Disney World right now? Where to find the Spike the Bee sipper at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Are there more food booths coming to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? We checked out a new welcome back cupcake at Disney World. Find out what a socially distanced Oga’s Cantina is like right now. Get a printable map for the 2020 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, and a printable checklist. <– Be Prepared These iconic snacks are missing from Disney World. <– Good To Know Check out these new Christmas in July drinks at Starbucks. Here are the latest details on Gideon’s Bakehouse coming to Disney Springs. Find out what happened when we tried to use an expired Tables in Wonderland card. See how to socially distance at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival booths. Sunshine Seasons has been added to Mobile Order again. Must-Have Merchandise Check out the new Disney Skyliner bags from Dooney & Bourke. We spotted some new Haunted Mansion merchandise. <– YASSSSS! Take a look at the new Hocus Pocus spirit jersey. Check out this crazy Forky merchandise we found. We spotted some really cute Disney stickers. Disneyland’s 65th anniversary merchandise is now available online. Check out the new Disney makeup bags and more. Here are some new Disney dog sweaters! There’s a new Disney Castle collection for the Arendelle Castle. Check out this fun new Jungle Cruise cookie jar! Take a peek at the new Daisy Duck collection from Loungefly. Check out all the new merchandise we spotted at Pandora – The World of Avatar. We found even more sparkly rainbow ears at Disney World. We spotted a lot of new merchandise in the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT. Check out the colorful new T-shirts we spotted at Disney World. There’s a new limited-edition Mulan MagicBand. Check out these new Minnie Ears at Disney World. Here’s a first look at the Dumbo collection from Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction. Check out the new Mickey kitchen goodies! And see even more here! There’s an exclusive pin collection for D23 members. We spotted some 40th anniversary merchandise for ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.’ Check out these fun backpack keychains we found. There’s a new Jungle Cruise “backside of water” bottle at Disney World. Check out the new Splash Mountain tumbler. The new Vera Bradley collection is at Disney World. We spotted a new Mickey Americana MagicBand. Check out the new Cinderella crop top we spotted. We found some fun retro tees in EPCOT. Catch up on some holidays and special events with these MagicBands. NEW DFB YouTube Videos Disney Changed Their Minds in a BIG Way! <– Fun Watch! We’re Back at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios Here’s What You Need to Know About Going to Disney World Right Now Don’t Get Stuck in Disney World 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 — Disney Changed Their Minds In a BIG Way! 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: Disney Changed Their Minds In a BIG Way! — 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 Mickey Mouse Mug. WDW for Grownups shared a review of Pizza Ponte. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for Apple Pie. Disney Family shared a recipe for Mickey S’mores. 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! 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