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Hey there, Disney Vacation Club families! We know you love your vacations and your home resort, and we know you love to stay where you can be a part of the magic. As we have said “Welcome Home” to guests at Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World Resort and Vero Beach, Florida and Hilton Head, South Carolina, we thought it would be fun to create a quiz for a friendly trivia night with your family to recreate some of the magic in your own home. We’re calling it “Disney Vacation Club Trivia Night.” You can test each other on your knowledge of fun facts, and come up with some fun prizes such as the winner picks the next dessert (for inspiration check out some of the Disney classic recipes we recently shared on the Disney Parks Blog). Now, get two teams together and find out who knows more about Disney Vacation Club! Follow these simple instructions: Print out a copy of the trivia sheet here. Pick a moderator. The moderator in your home will ask each team member a question, alternating between the two teams. Each time you get an answer right, your team gains a point. At the end of the series of questions, the team with the most points wins. View the full article

We’ve found some really cute merch in EPCOT since the park reopened — like these super colorful Minnie Ears! New Minnie Ears And today, we spotted some ADORABLE new MagicBands that allow us to celebrate holidays and milestones all year long! The Disney World parks were closed from mid-March through mid-July — which means there were several holidays and special occasions that guests weren’t able to spend in Disney this year. But today, we spotted new limited edition MagicBands at Mouse Gear in EPCOT that allow you to celebrate any day of the year! Let’s start with the adorable Earth Day 2020 MagicBand! Even though Earth Day falls on April 22nd, we’re in favor of cheering on the planet all year long! Earth Day MagicBand There are only 1,000 of this limited edition MagicBand so it’s a pretty rare design! The band design includes our favorite plant enthusiast, EVE from the movie Wall-E! Earth Day Magic Band And the (adorable) box is also decorated with EVE artwork! You can pick up this MagicBand for $34.99 while supplies last! Earth Day MagicBand Box There’s also an Annual Passholder exclusive Flower & Garden Festival MagicBand featuring Spike the Bee! Flower & Garden MagicBand There are still some Flower & Garden elements included in this year’s Food & Wine Festival, so we think this band is totally in season! Flower & Garden MagicBand And this one also comes in a cute box with Spike, Donald, and the World Showcase buildings! Annual Passholders can pick up this MagicBand for $34.99. Flower & Garden MagicBand Box And you can celebrate a recent graduate with the 2020 Graduation MagicBand! Graduation 2020 MagicBand The design features the ultimate smarty-pants, KnowsMore from Ralph Breaks the Internet! Graduation 2020 MagicBand Here’s a peek at the display box artwork! The Graduation 2020 MagicBand is also priced at $34.99. Graduation 2020 MagicBand Box And this last one really caught us in the feels! Check out the Mother’s Day MagicBand! Mother’s Day MagicBand This design features Dumbo and his sweet mom — yup, we might be crying right now! Mother’s Day MagicBand And the display box also showcases this lovable duo! The Mother’s Day MagicBand is available for $34.99 while they last! Mother’s Day MagicBand Box We spotted these MagicBands at Mouse Gear in EPCOT, but since they’re all limited edition designs, they could go fast! So, be sure to head there soon if you want to grab one of these cuties! Check out the new Haunted Mansion merch we spotted in Disney World! Which of these MagicBand designs is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot Merchandise: Alex & Ani, “My Happy Place” Necklaces, MagicBands, and More Take This New Three Caballeros MagicBand on a Gran Fiesta Tour Around Disney World! NEW Classic Minnie Mouse Ears Debut at Disney World! View the full article

Since Magic Kingdom reopened last week, we’ve been heading to the park regularly to see what’s new! Magic Kingdom And while we’re still hoping to see our beloved PeopleMover return to operation soon, we did notice that another iconic attraction was looking extra pretty today! When Magic Kingdom first reopened, there were still construction walls surrounding the queue of “it’s a small world” in Fantasyland. The ride itself was operating, but the construction walls gave it a bit of a closed-off feel! Construction Walls Around “it’s a small world” Well, today we noticed that the construction walls around the “it’s a small world” queue have now been removed! The Construction Walls Around “it’s a small world” are gone! So, while the ride did reopen with the park, now “it’s a small world” looks even more beautiful free of the construction walls! “it’s a small world” We’ll continue to scope out the reopened parks to check on everything from dining experiences to new merch, so stay tuned for more updates! Here’s a look at the wait times on the reopening day of Magic Kingdom! Which Magic Kingdom attraction are you the most excited to experience when you return to the park? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Construction Updates, Dumbo Dooneys, Restaurant Refurbishments, and more!! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Menu Updates, Loads of Construction, and the Coolest Wallet You’ve Ever Seen What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Pumpkin Spice, Crazy Walkway Construction, Disney Snack Pet Merch, and MORE! View the full article

The Stretching Room ain’t exactly stretching these days. For now, it’s now just a walk-through part of Haunted Mansion’s queue. Stretching Room But now that Momento Mori’s has reopened, we spotted a bunch of new MERCH featuring our ghoulish friends! Is it just us, or do these Haunted Mansion Socks have an aura of foreboding? It’s almost as though you sense a disquieting metamorphosis when you gaze upon them! Haunted Mansion Socks The socks are double-sided so you get all four portraits of the Haunted Mansion’s Stretching Room portraits with each pair! They cost $14.99 each or $11 each if you buy two sets and they’d be fun to wear while working on the Haunted Mansion Puzzle we spotted earlier! Haunted Mansion Socks And look who we found trying to thumb a ride! That’s right — there’s a new Hitchhiking Ghosts Figurine that LIGHTS UP for $140. It’s so spooktacular! Haunted Mansion Figurine We also saw there were a few new Haunted Mansion Shirts in stock today like this one! The new Hitchhiking Ghosts Shirt costs $19.99… Hitchhiking Ghosts Shirt …and it even GLOWS in the DARK! Hitchhiking Ghosts Shirt Plus we LOVE the graphic! We wouldn’t mind giving these guys a lift — even though it says BEWARE, they look pretty friendly to us! Hitchhiking Ghosts Shirt We also spotted this new Haunted Mansion Ringer Shirt for $24.99! It’s got the Haunted Mansion’s busts belting out some creepy tunes with the phrase, “Sing Loud Enough to Wake the Dead!” Looks like these guys are taking their own advice! Haunted Mansion Ringer But this shirt is seriously more cute than it is spooky! We love how sparkly the glittery lettering is. Haunted Mansion Ringer We’ve only seen this stuff at Momento Mori’s at Magic Kingdom, but we’ll let you know if we see it being sold anywhere else. For now, check out the WEIRDEST piece of new merch we spotted at the parks today. HERE! Click here to see the new Baby Yoda Stickers we never knew we needed! Do you love the Haunted Mansion? Let us know if you’ll be buying any of this new stuff in the comments below! Related posts: The Haunted Mansion Fragrance Has Materialized In Disney World (And It’s Deadly Good)! NEW To-Die-For Haunted Mansion DIORAMAS Materialize in Disney World! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

Whenever we’re craving some good, old-fashioned comfort food, we head to Disney Springs! And one of our go-to spots for irresistible eats is Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’! Homecomin’ We’ve just heard some exciting news about Homecomin’ brunch — and it’s going to make WEEKENDS EVEN BETTER! When Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ reopened last month, the restaurant made several temporary changes, including a limited menu and a pause on the Rise and Shine Southern Brunch. Short Rib Hash Beginning on July 5th, Homecomin’ did start serving up brunch on Sundays, but Saturday brunch remained on hiatus. But as of tomorrow, brunch at Homecomin’ will now be available on BOTH Saturday and Sunday! That’s right! Starting Saturday, July 18th the popular Rise and Shine Brunch will be available ON BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS from 9:30AM to 1PM! All the classics are set to return, so you can expect to see some amazing dishes! Can we get an AMEN for the Hallelujah Biscuit? Hallelujah Biscuit If you want to pull up a chair to brunch at Homecomin’ you can snag a reservation online — we’re probably not the only ones craving this incredible meal, so seats are likely to fill up fast! We’re already hungry just dreaming about it! Click Here To Get The Latest Updates On Disney Spring Restaurants, Stores, and Entertainment! What would you order from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Rise and Shine Weekend Brunch Menu? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: News! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Adds EXTENDED Brunch Hours! Cozy Up to Warm Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

We’ve been back in Magic Kingdom this week and there are a lot of changes. Magic Kingdom We’ve been visiting the park since it opened last week to see what’s been happening at “The Most Magical Place on Earth” now that guests have returned to the parks. But on our journey through the park today we spotted a new resident at Magic Kingdom’s main gift shop. Look who’s just arrived at the Emporium — it’s FORKY from Toy Story 4! Forky Brush But wait a minute — there’s something fishy about this Forky…is he actually a hair BRUSH?!? Forky Brush Affirmative! This Forky is doing what we’re all doing these days — multi-tasking! He’s a figurine on one side, but a hairbrush to comb your luscious locks on the other side! Forky Brush And he’s even got Bonnie’s name “written” on the underside of his little popsicle stick feet! Could this thing be any cuter (or STRANGER)? Forky Brush We’re not sure what diabolical genius decided to invent a Forky Brush, but if you want to claim one as your own, they’re now being sold at Disney World for $16.99! Forky Brush And if you’re looking for even more bizarre stuff to put in your hairdo, be sure to click here! Check out the hilarious new Toy Story 4 Hair Scrunchies we’ve spotted at Disney World recently here! What do you think of the new Forky Brush? Let us know if you’ll be making friends with one in the comments below! Related posts: One of the Most Colorful Spirit Jerseys EVER Has Made Its Debut in Disney World! Let the Quest Begin! New ‘Onward’ Merchandise Has Arrived in Disney World! We’ll Make a Collection Out of This NEW ‘Mulan’ Merch in Disney World! View the full article

Yesterday, we reported the CDC had extended their “no sail order” for U.S. cruise ships through September 30th. Quito, Ecuador © Disney Although Disney Cruise Line has yet to cancel any more of their U.S. departures, Adventures By Disney has now canceled most of its departures through September 30th. AmaWaterways has also suspended all Rhine, Rhône, Seine, and Danube river cruise sailings along with their associated escape trips to Amsterdam, Budapest, and Paris through the end of September. ©Disney Guests can “change their reservation and receive a 100% credit to be used toward a future adventure,” if the new travel date is chosen by March 31st, 2021. If your reservation has been impacted, you should be contacted by Adventures by Disney with more information. Keep on eye on DFB for more updates as we hope to provide you with some additional details soon! Adventures By Disney has extended their cancellation policy — find out more details here. Did you have a cruise booked this summer? Let us know if your plans have been impacted in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS: The CDC Just Extended the “No Sail Order” For Cruise Ships AGAIN BREAKING NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Announces Vacation Destinations for 2021! NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Has Canceled MORE Sailings Into July View the full article

When the phased reopening of Disney Springs began back in May, we saw Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ had started construction on a NEW outdoor patio bar! Construction Walls at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ When Disney Springs Reopened in Many And while the new Homecomin’ Shine Bar + Social isn’t quite open yet, we DID notice that the location has hit another milestone today! That’s right, when Homecomin’ Shine Bar + Social does open, they can officially welcome guests with the BRAND NEW neon sign that has now been installed! Is it just us, or is the patio bar looking more and more like the artist’s concept with each passing day? Shine Bar + Social We love the classic look of the neon sign! It’ll be a shining beacon for us as we seek out our to-go containers of delicious moonshine! Shine Bar + Social There’s still more work that needs to be done before Shine Bar + Social is finished, but we’re keeping a watchful eye on the project and we’ll keep you updated with opening news! Until that day comes, you can check out our most recent review of Homecomin’ here! See the latest Homecomin’ merch (including Chicken Print Face Masks) HERE! Are you looking forward to Homecomin’ Shine Bar + Social’s grand opening? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Here Are the Latest Details on Homecomin’s New Shine Bar + Social in Disney World! Exciting News! Homecomin’ In Disney Springs Is Getting a NEW Patio Shine Bar! We Sat Down With Chef Art Smith at Homecomin’ in Disney World to Talk Menus, Reopening, and His FAVORITE Eats! View the full article

As we commemorate 65 years of magic at Disneyland, let’s rewind the clock to 1955 and test your knowledge with a round of nostalgic trivia. Here we go! View the full article

We took a trip to Downtown Disney in Anaheim today! We had to get back and see what was new since its grand reopening a few days ago. Downtown Disney! So we’re back and taking a look at all that’s new in dining and merchandise. Let’s go!! We noticed MORE UMBRELLAS since our last time here. Hooray! This is a relief because we can always use more shade from the sun! More Umbrellas Around Downtown Disney! This should help keep everyone cooler as they wait in standby lines for shops or just a place to take a break. Downtown Disney Food Update It looks like a few of the Downtown Disney restaurants are preparing to open soon. Ralph Brennan’s Kitchen Express We caught this sign outside Ralph Brennan’s Kitchen Express. Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Sign Tortilla Jo’s Tortilla Jo’s also had a sign saying it was opening soon. Downtown Disney’s Tortilla Jo has a sign saying it will re-open soon. Downtown Disney Shops Update World of Disney There was still plenty of DISNEYLAND 65TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE available at World of Disney! We found racks of t-shirts and baseball hats for sale! Plenty of Disneyland 65th Anniversary Merchandise at World of Disney in Downtown Disney And plush Mickey Mouse dolls as far as the eye could see! Mickey Mouse Plush There was NO SHORTAGE of 65th Anniversary Minne Ears, either! Minnie Mouse Ears for the 65th Anniversary of Disneyland Look at all that bling! Some of this merchandise also hit shopDisney today! Click Here To See More Of Disneyland’s Special 65th Anniversary Merchandise! The Dress Shop We popped into the Dress Shop to see what was hanging and we found the incredible Jungle Cruise Dress for $128. Jungle Cruise Dress at World of Disney in Downtown Disney The Her Universe Cropped Shirt was also available at The Dress Shop. Minnie Ear Her Universe Shirt at Downtown Disney Pin Traders We rounded the bases and slid into Pin Traders where this Disneyland baseball hat is a HOME RUN! New Disneyland Hat With Character Styled Letters in Downtown Disney The $27.99 hat has letter designs inspired by classic Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Tigger, and MORE! We can’t get enough of this cap! We will be back soon to keep checking on all the changes and new merchandise items at Downtown Disney. Stay tuned for more!! Click Here For More Downtown Disney News, Including PHOTOS From The GRAND RE-OPENING! What are you looking forward to seeing again in Downtown Disney? Share your thoughts with us in the comments! Related posts: PHOTOS: First Look at a Reopened Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! What’s New at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney: Peanut Butter Blondies, Sorcerer Mickey Cupcakes, and Class of 2020 Grad Ears! View the full article

All four Disney World theme parks have finally reopened after their longest closure in history. Magic Kingdom We’ve spent the better part of the last two weeks exploring the parks to show you all the changes that have been implemented while guests were away. From seas of social distancing markers to newly installed plexiglass barriers and temperature screening checkpoints, there’s certainly been a lot of new ground-breaking procedures to cover! Now we want to discuss Disney World’s Disability Access Service or (DAS). Disney stated prior to the theme parks’ reopening DAS would resume and operate the same as it did prior to Disney World’s closure. We spoke with a Cast Member at Magic Kingdom’s Guest Relations during the who confirmed this was the case. Assistive technology devices for guests with hearing disabilities are still available at Guest Relations and are being thoroughly cleaned before being redistributed. Guest Relations Meanwhile, guests with disabilities are able to ride Disney World’s attractions through the same process as they could previously. Rider switch is still available and Disability Passes are still in use with alternative access entrances for guests with disabilities. Alternative Access Entrance For Guests with Disabilities Keep in mind, guests with disabilities will still need to join a boarding group to ride Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Passes are distributed at 10AM, 1PM, and 4PM daily, and guests may only join one group per day. Guests must also transfer from their wheelchair or EVC vehicle to ride. Rise of the Resistance Strollers, wheelchairs, and EVC vehicle rentals are still available and stroller rentals can still be delivered to your Disney World Resort hotel. Companion Restroom Companion restrooms are also still available. Learn more about the situation with restrooms at Disney World here! At this time there is no exception to Disney World’s mandatory face mask policy. Guests with disabilities must also wear a face covering at all times. Relaxation stations are provided throughout each theme park where all guests may temporarily remove their mask. Guests can also take off their masks while seated at a quick service or table service restaurant. Relaxation Station Inside Pete’s Silly Sideshow We’ll continue to share more helpful information with you as we navigate the newly reopened Disney World theme parks, but for now, check out this Rise of the Resistance glitch that kept us from joining a boarding group TWICE yesterday! Click here to learn more details about what it’s like to visit the newly reopened Magic Kingdom! Do you have any questions about Disney World’s services for guests with disabilities? Ask them in the comments below and we’ll answer them for you! Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Transportation Update! Here’s When Disney World’s Skyliner, Monorail, and Select Resort Boats Should Resume! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

Dear Baby Yoda, we don’t know how we’d be gettin’ through 2020 right now without your sweet lovin’! ©Disney And if you’re a fan of the adorable Baby Yodes from Disney+’s The Mandalorian, check out how you can plaster this angelic creature’s mug ALL over your HOME! We’ve been LIVING in our Baby Yoda Leggings ever since they arrived in the mail, and now we’ve just discovered some brand new Baby Yoda and Mandalorian Stickers at Magic Kingdom’s Emporium! Each one costs $4.99 no matter which one you choose! Mandalorian Stickers Will it be this photorealistic Baby Yoda Sticker with his innocent yet bewildered expression? Mandalorian Stickers Of course, being the food lovers that we are, we feel especially compelled to buy this Snack Time Sticker! Hey, when you’re super hungry, sometimes you just gotta EAT! Mandalorian Stickers Or how about this more cartoony version of Baby Yoda with some very large ears! Those will help him listen for froggies when there are no Chicken Nuggies lying around. Mandalorian Stickers There’s also a sticker featuring the Mandalorian’s helmet which is pretty sweet! Mandalorian Stickers So next time you need to gussy up your laptop or bumper, reach for one of these totally rad Mando stickers! We’ll keep on eye out for them at other parks as well! For now, check out the new Hocus Pocus Spirit Jersey here! Find out how to have your own Black Panther Movie night at home here! Have you watched The Mandalorian yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Spotted! New Disney Parks Exclusive BABY YODA Pandora Charm in Disney World! Let’s DIAL IN on New Holiday Phones Cases at Disney’s Magic Kingdom! One of the Most Colorful Spirit Jerseys EVER Has Made Its Debut in Disney World! View the full article

Alright, we have OFFICIALLY been to all four Disney World parks BUT…one of these things is not like the others. While other Disney World parks seem to have smooth sailing with their reopenings, Hollywood Studios is struggling with crowds, pinch points, wait times, and ride breakdowns. Hollywood Studios Disney Park Pass reservations are slim when it comes to getting into Disney’s Hollywood Studios — which means it, and its headliner attractions like Rise of the Resistance, the brand new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Slinky Dog Dash, have been a serious draw for guests since the park reopened on Wednesday. It’s absolutely Disney World’s hottest ticket right now, and that means — despite Disney lowering capacity in the parks — it’s BUSY. We compared Disney World’s glitziest park’s opening day with all three of the other parks and crowds were definitely heavier. We even went back the next day to see if crowds and pinch points lightened up. Spoiler alert: They didn’t. With a smaller footprint, fewer open rides, and Disney World’s most popular attraction by far, Hollywood Studios has struggled to reach the same equilibrium the other parks achieved relatively quickly. We’ve covered Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Cast Member previews, on reopening day, and on Thursday. Here are our thoughts on crowding in the park — and what you can do to have a good day AND stay safe and socially distanced. Hollywood Studios is by FAR Disney World’s most crowded park. With social distancing a priority, we’re definitely looking to avoid crowds in a reopened Disney World. That goal is a whole lot easier said than done in Hollywood Studios. Crowds in this park can get a little overwhelming at times, especially in the morning. There are a few reasons for this and understanding why can help you to avoid the relative crazy! Galaxy’s Edge Crowds ‘it’s a small park’ Hollywood Studios is a pretty small park at 135 acres (the only smaller park is Magic Kingdom at 107 acres). And where Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and even Magic Kingdom give guests a chance to spread out; you’ll FEEL the crowds in Hollywood Studios, even if they are limited. And the attractions are limited as well. Hollywood Studios has 11 “wait time” attractions right now; Magic Kingdom, for comparison, has 21. Pre-closure, this park relied on a variety of large, sit-down shows it presented throughout the day to help suck up guests and break up crowds. All of those are closed for now. Many experiences around the park are also closed down or altered (like Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber experience transitioning to just selling premade Legacy sabers). On top of that, the park has several not-so-popular attractions along with three mega-hits. That’s a recipe for crowded walkways, specific pinch points, and lengthy waits. The Design Is Choppy This park also has a less effective crowd flow than the others. All of the other parks have some sort of circular or wheel-and-spoke layout. Hollywood Studios doesn’t have such an intuitive design. There are a good number of bottlenecks, pinch points, and (worst of all) dead ends! These spaces make it difficult to navigate, especially when everyone is trying to keep their distance. Galaxy’s Edge Disney World’s MOST Popular Rides Are Here Still, the size and wonky layout aren’t the only things causing crowd pile-ups. Many of Disney World’s MOST popular attractions are in this park! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened just weeks before the parks closed, Slinky Dog Dash has been one of the most popular rides in Disney World for a few years now, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Rise of the Resistance have been UBER packed since they debuted last year. That means that instead of spreading out across an entire park like guests can do with Magic Kingdom’s 21 attractions, the majority of park guests are going to three specific points in the park. We’ve seen significant crowds in Galaxy’s Edge, at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and in Toy Story Land. The other side of this is that folks FLOCKING to the big lands leaves some areas, like Sunset Boulevard, pretty vacant first thing in the morning. Slinky Dog Dash All this is to say if you’re not ok with the occasional lapse in social distancing, Hollywood Studios might not be the park for you. We’ve even seen this crowding when the park isn’t even at capacity! At the end of the day Thursday, there were still Disney Park Passes available for Resort guests, meaning even MORE people could be in the park if they chose to do so. A capacity day could get a little overwhelming here. Click here to see more of what crowds look like in a reopened Hollywood Studios! It’s not any easier to ride Rise of the Resistance. Plus, much to our chagrin, it’s not any easier to ride Rise of the Resistance. Prior to the parks closing, riding the crazy popular ride was SUPER tricky. It required an extremely early morning, some quick tapping on your phone, AND reliable cell service (not to mention a massive dose of luck). We thought things might be a little easier when we heard that Disney would be limiting capacities AND not using Virtual Queues. Rise of the Resistance Queue Unfortunately, we were wrong. First of all, Disney swung a u-turn and announced a NEW Virtual Queue process for Rise of the Resistance just days before reopening. The new queue has three separate time windows where you can attempt to snag a boarding group. In theory, this sounded great! No more early mornings and if you don’t get lucky first thing, try again at the next boarding group window. In practice, things don’t feel all that different. Even with three separate windows — at 10AM, 1PM, and 4PM — boarding groups are gone in under a minute when they open up. We’ve even run into a glitch that’s gotten in the way of our chances at a group! Plus, with the return window when your group is called going from two hours to one hour, you’ll be stuck if you’ve jumped in a long line at the wrong time elsewhere. Make sure you keep an eye on the newly-introduced estimated wait time to avoid missing your chance to ride! Stormtrooper Room Rise of the Resistance has also been struggling with breakdowns, giving similar vibes to its opening weeks. This is hopefully not a systemic issue and ideally won’t affect your experience, but it’s something to note. The fact of the matter is that even with limited capacity in the park, there may not be as many slots to ride Rise of the Resistance as there are people in the park. And since this is the ONE attraction that everyone — pretty universally — wants to ride, a number of guests are left disappointed. Click here to learn more about what happens when you MISS your Rise of the Resistance return window! Wait times are long. Rise of the Resistance aside, wait times for big-ticket attractions in Hollywood Studios are significantly higher compared to the other parks. In Animal Kingdom, waits have been sitting between 5 and 15 minutes; and most popular rides at Magic Kingdom are comfortably hovering around 5-10 minutes. Hollywood Studios has seen waits spike over two hours. It definitely feels the MOST like a pre-closure park. And with no FastPass+ operating right now, that rush to get to attractions is on in the morning. Slinky Dog Dash Queue Remember how we said that there are three mega-hits in Hollywood Studios? That’s reflected in the wait times. Yesterday morning (the park’s second day open to the public) the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway queue FILLED UP with a wait over two hours RIGHT when the park opened. They cut off the line and weren’t permitting guests to queue up when we first checked it out! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Slinky Dog Dash, and Tower of Terror have all seen high wait times too throughout the days. In the other parks, we haven’t had too much trouble with the fact that FastPass+ is suspended, but you definitely feel that absence in Hollywood Studios. Much of your time really will be spent waiting in line if you’re looking to ride those popular attractions. Want to see more wait times reports from Hollywood Studios? Click here! But, there are SOME things you can do to work around these problems! All is not lost if you DO want to head to Hollywood Studios! We’ve already figured out a few ways you can solve some of these pain points. Galaxy’s Edge Take A Different Route If you’re nervous about crowds, keep a map handy and be prepared to be flexible! It’s always a good idea to have a back-up plan or route if you see that some areas are packed with people. It is hard to predict! Wednesday, Galaxy’s Edge was SLAMMED at park open, but Thursday it was relatively empty while Toy Story Land took the brunt of things in the early hours. Be ready to pivot if you get where you’re going and things look wild. Like we mentioned, Sunset Boulevard might be the place to be in the mornings (even though this street does lead to a dead end!). Wait Times May Wane At the End of the Day In general, we’ve noticed that wait times decline throughout the day. This is due to that no park-hopping rule right now. Guests flood those popular ride lines first thing in the morning, but since the park isn’t getting a fresh influx of guests throughout the day, everyone’s pretty much ridden what they want to (except for, possibly, Rise of the Resistance) by the end of the day. So wait times go down. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway definitely has long lines consistently, but the difference between a two-hour wait at park open and a 50-minute wait at park close can be pretty significant. If you see that an attraction has a crazy wait, give it some time and come back later. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Manage Expectations As for Rise of the Resistance, don’t set the expectation that you WILL get on the ride. Unfortunately, you might not. Try your best by being ready to pounce on that boarding group the second each time window opens. If you run into any glitches, take screenshots of the situation — showing that you were trying to get that group the minute it came available and the app kicked you out, or wouldn’t recognize you were in the park, etc — and reach out to a Guest Relations Cast Member. They might be able to help you. And if crowds make you anxious right now, consider holding off on heading to Hollywood Studios. We’ve had pretty “magical” days in the other three parks. In Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom, many times you don’t see anyone around you and wait times are low. But if crowds are a concern or if low wait times are a big factor in coming to Disney World right now, you’ll have to re-work your expectations for Hollywood Studios at the moment. Smugglers Run Things WILL Change; So Stay Tuned But remember, these are just our observations so far, and during the first days the park has been open! Wait times and crowds might lighten up once the novelty of being back in the parks wears off and the initial rush of people slows. If you’re flexible with when you can visit, it may make sense to wait a few weeks until things stabilize — which we anticipate they will. We’ll be sure to share updates and more tips as we learn them, so keep an eye on DFB for the latest. To see what Disney CEO Bob Chapek said about reopening wait times, click here! Will you be going to a reopened Hollywood Studios, or skipping out? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! Slinky Dog Dash, Millennium Falcon or Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Which ONE Top Tier FastPass in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Should You Choose?! Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! View the full article

There’s a lot of exciting Marvel shows and movies on the horizon, but with the global health crisis, we’ve been seeing some delays. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ©Disney It’s kind of difficult to keep track of ALL of the Disney-owned flicks and shows that have been postponed, and now we can add another to the list. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was supposed to premiere on Disney+ this August; now, it has been officially delayed. According to Entertainment Weekly, The Falcon and the Winter Solider will not make its August premiere after filming was paused back in March. If all goes well, a new premiere date will be announced soon. ©Disney/Marvel This news comes just after we got the Disney+ release schedule for August and the upcoming show (a Captain America spin-off) was not listed. Stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest entertainment updates and how Disney has been affected by the global health crisis! Click here to see more movie and TV show delays. Are you looking forward to The Falcon and the Winter Soldier when it does come out? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: The ‘Simpsons’ Short That Was Released with ‘Onward’ Is Coming to Disney+ SOON! Get a Glimpse Behind the Scenes in “Prop Culture”, a New Series Coming to Disney+ NEWS! Netflix is Now Worth More Than The Walt Disney Company! View the full article

We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how about you? When it comes to Hocus Pocus we can’t get show our excitement enough! ©Disney So, when we saw a new spirit jersey dedicated to the sensational Sanderson Sisters, we had to stop scrolling immediately and get the details! We found the tweet courtesy of @DisneyStyle and the word around the witches’ cauldron is that this magical spirit jersey is heading to shopDisney soon! We love how the darker green of the top of the Hocus Pocus spirit jersey just sort of melts into the lighter shade below. It sort of reminds us of a witches’ brew! But, the best part of this jersey has to be the back! With Hocus Pocus emblazoned across the shoulders, there is NO DOUBT what team you support when wearing this! Rearview of brand new Hocus Pocus spirit jersey ©Disney Style The animation style of the Sanderson Sisters is so colorful and so much fun! Honestly, we don’t think the sisters have ever looked better! We don’t know exactly when this new Hocus Pocus jersey will fly into shopDisney. But, you know we’ll hop on our brooms and get out the word as soon as we find out! Click Here To See The Many Other Ways Disney Has Celebrated Hocus Pocus With Cool Merch! What do you think of the latest Disney spirit jersey? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. Shoppers Alert! The Cutest Two Disney Kitchenware Collections Just Popped Up Online! Meet The Mickey Mouse Accessory You Didn’t Know You Were Missing! View the full article

Starbucks has become a BIG part of our Disney park experience! We usually can’t start our day without stopping by Main Street Bakery to pick up a quick pick-me-up like the new Endless Yum cold brew! Endless Yum at Magic Kingdom Unfortunately, you can’t Mobile Order your Starbs at the theme parks and you’ll have to wait in line. But over at Disney Springs. you can use the Starbucks app to place your order ahead of time and skip the queue entirely! YAY! We’ve known about using this little mobile order trick at both Disney Springs’ Starbucks locations for some time (there’s one on the West Side as well as in the Market Place)! Mobile Order Pick-Up at West Side Starbucks But check out what we found on the Starbucks mobile order app today — they’ve added their popular drinkware to their mobile order menu! Cups were showing up at both Disney Springs’ Starbucks locations earlier today, but right now they only to be available at the West Side location! Here’s what was in stock at the Market Place Starbuck this morning before it disappeared — we’ll keep checking back to see if they replenish their stock! Screenshot of Starbucks App But still — it’s pretty exciting to know you can now get your tumblers, water bottles, and reusable cups to-go! This new feature will come in super-handy if you’re trying to hunt down a particular style! Plus you can contactlessly pay for your items and just go pick ’em up! A special sticker will print out when you place your order and a barista will retrieve the design you’ve selected, pack it up, and place it in the mobile pick-up area for you to grab. Screenshot of Starbucks App So before you place your order for the Campfire Cold Brew or Picnic Punch, check to see if there’s a reusable Starbucks cup you want and add it to your order! Of course, we’re still pretty obsessed with our Color-Changing Confetti Cups we picked up back in May, but we’re huge subscribers to the popular belief you can never have enough cool Starbucks drinkware! Check out the new Jungle Cruise Cookie Jar we just spotted here! Do you collect Starbucks cups? Let us know if you’re excited they’re now available on the Starbucks app in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! What’s New at Disney Springs: Missing Treats; Halloween Cookie Dough; Slimy Cupcakes; and Merchandise Explosion! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

Ready to assemble your family for a fantastic movie night? You’ll definitely want to check out these tips to host the most MARVELous Black Panther Disney+ adventure right in your living room! Black Panther Movie Night Milkshakes and Pennants, © Disney Family | Oh Happy Day It may not be as exciting as meeting Black Panther in person, or as amazing as it will be to see Black Panther in action at Avengers Campus in Disneyland, but until Avengers Campus plans are back in full swing and we can salute our favorite superhero from the Kingdom of Wakanda again, a Black Panther movie night will have to do! To host a truly fantastic movie night, though, you’ll need the perfect crafts and snacks, and we’ve got all the tips and tricks for you! First, Let’s Get Crafting! You can’t just watch Black Panther in all of his epic battles sidelines! You’ve got to make some pennants to cheer him on! Wakanda Forever Pennants, © Disney Family | Oh Happy Day All you need is some felt, markers, glue, and a few other items to make these beauties. It’s a pretty simple process. Just draw a shape on felt for the background of the pennants and cut those out. Then, make some designs in another color of felt and cut those out, and paste your wonderful work onto the background pennant pieces. Then, cut out an extra strip of felt to connect your pennant to a wooden dowel or some other type of flag-type stick. Black Panther Movie Night Crafts, © Disney | Oh Happy Day The sky (within the cloaking field) is the limit! We’d love to see some Shuri and Okoye pennants, or even some shout outs to W’Kabi and M’Baku! Check out the Disney Family website for a full set of instructions. If you’re not artistically inclined, or you don’t have all of the items at home, you can definitely work with what you’ve got! Print out some cool Black Panther designs from online, paste them onto paper plates, and use paper towel tubes as your pennant holders! Now For the Real Treat – Movie Milkshakes! A movie night is totally INCOMPLETE without some fabulous snacks! And what’s better than some delicious milkshakes to complement a trip to a secret super technologically advanced superhero world? Black Panther Movie Night Blackberry Milkshakes, © Disney Family | Oh Happy Day These blackberry milkshakes are inspired by (but certainly more tasty than) Black Panther’s amazing Kimoyo beads! The recipe here is actually pretty simple. Mix some vanilla ice cream, milk, and blackberries together until smooth. Top with whipped cream and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and you’ll be on a path straight past the trees and into a milkshake paradise! Milkshake Ingredients and Tools, © Disney | Oh Happy Day Check out the Disney Family site for the full instructions. The only thing that would make this better is Black Panther ice cream from Ample Hills, but sadly it’s sold out at the moment. For some extra fun, you can give your snack all of the power of T’Challa with a paper Black Panther necklace! Black Panther Milkshake Craft, © Disney Family | Oh Happy Day All the villains in the world can’t stop you from hosting the best Black Panther Movie night ever! Delicious treats, adorable crafts, and an amazing superhero movie – how could you go wrong? Be sure to check out all of the newest things coming to Disney+ in August so you can start planning your next fantastic movie night! What Marvel movie is your FAVORITE to watch on family movie night? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate Easter at Home with These DIY Disney Activities! Oh Honey, It’s Not ALL on Disney+! Here Are Some Disney Favorites You’ll Only Find on Netflix! Here’s Exactly What You Should Watch on Disney+ This Weekend! View the full article

When we’re cruising around Disney World, we want to do so in style. Disney Skyliner We’re always on the lookout for fly new Disney accessories, and Dooney & Bourke tends to deliver. We recently fell in love with their geometric Mickey and Minnie collection, and now we have a NEW bag to pine after. Take a peek at this new Skyliner-inspired Mickey and Friends crossbody! We were perusing the Disney wares today (as we are wont to do) when this super cute bag caught our eye! Sorry, wallet, but we just HAVE to have the new Mickey Mouse and Friends Skyliner Crossbody by Dooney & Bourke. Is it just us or does this thing look A LOT like the Skyliner popcorn bucket we spotted in EPCOT a while back? ©Disney We love the sight of our favorite Disney pals sightseeing from their gondolas. You can spot Mickey and Minnie on one side and Donald and Daisy on the other. ©Disney New park bag, here we come! You can find this CA-UTE crossbody on shopDisney for $198! Want to snag the Skyliner Dooney & Bourke crossbody? Click here! Will you be snagging this ADORABLE crossbody? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: The New Minnie Mouse Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Now Available Online! This NEW Epcot-Inspired Dooney and Bourke Collection Is Practically Perfect in Every Way! CUTE ALERT! 10-Year Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Bags Debut at Disney World! View the full article

What better way to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Disneyland than creating one of Walt’s favorite recipes at home – Chili and Beans. Not one for highly seasoned or spicy cuisine, Walt enjoyed food that was hardy and filling, and this dish fit the bill. Several variations of Walt’s personal Chili and Beans recipe can be found in the Walt Disney Archives – with the first recipe dating back to around 1958. Over the years, Disney chefs have refined the recipe for park guests, and today we are sharing the recipe served at Carnation Café at Disneyland park. Their version adds a bit more seasoning than the original recipe from Walt … for a subtle, spicy kick! When you dish up this bowl of nostalgia, be sure to serve with saltine crackers – just the way Walt liked it. Walt’s Chili and Beans from Carnation Café at Disneyland Park Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, divided3/4 pounds beef stew meat1 small onion, diced1 medium green pepper, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 pound ground beef1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons beef base 1 1/2 cups water1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drainedCoarse salt, to tasteGarnish: 1/2 cup sour cream1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 diced tomatoes, for garnishDirections: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large Dutch oven, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add stew meat and sauté for 10 minutes, until meat is browned on all sides. Remove stew meat from pan and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to pan, heat for 3 minutes over medium heat.Add onions and green pepper. Sauté 8-10 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and sauté one minute longer, until garlic is fragrant. Add ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally to break up large chunks of beef, for 10-12 minutes, until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Return stew meat to the Dutch oven with ground beef mixture. Add ground cumin, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, fresh, diced tomatoes, beef base, and water. Bring chili to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat for 3 hours, until stew meat is tender. Add pinto beans. Simmer for 10 minutes, until beans are warm. Season with salt, as needed. Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes.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. 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

Ah, Disneyland, the park that started it all. Sleeping Beauty Castle 65 years ago Disneyland opened its gates for the first time in Anaheim, California. Since then, the Disney parks empire has exploded. We love talking about Disney parks day-in and day-out, so we really want to thank the OG park. Now, we can because the Disneyland 65th Anniversary MERCH is available online! Let’s check it out! Just a heads up, if you’re looking for the merch, you might find yourself in a bit of a virtual waiting room. Don’t refresh the page and don’t hit “Back.” Just stick it out! When space frees up, you’ll make it in and hopefully have a chance at some of this cute merch. Waiting Room First up, there’s this Mickey and Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack by Loungefly for $80. We love the sweet and retro design on this bad boy! ©Disney Can you imagine carrying all your park essentials in this adorable bag? We sure can! Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack by Loungefly! Is there a better way to show your love of Disney than with a spirit jersey? We’re not sure. Check out the Disneyland 65th Anniversary Spirit Jersey! Disneyland 65th Anniversary Merchandise It’s pretty “business in the front,” but look at this party in the back! We love the playful font. Disneyland 65th Anniversary Merchandise Snag this jersey for $69.99! Want to buy the Disneyland 65th Anniversary Spirit Jersey? Click here! Next up there’s this totally sweet Mickey Mouse Plush for $22.99. Mickey Mouse Plush It all started with a Mouse, after all! To buy the Mickey Mouse Plush, click here! Ornament collectors, rejoice! You’ll probably want to grab this Mickey and Minnie Mouse Figural Ornament for your Christmas tree. Disneyland 65th Anniversary Merchandise We certainly do! It’ll run you $24.99. Click here to buy the Mickey and Minnie Ornament! And there are Wishables too! The mystery pack comes with one of the following little buddies for $9.99: a Barker Bird, the Alice in Wonderland Ride Vehicle, a Skyway Bucket, or Mr. Toad! ©Disney We will be trying to collect them all, you can count on it. Want a mystery pack? Click here! To make sure we get them all, we’ll need to snag the standalone wishable too! Hey there, Monstro! ©Disney Grab this scary whale for $9.99. To buy the Monstro Wishable, click here! You can find ALL of this cute merch on shopDisney right NOW, you just might have to sit through a waiting room first . Good luck! Click here for MORE pics of the Disneyland 65th Anniversary merch! What’s your favorite piece of merch? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Celebrate 65 Years of Disneyland Magic with a Special Online Shopping Event! Check Out All Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year Merchandise HERE! This New Baby Yoda Plush in Disneyland Has Already SOLD OUT! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about our experiences back at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Cast Members ALL of the Disney World parks are now open! EPCOT and Hollywood Studios both opened this past Wednesday, and things were a little more crowded than last week at Magic Kingdom… Check out all this and more in our latest DFB Video. And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy 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 questions you need to have answered about the reopened parks. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: The 7 Weirdest Problems You’ll Have to Solve in Disney World! DFB Video: The 7 Things You Really DON’T Want in Disney World Right Now! View the full article

Oh my bags! Whether you need the perfect backpack for your next trip to Walt Disney World or just want a cute cosmetics bag to store your latest Disney makeup buys in, these BRAND NEW Oh My Disney backpacks and cosmetics bags from shopDisney are sure to take your style straight to Olympus or even to a Whole New World! ©Walt Disney Studios The new backpack and cosmetics bags include collections from Hercules, Aladdin, the Nightmare Before Christmas, and Toy Story! Let’s start with the Hercules collection! This Hercules backpack is fantastic! It’s a medium-sized backpack with two zippered pouches and two extra pockets on the sides. Plus, check out that amazing lightning bolt charm! The backpack is currently priced at $34.99 on shopDisney. We have a feeling this bag will definitely go the distance with you on all of your adventures! Hercules Backpack, ©Disney But the best part of this bag is the BACK! Check out that hidden Pegasus design!! How adorable! Back of Hercules Backpack, ©Disney And of course, you can’t go from Zero to Hero without the Muses! This soft zip cosmetics bag is perfect for carrying smaller everyday items like makeup or even some small hair or park accessories! One side features the muses front and center in all their glory! Hercules Cosmetics Bag, ©Disney While the other side features the Hercules logo. With a nice detachable wrist strap and clasp, you can use this bag however you want! Hercules Cosmetics Bag, ©Disney At $12.99, this Hercules cosmetics bag will definitely make you person of the week in every Greek opinion poll! Hercules better watch out! Plus, these bags would be the perfect accessories to take with you when you go see the LIVE ACTION remake of Hercules! Click here to learn more! Now, it’s time to go to a Whole New World! If we had three wishes, getting one of these adorable Aladdin backpacks might very well be one of them! Our trusty pal Abu is featured in all of his many glorious expressions! And there’s a fantastic Genie charm on the front pouch zipper! Aladdin Backpack, ©Disney With nice padded straps and a padded back, you ain’t never had a friend like this medium-sized backpack! Coming in at $34.99, this backpack is such a great find, you may even want to kiss the monkey!! Oh! Hairball! Aladdin Backpack Back, ©Disney The cosmetics bag is also a beautiful accessory. The Aladdin logo on the front is golden embroidered, which gives it a really nice look. Aladdin Cosmetics Bag, ©Disney But the print design on the other side of the cosmetics bag featuring Jasmine and Aladdin on the balcony of Jasmine’s palace is definitely our favorite! This is the dazzling piece you never knew you needed, but now you totally do! Aladdin Cosmetics Bag, ©Disney The cosmetics bag is currently priced at $12.99 and is sure to carry all of your belongings in style no matter what new horizons you pursue! You can even wear these Aladdin inspired bags when you see him in Disney World! Read all about your chance to see Aladdin in Walt Disney World here! Now it’s time to HAIL the PUMPKIN KING! Jack and Sally, and their ghoulish friends, are not to be left behind in all of this fun! The Nightmare Before Christmas medium-sized backpack blends Jack and Sally’s costume designs beautifully! This backpack is simply meant to be. Nightmare Before Christmas Backpack, ©Disney The front definitely blends Jack and Sally’s costumes more, whereas the back focuses more on Sally’s design. This large-sized backpack is currently priced at $34.99 on shopDisney. Nightmare Before Christmas Backpack Back, ©Disney If you prefer a bit more mischief, check out the cosmetics bag! The design on one side features the logo for The Nightmare Before Christmas pretty prominently. Nightmare Before Christmas Cosmetics Bag, ©Disney The other side has a print image of those three troublesome trick-or-treaters — Lock, Shock, and Barrel! Nightmare Before Christmas Cosmetics Bag, ©Disney The cosmetics bag is $12.99 and is available on shopDisney! You can pair these Nightmare Before Christmas bags with some adorable Nightmare Before Christmas Funko Pops! Click here to check those out! Last, but not least, are some amazing TOY STORY bags! Okay okay — you are NOT a toy!! But you can definitely pack all of your favorite toys into this adorable Toy Story backpack from shopDisney! This is a large-sized backpack with two zippered portions and three extra pockets. The design will definitely make you feel like you’re back in Andy’s room, and that Aliens charm is the CUTEST! Toy Story Backpack, ©Disney Can you spot that extra special detail on the back? There’s a boot on your bag! And it’s got Andy’s signature marking! Toy Story Backpack Back, ©Disney At $34.99 on shopDisney this backpack is sure to take you to INFINITY and BEYOND! The Toy Story cosmetics bag is another super cute find! On one side, it’s got the Toy Story logo featured with some beautiful embroidery! Toy Story Cosmetics Bag, ©Disney The other side has an adorable print featuring Woody, Buzz, and — our favorite — the Aliens! Toy Story Cosmetics Bag, ©Disney The cosmetics bag is $12.99 on shopDisney. Maybe these bags will even bring you good luck as you ride Toy Story Mania! Read all about what it’s like to ride Toy Story Mania in a Reopened Hollywood Studios here! So, are you going Zero to Hero? Or maybe you’ll be saying “What’s this?!” as you unbox your Nightmare Before Christmas bags? Whatever your pick, you’ll sure to be at the top of your Disney style game with any of these beautiful bags! Looking for more ADORABLE bags and shopDisney merchandise? Click here to check out the NEW Dumbo the Flying Elephant Minnie Mouse: Main Attraction Collection! Which of the bags above is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! 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On this day, 65 years ago, a new form of entertainment came into the world. Successful movie producer and animation pioneer, Walt Disney, had long dreamt of a place where family members of all ages could have fun together. Drawing on his own vivid imagination, as well as those of his talented colleagues, Walt created a magical place that has been beloved since opening day. A star-studded television special broadcasted the inaugural day to the world. 18 attractions were unveiled, many of which still thrill guests, including the Disneyland Railroad, Jungle Cruise and Fantasyland favorites King Arthur Carrousel, Peter Pan’s Flight and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Disneyland quickly generated a loyal following with more guests arriving enthusiastically in the days that followed, as well as carrying word of this magical place to others. Soon it was the de rigueur place to be seen by celebrities, dignitaries and even heads of state. Over the years, the park has evolved, with the first major expansion in 1959, which included three new state-of-the-art attractions (including the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster). Other notable expansions included 1966 with New Orleans Square, Mickey’s Toontown in 1993, and most recently, the successful opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019. Today, the Disneyland Resort encompasses two theme parks, three resort hotels and the Downtown Disney District. But beyond the attractions, the sparkling façade of Sleeping Beauty Castle and the iconic snacks of corn dogs, popcorn and churros, or perhaps embedded in them, many guests find a treasured nostalgia, and this love of Disneyland is handed down from generation to generation as a beloved gift. To commemorate the occasion, “A Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland” is now available on Disney+. Originally aired on July 13, 1955, Walt provides a final look at the many details necessary to ensure that the park will be ready. He begins by showing the audience a large map of the site, then introduces Winston Hibler, who provides a behind-the-scenes tour of how Studio technicians went about designing and building the unusual rides and shows about to open. With the eternal optimism that is the heart of Disneyland, we look forward to welcoming you back and celebrating this milestone together soon. View the full article

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