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Since Disney World will start to re-open this week beginning with Annual Passholder Previews, Disney Transportation will also start going back into operation. Green Monorail While Disney Buses already opened up again on June 22nd with new health and safety modifications, other transportations options will be following starting July 7th. Although the Skyliner will be opening again July 15th, the Monorails are slated to be one of the first Disney Transportation systems to welcome guests back again. Yep, Disney World’s most iconic transportation option has been spotted testing again on property while we’ve visited, and we’ve reported new alterations being made inside the cars. As a distancing protocol, barriers have been placed inside the Monorail to aid in social distancing. And, yesterday, we spotted additional measures at the Monorail loading areas at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Monorail Barriers It looks like workers are installing more barriers in the monorail waiting and exiting areas, isolating guests from one another when they’re not able to socially distance at the recommended 6 foot guideline. Monorail Barriers These types of plexiglass “walls” are being used at many locations where distancing is difficult, and we may see them in other queue lines as well. Monorail Barriers As we go back into Disney World this week, we’ll take you with us to look at all the modifications that Disney Transportation is using during the initial re-opening of the parks. Here’s a sneak peek of the temperature screening tents coming soon to Disney World! What Disney Transportation are you looking forward to riding the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! The Clock Has Struck Out on The Newest Cinderella Cupcake in Disney World BREAKING NEWS: Disney World Transportation UPDATES That Are Coming SOON. REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! View the full article

Disney World restaurants have started to re-open at the Disney Resorts and Disney Springs. When the parks open up again next week, multiple quick-service and table-service locations will be available for guests to visit as well. Bitter Barkeep At this time, Advance Dining Reservations in the parks are only available to guests who have had select reservations canceled due to the closures. However, since Florida has been changing its health and safety guidelines to stay up-to-date with the unfolding situation, Disney restaurants have also had to make a few changes to follow these orders. Previously, the Florida government issued an order where bars that made 50% of their gross revenue from the sale of alcohol were forced to close. However, that order has now been amended — to the benefit of several Disney World locations. Jock Lindsey’s According to the new statement issued on July 1st, “Vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, and also licensed to offer food service, may continue to operate as restaurants.” This means that the restaurants that are licensed to sell both alcohol and food are able to operate with an indoor capacity limited to 50% with social distancing measures in place. Oga’s Cantina This also affects Oga’s Cantina in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Originally slated to continue its closure when the park reopened on July 15th, this new order gives Oga’s Cantina the opportunity to welcome guests again since it sells both food and alcohol. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar has also re-opened to everyone in Disney Springs following its previous closure after only 24 hours of business. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Since this is an evolving situation, we will keep you updated with more news on Disney restaurants and Florida guidelines! These were the Disney bars that are affected by the Florida alcohol ban! What Disney restaurant are you looking forward to visiting the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The 9 Disney World Restaurants We (Shockingly) Miss The Most The 10 Yummiest Disney Recipes To Make At Home This Week! REVIEW! We Tried Three Whole Pounds of LOADED FRIES at The Basket in Disney Springs! View the full article

When the Disney World parks reopen later this month, guests will need to make a reservation in order to enter. Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance This will be managed using the new Disney Park Pass reservation system, which allows guests to select a reservation for one theme park per day. There is a set amount of availability each day for Disney Resort guests, guests with regular theme park tickets, and Annual Passholders. And given the limited ability for each group of guests, there is a chance that you might not end up with your first choice. But, if that’s the case, don’t give up — we’ve noticed that availability has popped up for dates which were previously listed as full! For example, here’s a screenshot of the July availability for Disney Resort guests as of a few days ago. When this screenshot was taken some parks had already reached capacity on July 17th. July Availability for Disney Resort Guests From Several Days Ago But, as of this morning, there is availability at all four parks for Disney Resort guests on July 17th. July Availability for Disney Resort Guests as of July 5th So, if you find yourself unable to secure a reservation for your first choice of park, be sure to keep an eye on the Disney Park Pass calendar since we’ve seen availability pop up for days that were previously full! Check out our tutorial for using the Disney Park Pass system! Have you made reservations with the Disney Park Pass system yet? Share your experience in the comments! Related posts: “What If I Need to Change My Disney World Park Pass Reservation?” We’ve Got An Answer… Disney World Park Pass Reservation System FAQ News! Annual Passholders Can NOW Make Disney World Theme Park Reservations! 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 what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks, hotels, and MORE! Fourth of July Cupcake 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… . All the News From the Disney Parks Find out when the Monorail and Skyliner will reopen (note — it’s earlier than you think!). <— TRANSPORTATION NEWS Disney World’s theme park dining reservations are now open for select guests. <— DINING RESERVATION NEWS Temperature screening tents are popping up at the Disney World theme parks. Everything you need to know about the Disney World Annual Passholder previews. Disney World experience reservations reopened for some guests. We asked our readers: is it too soon to reopen Disney World? Here’s what they said! Here are the options if you have a Park Hopper ticket for Disney World. Here’s why you can’t buy Disney World park tickets for 2020 right now. Disney cancels the Disney College Program until further notice. A new hotel is now open in Disney World. <— NEW HOTEL NEWS Disneyland’s Downtown Disney is reopening July 9th with outdoor dining. Disney World charged Annual Passholders four months of payments this week. The Actors’ Equity Association rejected Disney World’s safety plan. Movie theaters and restaurants are closing back down in California. We shared 6 tips for staying in a Disney World hotel right now. Here are 5 things that are still exactly the same at Disney World right now. Check out the huge blue fence that is up at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Take a look at these fun Disney x NBA player mash-ups. Here’s how to make the most of your Disney trip with no park hopping. Disneyland cast members are being invited to a preview in Downtown Disney. Check out how you can still celebrate Halloween at Disney World this year. Construction is starting again at Disneyland Paris on several projects. Check out the ‘welcome home’ video for Disney World cast members. How many rides can you rid when Disney World reopens? Could Disney World ever close down again? Epcot’s Test Track cast members have returned to work. Check out the construction happening on The Cove Hotel at Disney World. Here are 5 things you can’t do at Disney World. The lululemon sign is now up in Disney Springs. Disney World is setting up practice courts for the NBA. We know the release date for the new Phineas and Ferb movie on Disney+. Orlando International Airport now has PPE vending machines. Check out the new Swan and Dolphin Annual Passholder discount. <– Save $$$ Take a virtual ride on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Here are 9 questions you should always ask on a Disney World vacation. How is Disney World breaking the theme park reopening mold? Check out this fun Disney-themed NBA artwork. Disney World is testing out its ferryboats! PHOTOS: Disney World’s BoardWalk area Speedway has reopened. PHOTOS: Fantasia Gardens mini golf has reopened. The Four Seasons Hotel Orlando has reopened with new safety measures. Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea have reopened. And the app has an English language version. Adventures by Disney has extended its cancellation policy through September. Tickets are on sale for Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ in Disney Springs. But, Cirque du Soleil has filed for bankruptcy. Face masks are now required in Anaheim, California. PHOTOS: We stumbled across an abandoned-looking arcade at Disney World. MLS players have started to arrive at Disney World. New York and New Jersey have added California to their travel advisories. Disney+ is starting a new summer movie series. Travelers from the United States cannot enter the European Union. The Swan and Dolphin resorts will remain closed this month. AMC theaters delay their reopening. Broadway will remain closed until January 2021. Will the NBA at Disney World impact your trip? Analysts say a vaccine will be necessary for Disney World to return to normal. Check out the Disney Park Pass survey being sent to guests. And there’s another hotel survey too! Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic events canceled. Here are some souvenirs you’ll only find at Disney World. DFB Reviews and Food News We found a festive Fourth of July cupcake at Disney World. We reviewed the Fourth of July Blondie Pop at Disney World. Another character meal is returning to Disney World. Oga’s Cantina is reopening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. <— PLANNING NEWS Check out the 25 international snacks we wish would come to Disney World! One of our favorite Disney snacks has vanished from the Magic Kingdom. The Uncle Slam cocktail was back on the menu for the Fourth of July. There’s a new Crab Guacamole on the menu in Disney Springs. Splitsville Luxury Lanes has announced a reopening date. Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC has updated it hours. Two Disney Springs restaurants are offering cast members a discount. Check out the special Fourth of July cupcake at Sprinkles. We reviewed the new fried fish sandwich at Wine Bar George. We checked out the new Guava Passionfruit drink at Starbucks. Disney World’s McDonald’s has reopened and it’s solar powered. <— Check it OUT! Two Disney Springs restaurants are laying off employees. Two of our favorite floats have vanished from the menus at Disney World. Is this $350 dinner worth it at Disney World? We know where Gideon’s Bakehouse will be located in Disney Springs. <– NEWS! We reviewed House of Blues in Disney Springs. Check out our review of Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We checked out the new Champagne Margarita in Disney Springs. Check out all the cupcakes coming to Sprinkles this month. Brunch is returning to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. Shanghai Disneyland makes Dole its official fruit sponsor. Must-Have Merchandise You’ve gotta check out our cute NEW DFB face masks! <— NEW DFB FACE MASKS!! Check out this cute Toy Story alien dress we spotted. There’s a new Donald Duck collection coming soon from HARVEYS. Check out all the new Loungefly bags and wallets. We spotted some new stroller organizers at Disney Springs. Check out the new tiki Mickey Mouse plush that’s coming soon. The Toy Story Wishables are back in stock! Check out the Disney Villains Clue game. We found some new meme tees in Disney Springs. Check out this fun new T-shirt we found in Disney Springs. We found a new Haunted Mansion puzzle set in Disney Springs. Find out what Splash Mountain merchandise was flying off the shelves. Check out the Aulani gear now available online. We spotted some new Disney merchandise in the Coca-Cola Store in Disney Springs. Check out this new Mary Poppins mug. These new Disney meme mugs just aren’t that funny. Check out this new Lilo & Stitch cooler. shopDisney is having a huge sale on Dooney & Bourke purses. NEW DFB YouTube Videos 10 Tips for Wearing a Mask in Disney World Right Now The Weirdest Things We’ve Found in Disney World Explaining Disney World’s Biggest Changes The Latest Disney Parks News The Disney Park Closures — Everything You Need to Know Here’s what we know about the closures 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. What is open and what is closed at Disney World. Should you cancel your Disney World vacation? <—IMPORTANT READ! 5 critical points in the new Federal guidelines that could affect Disney World and Disneyland. New DFB Video — Explaining Disney World’s Biggest Changes 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: Explaining Disney World’s Biggest Changes — 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 Mike Wazowski Wristlet. WDW for Grownups shared a review of Sunshine Tree Terrace. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the Grey Stuff. Disney Family shared a recipe for Mickey Strawberry Shortcake. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Don’t Miss ALL The Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week! ALL The Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week! Have You Seen ALL The Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week!? View the full article

When Disney World closed, Annual Passholders on the monthly payment plan were given the option to postpone their payments until the end of the closure. 2020 Annual Passholder Magnet On Friday, some Annual Passholder who chose to postpone payments were unexpectedly charged for all four months of the park closures at once. Disney acknowledged that this was an error, and said they were in the process of reversing the charges. And it looks like the reversals have started processing! As of this weekend, Annual Passholders have reported that they’ve seen the unexpected charges removed from their accounts. Annual Passholder Email Screenshot We reached out to Disney and a Cast Member confirmed that everyone who was charged should see the reversal processed automatically, without needing to call. Cast Member Chat We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any additional developments! Here’s everything you need to know about the Disney World Annual Passholder previews! Were you impacted by these unexpected Annual Passholder charges? Let us know if you’ve seen the reversal processed yet! Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Releases Updated Options for Annual Passholders Ahead of Reopening Has Disney World Paused Annual Pass Sales? Here’s What We’re Experiencing NEWS: Disney World Unexpectedly Charged Annual Passholders 4 Months of Payments TODAY View the full article

We’re standing right next to Fire Rock Geyser at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge, which means we must be getting close to our next destination! Geyser That’s right — we’re hoofing it over to see what’s new at Geyser Point Bar & Grill, so let’s go check it out! Atmosphere This stunning outdoor dining location debuted at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge back in 2017 alongside the Disney Vacation Club expansion at the resort. This open-air location serves as the resort’s main pool bar. Geyser Point It’s an idyllic spot to spend a few hours since it overlooks the water and has a wonderful outdoorsy feel to it! View from Geyser Point When we visited, the counter service window was closed, so it was strictly “order at the bar or lounge only.” Window is Closed We noticed some additional tables have been spread out near the water, but these guys don’t have any shade, so either load up on sunscreen or seek shelter at the main bar area. Geyser Point Back at the main bar, you can order your food to-go or enjoy it at one of the many tables. Tables have been moved at least 6 feet apart so that parties may socially distance while they dine. Geyser Point The seating is relaxed and comfy here with options at both casual low tables and chairs, or at the bar area. Geyser Point We could easily spend a whole afternoon out here — the vibes are that chill! Menu To access the menu, guests can scan the QR code provided. Geyser Point QR Code They are offering the same counter service menu (listed as “Rustic Fare”) at the bar as well as some Light Fare you’ll only find here… Geyser Point Online Menu …plus a healthy (i.e. impressive and unique) drink menu, of course. Drink Menu In fact, we think we’ll order up a few cocktails to go with this VIEW! Drinks and Eats First up, we’re trying the Blue Wilderness — a Geyser Point secret menu drink! (You know we gotchu on the secret menu front!) Blue Wilderness The tasty concoction is made from Zodiac black cherry vodka, pineapple juice, and lemon! Our bartender told us this is the only spot on the property where you can find Zodiac vodka (!!!). Blue curaçao gives the Blue Wilderness its signature hue! Blue Wildness (Secret Drink at Geyser Point) The flavors of cherry and pineapple paired really well in this refreshing drink! This is one where it goes down EASY with the pineapple juice masking much of the alcohol taste. Forewarning though — this one is SWEET! We also ordered up a glass of refreshing Cascadia Sangria for $15! This drink is a blend of that same Zodiac Black Cherry Vodka, lime juice, and orange juice topped with Columbia Crest H3 Merlot. While the colors looked pretty as it was served to us, our bartender recommended giving it a good stir before sipping it! Cascadia Sangria The cherry added a unique flavor and, when it was all mixed together, this was another fruity, easy-sipping drink perfect for the patio. The dry wine cuts a lot of the sweetness in the juice, so be sure to really stir this guy up! Definitely a big step up from your run of the mill Disney bar Sangria, but not quite as good as the Sangria at spots like Jaleo or Nomad Lounge. And, as is established DFB law, our cocktail hour wouldn’t be complete without some delicious Charcuterie! Luckily, Geyser Point makes a mean board for only $14! (We usually can’t pass up the epic Bison burger here, but we’d been eating all day at this point, so just needed a little sumthin’.) Hand-crafted Charcuterie Board We’ve enjoyed this same Charcuterie board in the past and it’s pretty rock solid. You get toasted sourdough slices, Prosciutto, Salami, shaved Parmesan Reggiano, arugula, mini pickles, and honey grain mustard with a jar of pâté-like Duck Rillette. Nosh or Not Stop over at Geyser Point if: You’re already chillin’ at Disney’s Wildnerness Lodge and looking to become even more one-with-nature! You love seeking out Disney World’s secret menu drinks! You’re a firm believer that food and drink taste better when enjoyed by the waterside! Pass on Geyser Point if: You won’t be making the long trek to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge any time soon — you can find suitable substitutions elsewhere You’d rather dine INSIDE where there’s plenty of AC and NO BUGS You’d prefer more variety to choose from since there are only a few entrées and snack options here! Overall With Geyser Point being mostly open-air, we barely noticed any of the modifications they’ve had to make to accommodate the new health and safety concerns, aside from fewer tables. The spot offers a few unique drinks you won’t find anywhere else at Disney and the food options, while limited, are solid for a bite while enjoying a few drinks. For us, it was a great afternoon spent in the great outdoors! We’ll continue to check out all the reopened spots in Disney World, so stay tuned! In the meantime, check out our ultimate guide to EVERYTHING that’s reopening at Disney World here! One of our favorite spots at Disney Springs reopened today! Find out more HERE! Have you ever been to Geyser Point? Let us know if you’ve been missing this place in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Disney World Just Changed A LOT Of Menus, and We’ve Got The DETAILS! What’s New at Wilderness Lodge: LOTS of Menu Updates at Roaring Fork, Geyser Point and Whispering Canyon Cafe The BEST 32 Disney World Snacks You’ll ONLY Find at the HOTELS! View the full article

Looking for more pins to fill up your Pin Trading Minnie Ears? Cork Pin Trading Minnie Ears Well, we spotted some adorable pins that combine two of our favorite things — snacks and Disney Princesses! These Disney Princess Soft Serve Blind Box Enamel Pins make for a great summer accessory! There are ten different designs available, and each is packaged in a mystery blind box — so you can treat yourself to one (or a few!) of these pins and still be surprised with what you get! The designs feature the color schemes that the princesses have become known for — as you can see with the Snow White, Belle, and Ariel pins! ©BoxLunch And the gorgeous soft-serve pins are adorned with the princesses’ iconic accessories! ©BoxLunch Seriously, how cute are these designs?! ©BoxLunch Each blind box contains one randomly chosen pin for $9.90. So, if you’re looking to treat yourself to a sweet new addition to your pin collection, snag these adorable Disney Princess Soft Serve Pins! Pin Trading is BACK at Disney World — here’s what it looks like! Which of these Disney Princess Soft Serve pin designs is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: ANOTHER ONE?! Loungefly Is Back On Its Stuff With This New Mulan Bag! Disney Style Alert! Serious Winnie the Pooh Fans Gotta See This! May The Force Be With You This Father’s Day With These NEW Star Wars Tees! View the full article

With major Disney news seeming to drop every single day lately, it’s been tough to keep up with everything that’s going on! While there are plenty of things we’ve managed to wrap our heads around, we STILL have quite a few unanswered questions. Cinderella Castle Today, let’s look at nine things we’re still unsure about when it comes to the Disney Parks. We don’t know when certain guests can book Advance Dining Reservations. Earlier this week, guests who had an active dining reservation between May 28 and September 2 that was canceled due to the Disney World’s temporary closure were able to begin booking new dining reservations 60 days in advance of their arrival — a shift from the previous 180-day advance booking window for dining. Be Our Guest Ballroom However, guests who did NOT have dining reservations canceled are still in the dark about when they will be able to make new bookings. Many of these guests have upcoming trips beginning as soon as July 11th when the parks begin to reopen, and with restaurants across Disney World property seeing a reduction in their capacity, there will most likely be fewer reservations available. Farmer Mickey While we don’t know when everyone will be eligible to book new dining reservations, we DO know what in-park restaurants will be opening! Check out ALL of the dining locations that will reopen with the parks here! BIG TIP: And for those of you who think you SHOULD be able to book your dining reservations based on Disney World’s current website language, but are still getting that “Paws” message, definitely call Disney directly. We’re hearing plenty of anecdotal evidence that people who are running into difficulty have been able to book dining reservations via the phone lines. We don’t know when Disney World will allow guests to begin making new 2020 bookings or ticket purchases. New vacation packages for 2021 went on sale on June 24. However, new bookings for 2020 are still unavailable, and Disney has yet to announce when that may change. All we know for sure is that 2020 should become available “later this summer.” Grand Floridian Resort Disney is faced with a logistical challenge in accommodating guests with existing 2020 bookings. Many hotels have yet to reopen, creating a kind of Disney hotel tetris game for guests who hold reservations. Disney will need to make sure that all guests with existing 2020 reservations are accommodated when it comes to hotels AND park entrance before they open things up for new 2020 bookings. Learn more here about why you can’t buy a 2020 ticket for Disney World right now! We don’t know when the Disneyland parks are going to reopen. A few weeks ago, Disneyland proposed a reopening date of July 17 for their theme parks. Since then, those plans have been delayed until further notice. Disneyland Main Entrance We also don’t know what Disneyland’s theme park reservation system will look like once their reopening plans are confirmed. We expect many components to closely resemble Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System, but nothing has been confirmed. Disney California Adventure Main Entrance — Closed Disneyland’s Downtown Disney reopening, which is still currently slated for July 9 according to the Disneyland website, was thrown into question when California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the suspension of indoor operations at restaurants and certain other businesses in 19 California counties, including Orange County, where Disneyland is located. It has been reported that Downtown Disney is still planning to move ahead with its July 9 opening, but restaurants will have to stick to outdoor dining. Read more about the health and safety guidelines that will be in place at Downtown Disney here! We don’t know when the Disney Dining Plan will come back. Disney made the decision to cancel existing Dining Plans as well as to completely suspend the Disney Dining Plan for the time being. Disney has yet to say when they plan on reintroducing the Disney Dining Plan. Lapu Lapu at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Currently, you cannot add the Dining Plan to any new 2021 bookings, although it’s possible that should the Dining Plan become available again, you might be able to add it to an existing reservation. Read more about Disney’s decision to temporarily suspend the Disney Dining Plan here! We still don’t know the future of the Park Pass Reservation System. Perhaps the biggest source of confusion for guests planning their upcoming Disney World vacations has been the announcement and rollout of the new Disney Park Pass Reservation System. The system went live on June 22 for guests with existing resort reservations, then on June 26 for Disney World Annual Passholders, and finally on June 28 for all other guests with valid theme park tickets. Resort Guest Park Pass Availabilty on June 28 The system experienced some glitches on its first day, but most of those seem to have been resolved. There have also been some discrepancies regarding the amount of Park Passes one person can have at a time, especially for Annual Passholders who also have upcoming resort reservations. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder The biggest question we have moving forward is whether Disney will add availability to dates that have already filled up. At time of writing, most upcoming dates are still available for guests with resort reservations or theme park tickets, but for Annual Passholders, nearly all of July and most August weekend days have filled up. So, it will be interesting to see if more availability gets added — and for whom. Check out our guide to Disney’s new Park Pass Reservation System here! We don’t know what the Food & Wine Festival booths will be or what their menus will include. In an announcement that frankly no one saw coming, A Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will begin on July 15th, the FIRST DAY EPCOT is open! That’s right folks, we have a theme park reopening AND the first day of Food & Wine on the same day! France Booth at the 2019 Food & Wine Festival All we know so far, however, is that the festival will feature 20 “global marketplaces” and will last through the fall. At this time, we don’t know much about those marketplaces, other than that they will include Hawaii, Hops & Barley, and Islands of the Caribbean! Will all of the marketplaces be returning booths from last year, or will there be some new ones? We know there will be elements from EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival sprinkled in, so could that mean we’ll see a few of those menu items in the mix? We don’t know! Remy Topiary at Ecpot’s Flower and Garden Festival Because we don’t know what the booths will be, we have no idea what the menus look like either, and this festival starts SOON!!! Take a look at what we hope returns to the Food & Wine Festival this year! We don’t know what’s happening with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was canceled for 2020. This move, as unfortunate as it was, made sense, as many of the key components of the Halloween parties, including fireworks, parades, and character meet and greets, have been suspended until further notice. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom This might not bode well for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but we have yet to hear an official announcement from Disney. We also don’t know the current status of the Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Add to that we haven’t gotten an update on the future of EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional for 2020. So far, Disney has not called back any groups or shows that focus on singing. This could have to do with the fact that, according to the New York Times, singing seems to be a risky activity given the global health crisis. Epcot’s Candlelight Processional With those things in mind, can the Candlelight Processional even happen this year? We’ll have to wait and see! Learn more here about Disney’s decision to cancel Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year! We don’t know when Park Hopping will return. Recently, Disney announced that Park Hopping, the ability to visit multiple theme parks in a single day, would be temporarily suspended. However, if you purchase a 2021 vacation package right now, you are able to add on Park Hopping. So, as of right now, Disney hasn’t ruled out bringing back Park Hopping in time for 2021 vacations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Gate Disney has yet to make an announcement of when we may expect Park Hopping to return, if before 2021. BIG TIP: If you currently have park hopping added on to your ticket, you have the option to use the ticket later (many tickets have been extended for use into 2021), modify your package, or cancel your tickets. Wanna get a refund? Click the link below for details. Wondering if you can get a refund on your Park Hopper ticket? Here are your current options! We don’t know the opening dates of some Disney World’s Resort hotels. Last but not least, we are still in the dark on the reopening status of many of Disney World’s hotels. We know that hotels are reopening in phases, with only Disney Vacation Club resorts currently open. Beach Club We also know that some resorts, like Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, are temporarily closed to the general public to host the NBA as they conclude their season at Walt Disney World. But, some hotels don’t have reopening dates yet at all! These include Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts (French Quarter and Riverside), and Disney’s All Star Resorts (Sports, Movies, and Music). BIG TIP: If you’re staying at a Disney World resort hotel that won’t be opening by the time you’re scheduled to travel, or a resort hotel that doesn’t have an opening date yet at all, definitely get on the phone with Disney to modify your reservation. Disney has stated on their website that reservations that are not moved to an open resort hotel will be automatically canceled seven days before the scheduled arrival date. If you still want to go to Disney World — modify to an open resort ASAP. Check out all the reopening dates that we know so far for Disney World’s hotels! We know this may have given you more questions than answers when it comes to some major Disney World trip-planning components! Hopefully this gives you a better perspective as to what we are currently waiting to hear from Disney, and what you should be doing in certain circumstances (mostly — calling Disney if you have questions!). News can drop at a moment’s notice, so we are constantly checking to make sure we are providing YOU with the most up-to-date news possible! What unanswered question do YOU have regarding Disney World’s reopening? Ask away in the comments! Related posts: Your Questions Answered! Disney Just Canceled Everything! Here’s What’s Going On — And What You Should Do Next. This Week Was CRAZY. We’re Gathering ALL the News and Disney World Cancellations You Missed! Here’s How Disney World Is Breaking the Theme Park Reopening Mold. View the full article

We’re less than a week away from being able to grab a Dole Whip in the parks again, but in the mean time you’re able to pick up one at the re-opened Disney Resorts! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Although we’ve been grabbing all sorts of Fourth of July treats this weekend at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, the Beach Club Resort, the Contemporary Resort, and more, Disney’s Polynesian Resort has brought back a fan-favorite! The next time you stop by Pineapple Lanai, you can pick up the returning LIME DOLE WHIP! And, the crowd goes wild!! Pineapple Lanai While the Lime Dole Whip has come in the form of the Yoda Cone and the Heart of Te Fiti Cone in the past, you can just get a regular Lime Dole Whip in a cup when you visit the Polynesian Village Resort. Lime Dole Whip We thought that our hearts couldn’t be happier, but the return of the Lime Dole Whip just makes everything better! What’s your favorite Dole Whip flavor? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Have YOU Conquered These 5 Snack Challenges in Disney World?? Bibbidi Bobbidi BLUE! You Have to Check Out The Newest Cinderella Cupcake at Disney World! Review! We Donut Know A Better Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Than With This Festive Treat in Disney World! View the full article

Looking for a way to treat yourself this holiday weekend (or for the rest of the month)? Disney Springs Now that Pandora has re-opened in Disney Springs, you can pick up a new Cutie Charm or Up Charm to add to your collection. But, now you can also get a FREE charm whenever you visit the store (score)! Pandora is offering a free charm with your $65 bracelet purchase now through August 2nd as a thank you for supporting the store! The double-sided charm states that “United Together,” we are “Stronger Than Ever!” ©Disney We couldn’t agree more, Pandora! And, the while you’re in Disney Springs, you can also stop by the newly re-opened Ever After for more accessories and jewelry to take home with you. What Pandora charms have you collected? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! You Can STILL Score This Drink Discount in Disney World…But It’s a Little Different Now! These Face Coverings from Sephora in Disney Springs Are SO Cute! (And Give Back to Charity!) View the full article

Hamilton has made its way to Disney+ (and our holiday weekend plans are to eat some pie and watch the musical on repeat). ©Disney Although July 4th is a holiday to celebrate, it’s also a great time to give back to communities who have been affected by our current situation. And, a few Disney affiliates are teaming together to provide a HUGE donation to those in need! Coca-Cola has collaborated with Hamilton‘s creator Lin-Manual Miranda and the World Central Kitchen Founder (and Jaleo‘s creator in Disney Springs) José Andrés to donate $1 million to the World Central Kitchen. ©Disney The donation will help fight food insecurity around the world, especially in communities who have been disproportionately affected by the global health crisis and social injustice. World Central Kitchen will be able to serve 100,000 meals in the United States and Mexico (and other countries in the works), help about 150 local restaurants, and rehire up to 1,400 employees. ©Disney You can read more about Coca-Cola’s donation here and watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and José Andrés talk about the World Central Kitchen below!  We’re proud to see such an amazing donation given to people who need it the most! If that isn’t a way to celebrate our country, we don’t know what is! What are you doing this Fourth of July? 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)! DFB Video — Latest Disney News: Disneyland Opening Postponed, a Splash Mountain is Changing & Park Reservations! 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! View the full article

Disney Channel stars Ava Kolker and Christian J Simon from “Sydney to the Max” teamed up with the Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team and National Geographic to learn about the animals that live at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.* Ava and Christian had the unique opportunity to get up close to some of the most incredible animals on the planet and learn how the animal care experts take care of them. These previously recorded pieces showcase Sumatran tigers, zebra longwing butterflies, giant swallowtail butterflies and prehensile-tailed porcupines. Ava and Christian worked with Dawn, an animal keeper, to prepare some food-based enrichment items for the Sumatran tigers and then delivered these to the Sumatran tigers at the Maharajah Jungle Trek. Check out the video below to find out what happens: Ava and Christian got up close to a prehensile-tailed porcupine while learning from Conservation Manager Dr. Zak and Maria, an animal keeper, about what makes these animals unique. They even met a baby porcupine, called a porcupette! Dr. Zak shared with Ava and Christian why butterflies are so important and provided the chance for them to interact with zebra longwing butterflies and giant swallowtail butterflies in the Pollination Garden near Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Together we can make a positive impact by protecting the places these and other animals call home. To check out more of Ava and Christian’s animal adventures, click here to visit the Disney Magic Moments collection in the DisneyNOW app. DisneyNOW is a kids-safe app with the newest episodes and current seasons of your favorite Disney Channel shows, DCOMs and dozens of games. *Some images do not represent current operational guidelines or health and safety measures such as face covering and physical distancing requirements.  Visit disneyworld.com for important details to know before you visit. View the full article

Now that face coverings have become a part of our everyday lives and local health officials have mandated them in both Orange County, Florida, and Anaheim, California, it’s more important than ever to get CRYSTAL CLEAR on what constitutes an acceptable face covering before visiting Walt Disney World and, eventually, Disneyland. We’ve done the research and learned that not all masks are created equal — nor are all face coverings acceptable. Rainbow Mickey Face Mask We’d hate for your to go through the effort of traveling to Disney World and arriving at the park gates, hotel entrance, or Disney Springs only to find that the face covering you brought is not allowed. So we’re breaking down exactly what DOES NOT count as an acceptable face mask at Disney World right now. There’s a huge huge variety of face masks out there — different styles, sizes, materials — you name it. By now, you probably have a favorite. But, what if the face mask you’ve grown accustomed to doesn’t get the green light at Disney World? Better to find out NOW rather than when you get there! Cast Members Check out these 7 helpful tips for wearing a face mask at Disney World! When Do You Have to Wear a Mask at Disney World? Disney World is requiring guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members to wear face masks at all times with just a few exceptions. You can take off your mask when swimming or eating and drinking (either seated in a restaurant or on-the-go). DFB branded Orange Bird Mask But you should definitely approach your time at Disney World with the expectation that you’ll have your mask on the vast majority of the day when you’re not in your hotel room. In the market for a new face covering? Check out these Disney Food Blog masks here! So Which Face Coverings Aren’t Acceptable at Disney World? Disney World has detailed very specific guidelines on their website about what they consider an acceptable face covering. These two types don’t make the cut and won’t count as a face mask at Disney World. Bandanas Face masks must fit snugly around the nose and mouth to be accepted at Disney World. While most gaiters and face masks with elastic or tie-on straps will do the job nicely, bandanas have been deemed by several cast members we’ve spoken to to be too loose to provide adequate coverage. Monsters Inc. Bandanas There are ways to turn your bandanas into acceptable face masks and you don’t have to be a seamstress to do it! Learn how here! We should point out that although we’ve seen many people wearing gaiters at Disney Springs, Disney World’s website clearly states that face coverings must be “secured with ties or ear loops.” To play it safe, if you’re going to wear a gaiter, make sure you choose one with ear loops (or add ear loops to the one you like). Click here to learn more about Disney World’s proposed “relaxation zones” where guest might be allowed to briefly remove their masks inside the parks! Face Shields These plastic face coverings are becoming more common and some Cast Members are being issued them when they return to the parks. They’ve been popular with the medical community for some time since the shield acts as a protective barrier for the eyes as well as the nose and mouth. However, when worn without a mask, face shields are not an acceptable form of face covering at Disney World. ©Bauer So if you want to wear a face shield for extra protection, they’re allowed — but you have to ALSO be wearing an acceptable mask underneath it. Since Disney World is private property, they can deny any guest service if that guest does not comply with their policies. We understand it might take some extra convincing (and maybe a little bribery!) to get your 2-year-old to wear a mask at the parks all day, but we’ve got some tricks up our sleeve to help you with that! See which face masks are the most comfortable to wear during a long day at Disney World here! Disney Cloth Face Masks Because Disney World’s guidelines could change, we’ll make sure to keep you updated on what does and doesn’t count as an appropriate face covering at Disney World. If you’ve got any questions about what makes the cut, make sure you drop them in the comments below and we’ll get you some answers! Click here to read what it’s like to wear a mask in a theme park all day! What’s your go-to style of face mask? Let us know which ones you’ve tried and liked the best in the comments below! Related posts: FIRST LOOK: The NEW Disney World Signage You’ll See When The Parks Reopen Guess What We Saw Cruising Around Disney World Today! NBA Could Resume Practices Soon And Other Important Details Discussed at Today’s Florida Orange County Task Force Meetings View the full article

Can you believe that we’re just a week away from Animal Kingdom’s official grand re-opening on July 11th! Animal Kingdom Entrance While we’re packing our trekking bags to head back into the parks, we’ve been looking at a sneak peek of Animal Kingdom’s new bag check area and temperature screening tents. And, now we have first look inside the park too! The President of the Walt Disney World Resort Jeff Vahle has released photos of what the health and safety measures look like in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (wow, we missed seeing all that greenery). ©Jeff Vahle There are distancing markers on the ground to direct guests where they are able to stand… ©Jeff Vahle …and both Cast Members and guests will be required to keep six feet apart from one another when they’re in Disney World. ©Jeff Vahle Everyone will be asked to wear face masks during their time in the parks to make sure that people are kept healthy and safe when they are in the parks. ©Jeff Vahle On top of this first (early!) look inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’ll be taking you along with us next week as we head back into the parks during Annual Passholder Previews throughout the beginning of this week. And, then we’ll be heading back to Disney World for the start of the grand re-openings. Check back for full coverage of Disney World’s big reopening. You can take a look at everything you need to know about Disney World’s re-opening here! When will you be heading back to Animal Kingdom next? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: PHOTOS! Brand NEW Animal Kingdom Bag Check Area in Disney World! NEWS! Two More Disney World Attractions Will Not Be Available When the Parks Re-Open! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! View the full article

We’ve taken with you us all day to the Disney Resorts to find Fourth of July treats all over Disney World! Beach Club While we’ve stopped by Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we’re at our last stop of the day at Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Although this treat might be last of the day, it’s definitely not least. The Red White and Blueberry Trifle is layered with berry compote, vanilla cake, shortbread crumble, cherry mousse, whipped cream, and sprinkles. Red White and Blueberry Trifle We’re gonna be honest here — looks can be deceiving. We did NOT think much of this trifle when we first saw it and almost walked right past it! Disney is a big fan of verrines (AKA trifles) and we frequently see them appearing in their home base of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While this Beach Club dessert is called a “trifle,” it’s much more similar to a verrine. But, we’re not complaining! Red White and Blueberry Trifle The Red White and Blueberry Trifle has a bit of a crunch from the shortbread crumbles, even though the rest of the treat is nice and smooth. Although a lot of the berry, cherry, and whipped cream flavors are sweet, there’s a hint of tartness from some of the lemon juice mixed into the trifle. Red White and Blueberry Trifle If you’re craving a more traditional treat, the Beach Club Resort also has a Fourth of July Cupcake and a Welcome Back Funfetti Cupcake too! However, the Welcome Back Cupcake sold out pretty quickly, so we’ll have to check back to give you a look and review. Fourth of July Cupcake While our hearts will belong to the patriotic Peanut Butter Pie that we had today (we just can’t get enough of it), we were surprised to find that the Red White and Blueberry Trifle happened to be our other favorite Fourth of July treat for only $5! It’s one of the least aggressively-sweet treats we tried. The balance of citrus, berry, and sweet flavors were refreshing compared to the other chocolate or sugary buttercream flavors we’ve had all day long. On that festive note, we wish you a Happy Fourth of July however you spend it! How are you celebrating the Fourth of July today? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: OMG! This New Cupcake in Disney World Looks Just Like a Teddy Bear! What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts: Easter Treats, a Lavender Spirit Jersey, and Adorable Minnie Hula Outfits! REVIEW! We Found the MOST Patriotic Treat in Disney World for the Fourth of July! View the full article

Disney fireworks (even virtually!) and food seems like the perfect way to spend the Fourth of July today! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn We’re snacking our way around the Disney Resorts wearing our stretchy shorts (there are just so many good treats)! Although we’ve already fallen in love with SO many red, white, and blue treats like the patriotic Peanut Butter Pie and Fourth of July Cupcake, we’re back at the BoardWalk Bakery for a whole array of festive treats. Although we’re all about the red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July, after we ate our way through BoardWalk’s Fourth of July cupcake, we shifted gears to see what ELSE was on the star-spangled menu. First, we dove into the soft Strawberry Shortcake Bar at the BoardWalk Inn (pink is one of our favorite colors too) for $5.99. Strawberry Shortcake Bar The bar is layered with fluffy vanilla cake, strawberry filling, and whipped cream. If you’re looking for something light and smooth, the Strawberry Shortcake has simple and sweet flavors that combine together wonderfully. Although it’s tasty, we definitely could have used a stronger strawberry flavor. If you’re looking for a sweet treat that won’t weigh you down, this will fit the bill nicely. Strawberry Shortcake Bar But, the real winner for us was the mini American Apple Pie! The crust is similar to the Peanut Butter Pie‘s buttery crust over at the Contempo Cafe with apple filling, crumble, and a sweet drizzle on top. When you order it up, you’ll get a fresh dollop of whipped cream and sprinkles on top. American Apple Pie The inside has bits of soft apple with a kick cinnamon flavor that’s perfect for all the apple pie lovers out there! While the American Apple Pie is served cold, we actually think that it would be GREAT to take home and pop in the microwave so it’s warm like a fresh pie out of the oven. Plus, while the whipped cream was nice, we think some vanilla ice cream on top would make it the ultimate festive treat for the Fourth of July! American Apple Pie You can get the American Apple Pie for $5.99 (and maybe even learn how to bake your own full-sized version at home)! Read our full review of the BoardWalk Bakery’s Fourth of July Cupcake! Have you tried any of the Fourth of July treats at the Disney Resorts? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! You HAVE To Try This NEW Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcake in Disney World! Review! There’s a New Limited Time Macaron Sandwich in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts: Easter Treats, a Lavender Spirit Jersey, and Adorable Minnie Hula Outfits! View the full article

While you might be starting your Fourth of July festivities with your family and friends, the Disney Resorts have been calling us with all their holiday treats! BoardWalk Inn While we’ve already seen a patriotic cupcake trio, a firework blondie pop, and a raspberry cream cheese-filled cupcake, the BoardWalk Bakery has baked up MULTIPLE Fourth of July treats (and we’re trying them all for you)! The Fourth of July Cupcake at the BoardWalk Inn is not only adorable (just LOOK at that pinwheel!!), but it’s got two treats in one too! The chocolate cake is topped with vanilla buttercream, sprinkles, and a fondant pinwheel that even Minnie Mouse would love. But, the best part is that there is a cheesecake filling on the inside of the cupcake that makes the treat doubly sweet! Fourth of July Cupcake Although the cake is moist and there is plenty of buttercream, the cheesecake filling holds most of the weight of the cupcake. The filling adds a bit of creaminess to the treat (we could honestly eat a cup of that filling!). While we are big fans of the marshmallow creme from the Contempo Cafe’s Fourth of July Cupcake, the cheesecake has officially become our number one filling from today! Fourth of July Cupcake You can get the Fourth of July Cupcake for $5.99 at the BoardWalk Bakery, along with the rest of the festive treats being featured today (but more on those in a few minutes!). Fourth of July Treats We’ll be giving you our full review on these other Fourth of July snacks soon! Happy Fourth of July and happy snacking, everybody! Which of BoardWalk Bakery’s treats looks the best for you? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! You HAVE To Try This NEW Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcake in Disney World! REVIEW! Celebrate the Fourth of July With a Cupcake Trio at the Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World! REVIEW! A Cupcake With ALL the Red, White, and Blue Frosting (and a Favorite Got a Patriotic Makeover!) at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! View the full article

The NBA will be starting its season on July 30th at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Players and officials will be staying on property at different Disney Resorts in areas that are isolated from regular guests (but with swoon-worthy amenities). Training courts have already started to be set up inside the hotels, along with fencing down the middle of places like Disney’s Floridian Resort to separate the NBA from resort guests! Although we’ve had a sneak peek of the big blue wall that has started to form at the Grand Floridian, we got a better look at just HOW LONG and BIG this fencing is going to be. Grand Floridian Resort Construction Although the fencing at first looked like it would be in a few spaces to separate sections of the resort, the blue wall stretches across the expanse of the Grand Floridian literally splitting the property into two sections. Grand Floridian Resort Construction Since the NBA will be playing its games through the middle of October, the fencing may stay up through the Fall as well. At the moment, guests are able to stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort with previous reservations in the areas the NBA WON’T be occupying. We haven’t heard word from Disney if things might change a bit at the hotels the NBA is staying at once the teams start arriving. Grand Floridian Resort Construction These walls are BIG, y’all. They completely wipe out the view of the Magic Kingdom from the main building. We were able to JUST spot the tippy-top of the highest spire of Cinderella Castle from Gasparilla Island Grill (normally, you have a nice clear view of the castle when leaving this spot!). We’ve got to admit, it’s a bit jarring to walk out the back of the main Grand Floridian lobby and be hit with a wall of blue stopping you in your tracks! While we’ll be keeping an eye on the NBA’s plans and any official word from Disney about how the resorts will be affected, we will keep you updated on any new details! Take a look at these awesome NBA and Disney mash-ups! Do you have plans to stay in the Disney Resorts any time soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW! Celebrate the Fourth of July With a Cupcake Trio at the Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World! NEWS! Fencing Installed In the Middle of Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort Review and Photos! This HUGE Cinderella Anniversary Treat in Disney World Will Feed A KINGDOM! View the full article

It’s been a cupcake crawl ALL over the Disney Resorts today for the Fourth of July! Contempo Cafe We’ve already seen a cupcake trio at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and an AMAZING treat with a raspberry cream center (!!!) at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. And, our next snack on the list is perfect for all those frosting fans out there! The Fourth of July Cupcake is making a fabulously festive appearance at the Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Although last year’s Fourth of July treat combined red velvet cake and berries, this year’s is the PERFECT choice for a dessert that your whole family will enjoy! Fourth of July Cupcake Surprise, surprise — it’s VERY red, white, and blue! The chocolate cupcake is filled with marshmallow creme and topped with red, white, and blue buttercream, along with patriotic sprinkles and fondant stars. The cake on this treat is just SO GOOD. It’s very moist, which pairs extremely well with the fluffiness of the marshmallow creme. Fourth of July Cupcake But, the main star of the Fourth of July Cupcake is all that frosting. The treat is piled high with so much buttercream (and ya’ll already know how much we love frosting). The Fourth of July Cupcake at the Contempo Cafe is a great holiday pick for the other frosting fans out there or someone who loves really cute cupcakes for $5.99! Heads up though — that potent dye might show on your teeth for a bit after, so maybe grab a water to help wash it down! Fourth of July Cupcake While we were at the bakery, we also spotted that our beloved Peanut Butter Pie has received a Fourth of July makeover too! Fourth of July Peanut Butter Pie The top of the treat is currently featuring some of the same patriotic sprinkles and red, white, and blue drizzle to go with all that peanut butter goodness for $4.79. Fourth of July Peanut Butter Pie Forget applied pie, our DFB reporter stated that there there’s nothing “as American as peanut butter pie” this Fourth of July (and we couldn’t agree more)! We LOVE this treat any day, but seeing it all dolled up for the Fourth was a nice surprise! Fourth of July Peanut Butter Pie But wait, there’s MORE! We’ve got even more red, white, and blue goodies we’re reviewing today so stay tuned! And, we can’t wait to see what other new snacks will be making their way into the parks next week too. Happy Fourth of July, friends!! Read our full review of the Fourth of July Blondie Pop here! What Fourth of July treat do you want to try the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! The Clock Has Struck Out on The Newest Cinderella Cupcake in Disney World Things Are Getting Wicked With These Returning Villaintine’s Day Treats in Disney World! REVIEW! Celebrate the Fourth of July With a Cupcake Trio at the Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World! View the full article

While limited Disney Transportation has already started to run at the Disney Resorts and Disney Springs, Disney World will be re-opening its parks next week with more transportation options. The Grand Floridian is One Quick Stop From Magic Kingdom! Although we’ve had a few hints of which transportation options would be opening and when, Disney has officially confirmed the dates of when most of the methods of Disney World transportation will be welcoming us back again! Although Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will be opening on July 11th, transportation re-openings will be starting earlier in the week on July 7th. We’ve were able to spot Disney transportation out in the open today when we visited Disney World! ©Disney We’ve already been able to hop back on the Disney Buses since they re-opened along with the Disney Resorts on July 22nd… Disney World Bus at Contemporary Resort Take a look inside the modified Disney Bus procedure here! …July 7th will bring some of the Ticket and Transportation Center’s options back to guests! Guests will be able to ride the Monorail with new distancing barriers and other health and safety precautions… Green Monorail …along with the Ferries to take guests to the parks and Disney Springs. Ferry Boats While the Skyliners were on the lines but not running today, they’ll be back in use starting July 15th! Disney hasn’t shared information yet concerning what health and safety precautions will be in effect when they start running again, but there will most likely be a limit of one party per gondola. Skyliners The Minnie Van service and other watercraft options won’t be coming back yet. However, Disney has stated that they will be providing updates on when its other Disney Transportation will be available soon! We’ll keep you updated with the transportation modifications that we see when we make our way back into Disney World next week. This is what your favorite mode of Disney Transportation says about you! What are you looking forward to seeing the most when Disney World re-opens? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: Disney World Transportation UPDATES That Are Coming SOON. What Does Your Favorite Disney World Transportation Say About You? Disney World Hotel Guests Are Receiving “Must Read” Health Acknowledgment Through My Disney Experience! View the full article

It’s the Fourth of July, and we’ve been celebrating by having re-runs of Hamilton back to back (which is pretty patriotic, in our humble opinions!). Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Although you might not be able to go the parks to ring in the holiday with the Muppets and all our other friends in Disney World, you can still party Disney style with treats all over the Disney Resorts! While we’ll be taking you all around the hotels to try their Fourth of July treats, we’re stopping at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort (after snacking on that AMAZING cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort). Although we’ve already tried the Fourth of July Blondie Pop at the Grand Floridian, we’re snagging the star-spangled Fourth of July Cupcake(s) too! Fourth of July Cupcake Gasparilla Island Grill is featuring the new treats on Mobile Order with three mini-cupcakes made with classic chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream frosting, sprinkles, and sugar stars. While the flavors were pretty normal for a cupcake, the chocolate cake was moist and the frosting was perfectly sweet (just like we like it!!). Fourth of July Cupcake The package comes with three cupcakes so they’re super shareable between your family members and friends! Although the cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Resort had a twist on the chocolate cake and vanilla buttercream combo, Grand Floridian’s Fourth of July cupcake is a great option for anybody who wants a straight-forward (but great) Disney cupcake! Fourth of July Cupcake You can get the 3-pack of cupcakes for $5.49 just in time for the most patriotic of U.S.A. holidays! Here’s how you can watch Disney World fireworks from the comfort of your own home! How are you celebrating the Fourth of July today? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review and Photos! This HUGE Cinderella Anniversary Treat in Disney World Will Feed A KINGDOM! We Can’t Get Over How Cute the New Valentine’s Day Cherry Almond Cupcake Is in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s All-Star Resorts! The Disney Foodie Collection; Pixar Merchandise; and One of Our FAVE Returning Cupcakes! View the full article

We’ve already found a few patriotic treats around Disney World! Fourth of July Cupcake We’ve been on a cupcake kick! We tried the Fourth of July cupcakes at both Capt. Cook’s and Sprinkles in Disney Springs. So now, let’s switch it up and try the Blondie Pops we spotted on the menu at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! We think snacks are a great way to celebrate a holiday! So we swung by Gasparilla Island Grill to give the 4th of July Blondie Bomb Pops a try! 4th of July Blondie Bomb Pop One thing we noticed about the blondie right away — it’s definitely cuter in the bag! It was super melty, and as soon as we unwrapped it, the blondie started sliding down the stick! 4th of July Blondie So, is this more than just an Instagram-worthy treat? Our blondie was a little bit dry, and the icing was super sweet — but if you have a huge sweet tooth, it might be up your alley! 4th of July Blondie Also, it’s worth repeating that this was a VERY messy treat! So if you plan on grabbing on, we recommend having plenty of napkins or wet wipes handy! 4th of July Blondie Oh yeah, and make sure you get all of your pretty pics BEFORE you unwrap it! Like most holiday treats, the 4th of July Blondie probably won’t stick around for long — but you can snag this snack for $4.99 at Gasparilla Island Grill while supplies last! Check out our review of the Fourth of July Cupcake at Capt. Cook’s! What’s your favorite summer treat in Disney World?? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We Just Found NEW 4th of July BLONDIE Bomb Pops in Walt Disney World! Is There Anywhere at Disney World to Get Breakfast All Day Long? DFB Investigates! Review! We Found a Very Festive Fourth of July Cupcake in Disney World! View the full article

The parks might not be open yet, but Disney World has still found a way to celebrate the holiday! ©Disney In fact, there are several ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, Disney-style! You can catch a virtual viewing of the Magic Kingdom fireworks show, find great deals at Disney Springs, and enjoy some patriotic treats! Speaking of star-spangled snacks, we spotted a gorgeous Fourth of July cupcake at Capt. Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort that we just had to try! It’s hard for us to resist a cupcake — especially one as pretty as this! Fourth of July Cupcake We spotted this Fourth of July cupcake at Capt. Cook’s. For sanitary reasons, we weren’t allowed to pick it up until we confirmed we were going to buy it! Fourth of July Cupcake Packaging This patriotic treat consists of a chocolate cupcake, with raspberry cream cheese filling, buttercream frosting, sprinkles, and a chocolate Mickey! And Mickey was even topped with some edible glitter! Fourth of July Cupcake The flavors reminded us of the Welcome Back Cupcake we tried at Capt. Cook’s a few weeks ago. And that’s definitely a compliment because this cupcake was DELICIOUS! It was rich and flavorful — and it’s an added bonus that it looks as good as it tastes! Fourth of July Cupcake We grabbed this cupcake at Capt. Cook’s for $5.99. Since it’s a holiday treat, it probably won’t stick around for long. But if you’re at the Polynesian Village Resort for the holiday, we definitely recommend giving this snack a try! Check out our review of the Welcome Back Cupcake from Capt. Cook’s! Do you plan on picking up the Fourth of July Cupcake? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review! Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake Arrives Early at Polynesian Village Resort’s Capt. Cook’s! Review! Fourth of July Cupcake from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Review: Raspberry Dole Whip 4th of July Cone at Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort! View the full article

Disney’s international parks outside of the U.S. are known for incredible creativity. They are all beautiful and unique in their own way, with Disneyland Paris’ stunning castle (with a full-sized dragon hiding underneath!) as well as Shanghai’s MASSIVE castle! Shanghai Disneyland And if there’s something ALL of the Disney Parks are known for, it’s their SNACKS. Some of the CUTEST Disney park snacks can be found outside of the U.S.A.. Let’s take a virtual trip around the world to see a whopping 23 international Disney snacks we wish we had back home in the states! Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are often touted as having some of the cutest food and merchandise of ANY Disney Park. Tokyo Disneyland Great American Waffle Co First up, if you ever find yourself at Tokyo Disneyland, you gotta grab one of these Mike Wasowski Melon Breads! Mike Wasowski Bread This popular treat in Japan is also known as Melon Pan! It actually tastes (mildly) of melon! The eye is chocolate, so brace yourself for a soft, spongy melon chocolate bread! It looks too cute to pass up though! Mike Wasowski Bread Another group of food items Tokyo is well known for are those UNIQUE popcorn flavors! There’s Milk Chocolate… Milk Chocolate Popcorn …Herb Tomato… Herb Tomato Popcorn …Honey… Honey Popcorn …a familiar Caramel flavor… Caramel Popcorn …a not-s0-familiar Curry flavor… Tokyo Disneyland Curry popcorn …and Chinese Chili! Chinese Chili Popcorn There are plenty more, so don’t pass by a popcorn cart in Tokyo! OK, now one of our favorite eats in Tokyo Disney Sea are these epic POTATO CHURROS! We’re all super used to sweet churros here in the states, but the savory, comfort food Potato Churros are epic! Beware — the line is LONG! Potato Churros from Mysterious Island Next up, can we talk about a sweet-salty mashup? Find this one at Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen! Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen This sweet-salty Sea Salt Ice Cream Monaka is a hidden gem, and eagerly sought after by every Disney food fan who heads to Tokyo! Sea Salt Ice Cream Monaka Inside a cookie/cake coating, you’ll find that sea-salt ice cream that’s a lot more complex than other treats you’ll find stateside! Ice Cream Monaka Next, head over to the American Waterfront area of Disney Sea to get a seriously must-have treat, which we DO NOT understand why we can’t find state-side! Tokyo Disney American Waterfront Say hello to the Mickey-shaped chicken nuggets! Seriously why aren’t these in WDW? Mickey Chicken Nugget The Little Green Men dumplings are also pretty iconic when it comes to adorable Tokyo snacks! Look at how cute and squishy they are! Each dumpling is actually Mochi (which is a lightly sweetened dough made from sweet rice flour) stuffed with thick custard! Little Green Dumplings Speaking of dumplings, we fell in love with these cute Scrump dumplings (Scrumplings, perhaps?). The best part is they come in an adorable Stitch cup! Scrump Dumplings in a Super Cute Stitch Cup at Tokyo Disneyland! Inside Scrump Dumplings Tokyo also has some snacks we may recognize here in the states. Craving some Mickey Waffles? They have those in Tokyo! But guys, they take PRIDE in their waffles. Waffle PRIDE Look at That WAFFLE STACK No wonky edges here and look at those PERFECT drizzles on top. They’re basically waffle works of art! Also, can we pause for a moment to talk about the TINY waffle fork in this photo? Iconic. Tokyo Mickey Waffles Don’t these just look like the most beautiful waffles you’ve ever seen? Tokyo Mickey Waffles It MIGHT put our classic Mickey Waffles in the states to shame (LOOK at the perfect scoop of ice cream!). Tokyo Mickey Waffles You can also get mini Mickey waffles for a more ‘bite-size’ snack. These are drizzled with maple syrup, hence the adorable fork to avoid messy fingers! But be aware, these are served cold! Mickey Waffles from Tokyo! Speaking of Mickey-shaped food, did you know that Tokyo serves up Mickey-shaped churros? Tokyo Mickey Shaped Churro What do you get when you combine the iconic Mickey Mouse shape with the iconic churro? One MEGA ICONIC snack! (Seriously, why aren’t ALL churros Mickey-shaped?!) Tokyo Mickey Shaped Churro And on a hot summer day, what could be better than these oh-so-cute Minnie and Mickey ice pops? You know how the ice cream man used to drive around and you’d see those pictures on the truck that looked SO COOL then get the snack and it was just…a frozen blob of color? Yea…not in Japan, guys. The picture looks JUST LIKE what you get. Mickey Ice Pop We’re not saying we’ll be the FIRST ones in line if these ever come to the states, but we will most likely clear our calendars. Mickey Ice Pop We’ll have both, please! Minnie & Mickey ice pops in Tokyo Disneyland And finally, we couldn’t talk about the snacks in Tokyo Disneyland without mentioning the pizza spring rolls! Pizza Spring Roll in Toon Town These are often noted as one of the standout food items you can find in the park! They’re very similar to the ones we find in the Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland in Disney World, but they’re MUCH bigger and come in a cute dedicated wrapper and everything. Pizza Spring Roll Be aware that the spring roll flavor changes seasonally as well, though, so if you’re lucky enough to get pizza, it’s time to celebrate! Seriously, the food at Tokyo Disneyland is just so cute that it’s on a different level. SO much care is put into the presentation of every aspect of the foods you order. We’d love to see a few of these Disney snacks make their way over to the states! Shanghai Disney Resort Next, let’s move onto the newest addition to the Disney Parks fleet: Shanghai Disneyland and the Shanghai Disney Resort! Shanghai Disneyland If you’re looking for Duffy and his friends, you’ve come to the right resort! Check them out in Panna Cotta form! Duffy Panna Cotta at Shanghai Disneyland This adorable dessert comes as Duffy, ShellieMay, and Gelatoni! ShellieMay Panna Cotta at Shanghai Disneyland They each have their own unique flavor too, like Matcha (green tea), strawberry, or coffee! Gelatoni Panna Cotta at Shanghai Disneyland And in Shanghai Disneyland, Donald Duck gets his very own popsicle! Don’t you think Donald deserves more snacks of his very own here in the U.S.? (Though we do stan a duck-butt cupcake.) Donald Duck Popsicle in Shanghai Disneyland These are those PERFECT textured soft-solid ice-pops like you get from the good ol’ ice cream man. They’re a perfect mix between a hard popsicle and fluffy sorbet. Honestly, we’re all in for more Disney popsicles and character-themed goodies! So send these our way, Disney!! Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Now, it’s time to check out some of the fun snacks at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! Hong Kong Disneyland We’re starting our Hong Kong Disneyland roundup with all things Dim Sum. Crystal Lotus, one of the flagship restaurants at Hong Kong Disneyland, serves up what they call “Disney Dim Sum,” and all we can say is, be prepared for some culinary cuteness. Chicken Little Dim Sum in Hong Kong Disneyland Variations of this dish include Baymax… Baymax Dim Sum from Crystal Lotus at Hong Kong Disneyland …these adorable little piggies… Piggies Dim Sum from Crystal Lotus at Hong Kong Disneyland …Little Green Men… Little Green Men Dim Sum from Crystal Lotus at Hong Kong Disneyland …Duffy and ShellieMay… Duffy and ShellieMay Dim Sum from Crystal Lotus at Hong Kong Disneyland …and Olaf! Okay, Olaf looks a little scary, but hey, overall they’re pretty darn cute. Dim Sum from Crystal Lotus at Hong Kong Disneyland And for dessert, they have a selection of chilled pudding to sample! They have Marvel… Marvel Chilled Pudding from Crystal Lotus at Hong Kong Disneyland …and Star Wars! Star Wars Chilled Pudding from Crystal Lotus at Hong Kong Disneyland For even more ways to satisfy your sweet tooth in Hong Kong Disneyland, check out these adorable character donuts! Character Donuts in Hong Kong Disneyland Keeping with the Duffy theme, you can find him and ShellieMay in donut form. Hong Kong Disneyland Character Donuts But they have other characters too like Pooh and Donald! We think these donuts could TOTALLY fit in at Disneyland and Disney World! Look at how PERFECTLY they’re decorated! Hong Kong Disneyland Character Donuts Just check out this Donald Duck donut! Like the popsicles in Shanghai, Donald would LOVE to have his very own donut treat at the Disneyland Resort and Disney World! Donald Duck Donut from Hong Kong Disneyland We’re also obsessed with this Lotso Ice Pop! Lotso Ice Pop from Hong Kong Disneyland You almost forget how much of a villain he was when you check this dessert out! Too cute! Lotso ice pop from Hong Kong Disneyland If you get thirsty, there’s an assortment of Duffy and Friends Milkshakes! You can pick from Gelatoni, StellaLou, Duffy, and ShellieMay! Duffy and Friends Beverages at Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong has a different variety of sweets and eats that we’d love to see Disney World and Disneyland introduce! Disneyland Paris And last but not least, we’re heading to Europe for a visit to Disneyland Paris! This park is also full of cute snacks to try, and depending on what time of year you visit, you may find even MORE specialty treats! Last holiday season they were serving up this pretty Sparkling Donut. Sparkling Donut at Disneyland Paris They also had this yummy Gingerbread Tree Treat! Let’s hope they bring those snacks back this holiday season! Gingerbread Tree Treat at Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris also has its own Star Wars celebration called Legends of the Force. This past season we saw a ton of adorable Star Wars-themed treats pop up throughout the park. ©Disney Is that a Darth Vader waffle? Don’t mind if we do! ©Disney We would LOVE to see some of these Star Wars snacks make an appearance in the states! We definitely celebrate these films enough that they could easily fit in. ©Disney Like the U.S. parks, they also serve adorable cupcakes! Bespoke Cupcakes from L’Atelier des Gateaux One of the most popular treats from Disneyland Paris is their fudge! You can pick some up at the BoardWalk Candy Palace. Chocolate Fudge from Disneyland Paris While we’re quite fond of our Disney World and Disneyland snacks, it’s always fun to throw in a little bit of new and exciting treats into the mix! We’d love to see a few of these unique snacks with their fun flavors over this way, wouldn’t you?! Read about how Disney World is about to get its own taste of Paris here! Have you been to one of Disney’s international parks? What was your favorite food item that you had? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Who Owns The Disney Theme Parks? The Answer Might Surprise You… It’s Costing Disney HOW MUCH To Close The Theme Parks?! NEWS: Disney Says Phased Reopening, Capacity Limits, and Virtual Queues Are Being Explored for Disney World and Disneyland Reopening View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the latest Disney news. Cinderella Castle Dining reservations are opening again, well for some it is, the NBA is having a BIG impact on Disney World, and Disneyland has some new state regulations to deal with. We’re just a few days away from the reopening of Walt Disney World and the news keeps coming! Check out how Disney World will be changing 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 of Disney World’s biggest changes here! So check out the video and then let us know: What Disney World changes were you the most surprised by? Related posts: DFB Video: 7 Things You NEED to Buy Before Disney Raises the Price! DFB Video: Disney Ride Tips and Challenges for the Competitive Traveler! DFB Video: How to Save BIG on Your 2020 Disney Vacation! View the full article