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City Works is back open with Peanut Butter Snickers Pie, and we couldn’t be happier about it! City Works While Disney Springs has lots of restaurants, shops, and entertainment back up and running, we’re ready for some mimosas and a Jon Bun Jovi Cinnamon Roll the next time we visit! That means the Weekday Happy Hour and the Rock N Roll Brunch are BACK at City Works! City Works You can get $2 off Florida drafts from 3PM until 6PM on Monday through Friday during Happy Hour. And, you can come earlier in the day and feast on some “Dock of the Beignets” or the “Breakfast in America” during the Rock N Roll Brunch. (Maybe you could even “Love Me Two Times” and come back two days in a row for a City Works brunch date!) Rock N Roll Brunch Menu Whatever way you choose to rock and roll over to City Works, you’re bound to have a good time! And, if you want to grab something to-go, you can get a drink or two from the newly re-opened To-Go Window at the restaurant too! Take a look at everything NEW happening in Disney Springs here! What is your favorite thing to get at City Works? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: You Can Now Grab a Beer at City Works’ Re-Opened To-Go Window in Disney Springs! NEWS! The Disney World City Works Menu Is Here (And We’re Ready for Some Fried Cheese)! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! View the full article

We’ve got another re-opening in Disney Springs! City Works Eatery & Pour House While the Disney grind never stops, with the Disney Park Pass system set to go live tomorrow AND the Disney Resorts re-opening to guests as well! BUT, before we bring you all the news from Disney World tomorrow, we think it’s time to celebrate all the re-openings in Disney Springs. On top of all the other bars and bar carts popping up around the shopping and dining district, you can head on over to City Works for a nice, cold beer or cocktail to-go! City Works While the restaurant re-opened earlier this month, the To-Go Window is now open as well, welcoming guests as they pick up a drink or two to sip on while they walk around Disney Springs. To-Go Window And, if you’re with your dad today for Father’s Day, we think it would be great to toast to him and all the amazing things he’s done for you! Here’s the ultimate guide to everything that’s re-opened in Disney Springs! What are you doing for Father’s Day today? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! The Disney World City Works Menu Is Here (And We’re Ready for Some Fried Cheese)! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! NEWS! We Know When City Works Will Be Opening in Disney Springs! View the full article

We’re back, Annual Passholders, with more news on how you’ll be able to use the Disney Park Pass! Annual Passholder Sticker Although the new mandatory reservation system will go live tomorrow on June 22nd, Annual Passholders without a hotel reservation will not be able to schedule visits to the parks until June 26th. Since Passholders are only allowed 3 reservations at a time, it’s important to note that you may have to make separate reservations from regular ticket holders in your party as well. While Disney will be hosting Passholder Previews and offering new payment options for Passholders, many guests are wondering how their specific passes will work when the theme park reservation system goes live. Passholder Entrance Although there are possible extensions on passes that have already been activated, some people have purchased Annual Passes without using them yet. If you are one of these Annual Passholders, you’ll be happy to know that you WILL be able to make a Disney Park Pass reservation tomorrow (if you have a hotel reservation) and on June 26th, if you just have the pass. A Cast Member confirmed that this would be the case when the new system goes live! ©Disney Since there are so many updates and changes happening currently, we will continue to keep you updated on new ticket, hotel, and park modifications! Here’s everything you need to know about the Disney Park Pass! When will you be going back to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Here’s What You NEED to Know About Making a Disney World Park Pass Reservation for Your Entire Party! Staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel at Walt Disney World? You’ll Want to Keep THIS in Mind! Terralina Crafted Italian Is Back OPEN in Disney Springs! View the full article

It really does feel like the months have blown by since Disney World has been closed! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort On top of the Disney Park Pass going live tomorrow on June 22nd, the Disney Resorts will be re-opening again to guests. Since there are plenty of new health and safety regulations (and even guidelines for Good Neighbor resorts), stays on Disney property are going to look totally different that we’ve seen before. While guests will be required to have a hotel or dining reservation to even enter a resort, Disney is also necessitating that hotel guests “must read” all the health and safety information before arriving. We received a notification from the My Disney Experience app about reading the mandatory Health Acknowledgement… ©Disney …which took us into the page on the app with all the information guests need to know. Since everyone will be traveling, it’s important that visitors are aware of both the precautions that Disney Resorts are taking and what is expected of the guests. ©Disney Disney is asking that everyone participates in an at-home health check before they head to Disney World to ensure the safety of everyone on property. ©Disney If a guest is experiencing any of the ailments listed, has been in contact with someone who is sick, or currently resides under a self-quarantine order, they “must not enter the Walt Disney World Resort.” ©Disney The Health Acknowledgement is not only mandatory, but it also has helpful information that you should know before you head to the resorts. We recommend checking with Disney if you have any concerns about a member in your party before arriving. And, we’ll also be giving you a detailed tour of the Disney Resorts tomorrow so you can have a first look before you go! We have all your questions about the Disney Park Pass system here! What Disney Resort will you be staying at first? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: There’s Still a Way to Book a Room on Disney World Property Right Now! Staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel at Walt Disney World? You’ll Want to Keep THIS in Mind! NEWS! Annual Passholders Can Get Some AWESOME Discounts on Disney World Area Hotels This Spring! View the full article

Disneybounding is a serious business (fashion is practically another layer of Disney magic, if you think about it)! Magic Kingdom And, while it’s fun to build your own Disney character outfits, there’s a NEW place for all your shopping needs! Loungefly has officially released their Disney Stitch Shoppe with outfits that are perfect for all your Disneybounds and park photos! ©Disney The new shoppe is extremely inclusive of all sorts of Disney Princesses’ sizes as the outfits range from small to 4X for the fashionistas buying them. ©Loungefly Whether you’re looking for something more classic like the Minnie Mouse “Sandy Skirt” (with a matching balloon print like e) or want something modern like the Snow White Tank Dress, there’s something for all styles! ©Loungefly The Stitch Shoppe will be updated with new collections and items, so you can celebrate different characters and films on the reg! ©Loungefly We’re SO excited to add some extra Disney flair to our every day looks in and out of the parks with the Stitch Shoppe! Who else wants to coordinate matching outfits the next time we’re in Disney World?? Take a look at TWO new Disney X Loungefly Minnie Ears here! What are some of YOUR best Disneybounds? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: These Chic ‘Star Wars’ Loungefly Bags Are Bringing Us A New Hope! You Might Not Be Ready For How Cute These ‘A Bug’s Life’ Loungeflys Are! The Clawwwww! This Alien Pizza Planet Disney x Loungefly Backpack Is Out of This World! View the full article

One of the major changes that will be implemented when Disney World reopens is the Disney Park Pass System — which will require guests to make a theme park reservation in order to enter any theme parks. Magic Kingdom Since this is a totally new system, our readers understandably have a lot of questions about how it will work. So, we’re breaking down the answers to your frequently asked questions here! Remember ALL of this is subject to change. Disney can make changes anytime, so these are the best answers we can give you right now; but you should always ask your Disney representative when you call to get confirmation. Can we leave the park and come back later in the day? Disney has not yet confirmed the answer to this question. Our understanding is that as long as you have a park reservation for the day, you should be able to leave and return later in the same day. But again — not confirmed. Disney has also added a “time of entry” onto the Park Pass system, so that could mean that visits could be limited to certain timeframes to maintain capacity limitations. Guests can still spot characters in the reopened Disney World parks — here’s how! Hello from Hollywood Studios! What if a linked member of my travel party has a regular ticket and another has an Annual Pass? This has a few different applications, so we’ll give you all you need to know here. Disney states that guests who have different types of ticket media may need to make different reservations. So that means that if you have an Annual Pass, but the rest of your family/travel party have regular tickets, you may need to make two separate reservations. If you do NOT have a Disney World hotel reservation and you’re trying to secure a reservation on June 26th as an Annual Passholder, you won’t be able to make reservations for members of your party who have a regular ticket, as they aren’t eligible for park reservations until June 28th. In this case all you need to do is NOT select them as part of your party when you’re booking on the 26th. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder My Annual Pass isn’t activated. It’s just a voucher. Will I still be able to make park pass reservations? Yes. Guests who have an annual pass voucher that hasn’t yet been activated in the parks will be able to make park pass reservations using that ticket media. If someone in my party isn’t going to the parks. Do I need to remove them from my account before I try to book my Disney Park Pass reservation? No, you DON’T need to remove them from your account — just don’t include them in the “party” you’re booking Disney Park Pass reservations for. Animal Kingdom Disney World WON’T use virtual queues upon reopening! If our friends who we add to my account are not actually staying in a Disney Resort, can we still get a reservation for them, too? In order to make a reservation on June 22nd, all guests in your travel party will need to be added to the hotel reservation. Beach Club Resort in Disney World Otherwise, you won’t be able to make your reservations for them until June 26th (if your friends are Annual Passholders) or June 28th (if your friends have regular tickets). These are the changes coming to Disney World hotels this summer! If you make your Disney Park Pass with a Resort reservation and later cancel the Resort reservation, will you lose your DPP like you used to lose your FassPass+ selections? You should approach this using the assumption that the system will work the same way that Resort reservations and linked 60 day out FastPass+ selections used to work. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Meaning, if you cancel the Resort stay, you’ll very likely lose all of the reservations dependent on the Resort reservation. We’re thinking you should be able to modify an existing resort stay (e.g. change to a different hotel, but keep the same confirmation number) without losing your park reservations, but that is not confirmed. Bottom line: don’t book a resort just to get the park passes and then cancel your resort reservation. Here’s how Disney’s PhotoPass service will change when the parks reopen. Do we know what happens to those of us looking to book later than September in 2021? On June 28th, guests will be able to book new Disney Resort hotel packages and theme park tickets for 2021. However, theme park reservations are only available through September 26, 2021. Peter Pan’s Flight It’s unlikely that theme park reservation dates will be extended immediately, as Disney doesn’t typically open up reservations that far in advance. That said, you should call Disney for confirmation in your specific circumstance! Disney World is discontinuing free MagicBands soon! What is this “choose a time” thing all about? Will I have to choose a window of time? Start my day late if there aren’t rope drop times available? The Disney Park Pass page on the Disney World website does indicate that in addition to selecting a date and a Theme Park, guests will also need to select a time. According to the site, this is “the time that you can visit the park.” Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge At this time, Disney has not clarified exactly what this entails, but they did implement a timed system with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, so it’s possible that we could see a similar reservation window process. Unfortunately, we won’t know the details here until Disney offers more clarification. Here’s the full list of tours that will NOT be available when Disney World reopens. Will I be kicked out at a certain time? While Disney hasn’t yet clarified what the “select a time” portion of the park reservation will encompass, it’s possible that guests could be given a specific window of time during which they are allowed to visit. However, that would significantly conflict with being able to leave the park and come back on the same day. A Sight For Sore Eyes! We’re keeping an eye on this portion of the DPP process for more details! Here are seven problems you won’t have when Disney World reopens! How will Disney know when people need to leave if I am getting kicked out at a certain time? At the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, guests were allowed to enter the land for a specific four-hour window of time. Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge This was managed using a wristband system, which allowed Cast Members to distinguish whether or not guests were within their allotted window of time. But again, it’s not confirmed that Disney will use any sort of time limit system at all. Click here to learn more about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Is there a limit on the number of days I can make Park reservations? So if I have a three week trip planned, can I book a Park for 21 days? Your reservation eligibility is tied to your vacation package and tickets. Magic Kingdom So, you should be able to make reservations for as many days as you hold tickets. Disney has used the term “length-of-stay” on their website. That said, Disney has capped “length-of-stay” to 14 days for things in the past — like refillable mugs. So we’ll have to confirm the longer stays. Click here to find out where you can attend character dining at the newly reopened Disney World. If we need to change our reservations, can we? Without penalty? Guests can cancel Disney Park Pass reservations in the My Plans section of their My Disney Experience account. We don’t know if there’s a “cancellation policy” that would incur a fee if you cancel too close to your reservation time. We’re still waiting to see if guests will be able to modify Park Pass reservations to a different day or time. Expedition Everest Can I have a park pass reservation if I don’t have an on-site or affiliated hotel room? Yes, Annual Passholders can hold up to 3 park pass reservations at a time. Guests with other ticket media can book starting June 28th and make park pass reservations for their park ticket dates. Click here for more information on the Disney Park Pass system. While we’re still waiting for Disney to provide further information about some aspects of the Disney Park Pass system, we hope that this FAQ has helped to clear up some of the confusion! We’ll be testing out the DPP system ourselves, so stay tuned for our first-hand account! If you have heard different information to our answers above, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with your experience. Like we said, this is all subject to change, and even the most seasoned Disney experts are still texting each other frantic questions throughout the day! Check out our tutorial of the Disney Park Pass system! What questions do you have about the Disney Park Pass system? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: DFB Video: Answering YOUR Frequently Asked Questions About Disney World! Take These Steps on My Disney Experience NOW For Your Upcoming Walt Disney World Vacation Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens View the full article

Although the Disney World parks are re-opening with lots of returning AND new attractions, entertainment, and experiences, Pin Trading is not one of them (we’re just as disappointed as you are). Pin Traders While we have seen a couple of Pin Trading boards around, the lanyards and Cast Member-to-Guest exchanges are a no-go as a health and safety precaution. However, there’s still a way you can show off your collection of Disney pins when you’re walking around the parks and resorts soon! Loungefly is combining two of our favorite pieces of Disney merchandise (pins and Minnie ears) with the new Minnie Mouse Pin Trader Ears! We’ll hold for your applause. ©Loungefly The leather ears feature tiny holes that you can hook your pins to, so you can mix and match pins to pair with your outfits for $30! We’re honestly shook that this hasn’t been a thing before since it’s GENIUS. ©Loungefly Oh, but that’s not all, folks! There’s another new pair of Minnie ears (it’s our lucky day) from Loungefly that we’re obsessed with too! Although Mickey Balloons are a hit among fans, we’re pretty sure the Minnie Mouse Balloons Ears are about to become a favorite too. (They’re ALREADY sold out online!) ©Loungefly The fabric ears give the illusion that they are inflated balloons with Minnie’s original look with a flower and blue polka dot bow for $30! ©Loungefly These ears are only available through Loungfly’s website for now, but we’ll keep you posted if they show up in Disney World or on shopDisney! Just when we thought we had enough ears, now we’re about ready to buy some more (we ain’t complaining)! Here are all the places you’ll be able to shop when the Disney Parks re-open! What are some of the coolest pins you’ve collected? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: These Chic ‘Star Wars’ Loungefly Bags Are Bringing Us A New Hope! 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! You Might Not Be Ready For How Cute These ‘A Bug’s Life’ Loungeflys Are! View the full article

The Disney Park Pass Reservation system will be going live tomorrow on June 22nd at 7 AM EST! Flower and Garden Festival While a number of Disney-owned hotels prepare ready to welcome resort guests back that same day, many guests are looking forward to the moment they are able to step back into the Disney World parks. In order to reduce its capacity, Disney has released its new theme park reservation system as a way to limit the amount of guests in a park at a time. There will be a limited amount of reservations available for parks when they re-open, and guests will not be able to park-hop. The Disney Park Pass reservations will first be made accessible to guests who have an upcoming stay at the Disney Resorts. Magic Kingdom Disney has also announced that Good Neighbor hotels, like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, Shades of Green Resort, and others will have the same access to the Disney Park Pass system just like other Disney-owned Resort guests. Good Neighbor Hotels Information However, as everyone gets ready to start making their plans tomorrow (Magic Kingdom, here we come!!), we thought it was important to note some of the restrictions surrounding the hotels. According to the Good Neighbor hotels’ websites, they have stated that it may take up to 72 hours to be able to access the Disney Park Pass system and link reservations. ©Disney Although it’s unclear at this time how each resort will be handling these reservations, resort guests will still have priority access to the Disney Park Pass system. Annual Passholders without a hotel reservation will not be able to make reservations until June 26th with regular ticket holders following afterwards on June 28th. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort So if you’re looking to book a stay at one of these Good Neighbor hotels, keep in mind that you need to give it at least 72 hours in the system before you’ll be able to make those Park Pass ressies! We will continue to give you more details on the Disney Park Pass system as we learn them. And, we will provide you with a first look at the process tomorrow when the system goes live! Here’s what you should know about making Disney Park Pass reservations for everyone in your party! Do you have a reservation to stay at a Disney Resort soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: There’s Still a Way to Book a Room on Disney World Property Right Now! Here’s What You NEED to Know About Making a Disney World Park Pass Reservation for Your Entire Party! News! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Asking July Guests to Confirm 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. Coca-Cola Brownie Masher 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 Disney World’s new theme park reservation system and dates announced! <— BIG PLANNING NEWS! Hotel and tickets sales for 2020 Disney World trips to resume later this summer. <— BIG PLANNING NEWS! Disney World 2021 bookings to open June 28th. Disney World will not be using virtual queues when the theme parks reopen. Rise of the Resistance reportedly won’t be using Boarding Groups at reopening. <— BIG RIDE NEWS! These musical groups are confirmed as returning to Disney World. Check out the full lists of shopping and entertainment returning to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. <— BIG NEWS! Here are the full lists of rides and attractions reopening at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Spaceship Earth is reopening at EPCOT! <— BIG NEWS! Disney World guests will not be able to park hop when the parks reopen. <— NO PARK HOPPING! Disney World to discontinue free MagicBands for hotel guests. <— MAGICBANDS UPDATES Find out more details about character interactions when Disney World reopens. Read more details here. Disney World released dates for an Annual Passholder preview. Club 33 members and Golden Oak residents can attend the passholder preview. Find out how many days of theme park reservations Annual Passholders can reserve. Four Seasons guests and those at the Disney Springs hotels can access the reservation system on Monday. Here’s how Disney’s theme park pass reservation system will work. <— IMPORTANT DETAILS! Disney’s Eat the to Beat Concerts have been canceled for 2020. <— FESTIVAL NEWS! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled for 2020. Here’s our Ultimate Guide to everything that’s reopening at Disney World! <— CHECK THIS OUT! What’s new this week at Disney Springs! What you need to know if you’re going to Disney World in May. Has Disney World paused Annual Pass sales? Disney Cruise Line extends suspension of sailings through mid-September. Disney World has updated the options for Annual Passholders. Disney World is sending out Annual Passholder magnets in the mail this summer. Disney has shared refund details for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Guests at the Swan and Dolphin will be able to access the new park pass reservation system. Disneyland’s Military Salute tickets have been extended into 2021. Find out how Disney’s PhotoPass service will change when the parks reopen. Everything you need to know about bringing your pets to Disney World. How many of these super popular Disney characters have you never heard of? Most AMC theaters will reopen in July. Disney+ has stopped offering a free trial. Miniature golf will be unavailable when Disney World reopens. Here is the full list of tours that won’t be available when Disney World reopens. 7 problems you won’t have when Disney World reopens. Could Disney World’s water parks be reopening soon? Disney shares an update on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the Festival of the Holidays. Disney’s H2O Glow Nights have been canceled for 2020. More Disney World cast members have been called back to work. See more here! Festival cast members too! Check out the new additions at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch. Face masks are now mandatory in Orange County, Florida. And California makes them mandatory too. And, MCO employees have to wear face masks too! Check out this advice for Annual Passholders on the monthly payment plan. There’s a new series coming to National Geographic on Disney+. See what Hong Kong Disneyland looked like on reopening day. And, check out the castle. The Disney Parks Moms Panel search has been canceled for this year. Shanghai Disneyland added more attractions to its Standby Pass. Disney has recruited The Incredibles to share safety info when the parks reopen. See why you need to go to Disney World in the morning. The Four Seasons Resort Orlando has some new offers. Some Disney World Annual Passes are showing extended expiration dates. This is everything coming to Disney+ in July. Adventures by Disney has suspended all trips through the end of August. Check out these details about EPCOT’s Play Pavilion. The United States/Canadian border remains closed. Disney released a statement about Jambo House Villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. We hope Disney World does this to their restrooms when the parks reopen. We shared some theme park virtual queue tips! Check out the amenities the NBA players will have at Disney World. Disney announced new health procedures for guests. See where the NBA players are expected to stay at Disney World. And more about rooms they can book. Disney’s Aulani Resort released a new discount. We spotted some Disney buses at Disney Springs. Disney could use the new theme park reservation system through 2021. Here’s what the online check-in system looks like for guests. Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite has been postponed at Disneyland. The 2020 Star Wars Celebration has been canceled. Has Disney World’s Reflections hotel been canceled? Disney Vacation Club’s Vero Beach and Hilton Head Island have reopened! Disney to cancel airline reservation system starting in 2021. Disney World changes we didn’t see coming. DFB Reviews and Food News The 2020 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is back and it starts soon! <— EPCOT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL NEWS! Gideon’s Bakehouse is coming to Disney Springs! <— BIG COOKIE NEWS! Homecomin’ has reopened in Disney Springs. Salt & Straw in Disneyland has a reopening date. Raglan Road has reopened in Disney Springs for brunch. Disney World changed a lot of menus and we have all the details. Disney World announces a new Mobile Dine feature. Check out the Disney World theme park restaurants listed on Mobile Dine check-in. Gideon’s Bakehouse will offer this once-a-year cookie every day in Disney Springs. And they’ll offer a timed cookie drop too! House of Blues has a new offer for select guests. Six Disney World dining locations we’re shocked aren’t opening June 22nd. These dining experiences will not be available when Disney World reopens. This new cookie has already gone through a huge change. See more about the new cookie here! Check out the latest details about the Shine Bar + Social at Homecomin’. See more here. Here’s what we know about changes that could be coming to Disney World buffets. What is happening with Quick Service dining at Be Our Guest Restaurant? Disney World dining reservations for hotel guests have reopened. We sat down with Chef Art Smith to talk about the reopening of Homecomin’ in Disney Springs. New menu items have arrived at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. House of Blues has a new meal deal for the whole family. We visited CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood. Here’s a recipe for the honey-coriander wings from ‘Ohana. We spotted a new boozy drink at the Coca-Cola rooftop bar! See more about the reopening here! Here are the best ways to save money on dining at Disney World. Must-Have Merchandise The Disney face masks have sold out in Disney Springs. See more about the face masks here. Check out all the new red, white, and blue merch we found in Disney Springs. And check out these new Minnie Ears. Check out this new summertime MagicBand. And, there’s a new Annual Passholder MagicBand. We found a funny Animal wristlet at Disney Springs. Check out these cute Star Wars dog collars and leashes. A new collection of Disney Dooney & Bourke bags is available now. Check out this new Adventure is Out There journal we found in Disney Springs. Check out this new Wall-E and Eve backpack from Loungefly. We spotted some cute new Disney kitchen goodies. The Baby Yoda plush is back in stock! You’ve gotta check out this new Chewbacca bag from Loungefly. <— SO CUTE! Pick a brick has returned to the LEGO Store in Disney Springs. Disney released some items from Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction online. The Build-A-Bear Baby Yoda is back. Again. Check out these new Disney Princess wedding dresses. We spotted more rainbow merchandise at Disney Springs. Check out this new Mickey and Minnie baby merchandise. Check out this new Stitch backpack from Loungefly. We spotted some cute T-shirts that are perfect for a Disney honeymoon. See what Disney Springs restaurant is selling cute face masks. Check out this cute new Ratatouille bag coming from Danielle Nicole. There’s a new Alice in Wonderland collection coming from Loungefly. A new Ink & Paint Collection key is coming soon! See what’s coming next in the Disney Castle Series collection. Check out this deal on Pandora charms and Ales and Ani bracelets. We spotted a new Toy Story coffee mug. Could Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction be on hiatus? The Disney face masks are starting to ship out! Check out this fun color-changing mug we spotted. You’ve gotta see this cute Daisy Duck collection from Loungefly. NEW DFB YouTube Videos The Totally Different Tips You Need for Visiting Disney World Right Now! If You Think You Know Everything About Disney World…Watch THIS What We Can Expect in Disney World in 2021 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 — What We Can Expect in Disney World in 2021! 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: What We Can Expect in Disney World in 2021! — 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 cute Minnie Mouse Waffle Maker. WDW for Grownups shared some fun Disney-themed picnic gear. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the PB&J Shake from 50’s Prime Time Cafe. Disney Family shared a recipe for Soup Spoon Cookies! Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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It has been a WEEK in Disney World news! Food and Wine Festival 2019 We’ve shared some wild stuff recently, like the brand new version of Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival that debuts July 15th, the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (still crying a little bit), and the announcement for ALL the rides and entertainment re-opening in the parks. Sounds like a lot, right? Well, Disney has ALSO released information on the Disney Park Pass, which is Disney World’s new mandatory theme park reservation system. The system will go live TOMORROW, June 22nd, at 7 AM EST for guests with existing hotel reservations and valid theme park entry to schedule their visits to the parks. Cinderella Castle Although we’ve given you a step-by-step tutorial on how to make reservations through Disney Park Pass, things can be a little bit confusing since there are so many different situations to consider. And, our number one priority here at DFB is to help you with your vacation and planning needs (and keep you up to date on all the Disney news!). China Pavilion We’ve been seeing a lot of confusion over how regular ticket holders and Annual Passholders would be able to make reservations together. Since Annual Passholders will only be able to make 3 park reservations at a time starting June 26th and regular ticket holders can make reservations on June 28th, your Disney plans are probably going to see some major changes. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder At this time, we understand that Passholders with a hotel reservation should be allowed to book for the length of their hotel stay, but if your party has both Annual Passholders and regular ticket holders, you may need to make two different park reservations at this time. Disney has stated that all guests must have valid park ticketing, but your type of admission may prevent you from making a certain amount of reservations. ©Disney If you have a hotel reservation, but multiple kinds of tickets within your party, you’ll still be able to book together as a group due to your hotel stay. But if, for example, you have a local friend looking to visit with you for the day, even if you’re synced in My Disney Experience, they may need to book their Park Pass separately. Keep in mind that this can always change. Beach Club Resort As Disney releases more information about specifics, we will continue to keep you updated. Since things keep changing and evolving, let us know if you have any questions! We will do our best to help you find the answers that you need. You can follow the full tutorial for the Disney Park Pass system here! When will you be returning back to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: Disney World Transportation UPDATES That Are Coming SOON. We’ve Gotten a LITTLE Hint About the NBA’s Housing at Disney World! There’s Still a Way to Book a Room on Disney World Property Right Now! View the full article

With the phased reopening of our Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort, we’re excited to welcome guests back to the campground with a fresh new barn at Tri-Circle-D Ranch. Our animal care team continues to take great care of our horses, and are thrilled to share this magnificent milestone at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Tri-Circle-D Ranch has a long history of housing “The Happiest Horses on Earth,” as it was part of Walt’s vision to bring horses to Magic Kingdom Park much like he did in Disneyland. Tri-Circle-D Ranch was established before opening day of Walt Disney World Resort, making his wish come true. Back in August, we shared that our horses and ranch team were receiving a beautifully enhanced new barn, with plenty of space for play time, pony rides and more. The new stable features larger stalls for the horses, including 10 additional stalls – all equipped with automatic water stations. The barn is more than twice the size of the original barn with two tack rooms, a wedding harness room showcasing tack for Cinderella’s ponies and the return of the museum dedicated to Walt’s love of horses. Along with the museum, our horses themselves brought an iconic piece of Disney history back to the barn—the 1907 Dragon Calliope. Walt Disney purchased the horse-drawn musical wagon for Disneyland Park in the 1950s, and it is currently on display at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Watch the horse-powered move below: But that’s not all that’s new at Tri-Circle-D Ranch! Last week, we shared the newest addition to our animal collection, Violet, a pony foal born right here at the new stable. Violet is already finding her independence as she plays around in the pastures and enjoys running around with her mom, Elsa, for some quality bonding time. The ranch is a quick trot away from its original location, just around the corner from the bus loop by Pioneer Hall. To learn more about horses and many of the other animals in our care, visit DisneyAnimals.com. View the full article

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It’s official, folks! The NBA is coming to Disney World! NBA Experience While we’ve already found out where the teams will likely be housed on Disney property and what amenities they should be able to experience, there have still been some discussions over what the safest ways to conduct the NBA’s season are currently. According to the ESPN, the NBA will still be holding its season in Walt Disney World, despite the recently expressed concerns from the association. Since Florida has had a skyrocketing number of cases recently, NBA officials have worried about bringing the 22 teams to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed his confidence in the “NBA’s bubble concept” during a virtual meeting with the players and officials. During this meeting, there were concerns expressed about how the hotel housekeepers and custodians may not have to undergo COVID-19 testing, even though they will be in the areas NBA players will be staying on Disney property. Bob Iger and Adam Silver ©Disney NBA spokesman Mike Bass has also stated that they are “closely monitoring the data in Florida and Orange County and will continue to work collaboratively with the National Basketball Players Association, public health officials and medical experts regarding our plans.” NBA Experience The league recently sent out a detailed guide about what precautions would be taken, including specific staff at NBA hotels, once-a-week room housekeeping without the players and staff present, the use of personal protective equipment and distancing measures from the Disney Cast Members, and non-Disney team bus drivers who will be subjected to testing. Gran Destino at Disney’s Coronado Springs NBPA executive director Michele Roberts has also noted “that access to the campus is severely limited” and that they will implement more health and safety measures and restrictions if they are deemed necessary. The NBA teams will begin playing their season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports on July 31st. Since this is an evolving situation, we will continue to keep you updated! What will the NBA players do when they’re not in a game? Take a look at all the Disney Resort features they’ll be able to use soon! Will you be watching the NBA season when it airs soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’ve Gotten a LITTLE Hint About the NBA’s Housing at Disney World! Travel to the Tropics On a Tour of The Renovated Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort in Disney World! 4 Awesome Disney Springs DEALS You Should Know About Before It Reopens! View the full article

The Baby Yoda craze hasn’t slowed down, and we can’t blame anyone! He’s just too cute! “The Child” from Disney+’s The Mandalorian ©Disney While one Baby Yoda Plush has disappeared and reappeared in Disney Springs and the Build-a-Bear Baby Yoda Plush keeps selling out online, we’ve been seeing Baby Yoda stuff fly off the shelves quicker than the little green guy can eat a frog! Buuut, even if you can’t snag the plush from the World of Disney, there are still ways you can “secure the asset” to take home with you. Baby Yoda Plush While many different places have started to release their own versions of the plush, this particular Baby Yoda is actually available at multiple locations for the same $24.99 price tag outside of Disney World. Baby Yoda Plush You can pick up Baby Yoda from places like Amazon, Walmart, and Target online! Plus, there’s even the option to get him in person from the stores that have availability (so you can binge The Mandalorian while you cuddle the Baby Yoda Plush TONIGHT). Baby Yoda Plush Since other stores have LOTS of Baby Yoda items, this is “the way” of grabbing sold-out Baby Yoda stuff if you REALLY want to acquire another bit of Star Wars merchandise. We can never get enough of the sweetest Force user around!! Take a look at the COOLEST Star Wars Backpack ever here! What is your favorite Baby Yoda item you’ve seen in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! NEWS! The Millennium Falcon Popcorn Bucket Has Landed in Disney World (In Less Than Twelve Parsecs)! View the full article

We’re just a few short weeks away from being able to explore the big blue World again since Disney World will be re-opening on July 11th and July 15th! Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance Disney has been giving us the details on everything we can expect when we’re back in the parks, like what Character Cavalcades we’ll be able to spot in Magic Kingdom and which places we’ll be able to shop at in Hollywood Studios. If you’re looking forward to hopping on your favorite attractions again, Disney has also told guests all the rides that will be open in each park (we’re excited to see that the Haunted Mansion made the cut). Haunted Mansion Since this is an evolving situation, however, Disney has to update many of its statements consistently to fit with new guidelines. And, that means that some attractions that may have been previously scheduled to re-open will no longer be a part of the rides and entertainment available to guests during the initial re-openings in Disney World. Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom WILL be Reopening At this time, Turtle Talk with Crush and The Festival of the Lion King are no longer available in EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Although Disney didn’t make an official statement, the attractions were quietly removed from the list of re-opened locations that we shared with you. The Seas While we don’t know when Turtle Talk with Crush and The Festival of the Lion King will return in Disney World, we expect it will be when Disney feels that the experiences will be able to fit with health and safety guidelines. While it may be disappointing to some to see these rides remain closed, most of the other rides in Disney World will still be re-opening next month. Festival of the Lion King We will keep you updated on more attraction and experience updates as this is an ever-changing situation! Here’s the ultimate guide to everything re-opening in Disney World! What attraction are you the most excited to visit again? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List These 10 Disney World Attractions Need An In-Ride Photo or Video ASAP! Take A Deeper Look at Epcot’s Gran Fiesta Tour with THIS Disney World Ride-Through! View the full article

This International Yoga Day, all of us at Disney hope you and your family are staying healthy. We remain focused on providing our cast members with resources and offerings to promote self-care and wellness, whether they’re at a park or at home. Today, just as dawn breaks at Shanghai Disneyland Resort, the park gates will open for more than 200 cast members to join Mickey Mouse and Disney Ambassadors, Fiona and Eleven, for sunrise yoga in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle. Over at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, yoga enthusiast and entertainment and costuming cast member Mandy led a virtual yoga class for cast members. Meanwhile, Disney Ambassador Melody encouraged cast from all over the resort to take part in the wellness celebration from the comfort of their homes! While our Disney family at the other parks are busy preparing for reopening, we didn’t want our cast to miss out on the celebrations! That’s why we created ways to help them recreate our annual events from home. Disneyland Paris cast celebrated with a virtual yoga instruction facilitated by renowned yoga instructor Tara Stiles. This week at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, cast have access to yoga activities with different digital classes taking place each day. From introductory yoga for beginners to classes focusing on defined techniques like Restorative and Hatha yoga – there’s something for every cast member! Last week we introduced you to some of our health and safety professionals who promote a healthy and safe environment at our Disney Parks and stores around the world, including Dr. Pamela Hymel, Chief Medical Officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Today, she shared a special reminder with cast members. “It is a day that reminds us to slow down, breathe, and focus our attention inward,” shared. Dr. Hymel. “Now more than ever, it’s important for us to focus on our wellbeing.” Follow @DisneyParksBlog on Instagram for an around the world takeover with our Disney Ambassadors! You can join in the conversation using #InternationalYogaDay and #DisneyBeWell on social media. And for even more ways you and your family can enjoy Disney magic from the comfort of your own home, check out our latest #DisneyMagicMoments. View the full article

It’s been a crazy last few days at Disney Springs! Even our LEGO pal can’t keep up with all the madness that’s been happening!! Disney Springs But don’t worry! We’ll get you caught up on EVERYTHING that’s new — from restaurants that have reopened, to new merchandise and MORE, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get goin’! Disney Springs Food Update Homecomin’ One of our favorite spots to come home to at Disney Springs has just reopened — Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’! Homecomin’ And we did get to sit down with Chef Art and chat about the new Shine Bar and Patio project, and lots more! Chef Art Showing Us a Photo of His Great Grandfather (Who Was A MOONSHINER!) In addition to delicious fried chicken and more, Homecomin’ is also selling the adorable Chicken Print Face Mask Chef Art was wearing, along with plenty of other NEW MERCH! To read more about Homecomin’ reopening at Disney Springs, click here! The Polite Pig The Polite Pig has been embroiled in a bit of a cookie mix-up! Earlier this week, they announced they would no longer be selling Gideon Bakehouse Cookies (which we later found out was because Gideon’s will soon be getting its own Disney Springs digs). Gideon’s Cookies — Chocolate Chip As a replacement, they debuted a new Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie — HOWEVER, folks seemed to think it was a Gideon’s Cookie knock-off… Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookie …so they changed the recipe AGAIN and came up with THIS Bourbon on the Rocks Cookie instead! Bourbon on the Rocks Cookie Welp, there’s no mistaking it NOW! The Polite Pig is selling its new Bourbon on the Rocks Cookie all day (or until it sells out) for $5 and there’s no limit on how many you can get, so pile ’em up! Click here to learn more about this Polite Pig cookie fiasco! The Basket at Wine Bar George Just in time for Father’s Day, The Basket at Wine Bar George has brought back their gunmetal Corkcicles! Corksicles They cost $35 and include a drink with purchase! Morimoto Asia Street Food At Chef Morimoto’s fast-casual spot, we found Kona Brewing POG Beer! Hanalei Island IPA by Kona Brewing Co. That’s right, friends! Morimoto Asia Street Food knows what’s up! They’ve got POG Juice beer! They also had a new Yuzu Lager, too! Check out our review of Kona Brewing Co.’s POG Beer here! Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill has debuted a few new items on their menus, like this new Buffalo Chicken Pizza! Buffalo Chicken Pizza We say menus (plural!) because instead of offering an all-day menu, the restaurant is now switching over to a dinner menu in the afternoon (although it’s basically the same menu with the addition of a Mojo Marinated Skirt Steak entrée). Click here to check out Wolfgang Puck’s Father Day specials! The Coca Cola Store and Rooftop Beverage Bar The Coca-Cola Store and Rooftop Beverage Bar has also officially reopened! We sat down to try out its boozy Coca-Cola Brownie Masher! Coca-Cola Brownie Masher Note: the elevators to access the upstairs bar are not in service, so you’ll have to hoof it up to the top floor! Check out our FULL REVIEW of the Coca-Cola Brownie Masher here! Construction Updates at Disney Springs NBA Experience Today was the first time we’ve seen the outside screens on at the NBA Experience since Disney Springs closed. NBA Experience NBA Experience is still closed, however, we might see it open soon, especially with the NBA players coming to town to finish their 2020 season! To read more about the NBA coming to Walt Disney World, click here! Merchandise Update Complimentary PhotoPass On Thursday, June 18th, Cast Members around Disney Springs were offering FREE photographs around Disney World’s shopping center. Complimentary Photos sign The experience seems to have been limited to that day, but who knows?! It could come back! The LEGO Store The LEGO Store has had quite a few changes since reopening at Disney Springs, and we recently noticed that the Pick-A-Brick is back! LEGO Pick-a-Brick There are a few differences. Instead of grabbing the bricks yourself, you fill out an order form and an employee will grab the LEGO for you. Because you can’t grab the bricks yourself, your order will come with an extra bag of bricks. Read all about the new Pick a Brick sitch here! DisneyStyle Over at DisneyStyle, we spotted a rockin’ faux-leather Animal Wristlet by Loungefly for $40! How cute is this!? It comes with a detachable wrist strap with clasp and a belt loop attachment, so you can wear your Muppet spirit gear any way you desire when Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopens! Read more about the new Animal Loungefly here! We’re about ready to go to infinity and beyond to grab the adorable Toy Story Keychain with all our favorite characters (even the Green Army Men) for $9.99. Toy Story Keychain And, we’re also loving the Neon Water Bottle, which is bright and ombré for $29.99. It’s a great accessory to tote around with you at home as you organize all your Disney merchandise, or to take with you in the parks. Neon Water Bottle Anthropologie We’ve spotted face coverings all around Disney Springs, but Anthropologie started carrying masks over the weekend. While they only have one pattern left for now, they are restocking soon! LovePop If you want to make your Father’s Day POP, head over to LovePop. They have a HUGE selection of fun Father’s Day cards, from Star Wars… Darth Vader Father’s Day Card …to golfing-themed cards for those sporty dads out there! These cards range in price from $13 to $15 each. For more about LovePop’s Father’s Day cards, click here! Tren-D Over at Tren-D, we spotted some fun new shirts perfect for heading back to the parks! Although Father’s Day is right around the corner, we saw a Disney Mom Shirt that is great for all those stroller-pushing mamas around the parks for $39.99. Disney Mom Shirt And, if you believe in the magic of Disney (who doesn’t??), you’ll love the Where Dreams Come True Tank to show off the Most Magical Place on Earth for $34.99! Where Dreams Come True Tank World of Disney If you’re looking for a gift to pair with your adorable LovePop card this Father’s Day, you can give your dad the Star Wars Dad Socks! Whether your father is a Dark Side empathizer or a Light Side supporter, these socks are a great gift for any Star Wars (or Darth Vader) fan out there. Star Wars Socks Things are getting curiouser and curiouser over at the World of Disney with the Alice in Wonderland Tumbler! The cute cartoons show Alice at a Mad Tea Party with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare (she’s serving up some piping hot tea)… Alice in Wonderland Tumbler …and, of course, the White Rabbit is running away from all the Bread-and-Butterflies and crazy things from Wonderland for $19.99. Alice in Wonderland Tumbler Take a spin with the Alice in Wonderland Tumbler by checking it out here! Double, double, toil and trouble…the Poison Apple Color-Changing Mug has made a spooktacular appearance at the World of Disney! Color-Changing Poisoned Apple Mug This one changes from black to green as you fill it with hot liquid! Read all about the Poison Apple Mug here! But, if you’re wanting to sip out of something a little more playful, you can pick up the Toy Story Mug with building blocks of all the parks (plus Woody and Buzz) for the handle! You can get both mugs for $19.99 each. No trash for you, Forky! Take a look at all the details on the Toy Story Mug here! We’ve been seeing so much of the rainbow merchandise throughout Disney World, and we are TOTALLY digging the Mickey Rainbow Shirt in the World of Disney! The neckline and sleeves have rainbow stripes (which we think are super groovy) for $36.99. Rainbow Mickey Shirt And, if you’re looking for more vibrant colors, you can put on the Mickey Hawaiian Button Down Shirt to chill out by the pool for $59.99. Mickey Hawaiian Shirt The Fourth of July is just around the corner! And, even though we might not be able to watch fireworks in Magic Kingdom, we’re LIVING for the Americana Line in Disney Springs. America Collection You can celebrate with your family wearing the Americana Ears… Americana Ears …tote around some extra goodies in the Americana Backpack… America Loungefly Backpack …and try on an entire array of Fourth of July themed pouches, outfits, and more!! America Collection You can check out the full America Collection in Disney World here! We’re already writing down our NEW park game-plan because there are so many changes happening around Disney World. And now you can start writing down which attractions you’re going to visit first with the Most Magical Place on Earth Notebook. Most Magical Place on Earth Notebook The inside has gorgeous artwork of Cinderella Castle… Most Magical Place on Earth Notebook …with simple (but elegant) stationary lines so you can keep everything neat and organized for $19.99. Most Magical Place on Earth Notebook Moms, Disney is carrying a torch for all you special ladies out there! On top of the shirt we saw earlier, you can also grab the blue Disney Mom Tank that’s new to us for $34.99. Disney Mom Tank The rainbow trend doesn’t quit in Disney World! You can snuggle up in the sparkly Rainbow Fleece Throw for $59.99 while you watch some of your favorite Disney movies! Rainbow Fleece Blanket Take a look at even MORE rainbow merchandise in the parks here! We may not be the best bakers in the world, but we’re going to bake up a STORM of Disney recipes using the new kitchen line at the World of Disney! New Kitchen Stuff! You can use the Anastasia and Drizella Pot Holders to make sure you don’t burn yourself on your cookie tray… Drizella and Anastasia Pot Holders …match with the Beast to your Belle in the Beauty and the Beast Aprons… Beauty and the Beast Aprons …and let all the chocolate chips and icing know who the new sheriff is in town with the Woody Apron. Woody Apron Check out the rest of the new Kitchen Line at the World of Disney here! Adventure is out there, and so is the My Adventure Book at the World of Disney! My Adventure Book The inside of the book features Carl’s house floating with balloons, Kevin, Russell… My Adventure Book …and even Ellie’s sweet message to Carl at the end of the notebook (brb still crying). My Adventure Book Go an adventure with a look inside the new Up Book here! The new-to-us Minnie Polka Dot Loungefly has LOTS of sequins (we could always use more sequins in our lives)… Minnie Polka Dot Loungefly …with more polka dots on the inside with room for all your cards and maybe even a photo of Minnie and you! This one is $50. Minnie Polka Dot Loungefly Yo-ho, it’s a pirate’s life for us in the Pirates of the Caribbean Shirt! The shirt is a bit of treasure at the World of Disney for $36.99… Pirates of the Caribbean Shirt …with skeleton captains and the Pirates logo! Do you think he knows Captain Jack Sparrow?? Pirates of the Caribbean Shirt School may be out, but we always feel up to watching Monsters University! You can use the Mike and Sulley Beverage Holders as you sip on some “Monster” or other drinks! Mike and Sulley Beverage Holders Plus, the back has the Monsters University logo so you can remind everyone of the best school out there (sorry, not sorry, Scare Tech) for $14.99. Mike and Sulley Beverage Holders Marketplace Co-Op Although there have been plenty of spots around Disney Springs with face masks, Disney has rolled out their own line of Character Face Masks at the Marketplace Co-Op! Order Form You can go through the PhotoPass area to pick up which face mask you’d like… PhotoPass …check out at one of the available cash registers in the Co-Op… Twenty Eight and Main …and then put on your ADORABLE new mask for $6 per mask or 4 for $20! Rainbow Mickey Face Mask Masks are currently sold out, but will be restocking on Monday! Read our step-by-step guide to snagging a character face mask in Disney World here! We’re pretty sure that your pets are probably Disney fans at this point! ;D And you can add some magic to your best buds’ day with the Minnie Disney Tails Pet Bowl! While Minnie is smiling at your pets from the inside… Minnie Pet Bowl …you can also spot Minnie bows around the outside for $19.99! Minnie Pet Bowl Plus, you can even take your pets on a galactic journey (er, walk?) through your neighborhood with the Star Wars Disney Tails leashes and collars! Star Wars Lightsaber Leashes Whether your pup is more of a Dark Side dog… Darth Vader Lightsaber Pet Lead …or a Light Side lab, we bet your sweet guy or gal will look super cute in their new gear! Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Pet Lead Oh, and don’t forget to tell your dog “U R2 Cute” with the Star Wars Collar too! Star Wars Droid Collar Check out everything you need to know about the Star Wars Disney Tails Collection here! Days of Christmas Christmas in July is almost here (and it’s just an excuse to treat yourself with some new merchandise). You can start celebrating the holidays early with the Toy Story Ornaments for $44.99… Toy Story Ornaments …and The Lion King Ornaments for $39.99 (Simba just can’t wait to be on your Christmas tree)! The Lion King Ornament We’re so ready for that wintry weather! Okey-dokey! That’s all for this What’s New at Disney Springs! We’ll keep you updated with more food, merchandise, and more the next time we catch you! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Fantasia Dooney & Bourke Collection, More Baby Yoda, and ALL the Ink & Paint Merchandise! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! What’s NEW at Disney Springs: The Her Universe Star Wars Collection, NEW Park Life Dooneys, and Rock the Dots Merch! View the full article

Disneyland’s shopping and dining district, Downtown Disney, is set to begin reopening on July 9th. Downtown Disney’s World of Disney And with Downtown Disney preparing to welcome back guests in just a few weeks, we’re beginning to learn when specific locations will reopen their doors! Today, we received confirmation on the reopening date for Salt & Straw, the family-run ice cream shop known for its unique flavors made with local, sustainable, and organic ingredients! Salt & Straw will reopen on July 9th, the first day that Downtown Disney begins to welcome back guests! Apple Pie with Beecher’s Flagship Cheesecake Ice Cream We’ll continue to keep an eye out for the reopening dates of other Downtown Disney locations, so be sure to stay tuned! Check out our review from the grand opening of Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney! Have you tasted any of the flavors at Salt & Straw? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: PREVIEW! Disneyland Salt and Straw Ice Cream Location Opening SOON! See What We Think Of The BRAND NEW Limited Time Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw Ice Cream Salt & Straw Ice Cream Cookbook Tour Will Stop in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District View the full article

Cheers to the weekend!! And, there’s no better way to celebrate the end of the week than with a tasty brunch served up Irish style! Raglan Road outdoor bar reopening As Raglan Road has re-opened its dining room and an outdoor bar, we’ve been excited to have some Face Beer once again. And, while we’ve been waiting for brunch to come back to Raglan Road, we’ve got some news that will make you do a little jig over to the restaurant! Brunch is BACK at Raglan Road, folks (so you can get your eatin’ and drinkin’ on in the authentic Irish atmosphere)! While the menu features “Starty Stuff,” “Brunchy Stuff,” and “Lunchy Stuff,” you can mix and match what you eat during your visit. Raglan Road Brunch Menu Whether you decided to try some AWESOME pork that will make your tastebuds rejoice with the Pork Hash… Pork Hash …or snack on the Anglo Irish with LOTS of potatoes and eggs (just like it should be!), Raglan Road’s brunch is a meal you don’t want to miss in Disney Springs! Anglo Irish And, we’ll be bringing you our full review of our first brunch back at Raglan Road soon! So, keep an eye out on the blog for all the food news you need to know before making your way into Disney World. Treat your dad to a Father’s Day brunch at THIS spot in Disney World! What is your favorite thing to get at Raglan Road? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with THIS Limited-Time Tasty Dish in Disney Springs! We Found the Perfect Spots to Take Your Valentine’s Date This Year in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! View the full article

It’s been a HUGE WEEK for Disney World news (our heads are still spinning a bit). Walt Disney World Resort entrance On top of the announcements that Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival would be coming back with a new twist and the new Disney Park Pass Reservation System is about to launch, Disney has just dropped ALL kinds of details about what will be reopening in the parks! MOST of your favorite rides, shops, and attractions as well as entirely new entertainment will be opening up in Disney World starting July 11th for Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and July 15th for Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! But remember — at press time we have confirmed the following important information about the parks reopening: Guests will not be able to park hop (i.e. go to more than one Disney World theme park on any given day) Disney World will not be using virtual queues, FastPass+, or Single Rider Lines, so guests will only have the option of standing in standby lines for rides and attractions Guests are required to wear masks at all times in the theme parks Guests’ temperatures will be checked before entering Disney World parks Guests are required to have both theme park tickets AND a theme park reservation to enter each Disney World park Guests will be required to have an Advance Dining Reservation to dine at any Disney World theme park table-service (sit-down) restaurant when the parks reopen Whew! OK, now that you’re fully ready to go, let’s dive into what you’ll be able to ride and do in the parks when they reopen! Haunted Mansion Reopening Disney World Rides and Attractions The good news is that most Disney World rides and attractions will be available when the parks reopen! (We’ve missed you, Haunted Mansion!). Click the links below to see the full lists! Magic Kingdom Rides and Attractions Reopening in Disney World EPCOT Rides and Attractions Reopening in Disney World Animal Kingdom Rides and Attractions Reopening in Disney World Hollywood Studios Rides and Attractions Reopening in Disney World By the way, we’re SUPER excited that Spaceship Earth has been officially confirmed as returning to Epcot at the park’s reopening. The ride’s refurbishment has been postponed. Spaceship Earth Queue Check out all the details about Spaceship Earth’s re-opening here! Reopening Disney World Entertainment and Shops We’ve been grabbing Disney-themed face masks, Minnie Ears, and all sorts of goodies in Disney Springs since the shopping and dining district re-opened. But, Disney World will also be opening multiple stores again in the parks so you can peruse those souvenirs! Click the links below for the full lists! Magic Kingdom Entertainment and Shops Reopening in Disney World EPCOT Entertainment and Shops Reopening in Disney World Animal Kingdom Entertainment and Shops Reopening in Disney World Hollywood Studios Entertainment and Shops Reopening in Disney World Memento Mori NEW Character Entertainment in the Disney World Parks Magic Kingdom will get five brand spanking new cavalcades that will go along the parade route, including the Royal Princess Processional, Mickey & Friends Cavalcade, Fantasyland Friends Cavalcade, A Goofy Cavalcade, and the Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure Cavalcade! On top of the vibrant Festival of The Lion King, guests can also watch a new set of Character Cruises that will make their way around the Discovery River in Animal Kingdom throughout the day! The line-up will include the Discovery River Character Cruise, Discovery Island Drummers, Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!, and Mickey & Friends Flotilla. Festival of the Lion King While you’re walking around in EPCOT, you can spot the Frozen Promenade, Mickey & Friends World Tour, and Princess Promenade parading through the World Showcase. Elsa and Anna Topiary Since Hollywood Studios has a lot of shows that will be suspended during the initial re-opening, new Character Cavalcades can be spotted instead! You can wave to your favorite characters during the Disney Junior Stars Motorcade, Mickey & Friends Motorcade, and Pixar Motorcade (hiya, pals!!). What Will Character Interaction Be Like When Disney World Reopens? Since the parades, fireworks, and character meet-and-greets will not be returning at this time, we’re really excited to see the new Character Cavalcades in the parks. Kylo Ren However, Disney will also be featuring multiple characters who will be roaming through different areas. So, you might spot Kylo Ren trying to pull someone towards the Dark Side at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or Elsa making some icy magic in EPCOT (anything can happen, folks!). Take a look at what character experience may be like in Disney World here! Musical Groups Returning When Disney World Reopens Disney World will also have musical performers and entertainers in the parks, too (even though they’ve only given us “just a few” examples). The Story of Coco told by Mariachi Cobre Guests can groove along to the Main Street Philharmonic in Magic Kingdom and the Mariachi Cobre and the JAMMitors in EPCOT too! Read more about Disney World’s musical groups returning here! Reopening Restaurants and Festivals in Disney World’s Theme Parks While Disney World hasn’t confirmed any Disney World theme park restaurants returning just yet, we have a good idea of some that could be returning. Recently, the Union that represents many Disney World food and beverage cast members published on their facebook page the Disney World theme park restaurants for which Cast Members have recently been called back to work. Popcorn Carts will for sure be open! Disney has also begun to list many theme park restaurants on their Mobile Dine Check-In maps on the Disney World website. (FYI, Mobile Dine Check-In is a new, contactless way for guests to let Cast Members know when they’ve arrived at a sit-down restaurant in Disney World.) Mobile Dine Check In Screenshot While these restaurants are not confirmed to be opening with the parks, it could be a good sign of the locations Disney is prioritizing. We’ll be here reporting all the latest details on Disney World’s theme park restaurants as soon as they’re announced! Click Here For Details On Which Disney World Restaurants Have Called Cast Members Back To Work Whew! OK, hopefully that brings you up to speed on everything reopening in Disney World’s theme parks on July 11th and July 15th! We’ll be there, opening day (and hopefully before at Annual Passholder previews!) to share the experience with you LIVE! Stay tuned as we update this post with details as they’re announced. Be sure to FOLLOW OUR NEWSLETTER to get all the details sent straight to your inbox as soon as they’re released! What Character Cavalcade are you the most excited to see? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List Go on a Grand Circle Tour of Tomorrowland With the NEW PeopleMover Hat in Disney World! Rep Your Favorite Disney World Attractions With These Mini Ear Hat Ornaments! View the full article

This summer has been all about relaxing outside, binging Disney+, and drinking a cocktail or two (that we made from a Disney recipe, of course)! Inflatable Ears Since we’ve been back in Disney Springs, which opened last month as part of a phased reopening in Walt Disney World, we’ve spotted plenty of vibrant summer merchandise that is super colorful and fun. On top of the new Inflatable Mickey Ears and fruit-covered flip flops, we’ve got another item perfect for your upcoming Disney vacation! The Bright Mickey MagicBand is super refreshing with a lime green band, lots of sunshine, and an entire array of fruit (which is making us crave some watermelon honestly). Summer Mickey MagicBand You can spot Mickey feeling super excited about the fruit salad he’s probably about to make (peep that flamingo!)… Summer Mickey MagicBand …and Cinderella Castle all decked out in oranges and yellows! Plus, we’re totally digging the palm trees with the Hidden Mickey coconuts!! Summer Mickey MagicBand You can pick up the Summer Mickey MagicBand for $29.99 at Pin Traders in Disney Springs. Whether you match it with your favorite summer dress or bring it with you when you head back into the parks next month, it’s the perfect accessory to brighten up your day! Here’s everything you should know about Disney World’s re-opening! What’s been your favorite piece of summer merchandise in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News: We Couldn’t Say No To This NEW Annual Passholder Magic Band in Disney World! These Face Coverings from Sephora in Disney Springs Are SO Cute! (And Give Back to Charity!) Do the Old Plush Rush Over to Disney Springs to Get These NEW Toy Story Socks! View the full article

On top of all the news that’s just dropped today about the attractions, entertainment, and more in the parks, Disney World has been updating how Annual Passes will be working when Disney World re-opens. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder And with a brand new piece of unique merchandise, Passholders can get ready to go back to their favorite parks in style! If you’re ready to greet Donald Duck again or take a terrifying (but awesome) drop into the Twilight Zone on the Tower of Terror, then you def need the new 2020 Annual Passholder MagicBand! Annual Passholder 2020 MagicBand The red band features Donald with his famous sourpuss mug in front of the Tower of Terror (do you think he got a little too scared?)… Annual Passholder 2020 MagicBand …with the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder logo on the opposite side! Since free MagicBands will be discontinued starting next year, we’ve got an excuse to stock up on different MagicBands to match our outfits! ;D Annual Passholder 2020 MagicBand You can get the new Annual Passholder MagicBand for $29.99 at Pin Traders in Disney Springs! And, you can pick up something from a Hollywood Studios’ store to match it when the parks re-open soon! Check out the Annual Passholder Preview dates in Disney World here! When will you be going to Disney World next? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: These Face Coverings from Sephora in Disney Springs Are SO Cute! (And Give Back to Charity!) Do the Old Plush Rush Over to Disney Springs to Get These NEW Toy Story Socks! What’s New in Disney Springs: Merch That’s Flying Off Shelves and the Reopening of SO. MANY. BARS! View the full article

It’s been quite the day so far with exciting news coming out of Disney World. For those itching to get back to Galaxy’s Edge when Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopens in Disney World on July 15, they may be happy to know that many of the major attractions and shops will be open. Lieutenant Beck on Rise of the Resistance And yep — the reopening list includes the fan favorite Rise of the Resistance! This attraction has been the must-ride choice since it opened in August of 2019. But we’re also getting word of another MAJOR development that will change the way we’ve come to experience “getting in line” for this ride! We just confirmed via the Disney World website chat system that Disney World will not use any virtual queues (i.e lines for rides that are managed digitally, so you “join” them from a smartphone app). This was a possibility we had discussed in the past, and we know now that it looks like only standby (regular, good ol’ ride lines) will be available for Disney World’s rides and attractions. Further, reporter Scott Gustin confirmed that this mandate includes Rise of the Resistance. That’s right, as of right now (things change ALL the time, however) if you want to join forces with the Resistance and take on the First Order, it sounds like your ONLY option will be a traditional standby queue. In addition to no virtual queues, there will be no Single Rider lines at any attractions, and the entire FastPass+ system has been temporarily suspended for the time being). Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance was a major development in virtual queueing for Disney World. When the attraction first opened, guests had to join a Boarding Group, assigned at random, via the My Disney Experience app on their smartphones. Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Sign Due to the immense popularity of the ride, these Boarding Groups were snatched up FAST. And anyone who wanted to ride essentially needed to be INSIDE the park gates before the official opening time to have a chance at riding! Hollywood Studios Before Park Opening Waiting to Get Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance Now, it looks as though anyone in Disney’s Hollywood Studios each day will have an equal shot to ride via standby queue. But to get the best chance to ride without too long a queue, you’ll want to arrive as EARLY as possible! May the force be with you! Check out ALL of the attractions that will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15 here! Have you been on Rise of the Resistance yet? What do you think of folks only being able to wait in a standby queue for this attraction? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Answers To ALL Of Your Disney World Rise of the Resistance Questions! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! If You’re Hoping to Ride Rise of the Resistance in Disney World, You’ll Need to Know the NEW Procedure for Getting a Boarding Group! View the full article

Disney has just shared a ton of new details regarding which attractions, entertainment, and shopping experiences we can start looking forward to enjoying when the theme parks reopen on July 11th and July 15th respectively. Premium Mickey Ice Cream Bar at Disney World And while we’ve known a new reservation system has been in the works for some time to help manage attendance levels, we suspected Disney World might also implement new virtual queues for its rides to aid in reducing crowds.BUT, that no longer seems to be the case. Theme park reporter Scott Gustin first reported that Disney had begun informing Cast Members that virtual queues would NOT be used by ANY of the attractions at Disney World when the theme parks reopen. This INCLUDES Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios. We reached out to a Disney Cast Member and were able to confirm that virtual queues will not be used for attractions upon reopening. Virtual Queue Unavailable Single Rider lines will also be temporarily unavailable during the theme parks’ initial reopening phase. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World New details are being released continuously regarding Disney World’s phased reopening, so make sure you stay tuned for ALL the LATEST! When Disney shares more details regarding attractions, we will be sure to let you know. Until the next wave comes, you can familiarize yourself with Disney World’s new reservations system here! See a FULL list of attractions opening in Magic Kingdom here. Are you surprised that Disney World will most likely not be using virtual queues when the theme parks reopen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: NBA Could Resume Practices Soon And Other Important Details Discussed at Today’s Florida Orange County Task Force Meetings Disney CEO Explains Why Disney World Is Opening AFTER Universal Disney World Says Services For Guests With Disabilities Will Resume When The Parks Reopen View the full article

I am excited to share Disney+ is bringing even more Disney magic right into the comfort of your own home with a newly released episode of Disney Insider and the Be Our Chef season finale. Disney Insider’s episode “Artemis Adventure, Taste of Disney, Runaway Railway” is a real treat for Disney Parks fans. In this previously recorded episode, Walt Disney Imagineers give a special look at how they created Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Viewers are also treated to a unique opportunity to watch as chefs from the Walt Disney World Resort open the doors to the Flavor Lab, which serves as a creative hub for developing, testing, and showcasing new food and beverage concepts as well as new product and equipment innovation across Walt Disney World Resort. Viewers see how the Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue was created for EPCOT. With each new episode, Disney Insider goes even deeper behind the scenes, sharing stories from the set, fun facts, and more! In the third segment, “Artemis Fowl” author, Eoin Colfer, takes “Disney Insider” on a tour through the Irish countryside to give a behind the scenes look at the new movie “Artemis Fowl”, now streaming on Disney+. Check out the promo for the episode: Foodies everywhere will want to check out the finale of the Disney+ cooking competition show Be Our Chef where two families face-off in the final rematch! The families must draw inspiration from their favorite Disney film to create a spectacular treat. One family takes inspiration from “Beauty and the Beast” to create a colorful dessert. Another family creates a treat inspired by a suggestion from Genie in “Aladdin.” Mickey Mouse joins in the fun of the Garden Game to show the families how to flip pancakes. The families will be judged by some of Disney’s finest chefs; Chef Amanda Lauder, Chef Daniel Contreras, Chef Douglas James, Chef Gregg Hannon, and Chef Jean-Marie Clement. It all comes down to this final challenge. Who will be the very first winner of “Be Our Chef” and walk away with a Disney Cruise Line vacation? You’ll have to stream to find out, but we got our hands on a sneak peek at the finale episode! Check it out here: Disney Insider and Be Our Chef were both previously recorded. Disney+ is the home for your favorite movies and TV shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. For more great Disney content, start streaming today! View the full article