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One of the best parts of the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs is that there are SO many little shops inside the store! Marketplace Co-op Although we love making a phone case at D-Tech and looking at all the artwork in the Wonderland Gallery, we could fill our entire closet with The Dress Shop dresses! While we’ve spotted the Flamingo Halter Dress for Women on shopDisney, it has finally made its way into Disney Springs! Flamingo Dress The yellow dress is perfect for a summertime stroll through Disney World with a halter top and a bow down the back! The flamingos look like they’re having the time of their lives with big glasses, Mickey Mouse hats, and lots of sunshine. Flamingo Dress There’s even a little Mickey Ear Hat embroidered on the back so you can show that you’re a Mouseketeer at heart! Anybody else think a Dole Whip would be the perfect snack to pair with this dress?! Flamingo Dress You can wear the Flamingo Halter Dress for Women to trek across Animal Kingdom or chill out by the pool for $128. Although you might like summer dresses, you HAVE to see the new Christmas ornaments, stockings, and more in Disney Springs! What is your favorite The Dress Shop outfit that you own? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Spotted: The Alice in Wonderland Dress Makes its Disney Springs Debut! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! NEWS: Anthropologie Will Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th View the full article

World of Disney is one of the best spots on all of Walt Disney World’s property to shop till ya drop! World of Disney And, we’re back again to add to our Disney accessory collection! We’re about to match our new Ducky and Bunny Socks with the ADORABLE Forky Cinch Backpack! The plush backpack is nice and soft with a big, smiling Forky to say hello to everyone you pass in Disney World! Forky Backpack The back features a Toy Story 4 logo and straps so you can easily carry your Woody and Buzz toys with you when you head to Toy Story Land. The bag is $24.99. Forky Backpack How many Lunch Box Tarts do you think we could fit in this bag to take home with us when the parks re-open?? ;D Should you use Slinky Dog Dash as your FastPass pick? Here’s what we think! Who is your favorite Toy Story character? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Do the Old Plush Rush Over to Disney Springs to Get These NEW Toy Story Socks! The World of Disney Is Reopening in Disney Springs Today With 3-Hour Virtual Queues! What’s New in Disney Springs: a NEW Caramel Sundae, Neon Merch Galore, and Refillable Popcorn Buckets! View the full article

We’re combing through Disney Springs to see what’s new! World of Disney We’ve noticed a few interesting developments today, including some unexpected store closures, and a ton a new merch at Disney’s Days of Christmas. And now, we’re squealing over the adorable headband we spotted in World of Disney! If you’re a Toy Story fan, you’ll definitely want to see this Hamm Headband! Hamm Headband We found this fuzzy headband as we were strolling through World of Disney! And you guys… he has a tail! Hamm Headband You can snag the Hamm Headband for $19.99! Hamm Headband You might also want to accessorize your headband with a pair of Toy Story socks. You’ve got a friend in this merch for sure! See which stores were unexpectedly closed in Disney Springs today! Do you plan on picking up this Hamm headband? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: You Can Be a Stylish Sith Lord with This Dress We Spotted in Disney World! We Spotted A TON of New Christmas Merch in Disney World! The Art of Shaving Has Reopened at Disney Springs in Disney World. But You Can’t Get a Beard Trim…YET! View the full article

You know that moment when you just feel so happy about something, you can’t help but smile? That’s how we feel about Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop being back open in Disney Springs! Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop We’ve eaten a ridiculous amount of ice cream from Ghirardelli so far, with the new Gold Rush Sundae and Nacho Sundae (and we don’t even feel sorry about it!), we were happy to find another surprise when we visited today! Indoor dining was back, baby!! Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop Ghirardelli previously had closed off its indoor seating and a Cast Member would bring your treats outside to you… Indoor seating closed …but now, indoor seating is back open for guests to chill out in the A/C and cool off with some cold treats! Be aware, there isn’t MUCH seating since Ghirardelli is enforcing social distancing measures. So if you go and it’s fully, don’t panic! Guests can still sit right outside the shop and enjoy their ice cream. Ghirardelli Indoor Seating is OPEN! With so many goodies to choose from at Ghirardelli, we’re happy to sit anywhere as long as we have a nice sundae or shake in our hands! Check out the new Strawberry Shortcake Bombolato over at Vivoli il Gelato! What’s your favorite thing to get at Ghirardelli? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW! We Tried Three Whole Pounds of LOADED FRIES at The Basket in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! Review: Move Over Burgers — We’re Trying D-Luxe Burger’s Buffalo Fried Chicken in Disney World! View the full article

It’s always Christmastime at Disney’s Days of Christmas in Disney Springs! Disney’s Days of Christmas And today, we spotted A TON of new merch that has us ready to celebrate the holidays! Is it too early to put up the Christmas tree?? So, put on some Christmas tunes, and let’s take a look at all of the new decorations we found! Let’s get started in style with this gorgeous Red Sequin Minnie Ornament! We think Minnie would approve of this glitzy design, available for $26.99! Red Sequin Minnie Ornament And the sparkles keep on coming with this Gold Mickey Ornament, priced at $27.99! Gold Mickey Ornament And we love the cool, icy color scheme of this Blue Mickey Ornament, which you can also grab for $27.99! Blue Mickey Ornament Or for a more abstract shape, check out the beautiful detail on this Glass Mickey Ornament, also priced at $27.99! Glass Mickey Ornament And if you love the rose gold trend as much as we do, you’ll definitely want to get your hands on this Rose Gold Minnie Ornament, complete with a sparkly bow! You can add this to your Christmas tree for $24.99! Rose Gold Minnie Ornament We also spotted ornaments featuring some of our favorite Toy Story characters! The Woody Ornament has the sheriff holding a block with the Disney World park icons! You can lasso one of these for $22.99. Woody Ornament And of course, where there’s Woody, there also has to be a Buzz Lightyear Ornament! Buzz is also holding a Disney parks block, and you can pick him up for $22.99! Buzz Lightyear Ornament Plus, we also spotted a Jessie Ornament with the yodelin’ cowgirl for $22.99! Jessie Ornament Check out this Light-Up Bo Peep Ornament priced at $24.99! Bo Peep Ornament And this Minnie Ornament that features a cute heart-hands gesture is so sweet! You can add her to your tree for $21.99! Minnie Ornament Plus, you can rep your love for Epcot attractions with these Mickey Ear Hat ornaments! Does this Journey Into Imagination With Figment Ornament give you one little spark of inspiration?? You can add it to your collection for $24.99! Journey Into Imagination With Figment Ornament Or, you can say “mine, mine, mine” to this The Seas With Nemo and Friends Ornament for $24.99! The Seas With Nemo and Friends Ornament And this futuristic Test Track Ornament can help you design your custom Christmas tree for $24.99! Test Track Ornament We love the gorgeous detail on this Mission: SPACE Ornament! You can blast off with one of your own for $24.99! Mission: SPACE Ornament And we don’t want to let this Frozen Ever After Ornament go! You can pick up one of these sparkly little beauties for $24.99! Frozen Ever After Ornament Now that we’ve trimmed the tree, let’s take a look at the new stockings we spotted, each priced at $29.99! Of course, you can choose either a Mickey Stocking or a Minnie Stocking! Mickey and Minnie Stockings And there’s also an adorable Winnie the Pooh Stocking! Winnie the Pooh Stocking Speaking of adorable, we want to say “baby mine” to this Dumbo Stocking! Dumbo Stocking And this Stitch Stocking looks like it’s up to something mischievous! Stitch Stocking Last, but definitely not least, we want to give this Olaf Stocking a warm hug! Olaf Stocking It was definitely looking like the most wonderful time of the year at Disney’s Days of Christmas in Disney Springs! Even though it’s only June, we’re ready to deck the halls! One of our favorite snack stands in Disney Springs reopened today! Which of these new ornaments and stockings are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Sing Your Heart Out with the NEW Frozen 2 and Cinderella Ornaments in Disney World! You Can Be a Stylish Sith Lord with This Dress We Spotted in Disney World! NEWS: Mickey’s Pantry In Disney Springs Has Closed to Make Way for a Spice and Tea Exchange Expansion! View the full article

If you’re craving treats galore, Disney Springs is a great place to go on a food crawl to pick up some snacks while you’re shopping. Bubble Waffle Even though we’ve been able to have a Frozcato and flaming cheese since Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district reopened, we really missed those HUGE Bubble Waffles! (Just look at how fabulous it is!) So, we were super happy to see that AristoCrépes has reopened in Disney Springs so we can snack to our heart’s content!! AristoCrepes The kiosk opened back up on Monday with some unpredictable hours, but if you catch it, you’ll find the same menu as before. AristoCrepes Menu If you’re walking around Disney Springs and spot AristoCrépes open, we highly recommend that you take a moment to indulge yourself! Take a look at what stores have temporarily closed in Disney Springs today! What is your favorite thing to eat at AristoCrépes? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: These 15 HUGE Disney World Snacks Are Totally Worth Wearing Your Stretchy Pants! REVIEW! We Tried Three Whole Pounds of LOADED FRIES at The Basket in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! View the full article

Your dad is probably one of the coolest dudes in the galaxy. And we think that that’s a cause for celebration this Father’s Day! Jedi Training Academy If you’re looking for a GREAT gift for your dear ol’ dad, BoxLunch has got you covered with some cool new T-shirts! We’re already loving the Darth Vader Father’s Day Cards you can get your dad at LovePop in Disney Springs. But, you can also get him some new and out-of-this-world tees for your favorite Star Wars fan! You can let your father know that he’s the “Best Dad in the Galaxy” with the Best Dad Darth Vader Helmet T-Shirt for $21.67 – $23.17 (depending on the size). ©BoxLunch The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda are the cutest father-son duo we’ve ever seen. And, you can say that “this is the way” this Father’s Day with the The Way of the Dad T-Shirt for $21.67 – $23.17… ©BoxLunch …or tell your dad that “Yoda one that I want to spend time with” by giving him the Yoda Best Dad Ever T-Shirt for $21.67! ©BoxLunch After you give your dad his new tee, maybe you can have a Star Wars movie marathon on Disney+ and make an authentic Ronto Wrap from home too! You can match your dad by wearing this AWESOME Darth Vader Dress! What are you doing with your dad for Father’s Day? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: CONFIRMED! We Now Know When Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” Will Hit Disney+ Buy Me, You Will! The New Baby Yoda Animatronic Toy Has Already Started to SELL OUT Online! This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! View the full article

We’re back again in Disney Springs again today (surprise, surprise!) to check out everything new! World of Disney Stores and restaurants have been slowly but surely opening places back up around Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, but once a store opens up, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to STAY open. During our stroll around Disney Springs today, we noticed that three different stores were closed to guests! At the moment, Goofy’s Candy Company will be closed for three days… Goofy’s Candy Company …The Art of Disney will be closed for a week… The Art of Disney …and Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories was also closed. Wonderful World of Memories A Cast Member also told us Once Upon a Toy will be closing at some point next week Once Upon A Toy After we talked to a Cast Member, he said that there wasn’t too much information on why the stores were closed currently. We will keep you updated on any news on any other store closures and reopenings here! Take a look at the ULTIMATE guide to a newly re-opened Disney Springs here! What store is your favorite to visit in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Terralina Crafted Italian Is Back OPEN in Disney Springs! Samoa Fans, You’re Going to Want to See THIS Rice Krispie Treat in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

Greeting cards are a sweet way to tell someone you care about them. But 3D greeting cards are an awesome gift all by themselves! Lovepop And, LovePop has reopened with some of the CUTEST cards in all of Disney Springs, featuring your favorite pop-up characters! While we’ve seen adorable Valentine’s Day Cards in the past (Cupid Yoda is a SIGHT), the stand is now getting ready for Father’s Day on June 21st! If you’re having trouble finding the perfect gift or want to give your dad something special, the Father’s Day Cards at LovePop will make your dad feel like he’s number one! Although Darth Vader may have not been the greatest father to Luke and Leia, we bet YOUR dad is the best in the galaxy! Darth Vader Father’s Day Card And, you can remind him with both sets of Darth Vader Father’s Day Cards for $15 each. Darth Vader Father’s Day Card Your dad might be super into golfing (or maybe he’s a mini-golf KING). Either way, you can tell him that he’s tee-rific with the Golf Father’s Day Card… Golfing Father’s Day Card …which looks like your dad is getting ready to score a hole-in-one on the card for $13! Golf Father’s Day Card Dads definitely can feel like superheroes. Now, you can remind him that he’s better than any Marvel character because he’s such an incredible father with the Incredible Hulk Father’s Day Card! Incredible Hulk Father’s Day Card The Hulk is just really excited that you get to celebrate your dad on his special day with an awesome card for $15! Incredible Hulk Father’s Day Card While we are thankful for our dads every day, be sure to make some extra magic on Father’s Day to remind your dad how much you love him! And, maybe you can take him to a special meal in Disney Springs at Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill, Wine Bar George, or Terralina Crafted Italian as an added bonus. This is the perfect Father’s Day gift for any Star Wars fan! Which card are you going to pick up for your dad this Father’s Day? 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! What’s New in Disney Springs: a NEW Caramel Sundae, Neon Merch Galore, and Refillable Popcorn Buckets! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

Did you know that Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back recently celebrated the 40th-anniversary of its theatrical debut? And what better way to celebrate than by baking up some delicious muffins! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Looking for dessert after you’ve finished your Ronto Wrap and Fried Endorian Tip-Yip? These Boba Fett Banana Bread Muffins are Galactic Empire-approved! Even the most fearsome bounty hunters have to refuel! So, whip out your apron and pre-heat that oven because it’s time to start baking! ©Star Wars Ingredients Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup sour cream 3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup walnuts Frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 3 Tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of salt Green food gel dye Edible shimmer dust Red food gel dye Black food gel dye Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep a muffin tin with liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir in the butter, sour cream, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla, until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepped muffin tin. Bake for 17-19 minutes, until a toothpick test comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter, powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, until fluffy. Separate the frosting into three bowls, placing 1/2 in one bowl and stirring in the green food gel dye and shimmer dust to create a metallic icing. In the second bowl place 1/4 of the frosting, stirring in the red food gel dye. Into the third bowl stir the remaining frosting with black food gel dye. Spread the icing onto the muffins to create Boba Fett’s signature look. We know we’ll be baking these Boba Fett Banana Bread Muffins to get our Star Wars fix until our next visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Looking for more Star Wars-inspired treats? Try your hand at this Blue Milk Pudding recipe! Have you baked these Boba Fett Banana Bread Muffins? Share your review in the comments! Related posts: Disney Recipe: Authentic Disney Dole Whip at Home (Two Ways!) With These Simple Steps! Recipe: Make Your Very Own Mickey Mouse Beignets At Home! Disney Recipe: Try The Grey Stuff With This Recipe From Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

The Dole Whip is one POPULAR Disney snack! It may even be the most iconic Disney Parks snack of all time if we do say so ourselves! We know it’s super popular with our readers — it was voted the ultimate champion of our Snack Madness! Dole Whip at Typhoon Lagoon So we went ahead and made an entire page devoted to this beloved frozen treat, complete with its history and some of our favorite variations we’ve seen over the years! If you’ve ever wondered WHY Dole Whip is so popular when it comes to Disney Parks, you can read all about its history and how it has evolved over the years! What is Dole Whip and when did it first appear in a Disney park? If you’ve NEVER heard of Dole Whip or wonder what all the hype is about, let’s do a brief recap (you can read the FULL history on our new Dole Whip page here). Dole Whip from Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs In its simplest, “classic” form, Dole Whip is a frozen pineapple soft serve. It comes served in a cup, or you can also get it as a “float” where it is served with pineapple juice. It is certified vegan, so it’s a frozen treat just about everyone can enjoy. Dole Whip The first Dole Whip was served in Disneyland in 1986, after DOLE became the official sponsor of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and the Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland. In Disney World, the general consensus is that Dole Whip ALSO began appearing in Magic Kingdom in 1986. Aloha Isle Refreshments Since then, the Dole Whip has been a Disney Parks staple on BOTH coasts! Look back on how much we’ve loved to rave about Dole Whip over the years! Where can I find Dole Whip in the parks? Walt Disney World Some of the most popular places to get a Dole Whip in Magic Kingdom includes Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace. Note that at Sunshine Tree Terrace, you won’t find the classic pineapple flavor, but you can get some specialty flavors (more on that in a sec!). Or, you can hop on the Monorail and head over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and grab a Dole Whip at Pineapple Lanai. You can also head into Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto or Tiki Terrace for a blended rum and Dole Whip concoction called a Spikey Pineapple! Pineapple Lanai Dole Whip You can find a variety of flavors and preparations of Dole Whip all around Disney World including Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, and seasonally at many of the festivals in Epcot. King’s Cooler in Animal Kingdom It can also be found at a few other Disney resorts, like Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort which offers self-serve Dole Whip! Click here to see one of our favorite recent Dole Whip Floats! Disneyland In Disneyland, there are several spots to pick up this frozen delight! Of course, many years later, Tiki Juice Bar is still the “home” of the Dole Whip, and lots of folks know it! If you notice the lines at Tiki Juice Bar getting long, you can Mobile Order your Dole Whip, or you can head over to nearby Tropical Hideaway. You need to order this! Tropical Hideaway serves up a ton of specialty flavors of Dole Whip, as well as LOADED Dole Whips! We’ve also been known to stop by Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel from time to time to pick up a Dole Whip before heading into Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar! Tangaroa Terrace Outdoor Bar and Patio Dole Whip! Every time we turn around it seems a new location is popping up with Dole Whip, so keep your eyes peeled for this treat next time you’re in the Disney Parks. Read about how we were able to be reunited with the Dole Whip at Disney Springs after the closures here! Tell me more about these specialty flavors and floats! Dole Whip has grown and evolved over the years WAY beyond just pineapple! While the classic pineapple flavor is still served to this day, there are tons of new flavors, including specialty Dole Whip floats, introduced regularly! You can even swirl these unique flavors together, like the Lemon Lime swirl we grabbed at Storybook Treats! Lemon and Lime Dole Whip SWIRL at Storybook Treats Over the years we’ve seen flavors like mango, lime, raspberry, strawberry, cherry, orange, lemon, and, our newest love, coconut, which we first saw in the Kakamora Float! We’ve raved about the Kakamora Float for months after it made its debut at Aloha Isle. Kakamora Float The Kakamora Float is a yummy (and pretty!) mixture of coconut soft serve on top of pineapple juice with blue curaçao syrup. Equally as yummy and also gorgeous to look at was the Raspberry and Lemon Dole Whip Float at Tropical Hideaway. Specialty Dole Whip Float at Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland! With so many flavors and variations to choose from, it has inspired us over the years to learn how to make Dole Whip at home! Luckily, it’s SUPER easy (as easy as buying the mix on online and dumping it in an ice cream maker!). So even when you aren’t in the parks, you can have your own little slice of Disney in your own kitchen. Learn how to make your VERY OWN Dole Whip here! It’s obvious that we LOVE to talk about all things Dole Whip here at DFB, which is why we created an entire page devoted to it! This is our readers’ MOST beloved Disney snack for good reason! Not only is this a tasty treat, but it has an interesting history in the parks, especially when you consider how much it has evolved over the years! Learn MORE about Dole Whip and its history in the Disney Parks here! What is your favorite Dole Whip flavor? Let us know in the comments! 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We are just super hyped for all the things coming as a part of the epic EPCOT transformation. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney While we may not be setting foot in EPCOT again until July 15th, Disney is still making progress on its new attractions and experiences in the parks. And, we’ve got some groovy news for all you Guardians of the Galaxy fans out there! While many fans have speculated that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind didn’t have a “show” yet, work on the attraction is well underway, according to James Gunn, the director of the Guardians of the Galaxy films. ©James Gunn Instagram During an Instagram Q&A session, Gunn confirmed that he’s been helping with Cosmic Rewind. Although he didn’t give any specific details about what the indoor rollercoaster would be like, he did state that it would be “utterly mind-blowing.” (It looks like that doggo is just as excited as we are!!) ©James Gunn There’s been no update on construction lately, but the Cosmic Rewind is projected to open at EPCOT ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest news straight from Star Lord and the rest of the gang! ;D Take a sneak peek at how Disney has been making progress of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind since the closures! Are you looking forward to riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! Mission Complete! Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure May Be Closing in Epcot (With an Awesome Replacement)! Here’s How Epcot Made Its Attractions Even BETTER Today! 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. Disney Skyliner! 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 Disneyland has proposed reopening dates! <— REOPENING NEWS! A reopening date is announced for the Downtown Disney District. Theme park reservations will be required when Disneyland reopens. Check out the new webpage for Disneyland’s reopening. Disneyland has paused ticket sales and Annual Pass renewals. <— DISNEYLAND NEWS! Find out what entertainment will be halted when Disneyland reopens. See what hotel isn’t opening yet at Disneyland Resort. Disneyland has updated it cancellation policy ahead of reopening. Disneyland could limit parking and reduce park hours. 8 things you missed in Disney hotel info drop. <— ICYMI Check out this super cool Disney patent that could give guests Jedi powers! <– WOW Disney World’s military promotional tickets get an extension until 2021. Disney World is asking guests to change, confirm, or modify more reservations. The 2020 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic has been canceled. <— FESTIVAL NEWS The Waldorf Astoria near Disney World now has an opening date. Check out the new Animal Kingdom bag check. Disney Cruise Line to offer discounted cruises starting in August. Construction has started up again on the walkway between the Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian. The Disney Skyliner is flying high above Disney World again! <– BIG UPDATE An actual ride opened in Disney World this week! Check out the construction progress on Cinderella Castle. Is Disney World going to be disappointing now? Disney Explorer’s Lodge reopens in Hong Kong Disneyland. ‘Dinosaurs’ is coming to Disney+! Are the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat concerts being canceled? Disney Springs is testing a new security screening method. MagicBand orders and customization is available again! ‘The One and Only Ivan’ is debuting on Disney+ this summer. Here’s everything that has reopened at Orlando International Airport. 5 Disney World changes that aren’t as bad as we thought they would be. What could character interactions look like when the parks reopen? Universal Orlando lifts summer blockout dates for some passholders. What every Disney fan worries about but totally shouldn’t. Here are four new problems and solutions you’ll find on your next Disney trip. The Orange County mayor talks about the NBA and MLS coming to Disney World. Orange County California is no longer requiring face masks. California has moved to stage 3 of its reopening. Orlando International Airport is surveying travelers. How many guests do the Disney Parks need to turn a profit? Check out this new Disney ‘Frozen’ short. Here’s what’s new at Disney Springs right now. Disney is contacting Annual Passholders with a message of thanks. Find out what qualifies — and doesn’t — as a mask in Disney World. Disney is launching a new documentary for D23 members. Could Annual Passholders get extra days added to their passes? Early registration is open for the 2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon. Here’s everything you need to know about Pirates of the Caribbean. We were live at the reopening of SeaWorld Orlando. When Disney World reopens can you even go? How to convince your toddler to wear a mask in Disney World. Anaheim’s mayor released a statement about Disneyland’s reopening. Check out the message from Josh D’Amaro about the reopening of Disney Parks. What’s going on with Disney pin trading right now. Universal CityWalk in Hollywood reopened. Is this Disney World hotel reopening this month? These are the new essentials you’ll need for your next Disney World trip. The Disneyland Paris Run Weekend has been postponed. 5 things we all got way wrong about the Disney World reopening. Disney shares a message about enhanced cleaning at the hotels. Major League Soccer is playing at Disney World and players will be staying at the Swan and Dolphin. Did you know Winnie the Pooh ran for president? The Swan and Dolphin are asking July guests to confirm reservations. AMC could reopen its theaters this summer. Here’s what we know about MagicBands during the reopening. Give Kids the World to remain closed indefinitely. Will this Passholder glitch keep you from getting into Disney World? The Four Seasons Resort Orlando is reopening soon. Check out the construction milestone in Shanghai Disneyland. 5 experiences you’ll regret not trying when Disney World reopens. Disney’s Disability Access Services will resume when the parks reopen. Disney Cruise Line cancels all sailings on the Disney Magic through early October. If you’re visiting Disney World from one of these states you need to read this. 6 crazy, rare things you can see in Disney World. Here are the 7 Disney World rides that need a virtual queue this summer. What we’ve learned from visiting a very different Disney World. Disney is suing Orange County Florida over property taxes. DFB Reviews and Food News Disneyland restaurants have been removed from Disneyland’s reservation website. This popular Disney Springs restaurant is open for lunch. The Disney Springs food trucks have officially reopened. Here’s what to eat at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Find out where you can enjoy happy hour on-the-go in Disney Springs. We know when brunch is returning to Raglan Road. The rest of the Disney Springs food trucks have reopened. See more about the reopened trucks here. Check out this construction update on the new patio bar at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is reopening soon in Disney Springs. We reviewed the Blood Orange Margarita in Disney Springs. Take home moonshine and a temporary menu are coming to Homecomin’ in Disney Springs. Find out where you can get a Father’s Day feast in Disney Springs. See where you can order beer cupcakes. Get more details on this limited-time beer inspired by POG Juice. Wine Bar George is serving up brunch and dinner for Father’s Day. Check out the new Ice Cream Nachos in Disney Springs. Raglan Road reopened in Disney Springs. The Ganachery has reopened in Disney Springs. We reviewed a new rainbow donut in Disney Springs and a gelato-filled donut. City Works has reopened in Disney Springs. Find out where you can get mini ice cream cones in Disney Springs. We reviewed a Watermelon Margarita in Disney Springs. Goofy’s Candy Company has reopened. We reviewed a new sandwich at Pizza Ponte. The 13 most dangerous things you can eat at Disney World. Disney World is calling back more food and beverage workers. Check out our latest review of Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza. We checked out a new shake topped with a whole cupcake. Vivoli il Gelato and the gelato cart have reopened! We checked out two new summertime drinks at Starbucks. A favorite menu item has returned to Morimoto Asia Street Food. We reviewed Chicken Guy! in Disney Springs. Must-Have Merchandise Check out the new pink Corkcicle at Wine Bar George. We spotted more masks for sale in Disney Springs! Check out this stylish Star Wars dress we spotted. Coach is open in Disney Springs with EARS! We’re loving this new Star Wars collection from Loungefly. This was the funniest piece of merchandise we spotted in Disney Springs. Love Your Melon released a new Winnie the Pooh collection. Disney is releasing new donut PJs for grownups. Check out the new Winnie the Pooh backpack from Loungefly. There’s a new Haunted Mansion Funko Pop. Check out the sneak peek of the new Mickey and Minnie Dooney & Bourke. We spotted some new hats in Disney Springs. Check out these cute Disney clothes! We’re loving these new Wall-E bags from Loungefly. There’s a ton of new Monsters University merchandise in Disney Springs. We spotted a new Cinderella MagicBand! This new Disney Princess collection is already on backorder. These new phone cases feature some rare Disney characters. SeaWorld Orlando was selling some great reopening merchandise. Disney’s Days of Christmas has reopened. Baby Yoda balloons have arrived in Disney Springs. Check out the new rainbow ear hat ornaments. We spotted a new plush Mickey purse. Disney has already released a new back-to-school collection. See where you’ll find fancy face masks in Disney Springs. The Haunted Mansion Park Pal has arrived in Disney Springs. We spotted a new neon yellow MagicBand. Here’s some of the weirdest Disney merchandise we found online. Loungefly has a new Pixar 25th anniversary backpack. Check out these new Jose and Rosita tiki mugs. Could this be the end of specialty merchandise in Disney World? Check out the new Mickey Parts merchandise collection. NEW DFB YouTube Videos 6 Hard Questions About Disney World’s Reopening — And How YOU Answered Them! The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels (And How to Get Them!) The Best Things You Can Do in Disney World Right Now! 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 — The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels (And How to Get Them!) 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: The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels (And How To Get Them) — 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 Mickey Mouse Loungefly bag. WDW for Grownups shared a review of beignets at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for PB&J Rolls. Disney Family shared a recipe for Monsters, Inc. guacamole. 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: What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 Disney News This Week: ALL of the MUST-READ News and Updates from the Most Magical Places On Earth View the full article

When Disney World theme parks reopen on July 11th, there are going to changes across the board (even if it’s still exciting for many people to go back in the parks no matter what). Walt Disney World Fireworks, parades, and character meet-and-greets will be suspended when the parks reopen, and some modes of Disney transportation won’t be in use. For instance, Minnie Vans will be unavailable until further notice as Disney World. Although Minnie Vans will not be used right away, Lyft’s new procedures will most likely affect guests’ rides when they do resume service. Since Lyft is a direct partner with Disney, guests on property will have to follow the ride-sharing company’s guidelines put in place for health and safety. Minnie Van Lyft asks that guests wear face coverings at all times and stay home if they are feeling sick. Before touching anything, passengers should sanitize their hands and avoid leaving trash in the car. New Minnie Vans Driver Costume In order to create space between the driver and guests, anyone who decides to travel in a Lyft-approved vehicle should sit in the backseat. The windows should be kept open as often as possible to increase airflow in the car as well. Disney’s Minnie Vans Service While there’s no timeline surrounding when the Minnie Vans will be back up and running around Disney World property, these new Lyft guidelines are likely to be in place for some time. There could be more future rules specifically designated for Minnie Vans, but we will continue to keep you updated! Everything you need to know about Disney transportation when the parks reopen! Have you been in a Minnie Van before? Let us know what your experience was like in the comments below! Related posts: What Does Your Favorite Disney World Transportation Say About You? BREAKING NEWS: Disney World Transportation UPDATES That Are Coming SOON. Lasso Up Your Fam to Play Andy’s Board Game Blast! View the full article

We have to hand it to Disney, they definitely know how to get our attention! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge As a company, Disney does a lot of things exceptionally well. And one thing at which they seem to consistently excel is capturing our attention (and imagination)! Here are seven times that Disney’s marketing efforts had us totally captivated! That Cryptic Leadup to the Launch of D23 In 2009, Disney launched D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and held the first biennial D23 Expo in Anaheim. D23 was officially announced by then-CEO Bob Iger in March of 2009, but the company had been dropping hints about the launch of something for months leading up to the reveal! D23 Gold Membership Disney conspicuously dropped the number “23” seemingly everywhere before the big unveiling, and fans tirelessly debated the significance. Just when the anticipation was reaching its peak, Iger dropped the news — and it was confirmed that while the “D” stands for Disney, of course, the “23” is in reference to 1923, the year in which the company was founded. So after months of anticipation and speculation, Disney fans were rewarded with their own club! Check out the merchandise from last year’s D23 Expo! Build Up to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge first opened in Disneyland on May 31, 2019, and in Disney World on August 29, 2019. But this was an event that had been hyped up way before the Disneyland Galaxy’s Edge welcomed its first travelers! Millennium Falcon Disney had long touted the next-level immersion that guests would experience on Batuu. With experiences like Oga’s Cantina, Droid Depot, and Savi’s Workshop, guests could create their own custom Star Wars fantasy, right within the middle of a Disney park! Oga’s Cantina in Disney World And it’s no surprise that Disney had to plan for serious crowd control at the openings. In Disneyland, reservations were needed to enter Galaxy’s Edge for the first few weeks the land was open, and Disneyland Resort hotel guests were given priority access into a virtual queue for a “boarding pass.” Galaxy’s Edge Opening Day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios And since the land’s headlining attraction, Rise of the Resistance, is now open on both coasts, the Galaxy’s Edge hype has continued to soar. Even many guests who aren’t the biggest Star Wars fans can’t wait to experience the immersive new land! Click here to learn read about our full ride-through and review of Rise of the Resistance! One More Disney Day If you were given an “extra” day of the year, would you prefer to spend it in a Disney park? Well, that’s the thinking on which Disney capitalized for the “One More Disney Day” promotion in 2012! Advertised as an “extra day of magic,” both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom were open for 24 hours straight, from 6AM on February 29 to 6AM on March 1st. One More Disney Day ©Disney This was the first time that both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland park were open for 24-hours straight, plus it was an incredibly rare opportunity for guests to be in the parks overnight. And as if the unique experience wasn’t enough, in the One More Disney Day Sweepstakes, Disney chose one winner a day from January 1st through February 29th to receive a vacation for four in either Disneyland or Disney World — so 60 families also received a free trip during this promotion! Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle Between the chance to experience the parks at night AND the potential for a free vacation, One More Disney Day definitely had our full attention! These were the restaurants that were open during One More Disney Day! Monstrous Summer at Disney World In 2013, Disney World capitalized on several major openings AND an anticipated new Pixar film to bring us the “Monstrous Summer” promotion. The headlining new offering was New Fantasyland, the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom park. This brought additions such as Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid, the enhanced Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Be Our Guest Restaurant, and more! Be Our Guest Plus, with the film premiere of Monsters University, Disney also threw in some scary surprises! The monorail became the “Monsterail” with an MU-inspired design. And we even got to see Mike Wazowski and Sulley projected onto Spaceship Earth! Mike and Sulley on Spaceship Earth! Between some awesome permanent additions and some limited time monster magic, “Monstrous Summer” was, shall we say, a real scream! Check out our review of the Prix Fixe dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant! Year of a Million Dreams The “Year of a Million Dreams” promotion took place at both Disneyland Resort and Disney World Resort from October 1st, 2006 to December 31st, 2008. Yep, it was so popular that it extended well past its original “year” mark! Magic Kingdom The main focus of this campaign was the Disney Dreams Giveaway, in which theme park guests were randomly selected to win one of many prizes. While many of the prizes were small, like an extra FastPass, the luckiest of guests could win an entire trip, or a stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite! Cinderella Castle Suite ©Disney The Cinderella Castle Suite is so exclusive that guests actually can’t purchase a stay there — they either have to be invited by Disney or win a contest! That made the potential of winning this prize even more exciting! Here’s the SUPER EXPENSIVE way you can take a peek inside the Cinderella Castle Suite during your park day! “Frozen 2” Teaser Trailer We remember watching the Frozen 2 teaser trailer for the first time back in 2019. It starts with Elsa staring out at a dark and choppy sea, before she sprints directly towards the waves. The music builds as she uses her ice powers to batter her way through the water — and then a powerful wave pushes her below the surface. Cut to scenes of a concerned Anna leaping into the unknown and Kristoff and Sven galloping with a pack of reindeer. In the final scene, the gang faces a misty forest and suddenly Anna grabs a sword and swings it towards…cut to black. UM, WHAT?? Frozen Ever After The teaser trailer was purposefully vague and action-packed to get us (and countless other Disney fans!) buzzing about what happens to these beloved characters in the sequel to the one of the most popular Disney films of all time. Disney did release additional trailers with more backstory closer to the film premiere date. But their marketing campaign clearly worked — as of January 2020 Frozen 2 became the highest-grossing animated movie of all time! Check out our review of the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party in Epcot! The Disney Vault Before the days of Disney+, The Walt Disney Company had another ingenious method for keeping its movies relevant — the Disney Vault. With this system, Disney would only sell its movies on home video for a limited period of time, before the movie was put “back in the vault” and consumers would have to wait years for it to be released again. Snow White This allowed Disney to create a sense of scarcity for their films, and generate hype over the re-release of movies that were decades old. Yup, the Disney marketing team definitely knows what they’re doing! Here are 11 Disney movies to watch when the news has you feeling overwhelmed. What can we say, Disney sure has a flair for capturing our attention and sparking our imagination! These promotions, campaigns, and creative releases make it exciting to be a Disney fan. And we can’t wait to see what they come up with next! Check out our ten favorite weird secrets about Disney World hotels! What has Disney done that’s totally captured your attention? Share your story in the comments! Related posts: Happy Birthday, Galaxy’s Edge! Here’s What’s Happened in ONE FULL YEAR Of Disney’s “Star Wars Lands” NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! What Every Disney Fan Is Thinking, But No One Will Say. View the full article

It seems like there’s always something special happening at Disney World! Mickey Mouse But even though some three-day weekends and holidays tend to bring heavier crowds to Disney World, you really need to know about these more unique events if you’re trying to avoid lots of people! We’re going to take you through a full year of Disney World and tell you what the crowds are like! Of course, we’ll be mentioning some holidays you already have circled on your calendar, but we bet there are plenty you DON’T know about! And remember: right now, Disney World is planning to reopen with limited capacity. That means that even though you won’t see wall-to-wall people like you did during holiday weeks and weekends in previous years, it may mean that getting a reservation to get into Walt Disney World this year and potentially next year may be more difficult during these timeframes we’re about to highlight for you. So while you won’t see CROWDS, it may be harder to get in. So time to plan ahead, my friends, and grab those park reservations ASAP for these much more popular times! January New Years Day (and the week or two around it) Ah, New Years Day — when anything and EVERYTHING is possible! We’re not sure about you guys, but we ALWAYS try to make a resolution with our future selves to visit Walt Disney World in the new year! Magic Kingdom And as much as 2020 had other plans for us this year, things at least started off on the right foot! Holiday crowds tend to stick around until well after New Years Day, so if you’re looking to head to Disney World in January, you might want to avoid that first week of the year! Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend runDisney events are also a big draw at Disney World with the biggest race of the year happening in January. ©Disney The 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is scheduled for January 6th through January 10th and is typically held around the same time each year. You can expect the parks and hotels to be packed with runners while some roads may be closed off in the early morning hours (meaning Disney transportation and car traffic can be slowed to a snail’s pace). This full weekend of runs is a HUGE draw for many enthusiasts and the parks can get pretty busy with all the guests. We hope you got your tickets already because the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend sold out in RECORD time! Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts While the dates for the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts haven’t been released yet, the celebration in 2020 ran from January 17 through February 24, 2020. Festival of the Arts Strawberry Shortcake You can typically expect this festival to begin a few weeks after the New Year begins. It doesn’t necessarily mean more crowds overall, but can result in Epcot being much more popular. See photos and menus from this year’s Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts HERE! Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Usually the third weekend in January, crowds briefly resurface due to many schools and businesses being closed for the long weekend. This can be enticing for families planning trips, so expect the parks to be more popular the weeks surrounding the holiday. Cheerleading and Youth Sports Season ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex hosts many juvenile championships annually. While a few of them happen throughout the year, the largest concentration of events takes place in Disney World from January to May. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex While thousands of cheerleaders and athletes (along with their entourages) show up to compete, they usually don’t hit the theme parks until their teams are eliminated. Guests staying at Value or Moderate resorts (which are a popular option for these crews) will likely notice this the most — the teams tend to practice in the open areas of the resorts and can be quite loud. You’ll definitely notice it too when you’re going to jump in line for a ride and suddenly 50 cheerleaders file in front of you! Click here to learn more about planning a January Disney World vacation! February Super Bowl In 2021, the Super Bowl is scheduled for February 7th, and it’s happening at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, not too far from Disney World, so brace for folks trying to make a longer trip out of their visit! Patrick Mahomes at Magic Kingdom’s Super Bowl Parade The Super Bowl usually falls around the first week of February. While we don’t know what the crowds will be like in 2021 for A LOT of reasons, the Super Bowl generally tends to draw quite a lot of people. Don’t forget — the MVP of the winning team historically shouts out the famous line of “I’m going to Disney World!” then flies to Disney World the very next day for a special celebration! This can mean BIG crowds looking to catch a glimpse of the MVP! Find out where you can watch the Super Bowl at Disney World here! Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Another runDisney event takes place in February bringing runners right back to Disney World! ©Disney Cinderella Medal This race typically falls mid-February. For 2021, the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is set for February 18th through February 21st! You can expect a similar situation as the previous month’s race — some closed roads early in the morning and slower transportation with LOTS of folks flocking to the parks afterward with their medals proudly displayed! President’s Day Weekend The third weekend in February is the perfect time to stop by the Hall of Presidents. You’ll see attendance level spike in the weeks around this long weekend due to many schools being out. U.K. Spring Break Our friends from across the pond love to spend their time off at Disney World! Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room If you find yourself in Disney World towards the end of February, sometimes your trip will coincide with the U.K.’s Spring Half Term — the equivalent of our American schools’ spring break! With international travelers accounting for 20% of guest attendance, many of which are from the U.K., this can result in a boost in park popularity! Click here to learn more about planning a February Disney World vacation! March U.S. Spring Break Speaking of spring break, while it seems the kids just went back to school, many spring breaks around the United States kick off around mid-March with some schools starting well into April. Spring Break 2020 shirt Spring break crowds can be absolutely INSANE and aren’t for the faint of heart! If you’re looking for a casual family trip to Disney World and thinking of visiting at this time of year, consider THIS your warning! Spring Break is totally doable, but you may have to adjust your expectations due to the number of folks who want to join you. Check out some of our TOP TIPS for avoiding crowds at Disney World here! Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival There’s definitely a BIG draw to coming to Disney World in March. This is when Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival normally kicks off! Topiaries at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival This event typically begins in the first week of March. While the 2021 dates haven’t been announced, this year’s fest started on March 4th (and was supposed to run until June 1st!). Like other Epcot festivals, this isn’t enough to necessarily raise crowds across the board, but expect more people in Epcot, especially around weekends when locals tend to visit. Click here to read all about this year’s Flower and Garden Festival in Epcot! St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is always celebrated on March 17th each year. St. Patrick’s Gear Since guests don’t typically get this date off from school or work, the holiday isn’t known for attracting crowds. And while there usually isn’t too much happening throughout the parks, you’ll find a rollicking good time happening at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs! Their Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival usually kicks off the weekend near St. Paddy’s day and includes a menu of special Irish offerings as well as music and dancing! So on St. Patrick’s Day proper, you may see quite a lot of people at Disney Springs — and some may have indulged a bit. Click here to learn more about planning a March Disney World vacation! April Easter Hip hip hooray! It’s the Easter parade! Easter can fall anywhere from March 22-April 25th, depending on the year. We’re sticking it under April since, in more cases than not, that’s when you can expect it. In 2021, Easter falls on April 4th. Mr. Easter Bunny and Mrs. Easter Bunny Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny come out of their rabbit hole to meet with guests about a week before Easter Sunday. Then on the big day, there’s a special Easter parade in Magic Kingdom! Easter Parade Epcot’s World Showcase also holds an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt which lasts throughout the spring! Keep in mind that crowds can still be pretty high when Easter hits due to Spring Break weeks across the country. Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Get ready to make the jump to lightspeed! The next big runDisney race of the year typically falls in mid-April. Although the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend was scheduled for April 17th through April 19th this year, it was canceled due to the temporary closure. ©runDisney While the dates haven’t been posted for 2021’s races yet, we can most likely expect the Star Wars Rival Weekend to take place sometime in April! Same drill as other runDisney weekends — expect higher than usual crowds around this weekend visiting for the races! Spring Dapper Day Dapper Day is a celebration that started over in Disneyland. Folks like to get all dressed up in their best vintage attire and head to the parks for a day of stylish refinement! It’s a veritable sea of pompadours and petticoats! Dapper Day Sunglasses This typically takes place the last weekend of April or the first weekend of May. You might feel a little out of place standing in line with your Crocs and tank top next to so many fancy-dressed people, but it’s a fun experience seeing so many Disney fans getting dolled up! This event takes place twice a year, with the other Dapper Day scheduled in the fall. Expect slightly higher crowds in Magic Kingdom that weekend. Click here to learn more about Dapper Day in Disney World! Earth Day Earth Day falls on April 22nd each year. It isn’t typically a super-crowded day at the parks, but Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been known to offer some special treats and entertainment in celebration of Mother Earth! Animal Kingdom Earth Day just so happens to be Animal Kingdom’s birthday! If you want in on the festivities, expect higher crowds in Animal Kingdom on that day. The other parks should be at their typical crowd levels. Click here to learn more about planning an April Disney World vacation! May Memorial Day Weekend Leaving spring behind, Memorial Day weekend is the official beginning of one of Disney World’s busiest season- SUMMER! The parks are PACKED, the days are LONG, and HOT! Crowds!!! Memorial Day occurs the last Monday of May and, like other three day weekends we’ve seen, expect higher crowds bookending the weekend. With children getting out of school for the summer around this time, that means crowds won’t be dying down anytime soon following this date! June From June through August you can expect heavy crowds at Disney World since these months coincide with most schools’ summer breaks. Magic Kingdom Sign Crowds are just the name of the game if you’re in Disney World during the summer! Gay Days Gay Days is a special pride celebration that is normally held around the first week of June each year. Rainbow Pride Cupcake Like Dapper Day, this is another big event that’s unofficially associated with Disney World. Disney gets in on the celebration by featuring rainbow merchandise, rainbow treats, and more. This celebration ISN’T relatively new either — it’s nearing its 30th anniversary! We don’t find crowds get that much heavier than normal during Gay Days (but keep in mind it IS still the middle of the summer, after all!). July When the Fourth of July rolls around, you can expect some of the parks to get SO crowded that they reach capacity! Fourth of July Cupcake While you’ll see red, white, and blue-themed snacks as well as decorations adorning the buildings during the daytime; and the nighttime brings Disney World’s Fourth of July fireworks to the Magic Kingdom! MANY guests have the same idea to try and catch of glimpse of these one-night-only fireworks so brace for extra heavy crowds this day. August Did you think October was the start of the spooky season? Not in Disney World! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties kick off in mid-August! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom The first of these separately-ticketed Halloween events is scheduled for August 13th this year, while the last party will take place on November 1st. Summer crowds are still usually in full swing when the first parties begin. See what last year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was like here! Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival The big-gun of the Epcot Festivals kicks off typically in late August and runs straight through to mid-November. Epcot Food and Wine Festival Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival is a huge draw for out-of-towners and locals alike. Expect fairly consistently busy Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for the length of the festival. But over the past few years, we’ve seen the first week and the last week be quite busy, indeed! Check out the festival booths, menus, and photos from last year’s Food and Wine Festival at Epcot here! September Labor Day Weekend Held the first Monday in September, Labor Day marks the unofficial “end of summer.” Even though most kids JUST went back to school, many schools and businesses have off for this long weekend. You can expect a boom in crowds around the Labor Day holiday. Magic Kingdom Crowds St. Paddy’s Day is a VERY big deal at Raglan Road in March, but their September Great Irish Hooley Festival is an equally good toe-tappin’ time! Maca at The Great Irish Hooley Look for this special event at Disney Springs during Labor Day weekend. Click here to learn more about planning a September Disney World vacation! October Even with Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween parties in full swing, October is relatively calm at Disney World (all things considered!). Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Crowds are notably lighter than the bustling summer months and the temperatures are finally starting to dip from “sweating through two shirts a day” to just “kinda sweating through one shirt a day.” Keep in mind RIGHT around Halloween, crowds can pick up a good bit. Click here to learn more about planning an October Disney World vacation! November If you’re one of those folks who puts your Christmas decorations out right after Halloween, you’re in good company — Disney switches from spooky to merry practically overnight in the first days of November! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties usually begin in early November well before Thanksgiving! Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom also kick off the festive time of year early! If you time your visit right, you might even see Disney filming its Christmas specials in early November — many guests flock to the parks to see some of their favorite stars! Toy Soldiers During the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade We LOVE Christmas at Disney World, so even though it’s still warm outside, we can never have too much holiday fun at Disney World. Learn more about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties here! Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend We’re up to the next runDisney event on the calendar! This is running we can get behind though — running for FOOD! (Well, kinda.) The first weekend of November is typically when the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend takes place. This race is timed up to fall near the end of the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. ©Disney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Medal That means you can eat and drink as much as you want since you’ll be burning off all those extra calories jogging, right? At least that’s our working theory! With this festival timed often so close to Halloween, it’s common to see the burst of crowds from Halloween hang out a bit longer to stay through for the Marathon weekend! Click Here To Read More About the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend! Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic While many guests know about Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, there’s also a SECOND Food & Wine Festival happening at Disney World in November (or late October, depending on the year)! 2019 Food & Wine Classic The 2020 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic was scheduled for November 6th through November 7th this year and was to be held in the causeway between the two hotels, but it’s been canceled for the year. Check out some of the tasty food we tried at last year’s Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic here! Jersey Week Typically in the first week of November the state of New Jersey has a couple days off for a fall break. Days off school means LOTS of Jersey families plan ahead to visit Disney World during this otherwise relatively slow time of year. Disney Springs Sign Crowds will swell a bit during this timeframe, but since November isn’t a hugely popular month for Disney World, you won’t notice it that much. But if you’re in New Jersey, this may be the perfect time to plan your trip! Veteran’s Day Weekend Another busy, BUSY weekend! Veteran’s Day is on November 11th, but the holiday is typically observed on the Monday or Friday closest to the date (which makes for a nice, long weekend!). Dapper Dans on Veteran’s Day Crowds will be higher due to guests capitalizing on the extra day off, but you will see some lovely tributes to our war heroes including a special Flag Ceremony at Magic Kingdom along with the Dapper Dans dressed in their red, white, and blue barbershop best! Check out what Veteran’s Day was like at Magic Kingdom last year here! Dapper Day Dapper Day returns in mid to late November (the dates vary each year so be sure to check when it’s planned if you’re planning to visit!). Just like in the spring, you’ll have a chance to see guests in their Disney best! This takes place over a weekend and typically doesn’t result in that big of a crowd increase. Put on some red lipstick or whip out your best Fedora and strut your stuff! Dapper Day Disneybounding! Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year, which means Disney World offers special menus for folks who want to dine on traditional American fare! Epcot During the Holidays Crowds tend to spike around Thanksgiving due to kids being off school. Many families travel to Disney World to celebrate the holiday! Expect the whole week to be a mini-preview of what the Christmas crowds will be like! Pass the stuffing! Check out some of the Thanksgiving menus Disney World’s restaurants offered last year! Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays Typically in the last week in November we see the start of Epcot’s last festival of the year — the International Festival of the Holidays! Gingerbread Cookie at Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays Guests can stroll around Epcot enjoying holiday specialties from around the world, learning about other cultures’ holiday celebrations, or catching one of the first performances of the Candlelight Processional for the season. This performance features a celebrity narrator telling the story of Christmas accompanied by a huge choir — and it’s a BIG draw for guests! Click here to see our favorite foods from last year’s Festival of the Holidays! Click here to learn more about planning a November Disney World vacation! December With so much Christmas excitement already happening, it’s hard to imagine we haven’t even made it to December until JUST NOW! But while you’ll find lots of holiday treats and good cheer, you’ll also find lots of cheerleaders! Pop Warner The Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships is a major youth football and cheerleading event that’s held annually at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This event typically takes place the first or second week of December. Pop Warner Merch This event is HUGE and draws lots of crowds. Expect higher crowds than normal during this time (the first half of December is otherwise relatively calm!). This may also be a bad week to consider staying at a Value Resort due to the participants staying predominantly in these resorts. Click here to see how to survive Pop Warner crowds Christmas (and the weeks around it) It’s Christmas! Well, at least it is in our MINDS! The parks get so crowded in the weeks surrounding Christmas that sometimes that they actually have to turn guests away! Totally Tomorrowland Christmas But to see all the beautiful Christmas decorations, fireworks, and Stitch in a Santa costume, it’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make! New Year’s Eve And back to where it all began, we’ve truly come full circle in our year of Disney “holidays”! All four of the Disney World theme parks celebrate New Year’s Eve with their own unique countdown! Magic Kingdom Fireworks New Year’s Eve is one of the BUSIEST days in Disney World. Magic Kingdom and Epcot historically have been known to hit maximum capacity on these dates. The parks stay open late to do their own countdowns and have extra celebrations in many locations! We can’t think of a more fitting way to ring in the New Year! Click here to learn more about planning a December Disney World vacation! We hope we’ve shed some light on Disney World’s more mysterious events to help you plan your next trip to the parks a little better. Disney World can be enjoyable ANY time you choose to visit, even on the busiest days. If you’d prefer to know what’s coming so you can plan around the crowds, we’ve got you covered! If visiting with lower crowds means we get to go on Space Mountain and Pirates one more time, we’re all about dodging those busier park days! And remember, even though this year might be a little bit different, the popularity of the parks will likely follow these general patterns. Have you. ever been to Disney World on an unexpectedly busy day? Tell us what your experience was like in the comments below! Related posts: Disney World Has a “Season” You Didn’t Know About! Here’s What It Is and How To Plan For It! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

The Disney Vacation Club hotels at Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are scheduled to reopen on June 22nd. Disney World And while Disney World has yet to confirm a reopening date for the remaining hotels across property, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando has now announced a reopening date! Waldorf Astoria Orlando is a luxury hotel located near Walt Disney World property — in fact, guests can enjoy some pretty impressive views of the Disney parks from select rooms! And the hotel has just announced it will be reopening on July 1st! Sunset over Tower of Terror from Waldorf Orlando Upon reopening, the hotel will implement a number of new procedures, including increased sanitation, modified amenities, and social distancing guidelines. Booking is available on the Waldorf Astoria Orlando website! Click here to learn more about the reopening of Disney World Resort hotels! Have you stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando? Share your experience in the comments! Related posts: Sometimes a Cigar… Review: Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando Food and Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Bonnet Creek View the full article

We’re only four weeks out until Disney World’s official grand re-opening! Tamu Tamu Refreshments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The parks will be opening in phases with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom slated to re-open first and Epcot and Hollywood Studios following after them. Although we’ve spotted construction on the McDonald’s, Cinderella Castle, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Walkway, there are even MORE new updates coming to Disney World than we even knew about. Thanks to @bioreconstruct, we were able to see a first look at the new bag check area coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While there is PLENTY of progress on the new bag check, we can’t be fully certain that the construction will be finished in a month. Disney Springs is also testing a new touchless security check method today that could possibly be used when parks re-open in July as well. However, we will continue to keep you updated on all things Disney World and its re-opening! Take a look at what exciting Disney Transportation we spotted working in the parks this week! Will you be going to Animal Kingdom on July 11th? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: ADORABLE ALERT! Merry Menagerie Birds Are Flying into Disney’s Animal Kingdom! NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! Say Good Morning AND Good Night with These NEW Animal Kingdom Phone Cases! View the full article

Disney Springs guests now have another lunch option available to enjoy! Disney Springs From new security screening tests to more store reopenings, it’s been a busy news day at Disney Springs! And if you need to stop for a bite to eat while you’re checking out all the new merchandise, we have some good news — Morimoto Asia is now open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays! Lunch is available from noon to 3PM. Morimoto Asia Lunch Sign While Morimoto Asia is only open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays for now, the counter service location Morimoto Asia Street Food is open from noon to 8PM daily! Check out our review of our most recent visit to Morimoto Asia! Have you eaten at Morimoto Asia? Share your experience in the comments! Related posts: Full Review: Dinner at Morimoto Asia in Disney World’s Disney Springs This Disney Springs Restaurant is Offering a Cast Member Discount for a Limited Time! Disney World Annual Passholder Discount Offered At Three Disney Springs Restaurants View the full article

Although we’re big fans of sitting down at Wine Bar George or Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ for lunch during the week, sometimes you just need to grab something on the go when you’re on a shopping spree. (We just really missed the Minnie Ear wall in the World of Disney.) Disney Springs Food Trucks Although the Disney Springs Food Truck re-opened yesterday evening at 4 PM, we’ve got some good news for your lunch breaks from now on! The Disney Springs Food Trucks have started to open up earlier in the day for guests to stop by the Mac and Cheese, Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet, Hot Diggity Dogs, and 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Trucks at Exposition Park. Hot Diggity Dogs Although there are distancing markers in place near the food trucks, cutlery and napkins are still available to pick up yourself at a table nearby. Cutlery and Napkins If you’re hungry for more snacks and goodies around Disney Springs, you can take a look at what it’s like to dine in at the other re-opened restaurants here! Check out our ULTIMATE guide to a re-opened Disney Springs! What’s your favorite food truck to visit when you’re in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Let’s Grab a Slice! Pizza Ponte Has Reopened in Disney World REVIEW! We Tried Three Whole Pounds of LOADED FRIES at The Basket in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! View the full article

We’ve been keeping an eye out for any updates about the 2020 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Epcot Food and Wine Festival Epcot is set to reopen on July 15th, and we’ve been wondering how the Food and Wine Festival could be different this year. Disney hasn’t yet released information regarding the festival dates, menus, or special events, but we noticed something interesting regarding the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. While Disney World has not released the lineup for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, we did know of several confirmed performers based on their published tour schedules. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, .38 Special, Tiffany, and Taylor Dayne all had Eat to the Beat performances listed on their tour schedules earlier this year. Eat to the Beat Concert Series But we spotted something that points to a change in the Eat to the Beat concerts. Previously, Taylor Dayne’s tour schedule listed Eat to the Beat performances on October 9th and 10th. Taylor Dayne Tour Schedule as of February 2020 However, when we checked her tour schedule today, we noticed that the Eat to the Beat performances have been removed. Taylor Dayne Tour Schedule as of June 2020 As of now, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Tiffany, and .38 Special do still have Eat to the Beat listed on their tour schedules. We’ll continue to keep an eye on their schedules to see whether any other changes are made. To learn more about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, click here! Do you think the Eat to the Beat Concert Series will return to the Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Another Performer Rocks Into Disney World’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival Lineup! Planning A Disney World Trip in October? Here’s What You Need To Know! How Could the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Be Different This Year? View the full article

As Disney Springs has re-opened, we’ve seen a lot of changes from the Disney World that we knew prior to the closures. Disney Springs While parking, health and safety measures, and temperature screenings have been implemented in the area, Disney is also looking for ways to use more contactless methods throughout the parks. Although we’ve seen QR code menus and contactless forms of payment recently, Disney World also has some high-touch protocol to consider when the parks re-open, like bag check at the theme parks. While we were at Disney Springs today, we spotted testing for a new screening method that could help make security checks faster and safer. Since the managers at the Lime Garage in Disney Springs asked us not to take photos (it’s a work in progress, folks!), we have some graphics to share and we’ll explain the gist to you. copyright EVOLV The new screening method will allow guests to walk through a touchless scanner that will be able to check their bags before they enter the park. It’s similar to a metal detector or one of the inventory control detectors you can find in numerous retail locations. (You know — the things that go BEEP BEEP BEEP when you walk out of the store if the cashier didn’t take off the little ink alarm tag.) copyright EVOLV Even though it’s just going through a testing phase at the moment, these scanners would allow guests to get where they’re going faster by skipping the bag check lines and reducing overall contact. copyright EVOLV Now, this could work very well for moving large groups of people through security at the Disney parks, but will it spot banned items other than weapons? Like selfie sticks, glass bottles, and other more specific-to-Disney-World contraband? Again, Disney has not announced any information about this testing phase, and we stress again that it is ONLY in a testing phase right now. It’s possible that Disney would only use these for conferences or for the resort hotels and not for the parks at all. We will keep you updated on any additional details we find out! This is everything you need to know about Disney World’s re-opening! Were you able to experience the new scanner in Disney Springs today? Let us know your experience in the comments below! source: DFB Reporters In Disney Springs and WDWMagic.com Related posts: Breaking News! Disney World Begins A Phased Reopening on May 20th With Disney Springs Terralina Crafted Italian Is Back OPEN in Disney Springs! These Face Coverings from Sephora in Disney Springs Are SO Cute! (And Give Back to Charity!) View the full article

No wonder we’ve seen Stormtroopers at Disney Springs! Stormtroopers If you’re interested in joining the Dark Side, you’ll definitely want to check out the dress we spotted at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs! While we were browsing the Marketplace Co-Op today, we found this stylish Darth Vader Halter Dress! We’ve seen the dress on shopDisney before, but this is the first time we’ve spotted it at Disney Springs. Darth Vader Dress The Darth Vader costume print on the bodice is accented with a Galactic Empire emblem pattern along the hem. It’s part of the Disney Parks Dress Shop Collection and you can snag one for $128! We know what dress we’ll be rocking on Father’s Day! Check out the Stormtroopers patrolling Disney Springs! Do you plan on buying this Darth Vader dress? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The Art of Shaving Has Reopened at Disney Springs in Disney World. But You Can’t Get a Beard Trim…YET! Check Out the Alice in Wonderland Phone Case We Spotted in Disney World! NEWS: Mickey’s Pantry In Disney Springs Has Closed to Make Way for a Spice and Tea Exchange Expansion! View the full article

It’s been a pretty hopping day so far at Disney Springs as we’ve spotted lots of new merchandise throughout the district! Disney Springs While we’ve already seen the Alice in Wonderland Phone Case, new Chapel face masks, and a VERY pink Corkcicle, our shopping spree isn’t over yet! Coach has re-opened in Disney Springs with all the Disney bags, jewelry, and more that you could possibly want. Coach Re-Opening The store is currently maintaining distancing efforts with a limited capacity of guests allowed inside at a time. Coach Capacity Sign However, once you’re in the Coach store, the fun begins!! You can pick up a new Mickey keychain (what’s hanging, pal??) or watch… Coach Merchandise …and maybe even a new Mickey Coach Wallet to keep your cards, Annual Passes, and Disney gift cards with you as you explore Disney Springs. Coach Merchandise And, Coach is celebrating its re-opening with a 30 to 40% off discount on purses, clutches, bags, and more (we’re about to burn through our wallets so fast, maybe we’ll just get a new one while we’re here ). Coach Bags A Cast Member from Coach also told us that they got a surprise shipment of their floral Minnie ears in stock. Buuut, there were only 2 left in the store when we visited, including the pair on the mannequin! (Yes, they’re still selling out at $195 a pop!) Coach Ears These ears sold out SO fast on their debut day in 2019. We’re wishing you luck to get one of the last two in stock! You HAVE to see the funniest piece of merchandise we’ve seen in Disney Springs this week! What’s your favorite store to visit in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS: Anthropologie Will Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th 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! View the full article

In a new video released by Disney, Cast Members share their experience with racial inequality. Walt Disney Company Logo In the video description, the Disney YouTube channel states: “Several of our colleagues created this powerful and very personal video to share with their fellow employees, highlighting the need for greater understanding, unity and action to address racial inequality in our country. We believe Black lives matter and that this message is one that everyone should hear. That’s why we’re sharing it with you.” The video addresses ways in which racism has impacted both the personal and professional lives of the Disney Cast Members interviewed. It also encourages viewers to research the impact of racial inequality and break down long-lasting stereotypes. The video calls for solidarity with the Black community, to fight for social justice regardless of background, and to unite to strive for positive change. To see more of The Walt Disney Company’s contribution toward the Black Lives Matter movement, click here to read about their recent $5 million donation to social justice non-profits. Related posts: The Walt Disney Company Announces $5 Million Donation to Social Justice Nonprofits Breaking News! Disney’s Top Executives Are Taking a MAJOR Pay Cut! Bob Iger Comments Reveal How Set-Backs Could Affect The Walt Disney Company Long-Term View the full article