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On May 20th, Disney Springs began a phased reopening. And we’ve been there every step of the way to see how each business has been adapting to the changes. Disney Springs In fact, we’ve been visiting every day so we can report back on all the dining, shopping, and safety info you need. Since we’ve written A LOT on the subject, we wanted to provide you with the “ultimate guide” to navigating the newly reopened Disney Springs! We have the scoop on all of the health and safety measures taking place as well as where to eat, drink, and shop and how eating, drinking, and shopping will look! Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know! Entering Disney Springs In order to help enforce the new health and safety precautions in place, the process for entering Disney Springs is a bit different than we’ve seen in the past. Temperature Screening There are differences in parking, where you can enter, and what you need to know and do before you go. Operating Hours Disney Springs is officially operating with reduced hours (10AM to 10PM). Disney Springs However, those hours are subject to change. To align with Orange County’s temporarily enacted curfew, Disney Springs is operating only until 7PM until further notice. Parking Surface parking lots and valet are unavailable. Currently, parking is only available in the Lime and Orange Parking Garages to help reduce capacity, and once these garages are full, guests won’t be able to park there and visit Disney Springs. Orange Parking Garage We have seen that the Orange Parking Garage has been opening well before 9AM most days. Of course, this is always subject to change. Entrances At this time, there are only five entrances open to Disney Springs, all of which have temperature screening checkpoints. This Way to Temperature Screening The entrances are at the Orange and Lime garages, the Marketplace Entrance, the bus loop near Town Center, and the rideshare drop off area. All your questions about the reopened Disney Springs, ANSWERED! Health and Safety Initiatives Guests will notice a number of health and safety precautions throughout Disney Springs, some of which they’ll experience before they even have the chance to enter. AdventHealth Signage From what face coverings to wear to what temperature you cannot exceed to what social distancing you’ll see, we’re going to cover all of the protocols Disney has implemented below. Face Coverings All guests aged 2 and older are required to wear a proper face covering while visiting Disney Springs — guests without masks will not be admitted. Advent Health Cast Member at Temperature Screening These face coverings should cover your nose and mouth, fit snugly, be secured with ties or ear loops, and be made of a breathable material. The face coverings can either be a reusable fabric mask or disposable. Required Measures Sign It’s important to keep in mind you must wear your face mask for the entire duration of your visit. The only times you’re allowed to take it off are when you’re seated in a restaurant or walking around with a food or drink in hand, in which case you’re allowed to lower your mask. Click here to learn when you will and won’t have to wear a mask in Disney World Temperature Screenings In addition to mandatory face masks, all guests are required to have their temperature checked before entering Disney Springs. Health care workers from AdventHeath are providing temperature screenings for guests to help ensure accuracy. Disney Springs Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees and above will not be allowed to enter. Temperature Check If a guest does test with an elevated temperature, they’re allowed to attempt a second screening a few minutes later after waiting in a tented “cool down” area. But if they still test above the maximum temperature, they will be asked to leave along with their entire party. Rescreening Tent Though there is a temperature check, there is no bag check to enter Disney Springs. Click here to learn more about temperature checks in Disney World Increased Sanitation Guests will find hand sanitizer stations throughout Disney Springs. Hand sanitizer station Portable handwashing stations are also located throughout Disney Springs. They’re highly visible and easy to locate, but if you need to use one and can’t find it on your own, ask a friendly Cast Member, and they’ll be happy to direct you! Click here to see the handwashing stations in Disney Springs Social Distancing Squads Speaking of wonderful Cast Members, we’ve had our first chance encounter with the Social Distancing Squad at Disney Springs! Cast Member These Cast Members are on hand to provide guests with additional support while ensuring nobody is breaking any rules. Click here to learn more about these Cast Members Social Distancing In order to reduce contact between guests, there are social distancing markers placed throughout Disney Springs. World of Disney Social Distancing Stickers While Disney has its own standard set of social distancing markers, other third-party businesses are using their own signage. For instance, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company is using coffee bean floor decals to show guests where to stand and keep them at a six-foot distance. Joffrey’s Coffee Bean Distancing Markers Click here to learn more about the social distancing markers in Disney Springs Dining in Disney Springs While not all dining locations have reopened in Disney Springs, guests will find a wide variety of options to choose from, with new locations continuing to open. George Miliotes at Wine Bar George’s Reopening From new utensil dispensers to contactless menus, and mobile order payment updates, we’ve seen a bunch of new procedures at some of our favorite places to dine in Disney World. Table Service Dining Since May 20th, we’ve eaten at STK, The Boathouse, Wine Bar George, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, T-Rex, Frontera Cocina, and more table service spots to see what changes they’ve implemented. Sever at The Boathouse Changes at table service locations include, but are not limited to: lower capacity, socially distanced tables, and single-use paper menus. We’ve also noticed some locations providing disposable bags to store our masks, and using contactless payment methods. digital Checkout at STK Note that at this time, reservations for Table-Service restaurants can NOT be made through the My Disney Experience app, but certain locations are currently bookable on Open Table or directly through the restaurants. See what it’s like to dine at several Disney Springs restaurants that have just reopened here! Quick Service Dining We’ve also visited Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, Chicken Guy!, D-Luxe Burger, B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., Pizza Ponte, Morimoto Asia Street Food, The Polite Pig, Earl of Sandwich, Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC, The Basket, 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck, and The Daily Poutine. Yep — we’ve been STUFFED lately! Pork Rinds at The Polite Pig In addition to single-use menus, quick service spots are also spacing out their tables, putting up plexiglass in front of cash registers, and limiting capacity in addition to other health and safety measures. Check out our answers to ALL your questions about the reopening of Disney Springs here! Snacking at Disney Springs If you’re feeling thirsty or need a small snack, you’re in luck — plenty of outdoor pop-up bar and snack carts are now fully operational! Disney Springs Pop-Up Bar Cart Beyond alcoholic beverages, there are carts selling Mickey Pretzels and Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars! And if you’re jonesing for some Pineapple Dole Whip — the snack you voted as your most-loved Disney food — you can find it in Disney Springs right now too! Dole Whip in Disney Springs And for you folks at home with refillable popcorn buckets, you CAN still get ’em refilled at Disney Springs right now! If you forgot yours at home, Disney is selling some basic popcorn buckets so you can fill up on the good stuff! Click here to see what it’s like snacking around reopened Disney Springs Shopping in Disney Springs World of Disney As of May 27th, World of Disney is open daily from 10AM to close. World of Disney While the first day was CRAZY with over a three-hour wait and a new virtual queue system just to step foot in the store, the crowds have mostly calmed down since then. Ears Section of World of Disney Another thing we’ve noticed is the store has been opening earlier on certain days than its posted operating hours. World of Disney When we spoke with a Cast Member about why the store was already open (well before 10 AM) she told us they are trying to get a better handle on things and are taking it day-by-day. But your mileage may vary, so don’t count on getting in before the designated opening time! Click here to learn more about the very busy reopening of World of Disney! Store Capacity Both Disney-owned stores and third party shops are limiting the number of guests allowed in a store at any given time. Shops such as Sephora, Under Armour, and World of Disney have reached capacity over the recent week, for example. Virtual Queue World of Disney has initiated a virtual queue for busy days, while other shops have guests wait outside in lines. Click here to see our experience when Under Armour when hit capacity Social Distancing at Stores In addition to limiting the number of shoppers, plexiglass shields have been installed at most stores’ cash registers, and queues have been outfitted with social distancing markers. Please Stand Here Markers at Checkout Although contactless forms of payment are highly encouraged, most businesses are still accepting cash. Contactless Payment Sign We’ve seen signage asking guests to limit the handling of products and we’ve also seen that many larger stores have defined entrances and exits. What About Samples? Smelling spices at The Spice Tea & Exchange, playing with Legos at the Lego Store, or trying on a little makeup at Sephora is half the fun of shopping! But what about samples and trying out new products right now? Sephora Upon entering The Spice & Tea Exchange, we were offered hand sanitizer. However, we were still able to open jars to get a sense of the 140-plus spice blends! The jars and displays were being regularly wiped down by Cast Members. The Spice & Tea Exchange As for Sephora, it’s offering freshly sanitized shopping baskets and wiping down counters, but testers are for display only and all Beauty Bar services are temporarily suspended. Safety Measures at Sephora We also recently stopped by the newly reopened Lego Store to get ourselves equipped for Legoland Florida’s June 1st reopening. LEGO Store employee shows a product to guests In addition to having just one working entrance, the shop’s interactive touch screen computers have been turned off and bins with build-your-own parts were unavailable. Computers are shut down in the LEGO Store Store associates were also on hand to give guests products — we were NOT allowed to grab items ourselves — and guests stood to the side of cashiers when purchasing items instead of in front of them. Click here to see more of our experience at the Lego Store! Where to Buy Face Masks at Disney Springs While we haven’t seen any face masks for sale yet at Disney-owned locations, we have spotted some at American Threads, Vera Bradley, and The Polite Pig. Vera Bradley Face Masks The stock at stores is always changing, so you never know what you’ll find at Disney Springs! Read about our shopping experience at Disney Springs here! Disney Springs Attractions The new Cirque du Soliel show, Drawn to Life, has been postponed and other Disney Springs attractions such as the NBA Experience and The VOID are closed. The Void ©Disney But there is one attraction you can still enjoy at Disney Springs! Soar in the Sky on the Aerophile The Aerophile, also known as the hot air balloon at Disney Springs, IS operating right now! Disney Springs Aerophile flights are available for $20 per person. The attraction is enforcing social distancing both in the line and in the balloon. Whereas you could wander the balloon before, now you need to stay in a designated spot while in flight. The queue area for Aerophile Cast members also told us they are wiping down the carriage area between parties to keep guests as safe as possible. Click here to learn more about riding the Aerophile in reopened Disney Springs Atmosphere Normally, when you walk around Disney Springs, there are bands playing music and street performers entertaining crowds. But right now, those performances are on pause. Stormtroopers But not ALL is lost. In fact, we spotted some particularly intimidating guys enforcing social distancing! That’s right…STORMTROOPERS were patrolling above Uno de 50 recently! They’ve since relocated to the balcony above AMC! Yes, there are STORMTROOPERS in Disney Springs today! While it’s a far cry from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we’ll still take it! Click here to learn more about these unique security guards in Disney Springs! As you can see, we’ve been pounding the pavement at Disney Springs to bring you all the details you need for your next visit as well as spotting as much new stuff as we can find! Be sure to plan ahead for the dining and shopping experiences you want to visit, and you’ll set yourself up for a fantastic day at Disney Springs — even if it does look a little different than your last visit. What Will It Take For You to Feel Safe at Disney World? Here’s What Our Readers Said! Have you visited Disney Springs since it has reopened? Share your story with us in the comments! Related posts: PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs PHOTOS: Disney World’s NEW Health Measures — Face Coverings, Distancing Signs, and MORE Updated! We’re Answering ALL Your Questions About the Reopening of Disney Springs! View the full article

There are a LOT of changes coming to Disney World as it reopens, and we’re trying to wrap our heads around all of them. Disney World Refillable Mug Of course, Disney has talked us through some of the changes that we can expect, but a lot still feels up in the air. While we’re hearing lots of BIG news, we’re wondering if we’ll see some changes to smaller pieces of our Disney vacation. We’re REALLY wondering about those Refillable Mugs; let’s take a look at what could change! Disney’s Current Refillable Mug Policy First, let’s go through a reminder of Disney’s current refillable mug policy. Prior to the closures, guests were able to purchase specific souvenir RFID enabled mugs that would entitle them to unlimited free refills on fountain drinks, coffee, and tea from self-service beverage locations at Disney resorts for the length of their stay. Grab and Go and Refillable Mugs for Purchase Guests on the Disney Dining Plan each receive a mug as part of their dining plan. Guests who receive mugs as part of the Dining Plan can have their mugs refilled for the length of stay as well. Refillable Resort Mugs These purchase and refill locations are located in food courts, quick service locations, and pool bars at all Disney World resorts. Cast Members at the front desk can always inform you of refill locations around your resort. Click here to learn more about the refillable mug program! What could change? As you can imagine, these refillable mugs might not be the best thing for limiting touchpoints and keeping the new cleanliness and sanitation standards we’ll see when the parks and resorts reopen. Perhaps, we will see some changes with this policy! Resort Refillable Mug For one, self-service might not be a thing anymore. In the already-reopened Disney Springs, employees were usually the ones who filled cups up for customers at locations that previously had self-serve beverages. In this case, there may be no change except that Cast Members will take your refillable mug and fill it for you to reduce contact with the machines. Another potential solution has already been put to use at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs. The Basket at Wine Bar George typically has a refillable program with Corkcicle cups where you can get discounted refills on their frozen drinks. Now when you order, an employee gets you your refill in a plastic cup that you can then pour into your Corkcicle if you like. Full Refillable Resort Mug display If this is the case, we may see the free refills applied with possession of a refillable mug, but not IN your refillable mug. Disney could have Cast Members get your refill in a standard, disposable soda cup. New Corkcicle Procedure Another possibility of handling the refillable mug conundrum could be that the system will disappear altogether for a little while. Starbucks typically offers a reuseable mug discount but right now they are NOT serving in those mugs, even though they are still on sale. If Disney follows this model for the resorts, we may see a suspension of the refillable mug program temporarily. Refillable Mug Station It certainly will be interesting to see how Disney handles this aspect of reopening. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for updates on refillable mugs and everything else, so stay tuned in to DFB for the latest news! Click here to learn about the current Corkcicle process at Wine Bar George! Do you have a Disney World refillable mug? Share your thoughts and concerns in the comments! Related posts: What Will Happen if You Refuse To Wear A Mask In Disney World? NEWS: Disney World’s NEWEST Resort Refillable MUG Is HERE! (And It’s Giving Us A New Hope!) Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens View the full article

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After releasing a statement about racial disparities on May 31st, The Walt Disney Company and many of its subsidiaries have taken a stand against racism via a widespread social media campaign. Across the company, instagram streams including @disney, @pixar, @disneyanimation, @waltdisneyimagineering, @waltdisneyarchives, and more posted a straightforward message against racism, while other subsidiaries posted similar sentiments targeted to their unique audiences. The @abcnetwork instagram channel posted in solidarity with their “black colleagues, creators, performers…and every ally of the black community against systemic racism… .” ABC Network Instagram And Disney-owned @ESPN has dedicated several social posts to the topic, including quoting Gregg Popovich, head coach and President of the San Antonio Spurs, calling for change. Click here to see the full statement from the Walt Disney Company about racial disparities and instances of lethal attacks and harassment. Related posts: Schedule and Sneak Peeks Released for D23 Expo 2019! Disney Legends, Film News, Park Updates and MORE! National Geographic Is Bringing “The Right Stuff” to D23 Expo 2019! BOGO Alert! Find Out How To Score a FREE Sprinkles Cupcake TODAY! View the full article

Disney World and Disneyland have been closed since March, but attractions over on the east coast have been slowly opening up to guests again. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle Universal Orlando plans to open its theme parks this week and Disney World will follow next month. Earlier today, we learned that Disneyland Resort is now only accepting reservations beginning July 15th. But according to recent reports, Universal Studios Hollywood is already considering opening the theme parks in July. According to The Hollywood Reporter, one of the unions representing Universal employees shared with its members that Universal Hollywood is “hopeful” that the whole theme park will reopen in July. Universal Studios The message from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees also stated that CityWalk could open “‘on a limited basis’ as soon as June 8th.” VooDoo Doughnut CityWalk Their county was recently cleared to reopen in-person dining and retail, but Universal has not released an official statement on their reopening timeline for CityWalk or the theme parks. We will continue to keep you updated as we learn more! When Disneyland reopens, will it be similar to how Disney World is planning to reopen? You can read more about their plans here! When would you be ready to visit a California theme park? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We’re LIVE from the Reopening of Universal Orlando’s CityWalk SeaWorld Orlando Tested Their Mako Coaster With Masked Riders Today! Universal Will Furlough Part-Time Hourly Employees Beginning in May View the full article

Okay, we know there’s been a lot of information whizzing by us lately as Disney World’s theme parks are gearing up to reopen, and we’ve been doing our best to keep a good grip on the latest news as we answer all of your questions! Disney World But we were REALLY surprised when one of our readers reached out to us with THIS intriguing bit of information! It seems when our reader, Paje, logged in to check on her 4-Park Magic Tickets (which allows guests to visit four parks in four days) she noticed they’d been magically updated! Previously, these tickets had an expiration date of September 30th, 2020. But as you can see — her tickets now say they’re valid through September 26th, 2021! Screenshot Sent to Us by @payyyyge on Instagram While we can’t confirm if this is the case for everybody or not (so far, Disney hasn’t spoken out on it), you may want to check your tickets and see if they’ve been assigned a new expiration date! Let us know what you discover! Click here to learn about everything Disney World is currently refunding! Did your 4-Park Magic Tickets get extended? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Disney World Has Just Extended Its Closure And Noted More Details Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! Going to Disney World?? You Need Our BEST Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit VALUES for 2020! View the full article

You know how it goes…you finally get home after a long day, take off your shoes, and plop down on the couch to do a little Disney+ bingeing only to find out your TV isn’t working! ©The Simpsons on Disney Plus There go all of your best-laid plans! But believe it or not, several Disney+ subscribers are having this problem — and they’ve all got ONE thing in common. Here’s a hint: it’s NOT spotty wi-fi! As first reported by Distractify.com for some mysterious reason (which our technologically-challenged brains will probably never understand) Disney+ is not working on some Samsung TV models — specifically ones from 2016! Muppets Now Coming Soon to Disney Plus Disney is currently working with Samsung to resolve the manufacturing issue, but if you’ve encountered this problem there are a few steps to try first before throwing in towel. When it doubt, ALWAYS turn your device on and off! Try restarting your TV and the Disney+ app — if this still doesn’t fix it, you can also uninstall and re-install the Disney+ app. Wanna watch The Muppets? Find out more about their new Disney Plus show here! ©Disney Still not working? Well like we said — Disney hopes to have this problem resolved soon, so in the meantime, you can stream Disney+ on your other electronic devices! We’ll follow this story and provide you with further updates! Check out our list of what you should watch on Disney+ if you’re missing the parks here! Have you been having trouble getting Disney+ to work on your TV? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! A New Gaston and LeFou Prequel Is Coming to Disney+! Disney and Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Is Coming to Disney+ and Digital Stores EARLY! The ‘Simpsons’ Short That Was Released with ‘Onward’ Is Coming to Disney+ SOON! View the full article

Last week, Disney World’s official reopening date was announced, but with this big news came much confusion. Breakfast a la Art Entrees Since Disney World would have to operate with a limited capacity upon reopening, we were told a brand new reservation system would be implemented. This meant temporarily suspending ticket sales and hotel reservations as well as canceling every existing FastPass, and every dining reservation Disney World had on its books. All Disney Dining Plans have also been canceled at this time. Topolino’s Terrace in Disney’s Riviera Resort All of this news was a lot to take in. In fact, it was so unbelievable, a lot of folks quickly went into their MyDisneyExpeience apps to see if in fact their reservations had been canceled, but they were even more confused when they saw all of their plans were still there! Topolino’s Terrace Keep in mind — Disney World has thousands upon thousands of guest reservations to work through and it’s going to take some time to cancel them all. Just today, one of our team members received an email notifying her one of her dining reservations had been canceled. Screenshot of Email from Disney World Regarding Dining Reservations The email states, “As a result of limited capacity, we have made the difficult decision to cancel existing dining reservations.” and that some dining and other experience bookings may be suspended up Disney World’s reopening such as character meals. Screenshot of Email from Disney World Regarding Dining Reservations Character dining is not expected to resume when the parks reopen. Learn more here! Guests will not be charged any cancelation fees and that all pay-in-advance experiences will be credited back within seven days of the reservation date. Screenshot of Email from Disney World Regarding Dining Reservations Click here to see what Disney World is currently refunding! We expect many more of these emails will be sent out to guests notifying them of these cancelations. If you’re still seeking more clarity, click here to read our answers to the most important questions we’re getting from our readers right now! Check out this work-around we discovered for making dining reservations at select Disney Springs restaurants! Have you received one of these emails from Disney World yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Don’t Worry, Beer Happy With THIS Oktoberfest Event at Morimoto Asia in Disney World! We Found the Perfect Spots to Take Your Valentine’s Date This Year in Disney World! REVIEW! We Ate at the Reopened Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill (AND Their To-Go Counter!) in Disney World View the full article

And the cuteness just keeps on comin’! While only moments ago we told you about the adorable new Popcorn Phone Cases and the new Rainbow collection stuff we’d spotted at World of Disney in Disney Springs this morning, you gotta see what we just stumbled upon NOW! World of Disney While we didn’t think our day could get much better after seeing these sparkly new Rainbow Mickey Ears (which we’ve only seen online so far), we were blown away by this adorable set of Disney Kitchen Magnets! Just like coffee mugs, we seem to have developed a Disney magnet-collecting habit over the years! You can barely see our refrigerators underneath all the magnets we’ve picked up at the parks. But lack of space isn’t going to stop us from grabbing this new Disney Kitchen Magnet Set for $12.99! Disney Kitchen Magnet Set How can we pass up something this FABULOUS?! Plus, the collection includes FIVE magnets, so it’s kinda a steal of a deal, ya know? We love the little nods the set features to some of our favorite Disney rides like this magnet which resembles a stack of Mad Tea Party-themed mixing bowls! Disney Kitchen Magnet Set We spotted a set of mixing bowls that looked like this magnet at World of Disney along with a bunch of other cool kitchen items recently! See them all here! Meanwhile, Cinderella Castle is getting a royal “oven mitt” makeover! We can’t help but smile when we look at this little magnet! Disney Kitchen Magnet Set Check out the latest progress on the real royal makeover of Cinderella Castle here! There’s also this adorable Cinderella Castle spatula magnet we think Cindy herself would flip over! Disney Kitchen Magnet Set We can’t wait to roll out some dough with this Mickey rolling pin magnet in our kitchen! Our baking game is seriously on point right now! Disney Kitchen Magnet Set And this Enchanted Tiki Room whisk magnet is our favorite one of them all! Too bad it doesn’t SING, but we still love it anyway! Disney Kitchen Magnet Set Check out this new set of Disney Kitchen Magnets at World of Disney today. Click here to see more awesome merch we’ve spotted recently now that the mega-sized Disney store has finally reopened at Disney Springs! Will you be picking up this magnet set for your kitchen? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: This is the Most POPPIN’ Phone Case We’ve Ever Seen in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! Sneak Peek! A New Space Mountain MagicBand is Launching Soon at Disney World! View the full article

During our stroll around Disney Springs today, we spotted one of the more recent additions to the Disney Parks Dress Shop Collection at the World of Disney. World of Disney The new Inside-Out Halter Top Romper — complete with a removable bright and colorful rainbow skirt — is pretty hard to miss! (In fact, we’ve spotted it before on shopDisney, but this was our first time seeing it in person.) The outside layered rainbow skirt is made of sheer panels. Inside-Out Romper According to shopDisney, the skirt panels represent all the colors of the beloved emotions — Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger — from Disney and Pixar’s Inside-Out. Inside-Out Romper But it’s hard not to think of the famous Rainbow Unicorn (from Dream Productions, of course ), too… and you’ll spot her in an appliqué tribute on the back. Inside-Out Romper The final touch is a pink glitter heart accent on one leg of the romper. Inside-Out Romper It’s $128.00, and can currently be found at World of Disney and on shopDisney.com. And speaking of rainbows, you can also check out the latest Rainbow Collection for Pride Month — also available at shopDisney and at Disney World’s World of Disney — right here! Which Inside-Out Emotion is your favorite? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! The NEW Pixar Dooney and Bourke Collection Has Arrived at Disney World! View the full article

In a world where nothing really jives anymore, we thought it might be fun to give a voice to some of our favorite Disney attractions and take a look at what they’ve been up to while the people have been away. Some thought we’d truly come unglued when we lamented on behalf of the PeopleMover’s inability to MOVE around PEOPLE while the parks are closed. Mickey Pretzel And we thought to ourselves — what better way to confirm we’ve officially entered into the realm of true madness than by doing it once again, but this time from the perspective of our favorite Disney World snacks! Let’s all pretend snacks have feelings (or at least have hands and an implement to write with) and delve into the wacky thoughts of what some of these foods are probably thinking right now! Diary of Pongu Lumpia at Pongu Pongu What up, guys?! Gee, I knew I wasn’t the MOST popular treat in town, but I never suspected I would have scared ALL the people away! I’d be crying right now — if I had EYES! Sad and Anxiety-Riddled Pongu Lumpia Where’d everybody GO??? Read more about the polarizing Pongu Lumpia here! Actually, I can tell the Night Blossom is getting a little annoyed with me. He keeps going on these “long walks” and I can hear him whispering to the Colossal Pretzel about something at night — probably ME! Sorry buddy, we can’t ALL be Mr. Fabulous like you over there with all your fancy colors! Night Blossom at Pongu Pongu is Throwing Some Shade! As if that guy and his Beer Cheese Sauce could TAKE UP any more space in here!? There’s only so much room to move around at Pongu Pongu, and it’s getting a little dicey in here! Find out more details about the Insta-worthy Night Blossom here! Diary of a Premium Mickey Ice Cream Bar at Various Locations Don’t mean to brag, but I’ve stained so many shirts in my day, it’s nice to catch a little breather right now! Premium Mickey Ice Cream Bar Lookin’ to Start Some Trouble Actually, it has been so long, I’ve almost forgotten the wonderful sensation of drip, drip, DRIPPING on peoples’ clothes! I’m just sitting here cold…in the dark…waiting to drip again. I bet there are plenty of new tops coming my way soon — looking forward to staining all of you REAL SOON! Click here to learn more about the Mickey Premium Bar! Diary of Caramel Popcorn at Big Top Treats Dear Diary, What’s poppin’?? Oh, That’s right…NOT ME. Caramel Popcorn from Karamell Küche Like sands through the hourglass, I grow staler with each passing minute. Somebody, please! Come and EAT ME!! Diary of Lunch Box Tart at Woody’s Lunch Box Got invited to do a hot yoga sesh with some of the Mickey Pretzels today, but I quickly found out my pastry square body doesn’t quite bend that way! Lemon Blueberry Lunch Box Tart is Feeling a Little Stiff The Churros reassured me they’re having trouble with the twistier poses too. Guess I’ll just be pounding the books instead to pass my Final Astronaut Engineering Exams! Oops, gotta run! I’m late for a Zoom call with Buzz Lightyear right now! Read our FULL REVIEW of Woody’s Lunch Box HERE! Diary of Kakamora Float at Aloha Isle I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling a little blue these days. Why did the parks have to close down right at the height of my new-found popularity?! I was SO POPULAR! I hope people remember how awesome I am when they start coming back! Kakamora Float Can’t Wait to Reclaim Its Former Glory! My roommate snack, Pineapple Dole Whip, is so upbeat and positive about EVERYTHING — like THAT dude has anything to worry about! He ALWAYS gets voted “most popular.” Learn why we heart the new Kakamora Float more than it will ever know here! Diary of Mickey Beignets at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe Why is it we can’t seem to even get out of bed anymore? We just lay here, all snuggly and cozy in our blanket of powdered sugar day in and day out! Lazy Mickey-Shaped Beignets We thought about making a crazy TikTok dance video or something. You know, something a little more constructive with our time, but it’s so hard to get UPPPPPPP! Plus think of the cloud of sugary mess. Ugh, not worth it. Check out our full Boozy Beignet review here! Diary of a Turkey Leg at Various Locations What’s happened to ME?!! It’s like one day I was at the top of my game, riding high on the hog (err…bird?), and then the next day the parks closed and now people suddenly realized they DON’T ACTUALLY LIKE ME?!?! Jumbo Turkey Leg Feeling a Little Unpopular What did I do to deserve this??? I’m ICONIC…I’m LEGENDARY…I’M JUMBO TURKEY LEG! REMEMBER MY NAMEEE! Do you think people want to walk around eating a jumbo cone of ice cream or a jumbo-sized churro? Yuck. Everyone knows pounds of smoked bird meat is WHERE. IT’S. AT. Diary of No Way Jose Sundae at Beaches and Cream I’ve been trying to get the scoop on when Beaches and Cream will be reopening, but so far, it’s been pretty chill here. No Way Jose Sundae at Beaches and Cream Is Touch-Deprived Those empty Kitchen Sink bowls sound REAL lonely. Maybe I should say hi? I guess I’ll just keep swimming in my peanut buttery puddle and covering myself in whipped cream until somebody remembers I’m in here! Check out what the newly-remodeled Beaches and Cream looks like here! Diary of Corn Dog Nuggets at Casey’s Corner Thank goodness some sweet angel baby Cast Member gave us the operating instructions for the Cheese Sauce Warmer! Corn Dog Nuggets We’ve just been hanging out in our Plastic Cheese Jacuzzi every day! This is the BEST Disney World vacation we’ve ever had! We hope those humans never come back to eat us! We’re gonna live FOREVER! Click here to learn more about the Corn Dog Nugget’s natural BFF, Plastic Cheese! Well, much to our relief, it looks like most of the snacks are doing just fine at Disney World without us there! Even still, they can’t wait to see us all again soon, and WE can’t wait to EAT them!! We’ll be back soon, our little pretties! Which Disney snack food are you the most exciting about getting when the parks reopen? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! Have YOU Conquered These 5 Snack Challenges in Disney World?? Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! View the full article

There are seriously SO many great Disney movies, it’s almost impossible to pick a favorite! Dumbo the Flying Elephant But that’s EXACTLY what we’re aiming to do with our latest official tournament — Disney Movies Throw Down! So far, we’ve already collectively chosen our favorite Disney World food in Snack Madness while the winner of our Rides & Attractions Throw Down really thew us for a loop! Now we’re making some of our Disney feature-length movies go head-to-head in a series of epic face-offs! Here are the movies that will be advancing into Round Two! DFB Disney Movie Throw Down Classic Disney movies such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Sleeping Beauty will be advancing on in the competition, while Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi, Alice and Wonderland, and Lady and the Tramp are already OUT! Pinocchio Village Haus We’re surprised to see Brother Bear and Meet the Robinsons are moving on, as will The Fox and the Hound, The Great Mouse Detective, and The Emperor’s New Groove! Only time will tell how these lesser-known Disney rookies will stack up against the veterans! All Star Movies We’re also pretty shocked by the way some of these votes fell last round — with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure set to open in Epcot soon, y’all must be re-watching Ratatouille A LOT because it beat out the beloved Cars! New Remy Topiary Click here to read EVERYTHING you need to know before you ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure for the first time! Tune into our Instagram live stories tonight as we kick off Round Two of our Disney Movies Throw Down! And before you get ready to vote, make sure you check out this adorable new Pride Month merchandise we just spotted at World of Disney today! It’s a rainbow lover’s dream come TRUE! Did your favorite Disney movies make it through the first round? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: 12 Throwback Disney Rides That Are Keeping Our Spirits Up We’ve Got All the Disney Merch You Need for the Sunny Days Ahead! DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Big Land Purchases, Annual Pass Holder Updates & Tips to Rebook Your Trip! View the full article

Morimoto Asia and Morimoto Street Food reopened on May 22nd, and we stopped by to check out their new health and safety measures — as well as sample some of their tasty Bao Buns! BBQ Pork Bun And while we’ve also been back to enjoy some Beer Cheese as well as a Rice Bowl and Egg Roll combo, we’ve just learned these two spots will be operating with reduced operating hours starting today! According to Morimoto Asia’s Instagram, the restaurant will be open from 4PM to 6PM while the quick grab ‘n’ go Morimoto Street Food will be open from noon to 6PM. Photo c/o Morimoto Asia This is likely because Orange County (which includes Orlando) has a new curfew in place from 10PM to 5AM. And keep in mind Morimoto Asia is also offering Cast Members a 20% discount for a limited time which you can learn more about here! Have you been back to Morimoto’s restaurants since they’ve reopened? Let us know if you’ve stopped by in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Get CASH BACK On Disney Food With This Limited Time AmEx Deal! What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! What’s New at Disney Springs! Designer Bags, a Floral Dress, and a BIG Bayou Buffet… View the full article

Calling out to all the Princesses looking for their frog Prince! Disney has got you covered with this all-new Princess and the Frog-inspired collection from RockLove! Princess Tiana Get ready to be absolutely ENCHANTED by this new collection of jewelry from the same team that brought you the adorable Baby Yoda necklace. If you’re looking to tap into your royal roots, look no further than this Crowned Frog Ring! This sterling silver ring, priced at $99.99, is available in 5 sizes. Crowned Frog Ring ©RockLove Click here to purchase your very own Crowned Frog Ring! A Princess is hardly a Princess unless they have some gorgeous earrings, right?! Check out these incredibly elegant Water Lily Pearl Earrings, currently priced at $99.99! Water Lily Pearl Earrings ©RockLove Snag a pair of the Water Lily Peal earrings for yourself! RockLove is coming in hot with a matching necklace! The Water Lily Pearl Necklace is available for $115.99 and, like the entire collection, comes in a super cute boutique box! Water Lily Pearl Necklace ©RockLove Click here to grab the Water Lily Pearl Necklace! Sticking with the water lily theme, the Princess and the Frog collection provides us with another crazy pretty ring! You can own the Water Lily Pearl Ring for a cool $85.99! Water Lily Pearl Ring ©RockLove Here’s how you can purchase the Water Lily Pearl Ring! Rounding out this jewelry collab is an ADORABLE Crowned Frog Necklace! This is the most expensive of the bunch, coming in at $135.99! Crowned Frog Necklace ©RockLove Purchase the Crowned Frog necklace here! RockLove has definitely done it again with another fun collection! Fans of Princess and the Frog can HOP on over to shopDisney to grab these pieces! For a cuteness overload, check out the RockLove x Baby Yoda Collection! Let us know if you’ll be tapping into your inner Princess and the Frog fan and purchasing these pieces! Related posts: Spotted! NEW Orange Bird Alex and Ani Bangle — See It Here! These New Disney Engagement Rings Are Perfect for Disney Fans! This New Mickey Jewelry Collection on shopDisney Is Seriously Stunning! View the full article

With Disney World’s theme park reopening set for July 11th, we’ve been looking out for some updates on the status of Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland Hotel Up until this point, Disneyland Resort has only been taking new reservations for July 1st and later, but today, they have pushed that date back. Now, Disneyland has pushed that date back. New reservations for Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are currently only available for dates July 15th and later. The resort has pushed the earliest reservation date back 15 days from the previous July 1st date. Disneyland Site Screenshot Disney World was also recently accepting reservations starting July 1st until it was announced that the parks would not be opening until later in the month. Now, reservations and ticket sales are completely on hold so that Disney World can accommodate those who already had reservations. Disneyland’s Grand Californian Not much is known about the reopening of Disneyland at this point but we will be sure to keep you updated as news arises. Click here to learn about the theme park reopening plan for Disney World! Do you have reservations for early July? Wondering what will happen next? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: 6 Questions and ANSWERS About The New Disneyland Annual Pass Fee Waivers and Extensions! NEWS: Disneyland Extends Offer for Guests Affected By the Closures Through July 2020 Disneyland Hotel Packages Are NOW Available for Booking! View the full article

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Are you a popcorn lover or know somebody who is? Popcorn makes us HAPPY and Now We Know Why! Well then, while earlier we told you how you can now get your Disney World popcorn fix at Disney Springs (AND refillable popcorn buckets are FINALLY back!) we gotta show you this adorable D-tech Phone Case that just “popped” up today at World of Disney in Disney Springs! Consider this our PSA (Popcorn Service Announcement) and feast your eyes on this tasty new piece of merch! Main Street Popcorn Phone Case That’s right — it’s a Popcorn-themed Phone Case featuring Mickey Mouse! The case is clear, and the popped kernels of popcorn look so REAL! It’s a little hard to tell from the photos, but they’re actually three-dimensional! Main Street Popcorn Phone Case And as you turn the case, the little pieces of “popcorn” slide around inside! Not sure about you guys, but this new Popcorn Phone Case is making us VERY hungry! Main Street Popcorn Phone Case The new phone case also comes with a long, red shoulder strap, so you can keep your hands free for optimal snackage! Main Street Popcorn Phone Case We spotted the new Popcorn Phone Case at World of Disney in Disney Springs today for $44.99. It was available for a iPhone XR and the iPhone XS. We also spotted a new collection of Rainbow merch (including sparkly Mickey Rainbow Ears!)celebrating Pride Month! Check it out here! Where’s your favorite spot to grab a bucket of popcorn at the Disney parks? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: Mickey Pretzels and Popcorn Never Tasted SO GOOD — Snacks are BACK at Disney World! We’ve Found the PERFECT Way to Fill Those Holiday Stockings in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Baby Yoda Socks, the World of Pixar, and MORE Park Life Merchandise! View the full article

Whenever we see a new piece of Disney merchandise, it’s pretty hard to have self-control (it’s just all so cute!!). Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Ears While you’re shopping your way through Disney World, it’s easy to get distracted by all the merchandise everywhere! Minnie Ears here, Loungefly backpacks there, Glow Spinners everywhere! Although it may seem like a challenge to decide what to buy first and which gift shops to visit, not all gift shops are created equal. Gone are the days of finding the same ol’ same ol’ in every gift shop. If you want to know the BEST shops in Magic Kingdom to find the most unique merch, we’ve got you covered! Memento Mori We’re BIG fans of all things spooky (we might even love Halloween more than Christmas), so Memento Mori is where it’s AT for us. First of all, the gift shop next to the Haunted Mansion looks like another run-down house which 999 more happy haunts probably inhabit (so A+ for theming, Disney). Memento Mori Memento Mori carries exclusive merchandise from the attraction, like glassware with the Haunted Mansion logo, placemats with the famous purple wallpaper, spirit jerseys, and more. But, some real spooky stuff happens over at the gift shop during Halloween time and the Haunted Mansion’s anniversary. We’ve spotted strange and unusual items like the Host-a-Ghost Jars that will give you hot and cold running chills whenever you turn off the lights (AHHHH!!). Host a Ghost Jars Plus, Memento Mori is the only place you can get Haunted Mansion themed snacks year-round, like gummy spiders, bat chocolate pops, and tombstone cookies. They take shop ’til you drop pretty literally over in Liberty Square! Tombstone Cookies If you’re a big Haunted Mansion fan, you won’t find most of this gear ANYWHERE else in Disney World, so stop in before a trip to the Mansion to see if you find anything you’re dying to have! Click here to see some of the latest goodies we found in Memento Mori Hundred Acre Goods Okay, nobody can tell us we’re too old for stuffed animals, especially when they’re as cute as Winnie the Pooh! After you exit The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride in Fantasyland, you can look around the Hundred Acre Goods store with ALL things Winnie and friends. Winnie the Pooh at The Crystal Palace While it’s one of the only places you can get unique merchandise with the original book character designs (other than Epcot’s UK Pavilion), you can also find fluffy oversized Pooh toys and the sweetest baby clothes. It’s the perfect stop for a souvenir or a gift to take home to a loved one — or even an outfit to commemorate your little one’s first trip to Disney World! The Chapeau Okay Minnie Ears and Mickey Ear Hats, fans! This one is for you! If you’re looking for a spot to look at all the Minnie Ears imaginable (AKA our closet back home), The Chapeau is a great place to try on a new pair or two that will go great with your outfit! If you’re more of a Mickey Ear Hat person, you can also get it personalized with your name while you’re at the shop! New Briar Rose Gold Minnie Ears Each of the Mickey Ear Hats run $14.99 to $24.99 depending on what design you choose. However, the additional embroidery costs $3 for a basic font or $7 for a premium font, which is worth it for a memorable keepsake. Bride and Groom Mickey Ears Hats While you’re waiting for your ear hat to be finished, you can also find a little secret at The Chapeau. If you pick up the telephone on the wall in the corner of the store, you can listen in on a phone call between two Main Street residents! What’s the hot goss of the day, friends?? Click here to see other secrets you may not know in Disney World Big Top Souvenirs Storybook Circus is actually one of the newest (and cutest) parts of Fantasyland, nestled into the back corner with Dumbo the Flying Elephant, the Casey Jr. Splash Zone, the Barnstormer, and a killer view of the construction on the TRON Coaster. Big Top Souvenirs Big Top Souvenirs might also have the most unique gift shop appearance in Magic Kingdom since it’s modeled after a giant circus tent. While you can find a lot of awesome plushes (still not over that Duchess Cozy Knit) and pins, it has a lot of the merchandise you’d normally find in the Emporium — just in a quieter part of the park. Big Top Treats But, the BEST part of Big Top is the store WITHIN a store here! Big Top Treats is a little confectionery housed in the center of the store where you can get some of your favorite Disney treats, like candy apples, rice krispie treats, and more! Plus, you can even get a Goofy’s Glacier Slush so you have something to sip on as you stroll through Fantasyland. So while the Main Street Confectionery has a line out the door, you can pop back here and get all the same stuff with scarcely a queue! Big Top Treats While Big Top closed last year for a carpet refurbishment after some unexpected flooding, the location is back open (well, it will be when Disney World re-opens ;)). Click here to see more of the changes that came to Big Top Souvenirs! Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Christmas in July is TOTALLY a thing — and this Liberty Square gift shop is the place to celebrate the holidays! Similar to Days of Christmas in Disney Springs, the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe is filled with Christmas decorations and gifts throughout the year (maybe it’s secretly Santa’s remote North Pole location in Magic Kingdom??). Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe You can peruse some of the most beautiful Disney ornaments around and you can even get them personalized for about $4 per word or date! You can add a name, date, or other personal touches to make your Christmas more magical — plus, this is a great gift to bring back to a loved one at home! Merry Christmas Ornament This spot is well stocked with everything you need to deck the halls all year. If your family is looking for one-of-a-kind ornaments to commemorate your special trip, this is the place to stop! Oh, and if you’re here as a family or around Christmastime, don’t forget that a lucky family gets to decorate the tree here each day! And you can send letters to Santa! Send Letters to Santa at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe! Uptown Jewelers We are BIG fans of The Dress Shop dresses — like enough to the point out that our closet has started to get filled with them. That’s why Uptown Jewelers is the perfect spot to shop ’til ya drop and pick up a few dressy things to feel like your own version of a Disney Princess! The Main Street store not only sells dresses, but it’s one of the few locations in Magic Kingdom that you can find Pandora jewelry, Dooney & Bourke bags, and Alex and Ani jewelry. The Minnie Dress Plus, there are even different special mementos (like those sweet Precious Moments dolls) and artwork available for sale throughout the store. Uptown Jewelers has also been known to host different events and merch, like the Citizens Watch event or the Annual Passholder Pandora charms, so you can keep your eye out for new and exciting things the next time you’re visiting! Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. Although this is one of the few spots that you can get Space Mountain themed merchandise after exiting the attraction, this is Magic Kingdom’s hub for personalized items too! If you head to the Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. in Magic Kingdom, you can make your own custom tees (so you can REALLY remember how awesome that family vacation was when you wear it). Space Mountain After you pick what color tee you want to put your design on, you can get creative with it and add phrases, names, dates, images, and more! Then, you send it off to be printed in-store. And, if you order it by 5 PM, you can typically get your design back the same day you submit for $29.99 for adult tees, $39.99 for women’s tees, and $24.99 for kids’ tees. Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. There is a kiosk to customize your own MagicBands and phone cases with your name and design of your choice! After you’ve sent your awesome new MagicBand or case off to be made (we know it’s gonna look so good), you can pick them up for $32.99 per band and $44.95 per phone case! D-Tech Princess MagicBands Oh, and make sure to add the code on back of the MagicBand to your My Disney Experience account to link it and use it in the parks. Want a new MagicBand without the work? Check these out you can buy NOW! The Emporium We couldn’t have a Magic Kingdom shopping post without the Emporium, you know! This spot has been hailed one of the best places in all of DISNEY WORLD to get souvenirs. The huge store practically takes up one whole side of Main Street with different sections of merchandise — we’re talkin’ a men’s section, kids’ section, plush section, and so on! If you can dream it, you can probably find it at the Emporium! Main Street Emporium There are Minnie Ears, clothing, houseware items, toys, and even items for your pets (and gadgets and gizmos a-plenty)! It could honestly even be your one-stop shop for souvenirs to take back home for yourself or loved ones since there’s a little bit of something for everyone! Plus, we highly recommend perusing the store after fireworks to avoid the crowds and maybe even catch that “Kiss Goodnight” in Magic Kingdom. Main Street Emporium Display Magic Kingdom’s definitely the place to use those Disney gift cards grandma and grandpa keep sending you! Just make sure not to spend it all in one place (get one thing in each of THESE unique gift shops instead, duh)! If you look around, you’ll find some really unique and cool goodies sold in shops you might not expect, so keep your eyes (and wallets) ready! Check out the top ten things you can personalize with your name in Disney World here! What is your favorite gift shop to visit in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Missing Fan-Favorite Snack, TONS of Mulan Merchandise, and a NEW Cake Pop! Pretty In Pink! A New Minnie Mouse Dress Has Twirled Into Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! View the full article

If you’ve been puzzling over where to find more puzzles since they have recently been in high demand, we have some news for you! Balloons in Magic Kingdom A bunch of new jigsaw puzzles featuring everything from iconic Disney park locations to beloved (and even villainous) characters are currently available for purchase on shopDisney. Let’s take a look at the designs! We’ll start with the assortment by the “Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade! Thomas Kinkade Puzzles Created especially for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, the Thomas Kinkade designs currently available on shopDisney include the Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle 1,000-piece puzzle. ©shopDisney It’s $15.95, and you can find more details on shopDisney. The 750-piece Tangled Puzzle by Thomas Kinkade features Rapuzel (AND her hair) with Flynn Rider in front of the glowing lanterns with Mother Gothel looking on in the background. ©shopDisney It’s $18.99, and you can check out the details on shopDisney! Another 750-piece set is the Sleeping Beauty Puzzle ($18.99). ©shopDisney Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip with Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather all look very “Once Upon A Dream…” but you’ll also spy Maleficent once you assemble all the pieces! Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Hollywood ($18.99) showcases our favorite couple on the red carpet outside of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. ©shopDisney If you can’t wait to ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this 750-piece puzzle can place you alongside the red carpet with Daisy, Donald and more pals in the meantime. If you prefer a cozy setting over the glimmer and glitz of Hollywood, you can also try the 750-piece Mickey and Minnie Cottage Puzzle ($18.99). ©shopDisney You can check out the entire item here! The Lion King In addition to Thomas Kinkade, The Lion King Puzzle by Ceaco ($22.99) is a whopping 1,500 pieces. ©shopDisney The puzzle featuring Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Timon, Pumbaa, Zazu, Scar, Mufasa, the Hyenas, and more measures 24” x 32” upon completion. Fab Five Panoramic Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto all assemble (Ha! See what I did there? ) on this 700-piece Mickey Mouse and Friends Panoramic Puzzle by Ceaco. ©shopDisney It’s $18.99, and you can check it out in full here. Disney Vintage Buttons I think I’m partial to the super fun Disney Vintage Buttons jigsaw puzzle ($18.99), also by Ceaco. ©shopDisney This 750-piece puzzle celebrates classic Disney animated film movie art on pinback buttons. So far, I spy Robin Hood, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and more classic favorites! Disney Villains Of course, if you’re feeling a little more wicked, some of your favorite Villains are gathered for the 1,500-piece Disney Villains jigsaw puzzle ($22.99) by Ceaco, featuring the art of Tim Rogerson. ©shopDisney The colorful collection of calculating characters includes the Evil Queen, Stromboli, Lucifer, the Queen of Hearts, Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, Shere Kahn, Kaa, Prince John, Ratigan, Ursula, Judge Frollo, and Hades. Have FUN, my friends! Are you a puzzle fan? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney BOARD Games So You’ll Never Be BORED Again! Your Paws-itively Adorable Holiday Disney Pet Shopping List is HERE! NEW Adorable Disney Ice Cream and Donut Floaties Now Available Online View the full article

Happy first day of June, everybody! It sure feels like summertime this morning as we’re walking around Disney Springs today! Rainbow Minnie Ears at World of Disney And not only is June the beginning of summer, but it’s also Pride Month. To celebrate, Disney has just released a bunch of new rainbow merchandise at World of Disney in Disney Springs as well as online! Let’s go check it OUT! Found at World of Disney in Disney Springs First up, we’re sayin’ “hiya pal!” to this new Rainbow Mickey Mouse Plush for $24.99! Mickey Plush at World of Disney Click here to buy the Rainbow Mickey Plush! The Rainbow Minnie Plush for $24.99 is seriously too CUTE! We love how her polka dots compliments all the rainbow stripes so nicely! Minnie Plush at World of Disney Purchase the Rainbow Minnie Plush here! We love the chic look of this Rainbow Crop Top for $36.99 — which also has rainbow accents on its sleeves! We spotted this one at World of Disney as well as online! Love Rainbow Tee Click here to buy the Rainbow Crop Top! After a long day in the pool, you can dry off with this new Rainbow Beach Towel for $22.99! Disney Towels Purchase the Rainbow Beach Towel here! Can Be Purchased Online! We’re obsessed with these new Rainbow Mickey Ears for $27.99! They’re so vibrant and SPARKLY! You can never have too much glitter! Rainbow Mickey Ears ©Disney Although we didn’t spot these at World of Disney, (or lots of the other Pride Month merch we’ve spotted online) they did have lots of Minnie Rainbow Ears from last year in stock! Rainbow Minnie Ears Click here to buy the new Rainbow Mickey Ears! Plus we love how they’re embroidered on the side with one of our favorite words, “LOVE!” Rainbow Mickey Ears ©Disney For pin collectors, we spotted this adorable Rainbow Disney World Pin online for $9.99... Rainbow Disney World Pin ©Disney Click here to buy the Rainbow Disney World Pin! …as well as this Rainbow Disneyland Pin, which also costs $9.99! Disneyland Pin ©Disney Buy the Rainbow Disneyland Pin here! We’re truly infatuated with this new Rainbow Castle Ornament for $24.99. Christmas might be a long way off, but we can’t wait to hang this one on our tree! Rainbow Castle Ornament ©Disney Buy the Rainbow Castle Ornament here! This Disneyland Ringer Tee for $29.99 is putting off some retro rainbow vibes! Disneyland Ringer Tee ©Disney Get your Disneyland Ringer Tee here! As is this version — here’s the Disney World Ringer Tee for $29.99! Disney World Ringer Tee ©Disney Purchase the Disney World Ringer Tee here! We also discovered this new Rainbow Mickey Tee For Men for $36.99… Rainbow Mickey Tee for Men ©Disney Click here to buy the Rainbow Mickey Tee for Men! …as well as this matching style, the Rainbow Mickey Tee For Women for $36.99! Rainbow Mickey Tee for Women ©Disney Purchase the Rainbow Mickey Tee for Women here! There’s even an adorable Rainbow Mickey Onesie for $14.99! Rainbow Mickey Onesie ©Disney Purchase the Rainbow Mickey Onesie here! And we can’t wait to rock these Rainbow Sunglasses for $19.99 at our next backyard BBQ! Rainbow Sunglasses ©Disney Buy the Rainbow Sunglasses here! Of course, we’ll also be sipping on some refreshments from our Rainbow Mickey Sipper for $19.99! Rainbow Mickey Sipper ©Disney Buy the Rainbow Mickey Sipper here! And while we’ve seen this Rainbow Mickey Loungefly Backpack for $54.99 debut last year, it’s back in stock online! Loungefly Mickey Backpack Click here to buy the Rainbow Mickey Loungefly Backpack! When the sun goes down, it’s time to light up the night with this awesome Light-Up Mickey Necklace for $15.96! Light-Up Mickey Necklace ©Disney Buy the Light-Up Mickey Necklace here! This new Rainbow Sequin Tank Top is also giving us big heart eyes! The price on this one ranges from $26.99 – $28.99 depending on which size you get! Sequin Rainbow Tank Top ©Disney Purchase the Rainbow Sequin Tank Top here! We can’t wait to splash around in some puddles with this adorable Rainbow Rain Jacket for $54.99! It even has some of our favorite snacks on it! Rainbow Rain Jacket ©Disney Click here to buy the Rainbow Rain Jacket! Check out this sweet new pin collection in honor of Pride Month! This Rainbow Pin Set costs $32.99! Rainbow Pin Set ©Disney Buy the Rainbow Pin Set here! How amazing is this new Rainbow Short-Sleeve Spirit Jersey! We love all the little hidden Mickeys it has! Pick this one up for $64.99 – $69.99, depending on size! Rainbow Short-Sleeved Spirit Jersey ©Disney Purchase the Rainbow Short-Sleeved Spirit Jersey here! And last but not least, we heart this Red Rainbow Sweatshirt BIG TIME! This one ranges from $39.99 – $42.99! Red Rainbow Sweatshirt ©Disney Click here to buy the Red Rainbow Sweatshirt! We’ll keep an eye out for the rest of the collection at World of Disney. But for now, if you’re still looking for a quick rainbow fix, check out the recent transaction we made at the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM last week here! Are you excited about this year’s Pride Month collection? Let us know if you’ll be picking up some of these new items in the comments below! Related posts: The NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Designer Ears Are Coming to Disney World SOON! Do You Love Marie or Pluto? Then You’re Gonna Love These NEW Disney Pets Loungefly Backpacks! More Rainbow Fun: Chocolate Pride Pinatas Available at The Ganachery in Disney Springs View the full article

Name a more iconic group than the Sensational Six, we’ll wait. Fall Finale for Mickey’s Friendship Faire TBH, we’re not sure there is one. It’s pretty hard to beat paling around with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto. They’re so iconic, they’ve even got a whole line of buses in Disney World! Now, you can rep your fandom of the Sensational Six in and out of the parks with a new backpack from Loungefly! Take a peek at the new Loungefly x Disney Sensational Six Outfits Mini Backpack! It features super recognizable pieces from the wardrobe of the Sensational Six. We spot Minnie’s hat, Donald’s jacket, Pluto’s collar, and Mickey’s shorts. See what else you can spot! ©Loungefly You can find this bag available RIGHT NOW on Loungefly.com for $70. Rep the Sensational Six! Loungfly released NEW backs often, so be sure the check back on the blog as we will share the latest Disney designs. Want to see more cute Disney x Loungefly bags? Click here! Will you be snagging this iconic new backpack? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Minnie Mouse Fans NEED to See These New “Positively Minnie” Accessories! Be the Coolest Kid on the Block With These Rad Items From Disney Just When We Thought Baby Yoda Couldn’t Get Cuter … Loungefly Redesigns ‘The Child’ Backpack! View the full article

Whispering Canyon Cafe is a casual table service restaurant located just off the lobby at Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge, and it’s known for its antics that are decidedly not whispering. But you might recall that a couple of years ago the Canyon reportedly grew quieter — check out the changes here! Whispering Canyon Cafe I revisited after the changes were made and found the restaurant’s energy to be a shadow of its former self (click here to find out why!) But since then, Whispering Canyon Cafe introduced new skillets, so we’re back again! Atmosphere A fixture of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Whispering Canyon Cafe is a massive restaurant known for the antics of the servers who are your fellow pioneers. Whispering Canyon Cafe And as mentioned before, the antics have been toned down a bit in order to keep the rowdiness from spilling out into the lobby of the hotel, but the servers are definitely still a bit irreverent! Think about the servers at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, if you’ve been. Wilderness Lodge Holiday Decor Despite the toned-down antics, this restaurant definitely still has a personality all its own. And you’re still likely to end up with a super-large drink or a dozen bottles of ketchup if your server senses you’re in need of a little something extra! Whispering Canyon Cafe Eats I’m here for breakfast to see how the most important meal of the day stacks up! Breakfast Menu at Whispering Canyon Cafe Breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe offers a variety of eats to please just about everyone in your group, from carnivores to vegetarians. Cocktails and specialty beverages are identified at the top of the menu for those on Disney Dining Plan who receive a complimentary drink (and those not on the plan who’d still like to imbibe!). Breakfast Menu at Whispering Canyon Cafe Meat-lovers are up first with one of the restaurant’s All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Signature Skillets: The Carnivore. This skillet includes House-Smoked Ham, Oak-Smoked Beef Brisket, Hickory-Smoked Bacon, Pork Sausage Links, Scrambled Eggs, and House-Made Buttermilk-Cheddar Biscuits with Sausage Gravy. With the exception of the biscuit, this is a decent option for those following a keto diet. And everything is pretty good. If you like to start your day heavy on the protein, this is a good choice! The Carnivore All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Skillet There are two Benedicts on the menu, including the Traditional Eggs Benedict which consists of two Poached Eggs atop a House-Made Buttermilk-Cheddar Biscuit with House-Smoked Ham, Hollandaise Sauce, and a side of Country Potatoes. This is fine, if uninspired. Traditional Eggs Benedict The Vegetable Eggs Benedict is a good option, too. It consists of two Poached Eggs atop a House-Made Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuit with Tomato, Smashed Avocado, Cilantro-Lime Hollandaise Sauce, and a side of Fresh Fruit. The flavors are good here, with the fresh avocado and the Cilantro-Lime Hollandaise offer a bit of a welcome twist. The side of fruit…is mostly melon, so be forewarned. You might want to swap out for the potatoes! Vegetable Eggs Benedict Traditional breakfast items include pancakes — called Flapjacks on the menu! These come with Bourbon-Maple Syrup (ask for straight maple if you prefer) and a choice of Hickory-Smoked Bacon, Pork Sausage Link, or Fruit. These were fine but definitely a bit pricy for what you get at $14. Flapjacks The Belgian Waffle comes with Fresh Berries and a side of bacon or sausage. No Mickey-shaped waffle for the grown-ups; but if you’re really craving a Mickey waffle for breakfast, you’ll find some on the kids’ menu! (Remember when they had those cute pinecone-shaped waffles way back in the day? Memories!) We found the Belgian waffle to be nice and crisp, and it was a solid option for breakfast. Belgian Waffle The Bircher Muesli (Swiss Oatmeal) comes with Fresh Fruit, and Yogurt. This is a great choice for those looking to fill up without getting weighed down. Steel-Cut Oatmeal And the antics? They were so/so again. We received the extra-large soda after finishing a normal-size drink quickly, and there were ketchup deliveries, too. Giant Soda! We still feel like the carefree fun of the old days is subdued somewhat, but if you haven’t been to Whispering Canyon Cafe, you’ll likely still get a kick out of its current level of irreverence! Note that the kids’ hobby horse races DO still happen. Nosh or Not? Whispering Canyon Cafe may be right for you if: You’re looking for an option that will really fill you up — the all you can eat skillets can help you out there! You want to experience the restaurant’s notoriously fun antics. High protein meals are your jam — again The Carnivore Skillet will do the trick! You want to take a break from the Magic Kingdom for a meal without traveling too far away. Wilderness Lodge is only a quick boat (or bus) ride away! You may want to skip Whispering Canyon Cafe if: A loud, rowdy dining atmosphere is not your thing. You’re looking for super unique or inventive menu items. It’s date night or another special occasion — the antics are fun, but they don’t make for the most romantic experience! Overall The meal and experience were fine overall — not the best meal we’ve had on property, but still filling with some tasty menu items! The skillets are a great option if you’re looking to really fill up, but in general, the food feels pretty standard rather than memorable. We’ve also had some issues with service at WCC recently. It seems like the restaurant is chronically understaffed, and so that can mean very long waits if you need anything extra at your table. We used to be much larger proponents of this restaurant, but having been several times at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, things have definitely been slipping. With so-so food, meh-to-bad service, and the restaurant just not really hitting the mark atmosphere-wise any longer…it’s probably not a must-do unless you’re staying at Wilderness Lodge. Check out these NEW menu items that recently made their way to Whispering Canyon Cafe! Have you had breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Related posts: Review and Food Photos: Whispering Canyon Cafe Dinner at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Book Brunch at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Cafe Right Now. You’re Welcome. Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles View the full article

Grab your gear and get ready to travel the world with these limited edition Epcot Pavilion posters! Spaceship Earth Fans of Epcot’s World Pavilions, you’ve gotta see these new posters! We covered the water-inspired attractions of Epcot and now we’re packing our bags and to look at the newest collection from Disney! Canada, Japan, China, and Germany are your destinations for this trip so buckle up and strap yourself in as we take a look at these limited prints by designer Stacey Aoyama. Before we jump in, we wanted to warn you that there are only 100 posters in stock for each design. So they are VERY limited-edition! First up we’ve got a beautiful poster dedicated to Canada! We can immediately recognize the trademark Totem Poles that sit outside the pavilion and a gorgeous green and gold color scheme. ©Disney Click here to snag the limited edition Canada poster! Next, let’s pack up our things and head to Japan! This poster features the iconic pagoda bathed in fireworks. ©Disney Click here to purchase the Japan poster! The next poster in this limited edition collection is China! A stunning red and gold, this poster showcases the Temple of Heaven and a gorgeously illustrated Chinese Dragon. ©Disney Get your very own China Pavilion poster here!! Finally, it’s time to end our journey in Germany! Check out this totally neat reimagining of the German pavilion! ©Disney Click here to get the Germany Pavilion poster! These four posters are available on shopDisney for $90 each! Remember, though, they are INCREDIBLY limited so be sure to act fast if you want to snag one for yourself! Have you been collecting these limited edition posters? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — a Birthday Cake Muffin, 2020 Merch, and a TON of Construction! Tables in Wonderland Members: Check Out This Whisky-Inspired Event Coming to Disney World! Review! The Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Returns To Epcot AND It’s Bringin’ A SUSHI CHRISTMAS TREE! View the full article

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Hey, Disney pals! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today chatting about the RAREST things in Disney World (and how to find them)! Rainy Day Cavalcade And get ready because there’s A LOT. Think you’ve seen it all at Disney World? Some of our team can’t even check everything off on this list and we’re constantly at Disney! To see all of these, you’ve gotta be at the right place at the right time…or, the wrong time… . Check out all this and more in our latest DFB Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and let us know: Which rare things you’ve seen in Disney World. Related posts: DFB Video: The 27 MOST Surprising Things About Disney World’s Epcot! DFB Video: The BEST Breakfasts in Disney World in 2020! DFB Video: BIG Disney World Changes That Will Totally Blindside You! View the full article