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Now that several Disney-owned locations including World of Disney have reopened in Disney Springs, more businesses are following suit! Disney Springs Sign And while moments ago we learned House of Blues in Disney Springs would be opening soon, Cookes of Dublin has just announced when they will be reopening. They have shared that they will reopen their doors on June 3rd. Cookes of Dublin is the quick-service restaurant located next to Raglan Road — a little spot that’s well known to the fish-and-chip-obsessed although they’ve got a mean burger menu too! Fish and Chips at Raglan Road and Cookes of Dublin Cookes of Dublin announced its reopening date via Twitter today making it official! Starting at noon on June 3rd, you’ll be able to get your fish and chip fix again! Check out our Disney World fish and chip throw down here! Photo c/o Cookes of Dublin’s Twitter Account And if you’re wondering when Cookes of Dublin‘s big brother Raglan Road is reopening, sit tight! We have some big Raglan Road news to share with you as well in just a little bit! Check out what it’s like to dine in newly-reopened Disney Springs right now here! Are you a fish and chip connoisseur like us? Let us know if you’ve ever had Cookes of Dublin’s fish and chips in the comments below! Related posts: Mickey Pretzels and Popcorn Never Tasted SO GOOD — Snacks are BACK at Disney World! SUCCESS!: Vintage Bacon and Cheese Dip Returns to Cookes of Dublin in Disney Springs! We’re Adding Another Restaurant to the List! Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs Will Reopen May 20th View the full article

Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld have announced plans for reopening their parks. In: Mandatory face masks, temperature checks and social distancing. Out: Fireworks, parades and character meet and greets. View the full article

Even though today has been MUCH quieter, yesterday was a BIG day at Disney Springs! We saw some HUGE crowds at the World of Disney! Lines Around World of Disney Yesterday And while we were able to get our Mickey Pretzel fix and refill our popcorn buckets, we noticed something else was being offered today! That’s right — while yesterday only a small number of alcoholic options (like beer) were available for purchase, Disney Springs’ pop up bar carts are now well-stocked and fully operational. Disney Springs Pop-Up Bar Cart Can you walk around with a drink at Disney Springs? Find out here! The outdoor bar carts are being manned by some of the Cast Members who normally work at Dockside Margaritas and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, neither of which are currently open because bars are still not allowed to operate in Florida quite yet! Disney Springs Pop-Up Bar Cart Check out which Disney Springs restaurants are currently open here! So for now, you can visit with some of your favorite Disney Springs bartenders at these pop-up bar carts throughout Disney Springs! Here are some special drinks you can have made-to-order! Menu at Pop-Up Bar Cart So next time you’re thirsty and don’t want to pop into a restaurant, just seek and ye shall find libations at one of the newly reopened pop-up bar carts! See which newly-reopened restaurant we also stopped by for a visit at Disney Springs today here! Have you visited Disney Springs since last week? Tell us about your experience in the comments below! Related posts: Mickey Pretzels and Popcorn Never Tasted SO GOOD — Snacks are BACK at Disney World! We’re Adding Another Restaurant to the List! Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs Will Reopen May 20th NEWS! Disney Springs Reduces Operating Hours View the full article

Disney Springs’ outdoor pop-up bar carts have reopened today. Disney Springs But those aren’t the only places we’ve found to grab some refreshment while on-the-go! In fact, this newly-reopened Disney Springs restaurant is hosting a Happy Hour special ALL DAY LONG! Recently, we told you Paradiso 37 had reopened with shorter hours, but we just found out about their all-day Happy Hour event! Paradiso 37 Happy Hour Sign For $5 you get to choose from a selection of beers or margaritas! You can enjoy them inside the restaurant’s bar area at one of the socially distanced tables… Paradiso 37 …or take it to go! We ordered a Lime Margarita on the Rocks, and it only cost us $5! This might just be the cheapest alcoholic beverage at Disney Springs right now. Lime Margarita The employee we spoke with said they don’t have any plans of stopping this special offer any time soon, so next time you’re headed to Disney Springs, swing by and check it out! See which other restaurants have recently reopened in Disney Springs here! Have you ever eaten at Paradiso 37? Tell us about your experience in the comments below! Related posts: We’ve Got Your Tuesday Night Plans! Tacos and Mariachi Are Coming to Disney Springs! Did Your Favorite Disney Springs Meal Survive These Menu Changes? NEWS! Disney Springs Reduces Operating Hours View the full article

When Disney World proposed reopening its theme parks in July yesterday, they mentioned little information regarding Disney World hotels. Magic Kingdom Disney later shared info regarding when Disney World planned to reopen their hotels. In this statement posted on Disney World’s website yesterday, we found out Disney Vacation Club resorts would be reopening to Members and guests on June 22nd. But there was some confusion ensued over the wording of the first sentence which stated, “Pending approval from government officials, the phased reopening plans we submitted calls for Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney World Resort hotels to open beginning July 11th.” Disney World Screenshot From Yesterday As you can see, Disney World has now retracted this statement and their website currently shows this statement instead — minus the part about Disney World Resort hotels reopening by July 11th. Disney World Screenshot From Today We chatted with a Disney World Cast Member today who confirmed that they do not have any information about Resorts other than the ones that are opening on June 22nd. Chat with CM Currently, this is all the information Disney has shared about when they expect their hotels to reopen. At this time, guests cannot make new hotel or dining reservations and they are unable to purchase tickets while Disney works to implement their new reservation system. Read all about the NEW reservation system here. We will let you know more information as it is released. Are you a DVC member? Did you book a room? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disney’s Making Changes to Its Disney Vacation Club Points! See The Updated Charts HERE! Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens What an Empty Magic Kingdom Looks Like On Its First Day of Closure Due to Coronavirus View the full article

More phased reopening is on track for Disney Springs as Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant announced today that it’s quick-service Cooke’s of Dublin and larger, table-service Raglan Road will both be open by June 10. View the full article

Despite many restaurants reopening in Disney Springs, there are a few remaining dining locations that we have yet to hear of an official reopening date. House of Blues Opening Soon Sign One of those restaurants is House of Blues. And although we still do not know when they will be reopening, we just noticed an update on their website that says they are “opening soon,” with several new health and safety measurements in place. House of Blues says they are committing to a “worry-free dining experience” for their guests, starting with reduced capacity in their dining rooms and six feet in between each table. Seating and Stage Area Other measurements that will be in place include sanitation stations which will be located throughout the restaurant, and signage reminding guests of the various policies in place. B. B. Blues Bar House of Blues will also implement touchless menus like we have seen being implemented throughout Disney Springs, including Wine Bar George. Touchless payment options will also be available. Wine Bar George QR Code for Digital Menus House of Blues is asking their guests to comply with their protocols and to observe social distancing, wash hands frequently, and to remain home if they are not feeling well. In regards to face coverings, their website notes that they “encourage guests to wear face coverings and are mandatory if required by local regulations.” Check out what dining at Disney Springs has been like since their reopening here! Will you be dining at House of Blues when they reopen at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News! Chicken Guy In Disney Springs Will Reopen on May 20th The Rubber Duckie Drink RETURNS! We’re Back at The Boathouse in Disney Springs on Reopening Day PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs View the full article

We can’t always pretend to be toys while we order a Lunch Box Tart from Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Woody’s Lunch Box Sometimes, we just have to be regular people carrying our own lunch boxes to work or packing lunch for our kiddos. Well, packing lunch just got a whole lot cooler with the adorable new hot and cold food containers from Disney. Take a look! First up, we have this Disney Princess Container featuring Moana, Pocahontas, Meeko, Cinderella, and Ariel. Disney Princess Container ©Disney This one is super fun because it looks like it’s covered in stickers! All of the containers we spotted are available for $16.99 each. Want the Disney Princess Container? Click here! These containers are double-walled stainless steel and can keep food hot or cold for up to six hours! Frozen Container ©Disney That sounds like the kind of thing Elsa could use when she’s tired of using her ice powers. Speaking of, check out this Frozen Container! To buy the Frozen Container, click here! Looking for a more classic design? Minnie Container ©Disney Remind your kid (or yourself) that they’re a superstar with the Minnie Mouse Container. Click here to buy the Minnie Mouse Container! Or maybe you want to feel just plain “super.” Spider-Man Container ©Disney You’re covered with the Spider-Man Container. Want the Spider-Man container? Click here! Last but not least, this one will have you feeling like you’re at Woody’s Lunch Box! Toy Story 4 Container ©Disney It’s the Toy Story 4 Container! To buy the Toy Story 4 Container, click here! You can find all of these adorable and practical new containers on shopDisney for $16.99 each! Now that World of Disney has reopened in Disney Springs, we’re eager to see what other new merchandise Disney releases! Be sure to check back as we will cover all the new goodies!! Click here to see how to make an epic at-home character breakfast! Will you be snagging the new food containers for your lunch box? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. This Star Wars Tool Could Be The Pride And Joy Of Your Kitchen! NEWS: The NEW Frozen 2 Dresses Have Landed on shopDisney and They’re BIG TIME on Sale! View the full article

With all the craziness (and the LONG WAIT) that it took to get inside World of Disney yesterday, we’re finally getting around to some other Disney-owned businesses that recently reopened! B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. One of those newly reopened spots happens to be run by the Big Bag Wolf! And if you’re a fan hot dogs and brats, you may be happy to know B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. is open for business! That’s right, little piggies! B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. officially reopened yesterday! According to the Cast Member we spoke with, they’re operating with only a slightly smaller menu. B.B. Wolf’s Menu We also noticed B.B. Wolf’s Maple Bacon Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough was no longer listed on its permanent menu! It’s still available, but this rather temporary-looking pop-up sign gave us a moment of pause! Check out our review of B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. in Disney Springs here! B.B. Wolf’s Window There wasn’t a line at B.B. Wolf’s when we stopped by today, but we did notice they’ve placed some social distancing markers outside just in case there’s a rush! And to see another Disney-owned restaurant we’ve had a chance to visit at Disney Springs recently, click here! Check out our review of B.B.’s Maple Bacon Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough here! Have you ever eaten at B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.? Let us know what you like to order in the comments below! Related posts: Hot Diggity Dog! Check Out This Discount Deal in Disney Springs! Move Over Pork Rinds — There’s a NEW Special Menu Item at The Polite Pig in Disney World! NEWS and Review: NEW Bubble Waffle Trophy Slides Into Disney Springs! View the full article

Now that Disney World is planning on reopening some of its hotels as early as next month while its theme parks will be opening later in July, we have SO MANY questions! Guest Relations Cast Member in Disney Springs And while we already know Disney World Resort will be requiring guests and Cast Members to wear face masks at all times except when dining, will we have to wear one at the pool? According to Disney World’s website, all guests ages three and up must wear face coverings when visiting Disney World Resort and guests must supply their own masks. But rather interestingly, their website is now stating face covers can be removed when dining or swimming. Walt Disney World’s Website Keep in mind Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are expected to remain closed even after the Disney World theme parks reopen, but this will be good information to keep in mind in case you want to visit the pool at your Disney World Resort. Click here to read everything you need to know about wearing a face mask at Disney World! Luna Park Pool at Disney’s Boardwalk Not requiring face coverings to be worn while swimming is in keeping with CDC guidelines. According to the CDC, they “advise those wearing face coverings to not wear them in the water. Cloth face coverings can be difficult to breathe through when they’re wet.” Disney hasn’t shared much information on the reopening of their pools. We will continue to keep you posted on face coverings and information regarding the hotel’s public pools as it is released. Check out 16 of the cutest Disney face masks we’ve seen so far here! Will you feel comfortable swimming in a Disney World resort pool when the hotels reopen? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What Will Happen if You Refuse To Wear A Mask In Disney World? Everything You NEED to Know to Get Your RED Nutcracker Tiki Mug in Disney World! What an Empty Magic Kingdom Looks Like On Its First Day of Closure Due to Coronavirus View the full article

Now that World of Disney and several businesses have reopened at Disney Springs, Sprinkles has just confirmed they’ll be reopening on Friday, May 29th. Sprinkles Cupcake But there are a few things you’ll need to know before you check ’em out tomorrow! Sprinkles has officially announced that its Disney World-based bakery will be reopening tomorrow. They’ve also shared that their new store hours will be 10AM to 10PM daily — the same as Disney Springs! ©Sprinkles Disney Springs’ Sprinkles will have a limited menu for the time being and all orders must be placed in advance. This means they won’t be accepting walk-in guests at this time. Check out which restaurants have recently reopened in Disney Springs here! ©Sprinkles You can check out which cupcake flavors Sprinkles will have available tomorrow as well as place your order here! We’ll be sure to put our order in and share some Sprinkles cupcakes with you (virtually, of course) from Disney Springs tomorrow! See photos of what it’s like to dine at Disney Springs right now here! Will you be placing an order for Sprinkles cupcakes? Let us know if you’ll be stopping by Disney Springs this weekend comments below! Related posts: Review: We’re Trying Starbucks’ New “Welcome Back” Drink in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs! Designer Bags, a Floral Dress, and a BIG Bayou Buffet… We’re Adding Another Restaurant to the List! Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs Will Reopen May 20th View the full article

There’s already a lot of excitement happening out at Disney Springs this week with the reopening of the iconic World of Disney store, but we’ve also come across some visitors from a galaxy far, far away. If you spent some time at Disney Springs on Wednesday, you may have spotted some First Order Stormtroopers patrolling the area, on the lookout for members of the Resistance! We hear they’re stationed on some balconies these days. If you do see them, it’s probably best to snap a photo from afar and “move along,” as Stormtroopers may not appreciate you getting too close. And, if you’re feeling particularly brave, sport some of the Resistance gear you may have picked up on a visit to Batuu! Of course, if you’re more of a First Order sympathizer and want to fly those colors … well, the Stormtroopers will appreciate that, I’m sure. Disney Springs is in the midst of a phased reopening. The World of Disney store opened its doors Wednesday, along with other Disney-owned and -operated venues D-Luxe Burger (mobile order) and the Marketplace Co-Op. For the latest information about the reopening of Disney Springs, including what you need to know before you arrive, operating hours and a list of open locations, visit DisneySprings.com/reopening. May the Force be with you! View the full article

Disney World proposed their reopening plan yesterday and since then they’ve been working out the details. Magic Kingdom Disney is set to introduce a new reservation system for their theme parks and right now, they are no longer accepting new reservations. Yesterday we even spotted that Advance Dining Reservations were unavailable. Well today, something a little surprising is happening for folks who had FastPasses scheduled for July. Today, members of our team and some of our readers noticed that their FastPasses for July (starting on the 11th when the parks are planning to reopen) were gone! Sever Dwarfs Mine Train Strangely enough, with no notice from Disney, FastPasses are disappearing from guests’ plans. Our FastPasses were still there this morning, so Disney must have pulled them sometime late morning or early afternoon. We had FastPasses booked throughout July and now they are all gone. Of course, we tried to make some new FastPasses to see if we’d be able to but we were met with an error screen. Fastpass+ Error Screen Our dining reservations are still available in our plans but it sure is weird that all of our FastPasses disappeared. We haven’t heard any statement from Disney on how the reopening will affect the FastPass system, so we are interested to learn more about Disney’s process. Perhaps this is a glitch and the FastPasses will return, but we’re not sure. This is a developing situation so we’ll be sure to keep you updated as we learn more! Click here to learn more about the current state of Disney reservations. Were you affected by this sudden cancelation of FastPasses? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Change May Be Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ FastPass+ Tiers! Are You Sure You’re Choosing The Right FastPasses? Here’s What You’re NOT Thinking About. Florida Governor Says Disney is “Ahead of the Curve” When it Comes to Reopening View the full article

Among the shops now open in Disney Springs as Disney World’s shopping and dining district continues in its phased reopening is The Spice & Tea Exchange in the Marketplace. The Spice & Tea Exchange The Spice & Tea Exchange reopened yesterday (as did several other locations including the World of Disney and The Daily Poutine, among many others). If you haven’t checked it out previously, we hope you’ll join us as we step back inside this shop packed with herbs, gourmet spices, and lots of fun finds for the tea connoisseur in your life! Before we step in, a word or two about the new entry and safety procedures… Distance Markers outside the store As you approach the entrance you’ll notice the distancing signs on the ground that are starting to look very familiar around Disney Springs to promote physical distancing as guests wait to enter the store. Traffic flow is directed with doors designated for entering and exiting. Exit Only Marker We were able to walk in, though, without a wait. Immediately upon entry, we were offered hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer As we explored the shelves, we were still welcome to open jars. The Spice & Tea Exchange The Spice & Tea Exchange It’s well worth mentioning that the jars and displays are continuously being wiped down by cast members. Cast Members at The Spice & Tea Exchange Over 140 spice blends are on offer here, including — but by no means limited to — these Custom Blends for seafood dishes like the Spicy Tuna Rub, a Northwest Salmon Rub, and a Coastal Blend. Custom Blends And you can sweeten things up with specialty sugars like Salted Caramel, Lemon, and Key Lime! Specialty Sugars Specialty Sugars Specialty Sugars Oh, and we mentioned fun tea finds earlier, didn’t we? It didn’t take long to fall in love with these animal-shaped tea infusers! Animal Tea Infusers Animal Tea Infusers (I’m a bit partial to the flamingo!) Flamingo Tea Infuser And the crazy cute Float Teas (pool float-style tea infusers) are practically irresistible. Float Teas Float Tea And that’s just a glimpse of what’s in store! You may be surprised by what you’ll find at The Spice & Tea Exchange if it’s not a stop you’ve made previously in a visit to Disney Springs. And if you’d like to find out more about what our recent visits to Disney Springs have been like, you can start by clicking here. Have you visited The Spice & Tea Exchange in Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEWS: Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers to Reopen on May 20th in Disney Springs News! Basin is Set to Reopen with Disney Springs on May 20th NEWS: Pandora Jewelry, Chapel Hats, Columbia Sportswear and MORE Join List of Disney Springs Shops Reopening on May 20th View the full article

There was another wave of stores that have reopened this week at Disney Springs. We were live yesterday at World of Disney, which drew in huge crowds resulting in wait times of up to six hours to shop! Ears Section of World of Disney Today we checked out The LEGO Store, which also opened on May 27. Being a store that was centered around hands-on playing with the Legos, shopping here is pretty different now with the new health and safety measurements in place! Currently, there is only one working entrance to access The LEGO Store. The only entrance to the LEGO Store If outdoor queues are necessary, floor markers are present to indicate where guests should stand to maintain a six-foot distance from other parties. Outside the LEGO Store Once inside, guests will see additional floor markings to maintain social distancing from other shoppers. Physical distancing floor markers in the LEGO Store The store has taken several measures to reduce the number of touchpoints where germs could spread. Their interactive touch screen computers have been turned off. The bins with build-your-own parts for minifigs and Legos for guests to play were also unavailable at this time to reduce touching. Computers are shut down in the LEGO Store In addition, guests are NOT allowed to approach the shelves or touch ANY products inside the LEGO Store. This is indicated by taped-off sections of the store. Taped off floor markings in the LEGO Store Additional floor markings are present to remind guests to stay on the “yellow” area, in this instance meaning where the yellow floor markings are located. The floor marking reads, “Kindly stay within the yellow area of the floor.” Guests must stay behind the blue line and not approach merchandise If a guest wishes to see a product, LEGO Store employees are available to grab the item for them as well as talk about the product and answer any questions the guest may have. LEGO Store employee shows a product to guests When a guest is ready to check out, the registers are set up in a way so guests are off to the side of the employee instead of standing right in front of them. Guests are off to the side of the employee in the LEGO Store Hand sanitizer is readily available for guests and employees to use at the register. Payment system in the LEGO Store, off to the side from the employee Overall, the health and safety protocol at The LEGO Store are highly visible! With no guests permitted to touch or interact with the products, The LEGO Store may feel a little different than what we’re used to. Having employees on hand to interact with the guests though is a nice touch, and still offers guests the opportunity to learn about the products available for purchase. Take a look at some of the other health and safety protocol we’ve seen at retail shops in Disney Springs here! Are you planning on visiting Disney Springs in the coming weeks? Will you stop by The LEGO Store, even with these new distancing and no-touch policies in place? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs — Halloween Cakes, Construction Updates, and Galaxy’s Edge Merch! NEWS: Anthropologie Will Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th NEWS: STK Orlando Joins the List of Disney Springs Locations Reopening on May 20th View the full article

As of yesterday, several Disney-owned locations reopened in Disney Springs. World of Disney And while yesterday there was over a three-hour wait to get inside World of Disney, today we walked right in! Let’s take a look around and see what’s in stock at the moment! Disney Springs began a phased reopening last week with third-party stores and restaurants, but yesterday Disney-owned stores such as World of Disney and Marketplace Co-Op began reopening as well. Ears Section World of Disney has posted its hours as 10AM to 10PM (the same as Disney Springs) so we were a little surprised to see the store was open to guests at 8AM today! A Cast Member we spoke to said they decided to get an early jump on the day in order to “get a better handle on things.” At this time we’re not sure if the store will be changing it’s operating hours because she seemed to imply they are taking things day by day! Men’s Section And unlike yesterday, we didn’t have to use the new virtual queue system to go shopping at World of Disney today! Like we said, we simply walked right in because there were hardly any crowds! 2020 Merch While we did see some Cast Members wearing gloves restocking the shelves, we DIDN’T see a few items we spotted yesterday. See how different Disney Springs looks today compared to yesterday here! Sold Out The Baby Yoda Plush for $24.99 has sold out and they don’t know when he will be coming back. Baby Yoda Plush is Sold Out They had about ten of the left from yesterday when the store reopened, but they’re already flown off the shelves! Read more about the super-popular Baby Yoda Plush here! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise is also completely gone. Pirates of the Caribbean Minnie Plush and Other Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Merch is Sold Out Yesterday, they had a few February’s Pirates of the Caribbean Minnie Plush and March’s Mad Tea Party stuff left, but it has already vanished! Read about this SOLD OUT collection here. There was plenty of other great merch in stock, though! In fact, the salesfloor and shelves at World of Disney today looked just as full to us as they did before the closure. And even though we knew some of it had been around since before the parks closed, there were plenty of new items we haven’t seen in real life yet as well! World of Disney Since we were trying to be mindful of not handling the merchandise too much, we didn’t catch prices on all of these items, but a lot of what we saw today has also recently appeared on shopDisney, so we’ll link ’em for you when applicable! Ink & Paint Collection We spotted some Ink & Paint merchandise was still in stock along with the adorable Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly which magically had appeared at the parks last February. Ink & Paint Collection It was a much smaller display than we had seen previously, and sadly no Ink & Paint Coffee Mugs are available at this time! Check out some of the items in the Ink & Paint collection here! Neon Collection Previously we’d never seen this collection before, except on our computer screens! We can assure you, these colors really pop in person! Neon Collection Click here for more info on the Disney parks’ new Neon Collection! The Neon Mickey Plushes were all lined up, looking for a good home! Neon Mickey Plush And we also spotted the new Neon Walt Disney World Hat with a see-through visor! Very cutting edge! Neon Hat We spotted some new Youth Neon Shirts… Neon Merch …as well as the Jerrod Maruyama Neon Mickey Figurine! Neon Mickey Figurine There was even a tail-wagging Neon Spirit Jersey for Pets for $36.99! Neon Pet Spirit Jersey Meanwhile, humans were going nuts over the new Neon Loungefly Backpack! Love the little Mickey ears! Neon Loungefly Backpack The neon straps it has on its back are totally awesome while the rest of the bag is made of a tinted neon blue plastic! Neon Loungefly Backpack And there were plenty of Neon Crocs for adults still in stock as well! Neon Crocs We also discovered a bunch of the equally-groovy new Tie-Dye Spirit Jerseys were in stock! Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey Check out how colorful and amazing the BACK is! Tie-Dye Spirit Jersey But that’s not all the new merch we spotted! In fact, Disney World’s summer line has just arrived! Click here to learn more about the new Disney parks Tie-Dye Spirit Jerseys! Summer Collection Babies — get ready to have some fun in the sun with these adorable new Summer Onesies! Summer Onesies Check out even more items in the new Disney World summer collection here! And check out its matching Summer Hat which has a reversible design! Summer Hat If you’re looking for us later, we’ll be lounging poolside with these new Summer Flip Flops featuring colorful fruit designs! Flip Flops And did we happen to mention how perfect they’ll look with our new Inflatable Minnie Ears? These things are even more GORGEOUS in person! Inflatable Minnie Ears We also spotted the new Watermelon Hip Bag for $29.99 which is so wonderfully cute! Watermelon Hip Bag And we said “aloha” to the new Men’s Summer Shirt which has Dole Whips and Mickey Ice Cream Bars all over it! Men’s Shirt This Youth’s Summer Shirt was puttin’ off some sunny vibes! Summer Youth Shirt And even if the forecast calls for some rain, we wouldn’t mind dodging a few raindrops in this adorable new Rain Jacket! It’s also patterned all over with Mickey Ice Cream Bars along with pink flamingos and flowers! Rain Jacket We also spotted a few summer styles that made us feel right at home like this new Summer Shirt! Summer Shirt And for Ladies, we thought this Summer Tank Top said exactly what we were thinking. Summer Tank Top We also really liked Summer Hair Kit! It costs $14.99 and it’s packed with the essentials… Summer Hair Kit …aka colorful scrunchies! We’ve found out you can never have too many hair ties on a hot summer day! Summer Hair Kit But the new piece of summer merch we’re most obsessed with is this Walt Disney World Visor! Summer Visor It’s kinda retro and futuristic at the same time! Class of 2020 Merchandise Speaking of bright futures, check out the exclusive graduation items we spotted at World of Disney today! We spotted some Mickey Grad Caps embroidered with 2020! Mickey Ear Grad Caps And there were lots of Class of 2020 Socks in stock as well which we had spotted previously in Downtown Disneyland before the closure. Class of 2020 Socks We also spotted these Mickey Graduation Ear Headbands for $29.99! Mickey Graduation Ear Headbands If you or someone you know is graduating this year, check out this special message recently sent out from Disney World here! Kitchen Collection We’ve been spending a lot more time in our kitchens lately, which is why we’re super excited to show you some new accessories to make your meal prep even more magical! We love this adorable new Mad Tea Party Mixing Bowl Set for $34.99! Mad Tea Party Mixing Bowls The set includes three ceramic mixing bowls inspired by our favorite Alice in Wonderland-themed ride! Mad Tea Party Mixing Bowls And how cute will these new Mickey and Minnie Salt and Pepper Shakers look on your dining table? Salt and Pepper Shakers The set costs $19.99 and each shaker looks like a coffee mug! These would make a great gift for the Disney mug collector in your life! Salt and Pepper Shakers We never thought we could love a Spoon Rest so much until we laid eyes on this Mickey balloon-shaped one for $9.99! Mickey Balloon Spoon Rest And we had to ask a Cast Member what this item was since we weren’t really sure at first. It turns out it’s a Mickey Balloon Toothpick Holder for $9.99! Toothpick Holder How fun would it be to grill up some burgers with this new Mickey Apron for $29.99? Mickey Apron Don’t worry! If you’re a Disney couple that enjoys cooking together, there’s also a new Minnie Apron for $29.99! Minnie Apron And there are even matching hot pads! Here’s the Mickey Pot Holder for $14.99. Mickey Pot Holder And here’s the Minnie Pot Holder for $14.99 with her iconic red and white polka dot bow. Beautiful! Minnie Pot Holder And check out these new sets of Disney Dishes we just spotted! Disney Dishes Each set includes six unique designs and costs $26.99! Here are the plates you get in the “Pluto” Dish Set! Plate Set And for you alphabet lovers, we spotted several ABC Disney Coffee Mugs were still well-stocked! ABC Disney Mugs You can also pick these up online if you’re unable to swing by! See the entire ABC Disney Collection here! Other New Merchandise You didn’t think we were done shopping yet, did you? There’s still plenty left to look at! We spotted this new Sleeping Beauty Journal for $29.99 in the stationary section! Sleeping Beauty Journal While the cover is bedazzled with jewels, the inside is just as lovely. Check out these illustrations! Sleeping Beauty Journal We discovered this Cinderella Journal for $29.99 as well featuring some of our favorite animal friends on the cover! Cinderella Journal This one also had some beautiful artwork inside as well as lots of blank pages for note-taking. Cinderella Journal We can’t wait to try on this new Snow White Headband when we get home, now that our hair is down to our waists, something like this is stylish and practical! Snow White Headband We also spotted this super adorbs Youth Sequin Shirt for 29.99 with a cute little Minnie peeking up from the bottom! Youth Reverse Sequin Shirt But the sparkles don’t stop there! This new Youth Minnie Purse for $14.99 has lots of glitter and even a rainbow! Youth Minnie Purse Meanwhile, we know our little ones are going to love this new Minnie Hair Tie Set for $14.99! Minnie Hair Tie Set And can we just say how jealous we are of these Kids Rainbow Light-up Crocs? Kids’ Crocs The Neon Crocs are great and all, but they don’t light up like these do! Man, kids get all the best stuff! Kids’ Crocs Minnie looks so adorable on these new Treat Yourself Journals for 16.99. Treat Yourself Journals There is also a new set of matching Treat Yourself Pens for $17.99 in pretty pastel colors! Treat Yourself Pens Speaking of pretty pastels, check out this fabulous tie-dye Minnie One-Piece! We wish this came in adult sizes, too! Minne One-Piece And this Youth Minnie Hoodie for $44.99 is pretty incredible too! Youth Minnie Hoodie Check out all the BLING it has on the back! So stinkin’ cute! Youth Minnie Hoodie We also spotted these adorable Minnie Keychain Pouches to clip onto your bag for your Airpods or charging cables. Minnie Keychain Pouch And these new Minnie Pom Pom Ice Cream Keychains are our newest obsession. SO CUTE! Pom Pom Ice Cream Keychains We also found these adorable Minnie Door Hangers for $7.99. Minnie Door Hangers And this new Minnie Backpack is going to drive our girls crazy! It’s so sparkly and FUN! Minnie Backpack Minnie has really been working overtime since the parks closed. She also posed for this new line of Minnie Phone Cases! Minnie Phone Cases We also spotted some new summery Beach Towels (which work just as great as Bath Towels, too!). Beach Towels And now that our pajamas are getting a little too worn in, check out this new Women’s Castle Pajama Set for $49.99 we’ll be replacing them with! Women’s Castle Pajama Set We also love this super comfy-looking Women’s Little Mermaid Sweatshirt for $44.99! Little Mermaid Sweatshirt And just when we thought we might be moving on from Briar Rose Gold, we spotted these miraculous Rose Gold Suitcases for $159! They also had plenty of Rose Gold Loungefly Backpacks in stock! Rose Gold Suitcases Check out the newly redesigned Briar Rose Gold Minnie Ears here! While we’ve been loving the new Ashely Eckstein Designer Minnie Ears, we spotted a few new items in the Her Universe collection today including these Star Wars Leggings and Star Wars Tank Top! Her Universe Star Wars Leggings and Tank Top But Ashley Eckstein makes stuff for dudes too, like this Star Wars Shirt! Love the vintage graphics! Star Wars Shirt And for you Mando fans, even though the Baby Yoda Plush is sold out, there were plenty of Baby Yoda Shirts and Baby Yoda Spirit Jerseys still available! Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian Shirts Learn more about the Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey here! Well, friends! We hope you had as much fun shopping with us as we had with you! We’ll be back soon to show you more new merchandise soon! Check out our full experience at World of Disney here including what safety measures they’ve put in place! What were you hoping to see in World of Disney? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs You’ve NEVER Shopped in Disney World Like This Before News! World of Disney Has Officially Reopened in Disney World — And You Won’t Believe the WAIT TIME! View the full article

Disney proposed a potential reopening date and plan for Disney World yesterday, and it’s a lot to dig into. Bob Chapek Yesterday, we heard some comments from Disney CEO Bob Chapek about the reopening and how Disney is looking to welcome guests back responsibly. Today, Chapek spoke with Good Morning America to further lay out the reasoning and expectations behind what a reopening day in Disney World will look like. Explaining the July 11th date Chapek noted that they chose that date by working backward. As their ability to reopen safely became clear, they picked the date by determining how much time the company would need to open responsibly considering all of the imminent training and procedure changes. Mickey Waffle at Magic Kingdom He explained that Disney is going to be a little bit different when we return. Unfortunately, that means an environment where not everyone can be accommodated like they normally could. He asked for patience and understanding from guests as these sorts of situations arise. “In order to go to full speed, you gotta start somewhere,” Chapek explained, “And we’re going from the beginning and we’re going to be very responsible in doing it.” When asked about how things will look different, Chapek talked about how the park has had to be re-engineered in a way to allow for appropriate physical distancing. Guests will definitely see areas that are taped off to help with this. Disney Springs Beyond that, we’re going to see much less density in the parks. Disney is not releasing capacity numbers, but the limits will be significant. Chapek explained that as some things remain closed in the parks, most will be open. “Do the math,” he said — fewer people means shorter wait times. Chapek called the reduction in waits a “silver lining” of the new measures. He mentioned that for those lucky enough to get into the new reservation system, it’s going to be quite the magical day. Big Thunder Mountain Crowds When asked about the biggest challenge to reopening the parks, Chapek spoke on the inherent trust that people have in Disney. To wrap the interview, Chapek made a few comments about the conversations of the NBA completing their season at Disney World. He noted that Disney is in daily conversations with the NBA to see if that’s something that they want to happen. He noted, “We certainly want it to happen.” ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Chapek’s insights certainly shed some light on what we can expect as Disney World steps toward that reopening. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any more information as it becomes available! Click here to read more of Chapek’s comments on reopening! What do you think of Chapek’s statements? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Initial Plan to Reopen Theme Parks Like Disney World Proposed By the Orange County Economic Task Force Disney CEO Explains Why Disney World Is Opening AFTER Universal Florida Governor Says Disney is “Ahead of the Curve” When it Comes to Reopening View the full article

Yesterday, Disney shared that they plan to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom July 11th followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15th after the park’s longest closure in history. With this, Disney has made a few BIG changes. Magic Kingdom Disney World will implement a new reservation system, they have suspended new resort reservations and ticket sales, and new dining reservations are currently unavailable. And now, Disney has shared that there is one more thing that guests cannot modify or change for the time being. According to the Disney World website, the Disney Dining Plan cannot be modified or added to Resort reservations at this time. ©Disney Disney has not released any specific details on this change at this time. When they will do, we will be sure to update you will all of the new information. Are you planning to visit Disney World when the parks reopen? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Tips from the DFB Guide: Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It? BREAKING NEWS: Moana-Themed Attraction “Journey of Water” Coming to Disney World’s Epcot! Are You Ready to PLAY!? We’ve Got Details on Epcot’s Forthcoming PLAY! Pavilion — Including WHO You’ll Be Playing With! View the full article

Dapper Dans Sing ‘A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes’ from ‘Cinderella’ | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

Many of us had a dream come true this week with the announcement that Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will begin a phased reopening in July. To keep that happy vibe going, check out this new video of the Dapper Dans from Magic Kingdom Park using their #VoicesFromHome to sing a beautiful rendition of “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from the classic Disney film “Cinderella.” I hope you enjoy the music, and stay with us here on the Disney Parks Blog as we bring you more #DisneyMagicMoments like this one! View the full article

Reopen guide: Dive into Disney Springs, run over to Universal CityWalk View the full article

Disney-owned locations have officially reopened their doors in a newly-reopened Disney Springs! World of Disney The first place we wanted to head yesterday was World of Disney so we could get our long-overdue Disney merch fix. But we weren’t the only ones! The line to get into World of Disney yesterday was absolutely CRAZY — they even used a virtual queue! But today, it seems like crowds are a little more manageable today. When we arrived at World of Disney this morning, we were somewhat shocked to see that there was no line at all to get into the store. Multi-hour wait, who? Virtual queue, who? We don’t know them. World of Disney Today Yup, those crowds are GONE. Much like the first few days of the Disney Springs reopening, we saw the complex go from packed to pretty empty. We were able to walk right up to and into World of Disney, even as Cast Members continue to monitor capacity. World of Disney Today We guess that first-day hype died down pretty quickly! So, if you were thinking of taking a trip to World of Disney, but weren’t jazzed about a multi-hour wait; that no longer seems to be the case (today at least!!). Want to see how CROWDED Disney Springs was yesterday? Click here! Hoping to swing by World of Disney soon? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: The World of Disney Is Reopening in Disney Springs Today With 3-Hour Virtual Queues! Peace, Love, and Tie-Dye! You’ve Gotta See These Rainbow Merch Items in Disney World! Go on a Grand Circle Tour of Tomorrowland With the NEW PeopleMover Hat in Disney World! View the full article

Now that California Governor Gavin Newsom says theme parks may reopen in Phase Three, Legoland has just proposed its reopening date. Legoland The theme park located in Carlsbad, California is hoping to reopen on July 1st. Legoland Florida is set to reopen on June 1st, along with several other Orlando-based theme parks, have announced June reopenings including Universal Studios and potentially SeaWorld. But in California, theme parks aren’t allowed to reopen until at least Stage Three, a phase the state’s health officials are anticipating will happen until June at the earliest. ©SeaWorld As reported by The Orange County Register, California’s Legoland and SeaWorld were scheduled to meet yesterday, May 27th with San Diego County health officials to discuss what health and safety measures they would be implementing upon reopening (social distancing for guests and staff, increased sanitization, contactless payments, limited capacity, and employee training, etc.), but so far only Legoland has submitted a reopening date. To see how other theme parks across the world are handling their phased reopening, click here! ©Legoland Now that Disney World in Florida has submitted its reopening plan and tentative dates, and Legoland in California has proposed a tentative reopening date, we interested to see when Disneyland will make their proposal. As always, we’ll keep you updated as soon as we find out anything! Read more about the California Governor’s four-phase plan here! What do you think of Legoland being the first California theme park to propose a reopening date? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Here’s A Look at the Safety Measures Being Discussed By Major U.S. Theme Parks Right Now Texas Theme Parks Release a Reopening Proposal to the Governor News! Disneyland Could Potentially Reopen in Less Than a Month, Say California Officials View the full article

Hey, Disney pals! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re asking why did Disney World do THIS?! Disney World Monorail Disney has made some mistakes and questionable decisions over the years… . So today we’re digging deep to find out WHY things are the way they are at Disney World! Get all the answers you didn’t know you needed 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: What questions you have about Disney’s decisions. Related posts: DFB Video: Secret Disney World Tips I Didn’t Even Know Until Last Week! DFB Video: 7 Technologies We Want To See MORE of in Disney World! DFB Video: 50 Most Iconic Disney World Eats View the full article

Hey, everybody! We’re feeling EXTRA fancy today which can only mean one thing! It’s Mickey! It’s time to fork over some money on our top five favorite high-dollar snacks at Disney World! Don’t worry — most of these pricier Disney World treats barely top out at ten bucks, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still super-indulgent! Be forewarned — if you’re on a Disney Dining Plan, NONE of these goodies will be an option for you to use your snack credits on (click here to see some that ARE!). Of course, you can still enjoy ALL of these extravagant treats — you’ll just have to pay for them out of pocket instead! Time to get rollin’! Spring Rolls at the Spring Roll Cart in Adventureland Our first stop is one of our most beloved places to visit at Magic Kingdom, especially earlier in the day! That’s when Adventureland’s Spring Roll Cart is still well-stocked and usually has the best selection of delicious spring rolls flavors before they begin to sell out! Spring Roll Cart Yes, sadly the secret is out about the Spring Roll Cart and once a flavor is gone, it typically isn’t replenished until the next day. But here’s the real kicker — you get two hefty-sized spring rolls for $7.50 — that means each spring rolls is $3.75 a piece! Spring Roll Cart’s Menu Oh, but it’s soooo mouth-wateringly worth it! With flavors like Pepperoni Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, Rueben, Cuban, and Cheeseburger, you can enjoy a new spring roll flavor every time you swing by! Pepperoni Pizza Spring Roll If there’s one snack in Magic Kingdom worth shelling out your hard-earned dough for, this might be it! These little rolls of deliciousness have yet to disappoint us!! Read our review of the Pepperoni Pizza Spring Roll here! Colossal Pretzel at Pongu Pongu Most of us have seen the Colossal Cinnamon Roll lurking in the jungle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before, but did you know they also have a Colossal Pretzel?!? This park is absolutely WILD about its colossal-sized snacks! Colossal Pretzel Sadly, the Colossal Pretzel isn’t shaped like Mickey’s head like his brother the Colossal Cinnamon Roll but it IS almost the size of OUR head! Better yet, Pongu Pongu serves the Colossal Pretzel with a generous helping of creamy, rich Beer Cheese Sauce! There isn’t anything in our lives that isn’t enhanced with melty liquid BEER CHEESE! Colossal Pretzel with Beer Cheese Note that this guy isn’t available all day — if you swing by first thing in the morning while they’re still serving breakfast they may not be ready yet, so shoot to grab one around lunchtime or later. This thing is massively sharable (but you totes don’t have to!) and seriously one of the best pretzels we’ve ever had at Disney World. You’re looking at a total cost of $10.49 for this Bavarian-style bad boy! Read more about the Colossal Pretzel at Pandora HERE! California Cheese and Charcuterie Plate at BaseLine Tap House We didn’t know what to think when this trendy, quasi-industrial lounge replaced our sweet little Writer’s Stop a few years ago (much to our relief the Carrot Cake Cookie was spared and is now available at Trolley Car Cafe!). BaseLine Tap House But in all honesty, BaseLine Tap House has become one of our new favorite hangouts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! And judging by how there’s rarely a seat available on its huge outdoor patio these days, it appears a lot of folks feel the same way. BaseLine Tap House If you love a good cheese board, you’d be hard-pressed to find one better than BaseLine’s! Theirs includes Toma Farmstead Cheese, Point Reyes Original Blue Cheese, Laura Chenel’s Sonoma Goat Cheese, Chorizo and Calabrese Salami, Cornichons, Grapes, and Toasted Baguette, all for $10! Charcuterie Board We happen to think it pairs great with a beer flight for $12! You get to sample four Californian craft beers. Might as well as throw in one of their Bavarian Pretzels for $9, too (here we go again with the cheese sauce!). Beer Flight and Bavarian Pretzel You can have yourself a cheese and bread feast at BaseLine — if you’ve got the DOUGH! Read our full review of Baseline Tap House’s sips and eats HERE! Empanadas de Barbacoa at Choza de Margarita Now we’re heading over to Epcot’s World Showcase to enjoy some of Choza de Margarita’s delicious Empanadas de Barbacoa! These fried doughy delights are filled with shredded Barbacoa Beef and topped with Chipotle Sauce, Crema Mexicana, and Queso Fresco! It even comes with a side of Corn Esquites dusted with some chili-lime salt! YUMMY! Empanada de Barbacoa For $10.50, it’s more in the price range of an affordable meal at Disney World, but we don’t mind the upcharge when confronted with this much deliciousness! Just be careful — they go down REALLY fast! Especially if you’re enjoying them with one of Choza de Margarita’s signature cocktails such as the Smoky Pineapple for $15.50 made with Mezcal Ilegal Blanco, Pineapple-Ginger Juice, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur and a Tajin Chile-Lime Powdered Rim or their super-colorful Fiesta Marg for $12.75! Fiesta Margarita Learn more about the Fiesta Marg at Choza de Margarita here! We’ve been known to get a little carried away and have to cough up another $10.50 for another round of Empanadas because we ate the first batch so quickly! Whoops! Check out some of the other menu offerings to pair with the Empanadas at Choza de Margarita here! Beef Brisket Poutine at Refreshment Port Our last stop brings us to Refreshment Port which is also located in Epcot. Here is where you’ll find the Beef Brisket Poutine for $9.50! Beef Brisket Poutine What’s not to love about crispy golden-brown Fries covered in pulled brisket, smothered in a bath of Beer Cheese Sauce, and topped with Crispy Onions? Of course, if you’re a Poutine Purist, you can get the Traditional Poutine for $7.50 which comes with French Fries, Beef Gravy, and Cheese Curds! Traditional Poutine Occasionally, you’ll even find a new Poutine moonlighting at Refreshment Port like this Duck Confit Poutine they rolled out at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival last year. We sure hope it quacks its way back to this year’s fest! Duck Confit Poutine Of course, Disney World is home to several equally-stellar Poutines which you can read more about here! There’s no shortage of french fries covered with goodies in Disney World! Read about the Duck Confit Poutine Refreshment Port recently had here! Now that we got you thinking about some epic higher-end snacks, it’s time to start saving up! Lucky for you, most of these treats won’t break the bank TOO badly! Check out 10 insanely expensive things you CAN DO at Disney World here! Which of these more expensive snacks are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments below! 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