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Put on your Sunday clothes, there’s lots of world (and merchandise) out there! ©Disney While we’ve been at home, we’ve been online shopping up a storm while we watch Disney+. And even if we don’t have green thumbs like WALL-E or Eve, we will definitely cherish these adorable new bags! The WALL-E and Eve Loungeflys are about to soar into our hearts! The newest collection features a WALL-E Loungefly Backpack and a WALL-E and Eve Purse! The Backpack has two extra “wheel” compartments (we can’t handle how cute these are) and both the backpack and purse feature their little plant. Look at how sweet our OTP is together!! ©Disney We can’t wait for these new items to roll out online, so stay tuned! Plus, they would just look so stinkin’ cute paired with the WALL-E Alex and Ani Bracelet! If these aren’t must-have pieces of Disney merchandise, we don’t know what is. After you’ve watch WALL-E for the hundredth time, you can also watch these new movies coming to Disney+ in June! What is your favorite scene from WALL-E? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’re Havin’ Such a Good Time with THESE New Robin Hood Loungeflys! Disney Princesses…and ICE CREAM? Check out the New Loungefly We Didn’t Know We Needed! Spotted! The New Disney X Loungefly Minnie Polka Dot Collection Is Coming TOMORROW! View the full article

While Florida has started to re-open places like Disney Springs and Universal CityWalk, Texas is in talks about opening its own theme parks to guests again. Universal CityWalk And, now another state is making plans to re-open its larger tourist locations. According to News 4 Nashville, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group announced 89 of the state’s 95 counties will move into the next phase of re-opening on May 22nd. This transition allows restaurants, shops, and larger attractions — like theme parks — to re-open with safety measures in place. Monorail Red Some of the large attractions included in the phased re-opening are: Race tracks Amusement parks Water parks Theaters Dinner theaters Auditoriums Large museums These attractions must “practice social distancing with strong measures to protect employees and customers.” Universal CityWalk Governor Bill Lee stated, “We’re able to allow restaurants and retail businesses to operate at greater capacity and large attractions to open in a safe and thoughtful way.” He said the “state continues to see downward trends in case growth and meets the White House criteria for a phased reopening.” Although, he urged citizens to continue to wear makes and wash their hands. Hand Sanitizing Station In closing, he stated “By taking the Tennessee Pledge, our businesses can reopen in a way that protects the health of their customers and employees, and protects the livelihoods of hard-working Tennesseans.” Disney Springs Anakeesta is scheduled to open May 21st and others such as Dollywood and Lake Winnepesaukah are still planning their re-openings. We will keep you updated as we learn more! Take a look at our full experience at Universal CityWalk’s re-opening here! Will you be visiting Tennessee soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: New Performers Added! Watch These Disney Celebrities Perform LIVE for You Without Leaving the House! DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Disney Springs and Shanghai Park Reopen, New Safety Measures & a Look at Finance DFB Video: Latest Disney News — Disney World Starts to Open in FOUR Days with New Safety Protocols Announced! View the full article

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Today, we’re excited to share the latest episode of our #DisneyCastLife series featuring favorite stories of cast members keeping the Disney magic alive at home and in communities around the world. During this show, we honor our military in celebration of Armed Forces Day before traveling to Hong Kong Disneyland for a look at an amazing community partnership. Also, don’t miss a special message from 1966 Disneyland Ambassador Connie Swanson Lane. For more inspiring #DisneyCastLife stories, follow the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Ambassador teams on Instagram at @WDW.Ambassador and @Disneylandambassador. And be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments. Related Stories: SPECIAL EDITION: #DisneyCastLife Features Cast Members Making Magic at Shanghai Disney Resort#DisneyCastLife: Disney Ambassadors Share Cast Member Magic in New Video SeriesDisney Ambassadors Highlight Cast Member Magic in New Episode of #DisneyCastLife #DisneyCastLife: Disney Ambassadors Highlight Cast Member Magic Around the WorldView the full article

There are LOTS of interesting and exciting developments across the Walt Disney Company! We are starting to see the gradual reopening process begin around the globe, and the news just doesn’t stop these days! ©WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram — Shanghai Disneyland reopening So, let’s get caught up on all things Disney Parks and entertainment! Shanghai Disneyland Officially Reopens! Shanghai Disneyland was officially the first park to reopen since the parks worldwide closed their gates earlier this year. Various health and safety procedures were implemented to encourage physical distancing between guests while they are in the park. Shanghai Disneyland Currently, tickets for Shanghai Disneyland must be booked in advance. Full-day tickets for its first day of operations, May 11, sold out ahead of time. Check out these pics of Shanghai Disneyland’s reopening day here! Disney Springs Prepares to Reopen May 20 Since we learned that Disney Springs will partially reopen for guests beginning on May 20, a number of restaurants have been confirmed. As of this writing, The Boathouse, Wine Bar George, STK Orlando, Erin McKenna’s Bakery, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Planet Hollywood, and more are set to reopen on the 20th. Welcome to Wine Bar George! See our most up-to-date list on which restaurants will be open on May 20 We have also learned that World of Disney will reopen on May 27. Other Disney owned and operated locations will also open May 27, including Market Place Co-Op. World of Disney in Disney Springs See which Disney Springs retail shops will be open on May 20 The exact guidelines that Disney Springs will be following were announced, including mandatory face masks, temperature checks, and physical distancing protocols. ©Disney We will be reporting live from Disney Springs on May 20 to let you know how locations are operating with their new health and safety procedures. Read more about the health and safety guidelines guests will experience when visiting Disney Springs here. Universal Orlando CityWalk Reopens CityWalk, the shopping and dining district at Universal Orlando Resort, reopened with limited operations on Thursday, May 14. We reported live with a first look at the protocols put into place by Universal. Many of these measurements are similar to what Disney Springs will implement on May 20. ©Universal In this initial reopening phase, guests and employees will be required to wear face masks as well as undergo temperature screenings before entering the premises. Those with temperatures of 100.4 degrees and above will not be allowed to enter. Universal CityWalk on its reopening day We did notice many of the new health and safety protocols when we visited CityWalk. From the frequent sanitization to the reduced capacity at the various dining locations, Universal took a very active role in ensuring the opening of CityWalk was smooth and most importantly safe! Read more about our experience at CityWalk’s reopening day here! Essential Construction Resumes at Disneyland Skeleton crews have returned to Disneyland to work on Avengers Campus and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The essential work being done by these crews includes weather-wrapping Avenger’s Campus and receiving steel deliveries for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Disneyland Main Entrance Currently, Avenger’s Campus will open “soon.” Disney originally announced the land would open on July 18, 2020, but the wording on their website has changed to “Coming Soon,” indicating a possible delay. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is slated to debut in Toontown in 2022. Read more about the essential crews returning to Disneyland here! CEO Bob Chapek Speaks Publicly on the Future of Disney Parks Following last week’s quarterly earnings call, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek spoke on CNBC regarding the future of the Company, and specifically the parks. He spoke on the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland and the present demand from consumers to return to the theme parks. © CNBC When asked about reopening more parks, Chapek stated that “We certainly want to open up as soon as we can across the world but we’re going to do so in a responsible way.” Read more about Bob Chapek’s interview on CNBC here! Disneyland and Disney World No Longer Accepting Reservations Until July 1 Until recently, both resorts were accepting future bookings after June 1. It was announced recently that this was being pushed back, and now Disneyland and Disney World are no longer accepting reservations in the month of June, they now begin July 1st. Disney’s Riviera Resort Thomas Mazloum, Disney World senior vice president, stated at a recent Reopening Business workgroup meeting, “Just because there are reservations open in July, does not mean that we will open in July.” He also emphasized that reopening Shanghai is a “baby step” in the gradual reopening of the parks worldwide. Read more about the Reopening Business workgroup meeting here. Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Another Closure Extension Previously, Tokyo Disney Resort had planned on giving an update on the park’s closure status mid-May, which would have included a better idea on when they were planning to reopen. Tokyo Disney Resort ©Disney Since then, however, Japan’s state of emergency has been extended through the end of May. Disney is now saying that the Tokyo Disney Resort is closed until further notice. Read more about Tokyo Disney Resort’s extended closure here. New Content Coming to Disney+ There’s a slew of new and exciting content coming to Disney+! Just in these past few days, we have heard of some MAJOR titles coming to the streaming service. Most notably, the live performance recording of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton will launch exclusively on Disney+ on July 3. This is 15 months ahead of its previously planned debut in movie theaters. We also learned that the live recording of Taylor Swift’s recent one-night concert in Paris will arrive to Disney+ on May 18. This will follow its premiere on ABC on May 17. Streaming of the concert will also be available on Hulu. The Muppets are coming to Disney+! This summer, a short film series called Muppets Now will arrive on the streaming platform. ©Disney A press release from Disney states, “Fans of The Muppets can also see more of Kermit, Miss Piggy, and friends in the upcoming Disney+ series, Muppets Now, premiering this summer.” Read more about Muppets Now here! Remember the children’s horror series Goosebumps? Well, now the world of author R.L. Stein will come to life on Disney+! ©Disney A series will be adapted based on his best selling graphic novel series Just Beyond. Read more about the new R.L. Stein series here! ‘Wonderful World of Disney’ Returning to ABC Finally, if you’re looking for new ways to fill your evenings, ABC has announced the return of the “Wonderful World of Disney.” This is in an attempt for ABC to fill out their primetime schedule, and we are super excited to see this programming return! ©Disney This will be the first time ABC is having a full lineup of ‘movie nights’ since their 2007-2008 season. The series will air on Wednesdays beginning on May 20 and will continue for four weeks. The series will include Moana, Thor: The Dark World, Up, and Big Hero 6. Read more about the “Wonderful World of Disney” returning to ABC here! This is the latest news! We have been keeping a close eye on everything to make sure that you’re up to date on the latest need to know info, so keep an eye out on the blog for even more news! Will you watch the “Wonderful World of Disney” when it returns to ABC? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: UPDATED! Here’s What We Know About the 2020 Closures and Travel To Walt Disney World and Disneyland All the Disney News You Missed While You Were Spring Cleaning Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

Whoever said May is “too early” to start Christmas shopping hasn’t seen this book! Christmas Tree in Magic Kingdom The holidays are their own little bubble of magic in the Disney Parks. The decorations, treats, and atmosphere just make you feel like you’re walking through a Winter Wonderland, a spooky spectacular, and more. And, even though we give you all our tips and tricks to conquer the holidays with our DFB guides, you can also take a stroll down Santa Claus Lane with the latest Disney book coming soon! This October, Disney Publishing will be releasing the Disney Editions Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks book (oooh!!). ©Disney The 384-page book comes with over 1,900 photos taken just for this new holiday guide. You can spot different behind-the-scenes looks about how the holidays are brought to life, catch a look at some of the best entertainment, and even read a few stories from Cast Members around the world! Mr. Easter Bunny and Mrs. Easter Bunny Plus, you’ll be able to learn special insider details, like how the Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is made every year! Did you know that the 17-foot house is made with 1,050 pounds of honey, 800 pounds of flour, 600 pounds each of chocolate and powdered sugar, 35 pounds of spices, and a 140 pints of egg whites?? (PHEW!) Grand Floridian Gingerbread House. Resist the Urge to Eat It! The book is written by Graham Allan, Rebecca Cline, and Charlie Price after 10 years of researching the holidays in the Disney Parks and traveling more than 180,000 miles to experience the magic all around the world. And, while their journey may be over, now you can go on your own when Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks is released! Magic Kingdom Halloween Decorations We’ll keep you updated with more information and where to purchase it! In the meantime, check out ALL the ways Disney is celebrating Halfway to Halloween here! What’s your favorite time of the year to visit the Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! Disney Recipe: Make Disney’s Churros at Home with THIS Recipe! View the full article

As the phased reopening of Florida continues, the Vice President will visit the state to discuss plans. ©Moving.com Florida businesses are in the early stages of resuming operations, including CityWalk at Universal Orlando which partially reopened on May 14th, and Disney Springs, which will begin a phased reopening on May 20th. As Florida businesses continue to take steps towards resuming services, Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Orlando on Wednesday to meet with Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis. As reported by Click Orlando, they will discuss Florida’s phased reopening process. Universal During his visit, Pence will also join a roundtable with leaders from the hospitality and tourism industries to review their plans for reopening. Coincidentally, his visit will fall on the same day as the initial reopening of Disney Springs. Click here to learn more about the phased reopening of Disney Springs Do you have plans to visit Disney Springs when it reopens this week? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: “Will Masks Be Required When Disney World Reopens?” and 9 Other BIG Questions We’re Trying To Answer Governor Speaks Regarding Peak of Health Crisis for Central Florida NEWS! Initial Plan to Reopen Theme Parks Like Disney World Proposed By the Orange County Economic Task Force View the full article

Disney is looking to celebrate journeys from one chapter of life into the next. Magic Kingdom And, many graduating college students are experiencing that moment right now! While a lot of the Class of 2020 didn’t have a traditional graduation, Disney Cast and Crew Members are gathering together to celebrate the occasion! Although they might not be wearing that cap and gown right now, there’s still some Disney magic for graduates. Don Hahn, the filmmaker behind the Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Maleficent, and more, wants to help congratulate the Class of 2020. ©Disney He encourages students to “celebrate the milestones” and to “meditate on the possibilities of life” since each one can bring great things. He wants them to know that the most important thing they can do is embrace their unique gifts and be the best version of themselves. You can watch Doh Hahn’s sweet “Commencement Speech” here! Anybody else just feeling super inspired to chase their dreams now?? Check out another graduation message from the Walt Disney World President, Josh D’Amaro, here! . Do you know any graduating students from the Class of 2020? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! Disney HOW-TO! Decorate Your Own DIY Adventure Book Inspired by Disney’s “Up!” Look Out Disney Chalk Artists, You May Have Some Competition! View the full article

Disney theme parks around the world have been closed for months. Shanghai Disneyland recently broke the theme park stand-still by re-opening, but Disney has not yet announced when the rest of the parks will re-open. Shanghai Disneyland In the wake of the closures, The Walt Disney Company furloughed employees and has been taking on debt to protect its financial future. Analysts recommended accepting equity agreements instead of additional lines of credit and Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund just offered Disney this opportunity. Disney recently estimated a revenue loss of close to $1 billion due to the closures, and last week the company took on additional loans totaling $11 billion dollars. According to the Hollywood Reporter, analysts advise companies impacted by the closures, like Disney and AMC, to accept investments over cashing out more loans. AMC Theater in Disney Springs Moody’s analyst Neil Begley stated “It would be a welcome investment from a debt perspective to see some of these companies that are more dramatically affected bring in some equity rather than just bringing [on] lots of debt, particularly some of the larger-cap media names like Disney and ViacomCBS.” Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom He went on to say, “I just can’t say whether or not the folks at Disney would be willing to entertain issuing equity at this juncture. But for some of these companies that have an uncertain horizon at this time, it certainly would be prudent, particularly for their credit ratings.” Disney World Monorail Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, named the Public Investment Fund, recently shared their acquisitions –which included shares in The Walt Disney Company, Facebook, Starbucks, and more. The fund purchased over five million shares in Disney which translate to a value of almost $500 million. Even though these shares are just a drop in the bucket of the whole company, the investment comes at an unprecedented time for the Disney company. Cinderella Castle The Public Investment Fund’s investment in Disney comes after its sizable purchases in Live Nation, Carnival Cruises, Tesla, and Uber since the start of 2020. The fund also boosted its number of shares in 23 other companies such as IBM, Boeing, ADP, Bank of America, and Marriott totaling more than $10 billion of equity in the U.S. market. Read more about The Walt Disney Company’s current finances here! Which sector of business do you think will have the biggest impact on The Disney Company during the closures? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 10 Ways The Current Crisis is Particularly BAD for The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger Comments Reveal How Set-Backs Could Affect The Walt Disney Company Long-Term DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of our FAVORITE resort hotels when it comes to all things FOOD. Animal Kingdom Lodge There are some simply incredible restaurants here to choose from and we totally recommend you check this resort out, even if you aren’t staying here! Victoria Falls Lounge We’re going to be starting our Animal Kingdom Lodge food tour today at Victoria Falls Lounge. This is located right alongside Boma. You’ll typically find guests here enjoying a beverage or a light snack while they wait for their reservation for Boma, but we think it’s worth a trip all on its own! Victoria Falls Lounge at Animal Kingdom Lodge Since it’s so close to Boma and Jiko, you’ll typically find drinks at Victoria Falls that you can also order at these table service restaurants. So, if you can’t get a reservation, you can still enjoy the beverages! One of our favorites is the Victoria Falls Mist. Victoria Falls Mist Note that this drink, which takes its name from the bar, has recently disappeared from the menu. But since it was kind of the “go-to” drink at this location, we suspect the bartenders are happy to still mix it up if it is, indeed, gone from the menu. This is a very light and refreshing beverage, which mixes Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur, Melon and Banana Liqueurs, Sweet-and-Sour, and Sprite. Read our review of Victoria Falls Mist here! Pool Bars: Maji Pool Bar and Uzima Springs Pool Bar Each of the resorts’ two main sections, Jambo House and Kidani Village, have their own pool bar so guests can sip on a refreshing beverage on a hot Florida day. The Maji Pool Bar is located in Kidani Village… Maji Pool Bar …while the Uzima Springs Pool Bar is located at Jambo House! Uzima Springs Pool Bar Both bars are great spots to relax on your day off from the parks and enjoy a cold beverage or two. The best part about these quiet pool bars is that you DON’T have to be a guest at Animal Kingdom Lodge to stop by! On our last visit, we sipped on the Safari Mudslide. Safari Mudslide These bars are known to switch up their seasonal specialties often, making it a new experience every time we visit! Read about our most recent trip to Uzima Springs Pool Bar here! The Mara The Mara is our next stop on our Animal Kingdom Lodge tour. This will be your “to go” stop for quick breakfast, lunch, and dinner! The Mara Menu But don’t let the “fast-casual” label fool you: this is a GEM when it comes to tasty Disney food, especially desserts! The Mara Dessert Menu One of our favorite desserts is the Zebra Domes! These are the same beloved desserts that can be found at Boma but you can get THESE without a table service reservation! These little domes pack some massive flavor with an Amarula Cream Liquor mousse filling, sponge cake base, and white chocolate coating. Zebra Domes Another favorite treat of ours is the Nyala Brownie. Nyala Brownie BONUS POINTS for this treat coming in a Mickey shape! This peanut butter brownie has taken on many forms over the years, and has disappeared and reappeared a few times. You get a dense, fudgy brownie with a metric ton of peanut butter frosting on top. It’s pretty amazing. Nyala Brownie If you see it in the display case, GRAB IT! You’ll be glad you did. Read more about our favorite Nyala Brownie at The Mara here! Sanaa We’re moving on now to the three main table service restaurants in Animal Kingdom Lodge. All three of these restaurants offer free behind-the-scenes tours, giving guests a glimpse at the inspiration behind and design of the three restaurants. Definitely worth considering even if you don’t have a reservation at that restaurant! The first of the table service restaurants we’ll talk about is Sanaa. Sanaa Located in Kidani Village, this table service lunch and dinner location also serves up a counter-service breakfast! Lunch Menu at Sanaa If you dine at Sanaa for lunch or dinner, you will be in for an amazing experience — the windows overlook the Savanna with animals walking by as you dine! If you want the very best views of the Savanna, we recommend you make a lunch reservation so you can see the animals in full daylight. Once it gets dark, it’s tougher to spot the critters outside! Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna There are a few standout menu items we have to mention! The first is the Bread Service. We feel like we’ve told everyone we know about this must-try app. This is a standout dish at Sanaa, complete with Indian Naan bread and an assortment of flavorful dips! Sanaa Bread Service The dips that you can choose from include Red Chile Sambal, Cucumber Raita, Coriander Chutney, Mango Chutney, Coconut Chutney, Garlic Pickle, Spicy Jalapeño-Lime Pickle, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus, or Tamarind Chutney. Can’t decide? YOU CAN GET THEM ALL (totally what we always do!). Bread Service Accompaniments OF COURSE, we have to mention their ridiculously good Butter Chicken! We like to call this dish “heaven in a bowl” because it is jam-packed with SO much flavor! It’s traditionally a combination of butter, cream, tomato puree, garam masala, and other spices, resulting in a super-rich but super delicious meal. It can be ordered as a sort of sampler entree where you choose one item from a list of meat and seafood simmered dishes, including Butter Chicken, one choice from a variety of vegetarian slow-cooked options, as well as a bowl of Basmati Rice. It’s seriously the standout entree and we have to fight with ourselves EVERY time we go to Sanaa to try other things on the menu (but our hearts will forever and always belong to the Butter Chicken). Butter Chicken And for dessert, we’re giving ALL of the gold stars to the Spice Trade Candy Bar. Spice Road Candy Bar We’ve had BAD “candy bars” at other restaurants, but this one is a sure winner — it’s a Coconut, Apricot, Caramel, Pistachio, and Cashew Bar covered in Milk Chocolate, and topped with Chai Cream, Pistachio Crumb, and Apricot Gelee. Whew! Think of it as the most luxurious Snickers Bar you’ll ever eat. Read our full review of Sanaa here! Boma Our final two restaurants are both in the Jambo House section of Animal Kingdom Lodge. First up is Boma! This buffet-style restaurant is a fan-favorite and offers some really unique African-inspired eats. Boma Their breakfast buffet is a fun mix of traditional American-style dishes as well as African dishes! Breakfast Pastries from one of our favorite buffets — Boma in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Some of the more African-inspired breakfast options include Turkey Bobotie. For the kiddos, there are Simba & Nala waffles, and we love their goat cheese scrambled eggs and pecan praline bread pudding! Lion King Waffles at Boma Read our review of the breakfast buffet at Boma here! For lunch and dinner, everyone in your party should find something they’ll fall in love with! They have a delicious rotating assortment of soups, including butternut squash soup and chicken corn chowder. Boma Mulligatawny Soup There should be multiple varieties for you to choose from when you dine! Soup’s on at Boma! While this buffet appeals to those with a more adventurous palette, there are plenty of options for pickier eaters too, especially the kiddos who will find plenty of ‘mainstream’ options (things like spaghetti, chicken nuggies, and mac and cheese, of course!). Another reason why we love eating at Boma is their Jungle Juice! Also known as POG Juice, this Disney World classic beverage appears in multiple resorts under various aliases (it’s known as Moonshine over at Trail’s End restaurant at Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort!). Jungle Juice…or POG Juice…or Moonshine… For dessert, this is another location in Animal Kingdom Lodge where you can get ZEBRA DOMES! Zebra Dome at Boma So if you missed out on grabbing some over at The Mara, you can get your fill at Boma! Read our full dinner review of Boma here! Jiko Last but CERTAINLY not least is Jiko. This is a signature restaurant, meaning that if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you’ll be redeeming two of your table service credits here as opposed to just one per person. If you’re paying out of pocket, be prepared to dig a little deeper into those pockets here! This is a truly special dining experience. Gorgeous Lighting at Jiko Mellows Through the Evening to Mimic the African Sunset Jiko gives off a much more romantic vibe than Sanaa and Boma, making this a perfect spot for date night! Jiko Menu If you aren’t looking for a full meal but still want to experience Jiko, you may be interested in their wine tastings! Did you know that Animal Kingdom Lodge is home to the largest selection of South African wines outside of South Africa? That means there’s PLENTY of African wine to try here, especially if you book a reservation for their Wine Tasting. Jiko Wine Tasting Room Offered every Wednesday, you get to sample a trio of wines selected by the sommeliers at Jiko. Reservations are highly recommended and there is a dress code! Jiko Wine Tasting Read more about the Jiko Wine Tasting here! But of course, there’s much more to Jiko than a wide selection of wines. They have SPECTACULAR food. One of the standout dishes has always been their Oak-grilled Filet Mignon with Mac and Cheese. A perfectly cooked steak covered in a rich red wine reduction over creamy mac is the stuff dreams are made of. Oak Grilled Filet with Mac and Cheese And pro-tip: if the side dish is different, ask for the KIDS’ mac and cheese with your filet! That’s the original version that made this dish a hit to begin with! While their menu has changed a bit over the years, you can always order that awesome kids’ mac and cheese as a side dish if you want to give it a taste. Just ask your server! Savanna during the day For the ultimate Animal Kingdom Lodge culinary experience, check out the Wanyama Safari. This tour is open to all guests — you don’t have to be staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge to book it! Your evening begins with a pre-safari reception, and then you head out onto the Savanna for a special tour! After the safari, you’ll enjoy a multi-course dinner at Jiko. Read our FULL dinner review of Jiko here! Overall, Animal Kingdom Lodge is a great place to experience a variety of food options and dining experiences. We think it’s worth checking out even if you aren’t staying at the resort! It’s full of character and has lots of must-try items! What is your favorite restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Here Are Your Must-Get Disney World Dishes For 2019! What’s New at Animal Kingdom Lodge — Vegetarian Wraps, Construction, and Halloween Merch! Tip from the DFB Guide: Free Tours at Animal Kingdom Lodge Restaurants View the full article

It’s true, there are a lot of absolutely wonderful restaurants in the Disney World theme parks. Main Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s But what if we told you there were some equally wonderful meals (perhaps even MORE wonderful!) OUTSIDE of the parks? That’s right, today we’re taking a look at some of the BEST meals in Disney World that you won’t find in the parks. Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon at Jiko First we have to recommend a meal from a DFB favorite restaurant! In fact, when we polled our team for their favorite meals, this was brought up MULTIPLE times! It’s Jiko — The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. One of the best meals? The Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon! Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon We can’t help but order the filet at Jiko thanks to the PERFECT blend of flavors between the spices and the meat. Plus, that South African Wine red wine reduction? Killer. For $52 this steak is served alongside Four-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese, Marinated Tomatoes, and Mushrooms. The side has changed up a few times over the years, with the mac disappearing entirely from the entree for a while only to return in a different, more uniquely flavored form. The mac and cheese incorporates unique African flavors now, but if you prefer classic mac (we totally do!) be sure to ask your server for the mac and cheese from the kids’ menu instead! They’ll know exactly what you’re talking about. Click here to check out our review of this Jiko favorite! Potjie Inspired Butter Chicken at Sanaa You don’t have to go far to find the next great meal on our list. We are BIG FANS of Sanaa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village for its relaxing environment and tasty eats. The tastiest eats of all? The Potjie Inspired Butter Chicken, of course! Potjie Inspired with Butter Chicken and Chickpea Wit The uber tender hunks of chicken have layers and layers of flavors and spices. The tomato, cream, and (of course) butter-based sauce is super flavorful and rich and honestly, we must look crazy scooping every drop out the bowl each time! There are other meat and seafood-based options to pick aside from Butter Chicken but truthfully, we only make it beyond that amazing chicken if we absolutely have to. Seriously, you don’t want to miss this dish. With your chicken, you also get to choose between Chickpea Wat, Aloo Masala, Lentil Dhal, or Cilantro-Coconut Vegetables. It’s all served with scented Basmati Rice. Yum! You can try this meal for $28. Want to see our full review of this delish dish, click here! Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli at California Grill We’re headed to Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the next dish, and this one has been around since California Grill opened in 1995. Wow! You have to be pretty tasty to make the cut consistently through different menus and chefs! It’ll all make sense to you when you try the Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli. Enjoy the Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli at California Grill So what makes this one little pasta have what it takes to stand the test of time? Well, it may not look like much but the flavor combination in this app seriously packs a punch! Ok, ok, so this is more a starter than it is a meal but we just had to mention this appetizer. The Ravioli is a delightful combo of Tomato-Fennel Broth, Crispy Mushrooms, Tiny Basil, and Organic Olive Oil. The tangy goat cheese with the delicate tomato broth is incredible. We’re dreaming about it right now. YOU can try it out on a visit to Cali Grill for $16. Maybe next time I go I’ll just order two and make it my meal. To check out our latest review of the Goat Cheese Ravioli, click here! Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s Alright, the next meal we’re talking about isn’t like the others. We’re not talking about a menu item we love, we’re talking an EXPERIENCE we love at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! The Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s is an expensive and delicious culinary experience. It’s essentially the peak of dining in Disney World and you’ll be watching the hustle and bustle of the kitchen as you sit steps away from the action! Complimentary Champagne Toast at Victoria and Albert’s Chef’s Table You’ll have to read our review of the Chef’s Table to get an idea of what a meal is like there — but what’s cool is that yours could be totally different! Part of the appeal of this experience is that it’s personalized to YOU. Plus having the opportunity to interact with chefs hard at work is an incredibly unique experience. How cool is that? Chef Joe prepares Octopus in the Victoria and Albert’s Kitchen The meal features around nine or more courses and will take HOURS. It’s a slow process meant to give you time to enjoy and appreciate the food. And boy, have we! Any place that serves us MULTIPLE dessert courses clearly knows what’s up. One of many Chef’s Table Desserts This experience is on the pricy side. Right now, a seat at the Chef’s Table will run you $250 per person plus $150 for wine pairings. Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of the Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s! Wagyu Beef from Morimoto Asia For our next item, we’re stepping away from the resorts and into Disney Springs! Head on over to Morimoto Asia to try some SERIOUSLY upscale meat. Like, the best meat in the WORLD type of meat! Like, so fancy you’re presented with a cow snout-print to verify it was of the proper certification! Fancy. Wagyu Certificate of Authenticity You’re going to shell out some SERIOUS cash if you’re looking to sample the Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef. This stuff is $28 PER OUNCE with a three-ounce minimum. A little goes a LONG way here though. Wagyu and Cooking Stone The beef is cooked AT your table so the whole thing is an experience. If you’ve had Wagyu, you know how delicious the incredible marbling is on this meat (these are the fancy cows you may have heard that some farms give massages and beer to drink to make their meat so perfect!). If you love steak and haven’t had Wagyu, you GOTTA do it at least once! So, yes, apologize to your wallet in advance but your taste buds will be thanking you! This is some of the best quality meat in the world prepared tableside over an Ishiyaki Grilling Stone with Sansho Peppercorn Sauce. This was SO WORTH IT. Thinking about splurging on the Wagyu for yourself? Click here! Twilight Feast from ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Did you know Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has THE BEST room service of all hotels in the known universe? Ok, that might be a bit of a stretch, but they DO have the amazing Twilight Feast. What’s that? You’ve never heard of the Twilight Feast, you say? Clearly you missed us shouting our love of it from the rooftops. Twilight Feast Forewarning, this meal IS pricey — it’s $60 PER person — but hear us out! It’s a LOT OF FOOD. Like, totally enough food for at least two people to share one order! For the price you get an entire meal of the same food served at the Polynesian’s uber-popular sit-down restaurant, ‘Ohana. And we do mean an ENTIRE meal! Twilight Feast Order this bad boy and you’ll be chowing down on pineapple-coconut bread, salad, Spiced Chicken Wings, Asian-style Pot Stickers, Yakisoba Noodles, Stir-fried Vegetables, and ‘Ohana Sunset Punch (POG juice!). PLUS, you’ll get all the same skewered meats and oak-grilled shrimp you’d be served in the restaurant. Finally, it is topped off with ‘Ohana’s famous Bread Pudding. How We Love Thee, Twilight Feast It’s hard to narrow down what we love most about this meal. Is it the ‘Ohana teriyaki noodles? The carafe of POG juice? Perhaps it’s the iconic ‘Ohana bread pudding? Ok, wait, maybe it wasn’t so hard. It’s definitely the bread pudding that we love the MOST, but the rest of the meal is GREAT too! To check out why we L-O-V-E the Twilight Feast, click here! Royal Prime Rib Roast from Storybook Dining at Artist Point Tucked away at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a fantastic character meal where you can meet Snow White and friends — Storybook Dining at Artist Point. Not only do you have the chance to meet some HARD to come by characters at this meal, including Dopey, Grumpy, the Evil Queen, and Snow White, but this spot also has some seriously good food. Hi There, Dopey We think the Royal Prime Rib Roast is definitely one of the fanciest and tastiest entrees you can snag at a character meal! The roast is tender and juicy and the flavors of the sides go PERFECTLY with such a rich cut of meat. You get some seriously zippy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, and a perfectly cooked traditional Popover. The whole thing is drizzled with a rich Jus! Royal Prime Rib Roast The appetizers and desserts are shared at this spot (the table receives cutely plated small bites per person for both courses), but each guest is served an individually plated entree! Dinner here is a bit pricey at $60 for adults and $39 for kids (or only one credit on the Disney Dining Plan!), but the characters and gorgeous presentations are well worth the cost. Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of Storybook Dining at Artist Point! Beaches & Cream Grilled Cheese, and a No Way Jose at Beaches and Cream Alright, we’ve got a two-courser comin’ at ya! Head on over to Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club and order the Beaches & Cream Grilled Cheese with Creamy Tomato Soup as your entree for $13. P.S. You can add bacon or ham for $5! This sammie may not look like much but LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING! The blend of cheeses is UNREAL. Dunk it in that creamy tomato soup and you’ve got a pretty perfect lunch, there! Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup BUT WAIT, there’s more! If you asked us to pick one of our favorite desserts in Disney World, the No Way Jose would def pop into our heads. Do we want ice cream? Do we want ALL the peanut butter sauce? Have you MET us? PB is our JAM! No Way Jose $11 will bless you with this monster treat made with SO MUCH Peanut Butter and Hot Fudge, Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Morsels, Whipped Cream, and a Cherry. OMG. Now we want one. If only we knew how to make one at home…Oh, WAIT! We DO! Want to check out our latest review of the No Way Jose? Click here! Hoop Dee Doo Revue So this next one is a definite must-do if you’ve never done it before, but the food is NOT the star here. While we enjoy the buckets of all-you-care-to-enjoy Fried Chicken and Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs with Green Salad, Baked Beans, Fresh-Baked Cornbread, and Strawberry Shortcake; the meal can be kind of inconsistent. It’s very generic barbecue staples done just OK, but the show? ALWAYS SO FUN. Strawberry Shortcake Look at all their smiling faces! It’s easy to miss out on this show tucked alllll the way away at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, but you should make the trek! There are a few tiers of seating (we recommend upgrading to a better tier) so the price ranges from $66 to $75. Did you know this is one of the longest-running dinner shows of ALL TIME?! To check out our latest thoughts on Hoop Dee Doo, click here! Chicken and Waffles from Grand Floridian Cafe Next, we’re headed to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa for a stunner of a meal — Chicken and Waffles at Grand Floridian Cafe. The coolest part of this dish is it actually grew from being an off-menu hack to a full menu item! Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles Imagine the CRUNCHIEST Corn Flake crusted fried chicken, resting atop a freshly made Applewood-smoked Bacon Malted Waffle (if you ask, they’ll serve it on a Mickey Waffle because you’re in DISNEY! ). What takes this to the next level is the Sriracha Honey it’s served with. Yes, we said Sriracha Honey. Yes, it’s EVEN MORE delicious than you’re imagining. OH YEAH, and you can get it for breakfast OR lunch! Just take our $24 already! Click here to check out how we feel about the Chicken and Waffles being a full-time breakfast menu item! Jambalaya, Mickey Beignets, and Pecan Praline from Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Scat Cat’s Club Cafe There are a few menu items we can’t pass up when we head to Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter. Usually, this means that we end up having one entree and two desserts but are we complaining? No. No, we are not. Start with the Jambalaya for $11.99, it’s Chicken and Andouille Sausage with Vegetables and Rice cooked in a rich Spicy Sauce. It comes with a nice big hunk of cornbread, in case you didn’t get enough carby goodness from the rice! Jambalaya The jambalaya has just the right amount of kick and makes for an awesomely satisfying meal with those classic bayou flavors. Princess Tiana would be proud of the Sassagoula kitchen! For dessert(s), order the Mickey Beignets (because, duh) and the House-made Pecan Praline for $3.99. Mickey-Shaped Beignet at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter If you’ve never had a praline it’s a type of candy that’s basically a ton of brown sugar cooked down with pecans til they melt in your mouth when you eat them. They’re aaahmazing. As for those beignets? They’re light, airy fried dough…COVERED in powdered sugar. Do we really need to say more? You can snag six Mickey Beignets across the lobby at the Scat Cat’s Club Cafe for $8.49 or three for $4.49. Aren’t all snacks better when they’re Mickey-shaped?? Want more of our thoughts on Sassagoula? Click here! Tenders with Buffalo Sauce and Loaded Mac and Cheese from Chicken Guy! This next meal is a fun one! Head over to Chicken Guy! in Disney Springs, wave at the picture of Guy Fieri with a chicken on the wall, and get ready to go to Flavortown! Make your choice of Crispy Fried or Grilled Chicken Tenders for $5.99 for three or $7.99 for five — don’t forget the buffalo sauce (or whatever sauce you want, they have TONS)! Say what you want about Guy Fieri, but this man knows his chicken and dipping sauces. Crispy Fried and Grilled Chicken Tenders Oh and even though their fries are tasty, we’ve been known to pass on them in favor of the crazy good LOADED Mac Daddy Mac ‘N’ Cheese instead. OMG is this stuff good! Take mac and cheese (already a good thing) and cover it with bacon, green onions, chopped fried chicken tenders (even better!). Don’t forget to ask for extra SMC (that’s Super Melty Cheese in Guy Fieri-speak ) because what mac and cheese wouldn’t benefit from a swim in even MORE cheese?! Yeah, we know, no shocker here that we’re looking for extra cheese. YOU CAUGHT US! To check out our OPENING DAY review of Chicken Guy!, click here! Firecracker Shrimp, Gibson’s Sandwich King Burger, and Key Lime Pie from The Boathouse The Boathouse in Disney Springs has some serious favorites on the menu and not all of them are seafood! Start out this delish meal with the Firecracker Shrimp with Sriracha Mayo, Serrano Chilis, and Sweet Peppers for $16. They’re spicy, they’re sweet, and they’re SO delicious. The combo of flavors on this app is not to be missed. Firecracker Shrimp For your entree, snag the Gibson’s “Sandwich King” Award Winning Burger for one of the best burgers in Disney World at $20. It’s topped with Crispy Cherry Peppers, Jalapeño Havarti, and Spiced Mayo, and served with Fresh-cut Fries. This thing is burger nirvana. Gibsons Sandwich King Burger Wrap your meal with the Key Lime Pie in a Mason Jar for $10! We love us some sweet and tart so this delivers! Key Lime Pie in a Mason Jar Plus, we secretly haven’t gotten over the whole Mason Jar trend. It’s still kinda cute! Click here to read our latest review of the Award Winning Burger! Spaghetti Carbonara from Il Mulino Head on over to Disney World’s Swan Hotel for a favorite at Il Mulino that you just gotta try! Il Mulino just has really really good food overall! But our choice here is almost always the Spaghetti Carbonara. Spaghetti Carbonara Pasta Carbonara is a simple dish that’s REALLY easy to mess up. Thankfully that is NOT the case here! You get a thick and yummy mix of Spaghetti in a creamy Cheese and Egg Sauce, mixed with Pancetta. YUM. The egg in the sauce isn’t hunks of scrambled eggs or anything strange — the egg is gently cooked with the cheese to thicken into a velvety sauce. Honestly, this pasta makes us feel things. It’s rich but not overwhelming and the pancetta adds just the right salty bacony flavors. A bowl of this creamy goodness will run you $23. Want to see our FULL REVIEW of Il Mulino? Click here! Whew! That list was too much goodness, guys. Don’t be duped into thinking the only good food at Disney World requires a park ticket! Plus, bonus points if you’re STAYING near one of these spots — you can basically roll back to your room (or if you’re enjoying the Twilight Feast…even better!) and call it a day. BRB, gotta go figure out how to make Super Melty Cheese at home now! What are your favorite meals outside of the parks? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: The 12 Best Meals To Eat in Disney World…Without Leaving Your Hotel!! 9 Best One-Credit Restaurant Values on the 2019 Disney Dining Plan DFB Tips: How To Plan Your Girls’ Weekend in Disney World! View the full article

Here Are 11 First Evening or Last Day Ideas for Your Walt Disney World Vacation. Most likely you’ve spent most of the day getting to Walt Disney World. You might feel that using a whole day of theme park tickets for just a few hours would be a waste. Or you’ve used up your park […] The post Top 11 Free or Low Cost Disney World Activities appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Here Are 11 First Evening or Last Day Ideas for Your Walt Disney World Vacation. Most likely you’ve spent most of the day getting to Walt Disney World. You might feel that using a whole day of theme park tickets for just a few hours would be a waste. Or you’ve used up your park […] The post Top 11 Free or Low Cost Disney World Activities appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

While many Florida theme parks are currently looking for the best way to open, Gatorland Orlando will be re-opening during Phase Two of Florida’s re-opening plan. Disney World Monorail The attraction submitted its health and safety proposal to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force for consideration. Now, as the theme park moves forward in getting its park ready for guests, Gatorland released some very…interesting…videos explaining their new guidelines (and you just have to see them for yourself). They are…a lot to take in. In the first video, Gatorland CEO, Mark McHugh, shows how they’ve been taking care of the park since the temporary closure. He details what Gatorland will be doing from now on to keep guests and employees safe. The video also showcases park employees (in gator face masks, of course) putting up informational signs, washing their hands, and placing social distancing markers on the ground. He makes sure to let guests know that they have a very detailed 32-page safety guidebook they will follow to re-open. Pretty normal, right?? But then he mentions that the “Gatorland Social Distancing Skunk Ape” will be helping them to comply with the new health and safety protocols. (Um, why does this sound slightly terrifying? What will the Skunk Ape do if you don’t comply???). ©Gatorland Well, our questions were answered… and we can never unsee whatever the Social Distancing Skunk Ape is supposed to be. Apparently, he’s such a big deal to Gatorland that he has his own page on the site. Oh, but don’t worry — it gets BETTER (or weirder). ©Gatorland The Skunk Ape has his own video to promote social distancing while also highlighting the importance of hand sanitizer and face masks. And, if anybody doesn’t comply — he will attack! We’re not kidding. In the video, he shoves people apart, throws hand sanitizer canisters at them, and more. Even we can’t make this stuff up… . The Crazed Look in His Eyes… ©Gatorland A woman VERY similar to a uh…certain tiger-loving big cat sanctuary owner…brushes it off by saying (er, yelling) “he’s insistent that you stay distant” or “it’s always wise to sanitize!” ©Gatorland Skunk Ape is what we imagine if Disco Yeti were to take a vacation from Expedition Everest and “rebrand” himself. Honestly, we’ve never seen anything like this before. But it’s everything we didn’t know we needed. ©Gatorland You can watch Skunk Ape in all his glorious action in the Gatorland video below. And, if you can’t get enough of the newest mascot, you can wear his face on a shirt for $19.99. We haven’t stopped thinking about this video. But we have to know: what was your first impression of these videos! Were you shook? Inspired? Confused? Comforted? Let us know in the comments! Speaking of commercials, you NEED to see some of the funniest and most heartfelt Disney commercials of all time! Have you been to Gatorland? Will you be going just to see Skunk Ape? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! Tune In To This Live Stream With Imagineer Bob Gurr To Find Out How Disneyland Attractions Were Made! View the full article

Who said wearing face masks couldn’t be fashionable?? Disney Cloth Masks ©Disney Disney has been rolling out with SO many face masks, like Harveys and adorable character themed versions! Annnnd, we’ve even given you a few tips and tricks on how to make some magic at home by creating your own DIY Disney face mask! But today we’re pretty sure we found the BEST facemask possible for your Disney trip! While Shanghai has already implemented face mask requirements since reopening, there’s a distinct possibility that guests will be asked to do the same when Disney World reopens. (After all, facemasks will be required at Disney Springs this week.) But, don’t worry — we’re about to sprinkle your outfit with some pixie dust (literally) with these light-up face masks!! ©Teczero Are you ready to be the COOLEST person on Main Street, U.S.A.? This rechargeable light-up face mask is lined with fiber optics and comes with 7 colorful lights and 5 different flashing modes so you can strobe along with your favorite Disney tunes. The LED battery is hidden inside a small controller on the elastic head strap (no need to worry about any clunky accessories on your mask). All you have to do to recharge it is plug it in with a USB cable for an hour — and then you have 4 WHOLE HOURS of light-up mask action! Sah-weeeet! Although many kids spot the light-up Glow Spinners and feel a desperate need to own one (even though you know how we feel about those toys!), these masks will likely be your kiddos’ new favorite thing (ours started freaking out wanting some when we showed them! Suddenly they WANT to wear masks!). Not only are they interactive with different settings and colors, but they’re a lot more kid (and parent) friendly. These are NEXT LEVEL glow fun for the Disney Parks! ©Teczero Plus, these masks don’t just have to go in your closet when you get back home from your vacation to Disney World. You can still use them during a family night out in your backyard or even during an at-home parade-watching party. ©Teczero — MORE BEAUTIFUL MORE FASHION! Who wouldn’t want to light up like the Happily Ever After Fireworks or strobe along to Magic Happens?? Get your own rechargeable light-up face mask to take with you to Disney here! These next masks are super unique too: they light up and interact with SOUND! How cool! ©Zoy When you’re watching a show in Disney World, your mask would light up according to the sounds around you (UM, AWESOME). Unlike the first mask, this version is powered by 2 AAA batteries. Make sure to bring some extra with you into the park to keep your mask bright all throughout the night! ©Zoy They come in a variety of fun patterns and colors, so each person can have a unique looking mask. We especially love the Spider-Man looking version we spotted! Take a look at the different sound-activated masks you can wear during fireworks or parades here! These light-up masks are preeeetty cool, don’t you think? We love the idea of being able to spot our family in a crowd with these glowy fun masks. Plus, anything that lights up in fun colors and patterns AND encourages us to be safe right now is pretty much a slam dunk for us! Want to add more face masks to your collection? You HAVE to see the 15 cutest Disney themed masks we spotted! At which Disney show are YOU the most excited to wear your light-up mask? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! Here’s All the New Must-Have Disney Merchandise You’re Going to Want to Add to Your Collection! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! View the full article

Want to know what one of my favorite things about Disney+ is? It brings #DisneyMagicMoments right to me, without even having to leave my couch! If you want to welcome a piece of Disney Parks into your home, we’ve curated films and shows into special watchlists inspired by favorite Walt Disney World Resort experiences—and they’re all available to stream now on Disney+. Following our recent trip around Disneyland park, today let’s take a tour around the four Walt Disney World theme parks to spark our imaginations and take us back to some of our favorite memories from The Most Magical Place on Earth: Magic Kingdom Park: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings” Today’s watchlist starts off with Magic Kingdom Park, where you may be thrilled to go on a treasure hunt alongside Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” or you may prefer an underwater adventure with your favorite mermaid and sea creatures in “The Little Mermaid.” If you fantasize about dream weddings and honeymoons, you can watch fairytales unfold right from the comfort of your own home with “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings.” Disney’s Hollywood Studios: “Toy Story 4,” “Mickey Mouse” Cartoon Shorts and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Adventures and excitement await at every turn at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can have a virtual theme park experience from home with these thrilling titles. Sing and play along with your favorite toys as Woody, Buzz, and the gang are reunited. If you’re looking for a place where “mouse rules apply” and anything can happen, then the “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts are for you. For a more galactic adventure, follow Rey, Finn and Poe as they battle Kylo Ren and the First Order in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: “The Lion King,” “Avatar” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope” For all the animal lovers out there, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is where you may feel most at home. Here we embrace Hakuna Matata and the spirit of animals and nature, with titles like “The Lion King,” “Avatar” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope” from National Geographic. EPCOT: “Ratatouille,” “Frozen 2,” “Mary Poppins Returns” There’s no better place to end our journey through Walt Disney World Resort than at EPCOT, with its exciting attractions and international pavilions. Whether you want to venture into the kitchen or into the unknown, where you can “let it go” or step in time with your favorite chimney sweeps, there is a title here for you! Immersing ourselves in some of the great Disney stories on Disney+ helps bring our favorite Disney Parks memories to life. Let’s all continue to make time for magic together and check out even more movies, shows and shorts inspired by Disney Parks on Disney+. What films or shows on Disney+ remind you of Walt Disney World Resort? View the full article

Hey, Disney Food Blog friends! We know that A LOT goes into planning a Disney World vacation and that it can get pretty confusing and overwhelming at times. There are Advance Dining Reservations, FastPasses, hotel options, festivals, Extra Magic Hours, special ticketed events…and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Polynesian Lobby So here are answers to your BIGGEST Disney World Planning Questions right now! Hotel Questions Choosing the right Disney World hotel can be daunting. There are different levels of hotels, off-property (non-Disney-owned) options, and different modes of transportation available depending on where you stay. Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World So, we’re going to check out two of the BIGGEST questions we’re typically asked about Disney World hotels. Should I Stay at a Monorail or Skyliner Resort? Last year, Disney introduced a new form of transportation — the Disney Skyliner. But what you may not know is that only select Disney World hotels and parks offer direct Skyliner transportation. Disney Skyliner These hotels include: Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Riviera Skyliner The Skyliner will only travel between these resorts, also accessing Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot. (Note that ANYONE can use the Skyliner — you don’t have to be staying at these resorts to get on!) Learn MORE about the Skyliner here. A few Disney World resorts also offer monorail transportation. These include: Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The monorail will go between these resorts, Magic Kingdom, and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), which offers monorail access to Epcot. Contemporary Monorail Readers often ask if they should choose to stay at a monorail or Skyliner resort. This decision may boil down to where you plan to spend most of your time. If you’re planning to be at Magic Kingdom and Epcot predominantly, maybe the monorail resorts are right for you. But if you’re headed to Hollywood Studios and Epcot the majority of your stay in Disney World, you may consider a Skyliner connected resort. Epcot Monorail You also may need to choose based on your budget. Monorail resorts are all Deluxe Resorts, meaning they cost a good bit more than value or moderate Disney Resorts. The Resorts on the Skyliner line touch all price points, from some of the most expensive to least expensive rooms on property, depending on the Resort. Check out our official Skyliner Pub Crawl here! Is Staying on Property REALLY Worth It? Disney World has quite a few of their own hotels on Disney World property. But, there are a LARGE number of hotels off property that offer easy access to Disney World as well. Since many of the off-property hotels offer significantly cheaper rooms, readers often ask if staying ON property is really worth it. Art of Animation Resort Honestly, this is going to be different for every family depending on personal preferences and budget! A few benefits to staying at a Disney-owned resort are that you will be completely immersed in Disney your entire trip. You will also have access to Extra Magic Hours, which means that you can spend extra time in one of the theme parks each day, either before or after it closes. See how to make the most of Extra Magic Hours here! You can also book your FastPasses 60 days in advance (in comparison to 30 days if you don’t stay at a Disney hotel). FastPasses can be booked before your trip and allow you to skip the regular line in order to enjoy attractions more quickly. Another benefit of staying at a Dinsey-owned hotel is that you have free transportation to and from the parks (AND to and from the Orlando International Airport!). Wilderness Lodge AND you get a complimentary MagicBand to use for your room key, making purchases, PhotoPass, and more. Don’t forget, that Disney has a wide range of hotels, meaning there is something for a wide variety of price points! Learn more about MagicBands here. We personally love how close these hotels are to the parks and we enjoy the fact that we don’t have to leave that “Disney bubble” when staying at an on-property hotel. But, it is important to remember that a few non-Disney owned resorts offer some of these special perks as well. So if you are having a tough time deciding between a Disney hotel, a good neighbor hotel (most of which are still actually on Disney property but they’re not owned by Disney), or a completely off-site hotel, we suggest comparing prices and benefits. Hilton Orlando Disney Springs ©Disney Are you still going to be able to have the trip your family envisioned when staying off-property? Does the off-property option give you the financial flexibility you were looking for? Will transportation to and from the parks each day be an issue? If everything checks out for you, go for it! Park Questions With four parks and two water parks, understanding everything that goes into planning a park day can get a little confusing. So here are a few of the park questions we’re asked on a regular basis. What’s the Difference Between a FastPass and a Boarding Group? Currently, Boarding Groups are only available for Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You aren’t able to book these days ahead of time. Instead, a select number of these are released each morning and you must be inside the park to grab one. Then, you will be notified through your phone what group you’re in and when it’s your turn to ride. Rise of the Resistance Due to the popularity of the ride, boarding groups tend to be completely given away in minutes each morning. Learn more about our experiences with Boarding Passes here! FastPasses can be reserved up to 60 days in advance for Disney resort guests and 30 days in advance for non-resort guests and Annual Passholders. These are offered for a large number of attractions and experiences. You can pre-book up to three per day in one park of your choice. After your three are used up, you have the option to book additional FastPasses, one at a time, in any park of your choice. Space Mountain So basically the big difference is MOST rides offer FastPasses and the flexibility to pre-book them. Boarding Groups require preparing to get to the park EARLY to snag a group when they’re released same-day. Are you choosing the right FastPasses? Find out here! Can I Bring My Own Food? While WE love our park food, we know that there are many reasons why you may want to bring your own food to the parks. And you’re totally able to with a few exceptions. Glass bottles and containers are not permitted though Cast Members tend to make an exception for baby food (but we suggest thinking of alternative ways to bring these items in case they won’t let you bring in the baby food). Mickey Cooler The most notable exception is you can’t bring alcohol into the parks. Other than that, you are mainly limited by the size of your food receptacle — it can’t exceed 24″ x 15″ x 18″. Also, last year Disney cracked down on loose ice in coolers coming into the parks. Now guests may only bring sealed ice packs to cool food. We answer 13 questions about bringing your own food to Disney World here! Which Epcot Festival Is the Best? Each Epcot Festival offers something a little different and they all have GREAT food and drink options. So saying which Festival is best will likely be a matter of personal preference. If you’re looking for bright colors, Broadway stars, and over the top food presentation, you may prefer Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts. In 2020, the Epcot Festival of the Arts had 12 booths, plus a few additional locations. This is on the lower end of food options in comparison to other Epcot festivals, so this may be something to keep in mind if you’re looking for a wide range of food. Sunshine Seasons Cupcake This festival also offers the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. During the festival, a range of Disney broadway stars put on free shows each night for guests to enjoy. So, if you’re a lover of all things Broadway or Disney music, this could be a big bonus! Alton Fitzgerald White and Kissy Simmons Festival of the Arts typically takes place in Jan and Feb, so it tends to offer fewer crowds and cooler temperatures. See our 2020 Epcot International BEST of the FEST list here! Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival is full of colorful flowers and stunning topiaries. Flower and Garden typically has around 17 food booths along with a few additional festival locations. This festival also offers the Garden Rocks Concert Series. During these free shows, popular bands that span decades perform for Epcot guests! Epcot Flower and Garden Flower and Garden tends to fall during Spring Break so crowds may be bigger and temps may be on the warmer side. But this is a stunning and fun way to welcome Spring! Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival is the “original” festival, and it really brings it in terms of food and drink offerings. This fest boasts about 35 booths, meaning there is a LOT of food to choose from. Many of these food booths have delicious fall-like options! Check out our 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden BEST of the FEST list here! Annual Passholder Magnet This festival also tends to have more special events like cooking seminars with chefs, Party for the Senses (where guests can sample a HUGE array of foods and drinks in a party setting), cheese seminars, hands-on workshops, and more. Verlasso Representative This festival typically runs from late August to mid-November so the crowds and weather will range a bit, depending on when you visit. Take a look at our 2019 BEST of the FEST for Food and Wine here! Food and Wine also brings Epcot’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series to the scene. Here, popular bands across all genres from the 80s, 90s, and even the 00s take the stage. There is a wide variety of entertainment for Epcot guests to choose from. Wilson Phillips at Eat to the Beat Read all about the Eat to the Beat concert series here! Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays is perfect for those who want to experience holidays at Disney and love learning about festive traditions. This is another festival with fewer booths — it typically offers 12 per year. We promise you should be able to find delicious cookies and hot cocoa in your walk around the festival, so no worries there! Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays This festival runs through Christmas so you can expect more crowds and cooler temps. But it’s a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays. Check out our 2019 Festival of the Holidays BEST of the FEST here! Festival of the Holidays also includes the popular Candlelight Processional. Neil Patrick Harris Narrating the Candlelight Processional Here, the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while a 50-piece orchestra and choir (comprised of a Disney cast member choir along with an ever-changing group of guest choirs from around the country) accompany the re-telling. Learn more about the Candlelight Processional here! Dining Questions Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It? The biggest draw of the Disney Dining Plan is that it allows guests to pay for their food in advance. There are four dining plan options to choose from and each one offers something different at a variety of price points. Whether you want to eat fast food for your entire trip or if you want to dine only at sit down restaurants, Disney has a plan that should fit your family’s needs. Fresh Fruit Nutella Waffle Sandwich But, this can get expensive. So, we’re often asked, “is the Disney Dining Plan worth it?” The bottom line is that you will really have to crunch the numbers to determine this. Learn ALL about the Disney Dining Plan here! To make it worthwhile, you will need to maximize your credits, meaning that you use them to purchase the most expensive meals and snacks possible in order to come out ahead. And even with the lowest-level plan, it’s still a LOT of food, so sometimes snack credits and meals can go to waste if you’re not careful. It is important to remember that, while the bulk of your meals will be paid for before your trip, gratuity is NOT included. You will still have to factor in that cost during your vacation. If you score the Disney World Free Dining Offer when Disney releases it, you will have a better chance of saving money with the dining plan. But don’t forget, if you take advantage of that offer, you won’t be able to take advantage of other (possibly more cost-saving) offers, like discounts on your hotel room. Read MORE about the Disney World FREE Dining Offer here. AND if you’re an Annual Passholder who chooses to add on Disney’s Free Dining Plan offer, you will still have to purchase the minimum number of tickets (as stated on the offer) for everyone ELSE in your room. With Free Dining or paying for it out of pocket, everyone in your room has to get the same Dining Plan. So no getting it for just mom and dad and hoping to save a few bucks on the kiddos. Ohana Feast Again, we always suggest that you crunch the numbers to see if the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family! And we know that can seem daunting, but luckily we’ve done the work for ya. We have full charts and graphs detailing potential savings in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We also have an entire chapter answering if the Disney Dining Plan is worth it in the guide as well. Pick up a copy of our 2020 DFB Guide to Disney World Dining! So, check it out and use WDW2020 for 25% off. The guide is also guaranteed so if you don’t love it, you’ll get a full refund! Learn MORE about the DFB Guide here! General Disney World Vacation Question Should I Use a Travel Agent and Are They REALLY Free? We enjoy using a travel agent because YES they are FREE and they can do all the hard work for you. Don’t want to wait on hold for hours with Disney? Want to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck? Then let the travel agent do all the tough stuff for ya. They can also monitor discounts and keep a record of all your vacation information to ensure that you’re planning to best trip possible. Cinderella Castle We always use Small World Vacations because they have proven to be a reliable service time and time again. Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. (Why should you use a travel agent when you go to Disney? See what we think here! Or click here for a no obligation price quote today!) Should We Visit for Christmas or Halloween? Wow, this is a HARD one to answer! If you wanna get dressed up, trick or treat around the park, meet rare villains, and watch the stage come to life with Oogie Boogie and the Sanderson Sisters then Halloween may be for you. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party offers all of these things and so much more. Learn MORE about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary by checking out the video below. Halloween also runs at the same time as the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, so you will have the opportunity to experience both in one trip! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party If you want cookies, snow, and hot cocoa then you might want to consider heading to Disney World for Christmas. You can find these options and more at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 This is also the time of year that ALL of the Disney World theme parks offer fun holiday festivities and decorations, like the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Many of the resorts also offer fun Christmas activities as well. These include huge trees and incredible gingerbread houses and sweet shops! Learn all about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party by watching the video below! Just remember, this time of the year offers some of Disney’s biggest crowds. How Expensive Is It Really Going to Be and Is It Worth It? We’re not going to lie, going to Disney World can be pretty expensive. But the good news is that there are options to work with for different budgets. How much you spend will really depend on where you eat, stay, and how long you visit the parks. Spaceship Earth Disney also offers an assortment of dining and hotel discounts. Throughout the year, Disney will release things like Free Disney Dining Plans and more. You can find all of these offers on Disney World’s discount page. This is updated frequently, so be sure to keep checking! We also share as soon as new offers are released, so check back with us for updates! Mickey Bar So, is it worth it? Well, if all you’re going to do is think about how much money you’re spending, it might not be the right time. Instead, we suggest giving it a few years until you’re ready to be okay with the investment even if things go wrong on your Disney trip. If you’re more concerned if you’ll enjoy yourself, there’s a wide variety of options for all ages and interests. Disney can entertain the youngest kid or the oldest adult, so make a list of what you’d like to get out of your trip most and plan around that. What Should Be the Length of Our Vacation? Disney World is HUGE and if you’re wanting to ride every attraction, you will likely find that each park can take days to get through! People often don’t realize just how much there is to do! So, you will really need to lay out what is on your must-do list (for each member of your family!). Animal Kingdom If want to experience every park, Disney Springs, and the water parks, then you should probably book at LEAST a five to six day vacation. If you just want to visit Magic Kingdom, then you could probably go for a weekend! Disney World is so big and complex that there is a LOT to take in when planning a trip. Unless you visit frequently, you might need to turn to the pros for advice. But hey, that’s why you’ve got us! We’ve been there, done that so we can give you our unbiased opinion so YOU can make the best decisions for your trip. What questions do you have about planning a Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The BEST Ways To Save Money With Snack Credits On Your Disney Dining Plan! Going to Disney World?? You Need Our BEST Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit VALUES for 2020! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article

On Armed Forces Day, Disney recognized military service members and veterans! ©Disney Disney shared their support for the nation’s military with a look back at some moments in history! Disney has a legacy of support for military veterans and service-members. So in honor of Armed Forces Day, they shared memories of previous displays — including a video of some incredible flyovers by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels! You can also watch this heartwarming video saluting our nation’s armed forces. Both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland also recognize the armed forces daily as part of the flag retreat ceremonies. Flag Retreat Ceremony Even though the parks are currently closed, the flags continue to be raised and lowered daily as a symbol of hope and a salute to all those who serve. We appreciate Disney’s continued dedication to recognizing members of the military! Click here to learn more about the Disney World flag retreat ceremony Have you experienced a flyover or flag retreat ceremony at Disney World? Share your story with us in the comments! Related posts: What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens What Every Disney Fan Is Thinking, But No One Will Say. NEW Dooney and Bourke Holiday Collection Is “Sleighing” the Game at the Disney Parks! View the full article

What a JOURNEY it has been. Haunted Mansion We started with sixty four and now we are down to TWO in the Disney Food Blog Official Disney World Rides and Attractions Showdown Throw Down. But who will take the crown in tonight’s final round? Lets’ meet the competitors! In the blue corner, we have…SPACE MOUNTAIN (*echoes around the arena*). Space Mountain Space Mountain snagged an early win from Mad Tea Party…then fought tooth and nail (er, comet and spaceship) to defeat the extremely popular Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train. Magic Kingdom Exhausted, but not a quitter, Space Mountain crushed another fan favorite: Pirates of the Caribbean! What will happen next?! Pirates of the Caribbean The competition only got more epic as the little rocket ships had to take on the one, the only, beloved by many: Frozen Ever After. But Frozen Ever After bid a sad “okay, byeeeeee” as Space Mountain raced on. Frozen Ever After Then, last night, we had to cover our eyes and bless our hearts because Space Mountain took on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! The humanity! But…as you’ve known the whole time reading this…Space Mountain was victorious! So does Space Mountain have what it takes to win it all? Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Not if our other competitor has anything to say about it! In the red corner, we have FLIGHT OF PASSAGE! Pandora This attraction rocketed (Oops…soared?…no…flew?… .You get it.) out of the gate defeating The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror AND Expedition Everest in the first two rounds. Tower of Terror Shortly after, it crushed the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and its Animal Kingdom rival, Kilimanjaro Safaris. Finally, it inched past Soarin’ to grab a spot in the championship! Soarin’! So what will it be? Flying or flying? Speed or speed? Low oxygen or lower oxygen? Space…or the floating mountains. Only you can decide! Check your bracket, vote on your WINNER, and see which attraction will reign supreme over Disney World! The final round is TONIGHT on Instagram and stay tuned to hear your winner! It’s not too late! Click here for a bracket of the Rides and Attraction Throw Down and show us the results you were hoping for! What is the biggest upset from this throw down?? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’ve Reached the End of Round THREE in the Disney World Rides and Attractions Throw Down! Which Attractions Made the Cut? Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. View the full article

There is a LOT of talk surrounding Florida’s theme parks re-opening. World of Disney in Disney Springs Although many parks are suspected to open in Phase Two of Florida’s re-opening plan, locations like Universal Orlando’s CityWalk have started phased re-openings. While there is no specific date for many of the major theme parks to welcome guests again, a few Florida attractions just announced they are opening their doors. These attractions will be following new health and safety guidelines for both guests and employees. These locations will test out new safety protocols that could inform decisions of higher-traffic attractions. Top Golf Top Golf Orlando is open currently. When guests arrive, employees will meet them at the front stairs to explain new safety measures, like six-foot social distancing markers and a bay capacity limit of six people. If Top Golf reaches its capacity, guests must wait in their cars or a designated area until a text message is sent to them confirming their bay is ready. The check-in desk will have a safety barrier between guests and employees, and each of the hitting bays have protective dividers and 11 feet of space between them. ©Top Golf Orlando Employees will have to participate in a health check before work, wear a mask at all times, wear gloves when then are handling food and beverages, and wash their hands frequently. Guests are not required to wear masks, but they are encouraged to do so. ©Top Golf Orlando Guests are also not required to bring their own golf clubs as Top Golf will provide complimentary ones. Top Golf will disinfect clubs, golf balls, game screens, and other high-touch areas between each group. You can find more information about the procedures here! Madame Tussauds Currently, the wax hands experience is closed and interactive elements, like photo props, are being limited. However, the rest of the Madame Tussauds Orlando exhibit is open. ©Madame Tussauds Orlando There will be directional markings to maintain distancing. Madame Tussauds is only accepting contactless forms of payment, including debit and credit cards. ©Madame Tussauds Orlando You can find out all the information you need to know and plan your visit here! SeaLife Aquarium The SeaLife Orlando Aquarium is open, but the interactive tidepool and kids’ play area are both closed until further notice. ©Sea Life Orlando There will be directional markings on the ground throughout the aquarium to remind guests to distance and SeaLife Orlando will only be accepting contactless forms of payment. You can find out more information and book tickets here! ©Sea Life Orlando We will keep you updated on more news about theme parks and attractions opening in Florida! In the meantime, you can do these Disney activities while you drink a glass of wine at home! Will you be visiting these three attractions soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Disney Parks Around the World Close, New Lands Get Opening Dates & Mulan Merch Comes to shopDisney! NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! Tune In To This Live Stream With Imagineer Bob Gurr To Find Out How Disneyland Attractions Were Made! View the full article

Today is a special one for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as 29 years ago on this date, Muppet*Vision 3D was unveiled to the world! This is one of my favorite experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – my family has quoted lines from it to one another for decades. (My personal go-to: Sam the Eagle says, “It’s a glorious three-hour finale,” and Kermit the Frog replies, “You got a minute and a half!”) Muppet*Vision 3D is based on “The Muppet Show,” the television series created by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson that aired from 1976 to 1981. The attraction was a special collaboration between Jim Henson Productions and Walt Disney Imagineering, and is the final released film featuring Henson as the voice of Kermit. The theater is a perfect replica of the Muppet Theater from the TV show, and the Muppets invite you on a tour of their laboratory to show off their new movie-making invention: Muppet*Vision 3D! If you’re anything like me, you’re so excited to get into the theater and see the show, most times you visit the attraction you probably just zip down the entrance hallway as quickly as possible. However, that hallway is a veritable Muppet Treasure Island of hilarity, so on this special day I’m sharing a few tidbits you may have missed on your last visit: Security for Muppet*Vision 3D World Headquarters is taking a little break. Apparently they’ll be back in five … but the key is under the mat if you just can’t wait that long. The Muppet*Vision 3D World Headquarters Directory on the wall to your left is a study in comedic nomenclature, such as the Institute of Heckling & Browbeating with Statler and Waldorf as Curmudgeons in Chief. There are four doors off the hallway featuring various departments within the Muppet Labs. My particular fave is the Department of Artificial Reality, which offers a subtle secondary message: This Is Not a Door (that’ll mess with your mind if you let it …)There are photo portraits of 10 Muppets hanging on the walls as you walk up the hallway. Can you name them all? I know right now we may all feel like we’ve been bolted to our seats like Statler and Waldorf, so hopefully you’ve enjoyed this anniversary salute to all Muppets, but mostly Muppet*Vision 3D! View the full article

Well, well, well, what have we here? Another bit of Disney World entertainment?? Oooh, we’re really scared!! Halfway to Halloween Takeover ©Disney Yesterday marked the Halfway to Halloween point, and we got into the spooky spirit with LOTS of activities. We dressed up in our favorite costumes, sang along to “Grim Grinning Ghosts” with the Dapper Dans, got a first look at the new Haunted Mansion collection coming soon, and even added NEW mostly ghostly backgrounds on our home screens! While we also gave you hot and cold running chills with the news of the Disney’s 2019 Not-So-Spooky Spectacular stream, you can still watch it on repeat HERE! And, we recommend mixing up some terrifying treats to go along with it (especially those Jack Skellington cookies to honor our Bone Daddy host)! Take a look at ALL the other Disney performances you can watch live here! Did you go to the 2019 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Dessert Parties Just Got a MAJOR Upgrade! BEST EVENING EVER! You Can Watch Disney World’s Happily Ever After Fireworks TONIGHT! Finally, FREE Disney Fireworks Backgrounds That Don’t Have Strangers’ Heads in Them! View the full article

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