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Four meetings of the various subcommittees for Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force took place today, with more scheduled throughout the rest of the week. As Orange County is one of two counties in which Walt Disney World resides (the other being Osceola County), we’ve been staying tuned to the conversations surrounding the reopening of businesses in Orange County. Walt Disney World’s Epcot Committee members discuss a diverse group of issues, concerns, and potential guidelines for a wide range of business operations. Here, we’re sharing a few items from today’s meetings, particularly with regards to the area’s theme parks — including Walt Disney World — which are currently closed to promote safety amidst the global health situation. Earlier today we focused on the ongoing discussions surrounding the reopening of the theme parks (as there are representatives on the Task Force from Disney, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld), which was one topic discussed among the Reopening Working Group. Spaceship Earth Queue “When will the parks reopen?” is the big question from those of us who are theme park fans. And while there is no specific answer — or even timeline — for that question yet, today’s discussion involved WHO might determine the whens-and-hows of reopening the theme parks. The meeting included a proposal that the theme parks (and other unique venues and associations like Orlando City Soccer and Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center) might best be suited to determine their own reopening timelines and procedures, based largely on their record of putting the safety of their guests and employees as their top priority. Hollywood Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Though this is a conversation that will continue and no specific guidelines or decisions are in place yet, you can read about that discussion in further detail here. Another subcommittee meeting that took place today which we took particular interest in was the “Working Group for Bringing Back Tourism.” And a common thread between the two meetings seems to be a shared confidence in the theme parks, both from a business perspective (as shared above), and from a tourism-focused (or guest) perspective. “Discover the Magic” sign at Orlando International Aiport Phil Brown of Orlando International Airport shared that while much of the return of tourism will begin with visitors who drive to Florida, he stressed that what will really bring guests back to Florida is, of course, the reopening of the theme parks. He also noted that the airports should work in cooperation with the theme parks to instill confidence in guests. (You can read more about what your future trip to a Florida airport might look like here.) Magic of Disney in Orlando International Airport President & CEO of Visit Orlando, George Aguel serves as one of two co-chairs for the Task Force, and shared that next year is already looking strong for Orlando tourism, and noted the need to maintain health and safety balanced with business recovery. Part of the path towards that recovery includes reminding visitors of the emotional connection they have to Orlando that they may not have for anywhere else. And, if we may add a little commentary of our own, that’s something a lot of us can likely agree on. Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom These conversations are shared for the public on Orange TV. And you can read more about how the global situation is currently affecting Disney parks around the world by clicking any of the links below. Are you keeping up with the conversations about the Orlando theme parks and their reopenings? Please let us know with a comment. Related posts: What You Need to Know From Florida’s Latest Orange County Economic Recovery Meeting Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Considers Who Should Determine the Reopening of Theme Parks Disney Food Challenge: Can You Eat ALL 14 Of Disney’s BEST Cupcakes?! View the full article

Put a spring in your step today and take a trip around Andy’s backyard aboard Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. This streeeetchy roller coaster has brought plenty of #DisneyMagicMoments to families visiting Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, so we’re thrilled to invite you for a virtual ride today. Andy built this Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster in his backyard, then attached his beloved Slinky Dog for extra fun. As an “honorary toy,” you sit inside Slink’s coils and zip around Toy Story Land in the first multi-launch coaster in Disney history. In this extra-special “Ride & Learn” video, you’ll discover some fun facts about the coaster and Toy Story Land. Can you spot Rex’s original toybox or the famous Pixar ball? How many other toys do you see while whooshing around the backyard? And can you guess how big Andy’s footprint actually is? All this and more awaits you on Slinky Dog Dash, one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort. So as Slinky Dog himself would say … here we go! View the full article

Do the Mando and Baby Yoda family unit beat out the Skywalkers for our fave Star Wars fam? That’s a tough question. The Child ©Disney Regardless, we LOVE The Mandalorian, and we can’t get enough of the Baby Yoda merch that just keeps rolling in, tbh. Just a few days ago we spotted some totally adorbs new Mandalorian merch online, and now there’s even more cute The Child apparel. Check it out! First up, there’s the new The Child Fashion T-Shirt for Adults that features a snazzy graphic of the little guy. Make it yours for $29.99! ©Disney You can snag The Child tee here! Or, snuggle up in the cool The Child Pullover Hoodie for Adults. This looks both cool AND cozy for $49.99. ©Disney Loving this pullover? Get your own here! You can find both of these new tops on shopDisney. Of course, we’ll let you know as soon as we see ANY more Baby Yoda merch drop! Click here to check out more The Child apparel! Will you be snagging either of these new Baby Yoda tops? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: The Force Is STRONG With These New shopDisney Baby Yoda Tees! Wait, This Baby Yoda Necklace Costs HOW MUCH?! We FINALLY Know What the Official The Child Plush Will Look Like — AND He’s Available for Preorder! View the full article

As the global health crisis continues, a lot of aspects of the tourism industry have been pretty touch and go. Disney Cruise Line Perhaps one of the most affected types of travel has been cruise ships. Disney Cruise Line has been taking it day by day in deciding when to further sailing cancellations. A few days ago, there was an extension for suspensions across the whole cruise line and now the Disney is extending an offer to guests originally scheduled on one of the canceled sailings and who chose to move their sail date previously. Disney’s policy for canceled sailings has thus far been that those affected will receive a 125% cruise credit for use on a future cruise within 15 months of their original sail date or a full refund. Guests who have concerns about their upcoming cruises have also been given the option to move their sail date without change fees. ©Disney Guests who opted to move their cruise before cancellations may be concerned that they will miss out on the 25% cruise credit, but now Disney Cruise Line has adapted their policy to extend the additional future cruise credit of 25% to guests who were ORIGINALLY scheduled to sail on the Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy between May 17th and June 18th or on the Disney Magic from June 7th to July 2nd as those sailings have now been canceled. Disney Cruise According to the updated policy, “Once the modified reservation is paid in full, any remaining future cruise credit will be applied to their shipboard account as a non-refundable onboard credit. If the guests’ circumstances have changed and they would now like to cancel the reservation they modified, they may do so for a full refund of the original voyage fare they paid.” If this offer applies to you, you may book online or reach out to the DCL Reservation team id you need to. To do so, call 1-866-325-2112 or 407-566-3510. Click here to learn more about the most recent round of cruise cancellations. Were you set to cruise this summer? Share your story in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! The Disney Cruise Line Extends Disney Magic Cancellations Through June 7th! BREAKING NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Announces Vacation Destinations for 2021! Disney Cruise Line Refund Information For Sailings Affected By the Massive Amount of Cancellations View the full article

While we wait for Governor Ron DeSantis to release his re-opening Florida outline (which he is expected to announce today) Disney World has started sending out another round of emails to more guests (last week, the company sent out emails for those with reservations through May 16th), informing them the parks will be closed until further notice. Cinderella Castle These notifications are being sent out to guests who had bookings during the week of May 17th through 23rd, 2020. The emails state that the guests’ Disney World trips will be impacted by the parks’ temporary closure and instructs them to “modify or cancel their Disney Resort hotel reservations or Walt Disney Travel Company packages.” If guests didn’t book their trip directly with Disney, they should contact the travel agency they used. Note: you will be able to apply the full value of your booking towards future visits without penalties or fees. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Click here to find out what Disney World is refunding! If no action is taken on the guests’ part, Disney will automatically cancel and process a refund for any bookings during the week of May 17th through 23rd, 2020. Most dining reservations and FastPasses will also be canceled, but if you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to chat with a Cast Member online or call Customer Support at (407) 934-7639. You can also cancel many of your reservations online through My Disney Experience under “My Reservations.” Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival Here’s are the do’s and don’ts of how to cancel your Disney World trip. Disney World is also offering its private free dining offer to applicable guests who had bookings from May 17th through 23rd, 2020. You’re invited to reschedule your trip with this special package offer valid for arrivals starting June 1st through September 30th, 2020 which you can book through May 31st. Crystal Palace Click here to read more details about the private free dining offer Disney World has offered guests impacted by the recent closures! Guests who had bookings to Disneyland from May 17th through 23rd, 2020 are also being notified of the closure extension and are being offered a special room discount when they re-book Here are the details regarding Disneyland’s exclusive room discount offer for impacted guests! The parks are still closed until further notice. We will continue to update you on the situation as more information becomes available. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Disney World Has Just Extended Its Closure And Noted More Details News! REFUNDS And Payment Holds Now Being Offered to Disney World and Disneyland Annual Passholders Reopening For Hotels, Restaurants, and More Discussed in Florida Task Force Meeting View the full article

If you followed along with some of yesterday’s conversations by Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, you may recall that discussions addressed the reopening of various businesses around the county, including the area’s theme parks in light of the current closures due to the global situation. (And, if you missed it, you can catch up on some of yesterday’s meetings here.) Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural in Disney Springs Orange County is one of two in which Walt Disney World Resort resides, along with Osceola county. And while the discussions surrounding the reopening of Orange County businesses is still in beginning stages, the ongoing meetings deliver insights into all the various items that need to be considered for reopening safely. As one part of this morning’s meeting, the subcommittee under the heading of “Guidelines for Reopening Working Group” followed up on the conversation surrounding theme parks from yesterday. While a “working draft” of recommended guidelines was presented, it was emphasized and clarified as a “starting point” for potential procedures. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Recognizing that theme parks operate under a very unique business model, it was stated that Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld are “the experts.” Monorail passing through Disney World’s Epcot And to that end, Unicorp National Development president Chuck Whittall today proposed the following language to Mayor Jerry Demings: “Theme parks and other venues of that magnitude shall each develop their own specific and unique set of guidelines following CDC recommendations and using best practices that will protect the life, health, and safety of their employees and guests. They will be permitted to open at their own discretion with their internally determined level of safe capacities throughout the various spaces.” Magic Kingdom Park Entrance Mayor Jerry Demings seemed to agree, essentially, in spirit with the theme parks reopening under there own discretion, recognizing that the proposed language was good; however, he also added that the “bright minds on the call need to kick it around a bit just to make sure that there aren’t any unintended consequences.” So, as you can see, these discussions are still in progress, and this is still very much a developing story. But those involved have already spoken to their confidence surrounding the theme parks, and the ability of these unique venues to proceed in a way that keeps the safety of the guest as the “top priority.” Hand sanitizer station in Disney World Disney Senior Vice President of Resort & Transportation Operations Thomas Mazloum is a member of the Task Force (representatives from Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld are serving as well). He addressed the group later in the meeting, sharing that all businesses involved “have the same common goal… health and safety for our guests and for our employees; we want to have a confidence back that this is a safe place to be.” “Wild About Safety” Cards This led into a recommendation that “the structured phases should really be based on the public health measures needed to ensure a safe and healthy environment for guests and workers safety rather than perhaps the specific type of business or service.” (Essentially, that reopening should be based on the ability of the business to “innovate” and adapt to health and safety guidelines, as opposed to the type of business). As mentioned, this is a developing story, and we will continue to keep you posted on the discussions on the path to the reopening of Florida. In the meantime, you can learn more about the current status of the area’s theme parks (as well as Disney parks around the globe) by visiting the links provided below. Are you keeping up with the latest conversations regarding Florida’s theme parks? Please let us know with a comment. Related posts: What You Need to Know From Florida’s Latest Orange County Economic Recovery Meeting How To Get Your Hands on the Starbucks “You Are Here” Disney Parks Mugs WITHOUT Actually Visiting the Parks! 10 Unique Disney World Breakfast Options You NEED On Your List! View the full article

If you know Star Wars, you know that the Force is all about the balance between light and dark. ©Lokai Similarly, the Lokai brand of bracelets has a focus on balance with every bracelet containing water from the highest point on Earth and mud from the lowest. So it’s SUPER fitting that Lokai is set to launch a whole new line of Star Wars bracelets — PLUS purchases of the bracelets will help to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation! Each of the new bracelets is $22 and for each bracelet sold, Lokai will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish so that they can continue to grant wishes to children who need them. Fittingly, this collection will release on Star Wars Day (AKA May the 4th). We’re taking a look at our fave of the new bracelets first. Check out the Yoda Bracelet! ©Lokai If you’re a big fan of Carrie Fisher, you might want to opt for this cute Princess Leia Bracelet. ©Lokai We love the iconic and surprising look of these Star Wars Logo Bracelets! ©Lokai If you’re R2’s biggest fan (you could be, but you’ll have to contend with us!), you can snag the R2-D2 Bracelet. ©Lokai Alternatively, maybe the Dark Side calls your name. Show your appreciation for the baddest Sith of them all with the Darth Vader Bracelet. ©Lokai And there’s some love for the Stormtroopers too in this Stormtrooper Bracelet! ©Lokai You can find the whole Lokai Star Wars collection when it launches May 4th on Lokai.com. Click here to check out MORE new Star Wars merch! Which Lokai Star Wars bracelet is your fave? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Hoth Has Got Nothin’ On This Icy Star Wars Collection from Igloo! This Is Absolutely the Most EPIC Piece of Star Wars Merchandise You Could Ever Buy Buy Me, You Will! The New Baby Yoda Animatronic Toy Has Already Started to SELL OUT Online! View the full article

Once upon a time, there lived a wonderful dame named Julie Andrews. She was a much-beloved actress known for portraying Disney’s Mary Poppins among other very important roles! ©@julieandrews And not too long ago, this magical lady told us she and her daughter would be launching Julie’s Library — a new podcast series where they’d be reading some of their favorite children’s books aloud! We’re happy to report the very first episode of Julie’s Library is now available for download wherever you get your podcasts (iTunes, Stitcher, etc.). And it looks like they picked a good title for their very first storytime! It’s called Marylin’s Monster, written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Matt Phelan! ©@julieandrews Click here to buy Michelle Knudsen’s book Marilyn’s Monster on Amazon! If you want to have your own eBook or printed copy of the book to help your kiddos follow along (and see the pictures!), you can download or order Marilyn’s Monster online! We can’t wait to see what her next story will be next week! And don’t forget to subscribe so that you don’t miss any new episodes. Until then, find out how you can visit Julie Andrews in her home through this new video series and find out where to listen to other Disney celebrities’ storytimes here! Will you be tuning in weekly to Julie’s Library with your kids? Let us know if you’re excited about listening to this new series in the comments below! Related posts: Julie Andrews Will Be Reading to Kiddos During Her BRAND NEW Podcast! Julie Andrews Is Inviting You into Her Home with Her New Video Series! New! DFB Podcast Episode 22: Food and Wine 2015 Preview! View the full article

To all who make wishes and to those who make wishes come true — Happy World Wish Day! On April 29, 1980, Make-A-Wish was founded upon the inspirational story of Chris Greicius, a young boy who dreamt of being a police officer. Since that day, Make-A-Wish has grown into a global organization and granted nearly half a million wishes worldwide. These special moments have touched the hearts of so many people over the years, leaving a lifelong impact on both the wish child and the roughly 200 people it takes to make every wish come true. Today also marks the 40th anniversary of Disney’s relationship with Make-A-Wish, as Disneyland Resort was part of the first ‘official’ wish for a boy named Frank “Bopsy” Salazar. Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to make over 140,000 wishes come true around the globe. Every one of them is special to us, and a chance to celebrate the hope, courage, and perseverance of the amazing children at the heart of every wish experience. Today, we also celebrate the organization that helps make those wishes come true. So from all of us here at Disney – Happy Anniversary, Make-A-Wish! Here’s to 40 more years of making extraordinary wishes come true together. View the full article

Who out there is guilty of looking around during Zoom calls and spying on what your co-workers got goin’ on in their houses? Just us? Disney Attraction Posters Yes, it’s true! We’re totally guilty of doing this! But if we’ve learned anything new about our team members over the last few weeks, it’s that many of us have some pretty cool Disney stuff in our houses! That’s why we’re rebooting the series and inviting y’all inside with this edition of DFB Cribs! First off, we’ve been admiring the lovely attraction posters in the background of this co-worker’s at-home office for quite a while now! We can’t tell if they’re real or replicas, but we’ll be bringing a jeweler’s loupe for a closer inspection next time she has us over! Disney Attraction Posters But we know this next piece of Disney history is REAL THING — it’s a 1965 Tencennial original map of Disneyland, beautifully framed and presented in AJ’s home! Disneyland Map And it’s lovingly displayed next to two of Disneyland’s original paper popcorn boxes that her dad gave her! Believe it or not, Disneyland has just recently brought this design back into production! Original Disneyland Popcorn Box One of our editors got these super-futuristic mirror-finish Epcot Mugs from the park’s opening from her dad too! Looks like good taste (and Disney) runs in her family! Epcot Mugs Ahhh! There’s just something special about picking up a new souvenir coffee mug each time you visit Disney World! This writer has been going to Disney World a LOT lately by the looks of it! I think many of us can relate to her Disney mug-buying habit! Disney Mugs In fact, Disney drinkware seemed to be a popular preoccupation with our team! Here are some vintage plastic Disney World cups from one of our reporter’s kitchens (another writer remembered having these as a kid!). Vintage Plastic Cups And I’ve been collecting these Pinocchio juice glasses from the 1940s for the last few years! All I’m missing now is Gepetto! Pinocchio Glasses We have a bunch of Disney vinyl collectors on our staff too! Check out this editor’s collection of Disney tunes! Disney Record Collection And of course, our lovely reporter’s collection of 45s was equally impressive too! Disney Record Collection She also has a special place in her heart for Annette Funicello, one of the Mickey Mouse Club’s original Mouseketeers! Annette Collection And how cool are these old Mickey band-aids and this travel sewing kit?! Some of us are old enough to actually remember using this stuff back in the day! (Duffy! Is that YOU?!) Vintage Disney Band-Aids and Sewing Kit We’re a little envious of this writer’s collection of Disney Snowglobes! Each one is so detailed, she can pick one up and magically be transported to the Disney parks in no time! Snowglobes And speaking of globes, I picked up this super-rare Rand McNally tin globe at a toy show a few years ago! Vintage Disneyland Tin Globe It was actually part of an old board game, but the pieces are long gone! They’re even harder to find than the globe itself, which dates back to the 1950s! Vintage Disneyland Tin Globe I was also lucky enough to snag this old Disneyland TV Tray which actually pre-dates Disneyland! As you can see, a lot of the lands aren’t filled in because they didn’t even know what the park was going to look like yet! Disneyland TV Tray Walt Disney was a lover of trains! In fact, he loved trains so much he even had one called the Carolwood Pacific Railroad which ran through his backyard! Check out this awesome railroad spike this team member has from Walt Disney World’s Railroad! Such a cool piece of Disney history to own! WDWRR Spike And here’s another unusual item one of our writers actually thrifted! She said sometimes when Disney World redecorates their hotel rooms, they donate their old decor to resell shops nearby. That’s where she scored a couple of the old lamps from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! We’re going shopping with you next time we come down there, girl! Animal Kingdom Lodge Lamp She also has this room number plaque posted outside her bedroom! She thinks it’s from either Disney’s Beach Club or possibly Disney’s Port Orleans Resort before they renovated! Room Number Plaque And check out this rad black and white photograph one writer has in her home! It’s signed by all the members of the Fab Five! Autographed Photo We didn’t know one of our writers was quite this much of a Star Wars or LEGO fan until we saw THIS! You think you know a person and then they lay a MASSIVE Star Wars LEGO collection on ya! Star Wars LEGO Collection But embarrassingly enough, that’s probably about how much I’ve spent on Tsum Tsums over the years! Tsum Tsum Collection Some members of our staff are more into MAKING cool Disney stuff than buying cool Disney stuff! Check out the cool Haunted Mansion “Donald Duck” chair and Stretching Room portrait one of our editors fabricated with her husband (cat not included!). Haunted Mansion Decor In fact, she’s quite the unique neighbor to have next door! For Halloween this year she and her husband made their own life-sized Madame Leota Tombstone and her EYES EVEN MOVE! Madame Leota Tombstone She also made the creepy fountain from Halloweentown in The Nightmare Before Christmas! Not pictured is it lighting up green with water and smoke coming out of it. Is there anything this talented lady can’t DO??? Fountain from Nightmare Before Christmas We could go on and on with more Disney stuff, but by the time we get through all the collections of stuff we’ve amassed, we’ll no longer be isolating! We hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of DFB Cribs! Until next time, friends! What Disney items have you made or collected? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens View the full article

While both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort remain closed until further notice due to the current global health situation, both home states for the Resorts are looking at safe reopenings for their economies. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle We have been following along with the Re-Open Florida Task Force and Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, especially with regards to discussions that touch on the path to reopening Walt Disney World. In California — where Anaheim, of course, is home to Disneyland Resort — Governor Gavin Newsom is also laying out plans for the state’s businesses. The Orange County Register reports that Governor Newsom — together with California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell — presented a “four-stage road map” for California’s reopening. Disney California Adventure Main Entrance — Closed It is important to note, as mentioned in The Orange County Register, that “Newsom did not explicitly mention theme parks in his four-stage plan.” However, the article discusses each of the four stages of reopening, and where the state’s theme parks potentially fit. Stage 1 reflects the current stage for California as stay-at-home orders remain in place. Stage 2, which is quoted in the article as “weeks” away, would permit “Lower Risk” places of work including retail, offices, and schools to reopen “with adaptions.” World of Disney in Disneyland Resort Stage 3, which may be “months” away, would include the reopening of businesses and gatherings classified as “Higher Risk” where close contact is likely to occur. Examples include gyms, theaters, and salons as well as church services (including events like weddings). Again, the phrase “with adaptions” was shared with regards to these types of businesses. California Food and Wine Festival entertainment stage Stage 4 would see the reopening of events classified as “Highest Risk,” including concerts and live audience sports among the examples. Dr. Angell is noted as sharing that entering Stage 4 would require therapeutics (which do not currently exist). She is also quoted as saying: “This is going to be a while, but there are ways we can modify the way we move around in our environment that will make it more possible (to reopen).” Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure A quote from the article recognizes that: “Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld San Diego, Legoland California and other theme parks in the state would appear to fall into Stage 4 — the last phase of the plan.” However, it was also expressed that some of the state’s theme parks “could fall into the earlier Stage 3 if they adopt substantial operational changes that promote social distancing and other health and safety measures.” You can read the entire article on The Orange County Register. And to read more about the current news regarding the closures and status of Disney Parks and destinations around the world, you may visit any of the links provided below. Source: OCRegister.com Are you following along with the conversations about the reopening of California? Please let us know with a comment. Related posts: Disneyland Resort Eliminating Plastic Straws, Lids, and Bags Starting This Week The Birthday Mickey Cake Pop in Disneyland Is Basically The Cutest Thing Ever. Eggstravaganza 2019 Kicks Off on April 5th in Disneyland Resort View the full article

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When you think of Loungefly, the first thought that crosses your mind is probably their adorable Backpacks — like this fabulous Disney Ice Cream Princess Backpack! ©Loungefly But did you know Loungefly also has a STRONG Enamel Pin game? So strong, in fact, this Limited Edition Cinderella 70th-Anniversary Pin for $25 sold out before we even had time to tell you about it yesterday! There were only 500 of them made, so consider yourself VERY lucky if you nabbed one! ©Loungefly But there are plenty of new upcoming Loungefly Pins that we can still tell you about! Here are the designs that Loungefly will be releasing over the next several weeks on their What’s HaPINning Tuesdays! ©Loungefly Keep in mind, just like the Cinderella Pin, many of these Loungefly Pins are super-limited and likely to sell out quickly! And if you’re looking for even more enamel, don’t forget shopDisney has also been releasing new Disney World and Disneyland Pins online that were previously only available in the parks! Did you score the elusive Loungefly Cinderella Pin? Can we have it? Let us know if you’d be willing to trade us for it in the comments below! Related posts: shopDisney is Bringing Pin Trading to Your Living Room with New Limited Edition Disney Park Pins! Check This Out! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Will Include Special Items For Pin Collectors! News! Loungefly Shipments Are Being Temporarily Delayed Due to Store Closures View the full article

With so much uncertainty at this time, it’s important to recognize and celebrate the HELPERS! We’re seeing truly incredible acts of kindness and generosity during this time. Disney has even gone out of their way to recognize those battling on the front-line, from healthcare workers to local police departments. ©Disney In addition to the incredible work done day in and day out by healthcare workers, essential employees, and first responders, there are some seriously amazing Disney Fans who have stepped up in big ways during the health crisis. We want to take a moment to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to truly help their communities during this time! Brooke! We’re kicking off our Disney fan shout-out by shining a light on Brooke Prelovsky! The owner of the online shop “Bibbidi Bobbidi Brooke” typically makes SUPER adorable Minnie Ears and MagicBand & smartwatch buttons, but in recent weeks she has shifted her efforts to sewing face masks. Photo credit: @bbbrooke_ The result has been awe-inspiring: Brooke has made and donated nearly 3,000 masks in the past few weeks alone! Her story was even covered by the local news! Photo credit: @bbbrooke_ She has even inspired our followers from around the world to follow her example. Here is a testimonial we received from @sandy.dot.b: “[bbbrooke] has inspired me to also start sewing masks. I live in Germany and now I coordinate a team of 9 colleagues across the country all sewing masks for health care professionals!” Her message to everyone: “Be kind and lead by example” Carlye! These days, it can be really easy to feel overwhelmed. Between navigating simple tasks like grocery shopping to finding ways to keep things lighthearted at home, having a reliable information resource is key! Theme park journalist Carlye Wisel has taken it upon herself to create an incredible, FREE resource guide known as her “Ultimate Bunker Resource List.” ©Carlye Wisel This doc has just about everything, from meal delivery services to sites where you can purchase non-medical cloth face masks. The guide also has fun ways to keep the Disney magic alive as well as online fitness classes, coloring sheets, and other personal resources! ©Carlye Wisel Putting a document together such as this one is a monumental task, and the fact that Carlye made it available for free is incredible! Read more about Carlye’s resource list here! Even More INCREDIBLE Disney fans! We received so many amazing suggestions from our instagram followers of Disney fans who inspire them, whether they work on the front lines or they are making masks and other supplies to assist those in need. There were simply too many to include all in one post, so we selected just a few to highlight today! First, we received this heartwarming story from @lydzoejordan on Instagram about her husband: “My husband is a paramedic working in our local Emergency Department, he hasn’t moaned once at spending all day with COVID-19 positive patients and still comes home from his shifts to care for me as we are expecting our first baby in October! His face is red, sore, and painful from the mask he has to wear but he still doesn’t complain. He gets so excited to watch new DFB videos when they’re released and we’re already planning on when to take our baby to WDW! He’s a massive fan of AJ and ‘plastic cheese’!!” Below you’ll see, as she put it, “My favourite photo of him from our last trip to WDW. Featuring his afternoon snack which I didn’t even get a looking at!” Photo credit: @lydzoejordan Another story came to us from @grace.meyne, who wanted to nominate her incredible mom: “I would like to nominate my mom Valerie! She has been an ER nurse for 20 years and is working so incredibly hard to keep our community safe here in Houston. After I tested positive for COVID-19 a few weeks ago, she had to take on even more responsibility to keep the rest of my family, including my 76 year-old grandma who lives with us, safe. Because of her meticulous planning and cleaning, everyone stayed healthy even with me in the house! She is the strongest woman I know and the biggest Disney fan out there. When a friend handmade this Mickey surgical cap for her while I was sick, she cried because she hadn’t had a moment of peace and happiness in so long. God bless all the essential workers during this time, and hopefully we can get back to Disney soon!” Photo credit: @grace.meyne We received this sweet message from @lauren02467, who wanted to give a special shout-out to her sister: “My sister Leanne is a nurse in the ER at a hospital here in Boston. She is working nonstop and saving lives, and baking treats on her downtime to give to people (curbside) to make them feel a little better amidst the crisis. She regularly checks in on everyone to see how everyone’s holding up, when she should be the one people reach out to the most at a time like this. She also signed up for the RunDisney virtual 5K challenge with me to support Disney and to also train for the WDW Marathon Weekend 2021…running separately of course!” Cinderella Castle in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom We heard from @dizney71 wishing to send a special message about @hellotifni: “[She] has been sewing up hundreds upon hundreds of masks for healthcare workers and uses the cutest Disney fabrics! She is a true hero and deserves to be recognized!” And here is an awesome story shared with us by @stephpg19 about the generous work done by @poplinebling, who is “donating thousands of 3D printed mask savers for first responders so that their ears don’t go raw from wearing masks all day long. She’s incredible and doing this mostly by herself everyday for free!” Mickey Mouse It doesn’t stop there! @ryanbucojr sent us the following message: “I’d like to nominate my girlfriend Carmela, her IG is @created.by.carmela, she recently raised $900 and will be using the money to cater food for hospitals in NYC this week. At the same time she is creating home made masks out of old clothes and every day materials and donating them as well. We are tremendous Disney fans and go every year. We will be in Magic Kingdom on Halloween day this year if all goes [according] to plan.” And here’s a heartwarming shout out sent by @cassi531_: “My best friend Lindsey Cook! She has volunteered to work directly with COVID-19 patients at her job at a local hospital. She wants this virus to be gone and she felt like it was her duty to do something to help. She has worked many hours and I am very proud of her! Lindsey also loves Disney World so that definitely makes her amazing.” Dale @abbykaintz sent us this message about her generous friend: “Hi! hope you are doing well during this difficult time! I wanted to nominate @faithtrustsawdust because she has donated supplies to make masks for healthcare workers. Her kindness resulted in over 100 masks to help those who need it right now when supplies are so difficult to obtain. She is so humble and sweet!” And here’s a special shout out sent from @kristinaclaus: “My sweet friend Marie is a nurse and not only is she doing her job she is bringing patients meals, sitting with them, and helping their families.” ©Disney @nicole_dubois sent this shout out for her incredible sister: “My sister @alisondubois97 is on the front lines working as a respiratory therapist in the ICU. She’s a hero to so many and has remained positive throughout this whole crisis. Plus this girl owns more Minnie ears than anyone I know.” We received a message about an awesome Disney fan @cloverilly, who is working on the front lines! This was sent from @artinmygarage: “She’s a doctor working on the front lines in NYC! She has been treating coronavirus patients, working non-stop. She’s a true hero!” Happily Ever After @fnrogers sent us this message about an incredible Cast Member stepping up in big ways! “Emily Lartigue is a cast member who started “cast member pantry” she has raised money to allow cast members to shop for groceries for free. She was on the local news channel!” @_abbie_tucker sent a sweet message about @yubnubshop, who “normally makes mickey ears but has switched over to making masks and is donating all money raised by them to Meals on Wheels.” Minnie Mouse @disneyboss23 gave a shout out to their mom: “My mom has been making masks and organizing them it has been very crazy we made over 1,000 masks” And we received this message from @jess91_12, who wanted to highlight the work done by @turnock_trio: “Jess is a theatre practitioner working in the UK NHS as a frontline worker and Tom is a British soldier and both crazy Disney and Disney Food Blog fans!” @laurencmeyer1 sent us the following message about another awesome Disney fan who has brought a smile to her face during this time: “@waltsfashionhouse [is a] single working mama making masks when she can. Rachel is a great great great person! Also makes the most adorable headbands for any day wear and race days! Love her!” Rapunzel! @dianagbaez84 sent us this kind message: “Thank you for this opportunity! I want to nominate @_themaskforce, a group that was started by Zomy my best friend, she took it upon herself to start sewing masks for all who needed them for FREE! Soon she received an overwhelming amount of support and now this group consists of ladies from all over Southern California uniting to make a difference and meet needs, from our frontline heroes to community alike. I’m honored to be part of this team. Together with 11+ seamstresses and coordinators we have donated 5,000 masks and counting! We had the opportunity to be at Disneyland [in] early march before its closure. Can’t wait to be back! Stay safe, Diana” The final message we are sharing today came to us from @meagan.gillean, who wanted to give a shout out to James Bickham from Jonesboro, AR: “We are dealing with quarantine and a tornado hit the city in March. He has been coordinating Operation Full Belly. Every night for 2 weeks he’s had the help of volunteers, donations and restaurants to feed the community over 2,000 free meals!” Special Characters for Party for the Planet We want to thank EACH and EVERY person who reached out to us and shared stories of loved ones who are rising to the occasion to help others during this time. We cannot emphasize enough how much your stories touched our hearts! If you want to help those working on the front lines, click here! We would like to hear about even MORE super-awesome Disney fans who have demonstrated acts of kindness and generosity during this time! Leave a comment below and give a special shout out to a Disney fan in your life who has gone above and beyond these past few weeks! Related posts: We’ve Got the Ultimate Bunker Resource List — Complete With Ways to Bring Disney Magic Home! Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… Baby Yoda Plush IS HERE! ACT FAST! View the full article

Is there anything about Homecomin’s super adorbs Chef Art Smith not to LOVE??? Chef Art Smith at Homecomin’ This well-known Southerner has been keeping us well-fed and entertained with his at-home cooking classes — we’ve already mastered his Chicken and Dumplings and some of his favorite Fried Chicken Dishes! And today, Chef Art Smith will be showing us how to make two of his most-famous Shrimp and Grits recipes! Tune into @thechefartsmith this afternoon at 4PM Eastern to learn how to knock out a batch of Homecomin’ Style Shrimp and Grits! Here are the ingredients you’ll need to gather up! ©@thechefartsmith But that’s not all! Make sure you stay glued to that Instagram live stream, because Chef ArtSmith will also be mixing up his Wild Caught Florida Shrimp & Geechee Boy Grits from his Atlanta-based restaurant Southern Art and Bourbon Bar! If you can’t source fresh wild head-on shrimp, Chef Art says it’s cool to use whatever shrimp is handy! ©@thechefartsmith And if you need a nice dessert to go with your two versions of Shrimp and Grits, Chef Art Smith has already shared his recipe for Hummingbird Cake! Whip up a pitcher of Sweet Tea and you got yourself a modern Southern feast! Have you ever been to one of Chef Art Smith’s restaurants? Tell us what you ordered in the comments below! Related posts: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Debuts New Enclosed Patio in Disney Springs! Yee-Haw! Here’s How To Get FREE CAKE at Homecomin’s 3rd Birthday Celebration in Disney Springs! News! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Adds EXTENDED Brunch Hours! View the full article

If you’ve been to Disney World in the last seven years, chances are you’ve worn (or at least seen!) a MagicBand. MagicBands It can be hard to believe when you’re in Disney World and EVERYONE has one on, but did you know that the MagicBand is a SUPER advanced piece of technology? Seriously! The capabilities of these cute rubber wristbands are insane. We’re making sure you know EXACTLY what’s going on with that MagicBand on your wrist with these five surprising facts! 1. The MagicBand Was Developed IN Hollywood Studios Did you know that the technology for the MagicBand (and for MyMagic+) was developed in a lab in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? We know, it sounds crazy, but it’s true! From 2008 – 2013, a team of Imagineers set up camp in one of the Studio Backlot Tour buildings, right next to Toy Story Mania! ©D23 According to Wired, this team, sometimes called the Fab Five, was looking to create a “Magic Kingdom without turnstiles.” The idea they came up with was the paperless, cutting edge MyMagic+ system we see in use today. That took some time to develop — especially when it meant convincing Disney big-wigs like Bob Iger and (at the time) John Lasseter to okay the $1 billion project. FastPass Touchpoint So, an out-of-commission theater in the back of Hollywood Studios was transformed into the MyMagic+ lab. The outside of the building looked like any facade in the park and featured benches up against the walls for guests to use. Tens of thousands of people walked by that building without having any idea of what was going on inside — perhaps even YOU walked by! Click here to read about how MyMagic+ has impacted Disney dining! 2. MagicBands DO Track What You’re Doing In The Parks We’ve all made the joke at one time or another: Disney knows our EVERY MOVE when we’re wearing our MagicBands, don’t you think? Well, that’s not entirely true, but Disney is keeping an eye on what we’re doing when we’re in the parks. Magic Kingdom Crowds Don’t worry, MagicBands don’t have any GPS tech built-in, so Disney can’t keep an eye on you when you leave. Instead, MagicBands use two types of RFID chips. You’ve probably seen an RFID chip on your newer credit cards! These allow special RFID scanners to read one of the chips, some from a short distance (like when you tap your MagicBand to a scanner), and some from up to 40 feet away! Touch to Pay at a Counter Service Location In general, Disney uses MagicBands to see where you’re making purchases, what purchases you’re making, what you’re riding, and where you are in the park, and to make sure you receive the right photos. Ever checked My Disney Experience and seen a picture you don’t remember scanning your band to collect on Haunted Mansion or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? They’ve tracked your MagicBand! All of this is to “enhance your experience” in the words of Disney. It’s kind of similar to how targeted ads work from reviewing your online purchases. Haunted Mansion On-ride Photo ©Disney Collecting this info allows Disney to send you that pop-up messaging in the My Disney Experience app when you’re in the parks, or even let the Cast Members at Be Our Guest Restaurant know where to deliver your food. Plus, knowing your location means that you’ll get access to a pic of YOU on Splash Mountain, and not the guy in the log in front of you. Want to learn more about how Disney is using tech to track us? Click here to watch our video! 3. MagicBands Can Last Two Years (Or More!) Yes, MagicBands do run on batteries and those batteries will eventually run out. Still, it takes a while! Your MagicBand should work for two years, and some people have reported their bands working even longer! Stitch MagicBand So, if you’re headed to Disney World within two years, you don’t need a new MagicBand! Just snag your old one and make sure it’s still linked to your account. It should work just fine to open the door of your hotel room, get you into the parks, access your FastPasses, etc. Remember that if you’d like to make purchases with your MagicBand, you’ll need to have a credit card linked to the account. Fantasia Dooney & Bourke MagicBand PLUS, when the MagicBand battery DOES die, you can still use it, just not for everything. Remember how we said the band has two RFID chips? The short-range one doesn’t need a battery to work. So, no your PhotoPass pics won’t show up and you won’t be able to use your MagicBand to have food delivered to your table; but you can still tap into the parks or your hotel room! Click here to check out why you should be planning your next Disney trip right now! 4. You Can Use Your MagicBand To Get Through Locked External Doors At Your Resort You probably know that MagicBands can be used to access your hotel room. In fact, if you use online check-in, you can even bypass the front desk and go straight to your room when you get to your resort! But, you might not have known that you can use your MagicBand to open guest accessible external doors at your resort, too. Riviera Resort Pool When you’re exploring your Disney resort, you might notice scanners on some exterior doors or pool gates. As long as you have an active reservation at that resort, you can use your MagicBand to scan these doors open. No more walking around to the unlocked front entrance after a night out at Disney Springs for you! Click here to watch our video on the BEST (and worst!) Disney World Resorts! 5. You Can Have More Than One Active MagicBand At A Time And finally, did you know you can have more than one active MagicBand at a time? In fact, there’s no limit on how many active MagicBands you can have tied to your account! Ok, maybe there IS a limit, but we haven’t found it. And we have A. LOT. OF. MAGICBANDS. So, feel free to link as many active bands to your account as you want and use whatever one you’re feeling most each Disney day. BUT — if you lose a MagicBand or would rather a MagicBand can’t be used to access your account, you can deactivate any individual MagicBands you’d like via your My Disney Experience account. If you deactivate a band, it will still be linked to your account (you can’t link a MagicBand to someone else’s account once it’s been linked to yours), but nobody will be able to use it to make purchases, get into hotel rooms, or tap into theme parks. (Believe us, we’ve deactivated MANY a lost toddler MagicBand!) You can reactivate MagicBands at any time. Slap Bracelet MagicBands There are LOTS of cool MagicBand designs to choose from, so why choose? Grab all your favorites and you’ll be able to switch your MagicBand style out as you please. We hope this helped you understand a little bit more about that colorful piece of plastic around your wrist! We take for granted how much tech goes into something so small that we use SO MUCH on our Disney World vacation. It’s actually pretty cool and advanced, don’t ya think? For more MagicBand secrets, watch our DFB video! Click here! Were you surprised by any of these MagicBand facts? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Update: How MyMagic+ and the My Disney Disney Experience App Have Impacted Disney World Dining Dedication Ceremony Makes Way for the Disney Skyliner’s Grand Opening! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article

Hey! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about 7 things to avoid in Disney World at all costs! Splash Mountain You’ve spent a lot of time and money planning the perfect Disney vacation… . So we’re here to help make sure you don’t get derailed by tech mishaps, wasted money, or unbearable crowds! Check out all this and more in our latest DFB Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and let us know: What you try to avoid in Disney World! Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: 7 Disney World Restaurants We Never Talk About…And Why! NEW DFB Video: Disney World Gingerbread House Tour 2019! View the full article

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There are a lot of different types of food to choose from at Disney World, but choosing what your tastebuds are in the mood for is only half the battle! We’re ALWAYS in the Mood For Bread Service at Sanaa! That’s because while many foods at Disney World are delicious, they’re not all created equal! You’ll be tempted by many tasty snackortunities throughout the Disney parks, but if you can hold off just a little longer for something better, we think you’ll be much happier with the results (we know we usually are!). Here are upgrades we’ve come up with for some of Disney World’s most common snack culprits! Many are around the same cost, so why not have the VERY BEST version of something you can get on your vacation?! At least that’s our two cents! What to Avoid: Plain Old Ice Cream You’ll find ice cream at SO many locations around Disney World, but there are MANY more options than just boring vanilla and chocolate soft serve to choose from (unless you’re wild about plain soft serve, then YOU do YOU, boo!). Womp Womp If you’re at Magic Kingdom, or any of the other Disney parks, there’s probably a much better option not too far away! What to Try Instead: Dole Whip! We’re talking TONS of specialty soft-serve flavors of Dole Whip, though some can come and go from time to time. We’ve seen Pineapple, Mango, Orange, Lemon, Lime, Raspberry, Strawberry, and even Coconut! Pineapple Dole Whip Look for these more unique soft-serves in Magic Kingdom at Storybook Treats, Aloha Isle, Sunshine Tree Terrace, Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies and at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s Pineapple Lanai! (You can also get regular pineapple Dole Whip at several other Disney resorts and at Disney Springs!) And don’t forget to use Mobile Order on the My Disney Experience app to help you breeze past the full line and get your treats FASTER. The lines for these joints tend to run a bit long! Our DFB Readers Just Voted Aloha Isle’s Pineapple Dole Whip Their #1 Snack! Ample Hills Creamery This spot located at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has one of the best selections of ice cream on property — literally, THE BEST. You can sample everything before you make up your mind and if you STILL can’t decide, go with an Ice Cream Flight! Ice Cream Flight at Ample Hills Ample Hills Creamery is a non-Disney owned and operated chain, but their Disney World location is the only place you’ll find Sally Sells Seashells — an exclusive Disney flavor! And don’t forget the Ice Cream Tacos!! Ice Cream Taco We give it “Two scoops up!” Now, Ample Hills recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but we’re hoping to see both their BoardWalk location and their NEW, under-construction second location in Disney Springs open back up when Disney World reopens. Click here to learn more about the Disney Springs Ample Hills location! Beaches and Cream Just a stone’s throw away from Ample Hills Creamery, you’ll find Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort! Beaches and Cream This soda fountain-looking joint is known for cranking out a mean Kitchen Sink Sundae (that is ACTUALLY served in a SINK with more ice cream and toppings than you can shake a stick at!) along with another favorite of ours — the chocolate and peanut butter dreamboat known in these parts as the No Way Jose Sundae! No Way Jose Sundae You can’t go wrong with any of Beaches and Cream’s Extreme Milkshakes either — like the new Storm Along Shake that comes topped with its own donut life preserver! Storm Along Shake Beaches and Cream has just been newly remodeled and expanded with additional seating but due to its popularity, Advance Dining Reservations are still highly recommended! Click here to see our review of the newly reopened Beaches and Cream! Other Spots to Look For Better Stuff We have few other options we’d recommend to satisfy your ice cream cravings! First up, L’Artisan des Glaces in Epcot’s France pavilion. This spot serves delicious Ice Cream Macaron Sandwiches, which they change out with the season, along with some SERIOUSLY good house-made ice cream and sorbet! Strawberry Macaron And don’t forget the Brioche Ice Cream Sandwiches! These are house-made brioche filled with ice cream and sauce and pressed into a little panini-like pocket of wonder! Deeeelicious. L’Artisan des Glaces Pressed Brioche Ice Cream Sandwich with Pistachio Ice Cream and Raspberry Sauce We also still love Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Scoops in Hollywood Studios when we’re looking for a cup or cone of creamy, cold goodness that isn’t your run-of-the-mill soft serve! Click here to see how you can make some yummy Disney Sundaes at HOME! What to Avoid: Mega-Crowded Character Meals Since we’ve been known to recommend iconic character meals such as Chef Mickey’s, Crystal Palace, and Cinderella’s Royal Table to our readers (AND know we’re guilty of going to Chef Mickey’s most times we visit because KIDS!), we don’t want to send you any mixed messages. If characters are your goal, we totally recommend you try these spots at least once — especially if it’s your first time to Disney World — OR you already know your trip wouldn’t be the same without them! Chef Mickey’s That being said, there are some more-relaxed and (dare I say it…) more-enjoyable (and often easier to grab a reservation for!) character dining experiences out there — and you might even be surprised by how much more time you’ll get to spend with your favorite Disney character at these other spots! What to Try Instead: To get more face time with Disney characters without giving up food quality, check out one of these alternatives! Garden Grill This revolving restaurant (yes, it SPINS!) located in Epcot offers a great opportunity to meet with characters due to its smaller size! The food is brought right to your table and served family-style (so buffet). Booth — with a hidden Mickey — at Garden Grill This spot offers a great breakfast platter in the morning (with Sticky Buns!) and a platter of assorted meats and veggies for lunch and dinner. We think the food quality is really good here (all of the veggies and fruit are grown IN the Living With the Land attraction you’ll rotate past!), and you can ask for as much of it as you want! Sticky Bun Bake at Garden Grill And you get to hang out with Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale clad in their farmer outfits. Farmer Mickey is the cutest But the best part about this restaurant (IMHO) is that it’s very small, so characters tend to come by your table several times during the meal. You don’t get the same “see-em-once-and-get-out” experience that you’ll find at Cinderella’s Royal Table and Chef Mickey’s. At those restaurants, we almost feel rushed since the tables are obviously seated in “waves,” and everyone has to get out so new folks can be seated for the next time the characters make the rounds. The feeling is much more relaxed and chill at Garden Grill. And that makes a huge difference during a frantic Disney vacation. Click here to see why we LOVE breakfast at Garden Grill! Tusker House You’ll get to meet Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Daisy in safari-themed outfits at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! This buffet situated in the heart of the Africa section of the park and serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Safari Mickey The buffet features some really unique foods including some African specialties for more-adventurous eaters! Don’t worry– there are still plenty of old standby foods including as many Corn Dog Nuggets and as much mac and cheese as you could possibly want! Click here to see when we ate breakfast AND lunch at Tusker House! Or Check Out These Character Dining Locations: Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort offers a character breakfast that costs about the same as Chef Mickey’s but has a much more chilled-out atmosphere — along with a STUNNING rooftop view! You’ll still get to spend time with Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald who are all wearing outfits inspired by different artistic disciplines! As you can see, Daisy is a ballet dancer! Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters Check out our full review WITH PHOTOS of Topolino’s Terrace’s character breakfast here! Topolino’s is a plated meal (meaning it’s NOT all-you-can-eat like a buffet, which could sway your decision…so take that into consideration), and we think it looks and tastes better than many of the options at Chef Mickey’s — just don’t tell our pal Mickey that! Breakfast a la Art Entrees Trattoria al Forno’s Bon Voyage Breakfast at Disney’s BoardWalk is also another unique option. The food is served plated and it’s also not all-you-can-eat, but the vibe is generally much less hectic. Tower of Pancakes at Trattoria al Forno Not only will you get to enjoy some really yummy food, but you’ll usually get the chance to see two Disney princesses who rarely meet: Rapunzel, and Ariel (with LEGS!) AND THEIR GUYS! Flynn Rider and Prince Eric are also normally making the rounds with the ladies. Ariel This is the ONLY spot you can currently meet these two gents, so if meeting a prince or two is on your wish list, consider heading to the BoardWalk! Check out our FULL REVIEW of the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno here! The character breakfast at ‘Ohana in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort might also be a good option for you since this one IS all-you-can-eat (and served in a big skillet like at Garden Grill!). ‘Ohana Character Breakfast It costs about the same as Topolino’s Terrace and Trattoria al Forno, but you can really load up on those Mickey Waffles before you hit the parks. Say Aloha to Mickey and Friends at ‘Ohana for Breakfast Thankfully, Magic Kingdom is only a short monorail ride away! You’ll meet Mickey, Pluto, Lilo, and Stitch at this fun breakfast as well! Read our full review of ‘Ohana’s character breakfast here! What to Avoid: Basic Cheeseburger Don’t just get a boring burger like you can get at any fast food restaurant back home — get a GOOD one! What to Try Instead: The Boathouse The Boathouse’s Gibson “Sandwich King” Burger is one of our favorite award-winning burgers at Disney World. It’s one seriously juicy, well-seasoned burger loaded with fried cherry peppers, jalapeño havarti, and spiced mayo! It’s incredible. Gibsons “Sandwich King” Burger Hop Champion You’ll likely need an Advance Dining Reservation to feast at this waterfront restaurant, but if you’re like us, once you get a taste of this thing, you’ll be rebooking this spot over and over again! OH, and don’t forget to grab those spicy firecracker shrimp, too! And the Key Lime Pie… . Click here to see why we loved the burger at The Boathouse! D-Luxe Burger Although Disney Springs’ D-Luxe Burger is a quick-service spot, you can actually order your burger cooked to the temperature you want just like at a fancy sit-down joint! Dubliner Burger D-Luxe Burger also uses a signature meat blend and offers many uniquely themed burgers. There’s usually a seasonal burger that’s changed out every few months! Our favorite is still their Pepperoni Pizza Burger (it’s SO GOOD!). Click here to see one of our favorite D-Luxe burgers, the Pepperoni Pizza Burger! Grand Floridian Cafe The Lobster Thermidor Burger at Grand Floridian Cafe is also a wonderful sammie to enjoy at Disney World! It comes fully-loaded with fresh lobster, a cheese crisp, and a rich, creamy sauce! Lobster Thermidor Burger at Grand Floridian Cafe This thing is the ultimate surf and turf indulgence! You can pop over to the Grand Floridian for lunch really easily from Magic Kingdom. Not only is the food outstanding, but the atmosphere is much more relaxed than the mid-day meal time frenzy at the parks! Click here to see why the Lobster Thermidor Burger is a “catch!” What to Avoid: Plain Old Potato Chips Yikes! We never want you to waste any of your Disney Dining Plan snack credits on ordinary stuff like bottled water, soda, or a bag of potato chips you can buy in any grocery store! In fact, we work hard on our DFB Guides to prevent such a travesty from occurring! What to Try Instead: Disney makes their own homemade potato chips and they’re waaay fresher and tastier than the prepackaged stuff! These are more like thick-cut kettle-style chips, often sprinkled generously with sea salt. Housemade Chips Look for them available as a side to get with your meal, or purchase them separately at many fast-food restaurants throughout Disney World! Many fast food locations, especially at resorts, offer these tasty chips! Here are our top snacks to get at Disney World in 2020 with your Disney Dining Plan snack credits! And if you’re looking for something even fancier than “just chips” at Disney World, there are a lot of kicked-up-a-notch options! Try the Buffalo Chicken Chips at Trilo-Bites in Disney’s Animal Kingdom or the Watchos at Rix Sports Bar in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (which are like nachos made with Waffle Fries instead!). Watchos at Rix Sports Bar And even Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios’ Toy Story Land is serving up Totchos (basically tots loaded with yummy toppings!). These are similar to the Bacon Mac and Cheese Tots you’ll find at The Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom! Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Tots at The Friar’s Nook If you’re really hankering for a “bag of chips,” stop by Pepe in Disney Springs and get the Patatas Bravas. These beauties are fresh made chips covered in a tomatoey sauce and a garlicy aioli! — YUM! Patatas Bravas at Pepe José Andrés is a James Beard award-winning chef, so expect a higher-caliber than your regular Frito-Lays here! Click here to see our full review of the yum Patatas Bravas at Pepe here! What to Avoid: Regular Fast Food Pizza or Getting a Pizza Delivered to Your Hotel While you can get a standard pre-made pizza all over Disney World, there are much better ‘za options out there! What to Try Instead: If you can help it, avoid getting regular pizzas like you can order at home delivered to your Disney World resort and stay away from pizza joints like PizzeRizzo at Hollywood Studios or Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom. Even though they look impressive on the outside, with a few exceptions, they all serve the same standard “too much dough, not enough toppings” pizzas that are pre-made and honestly, not that great! PizzeRizzo Pizza is Standard Pizza Instead, we suggest you seek out more authentic spots that make their crust from scratch and fire them to order! Via Napoli in Epcot’s World Showcase or Disney Springs’ Pizza Ponte have some of the best, freshest pizzas around. Via Napoli These restaurants are part of the Pantina Group (the same folks who’ll be running Space 220 Restaurant when it blasts off!), and source their flour and water from the most authentic places possible to ensure you’re getting some TOP NOTCH ‘za. Click here to see why we love the pizza at Via Napoli! Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs is also a tastier option than Disney World’s mass-produced pizza pies. It’s a build-your-own pizza joint with a HUGE local following that’s turning out some quality pies! Building a Blaze Pizza Even though Blaze Pizza is a chain restaurant, the pizzas are hot, fresh, and not very expensive! If you don’t have a Blaze Pizza back home, give them a try! Click to see our review of Blaze Pizza in Disney Springs! What to Avoid: Grocery Store Beer Put that ol’ familiar bottle down! Disney has SO MUCH to offer in the realm of craft beers beyond just the “standard” grocery store options you’re used to back home! What to Try Instead: Be adventurous and try something local! Disney World features lots of local Central Florida microbreweries that you probably can’t find back home (unless you’re a Florida resident!). City Works in Disney Springs is a great place to get the party started! (Note that while we don’t necessarily recommend City Works for their food, we can def get behind their beer menu.) Just look at how many beers they’ve got on tap: City Works City Works features Florida brewers on a large number of their taps. You may find your new favorite “vacation” beer you’ve never heard of before here! Check out our review of City Works Eatery & Pour House here! In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can find a number of beers EXCLUSIVE to Disney World! Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion Ale can be found at Nomad Lounge and Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks. Over in Pandora, you’ll find a couple unique beers to this location — Hawke’s Grog and Mo’ara Ale! Leave it to the land of Avatar to serve a signature beer that’s GREEN! Mo’ara High Country Ale Over in Epcot’s World Showcase, you’ll find imported beers from all over the globe in each of the pavilions! And look for even more micro beers and ciders anytime there’s a festival going on! Click here to see one of the many beer flights at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival this year! What to Avoid: Be Our Guest Breakfast — If You’re NOT on a Disney Dining Plan! You might think you’re saving some money dining at Be Our Guest Restaurant for breakfast, but many of the basic “eggs and bacon” entrees aren’t worth the $29 price tag per entree! A Fried Croissant Donut costs almost as much as a nice dinner entree somewhere else! For a donut! We think breakfast here is way overpriced and not even that delicious. So skip it unless you can’t get into BOG for lunch AND you’re using the Disney Dining Plan! Breakfast at Be Our Guest We absolutely love dining in the beautiful ballroom or better yet, the spooky West Wing! But while the atmosphere is totally magical, we think there’s a better way to see inside the castle… . Click here to see our breakfast review of Be Our Guest! What to Try Instead: Eat here for LUNCH! Lunch is a much better value at Be Our Guest Restaurant! It’s still a little pricey for fast casual food, but you’ll get a much higher quality spread and bang-for-your-buck than you would with breakfast! Lunch for the Table And believe it or not, most of the lunch menu is actually CHEAPER than breakfast! You’ll get a sit-down quality meal for slightly more than the cost of a regular fast-food meal! Of course, there’s no harm in going all out for dinner at Be Our Guest either, but then you’ll be shelling out some serious cash-olla! Click here to see our latest review of lunch at Be Our Guest! What to Avoid: Name Brand Prepackaged Candy and Baked Goods Last but not least, let’s talk about one of our favorite things to get at the Disney parks — CANDY! Stitch Mike and Ike’s candy But just like everything we’ve already closely examined, save your sweet tooth for the BEST stuff! What to Try Instead: Don’t reach for the packaged stuff that’s been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long. Go somewhere that’s making their stuff fresh as can be! Karamell-Küche, Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, and Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in Epcot’s World Showcase all serve freshly made-in-house sweets! Karamelle Kuche Sweets And over at Magic Kingdom, you’ll find the fresh stuff at Big Top Treats and Main Street Confectionery. They’ve got lots to choose from including candy apples, brownies, cake pops, and more! Main Street Confectionery Even Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC, Sprinkles, and Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs are cranking out made-by-hand confections on the reg! (And don’t forget — Erin McKenna’s serves exclusively gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan yummies!) Blondie Cupcake Disney World’s resorts are also full of many unique temptations. Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is known for its Peanut Butter Pie and cupcakes; while many of the Value Resorts, like Disney’s Pop Century Resort, have exclusive fan-favorite treats like their Tie-Dye Cheesecake! Tie-Dye Cheesecake Swing by your resort’s fast-food location and see what goodies are hiding in their cases! Click here to see some of our FAVORITE treats you can get freshly made in Epcot! There’s enough food at Disney World to eat over many lifetimes, but since life is short (and you only get to go around once!), make sure you make time to eat the BEST stuff at Disney World! We hope we’ve helped you with saving your dollars and Disney Dining Plan snack credits for what matters the most — DELICIOUSNESS! Which foods are you most excited to try on your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Small Price Increases That Could Have a BIG Impact on Your Next Disney World Vacation! Have YOU Conquered These 5 Snack Challenges in Disney World?? View the full article

Photography is all about timing – pressing the shutter at just the right time to capture a moment, shooting at the time of day when the light is just right, etc. Sometimes it takes a lot of planning to make sure all of the timing comes together to make the picture the best it can be.  In my nearly two decades as a Disney photographer, almost all the photos I’ve taken were assigned to me – someone needed a particular image, and needed me to get it. Sometimes, though, I get a picture stuck in my head I really want to capture – whether anyone asks or not! That happened with the photo you see here from the entrance of Shanghai Disneyland. In July 2015, Bob Iger revealed the layout of Shanghai Disneyland, using a giant scale model of the park. That was the first time I saw the entrance’s clock tower with the giant Mickey Mouse, and I said to myself, “There is a picture there, with a cast member adjusting Mickey’s hands. I really want to make that picture happen.” Almost a year later, in April 2016, I arrived in Shanghai as part of the team that helped open the park. My role was to create a new image library for the park that would be shared with the world. Once on the ground at the new Disney property, it was very much a giant and ever-changing construction site, but I made a note of the progress of that clock tower. In early May, there was finally enough progress done to try for the photo but there were still a lot of arrangements to be made first. I needed a lift to raise me above the ground and line up with the clock tower and Enchanted Storybook Castle. I also needed a cast member to be on the balcony in front of the clock to adjust the hands. Perhaps most challenging, I needed to keep the area free from all of the construction equipment, even as the park was close to its June 2016 debut. Finally, I needed to make sure all of this occurred early in the morning so the hands of the clock would be within reach of the cast member (the lighting wouldn’t be right in the evening, as I’d discovered on a scouting mission). The morning of the shoot finally arrived, and our team was in place and ready – all told, it took five people on-site to make this happen (including me). Just as I was strapping into the lift, though, my cell phone rang, and that’s when I learned there wasn’t an access point to the clock balcony. I immediately left the lift and headed up the clock tower staircase, hoping we could still make everything work without losing too much time. Once at the top, we noticed that they had installed the windows since our last scout and it looked like we were going to have to find another way to get our cast member out onto the balcony. But then we noticed a single bottom-row window pane hadn’t been installed yet, so our cast member was able to step through the window, onto the balcony and into position. I raced back down the stairs and to the lift to get up in the air before we lost too much time, the light changed, or Mickey’s giant hands were out of reach – or all three! We were able to try a few different shooting locations and lens options, but this was one of the first frames from that morning, before the cranes resumed their work on the castle and the park filled again with craftspeople putting the finishing touches on the park. Getting to that moment took a lot of planning, effort and flexibility on the part of a lot of people, but it was all worth it when I finally saw in full color the image that had been in my head for the past year. It makes me smile every time I look at it, and was definitely a #DisneyMagicMoment. View the full article

Did you singalong earlier this month when The Disney Family Singalong aired on ABC? ©Disney This special featured celebrities in their homes singing classic Disney tunes, complete with lyrics presented on screen so viewers could join in the fun! And today, Disney has announced that The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II will air on Mother’s Day! While the celebrity guests have not yet been announced for Volume II, it will once again by hosted by Ryan Seacrest, and Disney shares that we can expect “new star-studded performances, inventive at-home choreography and even more Disney magic.” (You can read more about the lineup for the first Singalong event here to get an idea.) From Epcot’s “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” Volume II will also continue to raise awareness about the work of Feeding America and the organization’s efforts and resources for those in need during this difficult time. So, mark your calendars for 7:00 PM EST on May 10th to tune into ABC for The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II (which will be followed by a new episode of American Idol). And stay tuned for more announcements about which celebrities will be leading YOU in the next singalong! By the way, if you missed the original airing of The Disney Family Singalong, remember that you can catch it now on Disney+! Will you be joining in The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Get Ready to “Tune” In for The Disney Family Singalong on April 16th! NEWS: Streaming NOW on Disney+ — The Disney Family Singalong! Details Released for Taping of 2018 Disney Holiday Parade Special on ABC! View the full article

The Disney parks have been closed for over a month now. As experts attempt to predict a peak and path for the global health crisis, we’re starting to wonder what a reopening of the Disney parks might look like. Standby Line For Rise of the Resistance There are two MAJOR concerns when it comes to reopening the parks. The first is the safety of all guests, Cast Members, the surrounding communities, and beyond. On top of that, Disney’s financial situation has suffered considerably, so bringing money back in could be a driving factor surrounding when and how Disney can reopen. That’s a pretty tough balance to strike. The company has to produce a reopening date and procedure that is both a cautious decision and a financial one. But what if reopening isn’t what’s best for the finances of the company? Will the parks even be profitable if they reopen with the necessary health-focused modifications and restrictions? Would it still be worth opening? Sleeping Beauty Castle We’re checking out some of the difficult financial decisions that Disney is facing in regard to reopening their theme parks. Let’s jump in. In order for the parks to open, things have to change. There are a lot of uncertainties surrounding the global health crisis right now. Many health officials and analysts are considering widespread testing or a vaccine to be the goal if we want to return to normalcy, but that could be a while off — some note that a vaccine could take a year or more. So, as the global health crisis begins to ever so slightly decline, a slow reopening of the country will likely begin. For some places, like Florida, it already has. Walt Disney World Until a vaccine is available, safety might remain a major concern. On top of that, there is financial pressure for Disney to reopen the parks. They’re losing money every day, stocks are suffering, and the country is heading into a recession that could have significant ramifications for the company. With such major financial pressures, Disney will be looking to reinstate profits from its major theme park sector. Still, a reopening doesn’t necessarily mean that Disney will immediately be making money again. In truth, there may be no “right time” to reopen the Disney parks. A potential solution to this tricky balance is implementing health measures in the parks so that a reopen can occur sooner rather than later. Though keeping guests and Cast Members safe comes with a price. Such health measures could be expensive and time-consuming too. Click here to learn about what the coming economic downturn might hold for Disney. How Much Would It Cost to Implement New Health Measures In the Parks? We’ve talked about the kind of changes we could see in Disney World such as sanitation practices, capacity limits, ride modifications, and temperature screenings — but how much will those changes cost? Mostly, we’re talking about the possibility of park capacity limits and gradual openings, not to mention the fact that crowds may be lessened in general as people are hesitant or unable to travel. Changes to Park Capacity Last year, Disney made about $20.5 million per day on ticket sales for its theme parks around the world. Not to mention they also netted approximately $16 million per day on merchandise and food and roughly $17 million per day on resorts. That’s a whopping $53.5 million in revenue for the theme parks each day. MagicBand Scanner ©Disney There has been discussion of a “gradual” reopening to the parks that would have Florida Residents allowed to visit in the first phase, then domestic guests, then international guests. We’ve already seen a similarly phased reopening for Shanghai Disney Resort. A slow introduction of guests into the parks would mean a significant limit to capacity and attendance. So, when we start to think about limiting theme park capacity, it looks like there could be a significant financial loss. If all of the Disney theme parks around the world averaged a capacity loss of just 10%, it would mean a $5 million knock to profits per day. And if operating expenses remain similar to before as Disney sees a reduction in capacity, the company could risk operating at a loss in the theme park sector. Magic Kingdom Crowds Operating expenses in 2019 were approximately $38.4 million per day. With the above revenue, that leaves the Disney parks with a tidy profit of $15.1 million every day. That seems like a pretty big margin, but if Disney operates with capacity lowered beyond 28% the parks would be losing money every day. What’s worse than making $0? Operating at even more of a negative. Of course, some of these operating expenses could scale down along with the capacity changes. Fewer people in the parks means that it will take less money to operate them. Hotels may not be as full, therefore having less need for staff. Similarly, food costs to feed Disney at 100% capacity are pretty different from the costs it would take to feed Disney at 50% capacity. Even with these adjustments to operating costs, the lower they opt to set capacity and the fewer people who choose to visit Disney Parks, the more likely it is that theme park profits could end up in the red financially. Epcot Now, that’s not to say that the parks aren’t operating in the negative right now. Essential employees are still getting paid and some departments are still up and running while revenues are almost nonexistent. Still, opening the parks and losing even more money has to be a consideration. Other Health Measures Park capacity isn’t the only thing that has us concerned about the financial aspects of a reopening. Some of the other health measures that may be necessary for the parks could result in significant costs. To keep Cast Members safe, Disney may look to provide them with Personal Protective Equipment, like masks and gloves. Since the start of the global health crisis, PPE has skyrocketed in price, sometimes costing up to 1,000% more than it used to per CNN. Cast Members in Front of Spaceship Earth On top of that, it’s possible that Disney will seek to expand virtual queues in the parks that have some capacity for it already. We’ve seen Virtual Queues used for major attraction openings such as Rise of the Resistance but it’s possible that we may start to see it for other popular rides in order to lessen crowded queue lines. Expansion like that would mean that the costs associated with the new system and technological infrastructure would have to be absorbed as well. Still, Disney may be seeking to expand Virtual Queues anyway, so perhaps these costs have already been accounted for. Cast Member Water Art in Disney World Enhanced sanitation measures in the parks come with costs as well. Prior to the closures, we saw temporary hand-washing stations around the parks. Perhaps Disney will seek to install permanent handwashing stations much like they do on the Disney Cruise Line. It’s possible the heightened demand for sanitation will culminate in a need for more janitorial staff. Every little health measure incurs costs of its own and they can build up quickly. Want to know what some of the changes in Disney could look like? Click here. Implementation and Training of New Procedures Suppose Disney does opt to open the parks with new health measures; there would need to be a period of implementation and training. The tens of thousands of furloughed Cast Members would need to return to the parks and resorts for training that could take a few days or even longer. To get these health measures rolling, Disney would be ramping up operating costs including training, supplies, and labor while revenues remain almost nonexistent. Fantasyland hand-washing station Besides, depending on the depth of training required, getting Cast Members acclimated to the new normal could take some time, further increasing costs. That said, if Disney does determine that opening the parks safely would not constitute a loss, then every day that they remain closed is more money out of Disney’s pockets. Will Disney Open the Parks if Safety Measures Mean They Could Be Operating at a Loss? So, will Disney open the parks if the safety measures implemented require operating at even more of a loss? Potentially. Even though it seems counterintuitive, Disney may have to lose money to make it again. It’s possible that until a vaccine is available, the Disney parks won’t reach a point where they could open and have significant profits for a while. Magic Kingdom Operating at a loss at first might be necessary to build trust with guests and implement new procedures. They’ll need to work through the new protocols, so they may have to operate in the red to determine the new normal and work through any hiccups. A short period of financial loss could be what it takes to restore profit sooner rather than later. Walt and Mickey Partners Statue Disney likely has a hard road of financial loss ahead of them whether they open the parks soon or further down the road. It’s all a numbers game, and Disney is likely determining how they can DEFINITELY bring the parks back to a profitable model SAFELY. Doing so might mean they’re in the red — but it could be worth it to operate at a loss as long as the parks can be a safe place for guests once again. Click here to learn more about how Disney has been working to protect their financial future. How do you think Disney will seek to balance safety and finance? Share your thoughts in the comments! 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Earlier this month, millions of people across the United States joined together in spirit and song for ABC’s “The Disney Family Singalong,” spreading joy in a time when we all could definitely use some. Disney announced today an enchanting reprise will air this Mother’s Day with even more celebrities bringing #DisneyMagicMoments directly into your home once again. ABC will broadcast “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” on Sunday, May 10, at 7 p.m. EDT, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. “Volume II” will feature new star-studded performances, inventive at-home choreography and even more Disney magic. The animated Mickey also returns, guiding you through on-screen lyrics so you can follow along in perfect harmony with celebrities performing beloved Disney tunes. The special will then be followed by a new episode of “American Idol,” following in the innovative remote format that debuted this past Sunday when audiences voted for the Top 10 finalists. The new singalong special will also continue to raise awareness about Feeding America’s vast network and resources for people across the United States who are finding themselves in unfamiliar circumstances and facing hunger for the first time. Performers for “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” will be announced soon, and we’ll share the highly anticipated lineup with you as soon as we can. In the meantime, if you’re looking for some more Disney magic, visit DisneyMagicMoments.com to discover entertaining stories, videos and activities from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic. View the full article

First, they lost their mom. Then, not even a month later, their father died -- both victims of the coronavirus. Now, all that was left was for their two adult children to empty their Poinciana home. View the full article

We haven’t had much of a need for shoes lately… . ©Disney/Pixar And we know you may be thinking: “But HOW to I show off my love for Disney without wearing my Mickey crocs?” We have two solutions for you. 1. Wear those babies around the house. 2. Check out these adorable new Disney Pixar Stance Socks! Don’t worry, they can still be worn under the crocs too. First up, we need to remember that fish are friends, NOT food! Bruce, Marlin, and Dory are reminding us from the BIG blue world on these Finding Nemo Stance Socks for Adults for $19.99! ©Disney ©Stance Check out the Finding Nemo Socks for adults here! You can even match your little Squirt with the Finding Nemo Stance Socks for Kids for $14.99. ©Disney ©Stance Check out the Finding Nemo Socks for kids here! If you still sob when you hear the first five seconds of “Married Life” just thinking about Carl and Ellie’s love, then check out these Up Stance Socks for Adults for $19.99. ©Disney ©Stance Check out the Up Socks for adults here! A good soldier never leaves a man behind and you won’t want to leave behind these Army Men Stance Socks for Adults for $19.99. ©Disney ©Stance Check out the Army Men Socks for adults here! The Army Men Stance Socks for Kids also feature the brave green men carrying the baby monitor for $14.99 — so you and your cadet can match! ©Disney ©Stance Check out the Army Men Socks for kids here! We can almost hear Boo saying “Kitty!” just looking at these Sully and Boo Stance Socks for Adults for $19.99. We love Sully’s sweet smile poking out from behind the door! ©Disney ©Stance Check out the Sully and Boo Socks for adults here! Finally, you soar through space (or slide across your floors) with the Wall E Stance Socks for Adults for $19.99. And maybe they’ll even remind you to recycle! ©Disney ©Stance Check out the Wall E Socks for adults here! They are all so great — it’s hard to decide! But you may want to move quickly because some sizes have already sold out! Tag us in your pics if you end up sporting any of these awesome Pixar socks! Click here to see Disney’s newest Star Wars tees! Which of these Disney Pixar socks are your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Take a Trip in Style With This NEW Disney Travel Collection! The NEW Pixar Dooney and Bourke Collection Has Arrived at Disney World! The New Monsters, Inc. HARVEYS Collection is Here and It’s Frightfully Adorable! View the full article