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With the Disney parks closed and construction halted right now, there are a lot of what-ifs about the near future of Disney. Luckily, when things calm down and the parks reopen, construction will pick back up again! That’s good to hear because we are SUPER excited about some upcoming projects. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge You know we love to keep an eye out for construction in the park, but since we’re not getting the chance to hang out with Mickey and pals right now, we’re looking into a bunch of building permits instead! Oh, boy, did we dig up some great peeks at behind the scenes work in Disney World! Check it out! Just like everybody else, Disney has to file permits with the government when they want to take on a construction project. Now, we keep an eye on these permits ALL THE TIME and a lot of them are just for general work. We bet you don’t want to hear about roofing, plumbing, and electrical! On the other hand, we bet you DO want to hear about upcoming attractions and other exciting news! Here’s what we found. 2020 Flower and Garden Festival Magic Kingdom Peter Pan’s Flight We’re starting off our tour of behind-the-scenes work this month in Magic Kingdom where a much-loved Fantasyland dark ride will be getting a healthy dose of TLC. On March 3rd, we spotted a building permit for Peter Pan’s Flight. Now, no worries. This infamously popular attraction doesn’t have any major work or closures announced for it. Instead, the permit was for “General Conditions” from a creative environments contracting firm. Peter Pan’s Flight This likely means that the theming in either the queue or the attraction itself is getting a little touch-up. Of course, if Peter Pan’s Flight is set to undergo any work that will interrupt the day for guests, we’ll be sure to let you know. But, in the meantime, it looks like a little non-disruptive work is going into the theming to keep the lost boys and pirates looking as spiffy as ever. Stitch’s Great Escape As you might have seen, we also dug up two VERY exciting permits for the address registered to Stitch’s Great Escape! This attraction has been primarily closed since 2016, so seeing ANY work on the building is exciting. Still, this work is especially notable because it calls for the demolition of the interior. Could this mean we’re getting something new in the ol’ Stitch space? Stitch’s Great Escape Maybe! Still, this permit could be for a separate part of the building or even for just a portion of the attraction. Regardless, we’ve been seeing all sorts of changes around Tomorrowland and we’d love to see the Stitch space in use once more. Want to learn more about the surprising Stitch’s Great Escape permits? Click here! Epcot Epcot Fireworks Trailer Heading on over to Epcot, we spotted two exciting permits for the construction-riddled park. The first is for the Epcot Fireworks Trailer for some “electrical installation.” Now, of course, electrical work goes on all the time and isn’t usually anything to write home about. But, in this case, we’re thinking the permit could have something to do with some NEW electrical work… Harmonious, perhaps? It IS supposed to open in Spring of 2020! ©Disney Two things about the permit stand out. The first is that it was ordered by Walt Disney Imagineering instead of Walt Disney World Resort. Standard electrical work is usually overseen by the resort departments instead of Imagineers. So, this work must be at least a little interesting. PLUS, the permit calls for “installation.” Regular maintenance shouldn’t require the installation of anything new, but set up for an upcoming fireworks show sure might! Click here to learn everything we know about the upcoming Harmonious! Journey Parking Lot We also found a permit for just outside of Epcot in the parking lot. Journey Parking Lot is apparently getting an expansion and Disney is set to clear trees and structures to prep for it. West Tram and Drop-off sign Although more parking might not sound that exciting, we’re pretty interested considering Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is coming up in 2021 and Epcot’s 40th Anniversary is soon after. There sure are going to be a LOT of people who need to park at Epcot! Hollywood Studios Roundup Rodeo BBQ Over in Hollywood Studios, we’re waiting patiently for the opening of Roundup Rodeo BBQ, the new table-service restaurant coming to Toy Story Land. Well, it looks like we’re two very big steps closer since we spotted a couple of BIG progress permits for the restaurant recently! First, we noticed a permit on March 3rd to “install entrance marquee” at the spot. That’s right, they’re ready to get the sign up on the building! Rodeo Roundup BBQ Concept Art ©Disney Then, a little over a week later, we spotted one for the fabrication and installation of set elements in the new restaurant space as well. Neat! Looks like Andy’s play area, complete with toy pals, is really coming together! We can’t wait to get our nosh on at this new dining location when it opens later this year. Click here to learn more about Roundup Rodeo BBQ! Disney World Resorts Galactic Starcruiser And last but CERTAINLY not least, we spotted a permit for work on Disney World’s new Galactic Starcruiser! Yep — the Star Wars Hotel! Porte Cochere at Star Wars Hotel This new hotel experience is set to be a vacation like never before and we should see it opening in 2021. Woohoo! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney The permit we found says that work is being done to “construct a guard shack and security booth” for the hotel. The building sits right behind Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and looks like it will be most easily accessible from World Drive. We can’t WAIT to go on our own space adventure! Want to learn more about what to expect from Galactic Starcruiser? Click here! And that’s all we’ve got for our permit update this time, but hey, we found some pretty exciting ones, huh? We’ll definitely keep digging through Disney files to bring you some inside details. Until next time! What do you think of some of these behind-the-scenes projects? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List DFB Video: Can You Believe They Do This in Disney World?! View the full article

While Disney was hoping to have guests back in its U.S. theme parks by April 1st, a LOT has happened since that original closure announcement was made. Disneyland Main Entrance And now that Disney’s officially extended its closure for Disney World and Disneyland, what does this mean if you already had a trip planned? While we’re so sorry to hear that your vacation has been impacted by this delay, we’re here to guide you. We know you’re probably experiencing a mix of emotions from confusion to sadness, disappointment, and frustration with this whole situation. But somewhere in there, we’re sure you probably feel a little relief from all the stress and anxiety of not knowing whether or not you would have to cancel your trip. At least there’s a way forward now, even if this wasn’t the outcome you were hoping for. Magic Kingdom Why Disney Just Extended Its Closure Many of the questions you’re probably asking yourself right now start with “why.” Why me? Why Did Disney not reopen when they said they would? Why didn’t they say something sooner? Disney has been very aware of this developing situation for many months and their decision to remain closed for a longer, undetermined amount of time comes under the advisement of local and federal government agencies as well as public health officials. Splash Mountain Disney has a responsibility to protect its guests and Cast Members and at this very critical moment in time, they simply cannot ensure everyone’s safety if they reopened the parks. Why the Parks Are Now Closed Indefinitely When Disney announced its parks would be temporarily closing on March 12th, they had no way of knowing when the parks would actually reopen. April 1st was just an estimate in a lot of ways — a place-holder while Disney and the rest of the world figured out how this situation was going to develop. Events are unfolding each and every day. Honestly, any specific dates are just placeholders at this time. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Disney was initially being very cautious with respect to the number of guests’ visits who were impacted by their decision to close. Given the fluidity of this situation, Disney has now determined it’s in everyone’s best interest to remain closed until further notice rather than adjusting their timeline week-by-week. But what about YOU? What are YOU supposed to do now??? We’ve got your back. Here Are Your Next Steps If You Had A Trip Planned: Call or Go Online to Check on Your Flight Many airlines that don’t normally allow guests to cancel or modify flights without incurring a fee are waiving their service charges right now. Check with your airline to see what their current refund policy is. Aloha Isle Refreshments You can expect to be on hold for sometime before speaking with an airline representative. We’d strongly recommend going online first to see if your airline will allow you to modify your reservation via their website or app before picking up the phone. For folks who made their travel arrangements through a third party service or travel agency, you might want to reach out to them first. They also might be able to help you cancel some of your other bookings. Cancel Your Reservations for Cars, EVCs, Strollers, or Non-Disney Hotels If you booked a car, stroller, or any rental device, you’ll want to contact the third-party service provider you used and cancel your reservation. Additionally, if you booked a room at any non-Disney owned property, reach out to them to modify or cancel your arrangements. Main Street, U.S.A. This might take a while to accomplish since many people are trying to do the same thing. There’s no rush, but you should try to resolve this stuff over the next few days. Refunds for Hotel Reservations Disney World Resort Hotels Guests who were booked to stay at a Disney World Hotel between now and June 30th and would like to cancel or modify their reservations should cancel online through My Disney Experience under “My Reservations,” or call (407) 934-7639 to modify or cancel their Disney World Hotel reservations. You will be able to apply the full value of your booking towards future visits without penalties or fees. Beach Club Resort in Disney World Due to the high volume of calls right now, it could take several hours to get through to a Disney World representative, so we highly recommend trying to cancel on My Disney Experience first. Try not to stress out too much, though. There’s no hurry to take care of all of these things right away. Learn more about what Disney World is refunding here! In fact, you can also choose to take no action before your scheduled check-in date during the closure and Disney will automatically cancel your reservation within 7 days of your arrival date with no fees. Your refund will be automatically processed and issued to you in whatever form of payment you originally used. We still think its best to call — that way you can probably get your reimbursement a little faster, too, without having to wait until your actual check-in date! Disney World’s Website Disney Vacation Club Resorts Similarly, Disney Vacation Club members with plans until the end of June can “modify or cancel their Disney Resort room reservation or Walt Disney World Travel Company package up to their original check-in date” by calling (800) 800-9800. Disney Vacation Club members will be credited back with their DVC points. Disneyland Resort Hotels To cancel your reservations at any of the Disneyland Resort Hotels, you should first try to cancel your reservation online here. Disneyland has JUST created this opportunity to help guests cancel visits during the closure. You can also call The Walt Disney Travel Company at (714) 520-5050. ©Disney A Disneyland representative will also be able to assist you with getting a refund for any pay-in-advance experiences or any separate, special-ticketed events you may have purchased which were scheduled to take place during the temporary closure. Learn more about what Disneyland is refunding here! Disney Cruise Line Refunds The Disney Cruise Line has still only announced they’ll be shut down through April 12th. Disney Cruise Line will offer the use of a future cruise credit or an option for a full refund to guests whose vacations are impacted within this timeframe. Castaway Cay Due to the high frequency of calls at the Call Center, the Disney Cruise Line has requested guests wait to contact them until after they have received an email from Disney Cruise Line or their travel agents regarding their upcoming trip. Here’s What You DON’T Need to Worry About Right Now: FastPasses and Advance Dining Reservations During The Closure As long as you haven’t checked into your Disney World Resort, you don’t need to cancel any FastPasses or Advance Dining Reservations scheduled between now and when Disney World reopens. These will be canceled automatically on your behalf with no fees. An Empty BoardWalk Resort If you have made any dining reservations at a location that might reopen before Disney World parks reopen, such as a Disney Springs restaurant, as long as you haven’t checked in for your resort reservation, your ADRs should be canceled. If you’re worried, you can always cancel yourself via My Disney Experience or give Disney a call (407) 824-1391 to be sure. And if you’d like to modify your FastPasses or dining reservations to reschedule for a different visit, you can do that online at My Disney Experience or on the My Disney Experience app. Crystal Palace Any additional pay-in-advance experiences you’ve scheduled during the closure will also be automatically reimbursed to you without any action on your part. Managing Your Park Tickets At this time, you don’t need to do anything with your already purchased park tickets. Even if you contact Disney, they will tell you they aren’t issuing refunds for park tickets at this time. However, Disney will be automatically extending your multi-day tickets with unused days or tickets that were specifically-dated between March 12th and when the parks reopen. You’ll now have until December 15th, 2020, to use those tickets. Disney World’s Website If you’re unable to use your tickets by that date, Disney will credit the value of your unused tickets toward another ticket purchase for a future date. Click here to read more about Disney World’s policy for theme park tickets affected by the closure. Florida Resident Ticket, Annual Pass, and Tables in Wonderland Extensions Florida Resident Discover Disney Tickets may be used at Disney World through July 31st, 2020. Disney World Annual Passholders and Tables in Wonderland Members will have their memberships extended by the same number of days the parks remain closed. Disneyland Annual Passholders will have their passes adjusted according to pass type. Sonny Eclipse Other Event Tickets Guests who have purchased special tickets to extra events at Disney World’s closed theme parks such as Disney’s After Hours, Disney Villains After Hours, and Disney Early Morning Magic for dates between March 16th and when the parks reopen will automatically be refunded. Or, you can call (407) 939-5277 if you have any additional questions. We will keep you posted if the policy is updated due to extended closures. We hope we’ve helped you make sense of the next steps you will and won’t need to take regarding the travel arrangements you’ve made to either of the U.S. Disney parks. For even more answers to some common questions regarding Disneyland and Disney World’s temporary closure, click here! We’ll be here — continuing to share the latest updates and news — during the closures. Stay tuned. Related posts: Your Disney Trip Was Canceled — Now What? DOs and DON’TS To Cancel, Get Refunds, and Reschedule! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! Where’s the BEEF? Impossible Burger and Disney Have Officially Teamed Up! View the full article

We’re learning more today about theme park and entertainment companies that are extending their temporary closures. © SeaWorld In addition to Disney’s announcement today, we have learned that SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will also be extending their park closures. SeaWorld announced today that they will be extending their temporary closure . At this time, there is no reopening date set. The following statement was made on their website on March 27, 2020: © SeaWorld The following is SeaWorld’s original statement. Their parks have been closed as of March 16, and much like Disney, they had the original intention of remaining closed through the end of the month. We now know that the closure will extend beyond that. ©SeaWorld In their statement above, it’s noted that their animal care experts will continue to look after the animals that are under SeaWorld’s care. ©SeaWorld It was also announced today that SeaWorld will be furloughing over 90% of their employees during this closure. SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment hosts a portfolio of various theme park brands. In addition to SeaWorld in Orlando, this includes other SeaWorld locations around America, as well as Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Aquatica, Water Country USA, and Sesame Place. Read up on Disney World’s extension of its temporary closure here. How have your travel plans been impacted by these parks’ closures? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: NEWS! SeaWorld Parks Announce Temporary CLOSURE Updated: When Will Disney World Re-Open After Hurricane Irma? Marriott CEO Announced That He Will Not Take a Salary For Remainder of the Year View the full article

Disney World has fallen into a deep slumber since closing its theme parks on March 16th. Magic Kingdom And while Disney officials were tentatively planning on re-opening Walt Disney World Resort April 1st, the temporary closure has just been extended. Disney World will remain closed until further notice. Cast Members will continue to be paid through April 18th. This news follows Orange County Mayor Jerry Deming’s recent stay at home order which will run from March 26th through April 9th. Even before this decision to extend its dates, this has been the longest Disney World has ever been closed. Disney Parks Closure Universal Studios Orlando has also amended its temporary closure dates. Cinderella Castle If you had plans to travel to Disney World during this time, you can check here to see what Disney World will refund as well as how to cancel your Disney trip here. We continue to release more information regarding Disney World extending its temporary closure as it becomes available. Related posts: Going to Disney World?? You Need Our BEST Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit VALUES for 2020! Updated! Will Disney World Really Re-open April 1st? The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

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You already know how much we enjoy playing games here at DFB, especially now that we’ve unleashed Snack Madness tournament on you — click here if you haven’t gotten your bracket yet! No Way Jose Sundae at Beaches and Cream So let’s play another one! This one’s real QUICK and EASY! Take a look at the three questions below — how you answer ’em will ultimately determine your new official Disney snack food NAME! While we can’t promise your name will turn out quite so delicious-sounding as some of your favorite Disney treats, we CAN assure you it’ll be mighty entertaining! Let’s get started! Lemon-Blueberry Lunch Box Tart Which month were you born in? January: Crunchy February: Nutty March: Crispy April: Deep-fried May: Baked June: Spicy July: Cheesy August: Salty September: Candied October: Buttery November: Breaded December: Boozy What day were you born on? 01: Vanilla 02: Blueberry 03: Mascarpone 04: Cherry 05: Lemon 06: Cinnamon 07: Pulled Pork 08: Fudge 09: Apple 10: Strawberry 11: Bubble Waffle 12: Caramel 13: Peanut Butter and Jelly 14: Mint 15: Red Velvet 16: Nacho Cheese 17: House-made Pickle 18: Barbecue 19: Chocolate ganache 20: Loaded 21: Carrot Cake 22: Cotton Candy 23: Cookie Dough 24: Maple Syrup 25: Oreo 26: Nutella and Fresh Fruit 27: Peanut 28: Ice Cream 29: Cream Cheese 30: Mickey Shaped 31: Pineapple Foot-long Cheesy Hot Diggity Dog What’s the first letter of your first name? A: Sundae B: Pretzel C: Dole Whip D: Sandwich E: Frushi F: Corn Dog G: Milkshake H: Chips I: Spring Roll J: Cookie K: Pizza L: Cheesecake M: Chips N: French Fries O: Whoopie Pie P: Candy Apple Q: Churro R: Loaded Tots S: Mickey Beignet T: Mac and Cheese U: Cupcake V: Krispy Treat W: Lunch Box Tart X: Lumpia Y: Ronto Wrap Z: Hot Dog Buffalo Chicken Loaded Fries at Casey’s Corner Well, how’d you do? Are you a Spicy Blueberry Hot Dog? Or maybe a Boozy Mickey-shaped Pizza? You should be really proud of yourself if you came out of this quiz with a yummy-sounding Dinsey snack food name like Baked Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese — we’d say you dodged a major bullet! And don’t forget! There’s still time to get in on Snack Madness! Join in HERE! We’d love to hear your new official Disney snack food name, so please share it with us in the comments below! Related posts: Round One of the DFB Snack Madness Tournament Is COMPLETE! See If Your Favorite Snack Made the Cut! Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! View the full article

The current Disney Park closure has caused havoc in the military community! While Disney immediately posted information regarding its theme park tickets for general public guests, military travelers have been left out in the dark, wondering if they are out hundreds to thousands of dollars! The current park closures put those who had already purchased […] The post Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Refunds appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Like the rest of the Walt Disney World hotels, Shades of Green, a Disney World resort for military members and families has closed its doors temporarily. ©Shades of Green Resort Owned by the United States Department of Defense, the resort is located near Magic Kingdom. Shades of Green released the following statement today on their website, “Despite our best efforts to serve guests through this situation, it is now apparent that this crisis requires collective action to slow its progression in the United States. Guests will be asked to return to their home station as soon as they can make the necessary travel arrangements. We are waiving any cancellation or early departure fees for reservations during this time.” Shades of Green’s Website At this time, Shades of Green has also stated, they “will continue to accept reservations for new arrivals after May 15th.” If you have any questions regarding an upcoming trip, you can email Shades of Green at guestsupport@shadesofgreen.org. So far, Disney World Resort is still expected to reopen on April 1st, but given the orders that have been enacted for Osceola and Orange County, we may very well see Disney World’s temporary closure extended. We’ll be sure to let you know when and if Disney releases and official statement. Related posts: Orlando Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Is Halting Operations — What This Means for Their Staff and Timeshare Owners News! Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts Are Now Fully Closed STK Steakhouse has a HUGE Black Friday DEAL! View the full article

It’s true many as workers across the country are being released from their jobs as a result of these recent events. Cinderella Castle The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest industries hit as leisure travel and public gatherings in event spaces as well as restaurants and bars is against the law in many states right now. Earlier, we reported Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort which is overseen by Marriott has temporarily closed. One of the world’s biggest hotel companies, Marriott is largely based in Orlando and recently announced they would be shutting down all of its properties. Workers are being furloughed while all Marriott service centers are expected to remain closed through April 6th. The company also announced all of Marriott’s resorts will be closed to guests through April 23rd. Main Street, U.S.A. Marriott’s CEO Arne Sorenson has recently announced, “I will not be taking any salary for the balance of 2020 and my executive team will be taking a 50% cut in pay.” Sorenson is one of many chief executives to come forward in recent days and state they’ll be taking a massive pay cut according to Yahoo! Finance. Magic Kingdom Sorenson went on to state, “In terms of our business, COVID-19 is like nothing we’ve ever seen before.” We will continue to keep you updated on the Swan and Dolphin hotel closures. Related posts: Orlando Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Is Halting Operations — What This Means for Their Staff and Timeshare Owners Updated: When Will Disney World Re-Open After Hurricane Irma? News! Disney World Purchases MORE Land! View the full article

If you’ve been missing your daily dose of Sprinkles Cupcakes, now they’re bringing the cupcake party to you. Say whaaaat?! Red Velvet Oreo Cupcake ©Sprinkles Sprinkles is giving us an excuse to add some sweetness to our days with a new kit that will allow us to make cupcakes in our very own homes! The DYO to-go cupcake kit comes with everything you might need to design your little cakes of sweetness any way you want. Inside, you’ll find an assortment of decorations, sprinkles, cream cheese and chocolate buttercream frosting, and even two spatulas that you can keep. ©Sprinkles The kit also comes with pre-made cupcakes that you’ll be topping. Samoa Cupcake You can head online to the Sprinkles website to order this DYO kit for $60, with deliveries starting today! Share your cute little cupcakes with us once you get them all decorated! We’d love to see them! Looking for some Disney recipes? Check out a few of our FAVORITES here! What recipes have you been whipping up in the kitchen recently? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: Welcome 2019 With a Limited Edition Sprinkles Cupcake NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! Don’t Miss Out! Sprinkles’ Red Velvet Bread Pudding is Leaving Disney Springs Soon — We’ll Tell You When! View the full article

Looking for a little escape from “all the crazy” that is right now? Usually, we’d just head to the parks to blow off a little steam… Sadly since THAT isn’t really an option right now, let’s just say we’ve had to start seeking out some alternative means to get our Disney fixes! Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World And luckily for us, before we could ever officially declare ourselves insane for wearing nothing but PJs for the last week and a half, Disney has always managed to reel us back from the BRINK! That’s right friends — the parks may be closed right now, but the Disney “good times” keep rollin’ in! After all, they can’t wait to have us all back once this whole thing blows over! So until we can all be together again, Disney is still taking good care of us! Here’s how! Shiny, New Disney+ Content Ahh, there’s nothing in the world quite like Disney+. It’s literally like having your best ride-or-die Disney friends right by your side. And new content is being added all the time! ©Disney Elephant Tune in April 3rd to catch Disney Nature’s Elephant, and click here to EVERYTHING coming to Disney+ in April! For April, there’s a bunch of new programming coming to Disney+ including lots of nature movies, original series, and documentaries celebrating the 5oth-anniversary of Earth Day! Surprise! Here Comes Frozen 2 And Onward You could have knocked us over with a feather when Olaf, Elsa, and Anna along with Ian and Barley Lightfoot showed up in our living rooms last week. After all, Onward was still showing in movie theaters. ©Disney Frozen 2 Find out more details about Frozen 2‘s BIG ahead-of-schedule release here! But that didn’t stop Disney from releasing the two new flicks SUPER EARLY! Frozen 2 is now streaming on Disney+ while Onward is available for digital download and will be joining Disney+’s subscribers momentarily! ©Disney Onward Find out when Onward is coming to Disney+ here! We’ll be sure to let you know if Disney decides to release any other movies or shows on Disney+ early, so don’t touch that dial! So Much Good Stuff On shopDisney Can we tell you a little secret? We really love shopping on shopDisney! Even before all this staying at home business, we’ve been known to really rack up a credit card bill without ever leaving our cozy couches! Screenshot from shopDisney’s Website And now that the new Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection for March has appeared online (HINT: this month’s collection is themed after the Mad Tea Party!) we know our back account is in for some serious damage! ©shopDisney Get more deets about the latest Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series for March here! But the hits won’t stop there! We also recently spotted this new Disney Dogs Sketch Dooney and Bourke Collection! You best be believin’ we’ll be fetching some of these bad boys! ©shopDisney Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Click here to learn more about the new Disney Dogs Sketch Dooney and Bourke Collection! There’s also plenty of Mulan merchandise, Onward toys, and accessories, and even matching “Mickey and Friends Summer Fun” outfits for your entire family! Imagineering In A Box Now that we’ve got a lot of time on our hands, we figured, why not finally become a Disney Imagineer? Did you know Disney actually offers a completely free online curriculum? Yup, they DO! ©Disney Ever dreamed of becoming an Imagineer? Then click here to get started! It’s called Imagineer in a Box and its a program designed to be flexible enough for all ages. The course includes 32 videos where you’ll learn the skills required to become an incredible Imagineer — from the very folks who work for Disney. Now that’s not a shabby use of your free time. Cartooning With Disney Artists Okay, so maybe Imagineering isn’t in the cards for you, but how would you like to learn how to draw some of your favorite Disney characters? ©Disney Learn how to draw Mickey Mouse by clicking here! So far, Disney’s shared a few tutorials on how to draw three distinct versions of Mickey Mouse! Our favorite has to be the classic version of Mickey from the late 1920s, but maybe that’s just us! Updates On The Animals Disney knows we’re thinking a lot about our animal friends right now, which is why they’re regularly sharing updates on the Disney Parks Blog. That way we can see how our furry and feathery buddies are doing! Animal Kingdom Lodge See what the animals are up to now that the parks are closed! In fact, Disney recently shared with us some good news! All the animals are being well cared for by Disney’s Animal Care Team and they’ve even welcomed a new baby zebra and baby porcupine since the temporary closure began. Welcome to Disney World, animal babies! We hope you like your new digs. Disney Is Donating Its Excess Food To Local Charities And while we can’t wait until the parks reopen so we can enjoy all our favorite snacks again, we’re glad knowing all of Disney World and Disneyland’s food went to those who need it most! ©Disney Read more about Disney World donated its excess food here! Disney World reached out to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida while the Disneyland Resort parks were able to make contributions to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. The Dapper Dans Are STILL Performing! Give our regards to Disney’s barbershop quartet, the Dapper Dans! These true professionals aren’t going to let a little thing like the Disney parks being closed slow them down. No sir. Dapper Dans on Veteran’s Day Find out how to submit a request to the Dapper Dans HERE! In fact, you can still catch there harmonious vocal stylings (and antics!) on a total request live show. Don’t worry — each Dapper Dan is broadcasting from their own Dapper home, and it’s quite adorable! Disney Brightest Stars Are Coming Out To Shine! But the Dapper Dans are the only ones regaling us with sweet music and Disney-quality entertainment. Earlier we told you Frozen 2‘s Josh Gad and Enchanted’s Amy Adams were hosting their own storytimes on social media, but now they’ve been joined by a slew of other celebs! ©Josh Gad Learn more about where you can catch Josh and Amy reading to kids here! Epcot’s La Cava del Tequila has been live-streaming margarita mixology classes where you can learn to make some of your favorite drinks! ©La Cava del Tequila See how you watch the pros at La Cava del Tequila from home here! And we’ve even heard some of our favorite tunes from Jellyrolls’ dueling pianists who are playing for us from their homes! ©Rob Volpe Find out how to join in for a chorus or two with Piano Rob and Jellyrolls’ other musicians LIVE here! All of this fun content really makes it feel like Disney’s not so far away. Now, who’s up for belting out “Islands in the Stream” for the late-great Kenny Rogers? Anyone? We’ll be sure to submit our request! How have you been making your like more magical while the Disney parks have been closed? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Here Are ALL of the Refurbishment Closures in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Play Disney Parks App Debuts in Disney World and Disneyland Resort SOON! Here’s Everything Set to be Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World and Disneyland This Week! View the full article

More of us are working from home these days, which can bring about some unique challenges in trying to get through the day. Through the magic of YouTube, we’re bringing you music from the Disney parks and movies to keep you entertained while you work from home! You can also search for these songs on Spotify/Apple Music and build your own playlist. Dapper Dans We were inspired by the Dapper Dans’ special performance that got us thinking, what other Disney music can we enjoy while working from home? We found HOURS of Disney music to listen to help get you through your workday! Let the listening party begin! Disney Parks Music Did you know you can listen to the music from Disney Parks in your home? Some of the best music to have on in the background while you work is area loops from Disney World! Magic Kingdom You’ll feel like you’re walking right down the middle of Main Street USA when you listen to this music loop! Next, how about a virtual audio trip to Tomorrowland? There’s plenty of ride audio to listen to on YouTube that will make you feel as though you’re actually on the ride! Here’s Splash Mountain: We’ll finish up our musical tour of Magic Kingdom the way many guests do at the end of the night: with Happily Ever After!  Epcot Like Magic Kingdom, we’re kicking off our musical tour of Epcot with the park entrance area music loop! Many of the old school Epcot songs are featured in Epcot Forever, the current nighttime show playing at World Showcase Lagoon! We found a video featuring a ton of them! Heading to the ‘back of the park’ in World Showcase, we found the music loop for the International Gateway! Missing IllumiNations? We all said our goodbyes to this iconic EPCOT nighttime spectacular last year, but we can still listen to it whenever our hearts desire! And yes…this video comes with the PRE-SHOW music, too! (Warning: If you REALLY miss Illuminations, this will give you all the feels).  Hollywood Studios Listening to the queue and lobby music of Tower of Terror will make you feel as though you are steps away from The Twilight Zone!  Fantasmic fans will probably love this full show soundtrack! Now’s the time to practice all that choreography from the show you’ve memorized and put on a full production in your living room! Animal Kingdom We found some Tree of Life area music to welcome you to this Animal Kingdom playlist. We also discovered a playlist of nighttime Pandora music — if you’re looking for some SUPER chill park music, you’ll love this playlist.  Resort Music You know that channel on your resort room TV that has all the information about the parks? Well, you can listen to the full audio here! It’ll feel like you’re back at your favorite Disney World Resort hotel!  Disneyland We had to show a little bit of love to the West Coast as well! If you frequent Disneyland, this next area loop may sound familiar — the Esplanade music! We also found full-ride audio of The Haunted Mansion! If you’re like us and are big fans of Paint the Night, get ready to feel all the feels when you listen to the full parade soundtrack! And if that wasn’t enough emotional nighttime music for you, we also have the full audio for World of Color!  Missing the Disney parks? Watch these shows on Disney+! Disney Movies Many of the songs from Disney films are as iconic as the movies themselves! From fun and upbeat to calming and serene, we have a ton of memorable Disney songs that you can sing along to. Songs About Work “Whistle While You Work” – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs “Heigh Ho” – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs “Happy Working Song” – Enchanted “Work Song (Cinderelly, Cinderelly)” – Cinderella  Fun, Upbeat and Motivational Songs A word of warning: listening to these songs may result in you getting up from your desk and dancing around the living room, resulting in LESS work getting done. Proceed at your own peril. “Go the Distance” – Hercules “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” – Mulan “How Far I’ll Go” – Moana “Let It Go” – Frozen “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” – The Lion King “Almost There” – Princess and the Frog “Seize the Day” – Newsies (original Broadway cast album version) “We’re All in This Together” – High School Musical “Spirit” – The Lion King (live action remake) “Try Everything” – Zootopia “Eye to Eye” – A Goofy Movie “Son of Man” – Tarzan “Friend Like Me” – Aladdin “Trashin’ the Camp” – Tarzan (Phil Collins & NSYNC) “Why Should I Worry” – Oliver and Company For the last song in this category, we suggest you stop what you’re doing and actually watch this video all the way through, because, well, it’s…iconic.  Calming Songs What could be more relaxing than some piano? We found this beautiful compilation of our Disney songs played entirely on piano. This video is THREE HOURS LONG. You’re welcome. And here’s a compilation of beloved melodies from Pixar films, performed by the Boston Pops! “Beauty and the Beast” – Beauty and the Beast “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” – Cinderella “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Toy Story “I See the Light” – Tangled “When You Wish Upon A Star” – Pinocchio  We hope that these songs will make the transition to working from home a little easier! But most of all, we hope they bring a little Disney magic to your day! What are some of your favorite Disney songs from the parks and movies? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! Play Disney Parks App Debuts in Disney World and Disneyland Resort SOON! ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! View the full article

As all the Disney Parks around the world closed in the past couple of months, it became obvious that the Walt Disney Company was in for a serious financial blow to their bottom line. Disney California Adventure Main Entrance – Closed due to Coronavirus The truth is, when it comes to figuring out how much these closures will cost Disney, we can’t calculate an exact dollar amount. In reality, we probably won’t learn about any real numbers until Disney releases their quarterly reports and their subsequent Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Financial Report. Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland In the meantime, however, we can look to previous years’ reports and come to the conclusion that, to no one’s surprise, Disney stands to lose A TON of money by closing the parks. Theme Park Admission According to The Orange County Register, it is estimated that lost theme park admission revenue will cost Disney over $500 million due to the closure of all six of their global parks. This estimate is based on Disney’s Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Financial Report, and 2018 attendance figures from Themed Entertainment Association. Disneyland Main Entrance – Closed due to Coronavirus The $500 million estimate came about by looking at two key figures: total admission revenue and total attendance. In 2018, Disney earned $7.183 billion in admission revenue and drew in 157.311 million visitors worldwide that same year. That brings an average of $19.68 million per DAY. Disneyland Paris Keep in mind that some of Disney’s parks charge considerably less for admission, with some parks charging as little as $40 per day. And here we’re accounting for Annual Passes by prorating them over the year. ©Disney Some of the parks, like Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland, have been closed since late January, while the U.S. parks have only been closed roughly one and a half weeks at the time of writing. But even looking at just that short time that ALL of the parks worldwide have been closed, that’s easily $157.44 million in lost revenue. And that number keeps ticking up and up every day. Hotels In lost hotel bookings alone, The Orange Country Register reports that Disney stands to lose an estimated $140 million. Findings from Disney’s Annual Financial Report showed that in 2019 Disney had an estimated 13 million room nights available across all of their hotel properties, both in the United States as well as abroad. Disneyland Hotel Room Of those 13 million room nights, the average guest spent $353 per room (which includes food, drinks and merchandise purchases) with a 90% occupancy rate. Disneyland Paris In just the U.S. alone, closing the hotels could cost upwards of $8.37 million per day. This report also mentions the fact that the hotels in Hong Kong and Tokyo have remained open during the park closures, allowing Disney to earn some revenue; although overall occupancy at those hotels has surely decreased in the last couple of months. Additional Line Items to Keep in Mind Disney is also losing copious amounts of cash from the loss of merchandise, food, and beverage sales throughout their parks and resorts. In their 2019 Annual Financial Report, Disney earned just shy of $6 billion across merchandise, food, and beverage sales for the fiscal year ending in September of 2019. But still, if breaking that average down per day, they’re still looking at around $16.44 million in losses per day worldwide. In the U.S., both Disney World and Disneyland were in the middle of festivals (Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival and Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival, respectively) at their time of closing, which is another way Disney makes a nice chunk of change this time of year. Pluto One important thing to note is that Disney could still earn merchandise revenue through online retailers, which still falls under the Parks, Experiences & Products business segment. Emporium on Main Street U.S.A. in Disneyland There are other miscellaneous in-park purchases that Disney is losing out on right now, too. These range from group walking tours to VIP tours, as well as PhotoPass and MaxPass. Some final thoughts to keep in mind… Closing the Disney parks worldwide is a significant financial loss to the Walt Disney Company. In 2019, the Parks, Experiences & Products business segment was the most profitable for Disney, earning over $26 billion in revenue and accounting for over a third of the Company’s total revenue for that year. To add to that, Disney stands to lose much more money across the entire Company when you consider the financial hit on Studio Entertainment, as movie theaters across the world close their doors. Bob Chapek at the Hollywood Studios Galaxy’s Edge opening ©Walt Disney Company Also keep in mind that these figures are based on Disney’s current closure schedules. If Disney extends the parks’ closures, their fiscal loss will continue to rise. Add to that the fact that these closures are happening during the Spring Break season in the U.S., and could possibly extend well into their summer season in the United States, both typically busy times of the year for the domestic parks. Crowded Magic Kingdom Even when the closures end and Disney resumes their “business as usual” operations, they stand to lose potential earnings in the future while the world rebounds. If economic conditions change and consumer spending is affected as a result, Disney could see an even further drop in revenue if fewer people visit their parks, which could take years of recovery. Epcot One way Disney could save on costs, as difficult of a decision as it would be, would come in the form of furloughing employees. While we have no confirmation that Disney is considering such a decision, one analyst estimated that Disney could save upwards of $500 million by furloughing some employees for the month of April across their California, Florida, and Paris parks. There’s no way of knowing how Disney plans to proceed until we get an official announcement, which could come any day now. Time will tell how the closures affect the overall Disney Company, but one thing’s for sure — these closures are costing Disney a pretty penny each day. Stay up to date on all the latest Disney news by subscribing to our newsletter! How has the park closures impacted your travel plans to Disney this year? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: Here’s How Much it Would Cost For You To Go to EVERY Disney Theme Park in the World! Here Are ALL of the Refurbishment Closures in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! View the full article

Tokyo Disneyland has announced another extension to its temporary closure as a measure to continue to promote safety in light of the current global situation. ©Disney Originally, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea began a temporary closure at the end of February, which was scheduled to last through March 15th. You may recall that an extension to the original closure was announced on March 11th, set to last through early April. And now, Tokyo Disneyland has announced an another extension for the closure. The Tokyo Disney Resort website now notifies that the “reopening of the parks is planned for April 20 or beyond,” and a new announcement will be sent out regarding the reopening. Tokyo Disney Resort website screenshot The website still states that the grand opening of “New Fantasyland” has been postponed to “mid-May or beyond.” Tokyo Disney Hotels Throughout the closure thus far, the four Tokyo Disney Hotels (Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Disney Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, and Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel) have remained open, operating with changes in light of the park closures. However, the Tokyo Disney Resort website has announced that, as of April 1, 2020, the hotels will join in the temporary closure, with a reopening also planned for April 20 or beyond. Tokyo Disney Resort website screenshot Guests will want to visit the Tokyo Disney Resort website to learn more about cancellation procedures for reservations from April 1 through April 19th. Guidelines are also listed for reservations from April 20 to May 31, 2020. Please note that the website states: “No cancellation fee will be charged for reservations with check-in dates up to May 31, 2020.” Ikspiari will also be closed; however, the website states that the Disney Resort Line “will operate regularly.” Find more information on Disney Parks closures below. Related posts: NEWS! Tokyo Disneyland Has Extended Its Closure Date Tokyo Disney Resort to Build New Toy Story Hotel! Here’s How Much it Would Cost For You To Go to EVERY Disney Theme Park in the World! View the full article

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Disneyland Resort has remained behind closed gates since shutting down its parks on March 14th. Disneyland Main Entrance – Closed due to Coronavirus And, while the temporary closure was only expected to last until the end of the month, Disney officials have just announced Disneyland Resort will remain under lock and key for even longer. Disney is now saying that the Disneyland Resort will remain closed “until further notice,” but that employees will continue to be paid through April 18th. Although the parks are doing everything they can to take care of its Cast and Crew, the extended closure is still disappointing for many would-be guests who were hoping to step inside Walt’s original theme park at the beginning of April (as originally projected.). Disney Parks Closure On Thursday, March 19th, California’s Governor ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home until further notice. Universal Studios Hollywood has also extended its temporary closure. Disneyland Main Entrance – Closed due to Coronavirus If you had planned on visiting Disneyland Resort during this time, check out what Disney will refund and the steps you’ll need to take to cancel your Disney trip by clicking here. We’ll continue to update you with any future announcements regarding Disneyland’s re-opening date, so stay tuned! Related posts: NEW! Oogie Boogie Sipper Gambles Its Way Into Disneyland Resort Here it is! Our FREE DFB Exclusive Printable Checklists for ALL The Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Holiday Treats! We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Disneyland Resort! See Them ALL Here! View the full article

Meghan Markle may no longer be official British royalty, but she’s well on her way to becoming Disney royalty! © Disney An upcoming Disney Nature documentary, set to debut on Disney+ next week, will be narrated by none other than the Meghan Markle herself. Elephant, the latest in the Disney Nature documentary series, will arrive on Disney+ on April 3. The poster for this film mentions that the narrator will be none other than “Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.” Disney+ Streaming Service ©Disney This documentary comes in a series of Disney Nature projects arriving to Disney+ in celebration of Earth Month, which takes place in the month of April. Two additional documentaries, Dolphin Reef and Penguins, will also debut on April 3 on the streaming service. Check out the trailer for Dolphin Reef and Elephant here!  We cannot wait to watch this new documentary along with all the other goodies coming to Disney+ next month. Wondering what else is coming to Disney+ in April?! We have the FULL list here! Will you be watching Elephant on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney+ Update: What We Learned at the D23 Expo! New Original Content Coming to Disney+! We’ve Got the Details! You’ll Never Guess How Many People Have Already Subscribed to Disney+! View the full article

The first official DFB Snack Madness tournament is underway and round one has just closed, but don’t worry — there’s still plenty of time left to play along! All American Sundae And we just gotta take a moment to say, y’all are wildin’ out there with some of these PICKS! We can’t believe how many of Disney’s mightiest treats have already FALLEN! Dole Whip has just beat out Mango Pie (which is a bit obvi) but Corn Dogs have taken down Ronto Wraps??? Is this the world we’re living in now, people??! Take a look at the rest of the iconic Disney snacks that are moving on to the next round! Look’s like the competition is about to REALLY heat up! DFB Snack Madness Les Halles Napoleon just threw down against Kringla’s School Bread, and actually WON, but will it beat out Mickey Oreo Cheesecake? Only time will tell… Napoleon at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie And the classic Mickey Ice Cream Bar just defeated the relative newcomer, Kakamora Dole Whip Float — never did we think we’d live to see this day… Mickey Ice Cream Bar Don’t let its innocent, old-timey good looks fool you, inside the Mickey Ice Cream Bar beats the heart of a true modern-day warrior! But will it defeat the equally-matched iconic Classic Mickey Krispy Treat? We’re talkin’ a clash of the Disney snack TITANS! Mickey Rice Krispy Treat If you haven’t printed out your Snack Madness bracket yet, click here! Time to draft your round 2 picks and then follow along with us here and on our Instagram account @DisneyFoodBlog to see who everyone else has chosen! Be sure to share pics of your brackets with us once you fill them out with the hashtag #DFBSnackMadness! We want to see what you hope wins!! Every day we’ll be letting YOU choose what snacks move on in a series of polls! The next round kicks off TONIGHT on Instagram! Good luck and may the odds ever be in your favorite Disney snack food’s favor! Are you loving snack madness? What other competitions would you like to see? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! NEWS: Grab A FREE Cupcake with This Limited Time Offer in Disney World and Disneyland! This Is Not A Drill! You Can Get a FREE Treat at Disney Sprinkles Locations Through the End of the Month! View the full article

Who’s ready for the ULTIMATE family bonding experience — other than the one we’re all currently enjoying? Think Happy Magic Kingdom Thoughts! That’s right, Mom and Dad! We’re talking FULL-ON matching Disney assembles for your ENTIRE FAMILY! Hey, you’re all living together 24/7, so why not start dressing the same? But it’s also a fun way to look forward to some summertime– which is only a few short months away! We think your posse will be turning some heads when you roll into your next Disney trip outfitted with this new collection! First up, the Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Dress for Women! This cute little number costs $39.99! ©Disney Women’s Dress Click here to purchase the Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Dress for Women! And then there’s this even littler number for your mini-me! Here’s the Girls’ Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Dress for $29.99 — love the ruffle accents on its sleeves! ©Disney Girls’ Dress Buy the Girls’ Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Dress here! Finally, for teeny-weeny mini-me, there’s a Baby Girls’ version as well! This Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Dress even includes a matching headband for $24.99. ©Disney Baby Girls’ Dress Wanna snag the Baby Girls’ Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Dress? Click here! Don’t think this collection is just the ladies! It’s now the gents’ turn! Here’s the Men’s Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Shirt for $39.99. Hubba-hubba! Our husbands are going to look so adorable in this one! ©Disney Men’s Shirt Pick up the Men’s Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Shirt here! There’s also this Boys’ Mickey and Friends Summer fun Shirt for your little man! This one costs $22.99. ©Disney Boys’ Shirt Click here to purchase the Boys’ Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Shirt! And here’s the Baby Boys’ Mickey and Friends Summer Fun Shirt for your even littler man! This one will run you $19.99! ©Disney Baby Boys’ Shirt Grab the Baby Boys’ Mickey and Friends Summer Shirt here! If you’re in the market for even more summery finds, check out these amazing Disney pool floats we also spotted online recently! We can’t wait to see you and your family on the beach this summer sporting these fashions! Are you excited about the new Mickey and Friends Summer collection? Let us know if you’ll be working some of the pieces into your family’s wardrobe below! Related posts: For The First Time in FOREVER Vera Bradley Adds Disney Styles Online — PLUS There’s FREE SHIPPING! Black Friday Deals on shopDisney Are Here! Next Stop: WONDERLAND! Disney’s New Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series Launches Online THIS WEEKEND! View the full article

If you know us, then you know that we love a yummy cocktail — especially when it comes from or is inspired by the Disney Parks! Avocado Margarita We’re ready to cool off from a long day with a delish homemade Disney cocktail and the perfect Disney movie to pair alongside it. We have compiled the perfect list of DFB cocktail recipes and movies to watch while you sip away! 1. Avocado Margarita with The Three Caballeros We’re starting off with one of our favorite cocktails to grace the bars of Disney World. It’s the Avocado Margarita from La Cava del Tequila in Epcot! You might also know this tasty beverage as the Aquacate. We think this TOTALLY delish drink would pair perfectly with a viewing of The Three Caballeros! Avocado Margarita This cocktail is a yummy blend of avocado, tequila, melon liquor, lime, and agave. Not only do both the movie and the drink celebrate Latin American culture, but they’re both pretty colorful and bright too! On top of that, the sour notes in the marg pair perfectly with the silliness of the movie! To learn how to make the Aguacate for yourself, click here! 2. Enchanted Tiki Drink with Moana Take a trip to the Polynesian islands by streaming Moana and whipping up an Enchanted Tiki Drink! This combo of spiced rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and cream of coconut makes for the perfect mix of island flavors. Cheers! Both this drink and this film are super sweet. Plus, just like the blend of flavors in the drink, Moana learned to blend what she loved (the islands AND the sea) about her home by the end of the movie. See, this drink is symbolic! Click here to fashion yourself an Enchanted Tiki Drink! 3. Konk Kooler with The Little Mermaid For our next cocktail, we’re pulling inspo from Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay, where they serve up a yummy mix of dark rum, light rum, passion fruit juice, pina colada mix, and orange juice called the Konk Kooler! We’re pairing this guy with The Little Mermaid because just like Ariel, we want to be somewhere we’re not — and that somewhere for us is Castaway Cay! “I want to be where the Konk Coolers are…” Cheers! We don’t need to make a deal with a sea witch to have this tropical drink at home thanks to the DFB recipe that we’re blending up! Trust us, once you’re hanging on the couch with a cool glass of Konk Kooler watching Sebastian sing his little crab heart out, you’ll feel like “life is the bubbles!” Want to have your own tropical getaway with the Konk Kooler? Click here! 4. Elderflower Cocktail with Ratatouille For a classy evening, we recommend one of THREE Elderflower Cocktails paired with a viewing of Ratatouille. These cocktails are all made with St. Germain liqueur which is a popular addition to finer drinks around Disney World. And who better to give us classy cuisine than our favorite little chef, Remy!? Elderflower Cocktail with Pansy Garnish Plus, the liqueur is French, just like the movie! AND, it’s made from elderflowers — so these cocktails could even impress Anton Ego. Check out how to make this beauty of a drink here! 5. Triple Yeti Blast with Monsters Inc. Next up get ready to whip up the Triple Yeti Blast! This Animal Kingdom cocktail actually reminds us of a famous character in Monsters Inc. — the Adorable Snowman. Not only is the Snowman a yeti, but he also makes snow cones! We’re not gonna lie, this drink definitely looks a little bit like colorful snow. Triple Yeti Blast from Upcountry Beverages at Disney’s Animal Kingdom This drink is actually a layered combo of three different margaritas, so get ready for it to pack a punch! You’ll have a monstrously good time watching Sully and Mike’s friendship as you sip on this drink! Get your sip on with the full recipe for the Triple Yeti Blast, click here! 6. Monorail Drinks with Meet the Robinsons For the next pairing, you can DIY one of three different Monorail Drinks from California Grill in the Contemporary Resort! These drinks were inspired by the red, pink, and yellow monorails and made for some pretty darn tasty blended cocktails! We’re pairing them with Meet the Robinsons! Bar The Monorail is an iconic feature of Walt Disney World resort AND a pretty awesome symbol of the “Tomorrow” Walt dreamed about. This movie is also a testament to Walt’s tomorrow and vision. So, sip on a trio of cocktails celebrating the monorail while you learn how to “Keep moving forward.” And, maybe toast to Walt, too. Click here for the recipes for all THREE Monorail Drinks! 7. Christmas Cookie Cocktail with Noelle We’re pairing the Christmas Cookie Cocktail with Noelle on Disney+. Just because it’s not the holiday season doesn’t mean we can’t have a little celebration to bring tidings of joy! This cocktail is made with Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and cookie shavings. YUM. Disney Cruise Line’s Christmas Cookie Cocktail Noelle and this drink both celebrate the holidays and leave us with smiles on our faces! Get your holiday on with the Christmas Cookie Cocktail by clicking here! 8. Bella Notte Sangria with Lady and the Tramp Next time you’re having a beautiful night (or bella notte), whip up the Bella Notte Sangria and play Lady and the Tramp. This is a super tasty drink with a blend of juices, chianti, and triple sec! Bella Notte Sangria — Just In Time for Your Lady and the Tramp Fanniversary Event! This fruity drink is a sweet alternative to any ole glass of wine and can definitely create a romantic atmosphere. Hey, you could even try to make an evening out of it and whip up some spaghetti, too! Click here for the Bella Notte Sangria recipe! 9. Tiger Lily Sangria with Peter Pan That’s not the only sangria we have on the list for yah. Try pairing the DELISH Tiger Lily Sangria with a viewing of Peter Pan — what a classic! This Sangria is as gorgeous as Tiger Lily herself and about as spunky too! Tiger Lily Sangria With the floral AND fruity flavors of chardonnay, elderflower liqueur, orange liqueur, guava, and mango, you’ll be transported right to Neverland. When you’re sipping on this, you might disagree with Peter. Sometimes it’s good to grow up! Want to whip up a Tiger Lily Sangria for yourself? Click here! 10. Winter Wonderland Spiked Mocha with Frozen It doesn’t have to be cold outside to have a tasty winter cocktail. Be like Elsa and make it winter TODAY with Frozen on the TV and a Winter Wonderland Spiked Mocha in your glass. If there’s one flick that has us dreaming of a winter wonderland, it’s Frozen! © Joffrey’s Coffee You’ll think this drink came right from Elsa’s powers with an energizing blend of coffee and coconut rum. Nothing warms the heart quite like the love of family and a little help from this tasty drink too. Learn to make the Winter Wonderland Spiked Mocha, click here! We’re super excited to try out alllll these cocktail/movie pairings while we’re at home. Let us know if you try any of them out for yourself! Want more DFB recipes? Click here to find ALL OF THEM! Which of these pairings looks the best to you? Do you have any ideas for a Disney movie and cocktail pairing? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What To Watch on Disney+ If You Want To Feel Like You’re In The Parks! EXCLUSIVE Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Recipe: Tiger Lily Sangria from Jardin de Fiestas Booth Wanna Make Your Own Disney World Spiked Holiday Coffee at Home? Here’s How! View the full article

As many Central Florida residents and those who have been following along with our coverage already know, both Osceola and Orange County have recently issued a shelter-in-place order that will go into effect this evening at 11 PM. Early Morning at Cinderella Castle Due to its location between both counties, the entirety of the Walt Disney World Resort falls under these enforceable laws which only permits travel for essential businesses, supply shopping, and medical care for the next two weeks. According to The Orlando Sentinel, Orange County officials have confirmed this morning that Disney World’s amusement rides and water parks are regarded as non-essential businesses, therefore the soonest Disney World could lawfully begin operating again is April 9th at 11 PM. Magic Kingdom Disney announced the closure of Disney World on March 12th and hasn’t released a statement yet about whether or not they’ll be extending its temporary closure. We’ll be sure to keep a watchful eye and update you as soon as more information is announced. Read more about the timeframe of Disney’s park closures and what it means for Disney World’s reopening here! Related posts: News! Disney World Has Announced the ULTIMATE Christmas Package We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! View the full article

We’re just a few weeks away from Easter! If your family is preparing for the Easter Bunny to hippity-hop his way to your home, you’ll want to prepare your baskets to be filled up with goodies! Mr. Easter Bunny and Mrs. Easter Bunny We have a few Disney-inspired Easter Baskets ideas for you today that allows you to fill up your basket for under $30! A few of these items are on sale, so buy them while you can if you want to stay under that $30 mark (note that prices listed are before tax)! And even better, all of these are available ONLINE! Many of us are wondering how Easter will change this year with everything that’s going on. While we may need to adjust our traditional holiday plans, we hope that these baskets can give you some ideas and inspiration on how to celebrate a little differently this year! Mickey Mouse Easter Egg While we may not be able to see the Grand Floridian Easter Eggs or take part in the Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt in Epcot, we can still bring the Disney magic into our homes this Easter season! We’re going to build ya a few fun Disney-themed Easter baskets, so let’s get the party started! Basket Essentials Before you fill up your baskets, you’re gonna need some basket basics! If you want to go ALL OUT and have the ultimate Disney Easter Basket, we found these cute Mickey and Minnie designs! Each one can be purchased for under $10! Here’s the Mickey basket we found – adorable, right? © Walmart Grab a Mickey Mouse Easter Basket here! We seriously can’t get enough of these baskets! Check out this Minnie Mouse basket! Too cute! © Walmart And you can get a Minnie Mouse Easter Basket here! If you want to go a more traditional route, we found another under $10 deal – display all your goodies in this Easter Basket! © Target You can grab this Easter Basket here! And obviously you’ll need some basket fillers to go in those baskets! Stock up on some fillable Easter eggs and stuff them with all sorts of treats! © Target Get your fillable Easter Eggs here! And finally, if you want to fill your basket out and make it a work of ART, you’ll need some crinkle grass! There are tons of color options online, so we’ll get you started with this cute blue and green set: © Target Fill your baskets up with some colorful crinkle grass here! And now you’re ready to add some magical gifts to those baskets! We have FIVE themed baskets for you to peruse: Mickey and Minnie, Star Wars, Disney Princesses, Marvel, and Pixar! Mickey & Minnie Mouse Easter Basket For the Mickey and Minnie fan in your household, there are some adorable Easter treats you can add to a basket or two! For young readers, we found this Minnie’s Easter Adventure Book for $6.34 (ON SALE from $9.99!). © Walmart Buy Minnie’s Easter Adventure here! And obviously no basket would be complete without a Mickey Mouse Easter Bunny Plush! We found this little cutie for $9.98. © Walmart Pick up this adorable Mickey Easter Bunny plush here! Finally, to bring some Mickey magic to your home, we found this ADORABLE Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse Mug for $9.99 (ON SALE from $15.00!). © ModCloth Grab your very own Steamboat Willie mug here! Star Wars Easter Basket Does the Force strong in your family? There’s no shortage of Star Wars merchandise in the galaxies right now, and we found some pretty good deals for Easter! We’re kicking things off with this LEGO Kylo Ren’s Shuttle Microfighter set for $9.84! © Walmart Buy the LEGO Kylo Ren Microfighter set here! If the Dark Side isn’t your style, this Play-Doh Chewbacca Set will fit the bill! Grab it today for $11.98 (ON SALE from $14.99). © Amazon Grab one of these adorable Chewbacca Play-Doh sets here! And to add some flair to your couch, we found this Tie Fighter Decorative Pillow for just $5.74! © Walmart Decorate your home with this Tie Fighter pillow here! Disney Princess Easter Basket To be honest, we’re hoping the Easter Bunny brings us a Disney Princess Easter Basket! If the Easter Bunny wants to drop some gifts off to fill the hours at home, we found a Crayola Color Wonder Mess-Free Coloring Kit featuring Disney Princesses for $7.49. © Target Pick up a copy of the Disney Princess Mess Free Coloring Book here! For the Frozen fan in your house, we found a Lip Smacker Frozen 2 Lip Balm Set for $4.99! © Target Grab a Frozen 2 Lip Balm set for your Princess Easter Basket here! And finally, you can stock up on these Royal Shimmer Princess Dolls. They come in a variety of princesses and they cost $8.89 each! © Target Shop for your very own Elsa doll here! Marvel Easter Basket Avengers assemble! This Marvel-themed basket is filled with goodies for your favorite superhero! Starting off, we found this awesome Spider-Man Web Launcher Glove for $9.89! © Target Get your Spidey Sense in high gear with the Web Launcher Glove here! If you know someone who would prefer to read all about their favorite heroes, Little Golden Book has a series of stories to read at bedtime, including Black Panther for $4.29. © Target Read up on Black Panther with Little Golden Books here! And while they’re reading, they can get cozy under this Marvel Throw Blanket for $14.99! © Target Get cozy with this Marvel throw blanket here! Pixar Easter Basket Finally, you know we had to include a basket filled with all things Pixar! The first item in this basket is one of our favorite finds today — a Make Your Own Forky and Other Characters Art Set for $7.86 (ON SALE from $16.99!). © Walmart Start creating your very own Forky here! For even more creative time at home, add to your basket this Finding Dory Underwater Adventures Coloring Floor Pad for ONLY $3.25! © Walmart Click here to purchase the Finding Dory Coloring Floor Pad! Are you excited to watch Onward on Disney+ soon? You and your family can include this Ian Lightfoot Plush to your movie party for $10.98. © Walmart Get your own Ian Lightfoot plush here! And finally, for the Cars fan in your life, this Lightning McQueen Pillow will be the perfect Easter gift for $7.99 (ON SALE from $12.59!). © Walmart Snuggle up with a Lightning McQueen pillow by clicking here! We know that many of you may be concerned about if these items will arrive on time! We checked and each of these items should be shipped to your home on or before April 6th! If you built a Disney-inspired Easter basket, what would you want to be included? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney+ Launches Today — And It’s Off To a BUMPY Start! Disney Stuffs You NEED! 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Looking for a pal and a confidant to get through the next few weeks with? So are we — which is why we’ve been streaming old episodes of The Golden Girls pretty much non-stop for the last week and a half! ©Geeki Tikis But who are we kidding? We’ve been addicted to watching the antics of these four great dames our entire lives — especially when they have late-night kitchen confessionals which usually involve some cheesecake! That’s why these new Golden Girls Tiki Mugs are going to very TOP of our official hunker-down list of ESSENTIALS! Oh yes, friends! Prepare to feast your eyes on this embarrassment of Golden Girls-riches! While we’ve shown you a Golden Girls book before, there’s never been anything quite like what we’re about to unveil! We hope you’re clutching onto your straw purse tightly, because ya don’t want to drop it when you see the new Sophia Petrillo Tiki Mug for $25.99! ©Geeki Tikis Click here to purchase the Sophia Petrillo Tiki Mug from Amazon! THE FACE! Geeki Tikis captured this little Sicilian spitfire’s expression perfectly! Why it seems like any moment the Sophia Tiki Mug could start spouting her signature soliloquy, “Picture it: Sicily, 1922…!” But hold up! You know the rest of the posse can’t be that far off! That’s right — all of The Golden Girls are ALSO represented with their own unique tiki mug! There’s a Rose Nylund Tiki Mug to entertain you with stories from her native town of St. Olaf, Minnesota (complete with some interesting Scandanavian word choices!). There’s also a Blanche Devereaux Tiki Mug to you make you blush with her accounts of last night, and Dorothy Zbornak Tiki Mug to yell, “Shady Pines, Ma!” (You’ll get the reference if you’re a fan of the show — Dorothy had the most savage sense of humor of the group!) ©Geeki Tikis Yep, we can’t think of a better ride-out gang to weather this storm with! Plus, each Golden Girls Tiki Mug is ceramic and holds 16oz of your favorite beverage! ©Geeki Tikis Tell Stanley if he’s looking for us, we’ll be out on the lanai with our GIRLS and cheers to some fun times ahead, y’all! Are you excited about the new Golden Girls Tiki Mugs? Let us know if you’ll be picking them up in the comments below! Related posts: It’s Cheesecake Time Because Disney Just Released a NEW Must-Have Book! For The First Time in FOREVER Vera Bradley Adds Disney Styles Online — PLUS There’s FREE SHIPPING! We’re Getting Ready to Defeat The Huns With These New Disney Pandora Charms Inspired by Mulan! View the full article

It’s hard to imagine that Magic Kingdom first opened its doors all the waaaaay back on October 1st, 1971. Cinderella Castle And while we’ll have to wait until 2021 to celebrate Disney World’s big 50th-anniversary, we’re kicking off the festivities a little early today! That’s right, friends! We’re about to share a weird (but interesting!) fact about these 14 opening day attractions! Get ready to have your Disney World minds expanded with some little-known Disney trivia! Country Bear Jamboree Fur and claw-tapping tunes have been flying out of this long-time Frontierland establishment since Magic Kingdom’s opening day! Trixie St. Claire in a Bathing Suit? Oh, ho ho! You read that right! Country Bear Jamboree used to receive TWO unique seasonal overlays! One was a kitschy winter theme which included holiday music (and Liver Lips McGrowl looked like a Santa Elvis). Country Bear Jamboree Meanwhile, the “Country Bear Vacation Hoedown” was a summer-themed hootnanny — and yes, Trixie was sporting a very stylish one-piece swimsuit! Both variations were phased out of Magic Kingdom by the mid 2000s, but man — those were some crazy times to be alive! And if you still want to catch either of these shows, you still can at Tokyo Disneyland! The Hall of Presidents Walt Disney loved America, and The Hall of Presidents is his homage to our nation’s great leaders throughout history. Those Aren’t PROPS, Little Jimmy! In fact, the lobby of The Hall of President is home to several artifacts once owned by former U.S. Presidents! There’s John Quincy Adams’ microscope, a golf club that belonged to Woodrow Wilson, and a Powderhorn used by Theodore Roosevelt. ©Disney The Hall of Presidents There’s even a beer mug that belonged to George Washington! That’s pretty impressive considering he lead from 1789 to 1797! The Haunted Mansion 999 happy haunts have set up permanent residency at this classic Magic Kingdom attraction, but don’t worry — there’s always room for ONE more! Parents Can Be Weird, Especially if They’re an Imagineer A lot of us seem to think our parents were a little “off” when we were growing up, but the spawn of Disney’s Imagineers might have more of a reason to feel that way! D23 recently shared a story about Imagineer, Leota Toombs, who originally portrayed Madame Leota, The Haunted Mansion’s psychic medium. Haunted Mansion It seems one evening her daughter (and future Disney Imagineer herself!), Kim Irvine, was headed to a school dance. Her date came by the house and overheard “Madame Leota” rehearsing her incantations. Kim’s shocked date turned to her and asked, “Wow, what’s up with your mom??” “it’s a small world” On the Happiest Cruise to Ever Set Sail, you’ll also be treated to the hardest song to get out of your head! “There is just one moon and one golden sun…” Even though a lot of us know these lyrics to it’s a small world, did you know the attraction itself does NOT have just “one moon and one golden sun?” it’s a small world In fact, each “room” you enter has a moon and sun somewhere within! See if you can spot them all on your next cruise! Jungle Cruise The jokes may be corny, but where else could you see the backside of water? Cleaner Than It Looks, But We Still Wouldn’t Drink It! For health reasons, Disney World ensures all of the water it uses for attractions is clean. So why is Jungle Cruise’s water so murky-looking? Jungle Cruise According to World of Walt, Disney World actually dyes the water a dingy greenish-brown in order to conceal the tracks of its boats. And don’t worry — the river is only about 4 feet at its deepest point — like we got to see recently when one of the Jungle Cruise’s boats actually SANK with passengers on it! (*Cue sad elephant trumpeting sound effect*) Mad Tea Party The March Hare and Mad Hatter might not be in attendance, but this little guy sure is! Gettin’ Dizzy with the Dormouse Did you know one of Alice’s super-rare friends from Wonderland makes a frequent cameo appearance at Magic Kingdom? Next time you go for a spin on the Mad Tea Party, direct your attention to the large teapot in the center of the ring! Mad Tea Party You’ll get to see the Dormouse peak his head out of its top — but only occasionally! He’s really sleepy, though, so don’t expect him to hang around for very long — he’s gotta catch his zzzs when he can! The Dormouse has only been known to pop up at Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland, even though there’s a version of iconic teacup ride at almost every Disney park in the world! Main Street Vehicles We’d love to see the odometers on these sweet buggies that have been cruising along Main Street for almost half a century! Regular Maintenance Required Disney World has a literal fleet of streetcars, and jitneys — all of which are ACTUAL antique vehicles! These old-timey whips have been providing one-way rides up and down Main Street U.S.A. since Magic Kingdom opened. Main Street, U.S.A. in the Fall For the most part, these already-quite-old cars are the same ones the parks used since 1971! Let that be a friendly reminder to get your oil changed ON TIME next time you try to procrastinate! Peter Pan’s Flight You can usually expect a long wait for this classic dark ride if you didn’t snag a FastPass+. But even if you have to fly standby, the queue area has awesome theming to make the time fly by. What Do The Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan’s Flight Have in Common? Is this a trick question? No! Peter Pan’s Flight Both classic Disney rides use a Omnimover track system, but instead of climbing into a Haunted Mansion doombuggy which glides along the ground, you’ll be suspended from the ceiling when you board your galleon on Peter Pan’s Flight! Prince Charming Regal Carrousel (Formerly Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel) Even Walt Disney knew no theme park could call itself complete without a carrousel — that’s why he had to find the perfect one for his grand design. Not So Custom-Made Prince Charming Regal Carrousel looks like it was made for its magical space! It fits with the vibe and charm of Fantasyland perfectly! But did you know the classic Disney World attraction actually dates back to 1917?? Prince Charming Regal Carrousel According to Disney Trivia, Walt Disney purchased the carousel for Disney World in 1967 from the Olympic Park in Maplewood, New Jersey. The carrousel was originally built 50 years earlier by The Philadelphia Toboggan Company, one of the most prestigious carousel companies. The original carrousel included ninety horses, all of which were hand-carved from wood. Disney added eleven fiberglass horses while still making sure no two horses were alike! Snow White’s Scary Adventures Disneyland’s Snow White’s Scary Adventures is still around, but Disney World’s was lost due to the expansion of new Fantasyland. It’s Scary, but Where’s Snow White? Snow White’s Scary Adventures was replaced by Princess Fairytale Hall, but believe it or not, some folks just thought this ride was too darn scary! ©Disney If you got the chance to ride it back in the day, you probably remember what we’re talking about! It seemed like the Evil Queen was chasing us down from the word GO! In fact, the original ride didn’t even include Snow White until 1994 when it was refurbished! By then, it had already gotten a reputation for scaring the pants of little kids, so Disney World’s version shut down for good in 2012. Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse Tarzan has taken over Disneyland’s treehouse, but the Robinson family is still in possession of Magic Kingdom’s treehouse. But, It’s Not a TREE at ALL! We hate to ruin the magic for you, but the Swiss FamilyRobinson Treehouse is a big misnomer. This opening day attraction is technically classified as a building. Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse Hey, certain permits mandate we call it like it is, but the artificial structure does technically have “root system.” According to Undercover Tourist, Swiss Family Robinson’s Treehouse’s infrastructure goes four stories into the ground. That’s a long way down from the 116 steps it takes to climb to its top! Tomorrowland Speedway Tomorrowland Speedway was closed for some time, but it recently reopened last spring with even more VROOM! Going For a Victory Lap! Previously known as the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, the word Indy was dropped from its name in 2009. Tomorrowland Speedway According to AllEars, cars can travel at a speed of up to 7.5 miles per hour. And, did you know it’s customary for a checkered flag to be waved at every driver who crosses the finish line? Walt Disney World Railroad Although the Walt Disney World Railroad isn’t currently running due to TRON Lightcycle Run construction, we can’t wait to go on loop as soon as it reopens! Give a Little Whistle! Here’s something else you probably haven’t heard: Walt Disney World Railroad’s whistles are very important! Sure, they add theming and ambiance to Magic Kingdom when the steam-powered engines are runnin’, but they’re also how the train conductors communicate with each other! The Walt Disney Railroad According to Disney Fanatic, the short or long ‘blow’ patterns tell when a train is approaching a station, making a general greeting, in forward or reverse motion, or if there is an emergency. If you’re ever curious, ask a conductor to translate the whistle blows for you! Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room A serenade from our feathery friends is pretty entertaining, right?? New Management Was Fired — Literally! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! At least, that’s how we feel about some of Disney’s most sacred pieces of history such as the Enchanted Tiki Room! That’s why you may recall a dark time in history (circa 1998) when the don’t-mess-with-a-good-thing attraction re-emerged as “The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management”. Enchanted Tiki Room In this version, Iago, from Aladdin, and Zazu, from The Lion King, decided to run the joint their way. It was all well and good until one day. According to Disney Lists, the Iago animatronic actually caught on fire during a performance in January of 2011. Shortly after, the “new management” was let go and the original version was reinstated. Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World Well, there you have it friends! We hope you enjoyed this little walk through Disney World’s history! If you know of any bizarre facts about Magic Kingdom’s opening day attractions, please share ’em with us! If you’re looking for more ways to party today, check out our list of 50 memories you should make before Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration here! Which of Magic Kingdom’s opening day attractions is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: 50 Memories You Should Make Before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Will Cinderella Castle Be Covered During Its Lengthy Magic Kingdom Refurbishment? Find Out Here! We Literally NEED All 26 of These New ABC Mugs in Disney World! View the full article

Alright, so we might not possess Mulan’s nerves of steel, but we can now get our hands on something EVEN better! ©Pandora That’s right! Pandora has just released two new Mulan-inspired Charms that are sure to strengthen our resolve — and our Disney jewelry collection! We knew today was going to be a good day when we saw two new Mulan Pandora Charms had just arrived in the world! Between the two of these styles, we’re going to have a hard time picking a favorite! ©Disney The Mushu Pandora Charm turned out beautifully! Look at those cute little expressive eyes! Plus it has a gorgeous red enamel finish. This one costs $55. ©Disney But then there’s this fierce Mulan Pandora Charm for $75. We love how it’s accented with an engraved charm that reads, “Be strong and Be yourself.” Check out Pandora dropping some warrior wisdom on us — we see what you did there! ©Disney Actually, we think you could defeat The Huns with either of ’em! So far, the Mulan-inspired Charms are only available on Pandora’s website, but we’ll keep an eye out for them just in case they make their way over to shopDisney soon. Plus, Pandora is currently offering free shipping on all orders over $35 and they’re having a buy 2 get 1 free sale, so you can really rake it in! Looking for even more online retail therapy? Get the deets on the new Disney X Vera Bradley collection here! Which Mulan-inspired Charm do you think is more awesome? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Christmas Time is HERE! The shopDisney Holiday Shop Is Now OPEN! This NEW Pandora Charm Has Roared Its Way Into Our Animal Kingdom Lovin’ Hearts! Grab All Your Favorite Disney Merchandise with This Offer on shopDisney! View the full article