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Yesterday, Disney announced the closure of Walt Disney World theme parks “beginning at the close of business on Sunday, March 15th, through the end of the month” in response to concerns regarding the Coronavirus. Walt Disney World Annual Passholder On the Walt Disney World website, Disney has notified Annual Passholders as to how this will affect the status of their Annual Pass. As per the screenshot below, “Walt Disney World Annual Passes will be extended by the number of days the parks are closed, March 16, 2020 through March 31, 2020.” Walt Disney World website screenshot We will be keeping you posted on these and other Frequently Asked Questions throughout the day in regards to the situation as it develops. We here at DFB have been tracking the steps that Disney has taken around the parks to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. You can learn more about that here. Related posts: HOLIDAY Tips from the DFB Guide: Where to Dine When You Don’t Have a Reservation in Walt Disney World DFB Video: Answering YOUR Frequently Asked Questions About Disney World! DFB Video: Which Disney World Dessert Party Should YOU Do? View the full article

Today has been a wild day as we have shared that Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cruise Line would join the rest of the Disney Parks in response to Coronavirus. Universal Orlando! We also wanted to share that Universal Studios in Hollywood AND Orlando will be closing as well. Universal Studios Orlando is planning to be closed until the end of the month, but have mentioned that they are “keeping an eye on the situation.” ©Universal Universal Studios Hollywood is scheduled to be closed from March 14th-28th. Much like with Disney World and Disneyland Paris, the hotels are set to remain open. CityWalk at both Universal locations will remain open as well. ©Universal We will continue to update you with information about all of these closures as it is released. Read all about the historic closure of Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cruise Line here. Related posts: NEWS! Disney’s Shanghai and Hong Kong Parks Could Remain Closed For Two Months Due to Coronavirus NEWS! Tokyo Disneyland Set to Close Saturday Due to Coronavirus News! Disney Releases More Information Regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak! View the full article

We’ve been keeping you posted on the latest updates regarding Disney’s response to the coronavirus. Disney Cruise Line Returns to Croatia Earlier today, we saw Disneyland will temporarily close due to the outbreak, followed by both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World announcing closures, and now we have news of another closure. According to an official statement from Disney, the Disney Cruise Line will suspend all departures starting this Saturday, March 14th, until the end of the month. Disney’s official statement regarding the closure of Disneyland Paris Disney has been making several efforts to protect its guests and employees, and although we’ve seen their efforts to use preventative measures on the cruise lines, they have decided halting departures will be safest for all parties. We will continue to keep you updated on what this cancellation could mean for Cruise Line Guests. Check out the most recent Disney Cruise cancellation policy we spotted here! What do you think about Disney’s decision to suspend cruise departures? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS: Disney Cruise Line is Taking Extra Precautions Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak NEWS! Coronavirus Concerns Change Policies for Disney Cruise Line Say Goodbye to Sleigh Rides and Hello to Sail Away Parties with the CUTEST New Disney Cruise Line Holiday Merch! View the full article

Earlier today we shared that Disneyland would temporarily close through the end of the month due to Coronavirus concerns. Disneyland Paris Now we have found out that more parks are following suit. It was announced today by Disney Parks that along with Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Paris will be closed starting Sunday, March 15, and will remain closed through the end of the month. Disney’s official statement regarding the closure of Disneyland Paris While the theme parks will be closed during this time, all hotels at Disneyland Paris will remain open until further notice. Disney Village will also remain open. Disneyland Paris Recently, a Disneyland Paris Cast Member reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. Now, all of the Disney Parks will be closed due to the pandemic as of March 15. This follows the closures of Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, the Tokyo Disney Resort, and the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Read up on all the precautions Disney has taken in the US parks here! Has the coronavirus impacted your travel plans to a Disney Park? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: Here’s What We Know About Coronavirus and Travel To Walt Disney World and Disneyland Here’s How Much it Would Cost For You To Go to EVERY Disney Theme Park in the World! Disneyland Is EXEMPT From California Governor’s Recommendation Against Large Gatherings View the full article

Earlier today we shared that Disneyland would temporarily close due to Coronavirus concerns. Magic Kingdom Entrance Now, it hs been confirmed that Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cruise Line will also close temporarily. Disney World and Disneyland Paris will close “beginning at the close of business on Sunday, March 15th, through the end of the month.” At this time, hotels will remain open. Disney Springs and Disney Village are also set to remain open. Disney Cruise Line will be suspending all new departures beginning on Saturday, March 14th. ©Disney We will continue to update this post with more information. Related posts: SPOTTED: The Disney+ Bus Is Virtually One of the COOLEST Buses in Disney World! Review! Rudolph the Red-Nosed DONUT Sleighs Into Disney World! Review: A Disney World Hidden Gem Can Be Found On The Boardwalk! View the full article

HOT DIGGITY DOG!!! There’s a brand new Disney Food Truck now open in Disney Springs! ©Disney Actually, make that Hot Diggity DOGS…. because that’s the name of this new truck serving up a variety of over-the-top, completely loaded HOT DOGS on the West Side! Though the location can change at any time (the restaurant IS a truck, after all ), we found Hot Diggity Dogs parked at Exposition Park on the West Side of Disney Springs, right by the West Side Starbucks. And, as the park often serves as the spot for the other Disney Food Trucks — the Mac & Cheese Food Truck and Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet — it’s is your best bet for finding Hot Diggity Dogs on any given day. Disney Springs Food Trucks Hot Diggity Dogs is hard to miss, painted in bright hues decorating the truck with images of pickles, peppers, and more… like hot dogs, for instance ;). Hot Diggity Dog Food Truck The menu features five different styles of loaded 1/4 lb All-Beef Hot Dogs, all served up with house-made-chips. Your choices are a BLT Dog, Chicago Dog, Chili Cheese Dog, a Reuben Dog, and a Santa Fe Dog. Hot Diggity Dogs Food Truck Menu But why choose… when you can get ALL FIVE?? At least, that’s what we did, so we can give you the digs on these dogs! Time to get rollin’ on these puppies! The BLT Dog for $12.25 takes the makings of the classic sammie — bacon, lettuce, and tomato — and piles them all atop the beef dog along with a drizzle of garlic ranch dressing taking the place of the typical mayo. BLT Dog The BLT Dog is definitely the most basic, kiddo-friendly dog with looooots of bacon! For us, there was way too much iceberg lettuce, but we loved the garlic ranch dressing! It’s a simple and delicious dog that we think will be a real crowd-pleaser, despite the leafy greens! BLT Dog Close-up For another hot dog topped with even more meat, you can grab the Reuben Dog for $12.25! Again, it’s a twist on a beloved sandwich featuring a classic all-beef hot dog, pastrami, swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and a pretty terrific complement to any hot dog… sauerkraut! Rueben Dog The Rueben Dog was one of our favorites with that tasty Russian dressing being the star. It’s a “heavier” hot dog because of the pastrami bits (which there’s A LOT of, yay!), while the swiss and the sauerkraut all work together so well. It’s definitely the most “meal-like” of all the dogs and the flavors really pop! Rueben Dog Close-up Have you ever tried a Chicago Dog? The traditional toppings include mustard, onions, pickles, tomatoes, and small pickled “sport” peppers. You can enjoy this taste of Windy City for $12.25! Chicago Dog We’ve eaten a lot of Chi-Town dogs in our time, and we really loved this one! The pickles might not be the traditional neon green relish we’re used to and there are no poppy seeds to be seen on this bun, but this dog is still super fresh and tasty. It has just the right amount of red onion, sport peppers, and mustard so that you get the perfect bite each time. Just remember — to keep it authentic to Chicago, don’t ask for ketchup! Chicago Dog Close-up The Santa Fe Hot Dog delivers a dog topped with chili lime salt, corn, fresh cilantro, chipotle mayo, and cojita cheese. It’s served with a lime wedge and costs $12.75. Sante Fe Dog The Sante Fe Dog was one of Hot Diggity Dogs’ more unique offerings. It had a very fresh and light taste while acid from the lime married nicely with the corn and cojita cheese. We actually would have loved a bit more cotija on ours so the saltiness from the cheese could balance out the brightness of the lime. The chili lime salt sprinkled all over the dog along with the chipotle mayo added a nice kick without being too spicy! Santa Fe Dog Close-up Now, if you’re looking to stick with the tried-and-true, it doesn’t get much more classic than a Texas Chili Cheese Dog! This one’s served up with a heaping helping of Texas chili along with shredded cheddar cheese and crunchy corn chips for $12.25! Texas Chili Dog From Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom to Dockside Diner in Hollywood Studios and beyond… you’re never too terribly far from a Chili Cheese Dog when you’re in Walt Disney World! The chili was super mild and a little too sweet for our liking. We needed a lot more cheddar to do the job as well (we’re cheeseaholics, have you met us?). We did, however, enjoy the crunch and saltiness from the corn chips, but we’ll probably forgo ordering this one again since we enjoyed the other dogs more. Texas Chili Dog We did ask vegetarian or vegan options, and at this time, Hot Diggity Dog is only serving all-beef franks, but we’ll keep checking back! Oh, and by the way… we can’t go without giving a nod to those classic Disney house-made chips. Lightly seasoned, nice and crispy, they’re a great accompaniment to pretty much anything, but they go especially well with the loaded hot dogs, no matter which you choose! You can get an order of these House-Made Chips (sans hot dog) for $7! House-made Chips But guess what? Just like your Hot Diggity Hot Dogs, you can also get your house-made chips FULLY LOADED! You can have them doctored up with the same toppings as those yummy puppies we showed you above including BLT, Chicago, Chili Cheese, Reuben Dog, and Santa Fe-style, all for $7 each! ©Disney Loaded House-made Chips We chose the Santa Fe-style Loaded House-Made Chips for $7. We enjoyed these flavors a little better with the chips instead of the hot dog. Again, they were a little light on cotija cheese for our liking, but they were extra generous with chipotle mayo, so our chips were really yummy! Santa Fe Loaded House-made Chips Hot Diggity Dog also serves a signature sauce that you can ask for the sauce on the side of any dog. It’s made with piquillo peppers, jalapeño, yellow onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar. We found it to be a little runny and more sweet than spicy. We feel like it could have benefited from some extra heat. Hot Diggity Dog Sauce For beverages, Hot Diggity Dogs offers Coca-Cola bottled drinks for $4.50 or Bottled Water for $3.50. And that’s a wrap for our very first — but not our last — trip to Hot Diggity Dogs in Disney Springs! Today (a Thursday), the new location opened at 5:00 PM; however, hours and location for the trucks can always vary based on anticipated crowds in Disney Springs or simply days of the week. Mondays through Thursdays typically have a 5:00 PM opening, with Fridays at 3:00 PM, and as early as 12:00 Noon on Saturdays and Sundays. We definitely worth a stop by Exposition Park if you find yourself in Disney Springs to see what the Disney Food Trucks have to offer! Which hot dog will you be trying first at Hot Diggity Dog in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Ribbon Cutting in Disney Springs Review: A Food Trend (Bowls) and a Classic (Tacos!) at Springs’ Street Tacos Food Truck in Disney Springs What’s New at Disney Springs: Missing Treats; Halloween Cookie Dough; Slimy Cupcakes; and Merchandise Explosion! View the full article

Earlier we announced that Disneyland Resort would be temporarily closing in response to the Coronavirus. Now, we are starting to see cancelations happening at Disney World. Epcot With the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in full swing, the first band has canceled their scheduled Garden Rocks Series performances. The band Simple Plan has canceled all four of their scheduled performances this weekend at the Garden Rocks Series at the Flower and Garden Festival. They released a statement on their Twitter account: Simple Plan’s official statement As of this writing, Disney World is still open and continues to operate. There’s no word yet on if other upcoming Garden Rocks Series performances will be affected by these recent developments. 2020 Garden Rocks Schedule You can see the rest of the scheduled performers here. Catch up on all of the latest developments concerning the coronavirus and Disney Parks in the U.S. here! How has the Coronavirus impacted your upcoming trips to Disney World or Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: What Are the Crowds Like at Disney World Today? Chinese Cotton Candy Is BACK Just in Time for the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! What’s New in Epcot: Future World Transformation, Flower and Garden Topiaries, and a Fan-Favorite Treat is BACK! View the full article

Disney has announced that their US parks will close due to the Corona Virus scare. Walt Disney World will close at the end of the day on 15 March. Disneyland will close the end of the day on 13 March. Both parks are said to be closed through the end of the month. One could […] The post Disney’s US Parks to Close appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Even though Governor of California Gavin Newsom exempted Disneyland from the issuance he gave earlier today stating groups of 250 people or more should be postponed until the end of March in the state of California, Disneyland has just announced they’ll be closing this weekend. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland We’ve just learned The Disneyland Resort will close temporarily beginning Saturday, March 14th. The news broke only moments ago on Disneyland’s website with this recent update shows across Disneyland’s main web page. Disneyland’s Website The following update has also been posted on Disneyland’s site and social pages. The parks will close beginning on March 14th. The hotels are set to close beginning March 16th. At this time, Downtown Disney will remain open. ©Disney According to Disney, the length of the temporary closure is currently set until the end of the month. We will continue to keep you posted as this news unfolds. Related posts: NEW! Oogie Boogie Sipper Gambles Its Way Into Disneyland Resort Review! We’re Hula Dancing to Disneyland Resort For the New SECRET MENU Liquid Luau Cocktail! What’s New at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney: Peanut Butter Blondies, Sorcerer Mickey Cupcakes, and Class of 2020 Grad Ears! View the full article

While eagerly awaiting today’s 5:00 PM opening of the new Hot Diggity Dogs Food Truck, we figured it was as good a time as any to pay a visit to D-Luxe Burger during our trip to Disney Springs. D-Luxe Burger And our visit was greeted with a new Gelato Shake on the menu! You’ll find it listed under the Beverages with Alcohol section of the menu: the Bananas Foster Shake ($12.00), tucked in between pics of the Seasonal Irish Cream Shake and the D-Luxe classic Smoked Bourbon Shake. Bananas Foster Shake on D-Luxe Burger Menu Are you ready for this? The Bananas Foster Shake is made with Bols Creme de Banana liqueur, toasted marshmallow flavor, crushed graham crackers, caramel and — of course! — vanilla gelato. Bananas Foster Shake Let’s cut to the chase: the banana flavor from the Bols in this bevvy is very pronounced and not at all subtle… which, for our fellow banana fans, is a VERY good thing! And the crushed grahams are dispersed throughout the drink (as opposed to simply sprinkled on top), delivering a fun crunch with every sip. Bananas Foster Shake The sweetness is nicely balanced with the generous drizzle of buttery caramel. Bananas Foster Shake Literally the only “problem” is that it is so sweet and smooth, the Bananas Foster Shake goes down fast! You may be tempted to drink it quickly, but we encourage you to savor this decadent and creamy banana treat! If you love anything banana, stop on by D-Luxe Burger to give this one a try. You just may see us there grabbing another one . Would you like to try the Bananas Foster Shake? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: The BEST (and Some Not So Great) Burgers at Disney Springs’ D-Luxe Burger NEWS and Review! Grub Burger and Orange Cream Shake Debut in Disney Springs! Review! These SECRET Menu Items from D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs are Worth the Calories! View the full article

It was announced Thursday morning that Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has recommended the canceling of gatherings of 250 or more people. Olaf, Anna, and Elsa A few industries and institutions received special exemptions from this order, notably the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Governor Newsom spoke with Disney’s former CEO Bob Iger on March 11th and came to the conclusion that Disneyland could continue to remain open and will not be required to close in order to comply with the order. Mickey Float in Magic Happens Parade This comes as the Governor strongly urged all public non-essential sporting events, conferences, concerts, and other gatherings be canceled through at least the end of March. According to the Governor, theme parks, casinos, and theaters are exempt due to the “complexity of their unique circumstances.” Pixar Pal-A-Round and Incredicoaster Currently, Disneyland has taken measures in preventing the spread of coronavirus, including the addition of hand sanitizer stations throughout the parks near security checkpoints and some dining locations. They have also added a feature to their app that will show guests where to locate these stations. Hand Sanitizer Dispenser at Smokejumper’s Grill in Disney California Adventure As of this writing, Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, and the Tokyo Disney Resort remain closed. Some operations in Shanghai have reopened, including the Disneytown shopping district and the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel. In Europe, Disneyland Paris currently remains open, although a Cast Member there had reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. Check out our coverage on COVID-19 as it relates to Disney Parks here! Has your travel plans to either Disneyland or Disney World been affected by the coronavirus? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: What’s New at the Disneyland Resort: A Tatooine Spirit Jersey, a Sorcerer Mickey Backpack, and a Popular Attraction Reopens Here’s What We Know About Coronavirus and Travel To Walt Disney World and Disneyland Two More Locations Have Been Added to Disneyland Resort’s Mobile Order List! View the full article

With so much uncertainty in the world right now centered around the Coronavirus, you may be asking yourself, “I wonder what the crowds are like at Disney World?” Epcot This Afternoon Well since we’re at the parks every day, we’ll take you around and show you how things are looking today at Disney World! We’ve been keeping you up to date with how Disney is responding the Coronavirus pandemic, including Disney World recently placing several additional hand-washing stations throughout the parks as well as updating their My Disney Experience app to include a map and turn-by-turn directions to the nearest hand sanitizer location. Portable Hand-Washing Station in Animal Kingdom Today But right now, we want to take you around Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot so you can see for yourself how Coronavirus may (or may not) be impacting the crowd levels at both of these parks. First, let’s start at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowds Spring break is in full swing at Disney World this week with many families enjoying their Disney World vacations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowds Today To us, these crowds appear to be pretty typical for an average day at Disney World this time of year, but we also know how crowded or not crowded a park “looks” or “feels” isn’t a reliable indicator for how many guests are actually here! That’s why to really understand how many people are here at Disney World today, we’re going to check the posted standby wait times! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowds Today In Pandora: The World of Avatar you’ll find Flight of Passage — arguably Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s most popular ride. Standby wait times generally exceed 2 hours on the reg for this headliner. Today around noon, the posted Standby wait time for Flight of Passage was 135 minutes while Na’vi River Journey had a posted wait time of 105 minutes. Pandora World of Avatar Wait Times Today Kilimanjaro Safaris, another major attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, posted standby wait time of 120 minutes around 12 PM today. Kilimanjaro Safaris Today Meanwhile, in Dino Land U.S.A., Dinosaur showed a 60 minute wait time. Dinosaur Today Expedition Everest had some operational delays in the early afternoon today, but when it came back online, the My Disney Experience app showed a posted standby wait time of 120 minutes. Expedition Everest Wait Time All in all, these standby wait times seem to be on par with what we normally expect for this time of year and we have yet to see these numbers take a noticeable dip. Epcot Crowds Heading over to Epcot, we noticed Spaceship Earth had a 40-minute standby wait time around 12:30 PM. Since the ride will be closing soon to undergo what could be a lengthy and drastic refurb, we suspect a lot of folks are trying to get in one last ride before the classic attraction is refurbed. Spaceship Earth Today Click here to read about what we hope stays in Spaceship Earth after it’s “reimagining”! Around the same time, The Seas with Nemo and Friends had a 20 minute standby wait time. The Seas Today Click here to read more about the new Finding Dory’s Friends scavenger hunt at Epcot! And a little closer to 1 PM, we saw the standby wait time for Soarin’ Around the World was 40 minutes which is about average for this time of day. Soarin’ Today And at around 3:30 PM today, Frozen Ever After showed a standby wait time of 60 minutes in the My Disney Experience app. Frozen Standby Wait Time We hope we’ve provided you with some insight into how the Disney parks are being impacted by these uncertain times. As guests at the parks today, it’s clear to us that Disney World is taking this situation very seriously and is doing everything in their power to keep all who come here happy and healthy. We’ll be back soon with more crowd level and standby wait times to report, so stay tuned! Here’s What We Know About Coronavirus and Travel To Walt Disney World and Disneyland Were you expecting the Disney World parks to be less crowded today in light of recent news? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! Where To Do THANKSGIVING in Disney World! Going to Disney World?? You Need Our BEST Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit VALUES for 2020! View the full article

If you’ve been following DFB for a while, you may remember one of our favorite #onthelist cupcakes — the Cotton Top Tamarin Cupcake in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We loved this cupcake for its over-the-top decorations and rich chocolate flavors. You may also remember that the Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake mysteriously vanished from Animal Kingdom a while back. Creature Comforts Well, guess what, friends?! We’re SO excited to tell y’all that the Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake is BACK in Animal Kingdom! We spotted this cupcake and Creature Comforts today and instantly noticed that Cotton-Top looks a little…different. Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake Gone is the chocolate lollipop decoration that WOWED us in years past! This isn’t the first time this cupcake has received a makeover, but this latest transformation is very noticeable. Here’s what the OLD Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake looked like! To us, this new version isn’t as cute as what it used to be, but that doesn’t mean he can’t still be delicious! Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake This new Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake is a chocolate cake with chocolate filling. It’s topped with a buttercream frosting. Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake The leaves on the cupcake taste like your typical icing… Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake …and there are chocolate pearls covering the back of the cupcake! Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake Cotton-Top’s face is printed on a piece of white chocolate. Clearly, this new version of the cupcake has much less white chocolate than it did when it was topped with a lollipop. Overall, however, this cupcake is still as tasty as it ever was! We appreciate the addition of the filling and the chocolate pearls because they add even more chocolate flavor and a bit of texture! Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake Not only are we glad to see that this cupcake is just as yummy as it was before, but we’re also happy to see these adorable animals being represented in the parks again! Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake Grab one of these cuties at Creature Comforts in Animal Kingdom for $5.99 or a Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit. And if you’re looking for something a little more ‘bite’ size, the Cotton-Top Tamarin Cakepops are still available! Cotton-Top Tamarin Cake Pops These little guys are available for $2.29 each, or a Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit. What’s your favorite cupcake that you’ve had in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: #OnTheList: Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake at Animal Kingdom’s Creature Comforts Disney Food Challenge: Can You Eat ALL 14 Of Disney’s BEST Cupcakes?! Whats New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom – New Food! New Merch! Seasonal Treats and More! View the full article

We’re starting to power up because we finally know the opening date of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure! ©Disney We recently got a sneak peek at all the new merch we’ll be able to equip to our super-hero outfits. If you need to get your Marvel gear fix right now, Loungefly has you covered with these new Avengers-themed bags! You can suit up with the Avengers: Endgame nylon backpack for $50. It looks just like the suits that Iron Man, Captain America, and the gang had to use to navigate the quantum realm (it’s a doozy). Avengers: Endgame nylon backpack ©Loungefly The faux-leather bi-fold wallet features all of our favorite heroes in adorable chibi form for $39. Who knew the Hulk could be so cute when he’s angry? Avengers: Endgame chibi print wallet ©Loungefly The leather duffle bag features a similar design and comes with an adjustable strap for $68. Avengers: Endgame chibi print duffle bag ©Loungefly The chibi heroes don’t stop coming! You’ll also find them hanging out on this faux leather mini backpack for $65. Avengers: Endgame chibi mini backpack ©Loungefly We’ll totally be rocking these heroic bags for day one at Avengers Campus if for no other reason than to carry all the other gear we’re going to HAVE to grab! Check out all the super-heroes you’ll be able to team up with at Avengers Campus! Are you practicing your web-slinging for Avengers Campus? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The Baby Groot Sipper and Iron Man Stein Are BACK on Disney Cruise Line for Marvel Day at Sea! Why You Won’t See Spiderman in Disney World: The Weird Glitch that Keeps Marvel Out of Florida’s Magic Kingdom NEW Magical Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly Spotted in Disney World! View the full article

The new Baby Yoda Plush we recently spotted at Disneyland looked so warm and snuggly in his cozy little robe! ©Disney But he sold out quickly, and might have caused a disturbance in the Force — we like to call it Baby Yoda-induced anxiety! But even if your kiddos can’t cuddle up with their very own Baby Yoda Plush right now (you can still pre-order him online), at least your kiddos can be AS cuddled up as The Child with these new Baby Yoda Pajamas! How adorable is this set of Baby Yoda Pajamas for Kids for $48! The sleep set includes a top with green and white striped long sleeves while the pants are also striped to match! ©Hanna Andersson And the graphic of Baby Yoda on the front of the top is a real cute Batuu-tie! We love how his big shiny eyes stare deep into our souls! These PJs come in a range of kid sizes from 2 to 16! ©Hanna Andersson Oh but, wait! We also spotted this second set of Baby Yoda Pajamas for $48 for kids! Yes, sadly both of these styles are only for the younger set, but we’ll be hoping they’ll be available in adult sizes someday! ©Hanna Andersson This set features a green background with a repeating pattern of Baby Yodas all over it! With either of these Baby Yoda Pajamas, your little ones are sure to be as snug as a bug on a rug, or at least as comfortable as The Child in a robe! ©Hanna Andersson We love how the two styles of Baby Yoda PJs look side-by-side! We can totally see our Baby Yoda-obsessed kiddos rockin’ THIS collection! ©Hanna Andersson These adorable Baby Yoda Pjs are currently available on Hanna Andersson’s website. And while we don’t think they’d arrive in time for St. Paddy’s Day, they’d be the perfect touch of green! If you’re looking for even more Baby Yoda stuff (including items for adults) check out the new Disney Parks-exclusive Baby Yoda Pandora Charm and Baby Yoda Loungefly Backpack HERE! Are you a Baby Yoda fan? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! CONFIRMED! We Now Know When Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” Will Hit Disney+ HOLD UP?! Baby Yoda Valentine’s Day Shirts Are Now Available! View the full article

We gotta say, we really love our DFB readers! You guys know how to really make us smile! Cinderella Castle Construction And earlier this week, when we showed you that the Cinderalla Castle “magical makeover” had begun, complete with Day-Glo orange construction cranes (please note, they have been moving them midday for shows), one of our readers, had a hilarious, yet brilliant solution — Cinderella Castle Construction Magic Shots! We got to hand it to our girl Elise for turning this big Disney World bummer into something quite adorable. She had the creativity and gumption to do what none of us had thought of doing — she made her own PhotoPass Magic Shot by adding Cinderella’s Jaq and Gus to the cranes! After all, they ARE part of the Disney Princess’s glam squad! You can admire her handiwork below! Photo Courtesy of DFB Reader Elise And if you want to create your own Magic Shot-esque photograph, it’s super easy! All you need to do pick out your Disney character PNGs (which many are free online) and use an app such as Canva to drop them into your pic! We’d love to see what you can do to make these construction cranes look more attractive, so please be sure to tag us if you post them on social! Which Disney characters would you like to see added to castle pics? Give us some ideas in the comments below! Related posts: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Will Be Undergoing a HUGE Refurb Soon! Will Cinderella Castle Be Covered During Its Lengthy Magic Kingdom Refurbishment? Find Out Here! The Major Cinderella Castle Refurbishment Has Started in Disney World! View the full article

After you’ve conquered the Expedition Everest coaster in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, you may want to commemorate the moment you faced the attraction’s Yeti. Expedition Everest As such, you might be compelled to pick up one of the many Yeti-inspired souvenirs available in honor of the ride and its star. While there’s never been a lack of Yeti-themed items, the Yeti has reached a new merchandise milestone… He’s been honored with the new Yeti Loungefly backpack! Yeti Loungefly Yeti merchandise tributes have long been available depicting the Yeti as either the menacing creature he’s known as or in cute-and-cuddly forms. As you can see, Loungefly has gone with the cuddly depiction . Yeti Loungefly The Yeti’s face smiles at you from the furry pack, and you’ll see him greeting you whenever you reach in the bag, too! Yeti Loungefly We found the Yeti Loungefly priced at $80.00 at The Riverside Depot on Discovery Island. Yeti Loungefly And it seems like the perfect pack for your next trek towards Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom’s Asia! What do you think of the Yeti Loungefly? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour Coming to Animal Kingdom DFB Video: Food Tour of Animal Kingdom’s Asia Grab a Drink at New Upcountry Landing Bar (While You Can) in Disney’s Animal Kingdom View the full article

March has been a pretty sweet month so far! We’ve been getting our cupcake on at Sprinkles in Disney World to celebrate all the amazing achievements of Women’s History Month! Captain Minnie ©Disney Now we’ve followed the treasure map to the Disney Cruise Line, where there are some sweet limited-time Captain Minnie treats available. Captain Minnie Mouse is at the helm on this shake that’s made with berry gelato, strawberry compote, and fresh berries. We didn’t think it could get better, but it’s topped with strawberries, whipped cream, and a shortbread cookie featuring Captain Minnie. Captain Minnie Mouse Shake ©Disney If that doesn’t shake things up enough for you, there’s also a Captain Minnie cupcake. It’s a chocolate fudge cake that’s topped with vanilla frosting and golden candy sprinkles. Captain Minnie Mouse Cupcake ©Disney You can find both of these treats at Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats on the Disney Dream until March 15th and at Sweet on You on the Disney Fantasy until March 13th. How have you been celebrating Women’s History Month? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: Check Out These NEW Captain Mickey and Minnie Cookies Coming to Disney Cruise Line! THIS Is Why You Need To Sail On The Disney Dream: Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats Enjoy The SWEET Life Aboard the Disney Cruise Line with Brand New Cupcakes View the full article

What’s up, guys?! We’re just taking a break from Disney to check out what’s new at the Disneyland Resort. Sleeping Beauty Castle Springtime is here and lots of exciting updates are happening around the parks, so let’s hop on in! Disneyland Food Update We will never say no to more sweets, so we were excited to see that the Baby Chick Cake Pops have returned to the Candy Palace this year! Baby Chick Cake Pops Check out these other Easter treats at the Candy Palace here! Downtown Disney Construction Update In an effort to keep their guests and Cast Members safe from the spread of the Coronavirus, Disney has installed hand sanitizer stations just past the security checkpoints leading into Downtown Disney. Hand sanitizer station in Downtown Disney Disney has added a new feature to the Disneyland app so guests can easily locate these stations. Read all about it here. Downtown Disney Merchandise Update World of Disney There’s a new and bright shirt featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle! You can take this home for $34.99. Disneyland castle men’s t-shirt We also spotted this light blue and gray Disneyland logo baseball t-shirt for men for $36.99. It looks a lot like the one we spotted recently in Disney World. Disneyland logo men’s t-shirt Princess alert! We found a new set of pens featuring a trio of Disney royalty, Cinderella, Aurora, and Belle. Each pens’ cap coordinates features an icon from that said film. For example, Cinderella’s pen cap is the carriage and Belle’s is a rose. Princess Pens If you need a little more pixie dust in your life, they also have a Tinker Bell pen! You can get each of these pens for $12.99 each. Tinker Bell Pen These pens would fit right in with these Princess pencil cases we found! Disneyland Hotel Merchandise Update Fantasia Shop Okay, but guys, check out this Rose Gold Suitcase by Loungefly that we just found. The case looks so shiny with that rose gold overlay and we’re loving the shimmer. The front features fashion icon Minnie Mouse with one of her own rose gold bows. Loungefly Rose Gold Suitcase When we popped this baby open, all we could think about is how many Mickey Rice Krispie Treats we could fit in there to take home! This eye-popping suitcase will run you $159. Inside the Loungefly Rose Gold Suitcase That’s not the only rose gold bag on the block, because we also found this Loungefly Rose Gold Duffle Bag for $99. It is absolutely covered in rose gold sequins and features a bow on the side to match. Loungefly Rose Gold Duffle Bag You’ll find zipper pockets on both the side and the front of the bag in addition to the main storage space. Inside, Minnie’s decked the bag out in her famous polka dots! Inside the Loungefly Rose Gold Duffle Bag Check out some other Disney x Loungefly bags here! That’s all the new stuff we spotted this trip at the Disneyland Resort. We’ll be bringing you guys some more updates soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! What do you think of the new Rose Gold Loungefly set? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resorts: TONS of Wedding Merchandise, a Sparkly Galaxy Parfait, and More! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort: A Baby Yoda Charm, a Mushu Shoulder Plush, and Disney Pet Loungflys What’s New at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney: Stars Wars Denim Jackets and Winking Minnie Purses! View the full article

In recent days, we’ve seen Disney World and Disneyland enforce stricter cleaning schedules and implement several new initiatives to protect guests and Cast Members from the Coronavirus. Hand Sanitizer Station at Spaceship Earth Yesterday, we noticed Disney World had added several portable hand washing stations throughout the parks, and today we learned several updates have been made to the My Disney Experience app to help guests stay informed and take extra precautions against the spread of Coronavirus. Opening the My Disney Experience App (or the Disneyland app) on your portable electronic device, you can access these new features by tapping on the search tool (which appears as a magnifying glass at the bottom of the screen) and entering in “Coronavirus” or “Hand Sanitizer Locations” into the search bar. You’ll be taken to this screen which provides guests with information regarding the Coronavirus as well as a Hand Sanitizer Locator feature. Screenshot My Disney Experience App The My Disney Experience app shows each Disney World park’s First Aid center has information regarding the Coronavirus available for guests to learn more about the infection. Screenshot My Disney Experience App The app is also now enabled to direct guests to the nearest hand sanitizing station. Screenshot My Disney Experience App These locations, which will provide free hand sanitizer to guests, can be found at the parks’ First Aid and Baby Care centers, as well as throughout the Disney World resorts, restaurants, and other recreational and entertainment venues including the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and Disney Springs. Disney is also taking the same precautions in Disneyland, and there are multiple hand sanitizer locations around those parks and resorts, too. While you can always as a nearby Cast Member where the nearest hand sanitizer location is, this new feature will prove to be especially useful. Screenshot My Disney Experience App The My Disney Experience app and the Disneyland app will even give you turn-by-turn directions in the park to the nearest hand sanitizer location when you enable location services. Screenshot My Disney Experience App You can also view a map of the hand sanitizer locations using the app. Note: at this time the portable hand washing stations we spotted yesterday at the parks have yet to appear in this new feature, so there are additional locations in the park to sanitize your hands that may not show up in the app. Screenshot My Disney Experience App Disney World and Disneyland also have several restrooms for hand washing as well which you can locate within each location’s app. Wanna know about travel to Disney World and Disneyland? Interested in seeing what other precautions Disney is taking? Click here to get all the need-to-know Coronavirus details. What do you think of these new features Disney World has added to their My Disney Experience app? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Updates to My Disney Experience May Change The Way You Make Your FastPasses! We Found A Weird Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Glitch in Disney World…Here’s How To Avoid It! Where’s the BEEF? Impossible Burger and Disney Have Officially Teamed Up! View the full article

Hey, DFB friends! We’re heading back to Hollywood Studios to see what’s been going on lately at the park. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Now that Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway has opened, it’s time to shift our focus to new merchandise, construction, and food in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios Construction Update We’ve seen new hand-washing stations installed in multiple locations around the parks. We shared some info about these new spots and how to operate them yesterday. Hand-washing station in Toy Story Land These are just the latest precautions that Disney is taking in its parks to make the health of their guests and Cast Members a top priority at this time. Hand-washing station in Grand Avenue You can read more about these hand-washing stations here! We also spotted a few hand sanitizer stations around, like this one located just inside the park entrance. Hand sanitizer station by the entrance Read more about the precautions Disney is taking to prevent the spread of Coronavirus here! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Celebrity 5 & 10 Danielle Nicole has released a new backpack inspired by the live-action remake of Mulan that channels her warrior spirit. You can snag this backpack for $84. Mulan backpack There’s even more Mulan merch where that came from here! We also spotted the Flower and Garden Minnie in Bloom dress for $128. Flower and Garden Minnie Dress Take a closer look at this NEW Flower and Garden Dress here! Legends of Hollywood Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway has introduced a new character known as Chuuby. This new little bird follows you as you explore the new attraction. You can get the new Chuuby Loungefly purse for $65. Chuuby Loungefly Purse Check out the Chuuby Loungefly Purse here! Various Locations We’re thinking about taking our own “Perfect Picnic” after seeing ourselves with these Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Designer Ears. You can grab a pair for yourself at Stage 1 Company Store, Legends of Hollywood, and the kiosk outside the attraction for $78. Runaway Railway Designer Ears You can learn more about the Runaway Railway Designer Ears here! Springtime is here and that means it’s about to get hot, hot, hot! The merch carts around the park have us covered and they’ve been putting out more cooling fans and towels. Cooling fans and towels That’s all we have for this look at what’s new in Hollywood Studios. We’re going to keep the updates coming from Disney World real soon! Has Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway exceeded your expectations? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: FIRST LOOK at The NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! The Most IMPORTANT Disney News You MISSED This Week! Oh Boy! There’s SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney Parks! View the full article

Hey, DFB pals! We’re here with another DFB Video and today we’re talking about the secrets behind Disney World’s most mind-blowing rides! Dancing Lumiere on Enchanted Tales with Belle sign Disney’s not just building rides and programming fireworks shows, they’re creating magic…or at least what looks like magic to us. We’re sharing the secrets behind Disney World’s most mind-blowing rides — and stay tuned for details on two NEW additions that are coming soon! 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 then let us know: Your favorite Disney World attraction and why! Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: Secret Disney World Tips I Didn’t Even Know Until Last Week! DFB Video: 8 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Going To Disney World! View the full article

There’s a new Burger of the Month to nosh on at Catal Restaurant and UVA Bar in Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District! Catal and UVA Bar The March 2020 burger is a nod to St. Patrick’s Day with the Corned Beef and Cabbage Burger. Corned beef and braised cabbage are joined by crispy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard. For $20, it comes served with house-made salt and vinegar chips. March 2020 Burger of the Month The suggested pairing? Why, a Guinness, of course! Guinness Don’t forget… the March Burger of the Month isn’t the only specialty offering you’ll find at Catal Restaurant right now. The spot is also serving up specialty items during the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! You can find our review of the Smoked Salmon Crostini, Burrata, and Hand-shucked Oysters here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Fun Here!! Will you be stopping by Downtown Disney to try the Corned Beef and Cabbage Burger? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Taste of Downtown Disney Returning to Disneyland Resort in September! First Look and Review! Ballast Point in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District Ballast Point Signs Arrive in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District View the full article

Easter will be hopping up on us before we know it! And Disney World sounds like a pretty great place to celebrate! Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny And why not celebrate with an amazing meal! If you’ll be in Disney World for Easter, you’re in luck — because many of the restaurants in Disney World have announced special holiday menus! And since we know that you’ll need to save up your searching skills for the Easter egg hunt, we gathered a basket full of them for you here! Disney Springs Paddlefish Paddlefish is known for their seafood, steak, and chops, and they’ve added something a little extra-special for Easter. They’re offering a Braised Lamb Rigatoni for $35.00. We’re especially excited about the mint-infused ricotta! ©Disney Terralina Crafted Italian If you’re looking for a seafood option for your Easter meal, check out this offering at Terralina Crafted Italian! They’ve added a Lemon-scented Crab-crusted Salmon to the Easter menu. For $36.00, all that salmon, potato mash, and asparagus can be all yours! ©Disney Disney Resorts The Wave If you’re looking for an all-you-care-to-enjoy option, The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has an Easter meal you’ll want to check out! The Wave…of American Flavors Entrance This Easter buffet features choices that will be a hit for both kids and adults. The Easter Cold Offerings include Caesar Salad, Build-Your-Own Yogurt Parfaits, Assorted Breads and Breakfast Pastries, and Citrus-Poached Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce. There are savory options as well, including Sweet Potato Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, or the American (this one is a feast!). It comes with two Eggs, Potato and Cheese Casserole, and your choice of Bacon, Pork Sausage, or Chicken Sausage. If you’re looking for something a little more adventurous, try the Tikka Masala, Seared Potato Gnocchi, Herb-Crusted Strip Loin, Verlasso Salmon, or Braised Pork Shank! Sweet Potato Pancakes But don’t worry, there are plenty of options for the kiddos too! They can grab some Mickey Mouse Waffles, or an Egg with Bacon, Sausage, or Breakfast Potatoes! Other options for the little ones include Crispy Chicken Tenders, Strip Loin, Salmon, and Penne Pasta. Don’t judge us if you see us eyeballing that kid’s menu! Indulge in Easter brunch at The Wave for $42 per adult and $23 per child. Mickey Waffles Trail’s End We also saw some unique options added to the Easter buffet menu at Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness! In addition to the standard menu offerings, this buffet also serves up choices like Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage, Chef-carved Leg of Lamb, and Smashed Potatoes and Gravy. This buffet will run you $33 for adults and $18 for children. Yee-haw! Trail’s End Restaurant Sign Whispering Canyon Another yummy choice at Whispering Canyon! This All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Holiday Brunch Skillet will feature highlights like Mini Pastries and Fresh Fruit, House-made Buttermilk-Cheddar Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Country Potatoes, Hickory-smoked Bacon, Riverside Sausage, Beef Brisket, Herb-Citrus Chicken, Mickey Waffles, and Asparagus with Hollandaise. Breakfast Skillet There are so many delicious Easter menu additions, we’re getting hungry just thinking about them! Be sure to pack your stretchy-pants! We’ll keep you updated if we spot any more special Easter eats around Disney World! Will you be visiting one of these restaurants this Easter? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Mother’s Day Brunch at Walt Disney World! News: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year Five Dining Memories To Make at Walt Disney World View the full article

We’re always curious about the future of the Disney parks, and that means looking into what kind of inventions and innovations Disney has come up with! ©Disney The Walt Disney Company files patents ALL THE TIME. They’re constantly doing work with digital platforms, augmented reality, drones, and robots (the future is here people). Most of their inventions are for use outside of the theme parks, but we can usually dig up a few inventions that could have in-park applications. Quake Plate Floor System First off, we spotted a patent for a Haptic Floor System with Quake Plate. That’s pretty much a fancy way of saying that Disney has invented a floor surface that can be programmed to quake as if under stress from something — perhaps a natural disaster, and explosion, or even the Hulk punching the ground. You never know. In fact, the patent even cites this invention as being used to simulate a strong character striking the floor, or a large animal or robot walking or running by a person. ©Disney We could DEFINITELY see this invention being used in Disney parks. The patent even cites “theme parks” as a likely location that the tech could be applied. We’re thinking a haptic floor might be a good addition to a future Avengers Campus or Star Wars experience, and who knows what else! Robot Hand-Shake Technology Although not a new patent, we also spotted a recent research publication about some pretty neat technology that Disney has been working on with robot interactions. Basically, Disney has been working on how to make robots shake hands in a more human-like way. WAAAAHHH? The tech they’ve come up with helps a robot to understand the grip force applied by humans and return a handshake with the same force. ©Disney UM…. are we going to be shaking hands with ROBOTS in the near future? This invention certainly doesn’t seem like something that would just be used for the film considering a realistic handshake can be created with an actor or CGI. Maybe we’ll be shaking hands with robotic characters in the Play! Pavilion, or maybe we’ll be getting chummy with animatronic Nick Fury on the upcoming Avengers ride in Disneyland? This tech could also be further off from application but we frankly think it’s crazy cool that Disney is working on it in the first place. ©Disney Regardless of what these mysterious files are for, we’re glad we get to ponder about the future of Disney parks! As always, we’ll keep an eye out on the patents that Disney is putting out and make sure that we pass along any info that might impact your trip (or get you excited about the future of Disney). Until next time! Want to see more SECRET projects at Disney World right now? Click here! What do you think these neat inventions could be used for? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Is Work on Epcot’s PLAY Pavilion Starting?! What’s Happening With the Mining Tower?! We’ve Got Updates! NEW!! FOMOsa Debuts in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Oh, Boy! NEW Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Location Coming to Epcot! View the full article