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Remember when we showed you those new Mary Blair-flair popcorn boxes a few weeks ago? If you’re a fan of Disney’s classic “it’s a small world” boat ride, you may know where some of these designs are derived from! Mary Blair Popcorn Box And if you were hoping for even more Mary Blair influences at the Disney parks, well, your ships just come in! A beautiful new tribute to the Imagineer has just sailed into Disney World! Today we spotted some brand-new Mary Blair-style drink cups! These new disposable cups have the same colorful matching patterns as the Pop Secret popcorn boxes we saw earlier! Disney World’s New Mary Blair-inspired Cup The new cups feature a Coca Cola logo, but also a TON of Mary Blair REALNESS! Nice cold beverages on a hot day at Disney World just got SOOOO much better thanks to these adorable cups! Disney World’s New Mary Blair-inspired Cup We’ve just started to see these new cups appearing throughout the Disney World parks, and all locations might not have them just yet, so keep checking around if you don’t find them right away! We found ours in Epcot! And if you’re looking for a quick cool-off, check out this new drink we discovered at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn’s pool bar HERE! What do you think of Disney World’s new cup design? Let us know if you think it’s a keeper in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Public Water Works, Hot Cocoa, and Baby Yoda? See What FOOD Bar Riva Will Be Serving at Disney’s New Riviera Resort Here! Hold Up… Did Electric Umbrella’s Closure Just Get Delayed in Epcot?! View the full article

We’re now squarely in March, which means it’s time to start dusting off those bathing suits and packing the cooler for springtime shenanigans! Beau Soleil Pool Disney World is enticing us to spend the break with the Spring into Summer discount, but shopDisney has a few new ways to bring the Disney magic closer to our own backyards. We’re ready to stretch out on this Mickey Mouse Summer Fun Pool Float for $39.99 and let the water take us wherever it may. We may have to get a scoop after lounging around all day in the sun. ©Disney Check out the Mickey Mouse Summer Fun Pool Float here! If you were wondering how your beverage of choice is going to come with you, shopDisney also has you covered with this set of four Mickey Mouse Donut Floating Drink Holders for $14.99. ©Disney Snag the Mickey Mouse Donut Drink Holders here! Lazy days by the pool are looking a whole lot more Disney right now. If you want to grab either of these new pool floaties, you can find them on shopDisney. What are you doing for spring break? Let us know down in the comments below! Related posts: 10 Epic Disney World MagicBands You Can Buy ONLINE Right NOW NEWS: The NEW Frozen 2 Dresses Have Landed on shopDisney and They’re BIG TIME on Sale! Check This Out! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Will Include Special Items For Pin Collectors! View the full article

Hey, DFB pals! We’re here with another DFB Video and today we’re talking about the BEST things to eat at Disney World’s WORST restaurants. Planet Hollywood Not every restaurant in Disney World is ending up on our top restaurant list… But what happens if YOU end up dining at these not-so-great restaurants? We’ve got you covered with exactly what to order 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 least favorite Disney World restaurant Related posts: DFB Video: Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays DFB Video: Disney World Cupcake Challenge DFB Video: 7 Disney Cookies You Never Knew You Needed View the full article

We’ve been keeping you guys up to date on all of the parks closures and new policies that Disney has put in place due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. Disneyland Paris Disney has been taking many precautions to prevent the spread of the disease to its guests and Cast Members, but now news has been released that a maintenance Cast Member at Disneyland Paris has reportedly contracted the virus. The worker, according to Fox News, had “never been in contact with visitors since he works at night when the park is closed.” Disneyland Paris Hotel A representative for the CFTC Disney union has stated that the worker and three other Cast Members were instructed to stay under quarantine. Walt Disney Studios Park The Disneyland Paris Resort parks are still open as of now, but Dr. Cyril Warmberg has released more information about the sanitation methods they will be employing at the parks. Warmberg expands on the sanitation methods Disney has released (which you can read about here) and states, “Our onsite health teams and leaders are communicating with our cast members about illness prevention, including the health authorities’ recommendations for everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs such as: Staying home and wearing a mask when sick (upon medical prescription) Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available) Following proper respiratory cough etiquette (i.e. cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or tissue, not your hands) Avoiding close contact with people who are sick Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands Refraining from shaking hands and hugging or kissing when meeting someone” See what else we know about Coronavirus and travel to the Disney Parks here What are your Disney travel plans looking like for this year? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: Worldwide Engineering Brigade to Set the Scene for Spider-Man Attraction Coming to Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris Here’s How Much it Would Cost For You To Go to EVERY Disney Theme Park in the World! NEW Avengers Campus and “Frozen” Area Details Announced for Disneyland Paris View the full article

Yes, friends! It’s time to set some reminders because tomorrow’s the BIG DAY! ©Disney You’ll be able to register for the 2020 Disney Food & Wine Half-Marathon Weekend — finally! runDisney events are super popular with highly-coveted events (like the 5 and 10Ks) sometimes selling out within minutes. That’s why you’ll want to be on-the-ball and at your computer to snag your race (or races) as soon as registration opens! ©Disney And now we finally know when that will be! Registration will open for the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend tomorrow, March 10th, 2020 at 10:00 AM ET/7:00 AM PT. And then you’ll have plenty of time to start training for the events which will take place from November 5th – 8th, 2020! That means it’s definitely time to start planning that winter trip to Disney World — and picking out your race-ready outfit! Of course, one of the best parts of the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is that it coincides with Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival — meaning they’ll be lots of delicious sips and eats to reward yourself with afterward! Here’s a look at the food booths and menus of last years fest, if you need a little extra motivation! 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival As you start getting your 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend plans ready, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for all the latest Disney World info! Are you excited about the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend or 2020 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival? Tell us which runDisney event or Epcot festival is your favorite in the comments below! Related posts: Transportation and Expo INFO for runDisney’s Wine and Dine Marathon Weekend Participants Review! The Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Returns To Epcot AND It’s Bringin’ A SUSHI CHRISTMAS TREE! Club runDisney — An Exclusive Membership Has Just Been Announced! Get Details HERE! View the full article

Disney has been closely monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak in hopes of keeping both guests and Cast Members safe. Shanghai Disneyland ©Disney Shanghai Disneyland was closed in late January to help prevent the spread of the disease, but it looks like the resort is beginning to reopen today! The park will remain closed for now, but the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Disneytown will reopen today with some restrictions. ©Disney Guests will also be required to go through a temperature screening process when they get to the resort, provide their Health QR code at restaurants, and wear a mask during their entire stay. Mickey Avenue Shanghai Swing ©Disney Disney has recently released a few statements about how they are keeping up sanitation in the parks that remain open to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. You can read all about that here! Have your travel plans this year been affected by the coronavirus? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Hong Kong Disneyland Has Closed Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak NEWS! Tokyo Disneyland Set to Close Saturday Due to Coronavirus Here’s What We Know About Coronavirus and Travel To Walt Disney World and Disneyland View the full article

We recently chatted with Madeline Sharafian, a Lead Story Artist for Disney and Pixar’s “Onward”! Check out this exclusive interview with Madeline to see what it’s like to work at Pixar, how she was inspired to follow her dreams, and her advice for aspiring young artists. Watch the full video below: Looking for more inspiration? Check out our Disney Youth Education Series visual arts workshops, where your students can learn drawing, animation, and storytelling techniques from a Disney teaching artist. Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter for the latest Disney Youth Programs news and updates! Watch Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” in theaters now! View the full article

Today marks the 6th anniversary since the debut of the popular Disney “Festival of Fantasy Parade” at Magic Kingdom Park. It delights people daily with its colorful floats, costumes and catchy tunes, but what really makes the parade special is the people who put it on. One of those people is cast member Larry Wrobel, who recently celebrated a milestone of his own. Larry has been driving floats down the Magic Kingdom Park parade route for years, but there was one that stood out as a must-do: the magnificent Maleficent dragon float. That dream has now come true, and what made the moment even more magical is that his family was there to witness it. Larry’s wife, who also works at Magic Kingdom Park, joined the rest of his family who traveled from five different states just be on Main Street, U.S.A. so they could celebrate his bucket list dream with him. Check out this incredibly heart-warming magical moment for Larry and his family: Dreams like this come true every day at Walt Disney World, but we get even more excited when these moments happen for our incredible cast members. It’s just another part of the #DisneyCastLife! Be sure to cheer extra loud for Larry and his fellow parade cast members the next time you catch the “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade”! View the full article

Did you know that there are Military Discounts available for you at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney? Downtown Disney is the Disneyland Resort’s dining, shopping and entertainment area. There you’ll find great dining options, many merchandise stores (Disney and others), as well as entertainment venues. See our list for Florida’s Disney Springs also. Downtown Disney stretches from […] The post Downtown Disney Military Discounts At Disneyland Resort appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner (and we’re ready to celebrate Disney-style)! Luna Park Pool Although we’ve already snacked on the festive Lion Paw Cookie, Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich, and Dubliner Burger, we’re about to sip on something sweet in honor of the Irish holiday. We found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: it’s the SUPER delicious Magical Leprechaun at Leaping Horse Libations in Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! Leaping Horse Libations The green drink is swirled with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur, Coconut, and Pineapple (our taste buds are already doing a little jig). Magical Leprechaun Sign Whether you’re looking to party on St. Patty’s or just relax by the poolside, the Magical Leprechaun will shamrock your socks off for $14! Although the mixture of melon, coconut, and pineapple is really sweet, the rum balances the flavors so it’s smooth and tasty (just like we like it!). Magical Leprechaun The alcohol isn’t too strong, even though you can taste it with every sip of the drink. We’re super digging how refreshing all the flavors are combined together! Pass us another one!! A Festive Drink for a GREAT Holiday! And, you can keep up to date on all the ways you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Disney World by subscribing to our newsletter! Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Disney Springs? Check out Raglan Road’s Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival HERE! Have you tried the Magical Leprechaun yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! These Two Drinks at Banana Cabana Are a Great PEAR in Disney World! Review! The New Mandarin Kiss Drink Packs A Tangy Punch in Disney World! Review! The Frozen Cider and Black Is a MUST-HAVE During Your Next Epcot Visit! View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is known for its gorgeous theming and attention to detail. So when we heard that the rooms were recently renovated, we had to go check them out! Animal Kingdom Lodge With all of the recent resort changes in Disney World, like the upgrades at Caribbean Beach Resort and the opening of the brand new Riviera Resort, we were excited to see what the renovations at Animal Kingdom Lodge would bring! Let’s take a look at some before and after photos of the rooms! One of the first changes we noticed was the updated flooring. Before the renovation, the rooms were covered in carpet. Before: Carpet Flooring The carpet has now been replaced with laminate flooring. This isn’t a surprising change since we’ve seen other Disney resorts replace carpet with laminate flooring in recent renovations. After: A Renovated Room with Laminate Flooring The seating area also got a redesign! Before the changes, the seating area featured this mirror, table, and chairs. Before: Seating Area Furniture The new seating still has a mirror, table, and chairs, but the design of the furniture is less detailed than before. After: New Seating Area Furniture The beds lost a bit of theming as well. There used to be mosquito netting draped at the head of the bed. Before: Beds with Mosquito Netting Now, the beds have a larger (repurposed!) headboard, and the mosquito netting has been removed. After: New Beds Before the updates, the nightstand was pretty basic. Before: Nightstand Compare that to the new nightstand we saw — feat. easy access outlets! Thank you, Animal Kingdom Lodge! After: Nightstand with Outlets The coffee area now includes a Keurig and a gorgeous nod to The Lion King. After: Coffee Area There were also huge changes to the bathrooms! Here’s a look at the old tub with colorful tiles and a patterned shower curtain. Before: Tub and Shower Curtain The tub is now almost unrecognizable, with glass shower doors and a more muted tile design. After: Glass Shower Doors Here’s a closer look at the new shower head. After: Shower Head And here’s a look at the toilet and shelving for all of your towels and toiletries. After: New Bathroom Design And keeping in line with Disney’s environmentally friendly initiatives, the shower features refillable shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers. Can you spy the hidden Mickey? After: Refillable Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash The sink also saw some major updates. Take a look at what the sink area looked like before the renovations. Before: Bathroom Sink Wowza! The new bathroom sink has an updated design, and The Lion King art was added to the wall. After: Bathroom Sink Here’s a closer look at the new sink. Oo, we fancy now! After: New Sink Here’s one more angle, with the complementary H20 products included. After: Sink with H20 Products Overall, we were a little bummed to see the new rooms feel less themed than before. We will miss lots of the little touches of African theming that were removed (including the cool “tent roll” on the windows!), because now the room definitely feels more like a standard hotel. But we definitely appreciated some of the upgrades (the bathroom is gorgeous!) and if you’re looking for more streamlined room, these may be a really great option for you! Check out our full photo tour of the Riviera Resort HERE! What do you think of the room renovations at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Dinner at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Jiko Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge with Jiko’s Two-Course Prix Fixe Menu “The Lion King” Treats Have Arrived at The Mara in Animal Kingdom Lodge View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs! Onward Photo-Op And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise and food updates, so let’s get you updated on all the latest! Disney Springs Food Updates Sunshine Churros Churros are some of our favorite treats in the Disney Parks. And, Sunshine Churros is the best spot to grab some in Disney Springs. If you’re a Girl Scout Cookie fan, you’re going to want to try the new Thin Mint Churro! Thin Mint Churro The churro is a twisted double helix dusted in milk chocolate power and drizzled with mint icing, Ghirardelli chocolate fudge, and a bit of fresh mint for $7. Thin Mint Churro Check out our full review of the Thin Mint Churro here! Marketplace Snacks It’s time to drinketh a new form of sustenance at the Marketplace Snacks! The Lightfloat has traveled from near and far to make a magical appearance in time for Onward‘s premiere! The Lightfloat The float is made with cotton candy lemonade, vanilla soft serve, and topped with cotton candy and a garnish of Ian Lightfoot for $6.99. The Lightfloat Go forth and ONWARD to read our review of The Lightfloat! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney Have you really been to Disney World if you haven’t picked up a Mickey Balloon?? Well, we’ve got a solution! You can pick up the Mickey Balloon Ears instead (because they definitely count too). Mickey Balloon Ears The balloons light up so you can wear them any time of the day during your “Best Day Ever” for $35. Mickey Balloon Ears Float on over to check out all the deets on the Mickey Balloon Ears here! Disney food is our name and our game, so we LOVE the new Disney Snacks Wishables! Disney Snacks Wishables The packages each come with a surprise treat inside for $9.99… Disney Snacks Wishables …or you can pick up the Mickey Waffle Wishable instead! Mickey Waffle Wishable He’s just so happy to meet you!! Mickey Waffle Wishable Hungry for more Disney Snacks Wishables? Check out the rest of them here! PEZ dispensers make for a pretty awesome collection, especially when they’re from Disney! While we’ve seen them in Animal Kingdom already, the Goofy PEZ Dispenser… Goofy Pez Dispenser …and the Donald PEZ Dispenser have popped up in Disney Springs for $4.49 each. Donald Pez Wishable The Rose Gold Ears have been a fan-favorite for a while around the parks. And, we have been LOVING their new makeover ever since they debuted! You can snag your own pair of Briar Rose Gold Ears for $29.99 (because they’ll make every outfit look like a dream). Rose Gold Minnie Ears Having a ruff day? We’re about to make it SO MUCH better!! The new Disney Pets Loungefly Backpacks have leapt onto the shelves for $75 each! You can show off all your favorite pups with the Disney Dogs Loungefly… Disney Dogs Loungefly …which shows off characters like Lady, Pluto, Max, and more… Disney Dogs Loungefly …with some bones and paw prints on the inside of the backpack! Disney Dogs Loungefly Or, if you’re feline something different, you can pick up the Disney Cats Loungefly… Disney Cats Loungefly …with characters like Cheshire, Figaro, and Marie… Disney Cats Loungefly …and little yarn balls and fish bones on the inner fabric! Disney Cats Loungefly Read all about the Disney Pets Loungefly Backpacks here! The Ink & Paint Collection has been all the rage in Disney World! But, the painting party hasn’t stopped because there’s even MORE merchandise! You can show off some artistic flair with the Ink & Paint Watercoloring Book… Ink & Paint Watercolor Book …where you can color Mr. Toad… Ink & Paint Watercolor Book …and Pinocchio any way you want for $9.99. (Paint it pink or paint it blue, friends!) Ink & Paint Watercolor Book You can even take some of your artistic talent to the kitchen with the Ink & Paint Flatware Set for $75… Ink & Paint Flatware …or the Ink & Paint Place Mat (that you can COLOR!!!) with 6 markers for $17.99. Ink & Paint Place Mat Naps and snacks? Baby Yoda really understands us!! Create a balance in the force doing our two favorite pastimes while you wear the Naps and Snacks Baby Yoda Women’s Shirt for $36.99. Naps and Snacks Baby Yoda Women’s Shirt The ABC Disney Collection has easily become the best way to learn the alphabet. While the ABC Disney Keychains have started to trickle in to places like Hollywood Studios, we spotted SO MANY of them in Disney Springs! ABC Disney Alphabet Keychains You can show off your love for Adventureland with the A Keychain. ABC Disney A Keychain What’s your favorite ride there?? ABC Disney A Keychain Adventureland is home to the fabulous Jungle Cruise, featured on the J Keychain! ABC Disney J Keychain Each of the ABC Disney Keychains only costs $9.99, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content! ABC Disney J Keychain The ABC Disney Throw Blanket has made a cozy arrival into the World of Disney… ABC Disney Throw Blanket …with lots of lovely sunset inspired colors for $39.99… ABC Disney Throw Blanket …along with the ABC Disney Apron for $34.99. We just can’t get enough of this collection, you guys!! Now, we just need some ears too. ABC Disney Apron Basin While we’ve been getting our St. Patty’s Day on over at D-Luxe Burger with two new menu items, Basin is joining in on the fun with bath bombs for the occasion! Lucky Bath Bomb The Lucky Bath Bombs are decorated like mini shamrocks with the scent of springtime for $6.99 each, which would go wonderfully with… Lucky Bath Bomb …the Easter Egg Bath Bombs (More holiday goodies? Yes, please.)! The spring exclusive bath bombs come in three different scents, including… Easter Egg Bath Bombs …Pink Sugar… Pink Easter Egg Bath Bomb …Therapy… Yellow Easter Egg Bath Bomb …and Wishes for $5.99 each or 3 for $15. Our baths are about to smell AH-MAZING! Blue Easter Egg Bath Bomb Disney Pin Traders Cue the Indiana Jones theme song ’cause our favorite adventurer has made his way into Disney Springs! Although we’ve already showed you his heroic arrival into Disneyland for the Indiana Jones Adventure anniversary, the Indiana Jones Funko POP! is now at Disney Pin Traders for $39.99. Indiana Jones Funko POP! Can you believe that Cinderella has been making our dreams come true for 70 years? You can celebrate one of the OG Disney Princesses wearing the new Cinderella 70th Anniversary Pins! Make every chore happy with the Cinderella Bubble Pin… Cinderella 70th Anniversary Pin …or sew yourself a new outfit to go with the Cinderella and Pals Pin! Cinderella 70th Anniversary Pin Buuuut, our favorite pin just happens to show open up like a storybook… Cinderella 70th Anniversary Pin …showing how Drizella and Anastasia didn’t fit in the glass slipper as well as the moment Cinderella’s life changed forever! The Cinderella Glass Slipper Pin and the rest of the anniversary pins cost $17.99 each. Cinderella 70th Anniversary Pin To go along with your adorable Disney Dogs Loungefly, you can wear the Puppy Day Pin with pride to honor your sweet furry friends everywhere for $17.99. Puppy Day Pin Star Wars Trading Post Being a Jedi is cool and all, but have you seen the power of the Dark Side? Plus, they have these AWESOME Dark Side Youth Crocs with Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper… Dark Side Youth Crocs …and the Star Wars logo for $39.99. Mmm, we might want to learn the ways of the Force from Anakin if we’re wearing these bad boys tbh. Dark Side Youth Crocs Tren-D “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” And, the new Mulan Tumbler is STUNNING with all its lovely cherry blossoms! Mulan Tumbler We can almost see our reflection in the shiny cup for $19.99. We’re sure that the Mushu Shoulder Plush would love to tag along as you grab your favorite drink in this pretty tumbler! Mulan Tumbler Twenty-Eight & Main While we love all the Mickey and Minnie Ears in the parks, we are SUPER digging the Rainbow Mickey Hat! The colorful stitching brings new life to the mouse with the most for $27.99. Rainbow Mickey Hat DisneyStyle Kermit the Frog here… Our lil green friend has been chilling on the shelves of Hollywood Studios for a LONG time. But, the Kermit Plush ready to play the music and light the lights over at DisneyStyle for $26.99. Kermit Plush Super Hero Headquarters While Herc went Zero to Hero, just like that… Peter Parker went Geek to Chic when he became Spider-Man! And, you can celebrate how nerdy AND cool you are (at the same time) in the Geek to Chic Spider-Man Shirt… Geek to Chic Spider-Man Shirt …with both sides of our favorite kid from Queens for $36.99. Geek to Chic Spider-Man Shirt Avengers Endgame basically made us sob like a bunch of babies (multiple times). While the film has been out for a bit now, we spotted the new-to-us Quantum Realm Hoodie! Quantum Realm Hoodie This jacket is perfect for traveling to different parks or dimensions… Quantum Realm Hoodie …all while keeping you nice and cozy during your trip through space and time for $59.99. Quantum Realm Hoodie From princesses to super heroes, Disney Springs is sure to have something to show of your Disney magic! We’ll catch you next time for more food and merchandise updates! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! 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We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember… We have a BRAND NEW T-SHIRT LINE! If you’ve been waiting for DFB T-shirts, they’re HERE! Click here to take a look! There are a lot of BRAND NEW 2020 DISCOUNTS for Disney World Hotels and Packages, and we’ve got them all here! The 2020 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival opened this week, and we have ALL the menus and FOOD PHOTOS for the Food Booths! The 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom and we have the FULL menus for the Festival! Mickey and Friends Topiaries We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… All the News From the Disney Parks The Haunted Mansion has reopened at the Magic Kingdom. Disney releases more information regarding the Coronavirus. See more here. <—BIG NEWS! Read more about Coronavirus and traveling to Disney World. We were live at the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Disney Cruise Line announces cancellation details with regard to Coronavirus. <—BIG NEWS! See what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Check out the new deal at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. Take a peek at the history of Disney from the Walt Disney Archives. Check out the latest Tables in Wonderland Chef’s Table event. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended park hours again. A new Beauty and the Beast prequel is coming to Disney+. We shared all the closures and refurbishments for this week at Disney World and Disneyland. Check out this recipe for the Cookie Fries from Beaches and Cream. We shared details on Orange County Restaurant Week in Anaheim. Check out what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New brunch cocktails are coming to Frontera Cocina. Check out the Easter Sunday specials in Disney Springs. Disney Springs is serving up some new springtime cocktails. We shared all the entertainment options at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. Check out the pricey details on the flatware coming to Space 220. Disney Cruise Line has announced a new discount. We shared details on a five-course wine dinner at Disneyland. There’s a new cupcake at Sprinkles for Women’s History Month. Disney Springs is getting a new Hot Dog Food Truck! We shared what’s new at Disneyland Resort. See more of what’s new here. Show times for Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire are being reduced. We shared a what’s new update for several Disney World hotels. Check out what’s new at Disney Springs. We checked out the new Mickey Shorts Theater at Hollywood Studios. New summer discounts were announced for the Disney Springs hotels. We shared our thoughts on the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Check out this first look at Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life.’ We shared what’s new at the Magic Kingdom. There’s a new shake in Disney Springs filled with Nutella brownies. Find out what you can do at Disney World without a park ticket. A new backstage tour is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We shared what to do if your family gets sick in Disney World. DFB Reviews An Epcot snack favorite gets a limited time update. We reviewed ALL the booths at the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. <—FESTIVAL NEWS! We checked out a new corn dog in Disneyland. We shared the BEST uses of your Dining Plan snack credits at the Flower and Garden Festival. We reviewed a new Thin Mint Churro in Disney Springs. Check out the new ‘Onward’ Float at Disney World. There’s a new St. Patrick’s Day ice cream sandwich at Animal Kingdom. The Lion Paw Cookie gets a makeover at the Animal Kingdom. We checked out the Berry Cobbler Funnel Cake in Disneyland. You’ve gotta check out our DFB Cookie Throw Down! Check out our first Epcot Flower and Garden Festival snack hack. We found a new chocolate cupcake at Disney World. Check out the two new iced drinks from Starbucks. We shared the BEST of the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. <—BEST of the FEST Check out the new Garden Graze at the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. We reviewed the new Mickey and Minnie Blueberry Pie. Check out this new secret menu drink at Disney World. We checked out a new Butterfly Cupcake. Take a look at the menu updates at the Rix Sports Bar and Grill. There’s a hot dog-stuffed waffle at Disneyland…and we checked it out. Check out the St. Patrick’s Day cupcake in Disneyland. We reviewed new Indiana Jones snacks including: Shaker Noodle Salad, a new Dole Whip, and a specialty rib bowl. Check out this new St. Patrick’s Day drink at Disney World. We reviewed new eats at The Tropical Hideaway including: Loco Moco Bao and a new Dole Whip Float. There’s a new Shamrockerita in Disney World. We checked out some new St. Patrick’s Day eats in Disney Springs. Check out the new Baymax Cupcake at Disney World. We reviewed the new breakfast items at ABC Commissary at Hollywood Studios. Check out the new breakfast items at the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Must-Have Merchandise Check out the new ‘Star Wars’ Loungefly bags. And check out this Baby Yoda backpack. There’s a new Baby Yoda charm from Pandora. Check out the new Disney Pets Loungeflys. HARVEYS has released a new collection of Disney key chains. There’s a new Mushu Shoulder Plush at Disney World. New Pandora jewelry debuts on Disney Cruise Line. The Mickey Balloon Ears have arrived in Disney World. We found some fun new ‘Star Wars’ shoes online. Check out the pretty flower crown at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. We shared all the new merchandise for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Find out where you can get your Spike the Bee Spork at the Flower and Garden Festival. Check out all of the merchandise for the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. The Orange Bird Minnie Ears have arrived at Disney World. A new collection of Disney Snacks Wishables has arrived. We spotted some new Cozy Knits Plush toys. Celebrate the anniversary of Indiana Jones Adventure with new merchandise. Check out the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway designer ears. You’ve got to see this fun piece of merchandise for the DCA Food and Wine Festival. NEW DFB YouTube Videos Here’s What to Eat at the Disney World and Disneyland Festivals Happening Right NOW! Think You Know Everything About Disney World’s FastPass? Think Again! Disney World’s Newest Restaurants RANKED! The 13 Weirdest Things We’ve Eaten at Disney World (And Some Were REALLY GOOD)! The Latest Disney News New DFB Video — Disney World’s Newest Restaurants Ranked! Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video: Disney World’s Newest Restaurants Ranked! — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Order the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 25% off It’s time to order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 e-book! Get the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! You can order your copy today for 25% off the cover price! Just use code WDW2020! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this new Cinderella Loungefly backpack. WDW for Grownups shared tips for taking food to go at Disney World. Disney Parks Blog shared a look at latte art at Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea. Disney Family shared a recipe for a ‘Frozen 2’ cake. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! 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Whether you grew up asking your parents, “What’s with the giant golf ball?” (…or not), you may feel some pangs nostalgia when it comes to Epcot’s Spaceship Earth. Epcot And while the ride has been updated several times since its 1982 inception (which is also when Epcot opened in Disney World), we’re not really sure what’s staying and what’s going when the classic attraction gets “reimagined” this time around. Disney recently announced Spaceship Earth would be closing soon to undergo a lengthy refurb. The release was accompanied by only a few key details such as a new name for the attraction, Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story, along with a reassurance that the story would still follow the history of mankind — but this time, it would be transformed by the “power of light”. Spaceship Earth Sounds really vague and ominous, right? In fact, the only real idea we have for how Spaceship Earth will look post-reno is this artists’ rendering of the Egypt segment of the ride. If you were really hoping Spaceship Earth wasn’t going to change very much, you were in Da’ Nile! ©Disney It’s hard to imagine what else will be different when we walk up to the ball the first time after it reopens. Will Spaceship Earth be getting a new entrance? Spaceship Earth And what about Spaceship Earth’s super-trippy mural showing man’s progress superimposed over the cosmos? This sacred work of art is like the Mona Lisa to some of us — we don’t know how we’d deal with the loss of such a masterpiece. Probably lots of therapy and ice cream for starters. Spaceship Earth Even the loading area of Spaceship Earth feels strangely special and familiar to us. “The sliding doors of your Time Machine will close automatically” plays on a perpetual loop in this room, and we still get a kick out of seeing the Omnimover’s doors shut by themselves as our ride vehicle makes the turn — EVERY TIME! Spaceship Earth’s Loading Area But one thing we wouldn’t mind seeing Disney improve is THAT dang camera! Our heads are almost always misshapen with strange bits chopped off in spite of the fact we’ve located the monitor overhead to the right AND made sure our faces are clearly visible! But actually, we wouldn’t be surprised if Disney takes this opportunity to update the in-ride film since they’re replacing Dame Judi Dench as the ride’s narrator. Going Up! Speaking of that great Dame, this is where Judi Dench’s monologue begins to play: “Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time; and for a brief moment, we have been among its passengers…” PREACH it, Judi! Spaceship Earth’s In-Ride Film But despite Judi’s soothing tone, the first part of this ride is WAY harsh! An epic battle between early man and a wooly mammoth rages on the wall projected overhead. This is where many of us first learned the important lesson of teamwork — in one of the weirdest ways imaginable! As your chariot moves along, you’ll hear that old familiar sound of some “unknown Egyptian” pounding reeds flat! Hey, we know he’s inventing papyrus here — but could he keep it down for his neighbors, the Phoenicians? After all, they’re inventing LANGUAGE, and that can’t be easy. Thank you, Phoenicians! And while we know its kinda morbid, we can’t help but love that smoky aroma of the great Library of Alexandria in Egypt burning. Yes, much of our learning is destroyed, — or so we think, but if the new Spaceship Earth doesn’t have that old Spaceship Earth smell, we’re gonna have bigger problems than the library burning — just sayin’. Spaceship Earth This next section of Spaceship Earth is one of our favorite parts! With the explosion of the Renaissance comes advancements in artistry of every kind! Cue the hallelujah choir! The Birth of the Renaissance But it isn’t long before the angelic voices are drowned out by the frantic wailings of a 1900s paperboy — all while the scrambling 20th-century operators and radio announcers are completely doing our heads in! Can’t this thing go backwards? We liked it much better during the Renaissance! All this racket (which we wouldn’t miss, hint! Hint!) eventually leads to the Mid-Century living room OF OUR DREAMS. A family is watching Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the moon, and if these guys are moving out, can we call first dibs on their furniture? #LivingRoomGoals And just when you thought you’d seen it all, you enter the Computer Room, and there she IS! Computer Lady Surely nothing will happen to our beloved Computer Lady, right? After all, she’s GOT A NAME and her own Facebook page! She’s practically A REAL PERSON! And let’s face it — things drop off (quite literally) after the Computer Lady. She’s a tough act to follow, but we fully understand if Disney wants to add anything to the END of Spaceship Earth. We’d just be pretty heartbroken if anything up to this point gets taken out! We realize that may be a lot to ask, but the ride has grown to be a classic for us at Epcot. Spaceship Earth That’s because in its current state, Spaceship Earth is truly 16 minutes of pure, heavenly bliss. While many of us feel, “if it ain’t broke, why fix it?” about this whole endeavor, we’re gonna hold back our final judgment for when the new plans for Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story are fully revealed. Until then, we highly recommend soaking in as many rides as you can — and maybe even bringing a mason jar or two with you to try to “bottle up” some of that burning library fragrance for a rainy day. Check out what we know so far (including a DATE) for Spaceship Earth’s closure HERE! Which parts of Spaceship Earth are you hoping will stay intact? Tell us in the comments below! 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Happy International Women’s Day! Today and everyday, we celebrate the tens of thousands of inspiring #WomenBehindtheMagic all around the world. At Disney, we strive to create a culture where everyone at our company feels a sense of belonging, has their voices heard, their efforts valued and are able to bring their authentic selves to work. Throughout the month, our teams around the world will unite in a shared focus on gender inclusivity and host exclusive events for cast to celebrate, inspire and empower our Women Behind the Magic! Stay tuned later this month when we share a glimpse into each of our global cast communities, as they unite to honor Women’s History Month. Today, we are proud to celebrate the next generation of fearless dreamers who are on their way to making history – from storytellers, to creatives, to scientists and beyond – we celebrate all of the future magic makers! And if you’re visiting a Disney Park this month, check out some of our activations in honor of International Women’s Day! From a female sergeant leading the Green Army Patrol through Toy Story Land to a female director calling the shots during the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” at Walt Disney World Resort, you won’t want to miss it! View the full article

With the recent Coronavirus outbreak, Disney has been taking additional precautions to protect guests, cast, and crew members. ©Disney And, while there have been park closures and Disney Cruise Line rescheduling, there’s another closure just announced. Due to the Coronavirus exposure, The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco will be closing temporarily. ©Disney The museum has stated: “Given the continued spread of COVID-19 in the local area, and based on Mayor London Breed’s guidance from March 6, The Walt Disney Family Museum has decided to remain closed to undertake extensive due diligence efforts — in consultation with experienced professionals — regarding potential secondary exposure involving staff and volunteers.” ©Disney They are waiting to reopen until they receive clearance from medical professionals, or have waited two weeks from the time of closure. With these precautions in mind, the museum is projected to reopen on March 20th. All programs at The Walt Disney Family Museum during the two-week time period will be canceled or rescheduled for another date. We will keep updating you with more info about the museum and the Coronavirus here at DFB! If you’re interested in more details on the Coronavirus and Disney’s procedures, you can read all about it here! Have you been to The Walt Disney Family Museum before? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We Have A Sneak Peek at the NEW Magic Happens Parade Merchandise Coming to Disneyland (And There Are SORCERER EARS)! Review! We Found the Perfect Pick-Me-Up at Schmoozies for Disneyland’s Food and Wine Festival! Coconut on a CORN DOG? Check Out This New Snack in Disneyland! View the full article

Welcome, foolish mortals! We’ve got a chilling update for you on the Haunted Mansion! The Haunted Mansion Earlier this week, the attraction unexpectedly closed due to an attraction malfunction in Disney World. While we’ve been anxiously waiting for the ghosts to huuurrryyyy baaackkk, we’ve got some good news for all you ghouls out there! The Grim Grinning Ghost are out to socialize ’cause the Haunted Mansion is BACK open! Guests can grab their death certificates (if they don’t become the 1,000th happy haunt, that is) now that the ride’s issues have been smoothed out. And, we’re feeling lots of hot and cold running chills with happiness! The Haunted Mansion is OPEN!! Now that the ride has reopened, we’re keeping an eye on whether there will be any FastPasses available tonight on the My Disney Experience app so you can take your spot in your Doom Buggy more quickly! The Haunted Mansion If you’re in Magic Kingdom today, you may want to head over to Haunted Mansion to welcome it back! (Who’s coming with us??) Is the Haunted Mansion one of your favorite attractions? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Game Changers For Your Disney World Trip This Year! Go on a Grand Circle Tour of Tomorrowland With the NEW PeopleMover Hat in Disney World! DFB Video: Can You Believe They Do This in Disney World?! View the full article

The Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line have both been holding high standards of cleanliness for the health and safety of guests during the Coronavirus outbreak. We’ve continued to give you updates on park closures, Disney Cruise reservation changes, and procedures in Disney World. And, there’s even more news to share with you about extra sanitary actions being taken against the Coronavirus in Disney Parks! According to Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pamela Hymel, Cast Members will be receiving continual training under the guidance of the CDC. Magic Kingdom She states that they will be including protocols “such as: Defined cycles for frequent cleaning and disinfection of targeted areas Easy access to handwashing facilities and hand sanitizers Quick response to spills, trash and other situations End of day sanitation procedures for restroom, kitchen, and other facilities Frequent cleaning and “wash down” of outdoor locations, including walkways and queues” Epcot If Cast Members feel sick, they will be asked to stay home to prevent the spread of any illness. While they are in the parks, they will be expected to follow guidelines like “washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, following proper respiratory cough etiquette, avoiding close contact with people who are sick and avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.” Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway We are thankful to know Disney is taking these additional precautions to protect its guests, cast, and crew during the current Coronavirus situation. We’ll keep you updated on all the news about Disney and the Coronavirus here at DFB! Want to know more about traveling to the Disney Parks and all the Coronavirus policies? You can read about them here! Do you have plans to travel to a Disney park soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! DFB Video: Can You Believe They Do This in Disney World?! View the full article

Chocolate and caramel goodness put together is a treat we would GLADLY have every day! Sunshine Seasons And, Sunshine Seasons is one of the best spots in Epcot to stop by if you’re craving dessert. Although some of their treats rotate with the season, one of our all-time FAVORITES is getting a bit of a tweak for a short bit of time! The Turtle Brownie has been a hidden gem in the bakery case at Sunshine Seasons for years (and we honestly would love an entire batch to ourselves). Turtle Brownie The treat was layered with a rich, moist brownie, MILE HIGH gooey caramel, chocolate frosting, chocolate chips, and pecans on top. Yeaahhhh, it’s basically heaven on earth in dessert form. Turtle Brownie with Serious Caramel Action! But, while we were at Epcot today, we found out that the beautiful Turtle Brownie has gotten a BIG CHANGE. Instead of the the thick layer of buttery, chewy, and salty caramel as per usual, the dessert is now a traditional brownie with a sweet caramel sauce on top instead. Turtle Brownie CHANGE! Buuut, don’t panic just yet! According to the Cast Members, they are waiting on a batch from a third party supplier so the chewy caramel is a no-go for right now. However, it will be BACK sometime soon (we’re just not sure when). Temporary Turtle Brownie Although we miss the thick caramel in the middle, the brownie itself was still rich and surprisingly tasty. So, it was good as far as Disney brownies go, but we are still anxiously awaiting the return of our one true love, er, the original Turtle Brownie. Turtle Brownie Sign You can get the Turtle Brownie for $4.79 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit at Sunshine Seasons. We’ll keep you updated on when our under-the-radar fave returns back to normal! (Hopefully it’s soon!) Turtle Brownie Stay tuned for all that chocolate and caramel news, friends! Check out our full review of the original (and incredible) Turtle Brownie here! Have you had the Turtle Brownie before? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: (So Excited!) Review: One Of Our FAVORITE TREATS is BACK in Disney World! FIRST LOOK! Check Out the Stunning Food Coming to the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! FULL REVIEW of L’Arte de la Cuisine Francaise at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

We own enough Star Wars accessories to fill a closet (and we’re totally okay with it). Pop! Yoda Loungefly backpack ©Loungefly While we’ve already seen the Baby Yoda and POP! Yoda Loungefly Backpacks recently, we’re ready to hop on the Millennium Falcon and join the Rebel Alliance with these new items! We’re channeling our inner Princess Leia with the adorable Loungefly X Star Wars Rebel Collection (now we just need some space buns). Loungefly X Star Wars Rebel Collection ©Loungefly You can carry around your lightsaber hilt or Death Star plans (y’know, just casually) in the Loungefly X Star Wars White Rebel Handle Crossbody Bag! ©Loungefly The golden handle on the top features the Rebel symbol along with a white strap to carry around Galaxy’s Edge. The front lets everyone know you’re a rebel, while the back has a zippered compartment for some of your galactic credits. ©Loungefly Plus, the inside features an orange-gold tone fabric that we are in LOVE with for $70! ©Loungefly And, there’s even another Loungefly you’re going to want to take on your galactic travels! You can tote around the Loungefly X Star Wars Gold Chain Rebel Clutch Crossbody Bag with “REBEL” in big letters on the front (did you spot that the ‘E’ is the symbol??)… ©Loungefly …and the Loungefly X Star Wars logo on the back for $70. ©Loungefly Psssttt… You can also keep all those love notes from your own Han in the Loungefly X Star Wars Golden Rebel Alliance Cardholder for $20… ©Loungefly …since we’re sure that you love that stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy looking nerf herder! ©Loungefly Whether you’re strolling through Batuu or repping your Star Wars gear until your next visit, we know you are going to look AH-MAZING carrying these bags! You can pick them up on the Loungefly website! Check out the adorable Baby Yoda charm we spotted in Disney World here! Have you picked up the Loungefly X Star Wars Rebel Collection yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: This Is Absolutely the Most EPIC Piece of Star Wars Merchandise You Could Ever Buy Buy Me, You Will! The New Baby Yoda Animatronic Toy Has Already Started to SELL OUT Online! This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! View the full article

Welcome back, safari adventurers! We’re here with another What’s New at Animal Kingdom! Expedition Everest And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise and food updates to share with you so let’s dive right on in! Animal Kingdom Food Updates St. Patty’s Day is just around the corner, and we are ready to PARTAAAYY! That’s why we’re so excited to see the green and white decorations on our favorite Lion Paw Cookie. You can get your own sweet treat at multiple locations for $3.50 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit (before giving your best roar like Simba). St. Patty’s Day Lion Paw Cookie Read all about the St. Patrick’s Day Lion Paw Cookie here! Discovery Island Tiffins is a great place to relax and have a great meal during the day at Animal Kingdom (especially after that Flight of Passage rush). And, we hope you’re hungry because there are two new lunch plates being served up at the restaurant! You can have the Fattoush Salad and the Nasi Goreng Indonesian Fried Rice… Tiffins Menu …before finishing with the Tiffins Trio so you get three desserts in one! ;D Tiffins Menu Disney has been going green with their conservation efforts around the parks and resorts (like the installation of wall shampoo and conditioner in hotel rooms). So, it’s no surprise that Creature Comforts is rolling out Starbucks Reusable Straws for $1 ONLY! Starbucks Reusable Straws The straws can be used in all your cold Starbucks drinks or even your cups back home! Let’s keep taking care of our planet with less waste, friends! Starbucks Reusable Straws DinoLand USA Craving more St. Patrick’s Day desserts? Then, the Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich is basically a sweet dream at Dino Bites Snacks! Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Two soft double chocolate chip cookies (with shamrock sprinkles, duh) are stacked high with a big scoop of mint-chocolate chip ice cream for $6.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit. Yeah, it’s just as good as it sounds!! Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Check out our full review of the St. Patrick’s Day Mint-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates DinoLand U.S.A. Although we’ve already seen it in Disneyland, the Blue Mickey Pin Trading Purse has made its way to the outdoor pin stand in DinoLand! Pin Trading Purse The purse comes with a strap for easy carrying around the parks, a golden outline around the blue fabric,… Pin Trading Purse …and SO MUCH ROOM for all the pins you want to collect and trade during your Disney World vacay for $39.99. What Pins Will You Put Inside? Riverside Depot We told you that the Mickey Balloon Ears floated into Disney World this week (and they’re just too cute). While we’ve spotted them in Disney Springs, now they’re in Riverside Depot too! Mickey Balloon Ears The headband states that it’s going to be the “Best Day Ever,” which we totally believe since the iconic red Mickey balloons could brighten up any day! Mickey Balloon Ears The ABC Disney Collection has been taking the World by storm one letter at a time! We’ve seen the adorable themed mugs (and even a few differences with the Disneyland versions), but now there’s even MORE ABC Disney merchandise. You can bake and cook wearing the ABC Disney Apron for $34.99… ABC Disney Apron …or snuggle up in the ABC Disney Throw Blanket for $39.99. ABC Disney Throw Plus, all the ABC Disney Trinket Boxes have popped up in Riverside Depot featuring some of the best characters and rides in Disney World… ABCDisney Trinket Boxes …with a little spot to store your jewelry or special things for $17.99 each. ABC Disney Trinket Boxes Just look at the silhouette portraits of the Darling family, flying pirate ship, pixie dust… Peter Pan’s Flight ABCDisney Trinket Box …and all that signature green on the Peter Pan’s Flight ABCDisney Trinket Box! Peter Pan’s Flight ABCDisney Trinket Box Why are there so many songs about rainbows? And, why aren’t there more Kermit Patches?? ‘Cause we’re LOVING this adorable patch of Kermit playing along to “Rainbow Connection” (probably) on the banjo for $9.99! Kermit Patch If you thought that Loungefly backpacks couldn’t get cuter, then you HAVE to see the purr-ty Disney Cats Loungefly! Disney Cats Loungefly The black backpack showcases some of our favorite cats from Disney films, like the Aristocats, Oliver, Figaro, and Cheshire… Disney Cats Loungefly …with little balls of yarn and fish bones on the inside for $75. This is pawsibly one of our favorite Loungefly backpacks we’ve seen in the parks recently! Disney Cats Loungefly See all the purrfect details on the Disney Cats Loungefly Backpack here! His powers might be beyond your mortal imagination, but we can’t WAIT to carry around the Mushu Shoulder Plush as we explore Disney World! This lil guy rests on your shoulder as you park-hop for $19.99 (and he looks so happy to be your new pal). Mushu Shoulder Plush Read about the all-powerful and fiery Mushu Shoulder Plush here! Animal Kingdom sure has your back when it comes to backpacks, purses, and the latest accessories! We’ll catch you next time for more food and merchandise updates! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! View the full article

Although we are BIG fans of the Disney Parks, sometimes it’s fun to have your own mini adventure with your friends and families outside the parks! Welcome to Fort Wilderness! And, relaxing underneath the stars and fresh Florida air at the Fort Wilderness Campground is a great way for some bonding time (especially with this discount)! On most Sunday through Thursday nights from March 29th through May 21st, you can save 20% on ALL types of fully-equipped campsites at Fort Wilderness. Fort Wilderness Mickey’s Backyard BBQ Pavilion Entrance All you have to do is book by May 21st to score those savings with an advance reservation (sah-weet!). Requirements around the length of stay may apply, and the deal cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. And, just remember that the 20% savings are only for the campground, not the cabins at Fort Wilderness! Tri Circle D Ranch This sounds like an GREAT deal for a unique spot to stay during your Disney vacation! If you’re interested, you may want to book soon by calling Disney at (407) 939-4283 or by visiting the website since there are a limited number of campsites available! Have you ever camped at Fort Wilderness before? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! New Year, New Membership! Celebrate 2020 with a Discounted D23 Gold Family Membership! Um, We Just Found the Most Adorable (And Dapper) Hat EVER in Disney World!! View the full article

Greetings from the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! We’ve been making our way to all of the outdoor booths to try all of the incredible food offerings, available now through June 1, 2020! La Isla Fresca 2020 Booth Located by the front entrance to World Showcase at Showcase Plaza, La Isla Fresca celebrates the flavors of the Caribbean and is finally open for the festival! We stopped by to see what’s returning and what’s new at this year’s festival! 2020 Menu Food We’re kicking things off with a NEW menu item at La Isla Fresca: the Lamb Curry with Sweet Plantains and Rice. It might not be the most insta-worthy snack of the fest, but we thought this curry was a home run! Lamb Curry with Sweet Plantains and Rice This snack is $6.25 (or a snack credit) and it took the place of last year’s Jamaican-braised Beef. The lamb was very tender and each component was packed with flavor that made every bite delicious! We are big fans of curry, but we think this one is mild enough for a variety of palates to enjoy! We didn’t notice the spice at first but it built slowly while we were eating! It wasn’t overwhelming to us, but we do love a kick of spice! The plantains were a nice, sweet contrast to the slight spiciness of the curry. The rice was tender and served as a nice base to the rest of the curry — and helped fill us up! We were thrilled to see the RETURN of a Flower and Garden favorite, the Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer! This dish comes with Steamed Rice and Coconut Lime Sauce for $7.00 or a great use of a snack credit! Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer Also returning this year is the Tropical Mousse Cup! This dessert comes with layers of Passion Fruit Cake, Coconut Mousse and a Tropical Fruit Glaze with Fresh Pineapple for $4.50 or a snack credit! We thought this dessert really represented the tropical flavors well! The pineapple on top was really fresh and it was sprinkled with fresh coconut. The mousse and cake were light, fluffy, and mildly sweet — but this definitely isn’t an over-the-top sweet dessert! Tropical Mousse Cup The pineapple on top added an extra burst of sweetness and freshness that we loved. We could have done without the gelatin-type layer layer on top — because the gel texture didn’t quite blend with the cake and mousse — but, fortunately, there wasn’t too much, so we still really enjoyed this cup! Drinks For beverages, we saw mostly returning items to La Isla Fresca. The Tropical Breeze returns this year and is a non-alcoholic option for $4.50. Tropical Freeze Also returning is the Golden Road Brewing Tart Mango Cart Wheat Ale for $4.50 AND the alcoholic Tropical Freeze. This year’s version is a slight variation from last year! Whereas last year’s drink was made with Cruzan Mango Rum, this year’s version is made with Parrot Bay Mango Rum. So, essentially the same, but ever-so-slightly different for $10.00! La Isla Fresca was definitely worth the wait and we are thrilled that the booth is joining the festival again this year. If you’re on the hunt for fresh, tropical flavors, consider stopping by this tasty booth before the festival ends! Read ALL of the menus from this year’s Flower and Garden Festival here! Which food or beverage item are you looking forward to trying the most at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: First Look! NEW Food Coming to the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! BEST of the FEST! What to Eat and Drink at the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Here’s What We Can’t WAIT To Try At The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

Big eyes, even bigger ears, and an adorable face? Yeah, we’re still obsessed with Baby Yoda. ©Disney Baby Yoda Loungefly Backpack And, while we’ve already shown you the Baby Yoda Backpack, Hat, and even an animatronic toy (!!!), there’s a shiny new piece of jewelry that you may want to bring home with you! The Child Pandora Charm has glided into Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (and it’s even cuter than we could have imagined). Legends of Hollywood Sign The dark blue charm features a sweet cartoon version of our favorite little guy with a jewel studded outer rim… The Child Pandora Charm …which would go perfectly on any bracelet or necklace (but especially with some more Star Wars charms!!). Who knew we could love Baby Yoda even more?? The Child Pandora Charm The cast member we spoke with said you can get the park-exclusive The Child Pandora Charm for $65 (or maybe you can trade some Beskar or credits from your bounty hunting with Mando to get it). Check out the other Baby Yoda necklace we spotted HERE! Do you have a favorite Baby Yoda item from the parks? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! View the full article

In celebration of #FeelGoodFriday yesterday, we invited students from Osceola County School for the Arts to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be immersed in the wacky, wonderful world of animation and experience firsthand what went into creating our latest attraction—Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. These budding artists got to become part of the cartoon world themselves when they hopped aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway for the very first time and saw animation come alive like never before. But that’s not all — they also had the opportunity to learn from a few of the inspiring and talented cast members who played key roles in developing the attraction. From learning how to draw classic Disney animated characters and seeing how costume sketches become tangible outfits to watching performers bring a classic fairytale to life on stage, there was no shortage of creativity to inspire these students to pursue their artistic passions. Immersing our youth in memorable and educational experiences at our theme parks is just one of the many ways Walt Disney World Resort has continued to shape the minds, hearts and futures of our youngest neighbors for nearly 50 years. View the full article