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We just shared with you some of the exciting new merch you’ll be able to find at Epcot when the 2020 International Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 4th! Epcot’s Gettin’ Ready for Their Flower and Garden Fest Which Begins NEXT MONTH! And while Orange Bird’s been known to regularly make an appearance throughout the Flower and Garden festival merch, we were hoping he’d be predominately featured this year as soon as we saw a sneak peek of the new Orange Bird Minnie Ears! And it looks like our wildest Orange Bird fantasies are actually COMING TRUE! Our citrusy little friend is all up in the mix from Orange Bird Apparel to Orange Bird Accessories and even Orange Bird Home Goods! Orange Bird Backpack We were a little blinded at first by the sea of ORANGE that washed over us, but once rubbed our eyes and our retinas finally adjusted, this adorable Orange Bird Backpack came into sharp focus! The design is putting off some major tropical vibes! Flower and Garden Festival Orange Bird Backpack Stay tuned for more details about this year’s Flower and Garden Festival — we’re expecting the food booths and menus to drop at ANY SECOND! Until then, we know of three confirmed Flower and Garden booths that will be returning — click here to see them! And we also have the complete list of Garden Rocks concert series performers! See who was just added here! Learn more about the 2020 Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot HERE! Are you an Orange Bird fan? Tell us if you’ll be picking up any of the new Orange Bird Flower and Garden items at Epcot this spring in the comments below! Related posts: First Look! New ORANGE BIRD Minnie Ears Are Coming to Disney World! FIRST LOOK! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise! Confirmed! Now We Know Some of the Food Booths Returning to Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article

Disney has come a long way in recent years to provide a wider variety of meal and snack options for guests of different dietary backgrounds and restrictions. For guests looking for more vegan and plant-based dining options, one place to consider checking is Sunshine Seasons at Epcot. Sunshine Seasons in The Land Pavilion We tried their latest vegan cupcake, and we were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed it! The Vegan Blackberry Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons was a great treat for more than one reason! Vegan Blackberry Specialty Cupcake Made with vanilla cake and “buttercream” frosting, this dessert comes with a blackberry filling in the middle that has a jelly-like consistency. Vegan Blackberry Specialty Cupcake The vegan buttercream frosting more light and fluffy than you would typically expect, which makes a big difference in that this dessert won’t weigh you down as quickly. Vegan Blackberry Specialty Cupcake The frosting came topped with a blackberry and is decorated with Mickey sprinkles. Vegan Blackberry Specialty Cupcake Now, this was no Turkey Cupcake (seriously, is it November yet so they can bring that back?), we found this cupcake to be very delightful! Vegan Blackberry Specialty Cupcake If you enjoy blackberries, then this is the treat for you as the flavor is prominent. We loved the flavoring and appreciate that it offers something different than your typical vanilla or chocolate cupcake. Vegan Blackberry Specialty Cupcake Grab this specialty cupcake today at Sunshine Seasons for $5.59 or with a Disney Dining Plan snack credit! Learn more about the Plant-Based Options in Disney World here! Have you tried Disney’s vegan and plant-based food items? Which ones have you enjoyed? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Vegan Cupcake from Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons! What’s NEW in Epcot?? All the New Menus, Changes, and Construction! (So Excited!) Review: One Of Our FAVORITE TREATS is BACK in Disney World! View the full article

One of the best perks of sailing the high seas with the Disney Cruise Line is the exclusive merch you can only find aboard the four Disney cruise ships and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay! Disney Cruise Line Wishables ©Disney And while the Disney Cruise Line Wishables were once the absolute BEST thing we’d ever brought home from a Disney Cruise, we’re gonna need a bigger suitcase for ALL of this awesome stuff we just saw today! We won’t keep you in suspense any longer — here’s a sneak peek of the new Inflatable Minnie Ears! Fashion meets practicality? Can these things be used as a floatation device? Probably not, especially after enjoying one too many plates at Cabanas (the all-you-can-eat buffet!). Inflatable Minnie Ears But we can’t help but wonder — will these things come pre-filled with air or do we have to muster the lung power to blow them up ourselves? At least the rest of the new Disney Cruise Line merch we spotted was less perplexing — including this new Retro Disney Cruise Line Collection! The rainbow stripes and throwback lettering of the new Retro Disney Cruise Line Spirit Jersey are pretty self-explanatory, after all! Retro Disney Cruise Line Collection We also can’t wait to set sail to snag this adorable new Disney Cruise Line Loungefly Backpack which is studded with embroidered designs of Mickey and Minnie giving off some beachy vibes! Disney Cruise Line Backpack Wanna keep your cards handy on your tropical getaway? Check out this Castaway Cay Lanyard you’ll soon be able to get! Castaway Cay Lanyard And that picture of you crossing the finish line at Castaway Cay’s 5K race is going to look really cute in this new Castaway Cay Photo Frame! Castaway Cay Photo Frame We also spotted two new Castaway Cay Ornaments today — a sweet, sunny looking Olaf Ornament and a Mickey and Minnie Sandcastle Ear Hat Ornament! Castaway Cay Ornaments How seafarer-chic are these Disney Cruise Line mommy and me dresses? We especially love how they look with the Life Preserver Crossbody Bag! Disney Cruise Line Dresses This new Disney Cruise Line merch is set to be released in April and some pieces will be exclusive to Castaway Cay. What do you think of the new Inflatable Minnie Ears? Would you rock ’em? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Say Goodbye to Sleigh Rides and Hello to Sail Away Parties with the CUTEST New Disney Cruise Line Holiday Merch! Nautical Navy Color Trend Takes to the Seas on Disney Cruise Line! NEW Nautical Disney Wishables are Embarking on Disney Cruise Line! View the full article

The 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival begins on March 4, 2020, and we’ve already had a few sneak peeks of some of the merchandise coming for Walt Disney World’s annual celebration of SPRING. 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival And now we’re pumped to bring you even more… like, WAY more. And we’re kicking things off with the Orange Bird-inspired “Hello Sunshine” line! Items include a Hello Sunshine Spirit Jersey with an ombre effect, and I spy an Orange Bird Flower and Garden Festival backpack with my little eye! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise Orange Bird leggings will also be available. 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise And above, you’ll notice Spike the honey bee buzzing into the scene — he’ll once again be the mascot for Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration scavenger hunt! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise You’ll also spot him on a Garden Stake (above), and on one of TWO of the always popular and adorable Festival Trash Can Salt and Pepper Shakers! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise The Mickey’s Home Grown Farmer’s Market line is found on the other Shaker, as well as this t-shirt and cap. 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise Guests purchasing these Reusable silicone straws will help with Disney’s initiative to reduce single-use plastics in the park, which also features Mickey and a Flower and Garden Festival piece. 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise Remember, these items will join pieces like the World in Bloom Spirit Jersey (featuring Minnie Mouse!) and the Hello Sunshine Orange Bird headband and even some Disney World Annual Passholder exclusive merchandise when the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 4th. 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise That’s right… it’s just TWO WEEKS away! That means we’ve got some planning to do, my friends! You can find all the information you need here… Which item would you like to pick up at the Flower and Garden Festival? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: MORE Garden Rocks Performers Have Been Added to the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Line-Up! FIRST LOOK! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise! Take a Sneak Peek at the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival “World in Bloom” Spirit Jersey! View the full article

You can count on Kringla Bakeri in World Showcase to have delicious desserts to pick from. Whether it’s the newest Olaf mini cake or the classic School Bread, there’s a sweet treat for just about everyone. Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Today we found a chocolate goodie that was too good to pass up! Chocolate lovers, you’ve gotta see this Chocolate Caramel Brownie. Chocolate Caramel Brownie at Kringla Bakeri We didn’t need much convincing to give it a try — this ooey gooey slice of heaven has some intense chocolate flavor. Chocolate Caramel Brownie at Kringla Bakeri We found the brownie itself to be more fudgy in its consistency and it boy was it RICH. In our opinion, this is a treat to share, unless you’re brave enough to face the richness yourself! Chocolate Caramel Brownie at Kringla Bakeri Caramel fans may be disappointed to hear that there really wasn’t much-added flavor from the caramel drizzle. Honestly, we wish there would have been more! The small drizzle seemed to be the only way the caramel was added to this snack, and the richness of the brownie definitely overpowered it. Chocolate Caramel Brownie at Kringla Bakeri However, if you’re really into rich chocolate desserts, this could hit the spot and be your new go-to snack in World Showcase. Chocolate Caramel Brownie at Kringla Bakeri You can get the Chocolate Caramel Brownie at Kringla Bakeri for $5.99 or with a Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit! Check out the Kringla Bakeri Boozy Caramels here! What’s your favorite World Showcase treat? Share in the comments! Related posts: Review: Sven’s Apple Cheesecake at Kringla Bakeri in Epcot’s Norway Review! This Olaf Oreo Cheesecake in Epcot is Worth Melting For! News: Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion Closed, Midnattssol Kiosk Serving Favorites View the full article

We’re feeling a little extra patriotic pep in our step ’cause Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is finally open in Epcot (yeah, we’ve already packed away about as much BBQ as we could get our hands on)! Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Bar And, while we’ve already given you all the deets on the menu inside the restaurant, we’ve got a first look today at all the walk-up cocktails and specialties Regal Eagle’s outdoor bar is mixing up! Although we already showed you some photos of Regal Eagle’s new digs inside, it’s time to check out what’s happening outside! Beer, wine, and COCKTAILS! Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Bar Read our REVIEW of Regal Eagle Smokehouse’s new foods and drinks HERE! Get in the patriotic spirit with Regal Eagle’s fine selection of craft beer and hard cider options from across the great U.S. of A. including the Samuel Adams Boston Lager (how fitting), New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, and Sierra Nevada Tropical IPA — to only name a few! Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Bar We opted for the Shiner Ruby Redbird Grapefruit Lager (some of us being proud Texans and all) and it didn’t let the Lone Star State down! Shiner Ruby Redbird Grapefruit Lager This jug’s for YOU! Wines on tap are also available by the glass including Reata Chardonnay, Rainstorm Silver Linings Rosé, Imagery Pinot Noir, and Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon. Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Bar But of course, we were most excited about trying the new, exclusive specialty cocktails coming to Regal Eagle! You’ll be able to soar with the eagles after sipping some Tennessee Lemonade and Berry Sparkler! In addition to being served outside at the patio bar, you’ll find these two beverages inside the restaurant as well! Tennesse Lemonade Even if you’re not into boozy drinks, The Eagle’s got you covered! Their signature Berry Sparkler is a non-alcoholic option! Berry Sparkler Regal Eagle’s Moonshine Sour will help you balance out all that sweet, rich BBQ sauce and salty, smoky meats! Moonshine Sour And for a hot day, nothing will hit the spot quite like Regal Eagle’s Frozen Mint Julep! Frozen Mint Julep There are still quite a few drinks we didn’t get to enjoy yet including Regal Eagle’s Frozen Classic Strawberry Daiquiri, and Texas Mule, but we’ll be back for someday! Oh, and by-the-by, Regal Eagle’s outdoor patio bar will also feature some new restrooms, although they don’t appear to be ready just yet… Yummy cocktails and extra bathrooms sure help take the edge off of all this construction! Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Restrooms Click here to find out how to navigate Epcot’s construction right now! So the next time you find yourself at Epcot, do as eagles do and soar into Regal Eagle Smokehouse for some yummy drinks and tasty American-style BBQ! Click here to see EVERYTHING we tasted today at Regal Eagle Smokehouse! Will you be going to Regal Eagle when it opens soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! The Frozen Cider and Black Is a MUST-HAVE During Your Next Epcot Visit! EXCLUSIVE NEWS! A New Signature Margarita is Debuting At La Cava del Tequila in Epcot…And WAIT ‘Til You See Who Developed The Recipe! REVIEW! The Goshiki Food Studio at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

90-plus performers in vibrant costumes will soon bring the “Magic Happens” parade to life when it debuts in Disneyland park on Feb. 28. This all-new daytime spectacular celebrates moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. Drawing inspiration from modern fashion runways and adding a uniquely Disney flair, these pieces are on the cutting edge of design and technology. Our creative costume team gave us a tour as the team was fitting, stitching and fabricating a few of these elaborate creations. Check out the video below for this behind-the-scenes peek: I am especially excited to see how the spirit guides, or alebrijes from “Coco,” costumes will look. What are you most looking forward to seeing? Check back at the Disney Parks Blog for more stories showing how the “Magic Happens.” View the full article

We are just two weeks away from the beginning of the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, people! 2019 Flower and Garden Festival It’s going to be a great time filled with flowers, yummy snacks, and rocking out! That’s right, the Garden Rocks concert series will have daily performances from a huge line-up of musical performers, such as Tony Orlando, Don Felder, and Rick Springfield. We’ve been holding out to see who would fill the coveted last spot in the line-up and it looks like today the final piece has clicked into place. Atlantic Starr, an R&B and soul group from White Plains, New York, has been locked in as the last performer for the 2020 Garden Rocks line-up. Atlantic Starr poses for a photo after their performance at the U.I.C. Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in 1986. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Known for hits like “Always”, “Send for Me”, and “Silver Shadow”, the group will be taking the stage April 12th and 13th. Don’t forget that the concerts are included with your admission into Epcot for the day, so you can rock and roll all night without fear of hurting your wallet! Garden Rocks Dining Packages are also an option and will guarantee your seat at the concerts. Read more about the Garden Rocks dining packages here! See the FULL Garden Rocks Concert Series Line-Up here! Are you looking forward to this year’s Flower and Garden Festival? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: MORE Garden Rocks Performers Have Been Added to the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Line-Up! FIRST LOOK! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise! Going to Disney World?? You Need Our BEST Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit VALUES for 2020! View the full article

It feels like it’s been a long time since Liberty Inn closed its doors in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion, but today the new restaurant taking its place has finally OPENED! Regal Eagle Smokehouse The former World Showcase quick-service spot has been totally reimagined into a new BBQ joint — Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue! Let’s go check it OUT! Atmosphere Remember how we told you Sam the Eagle would be making an appearance at this new Epcot dining experience when it opened? Well, we encountered our fine feathered friend right when we stepped inside Regal Eagle Smokehouse for the first time and saw his patriotic likeness depicted in this beautiful mural! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Even though we were soooo hungry and couldn’t wait to dig into the new menu (which we’ll get to in a sec!) we took a little time to soak in all the new decor! Regal Eagle Smokehouse There are little Muppet-y touches sprinkled here and there, but you have to look closely to find them! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Oh, Sam! You really dressed up for the occasion with your cute little stovepipe hat! It’s us who should be saluting YOU! Regal Eagle Smokehouse The colonial, early-American style furnishings are carried throughout the space. You’ll see lots of cast iron, pewter, and copper cookware lining shelves and hanging from the walls! Check out this cool old-timey-looking cast iron range! It must weigh a ton — which is about how much we’ll weigh when we’re down chowing down! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Even the new pickup windows are nicely decorated! And check out the gorgeous tin ceilings you’ll see at Regal EAGLE Smokehouse if you remember to LOOK UP! We love how cute and cozy this new space feels! Regal Eagle Smokehouse More shelving adorned with copper pots, pans, and crockery highlight the little peek-a-boo window to the kitchen! Regal Eagle Smokehouse One of our favorite surprises, though, has to be Regal Eagle’s selection of BBQ sauces! While we already knew each U.S. region of American-style BBQ was going to be repped by its own style of sauce, we weren’t expecting them to LOOK so ADORABLE! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Um, not only are we totally obsessing over how much the mosaic tile backsplash looks like a traditional American patchwork quilt, but each flavor of BBQ sauce has a super-cute “logo” on its dispenser! And with Regal Eagle’s BBQ sauce bar being out in the open, guests can help themselves to as much of this delicious stuff as they want! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Additional condiments are available on the side, but we’ll forgo the mayonnaise and mustard packets for the REAL THING this time around! You’ll also find packets of sugar, sweetener, and cream for Regal Eagle’s beverages. Regal Eagle Smokehouse Fountain drinks are self-serve and include a variety of Coca-Cola products just like the ones you’ll commonly find throughout the parks. Regal Eagle Smokehouse There’s also Sweetened, Unsweetened, and Flavored Iced Teas to help yourself to. Regal Eagle Smokehouse Regal Eagle’s indoor dining room is spacious and airy, much like Liberty Inn’s was before. We love the red, white, and blue bunting that add a regalness to the large seating area! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Tables include mostly backless benches, although you’ll find a few banquets on either side of the indoor dining room. Regal Eagle Smokehouse You might have to “roshambo” for who gets to sit on the booth side of the table if you choose to dine inside! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Meanwhile, the outdoor patio is absolutely GORGEOUS! We snapped a few photos of it before we headed inside, but trust us — as soon as people started getting their food, these picnic benches started to fill up quickly! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Just like you’ll find inside the restaurant, each outdoor table comes fully equipped with its own roll of paper towels — just like any BBQ joint worth one’s salt should in our opinion! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Although you won’t have much coverage from the sun or weather sitting outside, you’ll get to sit right next to Regal Eagle’s smoker! Ain’t she a BEAUTY??? Regal Eagle Smokehouse Menu We know, we too are chompin’ at the bit to bite into some delicious BBQ eats! So without further adieu, let’s scope out the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse menu! Regal Eagle Smokehouse See the entire new Regal Eagle Smokehouse menu here! For mains, there’s a variety of sandwiches and platters as well as a plant-based option to choose from. The American Platter is the most expensive meal at $18.99 and it includes a massive amount of food for the cost! We’re talkin’ three types of meats, garlic toast and your choice of side! Everything else costs between $11.49 and $13.99 which is pretty standard for a Disney World counter-service restaurant these days! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Umm… in our defense, we’ve been waiting a really REALLY long time for Regal Eagle Smokehouse to open, so we might have gotten a bit carried away! But hey, we got big plans to walk it off around the World Showcase, later on, so bring on the MEAT! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Entrees While the South Carolina Smoked Sausage Sandwich for $11.49 with tangy mustard sauce and caramelized onions sounded tempting, we opted for the Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich for $12.99 with house-made spicy mop sauce served on garlic toast! We’ll talk about tasty sides in a minute (like this Macaroni & Cheese we got with our brisket sammy!). The price of each entree (with the exception of the Power Greens Salad and Smoked Sausage Sandwich) includes your choice of one side — but you can get ’em all a la carte as well! Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich We would definitely order this tasty sandwich again! The brisket was super flavorful and moist! Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich Plus, we loved how it came on garlic toast! The soft, rich buttery bread added just the right element of salt to the sweet, yummy smoked meat! A lot of layers of flavor here! Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich Regal Eagle Smokehouse also offers a variety of barbecue platters! You can order their North Carolina Chopped Smoked Pork Butt for $12.49, Kansas City Smoked Half-Chicken for $13.99, or their Memphis Dry-Rub Pork Ribs for $15.99. Never ones to miss out on gnawing on a juicy pork rib, you can see which one we went with! The meat had a really nice bark and good flavor, even without any sauce! You could even see the nice smoke ring (pinkish outermost layer) from the pitmaster ‘s smoker! Memphis Dry Rub Pork Ribs We knew when Regal Eagle opened someday we’d be definitely ordering the American Platter for $18.99 since it’s definitely “the American way to go!” You get to select three types of meat for your meal so we chose the Smoked Chicken, Smoked Sausage, and Chopped Smoked Pork Butt — the three types of meat we hadn’t tried yet! American Platter While the Smoked Chicken was good, it wasn’t the best item on our plate. It’s a nice option to have if someone in your party isn’t particularly into BBQ since ours only had a mild smoky flavor. We were really happy with the Smoked Sausage. The skin had a nice snap and while it wasn’t spicy, it was very flavorful. The Chopped Smoked Pork Butt was for many of us, our hands-down favorite meat. What can we say, we like Pork Butt and we cannot LIE! Others at our table were big fans of the Sliced Texas Beef Brisket. No matter which way you slice it, the Pork Butt and Sliced Brisket should definitely make it on your American Platter! American Platter Sides And now the parade of BBQ Sides! No self-respecting BBQ joint would be complete without iconic staples like French Fries, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Mac and Cheese, Burnt-End Baked Beans, House-Made Pickles, and Creamy Slaw. Sides are $4.99 each if purchased à la carte. Regal Eagle’s Sides The French Fries were really yummy and had a light coating of seasoning salt on them. They were nice and crispy, without being too spicy! French Fries While we thought the Beer-Battered Onion Rings were tasty as well, they weren’t as good as some of the other spots we’ve snagged these little fried goodies before, such as Flame Tree Barbecue — our favorite BBQ spot in Animal Kingdom! But we would order them again with a cocktail if we needed a snack and an excuse to sit out on Regal Eagle’s fabulous outdoor patio! Beer-Battered Onion Rings The biggest letdown for us was the Macaroni & Cheese. Despite looking soooo delicious we could barely wait to sit down before diving in, the Mac & Cheese was really lacking in the flavor department. We’re hoping it’s just first day jitters and the batch we had was just underseasoned. We did love the herby toasted panko crumb topping! Macaroni & Cheese We thought the Burnt-End Baked Beans had excellent flavor. There even some nice little bits of meat to dig around for — kinda like hitting the lottery each time we found another tasty hunk! Burnt-End Baked Beans And if you’re a fan of House-Made Pickles, we think you’ll get a kick out of Regal Eagle’s! They have a nice, surprising bit of heat to them! House-made Pickles And what would a barbecue joint be without all those tangy sauces to slather up your food with?! Options here include (from left to right) standard Ketchup, Blue Ribbon Brisket Sauce which is savory and spicy, Blue Ridge Vinegar League — a vinegar-based sauce, Sizzlin’ Pit Dry Rub Coalition Classic Smokehouse Sauce, and Mustard Guild “Old Glory” Sweet Mustard Sauce! Regal Eagle BBQ Sauces Regal Eagle’s menu also includes a Grilled Burger for $13.49 that comes topped with BBQ pork and a fried onion ring (on more garlic toast!) or a Plant-Based BBQ Burger for $12.99 featuring a plant-based patty topped with BBQ jackfruit served on vegan garlic toast. A light, fresh Power Greens Salad with chilled pulled chicken, fresh citrus, and a citrus vinaigrette is also an option if you’re choosing to forgo the smoky meats in favor for something less heavy! For the little patriots, there’s a Kids’ Burger, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Chicken Leg, Chicken Salad, and BBQ Rib Platter! Dessert For dessert at Regal Eagle, you have a tough decision to make — do you go with the Banana Pudding or S’mores Brownie? (Or you can just play it safe and get both of them like us!) Regal Eagle Desserts Not sure about you guys, but after we finish wiping the BBQ sauce of our hands (and faces…) we’re ready for some dessert and Banana Pudding is just about as classic as you can get! Banana Pudding We thought the Regal Eagle’s Banana Pudding was really yummy — just like Grandma used to make! The vanilla wafer cookies were nice and soft — perfect texture and nice, refreshingly-cool taste! Banana Pudding And while some of us we’re huge fans of the S’mores Brownie (we couldn’t get the Banana Pudding out of our heads!) the chocoholics on our team really enjoyed it! S’mores Brownie But for others, the texture was a little too crumbly and the flavors were too aggressively sweet for a few in our crew. S’mores Brownie Drinks While some alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available inside, we’re hitting up Regal Eagle’s new outdoor bar! Note! You can get a few of these drinks both inside and outside! Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Bar You’ll find a selection of American beer and cider from around the country, as well as wines on tap from the West Coast, and specialty regional cocktails (available with or without alcohol). Two Regal Eagle-exclusive offerings are the Tennessee Lemonade Cocktail and the Berry Sparkler! Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Bar As you can see, the traditional, colonial-style theming is carried through to Regal Eagle’s outdoor bar. You’ll see stoneware crocks, jugs, and ALOT of pewter steins! Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Bar But don’t worry — this isn’t a historical museum — there’s BEER to be found HERE! Regal Eagle’s Outdoor Bar Like this delicious Shiner Ruby Redbird Grapefruit Lager ($9.25)! We thought it was even better than the one you can find in the German pavilion. Besides, some of us can’t imagine eating a barbecue meal without a beer in hand, anyways! Consider this one to go with your Texas Sliced Brisket! Grapefruit Lager We thought the Frozen Mint Julep ($15.00) also tasted lovely. It’s smooth and a little boozy while being insanely refreshing! Frozen Mint Julep The Moonshine Sour ($14.00) is also delightful if you’re looking for something to cut through all that sweet, tangy richness of the barbecue meats. It’s got a fresh, crisp aftertaste which kept us going back for more! Moonshine Sour Regal Eagle’s signature Berry Sparkler ($4.49) is a really pretty, refreshing drink as well if you’re looking for a sweet, non-alcoholic option! Berry Sparkler We favored the Regal Eagle’s other exclusive offering over the Berry Sparkler. To us, the Tennessee Lemonade ($14.00) was just what the doctor ordered! (Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, but we love a good Jack Daniels cocktail!) Tennesse Lemonade Nosh or Not? Head on down to Regal Eagle Smokehouse if: You’re a real American hero like Sam the Eagle. Your four basic food groups are yummy beers, smokey meats, tasty sides, and banana pudding! You’ve enjoyed your fill of Epcot’s worldly cuisine and want some good old-fashioned backyard BBQ! Fly away from Regal Eagle Smokehouse if: Pigs and cows are friends, not food. Although there are veggie-friendly menu selections, this is one meat-eater feeding frenzy! You looking for something different than typical American fare (the World Showcase is YOUR oyster!). Not enough references to The Muppets and Sam the Eagle for your liking (What were you expecting? Sam the Eagle to swoop down in a pitmaster’s apron? Okay, okay… we had some lofty aspirations too!). Overall Given the price point, style of food, tasty drinks, and fantastic outdoor patio seating, we expect this place will be VERRRY popular with guests! Lucky for you, you can use mobile order to get your Regal Eagle grub — which we HIGHLY recommend doing! And maybe bring a stain stick, you know, just in case! We feel like this can go head to head with The Polite Pig in Disney Springs, as they both offer good portion sizes and delicious BBQ. Are you excited about trying out the Regal Eagle Smokehouse on your next Disney World trip? Let us know what you’ll be ordering in the comments below! Related posts: Holy SMOKES! Regal Eagle Smokehouse is NOW Open in Epcot! What’s New in Epcot — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction, Regal Eagle Updates, and MORE! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

Animal Kingdom can sometimes be a hidden gem for adorable cupcakes, from a special Valentine’s Day Cupcake to the return of the Lotus Blossom Cupcake. Creature Comforts We’re ‘buzzing’ with excitement over the newest cupcake spotted at Creature Comforts! Our pal, @yellowbeadsandme shared pictures of a new Bee’s Cupcake at Animal Kingdom! ©YellowBeadsAndMe This yellow cupcake is possibly TOO cute for us to handle. Filled with citrus cream, it’s topped with cute bumblebees, yellow and black pearls, and a honeycomb piece! This is definitely one of the cutest cupcakes we’ve seen recently, and the citrus flavor is a perfect match! ©YellowBeadsAndMe Plus, with spring being one month away, the bumblebee theme and citrus flavors are perfect for this time of year. We’re hoping to see more seasonal cupcakes appear soon! ©YellowBeadsAndMe Try it for yourself at Creature Comforts today! Huge thanks to @YellowBeadsAndMe for snapping some great photos! What’s your favorite Disney World cupcake? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: #OnTheList: Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake at Animal Kingdom’s Creature Comforts New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Our TOP 5 Time-Sensitive Snacks at Walt Disney World — Get ‘Em Before They’re Gone! View the full article

Have you heard the news?! The long-awaited Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is newly open TODAY in The American Adventure pavilion in Epcot! Regal Eagle Smokehouse This new fast-casual eatery — which has replaced Liberty Inn in the pavilion — is serving up PLENTY of BBQ dishes and sides inspired by the best of barbecue from around the USA, as well as desserts and drinks (it even boasts a walk-up bar with some stellar sips). And the pavilion is also serving up a bit of merchandise (at a nearby outdoor cart) for you to remember your trip to the Regal Eagle. The American Adventure outdoor merchandise cart And, in case you didn’t know, that regal eagle is none other than Sam the Eagle of The Muppets fame! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Though the selection isn’t extensive, it’s pretty fun, with a subtle nod to Sam the Eagle as seen on this Regal Eagle drinking glass ($14.99)… Regal Eagle Drinking Glass Regal Eagle Drinking Glass … aaaand a not-so-subtle nod, like this adults t-shirt emblazoned with the location’s logo (as well as a reminder that it comes to you from the World Showcase in Epcot)! Regal Eagle Smokehouse T-Shirt Regal Eagle Smokehouse T-Shirt It’s $24.99. Regal Eagle Smokehouse T-Shirt We can’t wait to bring you our full review of the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse which is coming to you VERY soon! American Platter Frozen Mint Julep And if you can’t wait, either, you can enjoy our First Look at Epcot’s newest restaurant here! S’mores Brownie Regal Eagle Smokehouse is just one of the MANY new and exciting additions for Epcot’s transformation. Find out more about what’s to come for the park below! Will you be visiting the Regal Eagle on your next trip to Epcot? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: We’ve Got the Opening for Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot and It Might Be Sooner Than You Think! What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! Here’s What We Can’t WAIT To Try At The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

The latest in Disney World apparel has been all things denim recently, with denim jeans, cute shorts, and even overalls being spotted in the parks. Mickey Shorts Now, we’ve found a new denim jacket at DisneyStyle in Disney Springs that we are totally adding to our spring wardrobe! Her Universe has released this ADORABLE Mickey Mouse denim jacket that you may or may not see us wearing every day from now on. The front of the jacket has the classic Mickey head silhouettes… Her Universe Denim Mickey Mouse Jacket …and Mickey Mouse appears loud and proud on the back of the jacket, dressed in his classic red shorts and yellow shoes! Her Universe Denim Mickey Mouse Jacket We can’t get enough of this jacket! It will fit in perfectly with the rest of our new “retro” Disney merch. Grab one today at DisneyStyle for $69.99. Check out the adorable NEW Dr. Teeth Jacket here! Do you have any of the new denim apparel from Disney? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: CUTE ALERT! Become Part of the Family with the NEW Partners Statue Phone Case in Disney World! NEW Disney x Kate Spade Collection coming to Disney Parks! What’s New at Disney Springs — Loungefly Backpacks, Star Wars Merch, Pins, and More! View the full article

Hey, guys, what’s new with you? Oh, us, we’re just taking a walk over to the Disneyland Resort to check out what’s been going on in their neck of the woods. Sleeping Beauty Castle We’ve got some exciting stuff to share with you today, so let’s just dive on in! Disneyland Food Update Mint Julep Bar If we hear there’s a new beignet somewhere, you can bet we won’t be far behind. We stopped in at the usual suspect of these new drops, the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square, to find the Chocolate-Strawberry Beignets and Strawberry Julep from Sweethearts Nite are now available during regular park hours. The julep itself is $4.99 while you can get the beignets in a three-pack for $5.49 or a six-pack for $8.99. Chocolate Strawberry Beignet and Strawberry Julep See what we thought of both of these sweet treats here! Disneyland Construction Update Tomorrowland Theater It looks like the construction that was happening right outside the Tomorrowland Theater is over and the walls have come down. Tomorrowland Theater walls are down Have you seen the Onward sneak peek in the Tomorrowland Theater yet? Disneyland Merchandise Update Emporium The Ink & Paint Collection’s new Alex and Ani bracelet can be found on Main Street now for $49.99. Wherever Sorcerer Mickey is, magic is sure to follow! Alex and Ani Ink and Paint bracelet China Closet That’s not all for you Ink & Paint collectors, as the color-changing mug can now be found in Disneyland for $14.99. Just put your hot beverage of choice in the mug and watch the show! Ink & Paint Color-Changing Mug Check out the new Ink & Paint Dooney and Bourke bags coming to the parks soon! Pooh Corner Next, we journeyed to the Hundred Acre Wood to hang out with Winnie the Pooh and the gang in plush form! Pooh plush The silly old bear has a new lovable form perfect for hugs, along with Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore. Piglet plush You can get each of these pals for $29.99. Eeyore plush Disney California Adventure Construction Update Grizzly Peak Rushin’ River Outfitters has reopened after its refurbishment and the actual store space has shrunk a bit. The back wall was moved forward to allow for more stock room and a Cast Member break room in the back. Rushin’ River Outfitters Pacific Wharf You can once again get a free sample of fresh-baked bread in the park because the Boudin Bakery Tour has now re-opened. Boudin Bakery Tour Hollywood Land Over in Tinseltown, scaffolding currently covers the Hyperion Theater. We will keep you posted as we learn more information. Hollywood Land construction Downtown Disney Merchandise Update The Dress Shop The Dress Shop now has the wristlet and the crossbody bag from the Dooney and Bourke Fantasia Collection if you’re feeling a little musical today. Fantasia wristlet The wristlet is $98 and the crossbody bag is $198. We love to see all of the characters in the design, from Sorcerer Mickey to the brooms and the pegasus. Fantasia crossbody bag Check out the rest of the Fantasia Collection here! That’s it for this trip to see what’s new at the Disneyland Resort. Come back soon for more updates from the Happiest Place on Earth! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Have you tried the Chocolate Strawberry Beignets yet? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Sporks; a Mandalorian Mug; and MORE! Your SWEET Guide to EVERY Valentine’s Day Treat in Disneyland Resort! Back in a SNAP: Review of the Power Stone Churro at Disney California Adventure View the full article

We’re still feeling the excitement over the recent announcement that Cinderella Castle will begin a massive refurbishment in the coming weeks in preparation for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. ©Disney Artist Concept for New Cinderella Castle This transformation, which will begin soon and continue through the summer, will result in a very noticeable difference to the castle’s appearance, and we have more details to share about its new look! Jason Kirk, Vice President of Magic Kingdom, has provided more insight on what the transformation will entail and what guests can expect to see when the new castle design is complete. © Disney As we mentioned in our previous article covering the announcement, the shingles of the castle “appear to have a deeper, richer hue of blue“, much like what Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland received when it underwent its refurbishment last year. The article goes on to describe that the “inner curtain” of the castle will be transforming into a “soft rose-pink” hue. So, it has now been confirmed that the castle will indeed be pink! This sure sounds a lot like Sleeping Beauty Castle, but only time will tell what the final look will be! Sleeping Beauty Castle The article also emphasized that no stage shows or other attractions surrounding the castle would be impacted by the transformation. No word yet on how extensive the construction will be and if the castle will be covered in scrim like Project Stardust in Disneyland. We will be sure to keep you in the know as we learn more about this renovation. Read more about the Cinderella Castle Renovation here! Is the Cinderella Castle transformation impacting your upcoming trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Will Be Undergoing a HUGE Refurb Soon! Photos! Magic Kingdom’s TRON Coaster is Starting to Take Shape! Magic Kingdom’s New Ferryboat Entrance is OPEN! View the full article

From jewel-encrusted designer ears costing $600 to the upcoming Betsy Johnson Little Mermaid-inspired ears, we’ve been obsessed with covering the latest and greatest in Mickey and Minnie Ears. The Blonds Mickey Ears ©Disney We spotted ANOTHER set of Mickey ears that could be available soon! These ones in particular caught our attention because of the designer, and let’s just say that it’s as close as we can get to Mickey Mouse himself designer a set of ears! Actor Bret Iwan, the official voice of the one and only Mickey Mouse, has designed a new set of Ears available soon for purchase! We spotted some pics he posted on his Instagram account with a caption that reads “So excited to see my @disneyparksblog Designer Collection Mickey ears in person!!” ©bret_iwan While we only have these pictures to go off of so far, Iwan describes the ears as having both lights and sounds with a “vintage microphone aesthetic“. What could be cooler than THAT?! © bret_iwan It looks as though the little “On Air” sign on top of Mickey’s head could light up, with his ears as the speakers!! As Iwan said in the caption, “Oh Boy!” © bret_iwan Keep an eye on DFB as we find out more information on when these awesome ears will hit the shelves! Check out the upcoming Little Mermaid Betsey Johnson Designer Ears here! Are you collecting the designer Mickey ears? Which one has been your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: You Can Score Even MORE ‘Year of the Mouse’ Goodies with the NEW Disney x Aldo Collection! CUTE ALERT! Become Part of the Family with the NEW Partners Statue Phone Case in Disney World! PHOTOS! The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail is Open (and It’s Got FOOD!). Come Tour With Us! View the full article

The time has come, fellow Americans, for us to celebrate American barbecue at the NOW OPEN Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue hosted by Coca-Cola at EPCOT! In the heart of The American Adventure pavilion, a glorious restaurant named after the regal-est eagle, Sam the Eagle of The Muppets, joins our ever-growing collection of dining establishments around World Showcase. This distinctly patriotic fast-casual restaurant has won the honor of hosting “Sam’s Centennial Cook-Off: A Salute to All Cook-Offs but Mostly Barbecue,” a competition fit for all patriots and pit masters. The contest brings a variety of classic backyard barbecue selections from across the country together to battle it out for Sam’s top award. On the menu are BBQ dishes such as Kansas City smoked chicken, Memphis dry-rub pork ribs, North Carolina chopped smoked pork butt, and a Texas beef brisket sandwich – *slaps knee* WEE DOGGY that sounds GOOD. For those looking for a lighter option, the Power Greens Salad is a great choice, too, with fresh citrus fruit, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and radishes drizzled with a fresh citrus vinaigrette and topped with chilled pulled chicken. There is also a delicious plant-based BBQ Jackfruit Burger served on garlic toast. Outside, the outdoor bar and patio is a great place to sit back and enjoy a selection of all-American beverages, too! The drink menu features craft brews and ciders from across the country on draft as well as wines from the west coast, Coca-Cola fountain beverages, and specialty regional cocktails like the Tennessee Lemonade with whiskey and peach or the non-alcoholic Berry Punch with white grape juice, strawberry, peach, and blackberry. In addition, at a nearby merchandise cart, you’ll be able to browse a selection of exclusive merchandise featuring none other than Sam the Eagle. So what are you waiting for? Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is NOW OPEN at EPCOT! Come on down and celebrate the art of American BBQ with us. For more information as well as full menu details, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or check out the My Disney Experience mobile app. View the full article

Calling all Disney Channel Fans! The third annual Disney Channel Fan Fest, an interactive and uniquely Disney experience for kids and families, will kick off at Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, California on Saturday, May 9. The event will also expand to Lake Buena Vista, Florida, during the world-renowned EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort over three weekends (May 16-17, May 23-24, and May 30-31). Fans will have multiple opportunities to mix and mingle with the casts from Disney Channel’s most popular shows. Among the activities included at the fan-focused day across Disneyland Resort are Disney’s “QUIZney” trivia challenge, learn-to-draw sessions with creators from Disney Television Animation, a sneak peek at the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Upside-Down Magic,” “Descendants” and “ZOMBIES”-themed dance parties, and photo opportunities with some of Disney Channel’s biggest stars. In addition, a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland park featuring today’s brightest young celebrities with favorite Disney characters will be live-streamed on the Disney Parks Blog and Disney Channel YouTube. Fan Fest events include stars from “ZOMBIES 2,” “Gabby Duran & the Unsittables,” “Raven’s Home,” “Just Roll With It,” “Sydney to the Max,” “Coop & Cami Ask The World, “BUNK’D,” and the upcoming “Disney Fam Jam” and “Upside-Down Magic.” The learn-to-draw sessions will feature the creative teams behind “Big City Greens,” “The Owl House” and “Amphibia.” Additional details, talent and schedule of events will be announced soon. *Celebrity photo opportunities/meet-and-greet experiences will be available for fans with wristband distribution at park opening hour on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last. Cast appearances subject to change or cancellation without notice. Theme Park admission for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World is required. View the full article

It’s never quiet on the planet Batuu for long… Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to Walt Disney World guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 29, 2019. As it also was in Disneyland, the new land opened in phases with Phase 1 delivering the debut of the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction. Hollywood Studios Map on Galaxy’s Edge Opening Day Phase 2 brought the opening of the highly-anticipated (and unbelievably popular) attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. And today brings another milestone for the land, as Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run debuts FastPass+ to Walt Disney World guests for the first time! Until today, the only access options for guests to take control of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy were by entering the Standby Queue or making use of the line designated for Single Riders only. 200 Minute Wait Time sign for Millennium Falcon on Opening Day But in January, guests were able to begin making a FastPass+ selection via MyDisneyExperience for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for dates starting February 19, 2020 — TODAY! FastPass+ sign at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run As a reminder, FastPass+ is a service which allows guests to reserve attraction arrival times in advance and bypass the Standby Queue which saves a TON of time waiting in line. MIllennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Queue Just tap your MagicBand or park admission ticket on the MagicBand touchpoint during your alloted time. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass+ Entry And, next thing you know, you’re strolling past ALL the folks in the Standby queue… Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass Queue Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass Queue Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass Queue Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass Queue Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass Queue … until it’s time to take your assignment from Weequay pirate Hondo Ohnaka himself! Hondo Ohnaka in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run You’ll also get to enjoy those moments of stepping into the Millennium Falcon for the first time after receiving your assigned Flight Crew role of Engineer, Gunner, or Pilot. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run The Chess Room Flight Crew Assignment A few things to note! Though you will get to see the (completely amazing) Hondo Ohnaka audio-animatronic, you will – of course — miss some of the fun atmosphere and story features that guests in the Standby Queue get to see, such as the garage which provides the maintenance setting at Ohnaka Transport Solutions. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Standby Queue Not to mention a pretty cool view overlooking the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. Overlooking the Millennium Falcon You WILL get to see the Millennium Falcon itself, though, as it is in full glorious view to all guests in the land. Millennium Falcon Guests may also be interested to know that the Single Rider queue is still available, if you are flying solo or don’t mind splitting up your party when riding the attraction. NEW FastPass+ Tiers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios A reminder: the addition of both Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run AND Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway (opening March 4, 2020) to FastPass+ has brought some changes to the FastPass+ Tiers. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Sign Guests can still select one attraction from Tier One, and TWO selections in Tier Two (to make their 3 total selections), and these new additions put Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land in Tier One, so you’ll have to choose between the three. (Of course, Standby will still be available for all three.) Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disneyland And one more for our Disneyland pals! Though it is not yet available, FastPass and Disney MaxPass will offer Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run soon, so stay tuned! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disneyland Guide Map And with that, we’re signing off once more from Batuu! May the Force be with you (especially when it comes to getting the FastPass selections you want for your next trip)! Are you hoping for a FastPass+ for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for your upcoming trip? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney Shares Ground View of Millennium Falcon in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge More Hints About Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge? Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! View the full article

If you consider yourself the ultimate Star Wars fan, you’re probably already gearing up for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite this summer. ©Disney And if you’ve been waiting to purchase your galactic passport to take you to that galaxy far, far away for a night, wait no longer! Annual Passholders tickets have gone on sale for the event and tickets for the general public are set to go on sale tomorrow. If this event sells out as fast as Sweethearts Nite did, you’ll want to grab your tickets ASAP. Star Wars Nite event page The night of August 27th, 2020 will be filled with special character encounters, fireworks, photo ops, dancing, event-themed menu selections, entertainment, and limited-release merchandise. Of course, one of the best reasons to go to these hard-ticketed events is getting to ride your favorite attractions with practically no wait. Unfortunately, Rise of the Resistance will not be available during Star Wars Nite. Kylo Ren and his Stormtroopers The event will start at 9:00 PM and carry on all the way to 1:00 AM, but you can enter Disneyland as early as 6:00 PM. You can purchase tickets for $109 and read more about this galactic party on Disneyland’s website. Now if only we could make the jump to lightspeed to get to August 27th faster. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you excited for Star Wars Nite? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: Star Wars Nite Is Returning to Disneyland This Summer! What’s This? Annual Passholders Can Ride the Haunted Mansion Holiday AFTER-HOURS in Disneyland! We’re LIVE From the Grand Opening of Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland! View the full article

Hey, friends, we’re back at the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Magic Kingdom, to see what’s been going on since our last visit. Early Morning at Cinderella Castle We got a big announcement this week that Cinderella Castle is going to be getting a royal makeover soon. There is also a bunch of food, construction and merch updates to get through, so let’s get started! Magic Kingdom Food Update Confectionery Move over Tutti Frutti Lollipops, there’s a new sour sheriff in town! If you like your sweets with a bit more kick, we found these new Sour Tutti Frutti Lollipops at the Confectionery for $3.59. Sour Tutti Frutti Lollipop Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Tony’s got a bit of a menu change with the addition of Garlic Knots to the appetizers. We will keep you posted if they make any more changes to the menu! Tony’s Town Square Restaurant menu Storybook Treats We hope you got a chance to try the Arendelle Aqua Cone, because it has mysteriously disappeared off of the menu at Storybook Treats. We don’t know yet if this change is permanent or not, but we’ll let you know once we learn more. Storybook Treats menu sans Arendelle Aqua Cone Read more about the case of the missing Arendelle Aqua Cone here! Magic Kingdom Construction Update Tomorrowland More scrims are up in Tomorrowland by the famous purple wall next to Tomorrowland Terrace. Don’t worry, it doesn’t look the purple wall itself is seeing any work done, so your cute Isnta pics should be safe. Tomorrowland construction The construction continues on TRON Lightcycle Run to get it ready for the 50th anniversary of Disney World in 2021. Creating a digital frontier takes time, but we really wish we could ride already! Tron: Lightcycle Run construction Read more about TRON Lightcycle Run here! Frontierland Splash Mountain is still currently down for its annual winter refurb. It looks like there’s still a bunch of scaffolding around the watermill. But you should be able to start having a zip-a-dee-doo-dah day again when the attraction reopens February 28th. Splash Mountain refurbishment See what else is currently closed for refurbishment here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update The Emporium Who’s ready for spring break? You can rock the school holiday Disney style with this shirt for $24.99. Spring Break 2020 shirt It’s showtime! You can take your fine feathered friends from the Enchanted Tiki Room with you on this hat for $27.99. Enchanted Tiki Room hat Show your Pizza Planet pride with this cap for $27.99. Now we’re getting hungry for pizza. Pizza Planet Cap Take a closer look at the new Pizza Planet hat here! Disney and Pixar’s new movie, Onward, premieres March 6th and you can get ready for the movie with all the new merch that’s in at the Emporium right now. They’ve got a whole line of new shirts, toys, and plush characters so you can get hyped for the film. Onward Shirt Check out all of the new Onward merch right here! Do you want to rep Onward in the parks, too? You can slap on this new MagicBand for $24.99. MagicBands are almost as magical as a wizard’s staff. Onward MagicBand There’s also a new Ink & Paint MagicBand for $29.99. Ink and Paint MagicBand Did you see the new Ink and Paint Collection coming from Dooney and Bourke? If you’re looking for something new to keep your feet all warm and snugly, we spotted some new socks here as well. We’ve seen the Kuzco pair before at Pop Century, but it looks like he’s made his way to the Magic Kingdom. Kuzco Socks What better way to lounge around then with a pair of Flash Slothmore socks from Zootopia? We’re sure he’s in no rush. Flash socks You can also get these sock featuring the fan-favorite Luxo Ball on them. These three pairs will all run you $14.99. Luxo Ball socks Uptown Jewelers The detailed Fantasia Collection from Dooney and Bourke that was spotted at Hollywood Studios can now be found at Uptown Jewelers, including the stylish dress that looks very much like an art-deco masterpiece. Fantasia dress Check out the full Fantasia Collection here! The Chapeau It’s a pirates life for us and we’re feeling more like a swashbuckler with this new Pirates of the Caribbean cap for $27.99. Pirates of the Caribbean cap If you like your caps a little shinier, you can rock the bling on this sequined Mickey cap for $27.99. Mickey sequin cap This adorable Pegasus patch was first spotted at Pop Century. Did he fly himself over here on those tiny wings? You can grab this for $9.99. Pegasus patch Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. The land of tomorrow just got a few new fairytale MagicBand options. At the MagicBand D-Tech station at Tomorrowland Light and Power Company, you can now get MagicBands printed inspired by some of your favorite Disney princesses, like Tiana, Snow White, and Moana (if you have an animal sidekick and you wear a dress, you’re a princess according to Maui). D-Tech Princess MagicBands That about takes care of this look at what’s new in the Magic Kingdom. We’ll keep you guys updated with anything new we find at the parks or around the rest of Disney World, so come back real soon! Are you excited for TRON Lightcycle Run when it finally opens? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — BIG TRON Coaster Progress, Missing Food Favorites, and Valentine’s Preparations! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Gummy Worm Caramel Apples, PhotoPass Camera Boxes, And CHRISTMAS TIME! View the full article

Are you always in the mood for some good ol’ tasty American BBQ at Disney World? Regal Eagle Smokehouse Well starting today you can simply head over to the America Adventure Pavilion in Epcot to get your fix of smoky meats, tasty sides, and yummy BEER! That’s right — the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbeque is officially OPEN! Last year, Disney announced that the Regal Eagle Smokehouse would be taking over Liberty Inn‘s previous spot, bringing an all-new barbecue experience to the ever-evolving Epcot! The new location is NOW OPEN, and it offers up classic regional barbecue styles you can find throughout the USA, along with a variety of craft-brews! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Get your chompers ready to try the DELICIOUS menu, which includes tasty offerings such as Kansas City Smoked Chicken, North Carolina Smoked Pork Butt, and Memphis Dry-Rub Pork Ribs. Don’t dig the pig? You can also enjoy plant-based options such as the Jackfruit BBQ Burger! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Read more about the Regal Eagle menu here! For drinks, Regal Eagle has focused on all American brews, including a selection of beer and cider from around the country, wines from the west coast, and specialty regional cocktails (available with and without alcohol). You can enjoy all these delicious eats and drinks either inside or at Regal Eagle‘s outdoor patio! Regal Eagle Smokehouse We’re placing our order and getting ready to chow down, so stay tuned for our FULL REVIEW! And don’t forget, if you’re looking to skip the line, Mobile Order is also available. Check out the FULL Regal Eagle Menu here! Will you be visiting the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse?! Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’ve Got the Opening for Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot and It Might Be Sooner Than You Think! BBQ, We’re Ready for You! Regal Eagle’s Roof Is Being Constructed in Disney World! We Got a First Look and TASTE of the Food at Regal Eagle Smokehouse Coming to Epcot! View the full article

We hope you like your Disney Villains After Hours parties to be really, REALLY EVIL! Villains Unite the Night That’s because while we’ve already enjoyed all the new enhancements Disney’s made to their 2020 Disney Villains After Hours parties, they’ve just added even more dark magic to these specially-ticketed events! According to the Disney World website, Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland is about to turn into a mecca of malevolence with a new lounge experience! That’s right — we thought the parties were already more exciting than last year’s with the addition of 11 new party-exclusive treats and the Villains Cursed Caravan, but now things are about to get even worse — err… we mean BETTER! Disney Villains After Hours Website Check out our Ultimate Guide to Magic Kingdom’s 2020 Disney Villains After Hours parties HERE! We spoke with Cast Member who confirmed Diamond Horseshoe’s new villainous menu offerings will be available at the next Disney Villains After Hours party which is February 21st! According to Disney World’s website offerings will be “sinfully delicious small bites, an assortment of beer, wine, and specialty beverages!” Diamond Horseshoe We can’t wait to see what Diamond Horseshoe has in store for us at the next Disney Villains After Hours! We’ll be sure to let you know more details about this new experience soon! Check out our Ultimate Guide to Villains After Hours here! Are you heading to Disney Villains After Dark this year? Let us know if you’ll be checking out this new lounge experience in the comments below! Related posts: These New Beignets in Magic Kingdom May Have the Wrong Kind of Voodoo For You! Review! The NEW Royal Majesty Cake Pop Has Stolen Our Hearts in Magic Kingdom! Review: Have a Holly, Jolly Tamale Christmas At Pecos Bill’s in Disney World! View the full article

It seems like every day a new Disney Parks Designer Collection is released, much like the new $600 designer ears created by The Blonds. The Blonds Designer Mickey Ears And now, Disney has just revealed that a new designer collection by Betsey Johnson is on the way and it’s going to take guests on a little trip under the sea. The collection is set to be released in Disneyland and Disney World this Friday! The new limited-release items by Betsey Johnson are inspired by the The Little Mermaid and will feature a variety of new jewelry options and, maybe most importantly, a new Minnie Ears headband. The headband is covered in reversible sequins so you can change the design from teal to coral depending on what you like to rock. Two bedazzled versions of Flounder and Sebastian are hitching a ride on the top of the band. ©Disney You want thingamabobs? The matching jewelry collection has plenty to go around. ©Disney These nautical items feature even more bedazzled sea life and bold colors. We wonder if Ariel ever picked up anything like this in her collection?! ©Disney You’ll be able to grab these gadgets and gizmos on February 21st at Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories at Disney Springs and The Disney Dress Shop at Downtown Disney. If you can’t make it into the parks, don’t worry! The entire collection will be available on shopDisney in March. Check out this new Ink and Paint Collection coming from Dooney and Bourke! What do you think of the new collection? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Arendelle Aqua, Move Over! The Frozen Fan Fest Has Flurried into BOTH Disney Parks! Abracadabra! The Disney Wisdom Collection Is NEW and Blue in Disney Stores! Look as Marvelous as Mickey in the NEW Disney X Kith Collection Coming Soon! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video. New Mickey Bar Krispie Treat Annnnd we’re talking about the 50 most ICONIC Disney World treats. Are ya ready? From theme parks to hotels to Disney Springs, here are the treats that have stood the test of time, becoming guest favorites and reaching ICON status for Disney fans far and wide! Check them all out 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 eat! Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: Best of the Fest: Festival of the Arts 2020 DFB Video: 5 Ways You’re Completely Wasting Money in Disney World! View the full article

We just shared a First Look at some of the merchandise that Disney World Annual Passholders can purchase at the 2020 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival, which will begin blooming in the park on March 4th. Epcot Flower and Garden Festival And speaking of blooming… we also have a sneak peek of the Flower and Garden Festival’s “World in Bloom” Spirit Jersey which will be available for guests at the Festival to purchase! Minnie Mouse, of course, takes center stage on this colorful jersey which Disney shares is “inspired by the array of floras found on a flower cart.” ©Disney (Can you spot the pink Spaceship Earth?) And, as you make your Flower & Garden Festival merchandise wish list, don’t forget that the “Hello Sunshine Headband” will feature none other than the Orange Bird this year! Orange Bird Minnie Ears ©Disney Are you as excited for Spring in Walt Disney World as we are? If so, you’ll want to check out ALL the Flower & Garden Festival fun on this page! Would you like to pick up the World in Bloom Spirit Jersey? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: MORE Garden Rocks Performers Have Been Added to the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Line-Up! FIRST LOOK! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise! NEWS! Lineup For Garden Rocks Concert Series at 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article