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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’re releasing special poster art inspired by the Mickey short “Yodelberg” in our ongoing series celebrating the March 4 debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! As you can see, our new “Yodelberg” poster features Mickey longing to visit Minnie at her mountain chalet. In the video short, Mickey realizes that a potential avalanche and some unexpected surprises threaten to put an end to their yodeling duet. You’ll soon be able to experience the surprises of Mickey’s cartoon universe like never before at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. During each adventure, you’ll enter the NEW Mickey Mouse cartoon short “Perfect Picnic” for an one-of-a-kind adventure where anything can happen. Why? Because here, mouse rules apply! And before experiencing Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll see posters of these existing award-winning shorts that might have previously premiered at the Chinese Theatre – all created specifically for the attraction by Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Television Animation. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more exclusive poster art inspired by the video shorts in the coming weeks. In the meantime, be sure to check out the “Yodelberg” short for a look inside an amazing cartoon universe you’ll be able to enjoy at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway beginning March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and later at Disneyland park in 2022. Here are some of our earlier stories featuring Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: New “Three-Legged Race” Poster Unveiled New Poster Art Begins Countdown Series to March 4 Opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Details Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Coming to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to Roll into Disneyland Park New Image Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Opens Next Year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Welcome back, friends! We’re jogging over to the Magic Kingdom to check out all the new happenings. Early Morning at Cinderella Castle The park is hustling and bustling with construction as Disney prepares for the 50th anniversary of the Disney World Resort. There’s a lot to cover today, so let’s get started! Magic Kingdom Food Update Main Street Confectionery Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, people, and Disney is still cranking out some sweet snacks for you to share with that special someone. We popped into the Main Street Confectionery and spotted the Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cupcakes and Chocolate Covered Strawberries in the case. Valentine’s Day Cupcake See what we thought of this Valentine’s Day Cupcake! Don’t the strawberries look mega yummy?! Chocolate Covered Strawberries Big Top Treats We also stepped right up to Big Top Treats, where we found the Valentine’s Day Cupcake, the Valentine’s Day Mickey Rice Krispy Treats, and Bride and Groom Strawberries. We’ll just take a handful of each. Bride and Groom Strawberries The Valentine’s Day Rice Krispy truly stole our hearts because it’s so colorful and delish. Valentine’s Day Mickey Rice Krispy Treat Get all the Valentine’s Day Krispy Treat deets here! Joffrey’s Revive in Tomorrowland Brace yourselves, folks; we noticed that Joffrey’s Revive no longer has the Frozen Cappuccino on the menu, but a new frozen energy booster has taken its place. The Frozen Kona Mocha is officially here and it looks like it’s made its way to every Joffrey’s stand in the Magic Kingdom so far. Frozen Kona Mocha Check out what we thought of the Frozen Kona Mocha here! Golden Oak Outpost The Golden Oak Outpost also saw a menu shakeup as the milkshakes have been entirely removed from the menu! They are now offering an Odwalla Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy. Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy Here’s what we thought of the new slushy at Golden Oak! Magic Kingdom Construction Update Main Street The scrim over the City Hall construction has now been decorated to look like the facade. We love that Disney takes the extra step to keep some magic alive like this. City Hall scrim Walls have been put up around a small construction area in-between the restrooms and the first aid station next to The Crystal Palace. We don’t know exactly what they’re doing, but we will let you know if learn anything! Main Street Construction Tomorrowland As we headed into Tomorrowland to check on the big construction happening here, we noticed there were a few light posts that were missing outside of Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor. Were they abducted by aliens? Missing light posts Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin It looks like even Star Command Headquarters needs some sprucing up every now and then. Walls have been installed inside the queue for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. If you’re using a FastPass for this attraction you will no longer get to see Buzz himself! Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin queue Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Over at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, it’s a little less rocking than usual because Sonny Eclipse has left the building once again! He’s probably out on some grand inter-planetary tour, but we hope he makes it back real soon. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe empty stage Read more about the missing Sonny Eclipse here! TRON Lightcycle Run Greetings, programs! With the outside portion of the track complete, most of the work on TRON Lightcycle Run has turned towards getting the show building fully enclosed. 2021 cannot get here soon enough! Tron: Lightcycle Run construction Read all about TRON Lightcycle Run here! Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland An area outside of Gaston’s Tavern has been roped off for some pavement work. Do you think Gaston is going to be repaving the road personally? That would be a sight to see! Pavement refurbishment outside of Gaston’s Tavern Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update The Emporium The Cinderella Castle Loungefly Backpack that was first spotted in Disney Springs has now made its way into the Magic Kingdom. You can make this magical backpack yours for $80. Cinderella Castle Loungefly Backpack We’re loving that more and more Ink & Paint merch has shown up at the Emporium. If you need help carrying the rest of your swag out, you can get the Cinderella Castle Drawstring Backpack for $24.99. Ink & Paint Backpack There’s also a tote bag featuring Sorcerer Mickey for $39.99. Ink & Paint Tote Bag If you want to get more hands-on, there is a 3D wood modeling kit for $24.99. Ink & Paint Model Kit You can get your little one this colorful dress for $34.99. Ink & Paint Youth Dress Check out the Ink & Paint Minnie Ears here! Memento Mori The Haunted Mansion Bow Tie that we found over at Hollywood Studios has started haunting Memento Mori. This ghostly accessory can follow you home for $44.99. Haunted Mansion Bow Tie Star Traders Minnie is always in style and this youth cap for $24.99 is as vibrant as the queen mouse herself. Minnie Mouse Youth Cap Big Top Souvenirs Fantasia is turning 80 this year and if you want to celebrate the musical marvel, you can grab this Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly Backpack for $80. We’re going to have the music stuck in our heads all day now! Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly Backpack Front Take a closer look at the Sorcerer Mickey Loungfly here! We also found some more Ink & Paint goodies under the Big Top. There’s a youth hat that the kids can color to their heart’s desire on with markers for $27.99. Ink & Paint Kids’ Baseball Hat We’re always on the lookout for new stylish tumblers to carry our beverage of choice in and we spotted this colorful cup for $14.99. Ink and Paint tumbler Check out even more Ink and Paint merch here! That’s going to wrap up this look at what’s new in the Magic Kingdom! We’ll keep you guys updated with all of the latest stuff happening in the parks and around Walt Disney World. Are you excited for TRON Lightcycle Run to open next year? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! Riverboat News, Holiday Sale Items, the Guest Experience Team, and Galaxy Fries: Everything New in the Magic Kingdom this week! View the full article

Hey, Disney friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today (yay!!). Our latest video will give you all the details on 7 of the weirdest problems you’ll have to solve in Disney World. Epcot There’s nowhere quite like Walt Disney World. And since Disney is so unique, you will likely run into a few situations that call for one of a kind solutions. Don’t get caught unaware. Instead, check out our latest video because we’re here to help!  So buckle down, folks, and check out the latest Disney World and Disneyland news in our new 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: The weirdest Disney problem you’ve had to solve! Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: These Major Disney World Changes Will Affect Your Next Trip DFB Video: The Holidays Will be VERY Different in Disney World this Year View the full article

Love is in the air! Season 2 of ‘Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ this Valentine’s Day. The popular series, which starts streaming Feb. 14, follows couples as they celebrate life’s most romantic milestone moments at Disney Parks and Resorts. From epic proposals with Disney Cruise Line, to magical weddings at Walt Disney World Resort, meaningful anniversary trips with Adventures By Disney, and so much more. The 8-episode season is sure to provide lots of inspiration! Plus, there are some extra magical moments in store for these couples. Surprise performances from Jason Derulo, Chris Janson, Torri Kelly and more. Start streaming Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings on Disney+ Feb. 14. Interested in learning more about Disney Weddings? Visit their website for more information. View the full article

There’s so much happening in Disney World from Valentine’s Day to Mardi Gras celebrations. “Leap” Year! Get It?? In case you missed it, this year is a LEAP year and we’ve got a way to celebrate the special occasion with some discounted eats in Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom you won’t want to let hop away! Rainforest Cafes in Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom in Disney World are taking you on an adventure with their specials for Leap Year! If you dine in the restaurant on February 29th, you’ll receive a coupon to use for the rest of 2020 (sah-weet!!). Plus, while you’re there, you can use a coupon to receive either a free Kids’ Meal, free Chef’s Appetizer, or $5 off a Sparkling Volcano with the purchase of an adult entree. Rainforest Cafe Atmosphere These deals sound just as cool as the jungle! Just remember that only one offer can be used per visit and that they’re only valid through the end of February. Need a date night before the end of the month? Check out THIS other February special in Disney Springs! What’s your favorite thing to order at Rainforest Cafe? 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! NEWS! The Disney World City Works Menu Is Here (And We’re Ready for Some Fried Cheese)! NEWS! Get CASH BACK On Disney Food With This Limited Time AmEx Deal! View the full article

We’re kicking off Villaintine’s Day – the day we celebrate all Disney villains – with a special “look ahead” edition of our weekly series featuring must-do experiences you’ve got to try at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re visiting this weekend, be sure to drop by Disney’s Contemporary Resort to continue the Villaintine’s celebration with limited-time desserts inspired by Hades, Cruella de Vil, and Gaston. And if you can’t get enough Disney villains, tickets are still available for Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park, on select nights now through July 10. In addition to the Villains’ Cursed Caravan and Villains Unite the Night stage show, guests can devour an Instagrammable perfect dessert, including the Poor Unfortunate Soul, the Hades Hot Dog and more. Also, for Valentine’s Day at Disney Springs, don’t miss special menu offerings at Enzo’s Hideaway and Wine Bar George. Or drop by Vivoli il Gelato for a Fanta Strawberry Shake or Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill for the new “Cinn”ful Sundae with sticky Cinnabon, candied pecans, cream cheese frosting, cinnamon gelato. Let us know if you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #DisneyWeekend. View the full article

Happy Villaintine’s Day! Today is the day the Disney Parks Blog celebrates all the Disney villains. And this year, there are several ways you can mark Villaintine’s Day at the Walt Disney World Resort. Purchase Villaintine’s Customizable Merchandise at Magic Kingdom Park – Head to the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. where you can use their customizable merchandise kiosks to choose from an array of on-demand tees, magnets, phone cases and MagicBand designs featuring all your favorite villains celebrating Villaintine’s Day available starting on February 14. Guest can also find new and exclusive wicked event merchandise during the event! Attend a Disney Villains After Hours Event – Imagine Disney’s most nefarious fiends throwing a party after hours at Magic Kingdom Park – and you get Disney After Hours! This hard-ticket event allows guests access to park attractions, plus plenty of villainous fun, including the “Villains Unite the Night” stage show, the new Villains’ Cursed Caravan and more. Click here for tickets for event dates now-July 2020. Try Sinfully Delicious Sweet Treats at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Available only on February 13, the bakery case at the resort’s Contempo Cafe will transform to offer a selection of villain-themed treats. Be on the lookout for cupcakes inspired by Hades, Cruella De Vil and Gaston, plus Evil Queen Fruit Tarts, Ursula Confetti Cakes and more! Transform Into Your Favorite Disney Villain at Character Couture – Transform into your favorite Disney villain with a Character Couture makeover. Character themed hair and makeup makeovers are available at Walt Disney World Resort spas (and also in-room for an additional fee). To make a reservation, call 407-WDW-GLAM or 407-WDW-4526. For additional information, please visit DisneyCharacterCouture.com. Download and Share Villaintine’s Cards – We’ve shared a ton of Villaintine’s and Valentine’s artwork on the Disney Parks Blog this week. To download your own sharable Villaintine’s, check out this blog post. View the full article

It’s February 13, which means it’s Villaintine’s Day! Today is the day the Disney Parks Blog celebrates all things Disney villain. Why celebrate villains? Because without them, there would be no Disney heroes! Think about it. Every terrific hero must have a suitable foe, like Peter Pan and Captain Hook in “Peter Pan,” Aladdin and Jafar in “Aladdin,” Anna and Prince Hans in “Frozen,” and so many others. Disney Villains also have some of the most memorable songs in a film, like Scar’s cunning “Be Prepared” in Disney’s “The Lion King”; Dr. Facilier’s ominous “Friends on the Other Side” from “The Princess and the Frog”; and Tamatoa’s crabulous “Shiny” in “Moana.” Disney villains add so much character to Disney films – and they’re equally memorable to spot at our parks, whether it’s watching “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade,” playing Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, or attending a Disney Villains After Hours event at Magic Kingdom Park. This year, we’re encouraging you to honor this cast of quirky characters by downloading and sharing these Villaintine’s Day cards. Please be sure to check out the terms of use before you download these. View the full article

Before everything goes to sweetness and light, let’s take a day to celebrate the decidedly wicked…or at least Disney wicked! Designer, LeeAnn Clayton, has created an Ursula wallpaper featuring one of our favorite villains casting an eerie glow on her sweet invitation. Ursula knows all about being wicked – she is a sea witch after all! Add this wallpaper to your desktop or mobile device now, and please be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Stay tuned to the blog this week to see what our other designers have come up with! View the full article

It was a big week for those planning a Walt Disney World vacation! Cinderella Castle The recent price increases may have thrown a curve ball at your upcoming trip, but amongst the madness a new ticket add-on option was added! The new Water Park and Sports Option can be added to the existing One Park Per Day option, the most basic ticket available. With this new option, you’ll have access to one theme park of your choice AND you can visit one water park, golf course OR a sports facility. This includes Blizzard Beach Water Park, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, NBA Experience, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course, and the Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course. Enjoy a day at Blizzard Beach! I’m sure you’re thinking… Is it worth it to buy this option? The biggest thing about the Water Park and Sports option is that it’s a flat rate of $70.00, as opposed to the sliding scale pricing of the Park Hopper. With the Water Parks costing outright $69.00 and the other options’ entry fees considerably cheaper, we’re not seeing the benefit in purchasing this ticket add-on just yet. As always, you can still buy any water park ticket or sports ticket at any time during your vacation, so we’re curious to see how long this very niche option lasts. Learn More About Walt Disney World’s Recent Price Hikes Here! What do you think of this Walt Disney World ticket add-on? Let us know! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: Construction Updates, New Themed Jackets, and Food & Wine Festival Booths are Going Up! Epcot’s Living With the Land Extends Hours With Recent Holiday Overlay Addition The Holiday Magic Shots That Are Now Available in Disney World Are ADORBS! View the full article

The folks at Disneyland’s Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes have done it again! Black Tap We can never get enough of their limited-time shakes and creative concoctions like the recent addition of a Vegan Shake or the SCARY good Halloween CrazyShake. For ONE DAY ONLY, Friday, February 14th, Black Tap be serving up their latest instagrammable treat: the Valentine’s Day Red Velvet CakeShake! This ooey, gooey masterpiece is a total dream with a base of a Red Velvet Cake Batter Shake, heart sprinkles, and a generous slice of red velvet cake. Valentine’s Day Red Velvet CakeShake ©Black Tap It looks perfect to share with your sweetheart or PALentine this Friday, February 14th! You can grab this exclusive CakeShake for one day only from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort. Don’t forget you can also grab it from their CrazyShake to-go window! Find out where else you can can celebrate Valentine’s Day in Disneyland HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Have you grabbed a CrazyShake from Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Go CRAZY With This New Over-the-Top Vegan Shake in Downtown Disney! Review & Photos: NEW Menu Items At Disneyland’s Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Review: NEW Holiday Offerings at Earl of Sandwich in Disney Parks View the full article

TV personality, best-selling author and physician Dr. Ian has helped so many people of all ages to achieve their health-and-fitness goals. Well, he’s doing it again. When he and his family recently visited Walt Disney World Resorts to celebrate his son’s birthday, Dr. Ian kindly took time out to share tips on how Disney Guests can easily stay on track (pun intended) with exercise and healthful eating goals. In fact, he and his multi-generational family literally had a ball enjoying options available for Guests who come to the most magical place on earth. Take a look at the video below to hear about Dr. Ian’s tips. View the full article

Walt Disney World is proving to be THE place we want to spend our Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Card Between the delicious limited-time goodies that have popped up all over the resort and the incredible dining specials at Disney Springs, there’s no shortage of activities to get you in the spirit. Check out the latest specials now added to the V-Day lineup! Love is in the air and if you’re looking for even more Valentine’s date options, we got ’em! Disney Springs Over in Disney Springs, Frontera Cocina will be running specials for the couples out there which includes two glasses of sparkling wine for $6.00. Frontera Cocina They haven’t forgotten about you singles, too! They are offering a tequila flight for $12.00! Ladies will also be taken care of that day and given a complimentary rose. Coronado Springs Resort Maya Grill over at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will be offering a Valentine’s menu for the evening with different specialties, so hopefully everyone in the family can find something to love! Maya Grill For appetizers, they will serve Gorditas made of stuffed masa (corn) with aged Manchego cheese, guava, tequila jam, and crispy soppressata (salami). The specialty entree is a Surf & Turf that includes a 4 ounce lobster tail with ancho butter and salsa roja, beef and mushroom barbacoa, and a corn tamale. For a sweet ending, they will serve a chilly Mexican Chocolate Semifreddo Strawberry Mole. We gotta say these new Valentine’s options sound absolutely DELICIOSOS! Stick around here at DFB to stay in the know on ALL the holiday offerings and goodies at Walt Disney World! Learn More About Other Valentine’s Day Specials at Disney Springs HERE! Do you have plans at Walt Disney World for Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Celebrate Valentine’s Day With This Lobster Dinner For Two in Disney Springs! Cozy Up to Warm Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs Paddlefish in Disney Springs to Host Epic New Orleans Cooking Demo! View the full article

We’re anxiously awaiting the expansion of Disney Springs’ Chicken Guy! to be finished so we’ll have a little more room to spread out our 22 sauces! Chicken Guy! But in the meantime, we’ll definitely be flocking to Chicken Guy’s Instagram to enter to win this BIG Chicken Guy! giveaway! Chicken Guy! shared with us some details today about three prize packages they’ll be awarding some lucky folks — one of which even includes a meet and greet with the “Founding Feather” himself, Guy Feiri! If his face looks familiar, it’s because he’s had several hit shows on Food Network including Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives as well as Guy’s Grocery Games! ©Chicken Guy! While the #1 Winner will get 2 VIP Passes to attend Guy’s Beachside BBQ (where you and a guest will get to meet him!) they’ll also receive a Chicken Guy! swag bag and $100 Gift Card. Second place will get a Chicken Guy! swag bag and $100 Chicken Guy! gift card while third place will also receive a Chicken Guy! swag bag and $50 Chicken Guy! gift card. To enter, all you need to do is follow @ChickenGuy and @GuyFieri on Instagram, then comment and tag three friends who’d enjoy taking a trip to Flavortown! Best of luck to you and your Chicken Guy!-loving crew! Will you be entering the contest to win a chance to meet Guy Fieri? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News! Chicken Guy’s Expansion is Currently Underway in Disney Springs REVIEW!!! A Black Magic Margarita Has Been Conjured Up at Disney World! Review and Pics: We’re OBSESSED with This NEW Holiday Burger in Disney Springs! View the full article

We’ve recently noticed that many of the Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company locations throughout Disney World are no longer serving one of our caffeinated staples — a.k.a. the Frozen Cappuccino! Joffrey’s Kona Mocha And in its place, there’s a new drink called the Frozen Kona Mocha. Who does this guy think he is moving in on Frozen Cappuccino’s territory?! We were feeling a little uneasy about the change-up, so we stopped by our favorite spaceport today to refuel and sample this new colder-than-cold brew concoction! The menu we saw today at Joffrey’s Revive in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland shows that the Frozen Kona Mocha has officially stepped in as the Frozen Cappuccino replacement — which is mysteriously no longer listed! Joffrey’s Menu We’re not sure if the Frozen Cappuccino is gone for good or will reappear someday, but in the meantime, you’ll be able to get your coffee slushy fix with the Frozen Kona Mocha instead! We’ve seen it on the menu so far at just about every Joffrey’s kiosk in Magic Kingdom. Joffrey’s Kona Mocha The Frozen Kona Mocha has a strong chocolatey aftertaste, but as far as we could tell, the flavor wasn’t overpowering to coffee. We were big fans of the Frozen Cappuccino at Joffrey’s, and we think the Frozen Kona Mocha is equally delicious. Not too sweet like a frozen frappuccino from Starbucks can be sometimes! The Frozen Kona Mocha was also especially hard to drink with just the sippy cup lid, so do yourself a favor and grab a straw ’cause this puppy’s THICK! Joffrey’s Kona Mocha You can get the Frozen Kona Mocha for $5.69 at most Disney World Joffrey’s locations, so try one for yourself today and let us know what you think! And if you’re looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with it, take a look at these classic treats you’ll find over on Main Street, U.S.A. that just received holiday makeovers HERE! Were you a fan of Joffrey’s Frozen Coffee? Are you looking forward to trying the new Frozen Kona Mocha? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Riverboat News, Holiday Sale Items, the Guest Experience Team, and Galaxy Fries: Everything New in the Magic Kingdom this week! Review! Orange You Glad the NEW Tis the Season Drink Has Arrived in Magic Kingdom? Um…There’s Something Weird In Our Eggnog Milkshake at Magic Kingdom. View the full article

We are now less than a month away from the 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! Flower and Garden Festival While we can’t wait to eat ALL THE THINGS from March 4th through June 1st, a major highlight for us are the amazing performers that are part of the Garden Rocks Concert Series. The lineup this year is even bigger and better than ever, with music legend Don McLean, Rick Springfield, and Tony Orlando. Rock out at the Garden Rocks concerts! We’ll now be getting a taste of some Latin American flair, because Brazilian superstar Claudia Leitte has been added to the lineup! The songstress who has sold over 10 million records and even earned a Grammy will be headed to the festival on May 22nd and 23rd! Flower and Garden Festival Butterfly Haven Learn More About The 2020 International Flower and Garden Festival! The Garden Rocks Concerts Series is FREE with Epcot admission and you have three chances per evening, at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM, nightly during the Flower & Garden Festival. Check Out The Full 2020 Garden Rocks Concert Line-Up HERE! Keep up with all things Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival by subscribing to our newsletter! Will you be attending the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival? Let us know! Related posts: Review! The Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Returns To Epcot AND It’s Bringin’ A SUSHI CHRISTMAS TREE! MORE Garden Rocks Performers Have Been Added to the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Line-Up! Get into the (EARLY!) Christmas Spirit With New Disney Christmas Buttons Spotted At Epcot! View the full article

It may technically be winter in Central Florida but we are still feeling them 80+ degree days (and we’re not complaining one bit)! Beautiful day in Walt Disney World! When we’re looking to beat the heat, our childhood favorite, LEMONADE, usually does the trick. On a trip to check out the Golden Oak Outpost in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, we noticed that the milkshakes were gone! They are now offering an Odwalla Lemonade Slushy and Sweet Tea Slushy that reminds us of the Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy they used to serve at Columbia Harbour House! Golden Oak Outpost Menu Both the Sweet Tea Slushy and Odwalla Lemonade Slushy are available separately, BUT you can combine them to create the drink made famous by the professional golfer Arnold Palmer! Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy Ours was a little heavy on the tea flavor but if you enjoy sweet tea, then this is the drink for you! This will definitely go down easy peasy lemon squeezy on those HOT Florida days! Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy Grab the Odwalla Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy for $5.49 from Golden Oak Outpost in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. It is important to note that this is a pretty seasonal location, so this option may not be available during your Disney World trip. Are you a fan of Golden Oak Outpost at Disney’s Magic Kingdom? Let us know! Related posts: FINALLY. Corn Dog Nuggs WITH CHEESE Are On The Regular Menu in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Find Out Where! We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! This Epcot Festival of the Arts Spot Elevates Some of Your Favorite Disney World Snacks! View the full article

While we can only dream of hopping on a Disney Cruise this Friday to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the high seas, some of you guys will actually be sailing away with your sweeties! ©Disney And Disney’s just revealed a special surprise for its lucky-in-love passengers — some exclusive Disney Cruise Line Valentine’s Day treats you’ll find only at Vanellope’s Sweets & Treats! Whether you’ll be embarking on the Disney Fantasy or the Disney Dream this week, you’ll be able to snag for yourself (or for your fellow castaways) this yummy-looking Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Wand! It features marshmallows dipped in dark chocolate and covered in pink and red swirls of icing – with sprinkles on top, of course! ©Disney Marshmallow Wand Or how about this Valentine’s Day Crispy Treat? This raspberry and cream-flavored Rice Krispie is sprinkled with colorful heart-shaped candies, perfect for sharing with a loved one! ©Disney Valentine’s Day Crispy Treat We have major heart eyes for these Chocolate Dipped Valentine’s Day Oreo Cookies decorated with festive candy and chocolate hearts. Each one is dunked in a rich chocolate cream ganache and then dunked again in dark chocolate. Normally, we’re not in favor of double-dipping, but we’re willing to make an exception here! ©Disney Chocolate Dipped Valentine’s Day Oreo Cookies We always in the mood for chocolate, so it’s no wonder this Valentine’s Day Double Chocolate Brownie is really speaking to us! It’s a heart-shaped brownie dipped in – you guessed it – dark chocolate! A chocolate Minnie Mouse bow and XOXO sprinkles make this little goodie almost too cute to handle! ©Disney Valentine’s Day Double Chocolate Brownie And if, like us, you find yourself land-locked at Disney World for Valentine’s Day, check out one of V-Day goodies you’ll be able to score HERE! Will you be on a Disney cruise for Valentine’s Day this year? Let us know if you’ll be trying any of these treats in the comments below! Related posts: Now You Can Meet TWO Popular Disney Junior Characters On Board Disney Cruise Line! Enjoy The SWEET Life Aboard the Disney Cruise Line with Brand New Cupcakes DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! View the full article

Y’ALL. We have seen a TON of Valentine’s Day cupcakes in Disney World this season. It seems like every day they roll out another one for us to try out, like the Chocolate Covered Raspberry Cupcake. Chocolate Covered Raspberry Cupcake Fun over-the-top flavors are great, but sometimes you just need a good, old-fashioned cupcake like the one we found one at Magic Kingdom’s Confectionery. We found this the a classic treat with a new seasonal look! This Valentine’s Day Cupcake is a classic red velvet cupcake topped with cream cheese buttercream icing, crunchy pearls, and chocolate ears. Valentine’s Day Cupcake While we enjoyed the classic flavors, the cream cheese icing hardly had any flavor. Overall, this would be a good pick for picky eaters in the group or if you’re just looking for a more toned down cupcake. Valentine’s Day Cupcake If you want to try one for yourself, head on down to the Main Street Confectionery and pick one up for $5.19 or a snack credit if you’re on the Disney Dining plan. Check out another new Valentine’s Cupcake here! What do you think of all the Valentine’s Day sweets? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: Review! Red Rose Valentine’s Day Cake Pops Are BACK in Disney World! Um…There’s Something Weird In Our Eggnog Milkshake at Magic Kingdom. REVIEW: The Moana-Themed Kakamora Float SLEIGHS Us This Year at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! View the full article

Disney takes immense precautions to make sure that its theme parks are a safe environment for everybody, but sometimes accidents happen, even at Disneyland. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland A fire began on February 6th in Disneyland Park, but was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire has now been determined by state agencies. According to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health spokesperson Frank Polizzi, as reported by the Orange County Register, “The fire was related to a generator supplying power to a building.” The fire backstage at Disneyland ©Orange County Register The fire originally erupted in a backstage area between the Disneyland Firehouse and the Emporium. The fire did manage to burn some of the landscape surrounding the Jungle Cruise before Anaheim Fire and Rescue as well as Disneyland’s own fire department extinguished the flames. Disneyland Fire Department While the fire did force Adventureland to be temporarily closed and caused isolated power outages, Orange County Register reports, “Disneyland officials said no visitors or employees were injured by the fire and no buildings were damaged.” While it can be scary to see things like this fire in the parks, Disney does take every step imaginable to make sure that their guests are safe and they do their best to resolve to fix any safety hazard as quickly as possible. 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!! Do you think Disney takes appropriate steps to maintain a safe environment? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disneyland Resort — Spicy Hot Dogs, Star Wars Bags, Spooky Ornaments, and MORE! Jack Frost Nipping at Your Nose? The NEW Spirit Jersey Sweater Will Keep You Warm in Disneyland! Disneyland Deal Alert! Here’s How You Can Get Discount on Dole Whip! View the full article

This is [our] DREAM! Sorcerer Mickey If you, too, get chills at the sounds of Fantasia, we may have just found a new piece of merch that will give you all the feels! Over in Magic Kingdom, we spotted a new Loungefly featuring the iconic magician himself: Sorcerer Mickey! Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly Backpack Front Mickey looks thrilled to travel around Disney World with you and this little backpack even features stars and moon hat he snatched from the Sorcerer. We love how you can even see his rope belt around the front of the bag! The back lets the focus be on Mickey himself and offers a plain black background. Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly Backpack Back Look closely and you can even catch the paint brush details attached to the zipper tab. Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly Backpack Zipper We spotted this adorable mouse for $80 in Big Top Souvenirs. Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly Backpack Hurry over to Magic Kingdom if you’re looking to add this backpack to your collection! Check out this other big change to Big Top Souvenirs HERE! What do you think of the Sorcerer Mickey Loungefly? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Say Hello to New Mickey and Minnie Epcot World Showcase Pavilion Plush! Celebrate 90 Years of Mickey and Minnie With Disney x Kipling Collection in Disney Springs CUTE! New Mickey and Minnie Claus Are Ready to Help You Deck The Halls in Disney World! View the full article

The Galactic Grill serves up counter service eats (and even some stellar Star Wars souvenirs) in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. Galactic Grill And a fun new find on the menu these days is a glittery galactic sweet that you can’t help but stare at before eating… Check out the Galactic Parfait! Galactic Parfait This “galaxy Parfait” layers blue cheesecake over a bit of chocolate cake and a mound of purple mousse at the bottom together with raspberry marmalade. Galactic Parfait The entire dessert is finished with a “Glitter Glaze” complete with edible silver stars and a hollow milk chocolate piece (which is slightly reminiscent of the Death Star in appearance). Galactic Parfait The components of this dessert — cake, cheesecake, and mousse — come together to make one very, very, VERY sweet treat. Galactic Parfait The raspberry marmalade does bring a bit of balance to the taste. And while we’d like to think that’s a bit of the Force in action, it really offers just a hint of flavor variation against the sugar rush. Galactic Parfait We highly recommend ordering some water to go along with it… we think you’ll need it after all that! We sure did. If you do choose to try the Galactic Parfait, you’ll find it at Galactic Grill for $5.99. Of course, you may be thinking, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” Galactic Parfait So which one will it be for you? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Would you like to try the Galactic Parfait? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Captain Phasma Stein Debuts in Disneyland! Halloween Time Review: Cosmic Chili Pasta at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland! Review: Space Dip Pizza and Green Alien Holiday Macaron from Disneyland’s Alien Pizza Planet! View the full article

While we’re trying to pretend like yesterday’s ticket price increases never happened, today we have MUCH more pleasant news to share with you! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom has just extended its park hours again! Find out if it’s when you’ll be there below! Disney World is getting ready for the many folks who will be spending their spring break with the Mouse by extending its hours! Yesterday, we saw Magic Kingdom extend its hours for select dates in April and today the calendar on Disney World’s website is showing Animal Kingdom is now scheduled to close at 9 PM (originally 8 PM) on March 14th, and 16th-18th! Disney World’s Website Animal Kingdom is also closing at 9 PM (originally 8 PM) from March 21st – 23rd and March 28th! That means 12 hours of all the trips on Flight of Passage that you can HANDLE — or at least, you can handle waiting in line for! Disney World’s Website We’ll keep you posted if we spot any additional updates to Animal Kingdom’s posted hours as well as the rest of Disney World’s other three theme parks, so stay tuned! Check out the extended Magic Kingdom hours here! Are you excited about Animal Kingdom extending its park hours? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: This NEW Dish WINS Animal Kingdom Today!! REVIEW! Is Animal Kingdom’s Terra Treats’ White Pizza With Chicken as Good as It Looks? REVIEW: Animal Kingdom Brings the HEAT With A New Tamale! View the full article

If you were hoping to hear a rendition of “Gravity Blues” at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Disney World, it looks like you might have to wait a bit. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe After making a stellar return from his last road trip, our favorite inter-planetary DJ has once again left the building to planets unknown. We were sad to see that Sonny Eclipse, the cool cat from Planet Zork and a total wizard on the keys, wasn’t playing his setlist on stage again today. When we stopped by this past weekend he was missing from the stage and we were hoping he’d quickly return but, alas, he seems to be taking an extended leave of absence! Sonny Eclipse has left the building It’s not the same in Cosmic Ray’s right now without the corny jokes and those out-of-this-world tracks. Where did you go, Sonny? Sonny Eclipse when he’s usually entertaining We know it’s not too uncommon for Sonny to go missing. He IS an intergalactic superstar and can’t spend ALL his time in Cosmic Ray’s, after all! We don’t know how long Sonny’s planning on staying out on tour, but hopefully he doesn’t stay away too long and jets back into Tomorrowland soon! We’ll keep you posted when Sonny makes his glorious return back to Cosmic Ray’s! Do you know all the words to “Planetary Boogie” by heart? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! HE’S BACK!! Sonny Eclipse Has Made His Long-Awaited Return To Magic Kingdom! Riverboat News, Holiday Sale Items, the Guest Experience Team, and Galaxy Fries: Everything New in the Magic Kingdom this week! View the full article

Magic Happens is about to make history as it becomes Disneyland’s newest daytime parade! ©Disney Magic Happens Parade And while you’ll have to wait until February 28th to stake out your viewing spot for Magic Happens first shimmy down Main Street U.S.A. (or you can just snag a Magic Happens dining package which INCLUDES reserved viewing!) we had the opportunity to check a few things out a little early! We’ve already seen some of the artists’ renderings of the new floats and sketches of the costumes performers will be wearing when Magic Happens debuts, but we’ve learned so many new details about the parade and now we’re more excited than EVER! Magic Happens took 2 and a half years from concept to completion — so you can imagine how much heart, soul, and Disney’s signature attention to detail they’ve put into it! Magic Happens Concept Art ©Disney Disney used three main words for inspiration while creating Magic Happens — contemporary, artistic and whimsical. The modern soundtrack co-written by recording artist and performer Todrick Hall and choreography best embodies the contemporary feel Disney was going for, while the artistic element comes through in the fashion-forward costumes and floats which they described as “moving pieces of art.” Whimsical qualities are exemplified by “Disney magic” which is both whimsical and joyous! Todrick Hall Although you’ll have to wait to see the stunning new floats, to us, they look almost exactly like drawings! There are so many techniques used and details to look at! We also saw the new costumes in person. These feature stunning textures, fabrics, and a mixture of materials such as metallic heat pressed-vinyl that’s made to look like metal, laser cutting, riveting, and heavily embroidered elements! ©Disney See more drawings of the Magic Happens costumes here! Mickey’s float will come out first adorned with ribbons and waves of magic! The dancers will represent aspects of magic in their wardrobe and movement. And Mickey will be accompanied by Minnie, Goofy, and Chip ‘n Dale all outfitted in similar matching purple costumes like we’ve never seen before! They’re definitely more on the abstract side than the classic, traditional attire we’re used to seeing them in! ©Disney Moana is next and it’s true artistry in motion! Her float has huge, flexible LED screens that play images of the ocean’s waves! Disney says they wanted guests to see the magic of the ocean through Moana’s eyes! There are also tons of hidden Easter eggs to look for! ©Disney And while Maui and Pua will be chillin’ on their own little float (you’re welcome), we’re the MOST excited to see the remote-controlled Hei-Hei in his spinning basket along with performers dressed like the Kakamora! ©Disney Magic Happens Following Moana, we’ll get to see Coco! Miguel’s family are amazingly-detailed animatronics while the dancers are dressed as alebrije or like Miguel’s spirit animal, Dante! ©Disney After Coco, you’ll finally get to see the Frozen 2 chapter of the parade! The new Frozen 2 float was worked on simultaneously by the same production team that made the film! It features a new color scheme with a “fall-look” and even has an animatronic Sven on the back! Disney also told us “Elsa will be making it snow” — while we’re not exactly sure what this means, we can’t wait to see it! You’ll see performers representing nature made to look like trees with fantastic special effects makeup! ©Disney And now the grand finale! For the big ending of the Magic Happens parade, the storytellers wanted to include lots of Disney characters while freezing them in magical moments in time! You’ll get to see Cinderella with a stained glass music box float that looks like a pumpkin! Cinderella Float ©Disney There will also be The Sword in the Stone’s float. Arthur will be pulling the sword out of the stone, you know, just like in the movie! Sword in the Stone Float ©Disney A Princess and the Frog float will be next and it’s an exact replica of the one from the film. The colors of this one are especially stunning! Princess and the Frog Float ©Disney And the last float will be Sleeping Beauty-themed! Princess Aurora will be wearing a dress that shifts from pink to blue with some new technology! Her royal float is also embellished with a super shiny gold finish and almost 100 unique tapestries! ©Disney We can’t wait to see Magic Happens retell some of our favorite classic Disney stories and along with some new stories that haven’t been told in parades yet! We’ll be reporting live from Disneyland for Magic Happens inaugural run, so stay tuned! Check out our ultimate list of attractions that are coming soon to Disneyland (and Disney World) HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to see the new Magic Happens parade? Let us know in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disneyland to attend their media preview of Magic Happens. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: NEWS! Opening Date Announced For Disneyland’s New Magic Happens Parade! There’s a NEW Place to Get Mickey Beignets in Disneyland Resort! Hoping To Ride Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland Next Week? Here’s How It’ll Work View the full article