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While you may recall the Churro Marshmallow Wand was a BIG DEAL this holiday season, there’s another new Marshmallow Wand causing quite the commotion in Disney California Adventure at the moment! Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff You’ll find it hanging out at Pixar Pier’s Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff! Of course, we’re talking about the Strawberry Shortcake Marshmallow Wand! The Strawberry Shortcake Marshmallow Wand is made with plain marshmallows, dusted with freeze-dried strawberries, and shortbread cookie crumbles. A little bit of caramel helps the strawberry shortcake-y mixture stick to the wand! To us, this thing closely resembles those Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars we used to get from school when we were kids! Strawberry Shortcake Marshmallow Wand And we thought the Strawberry Shortcake Marshmallow Wand had a lot of the same flavors we remembered from our youth! While marshmallow was definitely the most apparent, the strawberry and shortbread cookie crumbs added just the right sweetness and texture! Strawberry Shortcake Marshmallow Wand Grab the Strawberry Shortcake Marshmallow Wand from Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff for $5.49 today! And if you’re more into chocolate treats, be sure to check out the Chocolate Mickey Beignets you can snag from Mint Julep Bar 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!! Are you excited to try the new Strawberry Shortcake Marshmallow Wand? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Bing Bong Has Arrived At Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier! NEW! Orange Vanilla Coke and Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings Found in Disney California Adventure! What’s New at Disneyland Resort — TWO New Menus, Delicious Funnel Cakes, and EVERYTHING Oogie Boogie! View the full article

2020 is here and there are some exciting changes headed to Disneyland! While we can not WAIT for Avengers Campus to open this summer, there’s another major change that will affect your vacation planning. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Sadly, a new year ALSO means more expensive ticket prices. Disneyland is upping their park ticket and annual pass prices again as of today, February 11, 2020. If you’re hoping to check out the newly opened Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you’re going to have to pay for it. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge Let’s take a look at the increases. One Day, One Park Disneyland Ticket Price Increase There are now tiers 1 – 5 when it comes to ticket pricing. Previously tickets were as follows. One Day, One Park Low Demand Day from $104.00. One Day, One Park Regular Demand Day from $129.00. One Day, One Park Peak Demand Day from $149.00. Now, ticket prices are currently as follows. One Day, One Park Tier One $104.00. One Day, One Park Tier Two $114.00. One Day, One Park Tier Three $124.00. One Day, One Park Tier Four $139.00. One Day, One Park Tier Five $154.00. One Day Park Hopper Disneyland Ticket Price Increase One Day Park Hopper Low Demand Day $154.o0. One Day Park Hopper Regular Demand Day $179.00. One Day Park Hopper Peak Demand Day $199.00. Now, ticket prices are currently as follows. One Day Park Hopper Tier One $159.o0. One Day Park Hopper Tier Two $169.00. One Day Park Hopper Tier Three $179.00. One Day Park Hopper Tier Four $194.00. One Day Park Hopper Tier Five $209.00. Multi-Day, One Park Per Day Disneyland Ticket Price Increase 2 Day, 1 Park Per Day: From $225.00 to $235.00 3 Day, 1 Park Per Day: From $300.00 to $310.00 4 Day, 1 Park Per Day: From $325.00 to $340.00 5 Day, 1 Park Per Day: From $340.00 to $360.00 Multi-Day Park Hopper Disneyland Ticket Price Increase 2 Day Park Hopper: From $280.00 to $290.00 3 Day Park Hopper: From $355.00 to $365.00 4 Day Park Hopper: From $380.00 to $395.00 5 Day Park Hopper: From $395.00 to $415.00 Disneyland Annual Pass Increase Disney Flex Passport from $599.00 to $649.00 Disney Deluxe Passport from $799.00 to $829.00 Disney Signature Passport from $1,149.00 to $1,199 Disney Signature Plus Passport from $1,399.00 to $1,449 The MaxPass service has also seen an increase from $15.00 to $20.00. 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!! What do you think of these price increases in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW & PHOTOS: Sip On Some Nostalgia at the New Annual Passholder Exclusive Lounge in Disneyland! Review! Say Hiya To This Adorable and Delicious Macaron in Disneyland First Look! Grandma’s Recipes Returns to Festival of Holidays with NEW Eats in Disneyland! View the full article

Although visiting the Disney Parks is an exciting experience, one thing that can really put a strain on the fun is being unprepared. Carrying a park bag isn’t always convenient (see: security bag check lines), but for many guests, it’s a must! Cinderella Castle We’ve got your back [pack] — We’re chatting about the 12 park essentials you NEED in your park bag. Cooling Towel/Misting Fan If you’re visiting Walt Disney World in the summer months (or at any time, really), you’ll need a way to chill out. That central Florida sun can be brutal, so prepare to stay cool with a cooling towel or a misting fan! A cooling towel can help tremendously, as it feels quite cool when activated by water and absorbs and evaporates sweat from your body. Click here to get your own cooling towel! ©Mission Cooling Towel If you’re more of a mister fan (or you’ve got kiddos who are!), you can purchase those in the parks, but you’ll pay a premium for that convenience. Unless you absolutely MUST have a character mister, you’re better off buying it before you go and sticking it in your luggage. This one charges by USB cable and uses a lithium battery for several hours of coooooling. ©Sammid Misting Fan For cooling action without a battery that also encourages the user to stay hydrated, get yourself this misting water bottle. You don’t get the fan cooling, but the immediate hydration helps! ©O2 Cool Misting Water Bottle Sunscreen/Lip Balm No matter which Disney Park you’re in, sun protection is a must — and not just the shoulders you may usually think about protecting. Be sure to grab lip balm with sun protection, too, and possibly a stick sunscreen for small patches of skin like the rim of your ears. This pack includes everything you need in pack-able sizes – plus it’s made with all-natural ingredients. ©All-Natural Sun Protector Pack A pricier but seriously awesome option is translucent sunscreen powder. If you’ve ever known the struggle of coating a squiggly kid in sticky sunscreen (especially babies!), this stuff is a LIFE SAVER! This makes reapplying mid-day on a sweaty kid (or adult!) a breeze. A little goes a long way and you can even brush it on your scalp to avoid that dreaded hair-part burn! ©Colorescience Reusable Straw As you likely know, Disney Parks on both coasts are phasing out single-use plastic straws, so if straws are a must to you, consider packing your own. We love this colorful set that comes with straw cleaners and eight straws. ©Kitchen Reusable Silicone and Stainless Steel Straws with cleaners in a pouch Hand Sanitizer One thing that many guests love about the Disney Parks is how tirelessly Cast Members work to keep the parks nice and clean. While visible litter and mess might be under control, we’re more concerned about all. those. germs. Yeah, that’s a LOT of guests touching those same handrails and lap bars as you! Don’t forget to pack your hand sanitizer to kill bacteria and germs on your hands. This spray will kill those germs and leave you smelling fresh! ©Everyone Hand Sanitizer Spray Portable Charger/Cord If you’re bringing your smartphone to the Disney Parks (gotta have access to My Disney Experience (MDE) and social media!), don’t forget to pack your charger cable and a portable charger, too! These are essentials if you’re not taking a break to charge at your resort mid-day. But even if you are, taking photos, updating your status, checking wait times and FastPasses, and using the MDE map to get where you need to go all drains battery life. And who wants to spend valuable park time sitting next to an outlet in the parks? This charger is small but powerful — just what you need to stay connected! ©Anker Portable Phone/Tablet Charger Sunglasses This is a simple, essential park bag item, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to forget to pack your sunglasses! And it could be a costly mistake. You may get a headache from squinting all day, lose valuable time running back to the room to get them, or have to buy a new pair in a gift shop (hello, mark up!) when you had a perfectly good pair at home. To help keep your shades safe when they’re not on your face, store them in this hard-sided sunglasses case that’s Mickey-ready in red and black! ©Splaqua Glasses Case Storage Bags We don’t always think of the Disney Parks as a place that might need storage bags (despite Ziploc’s sponsorship of Splash Mountain!), but there are tons of uses for them! Store leftovers from a meal (think: things that don’t spoil, unless you’ve also got a cooler!), contain wet or soiled clothes (real-life happens), or keep track of all the little pieces that came with your kiddo’s souvenir set (just trust us on this one…). You don’t know what you’ll need a storage bag for until you need a storage bag! We like these reusable ones because they’re sturdy and water-tight. ©Homelux Reusable Storage Bags Poncho/Pocket Umbrella Beware of sudden thunderstorms in the parks — but better yet, be prepared with a poncho! This set of five will cover a handful of your crew and allow you to keep touring even as the crowds leave the parks to avoid the rain! Plus, they’ll save you a boatload of cash compared to the ones sold in the gift shops! ©HagonPro Poncho Set If you prefer to use an umbrella when the rain hits, choose one that’s small and light so you’re not weighed down. Bonus of an umbrella over a poncho: much easier to shake the rain off and close for storage. (Stick your pocket umbrella in a storage bag to ensure it doesn’t soak everything else in your park bag!) We like this pocket umbrella that comes in a bunch of fun colors (because why use a boring umbrella when you don’t have to?!) ©EEZY Pocket Umbrella Refillable Water Bottle Whether you’re concerned about the environment, lid-less cups, or saving money, carrying a refillable water bottle can be a great idea. This Brita bottle is filtered to remove some of that Florida water fountain taste (you know what we’re talkin’ about!), or ask for a free cup of water at any quick-service spot that serves fountain beverages and pour it in. (Fill directly from a water fountain, then you save a paper cup, too!) ©Brita Filtered Water Bottle Mole Skin for Blisters We all do our best to avoid blisters at the Disney Parks: walk around in our park shoes for weeks ahead of time, don’t wear the same shoes on consecutive days, research all the best brands. But blisters are still a part of the Disney Parks experience for a lot of us and they might hit when you least expect them. Bring along these Mole Skin Pads to protect your skin and keep your feet comfortable for long days of touring! ©Dr. Scholls Mole Skin Pads Medications Finally, be sure to pack any medications you’ll need for the day — and some you might need without warning! Bring pain meds for headaches, motion sickness pills, nose spray if you’ve got a cold or congestion, and anti-itch cream for any pesky bug bites. Keep them all in one place with this stylish pouch (it comes with a cooler pack in case you need to maintain temperature for certain medications)! ©IcyCool Medication Storage Pouch We haven’t exhausted the list of what you might need in your park bag — especially if you’re traveling with kids and need substantially more things for them. But for most of us — kids and not! — this list of essentials will keep the good times rolling! Now that you packed your park bag, check out all the ways Disney World has got your back in our video below! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! What’s a park bag essential for your visits? Share with us in the comments so that we’re all better prepared! Related posts: Be Sure To Make These Four DISNEY RESOLUTIONS in 2019! Galaxy’s Edge Opens August 29 in Disney World. Do I Keep My September Reservation? We’ve Got PROS, CONS, and SURVIVAL TIPS For Galaxy’s Edge! Here’s How To Charge Your Phone In Disney World (Now That FuelRods are Too Expensive)! View the full article

Hello, friends! Are you ready for a WILD dining adventure? (Sorry for the bad pun, but it feels necessary when writing about Animal Kingdom.) The Tree of Life We recently decided to head over to Pizzafari, as they’ve made some slight changes to their “Family-Style Dining.” Not familiar? Don’t fret! We’ll walk you through everything! But essentially, in the evenings Pizzafari offers a special menu as part of an all you care to enjoy option. We enjoyed it when it first rolled out, but with a price increase and new options, would we still feel the same? Atmosphere: Pizzafari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pizzafari is located on Discovery Island, as you head towards Africa. You’ll want to head inside to check in at a special podium for Family-Style-Dining. Check-in for Family Style Dining We should note that Family-Style Dining is now available from 5-7 PM, whereas previously it lasted until 8 PM. It’s also important to know Reservations are available online through My Disney Experience for this meal, and recommended (Don’t worry, it still counts as a Quick Service Meal if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan!). However, the Cast Members let us know if they have availability, they’ll accept walk-ups. It’s also good to note that along with the special family-style menu, the full Pizzafari menu is still available during these hours, should you want to order off of that. Pizzafari Family-Style Dining Sign Upon checking in, we were given the Family-Style Dining Menu, as well as a number for our table. Menu and Table Number We then placed our order and paid with a Cast Member at the designated register, and were escorted to our table. (Don’t worry, we’ll go over the full menu and changes. Keep reading!) Currently, the Family-Style Dining is $22.99 + tax for adults and $12.99 + tax for children ages 3-9, or one Quick-Service Dining Credit. Family-Style Dining Seating Our table was located in one of the many colorful rooms at Pizzafari, where it appeared this room was reserved for guests enjoying the Family-Style Dining. This is different from normally dining here, as you’d usually just pick any available table you’d like. Our Table Another big difference with the Family-Style Dining is that a Cast Member will bring you your food, as opposed to normally picking it up from the Counter. Speaking of food, let’s eat! Eats: The Family-Style Dining Menu is completely different from the normal offerings and, as we mentioned, it’s all-you-care-to-enjoy. Menu When ordering, everyone will receive both salads (Caesar and Caprese) as well as your choice of pizza — cheese, pepperoni, sausage and pepperoni, or plant-based. We loved this update, as previously everyone got Pepperoni. The size and amount of pizzas vary on the number in your party, and if your group will be getting multiple pizzas, you’re welcome to choose different toppings. You will also choose two of the following: Baked Ziti, Creamy Pesto with Chicken, Meatballs with Marinara, or Garlic Knots. This is different from last time we visited, as there were fewer options and everyone received all of them. Additionally, everyone receives Miniature Cannolis for dessert. Drink Menu A non-alcoholic beverage, such as a soda, is included with the price, or you can pay extra to add an alcoholic drink (Those on the Disney Dining Plan can get an alcoholic beverage included per usual, but it’s not all you care to enjoy. ). Shortly after sitting, our salads arrived! Salads The Caesar Salad was exactly what you’d expect from a quick-service Caesar Salad…meaning it was fine, but nothing mind-blowing. The lettuce was crisp and fresh and there was ample amounts of cheese, but it felt a little under-dressed. Still, having a little something green on our table is always a nice option. Caesar Salad A big difference from our previous visit to Family-Style Dining, was the portion sizes. Our Caesars were much smaller this go around — that said, we aren’t complaining! Considering this is an all-you-care-to-enjoy experience, you can simply ask one of the friendly Cast Members floating around for more salad (or anything else you might like). And this way, they’re probably cutting down on food waste. WIN-WIN. Meanwhile the Caprese Salad was a winner again this year! Big chunks of mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and a sweet balsamic made this simple dish one of our favorites of the night. Caprese Salad If we HAD to change one thing, it would be to add a bit more fresh basil, but honestly, this is really tasty. We also love that it’s pre-cut to make sharing with the fam a breeze. Pizza Delivery Cart Shortly after salads, the rest of our meal arrived! We chose the Sausage and Pepperoni pizza, which came out looking delicious! Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Unlike the normal pizzas served here, these have hand-tossed crusts, made to order. Our pie was topped with an ample amount of gooey cheese, plus the meats, and was cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed the addition of the sausage, which added a slight amount of heat and lots of flavor. Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Is this the best pizza you’ll ever have? Probably not. But it’s a big step up from the regular Quick Service pizza served here. It’s also good to note, that if you finish your pizza and would like more, you can request different toppings! For example, we scarfed down our Sausage and Pepperoni, and then asked for a Cheese Pizza! It was really good — in fact, we almost liked it more than the meat-lover’s because there was SO.MUCH.CHEESE. Cheese Pizza For our first of the other dishes, we selected the Baked Ziti. Baked Ziti This was surprisingly tasty! It had the right consistency for ziti — often times it falls apart if not cooked properly. We also enjoyed the sauce, which had a slight sweetness thanks to the tomatoes. Our only critique is that it could use a little more cheese on the inside. That said, it’s simple and yummy and should please just about everyone in the family. Baked Ziti We also opted to try the Meatballs with Marinara. Meatballs These were fine and had good flavor, but they were a little on the dry side. The sauce was good for Quick-Service, however next time we’d likely opt to try the Creamy Pesto with Chicken for our second dish in this “course.” That said, the meatballs aren’t bad, and your kids will more than likely enjoy them. Meatballs Cross-Section It’s important to know while you can request more of these dishes, you can’t switch your items the way you can with the pizza toppings. So in our case, we could have ordered more Ziti or Meatballs, but couldn’t have asked for Garlic Knots or Pesto Chicken. We should also note that you can get refills on your (non-alcoholic) beverages while enjoying dinner. The Cast Members kindly allowed me to mix up my drink — I initially ordered a Smart Water, but when I was done, the Cast Member brought me an Iced Tea. Last but not least: dessert. Once again, the dessert is Miniature Cannolis. Miniature Cannolis While these aren’t exactly the most authentic cannoli, they are pretty tasty! We enjoyed the crispy shell and drizzle of chocolate. The creamy filling was just the right amount of sweet to end the night! We loved that they are mini, so each person can have their own (or two)! And like anything else, if you want more, just ask! We’d never judge for getting seconds on dessert. Miniature Cannolis Nosh or Not: Consider booking the Pizzafari Family-Style Dinner if: You’re on the Dining Plan and want to get the most out of your Quick-Service Dining Credits. You have pickier eaters or kids who will really enjoy Italian cuisine. You want a more relaxing Quick-Service experience, where the food comes to you and you can leisurely enjoy your meal. Skip the Pizzafari Family-Style Dinner if: You don’t want to pay over $22 per person (plus alcohol) for a Quick Service Meal. You have more adventurous palettes, in which case you’re better off trying Quick-Service spots like Satuli Canteen or the Harambe Market. You’re in a rush, and don’t want to spend 45 minutes to an hour eating. Overall: Once again we were impressed with the food and service at the Pizzafari Family-Style Dining. The dishes were quite good for a quick-service Italian spot, with the Caprese Salad and Pizzas being the table favorites. Our Delicious Feast! While there isn’t anything overly exciting on the menu, it’s sure to be a meal that kiddos and adults alike will enjoy. It’s a great use of a Quick-Service credit, considering it’s over $22 per person out of pocket (more if you choose an alcoholic beverage). Granted, you do receive far more food than an average Quick-Service meal, so that may justify the expense. Overall, this is a great option for a Quick-Service dinner at Animal Kingdom, and one we’re glad they kept around! While it may not be something we do frequently, we certainly will be back from time to time. For more Quick Service dining spots we enjoy, check out this DFB Guide 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! Have you been to the Pizzafari Family-Style Dinner? Let us know about your experience in the comments! Related posts: Review! NEW Pizzafari Family-Style Dining in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED TOP 9 Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2019! View the full article

Cinderella is really having a moment at Disney World right now as she celebrates her 70th-anniversary (funny, she doesn’t look that old to us!) Cinderella 70th Anniversary Treat! And while we’ve already told you how you can wear your love for Cindy on your sleeve at Disney World with the new Cinderella treats and Danielle Nicole Cinderella Bags, we’re back to show you a new Cinderella MagicBand! The new Cinderella MagicBand has waltzed into Disney World, just in time for the big celebration! Of course, she’s fashionably late to the party, but you try walking fast in glass slippers! Cinderella MagicBand We’ve ranked all the new Cinderella Treats at Disney World! See which ones made the top of our list HERE! The Cinderella MagicBand is a stunning shade of light blue (the princess’s signature hue!) and is adorned with Cinderella herself wearing her magical ball gown (courtesy of one Fairy Godmother!) accented with beautiful rose designs. Cinderella MagicBand And while Cinderella is a vision in blue on one side, the other side perfectly captures that moment in time when a certain glass slipper was left behind — the rest, as they say, is history! Cinderella MagicBand We found the new Cinderella MagicBand Disney’s Dolphin Resort’s Sundries and Gifts for $29.99 today, but we have a feelin’ she’ll be making her way throughout Disney World soon! If you wanna see another great Cinderella MagicBand style, check out the Jaq and Gus MagicBand here if you haven’t seen it yet! And be sure to check out the new Pinocchio MagicBand we also just spotted today right here! What do you think of the new Cinderella MagicBand? Do you prefer it over the Jaq and Gus MagicBand or the Pinocchio MagicBand? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We Attended the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort’s 2019 Food and Wine Classic and We’re Basically Expert Mixologists Now This Might Be the Strangest Cinderella Treat We’ve Tried in Disney World So Far! Bibbidi Bobbidi Bus! New Cinderella Bus Wrap Has Appeared in Disney World! View the full article

When was the last time you found yourself in an intergalactic space battle? Do you dream of high-speed chases with your favorite supers? It sounds like you’re ready to come back to the Disneyland Resort! With exciting adventures around every corner, now is the perfect time for you and your friends to live your Disney adventures. Fulfill your galactic destiny It’s time for you to join the Resistance on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland park. After an escape from Batuu goes unplanned, you’ll find yourself on a First Order Star Destroyer where Supreme Leader Kylo Ren is determined to destroy the Resistance. Board a transport and fight your way to safety while encountering AT-ATs, droids, First Order Stormtroopers and Kylo Ren himself. Over at Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, Hondo Ohnaka needs a crew to smuggle goods for him. Assemble your own crew of pilots, gunners and engineers and ready yourself to take control of the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.” Don’t be afraid to “punch it” or take evasive maneuvers if the First Order tracks your location. Within Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, there is one item that every Jedi and Sith member can not live without: a lightsaber. Head over to Savi’s Workshop where you and your friends can create your own custom lightsabers. Totally wicked fun At Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure park, the Incredibles are in need of some supers who are not afraid to go fast and reach new heights. Join the Incredibles on the Incredicoaster where you launch off at incredible speeds to catch Jack-Jack before he multiplies all over Pixar Pier! Also along Pixar Pier, you and your friends can battle to see who gets the highest score on Toy Story Midway Mania!, as well as name a champion of the Games of Pixar Pier. Afterwards, head over to the Animation Academy in Hollywood Land where you can draw all types of Disney and Pixar characters, such as your favorite piece of trash… Forky! The sky’s awake When the sun goes down, there is even more to experience at the Disneyland Resort. At Disney California Adventure park, experience “World of Color” and watch as water, fire, light and music bring your favorite Disney stories to life before your eyes. Be sure to also take flight aboard Soarin’ Around the World. Exciting news: Soarin’ Over California, which celebrates the beauty and wonder of the Golden State, returns for a limited time on Feb. 28! Over at Disneyland park, you and your friends can experience “Mickey’s Mix Magic.” This high-energy projection show will leave you feeling ready to dance the night away and on some nights, even goes sky-high with fireworks. With so much to see and do, now is the perfect time for you and your friends to revisit the Disneyland Resort. From now through May 18, Southern California Residents can discover more magic by visiting the Disneyland Resort for $67 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket.* *Valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999; proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for purchase and admission. Tickets expire May 21, 2020. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 5 tickets per eligible person per day with valid ID. Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice. View the full article

While we’ve been urgently cautioning you about the new treats you’ll find creeping around the Magic Kingdom during Villains After Hours parties this year, we’ve just received word about two new snacks that are making their way to Disney World as we speak! Villains After Hours And unlike the Villains After Hours party-exclusive eats and drinks, you’ll be able to snag these two now goodies at any time — without a special event ticket! The first treat is called the Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cake! It’s a new molten chocolate chip cookie which you’ll be able to find pulling into port soon at Columbia Harbour House. This tasty little snack features a chocolate chip lava cookie served warm and topped with buttercream and a chocolate Minnie bow! We can’t wait to get our hands on this little cutie! Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cake ©Disney The other treat is called the Mermaid Slush! She’ll be flipping her fins at Prince Eric’s Village Market for the month of February. The frozen drink is a berry-flavored slush is topped with whipped cream and a chocolate mermaid tail — which is giving us major Ariel vibes! Mermaid Slush ©Disney We’ll be sure to let you know when they arrive in Magic Kingdom and we will give you all the taste details in our FULL REVIEWS of each of them, so hang tight! Are you excited about trying either of these new treats at Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Maurice’s Amazing Popcorn Machine in Magic Kingdom Has MOVED! Find Out Where Its Rolled To HERE! Cookie Sundae is BACK…but, Different…at Storybook Treats in Disney World REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! View the full article

We’re having mixed emotions about Epcot at the moment! Epcot While we spotted some amazing new merch here today (including the Pinocchio MagicBand, Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker, and Disney Skyliner Windbreaker!) we’ve been really waiting and hoping for some Regal Eagle Smokehouse and Space 220 eats in our lives! When will all this waiting be over, Disney??? Although we’re chomping at the bit to discover our favorite dish at Disney World’s newest BBQ joint and to find out what it’s like to dine 220 miles above the Earth’s surface, Disney did share with us one detail about the ever-transforming Epcot today! Annnd it’s got a little something to do with the new nighttime spectacular taking over for Epcot’s long-time running Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and the temporary Epcot Forever show! That’s right Harmonious folks — this one is for you! Epcot Concept Art ©Disney Tahhh dahhhh!!! The new logo for Harmonious has been REVEALED! And it is GLORIOUS — just not the news we were hoping for. It’s kinda like “My parents went to Disney World and all I got was this Harmonious logo” for us at the moment for us, but I’m sure we’ll like it better when we have some pork ribs and “spinning wall of produce” in our tummies — you true diehard Space 220 fans will know what we’re talking about! HarmonioUs ©Disney See how construction is progressing at the World Showcase Lagoon for Harmonious here! But really though, we’re mega excited for this new show and cannot wait to see what it will bring to Epcot this Spring! You can read all about Harmonious HERE! What do you think of the new HarmonioUS logo? Tell us what you think in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Canadian Mickeys, Monster-Sized Marg Glasses, and SO MUCH Caramel! Construction For Disney’s NEW Harmonious Is Kicking Into High Gear at Epcot! We See London, We See France! Here’s How Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Construction in Epcot Is Coming Along! View the full article

Depending on which Disney World mode of transportation you choose, you can see A LOT of stuff sometimes — including some behind the scenes construction progress! Disney Skyliner That’s why today, while we were riding “high in the sky” on Disney Skyliner’s Epcot line, we snapped a few pics of the construction happening behind the France Pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase! While the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is now open, we’ve yet to see Le Creperie and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure make their big debut at Epcot! France Construction Read everything you want to know about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure before it opens here! And while we’ve known for awhile these two new experiences would be opening sometime in the summer of 2020, Disney hasn’t announced an exact date yet for either the new attraction or restaurant! France Construction Did you know Le Creperie is a NEW sitdown, table-service restaurant coming soon to Disney World? Find out more details about it HERE! While most of this France pavilion construction is visible from the World Showcase and the International Gateway, it’s what’s around the corner that you’ll wanna hop on a gondola to check out for yourself — otherwise, just keep scrolling! France Construction Several workers were working on a covered structure. We think this may be the exterior queue for the attraction because it looks very similar to the one in Paris! France Construction Facade work is also continuing to progress rapidly as a little Parisian neighborhood begins to sprout up before our very eyes! France Construction We just love the playful juxtaposition and color scheme that the new France Pavilion skyline features. The forced perspective (an optical trick the Disney Imagineers use to create the feeling of “layers” and “depth”) really make false cityscape look and feel so real! France Construction As you begin to wrap around the metal and glass awnings, you’ll see a large concrete wall that weaves around some rather large utility boxes. France Construction To our eyes, it looks like this back area will be Cast Members-only, but we’ll continue to monitor its progression and keep giving you more updates — including when it’s time to book those Le Creperie reservations and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure FastPasses! France Construction And while France is looking a long way from finished at the moment, the World Showcase’s other new resident Regal Eagle Smokehouse looks like it could open any day now! We’ve been watching it like a hawk to let you know when it’s finally time to enjoy some American-style BBQ — so don’t turn that dial! Do you like checking on the progress of new Disney attractions from the Monorail or Disney Skyliner? Tell us which projects you’ve been watching progress in the comments below! Related posts: The ULTIMATE GUIDE To Opening Dates for ALL THE 2020 Disney World Attractions! CONFIRMED! Santa Hat Cotton Candy Is The MUST-GET Holiday Snack at Disney World! What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? View the full article

Ah, Valentine’s Day! It’s a time for chocolate, strawberries, and… Valentine’s Day Cupcake … animal prints?! Sure, why not all three? Because when you’re in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, even the seasonal snacks get a bit of a wild twist! Valentine’s Day Cupcake sign The Valentine’s Day Cupcake makes its return this year at Restaurantosaurus in the park’s Dinoland, U.S.A.! A chocolate cake base is topped with pink strawberry buttercream and dusted with chocolate pearls and candy heart sprinkles. The whole thing is further topped with a chocolate-covered strawberry. Valentine’s Day Cupcake And we were thrilled to receive a little surprise — based on what we were expecting from the menu picture — with our strawberry covered in edible animal print! Valentine’s Day Cupcake The theme continues a bit more with the tiger-inspired cupcake wrapper on the bottom. Valentine’s Day Cupcake The chocolate cake is super moist and delicious. Valentine’s Day Cupcake Meanwhile, the large strawberry on top is pleasantly fresh and covered in good quality chocolate. It’s like two desserts in one! Valentine’s Day Cupcake We’re especially glad for the fruit because the light and creamy pink buttercream didn’t carry a pronounced strawberry taste; we could really only pick up a hint of it eating a bite of icing by itself. But the strawberry on top totally delivered to make this cupcake a terrific twist on that classic chocolate-and-strawberry combination. Okay, so maaaaybe the super fun-and-kitschy Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom isn’t exactly the first place you think of when it comes to options for celebrating Valentine’s Day in Walt Disney World. But this treat has changed our minds about that! At $5.99 (or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit), it’s a solid Valentine’s Day snack that has stolen our hearts. Would you like to try the Valentine’s Day Cupcake at Restaurantosaurus? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Strawberry Cheesecake at Restaurantosaurus Pics and Review! New Bird Cupcake In Disney’s Animal Kingdom What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — New Entrees, Donut Art (!!), and Even MORE Ways to Celebrate “The Lion King” View the full article

Epcot is seriously bringing its A-game to Disney World right now when it comes to new merchandise! Glowing Epcot Tumbler While we just faced the difficult challenge of choosing between a Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker and a Disney Skyliner Windbreaker (yes folks, the struggle was REAL) and we already picked up our Glowing Epcot Tumblers last week, now we’re hoping we still have $24.99 left in our souvenir budget for this new Pinocchio MagicBand! It took everything in our power not to exclaim, “PI-NOCHIOOOOOOO!” and run over to the display when we first spotted these new Pinnochio MagicBands today — one of our favorite Geppetto moments! Pinocchio MagicBand And if you’re as big a fan as we are of the kind old woodcarver and his brought to life creation, try to keep some level of decorum when you see the Pinocchio MagicBand in real life! This one’s definitely going straight to the top of our list of favorites along with the Mr. Toad MagicBand and Jaq and Gus MagicBand we’ve seen recently! Pinocchio MagicBand And check out the other side of the strap! That’s where you’ll find the Blue Fairy and Jimminy Cricket chillin’ out! Now if only there was room for Figaro, Cleo, Candlewick, the Coachman, Monstro, Gideon, the Great Stromboli… wait, we’d forgotten just how many characters there are in Pinocchio for sec! Guess they only had enough room for the BIG four! Pinocchio MagicBand You’ll find the new Pinocchio MagicBand at Mouse Gear for $24.99 today, but keep your eyes peeled for it in other spots across Disney World! We’re always on the lookout for new MagicBand designs and if you are too check out some of the other styles we’ve recently spotted here! What do you think of the new Pinocchio MagicBand? Are you putting it at the top of your favorite MagicBands list? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Say Hello to New Mickey and Minnie Epcot World Showcase Pavilion Plush! NEW Classic Minnie Mouse Ears Debut at Disney World! We’re LOVING the NEWEST Form of Retro Disney VHS Merch We Found in Epcot! View the full article

Ahoy matey, it’s time to set sail and announce the winners of the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel Awards for Disney Cruise Line. Our land-loving panelists are also huge fans of sailing the seas with Disney, and the votes for their top choices have been calculated. The envelopes, please … Favorite Family Fun It should come as no surprise that once again our panelists have chosen Pirate Night as their favorite way to spend time with the family on a Disney cruise. And who can blame them? Pirate Night allows families to dress up like a pirate, talk like a pirate, and show off their best dance moves at the Pirates in the Caribbean deck party. Oh, and did we mention fireworks at sea? Favorite Broadway-Quality Show A tale as old as time and the winner once again is “Beauty and the Beast,” which is found exclusively on the Disney Dream. There was at least one vote cast for every show offered, but a few rose to the top-earning them honorable mentions. These include “Disney’s Believe” and “Tangled: The Musical.” Favorite Youth Club This year’s winner once again is Disney’s Oceaneer Lab. The panelists say, without a doubt, this is their kids’ favorite youth club! The interactive space is the perfect hangout for kids 3 to 12! Here they can play games, work on outrageous experiments, and have fun participating in numerous other activities! Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Vibe and Edge also received a great deal of votes! Favorite Dining Experience There is so much to love about dining at Animator’s Palate, we can understand why this was a landslide victory as our panelists’ favorite dining experience. While eating delectable dishes, Guests can also enjoy a dinner show featuring the art of storytelling where Disney characters come to life. And no matter where you dine, our panelists highly recommend you leave room for dessert! A few more of the panelists’ top picks this year included Tiana’s Place, Royal Palace, and Palo. A great big congratulation to this year’s winners. Join us next week as we conclude our award season with the Disney Parks Moms Panel Awards for Disneyland Resort! And if all this talk of Disney has you thinking about a Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for Disney vacation planning tips or to ask questions to our panelists. Panelists receive compensation for their participation on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. View the full article

Recently, Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment team members had an opportunity to update some of our leaders on the historic, multi-year transformation taking place at EPCOT. It was a wonderful day spent with Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, and Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. And the entire presentation concluded with a crescendo performance from a group of live singers to help bring the powerful stories of “Harmonious” to life! Set to debut later this year, “Harmonious” is one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney Park. The show is a beautifully crafted dreamscape of Disney music and images, reimagined by diverse cultural musicians and artists from around the world. It’s a transformative experience, where we can discover how Disney music has the power to inspire and unite us all with the magic of possibility. Stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog for more on “Harmonious” in the weeks and months ahead, and be sure to follow @WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram for a look at this project and the other exciting Disney stories, characters and worlds being brought to life around the globe! View the full article

HOORAY!! We’re one huge step closer to a new burgers-and-fries spot in Epcot… Taste Track Burgers and Fries … because we just spotted the new Taste Track Burgers and Fries booth popping up in Future World! Taste Track Burgers and Fries Now, technically, the Taste Track booth itself isn’t new. You may recall this ever-changing spot having served everything from an array of over-the-top ice cream sundaes and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches to more recently becoming a seasonal Festival Food Booth (making its Festival debut during the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival). Taste Track — Former Look But those changes all took place simply under the name “Taste Track” (in honor of the kiosk’s close proximity to the popular Test Track ride). Now, under the moniker Taste Track Burgers and Fries, it’s listed in the current Epcot Times Guide as “Coming Soon!” Epcot Times Guide Epcot Times Guide When we first learned about this updated spot, it was also by way of a Times Guide… You see, right after the Epcot Festival of the Arts kicked off for this year, Taste Track Burgers and Fries received a mention in the Times Guide noting that the new booth would be available “as Electric Umbrella closes for the transformation of Epcot.” Previous Epcot Map and Guide announcing Taste Track Burgers and Fries Since the closure of Liberty Inn to make way for the also-soon-to-open Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue in The American Adventure Pavilion, Electric Umbrella has been pretty much THE place in Epcot to grab a counter service burger. French Dip Burger at Electric Umbrella So parents who will be traveling soon with kiddos who may not be as wowed by Epcot’s impressive options for international cuisine will want to take note of this upcoming location. No opening date is listed; but again, Taste Track Burgers and Fries is indeed “Coming Soon,” and we’ll be keeping you posted! Will you be grabbing a burger at Taste Track Burgers and Fries? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: TWO Locations Should Be Bringing New Eats and Treats to Epcot Soon! Review: New Giant Sundaes Debut at Taste Track in Epcot What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? View the full article

We’re used to facing some tough decisions when we visit Epcot like which of the Festival of the Arts food studios to visit and which Designer Ears we need in our lives! Epcot But right this sec we’re having the hardest time choosing between these two new windbreakers we just spotted at Mouse Gear! It’s like trying to pick a favorite child or pet and it’s IMPOSSIBLE! Let us fill you in on the dilemma we’re having! Here’s one of the culprits of our current anguish — the adorable new Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker for $49.99! Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker The front of the jacket has two of our favorite Disney pups sharing a smooch on what appears to be one Bella Notte-looking evening to us! Look at the skies they have stars in their eyes! Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker No wonder these two have such puppy love for each other! Tony and his buddy are serenading the two poochies on the back of the jacket! Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker Is there anything more romantic than a duet from this multi-talented duo, we ASK YOU? I mean, they can cook AND sing! Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker We also spotted the Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker at Disneyland! Find out where here! We know what you’re thinking — the Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker is a total no-brainer. We did too…until the new Disney Skyliner Windbreaker for $49.99 also caught our eye! Disney Skyliner Windbreaker Hello, gorgeous! Where have you BEEN all our lives?! Disney Skyliner Windbreaker This thing is seriously THE CUTEST. Now we’re finding ourselves in quite the pickle. I mean, how to walk away with just ONE! Disney Skyliner Windbreaker Even though the actual Disney Skyliner doesn’t seem to do very well on windy days (last week the Epcot line experienced some operational delays due to the high winds) we’d be crossing our fingers for a little breezy weather to bust out this Disney Skyliner Windbreaker! The gondolas even have the same character wraps you’ll see on the ride! Disney Skyliner Windbreaker Ok, we’re just two infatuated with both, so that pretty much solves the problem we’re having! If you’re like us and need to have these new windbreakers you’ll find them currently over at Mouse Gear! We just hope you’ll have an easier time resisting both of them! Which one will you choose — the Lady and the Tramp Windbreaker or the Disney Skyliner Windbreaker? Let us know how you reached your decision in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Alex and Ani Bracelets, Boozy Caramels, and CUTE Christmas Sweaters! What’s New at Epcot This Week: Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille Construction, Mission Space Restaurant, Cuties, and Christmas Kringla! CUTE ALERT! You HAVE to See the Most Dapper Phone Case Around Disney World! View the full article

If looking at the new floats and checking out the costumes for Disneyland’s new Magic Happens parade doesn’t haven’t you psyched yet, maybe this new bit of info WILL! Cinderella Float ©Disney And while the new daytime parade doesn’t kick off until February 28th, we’ve just learned some exciting new details about a Magic Happens dining package! Before the new parade begins moseying down Main Street, U.S.A., you can now choose to enjoy a delicious lunch at Plaza Inn ahead of time! All Magic Happens dining packages include one lunch entrée, one beverage, one Plaza Inn credential, and one voucher that provides access to the parade’s reserved viewing area! Disneyland’s Plaza Inn According to Disney, adults will be able to select one of Plaza Inn’s signatures entrées including, “slow-cooked short rib with chimichurri, chicken thigh fried to a golden brown, served with pesto-infused mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, corn relish, and dessert.” Kiddos can choose from fried chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn relish, their choice of applesauce or baby carrots, and dessert as well as their choice of a small Dasani water or small low-fat milk.” Magic Happens Dining Package ©Disney Vegetarian options are also available upon request. You can now reserve your Magic Happens dining packages up to 60 days prior to your visit online, on the Disneyland app, or by calling 714-781-DINE (714-781-3463). You’ll want to book your lunch reservations for this package between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM. At the restaurant, you will receive a voucher for the day’s second performance of the “Magic Happens” Parade. Artist’s Concept for New Magic Happens Costume © Disney Check out some of the new Magic Happens floats and costumes you’ll see when the parade starts HERE! Magic Happens dining packages cost $40 per adult and $25 per child (ages 3-9). This is the standard price that we’ve seen when this location has offered dining packages for a while now! Tax is not included, but gratuity isn’t required since the Plaza Inn is a counter service restaurant and AP discounts do apply! We love it when the parade’s about to start and we can just leisurely stroll to up to our reserved viewing area — THAT sounds pretty magical to us! 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!! Are you jazzed about the new parade? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW! This Grilled Cheese TOTALLY Stole the Show in Disneyland! We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Disneyland Resort! See Them ALL Here! NEWS! Opening Date Announced For Disneyland’s New Magic Happens Parade! View the full article

We love flowers and we love cake, but sometimes we need something a little cooler to celebrate V-Day with! ©Disney And although our minds immediately go straight to cupcakes when we think of Sprinkles, many locations also have brownies, cookies, and slow-churned ICE CREAM — just so’s ya know! And all month long you’ll be able to enjoy the Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream at the Sprinkles locations that also serve up ice cream, which happens to include the location at Disney Springs! According to Sprinkles, it’s made from imported Morello cherries simmered in a California pinot noir, and strewn through pure Madagascar bourbon vanilla! Just the sound of those flavors combined sounds quite intoxicating! ©Disney And while you can get the Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream in a red waffle cone, we think we’ll just get a scoop of it on the side for a little Sprinkles Cupcake à la mode! We have a feeling it would pair nicely some of the flavor-of-the-month specialty cupcakes such as the Galentine’s Day Raspberry Sprinkle Cupcake and the Cookie Cupcake! Galentine’s Day Raspberry Sprinkles Cupcakes ©Sprinkles Check out the rest of the Sprinkles Cupcake flavors for February HERE! Not so much into dairy or keeping gluten out of your life! Check out the specialty Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC goodies you’ll find at Disney Springs in Disney World this year! Will you be grabbing some V-Day treats from Sprinkles this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… View the full article

It’s Valentine’s Day week and we are still trying to decide the perfect gift for our (selves, or) sweethearts! Amorette’s Patisserie Fortunately, Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs has us covered with plenty of festive treats that give us ALL the heart eyes. Find out which of the newest creations will have you falling in amor! Amorette’s just rolled out FOUR new treats to get your hearts racing at satisfy a sweet tooth! We have been patiently awaiting its arrival and it is here at last! The Bella Notte Petit Cake is a truly a piece of art featuring Lady and the Tramp and YES, you are seeing that right, it is topped with SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS! Bella Notte Petit Cake They also released the Sweetheart Bread (which is giving us major Ugly Sweeter brioche vibes) topped with sprinkles and Minnie’s iconic polka-dotted bow! Sweetheart Bread Next up, they introduced us to the Trio Flavor Parfait. This dessert features vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, so you are sure to find something to love! Trio Flavor Parfait They also created a Sweetheart Macaron that defies gravity and is (ALMOST) too pretty to eat. With chocolate, glitter, gold details, and FLOWER PETALS, this dessert got all dressed up for your V-Day date! Sweetheart Macaron So many beautiful treats to choose from, but don’t be late for a very important date! Find these treats at Amorette’s Patisserie NOW through February 15th (or while supplies last)! Check out all the different ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day around Disney World HERE! Will you be spending Valentine’s Day in Disney? Let us know where you plan to celebrate in the comments! Related posts: News: Free Pastry with Purchase of a Caricature at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs! REVIEW: Head to the Tropics with Disney World’s NEW Piña Colada Crème Brûlée! Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! View the full article

Sweets and treats are ALWAYS the way to our hearts, whether we’re at Disney World — or not! ©Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC But sometimes it can be hard to find the right goodies for the guys and gals who make our lives so special if they’re on a special diet! Luckily, Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC has made our jobs a lot easier this Valentine’s Day! You see, while Erin McKenna’s treats are ALWAYS super yummy since they’re made from scratch and baked in house each day, they’re also gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, egg-free, and some are sweetened with agave! Here are some delicious deets on the V-Day goodies you’ll find currently at their Disney Springs bakery, like these Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies which are decorated a little differently each day! ©Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC also has Heart-Shaped Donuts featuring their signature donut mix! You’ll find some filled with either raspberry or strawberry jelly and some dunked in a vanilla dip. Mini Heart Shaped Donuts are also available with chocolate or vanilla dip on top! ©Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC There’s also plenty of pre-made Valentine’s Day/Galentine’s Day Mini Cakes available every day for any last-minute cake needs. You can also place any specialty orders for Valentine’s Day up through February 12th for pick up or delivery to a Disney World resort or restaurant! ©Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC And Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC is also mixing up fresh batches of their Rose Water and Red Velvet Cupcakes every day! We wouldn’t mind a dozen of these bad boys over a more traditional bouquet of roses! ©Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Annual Passholders can get 10% off of their purchase at Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC when they show their annual pass and there’s also a Disney Vacation Club discount! These items will all be available through Sunday, February 16th, so get on down to Disney Springs to check ’em out before they’re gone! And if you’re looking for even more fun ideas to spend some quality time with your bae at Disney World this year, click here! Have you ever tried any sweets from Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC before? Tell us what you like to get in the comments below! Related posts: Loading Up on Chicken Guy! Loaded Fries and Mac ‘N’ Cheese!! REVIEW!!! A Black Magic Margarita Has Been Conjured Up at Disney World! REVIEW! Ghirardelli’s Quake Shake Has Us SHOOK in Disney World! View the full article

It’s the season of love, and I’m falling in love with these new offerings at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts! This month, we’re talking about an incredible sangria class at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, gluten-friendly churros, out-of-this-world snacks, and more. Let’s dig in, shall we? Starting at Disneyland Resort, travelers will find an array of new items at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. At Ronto Roasters and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, you can warm up with some Black Spire Hot Chocolate! And fans of the Green Milk from the Milk Stand will rejoice in a new concoction called Toydaria Swirl. This new drink features the plant-based Green Milk swirled with savory chili-lime seasoning and mango jelly. And if you’re looking for a crunchy snack, stop by any of the beverage carts throughout the Black Spire Outpost to grab a bag of Galma Garlic Puffed Cheese Chips featuring white cheddar and parmesan cheese flavors. For you novelty collectors out there, get ready to shift into hyperspace to grab this new souvenir vessel in Tomorrowland featuring Kylo Ren’s Tie-Fighter! This premium mug is offered at the Tomorrowland Fruit and Lemonade Carts, so be sure to fly on by and secure this novelty for your collection! Over on the other side of Disneyland park in the jungles of Adventureland, The Tropical Hideaway is serving up Dole Whip in new souvenir Tiki bowls. This fun novelty comes in four different designs and even includes a cool reusable spoon. Fill your Tiki bowl up your choice of raspberry, pineapple, or orange Dole Whip and be sure to come back to collect all four designs! And while you’re here, be sure to try a few of the other snacks available at this jungle oasis like the sweet lumpia or savory bao buns. In addition, the all-new “Magic Happens” parade is debuting Feb. 28 at Disneyland park, which means that a new dining package is now available at Plaza Inn! With this new experience, you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious lunch at Plaza Inn before enjoying reserved viewing for “Magic Happens.” All packages include one lunch entrée, one beverage, one Plaza Inn credential, and one voucher that provides access to the parade’s reserved viewing area. For the adults, your entrée will include slow-cooked short rib with chimichurri, chicken thigh fried to a golden brown, pesto-infused mashed potatoes, roasted seasonal vegetables, corn relish, and dessert. For the kids, they’ll enjoy fried chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn relish, their choice of applesauce or baby carrots, and dessert as well as their choice of a small Dasani water or small lowfat milk. Vegetarian options are also available upon request. For more information and to make reservations, visit the Disneyland Resort website, check out the Disneyland app, or call 714-781-DINE (714-781-3463). On the east coast at Walt Disney World Resort, if you’re looking for a cute date idea this Valentine’s season, may I suggest Sangria University at Disney’s Coronado Resort? This unique experience will teach you how to make your very own personalized sangria alongside our resident Sangria Sommeliers at Three Bridges Bar & Grill. During the session, you’ll also learn about the history of the popular fruity wine cocktail and sample all four of the restaurant’s house-made sangrias before making your own! Sangria University occurs on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Villa Del Lago and is $45 per guest. To reserve your spot and make your own personalized sangria recipe, call 407-939-1004. Of course, after you’re finished learning all about how to make your own Sangria, you can always hang out at Three Bridges Bar & Grill afterwards for a relaxing afternoon of delicious appetizers and drinks. Popular dishes include the curry-lentil hummus with naan bread and crackers, warm manchego and Oaxaca cheese dip, and fried shrimp corn dogs. For something sweet, you can try a vanilla custard Mickey tart or even warm churros with chocolate sauce. And for those with gluten sensitivities, gluten-free churros are also on the menu! Speaking of sweet snacks, be sure to stop by Magic Kingdom Park later this month to grab one of two new snacks! The first is a new molten chocolate chip cookie at Columbia Harbour House. The Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cake features a chocolate chip lava cookie served warm and topped with buttercream and a chocolate Minnie bow. The second treat, the Mermaid Slush, can be found at Prince Eric’s Village Market. This berry-flavored slush is topped with whipped cream and a chocolate mermaid tail – how cute! Both of these items will be available later this month, so be sure to keep an eye out for them! Finally – if you’re craving pizza AND burgers, then do I have a new bite for you! Available through the end of February at Disney Springs, D-Luxe Burger is serving a brand-new PIZZA BURGER! This delicious burger comes with a signature-blend beef patty topped with artisan pepperoni, fried mozzarella, Pomodoro sauce, and lettuce and you won’t want to miss it! I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely hungry after writing about all of these yummy eats! If you want to find out more about the locations listed above, be sure to visit the Disneyland Resort website or the Walt Disney World Resort website. You can also check out the Disneyland app as well as the My Disney Experience app for Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

One of my favorite parts of working with the Disney Parks Blog is seeing the fun design work our team of artists and contributors are constantly coming up with. With Valentine’s Day – and Villaintine’s Day – happening this week, we’ve tasked our artists to come up with fun new digital wallpapers to share with all of you. Today’s design was created by artist Jason Ratner, who you may have spotted at this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Here, Jason pairs Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with traditional Valentine’s Day colors. 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

Who out there is ready for a totally epic quest? We know we’re always up for a new Disney adventure — especially one that looks as amazing as Onward! ©Walt Disney Studios And while we’ll have to wait until March 6th to go on a magical journey with Ian and Barley Lightfoot (and the lower half of their dad!), we’ve started seeing a bunch of new Onward merch showing up online today! That’s right, folks! Some of the new Onward merch has started showing up on shopDisney today! Check out the Ian Lightfoot Plush you can get for $22.99! He comes complete with his father’s wizard staff you may have seen in the previews! Ian Lightfoot Plush ©Disney Click here to buy the Ian Lightfoot Plush! And we also found the Barley Lightfoot Plush for $22.99! We dig his denim jacket with colorful patches! We wouldn’t mind having him for a cool, older brother! Barley Lightfoot Plush ©Disney Check out the Barley Lightfoot Plush here! And just look at this crazy Wilden Lightfoot Plush for $22.99! If you’ve seen the trailers for Onward already, this toy might make a little more sense to you than some of the folks who haven’t. It’s truly bizarre-looking, but we’re totally loving its weirdness! Wilden Lightfoot Plush ©Disney Click here to purchase the Wilden Lightfoot Plush! If you’re into mythological beasts, it looks like Onward will have plenty of those too! Here’s the Blazey Plush for $16.99! Blazey Plush ©Disney Want the Blazey Plush? Get him here! Or how about this fantastical Unicorn Plush for $16.99? His expression kinda reminds us of Hei-Hei’s from Moana! Unicorn Plush ©Disney Buy the Unicorn Plush here! Here’s another creature we’ll be excited to meet when the movie debuts in theaters — this cool-looking Manticore Plush for $22.99! Manticore Plush ©Disney Click here to purchase the Manticore Plush! And if you can’t pick a favorite character yet, there’s always this Onward Figure Play Set for $26.99! Onward Figure Play Set ©Disney Get the Onward Figure Play Set right here! While we’ve already spotted this Onward Mug at Epcot, we now know the brother’s van has an actual NAME! You can now pick up the Guinevere Mug for $19.99 on shopDisney! Guinevere Mug ©Disney Grab your Guinevere Mug by clicking here! Guinevere must be one special gal because she’s got a whole line of merch — like this Guinevere Shirt for $26.99! We love the rocker vibes it emanates! Guinevere Shirt ©Disney Purchase the Guinevere Shirt by clicking here! And the design of this Guinevere Shirt for $24.95 really gets our motors runnin’ too! Guinevere Shirt ©Disney Get the Guinevere Shirt shown above right here! How sweet is this new Onward Hoodie for $39.99? It even has the name “Lightfoot” written on its front! Onward Hoodie ©Disney Snag the adorable Onward Hoodie HERE! And this Onward Reusable Tote Bag for $3.99 will be perfect for our everyday shopping excursions! Onward Reusable Tote Bag ©Disney Click here to purchase the Onward Reusable Tote Bag! If you thought lightsabers were a pain to fly with, get ready to cart around the new Onward Wizard Staff for $24.99! Onward Wizard Staff ©Disney Score the Onward Wizard Staff right here! We spotted all of these new Onward items as wells as kids’ apparel and PJ sets, pins and more toys, so check ’em out today! shopDisney is also running a special currently where you can get free shipping if you spend $75 or more and enter the promo code SHIPMAGIC, fyi!!! Are you looking forward to seeing Onward when it comes out next month? Let us know if you’ll be seeing it in theaters in the comments below! Related posts: GOODBYE MONEY! Disney and Colourpop Debut a Midnight Masquerade Collection of Makeup, Mugs, and MORE! BIG Cyber Monday Deals on shopDisney are HERE! So Nice They Did it TWICE! The BIG Cyber Monday Sale on shopDisney has Been Extended! View the full article

Every day at Walt Disney World the Magic Kingdom holds a Flag Retreat Ceremony to honor our nation and those who defend it. It takes place at 5:00 PM in Main Street USA’s Square at the entrance to the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World Security and a special guest conduct the ceremony. This is a […] The post Walt Disney World Flag Retreat Ceremony appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Y’all. Dooney and Bourke have been releasing some mega cute new collections, like the Pixar Collection lately. World of Pixar Dooney and Bourke Hobo Bag But this new collection has us throwing our paychecks away… That’s because Dooney and Bourke has released a new collection that celebrates the 80th anniversary of Fantasia (!!!) and we’re OBSESSED. The colorful design represents some of the musical segments through characters like Mickey, the broomsticks, Chernabog, and more. You can snag this little baby online for $268. ©Disney You can check it out the Fantasia Tote online here!! There’s also a matching wristlet for $98.00. ©Disney Check out the Fantasia Wristlet online here! Annnnd there’s a crossbody bag for $198. We love seeing all these adorable characters on the bag. It really brings it to life. ©Disney Treat yo self by checking out the Crossbody Bag online! We can’t get over this amazing Fantasia MagicBand for $58 though. You best know we’ll be rocking this on our wrist at the parks. ©Disney Snag the Fantasia MagicBand here! This collection was created especially for Walt Disney World Resort, so be on the lookout for it on your next vacay. If you aren’t traveling to Disney anytime soon you can check out this entire collection online!! The new Fantasia Dooney Collection matches the Fantasia jewelry we spotted in the parks beautifully. Take a peek at the Fantasia jewelry collection here! What do you think of this new anniversary collection? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: Pretty in Pink! The Cutest NEW Dooney & Bourke Line Blossoms into Disney World and Online! NEW Dooney and Bourke Holiday Collection Is “Sleighing” the Game at the Disney Parks! NEWS! The Most Purr-fect Dooney & Bourke Collection is Coming Soon to Disney Springs! View the full article

One of the hardest things at Disney World is saying goodbye until your next vacay! Play Disney Parks App But now, Disney’s unrolling a new feature that makes having to go back to your everyday life a little more magical! While you may already have the Play Disney Parks app for in-queue games, earning ride achievements, and finding official Disney Parks playlists through Apple Music, you’ll definitely want to download it if you haven’t yet! Play Disney Parks ©Disney That’s because if you stay 3 nights or longer at any Disney World resort, you’ll receive a special “thank you” letter via snail mail that will now include a special QR code! And scanning the QR code will “unlock” a hidden feature in the Play Disney Parks mobile app! We won’t spoil the secret for ya, but it has a little something to do with a certain Mickey Mouse who will appear in a cool-looking augmented reality effect! ©Disney You’ll also receive a special “Thanks for the Magic” digital achievement for scanning the QR code! Hey, we can always use a little more Mickey Mouse in our lives, so we’ll definitely be checking this new feature out! Will you be checking your mailbox for this new Play Disney Parks app letter? Let know in the comments below! Related posts: Fortune and Glory, Baby! What A Time To Be Alive With A Holiday SECRET MENU Item at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar In Disney Springs! Welcome, World Travelers! Take a Closer Look at Epcot’s New Temporary Starbucks Location! This Opening Night Star Wars Pin Is Almost As Good As Poe Dameron. Almost. View the full article