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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney! Mint Julep Bar We’ve got plenty of merchandise, food, and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in! Disneyland Resort Food Update Grand Californian Hotel Everything sweet is popping up at the Craftsman Grill for Valentine’s Day! And, we are LOVING the adorable Sweetheart Cupcake (which is totally perfect for your special someone). The chocolate cupcake is topped with a swirl of vanilla and cherry frosting, crunchy pearls, festive heart-shaped sprinkles, a chocolate Minnie bow, and chocolate Mickey ears for $7! Sweetheart Cupcake Check out our full review of the Sweetheart Cupcake here! Disneyland Park We literally have an entire collection of Disney popcorn buckets (since we can’t get enough of ’em!!). But, one of our all-time FAVES has finally chugged into Disneyland! The black and white Steamboat Minnie Balloon Popcorn Bucket is basically the cutest thing we’ve ever seen in the parks! Steamboat Minnie Balloon Popcorn Bucket The Annual Passholder bucket can be picked up for $18.59 with $1.50 refills through March 29th. And, the new popcorn bucket has sailed into both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure so you have double the chance to get it! Steamboat Minnie Balloon Popcorn Bucket Check out everything you need to know about the Steamboat Minnie Balloon Popcorn Bucket here! New Orleans Square Beignets are a must-have if you’re visiting Disneyland. And, while we’ve spotted the Chocolate Mint Mickey Beignets and Red Hot Beignets filled with Fireball (!!!), there’s another rich, chocolate-y treat making its way to the park! The Double Chocolate Mickey-shaped Beignet is the latest secret menu item at Mint Julep Bar (and we could eat an entire batch of them). Double Chocolate Mickey-shaped Beignet You can get a pack of 3 for $5.49 (or ya know, 6 for $10.98 ;D) before you head over to ride Pirates of the Caribbean or Splash Mountain! Double Chocolate Mickey-shaped Beignet Disneyland Resort Construction Update Disneyland Hotel If you’ve been to the Disneyland Hotel, you’ll know that the Monorail Slide is basically another awesome form of Disney transportation. And, while there recently has been some construction for a small refurb… Monorail Slide Construction …the walls are finally back down so we can ride the “Monorails” once again! Pool day, anyone?? The Monorail Slide Back in Action! New Orleans Square We’ve been waiting to “huuurryyy baaack” onto the Haunted Mansion since it closed for refurbishment in January. And, now you can spot an illustration of the spooky mansion on its construction tarp if you’re missing those tall columns and sinister windows! Haunted Mansion Construction Tarps While the refurbishment won’t be finished until the spring, we are excited to see some of the updates to the mechanics, interiors, and exteriors. Haunted Mansion Construction Tarps Read all about the Haunted Mansion refurb here! Disneyland Resort Merchandise Update The Emporium We enjoy using Memory Maker when we plan on taking hundreds of pic in the parks. We love having our favorite moments captured by the amazing photographers, especially since the photos are such great gifts for friends and family members! And, after you pose with your favorite characters or in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, you can put your snap in the Mickey Photo Holder! Mickey Photo Holder You can even pair it with Mickey’s lady love, the Minnie Photo Holder, which comes in an old-fashioned style… Minnie Photo Holder …or classic style for $16.99 each! Minnie Photo Holder World of Disney The animators at Walt Disney Animation have created some of the most heartfelt and memorable characters that have ever graced the big screen. While we’ve already spotted the Ink & Paint Minnie Ears in Disney World, we’re celebrating the imagination of the Disney artists with the new ears in Downtown Disney too! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears The ears feature sketches of some of our favorite characters (even Mr. Toad!!), paintbrushes, and an artist palette for $29.99. Don’t you feel inspired just looking at them?? Ink & Paint Minnie Ears Check out all the details on the Ink & Paint Minnie Ears here! If you’re living for the Ink & Paint Collection as much as we are, you can even have the kids join in on the fun! The Ink & Paint Kids’ Baseball Hat is filled with sketches from different Disney films. Ink & Paint Kids’ Baseball Hat Hey, Dumbo and Jiminy. Ink & Paint Kids’ Baseball Hat And your little ones can actually color (!!!) it using these fabric markers for $27.99. Um, you can take all our money, Disney! Ink & Paint Kids’ Baseball Hat While all of us might not be artists, you can still be super creative back home with the new-to-us “it’s a small world” Mix and Match Magnet Set! It’s a Small World Mix and Match Magnet Set You can make new looks or stick to the classics with the different outfits and sets straight from the ride for $19.99! Who knows? Maybe a cowboy hat would look good with a dress! ;D It’s a Small World Mix and Match Magnet Set Well, that’s all for this What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney! We’ll catch you next time for more food, merchandise, and construction updates! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you looking forward to spotting in Disneyland the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! We Cannot Get Enough of the “All Wrapped Up” Hot Dog in Disneyland! Meet The NEW Steamboat Minnie Popcorn Bucket in Disneyland! Review! Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas with the Mickey and Minnie Holiday Donuts in Disneyland! View the full article

We just can’t get enough of Hollywood Studios right now, and clearly, neither can anyone else! Hollywood Studios Morning We just spotted ANOTHER extension to Hollywood Studios morning hours for the month of March. That means you’re going to have to get up pretty early if you want to claim a Boarding Group to get on Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It also means you’ll have even more opportunity to snag a ride on the all-new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opening on March 4th. So, read on if you want to know alllll those nice extension deets. We noticed that there’s been a park hours extension in the morning every day from March 1st to March 14th. This comes after many of these dates already received a 30 minute hours extension in the evening. SO MUCH MORE STAR WARS TIME. HS Hours Every day in March until the 14th has been swapped from a 9 AM opening to an 8 AM opening. This is likely a continued response to crowd levels for Rise of the Resistance as hours have been extended many times this year already. HS Hours All in all, we’re just happy for a few more hours in the park next month! We’ll keep an eye out for more hours extensions as we definitely wouldn’t be surprised if there are more to come. In the meantime, get excited about that spare time to hop on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Check out the newest poster in the countdown series to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Are you taking a trip to Disney World in March? Happy about these hours extensions? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: If You’re Hoping to Ride Rise of the Resistance in Disney World, You’ll Need to Know the NEW Procedure for Getting a Boarding Group! News! Park Hours Extend AGAIN at Hollywood Studios — This Time for Early March First Look and Review: We Tried The NEW Takodana Quencher at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

It’s the most romantic time of the whole year! Minnie and Mickey at the Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience Valentine’s Day is coming up this Friday and what better place to spend some time with your loved one than at a Disney park? If you’re headed to Disney this V-Day, you’ll want to take a look at everything that’s closed for refurbishment in Disney World and Disneyland. Check out all of the attractions, restaurants, and stores that are unavailable for the week of February 10th through February 16th. Refurbishments in Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain Work continues over at Splash Mountain for the seasonal closure. It’s pretty chilly in Disney World right now, so it may be that missing out on the drop into the Briar Patch is a good thing. Regardless, we’ll be back to hanging with Bre’r Rabbit on February 28th. Splash Mountain Click here for everything you need to know about the Splash Mountain closure! Walt Disney World Railroad Last week we saw the Walt Disney World Railroad move from the Main Street Station over to the Fantasyland Station and it remains there this week for photo ops. The train is closed during construction on TRON Lightcycle Run which is due to open sometime before Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. We’ll keep you updated if we get any info on an exact reopening date! Lilly Belle Want more info on TRON Lightcycle Run? Click here! Refurbishments in Epcot Test Track and Test Track SIMporium The Test Track attraction and accompanying areas are still closed as they receive some updates over in Epcot. We’re not too far off from speeding around again, though! This ride reopens on February 26th. Kiosks at Test Track refurbishment Will you be missing Test Track while it’s gone? Click here! Refurbishments in Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids We’re inching towards the reopening of Kali River Rapids on March 21st. The water ride is undergoing some routine seasonal maintenance. Still, it must be pretty extensive as we’ve seen a crane in the area in recent weeks! Kali River Rapids Closure Sign Click here to learn more about the Kali River Rapids closure! Refurbishments in Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon If you DO want your watery fix (even though it’s chilly), head over to Blizzard Beach Water Park as Typhoon Lagoon is still closed for winter maintenance and will remain so until mid-March-ish. Now, remember, Blizzard Beach will close in bad/cooler weather so check to make sure that the park is open before you head over. Crush ‘n’ Gusher With the reopening of Muppet*Vision 3D in Hollywood Studios that’s all of the closures in Disney World. Refurbishments in Disneyland Haunted Mansion So let’s zip across the fifty states to Disneyland and see what’s a work-in-progress over there. Work on the Haunted Mansion continues as Disney aims to improve mechanics, interiors, and exteriors. There’s a BIG scrim up this week so progress is hidden but we should see the return of this iconic attraction sometime in the Spring. Haunted Mansion Check out everything we know about the Haunted Mansion closure! Snow White’s Scary Adventures Speaking of construction scrims, there are still a bunch of barriers hiding some work over in Fantasyland. Opening day attraction, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, remains closed as the attraction receives a new vignette and a new scene. There’s still no sign of a reopening date, but we’ll keep an eye out. Snow White Construction Click here to learn more about the changes coming to Snow White’s Scary Adventures! King Arthur Carrousel Just across the way, King Arthur Carrousel is getting some care to keep it around for years to come. This is another attraction with which we’re still waiting to hear about the reopening date. Fantasyland Construction Want to learn more about the Carrousel closure? Click here! Sailing Ship Columbia There’s a new closure, albeit brief, in Disneyland this week too! February 9th through February 13th, the Sailing Ship Columbia will not be making its voyage from Frontierland. We’re happy this closure is relatively short though, so we’ll be sailing again soon! Sailing Ship Columbia Refurbishments in California Adventure Grizzly River Run and Rushin’ River Outfitters Across the way in California Adventure, a few closures continue. Grizzly River Run and Rushin’ River Outfitters remain closed until this Friday, February 14th. Seasonal maintenance is wrapping up, so what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by getting soaked? Grizzly River Run Red Car Trolley And of course, Avengers Campus is still interrupting the Red Car Trolley line. We’ll be keeping an eye out for the reopening of this classic around the debut of Avengers Campus in the summertime. Red Trolley Car Click here to learn more about the upcoming Avengers Campus! The Bakery Tour AND there’s a second reopening in California Adventure. Bread-lovers, buck up! The Bakery Tour reopens on February 12th. Bread Bridge Conveys Bread Overhead Click here to learn more about the upcoming Avengers Campus! Refurbishments in Downtown Disney District Jamba And Jamba isn’t quiiiiite open in Downtown Disney, but it does look like they’re finishing up. We’re not sure though as the best knowledge we’ve got of reopening sets the date as sometime this year. Jamba Click here to read more about the changes coming to Jamba! And that’s all of the refurbs in Disney World and Disneyland this week! Are there any attractions that you’re sad to miss? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Here Are ALL of the Refurbishment Closures in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Let’s Take a Look at Everything That’s Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World Next Week! View the full article

It’s hard to believe that Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort has been open for almost twenty years. While initially, the park struggled to find its footing in the shadow of Disneyland Park just a hop, skip, and a jump away, the Imagineers were able to go back and sprinkle a helping of pixie dust to give California Adventure a major makeover. Disney’s California Adventure Now we can walk down a re-creation of 1920’s Hollywood to the Carthay Circle Theater, journey under the sea with Ariel, race through Radiator Springs, and hang with our Pixar pals on the pier. What can follow this up? Disney California Adventure’s Vice President, Patrick Finnegan, recently gave some insight into where the park is headed in the future. Details about the Future of the Park The Orange County Register sat down with Finnegan and asked him what he thought of the last 19 years of California Adventure’s operation and what the future could have in store for the park. This summer, the first phase of the highly-anticipated Avenger’s Campus will open, which includes the Spider-Man shooting-gallery ride where you will sling webs with your hand gestures and the PYM Test Kitchen. We’re excited to try some of their grown and shrunken food! Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney Spider-Man is going to swing right above our heads, too! Once the new land opens, the Marvel character meet-and-greets and the towering Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout will officially move out of the adjacent Hollywood Land. Where does that leave the back lot of Hollywood Land? Finnegan responded, “As the Avengers are moving out, we’re certainly looking at, ‘OK, does something need to move in? Does it go back to where it was? It’s very much something that we’re talking about.’” Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout While Finnegan didn’t elaborate on what exactly would replace the Avengers in the studio backlot area, we’re excited to see what the wizards at Walt Disney Imagineering come up with. Finnegan also spoke on the possibility of incorporating lessons learned from the Villains Grove conversion of Redwood Creek Challenge Trail for Halloween. During the interview, he said, “It was super popular and very different from anything that we’ve ever done before. We’re looking at how do you use that kind of infrastructure for other things.” Redwood Creek Challenge Trail ©Disney Before the park turns 20 next year, this year is still shaping up to be eventful. The Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival will begin at the end of this month on February 28th and it’s bringing with it the return of Soarin’ Over California! Soarin’ Over California Find out everything you need to know about the 2020 Food and Wine Festival here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of all the new changes coming to California Adventure? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: Incredible Technology Will Allow Spider-Man to Swing Right Above You at Avengers Campus in Disneyland! Exciting NEW Details Shared on Avengers Campus Coming to Disney California Adventure! New Details Released — Including PYM Test Kitchen! — for Avengers Campus at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris Resorts View the full article

There are “so many things to love” at Disney Springs! February Disney Springs Guide And we’re taking a look at all the new snacks and souvenirs in Disney World’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Please join us! Sweets for Your Valentine Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love… and CHOCOLATE! And The Ganachery is THE spot in Disney Springs to grab a chocolatey treat for your sweetheart. Princess Chocolate Bars Take, for example, the new Princess Chocolate Bars featuring RUBY Chocolate AND none other than Ariel, Snow White, and Jasmine! Princess Chocolate Bars Princess Chocolate Bars The Ganachery also has a limited supply of Cinderella’s Coach Favor Boxes on hand to fill with a little something sweet… Cinderella’s Coach Favor Box Speaking of something sweet… Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC has put a spin on the classic conversation hearts with Conversation Cupcakes! Conversation Cupcakes With messages like “XOXO,” “I Love You,” “Text Me,” and “Friend 4 Eva,” there’s something for everyone in your life. And since the treats at Erin McKenna’s are all gluten-free and vegan, we DO mean everyone! Conversation Cupcakes At The Polite Pig, you can keep a little “red” in your Valentine’s Day sipping with the new Red Raspberry Frose Seasonal Slushie! The Polite Pig Drink Menu Don’t forget that Maker’s Mark Limited Release RC6 is available now as well. Cheers! YeSake is also serving up a new beverage with the Strawberry Banana Slushie. YeSake Kiosk in Disney Springs YeSake Menu And, in case you missed it, Amorette’s Patisserie has unveiled its very own Cinderella-themed treat: Cinderella’s Carriage. Cinderella’s Carriage Check out our review of Cinderella’s Carriage here! This pretty dome treat joins the list of Cinderella-themed snacks all over Disney World celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the animated film, Cinderella. Cinderella’s Carriage While you’re at Amorette’s, keep your eyes peeled for the soon-to-arrive Lady and the Tramp Petit Cake as featured on this month’s Guide to Disney Springs! Disney Springs Guide And while you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, you can ALSO celebrate Carnevale from now through February 29th at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante! Carnivale! Read our review of Carnevale at Maria & Enzo’s here! Masks and Beads! Now, maybe you’re on the hunt for that perfect present for your Valentine to go along with that sweet treat. Well, there’s definitely no shortage of gift options — especially if your Valentine is a Disney fan — when you’re in Disney Springs! Let’s check out all the latest merchandise… Merchandise in Disney Springs Marvel Spirit Jersey Who says you can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day AND 80 Years of Marvel at the same time?! Marvel Spirit Jersey Check out the Marvel 80 Years Spirit Jersey spotted at Super Hero Headquarters ($69.99). Marvel Spirit Jersey Take a closer look here, Super Heroes! World of Disney Let’s step into the World of Disney, where there’s a little bit — or a LOT — of everything! World of Disney Ink & Paint Display Colorful Mickey and Minnie Everybody’s all-time favorite Valentine’s couple, Mickey and Minnie, is featured on a colorful collection at the World of Disney store. A clear Minnie phone case ($29.99), clothes for the kiddos (Girls Tutu Dress and Boys Shoes, $29.99 each), and more are all decorated in bright primary colors. Colorful Minnie Phone Case Colorful Minnie Girls Dress Colorful Mickey Boys Shoes Colorful Mickey Boys Shoes We especially love this Minnie Mouse youth shirt ($24.99), featuring a bold Minnie Mouse design atop “inside out” drawings. Colorful Minnie shirt Colorful Minnie shirt Ink & Paint Merchandise The color continues with more of the Ink & Paint merchandise we’ve been loving lately! Ink & Paint Display We’ve taken an in-depth look at this line in Disneyland (you can check it out here!), but fun finds at World of Disney in Disney World include pieces like the Four Piece Pin Set ($27.99), a Fantasia shirt ($36.99), and — my personal favorite — the “Paint Your Own Mickey” Plush, which comes with markers for your Mickey ($39.99)! Ink & Paint Pin Set Ink & Paint Fantasia Shirt Paint Your Own Mickey Paint Your Own Mickey As in Disneyland, you can also find the surprise Ink & Paint Mickey in a Can, which contains one of five Sorcerer Mickeys ($19.99). Ink & Paint Mickey In a Can Ink & Paint Mickey In a Can And don’t forget the LIGHT UP Mickey Paint Palette toy ($12.99), which not only lights up, but also changes patterns according to how many times you click the button on the back. Mickey Paint Palette Mickey Paint Palette OR the Three Caballeros t–shirt, which you’ll still find here, too! The Three Caballeros T-shirt Going RETRO Are you going retro with us? Because there’s even more Retro-inspired merchandise at World of Disney, including the Walt Disney World Retro Hat ($27.99), youth-sized Retro Pants ($29.99), and an all-black Retro pair of pants for men ($44.99). Retro Walt Disney World cap Retro Walt Disney World Pants Retro Walt Disney World Pants Retro Walt Disney World Pants Oh, but we’re not done turning back the hands of time just yet! More items include the Walt Disney World drawstring bag ($19.99), and the “M for Mickey” cap ($27.99). Retro Walt Disney World Drawstring Bag M for Mickey! Hey there, Hi there, Ho there! M for Mickey Hat Disney Wallet Cardholders If you’re keeping up with What’s New in Disneyland, too, you may have noticed these Disney Cardholders. Mickey Bar Cardholder Mickey Balloon Cardholder Luxo Ball Cardholder Well, we’ve now found them here in Disney World, too ($14.99)! Star Wars Cardholder Madame Leota Cardholder Easter Find And though we’re chatting about Valentine’s Day this month, you can start to spot some Easter merchandise popping up, like these Easter Bunny Mickey Socks — complete with bunny ears! — for $14.99 or $11.00 each when you purchase two. Easter Socks Tommy Bahama Collection Stop by Twenty-Eight & Main in the Marketplace Co-op to check out the new Tommy Bahama collection, with button-down shirts ranging from $130 – $150. Tommy Bahama Shirt Tommy Bahama Shirt Tommy Bahama Shirt Tommy Bahama Shirt Tommy Bahama Shirt Tren’D And just steps away at Tren’D, you can find these fabulous Disney Birds of a Feather leggings (previously spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, $39.99) as part of the Birds of a Feather line, which also features the Birds of a Feather t-shirt ($36.99). Birds of a Feather Leggings Birds of a Feather Shirt Another ensemble of Winnie the Pooh leggings ($39.99) and “Oh, Bother” shirt ($36.99) has also hit the Tren’D scene. Winnie the Pooh Leggings Winnie the Pooh Leggings Oh, Bother Shirt We also spotted these new-to-us Minnie Mouse Bow Shoes ($39.99). Minnie Mouse Bow Shoes Too cute! Disney Pin Traders Disney Pin Traders is where you can grab a Doom Buggy all your own with the new Haunted Mansion Park Cruisers pin ($17.99). Haunted Mansion Park Cruisers Pin Disney Pin Traders also carries the new Mickey and Retro MagicBands we’ve been eyeing lately ($26.99 and $29.99, respectively)… Mickey MagicBand Mickey MagicBand Retro MagicBand Annual Passholder Pandora Charm Our final stop is Ever After Jewelry Co., where Annual Passholders can declare their LOVE for Walt Disney World with their very own Annual Passholder Pandora Charm ($85.00). Annual Passholder Pandora Charm Annual Passholder Pandora Charm Find out more of the details — including other spots where you can find it — here! We hope you’re feelin’ the love from Disney Springs! Stay tuned, as always, for MORE fun trips to see everything there is to see in Walt Disney World and Disneyland! Will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day in Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

Is it summer yet?! Seriously, we are READY for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure to open!! ©Disney While we shared some exciting NEW details on Avengers Campus earlier, we thought we’d dive into the new details shared on the Pym Test Kitchen restaurant! According to OCR, the Vice President of DCA, Patrick Finnegan recently took part in a tasting of some of the food that will be available at the NEW Pym Test Kitchen with a few of the park’s chefs and some of the creative team. Pym Test Kitchen is set to open this summer as part of the phase one opening for Avengers Campus. PYM Test Kitchen Concept Art ©Disney This new restaurant is themed after Ant-Man and the Wasp and will use the “latest innovations to grow and shrink food.”And just how are they planning to do this? Well, while we don’t know too much yet, we do know that this will be done thanks to the help of red and blue Pym Particles. The red particles will shrink the food, while the blue particles will expand the food!! We can only imagine what the food will actually look like! Pym Test Kitchen Read all about Pym Test Kitchen here! While there are no exact details of what will be on the menu, things sure sound promising that it will be one of the more unique dining experiences to come to Disneyland! Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney You can bet we’ll be checking the food out for ourselves, regardless of size! Swing by Avengers Campus when it opens summer of 2020! Read all about Avengers Campus here! 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 have summer plans to check out Avengers Campus? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: New Menu Items Debut At Two Disney California Adventure Park Restaurants! New Details Released — Including PYM Test Kitchen! — for Avengers Campus at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris Resorts Get Ready to Assemble! We Have an Opening Season for Disneyland’s Avengers Campus View the full article

We’re less than a month away from rolling out the red carpet for the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Earlier this week, Walt Disney Imagineering marked a milestone on the attraction’s progress by unveiling its dazzling new marquee. “We want to make sure that we’re providing an amazing marquee that really celebrates the entrance into a great attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios,” said Art Director Phillip Hillis. The marquee is brought to “light” by blinking bulbs and animated depictions of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse created with real, hand-crafted neon. It takes its design cue from the extravagant made-for-the-movie marquees that were custom designed for the premieres of epic films in the mid-20th century. It also connects to the design and glamour of the Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Boulevard, the main thoroughfare through the park. When the attraction debuts on March 4, Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests can head to the Chinese Theatre to see the world premiere of Mickey and Minnie’s latest cartoon short entitled “Perfect Picnic.” The theater will serve as the magic portal through which theater-goers can burst directly into the cartoon world. And did you know that Mickey and Minnie have a history at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood? The 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon “Mickey Steps Out,” was screened at the Chinese Theatre. And the 1933 cartoon, “Mickey’s Gala Premier,” opens with an establishing shot in front of the Chinese Theatre with a blinking marquee and crisscrossing searchlights welcoming Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow to the red carpet. View the full article

New Marquee for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lights Up Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

There’s nothing better than the feeling of receiving a handwritten note from somebody who cares. Today happens to be National Send a Card to a Friend Day, and as always, I’m feeling proud of our Disney VoluntEARS. For the past 25 years, compassionate cast members from all over the company and their family and friends have written, drawn and painted thousands of postcards for active duty U.S. military service members through Operation Uplift. This program is just one way Disney carries out a longstanding tradition of supporting active-duty military personnel and veterans, inspired by Walt and Roy Disney’s service during World War I. Last year alone, Disney VoluntEARS from Walt Disney World Resort spent nearly 500 hours preparing over 10,000 handwritten postcards to send to troops serving domestically and overseas. These messages of gratitude make a positive impact for the men and women who serve our nation by reminding them that we are all thinking of them and the sacrifices they are making when they leave their own loved ones to defend our country. One group that is particularly passionate about Operation Uplift is our Transportation VoluntEARS. Led by cast member Nancy Vidarte, who was awarded VoluntEAR of the Year at Walt Disney World Resort in 2017, this team of dedicated Cast Members and their friends and family contribute thousands of patriotic postcards each year. Today and every day, I am so thankful for everything our Disney VoluntEARS do to serve the community. I’m hoping you feel inspired to send a card to someone who needs a little extra love today — I know I do. View the full article

We’re less than a month away from the grand opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Can you believe it? Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway sign Just days ago, we saw the new marquee installed and yesterday we booked our FastPasses for the new attraction coming March 4th (that’s right! They’re now up for grabs on My Disney Experience!). NOW we have to wait until Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens to see the sign lit up — OR DO WE? You see, Disney likes to tease us a little sometimes! And even though park guests won’t see the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway sign on the front of the Chinese Theater illuminate until the new attraction opens — they shared a sneak peek with us! ©Disney We think the new sign is a knock-out in the daytime, but the colorful neon lights really pop in the nighttime! The new sign also features blinking bulbs and flashing elements that make it seem as if Mickey and Minnie are waving us over — so EXCITING! ©Disney Here’s another tidbit we have to share with you guys! If you’re a fan of the new Mickey cartoon shorts, you’ll get to hear the music from Potatoland while you wait in Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway queue! We’ll be riding Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway when it opens, but click here to learn all the DETAILS about the ride before it opens next month! Are you ready for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway to open next month? Tell us if you’ve already snagged a FastPass for it in the comments below! Related posts: FIRST LOOK at The NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! HURRY! FastPasses Are NOW AVAILABLE For Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney World! Will Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Impact The Epcot Food And Wine Festival? View the full article

Valentine’s Day is the holiday for love and sweets, and Disneyland has been showing how much they love us with all the sweet snacks they’re releasing for the season, like the Heart-Shaped Macaron Sandwich and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Heart-Shaped Macaron Sandwich We found a new treat over at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel that you’ll want to give your special someone or just maybe treat yo’ self! This Sweetheart Cupcake joins the beautiful lineup of Valentine’s snacks we’ve spotted so far in Disneyland. The chocolate cupcake is topped with vanilla and cherry swirl frosting, heart-shaped sprinkles, and pink pearls. A milk chocolate bow and dark chocolate ears finish off this lovely ensemble. Sweetheart Cupcake This cupcake reminds us of someone, but we can’t quite think of who. Sweetheart Cupcake The cake was light and fluffy, just how we like our cupcakes to be. The cherry flavor in the frosting was not overpowering and allowed the other flavors to really come through. The pearls and the heart-shaped sprinkles gave the cupcake a nice crunch to the texture. If you want to try this heart-felt snack for yourself, you can find it at Craftsman Grill for $7.00. 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 loving the Valentine’s Day snacks at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: Mickey and Minnie Halloween Donuts Are Destination-Worthy in Disneyland! Say “Trick Or Treat” With The DFB Printable Halloween Snack Checklist For Halloween Time in Disneyland! REVIEW: NEW Sweet and Spicy Corn Dog Bulgogi Bites in Disneyland! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another What’s New in Animal Kingdom! The Tree of Life We spotted a new Valentine’s Day treat that you can share with the love of your life and some merch when making the rounds that you’ll probs want to check out. Let’s get started! Animal Kingdom Food Update DinoLand U.S.A We’ve been spoiled by Disney this year with all of the Valentine’s Day treats and they keep coming. We found a new Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich at Dino-Bite Snacks. Honestly, they had us at chocolate and strawberry with this one. Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich You can grab this seasonal sandwich to give to your sweetheart, even if that’s yourself, for $6.99 or one Disney Dining Plan snack credit. See what we thought of the Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Discovery Trading Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort’s Lunar New Year Celebration ends on February 9th, but you can still get in on the party in Florida with these Lunar New Year Minnie Ears. They’re sparkly and have beaded chains and pink butterflies; need we say more? You can grab your own for $27.99. Lunar New Year Minnie Ears Check out the Ink & Paint Minnie Ears, too! Riverside Depot We’ve been finding the new vintage Ink & Paint collection at several places around the World already and you can now find it at Animal Kingdom, too! This colorful key-chain features some classic characters ready to join your road trip. Even the harp from Mickey and the Beanstalk is included! You can snag this for $9.99. Ink and Paint key-chain If you are all about the pin trading game, there are some interesting pins featuring Disney’s animated history in this collection. You can get a set of four pins with some lesser-known characters (BONGO!!) for $27.99. Ink and Paint four pin set They also had individual pins for $12.99. We found pins of Alice, the penguin waiters from Mary Poppins, and more! Dumbo pin Instead of a pin, how about a pen? You can get this colorful pin for $32.99. Ink and Paint pen This Artist’s Palette Magnet will not only hold up those old Christmas cards on the fridge, but it also lights up! You can grab this for $12.99. Ink and Paint light up magnet We also found the Sorcerer Mickey Plush here! You never know which of the five options you’ll get. You can try your luck for $19.99. Ink and Paint Sorcerer Mickey plush You’ll be humming along to the music with this Fantasia shirt for $36.99. Ink and Paint Fantasia shirt This Three Caballeros shirt shows off some of the work that goes into making an animated sequence. Ink and Paint Three Caballeros shirt There’s also this adorable Mickey drawstring backpack that even comes with markers you can use to color on the little guy! We found it for $39.99. Ink and Paint Mickey drawstring backpack with markers Check out some of the other Ink and Paint merch! We also found this cute Marie patch that you can slap onto your backpack or jacket for $9.99. Marie patch Check out these other awesome patches! Thank you for joining us on the latest What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Whether you love food, clothes, accessories, or Disney gear, these new items are sure to help you show off your love for Disney! We’ll keep you updated with anything else new we may come across in Animal Kingdom and other Disney Parks. Planning to take a break from the parks and hop over to Disney Springs? Check out all the newest things we spotted! Are you a fan of the new Ink & Paint collection? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom — A Rotten Apple Cocktail, Up Phone Cases, And Your FAVE Disney Recipes! WE’RE LIVE at Animal Kingdom with NEW Christmas Decorations, the Merry Menagerie Puppets, and the Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings! The NEW Ice Cream Sandwich in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is Our Favorite Valentine’s Day Treat So Far! View the full article

Marvel Comics celebrated their 80th birthday last year at Disney California Adventure in super-heroic style but you can keep the party going at Disney Springs in Disney World. Super Hero Headquarters Over at Marvel Super Hero Headquarters, they have a new piece of anniversary merch that die-hard Marvel fans are going to want to get their hands on. Inside, we found this new Marvel 80th Anniversary Spirit Jersey. On the front, the Marvel Comics Group logo represents the past and the 80 Years logo represents the present legacy of their stories. Marvel 80th Anniversary Spirit Jersey On the back, you will find an assortment of different Marvel heroes and villains. Can you name them all? Marvel 80th Anniversary Spirit Jersey You find this new spirit jersey at Super Hero Headquarters for $69.99. You can also find this spirit jersey online! Marvel spirit jersey Check out the Marvel Spirit Jersey online here! We can see this being the perfect thing to wear when we watch the premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision on Disney+ later this year. See what else is happening at Disney Springs right now! Are excited for the next 80 years of Marvel? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Halloween Shakes, Dooney & Bourke’s Anniversary, And Disney Tees Galore! Neon Pink Corkcicles Are BACK in Disney Springs! What’s New in Disney Springs — Snowmen Mugs, Turkey Poutine, And Fa La La La LOTS Of Holiday Goodies! View the full article

As Epcot’s 2020 Festival of the Arts begins to wind down, we know Disney may release its food booths and menus for Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival at any second! 2019 Flower and Garden Festival Earlier today we shared with you the new Orange Bird Minnie Ears that should debut in Disney World when the Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 4th, but our festival plans got even sweeter because we know which food booths will likely be returning this year! Are any of your favorites coming back? Keep reading to find out! While Disney has yet to officially release its full list of 2020 Flower and Garden food booths, today they mentioned at least 16 outdoor kitchens will be in attendance at this year’s fest! The Honey Bee-stro Chelsea Florig, Project Manager for Food & Beverage at Epcot went on to state, “We’re bringing back all the favorite outdoor kitchens from last year.” I guess we’ll have to wait a little longer to see what “all the favorites” actually means since we don’t want to assume that means all of last year’s food booths are coming back! But Disney DID share with us the names of three Flower and Garden food booths confirmed to return! Welcome back (drum roll, please!)… 2019 Flower and Garden Festival Citrus Blossom, Honey Bee-stro, and the vegetarian-friendly Trowel & Trellis! Both Citrus Blossom and Trowel & Trellis were new to the festival last year, so we’re happy to see them both returning! You might remember Citrus Blossom had the adorable (and almost impossible-to-get) Orange Bird Sipper last year! No word yet on if he’ll be coming back, but we’ll let you know if we hear anything! Orange Bird Sipper from Citrus Blossom at the 2019 Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival Honey Bee-stro debuted at the Flower and Garden Festival in 2018 and has been a fan favorite with honey lovers ever since! Somehow they actually got us to enjoy Roasted Cauliflower, so we’re seriously hoping that dish will be returning for 2020! Roasted Cauliflower We are thrilled to see these three booths returning to the festival this year and we’re already sorting through which of our past favorites to order first. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we receive a confirmation on the rest of the 2020 Flower and Garden food booths, so stay tuned! Read all about the Flower and Garden Festival here! Are you excited to see these three food booths returning to Flower and Garden this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s NEW at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Find Out Here! Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! Review: Vegan Cupcake from Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons! View the full article

We’re now less than a month away from the premiere of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the first ride-through attraction in Disney history based on Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Ahead of the highly anticipated attraction’s March 4 debut, Disney Imagineers are fine-tuning what promises to be a fun adventure for all ages inside the park’s iconic Chinese Theatre. And speaking of that theater … it has a brand-new marquee! Crews installed the glamorous Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway sign earlier this week, which features blinking bulbs and animated neon depictions of Mickey and Minnie beckoning you into their wacky and wonderful cartoon world. The sign won’t officially light up until the attraction opens for guests in March, but someone we all know and love happened to stumble across it this week in the wee hours of the morning and made some magic happen. Check out this video to see the results: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway takes you inside a “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short, where anything can happen aboard a train ride through Runnamuck Park. You’ll join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and more on a family-friendly adventure featuring dazzling visual effects, a lovable theme song, and surprising twists and turns. The attraction will open in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland park in California in 2022. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more on this exciting new attraction as we count down to its world premiere on March 4! View the full article

Guests visiting Disney Parks over the next few weeks can get an early glimpse of scenes from Disney and Pixar’s original adventure, “Onward.” Sneak peeks of the film are now showing in the Tomorrowland Theater at Disneyland park and as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests aboard Disney Cruise Line can also catch this special look at a part of the film, during select sailings in February and early March. Set in a suburban fantasy world, “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers– Ian & Barley – who embark on an extraordinary quest after being given the chance to spend one more day with their father. Check out this newly released featurette for another look at “Onward.” Be sure to catch Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” when it releases in theaters on March 6, 2020. View the full article

Summer 2020 is creeping up on us annnd you know what that means, Avengers Campus is almost here! ©Disney Today, we have some exciting new details on what to expect from this new land. New Details on Avengers Campus Avengers Campus will open this summer and we’ll finally be able to live out our superhero dreams! And thanks to Orange County Register, we have some mega exciting details to share. Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney Phase one of the Avengers Campus opening, which is opening sometime this summer, will include the Spider-Man Worldwide Engineering Brigade (WEB). This new attraction will allow guests to use hand gestures to fire virtual webbing and to catch robots before they cause a real panic. OCR also states that phase one will open with the PYM Test Kitchen. Here, Red Pym Particles will shrink items while blue ones will expand them. They have also shared that there will be a Marvel character rooftop stunt show. PYM Test Kitchen Concept Art ©Disney Learn more about everything coming to Avenger’s Campus here! The second phase of Avengers Campus, which will include the revolutionary new Avengers E-ticket attraction. This attraction has not yet been given a release date yet. Here, riders will board a Quinjet that will FLY to Wakanda. Riders will join a team of Marvel superheroes in a “battle against giant winged insects with razor-sharp teeth!” OCR also states that riders will sit in seats that double as a jet pack and weapons system. ©Disney We have also learned that the new Spider-Man stuntronic (which we recently shared video of) is “expected to swing by a web and perform midair acrobatic feats over Avengers Campus.” My mind would literally be blown if I saw SPIDER-MAN flying above me. ©Disney Check out the Spider-Man stuntronic here! OCR also shares that there will be a daily Doctor Strange Mystic Arts show that is expected to use “special effects and projections to simulate Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum!!” A sorcerer superhero will teach the audience how to “harness energy from other dimensions, bend the laws of time and space. and unravel the mysteries of the multiverse.” ©Disney Read all about Avengers Campus here!! We can’t wait to continue to learn more about the NEW attraction and we sill be sure to give you all the details when we do! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you excited for this new land? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: New Details Released — Including PYM Test Kitchen! — for Avengers Campus at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris Resorts DFB Video: 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! Review: LAVA FRIES!!! And More NEW Seasonal Offerings at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure View the full article

Valentine’s Day might be next week, but we’re already looking forward to spending Easter and Mother’s Day with our families in Disney World! Mr. Easter Bunny and Mrs. Easter Bunny You’ll want to know where you can hop on over to a HUGE Disney Resort meal that will satisfy everyone in your family! Just don’t forget to wear your best bunny-themed apparel. The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is celebrating Easter and Mother’s Day with an ear-resistible buffet! On April 12th and May 10th, you can get all your friends and family members together for a picture-perfect moment and delicious eats for adults and kids. The Wave…of American Flavors Entrance The grown-ups can start off with the Easter and Mother’s Day Cold Offerings, including Caesar Salad, Build-Your-Own-Yogurt Parfaits, Assorted Breads and Breakfast Pastries, and Citrus-Poached Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce. You can indulge in a few savory breakfast items like Sweet Potato Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, or really get your fill with the American. This option comes with two Eggs, cooked-to-order, Potato and Cheese Casserole, and choice of Bacon, Pork Sausage, or Chicken Sausage. You can also fill up on the Tikka Masala, Seared Potato Gnocchi, Herb-Crusted Strip Loin, Verlasso Salmon, and Braised Pork Shank if you’re more in the mood for lunch or dinner instead (or in addition to! ). Sweet Potato Pancakes The kiddos can join in the fun with the Mickey Mouse waffles (a staple obvi) or an Egg with Bacon, Sausage, or Breakfast Potatoes. And, they can even get their brunch on with Crispy Chicken Tenders, Strip Loin, Salmon, and Penne pasta! Sounds like quite the feast, right?? Mickey Waffles You can treat your family (especially all those moms out there) either day for $42 per adult and $23 per child. Plus, you can check out the full Easter and Mother’s Day menus at The Wave here! Annnd, you can make reservations for your whole fam here! Check out our brunch favorites from The Wave with our full review here! Are you making The Wave a part of your Easter plans this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! The Clock Has Struck Out on The Newest Cinderella Cupcake in Disney World What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! What’s New at Disney’s All-Star Resorts! The Disney Foodie Collection; Pixar Merchandise; and One of Our FAVE Returning Cupcakes! View the full article

Looking for a romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day in Disneyland? (Take notes, Valentines!) Naples Ristorante e Bar If you’re in the mood for a treat or two while you’re strolling through Downtown Disney with a special someone, you’re going to want to check out this super festive and (wait for it…) PINK drink! Forget the perfume! We want a “Spritz in Love” at Naples Ristorante (and we bet it smells as AH-MAZING as we hope it tastes)! Naples Ristorante Outdoor Seating The bubbly drink is mixed up with Malfy con Arancia Rossa, Lillet Rose, prosecco, and strawberry puree for $17. It’s also the PERFECT color for all your Insta photos! ©Patina Restaurant Group Plan your date NOW if you want to try the Spritz in Love because it will be served from February 14th through February 16th. Oh, and be sure to grab a slice of pizza while you’re there (cause we can’t resist some of that cheesy goodness)! Click here to check out other SWEET ways to TREAT your Valentine in Disneyland! 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 going to grab the Spritz in Love for Valentine’s? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: The Cutest SECRET MENU Baby Yoda Cocktail in Disneyland! Review & Photos: NEW Menu Items At Disneyland’s Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes DFB Video: 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! View the full article

Oh hey there! Did we not get the memo that everyone’s a richy-rich pants these days? The Blonds Designer Mickey Ears Umm, yeah — remember those jewel-encrusted Designer Mickey Ears we showed you yesterday by the New York-based fashion house, The Blonds? They’re already SOLD OUT online! We thought the COACH Designer Minnie Ears didn’t come cheap with a price tag of $195, but those leather beauties almost sold out immediately! And the Heidi Klum Minnie Ears (which ALSO cost $600) were a little too rich for our blood, but many folks jumped at the opportunity to snag ’em! Now The Blonds Designer Mickey Ears are slaying fashionable Disney Ears the game, which has us thinking — has the whole world gone MAD? Who has $600 laying around to spend on Mickey EARS??? COACH Designer Ears Click here to see the COACH Designer Ears! Maybe our Disney bling budget just isn’t as hefty as other folks, but admittedly, we probably spend more money on eats and drinks at the Disney parks than what most people would consider normal — so you know, everybody’s got their Disney indulgences! Now that Disney knows they can successfully sell Designer Ears for a standard going rate of $600 — we’re interested to see what the future holds! Could there be $1,000 Mickey Ears someday? We’ll just have to wait and SEE! Heidi Klum Designer Ears Read more about the $600 Heidi Klum Designer Ears here! Even so, we think we’ll just spend the $30 bucks or so on the new Orange Bird Minnie Ears coming to this year’s Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot and save the rest of our money for snacks and other souvenirs — but maybe that’s just us! How much would you pay for a set of Designer Ears? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: You’re Sure to Stand Out in the Newest Pair of Designer Ears Taking Over the Disney Parks TOMORROW! NEWS! Designer Jerrod Maruyama Hipster Mickey Ears Are Dropping TOMORROW! NEWS: Designer Hipster Mickey Ears Arrive In Disney Parks! View the full article

We’re still crushing hard over the Orange Bird Sipper we scored from the Citrus Blossom food booth at last year’s Flower and Garden Festival! He helps us get our daily dose of Vitamin C-U-T-E! Orange Bird Sipper from 2019 Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival But Disney’s got EVEN bigger plans for our main squeeze this year and today has shared with us the designs of its new Orange Bird Minnie Ears! Orange you obsessed with these?!? We know we sure are! And while the Orange Bird Minnie Ears won’t be available until the 2020 Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, which kicks off March 4th, we’re totally going to be nabbing them when they’re released! ©Disney Orange Bird Minnie Ears Disney’s also shared with us this year’s collections of Flower and Garden festival merch will be inspired by Minnie, Mickey, Orange Bird, and Spike the Bee. And although they haven’t shared with us any photos yet of this year’s lines, we imagine they’ll be similar to the cute stuff we’ve seen over the last few years! Flower and Garden Festival Butterfly Haven See last year’s collection of Flower and Garden merch here! In addition to the Orange Bird Minnie Ears, there will be other Orange Bird-inspired items and Minnie’s World in Bloom collection will feature a flower crown and a spirit jersey! Take all our money — PLEASE! 2019 Flower and Garden Festival Click here to check out the lineup for the 2020 Epcot’s Flower and Garden Garden Rocks concert series! Well be sure to share all the new merch and food booth menus as soon as they’re released, and of course, we’ll be reporting live from the 2020 Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival when it begins next month, so stay tuned! Which Epcot festival do you prefer — Festival of the Arts or Flower and Garden? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Spark Off the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts With The New Figment Minnie Ears! Feast Your Eyes on the NEW 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise! NEW Classic Minnie Mouse Ears Debut at Disney World! View the full article

Sports fans rejoice because your ultimate dining destination is now open! City Works Eatery & Pour House opened its doors yesterday bringing classic American dishes and an incredible beer menu to Disney Springs. The Chicago-based brand currently operates nine locations across the country with its first Central Florida location conveniently located just outside NBA Experience on the West Side. The venue features 17 televisions, a state-of-the-art sound system including a 168 inch high-definition video screen so you’ll catch all the high-scoring action from every angle. I mentioned there’s an incredible beer menu and I mean it! There are over 90 local and global craft brews on tap at this restaurant including eight wines on draft. If that’s not enough to be excited about the food is just as newsworthy. I had the opportunity to sample a few dishes from the menu filled with so many delicious entrees including sandwiches, tacos, salads, burgers, classic bar bites, and more. Don’t miss the Buffalo Chicken Dip as a starter— it’s filled with the perfect ratio of pulled buffalo chicken and bleu cheese cream making it a snackable dish to kick off lunch or dinner. I’m such a sucker for poke so when I saw Ahi Tuna Tacos on the menu, I knew it was the dish for me—poke-style tuna, Napa cabbage, and avocado topped with cilantro lime cream is a delicious and fresh take on the traditional taco. I sampled a few bites of my friends’ dishes as well and some of my other can’t-miss favorites were the Short Rib, Smoked BBQ Ribs, and the Salmon Burger. If you have any room leftover, the dessert selection satisfies any sweet tooth with Peanut Butter Snickers Pie, S’mores Dip, Root Beer Floats and more. Brunch fans are also in for a treat because the Rock N Roll Brunch menu is filled with mouth-watering dishes on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Grab your friends and come hungry for beignets, breakfast hash, avocado toast, and breakfast sandwiches with mimosa flights and an over-the-top bloody mary. Happy Hour will also be available Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. with a discounted menu of select beer, wine and appetizers. City Works Eatery & Pour House is currently taking walk-ups and will start to fulfill reservations through My Disney Experience, online and via OpenTable starting March 9. Visiting soon? Share your delicious dining photos with us using #DisneySprings and #CityWorksDisneySprings! View the full article

We recently celebrated Carnevale at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs! This festive and colorful event (based on the traditional celebration which is famous in Venice) is ON in the evenings through February 29th. Carnivale 2020 And since the Carnevale dates just so happen to include Valentine’s Day on February 14th, why not celebrate both occasions by raising a glass with your sweetheart at Maria & Enzo’s? Specialty cocktails for Carnevale include the February Sunset (Febbraio Tramounto)! ©Patina Restaurant Group Sip on this mix of Cointreau, simple syrup, ginger beer, blueberries, oranges, raspberries, and mint while enjoying the live entertainment from 5:00 – 10:00 PM. Carnevale Drink Specials The February Sunset joins other Carnevale Specialty Drinks such as the King Carnival, Fire Dancer, and the Red Mask, and you can read our review of each of those beverages here. King Carnival CHEERS! Will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day in Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: A Hard Hat Tour Inside The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, Enzo’s Hideaway, and Pizza Ponte! Guest Review: Experience Carnevale (with a Vegan Option!) at Disney Springs’ Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante! REVIEW! We’re Celebrating Carnevale at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs! View the full article

The countdown is on until the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day Whoopie Pies Like a devoted significant other, Walt Disney World has pulled out all the stops this year with magical celebrations and sweets galore, like the heart-shaped whoopie pies and cherry almond cupcakes we spotted recently at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian is spreading the love once again with another Valentine’s Day offering, the Enchanted Rose Milkshake. This Strawberry Milkshake is drizzled with Chocolate Sauce and topped with Whipped Cream and Heart Sprinkles. Enchanted Rose Milkshake You may notice the lack of heart sprinkles. So did we! Bummer. This baby is so new that they weren’t prepared just yet but we’re hoping they’ll be offering the full thang soon enough. Enchanted Rose Milkshake This is a pretty standard shake but if you’re a fan of the yummy flavor combo of chocolate-strawberry, this is a safe choice. We definitely preferred it over the chocolate-dipped strawberry latte we tried here today, which was seriously lacking in the chocolate and strawberry departments! We can’t wait to see even more Valentine’s Day treats pop up all over the World! Learn More About The Heart-Shaped Whoopie Pies at Gasparilla! What Valentine’s Day treat at Walt Disney World are you excited to try? Let us know! Related posts: REVIEW! We Found a Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Coffee in Disney World! We Found Yet Another Valentine’s Treat in Disney World! Does It Stack Up Against The Rest? What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! View the full article

We stopped by Disney Springs today to check out the new City Works grand opening, and pick up another Cindy treat on our Cinderella 70th-anniversary bucket list! Disney Springs Guide Like always, we grabbed a Disney Springs guide for our journey when — low and BEHOLD! What have we HERE? A Lady and the Tramp Cake??? Slipping on our special super-zoom glasses we can tell this is likely an Amorette’s Patisserie Petit Cake — we’ve eaten our fair share of them, so we recognize its distinct silhouette (Umm, and it has spaghetti and meatballs on top? CUTE.)! Disney Springs Guide Unfortunately, when we stopped by Amorette’s Patisserie today, we could only find the Cinderella Carriage (which you can read our review of HERE!). But we have a feeling we’ll be seeing this new Lady and the Tramp Petit Cake coming to Disney Springs in time for Valentine’s Day, though! Well keep our eyes peeled for it, but in the meantime, be sure to check out some of the other ways you can give your sweetie a special treat for Valentine’s Day at Disney World — including the Cherry Almond Cupcake and the sweetest Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich! Do you have any special Valentine’s Day plans at Disney World this year? Tell us about them in the comments below! Related posts: What’s A Celebration Without A Little Cake? There’s a New Adorable Minnie Cake at Disney Springs! REVIEW: Join the Circle of Life with The Lion King Petit Cake in Disney Springs! REVIEW: Head to the Tropics with Disney World’s NEW Piña Colada Crème Brûlée! View the full article