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Our hearts have been fluttering with all the festive and delicious Valentine’s Treats we’ve been finding around Walt Disney World. Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian has already introduced several items just for the occasion, including the Cherry Almond Cupcake and Heart-Shaped Whoopie Pies, but now we’re back checking out a sweet sip just in time for the day of love! If the holidays have you in need of a caffeine rush, they are also serving up a Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Latte. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Latte It’s described as a Swiss Chocolate and Strawberry flavored Latte that is topped with Whipped Cream and a Chocolate Drizzle. Chocolate + Strawberry + Coffee…Sounds almost too good to be true, don’t you think? Chocolate-dipped Strawberry Latte Sadly, it was too good to be true. This tasted just like a plain ole latte to us. We couldn’t detect any hints of strawberry and only a slight note of chocolate and espresso. This will fit the bill just fine if you’re after a nice cup of coffee, as long as you don’t get your hopes up for the chocolate covered strawberry coffee bliss we were hoping for! Chocolate-dipped Strawberry Latte The Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Latte is available for $4.59 of a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. This is a good choice if you’re in need of some caffeine, but if you’re looking for sweet treats here, stick to the other Valentine’s offerings at Gasparilla Island Grill! Check Out Our Review of Gasparilla Island Grill’s Other Valentine’s Offerings! Have you dined at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian? Let us know! Related posts: What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! Review: The Frozen 2 Cookie Has Made Its Colorful and Crunchy Debut in Disney World! REVIEW! This Peppermint White Chocolate Eclair in Disney World Is Giving Us ALL The Holiday Feels! View the full article

We’ve been having a sweet time eating our way around Walt Disney World trying out all the new seasonal goodies. Cherry Almond Cupcake at Disney’s Grand Floridian With Valentine’s Day upon us, we’ve seen heart-shaped whoopie pies and even cherry almond cupcakes! Over at Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, we found a brand new Seasonal Cupcake nestled in the display case just next to the delicious Campfire Cupcake. Roaring Fork Bakery Case Adorned with red and white frosting, multi-colored sprinkles, and heart-shaped Strawberry slices, this vanilla cupcake has a sweet surprise on the inside! Holiday Cupcake The spongey cake opens up to reveal a thick strawberry jam. We loved the texture and flavors! It wasn’t too sweet or too tart. Holiday Cupcake Check Out This Valentine’s Cupcake from Disney’s Grand Floridian! While the icing was bright in color, it’s light in flavor. The strawberries are dried, meaning they’re thin and don’t carry much flavor. While this cupcake is bright and beautiful on the outside, it’s nothing to write home about. The flavors are good, but didn’t wow us! Holiday Cupcake You can find this cupcake at Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for $5.99 or a snack credit if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan. If a cupcake is a must this Valentine’s season, we recommend the Cherry Almond Cupcake from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Read all about the Cherry Almond Cupcake here! Which Valentine’s Treat are you excited to try? Let us know! Related posts: Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles PHOTOS and REVIEW: This NEW Disney World Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Breaks Into Our Top 5! We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! View the full article

Disney Villains After Hours starts tonight at Magic Kingdom Park on select nights through July 10, 2020! To celebrate its first night, here’s a sneak peek at one of my favorite villains of all times, Ursula. She appears alongside other baddies in the new Villains’ Cursed Caravan. This new wicked procession, presented twice during the night, also features Maleficent the Dragon, Gaston, Oogie Boogie, Cruella DeVil, Captain Hook and more! Here are some of the wickedly fun things at the event you cannot miss! Watch “Villains Unite the Night” Stage Show: Hades and Meg from “Hercules” will set the castle stage ablaze in this show which will also feature appearances by Jafar, The Queen, Dr. Facilier and Maleficent. Dance the night away during this sinister soiree as a party DJ electrifies the night with monstrous music on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt stage. Eat wickedly good food & beverages. A variety of special food & beverage offerings will also be available for purchase, including tasty desserts, drinks and dishes inspired by our favorite villains. Check out Alex’s Foodie Guide! Enjoy villain-inspired additions to Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain. Strike a pose at special themed photo locations scattered throughout the park. Get exclusive event merchandise. Event attendees can also purchase new logo merchandise, as well as items featuring Oogie Boogie, Hades and more! See our post from earlier this week! Experience low wait times at more than 20 attractions and experiences throughout the park. Tickets for Disney Villains After Hours are available to purchase in advance for $145 plus tax or $155 plus tax on the event night. That’s at $10 savings if you buy early! Plus, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount. Event tickets allow entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Select complimentary snacks and beverages are also included in the cost of admission. Don’t forget to show off your sinister side by dressing in attire inspired by your favorite baddie and sharing your experience using #VillainsAfterHours. For more information on Disney Villains After Hours and to purchase your tickets, visit DisneyWorld.com/VillainsAfterHours or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 939-2742. As a reminder, this event does not include character greetings. View the full article

Breakfast? Good. GLITTERY drinks during breakfast? Even better! Tower of Pancakes at Trattoria al Forno While dining at the Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno, we noticed a major upgrade to the Cocktail Menu (hint: it’s SPARKLY!). Many of the drinks found on their Signature Cocktail Menu are themed to characters you can meet during this breakfast, like the blue-hued ode to Ariel, Life Is The Bubbles. But a drink themed to that long-haired blondie, Rapunzel, caught our attention! Signature Cocktail Menu Nothing really was calling our name on the drink menu this morning. But then, our server mentioned one of the drinks had a GLITTERY secret, and we knew we had to order the Magic Flower cocktail as soon a possible! This drink will run you $12 and is made with Absolut Vodka, Pineapple Juice, and Cranberry Juice. Oh yea, and glitter!! Sorry not sorry, but we’re suckers for a sparkly drink, so we were hopeful it would taste as good as it looked! Just look how preeeeetty… Magic Flower Talk about a wake-up call! This was sooooo good and refreshing. The pineapple was the strongest taste by far. We really didn’t pick up much of the cranberry or the vodka. But guys: sparkly drink. Winner. Magic Flower While a tad on the sweeter side, if you love pineapple, this one is for you! We’re happy to drink a glittery cocktail themed after Rapunzel any day of the week! Grab the Magic Flower during the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno for $12.00. Have you dined at the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forni? Let us know! Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Mother’s Day Brunch at Walt Disney World! Be Sure To Make These Four DISNEY RESOLUTIONS in 2019! View the full article

Guess who just rolled up! No — that’s not a Minnie Van XXXL! It’s the new Minnie Bus that’s joined Disney World’s fleet! Minnie Bus Take a look at Minnie’s sweet new whip HERE! While we shared the new Aladdin Bus with you yesterday, we’re now riding in high-style with the princess of polka dots herself — Minnie Mouse! Minnie Bus She’s fashionably late to the character bus wrap party, but she was WELL worth the wait! She’s joining the ranks of The Lion King Bus, Figment Bus, Peter Pan Bus, and Cars Bus that we’ve spotted previously! Minnie Bus Be sure to keep an eye out for the Minnie Bus next time you visit Disney World! Look for her signature red and white polka dots and sweet smiling face on the sides! Which Disney character bus wrap is your favorite? Tell us which in the comments below! Related posts: All It Takes Is Faith, Trust, and A Look At This NEW Disney World BUS! Bibbidi Bobbidi Bus! New Cinderella Bus Wrap Has Appeared in Disney World! Uniquely Themed Christmas Decor Arrives at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! View the full article

With the recent (and crazy!) opening of Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios behind us, we can now start looking forward to all the NEW attractions coming to Disney World over the next few years. There are a few BIG attractions on the horizon that we can’t wait to experience! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! will bring the first roller coaster to Epcot; and over in Magic Kingdom, we are anxiously awaiting the opening of TRON Lightcycle Run! But with each new ride opening comes the big question: How will these new experiences change the landscape of FastPass+? After the announcement that Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run would begin accepting FastPass+ and the subsequent Hollywood Studios FastPass tier changes, we started to ponder how future attractions could affect FastPass. TRON immediately jumped into our minds. Could it possibly alter the FastPass structure in Magic Kingdom? Let’s take a deeper look! What are FastPass+ Tiers? A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (j/k…it was seriously less than 10 years ago!), guests in Disney World used paper FastPasses they ran around to get that very day. No heavy-duty pre-planning required. Fastpass Entrance for Splash Mountain When FastPass+ was fully rolled out in early 2014, things changed. Now, guests were glued to computers and phones 60 days out (for resort guests) or 30 days out (for non-resort guests) hoping to snag their top choices for attractions well in advance of their trip. FastPass Booking Epcot and Hollywood Studios were the first to debut Tiers for the FastPass rides. This meant guests could only choose one of those most popular experiences for their pre-booked FastPass, and must use their other two pre-boked FastPasses for less popular attractions. This distributed the supply and demand. Slinky Dog Dash Fastpass+ Sign Animal Kingdom joined in with Tiers a few years later in 2017, once Pandora: The World of AVATAR opened up and brought with it the still wildly popular Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey. Those two attractions were, and still are, the only Tier 1 selections available in the park. Over the years, attractions have shifted from Tier 1 to Tier 2 and vice versa depending on what happens in each individual park. But one thing remains the same: Tiers means having to make tough choices when it’s FastPass-picking time. What do you REALLY want to ride versus what do you not mind skipping or waiting in the stand-by line for? Magic Kingdom is the ONLY Park WITHOUT FastPass+ Tiers The one park to hold out introducing Tiers has been Magic Kingdom. Since the first days of FastPass+, every FastPass+ eligible attraction in the park was equally available for all three FastPass selections (initially, they even gave guests a “bonus” fourth FastPass! Those were the days!). Space Mountain This park has substantially more FastPass+ experiences available than any other park — 25 versus Epcot’s 11, Hollywood Studios’ 14, and Animal Kingdom’s 14. It’s also relatively easy to snag a FastPass for most rides you’re after in Magic Kingdom, with the notable exception being the park’s newest attraction, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. But all of that could change when TRON Lightcycle Run opens in 2021. How Could TRON Lightcycle Run Impact The FastPass Landscape of Magic Kingdom? Not only will TRON dramatically alter the look and feel of Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom when it opens, but it could potentially alter the FastPass structure as well. TRON Rising Behind Space Mountain If it receives anything close to the reception its Shanghai counterpart received in 2016, the Magic Kingdom will be bracing for large crowds wanting a ride on a Lightcycle. What could that mean for FastPass? Well, as we’ve seen with Rise of the Resistance, crowd control is of utmost importance to Disney. If large crowds are anticipated, the Boarding Group could potentially be used for TRON as it has been for Rise on both coasts. If this happens, then TRON will likely NOT accept FastPasses immediately after opening. Tron Lightcycle Vehicle Photo Op But if Boarding Groups aren’t used, and FastPasses are instituted immediately when TRON opens, Magic Kingdom will have two highly sought after attractions (along with its three other mountains — Space, Splash, and Big Thunder), and many guests wanting quick access to them. Could that be enough to tip the scales in favor of Magic Kingdom finally joining the other parks in the world of Tiered FastPasses? If so, what would that mean for the future of booking FastPasses in the park? How Could Tiers in Magic Kingdom Change Your Planning Process? As we’ve seen with the other 3 parks and their Tier systems, guests may face a tough decision in deciding what their number one “gotta ride it” attraction might be. For some guests, prioritizing attractions can be as simple as looking at their travel party. IF FastPass Tiers were ever introduced into Magic Kingdom, that could potentially mean choosing between the family-friendly Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and the “big-kids-only” TRON. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train This is very similar to the “To Frozen Ever After or Not” conundrum parents can face in Epcot as well. Do you sacrifice a FastPass on Test Track so your Elsa loving child can ride Frozen Ever After, or do you tough it out and hope for the best in the Frozen standby line? Do you book an early Dining Reservation at nearby Akershus in hopes of being near the ride when it opens so you can ride Frozen first, then head to Test Track for your FastPass? Decisions, decisions! Frozen Ever After Entrance in Epcot With so much thought centered on Tier 1 and 2, we rarely ever hear mention of a possible Tier 3; but in Magic Kingdom that third tier may make a lot of sense. With a number of FastPass options that typically have a very short wait, crowds could possibly be better dispersed if required to select one choice form the most popular attractions, one mid-level popularity attraction (e.g. the Mountains, Peter Pan, etc), and one of the least popular. Strategies for Tackling FastPass Tiers We stress that this is all speculation at this point, but if it were to ever happen, how would we handle FastPass Tiers in Magic Kingdom? Well, we could start by first looking at how we tackle them in the other parks. The key to nabbing those sought after FastPasses is planning ahead. Set that alarm for 7AM EST 60 days out from your arrival date at your Disney World resort and be ready to click fast. If you’re staying at a Disney Resort, you can book your FastPasses for the length of your trip on the 60 day out mark from your FIRST day; so jumping to one of the later days of your trip first for those REALLY tough FastPasses can give you a better chance of scoring one. Flight of Passage Have your park days planned out ahead, so you know what you’re doing when you start booking FastPasses. Aim for hardest-to-get FastPasses first, then fill out the days based on what you were able to score. Do you have others in your group? Make sure you’re all connected in your MyDisneyExperience accounts. If there are other trusted Disney-obsessives in your group, split up the work so you can each go after popular FastPasses for your group at the same time (e.g. you grab Flight of Passage on Thursday for everyone while she grabs Seven Dwarfs Mine Train on Wednesday for everyone). Now the tough decision: what to do about those Tier 1 rides you DIDN’T get a FastPass for? You have a few options. Arrive at the parks early! The early bird really does catch the worm when it comes to Disney World. Extra Magic Hours in the mornings, available to all resort guests, are a great opportunity to jump in shorter lines while many guests are still waking up or eating breakfast. Early Morning at Cinderella Castle The same applies for later nights. Kids grow tired and guests can head back to get some rest. The later you can hold on in a park, the better your odds of jumping in a shorter line. The crowds will significantly drop off and you’ll find lines MUCH more manageable. Plus, remember that you have up until the minute the parks close to get in line! We’ve jumped in line for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, and more right before the Magic Kingdom closed and waited VERY short wait times! Space Mountain at Night Be sure to also take advantage of booking extra FastPasses in the parks. Once you use up your 3 for the day, you can immediately book another available option! This means as soon as you scan your MagicBand for your last FastPass, you can immediately open MyDisneyExperience on your phone and book a new one! Don’t find what ride you want? Keep checking! The available FastPasses in MyDisneyExperience can change frequently, so your vigilance in refreshing the screen can pay off! Keep Checking — you Never Know What FastPasses are Available! Want even MORE FastPass tips? Check out our video below! The future of Disney World is looking especially bright over the next few years, and we’ll be ready for all the new attractions and any new challenges that they may bring to our planning. The shape of FastPasses in Disney World has changed dramatically in just the past decade alone, so we’re prepared — and will keep shifting our planning suggestions — for anything new FastPass decides to throw our way! What are your thoughts? Do you think Magic Kingdom will eventually instate a FastPass tiered system or not? Weigh in with your opinion in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Wanna Hop on a TRON Lightcycle at Disney World? Now You CAN! TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Progresses in Magic Kingdom With New Exterior Track Installation! Ticket Discounts on Disney Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Special Events! See How Much You Can SAVE! View the full article

While Disneyland might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, sometimes disaster strikes (uh oh). Sleeping Beauty Castle Since the parks are all about the health and safety of their guests. Tonight, a small fire broke out backstage near Main Street, U.S.A., and it’s no surprise that crews and firefighters arrived on the scene quickly to take care of the situation. Although it was promptly put out by crew members, a fire erupted Thursday night in Disneyland. And, thanks to @the.house.of.wildflowers, we’re able to share with you a look inside the park while it was happening! Disneyland Fire According to our own reporter that was visiting during the time, guests weren’t fully aware of the situation while they were in the parks. As she was in Adventureland, the power started going out around the area until there weren’t even work lights visible. However, the situation was quickly fixed and service lights were turned on, including the glow sticks used by Cast Members. Stores Closed in the Park Due to the nature of the situation, officials closed off everything from Jolly Holiday to the Pirates of the Caribbean bridge to keep guests safe. All the stores on the Frontierland side of the parks were closed as well. Cast Members Handling the Disneyland Fire According to ABC Los Angeles, no injuries or damage were reported from the fire (and we are so thankful!). While we aren’t sure what caused the fire, we’ll keep you updated with more information! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Were you in Disneyland during the incident? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Vegan Ice Cream! You HAVE to See the New Flavors Coming to Salt & Straw in Disneyland! Looking for a Buffet This Valentine’s Day? Disneyland Has Got Ya Covered! This NEW Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland May Be the BEST One Yet! View the full article

Heads up to all our friends out there enjoying Walt Disney World! Walt Disney World A Weather Advisory is in effect tonight, February 6th, and it may affect some of your plans! To keep guests safe, modifications and cancellations have been made to Walt Disney World theme park schedules, entertainment, and transportation. Nighttime Entertainment Adjustments The following will see modified times: Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom Park Star Wars: a Galactic Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at the Polynesian Village Resort The following are canceled for this evening: Epcot Forever Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Electrical Water Pageant on the Seven Seas Lagoon Special Events and Dessert Parties The following are canceled this evening: Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot The Fantasmic! Dessert & VIP Viewing Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rivers of Light Dessert Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Transportation Not operation this evening: Sassagoula River Cruise Skyliner Operating, but monitoring winds: Ferry Boats at the Transportation and Ticket Center Guests are urged to check in with Cast Members should they have any questions. If you have purchased tickets for any of these affected events, visit the check-in location for further info. We’ll keep you updated on any further developments. Be safe out there friends! Related posts: NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! Annual Passholders Can Celebrate the Holidays with Exclusive Photo Ops in Disney World! DFB Video: 11 Game Changers For Your Disney World Trip This Year! View the full article

Y’all ready for this! It’s been a LOOOONG time coming, but it’s FINALLY HERE! City Works’ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony This Afternoon The ribbon has officially been cut and the giant novelty scissors have been safely tucked away…for now! We’re heading IN to check out Disney World’s newest premium sports bar and restaurant — the City Works Eatery and Pour House! The City Works Eatery and Pour House restaurant chain currently operates nine locations, and now they’ve just opened their tenth location right here in Disney World! Don’t have time to go in? Just swing by their outdoor bar to snag a quick brew on-the-go! City Works Outdoor Bar Atmosphere The inside of the new City Works at Disney Springs looks and feels a lot like the City Works we’ve previewed before (we previewed one of their locations when we heard the restaurant was coming to Disney World which you can read more about HERE!). City Works in Disney Springs And like the other City Works we’ve seen, this place also has one of the biggest tv walls we’ve EVER seen (we’re talkin’ a 168″ big boy surrounded by four additional 110″ high-def screens AND twelve more 65″ TVs!). City Works City Works will be THE SPOT to watch all your favorite upcoming live sporting events like the NCAA tournament and Major League Baseball games this spring, so plan on getting there early to stake out your spot! Oh, and check out all those DRAFT TAPS underneath those TVs! We gotta admit, this is ONE glorious wall! No wonder it’s the main focal point of City Works — this feature wall has got it goin’ on! City Works Drinks But back to the main reason we’re here — to talk about City Works Eatery & Pour House’s menu — which is QUITE extensive! You’ll find a bar menu that’s several pages long and includes craft beers, macro lagers, frozen drinks as well as wine available on tap! City Works Beer Menu Meanwhile, you’ll also find the beers-on-tap displayed on the walls of the restaurant. This side is categorized into Wheats, Belgians, Ciders, Stouts and Porters, Macro-Brews, Cider and Seltzer, and Wines. The Wall of BEER! Meanwhile, the other massive wall has Pale Ales and IPAs, Fruits and Sours, Independent Lagers, Strong and Double Imperial IPAs, and a Rotating category. City Works is proud to feature local Florida breweries on its menu and 30-40% of its draft beer taps are Florida micro beers! The OTHER Wall of BEER! City Works also has Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday from 3 PM – 6 PM! Enjoy $2 off well drinks, local craft beers and glasses of wine, and $7 bar bites! There’s also drink specials available from 10 PM-midnight. Happy Hours! Eats We’ve eaten at City Works twice in our hometown. While we quite enjoyed ourselves the first time, we didn’t have the best experience when we ate there the second time. So honestly, we didn’t really know what to expect at this new location. If you’re craving some American-style food to go with your beer and sports, then you’ll be in good company at City Works! City Works The restaurant offers appetizers, burgers, salads, entrees, desserts, and more! We’ve noticed many of the plates are designed to be shared. First up, we tried the Chicken Tinga Tacos for $16! They’re made with house-smoked pulled chicken, avocado mash, pickled red onion, grilled corn, micro cilantro, queso fresco, white corn tortillas, corn, and black bean salad. Chicken Tinga Tacos These tasted so fresh and light, yet had a nice spiciness to them. We also enjoyed the corn salad they came with as it was rather citrusy, which made it pair well with the spicy tinga chicken! Chicken Tinga Tacos We also ordered the Duck Nachos for $18. These, which are known as a City Works specialty, feature pulled confit duck, pepper jack cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, smoked tomatoes, red onion, white beans, avocado, micro cilantro, queso fresco, and wonton chips. Duck Nachos We enjoyed the flavors on these, too. The melted pepper jack cheese sauce is sooooo good. And we liked that the chips are wontons instead of regular nacho chips. The duck confit was good as there was a slight kick from the jalapeño. But if you don’t like it hot, you can just remove those and you’ll likely find that the rest of the dish is pretty mild. Duck Nachos The last entrée we ordered was the Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap with Fries for $17. The wrap is made with buttermilk breaded crispy chicken breast, hot cayenne pepper mop, romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, ranch dressing, and a flour tortilla. It also comes with a side of fries that’s been tossed in parsley and olive oil! Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap with Fries The mop is truly HOT HOT HOT. The chef even came out to warn us that other tables who had ordered them thought they were too spicy — but the wrap couldn’t truly be called Nashville hot chicken without a bit of a kick — so, know, you get what you pay for, literally! We personally weren’t too overwhelmed by the spice and we enjoyed our side of fries! Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap with Fries For dessert, we tried the S’mores Dip for $10! This sweet treat is made with Hershey’s chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers. S’mores Dip The dessert wasn’t our favorite (we’ve had their Peanut Butter Snickers Pie and it was WAAAAY better). There was a ton of marshmallows but very little chocolate. It’d be much better if they’d cut the marshmallow in half and layered the chocolate inside, but even then, it still would be pretty basic! Honestly, it reminds us of the $40 Gibsons S’more Baked Alaska from the Boathouse. It sounds good on the menu, but unfortunately, it’s kind of a letdown and both s’mores dishes totally something we could make at home cheaper. S’mores Dip For some reason, it’s hard to find a good s’mores dessert in Disney Springs. To put it simply, the s’mores dip was underwhelming and didn’t blow us away. Moving on! Don’t forget to check out City Works’ Rock N Roll Weekend Brunch! We’ve heard Jon Bun Jovi will be making a special cameo appearance — the cinnamon roll, not the famous musician! Rock N Roll Brunch Read all about the Rock N’ Roll Brunch here! As we mentioned earlier, we’ve been to City Works in our hometown a few times. Here’s what else we’ve tried as the menu options are likely very similar to what you’ll find at Disney Springs. We found the Pretzel Bites ($11) served with gouda cheese sauce to be pillowy carb heaven. These were easy to eat and hard to share! We’re happy to see that they are on the Disney Springs City Works menu as well. Pretzel Bites with Gouda Cheese Sauce The Cheese Curds ($11) with smoked tomato coulis were another enjoyable option. I mean it’s fried cheese, so you know we were totally on board. Sadly, we weren’t the biggest fans of the sauce due to the “smoked” flavors. So maybe skip the sauce but go for the cheese. Always go for the cheese! Cheese Curds with Smoked Tomato Coulis Known as a sharable on the City Works menu, we also have all the details on the Buffalo Chicken Dip. It’ll cost ya $14 and it’s made with pulled Buffalo chicken, bleu cheese cream, and housemade giardiniera (marinated vegetables). This is a gluten-free option that we found to be nice, creamy, and flavorful without an overwhelming amount of spice. Buffalo Chicken Dip Now, to tell ya about the burgs. Back in our hometown, we tried the Smokehouse Burger for $20.00. It’s made with house-smoked BBQ pulled pork shoulder, smoked provolone, BBQ bacon onion relish, Carolina mustard BBQ sauce, and crispy buttermilk onion strings. This burger was super savory and was definitely on the heavier, messier side. Smokehouse Burger We also tried out the Filet Mignon Sliders for $21. Served on pretzel rolls, these little babies are snuggled up with some horseradish cream and caramelized onions. Filet Mignon Sliders There’s also the City Works Pork Chop for $26. This savory dish is topped with a potato purée, chipotle maple glaze, cinnamon-spiced apples, crispy buttermilk onion rings. Sadly, ours was slightly over-cooked and a bit tough for our liking. Pork Chop at City Works Annnd we couldn’t wrap up this review without telling you about the Peanut Butter Snickers Pie for $10. All we can say about this cloud of goodness is YUM. Y’all. We are very happy that this guy made it onto the menu. I mean it’s made with Oreo cookie crust, peanut butter mousse, whipped cream, Snickers, and even has a chocolate and caramel sauce. Where can ya go wrong? Peanut Butter Snickers Pie Read our hometown City Works review here! Nosh or Not? Check out City Works IF: Your ideal vacation includes drinking beer and watching your favorite sports You wanna check out some great beers from local Florida microbreweries American eats (with a twist!) are your JOCK JAM!!! Pass on City Works IF: You’re not into watching sports and prefer a quieter, more relaxing dining experience You don’t like 168″ TVs You want to eat more international fare (there’s plenty of other options in Disney Springs if you just want to grab a great beer and City Works before or after you eat somewhere else, tho!) Overall We think City Works is a good new addition to Disney Springs, and we expect this will be a hopping joint over by the NBA Experience — another one new destination for sports lovers that recently opened in Disney World! It’s fun for those looking to kick back and relax with some above-average bar food! Swing by City Works today and see it for yourself! Check out our review when we took a trip to ANOTHER of City Work’s locations! Will you be visiting City Works Eatery and Pour House in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Menu Preview and Food Photos: Is This What We Can Expect At City Works, Coming Soon to Disney Springs? NEWS! The Disney World City Works Menu Is Here (And We’re Ready for Some Fried Cheese)! NEWS! We Know When City Works Will Be Opening in Disney Springs! View the full article

We are less than 30 days away from the March 4th grand opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Speaking of, GRAB YOUR FASTPASS so you can experience this attraction ASAP! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway sign With the new signage added this week, and FastPasses in hand (er, phone), we are more excited than ever to jump aboard this runaway train! Disney has been keeping us on the edge of our seats by releasing posters featuring Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, and we just got the first glimpse of the latest in the series. The newest poster, “Croissant de Triomphe,” showcases Mickey Mouse saving the day as he races across town to deliver croissants to Minnie’s cafe (Goals). This mouse will do anything for love. ©Disney Be sure to check out previous additions to the poster lineup including “Mumbai Madness”… ©Disney …”Tokyo Go”… ©Disney …Split “Decision”… ©Disney …“Three Legged Race”… Three-Legged Race Poster …and “Wish Upon a Coin.” ©Disney We can’t wait to see what will be on the next poster and how Disney will showcase these whimsical pieces in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Click here to check out what to expect when this BRAND NEW attraction opens! Which Mickey Mouse cartoon poster has been your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater BBQ and Vegan Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Photos & Review: Dinner at ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! SPOTTED! Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Brand New Logo In Use! View the full article

Have you experienced “Epcot Forever” yet? Tonight’s “Disney Parks After Dark” image was snapped of this beautiful new nighttime show at Epcot, which is a showcase of soaring fireworks, inspiring music, and lasers taking place above and around the park’s World Showcase Lagoon. In one sequence, uplifting music from Soarin’ Around the World cues dazzling LED kites to crisscross the sky in a kaleidoscopic effect. Guests also will recognize cherished music from Epcot spectacles of the past, including the “Tapestry of Nations” parade! View the full article

At last, City Works Eatery and Pour House is NOW OPEN in Disney Springs! City Works We can’t wait to dive into more cheese curds and pretzel bites (helloooo gouda cheese sauce), but we need to head over to the bar to find the perfect ‘pour’ to wash down all that cheesy goodness. And you’ll wanna read this before you go — we’ve got a great way to save some cash money when you DO head to City Works in Disney World. Why pay FULL PRICE when you don’t have to? City Works actually has HAPPY HOUR specials that you def. need to know about, sports fans. The Wall of BEER! Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM you’ll find $7 bar bites AND $2 off well drinks, local beers, and glasses of wine. (Not an early bird? City Works’ got your back with a SECOND Happy Hour with those drink specials from 10PM-Midnight each night.) And don’t worry — you’ve got a LOT to choose from when you do hit up Happy Hour. We’re talking 90 (!!!) local, regional, and global craft beers on draft (so you may need a minute to figure out where you want to start, just FYI). Oh and don’t forget, if you choose one of the 30-40% of beers supplied from local breweries, you can support local businesses simply by enjoying a drink! (Not all heroes wear capes.) But no worries — if beer isn’t your style, the bar is fully stocked with wines on draft, seasonal cocktails, and a variety of whiskey. City Works Stop by City Works for lunch or dinner Monday-Thursday 11 AM to midnight, Friday 11 AM to 1 AM, and Sunday 10:30 AM to midnight. You can also stop by to try their brunch offerings (featuring Jon Bun Jovi), served weekends 10 AM-3 PM or get your breakfast fix any day of the week from their all day breakfast options. City Works would be a great spot in Disney Springs to grab a drink with friends, watch the big game (on the 168″ video wall, perhaps), or to get your fill of classic American comfort food. We will be checking out this new City Works location soon, so stay tuned for a full review! We already tried a BUNCH of City Works food at another location, so click here to check it out. Are you planning to visit City Works on your next trip to Disney Springs? Let us know what you think in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Personalized Ornaments, The Little Mermaid Merch, And ALL The Arendelle Aqua Treats! News! Hennessy Week Is Coming to Disney World! NEWS! The Disney World City Works Menu Is Here (And We’re Ready for Some Fried Cheese)! View the full article

We’re always on the lookout for new MagicBands to update our style. We’re already added the Rock the Dots MagicBand to our collection, we need more! Rock the Dots MagicBand Well, it looks like Disney heard our prayers because we found two new MagicBands at Disney Springs that are making us long for the good old days. Retro is in right now, especially with the massive amount of retro merch Disney has been releasing lately. And now there’s a NEW Retro Disney World MagicBand that’s taking us back to ’71 (which happens to be the year Disney World opened!). The red, orange, yellow and black color scheme and the 70’s Walt Disney World font make this MagicBand feel like a bracelet out of a time capsule. Retro Disney World MagicBand This is just the latest piece we’ve found in the Retro Collection at Disney World. Now, you can be fully decked out in retro garb, from your feet to your wrist. You can add one to your growing collection for $29.99. You can check out the rest of the Retro Collection right here! We also found this Mickey MagicBand with the main mouse all over it. Mickey appears on one side of the band in his classic design, while his name laps around the other side. Disney’s making sure we know that this is a Mickey band. Mickey MagicBand This band’s aesthetic is pretty simple, but Mickey’s not about a lot of flash! You can grab one of these for yourself for $24.99. If you want to grab either of these new bands, hurry down to Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs. They should also be available at other locations throughout the parks, so be on the lookout! Click here to check out some other cool MagicBands! What’s your favorite MagicBand? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! What’s New at Disney Springs: Missing Treats; Halloween Cookie Dough; Slimy Cupcakes; and Merchandise Explosion! What’s New in Disney Springs — Snowmen Mugs, Turkey Poutine, And Fa La La La LOTS Of Holiday Goodies! View the full article

With the week coming to an end, it’s time to share the latest edition of our series featuring must-do weekend experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend, Disney Villains After Hours is back at Magic Kingdom Park – bringing wicked fun to the park after the sun goes down! New for 2020 is the “Villains’ Cursed Caravan” procession featuring dragon Maleficent, Gaston, Oogie Boogie, Cruella DeVil and other favorite villains creeping down Main Street, U.S.A. The nighttime event also includes the “Villains Unite the Night” stage show, themed additions to Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain, wickedly good food & beverages and more. Disney Villains After Hours happens on select nights through July 10, 2020! For more information on Disney Villains After Hours and to purchase your tickets, visit DisneyWorld.com/VillainsAfterHours or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 939-2742. Also, at Disney Springs this weekend, check out the latest tastes at City Works Eatery & Pour House. The location will offer plenty of high-def TVs including a 165-inch screen for sports viewing and more than 80 beers on tap, as well as bar bites, shareables, burgers and more. Let us know if you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #DisneyWeekend. View the full article

Oh, did you think all the Star Wars excitement was over now that Rise of the Resistance is finally open and the final Star Wars movie has come and gone from the theaters? Then the NEW Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (the Star Wars Hotel) must have slipped your mind! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere And while just last weekend we checked in on the status of the new Star Wars hotel opening in Disney World sometime in 2021, we just found out you’ll be able to book your first voyage THIS YEAR! The new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser isn’t like any other experience in Disney World right now. Guests will become a part of their own personal Star Wars story during their 2-day, 2-night stay aboard the “intergalactic cruise ship” called the Halcyon. Star Wars Hotel — Halcyon Starcruiser Read more about how the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser isn’t like other Disney World resorts here! And while there will be a “land excursion” to the Black Spire Outpost in Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, most of the adventure will actually take place aboard the Halycon! You’ll get to meet and interact with Star Wars characters, tour the bridge, and even wield a lightsaber against a training remote — adults and kids alike! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Disney has just shared with us today you’ll be able to make your reservations for the new Galactic Starcruiser sometime later this year! We’ll continue to monitor its construction and let you know when it’s time to book your STAR CRUISE — so stay tuned for more big announcements! Are you excited about staying at the Star Wars hotel? What types of things are you hoping to do? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: PHOTOS: You NEED to See These Cute Skyliner and Spaceship Earth Ornaments in Disney World! NEW Star Wars Spirit Jersey and Other Star Wars Merch Arrives in Disney World! Orlando’s Airport Undergoes a Major Star Wars Transformation! View the full article

One of the best parts of any Disneyland Resort trip is seeing live entertainment, including one of our dazzling and high-energy parades. What does it take to create that type of magical experience? Scott Schaffer is one of the creative minds behind some of our most popular shows and entertainment, including “Magic Happens,” debuting ‪February 28 at Disneyland park. As Senior Art Director, Scott helps create stunning stage shows and parades for not only Disneyland Resort but also international parks such as Tokyo Disney Resort and Disneyland Paris. Take a look and see just how this “Magic Happens”! View the full article

You may remember us blabbing on this holiday season about a MUST-HAVE treat over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: The Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich in DinoLand U.S.A. Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich As the seasons change, sadly, we must say goodbye to many of the holiday treats and HELLO to treats for Valentine’s Day. We’re talking Cherry Almond Cupcakes, Heart-shaped whoopie pies, and whole lotta sweetness for February 14th. On today’s visit to Dino Bite Snacks, we spotted a new treat that has arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day. Dino-Bite Snacks Introducing the Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich. Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich Double Chocolate-Chip Cookies are filled with Strawberry Ice Cream and finished off with Mini Heart Sprinkles. How adorbs? Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich The cookies are fresh and fantastic (basically what we’ve come to expect from ice cream sandwiches on property). The star of the show here is the strawberry ice cream itself which is absolutely delicious and has real strawberry pieces in it. Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich It’s perfect to share with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day (or keep all to yourself *we don’t judge*). Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich Grab this seasonal ice cream sandwich for $6.99 or a snack credit for those on the Disney Dining Plan from Dino-Bite Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! What do you think of this latest Valentine’s Day treat at Walt Disney World? Let us know! Related posts: REVIEW: The COOL Forbidden Mountain Cone is THE Photo You Need To Take in Animal Kingdom This Year! Listen UP! This is the ONE Treat You NEED This Holiday Season At Disney’s Animal Kingdom! REVIEW: The Spaghetti and Meatballs Cupcake in Animal Kingdom Is Weird…But SUPER GOOD. For Real. View the full article

The new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears have been strangely absent from Disneyland since the new collection debuted last week. Ink & Paint Minnie Ears That is — until TODAY! Although they’re fashionably late, the ultimate Ink & Paint accessory is now available at Downtown Disney! That’s right, good people of Disneyland! You are now free to express your love of Disney animation with the new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears We spotted these beauties originally at the Magic Kingdom, but they’ve just flown into World of Disney. Instead of Minnie’s trademark bow in the middle, you’ll find an artist’s palette with Mickey-shaped paints and adorable crisscrossed paintbrushes! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears Plus, the fabric ears are covered with designs of classic Disney characters being brought to life with paint! We spot Pinocchio, the White Rabbit, Mr. Toad, Dumbo, Sorcerer Mickey, and lots more! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears The Ink & Paint Minnie Ears cost $29.99 and are SUPER CUTE, so hurry on down to World of Disney to pick up a pair today! And while you’re there, check out the newest Ink & Paint items we’re recently spotted right HERE! (HINT: There’s a Paint Tube Pencil Case we’re totally smitten with!). Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been waiting for the new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears to arrive at Disneyland? Will you be getting a set? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! NEWS! Redd Minnie Ears Are NEARLY SOLD OUT in Disneyland! We Seriously NEED Every Piece of This NEW Classic Disney Animation Merchandise Line! View the full article

Now that we’re less than a month away from the March 4 debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re continuing our weekly countdown art series with a special poster inspired by Mickey’s popular “Croissant de Triomphe” short. Our newest poster features a whimsical look at Mickey speeding through Paris! In the video short, Minnie’s cafe runs out of croissants and Mickey must go on a wild ride battling traffic and a few surprises to deliver the treats. Soon, you’ll be able to experience your own amazing journey full of surprises in Mickey’s wild cartoon universe at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction. During each adventure, you’ll enter the NEW Mickey Mouse cartoon short “Perfect Picnic” for a one-of-a-kind adventure where anything can happen. Why? Because here, mouse rules apply! At Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll see posters of these existing award-winning shorts that might have previously premiered at the Chinese Theatre – all created specifically for the attraction by Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Television Animation. Be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more exclusive poster art inspired by the video shorts in the coming weeks. In the meantime, be sure to check out the “Croissant de Triomphe” short for a look inside an amazing cartoon universe you’ll be able to enjoy at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway beginning March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and later at Disneyland park in 2022. Here are some of our earlier stories featuring Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Mickey’s “Mumbai Madness” Poster Revealed New Tokyo-Go poster released in Countdown Series Split-Decision poster Released in New Poster Art Series New “Three-Legged Race” Poster Unveiled New Poster Art Begins Countdown Series to March 4 Opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Details Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Coming to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to Roll into Disneyland Park New Image Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Opens Next Year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

It’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is out in movie theaters. “The Mandalorian” is streaming on Disney+. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance just opened inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. And it’s about to get even better. In this Disney Parks Blog exclusive, I can share today that reservations will open later this year for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which debuts in 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This new two-day and two-night vacation is an all-immersive experience that will take you to a galaxy far, far away in a way that only Disney could create. “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a completely new type of experience,” says Ann Morrow Johnson, executive producer for Walt Disney Imagineering. “You’re going to live onboard a star cruiser…and you can get wrapped up in the larger Star Wars story.” Check out this new video below for more from Ann Morrow, as she explains how this galactic adventure will unfold and gives just a taste of what you’ll experience as you live out your own Star Wars story in an entirely new way. Sign up to receive updates as exciting new details are released about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at starwarsgalacticstarcruiser.com. View the full article

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Coming to Walt Disney World Resort View the full article

The Disney World buses may not be a flying carpet, but they still get us around in style. Especially the new Frozen, The Lion King, Moana wraps! Frozen Bus We spotted another new bus wrap today from a Disney classic that’s making us want to take flight! The new bus wrap features Aladdin and Jasmine soaring above the streets of Agrabah on a flying carpet. If we close our eyes and ignore the sound of the engine, we can imagine we’re flying, too! Aladdin bus wrap And by the looks of it, this bus also comes equipped with the new Disney wifi, which you can read about here. Aladdin Bus Wrap With this bus wrap, we’re ready to see a whole new world. Disney World that is! Look for this wrap the next time you head down to the bus station to ride it for yourself. Click here to read about the changes to Disney’s bus transportation! What do you think of this new bus wrap? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom — Spooky Face Painting, A Halloween Cupcake, And The Rise of Skywalker Merch! Norway Mickey, Trolls, and Vikings! Check Out The NEW Norway Merchandise in Epcot! REVIEW: Glittery and GORGEOUS! The Arendelle Aqua Sparkle Cupcake Is Glimmering in Disney World! View the full article

It’s a BIG DAY for Mickey and Minnie around here! Mickey and Minnie! Earlier today, FastPass+ became available on My Disney Experience for the upcoming Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction, which will make its debut in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 4, 2020. And today is also the day we get to show you the new Cherry Almond Cupcake at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort which puts the spotlight on the happy couple! Cherry Almond Cupcake C’mon, say it with me… “Awwww!” Cherry Almond Cupcake The substantial heart-shaped white chocolate topper features Mickey and Minnie in celebration of Valentine’s Day. It is placed atop a simple buttercream icing in pink and white, dotted with tiny heart sprinkles. Cherry Almond Cupcake The yellow cake base is where you’ll encounter a hint of almond taste. But the real flavor punch comes from the super tasty cherry filling which is reminiscent of cherry pie! Cherry Almond Cupcake The Cherry Almond Cupcake (which is $5.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit) joins the trio of Red Velvet Whoopie Pies to make up Gasparilla Island Grill’s Valentine’s Day treat offerings. Check out our review of the Whoopie Pies here so you can know which treat is the perfect match for you and YOUR Valentine! Would you like to try the Cherry Almond Cupcake? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review! Heart-Shaped Whoopie Pies Are a Sweet Valentine’s Treat at Grand Floridian’s Gasparilla Island Grill We Can’t Get Over How Cute the New Valentine’s Day Cherry Almond Cupcake Is in Disney World! What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts! View the full article

Hey, everybody, it’s time to check out what’s been going on at Epcot! Epcot We’ve got a little bit of everything today, from shortcake and cookies to the construction on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and some Festival of the Arts stuff. Sooo, let’s dive in! Epcot Food Update Sunshine Seasons The fan-favorite Strawberry Shortcake at Sunshine Seasons has gotten a colorful upgrade for this year’s Festival of the Arts. The standard yellowcake at the bottom has been replaced with rainbow cake bits. Strawberry Shortcake with rainbow bits We’re waiting to see if this new version will continue after the festival ends, but for now, you can grab one of these for $4.99. Take a closer look at the new take on this fan-favorite here! World Showcase Kringla Bakeri Kringla Bakeri in Norway has changed the flavor of the Lemon Olaf Cheesecake. It’s now a cookies and cream flavored cheesecake. We’ll miss the Lemon Cheesecake, but this one is pretty good, too! Olaf Oreo Cheesecake See what we thought of Olaf Oreo Cheesecake! Spice Road Table Juice Bar Over in Morocco, Spice Road Table’s Juice Bar is now serving cookies, muffins, and baklava if you’re low on your sugar for the day. Spice Road Table Juice Bar Dessert Case Epcot Construction Update Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The construction on the facade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind continues, as the old Universe of Energy building becomes a “galaxarium”. We can’t wait to board a Nova ship and go on a galactic adventure with Star-Lord, Gamora, and the rest of the gang. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction Read all about the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction here! Test Track At Test Track, which is currently closed for refurbishment, we noticed what looks to be new FastPass kiosks. These can be found between the main entrance and the gift shop. Kiosks at Test Track refurbishment Read all about the Test Track refurbishment here! Regal Eagle Let us in, Regal Eagle, we want your delicious barbecue! While the sign remains under wraps, for now, we did notice that a new smoker has been installed! Smoker at Regal Eagle Click here to check out the full Regal Eagle menu! France Pavilion There was a small area of the pavement that was roped off outside of Les Halles. Disney might be planning to do some work on it, but we’ll let you know when we know more. France construction Epcot Merchandise Update Mouse Gear If you need something as grand as Spaceship Earth to put your beverage in, then this tumbler should do the trick. Glowing Epcot Tumbler It even lights up! You can get one for yourself for $24.99. Glowing Epcot Tumbler Read all about this Grand and Miraculous Epcot Tumbler here! Speaking of space, the Space Mountain Wishables have made their way over from the Magic Kingdom. Space Mountain Wishables You can take a chance with the blind bag to get either Mickey, Minnie, a Robotic Rover, or one of the vehicles for $9.99. You can also get the mountain itself for $9.99. Who knew a building could be cute? Space Mountain Plush Read ALL about the Space Mountian Wishables here! The Lunar New Year phone case has also made it’s way to Epcot. You can pick these up for $29.99. Lunar New Year phone case Take a look at more Lunar New Year merch here! We also found some merchandise in here for our favorite silly old bear. You can get his catchphrase on this shirt for $36.99. “Oh Bother” shirt You can also lounge around like Pooh in these leggings for $39.99. Anyone ready to curl up with some honey? Pooh leggings Festival of the Arts Booths If you’ve got to get more Baby Yoda (who doesn’t?), you can find these art prints at a Festival of the Arts booth between Italy and Germany. “Reaching Out” shows the fifty-year-old toddler using his mystical Force powers. This one was $89. “Reaching Out” “Unlikely Friend’ depicts The Child reaching to grab the shift knob from the Razor Crest out of The Mandalorian’s hand. You can grab this one for $145. Check out the Festival of the Arts BOOTHS and MENUS here! That wraps up our visit to Epcot this time. Come back soon to see everything that’s new for your vacation. Are you excited for the big changes coming to Epcot? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! What’s New at Epcot: Space 220 Construction and the WEIRDEST Thing You Can Do To Your Face! What’s New at Epcot — Festival of the Arts Booths and the Epcot Transformation Progress! View the full article

Disney Skyliner has been a super-convenient way to zip around between several of the Disney World parks and resorts since it debuted last year! Disney’s Skyliner That is — if it doesn’t break down while you’re on it! You see, every now and then Disney Skyliner experiences technical difficulties. Luckily, none of the interruptions in service (that we know of) have been quite as severe as the three-hour delay the new Disney World gondola system suffered during its first week when two of its cars collided. But still, if you get trapped on the Disney Skyliner during one of these breakdowns, it might cause you to run a late for that clutch Slinky Dog Dash FastPass or Topolino’s Terrace dining reservation — AND that would be a big bummer! Epcot’s International Gateway Skyliner Station During Today’s Closure That’s why when the Disney Skyliner’s Epcot line temporarily stopped for about 15 minutes today, Cast Members were armed and at the ready to help make it right for guests who had been stuck. The gondolas were unloaded at the Skyliner’s International Gateway Station where guests received a bonus FastPass for the inconvenience — and it was good for any Epcot attraction of their choice THAT DAY! Cast Members Issuing FastPasses to Guests Who Were Stuck on Disney Skyliner While Disney Skyliner still seems to be ironing out some kinks, we think it’s kind of Cast Members to offer guests a little something for their troubles when these problems arise! While we’re not sure if this is common practice for when the Disney Skyliner stops working, we’ve seen in the past on attractions like Rise of the Resistance, Cast Members give out 1-day park tickets or additional boarding groups or FastPasses when it broke down on its opening day. Cast Members Giving Out FastPasses For now, Disney recommends that you try to compensate for any Disney Skyliner delays by giving yourself extra time. And who knows, if you do get stuck (even briefly) you may find yourself walking out of the Skyliner Station with a bonus FastPass in your pocket! Have you ever been stuck on Disney Skyliner? Did Disney give you any compensation for your time? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disney World Skyliner Gondola PRO TIPS: Here’s What You Need To Know Before You FLY! News! The Change in Leadership Has Begun At Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland! FIRST LOOK at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Merch in Disney World! View the full article