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Are you a dancing queen or a disco king? This new Disney Parks Wear It Proud Collection will take you right back to the ’70s, whether you were around in that decade or not! The wide assortment of apparel in fun, vibrant colors has something for every hippie at heart! Get a groovy Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort spirit jersey at your next park visit, and you’ll be boogieing down all night long! Perfect for the beach, a day at Disney Parks, or a dance party, these colorful Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort tank tops will keep you cool as a cucumber. When the sun goes down, you’ll stay warm in these far-out hoodies and jogger pants. There’s no better way to run around Disney Parks in style! Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort can wear their ’70s pride on their wrists with a limited-edition Wear It Proud MagicBand. Carry your modern belongings in retro style with an adjustable crossbody bag, perfect for a day at the parks! Hey, Sunshine! Don’t let the rays get in the way of your fun. Sport an out-of-sight Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort baseball hat. Can you dig it? Complete any of these looks with these psychedelic platform Crocs, and you’ll be stepping out in style! Already excited for this new collection? At select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels, you can take part in a Mickey Tie Dye recreational activity that lets you join in on all the retro fun! Visit Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort for this exciting offering. Check your Recreation Guide or ask a recreation cast member for specific days and times of offering. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, check out some of the top locations that carry this groovy collection: Walt Disney World Resort: Star Traders (Magic Kingdom Park) MouseGear (Epcot) Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures (Disney’s Animal Kingdom) Once Upon a Time (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) World of Disney (Disney Springs) Disneyland Resort: Pioneer Mercantile (Disneyland park) Bonanza Outfitters (Disneyland park) Elias & Co. (Disney California Adventure park) World of Disney (Downtown Disney District) Of course, if you can’t make it to Disney Parks, you can find an assortment of both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort items such as jackets, spirit jerseys, t-shirts, tanks and more online at shopDisney.com. View the full article

It’s your last week to enjoy festivities during the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure park! Experience Asian culture through cuisine, musical performances, family activities and entertainment—from now through Feb. 9. Enjoy these experiences and celebrate the Year of the Mouse: See “Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration”: Prior to “World of Color,” this water show tells the heartwarming tale of a little lantern’s quest to reunite with family for the annual celebration of good luck and fortune. Watch “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession”: A bright and bold parade led by Mulan dedicates the new year’s blessings to family and friendship. As a special treat for the Year of the Mouse, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse join the procession in new celebration attire, while talented performers bring dance, martial arts and drumming to enhance the beautifully colorful procession. Taste delicious Asian-inspired cuisine: Visit four festive marketplaces to sample a variety of delightful food and beverages inspired by Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. Favorites include Smoked Beef Bulgogi Shortrib on Rice Cake from Lucky 8 Lantern and Purple Yam Macaron with Crème Fraîche from Red Dragon Spice Traders (check out our Foodie Guide to Lunar New Year). Grab a Sip and Savor Pass, a souvenir credential with six pull-off tabs that can each be traded for one food item or one non-alcoholic beverage at any of the Marketplaces. Enjoy live entertainment: Live, daily performances by authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese dancers and musicians can be enjoyed throughout Paradise Gardens Park. Encounter Disney characters: Also in Paradise Gardens Park, some of the most loved Disney characters are festively dressed to usher in the Year of the Mouse while posing for pics, signing autographs and sharing hugs. Pick up commemorative merchandise: All-new spirit jerseys, bobble-head figures with Chip and Dale, a traditional red envelope set, themed Minnie Mouse ear headbands and more are available at Disney California Adventure park. Make a wish: At the Lucky Wishing Wall located in Paradise Gardens Park, add their own special message of hope, health and happiness for the upcoming year. Nearby, enjoy complimentary arts and crafts with local artisans, including Chinese calligraphy, dragon’s pearl coloring craft and face painting. Lunar New Year is the perfect time to visit the Disneyland Resort! Plus, from now through May 18, Southern California Residents can discover more magic by visiting the Disneyland Resort for $67 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket.* Additionally, all children from the ages of 3 to 9 can visit the Disneyland Resort for $67 per day with the purchase of a three day, one-park per day ticket.** *Valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999; proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for purchase and admission. Tickets expire May 21, 2020. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 5 tickets per eligible person per day with valid ID. Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice. **Offer valid for children ages 3-9. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on May 21, 2020, whichever occurs first. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice. View the full article

Mere hours after leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a dramatic victory in Super Bowl LIV, MVP Patrick Mahomes on Monday was whisked away to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for a celebratory day full of magical moments for the star quarterback and his fans. Mahomes was the star of a parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park where he thanked Chiefs fans for their support – whether they were lining the route or watching from home. With confetti bursting overhead, he waved to cheering fans alongside Mickey Mouse. Joining Mahomes on this adventure was a 10-year-old Make-A-Wish child from Texas named Nathaniel, who participated in the parade as part of his dream-come-true day. Nathaniel also traveled to a galaxy far, far away with Mahomes, experiencing the groundbreaking new attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition to Nathaniel, 17 other Make-A-Wish children whose wishes were to attend the Super Bowl extended their magical wishes by visiting Magic Kingdom Park today. They got to spend time with Mahomes, shaking hands with the superstar and getting special footballs courtesy of the MVP. The inclusion of Make-A-Wish in Disney’s Super Bowl campaign this year is an extension of Disney’s commitment to deliver comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illnesses. That commitment also includes the just-announced Disney Parks donation of $1 million to Make-A-Wish in honor of Mahomes as part of Disney Parks’ designation as presenting sponsor of the Super Bowl MVP ceremony. Currently, Disney helps grant more than 10,000 wishes each year for children around the world. View the full article

Last year, Soarin’ Over California briefly returned to its original home at the Disneyland Resort, much to fans’ delight. While the run only lasted during the summer months (and even saw an extension to its run!), many demanded that it return once again. Soarin’ Over California The Orange County Register officially confirmed today that the attraction will make another limited return this year and we can already smell the orange groves! Soarin’ Over California will return to Disney California Adventure starting on February 28th, 2020. The run is in conjunction with the park’s Food and Wine Festival, which is set to take place from February 28 – April 21, 2020. We’re hoping Soarin’ Over California will at least run through the 21st, although Disney has yet to confirm an official end date. We will let ya know once they do! Soarin’ Over California ©Disney The original version of this attraction was wildly popular last summer and saw large crowds when it returned for a limited time. So it was no surprise to us when we heard that it’s coming back! And what better time than during the California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, right?! Preview all of the menus at the 2020 California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 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 prefer Soarin’ Over California or Soarin’ Around the World? Battle it out in the comments! Related posts: Limited Time Return of Soarin’ Over California Announced for Disney California Adventure Welcome Back! Soarin’ Over California Returns to Disney California Adventure for a Limited Time! Soarin’ Over California EXTENDED in Disney California Adventure! View the full article

While we’ve been scurrying around Disney World the last few days to discover all of the new 70th-anniversary Cinderella treats (like the Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake we spotted earlier), we’re not sure if this next one is the miracle we’ve been dreaming of! Cinderella Cheesecake Don’t get us wrong — we’re totally aglow with how this Cinderella Cheesecake looks, buuut things started to get weird once we sliced into it! Styled closely after Cinderella’s signature buggy, this new treat closely resembles some of the coach-style eats we’ve seen in recent days including the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Cake and Cinderella’s Carriage Cake Pop! But even though this snack appears almost as gorgeous as the lovely lady Cinderella herself, it lost a bit of magic… Cinderella Cheesecake For us, the spell is broken as soon as we sliced into it! It looked like a sad, smashed blue pumpkin and there was a gaping void around the Nutella ganache filling at its center which was ROCK HARD! Admittedly, we cut into the Cinderella Cheesecake just moments after pulling it out of the refrigerated case, so the center didn’t have time to soften up. If you’re planning on hitching a ride with the Cinderella Cheesecake, we suggest you let it rest for a few moments so it can come to temperature before digging in! Cinderella Cheesecake Our cheesecake was also really soft and a little runny. It was more like a mousse-consistency and wasn’t packed with any discernable flavor. The white chocolate decorative pieces and crispies on top added a little textural interest, but in all the Cinderella Cheesecake took us on a strange ride texturally! With this being said, the flavors were INCREDIBLE! So maybe we just got a bad batch of cheesecake or maybe the secret is to let it rest for a bit after taking it out of the fridge. We’re total Nutella lovers and think this would be 10x better if that chocolate goodness wasn’t so hard. See what you think of the Cinderella Cheesecake by grabbing one for yourself for $5.49 from Caribbean Beach Club’s Centertown Market! Will you be trying the new Cinderella Cheesecake at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: FULL Review: Breakfast at Caribbean Beach Resort’s Centertown Market in Disney World What’s New at Disney’s Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs Resorts: Construction, Cupcakes, and MORE! REVIEW: Lunch at Centertown Market in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! View the full article

Jambo, DFB fam! We know you’re probably a little tired after watching the BIG GAME last night, so let’s take a moment to escape to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge together! Animal Kingdom Lodge And while Animal Kingdom Lodge has one of the coolest lobbies to sit and relax in, we’re heading around to the back to check out what’s new at Uzima Springs — Animal Kingdom Lodge’s infamous pool bar! Uzima Springs has been one of our favorite watering holes at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for a while now. And today, it looks like they’re serving up a new few frosty concoctions like the African Sunset, Flamingo Mule, and Safari Mudslide. Menu Sign at Uzima Springs Pool Bar We tried out the African Sunset which features mango rum, African Starr rum, and a mixture of mango and strawberry purée! Plus it comes garnished with a big ol’ juicy strawberry! African Sunset In all honesty, we were kinda hoping the drink would be a lot prettier (like the gorgeous sunset we envisioned in our minds with a cool red to orange ombre effect!). Rather sadly, the colors of our mango and strawberry purée blended together at a hastened pace and we were left with a mostly orange-looking slushy. African Sunset The flavors of the new African Sunset were really great! We enjoyed the fruitiness of the purée and the sucker punch from the rum! The drink wasn’t too sweet and definitely finished on a high note for us! We enjoy frozen cocktails (especially while lounging poolside) so this drink was a nice change of pace from a standard margarita or daiquiri! African Sunset The African Sunset is $15 and totally yummy! Find it currently grazing at Uzima Springs and be sure to check out the other new drink we spotted at Disney World today — the Heart-Poppin’ Punch! Read our review of it HERE! Have you tried the African Sunset yet? Tell us what you thought of it in the comments below! Related posts: Several Disney World Pool Bars Have Expanded Menus — But For How Long? Here Are Your Must-Get Disney World Dishes For 2019! Stowaway Mary in Epcot is Worth a Picture! View the full article

Is it the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, or is it an absolutely out-of-this-world accessory for your wrist? Disney Parks Star Wars Millennium Falcon Pandora Charm ©Disney It’s BOTH… because it’s the NEW Star Wars Millennium Falcon Dangle Charm, and it’s coming SOON to Disney Parks! Here are all the intergalactic details you’ll need to snag your “double-dangle” Millennium Falcon charm, complete with, as Disney shares, a cubic zirconia on the charm’s bezel… Disney Parks Star Wars Millennium Falcon Pandora Charm ©Disney On February 5th, the Falcon will fly into Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. On the same day, you’ll also find it at La Mascarade d’Orleans and New Century Jewelers in the Emporium at Disneyland Park. Starting February 7th, you’ll spot the Falcon at participating Pandora locations in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, AND shopdisney.com. Finally, look for it to arrive at the Pandora Disney Springs store on March 5th. “The Force is strong with this one…” And be sure to take a look at the MASSIVE Millennium Falcon Popcorn Bucket here! Will you be picking up the Millennium Falcon Pandora Charm? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 4 NEW Disney Food Experiences You Won’t Want To Miss! Arendelle Aqua, Move Over! The Frozen Fan Fest Has Flurried into BOTH Disney Parks! Pay It Forward with Family Volunteer Day Celebrations in Disney Parks! View the full article

Epcot’s Festival of the Arts is still going strong now through February 24th! Wonderground Gallery at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts And recently we spotted some fun artsy D-Tech Phone Cases at the Wonderground Gallery tent! If you’re a follower of any of these Disney artists, then you’ll definitely want to hit up Epcot to get your hands on one of these unique designs we’re about to show you! Fans of Kristen Tercek’s work will be feline-fine about this adorable Figaro Phone Case! It looks just like the art print you can buy at the WonderGround Gallery! And isn’t Cleo just too cute? We can’t wait to carry this little artwork around in our pockets! Figaro Phone Case And if you’re an admirer of Ashley Taylor’s work, there’s this Elsa Phone Case! We love how she captured the frosty elegance of Elsa perfectly! Elsa Phone Case Of course, this Olaf Phone Case is pretty adorable, too! It looks like things are getting a little toasty for our snowy friend! Olaf Phone Case We’ve always loved Caley Hicks style — she’s the artist behind the Trader Sam’s art prints we showed you a few months back. Her character studies are really bright and whimsical — like this sweet Cinderella Phone Case featuring her artwork! Cinderella Phone Case We’re pretty sure this Marie Phone Case is calling our name! It’s totally speaking our love language which just so happens to be adorable phone cases right this sec! Marie Phone Case And this Fantasia Phone Case with Jason Ratner’s artwork is going to make all the Sorcerer Mickey fans in our lives very happy! Fantasia Phone Case Fans of Jerrod Maruyama were ecstatic when he released his Hipster Mickey Designer Ear Hat last year! And if you wanna add to your Jerrod Maruyama collection, check out this fabulous Phone Case featuring his stylized Disney characters! So kawaii!!! Disney Characters Phone Case He’s also the artistic genius behind this fantastic Space Mountain Phone Case which is celebrating it’s BIG 45th anniversary this year! Space Mountain Phone Case Another one of our favorite Disney artists, Dave Perillo, who ALSO just debuted his own designer Musical Mickey Ears Hat had some his designs available as well including this Country Bears Jamboree Phone Case! Country Bears Jamboree Phone Case We also spotted this sweet Chip ‘n’ Dale Phone Case! It looks like these two rascals just scored themselves a giant candy apple! We wish we could get in on some of that action! Chip ‘n’ Dale Phone Case This Pinocchio Phone Case showcased some gorgeous artwork by Jasmine Becket-Griffith. You can always distinguish her pieces from afar because of the emphasis she puts on her characters’ large doe-like eyes! Pinocchio Phone Case And this Joey Chou Hades Phone Case pretty much sums up our expression when we get calls from telemarketers! Sheesh! Can’t they see we’re busy?! Hades Phone Case McBiff’s artwork is super fun and playful! We love how he captured Malefient’s spunky attitude with this Maleficent Phone Case! Maleficent Phone Case And if you’re looking for a case to remind you that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is opening THIS summer, check out this adorable Remy Phone Case! Remy Phone Case We discovered all of these fun D-Tech Phone Cases available at WonderGround Gallery tent for Epcot’s Festival of the Arts today! All of them were priced at $29.99 and were available in a bunch of sizes. While we haven’t seen them anywhere else yet, we’ll keep a look-out for other places you can find them! Until then, make sure you sign up for our newsletter for all the latest Disney info! Take a look at all of the BOOTHS and MENUS at the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts here! What do you think of these new D-Tech Phone Cases? Let us know if you’ll be picking any of them up (and which ones you’ll be getting!) in the comments below! Related posts: You Gotta See This New Rainbow Sparkling Water at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! Wanna See a Disney on Broadway Show Without Leaving Your Couch? Here’s HOW! Umm..We DEFINITELY Need This Onesie We Spotted in Epcot! View the full article

Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone, but we’re still SUPER psyched about the Kansas City Chiefs BIG WIN! Super Bowl Celebration And, while every star football player wants to go to Disney World after the big win (duh!), we knew Patrick Mahomes would be doing the honors when we famously exclaimed, “I’m going to Disney World!” after being declared the Super Bowl’s MVP! We already told you that the Super Bowl Celebration in Magic Kingdom would be broadcasted live on the Disney Parks Blog on February 3rd around 2:40 PM, but just in case you were unable to tune in, here’s the playback on all the sweet action you missed! While we were introduced to a very special young man last night right after the Chief’s big victory, here’s Nathaniel with his family kicking off the big parade with Donald Duck! Super Bowl Celebration Patrick Mahomes was all smiles as he waved to his fans from atop his parade float, escorted by Mickey and Minnie! You think he’d be a little tired after last night’s game, but he was definitely feeding off the excitement of the crowd! Super Bowl Celebration He even took a few moments to record the celebration with his phone! Gotta capture some of that Disney Super Bowl Celebration magic! Plus, we’re so happy Disney’s donating $1 million dollars to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Mahome’s name to help more children like Nathaniel make their dreams come true! Super Bowl Celebration Read all about this million-dollar donation here! The parade ended with guests pouring out into the streets — many of them sporting Kansas City Chiefs attire! Super Bowl Celebration Congratulations to our sweet DFB Missouri friends! We hope you’ll savor this sweet victory for many months to come! What’s your favorite football team? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEW Insta-Worthy Nighttime Magic Shots Are Coming to Disney World Soon! NEWS! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Dessert Parties Just Got a MAJOR Upgrade! DFB Video: Can You Believe They Do This in Disney World?! View the full article

Love is in the air at Disney World! From the Cherry Almond Cupcake at Grand Floridian to the Heart-Poppin’ Punch at Pop Century, there are Valentine’s Day treats appearing all around Disney World! Singing Spirits Pool Bar We stopped by the All-Star Music Resort to check out the latest in poolside libations at Singing Spirits Pool Bar and found another fun pink-themed treat, served this month only! We just HAD to get our hands on the Sweet Triumph, served for the entire month of February! Singing Spirits This refreshing beverage is Meiomi Rose Wine with strawberry mix and passion fruit boba balls (just like the Night Blossom from Animal Kingdom)! It says it comes served with a glow cube but unfortunately ours was missing! If you find yourself in the same situation reach out to a Cast Member because they should be able to get one for ya. Sweet Triumph at Singing Spirits Despite the missing glow cube, we really enjoyed this drink! We found it to be super refreshing with a nice fruity flavor. Sweet Triumph at Singing Spirits The passion fruit boba on top adds a nice mix to the flavor as well. Super delicious! You can get it for $16 at Singing Spirits at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. Sweet Triumph at Singing Spirits Singing Spirits will also be serving up a Valentine’s Day exclusive! Served only on February 14th, they will have the ‘Something Sweet‘, which is made with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, and whole milk. Perhaps something to sip on with your valentine (or Galentine’s!). Take a look at the ADORABLE Cherry Almond Cupcake here! Do you have plans for Valentine’s Day in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review! The STUNNING Sugar Plum Cranberry Cheesecake in Disney World Should Be On Your Bucket List! What’s New at Disney’s All-Star Resorts! The Disney Foodie Collection; Pixar Merchandise; and One of Our FAVE Returning Cupcakes! Review: Fried Pickles at Intermission Food Court at Disney World’s All-Star Music View the full article

Going on a Disney Cruise is like taking two vacations in one. You can sail the high seas with a tropical drink in your hands and hang out with some fan-favorite Disney pals. ©Disney Disney announced recently that we’ll be able to party it up super-hero style when Marvel Day at Sea returns, but we’re also looking forward to when we can set sail to their new tropical destination. Lighthouse Point will be the second destination available in The Bahamas, joining Castaway Cay. Located in Eleuthera, you will able to explore the natural world around you and put your feet up at the beautiful beaches. We could go for a beach right now! Lighthouse Point Concept Art ©Disney The man, the myth, the legend Joe Rohde is spearheading this project to remain faithful to the culture, but also create a place filled with that Disney magic. Construction is rumored to begin this year and end sometime in 2022 or 2023. And now Lighthouse Point has a website! So if you’re looking to keep tabs on this new experience you can head to lighthousepointbahamas.com. The website is filled with information about how Lighthouse Point will protect and sustain the natural environment and so much more. You can also follow along with the island’s progress and news so you can see how the project is progressing. Check out the full Lighthouse Point website here! Are you ready for a tropical getaway? Have you ever taken a Disney Cruise? Let us know down in the comments below! Related posts: “Disney Wish” Revealed as Name of Fifth Ship and MORE Disney Cruise Line News! Here’s the MOST IMPORTANT News Disney Announced This Week! BREAKING NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Announces Vacation Destinations for 2021! View the full article

I always love sharing news about Pandora charm launches with blog readers, but it’s even more exciting when the charm is inspired by one of my favorite film franchise! On February 5, Pandora is releasing a new charm featuring the iconic ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs – the Disney Parks Star Wars Millennium Falcon Dangle Charm. The double-dangle charm features a beautifully intricate design of the legendary Millennium Falcon with a cubic zirconia on the bezel. This galactic charm is the perfect keepsake to commemorate your visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and your journey on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. The charm launches first for Disney Parks guests on February 5 at the following in-park locations: Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, La Mascarade d’Orleans in Disneyland park, and New Century Jewelers in the Emporium at Disneyland Park. On February 7, the charm can be found at participating Pandora Jewelry locations at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort as well as on shopDisney.com. On March 5, the charm will become available at the Pandora Disney Springs store. I don’t know about you but I have a GOOD feeling about this! View the full article

Award season is in the air … even here at the Disney Parks Moms Panel. Yes, it’s hard to believe a year has passed so quickly, but here we are, ready to announce the Fourth Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Awards. This has become such an exciting tradition for us and spoiler alert, while some favorites have remained the same, we do have a few new winners this year! With more than 180 current and former panelists casting their votes, let’s see who came out on top this week for Walt Disney World Resort Awards. Category: Favorite Snack There is no doubt our panelists love a good Dole Whip, and for the fourth year in a row it is retaining its title of the Favorite Snack. It was a landslide for this cool, refreshing treat, but we must give credit to a few other strong contenders. A few of those snacks that deserve a shout out include Mickey Premium Bars and popcorn. Category: Favorite Seasonal Event Nosed out last year by Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, this year Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back as the panelists’ Favorite Seasonal Event! The spooktacular party was the clear front runner, but there were many votes also cast for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Congrats to all the runner-ups in this category. Category: Favorite Walt Disney World Resort Hotel This was a close one, but once again our winner is Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! The panelists simply can’t get enough of the views, spacious rooms, and convenience of this resort hotel. Honorable mentions this year go to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Category: Favorite Attraction to Enjoy with a Preschooler This year we brought back a favorite category and Peter Pan’s Flight took the top spot for the Favorite Attraction to Enjoy with a Preschooler. Many panelists said the pure joy they see on their little one’s face as thy fly through Neverland is simply priceless. Other attractions that received several votes include “it’s a small world” and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Category: Favorite Disney Springs Activity Want to know a fun fact about the panelists? They love a good meal, so it is no surprise that for the third year in a row, dining has claimed the number one spot as our panelists’ favorite thing to do at Disney Springs. Now don’t get us wrong they do love to shop, and shopping was a close second, but dining remained the winner this year. Make sure you plan a day at Disney Springs during your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation and you can ask the panelists what are their favorite dining locations! Congratulations to all our winners and next week stay tuned for our Disney Cruise Line Awards. Remember, if you are planning a Disney vacation and need tips from those in the know, please visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our panelists. View the full article

We told ya a while back that a new boutique jewelry company based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma would soon be setting up shop in Disney Springs! Rustic Cuff But what we didn’t expect was how hungry it would make us! You’ll see what we mean in a sec! Now that Rustic Cuff has officially opened its doors, let’s go check it out! You’ll find Rustic Cuff’s sweet new digs over by Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar! The space is modern, cheerful, and airy! Rustic Cuff There’s a comfy little seating area if you need a moment to gather your bearings before diving into Rustic Cuff’s unique selection of bracelets, bangles, and wristlets! In fact, it’s kinda the perfect spot for a quick hang sesh to soak in all the gorgeous EYE CANDY this store has on display! Rustic Cuff The bright colors of Rustic Cuff’s exclusive line of accessories all really pop against the neutral, subdued tones of the store itself. For us, we almost feel as if we’re inside a candy store! We’re always hungry though, so candy is never very far from our minds! Rustic Cuff But wait! Rustic Cuff is totally playing off those vibes! We see you, Rustic Cuff! We’re not sure if this adorable vintage-style candy machine actually dispenses Rustic Cuff bracelets or not, but we’re giving it two thumbs up for being a super cute and creative display! Rustic Cuff And if you thought the repurposed candy machine was cool, you’ll LOVE this gigantic gumball machine! Rustic Cuff is slaying the game with these cool and interesting props! Rustic Cuff Rustic Cuff has bracelets of just about every color and style you can think of. They even do customizable orders! We noticed their prices vary from $20 to $150. And just like with our Alex and Ani Bracelets and Pandora Charms, we think the more you stack ’em, the better they look! Rustic Cuff Swing by Disney Springs’ new Rustic Cuff pop-up shop and check it out for yourself! Just maybe plan a stop by Goofy’s Candy Co. afterwards ’cause all we can think about right now is CANDY! Will you be checking out the new Rustic Cuff location at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: BLING BLING ALERT! A Rustic Cuff Pop-Up Shop is Coming Soon to Disney Springs! Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! We’ve Found the PERFECT Way to Fill Those Holiday Stockings in Disney World! View the full article

Cinderella sure has been getting a LOT of attention around Disney World lately with a whole coach full of tasty and decorative treats in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the animated film. But she’s not the only Disney Princess deserving of a little honor these days… Mulan Cupcake Mulan, in fact, is the brave princess taking the (cup)cake at Disney World’s All-Star Music Resort! This cupcake features a thick pile of blue frosting with its vivid hue allowing the blossoms to really pop in both their appearance and white chocolate flavor. Mulan Cupcake While the frosting has a mild taste (reminiscent of whipped vanilla topping), it tops a fairly rich chocolate cake base. Mulan Cupcake Inside, the filling boasts a little bit of extra-flavor flair, with its cherry taste lending a surprising tartness. So if you’re prepared for a bit of pucker, this treat may be right up your alley! Mulan Cupcake You’ll find it for $5.99 at All-Star Music’s Intermission Food Court. The new live-action Mulan film hits the big screen on March 27, 2020, so we’ll be on the lookout for more treats inspired by the honorable Princess right up through the debut! What do you think of this new cupcake? Are you gonna give it a try on your next trip? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Review: Fried Pickles at Intermission Food Court at Disney World’s All-Star Music What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? Review: Merida Cupcake at Intermission Food Court in Disney World’s All Star Music Resort View the full article

Since we heard the announcement that Avengers Campus is set to open at California Adventure this summer, we have anxiously waited for more details to emerge! ©Disney From the latest in ride technology to an ACTUAL FLYING SPIDER-MAN, there’s plenty to be excited about with this new land. But when it came to ‘assembling’ the opening team for the newest park expansion, Disney pulled out all the stops to re-imagine what the hiring process could look like, with one priority in mind: storytelling. While they did something similar with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this takes it to a whole new level. Imagine you are preparing for an upcoming job interview. You make sure you have a pristine cover letter and resume, you pick out an impressive outfit, and you rehearse answers to common interview questions. Then you arrive at the interview, only to be told to throw it all out the window and instead come up with a superhero name and powers! Avengers Campus Logo That’s exactly what Disney has done with hiring their opening team at Avengers Campus. Project Manager Michelle Sico explained in the Orange County Register the avant-garde approach to interviewing and selecting team members for the newest land at California Adventure. The first order of business was for applicants to completely re-design their resumes to fit the storytelling of Marvel. Next, they had to come up with their own superhero identity. ©Disney Applicants were then instructed to only refer to other candidates by their superhero names. Their ‘superpowers’ closely related to their own personal strengths, which ranged from optimism and motivation to intuition and sarcasm. The idea was to highlight how anyone can be a superhero in their own unique way. WEB After the icebreaker exercise was complete, the ‘recruits’ needed to work together as a team (again, only knowing each other’s superhero names and powers!) to gain access to the interviewing room through a series of codes and puzzles. WEB Spider Bots The interview itself was fashioned more like a Marvel quiz. Questions like, “Who was your favorite Spider-Man actor?” or “Are you team Captain America or Team Iron Man? Why?” challenged the applicants to showcase their enthusiasm for superheroes while expressing their personality, rather than prove themselves to be the ultimate Marvel ‘expert’. Avengers Campus construction This unique hiring process seemed to be a success and we can’t wait to meet these new ‘superheroes’ when Avengers Campus opens this summer! Sico noted that this journey revealed key parts of the applicant’s personalities, such as problem-solving and teamwork, which they may not have been able to identify through a traditional interview. PYM Test Kitchen Concept Art ©Disney As the true superheroes emerged from the pool of applicants, the hiring team was excited to see who could embody this storytelling to the guests when they visit Avengers Campus. And whether they got the ‘job’ or not, Sico mentioned that this process gave every applicant valuable skills that they can take with them to future interviews. Read all about Avengers Campus here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on checking out Avengers Campus when it opens this summer? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Time Stone Churro in Disney California Adventure! DFB Video: 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! We’re Giving You a FIRST LOOK at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Entertainment for 2020! View the full article

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I’m not the biggest sports fan but football holds a special place in my heart. My mom taught me the ways of the game and though she’s not here to watch it with me anymore, football always reminds me of her. Turns out that my Disney family enjoys the game too! It looks like Goofy may end up the top dog in this wallpaper design by Jeff Maurer. Watch out for Donald though. He looks like he’s having a tough time! Add this wallpaper to your desktop or mobile device now, and please be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. View the full article

There’s no shortage of Cinderella treats rollin’ around Disney World right now! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Cake And while most of the 70th-anniversary celebratory sweets have involved pumpkin-style carriages and glass slippers, this one’s all about one of our main man, Gus Gus! That’s right, pals! Gus Gus is finally getting the props he deserves and is posing as the poster boy for a brand new Disney World cupcake! We spotted the adorable Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake today at the All-Stars Resorts for $5.99. Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake The Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake features a rich, chocolatey cake topped with a chocolate buttercream frosting. He’s stuffed with a marshmallow cream filling and we’ve got the perfect sweet spot to put him — RIGHT in our bellies! Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake We’re channeling our inner Lucifer to devour this Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake otherwise he’s seriously too cute to eat! I mean, look at his little hat and nose! We’re going to have to close our eyes for this next part! Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake Slicing into the cupcake, you can see this is one fine-looking chocolatey snack! The Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake is so fudgy and moist. We just love a good Disney character cupcake done right and this one certainly didn’t disappoint! We always need more chocolate, buttercream, and marshmallow fluff in our lives and the Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake ticks all the boxes for us! He’s actually quite the giver in our opinion — not greedy at all! Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake Look for the Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake at any of the All-Stars Resorts and if you’re trying to complete the Cinderella treat trifecta, be sure to check out the deets on the new Carriage Cake Pop and Fairy Godmother Cupcake! Once you’ve enjoyed your fill of 70th-anniversary Cinderella fare, find out how you can win a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite here! Are you excited about trying the new Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: We Can’t Get Over the Orange Dream Cupcake in Disney World! Review and Photos: The Hades Cupcake Makes A Fiery Entrance In Disney World! What’s New at All-Stars Resorts! Cartoon Cupcakes, Building Construction, and Trivia Challenges! View the full article

You may have caught on to the fact that we here at DFB are pretty obsessed with the Kakamora Float. Inspired by the little coconut gremlins from Moana, this fruity creation first showed up at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and then became available throughout the day at Magic Kingdom’s Aloha Isle after the celebration ended. Kakamora Float Now, Disney has made it even easier to get your hands on this delicious island beverage with just the press of a button! That’s right, you can now skip the line and pick up your Kakamora Float using Mobile Order! Kakamora on Mobile Order Learn all about Mobile Order here! We noticed that the Kakamora Float had popped up on Mobile Order last week, so we quickly ordered one! A few hours later, we checked Mobile Order once more only to find that the Kakamora Float was no longer showing up on the app. Of course, we were totally BUMMED. It was still being served at Aloha Isle, however, so it didn’t disappear completely. Kakamora Float Now, we are noticing that it’s back on Mobile Order! So while we encourage you to take advantage of ordering up this sweet treat through Mobile Order, we suggest double-checking to make sure it’s still being listed as an option because who knows if/when the Kakamore Float will decide to disappear from the app again… Read our FULL Kakamora Float review here! Are you in love with the Kakamora Float? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: REVIEW: The Moana-Themed Kakamora Float SLEIGHS Us This Year at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! We Tried 58 Holiday Treats in Disney World and These Are Our MUST-HAVES! ALERT! Hold the FOMOsa Because There’s A NEW Dole Whip in Disney’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Don’t let its outward appearance fool you — this recently-listed Hidden Hills, CA house is incredibly strong with The Force! © Photo c/o Today And while this $26.5 million home can be yours if you’ve got enough galactic creds — check out the basement, YOU MUST! According to Today.com, this house has a 5,000 square foot lower-level (yup, just the basement alone is bigger than most folks’ houses!). And what has the previous owner done with all that extra elbow room? He’s filled it with one of the most massive, multi-million dollar Star Wars collections we’ve ever seen! © Photo c/o Today This isn’t your grandparents’ rumpus room! We’re talking a museum-quality Star Wars collection here, folks! The fun begins as soon as you step off the landing with over 40 life-size figures including stormtroopers, Yoda, and more! We sure hope there’s a light switch by the stairs because we’d hate to come down here in the dark and run into Darth Vader! © Photo c/o Today Nothing like having your own personal X-wing to take you to a galaxy far, far away! And we’re majorly diggin’ this two tv set-up! Now you can watch two Star Wars movies at ONCE! Talk about a timesaver! © Photo c/o Today Can we just discuss these wall-to-wall display cases of Star Wars action figures for a sec? We’d love to have this kind of custom cabinetry in our homes! Perfect for all those Disney park coffee mugs and Minnie Ears we keep coming home with! © Photo c/o Today But perhaps our favorite part of this guy’s crazy Star Wars house is his BAR! Who wouldn’t want to blast some Mo Eisley space jams and pony up to this cozy spot! It’s like having your own private cantina right inside your own home! © Photo c/o Today And when you really just need to get away from it all, how about spending a little chill time in this Star Wars-themed home theater, complete with night sky lighting effects and a life-sized Chewbacca! Pass the popcorn, Chewie! Plus the room has a 19-foot screen and all the seating looks soooo comfy! We think we’d be quite happy dozing off down here! © Photo c/o Today Although the Star Wars items aren’t being sold with the house, a spokesperson for the listing agents says the collection is also for sale. Better get your bids in quick ’cause we have a feeling this memorabilia will be flyin’ faster than the Millennium Falcon! What do you think of this Star Wars collection? Would you ever transform your home for your love of Star Wars? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review and Photos! Characters, Cookies, Ride Overlays, Parades, and NEW Fireworks (WHEW!) and at the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! News! The Change in Leadership Has Begun At Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland! Disney+ Launches Today — And It’s Off To a BUMPY Start! View the full article

After leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory Sunday night in Miami, Most Valuable Player Patrick Mahomes joined Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek this morning as he officially announced Disney Parks’ $1 million donation to Make-A-Wish in Mahomes’ honor. Chapek, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Mahomes were joined this morning by Make-A-Wish America President and CEO Richard K. Davis as well as Nathaniel, 10, a Make-A-Wish child from Texas. Nathaniel and 17 other Make-A-Wish kids, who attended the Super Bowl as their wish, will now travel today to Walt Disney World Resort to continue the celebration of the Chiefs’ victory. Together, Disney and Make-A-Wish have granted more than 140,000 wishes to children facing serious illnesses around the world. The first official wish granted to a Make-A-Wish child involved a trip to Disneyland Resort nearly 40 years ago. Currently, Disney helps grant more than 10,000 wishes each year. The Make-A-Wish donation Monday morning followed the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory in Miami on Sunday night. After his dazzling performance, in which he led a furious fourth-quarter comeback by tossing two touchdown passes, Mahomes looked into the cameras and shouted that famous line: “I’m going to Disney World!” Mahomes joins some of the biggest names in Super Bowl history by delivering that famous phrase, which has become part of an iconic Disney TV commercial airing nationally this week. Joined by the Make-A-Wish child, Mahomes is celebrating his performance and the Chiefs’ victory today with a festive day at Walt Disney World Resort. Mahomes will be the star of a colorful parade down Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park and will interact with beloved Disney characters and cheering fans. You can watch a special livestream of the parade right here on the Disney Parks Blog, starting at approximately 2:40 p.m. ET. View the full article

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If you haven’t been to Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure, you’re seriously missing out, y’all! Clarabelle’s Ice Cream This is THE PLACE to hit up on a hot day at the Disneyland parks for a nice, cold and refreshing snack! We’re talking Mickey Kitchen Sink Sundaes and made-to-order ice cream bars! It doesn’t get much better than that as far as we’re concerned! And to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Clarabelle’s is serving up THIS special Valentine’s Day treat! That’s right, folks! Clarabelle’s is pulling out all the stops for their new Valentine’s Dipped Ice Cream Bar! It’s a vanilla ice cream bar dipped in dark chocolate and topped with pink, red, and white sprinkles as well as a white chocolate heart featuring Mickey and Minnie! Awww! Whatta couple of love bugs! This even has the same topper as the NEW Cherry Almond Cupcake we spotted in Disney World…so cute! Valentine’s Dipped Ice Cream Bar As with most of the Clarabelle Hand Scooped Ice Cream Bars, this one didn’t let us down! The richness from dark chocolate shell really came through and had a nice contrast to the vanilla ice cream which was sweet and creamy! Valentine’s Dipped Ice Cream Bar The Valentine’s Dipped Ice Cream Bar costs $6.49 and won’t be sticking around for long, so grab your sweetie with a sweet tooth and make you’re way down to Disney California Adventure before it moooo-ves on! And if you’re looking for even more fun Disneyland Resort date nights, check out the After Dark Sweethearts Nite parties! But ‘cha better hurry because tickets are selling out FAST! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Have you ever had a Clarabelle’s Dipped Ice Cream Bar before? Tell us which about which toppings you like to get in the comments below! Related posts: NEW! Orange Vanilla Coke and Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings Found in Disney California Adventure! We’re Dashing Over To California Adventure To Try The NEW Sweet Guava And Cheese Empanada! Check Out the Holiday Treat That’s Driving Disneyland Crazy RIGHT NOW! View the full article

We know…we get pretty excited when it comes to Minnie Ears — you can say we’re a little obsessed! Ink & Paint Spirit Jersey But these new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears are some of the cutest ears we’ve seen in a long time! While we shared with you the new Ink & Paint Collection that we first saw at the Disneyland Resort last week, today was the first time we’ve ever laid eyes on the new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears Oh yes, THEY WILL BE OURS! We gotta say, we think these are even more adorable the Figment Minnie Ears we spotted when Epcot’s Festival of Arts first kicked off! These would be fun to rock around the fest since they’re giving off some seriously artsy vibes! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears The new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears have an artist’s palette with crisscrossed paintbrushes! We love how the “paints” are Mickey-shaped! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears And the actual ears themselves have some of our favorite Disney characters on them! We see Sorcerer Mickey, Pinnochio, Mr. Toad, the White Rabbit, Dumbo, and MORE! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears We found the new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom today for $29.99, so look for ’em today! Check out the rest of the Ink & Paint Collection here! What do you think of the new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Let’s DIAL IN on New Holiday Phones Cases at Disney’s Magic Kingdom! CUTE! New Mickey and Minnie Claus Are Ready to Help You Deck The Halls in Disney World! Star Traders Sign is Back in Disney World…But It’s Missing Something IMPORTANT. View the full article