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With the dozens of attractions in Disney Parks around the country, it’s only inevitable that some will close for refurb every once in a while. Mickey Mouse Well, for those of us lucky enough to grace the streets of Disney parks this week, it’ll be pretty helpful to know what we WON’T be riding! It’s Friday, so it’s time to look at everything that’s closed for refurbishment in Disney World and Disneyland. Check out all of the attractions, restaurants, and stores that are taking a vacation of their own for the week of February 3rd through February 9th! Refurbishments in Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain As usual, we’re starting off our check-in at Magic Kingdom where Splash Mountain remains behind barriers for the time being. This annual closure is to keep the historic attraction in good shape for years to come and we should be singing “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” again on February 28th. Splash Mountain Closure Click here for everything you need to know about the Splash Mountain closure! Walt Disney World Railroad Surprisingly enough, we DID see some movement from the Walt Disney World Railroad this week but don’t get too excited. The train was moved from Main Street Station to Fantasyland Station but is still not circling the park during the day. TRON Lightcycle Run construction continues and as always we’re hoping for a reopening date a little earlier than the expected 2021. We can dream, right?! In the meantime, head over to Fantasyland for a photo op with the Lilly Belle! Lilly Belle at Fantasyland Sation Want more info on TRON Lightcycle Run? Click here! Refurbishments in Epcot Test Track and Test Track SIMporium Test Track and Test Track SIMporium remain closed over in Epcot. We’re always checking in on construction so keep an eye on the blog for updates as you wait for the scheduled February 26th reopening! Test Track construction Will you be missing Test Track while it’s gone? Click here! Refurbishments in Hollywood Studios Muppet*Vision 3D The new closure from last week continues at Muppet*Vision 3D in Hollywood Studios! In fact, we’ve even seen the removal of the Miss Piggy Fountain from the courtyard in front! Still, things seem to be coming along as the theatre is set to reopen this week! So, if you have any Disney days starting February 8th, you should be able to hang with Kermit and the gang! Muppet*Vision 3D Closed for Refurb To learn more about the Muppet*Vision 3D closure, click here! Refurbishments in Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids And for the last closure in the main Disney World parks, we’re over in Animal Kingdom. There appears to be some heavy lifting going on over at Kali River Rapids (check out that crane!) as the refurb slowly progresses towards its set March 21st reopening date. Kali River Rapids Closure Click here to learn more about the Kali River Rapids closure! Refurbishments in Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon If you love nothing more than a water park in winter (hey, you do you), then you’ll have to look elsewhere than Typhoon Lagoon. The park is undergoing its routine winter maintenance and won’t reopen until mid-March-ish. Blizzard Beach is under normal operating conditions though, but remember, the water parks are prone to closure if temperatures get too low. Typhoon Lagoon Refurbishments in Disneyland Haunted Mansion Alright, let’s take a quick hop across the country and check out what the refurb scene is in Disneyland! First, there are a few historic attractions undergoing refurbishment in Disneyland Park. Haunted Mansion is down to remove the holiday overlay (which is now gone from the exterior) and to improve mechanics, interiors, and exteriors. We’ll be riding with the ghost host again this Spring. Haunted Mansion construction Check out everything we know about the Haunted Mansion closure! Snow White’s Scary Adventures Strolling over to Fantasyland, there’s a BIG OL’ scrim in place to hide the work being done on Snow White’s Scary Adventures. This historic attraction is actually receiving a new scene and vignette so there will be a significant change to the ride experience. A reopening date has yet to be announced but we expect this closure to be on the longer side. Snow White’s Scary Adventures construction Click here to learn more about the changes coming to Snow White’s Scary Adventures! King Arthur Carrousel And Fantasyland is pretty covered in construction barriers and scrim right now because just across the way, King Arthur Carrousel is receiving some TLC. The reopening date for this classic is TBA too so we’ll be keeping an ear to the ground. King Arthur’s Carrousel construction Want to learn more about the Carrousel closure? Click here! Mark Twain River Boat Good news for later-in-the-week travelers! February 7th should mark the reopening of Mark Twain River Boat according to Disney’s refurbishment calendar! Mark Twain River Boat Refurbishments in California Adventure Grizzly River Run and Rushin’ River Outfitters Popping over to California Adventure, Grizzly River Run and Rushin’ River Outfitters remain closed for their seasonal “Park Beautification Project.” We should see this ride reopen next week though on February 14th! Grizzly River Run Red Car Trolley Of course, Avengers Campus continues to work towards the Summer 2020 opening season, and that means that Red Car Trolley is out of commission in the meantime. Construction Wall Click here to learn more about the upcoming Avengers Campus! Refurbishments in Downtown Disney District Jamba Even Downtown Disney has a closure this week! Jamba is getting a whole new look right now and that means no juice for you! Well, not from here anyway. The location is set to reopen sometime this year. Jamba Construction Click here to read more about the changes coming to Jamba! And with Carthay Circle reopening in California Adventure, that’s all the closures in Disney World and Disneyland this week! We’ll let you know if anything changes. Are there any attractions that you’re sad to miss? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! Holiday Starbucks Drinks Jingle Their Way into Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

Happy Friday, DFB friends! Can you believe you’ve made it through another week! Walt Disney World It’s time to slip into those comfy pants and catch up on everything that’s been going on at Disney World this week! And for those of you who don’t have a lot of time to spare (a.k.a. everybody!), we’re gonna make it really simple! Here are the 3 biggest pieces of Disney World news that happened this week! Character Meal Prices Went UP! While we were all hibernating snuggly in our beds in the wee hours of Monday morning, sweeping price increases went into effect! Almost every character dining experience offered at Disney World saw a few bucks added to their already expensive price tags! Chef Mickey While most costs for adults only went up by $1, kids’ meals saw the biggest price increases, making each character meal $3-$4 more expensive than last year. It’s not uncommon for Disney World to raise its prices for character meals year after year, but we didn’t want you guys to be caught when you saw the bill! Read more about the character meal price increases — and how they could impact your vacation HERE! Simba Popcorn BUCKET!!!!! Get ready to live your best Rafiki-standing-on-top-of-Pride-Rock-holding-baby-Simba life, ’cause the brand new Simba Popcorn Bucket has just landed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! This little cutie can be yours for only $16.99! Simba Popcorn Bucket Speaking of paws, he’s got the cutest little nubby feet! Okay, maybe they aren’t quite little bean toes, but either way, we’re all about ’em! Those feets, tho… Check out what else has been happening at Animal Kingdom this week here! The new Simba Popcorn Bucket doesn’t hold very much popcorn, but this is more of a “form over function” situation anyways! Previously, the Simba Popcorn Bucket had been released in Hong Kong Disneyland, but we’re so excited he’s finally arrived HERE at Disney World! Find him prowling around at The Feeding Ground, Mahindi, and Corn-Ivores! Simba Popcorn Bucket Find out more about the Simba Popcorn Bucket here! The Celebration Donut is GONE! It is with heavy hearts we must tell you this sad, sad news…the huge Mickey-shaped donut which we’ve feasted on (more times than we’d care to admit to) has suddenly vanished without a trace! Wanted: Celebration Donut’s Safe Return! And while the Celebration Donut has been known to move around from time to time since it first came on the scene for Mickey’s 90th anniversary, we’ve been searching high and low for it but have come up empty-handed! It was most recently being sold at Main Street Bakery, but we’ve also seen it at The Lunching Pad and Cheshire Cafe as well! Have YOU seen this donut?!? Read more about the Celebration Donut’s mysterious disappearance HERE! Since some of our favorite snacks sometimes disappear for a while only to return days or weeks later without any explanation, we’re going to wait a little longer until we start to panic! Don’t worry — our donut detectives are working hard on the case, and hopefully, we’ll have answers SOON! Well, you’re all caught up now! We hope you have a great weekend and if you’re headed to Epcot’s Festival of the Arts, be sure to check out our 2020 Best of the Fest list HERE! What are your plans for this weekend? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: The Mickey Celebration Donut Has MOVED in Magic Kingdom! Another One of Our Favorite Disney World Snacks Has Disappeared! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! View the full article

While the Disney Princesses are definitely timeless, we’re still celebrating the 70th anniversary of Cinderella (!!!) this year. ©Disney And, the Fairy Godmother is creating some magic with the cutest treat rolling into Disney World! Put it together and what have you got? The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Cake in Magic Kingdom! ©Disney The limited-time dessert will be available beginning on February 1st at the Main Street Bakery (we’ve got our fingers crossed for some pumpkin flavor!). And, while you’re there, be sure to check out the new Cinderella Glass Slipper nighttime magic shot coming soon to the park! Will you be getting the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Cake when it arrives in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Aunt Polly’s Is BACK OPEN in Magic Kingdom! (We Can Taste Those Biscuits NOW!) DFB Video: Our 13 Favorite Ways Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! Full Review! These Limited Time Breakfast Options are a Delicious Way to Start the Day at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

“Look at Mickey Mouse./ Look at Minnie Mouse./ They just live on love and chee-eeze.” —Mack Gordon & Harry Revel, “It’s the Animal in Me” Collegiate football star and WWII hero Meryll Frost said in 1946, “They say behind every great man there’s a woman. While I’m not a great man, there’s a great woman behind me.” That phrase has been used so often since, and probably become a giant cliché, but in observing Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse over nearly the past century, the one without the other seems somehow…off. Minnie may not simply be “the mouse behind her man” (she’s proven pretty stalwart on her own)—but the couple complements each other as characters, as personalities, as performers, as co-stars—and as tender romantics. “Over the years Minnie has often been the impetus of the story for Mickey; the goal or prize he’s fighting to obtain,” says Disney writer and historian Keith Gluck, although he adds, “Minnie has also demonstrated that she can be quite independent when she wants to be.” And, importantly, “The characters are scripted to always be in love,” according to Wayne Allwine, who provided Mickey’s voice for 32 years. In the September 30, 1933 issue of Film Pictorial magazine, Walt Disney was asked if his two stars were married. He explained, “A lot of people have written to him asking this question because sometimes he appears to be married to her in his films and other times still courting her. What it really amounts to is that Minnie is, for screen purposes, his leading lady. If the story calls for a romantic courtship, then Minnie is the girl; but when the story requires a married couple, then they appear as man and wife.” Although it was kept a secret for nearly a decade, Mickey’s voice from 1977 to 2009, Wayne Allwine, was actually married to Minnie’s voice from 1986 to 2019, Russi Taylor. Disney Legends Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor for decades brought their humor, music, personality, and fun to Mickey and Minnie Mouse. © Disney “When we got married, we kind of kept it quiet, because everybody was saying, ‘Oh, Mickey and Minnie got married,’” Allwine recalled. “It wasn’t Mickey and Minnie; it was Wayne and Russi. We wanted to keep it about us and not about the characters.” But the closeness and bond between voices and characters was surely echoed in their performances, as well as in the way they perceived Mickey and Minnie as a reflection of their own personalities, talents, and emotions. Walt Disney and Lillian Disney across four decades, sharing life, love, and laughter. © Disney In that way, too, it’s been observed that this legendary animated romance foundationally shares characteristics with Walt Disney and his wife, Lilly—since after all, they were both responsible for the creation of the cartoon couple. The story of Mickey’s conception during a long, disappointed transcontinental railroad trip in 1928 is the stuff of legend. With Oswald the Lucky Rabbit gone, Walt relied on his “best friend and severest critic”—Lilly was right there, supporting Walt, listening to his ideas, and even gently guiding him to his new movie star’s name, Mickey (and away from Walt’s idea of “Mortimer”). Lilly and her sister-in-law, Edna, even secretly painted cels for the first Mickey (and Minnie) cartoon ever made, “Plane Crazy,” in the late summer of 1928, in the garage of their house on Lyric Avenue, near the Hyperion Avenue Studio. It’s fairly certain that Walt was as coy as Mickey in romance. When he and Lilly first met, for instance, he would frequently offer to drive her home, along with another ink-and-paint girl, in the studio’s Ford roundabout. Walt always dropped Lillian off last, even though her home was closer. Lillian enjoyed that Walt wanted to spend more time with her. Walt and Lilly also had a marriage based firmly in the unique bond forged by the magical mixture of love and laughter. Frequently, their good-natured sparring surrounded Walt’s beloved hats. Through the 1930s and 1940s, Walt was rarely without a favorite fedora. “When asked to ‘fix’ his hat, Walt would often respond with an exaggerated crush of the hat on his head. Lilly would occasionally abscond with his hat, sailing it far out of reach before Walt could rescue it from her clutches,” says writer and Disney aficionado Reed Milnes. Another of Walt’s hats, a worn and rumpled favorite, annoyed Lilly terribly. On her birthday in 1941, Walt presented her with a beautiful arrangement of violets cascading out of and over a low vase. When she removed the flowers, the “vase” was revealed to be that annoying favorite hat—preserved in bronze, with the crown-shaped into a heart. (Walt must have gloried in his loving joke, and shared it with his artists—in the 1941 Mickey Mouse short The Nifty Nineties, one of the advertisements on the house curtain during a Vaudeville Show scene reads “Walter D’s hats that please.”) As always, the Mickey and Minnie’s romance is off the tracks in their newest collaboration, an all-new innovative ride-through attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, premiering at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March. © DisneyLike all the humans behind the creation of Mickey and Minnie, the success of this beloved and loving pair comes from their own love of Mickey and Minnie. “There’s an approval factor from the characters to the public,” Russi Taylor said. “They don’t judge you. They never will. And I think that’s a thing that people want, and that keeps people coming back for more. It’s love. And people want love.” This February, Disneyland park will host Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite, two separately ticketed evening events granting guests of all ages special after-hours park access to dancing, character greetings, photo ops, entertainment, event-themed menu selections, limited-release merchandise, attractions, commemorative keepsakes and more. The February 13 event is sold out. Tickets for the February 12 event are still available online through February 11, 2020—subject to availability. View the full article

Nestled at the front of Main Street, U.S.A., Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is one of the hidden gems of Magic Kingdom Park. Here, you can relive the romance of Disney’s 1995 animated classic “Lady and the Tramp” in a charming turn-of-the-century trattoria where the famous love-struck pups shared their first plate of spaghetti and meatballs. With its whitewash balustrades, French doors, and expansive front porch, Tony’s classic Italian restaurant is the perfect spot for hopeless romantics and pasta-lovers alike! Start your meal off with one (or more!) dishes from the antipasti menu like the Caprese with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. Or if you’re looking for a light seafood appetizer, Tony’s is also known for their crispy calamari served with spicy house-made pickles and herb aïoli. For the main course, you’ll find a variety of Italian dishes such as pizza pies, meatballs, and a variety of pastas. Tony’s pizza pies come topped with a blend of cheeses as well as your choice of pepperoni, sausage, or garden vegetables and make for a perfect shareable entrée! The Roman-style steak is another great option with spinach and ricotta ravioli, heirloom tomatoes, wilted chard, hazelnut, and lemon Parmesan crema, or you can chow down on the classic chicken parmigiana featuring lightly-breaded chicken breast topped with provolone and Tony’s marinara sauce served over freshly-made thin spaghetti and local vegetables. Of course, you won’t want to miss out on the pasta! Choose from options like chicken fettuccine alfredo or ravioli and house-made gnocchi primavera, both topped with your choice of grilled chicken breast or grilled jumbo shrimp. The scampi pasta is also a popular dish which features fresh linguine pasta made from scratch in-house and tossed with shrimp, classic butter sauce, Parmesan, and fresh vegetables. And you can never go wrong with good ol’ spaghetti and meatballs! Your freshly-made thin spaghetti can be topped with your choice or hand-rolled pork-beef meatballs or Italian sausage. If you’re looking for a plant-based option, you can even order mushroom meatballs! For dessert, end your meal with a sweet treat that you won’t forget. Try a cannoli with ricotta cream-filled shells and powdered sugar or perhaps the Tiramisù featuring espresso-soaked sponge cake layered with mascarpone sweet cream and served with chocolate sauce. There’s even a yummy chocolate cupcake option for the kiddos! Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is a must-try spot for anyone visiting Magic Kingdom Park. Treat your date, your family, or even yourself to an incredible meal here, and you’ll never forget it! To view the full menu and to make reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or check out the My Disney Experience mobile app. View the full article

Cue the “Steamboat Willie” whistle ’cause there’s a new popcorn bucket chugging into Disneyland! Millennium Falcon While we’ve recently seen the Millennium Falcon Fry AND Popcorn Bucket, the latest addition to the popcorn bucket fam is one of the CUTEST things we have ever seen! Although we love a good ole’ fashioned Mickey, we are in looove with the Steamboat Minnie Popcorn Bucket for Disneyland Annual Passholders! ©Disney Starting February 6th, Passholders can pop into Disneyland or Disney California Adventure to grab the black and white, old-school bucket for $20 with a valid Annual Pass and photo ID. Plus, guests can get refills for only $1.50 each (!!!) through March 29th. ©D23 Participating locations in Disneyland include: Fantasyland at small world Promenade Frontierland near Mark Twain Riverboat Main Street, U.S.A. at Central Plaza Mickey’s Toontown near Gadget’s Go Coaster New Orleans Square near Haunted Mansion Tomorrowland near Star Trader Refreshment Corner and Stage Door Café from February 6th through February 9th (only the buckets) Fantasyland near the Fantasyland Theatre and Main Street, U.S.A. at Town Square (only the refills) Refreshment Corner And, participating locations in Disney California Adventure include: Buena Vista Street near Carthay Circle Grizzly Peak near Soarin’ Around the World Hollywood Land at Hyperion Theater Pixar Pier near Pixar Pal-A-Round Smokejumpers Grill from February 6th through 9th (only the buckets) Pixar Pier Since this cutie is a limited-time offering, the Steamboat Minnie Popcorn Bucket is limited to one per purchase per Annual Passholder! And, oh boy, are we ready to pair it with our Steamboat Willie Popcorn Bucket. They’re going to make such a cute pair. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be picking up the Steamboat Minnie Popcorn Bucket when it sails into Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’re Live From Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure! This Disneyland Parks Tumbler Might Just Be Our New Favorite Way to Drink Some Starbucks! Join the Dark Side (We Have Drinks and Fries) With Kylo Ren’s NEW TIE Interceptor Mug in Disneyland! View the full article

Hey, everybody! It’s time for another roundup of What’s New at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney! 80s Nite at Disneyland While we’re still trying to wash all the hair gel out of our lovely locks, (hey, it takes a lot of GOOP and hairspray to rock a punk-rock faux hawk at After Dark 80s Nite!), we’re heading back to Disneyland Resort to see what’s been going down at the hotels and Downtown Disney since our last visit! There’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s hop right in! Construction Update at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney The Disneyland Hotel The famous pool we love dipping our toes into at The Disneyland Hotel is having some work done and is off-limits for the time being. According to its website, the pool, monorail slides, and Minnie Spa are expected to be closed for refurb through February 7th, 2020! Disneyland Hotel Pool Construction Jamba Meanwhile, the exterior for Downtown Disney’s Jamba (which is the name Jamba Juice now goes by) is looking like it will be opening very soon! Jamba Construction We even spotted a little sign in the window! We’ll let you know as soon as we see it open! Stay tuned! Jamba Construction Read all about what’s coming to the Downtown Disney Jamba Juice location here! Merchandise Update at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney World of Disney Yesterday we shared with you an entirely new line of merch called the Ink & Paint collection! We fell in love with everything we saw since this new line is an absolute Disney lover’s dream-come-true! Ink & Paint Collection The new Ink & Paint line has a few items you can wear like this Ink & Paint Spirit Jersey for $69.99. We love how it features some of our favorite classic Disney characters! We even spy Mr. Toad all up in the mix! Ink & Paint Spirit Jersey But the vast majority of the new Ink & Paint collection is mostly stuff to decorate your house with! There’s a whole new assortment of ceramic dinnerware including bowls, placemats, and cloth napkins that we’re majorly obsessed with! Ink & Paint Serving Bowl See the entire line of Ink & Paint apparel and home accessories HERE! And we’re definitely going to upgrading our spring wardrobe with a couple of new Disney looks including this Star Wars Denim Jacket for $79.99! Star Wars Denim Jacket Where was this jacket while we were at 80s Nite? This would have been PERFECT for our punk rock look with its edgy-looking Star Wars patch sewn on the back! Star Wars Denim Jacket Learn more about the Star Wars Denim Jacket here! We’re also big softies for this sweet little fuzzy Minnie Mouse Purse for $24.99! We love seeing Minnie Mouse giggle! Minnie Mouse Purse We found the Minnie Mouse Purse in the children’s section, but we have a feeling adults will be rocking this one too! Minnie Mouse Purse Although depending on how big your phone is, you might not be able to cram it in! Might need to leave this one for the kiddos and grab something a little roomier! Minnie Mouse Purse We also spotted this adorable Winking Minnie Purse for $24.99 in the children’s section of World of Disney! We love how it has top handles and a crossbody strap, perfect for toting around! Winking Minnie Purse While Minnie Mouse is giving us a little “wink-wink” on the front, the back has her autograph! In fact, the size of this bag would fit an autograph book very nicely! Winking Minnie Purse Well, folks, that’s it for this installment of What’s New in Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney — until next time! We’ll be back soon with more construction, food, and merchandise updates for you in just a little bit! Until then, you can find out more about the next After Dark parties that are heading to Disneyland here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you going to any of Disneyland’s After Dark parties this year? Tell us which ones in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney: Peanut Butter Blondies, Sorcerer Mickey Cupcakes, and Class of 2020 Grad Ears! We Seriously NEED Every Piece of This NEW Classic Disney Animation Merchandise Line! Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! View the full article

The PhotoPass photographers in Disney World capture the most magical moments of your vacation (with a special bit of extra pixie dust, of course). ©Disney And, the Disney PhotoPass Service is celebrating its 15th anniversary (!!!) with all-new, limited-time photo ops around the parks. We’ve already got our best Minnie ears picked out and ready to go! From February 1st through April 19th, you can take part is a special nighttime magic shot at each of the four major Disney World parks! You can commemorate PhotoPass’s anniversary with the Mickey fireworks in Magic Kingdom… ©Disney …or a Tower of Terror laser show at Hollywood Studios. ©Disney There is also the spirits at the Tree of Life photo op in Animal Kingdom (anybody else have major Patronus vibes??). ©Disney And there’s this out-of-this-world orbiting lights at Epcot! ©Disney Plus, while you can still take carry around the immersive Tinker Bell lantern prop at the UK Pavilion. ©Disney Now you can also become a park of your own Disney Princess story with the Cinderella’s Glass Slipper prop near Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom! Starting February 14th, a PhotoPass photographer will be able to capture your royal moment in front of Cinderella Castle (just be sure to dress the part!). ©Disney What better way is there to celebrate 15 years of memories than by making some new ones?? You can keep up with other unique photo ops in Disney World by subscribing to our newsletter! Will you be grabbing your friends and family to take some of the new nighttime magic shots? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Game Changers For Your Disney World Trip This Year! DFB Video: Can You Believe They Do This in Disney World?! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

Hey, everyone, we’re back with another update from Epcot! Spaceship Earth There’s a lot of construction to see as Epcot continues it’s ongoing transformation of Future World and additions to World Showcase, but we’ve also got some food and merch updates for ya. Let’s get started! Epcot Food Updates Sunshine Seasons Sunshine Seasons has added a Bacon Cheeseburger to the menu for $13.49. It’s served on a brioche bun and comes with a side of potato chips. Bacon Cheeseburger Sunshine Seasons has a great variety of food, but if you just want a good, old-fashioned burger, then this will be a welcome sight for you. This addition is likely due to the fact that Electric Umbrella is set to close soon and the park will be lacking classic American food options. Lotus Blossom Cafe In the China pavilion, the Lotus Blossom Cafe has a few specials for the Chinese New Year. The Chef’s Special comes with two Potstickers, either Orange Chicken or Mongolian Beef, and Chicken Fried Rice for $15.98. You can also get a Honeydew Boba Tea for $6.98. Lotus Blossom Cafe Chinese New Year menu Click here to see what we think of the Orange Chicken and Potstickers! Epcot Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We’re looking forward to riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind when it opens in 2021 for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Construction is progressing on the facade of the attraction that will turn the former Universe of Energy into the galaxarium. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction Read more about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind here! Space 220 Another anticipated opening in Future World is the Space 220 restaurant that will take us for an out-of-this-world eating experience, literally! It looks like an additional wall has gone up outside Mission: SPACE as construction on the exterior continues to progress. Space 220 construction We’re anticipating the opening of Space 220! Read all about it here! Next door at Test Track, the refurbishment work continues on the entrance to the attraction. You can expect to test drive your sim cars again on February 26th. Test Track construction Read all about the refurbishments happening around Disney World here! Taste Track Now we make tracks over to the site of the returning Taste Track. This on-again/off-again kiosk will be soon be serving up some classic theme park fare, like burgers and chicken tenders, to make up for the closing of Electric Umbrella. Taste Track construction Find out when Taste Track should open again here!! The Seas with Nemo and Friends Over at The Seas with Nemo and Friends, they’ve installed new signs for the Shark World, Ocean Life, and Manatees viewing areas. The signs look slick and clean, and they even feature the old Living Seas emblem! New Manatees sign Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure If you hop aboard the Skyliner, you can get a good view of the exterior work happening on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. This attraction is scheduled to open this summer and we can hardly wait to scuttle around with Remy in this trackless adventure. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Check out the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure sign that was recently installed here! Regal Eagle The sign for the Regal Eagle Smokehouse has been installed, but it’s still covered up. Lights have also been placed on either side of the sign. We’re ready for some of that delicious barbecue courtesy of our good friend Sam the Eagle from the Muppets. Regal Eagle sign Check out the FULL Regal Eagle menu here! Pizza al Taglio If you’re a fan of the pizza-on-the-go from Pizza al Taglio in the Italy pavilion, we have good news for you. The walk-up window is set to open again on March 14th. We can’t wait to get our hands on more Arancini! Pizza al Taglio will return Germany Pavilion We could spend a good few minutes with a pretzel and beer watching the trains roll by in Germany, and it looks like they’ve added some new banners in the model town for Festival of the Arts. Model Festival of the Arts banners Epcot Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear At the temporary Mouse Gear location, we found some awesome items sporting the Fab 5 on them. We’ve seen some of this merch on the west coast at Disneyland, and now it seems it’s made its way to Florida. There’s a youth sleeveless hoodie with da boys on it for $34.99. Vintage youth hoodie They’re also on this drawstring backpack for $19.99. Vintage backpack You can also get this t-shirt with a Fab 5 and colorful polka dot pattern for $36.99. Fab 5 polka dot shirt There’s also a handful of merchandise for just Mickey and Minnie. You can get them together on this gray shirt for $36.99. Mickey and Minnie grey shirt Mickey’s making all kinds of faces on this yellow shirt for $36.99. Yellow Mickey shirt Mickey’s going nowhere fast on this mug, which we’ve seen around the World, for $14.99. Mickey mug You can walk the walk with these Mickey sneakers for $39.99. Vintage Mickey sneakers Or you can have Minnies in every color of the rainbow on this shirt for $34.99. Rainbow Minnie shirt Minnie also has her own mug where she strikes some poses for the camera. This can be yours for $14.99. Minnie mug Sea Base Alpha Shop At the Sea Base Alpha shop, there are some new items featuring the seagulls from Finding Nemo shouting about how hangry they are. You can get it on a towel for $19.99. “Hangry” towel There’s also a onesie for your special little eater for $19.99. All we can say is mine, mine, mine. “Hangry” onesie Germany Pavilion At a Festival of the Arts merch booth in Germany, we found these beautiful paintings of some of our favorite Disney characters, including the Orange Bird. These paintings seem to range depending on the artist, but one of the Orange Bird’s was going for $39.99. Orange Bird painting You can also find face painting throughout World Showcase, and now they are offering some Festival of the Arts options. Most of the designs cost $20, but if you like the cubist approach, it will cost you $25. Festival of the Arts face painting Read all about the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts here! If you wanted to get your hands on a Skyliner popcorn bucket but missed out, don’t worry. On our excursion today, we noticed that there were plenty in stock at various locations around the park. Skyliner Popcorn Bucket Take a closer look at the Skyliner Popcorn Bucket here! That’s what’s new at Epcot right now. Make sure to check back with us regularly for updates around Epcot and the rest of the World. What do you think of all the new stuff coming to Epcot in the coming years? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Construction Updates, Arendelle Aqua Treats, and MORE! What’s New at Epcot — Festival of the Arts Booths and the Epcot Transformation Progress! What’s New at Epcot This Week: Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille Construction, Mission Space Restaurant, Cuties, and Christmas Kringla! View the full article

As I shared back in December, Disney PhotoPass Service recently reached its 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating all throughout 2020 with special limited-time photo opportunities around Walt Disney World Resort! We’re continuing the celebration with a set of new nighttime Magic Shots available after dark from February 1 – April 19, 2020. Check them out below, and take note of where they’ll be available during this timeframe. In front of the Tree of Life on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Near Once Upon a Time on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios At the end of Main Street, U.S.A. before the hub at Magic Kingdom Park Extended by popular demand! This Magic Shot is still available at the main entrance of Epcot. But we’re not stopping there! Our photographers love capturing photos with immersive props that help you tell a story with your photos. One of my favorite examples of this kind of prop is the Tinker Bell lantern in the UK pavilion at Epcot. With props like these, our photographers’ creativity truly shines! When we brainstormed photo ops we could offer during our 15th anniversary celebration, another glow prop became an obvious choice. Beginning Valentine’s Day (it’s February 14 for those of you caught unprepared), a photographer near Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom Park will offer a prop featuring Cinderella’s glass slipper after the sun goes down. This prop combined with the stunning backdrop of Cinderella Castle – all expertly captured by our photographers – is the perfect opportunity for you to capture a unique keepsake. We’re hard at work creating more ways you can celebrate the anniversary with us this year, so stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog and Disney PhotoPass Instagram page to see what special photo ops will be available during your next visit. Parks, attractions, entertainment or character experiences may change operating hours; close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather, special events, character availability or other reasons; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of the Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

Opening on March 4, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway invites guests to zip away on a zany adventure through a cartoon universe crammed with surprises. But before the train can leave the station, our cast members need to learn how to operate in a world where mouse rules apply. We recently celebrated a TRAIN–ing milestone with trainers beginning to onboard the opening team cast members for this exciting new attraction. But in a cartoon world, anything can happen and there’s sure to be an unexpected twist or two. Check out the video below to see who joined the railroad crew for the day and stay “tooned” for more peeks into #DisneyCastLife as they chug along full steam ahead to opening day at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. View the full article

You may know that Remy, one of the two adult-exclusive restaurants on Disney Cruise Line, features subtle nods to the Disney•Pixar film “Ratatouille” and its star, Remy. But did you know the menu in this French-inspired restaurant is curated, in part, by one of the world’s 10 best chefs, Chef Arnaud Lallement? In a list compiled by “Le Chef” and voted on by two and three-star Michelin chefs, Chef Arnaud was recently named one of the world’s best chefs based upon the values of the cooking profession and the exceptional cuisine featured in their restaurants. In addition to Remy, Chef Arnaud is world renowned for his Michelin three-star restaurant, L’Assiette Champenoise, just outside Reims, France. Chef Arnaud collaborates with Chef Scott Hunnel, from the award-winning Victoria & Albert’s at Walt Disney World Resort, to create a menu at Remy that features superior products and seasonal ingredients sourced from around the world. With gourmet cuisine and a unique approach to wine service, in which guests are invited to meet with a sommelier to taste and pre-select their wines for the evening, Remy melds classic and contemporary styles into a sophisticated new dining concept. Dinner at Remy is a lavish and leisurely affair, starting with a signature chilled Taittinger Champagne cocktail made tableside, followed by eight to nine small courses. The restaurant offers two stellar wine lists: a special French list, with 200 vintages from most every region in France, and Remy’s Vault, a separate and exclusive wine list with rare wines from all over the world. Whether it’s a special occasion or you just want to experience a menu curated by one of the world’s top 10 chefs, be sure to add Remy to your itinerary the next time you’re on board the Disney Fantasy or Disney Dream. Bon appétit! View the full article

We’re at the Disney World parks A LOT for our jobs. Hey, gotta earn a livin’ somehow! Hollywood Studios And because of how frequently we visit, we sometimes encounter some strange problems — like THIS ONE we’re about to tell you about! You see, we’ve arrived at Hollywood Studios before it opened several times to secure a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance. (This is for research purposes, OF COURSE!) But sometimes, despite being physically inside the park before 7 AM, our My Disney Experience app doesn’t register us as being in the park. We’ve ended up with this error message on many occasions. My Disney Experience App Glitch Even though we are literally standing on Hollywood Boulevard staring at the Chinese Theater in front of us, the app won’t recognize us as actually being inside the park. And since it doesn’t think we’re in Hollywood Studios, it won’t allow us to reserve a boarding group! Rise of the Resistance And with Boarding Groups still filling up very quickly, it’s kind of frustrating when the app glitches you virtually out of the park. So is this common? YES. Cast Members have told us this glitch is a very regular issue for folks who frequently visit the Disney World parks. Now what should YOU do if, for some reason, your My Disney Experience app doesn’t recognize that you’re in the park when you’re trying to secure a boarding pass? First of all — don’t panic! Second: take a screen shot of the message you’re getting on the app about not being in the park, and then find a nearby Guest Experience Team Cast Member or head directly to Guest Relations (which is on your left as you enter Hollywood Studios!). Guest Experience Team Stands This problem with the app is occurring often enough that Cast Members are aware of the situation and know how to handle it! They will assist by manually adding you into a boarding group once they check to make sure you were inside the park at a time when boarding groups were being distributed (they can confirm this by scanning your magic band and seeing what time you tapped into the park) and check that your app is indeed telling you that you’re not in the park and you are thus unable to add yourself to a boarding group. DFB TIP: If you remember to take a screen shot on your phone of the time you tried to get into a boarding group, and a screen shot of the erroneous message you’re getting about not being in the park, cast members may even be able to add you to the boarding group that was filling at that exact time. (That’s what’s happened to us most of the time.) We screen shot EVERYTHING. ;-D Rise of the Resistance Something else to consider regarding boarding groups while we’re on the topic: you won’t see the same number of boarding groups assigned each day. This is not a glitch, but it’s a good thing to remember. Rise of the Resistance‘s operational delays have persisted since the ride debuted in Disney World back in December of 2019. Due to its massive scale and state-of-the-art technology, breakdowns occur with some frequency and can take a while to clear up. Because of this — and likely other factors like park hours and crowd levels — Disney is still adjusting the number of boarding groups and “backup” boarding groups they assign each day. (“Backup” boarding groups are assigned to guests after the day’s official boarding group limit has been reached. These guests may get to ride IF the attraction is still functional and IF the park is still open after all official boarding groups have been called for the day.) My Disney Experience App Backup Boarding Group Some days we’ve seen over 100 boarding groups distributed before “backup” boarding groups are begun, while other days we’ve seen significantly fewer than 100 official boarding groups. Expect the number of boarding groups to vary depending on when you visit! Rise of the Resistance Sign Official boarding groups earlier this week were gone within minutes, but we were still able to get into a back-up boarding group as late as 9 AM. Rise of the Resistance Ride Vehicle Let us know YOUR experiences in the comments! Overall, while Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours for dates all the way into March to accommodate the high-demand for Rise of the Resistance, it seems they may still have a few kinks to work out! And hey, for a ride as massive and incredible as Rise, that makes sense. We’ll keep you updated with that “you’re not in the park” problem and let you know if and when they fix that glitch! For now, May the Force Be With You while you try to snag those precious Rise of the Resistance boarding groups!  Have you encountered any glitches or problems while trying to reserve a Rise of the Resistance boarding group? Tell us what issues you’ve had in the comments below! Related posts: NEW PHOTOS! See INSIDE Rise of the Resistance at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge With This NEW Preview! News! WHEN and WHERE Disney World Is Live Streaming the Dedication Ceremony for Rise of the Resistance! NEWS! There’s A NEW Rise of Skywalker Star Tours Scene in the Disney Parks And We’ve Got the DETAILS! View the full article

It’s Super Bowl Weekend in Miami and Disney Parks is getting into the game in an even bigger way this year. Disney Parks is the presenting sponsor of the Super Bowl MVP ceremony that takes place on the field immediately after the big game Sunday night. And we are planning to make a big splash during the ceremony by teaming up with Make-A-Wish in a new way, adding something new to a magical relationship that goes back nearly 40 years. I can’t give you any more details right now, but you can be sure that we are going to create some Super Bowl-sized magic Sunday night and make some dreams and wishes come true. It’s what we’ve been doing for decades now, teaming up with a star player from the big game as part of our iconic “I’m Going to Disney World’’ campaign featuring a popular TV commercial that airs nationally shortly after the game. And we’ve been creating similar magic with Make-A-Wish, working together over the years to grant more than 140,000 life-changing wishes for children facing serious illnesses. “Disney and Make-A-Wish have been inseparable for 40 years. We’re both in the business of making wishes come true, creating lifelong memories and bringing families together,’’ said Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “We can’t think of a better way to demonstrate the power of a wish and the strength of Wish kids and their families than by making them a part of our great Super Bowl tradition.’’ The inclusion of Make-A-Wish this year in our Super Bowl campaign is an extension of our commitment to deliver comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illnesses. 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 for children around the world. Sunday night, we’re going make a wish come true for a star player of the Super Bowl, who will have a storybook ending to the big game when we bring him to Walt Disney World Resort on Monday for a celebratory parade and a day of fun in the parks, including a stop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Be sure to check back here right after the game to find out which Super Bowl hero will be coming to Walt Disney World Resort and to learn more about our big Super Bowl MVP ceremony surprise. In the meantime, check out this video that pays homage to our Super Bowl tradition and our long-running relationship with Make-A-Wish. View the full article

We’re loving all the latest Star Wars merchandise that Disney has been releasing (We’re looking at you Hoth Spirit Jersey!). Rise of the Resistance Merch Disneyland’s World of Disney is the merch mega-store of our dreams and we found a brand new must-have item! While it seems baby yoga merch has ruled the universe in recent times, we found this totally far, far out there Star Wars Black Denim Jacket. Star Wars Black Denim Jacket Priced at $79.99, the front is subtle and features the iconic Star Wars logo on the pocket. Is it just us or are you already humming the theme song? Star Wars Black Denim Jacket The back is a power struggle between good and evil featuring all of your favorites! Star Wars Denim Jacket We’re pretty obsessed with this thing and can’t wait to rock it! If you find yourself over in Disneyland checking out the newly opened Rise of the Resistance, you can check out the Star Wars Denim Jacket over in Downtown Disney. And if it works its way over to Disney World we’ll be sure to let you know! What do you think of the latest Star Wars merch item? Let us know! Related posts: Join the Dark Side (We Have Drinks and Fries) With Kylo Ren’s NEW TIE Interceptor Mug in Disneyland! Try to Guess the SECRET Identity of Baby Yoda with the Newest Shirt in Disneyland! Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Hooray! Fans of the popular Marvel Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Line can once again discover their superheroes within! ©Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line has announced that Marvel Day at Sea will return in 2021! Available on select 5-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean, guests can enjoy specialty character interactions (including Guardians of The Galaxy!), a deck party, super-sized entertainment, and Marvel-themed activities on one “heroic day” of their trip. Meet Spiderman himself? We’re in! Cruises offering Marvel Day at Sea will be setting sail from on select dates from January to March of 2021. Marvel Day at Sea Sail the seas while experiencing costume celebrations, a movie marathon, and special youth club programs. There’s even something special just for the adults! Dance into the wee hours of the night in the Ravagers Night Club where there will even be an appearance by Star-Lord and Gamora. ©Disney Star Wars Day at Sea will also be returning in 2021 so there’s a ton of fun to choose from! And if you can’t pick, I guess you’ve gotta book both! You can read all about Star Wars Day at Sea here!! Have you experienced a Marvel Day At Sea aboard the Disney Cruise Line? Let us know! Related posts: NEWS! Passport Now Required for This Popular Disney Cruise Line Destination! NEWS! Check out the Latest Disney Wonder Updates! NEW Nautical Disney Wishables are Embarking on Disney Cruise Line! View the full article

We know better than anyone that there are a lot of ways to chow down at Disney World. A LOT. Monorail Some of our favorite ways to eat at Disney come in the form of special Dining Events. We L-O-V-E the Fireworks Dessert Parties in Magic Kingdom, and we are here for the Dining Packages for events like Fantasmic! or festival shows like Disney on Broadway or Garden Rocks! Specially ticketed dining at Disney can be super amazing. But what about those really cool experiences most people tend to overlook? Check out these three Disney Dining Experiences you’ve (probably) never heard of before! Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night First up, you might not have heard of the relatively new dining experience in Animal Kingdom — Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night. This experience is a three-hour family-friendly progressive dinner through the Harambe area of Animal Kingdom, and we had a BLAST when we went! Circle of Flavors The dinner includes three stops and each one has unique eats and entertainment. The coolest part? Circle of Flavors has a focus on conservation (much like everything else in Animal Kingdom!) and you’ll learn about the Big Five animals over the course of your night: leopards, Cape buffalo, African elephants, lions, and rhinoceroses. Leopard Station The night starts at Harambe Train Station where you get to meet your fellow dinner-goers and Cast Members while listening to some authentic African tunes from a live musician. Of course, there are eats at every stop so you’ll start off with specialty beverages, appetizers, and hors d’oeuvres — all included in the price of your tour (even alcohol)! Harambe Train Station Next, you’ll ride a train over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch where you can meet Rafiki and Timon and chow down on some more yummy small bites! Timon and Rafiki You’ll wrap up your evening back in the Harambe Market for the bulk of the good eats. There are several food stations themed around the Big Five animals so you can take your pick of what you want to try or try it all. There’s also music and storytelling to accompany your meal. Harambe Market during Circle of Flavors This is an awesome event for families or anyone who loves animals! The cuisine is also a great balance of familiar and adventurous with a ton of awesome flavors represented. We’d totally do this one again! If you haven’t heard about Circle of Flavors, you may want to put in on your radar for your next trip! Leopard Station This event runs Wednesday evenings from 6 PM to 9 PM in Animal Kingdom. And, BONUS! The dates for this event used to end in April, but you can now book all the way through May and June too! The cost is $125 for adults and $99 for kiddos aged 3-9 and Animal Kingdom tickets are required and not included. Click here to read our FULL REVIEW of Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night! Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room Tea Experience Over in Epcot, there’s another dining experience you may not have heard of before. Rose & Crown Pub offers a lot more than beer and British eats; you can also learn about the time-honored tradition of tea time with the Rose & Crown Tea Experience! Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room This experience is an awesome opportunity to learn about Twinings teas with the help of a Cast Member who is super knowledgeable about the different teas and their processes. Plus, you get to sample a bunch of different teas as well as some tea sandwiches and scones! Tea Experience at Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room The first segment is a tasting of two teas with proper tea-brewing fully explained by a Twinings store Cast Member, then there’s the sandwich course with four sandwich samples before another two-tea course. Finally, you wrap up with scones. Of course, the whole experience is punctuated by fun facts about tea from your host. Tea Experience at Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room This dining event is available on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9:45 AM so it’s the perfect weekend breakfast. The whole experience takes about 45 minutes which is the perfect balance between not having to rush and not using up too much of your precious park time. Plus, it’s only $35 per person plus valid Epcot admission! Want to know more about the Rose & Crown Tea Experience? Click here! Highway in the Sky Dine Around The final of our lesser-known dining experiences is definitely the biggest! We suspect many of you haven’t heard of the Highway in the Sky Dine Around that takes place at the Monorail Loop Resorts. Now, this one is definitely a little bit pricier than the others we’ve talked about but it also presents the most full experience. Highway in the Sky Dine Around This is another progressive dinner like Circle of Flavors, however, you’ll travel through all three Monorail resort hotels to dine and sight-see in a truly spectacular fashion! Starting at the Contemporary Resort, you’ll circle through the Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort over the course of the evening and you’ll finish off with a beautiful (and private!) fireworks view back at the Contemporary! Highway in the Sky Dine Around Reserved Viewing Area The evening starts at The Wave… of American Flavors in the Contemporary where you’ll get to indulge in some light appetizers and drinks in a privately reserved lounge. Highway in the Sky Dine Around Reserved Lounge Seating Next up, you hop on to the Monorail for a quick zip over to Kona Cafe at the Polynesian Village Resort! Here, you’ll try out some heavier appetizers while sipping a tropical drink and looking at the island-inspired views. Bonus: you even get a lei to keep! Table Setting The main course is another Monorail ride away at Citricos, the snazzy signature restaurant in the Grand Floridian. The course here is a split main course and wine. After that, you’ll jaunt down to the Garden View Lounge for a cheese and charcuterie course with a glass of champagne. Braised Short Rib and Florida Red Snapper Dessert, however, is easily the best course with a private patio for fireworks viewing back at the Contemporary complete with a small dessert buffet, coffee, tea, and liqueurs for the adults. Wow! Highway in the Sky Finale Overall, it’s a fabulous experience that will run you $170 per person. That’s not too bad for a five-course meal with an exclusive touch and private fireworks view. You can book the Highway in the Sky Dine Around Monday through Thursday nights until the end of March. If you’re feeling like a fancy night out on the Monorail is in order and want more info, click here! All three of these options go beyond your standard dessert parties or dining packages. We love the something extra they each bring to the table and hope you found something that piqued your interest! Which of these lesser-known dining experiences sounds the most interesting to you? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: Five Dining Memories To Make at Walt Disney World Recommended Disney World Dining Plan One Credit Restaurant Values What’s New Around Walt Disney World: December 20, 2016 View the full article

There are so many cool events coming up at Disney Springs in Disney World soon, and the best part is most of them have lots of food! The Edison is throwing their Masquerade party in February, giving us a chance to live out our dreams of going to a Disney ball. The Edison And while we have already shared all the details about this magical Masquerade, it’s time to talk about the important stuff…the FOOD! The Masquerade is taking place on February 22nd from 8:30 PM to 2:00 AM. Whew, that’s a lot of partying. Thankfully, there will be plenty of hors d’oeuvres to sample throughout the night. ©The Edison There will be trays of BBQ Shortribs with kimchee, Scallops Wrapped in Bacon, Portobello Fries, and other appetizing items being brought out during the party. Here’s a look at the entire menu! ©The Edison We might eat a whole tray of each ourselves. In addition to the appetizers, there will be a dedicated alcohol menu for the event. Count us in for themed drinks! Learn more about the Masquerade event at The Edison here!! Are you excited for the Masquerade party? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Style During A Gatsby Evening at The Edison! Celebrate A Gatsby Evening at The Edison With a Cast Member Discount! Get The DEETS On The Edison’s New Year’s Eve Party in Disney Springs HERE! View the full article

Tonight’s Disney Parks After Dark takes us to Disney California Adventure park during our Lunar New Year celebration. Prior to “World of Color,” catch “Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration,” a heartwarming nighttime water show which tells the tale of a little lantern’s quest to reunite with family for the annual celebration of good luck and fortune. You will also be delighted to see Mulan as a part of the little lantern’s journey! Experience Lunar New Year from day to night, now through Feb. 9 and enjoy Asian culture through cuisine, musical performances, family activities and entertainment—all to welcome another year of good fortune. View the full article

It’s Thursday night and time for the latest edition of our special series featuring must-do experiences you’ve got to try this weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re visiting this weekend, Disney After Hours returns with two event nights! Disney’s Animal Kingdom will host an event on January 30, and Magic Kingdom Park on January 31. These specially ticketed experiences occur after the gates close for the night, extending access to favorite attractions and providing you with more opportunities to have magical experiences. You can learn more and buy tickets in advance now on Disneyworld.com. Magic Kingdom Tickets Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tickets Also, do you have plans for the Big Game on Sunday? Visit Disney Springs to watch it at The BOATHOUSE, Splitsville, or House of Blues or make reservations for ESPN Club’s Super Bowl Tailgate at Disney’s BoardWalk – which will include pre-game trivia AND appearances by Super Bowl Champion Antwaan Randle EL and hall of famer Kevin Greene. 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

While last night we saw the 80s return to Disneyland in a big way with 80s Nite, we’ve since packed up our boomboxes and L.A. gear! Minnie and Mickey Sweethearts Chocolate Pop! And now, we’re getting pumped up for Disneyland’s next After Hours soiree — Sweethearts Nite! If you and your sweetie share a passion for Disney, you gotta check out Sweethearts Nite! It’s a special hard-ticketed event that will take place at Disneyland on the evenings of February 12th and February13th. ©Disney Sweethearts Nite Not only will there be plenty of unique and romantic entertainment options, but there will also be party-exclusive eats, one-of-a-kind photo ops, limited edition merch, and more! ©Disney Sweethearts Nite Merch The parties will kick off at 9 PM and run through 1 AM! You’ll be able to waltz with your honey at the Royal Princess Ball with Aurora and Prince Phillip, Jasmine and Aladdin, and Cinderella and Prince Charming! Or how does a moonlight cruise aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat with your sweetie sound? And according to Disney, “the Golden Horseshoe will be transformed into the “Tempus Fugit Celebration,” paying tribute to Walt and Lillian Disney’s 30th-anniversary party held just four days before Disneyland Park opened in 1955″. That sounds SOOOO incredible! We can’t wait to check it out! ©Disney Disneyland After Hours Events There will also be a love song-themed dance party along with special chances to meet some of your favorite Disney couples, including Princess Tiana and Naveen, Hercules and Megara, and of course, Mickey and Minnie Mouse! ©Disney And we can’t forget about the sharable treats you’ll be able to feast on this year! You’ll find the Pucker Up Churro at the Tomorrowland cart and a Sweet Cherry-Nova Milkshake at Galactic Grill! Plaza Inn will be offering a special Sweethearts Dining Package for the special occasion! Their menu will feature a three-course prix fixe meal of Spaghetti and Meatballs, Caesar Salad, Herbed Breadsticks, Cannoli, and a Beverage. Reservations will be available online starting February 7th, 2020. ©Disney Sweethearts Nite After you dine, enjoy a special fireworks show and check out the Lady and the Tramp, Tangled, WALL-E backdrops to snap and post your cutest-couple-ever pics! Due to the event’s limited capacity, you might be able to enjoy many popular Disneyland attractions with shorter wait times! You’ll also have access to the park starting at 6 PM! Tickets aren’t sold out yet, so better snag ’em if you haven’t already yet! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you planning on attending Sweetheart Nite this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Popcorn News! The New Mickey Light-Up Tree Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived at Disneyland Resort! There’s a NEW Place to Get Mickey Beignets in Disneyland Resort! Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Our good friend @DininginDisney attended Disneyland After Hours 80s Nite — and she shared with us some cool pics and juicy goss about it! Like, TOTALLY, cuz she’s our girl! Plus her real name is Heather, and it doesn’t get much more 80s than THAT! 80s Nite Hold onto your scrunchies and pump up those Reeboks! It’s time to check out all the totally bodacious stuff that was going down at Disneyland last night! 80s Nite took place from 9 PM to 1 AM! Although its the only 80s Nite party that’s scheduled for 2020, there are plenty of other After Hours Disneyland events you can read more about here! 80s Nite Gear Our friend Heather slipped on her best pair of hot pink jellies (remember those things?) and scoped out the scene for us! There were so many awesome lighting effects to check out throughout the party as Sleeping Beauty Castle and “it’s a small world” received 80s-themed overlays! Plus, Disneyland was blasting 80s jams all night long! 80s Nite The “Flashback To Videopolis!” was also pumping out 80s hits in Fantasyland and looked super rad with its live DJ, music videos, and dancers! Videopolis After sweating to some oldies, it was time to meet Mousercise Mickey! He was wearing his signature aerobics instructor outfit lookin’ like one chill dude! Oh, and he had some bean bags chairs in his meeting spot! Talk about a throwback meet-and-greet! Mousercise Mickey But he wasn’t the only fly guy we ran into last night! Roger Rabbit was holding court over in Mickey’s Towntown! He’s a super rare fella to meet! Roger Rabbit After checking out Roger Rabbit’s digs, it was time to pig out! We hit up some of the spots we knew were servin’ 80s Nite party-exclusive eats! And Harbour Galley was THE place to be to grab a Videopolis Light-Up Tumbler! 80s Nite Menu What 80s Nite would be complete without one of these bad boys? Videopolis Light-Up Tumbler We chowed down on these E.T.-approved Peanut Butter Churros… Peanut Butter Churros …and were bouncing here and there and EVERYWHERE with the Gummiberry Juice — yeah we’ll be bingeing out on that classic cartoon show on Disney+ this weekend! Gummiberry Juice Check out the crazy Specialty Mickey Pretzel Disneyland was serving last night! Is that silly string and splatter paint? The 80s sure were one WILD time to be alive! Specialty Mickey Pretzel And the Foot Long Hot Dog with Bacon Mac and Cheese was like all of our favorite mall food court items rolled up into ONE! Foot Long Hot Dog with Bacon Mac and Cheese Sadly, the Awesome After Dark – Fireworks To The Max! show was canceled to due weather. I know, our buddy was totally BUMMED about it! But the 80s jams kept blasting and the throwback soiree still ended on a high note for her! Her only complaint was that there was too much stuff to experience and not enough time to try it all! 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!! What do you think about 80s Nite? Will you be attending any Disneyland After Hours events this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The Best Disneyland Pixar Fest Nosh So Far: Cocoa Churro Pixar Fest Eats: Yodeling Cowgirl Pretzel in Disneyland’s Frontierland Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! View the full article

Each year, the Visual Effects Society (VES) recognizes outstanding visual effects in film, television and other media with the annual VES Awards. We are thrilled that last night Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance received a VES award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance places guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance. Collaborators from Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm, Ltd., seamlessly blended cutting-edge technology with innovative design to deliver a thrilling Star Wars adventure that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Since opening in May, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has received several industry nods including being named TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2019 and Outstanding Achievement – New Park Land by the Themed Entertainment Association. In addition, the land was honored with the Advanced Imaging Society’s Lumiere Award for best Location Based Entertainment, and last week the music to the land was recognized with a GRAMMY award. View the full article

We’ve been noticing a lot of vintagey Disney merch at the parks lately, and this new Ink & Paint collection is our new favorite! Ink & Paint Collection Paying homage to some of Disney’s most treasured animated classics, the new Ink & Paint line has EVERYTHING — from apparel to home goods, we think you’ll definitely find something you can’t live without! Get ready to fall in love with the new Ink & Paint Spirit Jersey for $69.99! It’s just so CUTE! Plus we see some of our Disney favs on it including Mr. Toad, Peter Pan, Dumbo, and Pinocchio! Ink & Paint Spirit Jersey And check out the back! We’re totally smitten! Ink & Paint Spirit Jersey If you’re looking to do some coloring of your own, there’s this fabulous Ink & Paint Backpack with Fabric Markers for $34.99! Ink & Paint Backpack with Fabric Markers This would also be a fun bag to have characters autograph for you at the parks! Ink & Paint Backpack with Fabric Markers And look! It’s Mickey in a can! Ink & Paint Mickey Plush in a Can Each Mickey Plush in a Can contains one of five different options! Pick this one up for $19.99! Ink & Paint Mickey Plush in a Can Want a mini piece of Disney artwork to call your very own? Then check out these Ink & Paint Ornaments for $29.99! We can’t wait to hang them on our Christmas trees, so we’re finding a spot to display these year-round — especially that Three Caballeros one! Ink & Paint Ornament And this Ink & Paint Kitchen Towel is going to add just the right splash of color to our homes. The set comes with 2 for $19.99. Ink & Paint Kitchen Towel Set If you have a more neutral color palette at home — don’t worry! The set also includes this sketchbooky style towel! Ink & Paint Kitchen Towel Set We can never have enough fridge magnets, so we can’t resist picking up the new Ink & Paint Magnet for $12.99! Ink & Paint Magnet And for a dash of elegance and Disney artistry at your dinner table, check out these Ink & Paint Napkin Rings for $7.99 each! They look just like little artist’s palettes! Ink & Paint Napkin Ring Of course, you’ll need napkins to go with ’em! Luckily, there are these new Ink & Paint Cloth Napkins. A set of 8 costs $34.99. We love the colors they chose — they’re very Fiestaware-chic! And of course, they’re each embroidered with a Disney character making them very special indeed! Ink & Paint Cloth Napkins Set We’re a sucker for new dishes and these Ink & Paint Ceramic Plate Sets don’t disappoint! Ink & Paint Ceramic Plate Set Each set includes 4 different designs for $39.99! The first set features characters from The Three Caballeros, Fantasia… Ink & Paint Ceramic Plate Set …Snow White, and Pinocchio! We love how each style is half-rendered like the artist is still painting them! Ink & Paint Ceramic Plate Set The second Ink & Paint Ceramic Plate Set includes Mary Poppins… Ink & Paint Ceramic Plate Set …and Sleeping Beauty, still only partially colored in! Ink & Paint Ceramic Plate Set The last two plates are scenes from Cinderella and Peter Pan! There’s almost too pretty to eat off of! Ink & Paint Ceramic Plate Set And if you’re gonna pick up both sets of plates, you might as well splurge of the Ink & Paint Large Ceramic Serving Bowl for $39.99, you know, since it matches and all. It would be a shame to break up a good set like this! Ink & Paint Large Ceramic Serving Bowl There’s also this adorable Ink & Paint Ceramic Toothpick Holder, you know, for holding your TOOTHPICKS! Ink & Paint Ceramic Toothpick Holder Actually, the design of this little set is pretty ingenious! The tray is magnetic and holds each Mickey-shaped shot glass, OOPS we mean TOOTHPICK HOLDER, in place! Pick this guy up for $39.99! Ink & Paint Ceramic Toothpick Holder These Ink & Paint Placemats for $14.99 will be great for celebrating any occasion, but we think they’ll be especially fun to pull out after booking a Disney trip! Ink & Paint Placemat And they’re reversible, so if you don’t like the side with Sleeping Beauty’s Castle on it, just flip ’em over! Ink & Paint Placemat It’s gonna be a good day when you enjoy your breakfast of champions from these new Ink & Paint Ceramic Bowls! Ink & Paint Ceramic Bowl Set Each set includes four different styles for $34.99! Ink & Paint Ceramic Bowl Set And this Ink & Paint Keychain for $9.99 is perfect for getting your Disney fix while on-the-go! Ink & Paint Keychain This new Ink & Paint Paintbrush Pen for $12.99 has to be one of our favorite pieces in the new collection! Look at how many colors it has! Plus it looks a cool cartoony paintbrush, so we’re all about it! Ink & Paint Paintbrush Pen And if you’re looking to satisfy your inner artist, you’ll wanna check out this new Ink & Paint Art Kit for $24.99! Ink & Paint Art Kit It includes a bunch of stuff for creating your own unique Disney masterpiece! Ink & Paint Art Kit And after a long day of animating, who wouldn’t want to snuggle up with this Ink & Paint Blanket for $39.99? Ink & Paint Blanket Of course, if you have any ideas you need to jot down in a hurry, this cool Ink & Paint Notebook for $19.99 sure would be handy! Ink & Paint Notebook And we think this Ink & Paint Pen for $32.99 would definitely add some panache to your collection of writing instruments! It’s pretty fancy, but sure makes a statement! Ink & Paint Pen Last but not least, we fell in love with this Ink & Paint Ceramic Platter for $19.99! We can’t wait to have some guests over to use all this awesome Ink & Paint stuff! Ink & Paint Platter While we spotted the new Ink & Paint collection at World of Disney in Disneyland Resort today, we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for it at Disney World! Until then, you can check out some of the other retro-inspired merch we’ve spotted recently 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!! What do you think of the new line of Ink & Paint merch? Which pieces are your favorites? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! This Phone Case Is Going To Make You Want To Become A Disneyland Annual Passholder! View the full article

Did you know that Disney grants more wishes for Make-A-Wish® than any other organization? With more than 10,000 wishes granted at Disney Parks each year, we know that wishing for a trip to Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and a cruise on Disney Cruise Line are popular options. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular characters that Wish Kids request to meet. Anna and Elsa Who wouldn’t want to make their Disney vacation even more magical by chilling out with the royal sisters from “Frozen.” Wish Kids love getting the chance to pose for a photo and share a warm hug before setting off on their own magical adventures at Disney Parks. Mickey Mouse No trip to a Disney Park is complete without an encounter with the big cheese himself, Mickey Mouse. If requesting wishes to Disney Parks, it’s no wonder that meeting Mickey is one of the most popular requests. The greatest magic of all happens when you get a chance to hang out with Mickey Mouse himself! Buzz and Woody The “Toy Story” pals have had some amazing adventures together, and now they’re looking forward to making new memories with our guests, including Wish Kids. Buzz Lightyear and his pal Sheriff Woody are always making new friends and are a top pick amongst Wish Kids. Lightning McQueen and Mater Another popular choice for Wish Kids to wish to meet is the best friend duo of Lightning McQueen and mater. They’re usually coming straight from the track and ready for some R&R in Radiator Springs where they are excited to greet Wish Kids on their trip. Moana Last, but certainly not least, the adventurous Princess Moana meetups are favorites for Wish Kids. Meeting with Moana gives them a chance to share their own enchanting island adventures with the heroic teen who inspired so many kids around the world to see how far they’ll go. View the full article