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Love is in the air at Disney World! Lion Paw Cookie First, we experience love at first sight when we spotted the new Simba Popcorn Bucket! Then, we felt all warm and fuzzy when one of our favorite cookies received a new romantic makeover! Now, Disney’s just shared with us the delicious deets about a new Love Potion gelato shake brewing at Disney Springs! You’ll find this new Valentine’s Day goodie at Vivoli Gelateria — one of the most date night-worthy spots in Disney Springs for lovers of tasty gelato made from scratch with ingredients imported from Italy! Vivoli Gelateria Their special treat, the Love Potion, is a magical concoction of vanilla gelato, strawberry Fanta, and whipped cream! Even if you’re not celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special someone, this drink STILL looks super tasty to us! © Disney Love Potion And if you find yourself in search of more ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Disney World, don’t forget there’s also The Marina (a.k.a. the Sweetheart of Sundaes at Ghirardelli’s Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop), as well as the new Disney and Star Wars Valentine’s Day Cards we spotted at LovePop! What are your plans for Valentine’s Day this year? Tell us in the comments below how you’ll be celebrating! Related posts: Is This Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough in Disney Springs Worth A Try? Review! We Found the Most Romantic Ice Cream Sundae at Disney World! Loading Up on Chicken Guy! Loaded Fries and Mac ‘N’ Cheese!! View the full article

We know that Make-A-Wish and Disney Parks grant wishes year-round and that this type of wish granting is one of the most requested choices amongst wish kids. Today, we’re taking a look back at some highlights from the last few years with a couple of our favorite stories from Disney Parks – you may even remember some of them! The “Key to the Kingdom” Back in September of 2019, we met wish kid Linden Bradley shortly after he learned that he was cancer-free. Linden is from British Columbia, Canada and his one true wish was that he would get the opportunity to open up the gates at Disneyland park, and he was given just that. Linden was surprised by none other than Mickey Mouse, along with Disneyland ambassador, Justin, and was given the “Key to the Kingdom,” allowing him to be one to open up the gates to the park and officially kick off the day of magic for everyone visiting that day. “He’s been through more than I think any of us combined have been through,” said his mom, Julia Bradley. “Hopefully, this will be the memory that he remembers instead of all the bad times with cancer — he got to open Disneyland!” Shanghai Disney Resort’s First Ever Wish In September of 2017, Shanghai Disney Resort joined in with the rest of Disney Parks to start granting wishes to wish kids for Make-A-Wish, starting with Yuanbao from China’s Anhui Province. Yuanbao’s wish was to meet Olaf the lovable snowman from “Frozen,” so on his trip to Shanghai Disneyland he was welcomed at the Royal Banquet Hall by Olaf and Elsa for a magical encounter he’ll never forget. He was even surprised with the honor of being the Grand Marshal in the parade that day. Yuanbao’s day meeting Olaf, Elsa and Mickey marked the very first wish granted by Make-A-Wish Shanghai through the Disney Wish Program, which continues to make life-changing wishes come true to bring hope, strength and joy to children in China. Cooking It Up with Chef Jeff In 2012, wish kid Winter visited Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World Resort and was inspired by a chef who went above and beyond to help her. Chef Jeff, a sous chef at the resort, was just doing his job by assisting with Winter’s dietary restrictions and talking through alternative options during a meal at ‘Ohana, but the extra work he put in to help Winter sparked her fascination with the culinary arts which led to her wish of coming back to cook with the chef who inspired her. Then in 2018, Winter and her family returned to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to fulfill her wish of cooking with the chef who inspired her. The two were reunited and worked together to create spring rolls with a peanut dipping sauce, marking another magical wish granted! View the full article

Just last week, we shared the exciting news that Adventures by Disney will offer a record 30 river cruise sailings in 2021! We also announced a new add-on excursion on the 2021 Rhine River itinerary that will take guests to Papenburg, Germany for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Disney Wish – the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to river cruise with Adventures by Disney? Here’s a video showcasing all the fun that’s in store when you and your family voyage with us: Now, the challenge … Which itinerary do you select? I’m especially looking forward to the debut of the Rhone River cruise in the south of France. During this itinerary, you’ll discover grand architecture along the riverbanks, sites that inspired famed European artists and fascinating hands-on experiences like truffle hunting in Arles. Oh, and speaking of truffles, let’s not forget the amazing cuisine that any self-proclaimed “foodie” (like me) will savor! Like all of our Adventures by Disney itineraries, these incredible experiences are designed for the family and curated by our Disney experts. No matter which itinerary you choose, you’ll be sure to have a great adventure! Bookings officially open today. Check out all the available options at AdventuresbyDisney.com. View the full article

While recently we saw one of our favorite snacks at Disney World disappear, we just saw another one receive a special seasonal makeover! Lion Paw Cookie Sign The Lion Paw Cookie (which we first saw at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last fall for The Lion King’s 25th anniversary) has gotten itself all gussied up just in time for Valentine’s Day! And while earlier today we had huge heart eyes for the new Simba Popcorn Bucket that’s now available at Disney World, the pink and red Lion Paw Cookie has us feeling très romantique! Lion Paw Cookie Plus, we love how the center of the paw is now heart-shaped! This would be such a cute little treat to give to your sweetie! Lion Paw Cookie In addition to the classic yellow and brown Simba version, we’ve also seen the Lion Paw Cookie take on tones of red and green for the holidays! But we think this new Valentine’s Day overlay is our favorite one so far! Either way, it’s still the same delicious Selma sugar cookie we know and love, so look for it throughout Animal Kingdom when you go prowling for your Simba Popcorn Bucket today! It costs $3.50 or 1 Disney Dining Plan snack credit and is available at most popcorn carts! You can read our full Lion Paw Cookie review here! Have you tried the Lion Paw Cookie at Animal Kingdom? Tell us what you thought of it in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Falafel at Mr. Kamal’s in Disney’s Animal Kingdom News and Review: Three Baked Mac and Cheeses at Eight Spoon Cafe 2019 Valentine’s Day Treats In Walt Disney World! View the full article

Hey, everyone! We’re back again with another update. This time, we’re heading over to the Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle There’s lots of construction and a cavalcade of merch and food to see, so let’s get started! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Confectionery There a few new treats at the Confectionery, and that means new sweets that we get to try. There’s a new flavor for you Stitch Extreme Candy fans out there. You can now pick these up in Mike and Ike’s Mega Mix Sours for $6.29. Stitch Mike and Ike’s candy If that’s a little too sour for you, we also noticed that the Red Rose Cake Pops were actually in the display case this time around. Red Rose Cake Pops at the Confectionery This delicious sweet is the best of both worlds thanks to its chocolate cake center and the fact that it has a sour candy belt wrapped around it. It’s then covered in white chocolate that’s been dyed red. You can pick one up for the love of your life, even if that’s yourself, for $4.29. Rose Cake Pop Read our Red Rose Cake Pop review here! Finally, we found these Caramel Popcorn bags inspired by Cars for even more sweetness. It’s a caramel car for caramel popcorn! If you want a bag of these, it will cost you $5.99. While we’ve seen a few other popcorn bags with Cars packing, this was the first time we had noticed this one. Cars Caramel Popcorn bag Casey’s Corner Taking a stroll down to Casey’s Corner, we have some sad news indeed. The Loaded Corn Dog Nuggets were not being served today. We will be sure to let you know when and if these return to the menu. And Casey’s has yet to put out another hot dog of the month since they added the Fried Pickle Hot Diggity Dog. If you’re like us, you’re anxiously awaiting the return of the Cheesy Hot Diggity Dog. Casey’s Corner menu Plaza Restaurant Over at the Plaza Restaurant, they’ve shaken things up a little bit. The lunch and dinner menus have been combined into one. Also, the breakfast menu is the only one offered until 10:45, but that’s not the worst part. Outside Plaza Restaurant You remember those Extreme Milkshakes they had on the menu, like the Chocolate Extreme Shake that was absolutely swimming in chocolate? Unfortunately, as of right now, the Plaza will no longer be selling these masterpieces. Chocolate Extreme Shake Read more about the new Plaza menu changes here! Aloha Isle We trekked over to Aloha Isle because we heard that one of our favorite fruity drinks became even easier to get. Aloha Isle The Kakamora Float, which we here at DFB call heaven in a cup is a new addition to the Dole-Whip line. It was initially just a special holiday beverage for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party but a few weeks ago we noticed that they had continued serving it beyond the party. Kakamora Float Yesterday, we spotted the Kakamora Float on Mobile Order! We ordered one up pronto, and good thing we did too, because later in the day it was once again off Mobile Order. If it appears on Mobile Order again, we will be sure to let ya know. Kakamora on Mobile Order Friar’s Nook If you enjoyed the limited-time breakfast options at Friar’s Nook, don’t worry. We verified with a Cast Member that you can still order these yummy items in the morning. We don’t know how long they will be here, so order them while you can! Friar’s Nook Breakfast Menu Read our full review of these breakfast options at Friar’s Nook here! Magic Kingdom Construction Update Main Street City Hall continues its refurbishment. Last time we saw it, the exterior was partially covered in scrim and now it’s completely covered. Don’t worry, the inside’s still open for anything you need while the construction is going on. City Hall construction Fantasyland Over at “it’s a small world,” construction walls are up and it looks like the Standby and FastPass entrances are now in the same location. It’s a Small World Construction At the train station, the Lilly Belle has been positioned here if you want to take a photo-op while the trains aren’t running due to the TRON Lightcycle Run construction. It’s expected that the Roy. O Disney will also be stationed here for a similar experience. Lilly Belle at Fantasyland Sation Lilly Belle recently had some mechanical work done on her during this downtime, which means she’ll hopefully be ready to go once TRON Lightcycle Run opens sometime in 2021 for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Read all about TRON Lightcycle Run here! Tomorrowland The Tomorrowland renovation continues throughout the land as some blockades have gone up around areas across from the Stitch’s Great Escape building. A Cast Member told us that they believe the construction crews are working on the ground and concrete currently. Tomorrowland construction That’s not all that’s happening in Tomorrowland, of course, as work continues on the highly-anticipated TRON Lightcycle Run. They are continuing the build the exterior walls, which is really exciting. We can’t wait to ride this when it opens sometime in 2021 for the 50th! TRON Lightcycle Run construction Read MORE about TRON Lightcycle Run right here!! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update The Emporium They’ve moved some of the stock around inside of the Emporium and updated displays throughout the store. Main Street Emporium display For the Princess in your life, we spotted this new Aurora youth t-shirt featuring her and her animal friends for $24.99. Aurora youth t-shirt If you’re more interested in taking a light snooze, they have a new Sleepy shirt for $24.99. Sleepy t-shirt That prankster Loki has also got a new shirt of his own that would be great for St. Patrick’s Day. This can be yours for $24.99. Loki Day shirt We also found this tumbler inspired by Finding Nemo and all we can say is mine, mine, mine. This cool tumbler will cost you $22.99. Finding Nemo tumbler The Confectionary Back inside the sweet shop, we saw this Pixar cup covered in all our favorite characters. From Woody all the way through Nemo and Miguel, almost all of Pixar’s incredible animated films are represented here. You can drink with your Pixar pals for $14.99. Pixar Icons cup Uptown Jewelers There are two new jewelry sets over at Uptown Jewelers, one for Minnie and one for Marie. The Minnie set includes a floral-inspired necklace and bracelet. Minnie flower necklace The necklace is $24.99, while the bracelet is $19.99. Minnie flower bracelet The Marie set also comes with a necklace and bracelet that fit right in with the feline’s chic personality. Marie necklace The necklace is $24.99, while the bracelet will cost you $19.99. Both of these jewelry sets would make a great Valentine’s Day gift, hint, hint. Marie bracelet That’s going to wrap up this update on what’s new at the Magic Kingdom. Don’t forget to check back as will have more details on what’s new around the Disney Parks soon. What do you think of all the construction and food updates? Planning on buying any of the merch? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Starbucks Drinks, Spirit Jerseys, and a BIG Attraction Closure! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Halloween Treats, Rainbow Glow Cubes, Construction Updates, and MORE! View the full article

Cigar City Brewing, deemed the most popular brewery in Florida for social media followers and Yelp presence, holds a festival each year in Tampa that draws thousands of beer lovers. View the full article

One of the most rewarding parts of my role is getting to see our team welcome new animal babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today, I’m thrilled to share we are celebrating two new animal births in the new year — the park’s first Hartmann’s zebra foal and an Angolan black-and-white colobus monkey. On Jan. 21, a yet-to-be-named Hartmann’s zebra foal was born to mom Prima under the care of the West Savanna team. This moment marks a milestone for the park as it is the first time this vulnerable zebra species has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Weighing in at about 65 pounds, the foal was standing and walking within 30 minutes of birth. This little one is doing well and bonding backstage with his mom. Much of the time, he is nursing, napping and starting to play and explore his mom’s hay. When he’s ready, he will be introduced in stages to the other zebras and then join the herd as they go out onto the savanna. Be on the lookout for zebra the next time you go on Kilimanjaro Safaris! Swinging on to other baby news… a male Angolan black-and-white colobus monkey named Douglas was born on Jan. 15 to mom Zahra at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Look up high and you can see this small white fur ball snuggling close to his mom. As he grows up, his color will change to black with white around his face, and on his tail, like the others in his troop. Douglas is the second of his family to be born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. His sister Alika (L) was born in 2018 and likes to preen him while mom looks on. The Walt Disney Company is passionately committed to the protection of many animals, including zebras and primates. You can learn more about zebras and black-and-white colobus monkeys and how you can help them by visiting DisneyAnimals.com. View the full article

While last year Disney marked the 25th anniversary of The Lion King with special treats, there wasn’t ANYTHING as cute as what we SAW TODAY! Lion Paw Cookie Brace yourself for the adorableness that is…the new Simba Popcorn Bucket we just spotted at Disney World! While this little guy was spotted at a few International Parks, we’re so happy he has finally made the trek to Disney World. Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba! Simba Popcorn Bucket We couldn’t resist singing the first few lines of “Circle of Life” as soon as we wrapped our hands around this sweet little guy! Our small children and pets are going to be very relieved now that we can reenact our favorite Rafiki scene on Pride Rock with the Simba Popcorn Bucket — instead of them! Simba Popcorn Bucket And just look at his little feet! Luckily, he’ll grow into them someday! Simba Popcorn Bucket Unfortunately, he doesn’t hold a lot of popcorn — but that’s okay! He’s just so CUTE! Simba Popcorn Bucket We found the Simba Popcorn Bucket at The Feeding Ground and the Mahindi popcorn carts in Animal Kingdom today for $16.99 — which is a pretty great price by souvenir popcorn bucket standards! We think these are going to go FAST like the Sven Sippers and Mickey Light Up Christmas Tree Popcorn Buckets, so hurry if you want to make the new Simba Popcorn Bucket the pride and joy of your Disney World souvenir collection! Are you excited about the new Simba Popcorn Bucket? Tell us if you’ll be getting one in the comments below! Related posts: Ticket Discounts on Disney Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Special Events! See How Much You Can SAVE! FULL Review: NEW Burger and Build-Your-Own Sundae Dinner Experience at Animal Kingdom’s Restaurantosaurus! What’s New at Animal Kingdom — Spooky Face Painting, A Halloween Cupcake, And The Rise of Skywalker Merch! View the full article

There seems to be ONE THING on everyone’s minds at Disney World lately — BBQ! Regal Eagle Construction That’s because Regal Eagle Smokehouse will soon be opening at Epcot’s World Showcase not to mention Roundup Rodeo Barbecue will debut in Hollywood Studios’ Toy Story Land sometime later in 2020! But what if you’ve got a hankering for BBQ to satisfy RIGHT NOW? Luckily for you, 4 Rivers (a popular southern BBQ chain) is expanding its Disney World operations — AGAIN! Starting this week you’ll find two new concession venues at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex — 4 Rivers The COOP and 4 Rivers The Grill! © 4 Rivers The COOP You’ll find the two new locations at The Arena! The COOP offerings will include a selection of the restaurant’s most popular dishes, including its famous Chicken Tenders, Signature Grilled and Fried Chicken Sandwiches, and Chicken Tender Salad. The Grill location will focus on made-to-order Angus Burgers, along with Chili & Cheese Footlong Hot Dogs, and Corn Dog Nuggets! And for vegetarians, you’ll be able to score Beyond Burger served on a vegan-friendly bun! © 4 Rivers Angus Burger Both The COOP and The Grill will only be open during events held in The Arena, so next time you’re hungry after competing or just a starving spectator in need of some tasty grub, check out the new 4 Rivers joints! © 4 Rivers The Grill Not headed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex any time soon but interested in trying some 4 Rivers offerings on your next trip? Check out the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck at the Disney Springs Marketplace and read our full review here! And if you’re looking for even more meaty deets to satisfy you barbecue lust, find out more about the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse coming soon to Epcot! Are you excited about the two new 4 Rivers locations at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year Check Out the 2019 Disney Dining Plan Restaurant List for Disney World! The 5 NEW Disney Parks Restaurants We Can’t Wait to Try in 2019!! View the full article

Hey! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re sharing 10 NEW Disney Dining tips from our DFB Guide. Get the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining It’s a new year so we have a ton of new tips to share with you! Our DFB Guide covers new food crawls, the best new lounges to check out, must-have eats, and will even tell ya how to snag the hottest dining reservations! Get all the details in our latest DFB Video.  And, if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Your favorite tip from our DFB Guide! Related posts: DFB Video: 7 Disney Changes We Can’t Believe Took This Long DFB Video: 25 Disney World Snacks You MUST Get in 2020! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News: My Disney Experience Updates, Tron Coaster Progress, and Hotel Discounts! View the full article

So you want to go on vacation, but the thought of planning said vacation is, let’s be honest, a little overwhelming. Fear not! Here are our favorite tips to help you plan the most perfect vacación with your familia at Walt Disney World Resort! First, be sure to visit our website Disneyworld.com/Familia, which has content in both English and español. This site is the perfect start for families to get the latest information on offers, attractions and much more. While you’re there, you can order your Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning video, start your own vacation plan with must do’s, and create your MyDisneyExperience.com account if you don’t have one already. After getting familiar with the website, you should: Include your familia in the planning process to help make it an easier experience. Ask them for their wish list of things they want to do, see and comer! There’s so much available at Walt Disney World Resort that selecting what to do can be challenging, especially with a big family. Even more of a challenge if you’re dealing with a multi-gen family! Start working on your budget and look for current offers that can work for you. Book your vacation! What are your favorite planning tips for your Walt Disney World Resort vacations? View the full article

The Patina Restaurant Group is the brain-trust behind Via Napoli and Tutto Italia at Epcot in Disney World, as well as half of Disney Springs. Okay, not really, but they do operate a ton of restaurants over there! Disney Springs at sunset ©Disney They’re also in charge of a little project called Space 220 that’s being built next to Mission: SPACE at Epcot, and they recently just raised thousands of dollars for charity in the restaurant’s honor. Now they are throwing a special event that will take you and your taste buds on a tour around Disney Springs. On Tuesday, February 4th, the Patina Group will be holding the “Make Your Mark” event that will take guests to three of their restaurants in Disney Springs for a night filled to the brim with food and drink. Patina Make Your Mark banner ©Patina Restaurant Group You will start the evening at Morimoto Asia and then make your way down “Patina’s Private Path” that leads to Enzo’s Hideaway and The Edison, all while sampling Maker’s Mark bourbon-based cocktails and food tastings hosted by Chef Yuhi Fujinaga, Morimoto Asia’s Executive Chef. Chef Hung Huynh and Chef Yuhi Fujinaga Each stop will give guests the opportunity to try a neat “1oz pour in a keepsake glass, a specialty cocktail, and a gourmet light bite.” Tickets for the event are going for $55 per person. There are a limited number of spots, so make sure you grab your ticket as soon as possible if you want to get your food and drink on. Are you excited for the Make Your Mark event? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: A Fun and Easy Way to Get a Discount at Two Disney World Table-Service Restaurants!! NEWS! Get CASH BACK On Disney Food With This Limited Time AmEx Deal! Find Out Which Disney World Restaurants Will Participate in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month in 2019! View the full article

Whether they’re pursuing a career at Disney in Human Resources or aiming for a legal career, more than 12,000 eligible cast members have enrolled in Disney Aspire and are reaching their educational goals and dreams! Our 100% tuition-paid education investment program gave Mark Gautier, a Disneyland Hotel Housekeeping cast member, a fresh start and a new opportunity to put his #DreamsWithinReach. Mark has already completed the College Start program to complete his GED coursework. Now he’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Bellevue University and is the first in his family to attend college. At the heart of Mark’s decision to enroll in Disney Aspire is a strong willingness to make the most out of life. In 2013, Mark fell into a coma for two weeks from diabetic shock where his heart stopped three times before a team of doctors and nurses were thankfully able to revive him. Once Mark awoke, he discovered that he had lost his writing and drawing abilities but gained a fresh perspective on life and dedicated himself to becoming healthier. To meet his health goals, Mark and his now-wife, Vanessa, became Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders to make exercise fun. Surpassing all of his expectations, Mark not only fell in love with the parks but the company too. He was welcomed to the Disney cast member family in 2016 as a Disneyland Hotel Houseman. “It was the ambiance, the detail and the artwork,” recalled Mark. “I was amazed by everything, and I wanted to be a part of it.” Growing up in Santa Ana with beautiful murals throughout an art district, Mark always had a passion for art. Now thanks to Disney Aspire, Mark is not only creating again after losing his writing and drawing abilities, but is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. “I was given another chance at life, and once Disney Aspire came about, it was a second chance at my education, said Mark. “I have so much to look forward to and it’s important to make the most out of this journey because it’s not only an opportunity for myself, but for my wife and daughter!” We’re proud of Mark and his journey to live a healthier and happier life. Since his health scare in 2013, he’s lost 150 pounds, gotten married, welcomed a 1-year-old daughter, joined The Walt Disney Company as a Cast Member and enrolled in Disney Aspire. “I want my daughter to grow up and for her to be proud of me,” shared Mark. “I want to show her that it’s never too late, and to never give up on her dreams.” Stay tuned for more inspirational stories about how Disney Cast Members are putting their #DreamsWithinReach with Disney Aspire as the program continues to welcome new participants and expand its network of offerings, with additions like Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University – announced this month. Learn more about Disney Aspire by visiting aspire.disney.com. View the full article

Bienvenidos! We’re coming to you from Disney Springs! Frontera Cocina We recently had the pleasure of dining atcelebrity chef Rick Bayless’ Frontera Cocina to check out their new menu items. Chef Bayless is known for his authentic Mexican cooking — you won’t find chimichangas or Tex-Mex in his restaurants! But don’t worry, you’ll find big flavors, amazing cocktails, and a gorgeous atmosphere. Hungry yet? Let’s get to eating, shall we? Several times a year, Rick Bayless and his team roll out special menus at Frontera Cocina, celebrating the flavors and foods of different regions in Mexico. We were recently invited to kick off this year’s “Taste of Oaxaca,” where Rick Bayless himself was there to discuss the dishes near and dear to his heart. Hi Chef Bayless! Taking a look at the new menu, we were excited to see several new options — as well as some returning favorites. Taste of Oaxaca Menu (Click to enlarge) First up, cocktails! We started with the Oaxacan Club, with is a unique twist on a “Clover Club.” Oaxacan Club This cocktail is made with lemon juice, raspberry cordial, egg whites, and Gracias a Dios Gin. The gin is what makes this drink special — it’s distilled with the same agave plant as many types of mezcal, giving it a smokey taste. We loved this one — the smokey taste of the gin was perfectly balanced with the sweet raspberry cordial, and the egg whites gave it a creamy texture. We could sip on it all night! Oaxacan Club We also tried the Apple Temptation, which has just three perfectly paired ingredients. Apple Temptation The Apple Temptation is made with mezcal and fresh-pressed green apple juice, and finished with a tajin chile-lime rim. And when they say freshly-pressed apple juice, they mean it — the juice is literally squeezed with each drink order. Apple Temptation This one was another winner — the tartness of the apple juice paired nicely with the smokey mezcal. And we loved the spice from the rim! If you’re an apple fan, put this on your must-list STAT. We also enjoyed one of Chef Bayless’ favorite cordials — Real Minero Pechuga Mezcal. Chef Bayless with Real Mineral Mezcal He explained to us that all mezcal is distilled twice, but this gets distilled three times to enhance the flavor. But what really makes it unique — and grants it the name “Pechuga” — is that a chicken breast is hung in the liquor while distilling. No, we aren’t kidding! This is a very old-fashioned and traditional way to make mezcal. In fact, pechuga literally translates to breast in Spanish. Real Mineral Pechuga Mezcal This Mezcal is served in a jicarita — which is a traditional Oaxacan cup made from a hollowed-out gourd. And you get to keep this gorgeously detailed cup as a take-home, should you order it! Real Mineral Pechuga Mezcal Jicarita If you’re wondering how mezcal is traditionally consumed in Oaxaca, prepare to be amazed…or creeped out. Mezcal Accompaniments Why yes, those are grasshoppers! Or chapulines in Spanish. And no, these aren’t here for a fear factor type competition. It’s tradition to first eat an orange slice, then take the mezcal shot, and follow it with a chapuline. Kind of like Salt, Tequila, Lime…except it’s Orange. Mezcal. Grasshopper. Oranges and Grasshoppers Honestly, it’s not HORRIBLE. In fact, the orange and mezcal combination is delicious — sweet and smokey. And the grasshopper mostly just tastes like a roasted, crunchy, salty snack. But…it’s still a grasshopper so if the idea of eating bugs creeps you out, you may wanna stick to cocktails without bug chasers. (Spoiler alert: this isn’t the last time you’ll see grasshoppers in this post.) Now, onto the appetizers! We started with the Golden Plantain Croquettes. Golden Plantain Croquettes These are fried plantains, filled with cotija cheese, and topped with an almond mole, crema, and almonds. Golden Plantain Croquettes Chef Bayless talked to us a lot about mole — which is a traditional Mexican sauce. Many people think there is just one kind of mole, but we learned there are actually seven different varieties, and this Oaxaca menu highlights several of them. In this dish, the almond mole is the star of the show — with a creamy consistency, and crunch from the actual nuts. Croquette Cross Section The fried plantain had a natural sweetness and paired perfectly with the creamy cheese filling. We loved this new addition to the menu! It was unique, tasty, and a wonderful way to kick off the meal. Next up, Frontera Cocina’s famous guacamole. Guacamole And no — your eyes aren’t deceiving you, the chapulines are back! Guacamole with Chapulines This grasshopper topped-guac has been on the menu before, and honestly, it’s VERY good. Mostly because, if you load up your chip with enough avocado and red onion, the grasshoppers just add a bit of salt and crunch, not an overwhelming flavor. But if you’re not into insects on your apps, you can always order their original guacamole. If you’re a guacamole fan, you’ll be hard-pressed to do better than Frontera’s! With just the right amount of lime and zest, it’s perfect guac every time. The guacamole is served with two of Frontera Cocina’s signature salsas — smoky chipotle and roasted tomatillo. Salsas Both of these are fabulous with fresh, bright flavors. We particularly loved the smokey chipotle, which added a little heat to our chips. For our first entree, we tried the Oaxacan Green Mole Grilled Grouper. Green Mole Grilled Grouper This herb-filled dish is grilled grouper, made with cilantro, epazote, and parsley. It’s served on a bed of white beans and plantain rice, with spicy salad greens, and features a green mole sauce. Green Mole Grilled Grouper This flaky fish fell apart with just the touch of a fork, and was incredibly fresh. While it might be too fishy for those very seafood-adverse, it wasn’t overwhelmingly strong. The plantain rice has beautiful chunks of plantains in it, which provided a lovely sweetness to the dish and balanced the savory herbs. We loved this green mole as well –which had a mild flavor and didn’t overpower the dish. Next, the Oaxacan Mole Chicken. Oaxacan Mole Chicken This dish is currently on the full-time Frontera Cocina menu, and we can see why! It’s half a roasted chicken served with Oaxacan red mole and plantain rice. Oaxacan Mole Chicken This is a perfect dish for less-adventurous eaters to try. The red mole was superb, with just a little bit of heat from the chilies, and was again, balanced nicely by the hint of sweet from the plantain rice. And the chicken itself was cooked perfectly — tender and moist! We were also given homemade corn tortillas to enjoy with both the fish and chicken dishes, so you could make your own little tacos if you so desired! Homemade Tortillas Lastly, we were excited to try the short ribs again, as they’ve been a favorite of ours in the past! Beef Shortribs These short ribs are slow-roasted with the bone-in for 12 hours, and come with Cotija mashed potatoes and sautéed Swiss chard, and are topped with a roasted almond mole, crispy onions, and toasted almonds. Beef Shortribs All we can say is — HOLY MOLE. These are INCREDIBLE. It’s very clear these were cooked for a long time (seriously, 12 hours!!), because they are “fall apart in your mouth, you could cut them with a spoon” tender. And the cotija mashed potatoes are still a delight — smooth and creamy, but not as heavy as other mashed potatoes. (Psst — these are on the regular menu too, so you can enjoy them 365.) Beef Shortribs We also LOVED the crunch from the onions and the almonds. And speaking of almonds, the roasted almond mole was our favorite of the night! Hearty enough to compliment the meat, but not overpower it, we couldn’t get enough of this Mexican comfort food. The short ribs, as well as the entrees, were a very generous portion as well. With an appetizer, they could likely be shared between two people. Which is great because then you’d have extra room for our favorite course… …dessert! And trust us, you’re going to want this one. Peanut Butter Chocolate Trifle Say hello to the Peanut Butter Chocolate Trifle! Peanut Butter Chocolate Trifle This gorgeous creation is layers of homemade Devil’s Food cake and peanut butter mousse topped with spicy roasted Spanish nuts, chocolate sauce, and peanut brittle. And it is as delicious as it looks. Peanut Butter Chocolate Trifle The smooth peanut butter mousse was so creamy and was a perfect balance to the rich, moist cake. Throw in a little bit of spice and crunch from the nuts, and this thing is seriously good. Like, one of the best desserts we’ve had in a while (and we eat lots of dessert!). Peanut Butter Chocolate Trifle Bite Save room for this one — you can thank us later. Cheers to you Frontera! Overall, we really enjoyed this new seasonal menu at Frontera Cocina. The flavors were bold and bright, and everything we had was cooked perfectly. While this menu may seem a bit adventurous at first glance, we were pleasantly surprised and delighted by each course and think just about everyone will find something they enjoy. We look forward to our next visit to Frontera Cocina — though in the future, we’ll probably eat a few less insects! Want to learn more about eating in Disney Springs? Check out this DFB video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! Have you eaten at Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs? Let us know about your experience in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Frontera Cocina to attend their media preview for their new menu. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: Review: Two NEW Menus at Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs! REVIEW: You’ll Never Guess The Secret Behind These Short Ribs at Disney World’s Wine Bar George! What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 View the full article

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching (two weeks left to get that perfect gift) and the Disneyland Resort is starting to reveal their offerings for the holiday. Downtown Disney ©Disney In addition to the PCH Grill’s Valentine’s buffet and the return of Cherry Cotton Candy in the parks, the special Valentine’s Day menus for two Downtown Disney restaurants have been unveiled. You may know Tortilla Jo’s as that colorful Mexican restaurant in Downtown Disney or you may be more acquainted with their tequila selections. They recently added two new items to their menu, but it looks like this Valentine’s Day spread is pretty unique. Tortilla Jo’s Valentine’s Day menu ©Patina Restaurant Group The meal will be served in three courses, but right now we’re looking at the Pan Seared Pechuga de Pollo and the Chocolate Abuelita Cheesecake. Our tummies are ready. Pricing has not been released for this menu just yet! Catal, a modern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, is also offering many items that are not normally on the menu for their meal. Catal Valentine’s Day menu ©Patina Restaurant Group The Beef Tenderloin and the Chocolate Mousse are speaking to us. How about anyone else? This Valentine’s Day meal will cost ya $85 per person and kiddo à la carte menus are available. Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be very tasty at the Disneyland Resort. The hardest part is going to be choosing which restaurant to go to. If you want to make reservations for either Tortilla Jo’s or Catal, you can go to their official websites. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you excited about these two Valentine’s Day meals? Let us know down in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate National Tequila Day with Discounted Margaritas in Disneyland! All You Info You Need to Know to Score Half Off Wine at This Spot in Downtown Disney! Get The Meaty Deets On Uva Bar’s New Burger of the Month at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

The Shades of Green Resort is an Armed Forces Recreation Center located on Walt Disney World property near Orlando Florida. Shades of Green opened it’s doors on 1 February 1994 in the resort that was previously known as the Disney Inn/Disney Golf Resort which was owned by Disney World. (Updated January 2020) Room Rates Shades of Green […] The post Shades of Green’s Shifting Military Discounts appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

This week, we’re celebrating the relationship between Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish that leads to all of the amazing wishes granted at Disney Parks every day of the year! And that got us thinking about the hard work that goes into making these life-changing wishes happen. Earlier this week, we spoke with one of our Walt Disney World Resort cast members, Nathaniel, about his experience helping facilitate wish-granting and what it’s been like for him to be a part of this process. Nathaniel has been lucky enough to have multiple different roles at Walt Disney World that were involved with the gift granting experience for wish kids — as an entertainment captain where he helped arrange for wish kids to meet Disney characters, as a Walt Disney World Ambassador and as a member of the Guest Relations team at Magic Kingdom Park. He’s seen how these magical wishes are made possible first-hand and is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than himself that impacts so many families each year. When asked about what it means to help grant wishes, Nathaniel said, “it’s humbling to think that kids can choose anything in the world for their wish, and they choose to come visit us at Walt Disney World Resort. It’s a tremendous honor that they choose our parks, our characters, our cruises and that the emotional connection that they feel with the Disney brand gives us the ability to make this happen for them.” His favorite thing is when he’s working in one of the parks and hears the incredible stories of wish kids whose wishes were granted in the past and that the experience meant so much to them that they wanted to come back many years later and re-live the experience with their loved ones. “One of my favorite stories that comes to mind when we talk about Make-A-Wish is a time when I was working as an entertainment captain at the Magic Kingdom and we had a little girl from Make-A-Wish tell us that it was her wish to have a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter, so we arranged for her and her family to join us in the Disney Wish Lounge for the ultimate Mad Tea Party featuring the guests of honor from ‘Alice in Wonderland,’” said Nathaniel. “Over the course of the tea party, this little girl was given the chance to hang out, sing ‘The Unbirthday Song’ and even ask the Mad Hatter all about what kind of trouble he gets himself into. She was able to interact with her favorite Disney characters just like any other kid would be able to do and it was a moment I’ll never forget.” “I’ve always loved working for Disney so much, being able to provide something like this to these special kids just brings another layer to the job. I find it very humbling to think that these kids choose to come to a Disney Park and we get to be the keepers of the magic for them — we get to give kids and families going through adversity what Walt Disney hoped our Parks would be, a source of joy and inspiration to all the world, including a little bit of pixie dust.” View the full article

While Disney’s ear game is on point with the Floral Minnie Ears currently blooming on both coasts, we’re shifting focus to something completely different! Minnie Ears at World of Disney What could possibly be stealing our attention from the Floral Minnie Ears we’ve been obsessed with since day one? Keep reading to FIND OUT! We’re not normally ones for toting our clanky wallets through the Disney parks with us, and we always find ourselves in need of something (ANYTHING!) to safely secure our I.D.s and credit cards (you know, just in case!). That’s why we got REALLY excited when we spotted this new Mickey Ice Cream Bar Card Holder and Haunted Mansion Card Holder! New Card Holders These new Card Holders are super-cute and really cleverly designed! Each one features a little peek-a-boo window on it’s back to slide your I.D. into! Haunted Mansion Card Holder Plus, their design features a band that’s not only decorative but functional, too! It goes right over your cards, ensuring they won’t fall out! We love the black and silver colors of the new Star Wars Card Holder! Star Wars Card Holder And how adorable is the Mickey Balloon Card Holder and Mickey Ear Hat Card Holder? We’ve got A LOT of cards to carry around, so maybe we need both of these little guys! New Card Holders And this new Minnie Card Holder is quite charming too! We love all the bows and polka dots it’s printed with! Minnie Card Holder It’s also a little larger than the rest of the Card Holders but costs the same price! Hey, we’re not complaining! New Card Holders We found all of these new Card Holders priced at $14.99 at Disney Clothiers Ltd. in Disneyland, but you can look for them throughout the rest of the Disney parks as well! We’ll also let you know if we spot other designs, but in the meantime don’t forget to check out the new retro line of Disney World and Disneyland merch we just spotted on both coasts 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 these new Card Holders? Tell us which design is your favorite in the comments below! Related posts: Do Your Best Olaf Impression with the NEW Fluffy Spirit Jersey in Disneyland Jack Frost Nipping at Your Nose? The NEW Spirit Jersey Sweater Will Keep You Warm in Disneyland! Hungry for More Mobile Order Buttons? There Are FOUR New Restaurants Coming to the Line-Up in Disneyland! View the full article

We thought we’ve seen it all when it comes to unique Disney merchandise, but this newest find may take the cake. Walt Disney World Collection We’ve reported on the latest ‘retro’ line of Disney Parks apparel, and we found the perfect way to complete this new park day ‘look’. Disney World does their best to make guests’ dreams come true, and if you’ve ever dreamed about owning a pair of platform crocs… Retro Platform Crocs …we have some news for ya! New RETRO platform crocs have officially hit the Disney scene. Retro Platform Crocs We truly didn’t think Disney could out-do the fuzzy holiday crocs we spotted last year, but boy did Disney prove us wrong. Retro Platform Crocs We’re in love with them and we aren’t ashamed to say it!! We adore the colors, the height, the castle. Goodness, they’re just so fun! Retro Platform Crocs We found these at Boutiki in Disney’s Polynesian Resort for $49.99. We will let ya know if we spot them anywhere else! In the meantime, you’ve gotta see the rest of this fun new Retro Collection! Do you love these platform crocs? Say it loud and proud in the comments! Related posts: What’s New on Walt Disney World’s Monorail Resort Loop: NEW Stroller Gear, Colorful Merch, and a Dole Whip Hack! The Hatbox Ghost Takes Over Disney World and Disneyland Resort with NEW Tiki Mug, Pin, and Ornament! Um, We Just Found the Most Adorable (And Dapper) Hat EVER in Disney World!! View the full article

We’re in the season of love and Disney World is getting in the spirit with their unique Valentine’s Day offerings. Whether it’s a Sprinkles cupcake or Baby Yoda merch, you can find something for that special someone in your life. Disney’s Pop Century Resort With the holiday also comes special food and drinks that you can only get this time of year. Petals Pool Bar at Disney’s Pop Century Resort is known for coming up with some crazy cocktails for Halloween and Christmas, and now we’ve gotten to try their latest Valentine’s Day offering. Their new delicious drink is called the Heart-Poppin’ Punch, but don’t worry. Your heart won’t literally pop out of your chest, you’ll just get that warm, “butterflies in your stomach” feeling. Heart-Poppin’ Punch menu This fruity concoction is mixed with Southern Comfort whiskey, Amaretto, pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and grenadine. It’s garnished with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry. Heart-Poppin’-Punch The combination of the different juices creates this beautiful coral color that instantly fits in with the holiday. The cocktail finds a good balance between the sweetness of the juice and the bitterness of the alcohol, although it does lean to the sweet side. Heart-Poppin’ Punch Sweet, refreshing, not too much bite: just how things should be on Valentine’s Day. You can grab yourself one of these lovely drinks for $13.00 and some tax, but the bar is enforcing a two drink maximum on these. Enjoy these while you can. What do you think of Petals’ holiday drinks? Let us know down in the comments below! Related posts: We’re Doing The Peppermint TWIST Over This New Drink at Disney’s Pop Century Resort! What’s New at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts — New Skyliner Signs, Wines, and Mickey SMOOCHING Minnie! Review! The NEW Frozen 2 Wave Cupcake Is Making a Splash in Disney World! View the full article

Today started off for us like any regular day at the Magic Kingdom. Everything was blue skies and Mickey balloons! Tra-la-la! Magic Kingdom But then, things started getting a little frantic when we realized a treat we’ve eaten a million times has suddenly VANISHED from Disney World without a trace! That’s right friends — the beloved Giant Mickey Celebration Donut is currently MISSING! We’re out here searching high and low for it to make sure it hasn’t just been relocated since it’s been known to move around. We’ve checked all of its former stomping grounds including Main Street Bakery, The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland, and the Cheshire Cafe, buuuuuut we haven’t been able to locate it yet! We’re actually starting to get a little worried it might really be GONE! Celebration Donut We’re trying to stay positive just in case the Celebration Donut is only temporarily unavailable! Sometimes our favorite snacks inexplicably vanish only to return a few days later like nothing ever happened! And it is quite possible that they’re simply out of stock. Oh, how we’re hoping THAT’S the case! Mickey Celebration Donut But if you’ll recall, the Celebration Donut debuted for Mickey’s 90th Birthday celebration — which ended quite a while ago! Does this departure mark the unceremonious end of one of our all-time favorite EATS?!? We certainly hope not! We’ll keep you posted as we continue our doughy investigation, but for now, please keep the Celebration Donut in your thoughts! What do you think has happened to the Celebration Donut? Do you think it’s gone for good? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: The Mickey Celebration Donut Has MOVED in Magic Kingdom! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Gummy Worm Caramel Apples, PhotoPass Camera Boxes, And CHRISTMAS TIME! View the full article

The times — they’re a-changin’ in Hollywood Studios! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Entrance We’re starting to get used to writing about hours changes in Hollywood Studios. It seems like every week they’re either open earlier or closing later to accommodate crowds for Rise of the Resistance. We’ve seen the hours receive an extension in January and again for February, as well as a change to Extra Magic Hours in March. Well now, March is joining in on the extension on park hours trend with a change to the park close in the first week of the month! We saw the closing time go from 8 PM to 8:30 PM on March 1st-2nd, and March 4th-6th. For some reason, March 3rd wasn’t included in the change. Maybe they need guests out of the park to prep for the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway the following morning. Extra Magic Hours on the 1st have also shifted from 8 PM – 10 PM to 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM. As of right now, the opening times all remain at 9 AM. You can see the previous hours reflected here. Hollywood Studios March Hours This change does seem rather minor but it is indicative that February won’t be the last month we see more hours in Hollywood Studios. We’ll be sure to keep an eye on the schedule to make sure we let you know of any more changes! Click here to check out the other recent changes to hours of operation in Hollywood Studios! What do you think of this minor hour change in Hollywood Studios? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: There’s Been ANOTHER Change to Extra Magic Hours in Hollywood Studios! You Might Want to Switch Up Your Disney’s Hollywood Studios Plans — There’s Been a Change to Extra Magic Hours! If You’re Hoping to Ride Rise of the Resistance in Disney World, You’ll Need to Know the NEW Procedure for Getting a Boarding Group! View the full article

We are officially ONE MONTH out from the debut of the Magic Happens parade that’s coming to Disneyland! Magic Happens Concept Art ©Disney To celebrate, we’re taking a look at a new sneak peek of the parade! You might remember we recently got a look at more of the float art and some costume designs that will help to tell the story of magic and we’ve seen concepts for many of the other floats based on Disney films including Moana and Frozen 2. Now, check out a look inside the way these floats are designed and the way the details are realized! Disney Parks Blog recently released a video that gives us a glimpse into what the float creation process is like. Here, you can see an Imagineer handling what looks like a spire for Aurora’s castle on the finale float! In the background, we think that’s a set piece for the Coco float. ©Disney Here’s the concept for what those spires will look like when they’re finished! Whew! Seeing them in their uncomplete form really gives us an idea of how BIG these floats really are! Magic Happens Concept Art ©Disney The video also showed a pretty big look at the Coco float with its added foliage for the bridge. Look! You can even spot the Dante model on the bridge! ©Disney The finished product should look pretty magical with all those steel surfaces covered up to create a gorgeous display of magic. ©Disney AND check out the progress on the Cinderella float! We love the gorgeous detailing we can already see showing up on the pumpkin carriage! ©Disney Here’s a look at the concept art for the incredible float! Cinderella Float ©Disney The Magic Happens parade debuts in Disneyland one month from today on February 28th and we can’t wait! If you want to take a look at the full sneak peek video and hear from Senior Art Director, Scott Shaffer; you can watch it here! Click here to see more floats and costume concept art for the Magic Happens parade! What float are you most excited to see when Magic Happens debuts? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Disneyland has Revealed MORE Floats and Costumes for the Upcoming Magic Happens Parade! BREAKING NEWS!! Magic Happens Parade Coming to Disneyland in Spring 2020! DFB Video: 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! View the full article

Hey everyone, we’ve got another update for you from Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland There is a lot of construction updates, merch, and food to cover today, so let’s get to it! Disneyland Construction Updates Fantasyland We’re starting off our trip today in the realm of fantasy where teams are hard at work sprinkling a little pixie dust on a few attractions. Snow White’s Scary Adventures and King Arthur Carrousel are both down for lengthy refurbishments, and we can now see that the walls are growing in size with the project. King Arthur’s Carrousel construction This is Disney we’re talking about though, and even their construction sites buck the trend. Tarps have been put up around Snow White that imitate the facade. Snow White’s Scary Adventures construction Click here to read more about the King Arthur Carrousel and Snow Whites Scary Adventures refurbishments! New Orleans Square The refurbishment of the Haunted Mansion continues as touch-up work is being done to the exterior, interiors, and mechanics of the ride. Haunted Mansion construction We can see that scaffolding has now been up in front of the mansion’s facade. Haunted Mansion construction The refurbishment won’t be finished until sometime in the spring, but by that time the mansion will be looking as good as new outside and spooky as ever inside. Find out more about the Haunted Mansion refurb here! Disneyland Merchandise Update Disney Clothiers Over at Disney Clothiers, they have a new set of designed cardholders for safe and easy access. You can pick from classic Mickey Ears… Mickey Ears Hat cardholder …a Mickey Balloon… Mickey Balloon cardholder …Mickey Ice Cream Bar… Mickey Ice Cream Bar cardholder …Minnie… Minnie cardholder …Star Wars… Star Wars cardholder …or a Haunted Mansion design with Madame Leota on the front. Each of these unique cardholders costs $14.99. Haunted Mansion Cardholder Le Petit Chalet At Le Petit Chalet, you can find these new foam keychains of some of our favorite pals and a…train, teacup, and carousel horse. Attractions foam keychains You can choose from Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip and Dale in addition to the unique attraction keychains. Each one will only run you $3.49. Characters foam keychains We found these adorable keychains in Disney World, too! Check them out here! Tomorrowland Yesterday, we reported on a new Mandalorian mug that you can pick up at Star Trader. You can now drink out of the infamous bounty hunter’s helmet for $22.99. Mandalorian mug Take a closer look at the Mandalorian mug here! Critter Country If you’ve been checking in with us regularly, you probably know about these adorable little guys called Park Pals. Park Pals Park Pals can attach to your jacket or backpack and come along with you on all your Disney adventures. You can find a whole line of them over at Pooh’s Corner right now. Pooh Park Pal We found Mickey, Minnie, Simba, Orange Bird, Bre’r Rabbit, Stitch, Pooh, and the Cheshire Cat here, but there could be others out there in the resort. You will have to pay $11.99 for each Park Pal if you want to collect them all. Galaxy’s Edge Disney has heard our cries and they have finally started selling the Metal Sporks from Docking Bay 7. An elegant utensil for a more civilized age They’re limiting these to only one per guest right now, but it comes with this cool holder with Aurebesh, one of the Star Wars languages, on it. The Spork holder If you want to grab one of these before they’re out, they’ll cost you $10.99. Unfortunately, at this time the Spork is not discount eligible. Get all the Spork details here! Around the Park You might remember those Redd Minnie Ears that took Disneyland by storm late last year. In fact, they came and then very quickly started flying off shelves! Redd Minnie Ears We are happy to say that in our stroll around the park, we noticed that the ears are back in stock at several locations throughout the park. If you want one, make sure to grab it fast before they’re all gone again. Check out the Redd Minnie Ears here! Disney California Adventure Food Updates Hollywood Land Over at Schmoozies, their Cookies N’ Cream Mickey Milkshake is back with a new style. You might remember the Sorcerer Mickey version from last summer in honor of Mickey’s Philharmagic. Sorcerer Mickey Shake They’ve gotten the mouse back to his roots featuring a classic style. The shake features chocolate cookies mixed with vanilla ice cream and milk, with whipped cream, and more chocolate cookies to finish it off. This sweet drink will cost you $7.99. Mickey Cookie’s ‘n’ Cream Milkshake Check out the Mickey Cookies ‘n’ Cream Milkshake review right here!! Lamplight Lounge Over at Lamplight Lounge, we found these new Pork Belly Egg Rolls and a Lunar New Year Cocktail for this year’s Lunar New Year celebration. Pork Belly Egg Rolls The Pork Belly Egg Rolls go for $16 and can only be found upstairs at Lamplight Lounge. The Lunar New Year Cocktail costs $15.50. Lunar New Year Cocktail Take a look at our review for both of these yummy goodies here! Disney’s California Adventure Construction Updates Now we’re trekking across the esplanade to see what’s happening over at California Adventure. Carthay Circle Restaurant Carthay Circle Restaurant’s refurbishment continues, but we have good news! The restaurant should be reopening soon. The refurbishment is scheduled to go through January 31st. Carthay Circle Restaurant closed sign Read more about the Carthay Circle refurbishment here! Grizzly Peak If you were planning on riding the rapids, we have some bad news. Both Grizzly River Run and Rushin’ River Outfitters are temporarily closed. Not to worry, because both are set to reopen on February 14th, which is just two weeks away. Grizzly River Run closed Check out all of the current Disneyland Resort refurbishments here! Avengers Campus We cannot wait for the first phase of Avengers Campus to open this summer and we can finally live out our superhero dreams. Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney Construction looks like it’s progressing and we can see the facade for the Spider-Man attraction coming along nicely. Avengers Campus construction In addition to this new state-of-the-art attraction, the first phase of Avengers Campus will include the Pym Test Kitchen. Can it just hurry up and open already? PYM Test Kitchen Concept Art ©Disney Read all about Avengers Campus here! Pacific Wharf On the wharf, the Boudin Bakery Tour through a real bread factory is currently unavailable. No word yet on when the tour is scheduled to reopen and we can get those fresh-baked sampled again, but we will have the update when it does. Wall Decor That about wraps up our updates today for Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure. Check back with us regularly so you know what’s new for your visit! 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 all the construction happening at Disneyland? Have you tried all the Lunar New Year food? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland! A Dole Whip Price Increase and MORE! What’s New at Disneyland Resort This Week! What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Construction, Merchandise, and Stroller Measuring! View the full article

The popular television series “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings” is returning for a second season! All new episodes will stream exclusively on Disney+ starting Valentine’s Day. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings TV Show follows couples as they celebrate some of life’s most romantic milestone moments at Disney parks and resorts. From epic weddings to intimate vow renewals, magical proposals and memorable anniversary celebrations! Watch it all unfold this season on Disney+. Stephen “tWitch” Boss, resident DJ for “The Ellen Show” and Allison Holker, “Dancing With the Stars” pro, are coming back to host the show. The 8-episode season will feature 16 beautiful love stories that will take viewers to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, aboard the Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and even internationally with romantic trips with Adventures By Disney. Viewers will also have the chance to get an inside scoop to planning a Disney Wedding! Sit in on a planning session and gather wedding inspiration. From epic love stories, to unique Disney wedding venues, stunning floral and décor, and magical entertainment, you won’t want to miss this season! Stream season 2 of ‘Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ on Disney+ starting Valentine’s Day, February 14th! You can watch past episodes now on the streaming site. If you’re interested in learning more about Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons, visit their website. View the full article