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It’s the new year, which means it’s time to talk about how to best plan for your Disney World vacation in 2020! As you know, we here at DFB are all about helping you make sure your time and dollars at the Disney parks are well spent, which is why we’ve put together a list of our top quick-service picks for 2020 for you! Primo Piatto These restaurants will help you stretch that Disney Dining Plan credit without skimping on food quality or atmosphere! And remember — quick-service spots don’t require an advance dining reservation! So without further delay, here are our top nine recommendations for a satisfying fill-up with the BEST value at Disney World! Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort Primo Piatto may have just opened in December at Disney’s Riviera Resort, but it’s already made our list of top quick-service spots for 2020! That’s because this fast-casual trattoria is servin’ up some seriously delicious eats. Primo Piatto Sign We’re talking Grilled Hanger Steak for $17.99, Roasted Half Chicken for $15.99, and Shrimp Pasta for $15.99. Let’s not forget they also have a tasty Bacon Cheddar Burger for $14.49 or a lighter Tuna Niçoise Salad for $13.99 if you prefer. Of course, being suckers for French offerings, we can’t resist their Croque Monsieur for $12.99. Primo Piatto Tuna Nicoise Salad Pair any of these entrees with a glass of wine for $12 or a Blue Marble Bloody Mary or Mojito for $10, and you’ve got a Disney Dining Plan credit worth up to $29.99 — a major triumph! Adding to the wonderful food is the atmosphere. For a quick-service, this place is mega posh. With warm, inviting decor, attractive decorative tiles on the floors, an open kitchen, and lots of little upscale touches, this spot feels truly at another level. Primo Piatto Guests also receive food plated on real plates with cloth napkins and metal cutlery — a major jump up from the standard paper and plastic Disney-ware most other quick-service spots serve with. Trays and REAL Cutlery We were quite impressed with everything we tried at Primo Piatto. If you find yourself cruisin’ to or from Epcot on the Disney Skyliner (or you’re staying here!) it’s worth swinging by for a bite or two! Read our review of breakfast and lunch at Primo Piatto HERE! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo at Hollywood Studios Now that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo is dishing out a galaxy of intergalactic delights! Docking Bay 7 Dining Room Choose from the Batuuan Beef Pot Roast for $18.99, Smoked Kaadu Pork Ribs for $16.99, or Endorian Fried Chicken Tip Yip $15.49! And to wash it all down, how ’bout a Takodana Quencher for $15 or Surly Sarlacc for $13? Add an entree and adult beverage prices up and we’re looking at a Disney Dining Plan value of up to $33.99 per person! That’s out-of-this-world AH-mazing! Endorian Fried Chicken Tip Yip We gotta say, we’re a big fan of the specialty cocktails at the hard-to-get-into at Oga’s Cantina, but Docking Bay 7’s are equally good (and don’t require and Advance Dining Reservation!). Takodana Quencher The food here may have odd names but is actually very familiar and approachable. There’s likely something to please everyone in a group, even kids. A real draw of the location though is the incredible theming. You ARE dining in a cargo bay, after all! Take a few moments to explore this detailed space. You never know what (or who!) you’ll find hanging around! Creatures on display! In the mood for otherworldly Star Wars-inspired food outside of Docking Bay 7? We can never go wrong with a Ronto Wrap at nearby Ronto Roasters. You won’t get as much bang for your Dining Plan bucks here as you would in Docking Bay 7, but it’s all REALLY tasty, and many of the same adult drinks at Docking Bay 7 are served here. Click here to read our FULL REVIEW of Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo! Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe at Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe is a returning champion of best value Disney World quick-service restaurants. Lines at Local Food Cafes You’ll find a wide variety of American, Indian, and Korean dishes among the Chinese offerings such as Sweet-and-Sour Tempura Shrimp for $13.99, Teriyaki Beef Bowl for $12.79, and Honey Chicken for $12.29. You also can’t go wrong with their American Kobe Cheeseburger for $15.99 or American Kobe Beef Hot Dog for $14.99. Add a glass of Beso Del Sol Sangria for $11 and you have a Disney Dining Plan value of up to $26.99! Teriyaki Beef Bowl at Yak & Yeti While the outdoor seating at Yak & Yeti is plentiful, it can fill up fast during popular meal times with both humans AND birds looking for a snack. Seating Want a quieter spot to eat? Grab your food and head down to the Royal Anadapur Tea Company and find some auxiliary seating overlooking Discovery River for a quieter, more scenic atmosphere! We’ve consistently had very fresh, flavorful food at Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe. If you’re looking to get your fill of veggies (or crispy fried foods…you do you! ) this spot won’t disappoint. The portions are hearty and with plenty of condiments available, you can customize your meal a bit to be just what you want (We’re lookin’ at you, Thai Chili Sauce!). Check out our lunch review at Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe here! La Cantina de San Angel at Epcot’s World Showcase There’s no shortage of delicious food at Epcot which can make choosing a restaurant at this Disney park quite the challenge! But one of the spots we keep returning to year after year is La Cantina de San Angel in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion. La Cantina de San Angel This restaurant overlooks World Showcase Lagoon, meaning if you time your dinner just right, you’ll have prime viewing of Epcot Forever — the new nighttime specular that took over for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth last year (or if you are going this Spring or beyond, you can check out HarmonioUS once it debuts!). We’ll repeat that: waterfront dining for the Epcot fireworks WITHOUT AN ADR! That’s major, and a big reason this is back on the list this year! Cantina de San Angel outdoor seating The standard Mexican fare at La Cantina de San Angel is also quite delicious, too! Choose from their Tacos de Barbacoa for $14, Tacos de Pollo for $13.75, and Tacos de Pescado for $13.75. Or, if you’re looking to fill your “deep-fried dough and cheese” quota for the day, we love their Empanadas con Queso for $12.25 (this is also a GREAT kids’ meal choice for $8.50!). As for libations, you can get a Patrón Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks for $16.25, or a Blood Orange Margarita on the Rocks for $15.50 putting your Disney Dining Plan value somewhere as high as $30.25! Cheese Empanadas YAAAS This location is classic Mexican food served up fresh and quick in a great location. Even in the summer, the seating area usually maintains a nice breeze and provides great views of World Showcase Lagoon. Located near the front of World Showcase, it’s conveniently accessed from most spots in Epcot. Click here to learn more about La Cantina de San Angel! The Polite Pig at Disney Springs Time to give Disney Springs some love! It would be super-rude of us to not tell you about The Polite Pig! This spot is a modern take on a barbeque joint. It’s been open for a few years now, but it’s become a Disney World staple of ours! The Polite Pig Some of its greatest menu items include Baby Back Ribs for $23, Cedar Plank Salmon for $22, USDA Prime Brisket for $19, or Roasted Half Chicken $17! The Polite Pig has a huge bar menu too including beer, wine, and small-batch cocktails for $7-15! Depending on what your selections are, you could be looking at a Disney Dining Plan Value of around $35 — not shabby at ALL! The Polite Pig We won’t even start to tell you AGAIN how much we adore their phenomenal HALF POUND chocolate chip cookies or their mega, big-as-your-head Hop Salt Pretzel with beer cheese fondue. That’s basically our 2 favorite food groups in one location — huge cookies and pretzels with cheeeeeeese! Hop Salt Pretzel If you’re in the Springs and lookin’ for some tasty food with a great variety, swing on by! We haven’t been disappointed yet! Look back at our first taste of The Polite Pig HERE! Tangierine Cafe at Epcot’s World Showcase We’re heading back to Epcot’s World Showcase to visit the Morocco Pavilion’s Tangierine Cafe! Back before vegetarian and vegan dining options were everywhere in Disney World, Tangierine Cafe was all up on the vegetarian game. They still provide great options for the meatless crowd, and it’s STILL a great value in 2020! And don’t worry — they have TONS of tasty meats on their menu too! Morocco’s Tangierine Cafe Carnivorous offerings include Shawarma Chicken and Lamb Platter for $16.95, Shawarma Lamb Platter for $15.99 and Mediterranean Sliders Combo for $16.95! With beverages including specialty coffee, beer, and daiquiris, you can stretch your Disney Dining Plan value here to around $26.95! Vegetarian Platter at Tangierine Cafe We love this spot for a variety of reasons, but the freshly prepared, unique options on the menu are definitely the biggest one! This is far from your average burgers and fries, but not so different that most guests won’t enjoy it. Plus, you’re served a MASSIVE amount of food here! Next time you’re strolling past the Morocco Pavilion, give Tangierine Cafe a shot! Click here to check out a review of Tangierine Cafe! Satu’li Canteen at Animal Kingdom Satu’li Canteen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is on our MUST-DO list whenever we visit Disney World. Not only are their bowls completely customizable, but they’re SUPER DELICIOUS! You’ll find this quick-service restaurant in Pandora: The World of Avatar close to Windtraders — where you exit from Flight of Passage (and after waiting in that long line, you’re likely to be hungry!). Satu’li Canteen The Combination Grilled Beef and Chicken Bowl for $16.99 is a huge amount of food (you could even share it and save a quick-service credit if you’re not famished!), and a glass of Banshee Pinot Noir will set you back $11. There are a few other Pandora-exclusive beers as well as their Dreamwalker Sangria to choose from, too! Any way you slice it, you’re looking at a Disney Dining Plan Value of up to $27.99! Combination Bowl at Satu’li Canteen is great for sharing! The unique and customizable bowls here are the star of the show. And with SO many healthy, fresh options, this is FAR from your average theme park fare. Bowls not yo thang? Look to the kids’ menu for the incredible Cheeseburger Steamed Pods (seriously, these are REAL good, y’all.). We still miss these on the adult menu! BUT, if you ask a Cast Member when you order, they’ll often serve you the Cheeseburger Pods a la carte! Check out our full review of Satu’li Canteen HERE! Flame Tree Barbecue at Animal Kingdom The motto of Animal Kingdom’s Flame Tree Barbecue should be, “Come hungry, leave completely and utterly stuffed!” This spot is known for its slow-smoked barbecue and, guys, it does NOT disappoint! This location made our list again this year thanks to the HUGE amount of amazing food you get here. Flame Tree Barbecue You can pick up their Ribs, Chicken and Pulled Pork Sampler for $18.99, St. Louis Rib Dinner for $16.29, Ribs and Chicken Combo for $15.49. Add a Mandarin Orange Vodka Lemonade for $11 and you’ve got a Disney Dining Plan value of up to $29.99! Ribs, Chicken, and Pulled Pork Sampler. That’s a LOT of food! This location also has ample covered seating scattered behind it, so you can likely grab a good spot to chow down. This barbecue is REAL good and a REAL good value. Start workin’ out those arms now so you can handle the massive heft of carrying your tray LOADED with smoked meats and sides to your table! Read more of why we love Flame Tree Barbecue HERE! Sunshine Seasons at Epcot When we have a wide array of dietary preferences to satisfy (or just a hearty appetite!) very few Disney World quick-service spots rise to meet the challenge quite like Sunshine Seasons in Epcot! The restaurant, located downstairs in The Land Pavilion, is set up kind of like a cafeteria with an Asian Noodles Shop, Grill Shop, Sandwiches, and Soups and Salads window. They also have a great dessert counter loaded with unique cupcakes and treats! Sunshine Seasons in The Land Pavilion Some of it’s highest dollar dishes include its Pork Loin for $13.99, Oak-grilled Rotisserie Chicken for $12.99 or its Oak-grilled Salmon for $12.99. You’ll also find a variety of beers, wines and a few mixed drinks ranging from $6.50 to $11.25 to choose from meaning you can make your Disney Dining plan credit worth around $25.24! That’s not quite as BIG of a savings as some of the other spots on our list, but for the selection and quality of eats, Sunshine Seasons is definitely a place we highly recommend! Sunshine Seasons We think everyone in your group will find something they enjoy here — with the wide variety, it’s hard not to! So next time you’re rushing to ride Soarin’ or showing Living with the Land some love, stop by for a meal! Check out our latest review of lunch at Sunshine Seasons! We hope we’ve inspired you to try some of these tried-and-true best values for your quick-service Disney Dining Plan credits! By the way, have you signed up for our newsletter yet? It’s super-helpful for your Disney World vacation planning, plus you’ll always be in the know about the happenings at Disney World! More in the mood for a Table Service meal? Check out our top picks for one-credit dining spots for 2020 in Disney World here! Have you dined at any of these quick-service restaurants before? Are there any that you’d recommend that didn’t make our list? Let us know which ones in the comments below! Related posts: TOP 9 Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2019! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! Six Meals that Will Change the Way You Think About Fast Food at Walt Disney World View the full article

Can you believe how INSANE last week was with all the STUFF and EXCITEMENT? It was keyboards a’blazin’ for all of us here at DFB trying to report the news to you as it was unfolding! Retro Popcorn Box And now that we’ve had some time to recuperate and reflect, even we’re like — did THAT really happen? You know, like those 1950’s-style Popcorn Boxes we spotted at Disneyland! Did our fevered minds create those things, or do they actually EXIST now? In case it’s just as big of a blur for you folks at home as it is for us in the parks, here’s EVERYTHING you may have missed from the last few days! Donald at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts Walt Disney World Epcot’s 2020 International Festival of the Arts One of our favorite Disney World festivals began last Friday! The weather was perfect, the birds were singing, and Figment was proudly holding up his paintbrush and palette as he greeted us at the entrance to Epcot’s fourth annual International Festival of the Arts extravaganza! 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts See the full list of Food Studios and Menus at this year’s Festival of the Arts here! While this festival celebrates the arts in its many forms, our favorite “form” of art is round with a hole in the middle! Luckily for us, the various Joffrey’s locations throughout Epcot are paying their homage to four artistic movements with classic Donut and Latte Duos — like this Rennaisance Pairing! Renaissance Pairing Read out the other Donut and Latte Pairings at Epcot’s Joffrey’s here! We also stopped by the festivals food studios to try the rest of the culinary masterpieces you’ll find throughout the festival. This year at El Artista Hambriento, the Sopes de Barbacoa really stood out to us! Even after we ate the rest of the new 2020 dishes, this guy just had to be on our Best of the Fest list! Sopes de Barbacoa Read our review of El Artista Hambriento’s Sopes de Barbacoa and other dishes here! We found another 2020 Best of the Fest item at The Masterpiece Kitchen — their Smoked Salmon! Smoked Salmon Read what we thought of the Smoked Salmon and other dishes from The Masterpiece Kitchen here! At The Painted Panda we discovered our new favorite Disney World “purple drank” — the Sea Butterfly! Their Spicy Beef Shumai was also quite addictive! Sea Butterfly Read our FULL review of The Painted Panda HERE! And the Paintbrush Churros we love with all our hearts have returned! This year you’ll find them over at the Refreshment Outpost! Paintbrush Churros Read our review of the festival eats at Refreshment Port here! We also chowed down at the Mosaic Canteen… 2020 Mosaic Canteen Booth Read our review of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts Mosaic Canteen Food Studio here! …and were magically transported to the shores of Italy with the Rossini at L’Arte di Mangiare! Rossini Read more about the food and drink offerings you’ll find at L’Arte di Mangiare here! We also cooled off at Cool Wash with one of their refreshing Coca Cola Slushies — once it finally opened, that is! Some of the food studios and kiosks experienced some hiccups on the first day of the festival and didn’t open on time, but everything got smoothed out eventually! Assorted Coca Cola Slushies Read our review of Cool Wash here! And a special shout-out to The Funnel Cake Stand in The American Adventure Pavilion for our latest obsession — the Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Funnel Cake! YES, FRIENDS — this guy tastes as good as he LOOKS! Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Funnel Cake Find out more about the Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Funnel Cake here! We paid a special, and especially delicious homage to one of our favorite Pop Artists, Andy Warhol, with this Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary from Pop Eats! Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary See our review of the dishes and drinks at Pop Eats! HERE! And were bowled over by the gorgeous new Rainboba Sparkling Water you can get at The Deconstructed Dish this year! Rainboba Sparkling Water Read our FULL REVIEW of The Deconstructed Dish here! We welcome our old friend, the Sushi Donut back to the festival this year! While this little snack has been good in years past, they’ve made it even yummier this year! Check it out for yourself at Goshiki Food Studio! Sushi Donut Read about the rest of Goshiki’s eats and sips (and what we thought of ’em) HERE! L’Arte de la Cuisine Francaise rarely disappoints! This year we scored an impressive spread from their Parisian food studio! C’est Magnifique! L’Arte de la Cuisine Francaise Haul Get the full scoop on L’Arte de la Cuisine Francaise’s festival snacks and sips here! Decadent Delights didn’t let us down either! We were delighted by their White Chocolate Figment Puzzle on an Artist Palette! White Chocolate Figment Puzzle on an Artist Palette Get our Decadent Delights review here! We pulled up a seat at The Artist’s Table for our annual intake of their Sipping Chocolate! 2020 The Artist’s Table Booth Read more about The Artist’s Table here! And Cuisine Classique was keepin’ it classy with Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate-Chip Cookies! Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie Check out the rest of Cuisine Classique’s festival offerings here! We also had a chance to partake in some of the Festival of the Arts’ entertainment including the interactive Paint-by-Number Mural wall… Paint-By-Number Mural …and Disney on Broadway concert series! Disney on Brodway Click here to see the full line-up of 2020 Epcot’s Festival of the Arts performers! And what would an Epcot festival be without a special souvenir (or two or three) to travel home with you! Festival of the Arts Mug Check out the new Festival of the Arts merch (from Spirit Jerseys to Minnie Ears) here! Awesome Planet In addition to the Festival of the Arts, three new attractions have just opened in Epcot! We got to discover how truly awesome our planet is when we watched the new film, Awesome Planet now playing in the Land Pavilion! Awesome Planet Sign Check out the opening day of Awesome Planet here! Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along We also sang our hearts out at the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along located in the France pavilion! Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Theater Check out the first day of Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along starting in Epcot here! Canada Far and Wide And we finally got to watch the new Canada Far and Wide movie in the Canada pavilion’s Circle-Vision Theater when it debuted last Friday! YAY! Canada Far and Wide Film Find out more about the new film Canada Far and Wide here! Space Mountain Merchandise And we can’t forget about our latest merchandise obsession, Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction. This year Disney will be releasing a new collection each month based on a different Disney attraction. The collection kicked off with the Space Mountain collection and includes a stunning new pair of ears! Space Mountain Ears Check out the full Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection here! Disney Skyliner Popcorn Bucker Did you hear?! A new popcorn bucket has hit the scenes and it’s selling out FAST! We’re talking about the new Skyliner Popcorn Bucket that can currently be found in select locations at Epcot. Hiya, Pluto! Get all the Skyliner Popcorn Bucket deets here! Disneyland Resort Rise of the Resistance Guess what! The Force has finally awoken on BOTH coasts! While we were there when Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance opened December 5th, 2019 in Hollywood Studios, Disneyland’s version just made its big debut on January 17th, 2020! We were there LIVE to see how it all unfolded! Rise of the Resistance opening day in Disneyland How were the lines? Not bad — unless you were waiting for some Starbucks, in which case, forgetaboutit! Guests were admitted into the park as early as 6 AM, but the virtual queue system wasn’t up and runnin’ until 8 AM –when Disneyland officially opened. Once the magical hour approached it was GAME ON! Read how quickly the boarding groups went HERE! Rise of the Resistance Closed Boarding Groups Sign We were thrilled to get an early boarding group (lucky boarding group 18, baby!), but it turns out or luck ran out as soon as we boarded our transporter! Rise of the Resistance broke down and we were escorted off the ride! Rise of the Resistance — She Broke Read about what happens when Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance breaks down here! While we were bummed we didn’t get to complete our Rebel mission, we DID make the most of our time by trying the three new treats that have landed at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge WEST! We sipped on the Toydaria Swirl — a spicy green milk you’ll find over at The Milk Stand! Toydaria Swirl Read our review of the new Toydaria Swirl HERE! We also sampled the new Black Spire Hot Chocolate! It tasted like good ol’ hot cocoa to us, plus it had a shimmery purple whipped cream topping which we loved! Purple Whipped Cream and GLITTER! Find out more about the Black Spire Hot Chocolate here! We also crunched the time away until our boarding group was called back with the new Galma Garlic Puffed Cheese Chips! They were super tasty and we ain’t gonna share ’em — even if your name IS Baby Yoda! Galma Garlic Puffed Cheese Chips Read our review of the Galma Garlic Puffed Cheese Chips Oh, and we can’t forget about another exciting discovery! You can now get the Blue Bantha Cookie BY ITSELF at Oga’s Cantina! Formerly, you could only get it as a topper if you bought the Blue Bantha drink, but such is no longer the case! Blue Bantha Cookie Topper Find out more about the Blue Bantha cookie here! We can’t forget about the brand new TIE Interceptor Mug that hit the scene on the opening day of Rise! TIE Interceptor Mug Find out where you can snag one here! Blast from the Past After riding Rise of the Resistance (yup, we finally got on!) we didn’t think our day was going to get any better, but then we saw THIS! Retro Disneyland Popcorn Boxes! They’re, in FACT, REAL! We didn’t DREAM THIS! New Disneyland Popcorn Box See more photos of the new 1950’s Style Popcorn Boxes Disneyland is now using here! Lunar New Year Celebration Lastly, the annual Lunar New Year festival also kicked off last week! We were LIVE on the scene in Disney California Adventure partaking in the food, entertainment, and scoping out the MERCH! Lunar New Year Wishing Wall We stopped by Lucky 8 Lantern to taste their Lunar New Year eats and sips! Lucky 8 Lantern Read our review of Lucky 8 Lantern HERE! We also made the long trek over to Longevity Noodle Co.! (JK — it’s right next door to Lucky 8 Lantern!) Longevity Noodle Co. Read our FULL review of Longevity Noodle Co. here! We also hit up Prosperity Bao & Buns — home of the famous Mickey Hot Dog Bun! Mickey Hot Dog Bun Read what we thought of the other eats at Prosperity Bao and Buns here! And we tasted the new Honey Lime Green Tea with Bourbon at Red Dragon Spice Traders. It paired really well with their Shrimp & Ginger Dumplings which are also new this year! Honey Lime Green Tea with Bourbon Click here to check out our review of Red Dragon Spice Traders! All that eating made us work up an appetite for SHOPPING! We checked out the adorable new Lunar New Year Mickey and Minnie Plush… Mickey and Minnie Lunar New Year Plushes Check out the Lunar New Year Plush here! …as well as a bunch of other Lunar New Year merch including this year’s gorgeous Lunar New Year Spirit Jersey and Minnie Ears. Talk about GORG! Lunar New Year Spirit Jersey See the rest of the Lunar New Year Festival merch HERE! But the fun didn’t stop once we’d spent all our money on eats and ears! We got to enjoy some of the festival’s unique entertainment! We’re talking shows, parades, special character greetings, musical performances — YOU NAME IT! Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession Here’s a peek at Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year entertainment this year! That was a lot of news to cover! No wonder we’re still a little tired from all that running around! Thanks for joining us on our recap of important stuff that’s been happening at the Disney parks and make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to stay current on all Disney-related events! Which Disney park do you feel had BIGGER news last week — Disney World or Disneyland? Cast your vote in the comments below! Related posts: We’re LIVE From the First Day of the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! News! 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts Booth Menus BEST of the FEST! Our TOP Choices From the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! View the full article

Hey there, DFB Friends! We are back to bring you everything that is new at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resort! Disney’s Pop Century Resort Are you ready to get down to the nitty-not-so-gritty? Let’s waste no time and get started! Pop Century Food Update Everything Pop Shopping and Dining We can’t say no to a delicious treat — or two! While grazing the bakery cases at Everything POP Shopping & Dining, we decided to try the updated Tie-Dye Cheesecake — a favorite here at DFB. Tie-Dye Cheesecake, $5.49 Did the cheesecake stand the test of time? Read our full review here. Next, we also got our hands on the Birthday Sundae Cupcake — a funfetti, strawberry-filled absolute WONDER of a cupcake. Take all that and a scoop of vanilla frosting and we are SOLD. We don’t want to give away all the delicious details yet… Birthday Sundae Cupcake Check out the full review of the Birthday Sundae Cupcake here! Pop Century Construction Updates Lobby Construction While exploring Pop Century, we came across a couple construction zones. Construction Sign One of the construction zones was near the backside of the lobby’s building, where they appear to be adding in some type of roof. Lobby Side Construction Hippy Dippy Pool Construction The biggest portion of the construction was the Hippy Dippy Pool. We aren’t entirely sure what they’re doing, but it looks like they are potentially resurfacing the pool! Hippy Dippy Pool We are curious to see what is to come with these renovations, and we will keep you posted as we learn more! Pop Century Merchandise Update One of our favorites pastimes is strolling through the gift shops at Disney resorts and today we found a few awesome purchases! We LOVE any excuse to pick up a bag of popcorn. The Cars-themed popcorn bags at Everything POP Shopping & Dining was no excuse! Lightning McQueen Popcorn If Lightning McQueen isn’t your fave don’t worry because they also offer a Cruz Ramirez bag as well! Each for $6.99. Cruz Ramirez Popcorn Art of Animation Merchandise Update We love how immersive the experience can be at Art of Animation! And it doesn’t stop at the gift shop, Ink & Paint Shop. Yesterday, we found some keychain sets while exploring Disney Springs and today we hit the absolute jackpot when we found another set in the collection! Teacup Keychain Set It does not get any cuter than this, folks! This is perfect for the Mad Tea Party fan in your life. These sets are $16.99 each, but you get four keychains — which is quite the bargain for Disney! Have an annual pass? Don’t forget about that AP discount. Mad Tea Party Closeup Get a closer look at all of the new keychains here! Next, we found this insanely cute Minnie shirt for $36.99 as part of her Rock the Dots line! Minnie appears on the front, in a city enjoying a cup of tea — something we would definitely want to partake in! Perhaps a cup of Starbucks and a view of Main Street instead, though? Yeah, we like the sound of that Rock the Dots You can check out the entire 2020 Rock the Dots collection here! And we have found the CUTEST pair of DISNEY PARKS leggings you are going to want two pairs of! We say two because you already know a family member or friend is going to steal these out of your closet the second you get home! Or perhaps your suitcase– maybe get these leggings checked. That’s just how valuable they are. Disney Parks Leggings, COME ON. Just look at these! There’s even mini Space Mountains on them! They’re the perfect thing to match all the Space Mountain merch you just bought! Leggings Closeup You can find these at both Pop Century and Art of Animation for $39.99! Time to grab the family for a mini-vacay so you can get your hands on a pair of these! Looking for more Disney leggings? Check out a few pairs here! Well, that’s all for this round of what’s new at Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts! Be sure to check back for more Disney Parks and Resorts updates soon. Which of these new items are you running to the resorts for? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts — Christmas Decorations, Skyliner Merch, and the Frozen 2 Wave Cupcake! There’s a NEW Fruity Minnie Mouse Cupcake in Disney World! REVIEW: Eat Like Royalty With The Arendelle Aqua Pearl Cupcake in Disney World! View the full article

If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort, be sure to make time to check out the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts which runs now through February 24, 2020. A true festival of a wide array of arts, this event features culinary arts, performing arts, visual arts, and even featured artists. Throw in some of Disney Broadway’s biggest stars, creative workshops and you’ve got a day filled with magical fun for the entire family. Panel Tip #1 – Don’t miss a chance to “step into” the arts “One of my favorite parts of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is having the opportunity to step into a masterpiece! The amazing ‘step into’ photo ops can be found in Mexico, Italy, France, United Kingdom and American Adventure Pavilions” shares Tamela. Panel Tip #2 – Sing along with your favorite Broadway Stars at the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Guests can enjoy some of Broadway’s most amazing talent at the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. Every two weeks, different pairs from Disney on Broadway will sing some of your most beloved songs from your favorite Disney Broadway shows. Clara reminds guests show times are as follows: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM daily from January 17 to February 24, 2020. The concerts are held at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot. Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White as well as Heidi Blickenstaff and Gavin Lee are a few of the pairs set to perform this year! Panel Tip #3 – Come hungry! Bring your appetite to this year’s festival as a culinary artistic feast awaits you. From the Deconstructed Dish to Cuisine Classique, delectable bites will allow you the opportunity to try a variety of food choices. Might we suggest the Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes and Aged Balsamic? You will also want to save room for culinary masterpieces from The Artist’s Table, Pop Eats! and Decadent Delights, which is sure to be a favorite stop for all dessert lovers. For more great recommendations about the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, or for planning your next Disney vacation, visit us at the DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one our panelists. Panelists receive compensation for their participation on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. View the full article

We have some yummy news to share from Downtown Disney in Anaheim today! Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland A popular dining destination at the Disneyland Resort has added new menu offerings and we’re here to tell you all about them! Tortilla Jo’s has new snack and brunch menu items that we are dying to get our hands on! Tortilla Jo’s Entrance The newest addition to their menu are these adorable fruit cups. It looks like the come in a colorful variety of options and are served garnished. This looks like a great guilt-free snack to munch on! Fruit Cups at Tortilla Jo’s If you find yourself at Tortilla Jo’s for their weekend brunch, we recently spotted a newly added menu item: the Huevos Ahogados! Huevos Ahogados at Tortilla Jo’s This dish comes with two poached eggs, chorizo and nopales in a tomato pasilla broth, topped with cilantro, avocado, serrano chile, and queso fresco! We LOVE seeing new menu items added to Downtown Disney restaurants and we can’t wait for our next trip to Tortilla Jo’s! 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!! Have you tried brunch at Tortilla Jo’s? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Taste of Downtown Disney Returning to Disneyland Resort in September! Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! Review: The UPDATED Naples Ristorante in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! View the full article

We’ve really been feeling the magic lately at Disney’s Pop Century Resort! The resort has been cooking up some truly magical treats, and we are loving it. Disney’s Pop Century Resort First, we had the Birthday Cake Sundae, and now we have another (similarly colorful!) treat to enjoy at Everything POP Food Court! The Tie-Dye Cheesecake is totally far out! This classic and colorful Pop Century treat definitely looks different than it did when we previously reviewed it, so we were interested to see how it compared. Tie-Dye Cheesecake The psychedelic treat features tie-dyed cheesecake layered on top of red velvet cake. While you might be expecting all kinds of flavors with the multiple colors, the cheesecake here tasted like regular ol’ cheesecake. The taste is super yummy, though, and pairs well with the flavoring of the red velvet cake. Tie-Dye Cheesecake There are a few differences here from the previous iteration! For one, the size is smaller (it used to be served like a piece of cake) and the price has been raised (when we last reviewed the cheesecake it was $3.59, and is now almost $2 higher at $5.49). That being said, we found this treat delicious, and would definitely go back to have it again in the future! If you want to try out the Tie-Dye Cheesecake for yourself, heading on over to the Everything POP Food Court in the Pop Century Resort, where it’s available for $5.49 or a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan! Still hungry? Check out which 25 Disney snacks you need to try on your next vacation! Have you tried the Tie-Dye Cheesecake at Disney’s Pop Century? Let us know what you thought of it in the comments below! Related posts: The Gingerbread Bundt Makes Its ADORABLE Debut in Disney World! Whether It’s Your Birthday or Not, There’s a Great Treat to Celebrate at Disney’s Pop Century Resort! #OnTheList: The King Cupcake at Disney World’s Pop Century Resort View the full article

Oh Baymax, we wouldn’t dread doctor visits if you were our healthcare provider. You have such an affable, friendly approach! Baymax Pin And while Baymax is no longer greeting at Epcot’s Character Spot as Future World’s transformation is underway, we DID see something at Disneyland today that made us think of HIM! Remember the part where Baymax is petting Hiro’s cat, Mochi? We can’t forget it ’cause it’s one of our favorite scenes in the movie Big Hero 6! And now you can take home a Mochi of your own! These adorable Mochi Plush have arrived in Disneyland and we can’t wait to scratch their little heads! Mochi Plush Of course, our real-life cats and dogs might be a little jealous, so we’ll be hooking those guys up with the adorable new Lady and the Tramp Bowls and Feeding Mats we saw earlier in the parks. And if you’re a TRUE Disneyland cat aficionado and an AP member (lucky you!) don’t forget about the new Annual Passholder-exclusive patio and drinks at Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure! They have a secret menu drink named after their resident hairy baby — Nutmeg! Read more 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!! Did you ever get the chance to meet Baymax back in the day? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: 60-Day Advance Reservations Now Available For Oga’s Cantina, Savi’s Workshop, and Droid Depot in Disneyland! Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! New Dole Whip Tiki Bowls Fly Into Disneyland’s Tropical Hideaway! View the full article

You know we’re always up for a hang sesh with our favorite Disney pals, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy, otherwise known as The Fab Five! Lunar New Year Has Begun! And while we were “Lunar New Year-ing and chillin'” with Mickey, Minnie and Goofy in their festival attire at Disney Calfornia Adventure last week, you gotta see our latest OBSESSION! Check out these adorable Fab Five Necklaces we spotted in Disneyland today! Each one comes equipped with one of the classic “rat pack” buddies! And the design of them is really quite sweeeeet! It looks like they’re holding onto the necklace’s chain with both their hands! Hang in there, baby! Fab Five Necklaces Here’s a close-up on the Mickey Mouse Necklace! He may be holding on for dear life, but he looks pretty casual about it! We love how this necklace comes in a silver metal finish and he’s painted with red, black, and white enamel accents! Mickey Mouse Necklace And check out the Donald Duck Necklace! Alright, he’s looking a little more perturbed about his predicament than Mickey is! Don’t let it ruffle your feathers, Donald — you’re safe with us! The Donald Necklace has a gold-tone finish and is painted with his signature palette of blue, white, and red for his little bow tie! Donald Duck Necklace We found the Fab Five Necklaces at Disneyland, but look for them at the rest of the Disney parks as well! And while you’re at it, check out this new adorable line of Fantastia Jewelry we spotted last month in Disney World! 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 Fab Five Necklaces? Tell us which one you’ll be picking up in the comments below! Related posts: This NEW COLLECTION is a Disney Fan’s Dream Come TRUE! Find Out Where To Score $1 Refills At Disneyland Resort! NEWS! Redd Minnie Ears Are NEARLY SOLD OUT in Disneyland! View the full article

The Festival of the Arts at Epcot has officially begun! Between now and February 24th, 2020, you can immerse yourself in a celebration of culinary, visual, and performing arts! Mexico Donald One of our favorite atmospheric offerings is back in 2020! Last year we shared some hidden characters that you can find throughout World Showcase, and we are so excited to say that the characters are back, with even more fun finds to spot! Some of these characters returned from last year, and others are making an appearance for the first time! Let’s do a little walking tour “around the world” and see who we can find! Our first stop is Mexico, where you can find Dante from the beloved Pixar film Coco! He’s found on the front of the pyramid to the right-hand side. Can you spot Dante?! If you look up close you can see all the vibrant colors! Dante Next, in Norway, we were super excited to see all the Snowgies from Frozen make an appearance! You can find them on the backside of Kringla Bakeri, to your right as you walk towards the restrooms. Snowgies! In the China Pavilion, we spotted Little Brother from Mulan above a bench just past Lotus Blossom Cafe. Little Brother Also spotted in China were Mushu and Cri-Kee! They can be seen as you exit the pavilion, on the wall to the left near where the Jeweled Dragon Acrobats perform! Mushu and Cri-Kee In Germany we managed to find Pascal, Rapunzel’s trusty sidekick from Tangled, not once, but twice! The first time we spotted him was on the clock sign. Pascal And the second time was on the outer building as you make your way towards the restroom. Pascal We even saw Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio in Italy! He’s a little smaller so he might be harder to spot… Look close! Can you see Jiminy Cricket? …but you can find him right above the doorway to Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar! Jiminy Cricket In the Japan Pavilion, we LOVED seeing Duffy and Gelatoni!! You can see them on the wall of Mitsukoshi. Look at how cute they are!!! Duffy and Gelatoni We noticed Abu in the Morocco Pavilion, up to some sort of mischief as always! If you’ve ever explored the Morocco Pavilion, you know how much of a maze it can be, so all we can say to help you is that Abu is towards the back, near a green door (good luck!). Abu, clearly up to no good! One of our favorite finds was in the France Pavilion, where we found the trio of kittens from The Aristocats, Berlioz, Marie, and Toulouse! You can spot them on the right side of the wall as you make your way back towards Les Halles, near Les Vins des Chefs de France. Berlioz, Marie and Toulouse Finally, in the United Kingdom Pavilion, we found multiple hidden character decals! The first was Peter Pan’s shadow, which was on the backside of The Tea Caddy shop. This one is easier to spot if you’re entering the UK Pavilion from France. Looks like Peter Pan lost his shadow again! And we found one of our favorite trios, Robin Hood, Little John, and Skippy, are near the entrance to The Tea Caddy shop. If you are entering the shop, they are to the right-hand side! Robin Hood, Little John, and Skippy See if you can spot all of these ‘hidden’ characters when you visit the Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Keep up to date with all of the Festival of the Arts happenings here! Which one of these hidden characters is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: There’s a Fun NEW Spin Art Experience Coming to the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! REVIEW and PHOTOS! The Painted Panda at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts at Disney World! REVIEW! We’re SOLD on the Lobster Chips and Hard Cider at Refreshment Port for the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

Whether you’re commemorating a birthday, an anniversary, or simply having a magical day at the Most Magical Place on Earth, there’s a treat at Disney’s Pop Century Resort that’ll make any day one worth celebrating! Everything POP Shopping & Dining But, prepare yourself, because this is a treat that’s so good, everyone in your group might just want one for themselves! I scream, you scream, we all scream for the Birthday Sundae Cupcake! If this looks familiar, you may remember it from 2018 when we celebrated Mickey’s birthday, and we are so thrilled it’s still around. We love that the presentation has received a bit of an update because this thing is even cuter now. I mean, just look at all the fun colors! Birthday Sundae Cupcake What makes this cupcake absolutely next level is the hardened dark chocolate on top of a pillowy bed of vanilla frosting, which was dyed in a swirl of pink and blue. The chocolate is then topped with sprinkles and a cherry because, of course, you need a cherry on top of the sundae! It only gets better when you cut inside – the funfetti cupcake is filled with a large helping of strawberry jelly! Birthday Sundae Cupcake This treat is totally delicious and tastes just like your classic vanilla funfetti birthday cake…because that’s just what it is! There is a LARGE amount of icing on top, so if that’s you’re favorite part of a cupcake you’re probs gonna want to check this one out. You can find the Birthday Sundae Cupcake for $5.49 (or a snack credit!) at Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Well, what are you waiting for?! It’s time to celebrate! Speaking of cupcakes — want to find out how you can score a FREE Sprinkles cupcake tomorrow? Find out TODAY! Are you going to be catching the Skyliner over to Pop Century for this cupcake soon? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Pics and Review! The Chewbacca Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcake Lands in Disney World! #OnTheList: The King Cupcake at Disney World’s Pop Century Resort REVIEW: Holiday Wreath Cupcake with a NEW Twist at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! View the full article

Everything OLD is NEW again at Disneyland right now! New Disneyland Popcorn Boxes While last week we saw Disneyland bring back it’s famous 1950’s style popcorn boxes, we just saw a few more relics return from the iconic park’s yesteryears! Wait… what year IS this? We thought it was 2020, but then again, who knows! Stepping into the Disney parks lately is like literally entering a time warp! And while we’ve seen Disney World issue some throwback merch like this 25th Anniversary Disney World Cake Castle Sweatshirt, today we spotted some of Disneyland’s re-released designs — like this 30th Anniversary Disneyland Sweatshirt! 30th Anniversary Disneyland Sweatshirt There’s also this new 35th Anniversary Disneyland Shirt! Some of us here at DFB are even old enough to still have these shirts hanging in our closets (hey, it’s tough to part with our Disney stuff!), we do have some young whippersnappers who’ll finally get to own a classic tee such as this! Actually, this stuff looks like new-old stock the way it’s slightly distressed and worn-looking! It’ll be hard to tell the difference which is new and which is an original from back-in-the-day! 35th Anniversary Disneyland Shirt Not traveling to Disneyland Resort anytime soon?! Well, no need to worry because you get snag the 35 Years of Magic tee online for $34.99. Click here to check it out! We’ll let you know what other “Remember the Magic” Disneyland apparel we spot, but for now, make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter to stay up-to-date with all the latest Disneyland info! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Do you still own any of your vintage Disney sweatshirts and tees? Tell us which ones you’ve never parted with in the comments below! Related posts: 60-Day Advance Reservations Now Available For Oga’s Cantina, Savi’s Workshop, and Droid Depot in Disneyland! There’s a NEW Place to Get Mickey Beignets in Disneyland Resort! Build Your Own Gingerbread Masterpiece at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel! View the full article

Hey, DFB friends! Raise your hand if you’re a fan of Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’?! (FYI, we’re currently raising both hands!) Homecomin’ Sign We’re quite fond of this Disney Springs staple, and are always thrilled to find new items on its menu! Recently, we spotted a few new items on the Homecomin’ menu, and of course, we had to try some of them out to share our review with you — no need to twist our arm! New Homecomin’ Starter Okra Fries New Items at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Okra Fries have been added to the list of starters at Homecomin’! We were definitely intrigued when we saw this new addition on the menu! Okra Fries at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ The Okra Fries at Homecomin’ are described as hand-cut okra, lightly battered and crispy fried, and served with their delicious icebox dressing. Okra Fries at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ This okra dish was an absolute HIT! The fries themselves are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The batter packs a punch of flavor, as it’s well-seasoned with paprika and parmesan. There is nothing bland about this dish! Okra Fries and Icebox Dressing at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ While some okra dishes can have a bit of a strange texture, there was none of that here! The okra itself is soft, but definitely keeps its shape. We don’t know what southern spell they used to create this, but the texture is great! Okra Fries at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ The okra fries are perfectly complimented by Homecomin’s own icebox dressing, which is so yummy we could put it on EVERYTHING! This dressing is also served with their chicken tenders and burgers, and we shamelessly ask for “extra please!” anytime we see it as part of a dish. Icebox Dressing at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Available for $11, this dish is great for sharing, and we will definitely be trying it over and over again! New Homecomin’ Drink Floradora Floradora — New Drink at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is notorious for having delicious drinks. So, of course, when we saw a new one added to their menu, we had to give it a try! Floradora The Floradora is made with Fords gin, freshly muddled raspberries, lime juice, simple syrup, and a splash of Q Spectacular Ginger Beer. Floradora This drink was fresh, unique, and elevated! The color of it makes it look like a standard, sweet, mixed drink — but we were quickly reminded to never judge a book by its cover! Floradora The Floradora has a complex flavor profile due to the gin and ginger beer. The muddled raspberries and ginger beer lend a great “texture”, and the lime juice gives it a strong bite! Floradora We found ourselves finding something “new” about this drink with every sip. We just love drinks that keep us guessing! Just know that if you’re looking for a sweet drink on the menu, this ain’t it! Although the gorgeous drink features raspberries and simple syrup, it’s definitely not a sweet drink! You can try out the Floradora for yourself for $12! Stay tuned for additional reviews as we look forward to trying even more new Homecomin’ items in the future! Cheers, friends! Click here to read even more about our favorite drinks and REFILLABLE SIPPERS at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’! Will you be trying the Okra Fries or Floradora the next time you visit Homecomin’? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: NEW Menu Items at Disney Springs’ Homecomin’!! Yee-Haw! Here’s How To Get FREE CAKE at Homecomin’s 3rd Birthday Celebration in Disney Springs! 3rd Annual Sake & Shine Returns to Disney Springs with Chefs Morimoto and Smith View the full article

We’re always up for fine-tuning our Mickey and Minnie Ear collections with some fresh new styles! Mickey Mouse Musical Ear Hat And now, with two new limited-edition Designer Ears about to make their debut (featuring the artwork of some of our favorite Disney artists!), we’re SUPER-excited! Check out Dave Perillo’s new Mickey Mouse Musical Ear Hat for $58! We haven’t spotted it out in the wild yet, but we DID find it available on shopDisney today! This special set of ears features a light blue satin-covered cap embroidered with an adorable illustration of the musically-gifted Mickey Mouse! Bet you didn’t know he can play the drums, trumpet, guitar, and piano ALL AT THE SAME TIME! He’s a prodigy! Mickey Mouse Musical Ear Hat Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Musical Ear Hat! We love how the front and back of the new ear hat is decorated — and the ears read “Mickey Mouse” with little music notes on both sides — sooo cute! And even though the Mickey Mouse Musical Ear Hat is quite lovely to look at, it’ also wonderful to LISTEN to! Y’all didn’t think this thing was going to PLAY MUSIC, did ya? The battery-operated hat actually plays the Mickey Mouse March song! Mickey Mouse Musical Ear Hat We haven’t been this obsessed with an ear hat since Jerrod Maruyama’s Hipster Mickey Ears! And if you thought the musical ears were sweet, check out these gorgeous new Minnie Ears designed by artist John Coulter! John Coulter Minnie Ears These will be available at Epcot in Disney World beginning on January 24th and will come to other more locations in Disney World, Disneyland, and shopDisney in March. I adore the stunning artwork on these ears!! I can’t wait to see how stunning they are in person. John Coulter Minnie Mouse Ears We’ll keep our eyes peeled for both at the parks, but in the meantime, you can check out more of Jerrod Maruyama’s Dave Perillo’s and John Coulter’s fantastic Disney artwork at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts in Disney World right now! In fact, you can even meet each of these artists this year at the WonderGround Gallery tent during Epcot’s Festival of the Arts! Click here to see the dates and times! What do you think of the new Mickey Mouse Musical Hat? Have you bought any of the designer Minnie Ears or Mickey Ear Hats yet? Tell us which ones in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Designer Jerrod Maruyama Hipster Mickey Ears Are Dropping TOMORROW! NEWS: Designer Hipster Mickey Ears Arrive In Disney Parks! Halloween Gift Cards With a Spooky Secret Now Available in Disney Parks and Online View the full article

Have you ever had a dream so real, you could’ve sworn it was true? ©Sprinkles Well, when we were dreaming of scoring delicious BOGO Sprinkles’ cupcakes last night, we awoke this morning to find out it’s really happening! Tomorrow, do as dreamers do, and nab yourself a free Sprinkles cupcake at any of their bakeries! All ya gotta do is buy any cupcake you like, and then whisper the word “dream” to receive an additional cupcake for FREE! ©Sprinkles I don’t know about you, but I’m all in on this Girl Scout Cookie Series these guys are cookin’ up like the Samoa Cupcake! You guys, doesn’t this thing look incredible? So, get some shut-eye tonight and then rise in the morning tomorrow knowing you have a special treat in store for you! Check out the rest of the flavors Sprinkles is currently featuring this month HERE! Have you tried any of Sprinkles’ January flavors yet? Tell us which ones have been your favorite in the comments below! Related posts: It’s Friday! Celebrate the Weekend with This Sweet Deal from Sprinkles! Here’s How To Get A FREE Disney Cupcake for National S’mores Day! Celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day with a BOGO Offer at Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney! View the full article

It’s finally the new year, which can only mean one thing: new ears! The latest releases from the Disney Parks Designer Collection are being released at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts this month, where you can even meet some of your favorite Disney artists who designed the ears! First up is a melodic design by Disney artist Dave Perillo, featuring Mickey Mouse himself creating the most toon-filled tunes. This ear hat also has a musical feature which plays the “Mickey Mouse March” with the flip of a switch! The design is available now at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and on shopDisney.com. Fans of Dave Perillo can meet him at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts in the WonderGround Gallery tent Jan. 20 through 24from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The ear hat is also available to purchase at the following locations: Walt Disney World Resort: Art of Disney (Epcot) Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories (Disney Springs) Legends of Hollywood (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) Uptown Jewelers (Magic Kingdom Park) Discovery Trading Company (Disney’s Animal Kingdom) Disneyland Resort: Disneyana (Disneyland park) Off the Page (Disney California Adventure park) The Disney Dress Shop (Downtown Disney District) Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse aficionados will love John Coulter’s floral, elegant, turn of the century Minnie Mouse ear headband design, launching exclusively at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts ahead of its March release. Fans of John Coulter can meet him at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts in the WonderGround Gallery tent from Jan. 24 through 26. John will be signing on Jan. 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. then again on Jan. 25 and 26 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The design will be released on Jan. 24exclusively at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts WonderGround Gallery tent and then will come to Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and online at shopDisney.com in March. Once released broadly in March, the headband will be available to purchase at the following locations: Walt Disney World Resort: Art of Disney (Epcot) Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories (Disney Springs) Legends of Hollywood (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) Uptown Jewelers (Magic Kingdom Park) Discovery Trading Company (Disney’s Animal Kingdom) Disneyland Resort: Disneyana (Disneyland park) Off the Page (Disney California Adventure park) The Disney Dress Shop (Downtown Disney District) Looking for even more Disney Parks Designer Collection ears to add to your assortment? Disney artist Jerrod Maruyama will be appearing at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts in the WonderGround Gallery tent from Feb. 7through 11signing his Disney Parks Designer Collection Hipster Mickey Mouse ear hat. Jerrod will be signing on Feb. 7, 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. then on Feb. 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can find this design at various locations as listed below: Walt Disney World Resort: Art of Disney (Epcot) Legends of Hollywood (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) Main Street Cinema (Magic Kingdom Park) Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories (Disney Springs) Disneyland Resort: Disneyana (Disneyland park) Off the Page (Disney California Adventure park) The Disney Dress Shop (Downtown Disney District) Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog as even more releases from the Disney Parks Designer Collection will be coming early next year including: The Blonds – February 2020 Betsey Johnson – February 2020 Kevin Rafferty – Spring 2020 Her Universe – Spring 2020 Joe Rohde – Spring 2020 Cupcakes and Cashmere – Spring 2020 Lily Aldridge – Spring 2020 Bret Iwan – Summer 2020 Karlie Kloss – Summer 2020 Vera Wang – Fall 2020 Don’t miss these limited release products and all of the other great Epcot International Festival of the Arts merchandise at Epcot now through Feb. 24. Which #DisneyParksDesignerCollection design in 2020 are you looking forward to most? Merchandise available while supplies last. We ask that only two (2) items be signed per guest, per time in line. We ask that you bring no personal items to be signed. Valid Walt Disney World Resort receipt may be required. Artist signing is subject to space and time availability and is not guaranteed. Theme Park Admission is required. Event information subject to change without notice. View the full article

With so much to see, do, and EAT at this year’s Festival of the Arts in Epcot, there are lots of different ways to strike-a-pose! Living Statue at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts And if you’ve already snapped some pics of the festival’s living statues, Paint-by-Number murals, and Artful Photo Ops, here’s a couple of different ways you van capture some Disney magic to take home with you! For the duration of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts, you can get a special shot of you with Figment! Simply ask a PhotoPass photographer to take your picture with the Figment Paintbrush Magic Shot, and voila! It’s that easy! We’re always up for posing with this lovable purple rascal! ©Disney And new to the Festival of the Arts this year are these gorgeous Butterfly Walls that you can stand in front of! You don’t need a PhotoPass photographer to get your photo taken with these lovely backgrounds which you’ll find over in Future World! Butterfly Wall The Epcot’s Festival of the Arts is happing now through February 24th! And if you haven’t seen our Best of the Fest foods yet, read what made our top eats list for 2020 here! Will you be going to this year’s Festival of the Arts? Let us know if you’re planning on attending in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction, Regal Eagle Updates, and MORE! You Gotta See This New Rainbow Sparkling Water at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! There’s a Fun NEW Spin Art Experience Coming to the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! View the full article

It may still be January, but hints of Valentine’s Day have already started arriving at the Most Magical Place on Earth! Wilderness Lodge First, we spotted the romantic Rose Cake Pop over in Magic Kingdom, and now we’re heading over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to pick up another lovely treat! The new seasonal donut at Roaring Fork is one you’ll want to catch a ride on the Magic Kingdom ferry boat for! We’re calling it the Minnie Valentine’s Donut, and it is so cute! Wilderness Lodge’s Seasonal Donut Check out the colors on that beauty! The donut is your classic glazed donut (think OG Krispy Kreme!), coated in a layer of milk chocolate. It only gets better from there, as it’s garnished with chocolate pearls, chocolate curls, red and pink sprinkles, as well as some pixie dust! And, of course, it’s topped with Minnie’s iconic polka-dot bow, which is made of a delicious white chocolate. Minnie Valentine’s Donut While the donut isn’t filled, there are plenty of toppings to make sure this tasty treat is far from lacking in the flavor department! Minnie Valentine’s Donut Is your sweet tooth begging you to head to the wilderness yet? You can pick up the seasonal Minnie Valentine’s Donut at Roaring Fork in the Wilderness Lodge, available for $2.19 or a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan! Celebrate the day of loooove with this adorable Valentine’s Day MagicBand we found here! Will you be picking up this lovely new donut at the Wilderness Lodge? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles PHOTOS and REVIEW: This NEW Disney World Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Breaks Into Our Top 5! REVIEW: Blue, Beautiful, and Blueberry! The Arendelle Aqua Mickey Macaron Is in Disney World! View the full article

Hey, friends. We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re talkin’ about the 25 Disney World snacks you MUST get in 2020. Salted Caramel Bubble Waffle Trophy Here at DFB, we’re all about the food. That’s exactly why we’re telling you about the top snacks you’ve gotta try on your Disney World vacation this year. From the beloved Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Ronto Wrap to the Bubble Waffles at AristoCrepes, we’ve got your Disney food needs covered. See which snacks you’ve gotta add to your must-try list 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 Disney World snack! Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — NEW Hotels, NEW Restaurants & TONS of Festival News for 2020! DFB Video: 7 Things You NEED to Buy Before Disney Raises the Price! DFB Video: Bizarre Disney Honeymoon Stories… and Tips We Learned From Them! View the full article

Hi, DFB Friends! It’s time for a What’s New in Disney’s Saratoga Springs, Old Key West, and Port Orleans Resorts. Saratoga Springs Holiday decor and merchandise is starting to make its way out of the Disney Resort hotels, which means we have been seeing a lot of new merchandise lately. Buckle up, we have some awesome goodies to share with you! Saratoga Springs Merchandise Update The Artist’s Palette Shop We start this “What’s New Tour” with a stop at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort where we found new additions to both the Park Life and the World of Pixar collections! The new World of Pixar pen collection is $16.99 and features many of our Pixar favorites such as Edna Mode, Buzz Lightyear, and Mike Wazowski! World of Pixar Pen Collection We love how colorful and detailed the designs on these pens are. They’d make a great souvenir — especially for Pixar fans! World of Pixar Pen Collection Next, we found a new addition to the Park Life Collection, which has taken Disney Parks and Disney Resort hotels by storm with a TON of new merch lately! The Park Life postcard is $3.49 and features the Park Life design we’ve come to know and love. Park Life Collection Postcard We just adore Mickey and Minnie’s vintage looks, as well as the fact that all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are represented in this design! Park Life Collection Design Click here to see even MORE Park Life Collection goodies we’ve found! We also found the CUTEST Minnie-inspired infant headband collection for $14.99. Minnie Headbands These headbands are well-made and beautiful — they’d be great for any Disney Princess in your life! The pink headband features a glittery, rubber Minnie head which really pops! Minnie Headbands Rounding out our Saratoga Springs finds are two awesome Star Wars tops for kids! The Millennium Falcon shirt with hood features a Millennium Falcon outline, Star Wars logo and a cozy hood for $34.99. Millennium Falcon Kids Hooded Shirt. It also features pockets and is made of a lightweight cotton fabric — perfect for those Florida winters! Millennium Falcon Kids Hooded Shirt. We also spotted this “Be a Hero” t-shirt for $19.99 or $15.00 each when you buy two. Be A Hero T-shirt for Kids It features Poe Dameron’s helmet and X-Wing on the front! We LOVE seeing Poe represented more often. Give us ALL the Poe merchandise, Disney! Poe Dameron T-Shirt On the sleeve, you can find the Rebel Alliance Starbird symbol! Poe Dameron T-Shirt | Rebel Alliance Symbol Check out more Rise of the Resistance Merchandise in this post! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Food Update Good’s Food to Go During our visit to Good’s Food to Go, we came across a treat we HAD TO TRY! Key Lime Tart at Disney’s Old Key West Resort This subLIME Key Lime Tart is $4.29 or one Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit and it was delicious. Check out our full Key Lime Tart review here! Old Key West Merchandise Update Conch Flats General Store After traveling “south” to Disney’s Old Key West Resort we found a new Mickey Mouse fanny pack for $29.99! Mickey Mouse Fanny Pack It features Mickey ears (which can be tucked away for a more understated look!) and “Walt Disney World” embroidered on the top. Mickey Mouse Fanny Pack Walt Disney World It also features a bright yellow buckle which really makes it POP! Mickey Mouse Fanny Pack Buckle New to the Disney Tails collection, is a Coral Spirit Jersey for pups for $26.99. Coral Spirit Jersey For Dogs This Disney Tails Jersey matches back to the Coral Spirit Jerseys recently released for adults! Click here to read more about the Coral Spirit Jersey we spotted at Epcot! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Merchandise Updates Fulton’s General Store Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Our last stop was Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, where we found some cool new merchandise! Our eyes were immediately drawn to the new Minnie Mouse MOOD changing jewelry collection! Disney Mood Changing Jewelry Talk about a THROWBACK! We were immediately transported back to the ’90s when we saw these. It was hard to not buy every single piece. We spotted necklaces for $19.99 and earrings and bracelets for $14.99. Minnie Mouse Mood Changing Jewelry Check out our full post featuring all of the new mood-changing jewelry! We also noticed that the Retro MagicBands we recently spotted for $29.99 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are making their way into the Disney Resort Hotels! Retro MagicBands Click here to read more about the vintage-themed MagicBands we spotted in Disney World! Lastly, we were so excited to see the Disney Mom and Disney Dad hats at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort! Disney Mom Hat These hats cost $27.99 and are a great accessory for Disney-loving parents! Disney Dad Hat If Dinsey is in your DNA, click here to learn where else you can find these awesome hats! That’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Saratoga Springs, Old Key West, and Port Orleans Resort! Stay tuned for more food, merch, and entertainment updates soon! Did any of these new items catch your eye? Let us know what you plan on buying in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Eat This at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort! What’s New at Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Updated Menus, New Merchandise, and New Events! What’s New at Port Orleans Resort: A Fun Summer Scavenger Hunt, Voo-Doo Chicken Sandwich, and More! View the full article

So far, 2020 has seemed to be the year of Pixar merchandise in the Disney Parks! World of Pixar Magnet With the World of Pixar collection popping up at both Disneyland and Disney World, we’ve seen spirit jerseys, hats, jewelry and more featuring that iconic little primary-colored Luxo ball. And now, we’ve spotted our FAVORITE addition to this line! With such bright, fun colors it’s not hard to spot these new Loungefly x Pixar Luxo Ball Ears! Just look at how colorful!! Luxo Ball Ears These sequined ears are a collab with Loungfly but, unline the last time Loungfly came out with some ears for the designer collection, these cost just about as much as standard ears — they only cost $29.99! They still have all the quality detailing you’d expect from Loungfly ears like a leathery band with the Loungfly logo on one side… Loungefly Luxo Ball Ears …and a tiny Luxo Jr. embroidered on the other side! Did you know that, aside from being in the Pixar logo, Luxo Jr. is the namesake of the short that the Luxo Ball first debuted in all the way back in 1986?! Luxo Jr. We picked up these ears at Five and Dime in Disney California Adventure, but in the time we were checking them out, all the other pairs out were scooped up! So if you have your eyes set of these beauties, you best move FAST! Check out even more of the Luxo Ball merchandise you can get 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 all the new Luxo Ball merch? Love it or leave it? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Pixar Fest Eats: Pixar Ball and Grape Soda Cake Pop! 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

I’m thrilled to share some wonderful news for fans of Duffy and his friends. CookieAnn, Duffy’s creative, food-loving friend, has arrived on Oʻahu to bring her recipe for friendship to Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa. In an Aulani-exclusive outfit that celebrates her imaginative spirit, CookieAnn showcases her passion for the culinary arts in a pretty pink outfit adorned with a colorful sweet treat motif. Her look is topped off with her signature chef’s hat, with a beautiful pink flower inspired by the flowers of Hawaiʻi. So, how did Duffy’s inventive friend arrive at Aulani Resort? Here’s the story of how CookieAnn came to bring her delicious recipes and creative spirit to Hawaiʻi. Duffy and his friends were planning a lūʻau to welcome CookieAnn, who loves to put things together to create something new and interesting, like delightful recipes and desserts. Duffy and his friends decorated with beautiful flowers like plumerias and prepared snacks and fruits that are enjoyed in Hawaiʻi. As soon as she arrives, CookieAnn is fascinated by so many things she had never seen or smelled, such as pretty flowers, tropical fruits and a never-ending blue ocean. All these sights and scents inspired CookieAnn to decorate plain cupcakes with blue icing, slices of star fruit and mango, and a plumeria flower to create a tropical cupcake. Duffy and his friends are all excited that CookieAnn shared her liking of Hawaiʻi in such a delectable way. They all enjoyed the cupcakes and the special time of friendship together. Join us all in welcoming CookieAnn to Aulani Resort! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Starbucks in Magic Kingdom And, we’ve got lots of merchandise, food, and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Main Street, U.S.A. City Hall is getting refurbished to look as spiffy as ever at the entrance to Magic Kingdom! And, although the exterior may be closed off, guests can still enter inside. City Hall Construction Frontierland While we’ve already told you about the themed digital tip boards popping up around Magic Kingdom, we spotted another rootin’ tootin’ Frontierland board! However, it wasn’t in use whenever we were in the parks for the day. Frontierland Times Guide Tomorrowland On top of City Hall’s construction, we’re seeing that multiple scrims are being put up around Tomorrowland. While you can spot one at the entrance to the land… Tomorrowland Construction …there’s another closer to Stitch’s Great Escape. Hmm, we can’t help but wonder what space-cial thing will be coming to Tomorrowland soon! Tomorrowland Construction Disney World’s 50th anniversary is in 2021, and the World is celebrating with SO MANY restaurants, attractions, entertainment, merchandise, and more! But, we are especially excited for the opening of the Tron Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland! Tron Construction While we’ve previously seen the tracks being built for the coaster, now the construction workers are putting up the walls to enclose the indoor coaster. We can’t wait to travel to the Grid when the Tron ride opens next year!! Tron Construction Read all about TRON Lightcycle Run here! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street, U.S.A. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means all the sweet treats are popping up in the parks for the holiday! And, the fan-favorite Rose Cake Pops have RETURNED to the Main Street Confectionery (and we are sooo happy). Rose Cake Pop The chocolate cake pop is wrapped with a sour candy belt (to give it that rose petal look) and then covered in white chocolate with red food coloring. We could have a whole bouquet of these bbs!! Rose Cake Pop Check out our full review of the Rose Cake Pop here! While you’re at the Confectionery, you can also pick up the HUGE Valentine’s Rice Krispie Treat that’s being baked up! The sweet is drizzled in icing and red and pink M&M’s for $19.99 (which is a perfect dessert for sharing with your loved ones). Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Tomorrowland Although we’ve seen Mobile Order at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe before, we happened to notice Bay 1 being used as the pick-up location for the first time to us. The more spots for Mobile Order, the better!! Bay 1 Mobile Order Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Main Street, U.S.A. Over at The Emporium, a brand new merchandise line has been orbiting the store! The Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Collection is finally here for January! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection While each month will bring a collection inspired by a different attraction, the Space Mountain line includes space-tastic ears… Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Ears …a galactic Loungefly Backpack… Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Loungefly Backpack …an out-of-this-world Minnie Plush, and so much MORE! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Plush Check out the rest of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection here! Disney has also released a Limited Edition Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Main Street, U.S.A. doll. You can find her at The Emporium for $119.99. Main Street USA Doll C’est magnifique! The Parisian Minnie Dress has twirled into the parks, looking as romantic as ever! Parisian Minnie Dress The pink polka-dotted dress features a Parisian Minnie on the skirt spritzing sweet perfume… Parisian Minnie Dress …as well as a sweetheart neckline with a ruched center! This dress is mon amour now! Parisian Minnie Dress Read all about the Parisian Minnie Dress here! Disney World is all about happily ever afters. And, you can give your special someone the Disney Parks Mickey and Minnie Collection Earrings! Although they might not be new, they are a fantastic Valentine’s Day gift for $14.99 at Uptown Jewelers. (Maybe you’ll get an actual kiss after you give someone these adorable earrings!) Mickey and Minnie Kissing Earrings We’re wishing everyone a year of wealth and prosperity in 2020! And, we’re sure that Mickey and Minnie feel the same way during Lunar New Year! Mickey and Minnie Lunar New Year Plushes That’s why the Mickey Lunar New Year Plush (we can’t get over how festive he looks)… Mickey Lunar New Year Plush …and the Minnie Lunar New Year Plush are THE most adorable ways to ring in the new year at The Emporium for $29.99 each. Minnie Lunar New Year Plush Check out the rest of the Lunar New Year merchandise in Disney World here! Fantasyland New to us, the Animator’s Collection Tea Set is making a sweet appearance at Big Top Souvenirs (and we’re totally ready for a tea party with our favorite Disney Princesses now). Animator’s Collection Tea Set You can boil up a piping hot cup of tea (with lots of sugar pls)… Animator’s Collection Tea Set …and pour it into one of the dainty teacups… Animator’s Collection Tea Set …all while serving a few macarons (our faves) for $34.99! Who do you want to come to your tea party?? Animator’s Collection Tea Set Tomorrowland Speaking of lunar, Star Traders has a new Tomorrowland Collection launching in T-minus three, two, NOW! Tomorrowland Collection You can rock your world with the Tomorrowland Long Sleeve… Tomorrowland Long Sleeve …or rep one of your favorite rides with the PeopleMover Women’s Tee… PeopleMover Women’s Tee …and the PeopleMover Tee! Paging Mr. Morrow… you’re going to want these shirts! PeopleMover Tee Check out all the deets on the Tomorrowland Collection here! The Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. also has some of the new 45th Anniversary Collection, like the Carousel of Progress Anniversary Pin… Carousel of Progress Anniversary Pin …and the Space Mountain Anniversary Pin! We only wish we could look as cool as astronaut Mickey tbh. Space Mountain Anniversary Pin Check out the FULL Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress Anniversary Collection here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Magic Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more food, construction, and merchandise updates! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! Review! Red Rose Valentine’s Day Cake Pops Are BACK in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Gummy Worm Caramel Apples, PhotoPass Camera Boxes, And CHRISTMAS TIME! View the full article

The Disney Theme Parks have a slew of great technologies to help out their Guests. Technologies like My Disney Experience, FastPass Plus (FP+), RFID Technology, and Magic Bands. The Military Disney Tips team just loves using all of these high tech features. My Disney Experience My Disney Experience – (MDE) is a section of the Disney.com website. […] The post Disney World’s New Technology and the Military Traveler appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Although Festival of the Arts is happening in Epcot right now, we’ve also been giving you ALL the deets on the ongoing Epcot Transformation! 2020 Festival of the Arts Passport And, while we were strolling along to the different food booths at the festival, we spotted some BIG NEWS that we had to share with you! There are TWO (!!!) places introducing some new eats in Epcot soon. Epcot Map and Guide While you can currently grab a few snacks and treats like Mickey Bars, chips, and Mickey Pretzels at the new Epcot Experience. According to the map, it seems like a few new “Eats at the Epcot Experience” will be making their way as well. The map lists options like flatbreads, salads, and chicken nuggets. While we don’t know when this will be happening, we will be sure to keep you updated. Epcot Experience Taste Track Burgers and Fries, which opens periodically throughout the year, should also be opening up again sometime soon. According to the guide map, they will be serving up burgers and salads this time around. This location will take the place of Electric Umbrella while it’s being renovated! Taste Track Although we don’t have many other details yet, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on the new locations AND everything else about the Epcot Transformation. What are you looking forward to seeing the most with the Epcot Transformation? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: FULL REVIEW of L’Arte de la Cuisine Francaise at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! Review! We’re Singing For the Musical Float at the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Review! We Are Loving EVERYTHING on the Menu From L’Arte di Mangiare at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

The 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts is ready to celebrate all things art (and food) this year! 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts While we’ve already tried the Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie, Almond Frangipane Cake, and EVERYTHING at Decadent Delights, we’re taking you with us to taste the most FUN dessert at this year’s festival! The Festival of the Arts Mini-cake has returned! And this a glorious piece of messy artwork at Sunshine Seasons in the Land pavilion! Festival of the Arts Cupcake Although the decorations are ADORABLE, they’re not the star of the show. Our pretzel rod paint brush happened to be a lil soggy, even though we would have liked a slight crunch! Cupcake Decorations Buuut, this is still one of the BEST mini-cakes we’ve ever had at Sunshine Seasons! The vanilla cake is so moist and flavorful that each bite practically melts in your mouth. Plus, the peanut butter buttercream is SO GOOD that we could basically eat an entire paint jar of it! Although the flavors are simple, they work together wonderfully like a true masterpiece! Colorful Cake! You can add the Festival of the Arts Mini-cake to your dessert crawl in Epcot for $5.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit (just be sure to bring napkins!). Festival of the Arts Cupcake Still hungry for more dessert? Then, you can check out all the treats being offered at this year’s festival here! Will you be going to Festival of the Arts this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: FULL REVIEW of L’Arte de la Cuisine Francaise at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! Review! We’re Singing For the Musical Float at the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Review! We Are Loving EVERYTHING on the Menu From L’Arte di Mangiare at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article