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What’s more fun than spending a day at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon? Partysaurus Rex That’s kind of a trick question because Typhoon Lagoon is such a blast, but have you ever spent an evening at one of their after-hours H20 Glow Nights? We’ve just learned these special after-hours parties will be returning on select nights from May 27th through August 29th, 2020! We’re SOO ready to get our glow-on with H20 Glow Night’s Master of Ceremonies, Partysaurus Rex! Plus there’s tons of party-exclusive eats and drinks — some of which even glow in the dark! Brut de Peche Champagne Read our FULL GLOWING REVIEW of H20 Glow Nights here! There’s also a DJ dance party and shorter wait times for popular rides! Here are the H20 Glow Nights party DATES for this year! May 27, 30 June 3, 6, 10, 17, 20, 24, 27 July 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 August 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon Tickets are now on sale online! Prices are: Advance Ticket: Adult (Ages 10+) $65; Child (Ages 3-9) $60 Same-Day Ticket: Adult (Ages 10+) $75; Child (Ages 3-9) $70 Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member Advance Ticket: Adult (Ages 10+) $59; Child (Ages 3-9) $54. Discount not valid for same-day purchase. That’s right — AP members get a sweet $5 discount this year! Click here for additional deets! Have you ever been to H20 Glow Nights? Are you thinking about going this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEW! Caramel Chocolate Chip Cupcake —and a DISCOUNT! — at Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney These Blinged Out 2020 Ears in Disney World are Our EVERYTHING Right Now! News! Disney’s Cirque Du Soleil Announces Its NEW NAME and Concept With Photos! View the full article

It’s a totally gorgeous day in Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom We’re finally getting into the swing of things with the New Year, so we’re poppin’ into Magic Kingdom to see what sort of updates we can find. Spoiler alert! There’s a good amount of construction and some refurbishments going on! Check out everything new that we spotted in food, construction, and merchandise! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Main Street U.S.A. Let’s talk about food first! Christmas has vacated the premises at Main Street Confectionery, and in its place, we’re seeing the return of some Mickey’s Birthday Celebration items from last year! You can even snag some of the prepackaged treats again like rice crispies and candy apples. The Confectionery Case Click here to check out the full collection of Mickey’s Birthday treats from last year! The Red Velvet Loaf Cake is now available at the Magic Kingdom Starbucks location, Main Street Bakery. AND you can still nab that Olaf’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cake if you haven’t gotten a chance to try it yet! Keep in mind though, we could be saying goodbye to this happy snowman at any time! Red Velvet Loaf Cake Want to see our FULL REVIEW of the Olaf’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Cake? Click here! Adventureland Sad, sad news from Adventureland. Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipped Canteen is no longer offering the secret menu Bang Bang Shrimp that was seriously a favorite of ours. NOOOOOOO! Bang Bang Shrimp at Skipper Canteen If you’re curious about why we loved Bang Bang Shrimp so much, click here! Fantasyland AND that’s not the only favorite we saw disappear today! The Gingerbread Sundae is gone at Storybook Treats. At least we have the return of Minnie’s Cookie Dough Sundae to make us feel better! Storybook Treats Click here for what we think of the Minnie’s Cookie Dough Sundae! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Multiple Locations Yesterday, Christmas decorations were still covering the park in red and green. Christmas Decorations Today, the Christmas decor is GONE, minus the lights on the castle! Magic Kingdom Entrance Of course, we had to check in on the pathway construction around the entrance. Bit by bit those Leave A Legacy bricks are disappearing! Entrance Construction Main Street U.S.A. We’re seeing Valentine’s Day displays start to crop up too! We spotted cute little merch arrangements at Main Street Confectionery, Uptown Jewelers, and Main Street Emporium! The Confectionery Valentine’s Day We also saw this wild new construction barrier on Main Street. The side of City Hall is completely obstructed! They’re likely working on the facade of the building. City Hall Construction Tomorrowland As usual, we stopped by TRON Lightcycle Run to check on construction. And y’all, there was a LOT of progress! The outdoor walls are going up! We can’t wait to check out this ride when it opens in 2021. Tron Coaster Construction For ALL you need to know about TRON Lightcycle Run, click here! Adventureland In Adventureland, they’ve replaced a boring old digital wait-time screen at the Guest Experience Kiosk with this new adventure-themed one. We love the new look! Digital Wait Times Frontierland And don’t forget, Splash Mountain is down for its annual winter refurbishment. We checked in and spotted a whole bunch of scaffolding over the construction barriers. This favorite attraction should reopen February 28th. Splash Mountain Refurbishment Want more info on the Splash closure? Click here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Uptown Jewelers Now, let’s talk about that new merch! The recent Park Life Dooney & Bourke collection is now available in Uptown Jewelers on Main Street. Dooney and Bourke Click here for more on the Park Life Dooney & Bourkes! Speaking of Uptown Jewelers, the new 45th Anniversary Space Mountian Pandora Charm and the “Couple Forever” Pandora Charm are available as well. Space Mountain and Couple Forever charm Read about the 45th Anniversary Space Mountain Collection here! Main Street Emporium At Main Street Emporium, we found two new-to-us t-shirts! There’s this Eeyore shirt for $24.99… Eeyore Shirt …and this trendy Little Mermaid shirt for $24.99 too! Little Mermaid Shirt Also at the Emporium is a whole bunch of neat-o UGEARS Wooden Puzzle keychains in packs of two for $17.99. UGears Keychains Big Top Souvenirs We found the sweetest new style options for your little one at Big Top Souvenirs. It’s a whole bunch of new onesies! For $19.99 each, you can take home this Mickey onesie… Onesie …this Disney Kid onesie… Onesie …a purrfect Marie onesie… Onesie …and this sweet-as-can-be Dumbo onesie! Onesie Or, get our favorite of the new onesies for a little bit more at $24.99. It’s a super adorable Disney friends onesie! Onesie We also spotted a new Valentine’s MagicBand, perfect for the season for $34.99! Valentine’s Day MagicBand Take a closer look at the Valentine’s MagicBand here! Briar Patch Over at Briar Patch, we spotted ANOTHER addition to the massive Park Life collection with these little keychains! You can get these for $3.49 each OR buy all four for just $10! Obvi, we had to get them all. Park Life Keychains Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. At Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. near Space Mountain, we also spotted that totally rad new Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress Anniversary line! Both rides are turning the big 45 this year! Space Mountain Hat LOOK AT THIS MUG. We need it. Space Mountain Mug Click here for all the Tomorrowland anniversary merch pics! Liberty Square Parasol Cart We don’t always talk about the hand-painted parasols in Liberty Square, but we just had to mention this cute Toy Story one! Look at that Slinky-Dog! Toy Story Parasol That’s all folks! We’ll check in soon with more updates! Click here to learn about a BIG construction project coming to the Magic Kingdom area! What do you think of all the construction in Magic Kingdom? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Starbucks Drinks, Spirit Jerseys, and a BIG Attraction Closure! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — New Liberty Square Seating, Colorful Cotton Candy, and MORE! What’s NEW in Magic Kingdom – Construction Updates, Sweet Treats, and Merchandise Mayhem! View the full article

Disney World: Carousel of Progress spins for 45 years at Magic Kingdom View the full article

Disney World’s Space Mountain is turning the BIG 45! While we’ve told you about the new anniversary merchandise and the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection, featuring this month’s theme of Space Mountain, there’s ANOTHER iconic Tomorrowland attraction that is also celebrating its 45th birthday! Space Mountain at Night That’s right, fans of PROGRESS will recall the Carousel of Progress also made its big Disney World debut in 1975! While we knew there would be NEW merch launching to commemorate both of these attractions’ major milestones, we’re happy to say the collection has officially landed in the Magic Kingdom! New favorite shirt ALERT! Here’s the adorable 45th-anniversary Carousel of Progress Shirt, available for $29.99. We love its heathered gray color – it seriously looks so soft and comfy! Carousel of Progress Shirt And how awesome is the graphic?! The shirt says, “From the good old days… to the possible present” along with Carousel of Progress 2020 45th Anniversary and Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World! Definitely gonna be taking this bad boy home with us! But be warned, these shirts seem to be flying off the shelves. Carousel of Progress Shirt Here’s a piece you pin collectors will wanna get your hands on! It’s the Carousel of Progress Pin for $17.99! Carousel of Progress Pin The Carousel of Progress Pin opens to reveal John — the narrator and father of the family we follow throughout the 20th century on the classic attraction! We can almost hear the Carousel of Progress music in our heads when we look at this neat pin — “There’s a great, big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!” Carousel of Progress Pin There’s also this far-out Space Mountain Hat for $29.99. We love the vintage style graphic, and the shiny silver metallic of the visor! Space Mountain Hat The Space Mountain Hoodie for $39.99 is also suuuuper cute! It’s lightweight and features a similar retro-inspired graphic of old Space Mountain poster on its back. Space Mountain Hoodie And check out the new Space Mountain Tumbler for $22.99! We love how futuristic it looks and FEELS with its geometric details! Space Mountain Tumbler We totally just about lost our minds when we spotted this new Space Mountain Mug! Isn’t a TOTAL dream come TRUE?! This one’s definitely going into our Disney mug collection, which is quite extensive at this point — but there’s always room for one more, especially when it’s this cute! Space Mountain Mug We love how it’s shaped EXACTLY like a tiny Space Mountain! The lid even has the iconic “spires”! We can’t EVEN with this thing! You can pick up this insanely unique mug for $22.99. Space Mountain Mug There’s also a sweet 45th Anniversary Space Mountain Pin for $17.99… Space Mountain Pin And an AP-Exclusive Space Mountain Pin for $17.99, as well. It even glows in the DARK — perfect for taking on a ride of Space Mountain! Space Mountain AP Exclusive Pin If you’ve already started to research flights to Disney World because of the new Space Mountain Mug, save some real estate in your suitcase for the new Space Mountain Cookie Jar! It costs $39.99 and WE MUST HAVE IT! Space Mountain Cookie Jar We found all the new Carousel of Progress and Space Mountain 45th anniversary merch at Tomorrowland Power and Light Co. today (it’s the same gift shop you exit through after riding Space Mountain). We also swung by Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, U.S.A. to check out the new Space Mountain Pandora Charm, available for $70. Space Mountain Pandora Charm It’s SUPER cute and a must-get if you’re a Space Mountain superfan! They also had the adorable “Couple Forever” Pandora Charm we told you about yesterday if you’re looking for a gift to give your Disney sweetie this Valentine’s Day! And if you haven’t seen the new Valentine’s Day MagicBand yet, click here! Speaking of Space Mountain, you’ve gotta check out the Main Attraction Collection that’s about to launch! This month’s collection features (you guessed it) Space Mountain! Are you excited about the new Carousel of Progress and Space Mountain 45th Anniversary merch? Which items are you hoping to pick up? Let us know in the comments section! Related posts: Review! Orange You Glad the NEW Tis the Season Drink Has Arrived in Magic Kingdom? Review and Photos! Characters, Cookies, Ride Overlays, Parades, and NEW Fireworks (WHEW!) and at the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! There’s Even MORE Space Mountain Merchandise Coming to Magic Kingdom Than We Thought! View the full article

Greetings, Disney Parks Blog readers! As many of you avid followers know, my name is Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team. Being able to connect guests to the magic of nature is truly what I enjoy the most about my role, so what I am about to share is truly exciting for me and my team. If you strive to protect the environment, identify as an animal-lover, or are curious about science and nature, we have something special for you! You can now follow me and my team as we go about our day-to-day lives working with animals and making an impact on environments across the globe on my Instagram, found here: @DrMarkAtDisney. Here’s a little bit more about me and a preview of the exciting content that you can find on my Instagram: Walt Disney’s legacy of caring for wildlife and nature is a way of life for the Animals, Science and Environment team and our guests. Our mission is to lead our parks around the world to CARE for animals and the environment, CONNECT people to nature and CONSERVE our natural resources. To learn more about our commitment to environmental stewardship, visit https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/environment/. If you want to learn more about what Disney is doing in the wildlife and environmental space, be sure to head over to my Instagram. I’m looking forward to sharing our world with you, including behind-the-scenes content from my incredible team, fun facts about the wonderful world we live in and an insider’s look into the work we are doing here at Disney. Be sure to follow along! Want to read more exciting content from the Animals, Science and Environment team? Check out some of my favorite Disney Parks Blog posts: Disney Expands Environmental Commitment By Reducing Plastic Waste Augustus the Hippo Celebrates 1st Birthday Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Earth Day With New Solar Facility Capable of Powering Two Theme Parks Amazing Grace – Celebrating World Gorilla Day National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day: Disney Gives Flight to Monarch Butterfly Conservation Work View the full article

We’re just days away from Epcot’s 2020 Festival of the Arts kicking off this Friday! Le Cellier Steakhouse And while we’ve already shown you a preview of some of the food, drinks, merch, and entertainment you’ll see at this year’s fest, we’re back to tell you about a brand new upscale brunch Le Cellier Steakhouse will be offering! Located in the Canada Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase, Le Cellier can be a tough reservation to snag! That’s why we’re super pumped about this unique brunch addition that Le Cellier will be offering on the weekends during Festival of the Arts from 11 AM – 3 PM, starting January 18th and going through February 23rd, 2020! Le Cellier Steakhouse The meal will start with assorted pastries for the table. Dishes to choose from include Le Cellier’s FAMOUS Cheddar Cheese Soup or Avocado Toast, as well as entrées like Montreal-Spiced Corned Beef Hash, Le Cellier Eggs Benedict, or Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bread Pudding. Dessert offerings such as Maple Crème Brûlée or Coffee and Donuts will complete your sophisticated brunch feast! ©Disney The meal also includes your choice of beverage and features specialty drinks such as the Northern Mimosa, Le Cellier Bloody Caesar, and Joffrey’s Le Cellier Blend Press Pot Coffee. The Le Cellier brunch will cost $67 per adult, and $39 per child (age 9 and under) or worth two (2) entitlements on the Disney Dining Plan. Tax and gratuity are not included. Reservations are now open, so don’t delay if you’re thinking about trying this new experience! Speaking of this year’s Festival of the Arts, check out all the NEW merch that will be available this year! Have you ever dined at Le Cellier Steakhouse? Will you be booking their new brunch at this year’s Epcot Festival of the Arts? Let us know if you’re planning on going in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Is Epcot’s Le Cellier Still Quality Signature Dining? Get Your Brunch On at This Popular Restaurant During the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Le Cellier Secret Menu Item: Annual Passholder Poutine! View the full article

We can’t WAIT for the release of the first month of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction. ©Disney We’ve been freaking out since we first found out about the monthly Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series that’s debuting this year. January is set to be a line of Space Mountain merch in honor of the attractions 45th anniversary and we’ll see its release this Saturday! Still, while we’ve been patiently waiting for the launch of the Space Mountain line and the accompanying full-year collection Collectors Pin Portfolio, we just got a peek at what the February line will look like. Argh! Minnie’s getting her sea legs for the Pirates of the Caribbean month! shopDisney UK just gave a sneak peek at the Pirates of the Caribbean line of the series and it has us singing “Yo ho!” Looks like the line will include a new Minnie plush, a set of three pins, a mug, a Loungefly fanny pack, and Minnie ears complete with a pirate ship! Okay, can I take like 12 pairs of those ears? They’re to die for! Pirates of the Caribbean Month We love the details ins the next set of the collection and think it makes for an awesome feminine twist on the classic pirate themes. We’ll be trying our best not to spend ALL our money on the Space Mountain month so that we have the funds for February! Here’s another look at that out of this world Space Mountian collection! Space Mountain The Space Mountain merchandise debuts January 18 and each month Disney is set to release a new collection the third Saturday of every month throughout 2020. Click here to read more about the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction line! How do you feel about the February collection design? Will you be snagging a new piece of merch with every release? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: New Monthly Disney Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Is Launching SOON! Check This Out! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Will Include Special Items For Pin Collectors! Our Wish Has Been Granted! “Baby Yoda” Merch is COMING…EVERYWHERE! View the full article

Hello, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video. Today, we’re chatting about the BEST times to go to Disney World in 2020. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Entrance Are you planning your 202o Disney World trip, but you’re not too sure when the weather and crowds will be at their most manageable? Or are you trying to plan around the new rides and shows are opening? Well, good news! We’ve got the dates and details to help you plan the BEST 2020 Walt Disney World vacation. Check it out 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: If you’re visiting Disney World in 2020! Related posts: DFB Video: 8 Tools EVERYONE Needs For Their Disney World Vacation! DFB Video: Our 13 Favorite Ways Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! DFB Video: The BEST & WORST Disney World Changes This Year — RANKED View the full article

Suit up! … your smart devices, that is. To commemorate the return of Marvel Day at Sea to Disney Cruise Line, we have a new digital wallpaper to share with you today! This special design showcases some of your favorite Marvel Super Hero icons and is also featured on merchandise found onboard the Disney Magic during Marvel Day at Sea sailings. These select sailings out of Miami feature one heroic day filled with encounters with some of your favorite Super Heroes and Villains, action-packed entertainment and Marvel-themed activities designed for the whole family to enjoy. And while we’re celebrating the 2020 season of these epic cruise vacations, we are beyond thrilled that Marvel Day at Sea will return to Disney Cruise Line in 2021! Check out the available itineraries. What are you waiting for? Download the new wallpaper today for your desktop, mobile device and smartwatch, and be sure to check out the terms of use before you download it. Feeling inspired to join some of the mightiest Marvel Super Heroes and Villains on an upcoming voyage? Learn more about Marvel Day at Sea today. View the full article

Mexican actress and host Jacqueline (Jacky) Bracamontes recently vacationed at Walt Disney World Resort with her husband, Martin Fuentes, and their five daughters: Jacqueline, Carolina, Renata and twins Emilia and Paula, ages six, five, three and one, respectively. The family visited Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs. Although the age difference between their five princesas is small, planning a vacation to our magical kingdom can have its challenges. “We have five children all wanting to go to different attractions and do different things. The oldest one wants to go to [The Twilight Zone] Tower of Terror [at Disney’s Hollywood Studios], but the other ones can’t,” Jacky said. “Where we go to eat is another thing that we need to think about. One of our solutions is that we, the parents, decide and the girls adapt to our decisions. We balance their likes and needs. When one of them falls asleep, then we go to the attractions that the oldest ones can go to. Then, we go to the ones that all in the family can do.” If you are traveling with a big family or with kids of different ages like Jacky and Martin, here are additional tips to help you plan your vacation at Walt Disney World Resort: Take advantage of Rider Switch. This allows one adult to experience the attraction with the older children, while the second adult waits with the younger children. After the first half of the family has experienced the attraction, the adults switch without having to wait in line a second time. Divide and conquer! While the younger children ride attractions suitable for them such as Dumbo The Flying Elephant at Magic Kingdom Park or watch shows like “Finding Nemo – The Musical” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the older children can drop into Splash Mountain or board Expedition Everest with another member of their family Stay inside the magic! There are a lot of benefits that our familias get when they stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. One of them is the convenience of going to a theme park in the morning and then going to your room to take a nap via resort transportation. Another benefit is the Extra Magic Hours. You can enjoy time in the theme parks before they open to regular guests or stay after hours. Both are a great way to maximize your stay with the little and not so little ones. Plan FastPass+ selections for the entire family! FastPass+ allows your family to save time in the lines while they experience the attractions and entertainment of their choice. FastPass+ selections can be made as early as 30 days in advance with the purchase of a ticket or Annual Pass, or up to 60 days prior to check-in at a Disney Resort hotel, Disney Springs Area Hotels or select nearby hotels. What other tips do you have? Share them with us! View the full article

The 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort is a 39-day celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts from Jan. 17 – Feb. 24, 2020. Today we’re excited to show our readers this year’s commemorative festival merchandise featuring our favorite Epcot resident, Figment. Let’s take a look! Figment Color Co. is ready to bring its expertise in imagination and creativity in this colorful, all-new collection. I’m excited to add this new spirit jersey, flip sequin headband and paint can-inspired crossbody to my festival look. These colors truly bring out the perfect pigments that make up Figment! From drinkware to apparel, this festival has merchandise items for everyone. I always look for meaningful keepsakes to commemorate my festival visit – this year, I am definitely purchasing a 2020 dated Figment Color Co. magnet and a paint brush-inspired ornament! Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will have an opportunity to purchase an exclusive baseball cap, adult tee (that comes in a paint can!), and tumbler. Plus, they can use their 20% discount on all festival merchandise! While at the festival, Passholders can receive a complimentary “Artful Mickey” Passholder magnet painted by Will Gay, who will be a featured Disney artist at this year’s festival. Passholders can pick up the “Artful Mickey” magnet at Mouse Gear. Did you know that Mouse Gear has relocated to Innoventions East? Find all of this fabulous festival merchandise at the new Mouse Gear location at Innoventions East as well as at Port of Entry, World Traveler, and select Festival Markets throughout the Park. Merchandise is available starting on Jan. 17. All merchandise available while supplies last. I hope to see you there! View the full article

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts returns this Friday, highlighting the visual, performing, and culinary arts from Jan. 17 to Feb. 24. This year’s festival features a dazzling array of Food Studios along with other festival-exclusive dishes served at various locations throughout the park. From sweet and savory to spicy and scrumptious, this year’s menus are decorated with a whole gallery of items including returning favorites as well as new items that will dazzle your taste buds. This colorful fare paints a yummy picture of culinary perfection presented throughout Future World and World Showcase. Guests can also savor show-stopping cuisine with a side of sizzling Disney Broadway hits with the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages. You can feast on the finest fare from around the world at participating restaurants before enjoying guaranteed seating at one of three concerts held the same day. For more information and to book a dining package, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407 WDW-FEST (407 939-3378). Bookings are available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. New to the festival this year, Le Cellier Steakhouse will be celebrating the arts with a sophisticated brunch offered on weekends from Jan. 18 through Feb. 23 from 11am-3pm. Come and enjoy a wonderful prix fixe brunch menu which starts with assorted pastries for the table. Dishes to choose from include Cheddar Cheese Soup or Avocado Toast as well as entrées like Montreal-Spiced Corned Beef Hash, Le Cellier Eggs Benedict, or Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bread Pudding. Finish off the meal with a decadent dessert such as Maple Crème Brûlée or Coffee and Donuts. The brunch also includes your choice of beverage. Quench your thirst with a Northern Mimosa, Le Cellier Bloody Caesar, Joffrey’s Le Cellier Blend Press Pot Coffee, or a non-alcoholic specialty beverage. This special dining experience will be $67 per adult and $39 per child 9 and under plus tax and gratuity and is worth two (2) entitlements on the Disney Dining Plan. To make reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Website or check out the My Disney Experience mobile app! As for the menus for the wonderful Food Studios sprinkled throughout the park, here’s your official Disney Parks Foodie Guide with all the info a budding, hungry artist could ever want! For more information on the festival, visit the Epcot International Festival of the Arts page. Happy snacking! Pop Eats (Located in Showcase Plaza) Food: Sous Vide Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Beet Chip Crumbles (Gluten-friendly) Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam (Gluten-friendly) Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Belgian Chocolate (Kid Approved) Pop’t Art: Modern-designed Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling (Kid Approved) Beverages: Blue Sky Black Cherry Boba Freeze (Non-alcoholic) (Kid Approved) #RainbowSherbetGlitterDreamAle by Playalinda Brewing Co., Titusville, FL Popping Bubbles Cocktail Tomato Soup Can Bloody Mary Decadent Delights (Located in Showcase Plaza): Food: White Chocolate and Purple Sweet Potato Mousse, Caramel, Coconut, and Maple Meringue Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Pretzel Crunch (Kid Approved) Lemon Blood-Orange Tart Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate-Chip Cookie (Kid Approved) White Chocolate Figment Puzzle on an Artist Palette Beverages: 3 Daughters Strawberry Blonde Nitro, St. Petersburg, FL Breckenridge Nitro Vanilla Porter, Breckenridge, CO Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, England Biagio Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port, St. Petersburg, FL Cold Fashioned Coffee Cocktail Neapolitan Beer Flight The Deconstructed Dish (Located in Showcase Plaza) Food: Deconstructed Reuben: Sliced Corned Beef, Rye-crusted Sauerkraut and Jarlsberg Cake with Broken Thousand Island Dressing Deconstructed BLT: Crispy Pork Belly, Tomato Jam, and Soft-Poached Egg Deconstructed Strawberry Cheesecake: Whipped New York-style Cheesecake with Fresh Florida Strawberries, Sugar Cookies, and Micro-Basil (Kid Approved) Beverages: Rainboba: Sparkling Water layered with Fruit Boba and topped with a Foam Cloud (Non-alcoholic) (Kid Approved) Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake garnished with Maple Syrup, a Waffle Crisp, and Candied Bacon (Non-alcoholic) (Kid Approved) Imagery Sauvignon Blanc, California Mad Genius Red Blend, California Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake with Cream Bourbon garnished with a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon Refreshment Port (Located near the Canada Pavilion) Food: Lobster Chips: House-made Chips, Lobster, Lobster Bisque Cheese Sauce, Pickled Jalapeños, and Citrus Cream Beverages: Ciderboys Zen Berry Apple Boysenberry Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA Masterpiece Kitchen (Located in the Canada Pavilion) Food: Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction (Kid Approved) Smoked Verlasso Salmon and Cream Gâteau with Egg Yolk Cream, Paddlefish Caviar, and Micro-Herbs Charcuterie Palette with Artisan Cured Meats and Cheeses featuring Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Beef Vanilla, Rose Water and Pistachio Panna Cotta Beverages: Weihenstephaner Original Lager, Freising, Germany Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Brut Champagne The Meeker Vineyard Winemakers’ Handprint Merlot, Sonoma County, CA Pinord La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut, Spain Pinord La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut Rosé, Spain Classic Sidecar with a Chocolate Twist L’Art de la Cuisine Française (Located in the France Pavilion) Food: Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl (Kid Approved) Tomate Farcie Façon Paul Bocuse: Tomato Stuffed with Braised Ribs Paul Bocuse-style Moelleux Aux Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates (Kid Approved) Trio de Macarons: Assortment of Three House-made Macarons in a Gift Box Beverages: Frozen French Martini: Grey Goose, Vodka, Chambord Liqueur, Pineapple, Orange, and Grape Juice with Lemon-Lime Foam Veuve du Vernay, Brut N°1, Limited Edition: French Sparkling Wine Vouvray, Marcel Dubois, 2018 Bordeaux, Château Malbec, 2015 Mosaic Canteen (Located in the Morocco Pavilion) Food: Spiced Beef with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries, Hummus, and Pita Chips Mediterranean Flatbread with Zaatar, Olive Oil Artichoke, Olives, Mozzarella, and Feta Cheese Chebbakia: Hand-twisted Strips of Fried Dough Coated with Honey, Rosewater, and Sesame Seeds Beverage: Casa Beer Kasbah Prestige White Wine Embrace the Arak: El Massaya Arak, Orange Juice, and Grenadine Goshiki (Located in the Japan Pavilion) Food: Taiyaki: Fish-shaped Cake stuffed with a Sweet Red Bean Filling served with Green Tea Chocolate and Whipped Cream Cheese (Kid Approved) Sushi Donut: Donut-shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber, and Sesame Seed over a decorated plate of Wasabi Aïoli, Sriracha, and Eel Sauce Vegetable Gyoza: Vegetable and Edamame filled Gyoza atop Truffle-mashed Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Pepper Strings and Tonkatsu Teriyaki Sauce (Kid Approved) Beverages: Nomi Yasui Draft Lager Masu Sake in a Traditional Personalized Wooden Cup Matsuri Sake Cocktail: Frozen Nigori Sake and Calpico accented with Strawberry and finished with Cotton Candy The Artist’s Table (Located between The American Adventure and the Japan Pavilion) Food: Beef Wellington with Mushroom Bordelaise, Fennel Cream, and Roasted Baby Vegetables (Kid Approved) Pan-Seared Scallop with Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, and Parmesan Crisp (Gluten-Friendly) Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie (Kid Approved) Beverages: Sipping Chocolate Flight: White, Milk, and Dark Chocolate (Non-alcoholic) Saugatuck Brewing Co. Neapolitan Milk Stout, Douglas, MI Lexington Brewing Company Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale, Lexington, KY Lindemans Framboise Lambic, Belgium Âme du Vin Côtes de Provence Rosé Carmel Road Pinot Noir, Monterey County, CA Symphony in Chocolate Flight: Mozart Cream Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates Chocolate and Beer Pairing Flight Funnel Cakes (Located in The American Adventure) Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Funnel Cake with Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Marshmallow Cream, and Raspberry Glaze (Kid Approved) Fife and Drum (Located in The American Adventure) Food: Musical Float: Layered Strawberry, Lemonade, and Blue Raspberry Slushy with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate (non-alcoholic) (Kid Approved) Block and Hans (Located in The American Adventure) Beverages: Arendelle Aqua Lemonade: Frozen Lemonade with Monin Cotton Candy and Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine L’Arte di Mangiare (Located in the Italy Pavilion) Food Items: Insalata di Gamberi al Limone di Zagara: Salad of Poached Shrimp in Sicilian Lemons, Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Avocado, and Citrus Dressing Pollo alla Pirandello: Golden Chicken Drumstick stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Pomodoro Sauce (Kid Approved) Beverages: Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner Prosecco, Villa Sandi Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande Corbinello, Montegrande Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina Merlot, Montegrande Rossini: Prosecco Mousse with Strawberry Sauce (Contains Alcohol) Amaretto Bellini: Amaretto, White Peach Purée and Prosecco Vodka Rossini: Vodka, Strawberry Purée and Prosecco Cuisine Classique (Located in the Germany Pavilion) Food: Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes, and Aged Balsamic Seared Corvina with Braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc (Gluten-friendly) (Kid Approved) Saint-Honoré Tart: Caramel Cream Tart with Caramel Glaze topped with Cream Puffs Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate-Chip Cookie (Kid Approved) Beverages: Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY Concrete Beach Brewery Rosé Ale, Miami, FL Frozen Rosé Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series, Logrono, Spain Domaine Savary Chablis, Burgundy A Play on Rosé Flight Refreshment Outpost (Located in the African Outpost) Food: Plant-based Bratwurst with Spicy Turmeric Aïoli, Coffee Barbecue Jackfruit, and Slaw Paintbrush Churros: Cinnamon-Sugar Churros Dipped in Colorful White Chocolate Beverages: Barrel of Monks Brewery Endless Enigma Golden Pale Ale, Boca Raton, FL Collective Arts Brewing Life in the Clouds Hazy IPA, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada M.I.A. Beer Company Malt Bach Brown Ale, Doral, FL Popcorn Pairing Flight The Painted Panda (Located in the China Pavilion) Food Items: Spicy Beef Shumai Char Siu Pork Bun Beverages: “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba Pearls (Non-alcoholic) (Kid Approved) Jasmine Draft Beer Fortune Cookie: ByeJoe Spirit, Amaretto, Coconut, and Pineapple Kung Fu Punch: Vodka and Triple Sec Sea Butterfly: Butterfly Pea Flower infused Cocktail with Lychee Syrup, Vodka, Light Rum, and Magic Boba Pearls El Artista Hambriento (Located in the Mexico Pavilion) Food: Sopes de Barbacoa: Braised Barbacoa Beef served on Fried Guajillo Corn Shell with Black Beans, Cotija Cheese, Mexican Cream, and Chives Agave Pork Belly: Pork Bely caramelized with Agave atop Pumpkin Seed Pesto Lentil Salad Beverages: Frida Banana Daiquiri: Mexican Handcrafted Rum, Banana Puree, and Applejack (served frozen) Diego Blackberry Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila, Blackberry Purée, Fresh Jalapeño-Lime Juice served with Black Ant Salt Rim Mexican White Sangria: White Wine, Fruit Juices, and Sweet Cinnamon-infused Tequila Test Track Cool Wash (Located near Test Track) Beverage Items: Assorted Coca-Cola Slushies (non-alcoholic) Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Future World East – Modern Pairing: Coconut Iced Latte garnished with a decadent Chocolate Donut and topped with Whipped Cream and Sprinkles Canada – Impressionism Pairing: Blackberry Iced Latte topped with a delicious Blueberry Donut and Sweet Whipped Cream and Sprinkles Showcase Plaza – Renaissance Pairing: Iced Mocha Latte served with a timeless Glazed Donut and Sprinkles The American Adventure – Baroque Pairing: White Mocha Iced Latte layered with a Red Velvet Donut and Sprinkles View the full article

The Universal Orlando Resort has not yet fully announced any their offers for the US Military Community for 2020. During the 12 years that I’ve been running this site, Universal has always been very slow to make and announce special military offers, always announcing at the last minute or past when the offer started! They […] The post Universal Orlando 2020 Special Military Discounted Tickets and Packages appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

For those who don’t know, Lunar New Year is an annual tradition celebrated within Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures and celebrates the celestial journey of the sun and the moon toward another year. This year, being the Year of the Mouse, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are getting in on these transformative Asian celebrations at Disney Parks and global retailers! We’re also celebrating with new Lunar New Year merchandise inspired by different cultures of East Asia coming soon to Disney Parks and available now on shopDisney.com and other shopping destinations around the world. From plush and Minnie Mouse ear headbands to more traditional items as well, check out how you can join in on the festivities and dress up your Lunar New Year look: Disneyland Resort: Visiting Disneyland Resort? ? Be sure to head over to Seaside Souvenirs and Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park where you’ll find apparel, headwear and more including a spirit jersey, t-shirts, Minnie Mouse ear headband and baseball cap as seen above. Some other popular items include a Lunar New Year mug, bobble-head figure and keychain featuring Mickey and Minnie along with their pint-sized friends, Chip and Dale! Looking for more ways to ring in the Lunar New Year at Disneyland Resort? The Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure Park from Jan. 17 through Feb. 9, 2020. Click here for more information on the event. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: Guests visiting Hong Kong Disneyland Resort can join in on the celebration as well with more than 50 new and exclusive merchandise items coming to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, including brand-new Chinese New Year looks for Mickey and his friends, along with the ever-adorable Duffy and Friends. Guests can also pick up festive home decorations, red packets, colorful new headbands, and even Year of the Mouse-edition Tsum Tsums. From now until Feb. 9, everyone’s favorite mouse friends will be ringing in the new year throughout Hong Kong Disneyland in the “Magical Year After Year” Chinese New Year events. Shanghai Disney Resort: Coming out just in time for the Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort, the new Mickey Family 2020 Spring Festival Collection includes Mickey and Minnie plush in new outfits, new festive headbands, jackets in classic red and gold colors, mugs designed in the shape of traditional drums, and limited-edition Mickey-themed pins. A new Duffy and Friends merchandise collection is also available, featuring Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou and the newly-arrived CookieAnn, all in their traditional Spring Festival attire. No holiday celebration would be complete without a Lucky Bag, and this year Shanghai Disney Resort is once again offering Spring Festival Lucky Bags filled with good fortune and exciting offerings. Shanghai Disney Resort is also hosting a special Spring Festival celebration now through Feb. 9 to usher in the Year of the Mouse, complete with a resort-wide festive makeover, the return of beloved entertainment shows, incredible Spring Festival dining and much more to wow and amaze guests from near and far. Walt Disney World Resort: Celebrating the Lunar New Year at Walt Disney World Resort? Be sure to visit World Showcase and check out the China pavilion at Epcot for a variety of merchandise including a spirit jersey, t-shirts, a Minnie Mouse ear headband, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush – also available on shopDisney.com – and so much more! Also, at the China pavilion, watch Candy Artist Wenbo Zhang create Sugar Paintings, a traditional Chinese candy art made by using sugar syrup to paint intricate pictures of animals through Feb. 24. Available at Global Retailers: Can’t make it to the parks during the celebration? There are still many ways to ring in the Lunar New Year, with wide-ranging Year of the Mouse products that are available around the world. Disney x Gucci launched a Year of the Mouse collection consisting of ready-to-wear, bags, hats, sunglasses, shoes and more, all adorned with The True Original, Mickey Mouse. Mickey is playfully incorporated into the designs, which include new motifs as well as classic Gucci pieces. The Disney x Gucci collection is available in stores and online. Ring in the new year with your best-looking skin, with SK-II’s “Miracle Water,” which in celebration of the Lunar New Year and Year of the Mouse, features the True Original. SK-II PITERA Essence Limited Edition is available in stores and online. Uniqlo celebrates the Year of the Mouse with a series of tees that feature Mickey and Minnie as your good luck charms for the year! Uniqlo’s fortune tees are available in stores and online. Fans in Asia will have access to an exclusive Lunar New Year Mickey Funko Pop!, which pays homage to the Zodiac. Who’s ready to join Mickey and Minnie for their Lunar New Year celebration kicking off the Year of the Mouse with good fortune and happiness around the world? Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog on Jan. 27, when we take a trip around the world to check out how Disney Parks are celebrating the Year of the Mouse! View the full article

From The Fountain Eats and Sweets where we tried the New Year’s Resolution Milkshake earlier today, it’s just a hop, skip and a jump over to the Swan and Dolphin’s Java Bar! Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts And that’s where we found our next snack on our list, the Chocolate Stone! If you haven’t been to Java located in Disney’s Swan Resort, you gotta check it out next time you’re in the area! This is where you’ll find the keto-friendly Octane Coffee along with a bunch of other specialty coffee drinks! Java Read our review of Java’s Octane Coffee here! But drinks aren’t the only thing on the menu! You’ll also find a bakery case filled with delicious-looking desserts! This is where we spotted the Chocolate Stone — a rich dark chocolate ganache-covered mousse resting on top of a hardened chocolate and toffee cake! Chocolate Stone We love the sleek look and refined style of this classy dessert! “Swan and Dolphin Hotel” appears repeated all over the decorative chocolate topper for just a little extra panache! Chocolate Stone Taking a few bites, we can tell ya the chocolate “stone” is suuuper chocolate-y. The chocolate flavor is really dark, so this dessert is great for folks who don’t like really sweet treats. The crunchy toffee layer at the bottom adds some contrast to the textures of the soft, silky mousse and brownie-like consistency of the cake. Chocolate Stone You can find the Chocolate Stone for $6 at Java, and since you’ll only be a stone’s throw away from the Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, stop by The Screen Door General Market where we just spotted the adorable new Valentine’s Day Pandora Charm! Are you excited to try the Chocolate Stone at Java on your next trip to Disney? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Two NEW Quick-Service Locations Announced for Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort Surf’s Up with NEW Eats at the 2019 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! Photo Tour! NEW “Chill” Frozen Drink Counter Opens at Disney World’s Swan Resort! View the full article

We’re counting down the days until the release of the first series of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection! If you haven’t heard, let’s just say we’re OBSESSED with this year-long collection and we’ve barely begun 2020! ©Disney And now, we’ve spotted ANOTHER collectible item online that can help you display and organize all your beautiful pins! Available for purchase starting January 18th, the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection will also include a Collector Pin Portfolio. The cover features none other than the main attraction herself, Minnie Mouse! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Pin Portfolio © Disney The portfolio will have specifically designed pockets for your pin sets, so as you collect them all, you simply add the set to its pocket without worrying about removing individual pins. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Pin Portfolio © Disney The portfolio even comes with a Series Logo starter pin! Now, you’ll have a place to gather all 12 of your new pin sets. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Pin Portfolio © Disney Every month in 2020, you can look forward to a new series being released, each featuring a new attraction throughout Disney Parks. Each series will be released on the third Saturday of each month. And this Saturday the first collection, which will feature Space Moutain will kick-off. ©Disney Whether you’re looking to collect the pins from this collection, or you want to collect the mug, Minnie plush, Minnie Mouse ears, or the Loungefly backpack, be sure to check back Saturday the 18th as we will be checking out the collection in the parks. Check out the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Collection here! And don’t forget to take a peek at the Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress 45th Anniversary merchandise that will be debuting in Disney World TOMORROW! Are you planning on collecting the entire line of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise? What part of the collection do you like the most? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: New Monthly Disney Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Is Launching SOON! 10 Epic Disney World MagicBands You Can Buy ONLINE Right NOW NEWS: The NEW Frozen 2 Dresses Have Landed on shopDisney and They’re BIG TIME on Sale! View the full article

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions every year, but let’s be honest, very few of them actually last more than a couple of days! Magic Kingdom But we just discovered a New Year’s resolution we can seriously get behind! Check out The Fountain’s milkshake-of-the-month for January — the New Year’s Resolution Milkshake! We’re mustering all our willpower and determination tackle this impressive milkshake! And here it IS! The New Year’s Resolution Milkshake features a base of vanilla ice cream blended with milk and rainbow sprinkles. Topped with whipped cream, popping candy, and yet, even more rainbow sprinkles — this sure looks like one BIG party in a glass to us! In fact, the sprinkles kinda remind us of confetti! And the popping candy is like a party in our mouths! Other than that, this is pretty much just a good ‘ol rich and yummy classic vanilla milkshake — but wait there’s MORE! For an extra $2 you can get this bad boy spiked with vodka! Talk about an upgrade for two bucks! New Year’s Resolution Milkshake You can find the New Year’s Resolution Milkshake all month long at The Fountain Eats and Sweets for $12. You’ll find this cozy diner over by Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts! New Year’s Resolution Milkshake And if you’re looking for even more tasty American-style eats, Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club has finally re-opened after a lengthy refurb! Check out how the restaurant looks now as well as how the food TASTES here! Have you had a milkshake from The Fountain before? Tell us what your favorite milkshake in Disney World is in the comments below! Related posts: runDisney Expo Finds: Mickey and Minnie CHOCOLATE Medals and Drink Toppers! Loading Up on Chicken Guy! Loaded Fries and Mac ‘N’ Cheese!! Two NEW Princess-Themed Cupcakes Available in Walt Disney World! View the full article

Love is in the AIR today at Disney World! Valentine’s Day MagicBand That’s because the holidays are finally over and Disney’s now turning our attention to all things ROMANTICAL! Earlier today we told you about the new Valentine’s Day MagicBand featuring two of our favorite Disney sweethearts, but we’ve now set our sights on this new Valentine’s Day Pandora Charm! The new Valentine’s Day Pandora Charm is called “Couple Forever” — that’s got a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? The dangly charm features a two-dimensional Cinderella’s Castle encrusted with clear, sparkly crystals! GORG! Couple Forever Pandora Charm But our favorite part of the new Valentine’s Day Pandora Charm has gotta be the cute couple! They’re holding hands and wearing matching Mickey Ears! Why, that looks just like US with our significant others! We must have modeled for this charm a million times at Disney World without even realizing it! Couple Forever Pandora Charm We found the new Valentine’s Day Pandora Charm at The Screen Door General Store today located inside Disney’s BoarkWalk Inn, but we have a feeling it will be available wherever Pandora charms are sold throughout Disney World, so keep your eyes peeled for it! And be sure to check out some of the other Disney parks Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetums that we’ve spotted so far HERE! Do you enjoy going to Disney World with a certain someone? Tell us if you’re excited about this new Valentine’s Day Pandora Charm in the comments section! Related posts: This is the MOST Expensive Disney Souvenir We Spotted Today…And We Basically HAVE to Have It. We Have the PERFECT Disney Gift for the Most Difficult Person on Your Christmas List! FIRST LOOK at The NEW Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Merch Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! View the full article

Ah, Disney World, you offer us an endless sea of tasty treats to enjoy when we visit your welcoming lands. Oreo Triffle And today we encountered a treat we just had to try on our Disney-faring voyage! Check out our review of the new-to-us Oreo Trifle here! The Oreo Trifle consists of layers of Oreo mousse, chocolate cake, and whipped cream topped with chocolate-coated crispy pearls, an Oreo cookie, and chocolate cookie crumbles! Sounds like all the makings for an awesome dessert to us! Oreo Triffle Plus, this dessert comes in a handy, plastic cup — the perfect portable vessel! We love how you can see all the layers of this THING! But now we must take a sample of the Oreo Trifle, you know, for the sake of research! Oreo Triffle The chocolate cake in there is super soft and moist. It literally falls apart and blends right into the mousse when you stir it. And the Oreo mousse really reminds us of “the Grey Stuff” from Be Our Guest Restaurant. It has a similar cookies ‘n cream flavor profile and texture to it — but we didn’t need an advance dining reservation to get our fix! Oreo Triffle We found the Oreo Trifle for $5 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit at The Market at Ale & Compass inside Disney’s Yacht Club! Read our reviews of the insane Turtle Cinnamon Roll and adorable Nemo Cheesecake for other tasty Disney hotel snack suggestions! Are you excited to try the Oreo Trifle at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Menu Updates At Disney World’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts (Including a NEW Shipwreck Burger!) What’s New at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts — Goofy Cupcakes, Hidden Mickeys, and Pirate Treasure! What’s New at the Epcot Area Resorts — Menu Changes, Skyliner Construction, Independence Day Merch, and More! View the full article

They go together like peanut butter and jelly! Of course, we’re talking about our favorite #RelationshipGoals couple to emulate, Mickey and Minnie! Valentine’s Day MagicBand And while we shared a few new retro MagicBands and a new Star Wars Magicband, we have just seen the cutest new MagicBand at Disney World we’re hoping to be wearing on Valentine’s Day! Check out the adorable new Valentine’s Day MagicBand that has just been released! It’s a limited edition MagicBand featuring lovebirds, err, love mice, Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Valentine’s Day MagicBand The Valentine’s Day MagicBand comes beautifully presented in its own decorative box! One side of the wristband has pink, red, gray, and black heart shapes with Mickey looking adoringly up at Minnie! The strap also says “I Love You” at the top! Valentine’s Day MagicBand The other side of the Valentine’s Day MagicBand is adorned with more hearts and Cupid’s arrows! We’re really awestruck with how in love we are with this new MagicBand! We found it at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom for $34.99 today, but luckily, it’s also available right now online! That means you don’t even have to travel to Florida to get your hands on this sweet piece of merch! Valentine’s Day MagicBand Click here to check out the new Valentine’s Day MagicBand online! Check out some of the other Valentine’s Day merch we’ve started to see trickling into the Disney parks here! XOXO! What do you think of the new Valentine’s Day MagicBand? Let us know if you’ll be hoping to get one from your sweetie in the comments below! Related posts: New Lady and the Tramp and Yoda MagicBands Steal Our Hearts in Disney World! NEWS! Get Ready to Walk in a Winter Wonderland — The Holiday Decor is BACK in Magic Kingdom! CUTE! New Mickey and Minnie Claus Are Ready to Help You Deck The Halls in Disney World! View the full article

While we’ve already told you how to order the secret menu Baby Yoda Frapp at your local Starbs, we’re back to tell you about a new hands-on Baby Yoda experience that will be COMING SOON! Baby Yoda at the Mall That’s right, Mando Nation! Sweet angel Baby Yodes is coming to the Build-A-Bear Workshops across the country! While the Build-A-Bear Workshops occasionally feature stuff-your-own plush characters made popular by movies or tv shows, you’ll soon be able to craft the Grand Poobah of them all — BABY YODA! ©Disney Baby Yoda According to BusinessInsider.com, the Build-A-Baby-Yoda experience will be coming to the Build-A-Bear Workshops sometime “in the next couple of months”. We have a feeling this is going to be verrrry popular with kids of all ages (hey, we are definitely not too proud to build one of these bad boys for ourselves!) The Child ©Disney And as you may recall, there are STILL LITTLE TO NO BABY YODA PLUSH in existence! The Baby Yoda dolls that showed up around the holidays were only available for pre-order. And even if you snagged one of ’em, it won’t be shipped out until later this spring. If Build-A-Bear gets their timing right on this, they could really cash-in on this major shortage of Baby Yoda plush! Stay tuned and make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more Baby Yoda info! Will you be building your very own Baby Yoda when it comes to Build-A-Bear? Let us know if this sounds like fun in the comments below! Related posts: Our Wish Has Been Granted! “Baby Yoda” Merch is COMING…EVERYWHERE! Baby Yoda Plush IS HERE! ACT FAST! A Baby Yoda Gift You Might Actually Get In Time For Christmas! View the full article

There’s a pretty big construction project coming to the roads near Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom The entrance and exit to Magic Kingdom are often extremely prone to traffic, so it’s good news that we spotted the acceptance of a permit for significant construction taking place on World Drive/Floridian Way, just outside the exit to Magic Kingdom! Take a look at what changes are coming to the roads in the area! Applications for the permit were filed a few months ago, but now the South Florida Water Management District has accepted the plans, so we should see this project start-up relatively soon. We want to be prepared so we’re checking out what all the construction will entail! The area in question is along Floridian Way between the Car Care Center and the Magic Kingdom Parking Lots. Construction Plans ©Google Maps The construction is going to slightly shift the alignment of World Drive (both northbound and southbound) and widen the roadway. There should also be two new ramps constructed to connect Floridian Way to Bear Island Road and Magic Kingdom Parking Lot Exit Road to the Car Care Center. Construction Plans ©Disney Now, the big pieces of this project come in the form of four new bridges carrying Floridian Way over the Magic Kingdom exit road! This means that the usual congestion that makes it difficult to head into and out of Grand Floridian Resort should be lessened significantly. Access to the Car Care Center will also be easier! Construction Plans ©Disney Now, this is definitely a massive project, so while we’re waiting for it to be completed we may see some effect on traffic patterns in the area that aren’t as positive so we’ll be sure to keep you updated! We’ll also be keeping a close lookout for any sign of the project starting so that we can let you know! We will also let you know if plans for this project change because as you probably know, things always have the potential to change! Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Check out the latest updates! Have you been stuck in traffic near Magic Kingdom? Are you hoping that this construction project solves those issues? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: FINALLY! The New Seating Area is Open in Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom! NEWS! Get a “First Look” at Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Coming to Magic Kingdom! Annual Passholders Can Celebrate the Holidays with Exclusive Photo Ops in Disney World! View the full article

The Resistance needs heroes like Angel. She grew up watching Star Wars with her dad and brother, and as someone with congenital limb difference, felt that Luke Skywalker was one of the first positive examples of representation she saw. She loves the Star Wars universe because it always felt inclusive to her. Watch Angel join the cause at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which launches Jan. 17 at Disneyland park! The newest attraction inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, is one of the most ambitious, advanced and immersive experiences ever undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering. You’ll climb aboard a full-size transport shuttle before being captured by a Star Destroyer and find yourself in the middle of a climactic battle between the dark side of the First Order and the light side of the Resistance. The harrowing adventure blurs the lines between fantasy and reality on a scale never seen before in a Disney attraction. Are you #ResistanceReady? We want to hear from you. Share how you’re #ResistanceReady on Twitter and Instagram. View the full article

It’s almost time to celebrate! Disney California Adventure’s annual Lunar New Year event kicks off this Friday! ©Disney Mickey and Minnie at Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year Event And while our tastebuds are primed and ready after reading this year’s menus, we’ve just seen some new Lunar New Year merch appear on shopDisney! Check out this year’s adorable Lunar New Year Mickey Plush for $29.99! We are totally diggin’ his outfit! 2020 is the “Year of the Mouse” after all, so you know he’s gotta bring it! His stylish festival attire features reds, golds, and blues with fleece accents to his shirt! ©Disney Lunar New Year Mickey Plush Buy the Lunar New Year Mickey Plush here! The Lunar New Year Minnie Plush for $29.99 is ridiculously cute, too! She’s wearing butterfly clips on each of her ears and has an adorable pink, blue and gold dress trimmed with fleece to match Mickey’s outfit. This plush totally reminds us of the ears debuting at the parks in just a few days! ©Disney Lunar New Year Minnie Plush Click here to get the Lunar New Year Minnie Plush! And if you can’t decide between either Lunar New Year Mickey or Minnie, how about this Lunar New Year Mug for $19.99? The design features both of them in their special celebration attire — plus it’s got a lid, so your beverage will stay extra-toasty! ©Disney Lunar New Year Mug with Lid Check out the Lunar New Year Mug here! Stay tuned, as we’ll be reporting live from Disney California Adventure when the Lunar New Year festivities begin! We’ll give you the full scoop on what you won’t want to miss at this year’s event! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you planning on going to the Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure this year? Tell us your plans in the comments section! Related posts: Do You Know Why January 17th is SO IMPORTANT at the Disney Parks in 2020?! FIRST LOOK at Disney California Adventure’s 2020 Lunar New Year Food and Merch! What’s New at the Disneyland Resort — New Cozy Cone, Luxo Ball Spirit Jersey, Tiki Bowls, and MORE! View the full article

If you got ’em, stack ’em! That’s our philosophy when it comes to accessorizing our MagicBands with Alex and Ani bangles and our heavily-ladened Pandora charm bracelets! ©Disney Rustic Cuff And soon, there will be another option when it comes to gearin’ up our Disney World looks! Rustic Cuff, a growing jewelry brand based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma will soon be opening a pop-up store in Disney Springs! Their signature line of boutique wristlets and cuffs feature mixed materials including beads, leather, and various metallic finishes! The colors in their collection are super fun and bright — they’ll make quite the statement when you rock ’em around the parks! ©Disney Rustic Cuff Rustic Cuff will even customize pieces for you and can add personalization options like names, monograms, and favorite quotes! The new Rustic Cuff pop-up location is set to open for a limited time in the coming weeks next to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, so check it out next time you’re hanging around Disney Springs! How do you like to accessorize your look at the Disney parks? Tell us what your favorite accessories to wear to the parks are in the comments below! Related posts: Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! NEW! Disney Pixar Luxo Dress Rolls Into Disney Springs! This is the MOST Expensive Disney Souvenir We Spotted Today…And We Basically HAVE to Have It. View the full article