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We can’t get enough Disney t-shirts which is a good thing because we find more of them ALL THE TIME! Mickey’s of Hollywood You know we’re always keeping a lookout for new merchandise in Disney parks, and Hollywood Studios has some of our FAVE stores to shop in! So, it’s no surprise that we were able to find some super stylish and fun new t-shirts at Mickey’s of Hollywood! Check out if these new-to-us tees fit YOUR Disney style! First up we spotted this super cute Mickey and Minnie t-shirt. We love the way the graphic is contained in a little box and we can’t wait to spot cute couples rocking a matching pair of these around the park! Grab this shirt for $24.99. Mickey and Minnie T-shirt Next up is this silly Hei Hei shirt for $24.99! We love this one a lot because we’ve all had times where we’re “going through life like” Hei Hei. Hei Hei T-shirt For $24.99, you can show your dark side with the positively imperial Darth Vadar Empire shirt. It’s got a ton of Vadar quotes making up the iconic mask which is super neat. Darth Vadar Empire T-shirt AND we’ve saved the best for last! Who’s your favorite DJ droid in the galaxy? If your answer isn’t Rex from Oga’s Cantina, then what planet have you been living on? Show your love for this groovy little guy with the equally groove DJ Rex shirt for $24.99. DJ Rex T-shirt So there are all the new threads we spotted in Hollywood Studios! Hurry over to Mickey’s of Hollywood if one of these sa-weet new tees caught your eye! Not heading to the parks soon? Remember you can always head to shopDisney to check out some other fun Disney merch! Want the latest news in Hollywood Studios? Click here! Which of these four new t-shirts is your fave? Tell us about your Disney style in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? This NEW Mermaid Tail Cup in Disney World is Positively the Bubbles! View the full article

It’s a great, big, beautiful Tomorrowland! Space Mountain Guess what! There’s not one, but TWO BIG anniversaries in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland tomorrow! Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress are both hitting their 45th year of bringing their respective versions of fun to the guests of Disney World. We knew that we’d be seeing some Space Mountain merch from the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection, but there are even more anniversary surprises! You’ll be able to find some special merchandise released especially for the occasion and we got a glimpse at what some of that fun new merch is going to be! First off, there’s a handful of new merchandise dedicated to Carousel of Progress. We love it when these classic attractions get a little merch love, so we’re pumped to see this nifty new Carousel t-shirt celebrating the occasion. ©Disney AND there’s a limited-edition commemorative pin (pin collectors, get hyped!) that spins away to feature the friendly visage of our favorite time-traveling host — John. ©Disney Of course, Space Mountain is getting a TON of love for its birthday. Our favorite piece of the upcoming merch is this awesome Space Mountain cap. We love the metallic bill and cool colors! ©Disney There’s also this cozy-looking hoodie, perfect for those Florida winters… ©Disney …a unique water bottle (check out the funky shape!)… ©Disney …and two new pins! There’s a glow-in-the-dark one for Annual Passholders… ©Disney …aaaand one for everyone! Look at little astronaut Mickey! ©Disney There will also be a new t-shirt design available at the customizable merchandise station in Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. Much of the new merchandise will be available at this store near the exit of Space Mountain starting TOMORROW, January 15. ©Disney There is one merch item you’ll have to head over to Main Street for, though. Pop into Uptown Jewellers for the special edition (and exclusive) PANDORA charm with the attractions logo. ©Disney We’re super excited to celebrate these two anniversaries. Don’t forget, even MORE, Space Mountain merch will be coming out this weekend with the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection. Click here to find out everything we know about the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection! What upcoming merch item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: These NEW Space Mountain Sweatpants Rock Our World in Magic Kingdom! Go on a Grand Circle Tour of Tomorrowland With the NEW PeopleMover Hat in Disney World! NEW Themed Windbreaker Jackets in Disney World Are Blowing Us Away! View the full article

With over 100 retail stores, over 60 places to indulge your taste buds, and unique experiences, Disney Springs continues to be the ultimate destination for shopping, dining, and playing or as we would like to say—happily whatever you’re after. (You may have seen this tagline on our new campaign that just launched on social and around Orlando last week!) 2020 is off to an amazing start as we gear up for an incredible line-up of anticipated openings including City Works Eatery & Pour House, Ample Hills Creamery, Cirque du Soleil, and M&M’S. Today, I’m excited to add another announcement to the list—boutique jewelry brand, Rustic Cuff, will soon open a pop-up retail store at Disney Springs! This new accessory destination specializes in beautiful statement cuffs with a focus on inspirational designs and personal connection. The brand will also feature a wide selection of beads, bangles, charm bracelets and colorful stackable accent pieces personalization options like names, monograms, and favorite quotes. “We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this special resort location that echoes everything that inspires us to dream” said boutique founder, Jill Donovan. The store is set to open for a limited time in the coming weeks and will be located across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. Be sure to follow @DisneySprings and @RusticCuff on social media for more details and grand opening announcements. View the full article

Disney World and Disneyland are seeing SO many new and exciting things coming soon! Spaceship Earth From Avengers Campus to Space 220, there are so many reasons to take a trip to the Disney Parks! And, now you can travel in style with the latest (and cutest) merchandise collection! OMG! The Oh My Disney Collection has us ready to relax and chill out during our next Disney vacation. Take a weekend getaway to the parks with the Weekender Bag for $49.99… ©Disney …or even pack for Spring Break with the Rolling Luggage for $59.99! ©Disney And, to make sure you can keep track of all the merch you pick up in Disney, you can sign your autograph on the Up, Ratatouille, and Finding Nemo Luggage Tags and Passport Cases for $19.99 per set! ©Disney After you get to the parks, put on your favorite pair of Minnie Ears and the Women’s Up Paradise Falls Spirit Jersey… ©Disney …or the Women’s Finding Nemo Spirit Jersey for $64.99 (and look as fabulous as you feel comfortable!). ©Disney Buuut, your stylish outfits don’t have to stop at the end of the night! You can have some sweet dreams wearing the Women’s Pixar Pajama Top for $59.99… ©Disney …with the cutest “Up, Up, and Away!” saying on the back… ©Disney …along with the Women’s Pixar Pajama Bottoms starting at $59.99! Who says fashion can’t also be cozy?? ©Disney You can order the Oh My Disney Collection online before your next trip (or even just to show off your love for Disney at home)! Anyone want to match with us?? We will let you know if we spot this new merch in the parks, too! Have you spotted the Oh My Disney Collection online yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: 5 Disney Changes That Turned Out Way Better Than Expected DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — NEW Hotels, NEW Restaurants & TONS of Festival News for 2020! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

Tomorrowland invites guests to step into a land that celebrates humankind’s ability to innovate and discover new frontiers. Over the years, exciting Tomorrowland attractions have taken guests to the far corners of outer space and into the future. We’re excited to showcase special merchandise perfect for Tomorrowland fans! On January 15, guests can commemorate the 45th anniversary of Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress with all-new merchandise available at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. shop. This anniversary merchandise is definitely clear for launch! Items such as a hoodie, baseball cap, water bottle, limited edition pin, and Passholder-exclusive limited edition pin celebrate Space Mountain’s futuristic and outer space thematic. Make sure you check out the customizable merchandise kiosk inside the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. for an on-demand tee design honoring this attraction’s milestone! Make your way over to Main Street, U.S.A. to find an out of this world PANDORA charm with the attraction’s logo launching exclusively at Uptown Jewelers on January 15. Additionally, be on the lookout for the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain collection dropping on January 18! These next anniversary items are only just a dream away! The Carousel of Progress has welcomed guests on a journey spanning over 4 generations of progress and technological advancements. A commemorative tee and limited edition pin (starring the attraction’s host, John!) will be available for purchase. Find all these interstellar finds in the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. shop in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World on January 15. If you’re still looking for more Tomorrowland themed merchandise, be on the lookout for new items across Disney Parks! All merchandise available while supplies last. View the full article

With the recent opening of Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience, an impressive preview of the exciting new attractions coming to Epcot in the near future, I was reminded of just how innovative and effective the concept of a “Preview Center” has been in the development and public awareness of Disney projects through the years. And it all started in earnest nearly fifty years ago right in the heart of Central Florida. I wonder how many visitors to Walt Disney World Resort have any idea of the historical significance of the very distinct 1970s-style low-slung building with the manicured lawns and wrap-around windows, located along Hotel Plaza Boulevard in Lake Buena Vista? Now home to the Amateur Athletic Union, this unassuming building was the birthplace of the Disney “preview center” concept that has become ubiquitous with the opening and expansions of Disney Parks around the world. Although preview centers have been utilized to introduce, showcase, and promote such diverse endeavors as Disneyland Paris, Disney California Adventure, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland, it was the Walt Disney World Preview Center that had the biggest burden in terms of introducing an entirely new concept in family leisure. In typical Walt Disney fashion, the “Disney World” concept was something entirely different that needed to be explained and conveyed. Thanks in large part to the popular “Disneyland” TV series of the 1950s and the subsequent global renown of Disneyland park, people were familiar with the idea of a stand-alone Disney park destination (groundbreaking in its own right at the time). However, by all measure, Walt Disney World Resort was simply not another Disneyland park. At a November 15, 1965, press conference announcing the “Disney World” project (featuring then Florida Governor Haydon Burns and Roy O. Disney), Walt Disney had this to say: I’ve always said there will never be another Disneyland, Governor, and I think it’s going to work out that way, but it will be the equivalent of Disneyland . . . This concept here will have to be something that is unique so that there is a distinction between Disneyland in California and whatever Disney does…notice I didn’t say “Disneyland”…Disney does in Florida. I’m very excited about it because I’ve been storing these things up for years. Certain attractions at Disneyland that have a basic appeal I might move here. Then again, I’d like to create new things. You hate to repeat yourself. I don’t like to make sequels to my pictures. I like to take a new thing and develop something, a new concept. When the Walt Disney World Preview Center opened on January 10, 1970, its goal was to communicate to guests and visiting media that this project was an all-new approach to family vacationing that encompassed not only a Disney park but all kinds of entertainment, dining, sports, and recreational activities on a scale never before imagined. At 47 square miles and 27,500 acres it was, indeed, a “Vacation Kingdom” undo itself. Featuring charming and informative hostesses, an impressive 12-minute film, intricate models, impressive artist renderings, souvenir merchandise, along with food and beverage offerings, the preview center might be considered the resort’s very first popular attraction. As a matter of fact, in its first nine months of operation, the preview center welcomed over a half million guests! One of my prized Disney possessions is the “Preview Edition” souvenir guide that was offered for sale at the preview center. It was also available by mail and occasionally at Disneyland Park in California. The impressive booklet, now almost a half-century old, is brimming fantastic early Walt Disney World concept art, plus exciting photos and illustrations. I can’t imagine that visitors to the preview center couldn’t help being impressed by what they saw. Considering the fact that Walt Disney World Resort is soon to celebrate its 50th anniversary and remains the number one family vacation destination in the world I would say that the modest, and very first, preview center for a Disney park did an admirable job of “previewing” for the public a destination that would soon be affectionately dubbed the place “Where Dreams Come True.” View the full article

Today is THE day! The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 e-book is HERE, and we’re so excited! Get the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining To celebrate the launch of the 2020 edition of our most popular guide, you can save 25% off the cover price with promo code WDW2020! Get your copy of the fully-updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 now! Use promo code WDW2020 to get 25% off the cover price! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2020 Edition is full of need-to-know details, tools, and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. An in-depth analysis of the Disney Dining Plan and whether it’s right for YOU. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! We love hearing from you! With over 750 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started planning your next Disney World vacation! 2020 DFB Guide Pages Here’s Just Some Of What We’ve Updated In the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book: Fully updated prices and restaurant info for 2020 visitors Updated details about available discounts and deals at Disney World restaurants DFB’s own 2020 recommendations for everything from table service to counter service to snacks and more Over 700 pages of updated Disney Dining advice, details, and information Disney Dining Plan and Free Dining Plan Analysis — Is it right for your family? Can you really save money? NEW Disney food and restaurant photos Updated reviews of all Disney World restaurants, kiosks, bars, and lounges including all new eateries An updated chapter focused on one of the most popular Disney dining topics: Snacks in the theme parks and resorts A comprehensive section of What’s NEW in Disney Food, including new restaurants, new menus, restaurant closures, and more Updated information about the My Magic+ Planning System that Disney rolled out in 2013, and how it may affect your 2020 Disney plans Changes coming to Disney World in 2020 and beyond! Mickey Waffle Updated section on Charging Stations, including FuelRod kiosks What’s New and Upcoming at Disney Springs, all the theme parks, and more! A list of the must-do restaurants for Disney World first-timers, fully updated for 2019 Updated suggestions for unique kids’ meals Updated Suggestions and Reviews in our Drinking Around the World Chapter, Index of Bars and Lounges, and Late Night Dining Options Section Updated recommendations for traveling with babies and toddlers Our picks for the snacks you MUST try in 2020, including an update of the best cupcakes in WDW Updated Dining Strategies to help you stick to your budget New Seasonal Events Additional Disney Dining Scavenger Hunts and Trivia, Updated Food Crawls, and Updated BINGO cards Updated Disney Dining FAQ section Additional Top 5 recommendations And MORE! As you can see, this is a labor of love and we put a ton of time and effort (and research) into ensuring that we are sharing with you the most relevant, up to date Disney Food Information that’s available. We do this so that you can plan your own Disney visit with confidence, and have the trip of a lifetime, every time. And right now you can save 25% off the cover price with promo code WDW2020! Get MORE for LESS! Save with the Everything Bundle! We have even bigger savings on our Everything Bundle today too! This bundle has, well, EVERYTHING in it – all seven of the DFB Guides including: the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, the DFB Guide to the 2020 Epcot Food and Wine Festival pre-order (plus a free, instant download of the 2019 edition), the DFB Guide to the 2020 Walt Disney World Holidays (and a free, instant download of the 2019 edition), the DFB Guide to the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival (and a free, instant download of the 2019 edition), and all three Snack Guides. Get the Everything Bundle today! And right now you can save 40% off the already super-discounted price of the Everything Bundle with promo code BUNDLE40! Read What Our Customers Say! But don’t take our word for it! Check out what some of our readers had to say about the guide. Read more at our DFBStore.com Testimonials page. Ready to see what all the fuss is about? We’d love to share our best tips with you! And remember, because the guide is an e-Book, it’s super easy to download it to all of your mobile devices and take it right into the parks with you! Order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2020 Edition and receive 25% off with promo code WDW2020! With a 100%, 30-day, money back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! Note: If you pre-ordered the 2020 DFB Guide between October 24, 2019 and January 10, 2020 be sure to check your email for the 2020 edition! You can email us at support@dfbguide.com if you didn’t receive your pre-ordered guide! And, if you’re a previous customer be sure to email us at support@dfbguide.com to receive a code to get $7 off your purchase of this guide! As always we thank you for your support of Disney Food Blog and the work we do here. We couldn’t do it without you! Related posts: Start Your Vacation Planning NOW! Save 40% off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store with Our Fourth of July SALE! DFB Store SALE! Save 40% off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store with Our Back to School Sale! Today is THE Day to Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A HUGE Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! View the full article

2020 is a BIG year at Disney World thanks to the opening of attractions and restaurants like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Space 220, and Regal Eagle. So, if you’re planning to head to Walt Disney World this year you may wanna listen up! Mickey Mouse We previously announced that the 2020 Disney World FREE Dining Offer was available now!! But folks, this offer won’t be available for much longer. Free Dining? You may be thinking…WOW, this almost sounds TOO good to be true! Basically, the gist is, guests are offered a FREE DINING PLAN with the eligible purchase of a Disney World vacation package — dates and limitations apply. Dine In The Beast’s Castle! Check Out of FAQ Guide to Disney World Free DINING! This offer has the potential to save your money some serious cash if done right. We break the cost and savings in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney Dining e-book. Not to mention, there’s SO much to experience this year at Walt Disney World, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the exciting transformation of Epcot. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge But, in order to score this free dining deal, you’ve gotta act quick as the window to book this opportunity is only available until January 16, 2020. That’s TWO DAYS, people! Click Here For ALL The Detail on the 2020 Disney World FREE DINING Offer! If you’re ready to book the Free Dining Plan, reach out to our pals at Small World Vacations for a no-obligation quote. They’re super helpful and will be able to assist you with all of your Disney vacation planning questions! Have you taken advantage of the Walt Disney World Free Dining Offer? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Check Out the 2019 Disney Dining Plan Restaurant List for Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Art of Animation, and Pop Century: May 15, 2018 View the full article

Disney World has a seemingly endless amount of restaurants to choose from. If you have the Disney Dining Plan, that leaves you with some difficult decisions to make — where do you eat?! Roasted Breakfast Potatoes Whether you’re looking for more bang for your buck or a unique dining atmosphere, some of the one-credit restaurants provide a better value than others. Last year, we shared our top 9 one-credit restaurants, and this year’s list has some repeats as well as new additions that will make the most of your Dining Plan credits! Keep in mind that we tried to be mindful of how to get the most out of your Dining Plan credits AS WELL AS the ambiance, theming, and overall service in our choices. A wonderful experience is just as important as getting a good value! Let’s see what made the cut for 2020! Repeat Favorites from 2019 Some restaurants that appeared in last year’s list have merited a repeat mention – these options still provide a great value and are an excellent use of your Table Service credit! Listed alphabetically, here are the restaurants we thought deserved a second look this year! Morimoto Asia (Lunch) – Disney Springs Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs is a highly acclaimed Signature Dining experience for dinner. It’s hard to imagine Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef that sells for $28 an ounce as anything other than fine dining! So it should come as no surprise that Dinner at Morimoto Asia requires 2 Dining Credits. Morimoto Asia BUT! Fear not – you can dine at Morimoto Asia for LUNCH and only need to use 1 Dining Credit! You order from a nearly identical menu, so this is an excellent value to consider! Morimoto Asia Spare Ribs Morimoto Asia has a rather large menu, providing guests with tons of delicious options to choose from. If you want to make the most of your dining credit, be sure to take a look at their meat and seafood options. From a $52 Mongolian Filet Mignon to $39 Madagascar Jumbo Shrimp, this is an easy pick to maximize value AND amazing flavor in a single Dining Credit! Read our FULL review of Morimoto Asia here! Sanaa – Animal Kingdom Lodge If you want a unique dining experience unlike any other, you’ll want to consider adding Sanaa to your list of dining reservations. Located in Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Kidani Village, this restaurant features an African and Indian-inspired menu that the more adventurous OR pickiest of eaters can all enjoy. Boerewors Braii The HUGE draw to this restaurant and the main reason why it remains on our list of recommended one-credit restaurants is that it sits right next to the resort’s Sunset Savanna, meaning you can get awesome views of the African animals that call Animal Kingdom Lodge home! If you request a window table, you’ll have prime seating to watch the animals roam. Animal Kingdom Lodge We recommend dining at Sanaa for lunch to better see the animals on the savanna. This is an awesome value because you don’t have to pay for admission to Animal Kingdom to see these incredible animals. Plus Sanaa has one of the most unique menus in Disney World! Shrimp Tinashe at Sanaa The food at Sanaa has consistently delivered in terms of uniqueness and quality. Menu items include the Potjie Inspired Butter Chicken or Braised Beef, served with rice ($28) and Mishkaki, a seasoned beef kabab ($23). Sanaa is one of the more affordable options on our list, but what you’re really getting out of your Dining Credit is an opportunity to watch the animals while you dine! Read our review of Sanaa here! Storybook Dining at Artist Point – Wilderness Lodge Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge was formally a Signature Dining experience but recently switched to character dining with Snow White! Now known as Storybook Dining at Artist Point, guests can enjoy a prix-fixe meal with some of their favorite characters! Storybook Dining at Artist Point The prices certainly lend to Storybook Dining being a great value – dinner costs $59 per adult and $35 per child. If Snow White is your favorite princess, this is a great alternative to Cinderella’s Royal Table. Shared Appetizers at Storybook Dining The appetizers and desserts are a variety of small tastes shared by the table and feature really unique flavors and gorgeous presentations (umm…Poison Apples and Gooseberry Pie? Yes please!). Royal Prime Rib Roast The entrees were large and flavorful as well — our favorites were the Royal Prime Rib Roast and the Magic Mirror Slow-braised Pork Shank! Plus, you get a rare chance to meet Dopey, Grumpy, Snow White, AND the Evil Queen. Totally worth it! Check out our review of Storybook Dining here! Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill – Disney Springs Where else in Disney Springs can you get a delicious meal and put your one-credit to REALLY good use? Look no further than Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. This made our 2019 list and we wanted to bring it back for you this year! Tempura Calamari and Shrimp While the menu features an excellent selection of pizzas and pastas, the real stars of the menu are their wood-grilled steaks. When you order an 8 oz Filet Mignon for $59, you know you’re in for a treat. Toast to a wonderful dinner with a glass of Henriot ‘Brut Souverain’ Champagne ($18), and finish off your meal with a $10 Chocolate Lava Cake – that’s $87 for one person! Mesquite Grilled NY Strip Steak Frites from Lunch at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Everything from appetizers, to drinks, to entrees, to dessert were impressive here. With a pricey menu, this spot is a wonderful pick for a group looking for a great variety when maximizing value of their Dining Plan credits! Read our full review of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill here! NEW Additions for 2020 While there are some tried and true repeats from 2019’s list, we wanted to share a few new, additional choices for you to consider. These restaurants all offer excellent menus AND a unique atmosphere to match! Teppan Edo – Epcot Teppan Edo in Epcot’s World Showcase is just so much fun! It was a top one-credit pick for us in 2018 and we missed it so much last year, we brought it back! It’s a dining experience unlike any other, even compared to all the other unique dining options in Epcot! The food here is pretty stellar and the unique service they provide is something different for your whole family to enjoy! Teppan Edo chef in action Teppan Edo is a hibachi grill, very similar to a Benihana or other Japanese grills in many towns. So why would you want to dine here if you’ve got a perfectly good hibachi joint back home? Obviously, because it’s better at Disney. But seriously, take your local hibachi grill and make it like…REALLY good. We’re talking uber-fresh veggies, meats, and seafood, and dedicated, phenomenal chefs preparing your meal right in front of you at your table! For one dining credit you get dinner AND a show! Whether they are tossing shrimp into their hat or drawing your favorite Disney characters on the grill, the chefs at Teppan Edo really know how to entertain. Teppan Edo You can order a variety of meats or seafood — our pick is the Steak and Shrimp Combo meal for $37! Pair that with a $14 glass of Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon and finish your meal with a Green Tea Mousse Cake for $6.50, you’re looking at a nearly $60 lunch! Kids’ meals are on the higher end of the scale too, with $16 options such as Julienned Steak or Salmon. Can’t beat a HUGE quality meal and a fun show to boot! Check out our review of Teppan Edo HERE! Topolino’s Terrace (Breakfast) – Riviera Resort The brand new Riviera Resort‘s flagship rooftop restaurant Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera recently opened in December 2019 and brings both great value and a fantastic character dining option. Dinner at Topolino’s Terrace is 2 credits, but their Breakfast à la Art is a prix fixe character breakfast is only 1 credit, folks! Quiche Gruyere Breakfast is somewhat pricey which makes this a truly valuable use of a Table Service credit, coming in at $45 per adult and $24 per child. Not only that, but you’re meeting characters in some SUPER adorable costumes (Painter Mickey!), not to mention you’re getting some awesome rooftop views and REALLY delicious food! Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters We enjoyed everything we tried from the delicious Wood-Fired Butchers Steak to the fresh baked Croissant au Jambon that was positively drenched in creamy Bechamel sauce! Even the kids’ menu is a blast with fun options like Mickey Waffle Dippers served on a stick with a variety of dipping sauces! Wood-Fired Butchers Steak We think the overall experience plus quality of food puts Topolino’s Terrace high on our list of recommended one-credit value restaurants. Read our review of breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace here! ‘Ohana – Polynesian Village Resort Rounding out our 2020 list of recommended one-credit restaurants is a classic favorite that has truly stood the test of time when it comes to Disney World dining. ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Village Resort is a tried and true dining location that garners many repeat visits from guests (us included!). Sides — Wontons, Noodles, Stir Fried Vegetables, Chicken Wings In the morning you can enjoy breakfast with Mickey, Stitch, Lilo, and Pluto, which offers even more value for families looking to meet characters without having to wait in lines. Say Aloha to Mickey and Friends at ‘Ohana for Breakfast But while breakfast is good, dinner is where it’s at featuring all you care to eat delectable meat skewers, potstickers, chicken wings, noodles, and more. Of course, we can’t talk about Ohana without mentioning our favorite Bread Pudding in the whole, wide world. Seriously. It’s the stuff dreams are made of. ‘Ohana Bread Pudding. (Stop Licking the Screen Plz!) If you’re itchin’ for a tropical drink, you can sip on the famous Lapu Lapu ($18) or the Puka Punch ($14), among others, from neighboring Tambu Lounge. Lapu Lapu You’re putting your one-credit to work here! ‘Ohana has a prix-fixe menu for both breakfast and dinner, costing $41 per adult and $54 per adult, respectively. Kids’ prices are $24 for breakfast and $29 for dinner. Check out a review of ‘Ohana dinner HERE! These spots all satisfy the itch for great quality food and that awesome Disney theming and service we’ve come to know and love. Whether you purchased the Dining Plan or scored a free Disney Dining Plan offer when it was available, all of these spots will get you a massive bang for your buck and sure to please your whole crew! Interested in learning more about the Disney Dining Plan? Read all about it right here! What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The Ten BEST Places to Eat at Walt Disney World WITHOUT a Park Ticket! Recommended Disney World Dining Plan One Credit Restaurant Values 9 Best One-Credit Restaurant Values on the 2019 Disney Dining Plan View the full article

Some times all it takes is a lil’ accessory to add some Disney magic to your day! Mickey’s of Hollywood From MagicBands to handbags, we are all about adding a little bit o’ Disney to our daily style. And we just found a collection of truly adorable accessories at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios that we are so ready to add to that collection! We want alllll the keychains! Seriously, though, how awesome is this Mickey Donut Keychain?! Mickey Donut Keychain Available for $12.99, as if it weren’t cool enough, the Mickey Donut Keychain is also SQUISHY! It’s basically a portable (and cute) stress reliever! Mickey Donut Keychain Speaking of adorable, the Minnie Bow Keychain is calling our names! Available for $9.99, we are so ready to embrace our inner Minnie Mouse style! Minnie Mouse Bow Keychain Hmm, are we forgetting one? Oh, that’s right! There’s also the I’m Having a Dory Moment Keychain, available for $12.99. I’m Having a Dory Moment Keychain We’ll take them all, please! We spotted this adorable collection at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Hollywood Studios. On the topic of Minnie style, you will love this new Minnie Mouse collection from Her Universe! What do you think of the two new keychains? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Here’s How To Charge Your Phone In Disney World (Now That FuelRods are Too Expensive)! View the full article

Sooo we all know how easy it is to burn through our wallets in Disney World (guilty!). Happily Ever After Dessert Party But, wouldn’t it be AWESOME to get money back on dining while you’re in the parks? Now, you can with the newest cash back offers coming soon (um, yes pls!!). American Express has debuted some great cash-back deals for select card holders dining at the Patina Group restaurants in Disney World! Whether you’re looking to indulge in some Pan-Asian cuisine at Morimoto Asia… Morimoto Asia …have a couple drinks from the MASSIVE punch bowl at The Edison… Samantha Sterling Punch Bowl at The Edison …or grab some Italian food at Enzo’s Hideaway, you can get $25 back when you spend $75 or more at the restaurants through March 6th! Nonna’s Paccheri Plus, you can even snag $5 back when you spend $15 or more at Pizza Ponte. And, who can pass up some great pizza?? There are also some cash back offers at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante and Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs too! Just be sure to check your American Express account before heading to the parks so you can take advantage of these awesome deals that end on March 6th. Three Cheese Ravioli at Maria and Enzo’s We only hope there will be another cash back offer for Space 220 when it blasts into Epcot! Have you used the American Express cash back offers in Disney World yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! What’s NEW at Disney Springs: The Her Universe Star Wars Collection, NEW Park Life Dooneys, and Rock the Dots Merch! Review and Photos! The BIGGEST. DRINK. EVER. in Disney World! Check out the PUNCH BOWL in Disney Springs. View the full article

C’est magnifique! The Epcot Transformation is fully under way (and we are SO excited). Epcot Entrance And, while Space 220 and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have seen lots of progress, we’re taking a trip to France for the latest rat-astic development! Josh Damaro, the incredible new President of the Walt Disney World Resort, is joining with Walt Disney Imagineering to give us all the feels with the photos he’s shared of the NEW Gusteau’s sign for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! ©Walt Disney Imagineering In preparation for the attraction’s summer opening, the Gusteau’s marquee was situated by Imagineers as they arrive in the ride’s final stretch! Um, who wouldn’t want to shrink to the size of Remy and scurry around a French restaurant?? ©Walt Disney Imagineering Plus, while Josh was checking out the new view, he also got an update with the chefs from La Crêperie de Paris. And, we can’t wait to have a new spot to snack on crêpes and other French pastries! ©Josh Damaro The France Pavilion is already amazing, but we know it’s going be on TOP of the World Showcase when its construction is finished! You can keep up with the rest of Epcot’s Transformation HERE! Are you excited for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in Epcot? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: EXCLUSIVE NEWS! A New Signature Margarita is Debuting At La Cava del Tequila in Epcot…And WAIT ‘Til You See Who Developed The Recipe! What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! NEWS and Review: Sweet, Salty, and SUPER Yummy! Pretzel Bites with Beer Caramel Dip Have Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

While there are so many places to snack in Disney World, sometimes you want to be treated like royalty during your meal. Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs And, now you can dine like a Disney Princess with the newest thing coming to Disney Springs! Where’s our crown when we need one?? The royal red carpet is being rolled out ’cause the “Earl’s Feast” has made its appearance at the Earl of Sandwich! And, oh my, does it look GOOD! ©Earl of Sandwich The latest sandwich is piled high with roast beef, turkey, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, and mustard on freshly baked artisan bread (our mouths are watering just thinking about it)! ©Earl of Sandwich We can’t WAIT to grab one of these guys. While you’re waiting in line to get your own Earl’s Feast Sandwich, you can keep up with all the other eats we find in Disney Springs by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you tried the Earl’s Feast yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS: Mobile Order Is Getting an AWESOME Change in Disney World (And We Are SO Here for It)! DFB Video: Our 13 Favorite Ways Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! Samoa Fans, You’re Going to Want to See THIS Rice Krispie Treat in Disney World! View the full article

If you’re soaring to or from Epcot aboard Disney Skyliner starting today, there’s a tasty new treat for your eyes – the sign for Gusteau’s restaurant was just installed above the expanding France pavilion in World Showcase! Gusteau’s is the famed Parisian establishment that is home to Chef Remy from Disney and Pixar’s “Ratatouille.” It’s also the soon-to-be setting for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the delicious new attraction opening this summer at Epcot. This family-friendly experience will invite you on a super-sized adventure with Chef Remy, where you’ll race through Gusteau’s kitchen in special trackless ride vehicles. The new sign is visible from your Disney Skyliner gondola as you approach or depart the International Gateway station at Epcot, so keep your eyes peeled. It’s the latest signal that we’re getting closer and closer to taking a ride with “Little Chef” on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, one of several new experiences coming to Epcot as part of the park’s historic transformation already underway. Keep checking Disney Parks Blog for more updates like this one as we hungrily await this attraction’s debut at Walt Disney World Resort! View the full article

Looking to add to your MagicBand collection? Look no further than Hollywood Studios! The Darkroom With all the excitement over the new slap-band MagicBands, it’s nice to kick it ‘old school’ with the classic band that started it all. And we spotted a couple of new retro MagicBand designs at The Darkroom. The first design is this adorable vintage-themed Tomorrowland MagicBand. MagicBand This super cute purple MagicBand features rocket ships galore, along with favorite Tomorrowland attractions. Vintage Tomorrowland MagicBand: Space Mountain, PeopleMover, and even the Skyway! From Space Mountain to The PeopleMover and even the old Skyway, we’re totally loving this band. Oh, and we’re obsessing over the purple color. Tomorrowland MagicBand: Speedway, Space Mountain rocket, Astro Orbiter…even a hidden Mickey! This space-themed MagicBand sells for $29.99. And get this!! It’s also available online! Or if you fashion yourself a fan of classic Mickey Mouse cartoons, you may just about fall in love with this fun ‘film strip’ design! ‘Film Reel’ MagicBand Mickey and the gang can all be found on this MagicBand. Pluto, Minnie, and Donald all make an appearance alongside Mickey. ‘Film Reel’ MagicBand, featuring Mickey and Pluto! This is a great MagicBand if you’re really into ‘vintage’ Disney! The other side of the ‘Film Reel’ MagicBand, featuring Mickey, Minnie, and Donald This ‘film strip’ MagicBand sells for $24.99. Grab one (or both!) at The Darkroom in Hollywood Studios today! Don’t miss out on all of the latest Disney news — subscribe to our newsletter! Do you collect MagicBands? What’s your favorite one? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! 2020 Merchandise Arrives in Walt Disney World! What’s New at Hollywood Studios — Rise of the Resistance Officially OPENS, Irish Cream Cold Brew, and Jango Fett Steins! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

If you’re visiting Disneyland this week and were looking forward to everyone’s favorite earworm, ahem, LOVELY TUNE, to get stuck in your head, you may be out of luck. Disneyland We noticed on Disney’s official website that a classic Fantasyland attraction has closed for the time being. Fan-favorite “it’s a small world” is currently closed for refurbishment as the attraction just concluded its annual holiday overlay. © Disney This does not seem to be a long downtime, however. The attraction should be switching back to its regular classic version, and it appears as though it will re-open this Saturday, January 18th. Times appear to be available on January 18, 2020 © Disney “it’s a small world” isn’t the only Disneyland attraction featuring some sort of downtime this year for one reason or another. We’ve reported on several Disneyland attractions closing for some time in 2020, including extensive refurbishments on Snow White’s Scary Adventures, Indiana Jones Adventure, Haunted Mansion, AND King Arthur Carrousel. Be sure to keep up with the latest on all things Disneyland by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you been on “it’s a small world” during the holiday season at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: ANOTHER Disneyland Attraction May See Downtime in 2020! Did You KNOW?? There Are 3 NEW Scents on “it’s a small world!” Holiday in Disneyland! Disneyland Review: Funnel Cake Fries at California Adventure’s Award Wieners! View the full article

Minnie Mouse — the OG Disney style icon! Minnie Mouse If you’re looking for a bit of style inspo that features lots of bows, polka dots, and florals, Minnie Mouse is your girl. Mrs. Mouse is always looking fab, and it turns out we’re not the only ones who think so! Her Universe has released a new Minnie Mouse inspired collection, and each and every piece looks o’ so fine! Hiya, Her Universe, can we have it all?! Seriously, this Minnie Mouse collection is just so cuuute! With tons of polka dots, stripes, and patterns, Minnie would love this collection of clothing. Just take a peek at the Minnie Mouse Crop T-Shirt, which features plenty of Minnie silhouettes, as well as “Minnie” displayed across the front… Minnie Mouse Crop T-Shirt ©Her Universe/Disney ….and “Mouse” on the back! Minnie Mouse Crop T-Shirt ©Her Universe/Disney Speaking of adorable clothing, we are so ready to rock this Minnie Mouse Bow Print Dress on our next outing to the parks! Minnie Mouse Bow Print Dress ©Her Universe/Disney If you’re more of a jeans kinda gal, these Mickey and Minnie Embroidered Jeans are ah-mazing! We love the little details of the Mickey glove and Minnie bow patches! Mickey and Minnie Embroidered Jeans ©Her Universe/Disney The entire collection is worth a look for any Disney style lover! Check it out over on the HerUniverse website. Complete your look with these Classic Minnie Ears we found over in Disney World! And if you’re looking for other new online Disney collections, take a look at the Adidas, Gucci, and Columbia collections. Which of the new items from the Her Universe Minnie Mouse collection are your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: New Monthly Disney Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Is Launching SOON! Hurry Back! The Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug is Re-Materializing in Disney World and Disneyland! Find Out How to Celebrate The Premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Your Local Disney Store! View the full article

There’s so much to see and do at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts! From unique and yummy food to fun and interesting entertainment, the newest of Epcot’s festival lineup is pretty stellar. Festival Passport Today, we checked out a few of the new and returning offerings coming to the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, which officially kicks off on January 17th. And there’s a REALLY cool painting experience that you have to see to believe! A NEW “spin art” experience is coming to the festival, which allows guests to create their own masterpiece and maybe get a bit of a workout in during the process. Spin Art Guests hop on a stationary bike and pedal away! The pedaling motion helps create a one-of-a-kind piece of art of your very own! Just pick four colors, and you’ll be amazed at the painting you create. Spin Art If you aren’t looking to get a workout while creating your masterpiece, there should also be stationary table-top options. You can also opt for a multi-person experience, be sure to ask a Cast Member for more information! Prices start at $19 for the canvas itself and go up to $25 for a canvas with an 8×10″ frame. Your art is dry and ready to take home with you just 15 minutes after you finish! Spin Art If you’re ready to hop on one of those bikes and pedal your way to being a master painter, be sure to check out the Spin Art experience in the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase. And don’t forget to check out the rest of the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts entertainment, taking place throughout Epcot from January 17 – February 24, 2020. See FULL Menus and Food Photos from this year’s Festival of the Arts here! Heading to the Festival of the Arts this year? Is this something you would like to try out? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: Check it Out! NEW Annual Passholder-Exclusive Merchandise Coming to the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Figment Fans, Get Ready! Here’s a First Look at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts Merchandise! You Gotta See This New Rainbow Sparkling Water at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

We were up with the birds this morning to grab a coveted boarding group to ride Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios today. Rise of the Resistance Standby Line But even though we were up before the Bright Suns, we still had to wait an hour and a half to ride the popular attraction! Folks have been flocking to Hollywood Studios in recent weeks to ride Rise of the Resistance since it opened last month, often lining up at the park hours before it officially opens to reserve a spot in the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app. Rise of the Resistance Standby Line And even though you can only reserve a boarding group once Hollywood Studios is open for the day and you step inside the park, you still gotta get here really early before all the boarding groups are given out. Typically, guests can expect a small bit of line time, especially if things are running smoothly. But this evening, we were thwarted by a sea of people still waiting to ride the attraction even after their boarding groups were called! The line stretched all the way beyond the entrance to Galaxy’s Edge! Rise of the Resistance Standby Line Isn’t a 90-minute wait time on top of getting up hours before what is humanly natural too big of an ask? Don’t get us wrong — we think very highly Rise of the Resistance, but even this seemed like a bit much for us die-hard Disney fans. Rise of the Resistance Standby Line While we don’t know what caused the substantial backup, we’re hoping that things will be running more smoothly soon. If you’re hoping to ride Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios or in Disneyland when it opens there this Friday, keep in mind doing so will take a lot of careful planning and a considerable devotion of your time! Have you been on Rise of the Resistance yet? Do you think it’s worth all the effort and time spent to ride it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Answers To ALL Of Your Disney World Rise of the Resistance Questions! We’ve Been INSIDE Disney World’s Rise Of The Resistance…And We Have 3 Questions NEW PHOTOS! See INSIDE Rise of the Resistance at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge With This NEW Preview! View the full article

We know you’re busy warming up your voice for when the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along debuts this Friday in Epcot’s France pavilion! Palais du Cinéma But here’s a critical detail we noticed if you’re planning on seeing the show when it opens! The new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along will open on January 17th at Palais de Cinéma in Epcot’s World Showcase, but it isn’t taking the place of the longtime-running Impressions de France. Instead, the two films will be sharing the France pavilion theater. And although Disney hasn’t officially published the schedule for when the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along will be running, Disney has updated its hours online for Impressions de France. Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Currently, Impressions de France is scheduled to run from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM starting on January 17th and while we can’t confirm the showtimes for Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along yet, it looks like it will take up the earlier, more significant chunk of the day while Impressions de France will be showing for a brief slot of time in the evenings. Of course, this could always change. So, make sure you’re checking your My Disney Experience app for details. ©Disney Impressions de France Hours If you really want to see Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along on your next visit to Epcot, keep in mind Impressions de France will begin playing at 7:30 PM, so you’ll want to go before then. And if you’re super-stoked to see the newly-remastered Impressions de France, just know you’ll have to wait until the last hour and a half of the park’s day– and even then you’ll only have a short window of opportunity to enjoy it! We will update you if any changes are made to the times! You can read all about the NEW Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along and here! Are you looking forward to seeing the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along? Tell us if you’re excited about the new show in the comments below! Related posts: FIRST LOOK! Here’s Our Thoughts on the New “Canada Far and Wide” Coming to Epcot! Tables in Wonderland Members: Check Out This Whisky-Inspired Event Coming to Disney World! What’s Popping? Changes To Cult-Favorite Epcot Snack View the full article

Every day is Star Wars day over at Hollywood Studios! Dark Room in Hollywood Studios Ever since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened, Hollywood Studios has become the place to be for Star Wars fans. And now, you can wear your Star Wars love on your sleeve wrist, with a brand new limited release accessory we spotted at The Darkroom! An awesome new MagicBand for any galaxy-dweller has arrived in Hollywood Studios — the limited-edition Galaxy’s Edge MagicBand! Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge MagicBand The bright blue MagicBand features some of our favorite Star Wars elements. On one side, you’ll find the iconic Millennium Falcon. Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge MagicBand While on the other, you can spot outlines of speeding TIE Fighters and X-Wings. Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge MagicBand The Force is strong with this new MagicBand! You can pick up this limited release Galaxy’s Edge MagicBand for $29.99 over at The Darkroom in Hollywood Studios! If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’re not gonna want to miss out on this SECRET MENU Chewbacca Frappucino! Will you be picking up the new limited-edition Galaxy’s Edge MagicBand? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Annual Passholder Preview Dates in Disney World! First Look and Review: We Tried The NEW Takodana Quencher at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! You NEED To See This Annual Passholder Galaxy’s Edge Magic Band Flying into Disney World! View the full article

With Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts set to kick off this week, we got a sneak peek at all the fun and unique merchandise! Festival of the Arts Signage From January 17th – February 24th, 2020, Epcot is set to celebrate all things culinary, visual, and performing arts! For Disney World Annual Passholders, that mean’s there is special merchandise to check out! While we already shared a first look at some of the festival merchandise including the new Figment ears, we thought we’d take a closer look at some of the Annual Passholder-exclusive merchandise. Kicking off our merch tour today is an AP-exclusive T-Shirt. Annual Passholder Festival of the Arts T-Shirt This fun t-shirt features Figment sitting on top of a paint can, and you can see the Epcot logo in the background. Annual Passholder Festival of the Arts T-Shirt Once you adorn your Passholder t-shirt, you’ll need a neat hat to match! Annual Passholders can purchase this Figment Color Co. baseball cap. Annual Passholder Festival of the Arts Baseball Cap The word “Passholder” decorates the bill of the hat, which is a signature Figment purple. Annual Passholder Festival of the Arts Baseball Cap Feeling thirsty? You can have your very own Annual Passholder beverage tumbler, featuring the same design that can be found on the AP T-Shirt. Annual Passholder Festival of the Arts Beverage Tumbler Finally, if you’re an avid pin collector, there’s an exclusive Annual Passholder pin that you can check out at this year’s festival. AP Figment Pin There’s a ton more merchandise where that came from — be sure to read up on our FULL sneak peek at all of the Festival of the Arts merchandise here! Festival merchandise can be found at the temporary Mouse Gear location, Art of Disney, and at many of the pop-up festival merchandise booths! Also, don’t forget to take a look at this year’s 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Annual Passholder magnet. It may be the cutest one we’ve ever seen! And check out the FULL menus and food photos from this year’s festival here! Are you an Annual Passholder & heading to the Festival of the Arts this year? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: You Can Buy a Purse in the Shape of WHAT?! You’ve Gotta See This Piece of Epcot Festival of the Arts Merchandise Figment Fans, Get Ready! Here’s a First Look at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts Merchandise! FIRST LOOK at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Merch in Disney World! View the full article

We’re just days out from the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts and we are SO excited. Epcot’s Festival of the Arts Lucky for us, we got a preview of some of the new and returning elements of the festival and we’re here to pass it on! Not only did we get to see some of the new food coming to the festival booths, and some of the new merchandise for the marketplaces, we also got a glimpse of what we can expect when it comes to entertainment. So grab your paintbrushes! We’re checking out the sneak peek of entertainment at the 2020 Festival of the Arts! Performing Arts The main event at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, and we got to see a few of the talented faces who will be performing at the America Gardens Theatre including Kissy Simmons, Alton Fitzgerald White, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Gavin Lee. You can check out the full list of the festival’s nightly free performances here! Disney on Broadway Want to find out how you can get guaranteed seating with the Disney on Broadway Dining Package? Click here! There’s plenty of other performing artists you’ll catch throughout this year’s fest, too! We got a special preview of Art Defying Gravity, a duo of acrobats who’ll be performing on the Joyful Stage! Their act is pure poetry in motion! Art Defying Gravity One of our festival-favorites has returned — the Action Painter! At the preview today he created a work of Figment-inspired art right before our eyes with great speed and finesse! You can catch him painting a masterpiece at various times throughout the festival over by the Joyful Stage as well. Action Painter For the FULL LIST of Festival of the Arts experiences including Living Statues, Chalk Artists, and other performers, make sure you grab a Festival Passport on your way in! Showtimes will also be listed in the passport as well as posted throughout the festival’s various performance locations. Festival Passport Visual Arts Now, it wouldn’t be Festival of the Arts without a ton of tributes to visual arts. And this festival is not only an opportunity to see behind the process of making art, but you can also participate in making some art for yourself! For instance, the Animation Academy will be returning this year to teach you how to draw some of your favorite Disney characters. This year it’s being held in the America Gardens Theater and can accommodate 300 guests at a time. The level of difficulty progresses throughout the day, so if you’re a beginner, make sure you attend one of the day’s earlier classes, FYI! Animation Academy Preview from Last Year Read more about the complimentary seminars at this year’s Festival of the Art here! The Artful Photo Ops will also be returning to the fest. These are a series of interactive photo ops you’ll find around World Showcase. This year will feature two new Artful Photo Ops themed after works by Vincent Van Gogh! Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir from 2018 Festival of the Arts And of course, we’re pumped for the return of Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt, and we got to see the new map you’ll be able to purchase at various gift shops and marketplace booths! Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt Your littles will have a blast searching for Figment hidden among some famous works of art! They’ll even learn a little thing or two about art history! And once you complete your palette map, you can redeem it for a prize! Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt The preview also included a sneak peek at one of the new Paint-by-Number mural designs for this year’s fest. Paint by Number Mural The free, interactive experience is in a new location this year over where the former Mouse Gear gift shop used to be. Paint by Number Paints There will be five new mural designs in total with the last design being Figment ushering in Epcot’s Flower and Garden which starts on March 4th. Guests are invited to paint a square of the mural and will receive a special postcard as a thank-you gift! Paint by Number Mural A new Spin Art Experience will also be happening over by the Japan pavilion! Spin Art You’ll be able to select four colors of paint, and then watch as your masterpiece is spun to life before your very eyes! The cost of this experience is $19 which includes the unframed canvas, or you can upgrade to a framed canvas for $25. Each work of spin art takes about 15 minutes to dry, but you can leave and come back later to retrieve your painting instead of carrying it around while it’s still wet! Spin Art There’s also a new Handimals experience this year where your kids can create colorful works of art using their own hand and fingerprints! You can choose which colors, animals, and themes you’d like! There are even options to create works of art as a family to remember your Disney World vacation by! Prices vary based on how many people will be participating! Handimals And check out the Interactive Glass Art Studio the Arribas Brothers will be hosting! You’ll be able to design your very own glass keepsake by fusing glass pieces together to create interesting patterns and textures. The cost of this experience varies, but to us, it looks like a lot of fun! Glass Art AND we saw a demonstration of one of the Professional Workshops offered at this year’s Festival of the Arts — an Ink & Paint Animation class taught by a real Disney Ink and Paint artist! These special hands-on activities aren’t included with your admission, but they’re a great way to engage with the Arts! Ink and Paint Class We even got to wear special animator gloves which made us feel so OFFICIAL! Ink and Paint Class Learn more about the other premium Artist workshops and demonstrations offered at this year’s Festival of the Arts here! Featured Artists Lastly, we FINALLY got to preview some of the spectacular works of art that will be available for purchase at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts! We saw some pieces on display featuring some of our favorite Disney artists including Gabby Zapata, Kevin-John, and MORE! Festival of the Arts Artists You’ll find various works for sale at The Art of Disney as well as the several marketplace tents throughout the festival! Click here for everything there is to learn about 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! We’ll be reporting live from the Festival of the Arts once it starts January 17th. The festival runs through February 24th, 2020, so you’ll have plenty of time to create and explore! In the meantime, make sure you explore and familiarize yourself with this year’s food booths and menus HERE! What entertainment are you most looking forward to at Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: Disney on Broadway Concert Lineup AND Dining Packages Announced for 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! Annual Passholders Can SAVE on Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Do You Know Why January 17th is SO IMPORTANT at the Disney Parks in 2020?! View the full article

The spirit of aloha ran deep at Walt Disney World last week, as we received the news that, surrounded by her loving ‘ohana, Kau’ihealani Mahikoa Brandt—known to our cast and guests alike as “‘Anake Kau’i” (“Aunty Kau’i”)—had peacefully passed away. Aunty Kau’i was a kumu hula (hula master) performing in Hawai’i when Disney talent scouts recruited her to come to California and dance the hula three times a day in Adventureland. In 1971, she traveled to Florida as an Opening Day cast member to launch the first dinner-show luau at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It was supposed to be a three-month assignment, but Florida agreed with her and—punctuated by occasional returns to Hawai’i to participate in hula festivals—Aunty Kau’i stayed on. In time, she became a Cultural Ambassador at Disney’s Polynesian Village, greeting guests with her handmade leis and grass skirts and teaching guests and cast alike to dance the hula as she happily swayed in her brightly colored muʻumuʻu and strummed her ‘ukulele. A photograph with a smiling Aunty Kau’i became a coveted treasure for hundreds of thousands of guests, and children sought her out when their families returned for vacations. The day after she passed, Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro visited her home resort with Thomas Mazloum, senior vice president of Resorts and Transportation. Together with cast members of the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, they gathered at sunset to remember their longtime friend in Hawaiian and English and song. Afterward, in longstanding Hawaiian tradition, they cast their funeral leis upon the water—an illustration of the cycle of life. A peaceful woman who lived a life of balance and harmony, Aunty Kau’i encouraged everyone she met to embrace the joy in life. Mahalo nui loa, ‘Anake Kau’i. Your legacy lives on. View the full article

Peanut Butter + Chocolate + Marshmallow = DELISH!!!! Willie’s Churros We’ve got some exciting news from Disneyland today! There’s nothing quite like a Disneyland churro (and the treat has quite the following to prove it!), so we’re always on the lookout for new ways to chow down on this tasty cinnamony treat. Well today, thanks to our friends over @Disneyland Foodies, we learned about a SUPER tasty-sounding new churro variety! Want to see?? Introducing a new star of the Disney California Adventure Churro Cart scene (drumroll please!) — it’s the Fluffernutter Churro! This guy was found at Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Boulevard and doesn’t he look delicious? Fluffernutter Churros This irresistible treat is a classic Disneyland Churro covered in a peanut butter drizzle, a marshmallow drizzle, and chocolate chips! This is def a “twofer.” Not only is it a twist on the classic churro, but it’s also a twist on the classic fluffernutter recipe! Does it get better than that?! Fluffernutter Churro Again, you can snag this new treat at Willie’s Churros in Disney California Adventure. We’re not sure how long this churro will be around but it’s likely limited time so don’t miss out! Check out some seasonal churros of the past to get you dreaming of this Disneyland treat! Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Does the Fluffernutter Churro look like a must-have to you? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Pixar Fest Eats: Carrot Cake Churro at Disneyland Resort Pixar Fest Eats: Lemon Churros at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Review: Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar-Dusted Churro With Spicy Dipping Sauce View the full article