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It’s another week, which means another round of closures in Disney World! Epcot Entrance If you’re going to be pounding the pavement in Disney World the week of January 13th through January 19th then you’re probably going to want to know what you WON’T be able to do in the parks. Check out this week’s installation of everything that will be closed for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and more! Refurbishments in Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain Last week we shared an update about how Splash Mountain will be closed for a little over a month, and that closure includes next week. The refurb window for this super-popular attraction started last Monday and the attraction is set to remain closed until February 28th. So if you were hoping to cause some trouble with Bre’r Rabbit, it’s going to have to wait. Splash Mountain Closure Click here to get more info about this regular seasonal Splash Mountain closure! Walt Disney World Railroad No surprise here, but the Walt Disney World Railroad remains closed until further notice. For now, one of the locomotives remains in residence at the Main Street Station if you want to check out these historic trains (and get a pic)! The railway is closed due to interference from construction on TRON Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland, which will likely wrap up sometime in 2021. Magic Kingdom Train Station Click here to check out what we know about TRON Lightcycle Run! Refurbishments in Epcot Test Track and Test Track SIMporium Epcot has got a new closure this week with Test Track and the accompanying Test Track SIMporium! Test Track closes on Monday and is not set to reopen until February 6. No worries though, this closure is just for routine maintenance, so we’ll be back on our custom wheels soon! Test Track Will you be missing Test Track while it’s gone? Click here! Impressions de France Another unsurprising closure next week is over in the World Showcase at Impressions de France. However, we have good news with this one! The Palais du Cinema reopens THIS FRIDAY (January 17th) with the return of Impressions de France and the opening of the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along which will play in a rotation. Epcot France Pavilion Closed Impressions de France Want a sneak peek of the Beauty and the Beast Sing-along? Click here! Canada Circle-Vision Theater Over in Canada, we’ll only have to wait until the end of the week for the reopening of the Canada Circle-Vision Theater, with its own all-new film Canada Far & Wide premiering on January 17th too! Canada Far and Wide ©Disney Click here to learn more about Canada Far & Wide! Refurbishments in Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids The seasonal closure of Kali River Rapids continues this week over in Animal Kingdom. This routine maintenance window is set to end March 21st, so you’ll have to hold off on that river adventure for now. Kali River Rapids Click here to learn more about the Kali River Rapids closure! Primeval Whirl And just a reminder that Primeval Whirl is closed again in its new pattern of seasonal operation. We likely won’t see this dino-tastic attraction running again until the busy season. Primeval Whirl Water Parks Blizzard Beach Blizzard Beach has been closed since September and should reopen on Sunday, January 18th. We’re excited to see what Disney has done during this lengthy closure! Blizzard Beach And, with no refurbishments in Hollywood Studios, that’s all the closures in Disney World this week! We’ll let you know if anything changes but for now, that’s all! Feeling the need for a Disney World trip? Click here to check out a Disney Springs area Hotels discount! Which attraction are you the most bummed to miss? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! Here Are All of the Refurbishment Closures in Disney World Next Week! Score! Here’s a GREAT Discount to Visit all Four Disney World Parks and MORE! View the full article

A D23 membership can often give members early access to merchandise and Disney events! And with the Lunar New Year about to ring in the “Year of The Mouse” (well…rat), it should come as no surprise that D23 is taking part in the celebration! ©Disney Mickey and Minnie at Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year Event This latest perk includes early access to a new line of limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush, and the perk party will continue throughout all of 2020! From January 9th – 12th, D23 Members will be able to add the plush to their collection BEFORE it is released to the general public! The first of these plush celebrates the Lunar New Year and is the golden Mickey pictured below. Mickey truly shines like the star he is, don’t ya think? © D23 And there’s more where that came from! Starting in February, on the first Thursday of every month from now through December, a NEW Mickey Mouse plush design will be available for purchase on Amazon! That’s a total of twelve adorable Mickey’s to add to your collection! Gold D23 Members will be able to order each month’s design FIRST, so if you want to be the first to get your hands on these adorable plushes, make sure your D23 membership is good to go! And, even if you aren’t a D23 Member, you’ll still be able to get your hands on these new plushes. The only difference is that you won’t have early access! D23 Gold Membership Members can purchase January’s design through D23’s website! Please note that you must be logged in to your membership account in order to purchase. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the designs look like! Can you?! Gucci, Columbia, and Adidas have all released Year of the Mouse collections. Be sure the check them out! Will you be celebrating the Lunar New Year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: You Can Become a D23 Gold Family Member for HALF the Price TODAY! Do You Know Why January 17th is SO IMPORTANT at the Disney Parks in 2020?! D23 Members Skate the Night Away to Honor 40 Years of “Mickey Mouse Disco”! View the full article

We’re just TWO MONTHS from the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Hollywood Studios, so it’s full steam ahead! ©Disney Channel Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is a new and highly-anticipated attraction that’s coming to the Chinese Theater in Hollywood Studios. It’s based on the award-winning Mickey Mouse shorts and the story of the ride is that guests will be pulled into a new episode of the short. While walking through the lobby on the way to your ride vehicle, you’ll pass posters of previous releases from the cartoon, so what better way to countdown to the opening of the ride than to release a few of those posters?! The next poster in the series has been released and it’s one that takes a look at the most unconventional “Three-Legged Race” team ever — Mickey and Pete. Mickey doesn’t seem too happy about that but hey, at least they’re winning! Three-Legged Race Poster ©Disney We’ve previously seen the release of the “Wish Upon a Coin” poster which is one of our fave Mickey Mouse shorts as it draws its inspiration from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. You can’t beat a classic, right?! Wish Upon a Coin Poster ©Disney We’re super pumped for the opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway on March 4th. Be sure to keep an eye out for any more news of the attraction and for any new posters! Want MORE info on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway? Click here! Are you excited about the new attraction? Have a favorite Mickey Mouse short? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, Cars Merch, and the Return of Legends of Hollywood! Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. Hold Your Breath, Disney World! There’s a New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Poster! View the full article

My brother, sister-in-law and sweet nieces from across the pond visited Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season to take in what was new since their last visit about four years ago. Back then it was solely about princesses and fairytales. I recall those magical days when they yearned for crowns and gowns and princess-inspired places to stay, dine and play. Even though they’ve grown up a bit and their interests have changed, their inner princess remains strong! If I could craft a royal itinerary for little ones, here’s what I would recommend: Best place to stay is Port Orleans Riverside with specially designed royal rooms featuring ornate décor, grand beds and fiber-optic special effects fit for a princess. The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is another option with its Victorian opulence that’s as regal as it gets. Make a reservation for dinner at Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner at 1900 Park Fare. This low key, buffet-style dinner at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is ideal for one-on-one time with Cinderella, Prince Charming and the evil stepsisters. It’s a good segway for what’s to come. Magic Kingdom Park is overflowing with fairytales for princess-loving families with Cinderella Castle taking center stage for unforgettable photo ops. But there’s more to the Castle than you might think. Be sure to make a breakfast res at Cinderella’s Royal Table located on the second level of the stunning icon. Before you head up the winding staircase to dine and meet the princesses, you can get your photo taken with Cinderella just inside the castle doors. If your little one desires a magical princess makeover complete with princess dresses, sparkly makeup and nails, there’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique conveniently situated in the castle breezeway (with other locations at Disney Springs and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.) Now that your little princess fits the part, it’s time to navigate the park for more sovereign stuff like Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid. Then head to Gaston’s Tavern for a quick snack or enjoy lunch at Be Our Guest, inside the Beast’s Castle. Get your FastPasses for Princess Fairytale Hall the royal residence for Cinderella, Elena, Rapunzel and Tiana. There’s also meet and greets scattered throughout the park with Merida, Tiana, Jasmine and more. The princess adventure continues just a curtsy or two away to Epcot. Frozen fans can Meet Princess Anna and Queen Elsa at the Royal Sommerhus and then journey thru Arendelle and celebrate the story from the film “Frozen” on Frozen Ever After. And the new “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” film in the France pavilion that debuts on January 17 will be a must-see too. There are other enchanting options like Disney’s Perfectly Princess Tea party at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, meet and greets with Pocahontas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and so much to explore at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and more on your next visit. So get your princess on and feel like royalty during your next visit to Walt Disney World Resort while your little one still believes in the magic. View the full article

Walt Disney World has no shortage of special events for guests looking to level up their vacations, but few are as distinctly Disney World as the Highway in the Sky Dine Around. Highway in the Sky Dine Around This bespoke dining event is a progressive dinner that begins with drinks and a bright and flavorful appetizer and ends with fireworks and (more) drinks. The “in the Sky” part? That’s the Walt Disney World Monorail which serves as your carriage for the night. It’s onboard this iconic vehicle that you’ll be taken to all three of the Monorail loop Resorts: Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Your chariot awaits! The progressive meal showcases flavors and presentations unique to each Resort and their restaurants, including The Wave…of American Flavors, Kona Cafe, and Citricos. And it all winds down with a reserved viewing location for Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular. Highway in the Sky Finale The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort But let’s go back to the beginning: when you arrive at Disney’s Contemporary Resort to enjoy a light appetizer and drinks at The Wave…of American Flavors’ lounge. The Wave…of American Flavors Entrance Highway participants have a reserved lounge in which to enjoy their introductory eats and drinks. Yes, the lighting is really that blue and that moody. But it’s part of the fun of the lounge! Highway in the Sky Dine Around Reserved Lounge Seating The appetizer here on our visit was Spring Pea Bisque with Truffle Oil, but keep in mind all of the drinks and food served at all spots can change some depending on when you visit. Spring Pea Bisque with Truffle Oil To accompany the springy bisque: the Discovery Island Fizz. This drink is made with St. Germain, Hendricks Gin, cucumbers, and strawberry. This was a refreshing drink that didn’t compete with the simple flavors of the soup. Discovery Island Fizz One drink and a light soup down, we board the Monorail en route to the Polynesian! Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Our next stop was Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for heavier food items from Kona Cafe. Highway at the Polynesian The space here is set up with small tables and chairs or hightops with stools. The views are beautiful, and while the event is not in the restaurant proper, guests still have plenty of island vibes to help them relax. Seating for the Highway’s Polynesian Stop Table settings include flower leis to drive home that island vibe… Table Setting …along with a napkin, cutlery, and chopsticks. Table Setting The drink served at the Poly was a Tropical Mai Tai. This was a fruity and slightly sweet drink that complemented the savory eats. Tropical Mai Tai Here there was a non-alcoholic offering, too — in line with a Shirley Temple and served with a cocktail umbrella. Non-Alcoholic Drink The Dine Around dishes at Kona were served as a trio of small bites. Highway in the Sky Bites from Kona Cafe Kona Cafe Bites The first was Swordfish with Ginger Beurre Blanc and Cabbage Slaw. The flavors worked well, and though it’s a small portion overall, the swordfish was a generous size. The slaw added some brightness from a vinegar-based dressing. Swordfish with Ginger Burblanc and Cabbage Slaw The second fish dish on the plate was Tuna Poke with Avocado Cream and a Prawn Chip. This dish lands you squarely in the islands with a combination of fresh tuna and cubes of mango. Tuna Poke with Avocado Cream and a Prawn Chip The richest item on the plate was the Island Spice-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin. Served with roasted potatoes, the beef gets an added layer of flavor from a miso demi. Island Spice-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin For those diners who don’t fancy seafood, there was a second plating. This one keeps the beef but loses both fish preparations. Kona offerings without seafood Instead, there’s a stir fry of chicken and noodles with some veggies. Asian Style Chicken and Noodle Stir fry And completing the trio is a light fruit salad with popping pearls. Tropical Fruit Salad Bellys growing full, it was time to take a short Monorail ride over to the Grand Floridian! Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian The meal continues at Disney’s Grand Floridian, which always lays out the marble tile for guests. Welcome to the Grand Floridian Citricos is an oft-forgotten Signature restaurant that typically wows with vibrant flavor combinations. Citricos Dining We were seated in a private area of the dining room and met with a simple and clean table setting. Citricos Place Setting The stop at Citricos began with the restaurant’s bread service. Citricos Bread The main course here is served as a duo with accompanying sides. There’s no skimping on richness here, despite the smaller portions. Braised Short Rib and Florida Red Snapper The Braised Short Rib is a stand-out, served atop smooth mashed potatoes and topped with fresh greens. Braised Short Rib The Florida Red Snapper isn’t much to look at, truthfully, but the freshness of the fish and the braised greens is a staple of Citricos. Florida Red Snapper For those not eating seafood, there was a second preparation with two pieces of beef rather than the snapper. Citricos Offering without Seafood Our entrees at Citricos were accompanied by our choice of a glass of red or white wine. Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian The next stop was just downstairs in the Garden View Lounge where it’s typically tea time. Garden View Lounge But this stop was all about that Cheese & Charcuterie Course! This course is accompanied by a thorough menu explaining each component. Cheese and Charcuterie Course Each guest received a glass of champagne to accompany the course. Cheese and Charcuterie Course with Fairytale Sparkling Wine Cuvee This was a fairly straightforward course from a visual perspective, and each component was delicious. There was plenty of toasted bread, and though this was a smaller-than-average charcuterie, it made a big impression. Cheese and Charcuterie As night time set it, it was time to head back on the Monorail for one final trip to the Contemporary! Desserts and Viewing at Disney’s Contemporary Resort The night winds down back at Disney’s Contemporary Resort where a reserved viewing area on the fifth floor serves as the culminating event of the Dine Around. Highway in the Sky Dine Around Reserved Viewing Area Beverages here include hot tea and coffee, ice water, canned soda, and some additions like Kahlua, Frangelico, and Bailey’s for the grown-ups. Drinks during fireworks There were three desserts during our Dine Around, and diners could select whatever they liked. Desserts at Contemporary Naturally, we had one of each. Why even dessert party if you’re not trying one of everything? Desserts at the Contemporary The Key Lime Bars were creamy and tart, balanced well with a thick base of graham cracker crust and topped with tiny mountains of meringue. Key Lime Bar The bright Strawberry Shortcake was a flavorful play on the quintessential treat. The lightness of this was welcome after several heavy dishes during the other courses. Strawberry Shortcake The richest of the three desserts was the Organic Chocolate Flourless Cake. Served as a pyramid, it was dense and rich but, to be honest, we preferred the two fruity options! Organic Chocolate Flourless Cake Of course, the real treat at the end of your Highway in the Sky Dine Around is the spectacular view of Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After fireworks show. Happily Ever After Views Happily Ever After Views But for good measure, you’ll also take home a pair of sweets: a truffle and a cordial. Truffle and Cordial With 5 courses and drinks behind us, we were pleasantly full after our evening around the Highway in the Sky! Overall The Highway in the Sky Dine Around is a fabulous experience. Guests are able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Monorail Resorts and get a taste for what each brings to the table culinarily. Each stop is treated with care so that guests feel like they’re really getting some special treatment. The amount of food in the progressive meal was satisfying, and the drink pairings made sense and are a big part of the value. That said, for $170 per person, this is likely out of reach for most guests. And those who do shell out the cash for this truly lovely and memorable experience probably won’t do it more than once or will reserve it for the most special of occasions. And if you’re not drinking those paired cocktails and wine? It’s likely not worth the price unless you’re in it for the overall experience. Which we totally get because there is something pretty cool about being chauffeured by the Monorail and treated to top-notch service along the way. Some things to note about the experience: guests must be 12 or older to participate, and there is a dress code. Essentially this means no flip flops, swimsuits, hats, torn clothing, or offensive language or graphics. Khakis, dress shorts, and nice shirts are fine. Valet parking is included with the Dine Around; parking is at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, where guests check-in for the experience at The Wave. No Disney Dining Plan credits are accepted for the Highway in the Sky Dine Around, and the event will be held in rain and cold weather. Click here for more details or to book your own Highways in the Sky Dine Around experience. Have you enjoyed the Highway in the Sky Dine Around? Or will you add it to your next Walt Disney World Vacation? Let us know in the comments! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Related posts: What’s New on Walt Disney World’s Monorail Resort Loop: NEW Stroller Gear, Colorful Merch, and a Dole Whip Hack! Review! Is Disney World’s 1900 Park Fare A Hot Ticket?? What’s New at the Monorail Resorts — Plant-Based Menu Items, Secret ‘Ohana Meals, And ALL The Frozen Fever! View the full article

Today, we’re revealing new Mickey cartoon short-inspired poster art in our special series celebrating the March 4 debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Our new “Three-Legged Race” poster features Mickey and Pete teaming up for a big race after Minnie chooses to partner with Daisy. As you can see in the cartoon video short, Mickey wants to win “fair and square” but not every racer agrees with that approach, including Pete! In our earlier story, we shared an update that posters will be part of the experience at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Before stepping into an amazing cartoon world, you’ll see posters of existing award-winning Mickey shorts that might have previously premiered at the Chinese Theatre – all created specifically for the attraction by Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Television Animation. And as many of you may also know, during adventures on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll be entering the NEW Mickey Mouse cartoon short “Perfect Picnic!” for an one-of-a-kind experience where anything can happen. Why? Because here, mouse rules apply! Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more exclusive poster art in the coming weeks. In the meantime, be sure to check out the “Three-Legged Race” video short for a look inside an amazing cartoon universe you’ll be able to experience like never before at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway beginning March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and later at Disneyland park in 2022. Here are some of our earlier stories featuring Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: New Poster Art Begins Countdown Series to March 4 Opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Details Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Coming to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to Roll into Disneyland Park New Image Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Opens Next Year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Non-Retired Veterans are eligible to stay at Shades of Green Resort on Disney Property Are you one of the many who served your country in the US Military but did not retire? With their “Salute to Our Veterans” Program, Shades of Green accepts reservations from non-retired US military veterans for stays in January and September. […] The post Shades of Green Stays for Non-Retired Veterans appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Yesterday, Disney and Anaheim Ducks fans alike cheered as Anaheim Ducks Day took place at Disney California Adventure park! Anaheim Ducks Day in Hollywood Land featured player meet and greets, hockey-themed activities, photo opportunities, special decor and more! Players also participated in a special Ducks Cavalcade through the park. This year, the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club joined together to host members of the community to partake in the day’s festivities. Disney welcomed children selected from local nonprofit organizations, including GOALS, Cops 4 Kids and Pure Game. Watch highlights from the day in the video below: Let us know if you joined us for Anaheim Ducks Day in the comment below! View the full article

We hope you’re sitting down because it’s with heavy hearts and shaking hands that we type out these SAD words… RIP $5 NOODS. You were too pure for this world! The much-beloved $5 Noodles from Tambu Lounge are NO MORE. Haven’t got a clue what we’re talkin’ about? Gather near to us DFB fam, and we will tell you a tale of the golden, glistening Teriyaki Noodles for $5… that WERE NEVER MEANT TO BE! Our story begins at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. You may recall this Disney World resort which is best known for its relaxing South Seas vibes and tropical undertones. What are we saying? The Poly’s an over-the-top tropical PARADISE! This place screams island oasis, you know, in a soothing sorta way! Polynesian Village Resort Lobby Walking through the Polynesian’s doors today, we were immediately welcomed with the floral scent of tropical orchids and the dulcet tones of Hawaiian music strumming. AHHHH! HEAVEN! Disney’s Polynesian Resort As if on auto-pilot, our bodies made their way to Tambu Lounge where we ponied up to the bar. Once we had the friendly bartender’s attention we inquired about our beloved secret menu $5 Teriyaki Noodles (the exact same ones served at the more expensive ‘Ohana dinner service) — and we were SHOCKED at what we learned! Tambu Lounge Sign Don’t worry! You can still order the Teriyaki Noodles and other secret ‘Ohana menu items at Tambu Lounge, but once you hear the price tag — you may be less inclined… Tambu Lounge Read about the other secret menu ‘Ohana items you can order at Tambu Lounge here! Brace yourself for this… HERE IT COMES! The $5 Noodles are now $9!!! Doesn’t have quite the same ring to it, does it? That’s what we thought, too! And while $5 Noods sounded like an awesome deal (well worth a tasting size portion of ‘Ohana’s delightful noodles!), 9 bucks for a tiny bowl IS a hefty price increase! And$9 feels like a lot for the portion size (to us at least). $9 Noods… Worth it? But the blows kept comin’! While earlier we were able to get ‘Ohana’s signature dessert, Bread Pudding, for $6 (as recently as February of last year) the cost has also gone up! The ‘Ohana Bread Pudding now costs $12 — a 100 percent price increase! ‘Ohana Bread Pudding We were reeling after hearing the news. And while there’s no actual, physical menu we can show you since these are SECRET MENU items, a Cast Member has confirmed these changes. ‘Ohana Bread Pudding at Tambu Lounge We think we’d rather just shell out the $60 and take the Twilight Feast of ‘Ohana eats in our rooms instead! We’ll keep an eye on this situation as it develops, but for now, calm your nerves by subscribing to our DFB newsletter where we’ll tell you about happier times! Have you ever ordered the ‘Ohana secret menu items at Tambu Lounge? Are you just as shocked as we are by these price increases? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: WHAAA??? This Disney World Secret Menu Has $5 ‘Ohana Noodles…and MORE! REVIEW!!! This Avocado Toast is Our New Jam at Disney World! Spoiler! Our Favorite Disney TOP SECRET Menu Items (And How To Get ‘Em!) — REVEALED! View the full article

Fairytales, cartoons, short stories — Disney does it all! UNIQLO And, now you can become a part of your own Disney story with a uber CUTE line of merchandise in Disney World! The Disney Stories Collection has turned a new page over at Uniqlo in Disney Springs! The collection has apparel for both adults and kids (um, awesome!!) that features art from classic Disney books and cartoons. Disney Stories Collection For the little princes and princesses out there, the kids’ collection has so many stories to tell! You can think about going home after a long day in the parks… “We’d Better Go Home” Kids’ Short Sleeve …talk about what a great day you had with your family (Mickey gets it!!)… Kids’ Short Sleeves …or just look as fabulous as Minnie in the Kids’ Short Sleeves for $9.90 each! Purple Minnie Short Sleeve You can also stay warm and cozy while watching the parades and firework shows in a Kids’ Sweatshirts for $19.90. There are a few options like the Kids’ Pink Minnie Sweatshirt… Pink Minnie Sweatshirt …and the “How Nice!” Sweatshirt with Mickey and Minnie sitting on a bench (probably admiring Magic Kingdom tbh). “How Nice!” Sweatshirt And, the grown-ups can even join in on their family’s Disney story with the Women’s Disney Stories Collection… Women’s Disney Stories Collection …and Men’s Disney Stories Collection! Men’s Disney Stories Collection You can put on one of the Short Sleeves for $14.90 each (we’re always thinking about lunch too, Mickey!)… Short Sleeves …or the Oversized Short Sleeves, featuring bright colors… Oversized Walt Disney Short Stories Short Sleeve …and even a look at one of the Walt Disney storybooks! How cute are Mickey and Minnie together?! Walt Disney Story Books Short Sleeve Plus, you can give the best warm hugs wearing the Disney Stories Sweatshirts… Disney Stories Sweatshirts These feature Minnie in an adorable blue bow. Minnie Sweatshirt Or you can snag one with Mickey and Donald in their classic outfits. Walt Disney Story Books Sweatshirt You can even get one with Mickey running (to his next favorite ride obvi) for $29.90 each! Mickey Sweatshirt We can’t get enough of this collection!! Plus, we think it would look adorable paired with some of the Park Life merchandise around Disney World. You can keep up with all the apparel in Disney Springs by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you seen the Disney Stories Collection yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Construction and Restaurant Updates, New Jewelry and Charms, Fun Star Wars Updates, and MORE! Yo-Ho, It’s a Pirate’s Life for Us with MORE Redd Merchandise in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Loungefly Backpacks, Star Wars Merch, Pins, and More! View the full article

Tonight, we’re bringing back our special video series highlighting great experiences you must try this weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna – our biggest and most magical race weekend of the season- is already underway at the Walt Disney World Resort. And if you’re visiting our resorts or theme parks, there are several delicious dishes to enjoy: The newly opened Topolino’s Terrace restaurant at Disney’s Riviera Resort features four types of handmade pasta, including herb fettuccine, linguine scampi, gnocchi, and my must-try: rigatoni. Tony’s Town Square at Magic Kingdom Park also has many great choices, including a classic plate of spaghetti, ravioli or plant-based meatballs. Be sure to end a meal at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with an Instagrammable spaghetti-and-meatballs cupcake. Let us know if you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #DisneyWeekend. View the full article

If you’ve recovered from the 5K race earlier today and are looking for a way to celebrate, we know just the thing! Blue Hawaiian Float Hey, you’ve earned a special treat for all your hard work! And even if you’re not racing in one of the 2020 Disney World Marathon Weekend events, we STILL think you deserve THIS treat! Check out the new Blue Hawaiian Float we just spotted at Disney World! This Blue Hawaiian Float is GORGEOUS! And even though this special treat is a stunning shade of blue, it actually features lime soft-serve a.k.a. lime Dole Whip, just like the Heart of Te Fiti Cone Pineapple Lanai used to serve! Blue Hawaiian Float The Blue Hawaiian Float also includes coconut rum, tropical juices, and popping candy — unfortunately, they were out of popping candy when we stopped by, but hopefully, they’ll be restocking it soon! Blue Hawaiian Float To us, the Blue Hawaiian Float tasted strongly of pineapple juice and blue curaçao, but there were definitely some citrus notes in it too! The edible flower it comes garnished with is the cherry on top! Blue Hawaiian Float And while we didn’t really miss the popping candy, we can see how it would’ve been a fun addition! Blue Hawaiian Float You can buy the Blue Hawaiian Float for $12 at Disney Polynesian Resort’s Pineapple Lanai! And while you don’t have to be racing in any events this weekend to purchase it, you will need to hurry, as we’re suspecting it will run away once the Marathon Weekend wraps up, but ya never know! Sadly, no special discounts on this goodie for runners — we asked for ya! Blue Hawaiian Float And if you’re a Disney World runner, don’t forget about the new exclusive membership Club runDisney! Learn more details here and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear any breaking news! And runners learn all about how you can snag a FREE pretzel here! Will you be running over to Pineapple Lanai to try the Blue Hawaiian Float? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: FUN! Check Out The Polynesian Resort’s Christmas Decorations in Disney World! Everything You NEED to Know to Get Your RED Nutcracker Tiki Mug in Disney World! runDisney Expo Finds: Mickey and Minnie CHOCOLATE Medals and Drink Toppers! View the full article

While we were tempted to make a New Year’s resolution to eat nothing but Sprinkles cupcakes in 2020, there’s a lot of delicious Disney park treats we’d miss too much! Sprinkles Cupcakes But we’re still giving Sprinkles a hefty budget of our caloric intake, especially with this BOGO deal they’re currently offering at all their locations! Sprinkles has kicked off the new year with a bunch of fun and strange flavor-of-the-month cupcakes for January — including the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Cupcake! And just when you thought Sprinkles couldn’t get any wilder, they’ve just shared with us the details about how to get a FREE cupcake when you buy one! Oh, Sprinkles, Flamin’ Hot Cheeto and Dr. Pepper Cupcakes ©Sprinkles Instagram See the rest of January’s Sprinkles’ flavors here! Just hold on to your receipt and bring it back to any Sprinkles within one week of your purchase to receive a free cupcake! You have until January 24th to redeem your receipt. It’s also important to note that the offer cannot be combined with other deals. Sprinkles Go Naked Mini Sampler ©Sprinkles Instagram Learn more about the Sprinkles Go Naked Mini Sampler here! With so many flavors to choose from for your free cupcake, how will you ever decide? Life’s just full of tasty choices, isn’t it?! Which Sprinkles cupcake flavor will you be using your BOGO on? Tell us your favorite in the comments below! Related posts: BOGO Alert! Find Out How To Score a FREE Sprinkles Cupcake TODAY! NEWS: Grab A FREE Cupcake with This Limited Time Offer in Disney World and Disneyland! It’s Friday! Celebrate the Weekend with This Sweet Deal from Sprinkles! View the full article

While we’re anticipating the food booth menus for Disney California Adventure’s 2020 Food and Wine Festival any day now, Disney’s just shared with us some of the new details about what they’ll be bringing to this year’s fest! 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Passport Check out some of the “signature events” you’ll be able to enjoy at the festival this year! But that’s not all that was announced! Earlier we reported to you that three fan-favorite food booths would be returning to the 2020 Food and Wine Festival which takes place every year at Disney California Adventure, but starting this year, Disney says some of the Downtown Disney restaurants will be getting in on the action too! Select locations will offer festival-inspired food and beverage options on their menus as well making this year’s Food and Wine especially TASTY! 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival We’ve also learned the dates for several Food and Wine signature events intended to broaden one’s culinary horizons. But while entry to Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival is included in the cost of your admission, these special offerings will cost extra. This year’s separately-ticketed events include: Winemaker Reception with Skywalker Vineyards at Carthay Circle Restaurant on March 20th Winemaker Reception with Fess Parker Winery at Carthay Circle Restaurant on March 27th Winemaker Reception with Silverado Vineyards at Carthay Circle Restaurant on April 10th Winemaker Dinner with Silver Oak | Twomey at Steakhouse 55 on March 18th Beverage education and tasting seminars on beer, wine and mixology at Sonoma Terrace and Golden Vine Winery (no dates listed yet) We will update you if and when more signature events and dates are announced for the 2020 Food and Wine Festival. Mimosa Flight at 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Registration for the seminars will be available online soon, but isn’t open yet. To get your tastebuds ready for this year’s fest, check out the food booths and menus from last year’s fest here! We can’t wait for the Food and Wine Festival to start February 28th, 2020. It will run at Disney California Adventure through April 21st, 2020 — plenty of time to nosh your way around the park, especially if you buy a Sip and Savor Pass, which according to Disney, will be returning! Learn more about it here and stay tuned to DFB ’cause we’ll be letting you know what’s on the new at this year’s fest just as soon as they’re released — which should be SOON! 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!! Which Food and Wine Festival do you prefer — Disney Calfornia Adventure’s or Epcot’s? Cast your vote in the comments below! Related posts: The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Tip That Will Save You TONS of TIME! What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Begins SOON! We’ve Got the Details You Need! View the full article

Hey, everybody! It’s time for another roundup of What’s New at Animal Kingdom! Pandora It sure was WILD celebrating the holidays at Animal Kingdom in a new way this season, but now that Christmas is over, things are starting to return to normal! Join us for a walk through the park to see what’s been happening since our last visit! It’s a gorgeous day for a trek around Animal Kingdom, so enough monkeying around! Let’s get going! It’s Turk! Food Update in Animal Kingdom Multiple Locations While the Merry Menagerie puppets have flown the coop, the Merry Menagerie Popcorn Buckets have stayed behind! We also saw other styles of refillable holiday popcorn buckets still hanging around — like these Mickey Elf Popcorn Buckets at the Mahinidi Popcorn and Snack Stand in Africa! Holiday Popcorn Buckets at Mahinidi Discovery Island Pizzafari Meanwhile, on Discovery Island, the Merry Menagerie Cupcake was no longer available at Pizzafari, but the Simba Cupcake for $5.99 has decided to stick around! He’s a timeless classic, after all! We first saw him appear waaaay back in 2014, and then return in 2019 for The Lion King’s 25th anniversary! Looks like he’ll still be roaring in the 20s — at least for a little while! Pizzafari Read our review of the Simba Cupcake here! Creature Comforts We also saw that the Lotus Blossom Cupcake for $5.99 has returned. This one’s available at Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurus! It’s soooo pretty and reminds us of the Rivers of Light floats! Lotus Blossom Cupcake Smiling Crocodile and Terra Treats Now that the holiday crowds have come and gone, we bid farewell to the seasonally-open spots Smiling Crocodile and Terra Treats! We’ll see you guys again once to park gets busy again, but for now, we’ll dampen our sadness with shorter wait times and not shuffling around the park in a sea of humanity! Smiling Crocodile Isle of Java Over at Isle of Java, the seasonal drinks are still prowling around on its menu. If you didn’t get your fill of them during the holiday season, hurry over there before they disappear! Isle of Java Eight Spoon Cafe And since we hadn’t stopped by the Eight Spoon Cafe for one of our favorite snacks (and best value for a Disney Dining Plan snack credit) in a while, we had to grab a Baked Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork for $6.79! Eight Spoon Cafe’s Baked Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork This thing is seriously legit! So noodly and cheesy and porky. There’s nothing about it we don’t absolutely LOVE and obsess over when we close our eyes at night! Eight Spoon Cafe’s Baked Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork Read our full review of Eight Spoon’s mac and cheese HERE! Africa Harambe Fruit Market At the Harambe Fruit Market, we saw they’ve upgraded their Corn on the Cob sign — a tasty treat which is also DDP snack credit eligible for you folks rockin’ the 2020 Disney Dining Plan! New Sign Harambe Fruit Market Tamu Tamu Refreshments And at Tamu Tamu Refreshments, we noticed they too are now serving the Colossal Cinnamon Roll! Speaking of most-bang-for-your-DDP-snack-credit, this thing is HUGE! You can find ‘em at various other locations throughout the park including Creature Comforts and Kusafiri Bakery as well! Colossal Cinnamon Roll Find out more about the Colossal Cinnamon Roll here! Zuri’s Sweets At Zuri’s Sweets, their bakery case has returned to its regularly-scheduled treats and is no longer serving seasonal items. Bakery Case at Zuri’s Sweets Asia Caravan Road And just like Smiling Crocodile and Terra Treats, Caravan Road has closed. We’ll let you know when we see these guys open back up! Caravan Road Anandapur Ice Cream Truck If you’re a fan of the Forbidden Mountain Cone, you’ll be happy to know it’s still available at Anandapur Ice Cream Truck! Anandapur Ice Cream Truck Click here to read our review of the Forbidden Mountain Cone here! Dinoland Dino Bites And at Dino Bites, it looks like the Double Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich isn’t extinct yet which is SUPER-exciting since it was one of our favorite holiday goodies! But unfortunately, the Chips and Queso they were serving as part of Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler is no longer available. Dino Bites Read our review of the Double Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich here! Merchandise Update in Animal Kingdom Riverside Depot We scoped out this new Space Mountain Puzzle for $22.99. We love the retro attraction poster it features! Space Mountain Puzzle And now that Christmas has ended, Disney World is moving on to Valentine’s Day! We spotted these tasty-looking Valentine’s Day Krispy Treats for $4.69! What a way to show your sweetheart you love them! Valentine’s Day Krispy Treats Well, folks! That’s it for this edition of What’s New in Animal Kingdom — until next time! We’ll be back soon with more reporting, but for now, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date with all the latest Disney World happenings! Are you excited the holidays are over or are you bummed about the Disney World parks returning to normal? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Price Hikes, Plant-Based Tacos, and No More Smokey Bones! ALL Our Reviews from the 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler! What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Bars, Cupcakes, Popcorn Buckets, Merchandise, and More! View the full article

We’re walking the metaphorical red carpet over in Hollywood Studios today! Cast Member Water Art The holidays are officially over which means everything is back to business as normal in Hollywood Studios. We spotted a bunch of new and returning treats to replace the Christmas desserts and a good amount of other changes too! Check out all of the updates we saw in food, construction, and merchandise! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Multiple Locations First off, most of the Christmas snacks are no longer available. But, we did spot one exception! You can still get the Holiday Festive Popcorn at The Market. Holiday Festive Popcorn Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Holiday Festive Popcorn! At Popcorn Carts around the park, we checked in on the current Souvenir Bucket Selection and spotted Christmas Trees, Little Green Aliens, and Refillable Star Wars, as the current options. Popcorn Buckets Want to see more about the Christmas Tree Popcorn Buckets? Click here! Hollywood Boulevard We popped into Trolley Car Cafe, the Hollywood Studios Starbucks location, and saw that they are currently offering the new Almondmilk Honey Flat White and the returning Smoked Butterscotch drinks! Smoked Butterscotch Frappuccino Click here to see why we LOVE the Smoked Butterscotch at Starbucks! They’re also selling a new Valentine’s Day Cake Pop which is chocolate cake, with chocolate icing, and heart sprinkles! Cute! Valentine’s Day Cake Pop Sunset Boulevard Over at Rosie’s All American Cafe, we saw that they were now selling a new version of a Chocolate Verrine, so you know we had to try it. Turns out it looks and tastes a whole lot like the Hot Chocolate Verrine that was available for the holidays, so we’re thinking it may be the same one without the festive decoration. Chocolate Verrine For our FULL REVIEW of the Hot Chocolate Verrine, click here! There’s another familiar-looking verrine over at Catalina Eddie’s. This one is called the Strawberry Shortcake Verrine. Honestly, it tastes a lot like the Strawberry Shortcake dessert that we’ve had here before, but the presentation is a little different. Strawberry Shortcake Verrine Over at KRNR Rock Station, we’ve had to say goodbye to one of our favorite Mac and Cheese varieties, the Buffalo Mac and Cheese. KRNR Rock Station Menu Click here to find out why we’ll miss the Buffalo Mac and Cheese so much! BUT the yummy Tres Leches Verrine is back at Fairfax Fare, so at least that helps make up for it. Tres Leches Verrine For more info on the Tres Leches Verrine, click here! Toy Story Land Since the holiday Lunch Box Tart is gone, the Raspberry Lunch Box Tart is back as the seasonal option at Woody’s Lunch Box. Raspberry Lunch Box Tart and Alien Swirling Saucers Read our full review of the Raspberry Lunch Box Tart here! Commissary Lane There have been a few changes to the menu at ABC Commissary. Not only are they now serving the new Strawberry Shortcake Verrine, but we’re also seeing the return of the S’more Cookie and the Strawberry Parfait. Yum! ABC Commissary Menu Echo Lake Over at Dockside Diner, we tried the chocolatey new dessert, Chocolate Gems Brownie. Chocolate Gems Brownie Want to see what we thought about the Chocolate Gems Brownie? Click here! Hollywood and Vine is back to offering Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine for dinner, so you can celebrate some flicks from the past and present with Minnie and her pals. Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine There are also a few additions to the Backlot Express menu. For instance, you can now add Cheese Sauce for $1. Aw yesssssssss. Cheese Sign Click here to find out more about the Cheese Sauce upgrade! Aaaand there’s a new TOTALLY delish Backlot Blondie. But no worries, if chocolate is more your style, they’re also selling the Chocolate Verrine. Backlot Blondie Satisfy that sweet tooth with the Backlot Blondie! Click here! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Hollywood Boulevard Wow! That was a lot of food updates. There are some other changes too though! We spotted these handy dandy Rise of the Resistance Info Sheets, for instance. Rise of the Resistance Info Sheet Now, we only saw these available at the Map and Times Guide kiosk in front of Crossroads, so if you want one of the sheets when you’re in the park, that’s the best place to look! Rise of the Resistance Info Sheet Toy Story Land And Toy Story Land still has those playful Christmas Decorations up! In fact, there were some decorations lingering all over the park too. Toy Story Land Decorations But characters are back to their normal attire, so no more Santa hat for Buzz! Buzz Lightyear Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Celebrity 5 & 10 And finally, we can wrap up this What’s New with merchandise! First up, we spotted that the Navy MagicBand is now available in the new MagicBand packaging at Dark Room and Celebrity 5 & 10 for $14.99. Navy MagicBand Beverly Sunset Boutique We also noticed a bunch of Finding Nemo merchandise at Beverly Sunset Boutique! Check out this cute Seagull T-shirt for $34.99. Finding Nemo Shirt And you can match with a pal with the Seagull V-neck for $36.99. Seagull V-Neck Shirt If you’re a little chilly in that Orlando winter weather, there’s the Seagull Hoodie for $49.99. Seagull Hoodie We love seeing new kids tees too! This collection has a couple of them. Celebrate Dory’s “Squishy” with this Toddler T-shirt for $17.99. Child Shirt For $29.99, help your favorite gal find her happy place with this Girl’s T-shirt. Girl’s Shirt Or, let everyone know not to trust you with any important info with this silly Dory T-shirt for $36.99. Dory Shirt AND for the most fearsome guy you know, say “Hello, Bruce!” with the Jawsome T-shirt for $24.99. Bruce Shirt Also at Beverly Sunset Boutique, there’s some new merch added to the “World of Pixar” collection like this $19.99 Luxo Backpack. World of Pixar Backpack We love these fun Pixar Socks for $16.99! Pixar Socks And you might have seen us mention the Luxo Ball Spirit Jersey that we can’t get enough of… Luxo Ball Spirit Jersey …and this colorful World of Pixar Magnet! World of Pixar Magnet Can’t get enough Pixar merch? Click here! Once Upon a Time Down the way, Once Upon a Time is back to being a full merch shop. Once Upon a Time And they’ve got some fun new Mickey and Minnie merchandise so get ready to rep your fave Mouse couple! There’s the Minnie Long-sleeve Hoodie for $64.99. Minnie Mouse Long Sleeve Hoodie And get this…all of the hoodies feature Mouse ears on the hood! Minnie Mouse Long Sleeve Hoodie There’s this sweet Minnie Short-sleeve Hoodie for $39.99… Minnie Mouse Short Sleeve Hoodie …the matching Mickey Short-sleeve Hoodie for $29.99… Mickey Mouse Short Sleeve Hoodie …and to complete the set, the Mickey Long-sleeve Hoodie for $64.99! Mickey Mouse Long Sleeve Hoodie Mickey’s of Hollywood Last but certainly not least, we popped into Mickey’s of Hollywood and saw these new-to-us Mickey and Minnie Hair Accessories. Mickey and Minnie Hair Accessories They come in a two-pack so you get one of each scrunchy! NEAT! Grab them for $14.99. Mickey and Minnie Hair Accessories And that’s everything new in Hollywood Studios today! Whew! We’d like to thank the Academy! Check-in soon for another update. Want some tips on how to fit in in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Click here! What new or returning snack looks yummiest to you? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Spooky Treats, New MagicBand Packaging, and LOTS of Menu Updates! What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! View the full article

Disney cruisers, assemble! The first Marvel Day at Sea cruise of 2020 sets sail aboard the Disney Magic today! And let me just say – there is no other way to describe this special event at sea other than epic! These select sailings out of Miami feature one heroic day filled with encounters with some of your favorite Marvel Super Heroes, action-packed entertainment and Marvel-themed activities designed for the whole family to enjoy. And while we’re celebrating the start of these epic cruise vacations, we have even more news to share – I’m excited to announce that Marvel Day at Sea will return to Disney Cruise Line in 2021! Once again, you’ll have the chance to experience the largest assembly of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains on one ship, all while enjoying the joys of ocean cruising, stops in a variety of tropical locales and – of course – a healthy dose of Disney magic along the way! Check out all the different itineraries that will feature this epic day at sea in 2021! 2021 Itineraries: Marvel Day at Sea Beginning Jan. 9, 2021, Marvel Day at Sea will take place on nine five-night Caribbean and Bahamian cruises sailing from Miami. Departing Jan. 9, Jan. 23, Feb. 20, 2021, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes a stop at Cozumel, Mexico and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Departing Feb. 6 and March 6, 2021, the Western Caribbean itinerary includes Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Castaway Cay. Departing Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and March 1, 2021, the Bahamian itinerary includes Key West, Nassau and Castaway Cay. Are you ready for this super celebration? Learn more about Marvel Day at Sea and suit up for an epic Marvel adventure at sea! View the full article

Attention Disney World Marathon runners! We want to share a sweet deal, just for you! ©Disney Joffrey’s Coffee wants to celebrate the Disney World Marathon runners and all of their accomplishments this weekend with a special offer! Stop by Joffrey’s in Disney Springs with your race bib or medal for FREE ripple art! © Joffrey’s Congratulations to ALL of the Disney World Marathon runners! Treat yourself to some Joffrey’s coffee and show off your medals along with this adorable runDisney coffee art design! This is just ONE of many offers happening for runners this weekend. Participants can also snag a FREE pretzel at The Polite Pig and they can take advantage of other food and bev discounts around Disney Springs. And runners, don’t forget to take a look at the Expo and Disney Springs bus schedule here! Are you running in the Disney World Marathon this weekend? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s NEW At Disney Springs? A WHOLE LOT! Check it out…. What?!? Find Out Where You Can Get FACE COFFEE In Disney World!!!!! Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s Birthday with A Brand New Joffrey’s Coffee Blend! View the full article

Now that the holidays are over and you’ve slipped back into your normal, everyday routine, you might have found yourself fantasizing about going to Disney World! We know we have! Magic Kingdom So we thought we’d tell you about a special offer to help turn that daydream into a reality! The Disney Springs-area hotels are currently running what they’re calling an “Escape the Cold” sale! We like the name! Room rates are starting at $107 a night and will vary depending on where you choose to stay! Now that’s what we call a good excuse to head on down to Florida! Epcot Book and travel dates are now through March 31st, 2020 to take advantage of these special rates. Participating hotels include: B Resort & Spa Best Western DoubleTree Suites Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Holiday Inn Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Click here to see a breakdown of each specific hotel’s rates! Rise of the Resistance Additional Information Extra Magic Hours benefit* with valid Walt Disney World® Theme Park ticket 60-day Disney Fastpass+ service* with valid Walt Disney World® Theme Park ticket Bus Shuttle to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks “Passport to Savings” booklet – features discounts and specials from Disney Springs® merchants on entertainment, shopping, and dining. Among the coupons featured in the booklet are discounts and special offers at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, T-REX Café, Rainforest Café at Disney Springs® Marketplace, The Polite Pig and STK Orlando. Advance tee times and discounts at all Walt Disney World® golf courses Disney Merchandise purchased at any Walt Disney World® Theme Park can be delivered to your hotel Let us help you plan your Disney World vacation by signing up for our DFB newsletter! Will you be escaping the winter season with a trip to Disney World this year? Tell us if you’re heading down there in the comments below! Related posts: Black Friday Shopper Alert! Disney Springs Announces Deals For Biggest Shopping Day of the Year! ‘Tis The Season! Here’s How to GIVE (and Receive A FREE Hot Cocoa) in Disney World! Get The DEETS On The Edison’s New Year’s Eve Party in Disney Springs HERE! View the full article

Fish might be friends, not food…buuut, this treat is an exception in Disney World! Finding Nemo Section at Art of Animation And, it’s time to flip your fins over to the Art of Animation Resort, ’cause there’s a new dessert to pair with the Nemo Cupcake!! Thanks to our reader Naomi, we were told that the “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake has just kept swimming into the Art of Animation Resort! “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake The adorable dessert features a white chocolate Nemo greeting guests (with his good fin, of course) somewhere beyond the sea on the gorgeously glittery cheesecake. And, the best part is that you don’t even have to go all the way to 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney to get this treat! You can just hop onto a Disney bus or the Skyliner to grab the “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake at Art of Animation now. “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake We’d cross the ocean like Marlin for this treat!! And, you can check out all the other treats at Art of Animation by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you spotted the “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! The STUNNING Sugar Plum Cranberry Cheesecake in Disney World Should Be On Your Bucket List! What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! Review! It’s Time to Party with the NEW Riviera Resort Cupcake in Disney World! (P.S. It’s SUPER Cute) View the full article

We’re always talent scouting for tasty new eats to try while visiting Disney California Adventure! Award Weiners And a special thanks to our chef friend @itsjamesholmes for playing a supportive role in directing our attention Award Wieners today! While yesterday we told you about the new Finish Line Cone that has just arrived at the Cozy Cone Motel in Cars Land, today there’s another new snack making its big debut! Introducing…the Asada Fries! This delicious-looking treat features Award Wieners’ famous thick-cut filmstrip fries topped with marinated Carne Asada, cheddar cheese, cilantro, onions, guacamole, and Salsa de Arbol. Asada Fries c/o @itsjamesholmes Instagram We’re nominating the Asada Fries for best picture — as in this picture of it is making us HUNGRY! If you’re at Disney California Adventure, make sure you swing by and pick one up! And don’t forget Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year menus have just been released! Check ’em out 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!! Do you enjoy eating at Award Weiners at Disney California Adventure? Tell us what you like to order in the comments below! Related posts: Fruity Pebble Funnel Cake Fries at Disneyland?!?! Celebrate Marvel’s 80th Anniversary With Merch, Food, And More In Disney California Adventure! And The Award Goes To…the Cheesy “Corn” Fries from Award Weiners at Disneyland’s California Adventure! View the full article

If you’ve got what it takes to pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy and escape from the First Order at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, then we definitely think you’re fierce enough to pull off the new Her Universe Star Wars collection! ©Her Universe Disney shared with us a few pieces of the new collection which is now available throughout the Disney Parks and will be for sale on shopDisney.com starting January 27th! Check it out HERE! The new Batuu-bopping apparel features a selection of t-shirts, joggers, jackets, and more! And while the Her Universe active apparel is designed for women, the Our Universe items are unisex! © Her Universe Read our pro tips for how to assimilate in Black Spire Outpost HERE! We love the bold, graphic use of black and white — it kinda reminds us of the light and dark side of the Force! Plus, the style lines of the collection are very 90’s-esque, picking up on the retro-throwback-y trend we’ve been seeing with a lot of Disney parks merch lately! © Her Universe The collection also features both Rebel and Imperial symbols — so you don’t have to pick a side! And many of the items also include classic Star Wars phrases such as “May the Force Be with You,” and, “Choose Your Destiny.” © Her Universe According to Disney, the collection is currently available at Disneyland Resort’s Star Trader and Launch Bay at Disneyland Park, Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park, and World of Disney at the Downtown Disney District. At Walt Disney World Resort you can find the collection at Tattoine Traders and Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Star Wars: Galactic Outpost, Star Wars: Trading Post and World of Disney at Disney Springs. We think this collection would look great with the Princess Leia Bun Minnie Ears that were released last fall — check ’em out here! What do you think of thew Her Universe Star Wars collection? Let us know if you’ll be buying any of the pieces in the comments below! Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! “Star Wars” Harvey’s Bags Launch in Disney Parks and on shopDisney! View the full article

It’s hard to keep up with all the hour changes we’re seeing over at Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios We recently spotted that Disney had extended the hours in Hollywood Studios for this month (TWICE!) to help accommodate the crowds for Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Well, now we’ve noticed another change to hours in the park and this time it has to do with Extra Magic Hours in March. Read on to check out the changes! While many dates in March were supposed to host morning Extra Magic Hours in Hollywood Studios, now, all of the Extra Magic Hours in that park for March have been shifted to the be evening. This also means guests who are able to take part in EMH, will have two extra hours of park time in the evenings! So, on March 1, Extra Magic Hours are now 8 PM to 10 PM. Hollywood Studios March Hours For the rest of the Sundays in the month, Hollywood Studios has an 8:30 PM regular closing time so Extra Magic Hours will be 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM on March 8, 15, 22, and 29. Hollywood Studios March Hours Since the hours keep changing so frequently, we will be sure to keep you posted. Check out these hidden details we spotted in Rise of the Resistance! Will you be in Disney when these new evening Extra Magic Hours go into effect? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: You Might Want to Switch Up Your Disney’s Hollywood Studios Plans — There’s Been a Change to Extra Magic Hours! There Are Actually TWO Ride Experiences in Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance. (Here’s Which One We Think is Better!) What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

Tonight’s “After Dark” image was snapped at Shanghai Disneyland. The park, which opened in 2016, offers a unique castle unlike any other at a Disney Park around the world. Enchanted Storybook Castle stands as a crown jewel of the park, celebrating all Disney Princesses. Its golden spires glitter during the day and shine at night. It also features a four mosaics that depict four seasons combined with the tales of Princesses Tiana, Merida, Rapunzel, Elsa and Anna. Thanks to Mark Willard for the image. View the full article

Hello, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video, and we’re sharing our Disney knowledge in hopes that we can help you save BIG on your Disney vacation in 2020. Disney’s Animal Kingdom We know you’re always looking for the best Disney deals! So, we’re rounding ALL of them up for both Disney World and Disneyland in our latest DFB video. Check it out here!  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: How you’re planning to save on your next Disney vacay. Related posts: DFB Video: 7 Things You NEED to Buy Before Disney Raises the Price! DFB Video: 20 Interesting Ways to Get Kicked Out of Disney Theme Parks DFB Video: Secret Disney World Tips I Didn’t Even Know Until Last Week! View the full article