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Awesome news! We’ve got even MORE ways to save on your Disney World vacation this year! the view from Topolino’s Terrace We already knew about a LOT of discounts and deals (including FREE DINING and Kid’s Free Dining!) that could help make your trip a whooooole lot cheaper! But today we got news of a few new room-only discounts to consider! We’ve got discounts for Annual Passholders, Florida Residents, and EVERYONE ELSE! Annual Passholder Sun & Fun Room Offer First off, there’s the Annual Passholder Sun & Fun Room deal with additional savings on Disney Resort rooms! As a Passholder, you can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays April 1 through July 9. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Florida Resident Room-Only Offer If you’re a Florida Resident, good news! You could save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney World Resorts during most stays from April 1 to July 9. This deal can be booked anytime through July 9! Never miss out on a good Disney Deal with help from Small World Vacations! Back in the Sun & Fun Deal General Public Room-Only Offer If you’re not an Annual Passholder or a Florida Resident, no worries! There’s a new discount for you called Back in the Sun & Fun. This deal means saving up to 25% off Disney resort rooms for most stays April 1 through September 12 (as long as you book by February 26). Tree of Life No matter which deal catches your eye, or friends over at Small World Vacations can make sure you save as much $$$ as possible heading to Disney World (hey, it can be an expensive place!). Small World Vacations is our fave travel agency because they are seriously versed in all the ways to get to Disney World! Their team is comprised of professional, FULL-TIME Vacation Planning Experts who are happy to assist you with planning your next trip to Disney World — completely free of charge! Will you be snagging one of these sweet deals? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 2020 Disney World FREE DINING Offer is Available NOW! Save 40% on EVERYTHING in the DFB Store with Our Memorial Day Sale! Limited Time!: Save 40% Off of the Entire DFB Store With Our Memorial Day Sale! View the full article

Hello, DFB friends! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re going over the 6 Disney World deadlines you’re about to miss! Riviera Resort There are a few (well maybe more than a few) things at Disney World with deadlines. And since discounts, availability, and prices are always changing, it’s important to stay in the know! From FastPass and dining reservation availability to purchasing your Annual Pass before the next price increase, there are lots of deadlines that are quickly approaching in Disney World. You can get all the details you need on these deadlines in our latest DFB Video.  And, if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: If you’re planning your next Disney World vacation! Related posts: DFB Video: These Major Disney World Changes Will Affect Your Next Trip DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: 11 Disney World Mistakes I Make Anyway View the full article

This is the attraction they’re looking for. One month ago today, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the response has been amazing. Thousands upon thousands of guests continue to pour into the park each day to be among the first to experience the groundbreaking new attraction, which is also about to open at Disneyland park in California on Jan. 17, 2020. If you’ve felt a tremor in the Force this past month, that’s probably the excitement building around Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance as details began to emerge about the awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping experience that awaits you. I’ll quote the one and only Han Solo to tell you this: All of it … it’s all true. In one of the longest attraction experiences in Disney history, you become a new Resistance recruit and are sent by Rey to a secret rendezvous point to meet General Leia Organa so you can aid her cause in freeing the galaxy from the tyrannical First Order. After hustling into an Intersystem Transport Ship, you blast off Batuu with Poe Dameron as your wingman in his signature black-painted X-wing starfighter. Oh, but that bad feeling you’ve got … yeah, that’s true, too. Before you know it, a First Order Star Destroyer is right on top of you and pulls your ship into its massive hangar bay via tractor beam. From that point on, your mission is to escape the clutches of the First Order before Supreme Leader Kylo Ren can catch you and rip General Organa’s hidden location from your mind. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is immersive storytelling on a cinematic scale – this attraction truly feels as if you’ve stepped right into a Star Wars film. You’ll see a docked TIE fighter, dodge two AT-AT walkers, scurry past huge turbolaser cannons and dodge blaster fire from First Order Stormtroopers as you search for a way off the Star Destroyer aboard special troop transports. It’s an all-encompassing journey, and I love watching guests’ reactions – I’ve seen everything from tears of joy to uproarious cheers to stunned amazement. I’ve felt all those emotions, too, when I experienced it. Because the Force is strong with this one. View the full article

FastPass+, Disney Dining Plans and Extra Magic Hours … oh my! These are just a few of the benefits Guests receive when they stay at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort this year, you will not want to miss these tips from Disney Parks Moms Panelist Wes. Those are definitely amazing benefits! For more great suggestions and tips on planning your next Disney vacation, be sure to visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized response from a member of our panel. Panelists receive compensation for their participation on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. View the full article

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You know those great boozy drinks that don’t even taste like alcohol? Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Well, we’ve got a treat for you, friends! Disney California Adventure is giving us MAJOR nostalgia with the newest alcoholic drink coming to the park! You can relive your childhood as a grown-up with the Hard Float at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream! Hard Float Sign You can customize your float with your choice of either a vanilla or chocolate ice cream bar in hard root beer, hard orange soda, or Guinness beer. While all the options sounded great to us, we took it back to the basics with a hard root beer float with a vanilla ice cream bar. (And, it was SO GOOD.) Hard Root Beer and Vanilla Ice Cream Bar The root beer itself didn’t taste like alcohol at all, so the buzz sneaks up on you. The ice cream bar doesn’t melt too fast or take up a lot of space since it’s pressed against the rim of the cup. We loved this idea because the creaminess of the ice cream dissolves more slowly into the root beer, balancing each sip. Hard Float Buuut, you can also pull the ice cream bar away to take a bite straight after a sip of the root beer! This makes each sip a lil bit thicker, which reminds us of a regular ole’ Root Beer Float! Since the Hard Float doesn’t have a strong alcoholic taste, it would be great for guests who like something on the sweeter side! Hard Float You can get your own customized Hard Float for $11.50 (and, boy, is it worth it!). Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried the Hard Float in Disneyland yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disneyland Annual Passholders…You’ve Scored Your Own Private Outdoor Lounge! Best of the Fest: Here’s What to Get at the 2019 Festival of Holidays in Disneyland! Review: Oh, It’s a Jolly Holiday with the NEW Peppermint Bark Donut in Disneyland! View the full article

Hey everyone, we’ve got some big news today! Disney World’s FREE DINING offer was just released last week…BUT Disney has just announced a brand new FREE DINING FOR KIDS package eligible for most nights from May 25 through August 28, 2020! 2020 Disney World FREE Dining for Kids Details! Receive a FREE dining plan for ALL kids (ages 3 to 9) in your hotel room when you buy a non-discounted Magic Your Way package for you and your child (or children)! Magic Your Way packages include a room at a select Disney Resort, theme park tickets, and ANY level of Disney Dining Plan. Yep, that means that your kids eat FREE when you buy the dining plan during these booking dates. Here are the specifics you need to know before you book… Dates of Travel and Booking Deadline Free Dining for Kids is being offered to guests ARRIVING on most nights May 25 through August 28, 2020. But you must book by February 26, 2020, to get the offer. Remember that ALL of these offers can be COMBINED with Small World Vacations’ special gift card offer (which you can read about here) with the code GiftCard20. Disney Dining Plans All guests on the Disney reservation must be on the same package, and all three Disney Dining Plans — Quick Service, Standard, and Deluxe — are eligible. When you book a Magic Your Way package with non-discounted hotel, tickets, and Dining Plan, kids ages 3-9 will get the Dining Plan for FREE. Length of Stay Requirement Disney quotes a 4-day, 4-night stay in their promotional materials, but — remember, that’s just a marketing trap. We were able to successfully book a 2-night AND a 3-night stay when doing our research (we were not able to book a 1-night stay), so the true minimum requirement is 2 nights for this offer. Participating Resorts Offer is only available at participating Disney World Resort Hotels. Right now, you should be able to book this offer at most Disney World hotels (with the exception of a few room types). But be sure to book your preferred resort hotel quickly so you don’t miss out. You can always change or cancel your reservation at a later date. Cars Building at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Further Details Available rooms are limited, and savings are based on a non-discounted price for the same package. As noted above, every guest in the same room must be on the same package, and children on the package must stay in the same room as the adults. Theme park tickets are valid for admission beginning date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and date-based ticket. And remember that some Table Service restaurants may have limited or no availability when the package is purchased. You can see more details on this offer here. Want MORE Free Dining?? Remember, Disney World has JUST announced a more expansive Free Dining offer as well! This offer includes a Free Dining Package to everyone in the room, including adults! Get Details on the 2020 Disney World Free Dining Offer HERE! A huge thanks to Small World Vacations for the information on this new offer! Thinking About Booking This Offer?? Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money! Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you And remember that ALL of these offers can be COMBINED with Small World Vacations’ special gift card offer (which you can read about here) with the code GiftCard20. You can stay up-to-date on ALL the Free Dining news by subscribing to the DFB newsletter! Are YOU excited to hear about Free Dining for KIDS this summer? Please chime in with a comment! Related posts: NEWS! 2020 Disney World FREE DINING For Kids Package Now Available For Booking! Disney News This Week: ALL of the MUST-READ Updates from the Most Magical Places On Earth Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

While Baby Yoda might love frogs, we love sipping on a great drink in Disneyland! Baby Yoda Forever ©Disney And, we’re about to put on our Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey ’cause there’s a NEW The Mandalorian inspired drink at the Disneyland Hotel! Thanks to our sweet friends over at @disneylandfoodies, we were told that “The Bounty” has blasted into Trader Sam’s, and it is ADORABLE! The Bounty The green-colored drink comes with two edible cherry “eyes” on a skewer, two lime wedges for “ears,” and a little napkin tie at the bottom to represent Baby Yoda’s outfit. The Bounty And, just like we think Baby Yoda is sweet, so is this drink!! If you like melon balls as much as we do, The Bounty is a sugary and slightly tart cocktail you don’t want to miss out on. Plus, it would look GREAT in your Insta photos! If you’re ready to order this little guy, remember that it’s not on the menu. You’ll have to ask the bartenders if they’re willing to put one together for you. And also, they’re not technically allowed to call it Baby Yoda, so they refer to it as The Bounty, The Child, or The Deed. Thanks again to @disneylandfoodies! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried The Bounty at Trader Sam’s 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! Disneyland Annual Passholders…You’ve Scored Your Own Private Outdoor Lounge! Review! These Two Drinks at Banana Cabana Are a Great PEAR in Disney World! View the full article

There’s something sweet and almost kind (but a WAY more on the sweet side!) about one of our FAVORITE Disney cupcakes making a reappearance in Disneyland! (Imagine us doing happy dances, backflips, high kicks, etc!) Hello, Belle! And, the best part is that you won’t need any magic mirrors or enchanted roses to try this Beauty and the Beast inspired treat! The Belle Cupcake has waltzed into the Candy Palace looking as rose-y as ever! Candy Palace Bakery Case This simple cupcake is the stuff of our baked good dreams. A couple of years back, it showed up in Disney World and Disneyland and we fell. in. LOVE. Seriously, we’re not sure what about this stole our hearts but it just did. This simple little cupcake took us to cupcake utopia and we’ve been lusting for it ever since. AND NOW IT’S BACK! Belle Cupcake This vanilla cake is topped with buttercream, a rim of yellow sprinkles (instead of white, like its predecessor!), and a red rose icing design (it looks so beautiful!!). Candy Palace cupcakes usually have a texture similar to pound cake, which we LOVE. And, the Belle Cupcake definitely delivers a moist, dense (and delicious) cake. The buttercream on top is smooth and creamy, balancing the amount of cake. Belle Cupcake The yellow sprinkles add a crunchy last touch to the treat, reminding us of a final dance before the night is over! While the Belle Cupcake’s flavors are pretty simple, it’s SO VERY tasty and perfect for the Beauty and the Beast fans visiting the parks! And us…because it’s back and now our lives are truly complete! Red Rose Design You can twirl around Disneyland with the Belle Cupcake for $5.99 before the Annual Passholder discount. Go now. Right now. We’ll wait (bring one more back for us!!). Check out our original review of this amazing cupcake HERE! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you spotted the Belle Cupcake yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas with the Mickey and Minnie Holiday Donuts in Disneyland! Review: Oh, It’s a Jolly Holiday with the NEW Peppermint Bark Donut in Disneyland! Vegan Ice Cream! You HAVE to See the New Flavors Coming to Salt & Straw in Disneyland! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Epcot! Epcot And, we’ve got lots of food, construction, and merchandise updates to give you so let’s dive right on in! Epcot Construction Update The Epcot Transformation is making its way around the park with new attractions, restaurants, AND a reimagined entrance! While the Leave a Legacy Monoliths have been removed, we’re ready to see the redesigned space when it’s finished! Epcot Entrance Construction While there’s been some delayed construction, we’re SUPER hyped to visit Space 220 when it opens in February this year! Although the structure is still in progress, we can’t wait to travel to the Centauri Space Station soon (and maybe even be one of the first guests to dine!). Space 220 We’ve got our Awesome Mixes playing ’cause we’re checking out the Guardians of the Galaxy — Cosmic Rewind! Coaster‘s progress! Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction Although the indoor coaster won’t be opening until Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021, we love spotting new parts of the building getting built! Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction Mouse Gear is officially moving (well, temporarily) to a different location during the Epcot Transformation! Mouse Gear Sign While we spotted the sign earlier this week, the new location has now opened for guests to grab their favorite pieces of merchandise! Mouse Gear Sign Check out our full look at the new temporary Mouse Gear here! The opening of Regal Eagle Smokehouse is only a short while away! Although the restaurant was originally supposed to open in the Winter of 2019… Regal Eagle Construction …construction workers were making the finishing touches on the roof (do you think Sam Eagle helped out??). Regal Eagle Construction The Festival of the Arts is almost here, and the booths are FINALLY making their way into the park! Festival of the Arts Sign While we’ve already spotted the L’art du Cuisine Française Booth… L’art du Cuisine Française Booth …and the Goshiki Booth… Goshiki Booth …we’ve go so many more to share with you! We found The Masterpiece Kitchen Booth… The Masterpiece Kitchen Booth …Mosaic Canteen Booth… Mosaic Canteen Booth …The Artist’s Table Booth… The Artist’s Table Booth …L’Arte di Mangiare Booth… L’Arte di Mangiare Booth …and the Cuisine Classique Booth all set up for guests to visit during the festival! Cuisine Classique Booth Check out the rest of the Festival of the Arts booths and menus here! Epcot Food Update Although Festival of the Holidays ended on December 30th, Joffrey’s still had their holiday drinks available. Aren’t you craving a Ginger Chai Madness now?? Joffrey’s Festival of the Holidays Drinks Block & Hans might be a great spot for some craft beer, but now they’re pouring the Sofia Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine for $10! Rose Sign Although we were so game to grab some Rosé, we had to skip the pizza since the Pizza al Taglio to-go window was closed during our visit (bummer). Pizza Window Closed Buuut, we’ve got good news that will cheer you up! Refreshment Outpost is still serving the Frozen Elephant, which is a frozen mix of Coke and Amarula Cream Liqueur. YUM!! Frozen Elephant We even spotted that the Cotton Candy Santa Hats were still available in the China Pavilion too! China Cotton Candy Epcot Merchandise Update CUTE MERCH ALERT!! The Figment Slap MagicBand might just be one of our favorite MagicBands ever at Mouse Gear! The center features Figment’s iconic orange horns… Figment Slap MagicBand …while the band has different snapshots of Figment being his goofy self!! Figment Slap MagicBand Check out everything you need to know about the Figment Slap MagicBand here! Speaking of the coolest characters around, the Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungefly Collection is making us say “oh, boy!” There’s a backpack featuring the happy couple (OTP)… Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungefly Backpack …and even a double-sided wallet with Minnie AND Mickey on either side! Minnie Shorts Loungefly Wallet We’ll take them both pls!! Mickey Shorts Loungefly Wallet Check out everything you need to know about the Mickey and Minnie Loungefly Collection here! Baby Yoda has taken the (Disney) World by storm! And, even though we spotted the Baby Yoda Socks in Disney Springs, they’ve also flown into Epcot for $14.99! Baby Yoda Socks We can’t get over his little smile while he’s probably thinking about some frogs!! Baby Yoda Socks If you’ve been keeping up with “The Imagineering Story” on Disney+, you’ll know that it’s a small world was a labor of love! That’s why it’s so AWESOME you can build your own version of the attraction with the it’s a small world UGears! It’s a Small World UGears If that’s not cool enough, you can even move the characters onstage during their “clock show” for only $49.99! It’s a Small World UGears Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Epcot! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, food, and construction updates! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Epcot? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! What’s New in Epcot — LOTS of Construction, Halloween Merchandise, and the Return of Beverly! What’s New in Epcot — a Birthday Cake Muffin, 2020 Merch, and a TON of Construction! View the full article

The Epcot transformation is in full swing. And, while we’ll have to wait a while longer to see the changes finished, we’ve already spotted LOTS of progress! Transformation of Epcot ©Disney Although we’ve said goodbye to old favorites (you’ll be missed, Fountain of Nations) we’re excited to say hellooo to places where we can make new memories with our favorite characters! We gave you the details on the popular character meet-and-greets being re-located again to make room for the construction on the reimagined Future World. Character Spot Construction As of January 5th, the temporary Epcot Character Spot in Innoventions West has officially closed. We’ll miss the original Character Spot since it was a way to meet the big three — Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy — with one FastPass or one single line. Epcot Character Spot sign Buuuut, that doesn’t mean we have to bid adieu to our favorite characters! We’ve got the scoop on everywhere you can find your Disney pals (and we’re excited for these cute photo-ops!!). Epcot Times Guide Mickey Mouse is now meeting in the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival in the Imagination! Pavilion (we can almost hear the Steamboat Willie whistle now). Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival While you can look at Mickey’s best moments in film history… Mickey Film Strips …you can follow them all the way over to Mickey’s new character spot! Mickey Character Spot The blue, starry curtain reminds us of Mickey’s sorcerer hat (which just happens to be one of our favorite looks on him)! Mickey Character Spot But, Mickey is actually wearing his traditional outfit for photo-ops (and looks very snazzy in it). Mickey Mouse Let’s give a round of applause for the mouse that started it all! Hiya, Mickey! We’re jumping for joy ’cause Joy has made her way inside ImageWorks across from Ralph and Vanellope! She enters through the WiFi Link from Ralph Breaks the Internet… Joy Is in the House!! …and makes her way over to Imagination Land! Imagination Land Photo-Op The adorable photo-op is full of bright colors… Joy Character Spot …and doodles that remind us of Inside Out‘s creativity! Joy Character Spot Minnie Mouse is now twirling around at the World Showcase Gazebo! This is where Daisy Duck previously met. World Showcase Gazebo You can meet her while she wears her classic polka dot red dress and bow to greet guests… Minnie’s New Character Spot …and pose for the camera! Work it, Minnie!! Minnie’s New Character Spot Since Minnie has been moved to the World Showcase Gazebo, Daisy Duck is leaving her original spot and appearing in Future World East. We spotted her outside the temporary Mouse Gear location… Daisy Duck Character Spot …waving to all her friends as they walk through the park! Hi, Daisy! Goofy can now be found hanging around the Main Entrance near Spaceship Earth. Goofy Character Spot He’s ready to meet guests with lots of laughs and the BEST high fives! Goofy Character Spot Pluto is just around the corner to greet guests at Legacy Plaza West… Pluto Character Spot …in front of the Epcot mural! What an awesome photo for the entire family!! Pluto Character Spot While you can still meet all these amazing characters, Baymax and Sadness are currently unavailable for meet-and-greets. We’re hoping this isn’t a forever change and we will let you know when and if those little cuties pop up around Epcot again. The latest character locations should be a temporary change as a new Character Spot is in the plans for the upcoming World Celebrations section of Epcot. And, we’re SO excited to see it! What are you most excited for during Epcot’s Transformation? Let us know! Related posts: BREAKING: Epcot’s Character Spot to Close Temporarily September 8th! Find Out Where You Can Meet Your Favorites During the Closure! Epcot’s Character Spot Moves to a New Location!! NEW Classic Minnie Mouse Ears Debut at Disney World! View the full article

Epcot’s exciting transformation is officially in progress! Epcot As part of the ongoing construction that will reimagine Future World, some fan favorites are facing some inevitable changes. Mouse Gear has always been THE spot to go to in Epcot for their extensive collection of Disney merchandise. It’s the largest gift shop in the entire park! MouseGear Sadly, the doors here have closed for a lengthy refurbishment. Original MouseGear sign The windows of the former Mouse Gear are covered up in plastic so we won’t get a peak just yet of the magic they are working on inside! While the OG Mouse Gear may be closed up, fret not! If you’re looking to grab some ears, spirit jerseys, keychains, and more, a temporary location has been set up just across the breezeway inside Innoventions East (over on the side closest to Test Track and Mission: SPACE, if you need your bearings), also the former home of Colortopia. Let’s take a peek! Temporary MouseGear We’re tickled to see that the “Head Gear” sign has made its way to this location. Head Gear No longer an immense sea of Disney swag that the original location was, the temporary shop is about half the size of its former self. Temporary MouseGear The temporary home lacks the overall theming of the former, but we’re happy to say we’re impressed with the sheer volume of merchandise still available! Temporary MouseGear A ton of 2020 merch is available for purchase… Temporary MouseGear …as well as ALL THE CANDY. There’s an abundance of Goofy’s Candy Company snacks available. Temporary MouseGear The large t-shirt collection also made the move. Temporary MouseGear Life isn’t all that ruff here! We’ve found many of our recent favorite collections as well. We have a feeling guests will be pretty satisfied with this temporary location, and we can’t WAIT to see what the new Mouse Gear looks like! We’re hoping for a classic Epcot retro look! Temporary MouseGear The temporary Mouse Gear is now open in Innoventions East and while we don’t know a current timeline, we will keep you in the know! Have you shopped at MouseGear in Epcot? Let us know! Related posts: We’re LOVING the NEWEST Form of Retro Disney VHS Merch We Found in Epcot! NEW DISNEY COLOR TREND Spotted at Epcot’s Mouse Gear! We’re Headed Back To The Future With The New Epcot Spirit Jersey! View the full article

Happy New Year! We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember… . We have a BRAND NEW T-SHIRT LINE! If you’ve been waiting for DFB t-shirts, they’re HERE! Click here to take a look! There are lot of BRAND NEW 2020 DISCOUNTS for Disney World Hotels and Packages, and we’ve got them all here! The 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts opens January 17 and we have ALL the menus for the Food Studios! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… All the News From the Disney Parks FREE Dining has been announced for 2020! <— BIG NEWS! Check out this gift card offer for planning your next Disney World vacation! <– $$$$$ There’s a new Disney World offer just for Florida residents. We shared the latest on what’s new at Disney Springs! Take a look at what’s on new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom right now. Everything you need to know about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure before it opens! FIRST LOOK at the food and merchandise for Disneyland’s Lunar New Year celebration. Take a look at the construction update for Epcot’s Regal Eagle Smokehouse. And see what Muppet character is coming to the new restaurant! <— NEW Restaurant News! We shared what’s new at Disney’s All Star Resorts! See all the closures and refurbishments at Disney World for next week! <— Planning NEWS! There’s a new outdoor lounge for Disneyland Annual Passholders. Check out the new snacks coming to Disney’s Villains After Hours. We shared six things you need to change about your Disney World vacation in 2020. Take a look at what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios right now. Find out why the PeopleMover closed temporarily at the Magic Kingdom. Get more details on the Disney Vacation Club tower coming to Disneyland. The Epcot Festival of the Arts food booths are going up at Epcot! <— Festival NEWS! There’s a new 2020 ticket and hotel discount for European residents! Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours for January! Find out what Disney World discount has been extended this year! NEW donuts spotted at Maurice’s Treats in Disneyland. Check out the menu for Disneyland’s Asian Street Eats. Take a peek at the new poster series for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. We shared details on when the new location of Ample Hills Creamery is opening! See what movies and shows are coming to Disney+ in 2020! And see all the new content on Disney+ through January 26th. <— Disney+ Updates! Check out what’s new in the Magic Kingdom right now. Take a look at the January cupcake flavors at Sprinkles! The Magic Kingdom reached capacity on New Year’s Eve! We shared what’s new at the Monorail Resorts. Epcot celebrated New Year’s Eve with a special Champagne Cake Dessert. Find out the opening season for Epcot’s new nighttime spectacular HarmonioUS. We shared 10 tiny changes that will make a big difference at Disney World this year. A guest jumped from a ferryboat at Disney World. Check out the new Star Wars bus at Disney World. We shared details on the new 2020 D23 Gold Member gift. We talked about Disney’s most surprising moves that we weren’t expecting in 2019! Read more about the free souvenir sipper refills at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. Check out the 5 mistakes you don’t want to make at Disney World in 2020. DFB Reviews We reviewed the just-opened Asian Street Eats in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District! <— NEW Restaurant! We shared a review of dinner at the Planet Hollywood Observatory. Check out the new Nemo Cupcake at Disney World! We reviewed Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We shared our review of lunch at Epcot’s Via Napoli. Must-Have Merchandise Check out the NEW Figment MagicBand at Disney World. There’s a new Disney x Gucci collection celebrating the Lunar New Year. New Pixar MagicBands have been spotted at Disney World. Take a look at the new Passholder-exclusive MagicBand! We shared a preview of the merchandise for the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon. Disney Cruise Line introduced a new Minnie Mouse merchandise collection. Check out these new Lunar New Year charms from PANDORA. There’s a new Mickey and Minnie Shorts backpack from Loungefly! Cute ‘The World of Pixar’ merchandise collection debuts at Disney World. NEW Disney Parks Icons Wishables have arrived! <— CUTE Merchandise! There’s a new Minnie Mouse merchandise collection coming soon. Disneyland Annual Passholders can get a new charm from PANDORA. It’s always snack time with this cute new watch we spotted in Disney World. Check out the 2020 merchandise we spotted at Disney World. Two new Disney kitchenware collections are now available online. New Valentine’s Day merchandise and more spotted at Disney World. There’s a new birthday Mickey ear hat at Disney World. Take a look at this new ‘Fantasia’ jewelry we found at Disney World. New Disney phone cases have arrived in the Magic Kingdom. Check out the new PeopleMover hat at the Magic Kingdom. NEW DFB YouTube Videos 7 Risks I’m Willing to Take at Disney World (And One I’m NOT) Disney World Will Be VERY Different in 2020 The Biggest Disney Openings and Happenings This Year! 14 Must-Do Disney Restaurants for 2020! New DFB Video — Disney World Will Be VERY Different in 2020 Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video: Disney World Will Be VERY Different in 2020 — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Pre-Order the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 25% off It’s time to pre-order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2020 e-book! 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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! You can order your copy today for 25% off the cover price! Just use code WDW2020! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this super cute Mickey and Minnie Cupcake Caddy! WDW for Grownups shared a review of the Baked Macaroni and Cheese at Eight Spoons Cafe in the Animal Kingdom. Disney Parks Blog shared five ice cream sundaes from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon! Disney Family shared recipes for the Ultimate Disney Pizza Party. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! 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With the opening of Rise of the Resistance, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is officially complete in Disney World! And in just a few weeks, Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance will open! Rise of the Resistance If you’re looking to make the trek out to Black Spire Outpost to see what all the hubbub is with this Rise of the Resistance business, you’re gonna want to blend in with the locals, right? Not to worry — we’ve got you covered! We’re sharing some pro tips to help you assimilate in Black Spire Outpost! You’ve packed a bag full of snacks and your Jedi Disney-bound outfit, and you’re boarding a starship for Planet Batuu (err…or or was it a Disney Bus?). But as with any inter-galactic travel adventure, you’re likely wondering how to blend in with the “locals” once you arrive in Black Spire Outpost. Will you know what to say when you’re greeted with “Bright suns!”? Are you fluent in Aurebesh enough to find your way around? What does Ronto meat REALLY taste like? Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Disney World What’s Aurebesh, and how do I read it? Aurebesh is the language of the Star Wars universe, and you’ll see it in print on buildings, signs, labels, and more in Black Spire Outpost. Even menus like this one at Milk Stand are partially written in Aurebesh in Galaxy’s Edge. Milk Stand Menu We admit this was a little confusing when we first stepped foot on Batuu. There were times, before we were familiar with the layout of and landmarks in the land, that the dearth of translations was confounding. But we soon discovered that this detail is central to the intention of immersing guests in a whole new world. You’ve arrived at Droid Depot, in case you couldn’t tell. Heads up though, with the Aurebesh everywhere, you won’t find clear names and signs around Batuu. Everything is purposefully lacking clear signage. This aids in the theming of the land but also can make it really tricky if you’re rushing for the bathroom or late for that Oga’s reservation and have no clue where to go! (Note that there ARE signs in English but the font is intentionally wonky to make it blend in. If you don’t know where to look, you can miss it!) Can You Tell This is the Bathrooms? Likewise the use of Black Spire Outpost-specific phrases also immerses Earthy visitors in the oral culture of the land, with common phrases like “‘Til the Spire” and “For the Order” being bandied about by the citizens of Batuu. If you want to know what to expect, check out this DFB-exclusive Guide to Speaking on Batuu! Guide to Speaking Batuu Do I need a Datapad in Black Spire Outpost? You may have heard that your smartphone’s Play Disney Parks app will transform your device into a Datapad when you enter the Outpost. And the short answer as to whether you need to have the app (and thus the Datapad) is NO — but it’s fun if you do! Use your Play Disney Parks Datapad to translate your card! For starters, the Datapad allows you to translate all of the Aurebesh in the land, so if you don’t have time to memorize the alphabet before you blast off (er, we mean arrive at the Park), you won’t be lost! Simply open your Datapad (cough cough…the Play Disney Parks app, that is), and use it to translate the words you see around you. Additionally, your Datapad can capture and translate transmissions in Black Spire Outpost and allows you to hack certain elements in the land. Hacking Tool So while you certainly don’t need to get the app and use your Datapad in the land, if you’ve got time to play with it, it’s a lot of fun. How will I find my way around Black Spire Outpost? Good news: there are a few different ways to access maps of Black Spire Outpost. (Even though this village is a haven for those who want to… disappear… in the galaxy, they sure aren’t keeping their hideouts a secret…) Disneyland.com and DisneyWorld.com have both added Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to their online maps. The maps have also been added in the My Disney Experience and the Disneyland Mobile App. (Remember that if you’re using the app ‘on-world’, you can even get walking directions to various locations in the land, so no more wondering where the nearest bathroom is!) My Disney Experience Screenshot The Play Disney Parks maps — though quite cartoon-y — also include Galaxy’s Edge. Disney World Play Disney Parks App Map And, of course, you’ll still be able to pick up a Guide Map when you enter the Parks (and just about everywhere else in Disneyland Park or Disney’s Hollywood Studios!), so if you like a paper map to hold onto (and keep as a souvenir!), definitely pick up one of those, too! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disneyland Guide Map At present, Disneyland Park is operating with three entrances to Galaxy’s Edge (Fantasyland, Frontierland, and Critter Country). Disney World has 2 entrances: at Grand Avenue near BaseLine Taphouse and through Toy Story Land. You’ll want to note these locations and have a plan for navigating the parks if your plan is to head directly to Black Spire Outpost. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World How will I meet characters in Black Spire Outpost? Character meet and greets in Black Spire Outpost are much more organic than is typical in the Disney Parks these days. Rather than having static meet locations, icons like Chewbacca, Rey, Stormtroopers, and Kylo Ren wander the land (in their respective sections: First Order or Resistance) as they would naturally wander the village in the Star Wars universe. Rey in the Rebel-held part of Galaxy’s Edge The characters will still have a ‘handler’ nearby, and you can still ask for a pic with your favorites, so no worries there. You’re just unlikely to find any sort of formal queue or structure designed solely for the meet. The point is that these characters are going about their everyday lives — and you’ve stumbled upon them in their natural environments. Chewbacca If you approach a character and they don’t stop, don’t be discouraged (especially smaller kiddos in your group!) — these characters just going about their day. Give it a few minutes and you’ll likely spot someone else! What should I wear on Planet Batuu? This one’s a little tricky. Since Planet Batuu is still technically Southern California or Central Florida, you’ll want to be cognizant of any climate or weather issues. But if you’re looking to Disney Bound (i.e. using regular clothes in a way that evokes a character or film), Disney has established some (kinda confusing) rules. In fact, fewer than two weeks after Galaxy’s Edge opened in Disneyland Park, Disney released a guide to dressing the part in Black Spire Outpost without breaking the “no costumes” rule that Disney has for adults. Permitted Attire ©Disney While the permitted clothing items include dresses designed to resemble characters and lots of belted shirts and vests, the excluded attire includes actual costumes (yes, even those available for purchase IN Black Spire Outpost!) and anything that looks too costume-y. Even those Jedi Robes available throughout Batuu are unfortunately a no-no. NOT Permitted Attire ©Disney We think some of the permitted examples look really similar to styles worn by citizens of Batuu, so clearly there’s still a little gray area… Click here to read about Disney’s clothing restrictions in Black Spire Outpost! What do I eat if I want to nosh like a Batuuan? Black Spire Outpost has several counter service-style eateries and a bar for those citizens of Batuu who choose to dine out rather than cook at home. As a visitor to the land, you’ll want to sample all the culinary (and drinkable) options! The main restaurant is Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo, a counter-service spot that offers up surprising flavor combinations and intergalactic interpretations on comfort food like chicken tenders, ribs, and mashed potatoes. Check out our full review of Disneyland’s Docking Bay here, and our focus on the quick-service restaurant’s breakfast items here! And when you’re making lunch or dinner selections, our favorites include the Fried Endorian Chicken Tip Yip, Batuuan Beef Pot Roast, or the Smoked Kaduu Pork Ribs. Batuuan Beef Pot Roast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Check out our full review of Docking Bay 7 HERE! Nearby, Ronto Roasters is a counter-service spot with a focus on delicious roasted Ronto meat — known in Earthling terms as pork. The specialty of the house is the Ronto Wrap, with a thick pita stuffed with roast sliced pork, roasted pork sausage, tangy slaw, and a creamy peppercorn sauce. Ronto Wrap A plant-based wrap, a breakfast wrap, and even a chicken wrap are also now available on the menu. All of the wraps, especially the original Ronto Wrap, are delicious and we highly recommend picking one up! See how Ronto Roasters does breakfast here and how they keep the pit spinning with all-day eats here! The next food stop is Kat Saka’s Kettle, where you can pick up some out of this world popcorn. The Outpost Mix is the star here. This mix of sweet and spicy flavored popcorn is…unique. It’s kind of like sweet Fruity Pebbles cereal mixed with hot red chili. It wasn’t really our thing, but thankfully they recently introduced a more tame offering with Galaxy Green Popcorn. It’s your standard Disney popcorn, only green colored! Outpost Mix Check out what we thought of Outpost Mix here! As for how to stay hydrated? There are a few unique options in Black Spire Outpost. Oga’s Cantina is a popular watering hole serving up creative drinks on tap (most of them very sweet), a couple of menu items for breakfast, and lots of Batuuan charm. This place is a total party! Stop in (be sure to make a reservation!) and have a drink while you rock out to the boppin’ tunes courtesy of DJ R-3X (or as many of you OG Star Tours fans may better know him, your old StarSpeeder pilot, RX-24!). Rainbow of Drinks at the Cantina This spot has so much detail to check out and the drinks are fun and surprising! Check out our full review of Oga’s Cantina here! What would a trip to Galaxy’s Edge be without that infamous milk? The Milk Stand pours out Blue Milk and Green Milk in soft-frozen form. Both of these iconic drinks are rice and coconut milk-based. Blue Milk is a mix of fruits, while Green Milk is a slightly floral citrus. We found both to be relatively bland, but we think Star Wars fans will still be into them. In Disney World’s Black Spire Outpost, the Milks can also come boozy as Coolers. Milk Stand Coolers in Disney World When in Batuu, ya gotta say you tried the milk at least once, right? See what we thought of the Blue and Green Milks here! Can I shop ’til I drop in Galaxy’s Edge? Shopping in Galaxy’s Edge is a lot like the land itself: familiar but also not. There are several shops in Black Spire Outpost, with the bulk of them situated in the Marketplace area of the land (adjacent to the Resistance section). These shops are small and open, with no storefronts to speak of. Toydarian Toymaker sells ‘hand-made’ toys of all kinds, including plush, figures, and small games. Toydarian Toymaker Jewels of Bith and Black Spire Outfitters are additional Marketplace shops, and they offer up clothing and collectibles straight outta Planet Batuu. First Order Cargo is located (where else?) in the First Order region of Black Spire Outpost. Here you’ll find what you need to join the Order. And over in the rebel-held section of Galaxy’s Edge, you can join forces at Resistance Supply. Resistance Supply And don’t forget, you can build your very own BB-series or R-series droid at Droid Depot (see how here!), and you can channel the Force with your own custom-built lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop — Handbuilt Lightsabers. (We walk you through the Savi’s ceremony here!) Savi’s Workshop — Handbuilt Lightsabers But watch out if you carry a lightsaber around with you on Batuu — you might be questioned by Stormtroopers. Nothing to see here, just an unusually long flashlight, right? Right. Follow along with us as we build our very own Droid here! Can I do it all in Galaxy’s Edge? With all there is to see and do in Batuu, you need to figure out your priorities. Wanna ride all the rides? Is a trip to Oga’s a must-do for you? Maybe you’re destined to build your own lightsaber. As far as the rides, with the opening of Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, virtual boarding groups have been opened up each morning for guests hoping to ride. So if tackling the flagship ride in Galaxy’s Edge is on your list, plan to get up EARLY and head for the parks — there’s currently no FastPass OR standby line. If you wanna ride, you gotta have a boarding group and they fill up FAST. Learn more about how to get a boarding group HERE! You can jump in line for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, on the other hand, any time of the day. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World For food, the only spot requiring a reservation is Oga’s Cantina. Reservations in Disney World can be made 180 days out, like other dining reservations. In Disneyland, reservations can be made 60 days out. Note that most Cast Members won’t even let you in to peek inside without a reservation, so if you’re itching to check it out, get that rezzie! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge If a lightsaber is what your after, be sure to make an advance reservation 180 days out for Savi’s Workshop. Like Oga’s, guests aren’t permitted inside unless they have a reservation. Since groups are limited to 14 guests per session, these spots can fill up quickly! Note that while advance reservations are recommended, this isn’t that difficult to get a same-day reservation for though. If it’s a must-do for you, you may want to book ahead to be sure. Select your Kyber Crystal And now you’re ready to carve out a space of your own in Black Spire Outpost, fortified with language skills, high-tech tools, a full stomach, and a plan! Have a wonderful trip to Planet Batuu, and may the Spires keep you. Will you jump into your experience in Galaxy’s Edge or just pass through? Let us know in the comments! 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Walt Disney World has released their “Free Dining” Offer for 2020. I’m often asked if this is a better deal than the Disney Armed Forces Salute. Each year when Disney World announces their Free Dining Offer for the fall (this year summer too), readers will ask, “Is “Free Dining” better than using the Disney Armed Forces Salute […] The post Disney World Free Dining Versus the Disney Armed Forces Salute Discounts appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs! World of Disney We’ve got lots of food and merchandise updates to give you, so let’s dive right on in! Disney Springs Food Update If you’re looking for a spot to grab a drink before you shop, Dockside Margaritas has great drinks that are tasty and satisfying! Dockside Margaritas While we’ve seen the seasonal Black Magic Margarita, then the Peppermint Margarita, now the Blood Orange Margarita has taken its place as the seasonal margarita on the menu. Dockside Margaritas Menu Disney Springs Merchandise Update We’ve been LOVING all the Park Life merchandise popping up around Disney World recently! While we’ve already spotted a MagicBand, backpack, sweatshirt, and so much more, now we’re adding the Park Life Diorama to our collection at the World of Disney for $16.99… Park Life Diorama …which you features some of the best attractions in Magic Kingdom… Park Life Diorama …and the Park Life Towel for $26.99 (or $22 if you buy two). Park Life Towel Although we’ve already spotted the adorable Park Life treat packaging in Epcot, the retro-inspired design is now in Disney Springs! You can get the Park Life Taffy for $8.99… Park Life Taffy …and the Park Life Rice Krispies for $14.99, among all the other delicious treats! Park Life Rice Krispies You can never have too many accessories, and the Disney Parks Collection Watches have definitely been on our want list!! We found the PERFECT watch for DFB readers! You can grab the Snack Time Watch for $64.99 (even though snack time is basically all the time!). Snack Time Watch Baby Yoda has captured our hearts in The Mandalorian AND with all the merchandise around the parks! While we’ve already seen the Baby Yoda shirts and spirit jersey, now you can tie your outfit together with the Baby Yoda Socks! They feature a smiling Baby Yoda, his favorite froggy snack… Baby Yoda Socks …and even The Mandalorian logo for $14.99 each! Baby Yoda Socks Speaking of Star Wars, The Rise of Skywalker is FINALLY in theaters as the epic end to the Skywalker Saga. And, you can celebrate the film with THREE new Star Wars items in the World of Disney! Stay warm while you visit Hoth in the Her Universe Star Wars Hoodie, featuring the Resistance and Empire symbols… Star Wars Hoodie …and the “May the Force Be with You” quote on the hood for $59.99. Star Wars Hoodie You can also wear the Star Wars Spirit Jersey with a starry background… Star Wars Spirit Jersey …and the Star Wars logo on the back for $64.99. Star Wars Spirit Jersey Or, if you’re looking to kick back and relax, you can put on the Her Universe Star Wars Long Sleeve Shirt… Star Wars Long Sleeve …with Aurebesh down one sleeve (what message do you think it says??)… Star Wars Long Sleeve …and “Choose Your Destiny” on the opposing sleeve’s wrist for $44.99. Star Wars Long Sleeve If you’re a parent, you’ll know that magical moment when you take your kiddos to Disney World for the first time. Buuut, you can take the Most Magical Place on Earth back home with the super cute baby onesies! While your little one can look purrfect in the Marie Baby Onesie… Marie Baby Onesie …with a big pink bow and a fluffy tail on the back… Marie Baby Onesie …he/she can look bright and colorful in the Rainbow Unicorn Baby Onesie! Rainbow Unicorn Baby Onesie Plus, the lil heart on the back is just too sweet!! Rainbow Unicorn Baby Onesie Although your princess might not be wearing ball gowns yet, she can look like royalty in the Princess of the Castle Baby Onesie… Princess of the Castle Baby Onesie …and as cute as Dumbo in the Little Peanut Baby Onesie! Each of them cost $19.99 (and would look great in some family photos). Little Peanut Baby Onesie Oh, boy!! We cannot get over how cute all the Mickey and Minnie Shorts Collection items are! While we’ve spotted the Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungefly Backpack in Epcot, now you can get it in Disney Springs for $75! Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungefly Backpack Check out the rest of the Mickey and Minnie Shorts Collection here! Even though the Wonderful World of Disney just happens to be our expertise, the World of Pixar Collection just happens to be one of our favorites too! And, your kids can rep their favorite characters in the World of Pixar Kids’ Hoodie… World of Pixar Kids’ Hoodie …with Woody, Dory, Sulley, and MORE for $39.99. World of Pixar Kids’ Hoodie Check out the rest of the World of Pixar Collection here! You can keep up with the Pixar trend with the Luxo Ball Jewelry Set at The Dress Shop! Luxo Ball Necklace and Earrings The pair comes with a set of Luxo Ball Earrings… Luxo Ball Earrings …and a Luxo Ball Necklace for $24.99. Luxo Ball Necklace There’s also the Dumbo Jewelry Collection, featuring a pair of Dumbo Earrings for $14.99… Dumbo Earrings …and a Dumbo Necklace for $24.99 with plenty of carnival themes and pastel colors! Dumbo Necklace A Goofy Movie just happens to be one of our FAVORITE movies (Powerline‘s songs are bops). So, we’re loving the nostalgia we’re feeling looking at the limited edition A Goofy Movie Pin for $17.99 at Disney Pin Traders! A Goofy Movie Pin And, if you’re looking for another set of hilarious pals, you can pick up the Mushu and Cri-Kee Pin for $17.99 too (it’s still awesome even though it says 2019!). Mushu and Cri-Kee Pin Avengers, assemble! We’re heading over to the Super Hero Headquarters ’cause the Baby Groot Plush looks cuddly and sweet for $26.99. Baby Groot Plush Although Disneyland is hosting the Lunar New Year event, you can still ring in 2020 with the Lunar New Year Mickey Pandora Charm at Ever After! Lunar New Year Mickey Pandora Charm You can even get the matching Lunar New Year Minnie Charm for $75 each! Minnie 2020 Lunar New Year Charm It is the Year of the Rat, after all! A rat is close enough to a mouse, isn’t it?! Check out more of the cute Lunar New Year goodies coming to Disneyland here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney Springs! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise and food updates! What are you looking forward to spotting the most in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs! Happy Hours, Star Wars Shoes AND New Bags, and Minnie Ears Ornaments! 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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the best places to eat in Disney World this year! Garden Grill While we love hopping on our favorite attractions or watching the entertainment in the parks, we are BIG fans of the incredible restaurants Disney World has to offer. And, we’ve got 14 must-eats for your 2020 vacations! We’re talking about Homecomin’, Garden Grill, and MORE! So, what are you waiting for?? Check out the best restaurants to try during 2020 in our latest DFB Video!  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What’s your favorite restaurant in Disney World? Related posts: DFB Video: 5 Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Riviera Resort DFB Video: Our 13 Favorite Ways Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

That’s right friends, we headed back to Planet Hollywood Observatory for a night of dinner, drinks, and random movie memorabilia! Planet Hollywood Observatory Some of you might remember that our first trip to the reimagined restaurant was…less than amazing. In fact, pretty underwhelming! You can read the whole review here. But we always enjoy heading back to restaurants time and time again to re-review and see if anything has changed. Atmosphere We’re going to go pretty light on the atmosphere description here because we KNOW you’re really excited to see what we thought of the food this time! In our previous post, we’ve got lots and lots of photos to check out if you’re curious about the inside of the restaurant, which is three stories tall and features this GIANT 4500 ft. screen! Screen One thing that is always a treat, however, is looking at the movie memorabilia. Like the actual dress Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz! Dorothy Dress Or one of the R2-D2 droids used in Star Wars! R2D2 When we asked our server if they had anything from one of our favorite films, Titanic, he showed us to this masterpiece — it’s the wooden door Rose floats on after the ship sinks! Which now that we’ve seen it in person, we can confirm that Jack TOTALLY could have fit on too. But we digress… Door from Titanic One of the quintessential parts of dining at a Planet Hollywood is being surrounded by movie memorabilia, so make sure you take a stroll and look through the display cases. And if you have a favorite movie, make sure to ask a server if they have a prop for you to see! Eats Now onto what you’ve all been waiting for…the food! Well really, the drinks, because that’s what we started off with. Planet Hollywood has an extensive drink menu, with signature cocktails, wine, and beer. Their outdoor bar Stargazer’s also has a unique list of over 15 Florida Craft Beers, but you can only get them outside. (Odd?) We decided to try a few of the signature cocktails that we hadn’t before — the Luck of the Irish Mule and the It’s Showtime Mojito. The Luck of the Irish Mule is a twist on a classic Moscow Mule, but instead of vodka, it features Jameson Irish Whiskey along with the ginger beer and lime juice. It’s a good cocktail overall, and you can really taste the ginger beer. Irish Mule The It’s Showtime Mojito is Bacardi Superior rum, fresh lime juice and Reàl blueberry syrup with fresh blueberries and mint. This was a very refreshing drink and the blueberries were a fun twist on a classic mojito. It’s Showtime Mojito We also couldn’t resist giving the Supernova shakes another try. These monster shakes feature candy, cake, and other treats on top of a milkshake. There are three varieties — the Strawberry Big Bang, the Cosmic Cotton Candy, and the Chocolate Comet. They are each named after the milkshake flavor, which means yes, that is a Cotton Candy flavored milkshake in the middle. Drink Menu Once again, these are a letdown. Don’t get us wrong — they are incredibly pretty and very “Instagramable”(which might be the point) — but they aren’t going to blow you away taste-wise. The milkshakes themselves are still more icy than creamy, and the toppings taste store-bought and generic. But hey, if you want a pretty drink that will make your Willy Wonka dreams come true, then by all means! Supernova Shakes Now onto actual food — first up appetizers! Appetizers Menu For a healthier start, we kicked things off with the Hummus trio. The trio is made up of garlic, black bean and red pepper, and edamame hummus. It’s pretty good as far as hummus goes, but nothing fancy to look at, hence no photo. If you know what hummus looks like…it’s that. We also wanted to get our hands on the World Famous Chicken Crunch. This was one of our personal favorites from the OG Planet Hollywood before the renovation, and it now is served in a cute chicken basket. Chicken Crunch These are chicken tenders, breaded in a sweet crispy coating (which we’re 99% sure contains Cap’n Crunch), and served with a side of Planet Hollywood’s creole mustard. Chicken Crunch We personally really like them, but they are sweeter than we remembered. The spicy mustard does help balance the flavor though! Overall they are pretty good chicken tenders if you’re ok with the sweetness. The World Famous Chicken Crunch is also part of the High Roller Appetizer Sampler, which we also tried. High Roller Sampler The sampler serves four, and comes presented on this large wheel (which does not spin. We tried!). In addition to the Chicken Crunch, the High Roller comes with Texas Tostados, 5- Cheese Dip, Fried Shrimp, and Buffalo Wings. First up, the Texas Tosados. These were another favorite of ours from the original Planet Hollywood, and I am happy to report they still hold up. These are Crispy gyoza skins topped with BBQ chicken, sautéed onions, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, pico de gallo and drizzled with sour cream and BBQ sauce. Is there anything incredibly special about these? No. But it’s still a winning Tex-mex flavor combo that we’d eat again. Texas Tostados The Fried Shrimp are jumbo shrimp that are accompanied by slaw and a spicy Sriracha mayo. Previously, these were called Peri Peri Shrimp, and they came tossed in an unexpectedly spicy sauce. It seems as though Planet Hollywood has toned down the heat though — now it’s just a generic fried flavor if you don’t add the spicy mayo. Honestly, this was a letdown because we preferred the heat from before. Fried Shrimp The buffalo wings were tossed in a standard buffalo sauce and honestly were very under sauced. These were pretty meh this meal, as they were last time. Buffalo Wings Lastly the 5 Cheese Dip which is Swiss, Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, and Asiago with spinach and artichoke hearts. It is served with toasted pitas and tortilla chips. Thoughts? It’s melted cheese times five. Obviously, it’s delicious. 5 Cheese Dip Now, time to taste a few entrees! Guy’s Burger Menu First up, we tried the Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger from the Guy Fieri Big Bite Burgers Menu. This out of control burger has Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Six Cheese Mac-n-Cheese, Cheddar, LTOP, Onion Straws, and Donkey Sauce. For those who don’t speak Guy Fieri, LTOP is lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. It’s also served with Triple Fries, which means you get regular fries, waffle fries, and potato rounds in the same bucket. Bacon Mac N Cheese Burger This is a big, hunkin’ burger so we definitely recommend coming hungry or sharing. Overall, it’s a pretty good burger, though the Mac-n-Cheese is drowned out by the bacon and other flavors. The Triple Fries are seasoned nicely, and a fun twist on only being served ONE shape of potato. Next up, something from the Grille Specialties. Grille Specialties We chose the BBQ Ribs, which we are happy to report are still served on the super cute tiny picnic table! BBQ Ribs Truthfully, these were the biggest let down of the night to us. They look very tasty (and again, adorable), and they are fall-off-the-bone ribs. But for being advertised as “smothered with BBQ sauce”, they were very under sauced, which is an important staple of winning ribs. We also wanted to revisit a final Planet Hollywood dish off the pasta menu, the L.A. Lasagna. LA Lasagna This unique twist on the classic Italian dish is Fried Fresh pasta tubes filled with ricotta and Bolognese meat sauce topped with roasted garlic cream and tomato basil sauces. The garlic cream sauce is very tasty, and the only real critique is that the noodles are a touch chewy after being fried. This is certainly a fun way to present pasta, and it’s a very rich dish that would be easily shareable. If you’re looking for an authentic Italian dish, this is not going to fit the bill, but if you’re looking for a unique and indulgent meal, then we do enjoy this one! Did you think we were full after drinks (including milkshakes) and entrees? GUESS AGAIN! It’s time for dessert. Dessert Menu We dove first into the Sticky Toffee Pudding which is topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. This was tasty, and we’d certainly eat it again, however it doesn’t crack our list for the best bread puddings in Walt Disney World, which include the Ohana Bread Pudding and the Toffee Bread Pudding at House of Blues. We also tried all three of the Star Jar Desserts — Banana Pudding, Brownie Cheesecake, and Key Lime Pie. Star Jar Desserts The Banana Pudding was excellent, and we recommend this one if you’re a banana pudding fan. They do not skimp on the vanilla wafers, which are obviously the best part of banana pudding. The Brownie Cheesecake was meh, with it tasting more like a brownie and whipped cream than brownie and cheesecake. And finally, the Key Lime Pie was again a winner with its creamy key lime layers and abundance of graham cracker crumbs. Finally, we treated ourselves to the Brownie Sundae Martini (we do this for YOU, people!!). Dessert Menu There’s a reason this is listed as shareable… Brownie Sundae Martini …it’s gigantic! The martini glass was as big as our faces. It comes piled high with TWELVE brownie chunks and six scoops of ice cream (vanilla and chocolate), and is topped with caramel and chocolate sauces, whipped cream, and a cherry. Overall this is another very photogenic dish, but it tastes like a generic brownie sundae. It’s not BAD…just not outstanding or special (besides the fact that it’s massive.) Overall Turns out our second impression, was just about the same as our first. While we had excellent service this go-round, (thanks again for showing us where the Titanic door was!) there just isn’t anything special or unique about the menu. It can be fun to check out the memorabilia, but to us, that’s not enough of a reason to make this a must-do. There are good items here — and they seem to be the same ones that Planet Hollywood has had around forever, such as the Texas Tostados and the L.A. Lasagna. We liked the Hummus Trio and the Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding Star Jars as well. Both of the cocktails tried were good, but not the most amazing cocktails we’ve ever had. It seems that Planet Hollywood Observatory is overpriced and outdone by other locations in Disney Springs. We do really like the Chicken Crunch, but we’d still rather get tenders at Chicken Guy!. Same goes for the Bacon Mac-n-cheese Burger — we’d rather grab D-luxe burger for significantly less money. For the price range of the entrees at Planet Hollywood Observatory, you could dine at outstanding Disney Springs locations such as Homecomin‘, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, or The Edison. We said it before, and we’re saying it again — just keep walking past Planet Hollywood Observatory. Sorry, guys. Have you dined at the new Planet Hollywood Observatory? What did you think? 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 Planet Hollywood to attend a media dinner at Planet Hollywood Observatory. 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: First Look and Review: Planet Hollywood Observatory at Disney Springs What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 Gluten- and Dairy-Free Fish and Chips at Raglan Road and Cookes of Dublin in Disney Springs View the full article

We’re ROARING into 2020 and back for another edition of What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom The holiday crowds have yet to subside but we’re braving them to say JAMBO! to some New Year treats, construction updates, and new merchandise. Animal Kingdom Food Updates Discovery Island Over at Creature Comforts, the New Year’s Celebration Cupcake replaced the Merry Menagerie cupcake. The New Year’s Celebration Cupcake was also available in Restaurantosaurus and Pizzafari. New Year’s Celebration Cupcake Creature Comforts has also replaced the Peppermint Mickey Brownie with the returning the Rose Gold Brownie. Creature Comforts Bakery Case We don’t expect the New Year’s Celebration Cupcake to last very long over there! Asia Ya’ll know how those line can be insane over at Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks. To help combat the issue, a Pop Up Bar had been set up once again. Pop Up Bar The menu has been abbreviated since last but you can still grab a selection of Wine, Bottled Beer, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Pop Up Bar Dinoland U.S.A. The New Year may have already begun, but you can still pop bottles over in Restaurantosaurus Lounge where they are currently offering Champagne. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Champagne You can also find an assortment of beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Cocktail Menu Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Discovery Island Colorful Kevin from “Up” is back to roaming around where the Merry Menagerie was located. While we saw her a few times throughout the holidays we’re sooo happy she’s back where she belongs. Kevin Africa Club 33’s Harambe House location is now open and welcoming members! Club 33 Wildlife does a nice job of concealing the main entrance from the public walkway, giving members a little bit of privacy as they head up the gated ramp. Club 33 at Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot The future is looking BRIGHT with this brand new collection of Mickey inspired merch. Previously spotted at Magic Kingdom’s Emporium, the Bright Color Mickey Line is also available at Riverside Depot. Those chilly winter temperatures won’t be a problem with this Bright Color Mickey Sweatshirt priced at $54.99. Bright Color Mickey Warmer temperatures are on the horizon and this Bright Color Mickey Shirt, priced at $36.99, will do just fine! Bright Color Mickey Shirt Add some flair to your workout attire with these Bright Color Mickey Sweatpants, priced at $44.99. Bright Color Mickey Sweatpants Discovery Trading We are loving the new Disney Park Life collection spotted all over the World. We found the Park Life Water Bottle Holder at Discovery Trading for $16.99. Water Bottle Holder They also have the Disney Park Life Pressed Coin Collection retailing for $14.99. Pressed Coin Collection Check out more of the Park Life collection here! We had to make another round and sample some of the delicious offerings that are a part of the Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler. Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler You know we just can’t get enough of the Char Sui Pork with Sticky Rice from Caravan Road. Char Sui Pork Click Here to See ALL Of Our Reviews of the Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler That’s all for our first What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom of the new decade! We’ll be back soon with the 411 on food, merchandise, and construction updates. Will you be planning a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2020? Let us know below! Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom — the Jingle Bell Sipper, Holiday Popcorn Buckets, and the First of the NEW Christmas Decorations! What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The Cranberry Mickey Brownie, ANOTHER Reverse Spirit Jersey, and MORE! What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Price Hikes, Plant-Based Tacos, and No More Smokey Bones! View the full article

While 2019 brought us Disney’s Skyliner, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and of course, Rise of the Resistance, we’re ready for 2020! That’s because Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be opening next year and we can’t wait to “rat around” on this new Disney attraction! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Here’s the scoop on everything you need to know about this fabulous new ride coming to Walt Disney World! Alright, friends! It’s time to dish out all the info we know at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure so far! We’ll be trying not to include any spoilers here — rather just consider this a DFB amuse-bouche to whet the appetite and awaken your palette! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ©Disney What is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is a trackless 4D dark ride based on the 2007 Disney/Pixar animated film, Ratatouille. It will be a replica of Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy that opened in Disneyland Paris in 2014. Once you are “shrunk down” to the size of one of Remy’s vermin friends, you’ll scamper through Gusteau’s Restaraunt in a rat-shaped ride vehicle encountering various characters from the movie along with the sounds, sights and smells of this highly-acclaimed Parisian eatery. There will also be special water and heat effects — but we don’t want to ruin the surprise, so that’s all we’re gonna say about that! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride Vehicle Read more about the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure “ratmobiles” here! Where Will It Be Located? Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is coming to France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. Construction has been underway on the new attraction’s show building at the back of the France pavilion for some time, located across from where the new International Gateway Skyliner Station is now open. Skyliner Gondolas Near France Pavilion Opening Date: While we still don’t know the exact date Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is set to debut, we know the timeframe will be sometime in the summer of 2020! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ©Disney Find out more about Remy’s Ratatouille’s Adventure’s opening date here! Will there be FastPass and Single Rider? At this moment, Disney World hasn’t confirmed if their new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will offer FastPasses or a separate Single Rider queue in addition to its Standby queue. However, Disneyland Paris’s version does offer both FastPasses and Single Rider options, so it looks somewhat promising that Disney World will do the same. Stay tuned and we’ll keep you updated as soon as we get more info! L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy How Long Is It? The duration of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is about 5 minutes. Is it Family-Friendly? Yes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be a fun, thrilling ride for many adults and small children alike. Quick potential SPOILER sidenote to follow — One scene involves a chase from a meat cleaver-wielding Chef Skinner which might frighten some little kids, but we think the overall impression of the attraction promises to be of a more light-hearted and whimsical nature. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be a delightful addition to Epcot’s World Showcase, and not-to-be missed in our book — right up there with Norway pavilion’s Frozen Ever After! Watch out for Chef Skinner! What Are the Height and Safety Requirements? Disney hasn’t officially released any information regarding the Disney World version of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, but going off the details of Disneyland Paris’s website, guests may be any height to ride. Expectant mothers or guests who are sensitive to motion sickness are advised not to ride. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ©Disney Is the Ride Wheelchair Accessible? According to Disneyland Paris’s Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure’s website, yes, although it hasn’t been officially confirmed yet for the U.S. version. Disneyland Paris’s attraction has specially-adapted ride vehicles for accommodating ECVs and wheelchairs directly without transfer, but guests may also transfer from their wheelchair to standard ride vehicles. France Pavilion We can’t wait to ride this cool new attraction Disney is cookin’ up for us! We’ll be back with all the lastest Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure info, so stay tuned and make sure you subscribe to the DFB newsletter to stay in the loop! Are you excited to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure? Got any questions for us that we didn’t answer above? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — LOTS of Construction, Halloween Merchandise, and the Return of Beverly! Review! Gingerbread Ice Cream at L’Artisan Des Glaces Returns to Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! Review! Everything OLD is NEW Again with a Returning Holiday Favorite in Epcot! View the full article

Good new, runners! The 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is almost here! ©Disney And to help you get PUMPED for the big run, here’s some new MERCH you’ll be able to get your hands on at the event! We’re quite fond of this new merch for the race! Like these adorable 5K and 10K Finisher Shirts! This year’s mascot for the 10K is Oswald — our favorite lucky rabbit, while Pluto is repping for the 5K peeps! ©Disney See the Finisher Medals for the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon races here! The Half Marathon Finisher Shirts are super cute, too! Work it, Donald! ©Disney Read about the changes made to this year’s marathon route here! But the Marathon Finisher Shirts are our favorites! That’s because they have our old pal Mickey Mouse on them! ©Disney Check out the Mickey Ears Hat you’ll receive IF your finish the marathon here! As with past runDisney events, they’ll be tank tops, performance long sleeves, and hoodies to choose from too! ©Disney There will also be two exclusive runDisney Spirit Jerseys including one featuring the “Fab Five” and the other celebrating Oswald! ©Disney Other runDisney swag you’ll find at this year’s expo includes hats, drinkware, other apparel — and are those runDisney Minnie Ears we see?! ©Disney They are! Look for these runDisney Minnie Mouse Ears at the event next week! We love how they have the Magic Kingdom and Epcot park icons on the ears. And the blue-sequinned bow is really sweet! ©Disney There’s even special gear for you folks who are running in multiple races like Goofy’s Race and Dopey’s Challenge! ©Disney Look for all of these special items and more during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to commemorate your Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! The expo is open to all guests on the following dates: Wednesday, January 8, 2020: 10 AM – 8 PM Thursday, January 9, 2020: 10 AM – 7 PM Friday, January 10, 2020: 10 AM – 7 PM Saturday, January 11, 2020: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM To learn more about other runDisney events, (including signing up for any) click here! Best of luck to all you racers next weekend from all of us at DFB! Will you be participating in the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend? Tell us which event you’ll be running in the comments below! Related posts: Put on Your Running Shoes and Hurry to Disney World to Grab the NEW runDisney 2020 Merchandise! Get Ready to DINE and DASH with this NEW Wine and Dine Half Marathon Merch Coming to Disney World! PHOTOS! The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail is Open (and It’s Got FOOD!). Come Tour With Us! View the full article

Epcot’s upcoming Regal Eagle Smokehouse is almost here (hopefully), and we are SO ready for some BBQ! Regal Eagle ©Disney Earlier today, we visited the site of the future BBQ-joint to check out the progress of construction, and now we have even more exciting details that have us itching for the newest Epcot restaurant to open its doors! Disney Parks has released some new images and information for the restaurant, featuring the BBQ-joint’s namesake Sam the Eagle! Our favorite patriotic Muppet will be featured in the decor of the new restaurant. He will be front and center on this sign — which also looks like it may be the restaurant’s logo — which will be on display when you enter the fast-casual eatery. Sam is looking like his usual stoic self, but is fully prepared for some BBQ with grilling tools grasped in his talons! Regal Eagle Smokehouse ©Disney We also got a sneak peek at a Sam the Eagle-themed poster that will be displayed in the restaurant, advertising Sam’s Centennial Cook-Off! When you visit, it seems as if it will happen to be Sam’s Annual Cookoff. This event will be hosted by Sam himself, and will be “a salute to all cook-offs…but mostly barbecue!” We cannot wait to check out this “event”, which is described as “a competition fit for all patriots and pitmasters”, and will apparently feature a variety of classic BBQ favorites from across the country going head to head to compete for Sam’s top honor! Regal Eagle Smokehouse ©Disney We are SO here for more Muppets in the park, and were thrilled to learn that Sam the Eagle decor (along with exclusive merchandise!) will be prominently on display in the newest Epcot eatery. The restaurant will be opening its doors later this winter, but in the meantime, you can check out our review of some of the menu items here! Check out ALL the info we have on Regal Eagle: Smokehouse here! Will you be going to Regal Eagle when it opens in Epcot? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: BBQ, We’re Ready for You! Regal Eagle’s Roof Is Being Constructed in Disney World! FIRST LOOK: Menu Items Revealed For Regal Eagle Smokehouse Coming to Epcot This Winter! We Got a First Look and TASTE of the Food at Regal Eagle Smokehouse Coming to Epcot! View the full article

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is a new fast-casual restaurant opening soon at The American Adventure pavilion in Epcot. Today I have new details to share about what is sure to become a guest favorite foodie spot in World Showcase – including new merchandise on the way! The restaurant takes its name from the venerable Sam Eagle, the Muppet known for his patriotism and strict sense of duty and honor. He takes all things seriously … and barbecue is certainly one of those things. Regal Eagle Smokehouse will be the site for “Sam’s Centennial Cook-Off: A Salute to All Cook-Offs but Mostly Barbecue.” Guests will be the beneficiaries of this contest – described as “a competition fit for all patriots and pit masters” – as it brings in a variety of classic backyard barbecue selections from across the country to vie for Sam’s top honor (for more details on the menu, click here). Sam’s unmistakable visage will be part of the décor at this new restaurant. For instance, you’ll see him on the sign as you walk in … … and inside, on a poster highlighting the barbecue competition. He will also be incorporated into new Regal Eagle Smokehouse merchandise available exclusively at this tasty locale. OK … I’m officially hungry now! I can’t wait to try everything on the menu. Because if it passes Sam Eagle’s muster, you know it’s going to be the very best. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more information on this fun new restaurant as we prepare to officially open its doors later this winter. View the full article

We are less than a week away from our biggest and most magical race weekend of the season, the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, taking place January 8 – 12, 2020. Celebrating classic Disney Characters over the course of seven exciting events and three challenges, runners can look to commemorate their accomplishment with event weekend merchandise. Today we are sharing a first look at some of the offerings coming to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo beginning on Wednesday. This year’s event merchandise collection captures the retro side of the classic Disney characters, celebrating the “Fab Five” (and Oswald!) in true fashion. Whether you’re taking on 3.1 or 48.6 miles, runners participating in the weekend’s events will find a variety of logo performance apparel and “I Did It!” Finisher products including shirts in multiple styles and jackets. A race weekend exclusive, be sure not to miss the brand new runDisney Minnie Ears, celebrating all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Other exciting products include event weekend hats, limited-release Disney pins, various TERVIS drinkware, figurines, shoe ornaments, keychains and car magnets. Also new to this weekend is a debut of two runDisney Spirit Jerseys, one featuring the “Fab Five” Characters and the other celebrating our favorite lucky rabbit, Oswald. Runners can also gear up with the runDisney-branded products we previously featured, with fun new designs to add magic to every mile! Look for these commemorative items and much more during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All Guests are invited to attend during the following dates and times: Wednesday, January 8, 2020: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn more about other runDisney events here. Follow us on social: Twitter: @runDisney Instagram: @runDisney Facebook: @runDisney YouTube: @runDisney View the full article

While you can celebrate the Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure starting on January 17th, we spotted a way you can celebrate the “Year of the Mouse” at Disney World today! (It’s actually the Year of the “Rat”, but we’re not ones to split hairs!) ©Disney Mickey and Minnie at Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year Event Check out the new Lunar New Year Mickey and Minnie Pandora Charms we spotted over at Disney Springs today! Here’s the Lunar New Year Mickey Pandora Charm for $75. We love his festive attire and the red enamel accents his outfit features! Plus, the top of the charm is accented with sparkly rhinestones! Lunar New Year Mickey Pandora Charm And it wouldn’t officially be the “Year of the Mouse” without Minnie! Here’s the Lunar New Year Minnie Pandora Charm! This charm also costs $75 and we love how she’s wearing bows on both of her ears! The red accents of her dress and fan along with the rhinestones compliment the Mickey charm perfectly! Lunar New Year Minnie Pandora Charm We found the Lunar New Year Mickey and Minnie Pandora Charms at Ever After in Disney Springs! If you call Disneyland your magical home away from home, show off your Annual Passholder pride with this new AP Minnie Pandora Charm we spotted earlier today! Get a FIRST LOOK at the food and merch coming to the Lunar New Year celebration in Disney California Adventure here! Will you be celebrating “The Year of the Mouse” this year? Tell us what your plans are 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! What’s New in Disney Springs! Happy Hours, Star Wars Shoes AND New Bags, and Minnie Ears Ornaments! CUTE ALERT! 10-Year Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Bags Debut at Disney World! View the full article