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For the most famous mouse around, Mickey sure gets into some antics! Mickey and Minnie Shorts Theater And we love watching those antics on the Mickey Mouse Shorts! That’s a big reason why we’re so excited about the Mickey Shorts Theater and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway that are coming soon to Hollywood Studios in March. We’ve got a few months to go before we’ll be sitting in front of that silver screen, but in the meantime, we can show our love for the shorts with the super cute new Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungfly Backpack and Wallets! We found this new collection in Mouse Gear in Epcot and we’re lovin’ it! Look at the super cute Mickey and Minnie Backpack. The cream-colored background will help this bag match with almost every outfit. Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungefly Backpack And how can you not love the pattern? It features Mickey and Minnie posing, kissing, and frolicking. TBH, it makes us love our fave Mouse couple even more. You can nab this backpack for $75. Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungefly Backpack And obvi you’re going to need something cute to keep in your new backpack! Well, good news because there are also TWO different wallets inspired by the shorts. There’s this sleek Mickey Wallet… Mickey Shorts Loungefly Wallet …aaannd this cute Minnie Wallet! Minnie Shorts Loungefly Wallet Both the wallets feature a lining with an adorable Mickey and Minnie pattern on it. These guys have fun designs inside and out! The wallets will run you $50 each. Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungefly Wallet Overall, we love these new Loungefly bags. If you want to get one for yourself, stop by Mouse Gear in Epcot! Can’t get enough of the Mickey and Minnie Shorts? Check out the Mickey Shorts Theater (Coming Soon)! What do you think of the new Mickey and Minnie Shorts Loungefly? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! Yo-Ho, It’s a Pirate’s Life for Us with MORE Redd Merchandise in Disney World! This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! View the full article

Happy 2020! Wow—how time flies. As we rung in the New Year, I couldn’t help but reminisce on all the incredible moments we shared with the Central Florida community throughout 2019. Each of those special moments included one of our thousands of Disney VoluntEARS who continue to impress with their dedication to serving others. Together, they dedicated more than 200,000 hours of Disney VoluntEAR service to our neighbors in need. The best part? This is only the beginning. Our dedicated Disney VoluntEARS aren’t stopping anytime soon, with many of the VoluntEARS who accumulated the most community service hours in 2019 committing to give back even more in 2020! Check out some of their community-driven resolutions below, and we hope they inspire you to consider making your own New Year’s resolution! Our Disney VoluntEARS inspire us each and every day. What better way to kick off 2020 with inspiration than by making a resolution to give back to others in the new year? View the full article

Oga’s Cantina inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of the liveliest places you’re likely to find at a Disney park. The watering hole on Batuu features a spirited soundtrack provided by DJ R-3X, pulsing lights, and more types of colorful and flavorful drinks than you could shake a gaffi stick at. The cantina became an instant favorite when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at both Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Beyond sipping on a delicious Carbon Freeze or munching on some Batuu Bits, what makes Oga’s Cantina a “must-do” experience is how Disney Cast Members bring the place to life for guests. Whether it’s singing songs or other special interactions – with one another and their guests – they go above and beyond each day to help you feel like you’re on your own Star Wars adventure. “We really want our guests to feel like they are truly immersed in the world of Star Wars, and our cast members are critical to making that immersion happen,” says Sean Marshall, project manager for operations training at Walt Disney World. Take a look at this video for a peek inside Oga’s Cantina and see how Disney cast members make each visit special. Because Oga’s Cantina is such a popular spot on Batuu, it’s a good idea to make a reservation ahead of time. Click here for Disneyland park, and here for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. After that, you can start thinking about whether a Blue Bantha or a Jabba Juice is more your speed – or maybe both! View the full article

Disneyland has offered up some awesome opportunities for their Annual Passholders lately. From after-hours access to popular attractions to the cutest Passholder phone case, and the cool new offerings coming to Alfresco Tasting Terrace, the Happiest Place on Earth has been showing some Passholder love! Sleeping Beauty Castle And now, the park is offering up a way to show your Passholder pride no matter where you go! The ADORABLE Disneyland AP Pandora Charm is available in Disneyland! Featuring Minnie Mouse in her classic daisy-adorned red hat, we can’t think of a cuter way to show off some Passholder pride! Disneyland Annual Passholder Pandora Charm ©Disney Disneyland Passholders can pick up this adorable charm at The Disney Dress Shop, La Mascarade d’Orleans, and Emporium. But, hurry – it’s only available to pick up before January 31st! Read about the Annual Passholder exclusive outdoor patio here! Will you be picking up the new Disneyland Annual Passholder Charm? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: A NEW Annual Passholder Refillable Tumbler Is Coming to Disneyland Resort! If You’re a Disneyland Passholder, You Can Now Have After-Hours Access to this CLASSIC Attraction! What’s This? Annual Passholders Can Ride the Haunted Mansion Holiday AFTER-HOURS in Disneyland! View the full article

We here at DFB know you can never have enough Disney World snack swag — especially when it’s this adorable! Strawberry Mickey Donut And we’re expecting A LOT of folks to be asking us, “What time is it?” now that we’ve discovered this new Snack Time Watch! We spotted the Snack Time Watch tucked amongst its peers at World of Disney in Disney Springs today! The sporty new watch features a sleek, red wristband — and scope out that dial, will you! Snack Time Watch We like the cut of your jib, Snack Time Watch! Every four hours, you recommend we enjoy one of our favorite Disney park snacks! We’ll be enjoying Dole Whip on the 3’s, 6 o’clock is Premium Mickey Ice Cream Bar o’clock, time for a Mickey Pretzels at 9, and roll out the giant Mickey Donut at 12AM and 12PM! These are highly VERSATILE snacks, after all! We think they’re great for any time of day! And we must obey the watch! Snack Time Watch The face also says “Snack Time” in cursive letters! We’re guessing you can fill in the “blank” spaces with the snacks of your choice! Snack Time Watch So if you’re a Disney World Snack enthusiast like ourselves, it’s high time you make your way to World of Disney in Disney Springs where we spotted the Snack Time Watch for $64.99! And if you’re looking for more treats to add to your snacking repertoire, check out the new eats and drinks coming to 2020 Disney Villain After Hours here! What do you think of the Snack Time Watch? Will you be looking for it on your next trip to Disney? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: 50 Memories You Should Make Before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! What’s New at Disney Springs — A BRAND NEW Store, Potato Chips IN A Cake, and MORE Mermaid Merch… What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! View the full article

Goodbye “Year of the Pig” and hello 2020, the “Year of the Mouse”! (Alright, so maybe it’s actually the “Year of the Rat”, but close enough, right?) ©Disney Lunar New Year We’re super-stoked about the return of the limited-time Lunar New Year event, which is a multicultural celebration at Disney California Adventure that starts January 17th and runs through February 9th, 2020. And we’re even MORE excited to attend this year’s fest now that Disney’s just shared a sneak-peek with us! The Lunar New Year event is included in the price of your regular park admission — no special ticket required! Folks who attended last year’s celebration may be happy to hear Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession and Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration will be returning! And according to Disney, “beloved characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will don new festive Lunar New Year attire this year as they greet guests at Paradise Gardens. Other characters guests may find in this area include Mulan, Pluto, and the Three Little Pigs who also join in the Lunar New Year celebration.” Oh boy! We were hoping the Three Little Pigs would find a way to hang around! They were so cute last year! ©Disney Lunar New Year And what about the eats, you’re probably asking? (We always have food on our minds, too!) Disney’s shared a few dishes that look might tasty! You’ll find special festival fare inspired by Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine at the following four Lunar New Year food booths: Longevity Noodle Co. Lucky 8 Lantern Prosperity Bao & Buns Red Dragon Spice Traders You’ll also be able to find Asian-inspired Lunar New Year menu items at Paradise Garden Grill as well as Lucky Fortune Cookery in Pacific Wharf. Disney’s shared with us a selection of some of this year’s offerings! Check out the Smoked Beef Bulgogi Short Rib you can try at this year’s fest! ©Disney Smoked Beef Bulgogi Short Rib Or how ’bout the returning vegetarian-friendly Orange Tempeh? The tempeh is even Mickey-shaped! So cute! Vegan Orange Tempeh These Lo Mein Noodles look like they’d really hit the spot! If you’re a longtime DFB reader, you already know how much we adore our NOODS! ©Disney Lo Mein Noodles And you best be believin’ we can’t wait to get our hands on this Mickey Chinese Hot Dog Bun again! It’s so adorable — plus it’s studded with sliced hot dog pieces! We’re so jazzed this treat is returning! Hot Dog Bun And to wash down all the tasty bites, Disney will be pouring this Peach Sojito — a Korean spin on a classic mojito! ©Disney Peach Sojito And we’re still obsessed with this Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc Macaron! The colors are so pretty and we can’t wait to try it out again! Purple Yam Macaron We can’t forget to talk about the Lunar New Year MERCH! Check out these gorgeous Asian-inspired Lunar New Year Minnie Ears! ©Disney Lunar New Year And here’s the Lunar New Year Spirit Jersey! We think we’re gonna need one of each to celebrate the Year of the Mouse in true Disney fashion! ©Disney Lunar New Year The festival will also include authentic Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese dancers and musicians, kid-friendly crafts, and activities and an interactive “Lucky Wishing Wall”! Can’t wait until January 17th to start celebrating the Year of the Mouse? Check out the new Disney X Gucci Collection we spotted earlier and if you’re in the Disneyland Resort area, be sure to check out Asian Street Eats which just opened — read our review of it 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!! Will you be going to Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year event? Tell us if you’ll be checking it out in the comments below! Related posts: Check Out the Menus for the Lunar New Year Marketplaces at Disney California Adventure! Lunar New Year Booths and Prices are Up at Disney California Adventure! We’re Ringing in the Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure! View the full article

The Epcot Transformation is truly in full swing! Regal Eagle Sign We are SO excited for everything coming to Epcot in the next few years! From eating in Space 220, to riding along with our favorite little chef on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, there’s a lot to look forward to in Epcot this year. One opening that we are oh-so-close to is Regal Eagle Smokehouse, an upcoming BBQ joint that’ll be opening in the America Pavilion. Today we checked in to see the latest progress on how the upcoming restaurant is coming along. While originally slated for a December 2019 grand opening, construction of Regal Eagle is still ongoing! We are eagerly awaiting the opening of this BBQ-joint which, according to Disney, “takes its name from Sam Eagle” – our fave patriotic Muppet will even be on-hand to host “a centennial cook-off”! WE CAN’T WAIT! Regal Eagle Construction While we saw the opening of the outdoor seating area and patio for the restaurant, the walls around the restaurant itself are still up, with a few things being worked on. It looks like progress is being made on the roof of the building, which is what we spotted construction workers working on today! Regal Eagle Construction Although Disney hasn’t released an updated opening date, construction is definitely progressing, so we have our fingers crossed that we delicious BBQ (and Sam the Eagle) are in our very near futures! Regal Eagle Construction In the meantime, if you’re curious about the eats coming to Regal Eagle, you can check out our review of some of the menu items here! And be sure to subscribe to the DFB newsletter to keep up to date on all our Regal Eagle updates. 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: What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? What’s New in Epcot — Canadian Mickeys, Monster-Sized Marg Glasses, and SO MUCH Caramel! FIRST LOOK: Menu Items Revealed For Regal Eagle Smokehouse Coming to Epcot This Winter! View the full article

The newest style of MagicBands just got an added little spark of imagination! MouseGear A few months back, Disney World released their first round of Slap Bracelet MagicBands, a fun new alternative to the classic MagicBand strap. Today, we spotted a new addition to this style of MagicBand over at Mouse Gear in Epcot, and we think this one is a perfect fit for the park. How cute is the new Figment Slap MagicBand?! The purple band comes adorned with pictures of our beloved imaginative purple dragon, Figment, and even has his orange horns as a centerpiece! Figment Slap MagicBand Figment is the star of the show on the classic Journey Into Imagination ride, and the new Figment Slap MagicBand features him in seven different snapshots! Figment Slap MagicBand The pictures of the mischief-maker continue on the other side of the centerpiece as well! Figment Slap MagicBand If you’re looking to add the iconic purple dragon to your MagicBand collection, head on over to Mouse Gear in Epcot, where we found the Figment Slap MagicBand available for $24.99! Check out some of the other Slap Bracelet MagicBands we’ve found around the parks here! Will you be picking up the new Figment Slap Bracelet MagicBand? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Funko Pop! Cooks Up a Chef Figment Vinyl for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival Take This New Three Caballeros MagicBand on a Gran Fiesta Tour Around Disney World! NEW Classic Minnie Mouse Ears Debut at Disney World! View the full article

Lunar New Year, the joyous celebration at Disney California Adventure park taking place Jan. 17 through Feb. 9, commemorates traditions of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. This year, we are celebrating the Year of the Mouse with 24 days of multicultural entertainment and musical performances, fun-filled activities, beautiful décor, delicious cuisine, specialty merchandise and more. Let’s take a look at what’s in store this Lunar New Year: “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” – Celebratory parade led by Mulan that honors Lunar New Year and dedicates the new year’s blessings to family and friendship. Talented performers bring dance, martial arts and drumming to enhance the beautifully colorful procession, which will run several times, daily. “Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration” – Nighttime water show at Paradise Bay prior to “World of Color,” which tells the tale of a little lantern’s quest to reunite with family for the annual celebration of good luck and fortune. Disney Character Encounters – Beloved characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will don new festive Lunar New Year attire this year as they greet guests at Paradise Gardens. You may also see Mulan, Pluto, and the Three Little Pigs. Asian Cuisine – Enjoy four festive marketplaces to experience delightful food and beverages inspired by Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures, including Longevity Noodle Co., Lucky 8 Lantern, Prosperity Bao & Buns and Red Dragon Spice Traders. If you’re looking to taste your way through the marketplaces, the popular Sip and Savor pass* will be available for purchase. Entertainment – Live, daily performances by authentic Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese dancers and musicians will take place throughout Paradise Gardens Park. Kid-friendly Crafts and Activities – Enjoy complimentary arts and crafts, including dragon’s pearl coloring craft and Chinese calligraphy with local artisans. Plus, new face painting opportunities have been added to the celebration, available for purchase. Lucky Wishing Wall – After strolling beneath strings of ornamental lanterns in Paradise Gardens, write down wishes and tie them to the wall in hopes for a prosperous future. Commemorative Merchandise – Discover all-new spirit jerseys, fun bobble-head figures with Chip and Dale, a traditional red envelope set, themed Minnie Mouse ear headbands and more. Are you joining us at the Disneyland Resort at we celebrate the Year of the Mouse? *Sip and Savor Pass entitlements may only be redeemed during regular Lunar New Year celebration operating hours, and the Pass expires on February 9, 2020. Each coupon may be redeemed for one (1) food or nonalcoholic beverage item at a participating Marketplace location. Excludes novelties including souvenir tumblers. No discounts apply. Nonrefundable, nontransferable, may not be redeemed for cash (in whole or in part), no substitutions and no change given. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Separate Theme Park admission required. View the full article

The Force is strong with Disney Cruise Line as we kick off our 2020 Star Wars Day at Sea itineraries! The first of these nine specialty sailings departs tomorrow, Jan. 4, aboard the Disney Fantasy for a seven-night western Caribbean cruise out of Port Canaveral. At Star Wars Day at Sea, you are transported to a galaxy far, far away – in the Caribbean – during an epic day-long celebration full of unique character encounters, out-of-this-world entertainment and galactic activities! I absolutely love this new wallpaper design featuring the Disney Fantasy setting sail under a starry night sky with R2-D2 and C-3PO keeping a watchful eye nearby. Show off this commemorative Star Wars Day at Sea wallpaper by downloading it to your mobile or desktop device! Be sure to check out the terms of use for using the wallpaper before you download it. For even more designs, visit the Disney Parks Blog wallpaper gallery. 2020 Star Wars Day at Sea itineraries This year, these select itineraries will be offered on select Disney Fantasy seven-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Departing Jan. 4, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and Feb. 29, 2020, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Departing Feb. 8, 2020, the eastern Caribbean itinerary includes Tortola; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Castaway Cay. Departing Jan. 11, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22, 2020, the eastern Caribbean itinerary includes Tortola, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay. Which character are you most excited to encounter during a Star Wars Day at Sea sailing? My personal favorite is R2-D2…That’s the droid I’m looking for! View the full article

Hey, everybody! It’s time for another installment of What’s New at Disney’s All-Star Resorts! All-Star Sports We’re hopping over to these hip and happening Disney World Resorts to see what’s been going on since our last visit! Join us for the adventure to see what food and merchandise await us! Merchandise Update at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort We spotted a bunch of new gear at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort! Check out the new “Park Life” Collection Backpack for $34.99! Park Life Backpack The design features the four Park icons as patches on its front… Park Life Backpack …as well as patches with attractions such as Slinky Dog Dash, “it’s a small world”, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster on its sides! Park Life Backpack We’re not sure which backpack is cuter — this one or the Park Life Lougefly we spotted earlier! Both look like winners in our book! Speaking of the new Park Life line, we also found this adorable Park Life Keychain for $9.99! It also has the four Park icons, Mickey and Minnie in a teacup, and the Walt Disney World logo! Park Life Keychain And how ’bout this Park Life Shirt for $24.99? Park Life Shirt We also saw All-Star Sports had plenty of the Disney Park Icon Wishables for $9.99 we told you about earlier in stock! They’re seriously THE CUTEST things ever! Disney Park Icon Wishables Each blind bag holds either Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life… Disney Park Icon Wishables …Hollywood Studios’ Tower of Terror or Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pal-A-Round Wheel! Disney Park Icon Wishables Luckily, the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle comes without the packaging! Which — how could we resist?! He’s got the sweetest little face! Disney Park Icon Wishables Click here to read more about the new Disney Park Icon Wishables HERE! Food Update at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort On our journey, we spotted a treat featuring one of our favorite clownfish in the Big Blue! That’s right, we found Nemo! Well, at least a cupcake version of him! The Nemo Cupcake costs $5.99 (or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit) and features a yellow cake topped with an orange-flavored buttercream. It’s stuffed with caramel ganache filling and decorated with colored white chocolate for his eyes and fins! Nemo Cupcake Read our REVIEW of the Nemo Cupcake HERE! Merchandise Update at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort We spotted another piece of new Park Life merch at All-Star Music. Check out this Park Life Water Bottle Holder for $16.99 which comes with a handy crossbody strap! Park Life Water Bottle Holder And we also discovered a hotbed on new MagicBand activity at this All-Star Resort! Check out the three new styles we noticed! We adore the Luxo Ball MagicBand and scoped out the new Finding Nemo MagicBand featuring Crush and Squirt — it’s totally righteous! Each of the Pixar-themed MagicBands costs $24.99. Three New MagicBand Designs Find out more about the new Pixar MagicBands here! And this 2020 Passholder Minnie MagicBand is just too adorable! This one costs $29.99 and you have to be an AP to snag it! 2020 Passholder Minnie MagicBand Click here to find out more about the new 2020 Passholder Minnie MagicBand! Merchandise Update at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort At All-Star Movies we spotted even more Park Life stuff! They had this Park Life Magnetic Notepad for $14.99, perfect for jotting down a quick list of honey-dos! Park Life Magnetic Notepad And we couldn’t pass up this Park Life Water Globe for $16.99. We love how the confetti inside is Mickey-shaped! Park Life Water Globe Plus the back of the water globe has the one and only Mickey Mouse on it! He’s the leader of the club, after all! Park Life Water Globe We also scoped out this adorable Park Life Youth Shirt for $24.99. Park Life Youth Shirt Take a look at MORE of the Park Life collection here! And it looks like Disney World is starting to spread the love! While we had spotted 2020 Valentine’s Day Plush at some of the monorail resorts earlier this week, today we saw Valentine’s Day chocolates! The Big Box of Chocolates is priced at $22.99… Big Box of Chocolates …while a Small Box of Chocolates will run ya $15.99! Either one would make a sweet gift for your true love! Small Box of Chocolates Well, folks, that’s it for this edition of What’s New at Disney’s All-Star Resorts — until next time! We’ll be back to visit these resorts soon to see what new food and merchandise we can spot. But in the meanwhile, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to find out all the latest Disney World happenings! Are you planning on staying at any of the All-Star Resorts in 2020? Tell us which one in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? What’s New at Disney World’s All Star Resorts: Sports, Music, and Movies (Including a Fun Run!) What’s New at All-Stars Resorts! Cartoon Cupcakes, Building Construction, and Trivia Challenges! View the full article

Happy Friday! Are you only a few days away from being in Disney World? Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom Guests in Disney World next week are going to be able to do a lot (after all, it is Disney!) but there are some things you WON’T be able to do between January 6th and January 12th. Let’s take a look at which Disney World attractions are closed next week in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom! Refurbishments in Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad If you’ve been keeping up with our weekly refurb updates, then it will come as no surprise that the Walt Disney World Railroad is not currently operating due to construction on TRON Lightcycle Run. We haven’t heard when we’ll be touring the Magic Kingdom by rail again, but we know that TRON construction is set to wrap up in 2021. Hopefully, we’ll be back on the railroad before then. Disney World Railroad In the meantime, you can at least go see one of the historic locomotives of the train as it sits in residence at Main Street Station. Don’t forget to grab a ‘grammable pic! Click here to check out what we know about TRON Lightcycle Run! Splash Mountain It’s January and that means that the seasonal closure of water rides is upon us! So, guests visiting the Magic Kingdom won’t be able to outsmart Bre’r Fox alongside Bre’r Rabbit. Splash Mountain is closing on Monday! Splash Mountain Now, this closure is routine so we see it each year. Splash Mountain will be getting some fine-tuning and a few touch-ups while it’s closed. We won’t have to miss this ride for too long though! The briar patch antics are set to start back up on February 28. Click here to read more about the seasonal Splash closure! Refurbishments in Epcot Impressions de France We’re very close to the reopening of Impressions de France in the France Pavilion in Epcot! The show will reopen on January 17th and will feature the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. The new show will play in rotation with Impressions. Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along ©Disney Want a sneak peek of the Beauty and the Beast Sing-along? Click here! Canada Circle-Vision Theater Over in the World Showcase’s Canada, we’re equally close to the reopening of the Canada Circle-Vision Theater, which will be debuting the new film Canada Far & Wide on January 17th too! Canada Pavilion Click here to learn more about Canada Far & Wide? Refurbishments in Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids And there’s another water ride that’s starting its seasonal closure this week. Over in Animal Kingdom, you won’t be getting soaked on Kali River Rapids as it closes for its routine winter maintenance. Kali River Rapids The attraction will be closed from January 6th through March 21st, so no river adventures in the near future! Click here to learn more about the Kali River Rapids closure! Primeval Whirl We found out a while ago that Primeval Whirl in Dinoland U.S.A. would be moving to seasonal operation. Sure enough, it opened in late November for the busy holiday season but according to the Disney World website, it looks like it should be closing again this Sunday, so there will likely be no Primeval Whirl next week. Primeval Whirl We’re not sure when we’ll see Primeval Whirl open again; our guess would be the next busy season so we’ll definitely keep an eye on it come summertime. Click here to learn more about the Kali River Rapids closure! 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! Wondering about the changes coming to Disney World this year? Check out our video!  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! Find Out Which Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment at Disney World This Week Closing Time! Let’s Check Out All of the Attractions That are Closed for Refurb in Disney World Next Week! View the full article

If you love going to Disneyland as much as we do, sometimes that Annual Pass can really pay off! ©Disney Buuut, the park tickets aren’t the only plus. While we’ve given you the deets on the early access to Disneyland After Dark tickets and the latest Disneyland AP Phone Case, now you can indulge in NEW eats and treats made just for Annual Passholders! Beginning January 5th, “Alfresco Tasting Terrace will be reserved especially for Annual Passholders and their guests. This unique dining and lounge experience will feature 5 new signature cocktails—each inspired by the history of Disney California Adventure park.” Alfresco Tasting Terrace And while there may be 5 new drinks for AP’s and their guests to try out, a “maximum of 2 alcoholic beverages will be served to each eligible Guest.” Annual Passholder Eats and Drinks ©Disney We love snacking on a Charcuterie and Cheese Board with a glass of wine from California itself and can’t wait to see what Alfresco is creating for Annual Passholders! Just be sure to bring a valid AP when you visit! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Will you be trying the new menu items at Alfresco? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! First Look! Grandma’s Recipes Returns to Festival of Holidays with NEW Eats in Disneyland! Review: Oh, It’s a Jolly Holiday with the NEW Peppermint Bark Donut in Disneyland! View the full article

Now that we’ve moved into 2020, we have our sights set on another new year — the Lunar New Year! California Adventure in Disneyland throws quite the annual celebration, but today we’re sharing a stylish collaboration that’s making us seriously consider saving our pennies!! Mickey Wishes You a Happy Lunar New Year! 2020 is the year of the mouse (or rat), and luxury brand Gucci is continuing their Disney Lunar New Year collaboration with all things Mickey Mouse! Gucci’s website states, “Disney’s legendary character Mickey Mouse defines a lineup of ready-to-wear and accessories, featuring four online exclusives.” © Gucci The collection includes items ranging from bags to shoes, shirts to scarves, and jewelry to jackets. © Gucci These items are seriously LUXURIOUS. Over $1600 for a watch?! We gotta admit though, it is a cute watch… © Gucci If you’ve ever dreamed of being covered from head to toe in Disney-inspired Gucci clothing, now is your chance! © Gucci And don’t forget to accessorize with an adorable bag! © Gucci This isn’t the first time Disney has collaborated with the luxury brand. Last year in honor of the Year of the Pig, Gucci released a collection featuring Disney’s “Three Little Pigs”. You can take a look at the FULL collection here. Read more about California Adventure’s Lunar New Year Celebration here! Do you celebrate the Lunar New Year? Is this YOUR zodiac year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Nine Ways To DISNEY UPGRADE Your Fall Wardrobe! Lunar New Year Booths and Prices are Up at Disney California Adventure! The DFB Disney T-Shirt Line is HERE (And JUST In Time For Your Christmas List)! View the full article

With the holiday season wrapping up at Disney World, things are starting to take a turn for the worse! ©Disney That’s because Disney Villains After Hours is returning to the Magic Kingdom on select evenings starting February 7th, 2020! And while Disney’s teased us already with a few of the tasty new snacks that are coming to this year’s soiree, they’ve just released the FULL LIST of devilishly good delights — including where to find them! There are 10 new treats this year (and a returning favorite!) so let’s go check ’em out! You won’t need a paintbrush and bucket to enjoy the Painting the Roses Red at Cheshire Café! It’s made from cheesecake mousse with raspberry gelee, red cocoa butter, and buttercream leaves. ©Disney Painting the Roses Red You’ll also find the Royal Majesty at Cheshire Café. It’s a strawberry-flavored cake pop dipped in red chocolate and coated with sprinkles! We think the Queen of Hearts would royally approve of this snack! ©Disney Royal Majesty Cheshire Café’s third offering is Hearts on Fire — a fruit punch mixed with Coke, strawberry popping candy, and garnished with a strawberry! Her Majesty must be so pleased to have three Villain After Hours treats themed after her! Whatta honor! ©Disney Heart on Fire The Diamond in the Rough at Tortuga Tavern sounds like it’ll go down real smooth! It’s made from mango slush with nutmeg and cinnamon topped with whipped cream and garnished with a sugar diamond. ©Disney Diamond in the Rough Check out the Locked Away Maiden that the Main Street Bakery will be serving up! It’s a loaded grilled cheese sandwich with pepper jack cheese, provolone cheese, bacon jam, and tomatoes. Grilled cheese sandwiches hold the key to our hearts, even when they aren’t key-shaped like this cutie! ©Disney Locked Away Maiden We’ll be washing it down with Sleepy Hollow’s Voodoo Magic! It’s a shimmering mix of lemonade Vitamin Water with green apple syrup and comes garnished with a purple candy straw! ©Disney Voodoo Magic But that’s not all the “bad mojo” Sleepy Hollow is offering! They’ll also be the place to find Just Take Three which features three beignets dusted with powdered sugar and served with vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and chocolate ganache! Hey, something this delicious-looking is making us think sometimes it’s so good to be BAD! ©Disney Just Take Three And we hope you saved enough room for Body Language available at Storybook Treats! This cookies and cream mousse with chocolate cake, glacage, meringue tentacles, and a chocolate shell looks just like the Sea Witch, Ursula! Dangerous curves ahead! ©Disney Body Language And here’s another Urusula treat — Poor Unfortunate Soul! The float is made with black raspberry soft-serve and Cherry Coke garnished with a sugar crown! You’ll also find this one at Storybook Treats! ©Disney Poor Unfortunate Soul And there’s the Hades Hot Dog at Casey’s Corner! It’s an all-beef hot dog topped with buffalo chicken, diced celery, fiery cheese dust, and spicy ranch drizzle! Expect this puppy to put off a little heat! ©Disney Hades Hot Dog Fortunately, the Hades Temptation is returning to this year’s party to help you put out that fire! The purple drank is a frozen mocktail “Cosmo” with lemonade, violet syrup, and a gummy worm garnish! Last year it was at Tortuga Tavern, but this year you’ll find it at Casey’s Corner! ©Disney Hades Temptation Tickets are on sale now for the 2020 Villains After Hours parties at Disney World! We’ve already got ours and we’ll be reporting to you live from the first party on February 7th! See you there! Read MORE about the returning Villains After Hours event here! What do you think of the line-up of party treats? Will you be attending Villains Night? Tell us if you’re excited to go or not in the comments below! Related posts: The Mickey Celebration Donut Has MOVED in Magic Kingdom! We’re LIVE from the FIRST 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! We’re LIVE! We Love Warm Hugs and ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Over the next few years, you will see some major changes coming to Disney World in preparation for the resort’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. In anticipation of these new experiences, there may be a few changes you want to make if you are planning on visiting in 2020. Cinderella Castle Note that you may not be able to make these changes juuuust quite yet. As of this writing, reservations are not available for many of next year’s new attractions and restaurants (but check back with DFB often — you know we’ll let you know as soon as they do!). With that said, here are a few things you will want to consider changing when the time comes! Change Your Expectations This is a big one, guys. With all the exciting changes coming to Disney World, unfortunately, that means the evil necessity of construction — lots of construction. TRON Coaster Construction This will be most obvious in the front half of Epcot, which is perhaps experiencing the MOST amount of change over the next couple of years. Epcot will be getting an almost complete redesign of Future World as well as new restaurants, attractions, and more! Epcot Entrance Area Construction Beyond that, we have spotted construction around the entrance to Magic Kingdom as well as back in Tomorrowland, where the TRON Lightcycle Run coaster is rising up. In the France Pavilion of World Showcase, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure nears completion as well as the new Creperie, and soon we should expect the UK Pavilion to begin work on the new Mary Poppins attraction! Construction Walls Everywhere! Most of Disney World, including the vast majority of Epcot, is still very much operational and accessible during construction — just be prepared to see lots of those lovely construction walls! Yes, it can be a bummer to see picturesque Disney World under construction, but it really shouldn’t affect your experience if you don’t let it. Most rides and dining options are just as open as ever and more new spots will begin to open as the year unfolds! So hang in there, walk past the construction, and continue to enjoy your day (you ARE in Disney World, after all!) Check out our ultimate list of ALL the attractions opening in 2020! Change How Much Time You Plan on Spending in Disney Springs If you haven’t spent much time in Disney Springs in the last few years, you’ll have plenty of reasons to do so in 2020! Beyond the incredible restaurants and shopping, there’s a really exciting new entertainment offering from Cirque du Soleil opening soon! The iconic white tent at Disney Springs It was announced at D23 this past August that a NEW Cirque du Soleil show would replace long-time favorite La Nouba, which closed at the end of 2017. This new show will be named Drawn to Life and will be inspired by Disney animation. Previews for the show begin on March 20, 2020 with an official opening on April 17, 2020! Tickets are on sale NOW! Learn more about Drawn to Life HERE! And, of course, Disney Springs is adding even more restaurants to its lineup. In 2020 we’ll see the opening of a second Ample Hills Creamery location, as well as the opening of Beatrix, a new healthy restaurant with lots of grab and go options for guests in the Springs! Ample Hills Creamery Construction — Coming Soon! VERY soon (like, any day now!) City Works Eatery and Pour House will be opening next to the NBA Experience in Disney Springs. City Works Sign This spot will boast 100 draft beers on tap, 8 wines on tap, as well as lots of tasty dining options (hellooo fried cheese!). Check out a look at what you can expect when City Works opens! Change Your Dining Plans and Reservations We aren’t talking about changing your Disney Dining Plan, but rather your actual plan of attack when it comes to picking which restaurants you and your party will want to visit. There’s a few mega exciting additions coming to Disney World’s dining scene this year you’ll definitely want on your radar! Space 220 Space 220 Over in Epcot, Space 220 will be like no other dining experience Disney World has to offer. With its unique entrance experience that will rocket you 220 miles above Earth, an extensive wine list, and a lounge, this will be the must-visit restaurant next year. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Reservations and a menu are still not available despite news that Space 220 is expected to open in early 2020. As always, if you can’t get a reservation, keep checking back because people’s plans often change AND with a lounge coming, there may be an opportunity to grab a quick bite! Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney We’ll keep you posted as soon as we learn that reservations are open! See more of what is coming to Space 220 here! Rodeo Roundup BBQ Another highly anticipated restaurant set to open in late 2020 is Roundup Rodeo BBQ. It’s been a while since this location was first announced, yet little is known about this restaurant coming to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land Restaurant Concept Art ©Disney Seeing as this is a much-needed addition to Hollywood Studio’s relatively small dining scene, we can imagine reservations will be tough to come by for this restaurant as well. Click here to see what we know so far about Roundup Rodeo BBQ! Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Crafts, Drafts, and Barbeque And if you find yourself in World Showcase over in Epcot, the newest dining location coming to the America Pavilion sounds promising! Regal Eagle was set to open December 2019, but is still showing signs of final construction. This spot is a quick-service location, so it should be relatively easy to try out if you plan to! Regal Eagle ©Disney You can grab craft beers, barbeque, and handcrafted burgers (some served on garlic toast!) at this location and chill out on the extensive planned patio! Learn more about what grub you can chow down on at Regal Eagle HERE! Change your FastPass+ plans Disney World is about to experience a bit of an attraction ‘boom’ over the next few years and we can’t complain! The opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was just the beginning! This year, of course, saw the opening of two mega-watt E-ticket attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run and Rise of the Resistance. ©Disney Keep in mind that Smuggler’s Run and Rise of the Resistance, still do not offer FastPass+ reservations. As of its opening day, Rise of the Resistance has relied on a virtual queue to assist guests in determining what time they will get to ride (that is IF they manage to get a boarding group to ride!). Rise of the Resistance 2020 looks like it will be another hit year when it comes to new attractions. And if you have little ones in your party, you will definitely want to consider changing your FastPass+ plans when the time comes for 2 new attractions opening in 2020! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is set to open on March 4, 2020 at Hollywood Studios. Moving into the former home of the Great Movie Ride (RIP!), this attraction is the first Disney parks ride to actually star Mickey Mouse himself. Facade Concept Art ©Disney Guests will get to take a trip through an all-new Mickey Mouse cartoon! No word yet on whether or not FastPass+ will be available or how it will factor into Hollywood Studio’s Tiered FastPass System, but if it is you’ll want to hop on those ASAP! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Concept Art ©Disney We’ll be ready to ride on opening day, so check back for our full review of this new attraction in March! Take a closer look inside Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Another fun ride for the whole family is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, set to open in summer 2020 in the France Pavilion in Epcot. This ‘trackless’ dark ride originally opened in Disneyland Paris and we can’t wait for it to arrive in Florida! Remy’s Ride Vehicle Click here to see more about the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! While there are plenty of new experiences to look forward to, there are also some refurbishments and downtimes to be aware of next year as well. If you are a fan of Spaceship Earth like we are, you will need to adjust your Epcot plans sometime in the future! Our “Grand and miraculous spaceship” will be closing for a chunk of time sometime in the future. Unfortunately, after the D23 announcement that it would be getting a major renovation, no details about when or how long of a renovation were revealed! We will all have to keep waiting to see when this iconic attraction closes its doors for a while (please keep Rome burning!). Check out all we know about the pending Spaceship Earth Refurbishments! Also note that the Walt Disney World Railroad continues to remain closed during construction of the new Tron attraction, which is slated to open in 2021. Tron Construction See all the attractions opening this year HERE! Change Your Hotel Reservation! If you REALLY want to make a major change to your trip next year, consider being among the first guests to stay at one of Disney World’s newest resorts. Riviera Resort Entrance Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort is the newest Disney Resort, opening just a few weeks back on December 16th. Sitting along the Skyliner route, this new DVC resort features a grand European design with modern amenities, not to mention amazing FOOD! Riviera Resort The resort has the delightful Le Petit Cafe that serves up pastries and coffee in the morning and wine and desserts in the evening. There’s also Primo Piatto, the resort’s quick-service location, and Bar Riva, their fantastic pool bar (which serves up an epic Monte Cristo!). Primo Piatto The resort’s flagship rooftop restaurant, Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera, has an incredible character breakfast starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy in their artistic finest. Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters And a knocked-our-socks-off signature dinner featuring handmade pasta, thoughtfully prepared entrees, and phenomenal service. Bucatini Handmade Pasta Seriously, this meal was so good, we can not wait to go back! This resort really blew us away with how beautiful and well thought out it was. Prepare to drool when you check out our dinner review of Topolino’s Terrace! Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Resort If you want to shake up your plans but still looking for value, the new Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs might fit the bill! This moderate new hotel tower opened this past summer, and features a deluxe feel for the price of a moderate resort. Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs The resort had an adjoining convention center, making it incredibly convenient for guests traveling for business as well. Plus, the new tower offers great dining as well! Toledo For those looking for an adult drink, they offer an espresso and gin tonic bar, Barcelona Lounge, as well as the rooftop lounge, the Dahlia Lounge. Toledo — Tapas, Steaks, and Seafood is their main restaurant, featuring Spanish inspired fare, and we greatly enjoyed our meal here (umm…savory churros, guys!). Check out our dinner review of Toledo HERE! Whether you want to stay in the newest resorts, or you’re simply looking for new places to resort hop to, it seems there’s always something new to check out at Disney World. Change How You Get Around Property! Disney continues to add and improve complimentary transportation options for their guests. If you’re visiting in 2020, be sure to check out the new Skyliner transportation system. Disney’s Skyliner We’ve also spotted a ton of newly decked-out buses around Disney World! Many of these buses have really fun character wraps, USB charging ports, upgraded interiors, and even free wi-fi! These wraps and additions make cruise round Disney World by bus even more enjoyable. Check out a look inside these new buses here! PHEW! There are a lot of developments in the works for 2020. Take a look at our video detailing everything coming this year you have to look forward to as well as watch out for! Are you planning on visiting Disney World in 2020? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 2019 Disney Restaurant ULTIMATE GUIDE: What You Need To Know About EVERY Restaurant Opening In Disney World and Disneyland in 2019! The Most IMPORTANT Disney News You MISSED This Week! Paging Mr. Tom Morrow: Your Disney World Trip Will Look VERY Different in 2021…! View the full article

Get ready to let your inner-villain out because Disney Villains After Hours is coming back! That’s right, this popular after-hours event will be returning to Magic Kingdom Park on select nights February 7 through July 10, 2020. This special nighttime event showcases some of your favorite Disney Villains and lets you experience the park for an additional three hours after it closes. Throughout the night, you can enjoy frightfully fun entertainment, photo ops, low wait times, and of course, SPECIALTY EATS AND TREATS! I’ve put together a Foodie Guide to all of the wickedly delicious bites you’ll be able to find throughout the park. Each of these treats are exclusive to this event, so if this list is making you hungry, be sure to grab your tickets today by visiting the Walt Disney World Resort website! Painting the Roses Red (Available at Cheshire Café) – Cheesecake mousse with raspberry gelee, red cocoa butter, and buttercream leaves Royal Majesty (Available at Cheshire Café) – Strawberry-flavored cake pop dipped in red chocolate and coated with sprinkles Hearts on Fire (Available at Cheshire Café) – Fruit punch, Coke, and strawberry popping candy garnished with a strawberry Poor Unfortunate Soul (Available at Storybook Treats) – Black raspberry soft-serve over Cherry Coke garnished with a sugar crown Body Language (Available at Storybook Treats) – Cookies and cream mousse with chocolate cake, glacage, meringue tentacles, and a chocolate shell Just Take Three (Available at Sleepy Hollow) – Three beignets dusted with powdered sugar and served with vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and chocolate ganache Voodoo Magic (Available at Sleepy Hollow) – Shimmering lemonade vitamin water with green apple syrup garnished with a purple candy straw Locked Away Maiden (Available at Main Street Bakery) – Loaded grilled cheese sandwich with pepper jack cheese, provolone cheese, bacon jam, and tomatoes The Diamond in the Rough (Available at Tortuga Tavern) – Mango slush with nutmeg and cinnamon topped with whipped cream and garnished with a sugar diamond Hades Hot Dog (Available at Casey’s Corner) – All-beef hot dog topped with buffalo chicken, diced celery, fiery cheese dust, and spicy ranch drizzle Hades Temptation (Available at Casey’s Corner) – Purple frozen mocktail “Cosmo” with lemonade, violet syrup, and a gummy worm View the full article

It’s the dawn of a brand new decade and it’s of no surprise that crowds have been a common theme around Walt Disney World this past week! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster line Have no fear! We braved the sea of holiday visitors to bring you another installment of What’s New in Hollywood Studios! We’re talking long lines, the end of the holiday season (*sad face*), new merch, and more! Let’s first check out the Hollywood Studios Times Guide. Here, they are doing one last push of the holiday treats that will be leaving menus come January 5, 2020. (How about one last Cinnamon-Apple Holiday Lunch Box Tart from Woody’s Lunch Box?) Park Guide There’s only a few days left to experience Holiday Character Greetings and Sunset Seasons Greetings! Park Guide Once Upon a Time on Sunset Boulevard is hosting a Santa Goofy Character Greeting. Once Upon a Time Better get there fast, because he’ll only be there through this weekend! Santa Goofy Fans packed out Sunset Boulevard as they waited for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster with a rarely seen overflow line into the courtyard. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster line We’re feeling a new dimension of chills just from looking at this line for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Even Grand Avenue, which is usually spared from the heavy foot traffic, was packed outside of Muppet Vision 3D. Grand Avenue Crowds It seemed like EVERYONE came out to play over in Toy Story Land. Toy Story Land crowds So yeah, it’s crazy still in Disney World, y’all! Keep making those fastpasses and planning ahead for at least the next few days! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Celebrity 5 & 10 Over at the D-Tech Kiosk that’s in Celebrity 5&10 on Hollywood Boulevard, you can now design a Batuu MagicBand. Batuu MagicBand The Batuu design could be overlayed on the MagicBand color of your choice and is priced at $24.99. Batuu MagicBand We also found an adorable Passholder-exclusive MagicBand. Passholder-Exclusive Minnie MagicBand If you’re all about flaunting that AP status, this limited release features Minnie Mouse and Spaceship Earth on one side, with 2020 Passholder on the other. Passholder-Exclusive Minnie MagicBand This can be yours for $29.99 and can be found at Celebrity 5 & 10 as well as other locations throughout the World. We can’t wait to see what other designs they release throughout the year! Passholder-Exclusive Minnie MagicBand Beverly Sunset Boutique Just across the boulevard, we found the new World of Pixar Collection at the Beverly Sunset Boutique. The World of Pixar Youth Shirt We love seeing our favorite Pixar friends on this cool line of Merch. The World of Pixar Hawaiian Shirt That’s all of the glitz and glam we found on this edition of What’s New Hollywood Studios. We’ll be back soon with more updates on merch and a whole lot more! Have you braved the crowds this holiday season to visit Walt Disney World? Let us know! Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Merch, a New Dessert, and LOTS of Construction! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, Cars Merch, and the Return of Legends of Hollywood! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

We’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of Chef Hung Huynh’s new Downtown Disney spot Asian Street Eats since we heard it would be opening soon! Asian Street Eats And now the wait is finally over! Well, almost! We’ve got our order in, and we’re just waiting for our pager to go off! Fans of a certain competitive cooking show on Bravo may remember Chef Huynh — he was the winner of Top Chef season 3! But this isn’t his first brush with Disney fame. Huynh was formerly a chef de cuisine at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs! Click here to see our “First Look” at Asian Street Eats! Asian Street Eats And the new Asian-concept converted food truck is brought to us by Earl Enterprises, which has also given us popular fast-casual places to dine at such as Earl of Sandwich and Chicken Guy! We like the company Asian Street Eats is keepin’ so now it’s time to check out the food! Our order’s up! Asian Street Eats See the menu for Asian Street Eats here! Eats The entrées at Asian Street Eats include a tasty variety of mixed bowls or scallion pancake wraps along with a side offering of yummy potstickers! Prices range from $7.95 to $9.95. First up, we’re diggin’ into the Grilled Chicken Mixed Bowl for $8.95, which comes in a handy-dandy take-out container! Grilled Chicken Mixed Bowl This dish features royal purple rice or mixed greens topped with fire-roasted corn, cabbage, cucumbers, pickled carrots, caramelized onions, and your choice of sauce. Grilled Chicken Mixed Bowl We loved this one! First of all, we were glad we came hungry, because this is a nicely-sized portion! All of the ingredients tasted really fresh and each flavor came through in the dish. It’s a great take on the Korean dish Bibimbap, which has a little bit of everything in one dish! Then when you pour your sauce on top and mix everything together, it’s heaven! Grilled Chicken Mixed Bowl And we here at DFB know the secret’s usually in the SAUCE, so we didn’t choose just one…we got all of ’em — that’s just how we roll! Sweet and salty sauces include the Miso Honey and Teriyaki while the Sesame Citrus Soy is more acidic. If you like some heat, try the Spicy Teriyaki, Sriracha Aïoli, or Spicy Avocado. We thought the Sesame Citrus Soy paired especially well with the Grilled Chicken Mixed Bowl, fyi! Asian Street Eat Sauces Next, we’re trying the Braised Beef Short Rib Scallion Pancake Wrap for $9.95. It also comes conveniently wrapped to-go! Braised Beef Short Rib Scallion Pancake Wrap This sandwich is stuffed with cabbage, caramelized onions, pickled carrots, cucumbers, cilantro, hoisin sauce, and sriracha aïoli! Braised Beef Short Rib Scallion Pancake Wrap The flavor is out-of-this-world amazing! It’s a huge wrap filled with giant chunks of tender beef and we love the briny notes from the pickled veggies. It also has a little kick to it from the aioli that already comes on it, but we couldn’t resist pouring some of the Spicy Teriyaki sauce on to it! And it made it even more delicious! Braised Beef Short Rib Scallion Pancake Wrap Unlike the bowls, the wraps do not come with sauces, but do yourself a favor and ask for a side of sauce! (Plus, we weren’t charged for the sauce — not sure if this a thing or not, but sauce it up for free for now.) Luckily, we saved enough room for some Pot Stickers! They have either Chicken or Vegetable Potstickers for $7.95, which are served with Ginger Soy Sauce. Asian Street Eats Pot Stickers We went with the chicken and they were absolutely delicious! You can really taste the freshness of the scallions and ginger. The chicken filling inside was juicy and tender. These would totally make a great snack to grab on-the-go! Asian Street Eats Potstickers And with that, our first visit to Asian Street Eats is in the books! Very, very yummy books! Nosh or Not? Check out Asian Street Eats if: You enjoy to eat fresh, lighter fare but aren’t afraid to chow down! Are looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite A fan of Top Chef — way to go, Chef Huynh! We’re so proud of you! Veer away from Asian Street Eats if: You’re looking for a more leisurely sit-down meal in a restaurant atmosphere Aren’t into Asian-style street food (sorry, that’s all they’re serving up!) Don’t like sauces (but maybe Asian Street Eats can change your mind!) Overall We were extremely satisfied with the freshness and quality of ingredients and thought the portions were a great value for the cost. We’ll be craving Asian Steet Eats going forward — especially the tasty scallion pancake wrap! And with so many sauces to choose from, you wan doctor up a bowl or wrap differently each time! 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!! Are you excited to try out Asian Street Eats? Tell us what you’ll be ordering in the comments below! Related posts: Review & Photos: NEW Menu Items At Disneyland’s Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! See What We Think Of The BRAND NEW Limited Time Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw Ice Cream View the full article

Tonight’s “After Dark” image was taken at Magic Kingdom Park during the nighttime spectacular “Happily Ever After.” In 18-minute fireworks extravaganza, lights, lasers, special effects and an amazing score combine to bring Cinderella Castle to life, telling stories of Disney characters finding their “happily ever after.” Thanks to Mark Willard for the image. View the full article

With the start of the New Year, and many people on vacation, it’s a particularly busy time over in Disney World! People Mover On this rather busy day over at the Magic Kingdom, the PeopleMover has experienced a few “technical difficulties” which have caused the attraction to be “temporarily closed.” When we visited the scene, there were various Cast Members and technicians on the scene, as well as firefighters who were packing up to leave. Firefighters Leaving the PeopleMover Currently, the both the PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter are closed down, with various workers appearing to work on the ramp leading up to the ride, which appears to be covered in white fire retardant. People Mover Broken Down We’ll keep you updated as we learn more information on this developing story! Related posts: Maurice’s Amazing Popcorn Machine in Magic Kingdom Has MOVED! Find Out Where Its Rolled To HERE! It’s TIME to Grab the Disney X Citizen Watch Collection (and a FREE Gift) in Disney World! Find Out Why Disney World Has Been Giving Away Free Tickets. (We Never Knew This Was A Thing!) View the full article

Be sure to check out Asian Street Eats by Chef Hung Huynh, a new concept from Earl Enterprises, which just opened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! You’ll find this yummy take-out window on the west end of the district. On the menu is a flavorful variety of Asian dishes with plenty of options for the whole family. Grab a mixed bowl and customize it with your choice of either grilled chicken, braised beef short rib, or sautéed tofu. Your bowl can come with either royal purple rice or mixed greens and is topped with fire-roasted corn, cabbage, cucumbers, pickled carrots, caramelized onions, and your choice of sauce. Another customizable dish is the Scallion Pancake Wrap – it comes stuffed with cabbage, caramelized onions, pickled carrots, cucumbers, cilantro, hoisin sauce, and Sriracha aïoli and your choice of the same three meats listed above. The selection of sauces includes miso honey, teriyaki, spicy teriyaki, Sriracha aïoli, sesame citrus soy, and spicy avocado. Other dishes on the menu include pot stickers (either chicken or vegetable) served with ginger soy sauce, as well as kid-sized portions of the mixed bowls, and a selection of Japanese teas and sodas. This is the first concept Chef Hung Huynh has developed for Earl Enterprises, and he will oversee Asian Street Eats as executive chef. You may be familiar with Chef Hung as an award-winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and he has been featured in top publications and made many national TV appearances. Asian Street Eats is another delicious example of all there is to taste and explore along the Downtown Disney District! View the full article

Disneyland might be turning 65 this year, but it’s getting plenty of exciting new additions. Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney And, while the parks are getting Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Avengers Campus, Downtown Disney has a makeover (and a new hotel) coming its way! We’ve already told you about the Disney Vacation Club Tower coming to Downtown Disney, but now we’ve got BRAND NEW details about the latest addition to the Disney Resorts! Downtown Disney Flower Art Although the DVC Tower was originally projected to be 12 stories tall, a permit from the city of Anaheim has revealed that the time-share property should actually be 7 stories high with “393 residential units, a restaurant, lobby, sales area, and deck area [with a] pool restroom building.” Disney Vacation Club Sales Kiosk We seriously can’t wait to see the retro-inspired design of the tower when it opens as soon as 2022! You can read MORE about this new tower here! We’ll keep you updated on any more info we get about the latest Disney Vacation Club Tower coming to Downtown Disney. Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a DVC member, and will you be staying at the new Disneyland tower? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! Get in the Christmas Spirit with THIS December Burger of the Month in Downtown Disney! View the full article

It’s the start of the new year, and that means Epcot’s Festival of the Arts is just around the corner! Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Arts Passport Although we’ve given you a look at the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, dining packages, workshops, and food coming to the festival this year, we’ve got another sneak peek to share with you! The Food Studios booths have started to pop up around the World Showcase (and we are so ready to get our snack on!). There are officially 12 booths at the festival this year! Booths like the Goshiki Booth set up near the Japan Pavilion have begun to make their way into the park! And, of course, they say coming soon! This year, Goshiki will be serving up Taiyaki, a Sushi Donut, Vegetable Gyoza, Nigori Sake Cocktail, and more. Goshiki Booth Check out the FULL Festival of the Arts MENUS here! Aaaand, we also spotted the L’art du Cuisine Française Booth near the France Pavilion too! Guests can try the Crème de Brie en Petit Pain, Tomate Farcie Faҫon Paul Bocuse, Moelleux Aux Chocolats Valrhona, and Frozen French Martini at the booth. Are you as hungry as we are now?? Cuisine Francaise Booth In case you’ve never been to the Festival of the Arts (which you should ASAP!), the event celebrates the Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts with lots of food, artwork, music, and activities that the whole family will enjoy! This year’s festival will be running from January 17th through February 24th, 2020. Check out the FULL MENUS for the Food Studios coming to the Epcot Festival of the Arts HERE! Will you be going to Festival of the Arts this year? 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! NEWS and Review: Sweet, Salty, and SUPER Yummy! Pretzel Bites with Beer Caramel Dip Have Arrived in Disney World! BBQ, Here We Come! Regal Eagle’s Patio Is Progressing in Disney World! View the full article

Heads up to our jolly ole friends across the pond! United Kingdom Pavilion Walt Disney World has announced an exciting 2020 offer for European Residents. For arrivals from April 16, 2020 through April 20, 2020, European residents can enjoy a 5-night Ticket and Hotel Package from €728 per person. This package includes 5 nights at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort and Park Hopper Plus Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets. All-Star Sports Additionally, for each day of your ticket, guests can choose from one of the following experiences: Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course, and Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course. Typhoon Lagoon This package also includes an exclusive Little Big Book of Vouchers. For complete details, visit HERE. Packages must be booked by March 31, 2020. Are you visiting Walt Disney World in 2020? Sound off below! Related posts: New Costumes Revealed for Coronado Springs Cast Members! REVIEW: NEW Polite Pig Flavors of Florida Smoked Prime Rib Slider and Florida Mango Frosé in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Oasis Canteen Is No More! PLUS Jessie’s New Meet and Greet Location and Forky’s Photo Opp… View the full article