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“Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me!” Magic Kingdom Whether you were gifted a new phone for the holidays, or are simply looking to add a ‘lil Disney magic to your current one, Disney’s got you covered with a phone case for all occasions. And today, we spotted a few new cases at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom that are a super cute way to Disney-fy your phone! We saw four new phone cases in Magic Kingdom today with Mickey, Minnie, and MORE! First up is this Mickey Phone Case, featuring Mickey Mouse himself looking oh so over it! Available for $29.99, we love the details on this one since it has some Magic Kingdom staples such as a Dole Whip and Cinderella Castle! Mickey Mouse Phone Case And then there’s a case with our other favorite Mouse! Minnie is looking cute as can be on this Minnie Mouse Phone Case, available for $29.99. Minnie Mouse Phone Case The purple background has a similar pattern to the Mickey Phone Case, with a pattern covered in Cinderella Castle, as well as the teacups from the Mad Tea Party! Minnie Mouse Phone Case This one was a totally fun find – it’s a Monster’s Inc. Boo’s Door Phone Case! Also available for $29.99, this unique case features adorable Boo’s iconic door from the classic Pixar film. Monster’s Inc. Boo Door Phone Case Speaking of classic Disney movies, how awesome is this Maleficent Phone Case?! We found this dazzling case available for $39.99. Maleficent Phone Case If you’re looking to add a little Disney fun to your phone, we found these cases over at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom, although we expect they’re also available in other shops around the parks! Are you a Disney World Passholder? There’s a phone case for that! Which of the new phone cases we spotted are your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Bridal Bling, Entryway Construction, and Ebenezer Scrooge! We’re in LOVE With These NEW Disney Parks Alex and Ani Bracelets! What’s New in Magic Kingdom! Pop Rocks Dole Whip Lava Floats, Lightcycles, and Lizards?! View the full article

Pack your bags! You might just be moving to Florida once you hear this news! Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom Okay, maybe that’s a little extreme, but so are the SAVINGS of this exciting new deal that Disney will be offering to Florida residents-only! Starting January 2nd, 2020 folks who live in Florida will be able to purchase a special Discover Disney Ticket! According to Disney, the returning ticket offer, “includes admission to any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks (one theme park per day). Tickets are available for purchase from January 2 – June 27, 2020, and can be used any three or four days (depending on ticket purchased) from January 2 through June 30, 2020.” Here’s the cost breakdown of the new Florida-resident Discover Disney Ticket! 3-day Discover Disney Ticket for $175 plus tax ($59 per day, plus tax) 4-day Discover Disney Ticket for $195 plus tax ($49 per day, plus tax) Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus options available Epcot With no blackout dates, we have a feeling the Discover Disney Ticket is going to be quite the hot ticket in town! Plus, with so many Disney World restaurants and attractions coming in 2020, there’s A LOT of new stuff to try out! Read more about all the new rides and experiences opening soon in Disney HERE! Rise of the Resistance at Galaxy’s Edge See our ultimate list of Disney World’s 2020 grand opening dates HERE! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to help you plan your 2020 Disney World vacay! And for you non-Florida residents, check out our most current Disney World offers here, but you’ll have to hurry as many of these discounts end January 1st, 2020! Are you planning a trip to Disney World next year? What are you most excited about doing? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Discount News! Mid-Day Magic Tickets Announced for Disney World We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! The Force Is STRONG With the New Star Wars Bus at Disney World! View the full article

Hang up the streamers and balloons! It’s time to celebrate this newest Mickey Ear Hat that’s just arrived at Disney World! Mickey Birthday Souvenir Sipper And while we’ve recently seen the new Mickey and Bride Ears Hats tie the knot, the Birthday Ear Hat is all about YOUR big day! We can’t think of a more festive hat to wear on your birthday — especially because it’s embroidered with the phrase, “Best Birthday Ever” right on the front! There’s also some serious confetti and pompom action going on with the new Birthday Mickey Ear Hat! Birthday Mickey Ears Hat We love the classic red, black, white, and yellow color scheme — reminds us of our favorite Leader of the Club! Plus the clear ears LIGHT UP! That’ll make for an awesome pic of you blowing out your candles in the dark! Birthday Mickey Ears Hat And the new Birthday Mickey Ear Hat comes topped with its very own two-tiered cake, decorated for the occasion! Birthday Mickey Ears Hat We spotted the new Birthday Mickey Ear Hat at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom today for $24.99, so keep your eyes peeled for ’em while you’re at the parks! And if you’re looking for something a little more sparkly, check out the super-popular new Redd Minnie Ears HERE! Will you be scoring the new Birthday Mickey Ears for your next birthday bash? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: A NEW Mr. Toad MagicBand Motors into Disney World! Grab Yo’ Umbrellas! It’s Raining NEW MagicBands at Disney World! We’re in LOVE With These NEW Disney Parks Alex and Ani Bracelets! View the full article

Although Christmas may technically be over, the Disneyland Resort is still the Merriest Place on Earth for a few more days! Come and enjoy these “winter-ful” opportunities before they flurry away on Jan. 6: 1. Revel in the seasonal décor: From the vintage-inspired holiday décor along Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure park to the sparkling Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle in Disneyland park, the parks are bursting with colorful holiday magic! 2. Sing “Radiator Rockin’ Holiday” inside Cars Land: Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park has embraced the “haul-iday” season with dazzling shop fronts, brightly colored holiday décor and two transformed attractions – Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl. 3. Enjoy everything Disney Festival of Holidays has to offer: Embrace the sights, sounds and tastes of Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali and Kwanzaa at Disney California Adventure park. To help navigate your way through the Festival Foods Marketplace, check out our Foodie Guide to Disney Festival of Holidays 2019 at Disney California Adventure Park. 4. Celebrate Three Kings Day: What better way to close out the holiday season than with a celebration of Latin American culture honoring the Three Wise Men on the twelfth day of Christmas? This special celebration is from Jan. 3 through 6 at Paradise Gardens Park in Disney California Adventure park. 5. Take a hauntingly happy ride through Haunted Mansion Holiday: Jack’s back! The halls are still decked at the wildly popular, Halloween and Christmas-infused attraction inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”! 6. Snap a photo with Mickey Mouse and Friends: Skip on down to see Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy and the whole gang, dressed in their holiday best! Snap photos with them to add to your holiday memories with family and friends. 7. Sing along with popular winter songs during “Believe…In Holiday Magic”: Don’t miss your chance to enjoy our very special fireworks spectacular at Disneyland park. This memorable show graces the night sky with magical memories and holiday nostalgia, sure to please the whole family. Stay for the “snow” finale! 8. See the nighttime spectacular “World of Color – Season of Light”: Enjoy this evening spectacular as water, light, story and song are transformed into pure holiday magic. Be sure to capture the last of the holiday magic we have in store for you! View the full article

Florida residents, 2020 is going to be a sensational time for you to visit the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks – a year filled with new attractions and experiences, plus returning favorites and memory-making opportunities seemingly around every corner. The new Discover Disney Ticket will be a great way for you to enjoy all of this magic and more! Starting Jan. 2, 2020, Florida residents can purchase a 3-Day Discover Disney Ticket for $175 plus tax for a limited time ($59 per day, plus tax), valid for admission to one Walt Disney World theme park per day, any day through June 30, 2020. For an additional $20 (plus tax), Florida residents can add a fourth day to experience even more of the exciting new opportunities coming in 2020. Here are the details for the return of this special offer: The Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket* includes admission to any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks (one theme park per day). Tickets are available for purchase Jan. 2-June 27, 2020, and can be used any three or four days (depending on ticket purchased) from Jan. 2 through June 30, 2020. 3-day Discover Disney Ticket for $175 plus tax ($59 per day, plus tax) 4-day Discover Disney Ticket for $195 plus tax ($49 per day, plus tax) Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus options available This special ticket can be used any days through June 30, 2020, and has no block-out dates, so it’s a great way for Florida residents to discover unforgettable experiences across all four Walt Disney World theme parks in 2020: At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can live out their own Star Wars adventures inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Guests can now experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the groundbreaking new attraction that brings them into the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance in one of the most ambitious and technologically advanced attractions in Disney history. They can also take control of the fastest ship in the galaxy in the land’s second immersive attraction, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, becoming pilots, gunners or flight engineers on a mission that blasts them across the stars. Guests can be among the first to experience Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the first ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, set to debut March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Anything can happen on this unpredictable adventure through the cartoon world of Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning® “Mickey Mouse” shorts, powered by state-of-the-art technology and dazzling visual effects. Mickey Shorts Theater will debut in March 2020 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, showing an original short film in the style of the popular Disney Channel animated series “Mickey Mouse.” In early 2020, Epcot welcomes another exciting festival season with the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, Jan.17-Feb. 24, followed by the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 4-June 1. These special events invite guests to explore special food and drinks, plus activities catered specifically for these festivals, such as artist demonstrations and live musical performances. Three new films will debut Jan. 17, 2020, at Epcot, on the same day the Epcot International Festival of the Arts begins: “Awesome Planet” in The Land pavilion showcases the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery, in-theater effects and an original musical score from Academy Award-winning® composer Steven Price. “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” in the France pavilion is directed and produced by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films, and invites guests to participate in a twist on a tale as old as time. It also features narration from Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs. Potts in the original film. The new sing-along will run in rotation with “Impressions de France,” which will receive an upgrade to 4K projection. “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” in the Canada pavilion is an update to the previous “O Canada!” film with new scenes, a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. Also at Epcot, the new limited-time nighttime spectacular “Epcot Forever” dazzles with soaring fireworks, inspiring music, lasers and colorful glowing kites that light up the sky above World Showcase Lagoon. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests can explore Pandora – The World of Avatar, an immersive land featuring massive floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and unbelievable experiences including Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey. Magic Kingdom Park offers unlimited enchantment with classic, fan-favorite attractions and spectacular entertainment, such as the must-see fireworks-and-projection show “Happily Ever After,” or the “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party.” For more information about the Discover Disney Ticket or to purchase tickets, Florida residents should visit Disneyworld.com/DiscoverDisney. * Tickets and any options purchased must be used by June 30, 2020. Proof of Florida residency required. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable and exclude activities/events separately priced. View the full article

Disney is committed to providing comfort, happiness, and inspiration to kids and families around the globe. This especially rings true during the holidays when Disney VoluntEARS participate in activities to help bring holiday joy to those in need. VoluntEARS across Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have been busy during this special time of year adopting families, visiting hospitals, donating toys, and much more. Here’s a look at how cast members made a difference this holiday season. The Disneyland Resort VoluntEARS brought a touch of Disney magic to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) at the annual holiday party. A giant gingerbread carousel, a yule log cake as long as a table, characters, balloons and sketch artists helped make the day bright and cheerful for patients and families. Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS spread holiday joy by donating nearly 30,000 gifts for children in Central Florida as part of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots drive. Throughout the month, VoluntEARS also dedicated nearly 4,000 hours of service sorting and distributing thousands of donated toys. Disneyland Paris hosted “Mission Noël,” and collected toys for children that are hospitalized during the holiday season. More than 1,200 toys were generously donated by more than 100 Cast Members and Disney VoluntEARS. Shanghai Disney Resort VoluntEARS and beloved Santa visited Shanghai Children’s Medical Center to bring Disney magic and warmth to the young patients on December 12. More than 200 children were surprised with gifts. Throughout holiday season, VoluntEARS continued to visit children’s hospitals and accompanied young patients through holiday-themed crafts, authentic Disney stories, and other interactive activities. VoluntEARS at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort prepared hundreds of Christmas gifts for delivery to hospitals and schools this holiday season. They also took the time to write handwritten messages in Christmas cards for kids with challenging health conditions, wishing them a Merry ‘Wishmas.’ Tokyo Disney Resort VoluntEARS celebrated the holidays in a sweet way by raising money for a cause with their Holiday Charity Bake Sale. All of the proceeds from the sale were donated to Aiji no Ie (House of the Precious Children), a local orphanage in Tokyo. At Consumer Products Commercialization and Products, Publishing and Games, and Walt Disney Imagineering, teams of VoluntEARS adopted families facing poverty, insecurity, and homelessness this holiday season. Through the Adopt-A-Family program, families served by local non-profits Ascencia, Para Los Ninos, and Family Promise of the Verdugos provided Disney VoluntEARS with their holiday wish lists. Using each family’s list as their guide, VoluntEARS shopped for gifts, held wrapping parties, and delivered gifts. This year, Glendale and Burbank Disney VoluntEARS adopted 254 families, 70 of which were supported by local DPEP teams. Additionally, VoluntEARS packaged 2,000 Clean the World hygiene kits and bagged more than 32,272 lbs. of food for the L.A. Regional Food Bank. For more than 36 years, Disney VoluntEARS have been making a positive impact in communities around the world. Last year, VoluntEARS provided more than 600,100 hours of service and the Company donated more than $332 million in cash, in-kind support, and product donations to various charities around the world. View the full article

We were super-excited to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker when it came out December 20th, and today we saw something almost as endearing as the last episode of the trilogy… Star Wars Bus …that’s right — the new Star Wars bus has recently rolled into Disney World! Check it out here! The Star Wars Bus we spotted today was totally EPIC! We loved seeing Rey and Kylo Ren locked in a heated battle of good vs. evil! Star Wars Bus This lightsaber fight was definitely one of our favorite scenes from the movie! Star Wars Bus Look for the new Star Wars Bus at Disney World which has joined the fleet of the Figment Bus, Cars Bus, Peter Pan Bus, Dumbo Bus, Moana Bus, and Lion King Bus! Star Wars Bus And be sure to check out the new Rise of the Resistance attraction which just opened in Hollywood Studios! Read our review of it HERE and for the latest information on how to get a boarding group to ride Rise of the Resistance, click here! What do you think of the new Star Wars Bus? Which character wrap is your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! News! The Change in Leadership Has Begun At Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland! DFB Video: 8 Tools EVERYONE Needs For Their Disney World Vacation! View the full article

Disney’s just revealed it’s complimentary 2020 gift for D23 Gold Members subscribers — and it’s got us seriously excited! D23 Gold Family Membership @Disney Take a look at all of the items in this amazing new exclusive gift for gold members which they’re calling the D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit! Feast your eyes on ALL THIS TREASURE! According to Disney, members can…”celebrate the worlds of Disney—both real and imagined—with this one-of-a-kind box collection which includes a limited-edition D23 Fantastic Worlds map, exclusive travel-inspired pin set, commemorative Disneyland patch, postcard set, and adventure bandana.” D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit ©Disney Here’s a closer look at its contents including the “24×36” map which according to Disney, “pays tribute to the ‘Fun Maps’ of Disneyland’s past” and includes “more than 25o places, vehicles, and characters, representing more than 150 films, television shows, and theme park locations.” D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit ©Disney But wait — there’s more! Check out the pin set that comes in the D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit! You get all six pins of six milestone anniversaries including Fantasia, Lady and the Tramp, Swiss Family Robinson, Marvel’s Valkyrie, Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Toy Story! D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit ©Disney There’s also a ton of cool postcards with vintage-inspired artwork… D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit ©Disney …as well as this awesome bandana! D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit ©Disney Last but not least, check out the amazing patch you can sew onto your backpack! D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit ©Disney We’re pretty stoked on all these designs which harken back to old-timey Disneyland, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year! If all this swag has you excited to join D23, you can sign up right here! Gold Membership costs $99.99 per year while a Gold Family Membership is $129.99! And remember — a general D23 subscription is completely free, but you won’t be able to get the D23 Fantastic Adventure Kit, so weigh your options carefully! What do you think of the new D23 Gold Member gift? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS!! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Officially Named — PLUS Ride Details! Here’s the MOST IMPORTANT News Disney Announced This Week! RECIPE! Fried Endorian Tip-Yip From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook View the full article

We’re just days away from a whole new decade! The Edison with Outdoor Patio And we have some pretty good news to celebrate with! The Edison is a super cool restaurant in Disney Springs that celebrates the Roaring ’20s, so what better way to bring in the next ’20s decade than with news out of this snazzy spot? Check out a BRAND NEW Youtube Cocktail Series from The Edison, Cocktail Culture! The Edison is known for crafting delicious and popular signature cocktails and seasonal drinks too, and lucky for us, they’re going to share their knowledge! The bartending team at The Edison is serving up the recipes to some of their favorite cocktails on Youtube so that we can learn a little bit about cocktail creation and make some iconic drinks in our own home. Flaming Bacon! You can check in on The Edison Youtube channel every quarter of the year to spot a new Cocktail Culture, but we don’t have to wait! The first episode is up featuring The Last Coconut in San Juan, a festive Sazerac drink made with Hennessy VS, Malibu Rum, Faretti Biscotti, cinnamon cordial, simple syrup, half and half, coconut milk, and a dusting of cinnamon on top. Check out the vid! Click here to check out our FULL REVIEW of The Edison! Will you be tuning in to The Edison’s Youtube channel for Cocktail Culture? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Style During A Gatsby Evening at The Edison! Celebrate A Gatsby Evening at The Edison With a Cast Member Discount! A Fun and Easy Way to Get a Discount at Two Disney World Table-Service Restaurants!! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re BACK with another DFB Video and today we are chatting about the BIGGEST things that happened in 2019. Rise of the Resistance 2020 is ALMOST here. Can you believe it? Well, before we take a look at the new year it’s time to take a peek at everything that opened and took place around the Disney Parks this year. From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to BRAND NEW hotels, restaurants, and snack trends — 2019 was a mega year for Disney. Check out all this and more 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: Your favorite 2019 Disney memory! Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News: Holiday Decor Arrives, Galaxy’s Edge Menu Changes, and NEW Frozen II Treats DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News: Holiday Parties & Decor, TONS of NEW Snacks, Must-Have Merch, and MORE DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News: My Disney Experience Updates, Tron Coaster Progress, and Hotel Discounts! View the full article

If there is one thing we know about the Walt Disney Company is that they are always finding ways of surprising us year after year. 2019 was no different, as it was a year full of surprising changes for the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Walt Disney World As with all Disney changes, some guests were huge fans and others…not so much. Today, we are sharing Disney’s most surprising moves we were NOT expecting in 2019. The Ban on Ice In a move that many considered “cold as ice”, Walt Disney World and Disneyland banned guests from entering the theme parks with loose ice and/or dry ice. Disney stated that the ban on ice was put into place to streamline security bag check and entry processes, ease congestion, and improve guest flow. Hollywood Studios Bag Check It’s not too uncommon to see a guest with a small cooler in the parks, but the ban seemed oddly specific. Disney recommends the use of reusable ice packs in place of loose ice, so you CAN still bring your coolers to the parks. Additionally, don’t forget that FREE cups of ice are available at food and beverage locations at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks! Click here to learn more about the ice ban at Disney Parks! The Ban on Stroller Wagons In early 2019, stroller wagons were the hot items of the year for parents everywhere. The popularity of stroller wagons quickly made its way into Walt Disney World and Disneyland, as stroller wagons became the “way to roll” around the theme parks. New Park Rules In Effect May 1 Local stroller rental companies could not keep them in stock. There were entire online groups dedicated to stroller wagons and decking them out in advance of Disney theme park visits. While wagons have been banned from Disney theme parks for many years now, Guests were getting away with entering the theme parks with stroller wagons because they were pushed, not pulled. ©Disney Well, slow your roll, because Disney put the ban-hammer on the popular stroller wagons (whether pushed or pulled) on May 1st, 2019! According to Disney, the reduction of stroller sizes is intended to ease guest flow and reduce congestions. Doing so makes the park experience more enjoyable for all who visit. Stroller Size Check Not only were stroller wagons banned, but the size of strollers allowed in the parks was reduced. Strollers must now be 31” or less in width, and 52” in length or smaller to enter the theme parks. Fortunately for parents of multiples, most strollers (including many popular double jogging strollers) still fit within these guidelines (whew!). Stroller Rentals At many security checkpoints, there are now guides on the ground so you can double-check if your stroller fits! If your strollers do not fit within these guidelines, strollers are always available for rental at all of the theme parks. Learn more about the size limits on strollers HERE! The Ban on Smoking For some smokers, Walt Disney World may not be not the “Most Magical Place on Earth” any longer. No Smoking Sign On May 1st, 2019, in an unprecedented move for the Walt Disney Company, smoking and vaping was banned inside all Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort theme parks, water parks, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All designated smoking areas were moved outside of the theme parks. ©Disney Smokers were UP IN FLAMES about the news. The ban meant that smokers would need to exit the theme park to smoke or vape. Guests are also allowed to smoke and vape in specified areas at Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs. However, the majority of guests were happy with this change. It is nice not having to walk through smoke clouds with our families while at our happy place! Learn more about where you can (and CAN’T!) smoke in Disney World HERE! The FuelRod Swap Fee…That Never Came to Be. If you are unfamiliar with FuelRods, allow us first explain what they are. FuelRod Station FuelRods are portable cell phone/mobile device chargers that can be purchased for $30 plus tax in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and may airports, malls, and other theme parks used to “fuel” your device on the go. Once you’ve used your FuelRod, you can then swap it for a new and fully-charged FuelRod at any of the FuelRod kiosks. Swapping Fee Sticker Sometime in October, FuelRod added signage to their kiosks which indicated that the “unlimited” swaps would now cost $3 per swap as of November 1, 2019. Guests were FURIOUS! BUT…less than a week and one class-action suit later, the FuelRod saga came to an end when FuelRod and Disney backtracked on the $3 per swap fee. Click here to read more about the FuelRod fee reversal! Skyliner Emergency Kits When the Disney Skyliner had its first large (and widely publicized) incident, pictures of the Skyliner Emergency Kits took the internet by storm! People had many thoughts about what was included in the kits, and what was not. Re-creation of the Skyliner Incident Guests who were stuck on the Skyliner were instructed to open the emergency kits (which many people didn’t even know existed) and were surprised to find pouches of water, a pencil and notepad, a light stick, a small whistle, a cold pack, and blue “emesis” cups (a.k.a. vomit bags). Skyliner Sign Many Guests speculated that these emesis cups could double as waste cups. We’ll let you exercise your imagination on that one… We would have loved to see a privacy blanket or a blanket for cooler weather (yes, it does get into the 30s and 40s in Orlando on occasion!), snacks, and toilet paper (or other clean-up items) in this kit. You know, just in case nature calls. Check out what WE would have put in the Skyliner Emergency Kits HERE! Removal of Star Wars names from Menu Items in Galaxy’s Edge Bright Suns…’Til the Spire…Friend Endorian Tip Yip?!? Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Communicating in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge can be a bit of a challenge for guests not down with the lingo. It appears that was especially the case in Galaxy’s Edge dining locations like Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, where Cast Members were finding that the Star Wars-inspired names were confusing some guests. As a result, Disney changed the menus to remove the whimsical Star Wars-inspired dish names. But wait, they then brought them back…sort of (oh Disney, you confuse us) by creating hybrid names instead. Having trouble following along? So are we! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World For example, Fried Endorian Tip Yip was first changed to Fried Chicken (boring!) and was then changed to its ultimate and most current name, Endorian Fried Chicken Tip Yip. While many Guests may still not know what ‘Endorian’ or ‘Tip Yip’ mean, they definitely know what Fried Chicken means! Endorian Fried Chicken Tip Yip Removing the Star Wars-inspired names also removed a lot of the uniqueness of visiting a galaxy far, far away, especially since every menu item had a description of the dish directly under it. However, we’re glad they settled on hybrid names in order to bring back some of the magic of visiting Batuu! In fact, we could definitely go for some Batuuan Beef Pot Roast right now. Check out what all the current names at Docking Bay 7 look like by clicking HERE! MagicBand Slap Bracelets MagicBand Slap Bracelets made their entry to Walt Disney World Resort on November 12th, 2019…and were gone 2 weeks later. Slap Bracelet MagicBands Why? We don’t exactly know, but we’ve heard reports of guests having issues with the RFID chip’s capabilities. Guests had mixed reactions to these surprise MagicBands. Many thought they seemed “cheaper” than regular MagicBands. Others thought they’d be easier for little ones to lose these than the regular ones, especially because of the “novelty” of the slap band itself. Slap Bracelet MagicBands We hope to see them return soon — while keeping the concerns of guests in mind — as we thought they were a fun new way of wearing our MagicBands. Check out the first slap bracelet MagicBands we spotted here! Cast Member Benefit Changes One of the greatest benefits of being a Disney Cast Member is the Main Entrance Pass. This pass allows Cast Members to take family and friends to the parks, for FREE, barring blockout dates. Cast Members Only However, in 2019 it was announced that Cast Members will need to choose between a Disney+ bundle and their Main Entrance Pass benefits in 2020. Say what?!? Disney+ Gift Card Regardless of their decision, Cast Members will still receive complimentary self-admission. It doesn’t take a math genius to realize that there is no comparison between these two options. The Disney+ bundle is approximately $13 per month or $156 per year. A 1-day Park Hopper theme park ticket is worth MORE than that — and with the Main Entrance Pass, Cast Members have access to multiple 1-day Park Hopper theme park tickets for up to 3 Guests! Cast Member While we can understand Disney giving Cast Members the choice between a Disney+ Bundle and the Main Entrance Pass, especially for Cast Members who don’t have friends or family nearby, it seems easy to just give Cast Members access to BOTH perks instead of having to choose (they are the ones makin’ that magic happen every day, after all!) Learn more about Disney+ or a Main Entrance Pass for Cast Member HERE! Disney certainly kept us all on our toes last year! Who can say what the new year will bring, but we’ll be keeping out ears to the ground for the next big “whoa!” change to happen at Disney World! In your opinion, what is the most surprising move Disney made in 2019? Please 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! DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 New Policies in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Parks Include Wagon Stroller Limitations, Smoking Ban, and More View the full article

When I was a kid, the inroads to my Disney passion were a great deal more limited than they are today. There were the parks, of course—when I was able to get to Disneyland from far-off Seattle, it was a sacred pilgrimage. In between, we had the Disney movie releases, and the weekly Disney TV show. I remember seeing the Disney on Parade arena show a couple of times. Magazines and comic books and other consumer goods were available. But there was no Internet, no cable or satellite TV, and certainly no Disney+! As a dyed-in-the-wool Disneyphile, I sought anything that bore the Disney name or featured its stories and characters. Sometimes there were seasonal or celebrity-driven TV specials, and I remember knowing that every year there might be something “Disney” in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the annually-televised New Year’s Day tradition from Pasadena, CA, the Tournament of Roses Parade. Lillian, Walt, and Diane Disney watch the Rose Parade from the balcony of the Hotel Constance, January 2, 1939. (If New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, the parade is held on Monday.) © DisneySince 1890, the annual Tournament of Roses Parade has been an New Year’s Day tradition in Pasadena, and a Disney tradition at many moments in that history. Walt and his brother Roy O. Disney and their young families attended the parade through the 1930s, and in 1938, Walt Disney became a parade participant with a float celebrating the brand-new animated feature “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The theme of the parade was “Playland Fantasies,” and the Disney float starred the live-action model for Snow White, Marge Champion (née Belcher), costumed as the little princess and joined by performers dressed as the Dwarfs. The 1955 Disneyland float led with the greeting “There Is a Good Time Coming,” since Disneyland’s opening was seven months away. © DisneyNearly two decades later a float promoting the soon-to-open Disneyland was featured in the 1955 parade. Sponsored by Southern California’s beloved Helms Bakery, Sleeping Beauty Castle, Mickey Mouse, flying pink Dumbos, and a silver hot-air balloon were all part of the kinetic magic in motion being exhibited. The float won the Judge’s Special Trophy that year. Since 1962, the Rose Queen and her Court (along with the competing Rose Bowl football teams) have been given special access and have had events of honor at Disneyland each year. On New Year’s Day 1966, Walt Disney appeared as Grand Marshal of the Seventy-Seventh Annual Tournament of Roses Parade, with Mickey Mouse at his side. Walt and Mickey preceded the City of Burbank float (with design supervision from Disney Legend Bill Justice), entitled “Our Small World of Make Believe,” overflowing with Disneyland characters greeting the crowds. Not surprisingly, the parade’s theme that year was “it’s a small world.” After the five mile parade and a Kiwanis club luncheon at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Walt and Lilly continued to the Rose Bowl to watch the UCLA Bruins defeat Michigan State. Walt’s daughter Sharon recalled, “They’d been asking him for years to be the Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade, and he kept turning them down, and I said, ‘Come on, Daddy, you ought to do it.’ He said, ‘Oh, no one in my family would ride with me.’ I said, ‘I will, I’ll ride with you.’ So, he went ahead and agreed to it—and then I got pregnant, and she was due right then. And, at the last minute, it was decided I should not go . . . in the car with him, because what if I went into labor? She was due six days later . . . he was very understanding, and he didn’t say, ‘You let me down.’ He was very happy that he was going to be a grandfather again.” After Walt’s passing, Disney continued to be a regular presence in the annual parade, some of the highlights were the 1971 City of Anaheim float, “A Dream Come True in Anaheim;” a 1973 presence tied to Walt Disney Productions’ “50 Happy Years” promotion; a 1980 float themed to the Disneyland 25th anniversary “Family Reunion” celebration; and a 1985 float, sponsored by the City of Glendale, in celebration of Donald Duck’s 50th anniversary. That year the Pasadena Tournament of Roses also gave a special Certificate of Appreciation to Disney, “In recognition of your contribution to the success of the Tournament of Roses and with thanks for many years of support.” Roy E. Disney, Walt’s nephew and then-head of Disney Animation, served as Grand Marshall in 2000. “For my entire life, I’ve been associated with a company that makes dreams come true, and now I get to be on the receiving end,” Roy said. “I think every kid that grows up in Southern California dreams of being in the Rose Parade, and I certainly was no exception.” In 2004, Disneyland Resort presented the tallest float in Rose Parade history (110 feet), inspired by The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction, and featuring live performers dangling in an elevator. Fifty years after her first Rose Parade appearance, Sleeping Beauty Castle was again feted in Pasadena in 2005. © DisneyA Rose Parade Opening Show marked the 2005 Rose Parade—and the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland—along with a typically-spectacular castle float titled “The Happiest Celebration on Earth.” No one less than Mickey Mouse himself was Grand Marshall that year. The wet weather in 2006 did not stop nor stall The Happiest Celebration on Earth! © DisneyDisney broke another Rose Parade record in 2006, with “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth,” featuring Disney Parks around the world. At that time it was the longest float (150 feet) in Rose Parade history. Designed to honor the park’s 60th anniversary, the 2016 Disneyland entry was a three-unit float with Sleeping Beauty Castle (dressed for its “Diamond Celebration”), Elsa’s ice palace and characters from “Frozen,” and the upcoming Star Wars addition to Disney Parks. Members of the creative teams at Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Entertainment have held posts as float judges numerous times throughout the years. For the first time ever, the upcoming 2020 Rose Parade will have a “half-time show,” a mid-parade live-action performance of “For the First Time in Forever” from “Frozen” performed by cast members of the National Tour of the hit Broadway musical, now on stage at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Following the performance, several of the show’s stars will continue down the parade route in a sleigh decorated by FTD, the Official Floral Company of the Tournament of Roses, and featuring California Grown flowers. Be sure to tune in for the Rose Parade on January 1, 2020, broadcast live in the U.S. on ABC-TV beginning at 8:00 AM PST. And maybe spend a little moment of New Year’s gratitude that you don’t have to wait so long and look so hard in order to “find your Disney” in these modern times. View the full article

It’s beginning to look a lot like New Year’s in Disney World! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge While we’ve kept you up to date on ALL the exciting things to do around the parks and resorts for the holiday, we’re taking you to “America’s Great Northwest” for a HUGE party for 2020! Wilderness Lodge is throwing a 3-day long New Year’s bash at the resort with activities, games, fireworks viewings, and SO. MUCH. MORE. December 30th Although it isn’t New Year’s Eve, you can celebrate New Year’s Eve Eve with activities by pool from 12:30 PM until 3 PM. Grab your friends and family and participate in New Year Rockin’ Hula Hoop Games, 2019-2020 Family Fusion, Year-in-Review, and the Celebrate the New Year Pool Party! Plus, close by, you can head to the Buttons & Bells Arcade for FREE PLAY from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Wilderness Lodge New Year’s Activities For those of you wanting to take something home or have a party snack, you can purchase a Mickey & Firework Tie-Dye kit from 5 PM to 6 PM and Marshmallow Roasting and S’mores from 7 PM until 8 PM. Then, you can get all your loved ones together to watch Toy Story 4 underneath the stars at 6:30 PM, attend the Firework Watch Party from 9:30 PM until midnight, and even watch the Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks from Magic Kingdom at 11:50 PM! December 31st Buuuut, the real party starts on New Year’s Eve at Wilderness Lodge! You can have a ball with pool-side activities from 1 PM until 4 PM, like Race to 2020 Relay Races, Name That Tune’s Year, Celebrate the New Year Pool Party, New Year’s Eve Bingo, and a Holiday Scavenger Hunt! And, if you really loved the Mickey & Firework Tie-Dye and Marshmallow Roasting and S’mores from the day before, you can do them again from 4:30 PM until 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM respectively. Wilderness Lodge New Year’s Activities To end the night (and 2019), you can go to the New Year’s Eve Bash from 8 PM until 12:30 AM with music, character meet and greets, a donut eating contest (!!!), and more! Plus, you can spend some time with your family and friends as you watch the Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at 11:50 PM to finish out the decade! January 1st In case all of that wasn’t fun enough, you can start 2020 off right with the New Year “Jump Start” Nature Walk from 10:30 AM until 12 PM, where you’ll go for a walk with crafts and activities along the way! Wilderness Lodge New Year’s Activities WOW. We’re ready to celebrate at Wilderness Lodge!! And, don’t forget to check out everything else happening around Disney World for New Year’s by subscribing to our newsletter! Will you be heading to Wilderness Lodge for New Year’s? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: EVERY Place to Celebrate the New Year and Ring in 2020 in Disney World! 2020, Here We Come! Celebrate New Year’s Eve All Night Long at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

Christmas is over, but the New Year is just around the corner! Shine Bar Sign And, while the Christmas trees are down and the presents are put away, you can still treat yo’self with a merch and FREE drink duo in Disney World! We already gave you a look at the ADORBS Holiday Sipper jingling its way into Homecomin’ in Disney Springs. (Did you know that chickens actually flew Santa’s sleigh? ;D) Homecomin’ Holiday Sipper And, even though we already gave you the deets that you can purchase the Holiday Sipper for $22 with a cup full o’ moonshine, we’ve got a tip you’ll DEFINITELY want to know for your next visit to Homecomin’! Homecomin’ Holiday Sipper While you can bring your Holiday Sipper back and refill it with moonshine again for $13, you can also refill it with Coke products or iced tea for FREE! Can this day get any better?? Fill with a Coke Product or Iced Tea! And, just in case you weren’t aware, Tables in Wonderland discounts work on the purchases of both the cups and the refills! Homecomin’ Holiday Sipper This is one GREAT place to kick back, relax, and celebrate a “Me Monday,” don’t you think? Have you picked up a Homecomin’ Squeeze Bottle 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! Raise Your Glass to the NEW Glampagne Corkcicle FLUTE in Disney World! What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! View the full article

From thrill rides to attractions meant for your little ones, Disney World has something for just about everyone to enjoy! The PeopleMover Track above The Lunching Pad While we love blasting off on Space Mountain or spinning on the Mad Tea Party, we’re ready to rep some of the coolest Disney Transportation around. We’re paging Mr. Tom Morrow ’cause the new PeopleMover Hat is blue, bright, and adorable! PeopleMover Hat You can wear this accessory with pride knowing you’ve traveled through space and time (including Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin and the Carousel of Progress) in Tomorrowland. And, if you haven’t been on PeopleMover yet, what are you waiting for?? Go conquer it now! Have You Conquered PeopleMover? Pick up the PeopleMover Hat from World of Disney in Disney Springs for $27.99 and head on over to the attraction in Magic Kingdom! PeopleMover Hat Now, you just have to make your own shirt at the Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. (with Baby Yoda obvi!!) to have the perfect outfit. And, you can keep up with all the other out-of-this-world merchandise in Disney World by subscribing to our newsletter! Is the PeopleMover one of your favorite attractions in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Construction and Restaurant Updates, New Jewelry and Charms, Fun Star Wars Updates, and MORE! What’s New at Disney Springs — Loungefly Backpacks, Star Wars Merch, Pins, and More! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

It’s T-minus only THREE DAYS until it’s 2020, you guys! Wine Bar George And, while there are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s around Disney World, you can ring in the start of a new decade with a FREE bottle of bubbly! Wine Bar George is starting 2020 with a BANG! On January 1st from 11 AM until closing, you can get BOGO bubbly (we already have our glasses ready). Welcome to Wine Bar George! You just have to purchase any sparkling wine or champagne, and you’ll get another bottle for FREE while supplies last! WBG, you’ve done it again!! ©Wine Bar George If you stop by Disney Springs, be sure to head over to Sprinkles for their BOGO cupcake offer TODAY only! And, you can keep up with all the restaurant discounts in Disney World by subscribing to our newsletter. Will you be heading to Wine Bar George for some bubbly? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! These Two Drinks at Banana Cabana Are a Great PEAR in Disney World! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! EXCLUSIVE NEWS! A New Signature Margarita is Debuting At La Cava del Tequila in Epcot…And WAIT ‘Til You See Who Developed The Recipe! View the full article

If you haven’t been to Disney World in a while or even if you’re a seasoned pro, there have been some big changes over the past year that you miiiight not have noticed! Are you ready to go to Disney World? There are five key mistakes you probably weren’t even worried about making last time you visited the parks, but you sure need to note them now! Don’t Bring The Wrong Stroller This past May, Disney implemented a new stroller policy that regulates the size of strollers that are allowed in the parks. The new maximum dimensions are 31” (79cm) wide and 52” (132cm) long or smaller. ©Disney If your stroller measures larger than those dimensions, Disney has their own strollers available for rent. Also note that stroller wagons are not permitted in the parks. Click Here For Details on the New Stroller Policies. Don’t Smoke In the Parks Over the years, Disney has continued to reduce the number of designated smoking areas in its parks and resorts. And recently, Disney announced that they will no longer allow smoking in any of their domestic theme parks, water parks, and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. No Smoking Sign Designated smoking areas for the theme parks have been moved outside the parks; you can consult the theme park map to find them. Magic Kingdom Smoking Area There are still designated smoking areas in Disney Springs and at the Disney resort hotels. Make sure you plan ahead and don’t assume the same designated smoking areas are in the same places they were on your last visit. Click here for ALL the details on the new Disney World smoking policies. Don’t Bring Loose or Dry Ice Into The Parks Many guests prefer to bring their own food and beverages to the parks. While this can save you a ton of money on park food, you will want to be aware of the new policy when it comes to packaging your food in your coolers. Disney no longer allows loose ice to be carried in coolers. You must use ice packs (reusable is preferred). ©Disney Dry ice has also been banned in the theme parks. If you’re interested in bringing your own food into the parks, check out our informative post HERE answering all of your FAQs about bringing outside food into the Disney theme parks! Click Here for Details on the Loose and Dry Ice Ban. Don’t Forget To Plan Ahead To Pick Up Your ECV Another recent rule change applies to those renting scooters and ECV’s during their visit to Disney World. Disney announced that ScooterBug will be the Disney Featured Provider for stroller, scooter, and ECV rentals. But what does this mean for other rental companies and for YOU? Essentially, you may continue to rent from other equipment providers; however, you now need to be present at your resort when your equipment is delivered. Buena Vista Rentals, a popular service for guests needing rental equipment, recently announced a ‘meet and greet’ system where they have pre-determined times they will arrive to each Disney resort with equipment. Read more about Buena Vista Rentals and the new ECV/Scooter Rental Policy Here! Don’t Forget Your Straws Over the past year, Disney has been gradually eliminating single-use plastics throughout the parks and resorts. This includes straws and lids at all food and beverage locations. Paper Straws If you don’t like using paper straws or trying to maneuver without a lid on your drink cup, remember to pack your own straws (reusable straws are widely available online at low cost) and/or plan to bring reusable cups with lids to transfer your drinks into. Read More About Disney’s Single-Use Plastics Elimination Policy Here As you can see, there’s a LOT changing in Disney World! If you haven’t been for a while, don’t forget to plan ahead so you don’t get caught by these new policies and procedures! What do you think of these recently added rules and policies? Leave a comment below and let us know! Related posts: NEW! Caramel Chocolate Chip Cupcake —and a DISCOUNT! — at Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article

We’re only a few days away from the start of 2020 (!!!), and we are ready to PARTY! NYE Champagne ©Sprinkles And, you can start celebrating New Year’s early with a FREE cupcake in Disney World and Disneyland! (Um, yes pls!!) In honor of the LAST Sunday of 2019, Sprinkles is baking up a BOGO offer in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney. Sprinkles in Disney Springs All you have to do is buy 3 cupcakes today, and you’ll get the fourth one free in-bakery! Plus, you can even snag this deal online by using the code BUY3GET1. Limited Edition Strawberry Sprinkle Cupcake Sounds like a sweet way to ring in the new year! Hungry for more treats? You can keep up with all our snack reviews in the Disney Parks by subscribing to our newsletter! Or check out ALL of our recommended snacks in the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Will you be heading to Sprinkles for some cupcakes? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day with a BOGO Offer at Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney! Goodbye, Pumpkin Pie! The December Flavors of the Month Are Jingling into Sprinkles! PSA!! You Can Only Get Sprinkles’ New Sticky Toffee Cupcake for ONE MORE DAY! View the full article

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! Use Promo Code SNOWFALL for a 10% discount through December 31st! There are lot of BRAND NEW 2020 DISCOUNTS for Disney World Hotels and Packages, and we’ve got them all here! FULL Menus and EVERY SINGLE food photo is up for Disney World’s Festival of the Holidays! And be sure to check out our BEST of the Fest! Signature Shakes We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… All the News From the Disney Parks Beaches and Cream had its grand re-opening with NEW eats and treats! <- BIG NEWS! We gave you a look at the attractions closed next week. Ready to party? We’ve got every way to celebrate New Year’s in Disney World! The new Starbucks in Epcot finally opened, right next to the new restrooms between Future World and the World Showcase. You might be able to meet R2-D2 with the free-Roaming Droids in Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge. <- AWESOME NEWS! Disneyland reached capacity this week and stopped selling tickets! We let you in on the deets about the new land that Disney purchased. D23 has a discounted Gold Family Membership promo happening right now. The Force is strong with this ride! We’re giving you a look at hidden details in Rise of the Resistance! Avengers, assemble! We know the opening season of Avengers Campus. <- BIG NEWS! Digital tip boards (that are themed!!) have been installed throughout Magic Kingdom. Shh, it’s a secret! We’ve got 4 super secret things you can do in Disney World! Mando and Baby Yoda are back! We have the deets on season 2 of The Mandalorian. We gave you a first look at Asian Street Eats coming to Downtown Disney. We spotted some progress on the Regal Eagle patio. The ULTIMATE pin trading event is coming to Animal Kingdom. Wondering when the next Star Wars Film will be? The wait might surprise you! An M&M’s Store is coming to Disney Springs soon! The Epcot International Gateway Guest Relations has officially opened to guests. King Arthur Carrousel might be getting a refurb next year. The Muppets made their way back into Liberty Square with LOTS of laughs. <- CUTE NEWS! Hungry? Then, check out all our reviews of the 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler! New Merry Menagerie Birds have flown into Animal Kingdom for the holidays. We have a look at the progress of the Epcot Entrance and Magic Kingdom Entrance. You can watch the Christmas Parade and Fireworks WITHOUT a park ticket!! <- TRIP PLANNING NEWS! The Swiss Family Treehouse may be closing for a short time. COLOR TREND ALERT! The Redd Minnie Ears, Loungefly Backpacks, and MagicBand have made their way into Disney World parks. We gave you a look at what’s new at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Fort Wilderness, Magic Kingdom, and Disney Springs. We even showed you the Fort Wilderness decorations for Christmas. The virtual queue and boarding groups for Rise of the Resistance will be making their way to Disneyland. Happy 2020! The Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks will be live-streamed on New Year’s Eve. Hollywood Studios extended its park hours for the holidays! We have the deets on the City Works progress AND the official restaurant menu! <- YUM NEWS! Satisfy your sweet tooth with the Salt & Straw vegan ice cream coming to Downtown Disney. DFB Reviews Have dinner with us at the Liberty Tree Tavern in Disney World! We snacked on the Chips and Queso at the Dino Diner. The Forbidden Mountain Cone is the BEST photo-op in Animal Kingdom! It’s pizza time with the White Pizza with Chicken. There’s a Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnut Sandwich (!!!) you don’t want to miss. <- YUM NEWS! It’s a bella notte with the Spaghetti and Meatballs Cupcake. The Pork Tamale is spicy and delicious in Animal Kingdom. A new hot dog twist has made its way to the parks with the Ginger Slaw Dog. The Char Siu Pork is one of the tastiest eats we’ve ever had in Animal Kingdom! <- YUM NEWS! Take a trip to the Riviera with us and dine at Le Petit Cafe. NEW breakfast options (like tots!!) are at Friar’s Nook! <- NEW ARRIVAL! Sip on the Hot Holiday Cider for Christmastime. Let’s travel to the tropics with the Trader Sam’s Holiday Drinks. Have yourself a berry little Christmas with the Berry Merry Margarita. Aunt Polly’s is back and we’re still loving the Root Beer Float. Take a look at FIRE CHEESE while we eat at Wine Bar George. There are so many new goodies (and oldies) on the menu at the refurbished Beaches and Cream! Quick-stop Arancini in Epcot? We think YES!! There’s some strange magic happening with the delicious Black Magic Margarita! <- SWEET NEWS! Must-Have Merchandise Celebrate the start of the New Year with the 2020 Pins. The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey is new and CUTE in Disneyland and Disney World. <- ADORABLE NEWS! Do you love Baby Yoda as much as we do? Then, you’ll want to see The Child Plush! Rep your favorite rides with the Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and it’s a small world Hats. Zip-a-dee-doo-dah! The Splash Mountain Shirt has been spotted! You HAVE to see the adorable Park Life merch and MagicBand in Disney World! There’s a new Epcot Spirit Jersey (and it’s stylish). Another Starbucks Tumbler has made its way into Disney Parks. The Light-Up Maleficent Wings are wickedly amazing and sparkly in Magic Kingdom. <- AWESOME NEWS There’s a whole bunch of Baby Yoda Shirts you’re going to want to stock up on. NEW DFB YouTube Videos 5 Things You Need to Know About Disney’s Riviera Resort Latest Disney Parks News — NEW Hotels, NEW Restaurants & TONS of Festival News for 2020! Our 13 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! New DFB Video — 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! 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 surprised you with five instead! We’re sharing our latest video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Save 50% Off Everything in the DFB Store! Looking for a last-minute gift for your friends and family this holiday season? Then, you’ll be excited to know that everything in the DFB Store is 50% off! All you have to do is use the promo code DFB50 to save on all our books and bundles, including our popular Everything Bundle! Buuut, you can also snag some savings on the Everything Bundle Gift Certificate (on top of the rest of our Gift Certificates)! Our guides to festivals, snacks, and SO MUCH more are all in one convenient place! Get the Everything Bundle! Want to know what our other DFB Readers thought? You can check out some of their reviews here… …and here! Thank you for your continued support! You can visit the DFB Store for 50% off the cover price! Just use the code DFB50! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this Mickey Waffle Maker! WDW for Grownups shared a review of dinner at Riverside Mill Food Court. Disney Parks Blog shared where you can ring in the New Year in Disney World! Disney Family shared a recipe for gingerbread scene. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: ALL Our Reviews from the 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler! ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

Disney Springs is in FULL construction mode right now with lots of new restaurants and entertainment coming soon! New City Works Sign While we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see places like Ample Hills Creamery or the new Cirque du Soleil show, the time has come for some fried cheese and Peanut Butter Snickers Pie in Disney World! City Works Eatery and Pour House is officially projected for a January 2020 opening (and we are SO excited)! City Works The restaurant was originally announced with a winter opening, we’ve given you updates on its construction progress AND the menu coming to Disney Springs! Cheese Curds with Smoked Tomato Coulis Want to know what to expect on the menu? Check out our review of some of the eats and treats coming to the restaurant here! We can’t wait to relax and get our snack on at City Works! How about you?? And, if you want to be one of the first to know when the restaurant opens, you can subscribe to our newsletter for more City Works updates! Will you be heading to City Works when it opens? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! The Disney World City Works Menu Is Here (And We’re Ready for Some Fried Cheese)! What’s New at Disney Springs — Personalized Ornaments, The Little Mermaid Merch, And ALL The Arendelle Aqua Treats! DFB Video: Our 13 Favorite Ways Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! View the full article

Coffee time is one of the BEST times of the day! Starbucks Coffee And, Starbucks is celebrating its coffee loving customers with a lil surprise in Disney World! Today from 1 PM until 2 PM, guests can get a FREE tall espresso drink (!!!) at the Disney Springs West Side Starbucks. Disney Springs West Side Starbucks Um, how can we say no to that?! But, if you can’t make it — don’t worry! Now through December 31st, Starbucks is throwing 200 pop-up parties a day across the US. So, you have plenty of chances to grab that espresso (and maybe put on your best party hat). Disney Springs West Side Starbucks Who’s ready to toast the New Year with a Starbucks drink?? You can keep up with all the exciting events happening around Disney World by subscribing to our newsletter! Will you be heading to Starbucks for a free drink? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What?!? Find Out Where You Can Get FACE COFFEE In Disney World!!!!! NEWS: Mobile Order Is Getting an AWESOME Change in Disney World (And We Are SO Here for It)! DFB Video: Our 13 Favorite Ways Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! View the full article

Surf’s up at Disney’s PCH Grill, where we recently enjoyed Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast! This character meal is at Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel and offers the chance to fill up on breakfast eats and character interactions. PCH Grill Character Breakfast Buffet As you might’ve guessed, Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast features characters in their beach finest (you’ll see them in a bit!). We received this fun button when we checked in, which gives you a little sneak peek at how Donald hangs ten! Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast After you check in, there’s a little photo op area themed as the PCH Surf Shack! PCH Surf Shack Decor Check out the water conditions, and hang up our snorkel gear before you find your table. PCH Surf Shack Decor PCH Surf Shack Decor The dining room is colorful, with oblong, surfboard-shaped designs here and there. Seating is at tables with comfy padded chairs. PCH Grill If you prefer a slightly quieter meal, you can request to be seated in this room that’s slightly apart from the main space with the buffet. There aren’t any guarantees you will be seated in there, and it’s not SUPER quiet, but it’s got a somewhat calmer vibe. PCH Grill Table settings are simple and have condiments and a sweet flower. PCH Grill Table Setting We loved the presentation of the forks. Also, can we get one of these Mickey-shaped table organizer to go, please? PCH Grill Table Setting The buffet itself is also colorful and is stocked with lots of breakfast staples — and a couple brunch-y items, too. PCH Grill Buffet There’s also an ice cream machine so you can end on a sweet note (Nothing wrong with ice cream for breakfast. Nothing!). PCH Grill Buffet The Omelet Station has lots of options. As we were dining first thing in the morning (we arrived before the doors of the restaurant were even open…), lines were minimal at the buffet. Omelet Station Plus, just check out how cool the actual buffet looks! It’s radically awesome and colorful! PCH Grill Buffet There’s a station for lox, capers, onions, and other related accompaniments. Lox and Accompaniments Fresh fruit included cantaloupe, pineapple, and watermelon. Fresh Fruit Donuts were fresh and tasty, with several options. Donuts Likewise there were four types of Danishes: cherry, cheese, apple, and peach. Cinnamon rolls are available, too. Danishes and Cinnamon Rolls For warm breakfast staples, breakfast potatoes are served with onions and peppers. Scrambled eggs are simple and plain. Breakfast Potatoes and Scrambled Eggs Eggs Benedict were in various stages of disarray, but the color of the hollandaise was vibrant, and the eggs were still runny (those that hadn’t been busted in the warmer). Eggs Benedict Meats included breakfast sausage, mini chorizo, and bacon (not pictured). Breakfast Sausage and Chorizo Chicken Nuggets are available. And before you say these aren’t a breakfast food: Disney chicken nuggs are all day food. No question. Chicken Nuggets There was also sausage gravy and biscuits. Biscuits and Gravy For some regional fare, the buffet offered chilaquiles. These are basically tortilla chips cooked with salsa and eggs! Chilaquiles Of course, it’s not a Disney buffet without Mickey Waffles! Mini Mickey Waffles The online menu calls these Minnie Pancakes. We can definitely make out some ears but no bows. Minnie Pancakes Peanut Butter and Banana Chocolate-Stuffed French Toast is an inventive (and indulgent!) buffet offering! Peanut Butter and Banana Chocolate-Stuffed French Toast In addition to all of these, the buffet also has a parfait bar and breakfast flatbreads. Bread for toasting was available, too! We tried several buffet items, including a cherry danish, lots of Mickey Waffles, and a ham and cheese omelet. Omelet, Mickey Waffle, Danish, and Button Mickey Waffles and Scrambled Eggs The chilaquiles were a nice divergence from the otherwise fairly traditional breakfast buffet, and the fresh fruit was a welcome addition, too. Watermelon, Chilaquiles, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Eggs, and Fruit But with whom will you share your filling buffet breakfast? Well, first is Donald in a straw hat and unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt. Donald Duck Daisy keeps it fresh in a yellow bow and pink and yellow dress. Daisy Duck Minnie posed in her signature polka dots and a visor. Minnie Mouse And Stitch was a bundle of aloha energy, as one would expect! Stitch Overall, we had a great time at PCH Grill’s breakfast buffet. We especially enjoyed the early-morning interactions with characters which weren’t at all rushed due to the restaurant not being full. When we compare this character buffet to Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, PCH Grill offers a smaller buffet but better character interactions (at least in our experience). But can you really go wrong when you start your day with Disney characters? We think not! Read about Goofy’s Kitchen 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 tried PCH Grill’s character breakfast? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Related posts: NEW! Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet at Storytellers Cafe at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Goofy’s Kitchen Updates at Disneyland Hotel! Happy Birthday, Donald! How To Celebrate Donald Duck’s 85th Birthday in Disneyland Resort View the full article

Grab your passport! We’re headed to Epcot! MouseGear Hi all! We’re back today in Epcot as we gear up for the New Year in Disney World. Of course, Epcot is getting in on the prep for festivities, but there are a few more updates around the park as well. Check out all the ways that Epcot is finishing up 2019 in food, construction, and merchandise! Epcot Food Updates World Showcase First up, there’s a brand new drink over at La Cava del Tequila in the Mexico Pavilion called the Black Magic Margarita. This cocktail is a yummy frozen blend of Mezcal, blackberry puree, cassis liqueur, lime, and mint. What makes this marg so special? The recipe was developed by Neil Patrick Harris himself! Give it a taste for $21. Black Magic Margarita Click here to check out our FULL REVIEW of the Black Magic Margarita! Next up, Pizza al Taglio has reopened in the Italy Pavilion. This seasonally-operated pizza window is a great place to get a taste of the fare of Via Napoli without the time commitment or need for a reservation! Pizza al Taglio We tried out the authentic and cheeeesy pepperoni slice (Just look at those pepperoni cups!)… Pizza al Taglio …and the to-die-for Arancini (which is basically the most cheesy, crispy, yummy deep-fried rice balls!). Arancini Want to know what we thought of the eats at Pizza al Taglio? Click here! Interestingly enough, we spotted an addition to the menu of the American Holiday Table Holiday Kitchen that’s up for the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Now you can grab a glass of the Florida Orange Groves Winery Cranberry Sparkling Wine for $12. American Holiday Table Les Vins des Chefs de France added an outdoor pop-up bar location! We’re not sure if this is temporary to accommodate holiday crowds or if it could be a permanent installation so we’ll be sure to keep an eye on it. Les Vins de France Pop Up Bar AND we no longer have to limit the options for our caffeine fix as the temporary Starbucks location is now open on the World Showcase. Don’t worry, their pastry case is stocked! Starbucks Pastry Case Bonus! We spotted the Mickey Peanut Butter Tart that we love so much is BACK in the ‘Bux case too! Mickey Peanut Butter Tart Click here for what we think of the Mickey Peanut Butter Tart! Epcot Construction Updates Future World Movin’ on to construction! You know we had to see if we could spot progress on Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. There are definitely some signs of work being done but the area is hidden from guest view pretty well so it’s difficult to guess specific progress! Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction Click here to see the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster ride vehicles! The same goes for Space 220 progress. The outside is pretty solidly green now but there isn’t much visible change to the structure. All we know is we can’t WAIT For the projected opening in February. Space 220 Construction Want to see recent details for Space 220? Click here! World Showcase Over around World Showcase Lagoon, we spotted some construction too! The Italy Pavilion is seeing a pretty serious structure go up in preparation for New Year’s Eve festivities… Italy Pavilion New Years Eve …and Regal Eagle Smokehouse in the American Adventure Pavilion is seeing some SERIOUS progress like the patio structure rising above the construction barriers and some altered stairs. It really is starting to look closer to finished! Regal Eagle Construction They’ve even got some of the concept picnic tables out on the pavilion. It’s good that things look like they’re wrapping up construction-wise because this restaurant is set to open in December — THAT’S ANY DAY NOW! Regal Eagle Construction Click here to see more about the menu at Regal Eagle! Epcot Merchandise Updates Mouse Gear And let’s wrap up our updates with merchandise! At Mouse Gear we cried a little bit when we spotted not one, not two, but THREE Mandalorian shirts featuring The Child (aka BABY YODA). There’s this Ladies Baby Yoda Shirt for $36.99… Ladies Baby Yoda Shirt …a spacey black Baby Yoda Shirt for $36.99… Baby Yoda Shirt …and, our fave, the Baby Yoda Long Sleeve Shirt for $39.99! Baby Yoda Long Sleeve Shirt And — totally best for last — we found the BABY YODA SPIRIT JERSEY had arrived in Disney World! It cost’s $69.99. Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey If classic Disney characters are more your style than the little green guy then we spotted a whole bunch of new Retro Parks Collection Pre-Packaged Candy. There are these adorable Crisped Rice Cereal Treats for $15! Rice Crispy Box This next treat is great for kiddos. Little ones will love these fun Chocolate Coins for $4.30! Chocolate Coins If fruity is more your style, you can opt for the Taffy box for $9. Taffy Box OR go ALL OUT for a chocolate lover with this big ol’ $15.99 box of Assorted Chocolate Bars! Chocolate Bars Fashionistas and Pirate Lasses alike, get hype! Loungefly has gotten in on the latest Redd color trend with the Redd Loungefly Backpack for $90. Redd Loungefly Backpack If you’re not feeling the splurge but still want to rock some Redd apparel, there’s the Mini Redd Loungefly Wristlet for $40! It’s a perfect wallet substitute in the parks. Redd Mini Loungefly Wristlet Pin Traders and Camera Center To match your sparkly Redd merch, there’s also this pretty new Dark Red MagicBand we found at the Camera Center and Pin Traders Shop. Make it yours for $14.99. Dark Red MagicBand We also spotted the cutest way to say “Wish you were here!” Send this 2020 Lenticular Postcard to a pal for $3.49. 2020 Lenticular Postcard France Pavilion And last but certainly not least, we stopped by the France Pavilion to check in on those gorgeous hand-painted parasols. We spotted this sweet white parasol repping the faces of the France Pavilion and we just had to share how cute it is! France Pavilion Parasol And there you have it, pals! That’s everything new in Epcot on food, construction, and merchandise. Check back soon for another update! Check out all the ways to celebrate the New Year in Epcot and around Disney World! Lovin’ the Redd merchandise? Want to see more of what’s coming to Epcot? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Space 220 and Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Progress, Swarovski Jewelry, and MORE! What’s New in Epcot — Christmas Decorations, Space 220 Construction, and MORE! What’s New in Epcot — a Birthday Cake Muffin, 2020 Merch, and a TON of Construction! View the full article

This week, we looked back on an epic year at Disney Parks and shared some of what’s to come, including the announcement of our special New Year’s Eve #DisneyParksLIVE stream from Magic Kingdom Park. Join us at 11:50 p.m. EST on December 31, for a live stream of “Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks” from Magic Kingdom Park. We’ll be starting the live stream a few minutes before midnight to share some highlights of what to expect from our parks in 2020! To watch the celebration, visit the Disney Parks Blog around 11:50 p.m. EST. The stream will be at the top of the page. And in a special edition of our #DisneyWeekend series, we highlighted the “Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks” and other ways you can ring in the New Year with us at the Walt Disney World Resort. Epcot will celebrate the New Year as it moves around World Showcase. Each international pavilion will offer a festive announcement when the clock strikes midnight in their country, and guests can enjoy live music at the America Gardens Theatre. And when the clock strikes midnight (EST), guests can gather around World Showcase to catch “Epcot Forever,” plus a special countdown to 2020. Visit our earlier Celebrating the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort story for more details. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. 2019 In Review: Epic Year at Disneyland Resort Featured Opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a Mickey Mouse Celebration, New Attractions at Pixar Pier Celebration and More – This year was one of the most exciting years at the Disneyland Resort. Before we ring in the new year, let’s take a look back at highlights from 2019! Most Popular Disney Parks Blog Instagram Posts of 2019 – We’re wrapping up the year with a look back at 2019’s most-liked photos on our Disney Parks Blog Instagram account. From an announcement about a “Practically Perfect” Nanny, to sneak peeks into new attractions, to celebs having fun in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, here are the top five most “liked” Instagram posts of the year. Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park to Begin Recruiting Super Heroes in Summer 2020 – We’re excited to officially announce that you will be able to team up with some of your favorite Avengers at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park beginning summer of 2020! Announcing New 2020 Festival Disney Solo and Ensemble Virtual Competition – Drumroll, please! It’s time for your stars to shine, because we are announcing a NEW Festival Disney Solo & Small Ensemble virtual competition in 2020! Women Behind the Magic: Alysia Haygood on Managing Immersive Merchandise Experiences at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – In our next installment of #WomenBehindtheMagic, we’re excited to introduce you to Alysia, her fourteen year Disney career and discuss how she’s an important force behind the magic of Batuu. View the full article

Disney Springs is one of the best spots around Disney World if you’re looking for a bite to eat. City Works Construction And, there are SO many new restaurants coming to the area, including City Works Eatery & Pour House! While we’ve shown you the construction progress, now there’s another restaurant update that definitely makes us hungry. The City Works menu has finally made its debut (and we can’t wait to snack on some of these eats and treats!). City Works Preview We’ve already given you a sneak peek of what food will be coming to the menu, like the Cheese Curds, Pretzel Bites, Buffalo Chicken Dip… Cheese Curds with Smoked Tomato Coulis …Smokehouse Burger, Filet Mignon Sliders, Pork Chop… Pork Chop …and the Peanut Butter Snickers Pie (!!!). And, we’re SUPER excited to know they’ll be making their way to Disney Springs, too! Peanut Butter Snickers Pie You can check out the full City Works Disney Springs menu here! Read our full menu PREVIEW — full of mouth-watering photos — HERE! You can keep up with all the City Works updates by subscribing to our newsletter! Will you be heading to City Works when it opens in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Our 13 Favorite Ways Celebrate Christmas in Disney World! REVIEW: The Great Irish Hooley Is A Flavorful Fest Over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs — Personalized Ornaments, The Little Mermaid Merch, And ALL The Arendelle Aqua Treats! View the full article