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We have even more tasty news coming from the high seas! ©Disney Cruise Line The Disney Cruise Line recently announced several new cupcakes to join the fleet on the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy. And now, we’ve got MORE treats to share! Disney Parks Blog has now shared a first look at new holiday treats hitting the ships. ©Disney This one is for all you Chocoholics out there!This Holiday Dark Chocolate Brownie is dipped in chocolate and then decorated with gold and silver snowflakes, blue sprinkles, and a red chocolate drizzle. ©Disney Presented on a stick, these Chocolate Covered Marshmallows are topped with sprinkles and a multi-colored chocolate drizzle. The perfect holiday snack on-the-go! ©Disney Classic Gingerbread Cookies even make the list this year. These are NEXT level as they are complete with Mickey-shaped ears, dipped in chocolate, and topped with a colorful chocolate drizzle and sprinkles. ©Disney Have your cameras ready for this one! This edible work of art is a free-standing Christmas Tree of crispy treats DECKED out with sprinkles and sitting atop a Reese’s Cup Trunk. ©Disney Oh, what YUM! The big man himself, Santa Claus, even gets an entire treat dedicated to him! The Jolly Ole Saint Nick cupcake features a chocolate and ginger-flavored base with chocolate frosting. An adorable (and edible) chocolate Santa sits atop the treat along with snowflake sprinkles. ©Disney These sweet Holidays treats are available from both Vanellope’s Sweets & Treats on the Disney Dream and Sweet on You on the Disney Fantasy. Will you be sailing aboard the Disney Cruise Line in 2020? Let us know below! Related posts: Enjoy The SWEET Life Aboard the Disney Cruise Line with Brand New Cupcakes We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats! You’re Going To Gobble Up This Limited Time Turkey Cupcake in Epcot View the full article

Ever wondered what it takes to create costumes for dozens of shows and attractions, and even more so for the thousands of cast members who bring magic to Disney parks every day? Enter the Disneyland Paris Sewing Workshop, a team of about 100 professionals dedicated to making the outfits worn by Disney characters, dancers in shows, parade performers and, of course, all of the attractions, shops, restaurants and hotels, and every cast member in them! On one hand, you have the design team – where concepts are created – made up of costume designers, costumiers, assistants, graphic designers and also a team of cosmetology creative experts. And, on the other hand, the Sewing Workshop – where the production of concepts comes to life – made up of about 50 dressmakers, milliners, pattern makers, tailors and even a wig maker. There is so much incredible talent, with each person a master of detail and precision, working to create each of the costumes that guests admire every day. Here are some fun facts by the numbers: It’s estimated that Mickey Mouse has more than 200 costumes for shows, parades, seasonal events and special parties – something for every occasion! Minnie Mouse also has her owned incredible wardrobe with no fewer than 150 outfits, even a haute couture dress created by Alber Elbaz in 2013! About 60,000 stage costume items are used for shows at Disneyland Paris. For example, more than 400 costumes were created over two years for “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands,” requiring 2,541 meters of fabric and 112 pairs of custom-made shoes. For “The Jungle Book Jive,” more than 2,000 pieces of traditional jewelry appear from Rajasthan, India. There are about 8,000 cast members in operational roles at the resort who are dressed by the Disneyland Paris costuming teams, with 692 designs to date since 1992. In 2019 alone, 29,000 meters of fabric were ordered by the costuming teams. This huge workshop is a dream come true for children and adults, for fans of our shows, attractions and even fashion design enthusiasts like famous French fashion designer Chantal Thomass, who recently stopped by the shop. Watch the video below for a behind-the-scenes look at her visit! View the full article

New year, new GEAR! Runners heading to Walt Disney World Resort for their “race”cations will be excited to find a magical new assortment of runDisney merchandise awaiting them. With a few new items like an all-new Spirit Jersey and returning favorites in the performance apparel, you can add a little runDisney magic to every mile with this collection. Take a look at some of our favorites below: This magical collection, which will be available at the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, features both runDisney logo performance apparel with art highlighting the classic Disney characters. From athletic tank tops for training in to hooded long-sleeve shirts perfect for those winter miles, there’s something for everyone to share their runDisney style. Other notable products include specially designed leggings, car magnets, drinkware and limited-edition pins. You can look for these items and more at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo for the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Learn more about other upcoming runDisney events here. Share your runDisney style with us in social using #runDisney: Twitter: @runDisney Instagram: @runDisney Facebook: @runDisney YouTube: @runDisney View the full article

Hello princesses, Jedi knights, Mouseketeers, and whoever else might be reading along today! Spaceship Earth It’s the end of a busy week at Disney, and time to gear up for an even busier one! That’s right, Christmas Day is next week which means we’re facing up with one of the busiest Disney World weeks of the whole year. With sooo many people headed to the parks next week, it’s all the more helpful to know what won’t be open. Check out next week’s round-up of everything closed in Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom! Refurbishments in Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad As usual, we’re checking in on the beloved Walt Disney World Railroad that’s currently holed up at Main Street Station. If you’re looking for a cute photo op, you’re in luck! But, if you were hoping for an iconic “Grand Circle Tour” trip around the Magic Kingdom, you might be a little disappointed on this Disney World trip. Walt Disney Railroad Steam Train “In Residence” at Main Street, U.S.A. Station The Frontierland Station and Fantasyland Station are completely closed right now as the train is not running its usual course. The Railroad closed a while back to accommodate the construction of TRON Lightcycle Run in Tomorrowland which we know is expected to open by October of 2021 for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Maybe we’ll see the Railroad reopen before that but for now, it’s still a mystery. Click here to check out our most recent update on the construction of TRON Lightcycle Run! Refurbishments in Epcot Impressions de France We’re inching closer to next month’s reopening of Impressions de France in Epcot’s France Pavilion. On January 17, the Palais du Cinema will reopen its doors as a spot where you can not only check out Impressions de France, but you can also see the brand new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. Beauty and the Beast ©Disney Click here for a sneak peek at the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along! Canada Circle-Vision Theater Canada Circle-Vision Theater in World Showcase has been closed since the final showing of O’ Canada a few months ago. Luckily, we’re close to this reopening too as it will debut the new Canada Far & Wide show on January 17 too. Still, if you’re headed to Disney World next week, you’ll have to admire the theater from the outside. Canada Construction Want to know more about Canada Far & Wide? Click here! Refurbishments at the Resorts Beaches & Cream Soda Shop — Disney’s Beach Club Resort There’s a closure of a very popular joint at Disney’s Beach Club Resort right now too! Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is a favorite for many because of its awesome ice cream selection and its famous Kitchen Sink Sundae. The dining location has been closed for a little while with a temporary location in Ariel’s nearby, however, we’re so close to an opening of the new space that even the temporary location will be closed for part of next week. ©Disney That’s right. PART of next week. That’s because the new and improved Beaches & Cream will open to guests on December 26. Helloooooo Kitchen Sink!!! Click here to learn more about the reopening of Beaches & Cream! With no refurbs going on in Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios, that’s a wrap! Check back next week for another refurb round-up. Reflect on 2019 at Disney by looking at some of our fave improvements! Will you be swinging by the new Beaches & Cream? 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 Find Out Which Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment at Disney World This Week! View the full article

WE’RE FREAKING OUT. The Child ©Disney Let us fill you in. We here as members of the Disney Food Blog team LOVE us some Disney snacks (it’s kinda part of the job!). So we’re always on the lookout for new ways to celebrate those iconic park eats. We also, as members of the human race, LOVE Baby Yoda (or The Child from The Mandalorian if you want to be accurate). So imagine our shock, awe, and utter glee when some of our readers suggested we take a look at a series of fan art by J. Shari Ewing that showed our favorite little green baby and a BUNCH of our favorite snacks! You HAVE to see this. Honestly. We don’t even know where to start. This art is just SO CUTE. J. Shari Ewing is a freelance artist who occasionally makes art inspired by Disney, and boy are we lucky because she’s started an adorable series called Baby Yoda Eats on her Instagram! ©J Shari Ewing The artwork features The Child chowin’ down on some iconic Disney park eats, like the Mickey Premium Bar. Of course, he couldn’t pass up on a specialty of Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, so Ewing has a piece with the little guy sporting a Blue Milk mustache. We can’t even. ©J. Shari Ewing She’s created over a dozen drawings that feature Baby Yoda and you can see ALL of them at her Instagram, @j_shari_ewing. Our favorite you ask? It’s the Baby Yoda Eats Mickey Beignets one! Look how much powdered sugar he has all over him! How’s he going to get that off with his little hands? We’ve never heard of the force being used on powdered sugar but in this situation, we could get behind it. ©J Shari Ewing J. Shari Ewing also accepts commissions on her website and sells prints of some of her work so if you’re in the market for some new art (both cute illustrations and beautiful fine art pieces), check her out! This Baby Yoda series certainly caught our attention. Can’t get enough Baby Yoda? Click here! Which Baby Yoda art is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Celebrate the Weekend With a FREE Cupcake Deal at Sprinkles! Fall’s An Absolute Ball With The NEW Pumpkin Patch Mini Sampler at Sprinkles! National Dessert Day Has Arrived! Celebrate With A FREE Cupcake From Sprinkles! View the full article

“Everybody wants to be a cat!” Ever After in Disney Springs Earlier this week we mentioned that Dooney & Bourke‘s newest The AristoCats collection would be debuting at Ever After in Disney Springs, and we’re happy to say this purr-fect collection has officially landed on its feet – er, we mean in-store! Dooney & Bourke’s newest collection has put our fave felines front and center! All our fave AristoCats are on display and looking cuter than ever in this adorable collection of bags. AristoCats Dooney & Bourke Collection The AristoCats collection is available in three different silhouettes, each piece featuring a bright pink theming, with illustrations of different characters and scenes from the iconic movie. The Dooney & Bourke Barrel Bag is perfectly sized and available for $268. AristoCats Barrel Bag The Dooney & Bourke Wristlet is available for $98, and features our favorite trio, Marie, Toulouse, and Berlioz, traipsing around Paris! AristoCats Wristlet On the other side of the wrist is one of the most iconic scenes from the film, with Toulouse and Berlioz on the piano, as their sister sings along! AristoCats Wristlet To complete the collection, there is The AristoCats Tote for $298, which has plenty of room to lug around all the essentials! Similarly to the barrel bag, this one features a pattern of vignettes from the animated classic. AristoCats Tote Bag Seriously, how adorable is this new collection from Dooney & Bourke?! If you are just as obsessed as we are, head on over to Ever After in Disney Springs TODAY for its debut! And for the purrfect dress to match, click HERE! Check out the gorgeous Dooney & Bourke Frozen collection that landed in the Disney parks! Which bag in the new AristoCats collection is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! The Most Purr-fect Dooney & Bourke Collection is Coming Soon to Disney Springs! CUTE ALERT! 10-Year Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Bags Debut at Disney World! What’s New in Disney Springs — $600 Minnie Ears, Evil Piñatas, and Adorable Christmas Ornaments!! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Epcot! Epcot Entrance And, we’ve got LOTS of construction, merchandise, food, and entertainment to share with you! So, let’s dive right on in! Future World Spaceship Earth Future World Construction Update While we’ve already been able to travel throughout the galaxy on Rise of the Resistance, we can’t WAIT to blast off into the cosmos on the new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Although the ride won’t be open until 2021 for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, there’s still plenty of progress happening on the ride. Until then, we’ll be listening to our Awesome Mixes in anticipation! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Speaking of the Final Frontier, Space 220 is in the finishing stages of construction! Space 220 Construction Although the restaurant has been slated to transport guests to the Centauri Space Station during the winter of this year, its opening date looks like it will near the END of winter — February of 2020. While we are definitely excited to travel all the way to space and back, we’ll just have to wait a lil bit longer to do so! Space 220 Construction Hmm… There’s a something interesting going down in Future World. We spotted festival style merchandise booths popping up around Journey into Imagination… Festival Style Merchandise Booths …and near the Flavored Popcorn Carts! While we aren’t sure what these booths will be selling just yet, we kinda hope some of the Stitch Sour Gummies will be available! Festival Style Merchandise Booths Want to see something totally AWESOME?? The “Awesome Planet” sign is officially out (and looking pretty spiffy) in The Land! Awesome Planet Signage The nature-based film will take guests on a journey around the world to see the beauty of the planet through an inspiring story. And, we’ll get to watch it super soon ’cause the film will premiere January 17th, 2020! Awesome Planet Signage Check out everything you need to know about “Awesome Planet” here! Future World Food Update Guess who’s back? Back again? Popcorn’s back, tell a friend!! The Gourmet Flavored Popcorn Cart has returned from the Epcot Experience so we can get our snack on in it’s original Future World spot again. Epcot Gourmet Popcorn Cart You can snack on the Cheddar Cheese, Buffalo Bleu Cheese, and Sour Cream and Chive popcorn flavors, or use our DFB hack… Epcot Gourmet Popcorn Cart …and mix them all together! (One of the best savory snacks around!) Gourmet Popcorn Bucket with All Three Flavors Mixed Check out all the deets on the Gourmet Flavored Popcorn Cart here! Future World Merchandise Update We’re less than TWO WEEKS away from the start of 2020, you guys! And, we’re ready to start writing our New Year’s Resolutions with the 2020 Pens Pack at the Camera Center for $17.99. You can write a different resolution with each character from the gang… 2020 Pens Pack …AND put them in lots of bright colors with the 2020 Ink Color Changing Pen too! 2020 Ink Color Changing Pen The pen features a Mickey head (with his adorable smile obvi)… 2020 Ink Color Changing Pen …and a whole rainbow of ink options for $12.99! What will your first resolution be for 2020?? 2020 Ink Color Changing Pen It’s time to throw things back from 2020 all the way to the 50’s, everybody! The Retro Houseware Collection has made its way to Mouse Gear, along with the vintage Minnie cherry pie items! You can sip on a nice cup of hot cocoa in the Keen and Cute Mugs for $27.99… Retro Houseware Mugs …before snacking on your own slice of homemade pie with the Back in the Day Plates! Retro Houseware Plates The set of four plates come in blue, pink, red, and green, each with a different old-fashioned design of Mickey and Minnie for $34.99. We think these would be perfect for your Christmas parties this year!! Retro Houseware Plates Check out the adorable Retro Houseware Collection here! It’s time to thank the Phoenicians (again) ’cause the Spaceship Earth Onesie is looking grand and miraculous at Mouse Gear too! Spaceship Earth Onesie The pink, silver, and blue onesie looks like the Bubblegum Wall right outside the exit of the attraction. And, we think it would be pretty cool if you picked up the onesie for $69.99 to snap an Insta photo in front of the matching wall! Spaceship Earth Onesie Check out all the details on the Spaceship Earth Onesie here! World Showcase France Pavilion World Showcase Construction Update The new restrooms between Future World and the World Showcase are almost done, but not quite yet. While we’re still waiting for the finishing touches and the walls to go down around the restroom building… New Epcot Restrooms …we’re also waiting for the arrival of the CONFIRMED Starbucks location! After Fountain View was taken down for the big Epcot Transformation, we’ve been missing our daily ‘bucks in the parks. So, we’re VERY excited to grab a drink (or two) at the new location soon!! New Starbucks Location Let’s get patriotic, you guys!! Regal Eagle Smokehouse is supposed to open by the end of the year… Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction …but it looks like there’s still some construction going on! Sooo, we’ll just keep checking back to see if we’ll get to snack on Smoked Impossible and Quinoa Terrine any time soon. Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction Check out our review of the food coming to Regal Eagle here! World Showcase Food Update Of course, it’s not a trip to the World Showcase if you don’t stop by Les Halles for some baked goodies and pastries! While we were there, we spotted that the bakery was using the old packaging on macarons… Old Macaron Packaging …instead of the new flower-like packaging that we LOVE! This change could possibly be in the bakery because there’s a shortage on supplies, but the Cast Member we asked wasn’t totally sure! New Macaron Packaging World Showcase Entertainment Update While the Gingerbread Display has been baked up at the American Adventure Pavilion, there’s also a brand new Art of Disney store inside too! Art of Disney The store features beautiful artwork from various Disney films, collectible statuettes… Art of Disney …and an artist on-site, available to doodle up a sketch for you to purchase! (Just look at him go!!) Art of Disney While you’re visiting Art of Disney, be sure to check out the very first Disney artist of them all — Walt himself! Art of Disney You can also spot vintage Disney collectibles on the shelves… Disney Collectibles …and even a few old school fairytale and animation books! Um, talk about a blast from the past!! Art of Disney You can see EVERYTHING inside the Art of Disney store here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Epcot! We’ll catch you next time with more food, merchandise, construction, and entertainment updates! In the meantime, we’ll be snacking on some of these Chengdu Street Fries. Still SO GOOD. Chengdu Street Fries What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Epcot? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! The Most IMPORTANT Disney News You MISSED This Week! What’s New at Disney Springs: Missing Treats; Halloween Cookie Dough; Slimy Cupcakes; and Merchandise Explosion! View the full article

GUYS, the end of the Skywalker saga is HERE! Backlot Express Restaurant We are SO excited that The Rise of Skywalker is finally out, and we’re not alone in that excitement! Disney World has been debuting a BUNCH of Star Wars newness at Hollywood Studios in honor of the movie’s premiere, from an exciting new MagicBand inspired by the film to a new Rise of Skywalker scene being added to Star Tours. But, that’s not all – we spotted a new Star Wars treat over at Backlot Express that’s a real hero addition! Say hello (or “Rrrrrrr-ghghghghgh!”) to the new Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich! The delicious treat is inspired by our favorite Wookiee hero, Chewbacca. Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich The new Star Wars goodie is made with two oatmeal cookies, sandwiched together with a fluffy whoopie-pie cream filling. OMG y’all it’s a Wookiee Whoopie Cookie. Say THAT 3 times fast! All of that is topped off with a chocolate bar designed to look like Chewbacca’s bandolier! Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich We thought this Star Wars treat was super yummy! The filling is similar to a whoopie pie center, but a little more airy. It paired perfectly with the oatmeal cookies, which were nice and chewy and JUST the right amount of oatmeal flavor. The chocolate on top was also a SUPER cute addition to honor our fave fuzzy hero! Overall, it’s a great goodie to enjoy, and show off your Chewie love! Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich Fly on over to Backlot Express in Hollywood Express to pick up the Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich for $5.99! There’s a NEW Rise of Skywalker scene in Star Tours! Read all about it here! Will you be picking up the new Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich? Let us know your thoughts on the newest drop in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Disney World’s Docking Bay 7 Removes “Star Wars” Names From Several Menu Items! REVIEW AND PHOTOS! New CHICKEN Ronto Wrap Has Landed at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World! One Way or Another, You’re Gonna Want to Get the Holiday Blondie in Hollywood Studios! View the full article

I. DID. NOT. KNOW. THIS. HAPPENED. But I’m for sure gonna tell YOU about it! While Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, it isn’t necessarily exempt from unexpected weather-related problems! Sometimes even the most well-planned Disney events experience a few set-backs from Florida weather. But BEFORE you complain about the rainy Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party you experienced…READ THIS FIRST. This week one of our reporters visited Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. She had a great time, but did note that it was exceedingly rainy. Bummer, right? But, the night took a pleasant turn when she was given a “rain check” voucher to use as she leaving rainy Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Rain Check Voucher In case you’ve never been to a party that’s been rained out before (hopefully), this voucher basically states that your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party hard ticket would automatically be changed into a 1-Day Disney Park Ticket! Just because the rain was a bummer! Thanks, Disney! However, the BEST part about this voucher is that if a 1-Day Park Hopper doesn’t work for you, your party ticket could also be switched to another Magic Kingdom hard ticketed event in the future! Yaaaas!! Magic Kingdom Rain Check Voucher Now, even though this notice states that guests need to book the replacement Magic Kingdom event within the current calendar year…well…we don’t have that much time left in 2019, now do we. So Disney’s loosening the reigns a bit on that in this particular circumstance. If guests choose to switch their tickets to another hard ticketed event, all they have to do is call 407-939-7818 by January 31, 2020, for an available date to another Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Magic Kingdom After Hours, or Villains After Hours. Um, how AMAZING is the Disney Guest Services team?! Mickey’s Very Merry Guide Map Still, though, there is a small issue with the voucher system. Our reporter noted that, unless people were told on their way out or received one of these notices, there’s no way they would know about the possibility for the “rain check” ticket. There was no pop-up in the My Disney Experience app for our reporter, so that means guests would have to KNOW that they needed to search the app to see if they received the automatic extra 1-Day Park Ticket. Villains After Hours Although we haven’t exactly been able to figure out the threshold for when Disney decides what type of weather is extra-ticket-worthy, we do know from our research that this rain check system seems to go into effect regularly when there’s inclement weather in the Magic Kingdom. An Orange Bird Christmas Now another instance of this type of thing happening could be with those pesky Rise of the Resistance boarding groups. When another one of our friends here at DFB was in a later boarding group that didn’t get called for the day in question, a fastpass for the attraction was dropped into her My Disney Experience account, but there was no notification about its existence. The moral of the stories? Keep a close eye on your My Disney Experience app tickets and fastpasses sections in case a windfall like this drops into your lap while you’re in Disney World! See You Next Time! And if you plan on going to a hard ticketed event in Disney World, be sure to keep an eye on the weather! If it starts to rain or there are other weather problems, check with a Cast Member to see if the vouchers will be given out. But if you’ve already left the party, be sure to check your My Disney Experience account after the fact to see if the 1-Day Park Ticket was distributed. And, don’t forget to call Disney to confirm and re-book a new event if it’s applicable! (We’re so game for heading to another Villains After Hours.) Villains Unite the Night Even though the rain can totally be a bummer during any Disney event, this voucher might just make up for it! ;-D Thanks, Uncle Walt! Have you received a “rain check” voucher before in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Tap Into Your Villainous Side with the RETURN of Disney Villains After Hours at Disney World REVIEW: The Moana-Themed Kakamora Float SLEIGHS Us This Year at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Review and Photos! Characters, Cookies, Ride Overlays, Parades, and NEW Fireworks (WHEW!) and at the 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! View the full article

It looks like Epcot’s Electric Umbrella might not be folding up as soon as we’d originally thought! Electric Umbrella And while the rest of Future World is undergoing heavy construction right now, it seems the much-loved quick-service restaurant has escaped the chopping block — at least, for now! The Electric Umbrella’s website had led us to believe the fast-casual restaurant would be shutting down this winter as part of Epcot’s exciting transformation. You can see the forboding message below which appears in bright red lettering! Electric Umbrella Restaurant Page Read more about Epcot’s transformation here! Previously, the Electric Umbrella didn’t show any hours past February 2020 — when we originally suspected the restaurant would be closing its doors. Electric Umbrella But as of today, hours are now posted through March 2020, with “No Times Available” starting on April 1st, seemingly postponing Electric Umbrella’s uncertain fate. Electric Umbrella Soda Station We could see these dates fluctuate more as time goes on, but for now, it looks like Electric Umbrella devotees are being given a little bit more time to say goodbye to this long-time Epcot establishment! We’ll keep you updated with any more Electric Umbrella news we hear! Are you an Electric Umbrella devotee and sad to see the restaurant go or are you looking forward to something new? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Canadian Mickeys, Monster-Sized Marg Glasses, and SO MUCH Caramel! What’s New in Epcot: Cotton Candy Santa Hats, Construction Updates, and MAYBE a Starbucks? Review: Vegan Cupcake from Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons! View the full article

We know you’ve already been brushing up on your scales and arpeggios to sing for joy because the new AristoCats Dooney and Bourke collection is released! AristoCats Dooney and Bourke But now, prepare to be feline even finer now that we just spotted the purrfect AristoCats Dress! The Dress Shop has just released a new AristoCats Dress for $128 which is giving us all the Marie FEELS! She is quite the lady, after all! AristoCats Dress And in case anyone needs to be reminded, Marie’s famous quote is embroidered along the neckline making this adorable new dress waaaaay TOO CUTE! AristoCats Dress And check out the detailing of the skirt! There’s Marie with her siblings, Toulouse and Berlioz! AristoCats Dress And here’s Dutchess! She’s such an elegant lady, too! We can see where Marie gets her refined classiness from! AristoCats Dress We also may have swooned when we saw this little detail of Thomas O’Malley and Dutchess with their tails entwined in front of the Eiffel Tower! C’est magnifique! AristoCats Dress The waist of the dress is accentuated with a cute pink ribbon detailing… AristoCats Dress …and check out the little Marie that’s embroidered on the back! SUPER adorbs! AristoCats Dress If you need an accessory to go with the new AristoCats Dress, but haven’t picked up one of the new AristoCats Dooney and Bourke collection, it pairs really well with this adorable AristoCats Purse for $65.00 we also saw! AristoCats Purse We think we’ll take this new AristoCats-inspired ensemble over to Disney’s Riviera Resort! The European-style of the newest deluxe Disney World resort will be the perfect backdrop for an impromptu Parisian photoshoot! Catch you cats later! What do you think of the new AristoCats Dress? Do you own any pieces from The Dress Shop? Tell us which ones you have in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! The Most Purr-fect Dooney & Bourke Collection is Coming Soon to Disney Springs! CUTE ALERT! 10-Year Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Bags Debut at Disney World! YAY! The Disney World Wilderness Lodge Gingerbread Cabin is NOW OPEN! View the full article

Happy holidays from the high seas! The festive season is in full swing onboard our fleet and we have some incredibly tasty treats to share with you. Calling all chocolate lovers! Dipped in chocolate, this dark chocolate brownie is decorated with gold and silver snowflakes, blue sprinkles and a red chocolate drizzle. If Marshmallows and chocolate aren’t on your wish list this year, you may need to add this next item! Stacked on a stick, these marshmallows dipped in chocolate with festive sprinkles and multi-colored chocolate drizzle make for the perfect holiday sweet treat. What’s a holiday dessert collection without a classic gingerbread cookie? This gingerbread (complete with Mickey-shaped ears!) is dipped in chocolate with colorful chocolate drizzle and sprinkles. If you’re looking for the perfect “Instagrammable” dessert, we have just the treat in mind! This free-standing Christmas tree is decorated with holiday sprinkles, rests on a Reese’s Cup trunk and features a classic gold star star resting on top. Guests onboard Very Merrytime cruises can find Santa Claus in more than one place! This ode to jolly ole Saint Nick is a chocolate and ginger-flavored cupcake with chocolate frosting. With snowflake sprinkles and an edible chocolate Santa, this delectable (and adorable) dessert is a guest favorite this holiday season! These holiday-inspired treats are available at Vanellope’s on the Disney Dream and Sweet on You on the Disney Fantasy. You can also read more about the dining options available aboard Disney Cruise Line here. View the full article

“Magic Happens,” the all-new parade coming to Disneyland park on Feb. 28, will celebrate awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. As we previously shared, “Magic Happens” will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, beloved Disney characters and an energetic musical score with two original songs co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. We recently met up with Todrick during a recording session. Check out the video below! “Magic Happens” will feature the cherished stories and characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” and “Moana,” plus “Coco,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more, all led by Mickey Mouse and his pals. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more fun details about this extraordinary parade! View the full article

Today, as fans head to theaters for the epic conclusion to the Star Wars Skywalker saga, guests at Disney Parks around the world will be boarding Starspeeders and heading to exciting destinations inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Over the years, C-3PO and R2-D2 have taken Star Tours passengers to some pretty amazing destinations and the adventure on the surface of the ocean moon Kef Bir is one of the wildest we’ve ever created with our partners at Industrial Light & Magic! The updated adventures will include an urgent transmission from none other than Lando Calrissian to join in the battle to end all battles! It’s been an incredible Star Tours journey (starting a long time ago in a Disney Park far, far away — well, actually not far from Walt Disney Imagineering, at Disneyland in Anaheim.) Since then, we’ve had a great time adding new sequences to keep Star Tours – The Adventures Continue relevant with the evolving film saga, and even more exciting for you to experience! With the new Rise of Skywalker updates, Star Tours now offers you more than 100 storytelling combinations (but don’t worry, for the next few months we’ll exclusively feature the destinations inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker). Today we’re also excited to share with you the new attraction poster for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. As you’ll see, the Starspeeder is in for some epic adventures this time around, and we can’t wait for you to experience them yourself! View the full article

“Focus. Speed. I am speed.” Cars Building at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Start revving your engines and adjusting your mirrors! We’re about to show you the newest bus to sizzle up the speedway in Disney World! It’s the new Lightning McQueen Bus from Disney-Pixar’s Cars! Our adrenaline is spiking now that we just spotted the new Lightning McQueen Bus this morning! This bus looks so shiny and new — no need for any medicated Rust-Eze bumper ointment here, racing fans! Lightning McQueen Bus Plus we can see Lighting’s BFF, Mater off in the distance! Wait up, Lightning! It looks like these two are going for a nice joy ride together in Radiator Springs! We can see the familiar peaks of Cadillac Range and the winding road from the classic film! Lightning McQueen Bus We certainly can’t wait to cruise around Disney World in the new Lightning McQueen Bus, and we’re adding it to our list of favorites which already includes the Peter Pan Bus, Figment Bus, Dumbo Bus, Moana Bus, and Lion King Bus! That’s certainly a LONG LIST now! We’ll let you know of any other character buses we spot, but for now, enjoy riding with the Piston Cup champion — and one of the greatest racers of our time! Just don’t ask the bus driver to burn any rubber! What do you think of the new Lightning McQueen Bus? Which Disney character bus is your favorite so far? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: This Disney World Gingerbread House is a Food Lovers DREAM! Everything You NEED to Know to Get Your RED Nutcracker Tiki Mug in Disney World! NEWS! Disney World’s Annual Christmas Filming Dates Have Been Announced! View the full article

It’s Friday y’all, WHICH MEANS Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is finally showing nationwide starting TODAY! Opening Night carpet We saw the third and final installment of the latest Star Wars trilogy last night, and while we don’t want to tell you any spoilers (unless you wanna hear OR see some in Disney World right now!) This new piece of merch we want to share with you won’t give up the plotline! That’s right, folks! Here’s a Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker item we think any Jedi would be thrilled to call their very own — the limited edition Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker MagicBand! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker MagicBands The new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker MagicBand features a steely gray background with Kylo Ren looking extra-angsty on one side, while on the other side… Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker MagicBands …it’s ya girl, Rey! See? No spoilers here! You’re SAFE. You’re in a SAFE PLACE. EVERYTHING’S FINE. DON’T WORRY!!! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker MagicBands Look for the new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker MagicBand for $34.99! We spotted this one at Star Wars Galactic Outpost in Disney Springs, but we’d expect to see them anywhere Star Wars goodies are sold in the parks! There’s only 3,500 of ’em to go around, though, so if you see one, make sure you snag it with whichever hand isn’t currently wielding a lightsaber — or that could be bad! If you’re looking for even more ways to party this weekend, check out the R2D2 Cake we spotted earlier this week in Disney Springs as well as the D-O Sipper! Will you be seeing the new Star Wars movie this weekend? Tell us when you’re planning on watching the movie in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom — Spooky Face Painting, A Halloween Cupcake, And The Rise of Skywalker Merch! New Lady and the Tramp and Yoda MagicBands Steal Our Hearts in Disney World! We Don’t Even Know You, But We Love You, D-O Sipper in Disney World! View the full article

Happy Try-To-Avoid-Spoilers-All-Day-On-The-Internet Day! Now some of you have already seen Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which opens nationwide today. Some of you are counting down the hours until your ticket allows you entrance. And some of you are just trying to avoid spoilers until you can go see it with the whole family on Christmas Eve. ©Disney But the movie’s opening means things are a-changin’ in Disney World and Disneyland already! We’ve got movie props and costumes at Launch Bay in Disney World, new lightsabers at Dok Ondar’s on Batuu in Galaxy’s Edge, AND a brand new scene in Star Tours on both coasts! While Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been getting ALL the attention in recent times (they’ve obvi made it very easy with the recent opening of the groundbreaking attraction Rise of The Resistance), the classic Star Tours attraction has now also received a little love. Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios In honor of the movie release, a new location and scene from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” has been added to the Star Tours attraction at Disney Parks across the globe. Star Tours is always a blast and totally CLASSIC Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You never know where C-3PO and R2-D2 will be navigating you! With so many adventures to choose from, each journey aboard the Starspeeder 1000 is totally unique! Star Tours AT-AT Now Disney has teamed up once again with the creative forces of Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic to update Star Tours with a destination we’ve already spotted in The Rise of Skywalker’s latest trailer — the ocean moon Kef Bir! That’s right! Disneyland, Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disney Resort’s Star Tours have all received the new Kef Bir scene. Find Out More About Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Here! OK, we’re gonna give you the deets. There aren’t REAL spoilers here, but if you want to keep your ears closed to all Rise of Skywalker words today, look away! ;-D New Star Tours Location and Scene Details As your ride begins, your opening is either the Scanner bot looking for the spy, or Kylo Ren using the force (as before). You and your companions will escape the dock and light-speed CRASH into the ocean on Kef Bir, where the remains of the Death Star lay! The action ramps up as you wrangle with what looks like a Dianoga to us. (Here’s our interpretation of it since we couldn’t take pictures on the ride.) 0ur interpretation of a dianoga. You’re welcome. (I’m sure all is very clear to you now.) You escape and exit light speed again. Lando Calrissian shows up and asks YOU for help, so you follow him into the final battle scene from Rise of Skywalker! You assist, and make your way home. Now, of course, there’s a LOT going on here — especially in that final battle scene — and we don’t want to share any more spoilers than necessary! But note that if you are planning to ride today and you haven’t seen the film, there may be spoilers in that final scene for you! Now, stay tuned for LOTS MORE info from Disney World today as we show you what’s changing thanks to Episode 9! What do you think of this major addition to the beloved attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets; and we do our work in the parks anonymously. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the new Star Tours scene. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: NEW PHOTOS! See INSIDE Rise of the Resistance at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge With This NEW Preview! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! View the full article

Today is the day! Rise of Skywalker is officially in theatres, so go out fill your eyeballs with all the Force-y, Sith-y goodness! Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities But if you want to really get down with the new films, you can swing by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to check out the 2 NEW lightsabers from the new film released TODAY! Over at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, we spotted two brand new sabers from the film. We’ll try to be as spoiler-free as possible for y’all here, but if you REALLY don’t want to know any teeny tiny bit about the film before seeing it, proceed with caution. And may the Force be with you. Here are the 2 NEW additions to Dok-Ondar’s. Check em out! Rise of Skywalker Lightsabers These are priced slightly differently depending on which one you want, but still follow Dok’s rules of a limit of 2 saber hilt purchases per person. Rise of Skywalker Sabers First up, the Reforged Skywalker Lightsaber. Reforged Skywalker Saber Look familiar?? Yep, this is Luke’s old saber that Rey fought with in The Last Jedi. It was destroyed at the end of the film, but, clearly from the name, Rey reforges it with her learned knowledge of the Jedi. Loving the leather detailing! This hilt costs $129.99. Reforged Skywalker Saber Next up is the Ben Solo Saber for $139.99. Ben Solo Saber Won’t be giving away any big spoilers here, but if you’ve seen The Last Jedi, you may remember this saber somewhat. It’s the lightsaber Kylo Ren (AKA Ben Solo) trains with under his Uncle, Luke Skywalker. How does it show back up in this film? Gotta go see it to find out! Ben Solo Saber Be sure to go check out the film (if you haven’t already!!!) and then check out these sabers over at Dok-Ondars! Are you going to see the new Star Wars movie this weekend? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Dedication Ceremony Prepares Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Welcome Guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! We Rode Rise of the Resistance in Disney World for the FIRST TIME — Here Are Our Thoughts! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! View the full article

Bonjour Disney Parks Blog readers! I am elated to share the news that Disney’s Riviera Resort is now open! Following the fanfare of a grand opening dedication ceremony, the 15thDisney Vacation Club property and Walt Disney World’s newest resort, officially opened to immerse guests in the sights and sounds of the European Riviera. To set the scene, a vocalist and classical guitarist performed elegant songs heard throughout the region, while a gentle breeze and warm sunlight magically transported all who gathered on the resort’s formal lawn to the Mediterranean coastline. Terri Schultz, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Vacation Club, and Thomas Mazloum, senior vice president of resorts at Walt Disney World, opened the ceremony with welcome and dedication remarks. “Blending the flavors and flair of the Italian and French Riviera with the creativity and imagination that only Disney can deliver, this new resort pays tribute to Walt and Lillian Disney’s amazing European travels while connecting Disney artistry and storytelling to this region’s renowned art heritage and inspiration,” said Schultz. “Not only will Disney’s Riviera Resort delight families with its gorgeous architectural details and wide range of accommodations, but members and guests will simply fall in love with the sights, sounds and flavors of Europe around every corner.” “Disney’s Riviera Resort adds a beautiful and inspiring addition to Walt Disney World,” said Mazloum. “We are always trying to evolve the guest and cast member experience at our parks and resorts. Riviera Resort does that by placing guests in the middle of the magic during their entire stay, inspiring them with old-world glamour and delighting them with timeless Disney charm.” To everyone’s delight, special guests Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck joined the celebration onstage in their brand-new attire that they don in Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera, the resort’s rooftop restaurant. Mickey the painter, Minnie the poet, Donald the sculptor and Daisy the dancer shared their enthusiasm for the new resort and their study of the European Riviera’s different art forms. In addition, Minnie wrote and treated event guests to a special poem in honor of the resort’s dedication. Guests had an opportunity to see some of the unique features of the resort, such as the two mosaic murals in the walkway tunnel leading to a Disney Skyliner station, the grand villas and Tower Studios, a unique accommodation at Disney’s Riviera Resort, and the S’il Vous Play water feature where families and young guests splash and play in a whimsical fountain amid beloved characters from Disney’s Fantasia. Check out this video for your front row view of the grand opening celebration. We hope you will visit us soon at Disney’s Riviera Resort! View the full article

Star Wars Author George Mann Visits Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge View the full article

You can celebrate the best in visual, culinary and performing arts during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, Jan. 17 – Feb. 24, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Returning to the festival this year is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, with three daily performances headlined by Broadway stars who reprise favorite songs from past performances in award-wining shows. Along with Heidi Blickenstaff and Gavin Lee, Alton Fitzgerald White and Kissy Simmons will kick-off the concert series. On Jan. 17, Alton and Kissy who starred in “THE LION KING” on Broadway will perform at America Gardens Theater. Alton has broken Broadway records with more than 4,000 performances as Mufasa and Florida-native Kissy is best known to Disney fans as Nala. The Disney Parks Blog recently caught up with Kissy and Alton to chat about their upcoming performances at Epcot. Check out the video below for more! Here’s the full lineup of show-stopping talent for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series: Jan. 17, 20, 21 and 24 – Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White (“THE LION KING”) Jan. 18, 19, 22 and 23 – Heidi Blickenstaff (“The Little Mermaid”) and Gavin Lee (“Mary Poppins”) Jan. 25 – Special performance featuring Simmons, White, Blickenstaff and Lee Jan. 26, 28, 29; Feb. 1, 2, 5 and 6 – Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”) and Kevin Massey (“Tarzan”) Jan. 27, 30, 31, Feb. 3, 4, 7 and 8 – Liana Hunt (“Newsies”) and Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) Feb. 9 – Special performance featuring Lindsay, Massey, Hunt and Jacobs Feb. 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 22 and 23 – Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”) Feb. 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 and 21 – Syndee Winters (“The Lion King”) and Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”) Feb. 24 – Special performance featuring Brown, Strickland, Winters and Scott. All shows are performed at America Gardens Theatre and are included with theme park admission. The best way to experience a performance is by reserving a Disney on Broadway Dining Package, which guarantees seating for one show on the day of the dining experience. Packages at participating Epcot restaurants are now booking; visit ArtfulEpcot.com or call (407) WDW-FEST to make a reservation. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for videos featuring all of the Broadway stars performing at this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts! View the full article

Each and every day at Disney Parks around the world, our cast members make magic for guests. But did you know that mission extends beyond our resorts? Through the Disney VoluntEARS program, our cast members have the chance to give back to their local communities and spread joy to those who need it most. More than 1,000 Disneyland Paris cast members bring smiles and surprises throughout France, coming together to share feelings of wonder and enchantment wherever they go. This can be seen especially in French hospitals, where more than 40,000 hospitalized children have experienced the magic of Disneyland Paris since 1991. This week, Disney VoluntEARS brought Christmas joy and gifts to children at Trousseau Hospital in Paris, one of the more than 400 hospitals in France that have welcomed our Disney VoluntEARS over the years. Disney VoluntEARS visit not only to deliver gifts, but also to play games, host educational workshops and of course bring a few friends along like Mickey and Minnie Mouse! In the weeks leading up to the holiday season, Disney VoluntEARS have been delivering gifts to hospitals for more than 1,500 children – the best way to wrap up a year of volunteer actions at the resort and around France. And in 2020, Disney VoluntEARS will play a key role in Disneyland Paris’ support of the annual Pièces Jaunes operation which supports hospitalized children across the country. Beyond hospital visits, Disneyland Paris also works with nonprofits across Europe – more than 100 in 2018 – to support community outreach events, host events at the resort and grant wishes to children. There are even volunteer actions like nature excursions and activities with kids to help preserve the environment and promote awareness of biodiversity with future generations. Watch the video below for a glimpse at the magic our Disney VoluntEARS bring to their local communities in France, and stay tuned for more updates from Disneyland Paris! View the full article

Yoo hoo! I have literally been to five ugly Christmas sweater parties this season. My light-up Santa riding a unicorn sweater came in handy! (Don’t judge.) I wouldn’t call this one ugly (Brit would be upset if I did) but our newest wallpaper by designer, Brittany Ungvarsky, is definitely worth melting for. Olaf and Sven are chasing a snowflake from underneath a sweater, which is surely from Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post and Sauna. The cold may not bother you anyway but just in case we hope this wallpaper warms your heart. Add this festive wallpaper to your desktop or mobile device now. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. View the full article

Good morning from Animal Kingdom, friends! Animal Kingdom We recently found ourselves at the park quite early (trying to get on Flight of Passage TBH), and in need of a breakfast to fuel our wild adventures. We decided to head to the Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe, located in the quiet village of Anandapur. That’s right — we traveled all the way from the planet of Pandora to Asia, just for breakfast. (Talk about dedication. ) Atmosphere: Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe is located in Asia, near the entrance of Kali River Rapids. Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe Not to be confused with the table service Yak and Yeti Restaurant, this spot is outdoors, where you order at a register and grab your food from a counter. Ordering Area The decor and atmosphere transport you to an Asian village — everything is weathered and rusted. The paint is chipping, and makes you truly feel like it’s been here for a long time. Sign to seating After grabbing your food, make sure you visit the condiment cart, which has a pretty impressive spread of dips — from soy sauce to Thai Chile. Plus, the detail continues with this awesomely rusted cart! Condiment cart Thai Chile Sauce — More on this later. The seating area is entirely outside, but there is a lot of it! And…it’s purty. Real purty. Sign to seating It continues to transport you into an oasis on the other side of the world, from the intricate design on the roofs to the posters on the walls, and the calming stone fountain. Seating Seating Details and decoration Water fountain Do you feel zen yet? Ready to dig into our tranquil breakfast? Eats: While the lunch menu is distinctly Asian (you can check out our review here!), the breakfast menu is more traditional American fare. Breakfast Menu We grabbed a few items from the counter (and Thai Chile Sauce), and got ready to dig into our breakfast feast! All the breakfast yumminess! First up, the Breakfast Bowl with Sausage. Breakfast Bowl with Sausage This bowl contains Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Cheese, Breakfast Potatoes, Peppers and Onions and is topped with Green Onions. You can also opt for bacon (or get it sans meat), but we had bacon coming soon. Sausage Breakfast Bowl Just look at that cheesy, eggy pile of goodness! Are you drooling yet? Or is that just us? A Bite of Breakfast Goodness The verdict? It tastes as good as it looks! We loved the creamy egg and cheese, and the potatoes added a good heartiness to the dish. We were also very thankful for the peppers and onions, which added a much-needed burst of fresh flavor into our bites. Naturally, we added some of our beloved Thai Sweet Chili sauce to kick it up a notch. We highly recommend if you like a little heat in your dish! Next up, we dug into our other savory choice: a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sammie. Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich This sandwich is a classic breakfast combo — Eggs, American Cheese, Candied Black Pepper Bacon on Toasted Challah Bread, plus Hash Brown Bites on the side. Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich This juicy sandwich was very good as breakfast sammies go. The bacon was a very generous serving of high-quality meat and was cooked perfectly. While we personally prefer a runnier, over easy egg, this was still cooked nicely. And they certainly didn’t skimp on the bread — the challah was high quality and toasted nicely, and strong enough to hold up to the hearty toppings. Bacon Egg and Cheese Open-Face The sandwiches come with a sizeable portion of Hash-brown Bites on the side. Hash Brown Bites These are fine — nothing life-changing flavor-wise, but still decent hashbrowns. (We once again suggest Thai chili sauce.) While we still preferred the bowl thanks to the onions and peppers, if you’re someone who wants to stick with classic breakfast flavors, this is a very good option! Lastly, we opted for a sweet dish — Kid’s French Toast. Kid’s French Toast The French Toast came with one piece cut in half, syrup, and (the same size as the adult’s portion) hashbrown bites. As with most Disney kid’s meals, it also comes with your choice of beverage. (I asked — you cannot get coffee as the beverage. ) French Toast The French Toast seemed to be made of the same high-quality bread as the Sandwich. The strongest flavors (pre-syrup) were butter and cinnamon. Post syrup the strongest flavor was…syrup. Syrupy Goodness Overall this was a tasty sweet breakfast! And while there is no version of the French Toast for adults, anyone is welcome to order this should they please. We were also impressed with the large serving of hashbrowns with the kids meal — it would be hearty enough for an adult who isn’t starving in our opinion. Breakfast Overall: As far as Quick Service breakfast options IN the Disney World Parks go, the options are rather lacking. There are very few places you can grab an actual breakfast beyond a pastry or coffee. For that reason alone, we are fans of the Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe breakfast. And to top that, we enjoyed each item! Were they life-altering when it comes to unique offerings? No. But they were well-executed simple classics that just about everyone will enjoy. They were all solid portions, that could likely be shared — especially if you’ve got big reservations down the line. If you’re on the dining plan, we’d recommend saving your credits (as breakfast is the least expensive meal of the day), and paying for this out of pocket. Or you can use a snack credit to get a side of potatoes which hey — no judgment if you just want to eat potatoes for breakfast. There are lots of sweet snack options around the parks that work for breakfast (think pastries), so it’s nice to see a savory option in the bunch. While we don’t forsee ourselves rushing to Animal Kingdom just to eat Yak and Yeti breakfast, it’s a great option for folks who are in the park early and want a more substantial meal. We have a feeling we’ll be back after our next early-morning banshee flight. Want to learn more about breakfast in Walt Disney World? Check out this 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! Have you had breakfast at the Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe? Let us know in the comments! 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With the holiday season upon us, we asked the talented pastry chefs at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood to share a recipe that is a guest favorite – Crema Catalana. Crema Catalana, originating from the Spanish region of Catalonia, has a wonderful citrus-infused creaminess with a hint of cinnamon and a crunchy layer of burned sugar. This traditional Spanish dessert is surprisingly simple to make at home and the perfect addition to your holiday gathering of friends and family. You can find this dessert as well as other dishes and small plates inspired by the flavors of Spain at the newly opened Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The sweeping views of Walt Disney World Resort make this rooftop restaurant a unique and special dining experience. For more information and to make reservations visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or check out the My Disney Experience mobile app. View the full article