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With Christmas in full swing, we’ve spotted all sorts of chocolate, gingerbread, and peppermint flavors around Disney World! Italy Pavilion And, even though we love the seasonal sweets, sometimes you just gotta take it back to the basics. That’s why the latest drink being poured in Epcot is fruity twist you don’t want to miss! The Strawberry Dream Rossini is being shaken and stirred (with a popsicle!!) at Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion! Via Napoli Drink Sign The drink is mixed with strawberry purée and prosecco sparkling wine and garnished with a regular strawberry popsicle. Strawberry Dream Rossini The Strawberry Dream Rossini is an absolute delight. The flavors are all extremely fresh and taste more like real strawberry instead of anything artificial. Although the popsicle would melt super fast on a hot day, ours slowly blended into the drink. The prosecco is a little strong at first, but the strawberry blends wonderfully with it so the booze isn’t too overpowering. Strawberry Popsicle! If you’d love a grown-up version of a popsicle (one of the best snacks tbh), the Strawberry Dream Rossini is fun and delicious for $16! And, it only arrived yesterday according to a Cast Member! Strawberry Dream Rossini Buuut, that’s not all! You can find even MORE exciting drinks in Disney World by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you tried the Strawberry Dream Rossini yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Check Out Our FREE DFB Checklist for Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays Here! REVIEW! New Joffrey’s Coffee Holiday Drinks at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! REVIEW! Mull Over the NEW Mulled Cider at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

Sometimes you just want to snack on some honey with Pooh, Tigger, and the rest of your friends in Disney World. Pooh Bear! Buuut, you don’t have to travel to the Hundred Acre Wood to spend some time with the gang! Now, you can take them back with you to your own (tree) house! The Pooh Cozy Knit is as cute as he is cuddly in Epcot‘s Mouse Gear! Pooh Cozy Knits The plush resembles the original Winnie the Pooh toy with its small mouth, eyes, and red shirt (but with a BIG heart!). Pooh Cozy Knit We’d love to go on an adventure with the Pooh Cozy Knit around Disney! Maybe you could even take him to Christopher Robin’s Bedroom in the UK Pavilion! Pooh Cozy Knit Tag You can get your own Pooh Cozy Knit for $27.99, and he is SO worth it! If you want to keep up with the rest of the Winnie the Pooh merch we find in the parks, you can also subscribe to our newsletter! Have you cuddled up to the Pooh Cozy Knit yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: CUTE ALERT! You HAVE to See the Most Dapper Phone Case Around Disney World! ANOTHER New MagicBand Has Bibbity Bobbity Booed Its Way into Disney World! We Found the MUST-GET Frozen Christmas Present in Disney World! View the full article

First it was Snow White’s Scary Adventures, then Indiana Jones Adventure. Now a THIRD ride is closing next year in Disneyland! Sleeping Beauty Castle And, Disneyland is preparing itself for a year of fun with the opening of Rise of the Resistance and Avengers Campus. Now, we’re looking at another update coming to the parks next year too! According to the OC Register, the Haunted Mansion will be closing in 2020 for a refurbishment. Haunted Mansion Holiday Starting January 21st, the attraction will get some touch-ups to its mechanics, interiors, and exteriors. Although there aren’t any major changes announced for the spooky ride, the refurbishment won’t be finished until sometime in the spring. Haunted Mansion Sooo, while a long refurbishment is never fun for guests hoping to ride, that means we’ll get to see the Haunted Mansion, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, and the Indiana Jones Adventure looking as magical as ever with all these updates next year! We can’t wait to see the Haunted Mansion looking wickedly amazing after the refurb! 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 been on the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland before? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Find Out How Disney is Changing Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland! Review! NEW Haunted Mansion Rice Crispie Materializes in Disneyland NEW Haunted Mansion Ears Have Materialized in Disneyland! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about a few secrets around Disney World that you might not know about! Santa Meet and Greet Disney is full of hidden surprises! Although we love to hunt for Hidden Mickeys, you might be missing these awesome new secrets around the parks. We’re giving you a peek at secret menu items, Minnie Van pick-ups, meeting Santa without a line, and MORE! So, what are you waiting for?? Check out these Disney World secrets 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: Have you spotted these new secrets around Disney World yet? Related posts: DFB Video: 3 Reasons NOT To Go To Disney World in 2020 (And 2 Reasons You SHOULD)! DFB Video: 8 Tools EVERYONE Needs For Their Disney World Vacation! DFB Video: FastPass+ Tips The DISNEY PROS Use And So Should You! View the full article

‘Tis the season of giving! Epcot Christmas Tree While we LOVE the festive decorations and tasty treats that come with the season, one of our favorite parts is spreading the holiday cheer by finding the perfect gift for family and friends! And what could be more cheerful (or magical) than finding some Disney goodies in your stocking?! We’re sharing some of our favorite Disney stocking stuffer finds — all for under $20!!! Mickey Mouse Holiday Socks We’re making our lists – and checking ’em twice! What CUTER way to get your holiday cheer on than with these Mickey Mouse Holiday Socks?! They even come in a clear Mickey Mouse ornament, so it’s really a two-for-one! Mickey Holiday Socks ©Disney You can add these to that stocking for $7.95 and they can be found ONLINE — here! Disney Park Pez Dispensers If you want to add a few Disney-fied treats to your stocking, we loooved these Disney Park Pez Dispensers we spotted at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom! We found Mickey and Minnie, as well as some of our favorite characters from Toy Story like Woody and Buzz. Disney Parks Pez Each one is $4.79, so you can put a few of these and the socks listed above into a stocking for under $20 bucks! Read more about the NEW Parks Pez here! Frozen Wishables We simply can’t let it go — these Frozen Wishables are SO cute! The collection includes Anna, Elsa, Sven and Grand Pabbie Troll! Now, these come as a mystery pack, so you won’t really know which friend you’ll be bringing home. Kind of exciting, right?! ©Disney But, if you do wanna know which friend will be filling that stocking, then you can snag Olaf. He can be purchased outside of the mystery pack! Either way, your new Frozen Wishable friend will be $9.99. You can find these both in the parks and online! Olaf Wishable Grab a Frozen Wishable, the ornament socks, and a Disney Parks Pez and you’re just a tiny bit over your $20 limit! Read more about the new Frozen Wishables here! Adventureland Patches These Adventureland Patches will have anyone grabbing their fave denim jacket and going to town Disney-fying it! We found the packet of four available at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom with each patch representing some of the staples of Adventureland. Adventureland Patches These will cost you $19.99…so that full stocking budget! But hey, they’re pretty cute! Read all about the Adventureland Patches here! Mickey Ice Cream Bar Bag Clips Aren’t these little guys cute?! Keep those chips n’ snacks fresh than with these Mickey Ice Cream Bar Bag Clips! The set comes with four clips, each in a different color and adorned with the iconic park treat. Mickey Ice Cream Bag Clips ©Disney They’re $14.99 and can be purchased online! Throw these in with a few Disney Parks Pez and you’ll have a snack-tastic stocking. Mickey and Minnie Bottle Stoppers Another household essential with a Mickey ice cream spin! We love these adorable Mickey and Minnie Bottle Stoppers. Each one comes topped with an ice cream-representation of the Mouse Duo, and the bottle stopper part is shaped and designed like a cone! Mickey and Minnie Ice Cream Bottle Stoppers ©Disney You can find these online for $14.99. Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse Eye Mask Change right out of your Minnie Ears and straight into this Minnie Mouse Eye Mask at bedtime! We can’t think of a cuter sleep accessory – just look at that bow! Sleep Masks Of course, you need a Mickey Mouse Eye Mask to match! How could you not love getting this in your stocking?! Mickey Sleep Mask Both of these can be in the parks and online for $12.99 each! One of these with a pair of ornament socks will bring ya to about $20. Oh My Disney Pin Set The Oh My Disney Pin Set would be a fun option to add to retro Disney lovers’ stockings. I mean with Hercules, The Goofy Movie, and The Lion King, how could ya go wrong, right?. Oh My Disney Pins ©Disney This set will make ya spend that entire $20 budget because they cost $19.95. You can get them for yourself here! Cinderella Castle Patch Add some Disney to your style with this pretty Cinderella Castle Patch! You can pop this on a jean jacket to easily add a ‘lil bit of magic to your closet! Cinderella Castle Patch ©Disney This patch is currently $14.99, so you can grab this and a Disney Parks Pez to round out that $20 stocking budget! You can find the Cinderella Castle Patch online — here! “Do the Impossible” Bracelet We can’t believe this beautiful bracelet is under $20!! The Mickey Mouse “Do the Impossible” Bracelet is stunning, and comes with a message that any of us could use as a daily reminder! Mickey “Do the Impossible” Bracelet ©Disney This is another $19.95 option! You can find it online here. Mickey Peppermint Candy Coin Pouch Boy oh boy, we found another fun stocking addition! The Mickey Mouse Peppermint Candy Pouch is the sweetest little way to carry change, or help organize any bits and bobs in your purse! Peppermint Purse You can read all about the Peppermint and Gingerbread Coin Purses here! These are $19.95 and can be found in the parks or online! Get your adorable peppermint stocking stuffer here. Holiday Earrings Set We found this Holiday Earrings Set at World of Disney in Disney Springs, and we want it for ourselves!! The set comes with three different pairs of earrings — there are Christmas Tree Earrings, Mickey Snowflake Earrings, and Mickey Peppermint Earrings! 3-pack Holiday Earring Set This set of earrings is $19.99!! So it’s another one that will max out the $20 stocking budget. Star Wars Planet Patches Have any Star Wars fans on your list? Let us introduce you to the Star Wars Planet Patches! These patches actually come in nine different mystery boxes, so you never know which one you’re going to get! Each one represents a different planet in the Star Wars universe, and together they form to make the sign of the Rebel Alliance. BRB as we try and collect ’em all! Star Wars Patches ©Disney This set of patches is $7.95. So you can pair it with a few other options like the eye mask, Pez, or Frozen Wishables!! Are you ready to stock til you drop with all of these fun Disney stocking stuffers? Which ones are you going to pop in a stocking this season? What Disney product are you hoping to get for the holidays? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Disney Stuffs You NEED! We Have A Proud Corazón Looking at the NEW Coco Pandora Charm in Disney World and Disneyland! Like An Icy Blast, Frozen 2 Merch Is Sweeping Its Way Through Disney Parks and Stores Across the U.S.! View the full article

Hello again from Jaleo in Disney Springs!! We have found ourselves back for more tapas, paella, and sangria! They’re just so good we couldn’t resist. Jaleo is a Spanish restaurant known for its authentic cuisine and cooking style. It’s brought to us by James Beard Award-Winning Chef José Andrés, and this is the fifth Jaleo location in the country. It’s also the largest! Jaleo Like I said, we enjoyed Jaleo on opening night, but with such a large menu, we were excited to finally go back and try new items! Atmosphere Jaleo has an upscale modern feel to the two-story restaurant, with unique light fixtures, and elegant wall photos. Jaleo We love the touches of whimsy in this otherwise elegant and upscale restaurant — like this Bull wearing a Luchador Mask! Each Jaleo has its own unique Bull, that is named and wears a different mask. Luchador Bull The Paella Pit must be showcased again and again! The wood-grilled Paellas are a signature staple at Jaleo, and they use the fire pit to cook other items as well — such as vegetables for many dishes. They also have a Spanish designed Charcoal Oven which is basically like grilling inside, and gives food a wonderful smokey, grill taste. Paella Pit We’re gonna keep the photo tour light today, as we know you’re excited to see the yummy food! For a full photo tour of Jaleo, check out our original post here! Eats The Jaleo menu is a lot of fun because you can try many different dishes given that they are tapas. On our last visit, the highlights were the Chicken Croquetas, the Jamon Ibérico, and the Pan de Cristal. With such high standards from the first visit, we were excited to dig into a few more items. We started with a few cocktails that are some of José’s signature items. Like the Ultimate Gin and Tonic. Ultimate Gin and Tonic Gin and Tonics are an incredibly popular drink in Spain, and the Ultimate is how José likes it! It’s made of Hendrick’s gin, Fever-Tree Indian Tonic, lemon verbena, juniper, lemon, and lime, and served in an awesome big glass with a giant slow-melting ice cube. This was a fabulous and refreshing drink, and one that all Gin & Tonic lovers should make a point to grab. We also had to have some of Jaleo’s famous sangria — when in Rome, er, Spain! Previous we tried the Red variety, so today we went with white, which is called the Sangría de lujo cava. Sangría de lujo cava The Sangría de lujo cava is made of Jaleo’s signature starter blend of juices, fruit, and liquors, and then Spanish Cava Wine is added table side when you order a pitcher. Sangría de lujo cava Once again, this is incredible! The Cava wine adds some nice bubble, and the blend of juices and fruit add a natural sweetness, that isn’t sickly sweet like other sangria on property. I am normally a red wine drinker, but between the two sangrias, I couldn’t pick a favorite! Now that we had some cocktails, it was time for food! We started with José’s tacos… José’s Tacos …which are like no tacos we’ve ever seen before! These are Jamon Ibérico and Supreme caviar, and are meant to be folded up and eaten in one bite, like a mini taco. This specialty ham is the meat of black-footed pigs that eat a strict diet of only acorns to give the meat the best flavor possible. When ordered on its own, the Jamon Ibérico is carved table-side. Jamon Ibérico Carving So how was it topped with caviar? Honestly pretty tasty — if you like caviar. It’s a real indulgent treat to have such a specialty ham topped with a delicacy like Supreme caviar! However, if you aren’t very adventurous or not a caviar fan, I’d probably stick to the Jamon Ibérico by itself. Next up, we tried the stuffed endives, or Endivias con queso de cabra y naranjas. Endivias con queso de cabra y naranjas Literally translated that means Endives with goat cheese, oranges, and almonds. These are fantastic! They are fresh and bright, and something unique but not too adventurous. In fact, one of our party said these were the perfect amount of adventurous for someone who is interested in new foods, but not ready to jump into caviar and oysters. We also tried the Fried Artichokes with alioli. These don’t appear to be on the menu regularly, but you can always ask! Fried Artichokes These were a fan favorite at our table! Light and crunchy, with good flavor, these were simple and delicious — they reminded me of an elevated onion ring. And the alioli (different from aioli) was garlicy and perfect. Next up, something a little (ok a lot) more adventurous… Boiled Octopus …The Boiled Octopus. This is served cooked sous vide and served with peewee potatoes, pimentón, and finished tableside with extra virgin olive oil. While the suckers may be alarming, this dish is actually delicious. The chewy texture will throw off people who are texture conscious, but if you’re feeling a little more adventurous than usual, then why not try it?! We also tried the shrimp José’s Way — the Gambas a la Zahara. Gambas a la Zahara These are head-on shrimp, with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, and served warm in a bubbling pot. If you are a shrimp fan — you will LOVE these. Do not be alarmed that they are head on, as they are easily removed. They are perfectly cooked, and incredibly flavorful. They are also served with bread to dip into the garlicky buttery sauce, which is amazing because well….garlic and butter. Another meat winner is the Secreto ibérico bellota con pan con tomate y salsa verde. Secreto ibérico bellota con pan con tomate y salsa verde According to Jaleo’s menu, this means – “It’s a secret! Skirt steak from the legendary black-footed ibérico pigs of Spain served with toasted tomato bread, mojo verde and alioli.” Secreto Pork Sauces This meat comes from the same pigs as the Jamon Ibérico, but it’s more like a pork loin. It’s basically the equivalent of the filet mignon of a pig, and it is AMAZING. This was many people’s favorite dish of the day. The two dipping sauces complimented the perfectly cooked meat wonderfully, and the portion is very generous. I would highly recommend trying this one! And of course, you can’t eat at Jaleo without getting Paella! Vegetable Paella Our party was presented with this GIANT seasonal Vegetable Paella — which features tons of veggies including mushrooms and fresh peppers. Vegetable Paella – Close-up As with our previous visit, the paella is fantastic. Which, duh, this is one of the Jaleo staples. The rice is perfectly cooked, and the vegetables bring a ton of flavor. Honestly, you won’t even miss the meat! But if you are a meat person, the classic Valencia paella with chicken and rabbit is a winner as well. Whew! But we aren’t done yet!! Of course, we have to check out dessert. First up, the Quesada Asturiana. Quesada Asturiana This is a goat cheese cheesecake, with seasonal sorbet which for us was fresh strawberry. The cake is less creamy than a traditional cheesecake, and isn’t as sweet. As a goat cheese fan, I enjoyed it but if you aren’t one…then you may want to skip this sweet. Additionally, the sorbet was so amazing and fresh and outshined the cake in my opinion. Luckily getting sorbet on its own is an option on the dessert menu, which I’d highly recommend. We also tried the Pan con chocolate, which is chocolate custard with caramelized bread, olive oil, and brioche ice cream. Pan con chocolate Upon serving, our waiter poured fresh olive oil on the top and crumbled up the bread for us. Pan con chocolate This very traditional Spanish dessert was my favorite of all the desserts I’ve had at Jaleo. The chocolate is very rich, but it’s nicely balanced by the bread and olive oil. It may not be a huge serving, but it’s definitely shareable thanks to the potency of the chocolate, and the rich tapas you just ate! We left the meal stuffed (in a good way) with delicious cocktails, some new eats, and a few tasty sweets! Overall Jaleo dazzled us again with their unique dishes, presentation, outstanding service, and lovely cocktails. Every server we’ve had the pleasure of speaking with is excellent, especially when it comes to their knowledge of the menu. While the menu is certainly more adventurous than other locations in Disney Springs, there is something that just about everyone will like. However, it is surely a foodie paradise in our book! So far we are big fans, and if you’re looking for something unusual on your WDW vacation, then we suggest you check it out. 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Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is Jaleo on your list of places to dine? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Jaleo Public Relations to attend a media lunch at Jaleo. 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: Jaleo is Open in Disney Springs — But What’s Up with the Disney Dining Plan Here? More Tastes — And What We Can’t Wait to Try Next — at Jaleo by Chef José Andrés in Disney Springs First Look and Review! The NEW Jaleo by Chef José Andrés in Disney Springs View the full article

This holiday season, you can do it all: find the perfect gifts, enjoy the spirit of the season and make fun, wonderful memories with family and friends in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! This promenade is brimming with culinary delights, the brightest décor, festive entertainment and special treasures for everyone on your list! Shopping! There are scores of stores and kiosks to browse apparel, jewelry, Disney art, plush and collectibles. Let’s take a look! World of Disney is the ultimate Disney shopping experience with toys, apparel, souvenirs and must-haves across the store’s 40,000 square feet. This “ugly sweater” is a favorite! The bright holiday collection makes for great stocking stuffers or a new touch for your own tree. Check out the coasters, the tinsel tree and ornaments, also available at Disney Home. Ice-Land Workshop can personalize your holiday ornaments, available for a limited time. PANDORA Jewelry has limited-edition jewelry and is known for their customizable bracelets that allow you to create truly unique statement pieces. Rinse Bath & Body Co.’s Sample of the Season Soap Box takes you through the refreshing, reminiscent scents of Frosted Pine Cone, Peppermint Patti and Spiced Cranberry. They are 98% natural, made from scratch the old-fashioned way with glycerin and essential oils. Sanuk is your place for fuzzy footwear featuring new, limited-edition socks picturing Mickey, Minnie, Donald or Pluto and new Star Wars socks in pink, green, red and blue, with box sets available. Stop into our other specialty shops including The Disney Dress Shop, Sunglass Icon, Sephora, Sugarboo & Co., WonderGround Gallery and Curl Surf. Sips, Eats & Sweets! Enjoy a bite at an open-air café, sip hand-crafted cocktails, indulge in gourmet desserts or savor an exquisite sit-down dinner: Ballast Point Brewing Co. crafted a holiday-inspired brew, Ale Nog, which is an innovative take on the classic holiday beverage, while supplies last. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes brings another show-stopper, the Chocolate Peppermint CrazyShake, with a chocolate frosted rim and crushed peppermint topped with a Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake slice, whipped cream and syrup! (Available December 9-31, 2019) Catal Restaurant is presenting an elegant, three-course prix fixe menu on Christmas Eve with a choice of items such as filet carpaccio, Alaskan halibut, braised short rib pasta, egg nog pot de crème and chocolate raspberry mousse cake. An a la carte menu for children 10 and younger is available. Earl of Sandwich offers its holiday best year-round with its Holiday Turkey Sandwich, a delicious layering of turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and mayonnaise on freshly-baked artisan bread. Kayla’s Cake’s sweet snowman, gingerbread and snowflake macarons are delicious and adorable. La Brea Bakery Café has a “glowing” cocktail list with the Jolly Old Fashioned, the Merry Manhattan, Tinsil-tini, Mistletoe Margarita and the Joyful Daiquiri. Splitsville Lanes, Catal, Uva Bar, Tortilla Jo’s and Naples Ristorante e Bar are getting in the spirit as well with holiday-themed “glow” margaritas and cocktails. At Salt & Straw, savor a scoop or take home a pint of seasonal flavors such as Gingerbread Cookie Dough, Apple Brandy & Pecan Pie, and Peppermint Cocoa. Sprinkles has a new Christmas Cookie Cupcake, along with a Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake and a Gingerbread Cupcake that can be boxed as a sampler which is always a hit at holiday parties! Wetzel’s Pretzels is offering a reusable, light-up plastic Mason jar that you can sip from as you stroll the district. The cup glows in eight different colors! Singing! The Downtown Disney District becomes even more lively at night with entertainment throughout the season from the a cappella carolers, Holiday Harmony decked in their darling holiday sweaters, to the Sugar Plums, Jingle 5 and other talented musical groups throughout the promenade. See the Sights! “Let It Glow” is a new, must-see display! This vibrant outdoor gallery with 200 UV glow trees along the district brings neon-bright holiday cheer day and night. The solid colored trees in fluorescent shades of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink vary in size and make an eye-catching backdrop for your next photo-worthy moment! The Downtown Disney District is your place for holiday shopping, dining and delights! View the full article

The wait is over! Rise of the Resistance has finally opened in Disney World, you guys! Rise of the Resistance And, Hollywood Studios is giving galactic travelers some extra time in the parks to celebrate the arrival of the new attraction! Although the park usually opens at 9 AM, Hollywood Studios will start letting guests inside its gates at 8 AM beginning December 9th through January 4th! New Hollywood Studios Sign Although you can already visit the parks at 8 AM for Extra Magic Hours on Sunday mornings, the extended hours during the week are a great way to blast off on the new epic ride in Galaxy’s Edge (we’ve got our lightsabers ready to go!). TIE Echelon A friend of DFB was also able to get into the park as early as 6 AM on the opening day of Rise of the Resistance. It’s a possibility that Hollywood Studios may be doing this for Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land during the holiday season too! AT-ATs! If you’re visiting the parks this Christmas, you’ll definitely want to visit Hollywood Studios early, whether it’s to escape the First Order or glide along Slinky Dog Dash! Will you be visiting Hollywood Studios during the extended hours? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Annual Passholder Preview Dates in Disney World! First Look and Review: We Tried The NEW Takodana Quencher at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! Dedication Ceremony Prepares Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Welcome Guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! View the full article

We’re only two and half weeks away from Christmas (!!!), and the holiday shopping rush is real in Disney World. Marketplace Co-op And, sometimes shopping for the loved ones in your lives can be a lil bit tricky. While you may not be sure what to pick up for that special guy in your life this Christmas, we have a cool new line for you to check out. CRISLU has paired up with Disney again for the release of another jewelry line! Although we’ve seen women’s jewelry featured at the parks and resorts before, now there’s a line of NEW men’s jewelry with cuff links, rings, and more just in time for the holidays! CRISLU X Disney Men’s Jewelry Line We appreciate the fact that CRISLU is expanding their line to include more men’s options. We love the Walt and Mickey silhouettes on the Dog Tag for $250… CRISLU X Disney Dog Tag …the Bracelet for $200… CRISLU X Disney Bracelet …the Mickey Ring for $250, the Mickey Silhouette Ring for $250, and the Cuff Links for $200 are adorable. CRISLU X Disney Mickey Ring If you have a huge Disney fan in your life that would love these accessories, these pieces will be a special gift for a loved one (even if they’re difficult to shop for!). CRISLU X Disney Mickey Silhouette Ring You can find the CRISLU X Disney line at the Marketplace Co-Op and Ever After. Happy holidays, everybody! CRISLU X Disney Cuff Links You can read more about the holidays at Disney Springs here! Where’s your favorite place to holiday shop in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: We’re About To Key You In On The CUTEST Pandora Jewelry Items in Disney World! CUTE ALERT! Become Part of the Family with the NEW Partners Statue Phone Case in Disney World! Pretty in Pink! The Cutest NEW Dooney & Bourke Line Blossoms into Disney World and Online! View the full article

It’s that time of the year again where pumpkin is out and peppermint is in! Vivoli il Gelato And, Disney World is baking up some delicious goodies for the holidays. Although we love Christmas cookies and cupcakes in the parks, there’s something new and exciting popping up in Disney Springs to add to your dessert crawls! The Peppermint Cannoli has rolled into Vivoli il Gelato (and looks AH-MAZING)! Peppermint Cannoli You can choose to have the treat in a regular cannoli shell or a chocolate-dipped cannoli shell (!!!) filled with peppermint-flavored cannoli-cream and peppermint flakes. Cannoli Shells We happen to love cream cheese, so we LOVED the peppermint version in this cannoli! The fresh ricotta cream isn’t too sweet or overwhelmingly minty, but has just enough flavor to carry through with every bite. Peppermint Cannoli The peppermint pieces give a burst of mint, though, which wonderfully complements the crunchy and delicious pastry shell. Honestly, we wish we could have this treat year-round ’cause we think it’s a great option for people who don’t like overly sweet desserts and really refreshing! Peppermint Cannoli You can try your own Peppermint Cannoli (or two) for only $6. And, while you’re stopping by Vivoli il Gelato, you can also try the Nutcracker Sundae and the Reindeer Float for the holiday season! YUM!! Have you tried the Peppermint Cannoli yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The Gingerbread Man Shake is Bakin’ and Shakin’ for the Holidays in Disney Springs! We Tried 58 Holiday Treats in Disney World and These Are Our MUST-HAVES! REVIEW! Get into the Holiday Spirit with the Eats and Drinks at Jock Lindsey’s in Disney World! View the full article

Disney sure knows how to celebrate the holidays! Disney Eats at Target But, if you can’t make it to Disney World or Disneyland to get in your Disney festive fix, have no fear! The Disney Eats Collection has arrived at Target as part of the Disney and Target collaboration, and it’s ready to spice up your holidays! We are LOVING that you can get some Disney-themed treats right in your local Target! Just look how stinkin’ cute these Mickey Decorated Cookies are! Disney Eats Collection Cookie Set If you’re looking to pick up some ready-made Disney-fied treats, they also offer these Pink Frosted Mickey Cookies. Pink Frosted Mickey Cookies Oooor, there’s this set of HUGE Mickey Cookies, all decorated to perfection for the holidays! Mickey Decorated Cookies You’ve got a snowflake Mickey… Snowflake Mickey Cookie A Christmas tree Mickey… Christmas Tree Mickey Cookie And, of course, what collection would be complete without a Santa Mickey cookie?! Santa Mickey Cookie If you’d rather make some holiday cookies yourself, the Disney Eats Collection has got you covered! We LOVE that they offer the Chocolate Gems Cookie Mix! Each mason jar mixtures makes up to 30 cookies, with options for chocolate cookies or sugar cookies depending on your preference. Disney Cookie Mix They also offer a Gingerbread Cookie Kit and Sugar Cookie Kit, both of which include decorations and ways to give your holiday treats a Disney flare! Gingerbread Cookie Kit If you’re in the mood to make even MORE Disney treats, they also sell the Disney Eats Recipe Book, which includes more than 60 recipes to make!! We can’t believe we’ve never made a Green Alien Avocado Toast before – where have we been?! Disney Eats Recipe Book Of course, no Disney baking experience is complete without a bit o’ Disney style! We are head over heels in love with these matching Mickey and Minnie Aprons! Mickey and Minnie Aprons Let Mickey give ya a hand with this adorable Measuring Spoon Set! Mickey Measuring Spoon Set Where have these Mickey Tongs been all our lives?! Mickey Tongs We love the idea of adding a bit more Disney to our kitchens with these Mickey and Minnie Tins – these would be perfect for storing flour and sugar! Mickey and Minnie Tins Mickey-shaped pancakes from the comfort of our homes?! Make that dream a reality with these Silicone Breakfast Molds, which coming in Mickey and Minnie-themed shapes! Disney Silicone Molds Mickey’s feeling a raaaange of emotions on these super cute Mickey Bowls! Love that pop of red on the inside. Mickey Bowls We are LOVING the new offerings from the Disney Eats Collection! This has definitely added a few items to our holiday wish lists… Click here to read all about the Target and Disney collaboration! Will you be shopping the Disney Eats Collection at Target this holiday season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Target and Disney Collaboration News: Shop-in-Shop and a Target in Walt Disney World? Read On! Hurry Back! The Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug is Re-Materializing in Disney World and Disneyland! 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

Rise of the Resistance finally opened at Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge yesterday. Hangar and Transport Vehicle But all did not go as smoothly as Disney World hoped it would. The major headliner and centerpiece of Hollywood Studios’ new Star Wars-themed land broke down multiple times on December 5th, the day the new attraction was unveiled. After being shrouded in mystery, many Star Wars fans made the pilgrimage to Disney World to see for themselves the attraction being heralded as the “most epic” Disney ride that’s ever been built but were unable to fulfill their destiny. Stormtroopers! Read our Rise of the Resistance FAQ here! In the early morning hours on opening day, Disney switched on their Virtual Queue system, a feature on the My Disney Experience app which allows guests who are physically inside the park to virtually reserve a spot in line when crowds are particularly high. Queue Here’s everything you need to know about your first ride on Rise of the Resistance! However, these Rise of the Resistance boarding groups went FAST. So quickly, in fact, MANY would-be riders were shut out from riding Rise of the Resistance on its opening day. Many guests lined up to get in at 2 AM that morning, so when boarding groups were opened up, the early bird fans snagged up passes leaving many, many guests arriving later out of luck. Near park opening, boarding groups were all already gone for the day. Queue Read our thoughts on Rise after our first ride here! But even with a boarding group, a number of guests were unable to ride due to closures throughout the day. How did Disney help these fans who waited to get a precious boarding pass but STILL couldn’t ride? Experiences seem to vary by guest, but in general, it seems they gave out FastPasses+ to ride Rise of the Resistance the very next day, and a complimentary 1-day park hopper for guests who were able to join a Boarding Group on opening day but unable to ride. One of our friends of DFB was actually evacuated from the ride early on opening day. He told us Rise’s Cast Members stayed in-character the whole time, scanning his “DataBand” (how they referred to his MagicBand) and assigned him a “recovery time” (which he later found out was Star Wars-speak for a FastPass.) Rise of the Resistance’s FastPass While our friend said the use of in-universe terminology to explain the Rise of Resistance’s breakdown was endearing, it also made the overall evacuation a bit confusing. But several hours later, thanks to his alotted “recovery time” he was able to head straight to the front of the line when Rise of the Resistance had reopened. While issuing FastPasses seemed to help soften the blow, there was a slight problem this morning as the attraction continued to run into problems. Rise of the Resistance Did you know there are actually TWO versions of Rise of the Resistance? Find out which one we like better here! Even today, Rise of the Resistance is continuing to experience operational delays. Another friend of DFB was there and actually boarded the ride, but it experienced a malfunction and guests were evacuated. She was issued a FastPass on her MagicBand to return as well as a return time, but it didn’t show up on My Disney Experience for her. She was able to reboard the ride later with this FastPass…and it broke down again. She was given a paper FastPass the second time and, third times a charm, she was finally able to ride! Whew. That was exhausting even just writing it! Rise of the Resistance’s Dedication Ceremony See details about Rise of the Resistance’s Dedication Ceremony here! Early this morning Disney, again, began offering boarding groups. But just like yesterday, they were gone very early in the day. Some folks who’d received FastPasses on opening day and returned to use them were informed their boarding group couldn’t be accommodated and were once again issued a FastPass+ to ride Rise the next day and ANOTHER 1-day complimentary park hopper ticket. Again, this seems to be some guests’ experiences and we’re not sure if this was how everyone was handled. Something is Wrong! While we never want an attraction to breakdown (certainly not on its opening day or when it’s this highly anticipated!) this attraction is one of the most complex and innovative rides Disney’s ever built. We hope like with Disney’s Skyliner collision, these wrinkles will be ironed out quickly and Star Wars fans will be able to ride Rise of the Resistance without headaches (and heartbreaks) soon! Are you surprised by Rise of the Resistance’s frequent breakdowns? Do you think a FastPass+ and complimentary 1-day park hopper ticket is adequate compensation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 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With so many Christmasy cupcakes in Disney World this time of year, we’re always excited to see some that break the traditional holiday mold! All Star Movies Resort And a special shout-out to our DFB BFF @yellowbeadsandme for showing us this new cupcake that she spotted over at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort! Check out the new Mike Wazowski Cupcake (which totally reminds us of the Mike Dome we saw a while back) can currently be found at All-Star’s World Premier Food Court! While Roz would say, “I’m watching you, Wazowski. Always watching.” it looks like this cupcake is watching us! Mike Wazowski Cupcake The Mike Wazowski Cupcake features a yellow cake, with a chocolate ganache center, topped with peppermint frosting, chocolate horns, and an eye made out of sugar! Mike Wazowski Cupcake Luckily, the peppermint flavor in the icing wasn’t too pronounced, and the yellow cake was nice and moist! The chocolate ganache center added some richness to the cupcake and while the horns and eye were cute decoration, taste-wise they didn’t bring much to the scare floor of flavors the rest of the cupcake had going for it! You can pick up your very own Mike Wazowski Cupcake at Disney’s All-Star Movies for $5.99! And if you’re looking for something a little more Christmas-y to treat yo’self with, check out the new Christmas Tree Cupcake and Elf Dome we reviewed yesterday HERE! Which cupcake is your go-to treat at Disney World this holiday season? Tell us what it is in the comments below! Related posts: Review and Photos: The Hades Cupcake Makes A Fiery Entrance In Disney World! What’s New at All-Stars Resorts! Cartoon Cupcakes, Building Construction, and Trivia Challenges! REVIEW: Sugar, Spice, And Everything Nice With The Arendelle Aqua Sugar Drop Donuts in Disney World! View the full article

All these holiday treats at Disney World sure are making our days more merry and bright! Vivoli il Gelato The most wonderful time of the year has arrived at the Most Magical Place on Earth, with all kinds of peppermint or gingerbread goodies abound! Today, we’re heading over to Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs to try out another cheery treat! The Nutcracker Sundae is the newest festive treat to hit Vivoli il Gelato! There is a LOT going on here, so let’s unpack! Nutcracker Sundae The sundae consists of black cherry gelato, walnuts, chocolate sauce, and sprinkle-covered whipped cream — plus it comes with a delicious waffle cone in a cup! The Florida sun is known for melting frozen treats FAST, but in this case, it actually worked out for the best! When the flavors melted together, it tasted a bit like a chocolate-covered cherry – YUM! Nutcracker Sundae The black cherry flavor of the gelato is a bit subtle, but when combined with the chocolate, waffle and walnuts, it’s really delicious! While we could’ve done with a little more chocolate (ALWAYS more chocolate, please!!), the waffle was a perfect addition and tasted very fresh and crunchy. Overall, it’s a delicious treat to enjoy during the holiday season in the Sunshine State! Nutcracker Sundae The Nutcracker Sundae is one of THREE December Specials at Vivoli il Gelato, and they all have a definite holiday twist! Vivo Il Gelato December Specials You can see our full Reindeer Float review here! If you’re in the mood for an EXTRA cheery treat, you can march on over to Vivoli il Gelato to pick up the Nutcracker Sundae for $12.75! Check out our coverage of ALL the holiday treats you can find in Disney World here! What do you think of the new Nutcracker Sundae? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: PHOTOS! The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail is Open (and It’s Got FOOD!). Come Tour With Us! You’ve Gotta See the NEW Campfire Sundae (W/ GIANT PIECE OF CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE!) in Disney Springs! Review And Photos: You HAVE To See The August Special Brownie Waffle Sundae in Disney World! View the full article

There’s been some SERIOUSLY adorable holiday treats in Disney World this year! Vivoli il Gelato And now, ANOTHER ONE that’s just made the nice list — as in really NICE lookin’! Check out the new Reindeer Float at Vivoli il Gelato! Isn’t he just so stinkin’ cute? We love his little antlers made out of pretzels! Plus he’s got two blueberries for eyes and a raspberry for his red little nose! Reindeer Float But good looks aside, it’s time to see if this little reindeer makes our tastebuds fly! The Reindeer Float features vanilla gelato (this is made by Vivoli il Gelato, after all!) and cinnamon-flavored Coca-Cola, topped with whipped cream! The ingredients couldn’t be any more simple, but when their powers combine, this is truly one delicious seasonal snack! Reindeer Float The cinnamon-flavored Coca-Cola really makes the Reindeer Float special! The spice from the cinnamon really comes through and pairs well with the sweetness of the vanilla gelato! Reindeer Float If you’re going to join in any reindeer games at Disney World this holiday season, make sure you swing my Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs where you’ll be able to buy your own Reindeer Float for $12! And while you’re there, check out some of Vivoli il Gelato’s other goodies including the Santa Waffle, Ice Castle Shake, and the Melting Snowman! Are you excited to try the new Reindeer Float this holiday season? Let us know if you’ll be picking one up in the comments below! Related posts: NEW! Cookie-Filled Sundae Arrives at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! The Web Crawler Shake Spins Into Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! View the full article

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While the merry bells keep ringing, may your every wish come true! Kona Island And, our wish for this holiday season is some delicious Christmas treats in Disney World! While we’ve been sipping on some Mulled Cider and a Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini, now we’re getting our coffee fix at the Disney Resorts! The Peppermint Mocha has been swirled up at Kona Island in the Polynesian Resort (and satisfies all our chocolate dreams). Peppermint Mocha The fresh hot or frozen coffee is mixed with peppermint syrup and topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and peppermint sugar. Peppermint Mocha Coffee lovers, you’re probs going to want to stop by Kona Island for this holiday sip! Although there isn’t a very strong peppermint flavor, the chocolate and coffee are both rich and delicious! The entire drink is super fluffy and mixed beautifully. It almost has a foamy milkshake consistency, which we LOVED. The peppermint powder on top adds a final minty kick to the Peppermint Mocha, tying all the flavors together. Peppermint Sugar and Chocolate Drizzle You can get your own Peppermint Mocha for $6.17 with tax. Or, if you want to add a lil bit of Baileys to your coffee, you can get the boozy version for $17.89 (but we think this is pretty steep for the size!). Peppermint Mocha Want to check out more holiday eats and treats around Disney World? You can keep up with everything we find by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you tried the Peppermint Mocha yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! REVIEW: Did Someone Say CREAMSICLE?! Olaf’s Snow Flurry is Making Its Delicious Debut in Disney World! Check Out Our FREE DFB Checklist for Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays Here! View the full article

We’re zipping over to Epcot today, wanna come?? Future World Epcot is a pretty sweet place to be for holiday festivities right now! With the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays in full swing, there’s a lot to see and even more to eat; we love checking out the Holiday Kitchens and Storytellers that are spreading holiday cheer around the World Showcase right now. Still, Epcot is undergoing a transformation, so even outside of the festival, there are tons of updates in food, construction, and merchandise. Let’s check them out! Epcot Food Updates World Showcase Let’s start off with our fave part — the food!!! We popped into Kringla Bakeri og Kafe and noticed that the Olaf Topper is gone from the Fall Cheesecake. Don’t be fooled by those colors, though! This guy is still lemon-flavored. Fall Lemon Cheesecake Click here to read our FULL REVIEW of Kringla’s Fall Cheesecake! Over in Germany, we noticed that the bottled cider was missing at the Germany Bier Cart. Instead, there’s a seasonal beer in its place. As of yesterday, they still didn’t have a seasonal beer available, so we’ll be keeping an eye out for that! Germany Bier Cart The winter season is a great time to try out Germany’s warm spiced wine at Weinkeller. It’s called Glühwein and it’s traditionally served at Christmas markets — perfect for the season! Weinkeller Gluwein Pizza al Taglio has closed again in the Italy Pavilion. But worry not, we’ll be chowing down on pizza by the slice again on December 20th. Pizza al Taglio There’s good news out of Japan, though! The Outdoor Sake Bar has a new cocktail called Ringo Punch complete with Plum Wine, Sake, Peach Schnapps, and Apple and Pear Syrups. Outdoor Sake Bar You also might have seen a familiar dish appear at the Canada Popcorn Cart, now in addition to regular and maple popcorn, you can also get Caramel Apple Popcorn! This stuff was available during Epcot Food and Wine this year and must have been such a hit that they decided to add it to the menu for a bit. Caramel Apple Popcorn Curious about why this tasty treat is sticking around? Click here! Multiple Locations We also spotted this tasty Birthday Cake Muffin at Joffrey’s locations in Epcot, and it sure does have us in the mood to celebrate! Birthday Cake Muffin Click here to see what we thought of the Birthday Cake Muffin! Wine-lovers, rejoice! The World Showcase Wine Walk has returned! They weren’t selling new Wine Walks at all during Epcot Food and Wine, so it’s pretty exciting to see this experience is back again. It really is a great way to taste wine from around the world. Wine Walk Also good news for wine-drinkers: You can still get your bubbly on with the Champagne Flight at Aux Vins de France in the France Pavilion. Champagne Flight Epcot Construction Updates Future World Now, let’s talk about construction. Get comfy because we’re seeing a LOT of changes at Epcot right now. First up, the Food and Wine Dance Party stage is gone and there’s some new (and possibly temporary) foliage in its place. Stage Gone Foliage Up Of course, we can’t do an Epcot What’s New without peeking at the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster progress. The building is more obstructed now but it looks like there are some new coverings on the outside. Any progress is good progress! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Read MORE about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind here! There were also more walls and foliage up outside of The Seas with Nemo and Friends on the way to Coral Reef Restaurant. We’re not too sure what these guys are hiding! Future World The Seas Area Construction The Donut Box from Food and Wine is also officially cleared away. Missing Donut Box Checkin’ in on Cool Wash: All of the signage is still up but the location remains closed. Cool Wash There’s also some construction inside Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival to prep for a new character meet and greet area. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival Construction World Showcase The Joyful Celebration Stage is up for the holidays! You can catch the Joyful: A Celebration of the Season throughout the day for some rockin’ Christmas tunes. Joyful Celebration Stage Epcot Merchandise Updates Pin Traders And let’s round out this round-up with some merchandise! The Walt Disney Day Pin has been around but was on display yesterday in honor of Walt’s birthday. Commemorate Mr. Disney himself with this $17.99 pin at Pin Traders. Walt Disney Day Pin Mouse Gear Mouse Gear has a couple of new 2020 merchandise items like this sweatshirt that features the Sensational Six for $44.99. 2020 Long Sleeve Sweatshirt It also has park icons running down the arm! 2020 Long Sleeve Sweatshirt You can also celebrate the New Year with this ADORABLE 2020 Mickey Plush. He’s available at Mouse Gear for $29.99. 2020 Mickey Plush You might have seen us post about it because we L-O-V-E this bracelet. There’s a new “it’s a small world!” bracelet at Mouse Gear as well and we can’t pass up on these Mary Blair style vibes. Make it yours for $19.99. it’s a small world Bracelet Want more info on the “it’s a small world!” Bracelet? Click here! Norway Pavilion Over at the Norway Pavilion, we saw a couple of new merch items! First off are these Frozen Phone Cases at The Wandering Reindeer. There’s a 3-D case with Elsa… Frozen Phone Case …and one with Anna! These 3-D cases are $34.99 each. Frozen Phone Case Or if you want something a little more artistic, check out this Elsa case for $29.99… Frozen Phone Case …and this Anna version for the same price! Frozen Phone Case Click here to read more about the Frozen Phone Cases! And last but certainly not least, Glogg (for $17.99) and Christmas Soda (for $3.95) are both back at The Fjording. Drink up! Norway Christmas Glogg and Soda Well, that’s all pals! Check-in soon to see what else is new in Epcot (to take a guess, probably even more construction)! Curious about the eats at Festival of the Holidays? Check out our Best of the Fest 2019! Is all the construction at Epcot bumming you out, or getting you excited for the changes to come? 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 — LOTS of Construction, Halloween Merchandise, and the Return of Beverly! What’s New in Epcot — Dia de los Muertos Ears, Lots of Construction Updates, and Rainbow Popcorn! View the full article

Today just got SO MUCH better. Riviera Resort Skyliner Station That’s because we just caught wind of TWO new Disney Dining menus! Oh, yeah! Disney’s Riviera Resort opens to the public on December 16th, and with five new dining locations, we’ve been eagerly awaiting that opening. Just yesterday, we got a peek into the signature dining location, Topolino’s Terrace, and a look at the other dining locations too. Well now, the menus for Bar Riva and Le Petit Café are officially here and we can’t wait to show them to you! Bar Riva Let’s kick it off by taking a look at the offerings coming to Bar Riva! The menu released today only includes beverages, but we’re thinking there will likely be a food menu coming soon too. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out! Bar Riva | Photo Courtesy @carlyewisel It looks like this European-inspired lounge will have a BUNCH of new cocktails! Check out the full list here including Le Bourbon Breeze, the Sunshine Margarita, the Aperol Spritz, and more! Signature cocktail prices at Bar Riva range from $13 to $15. Bar Riva Cocktail Menu Aaaand if you’re into a tasty frozen cocktail, Bar Riva has three offerings: the Mediterranean Wave, the Strawberry Margarita, and the Provence Frosé! Hmmm… yes. We’ll take ALL THREE, please!! Frozen cocktails range from $15 to $16 in price. Bar Riva Frozen Cocktails Menu So, that’s the current menu listed for Bar Riva. We’ll be watching for any updates or changes so that we can keep you in the loop! Bar Riva Interior | Photo Courtesy @carlyewisel Le Petit Café Now, let’s chat about Le Petit Café. This little spot is themed after the famous cafés of Paris and the themes of this dining location are SO CUTE. It really looks like a Parisian hot spot! Le Petite Cafe | Photo Courtesy @carlyewisel And the menu certainly matches. So, the menu released today is really just a lounge menu. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that a separate breakfast menu might show up too. So, Le Petit Café will serve fresh coffee and pastries in the morning and get this…it will turns into a WINE BAR in the evening! Le Petit Cafe | Photo Courtesy @carlyewisel Buckle up, friends because there’s a lot of goodies to look at. First up we have the lounge offerings which range in price from $8.99 to $13.99. These include an Artisanal Cheese Plate, Charcuterie, Olives, and a Salmon Rillette. YUM. Aaaand we spotted seven specialty cocktails like the Les Fleur, the Gin Spritz, and more! Cocktails range in price from $13 to $15. Le Petit Café Eats and Specialty Cocktails Menu But cocktails are definitely not the limit on beverage options. Check out this extensive beverage menu with specialty coffees, vodka, gin, rum, and tequila! That Caffé Almande looks REALLY good in our opinion! Le Petit Café Beverages Menu The list goes on with whiskey, brandy, Amari and Anise, and some draft offerings like the French Kronenbourg 1664 Lager! Le Petit Café Beverages Menu Of course, it wouldn’t be a Parisienne lounge without wine! So, once you get through a list of bottles and cans, you spot the wine list with sparkling wine and white wine… Le Petit Café Beverages Menu …and rosé, and red wine! Many of the wines are actually European so this will be a great spot for wine-lovers. And, if you’re not into alcohol, fear not! There are a few non-alcoholic offerings like specialty coffee… Le Petit Café Beverages Menu …and even Mocktails! That Mediterranean Mint Lemonade sounds oh, so refreshing. Le Petit Café Mocktails Menu Again, this menu only seems to feature mostly afternoon/evening offerings, so we’ll be looking out for the breakfast menu. After all, our sneak peek showed us some tasty looking pastries and you KNOW we want to get on that! Pastries at Le Petit Cafe | Photo Courtesy @carlyewisel Look at more of the delicious pastries that you can expect to find at Le Petit Cafe — here! Of course, you can count on a review of Le Petit Café and Bar Riva when they open on December 16th, and we’ll be watching for any more Riviera Resort updates! Want to see another Riviera Resort menu? Click here to check out the offerings at Primo Piatto! What sticks out to you on these menus? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Everything You NEED to Know About Disney’s NEWEST Hotel Get a FIRST LOOK at the Food Coming to Disney’s Riviera Resort! NEW Concept Art and Details Revealed For Disney’s Riviera Resort! View the full article

This week, the highly anticipated attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Meanwhile, the cast of the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, got a first look at the attraction at Disneyland park in California before it opens to the public on Jan. 17. We caught up with the stars in Galaxy’s Edge just as they wrapped interviews promoting the new movie. Director J.J. Abrams and film stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Keri Russell and Kelly Marie Tran were wowed at the sight of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is one of the most ambitious, advanced and immersive experiences ever undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality on a scale never seen before in a Disney attraction. Check out the cast’s reaction below and hear what they had to say about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the film. Be sure to catch Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in theaters beginning Dec. 20. Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come. View the full article

While trying not to spend all your money at the Disney parks should classify as an extreme sport by this point, it doesn’t help the family vacation budget any to be constantly bombarded by shiny new Disney merch. Haunted Mansion Holiday But while there have been markups on seemingly everything from park tickets and Minnie Ears to food and beverages at both Disney World and Disneyland, we spotted this popular Disney park item was actually a getting MARKDOWN! If you’ve been to the Disney parks recently, you’ve probably seen these Host-a-Ghost Jars. Originally released in Disneyland in celebration of the Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary, that later materialized in Disney World. Host-A-Ghost Jars Check out the Hitchhiking Ghost Sippers, Popcorn Buckets and Dessert Holders! And despite their initial popularity, interest seems to have DIED off (sorry, couldn’t help ourselves). Originally priced at $59.99 each, it seemed like many of these jars couldn’t hitch a ride home with anybody! But recently we’ve seen walls of Host-a-Ghost Jar at Mouse Gear in Epcot and other locations like Memento Mori the Magic Kingdom marked down to $29.99 — half their original price! Host a Ghost Jar And while they don’t have the full gamut of Host-a-Ghost Jars to choose from anymore, two of Haunted Mansion’s most-notable spooks —The Hatbox Ghost and Constance Hatchaway are still lingering around! Host a Ghost Jar We’re not sure if Disney seriously overestimated the demand for these things, but either way, there’s still plenty of Happy Haunts in stock waiting for their forever homes! These SEEMED like a cool idea — a spirit trapped in a jar you could “adopt” to take home. But in reality, it was just a $60 frosted jar with a dim LED and a flat plastic image inside. No part of that felt worth $60 to us, unfortunately. Seems other guests agreed! We’re really curious about how many Host-a-Ghost Jars they actually MADE in the first place considering how many are left. These seemed initially like they would be a popular collectible. Maybe the original $59.99 price tag was too big of an ask? Top of Host-A-Ghost Jar Disney merch prices have been soaring to new heights lately for with $600 Designer Ears, and expensive interactive experiences like building your own lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop for $200 or assembling a robot companion at Droid Depot for $100. We’d certainly like to see a reverse-trend of Disney slashing its prices, but we’re not going to hold our breath. After all, Animal Kingdom’s Pandora: The World of Avatar has been open since 2017, and the best deal we’ve found ’round those parts is 10 bucks off the cost of adopting a banshee from Windtraders‘ rookery — if you buy two. :-/ I’m Still an Expensive Boy! Check out the sign we spotted earlier today… Banshees Sign Needless to say, although the Host-a-Ghost Jar markdown may just be an isolated deal, we’ll keep you updated with any additional news about popular Disney park items hittin’ the bargain bins! Do you think Disney bet too big on this expensive merch? What high-cost Disney parks merch would you like to see price-cuts for next? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Haunted Mansion News! Hatbox Ghost Ornaments Have Materialized Online! NEWS: Designer Hipster Mickey Ears Arrive In Disney Parks! Halloween Gift Cards With a Spooky Secret Now Available in Disney Parks and Online View the full article

True as it can be, a new color trend will be hitting the Disney parks soon! ©Disney Inspired by Disney classic film, Beauty and the Beast, check out the latest color trend headed our way…Belle Of The Ball Bronze! While we’re counting down the days until the Beauty and the Beast-Sing-Along debuts at Epcot (which will feature a retelling of our beloved fairy tale with a new twist), but until EliteDaily.com reported the new flash color was coming, we never imagined Beauty and the Beast would be the source of inspiration behind Disney’s newest color trend! Here are the new Belle Of The Ball Bronze Minnie Ears you’ll soon see appearing throughout the Disney parks! ©Disney And it just wouldn’t be a Disney color trend without spirt jerseys and accessories — which there will be PLENTY OF! ©Disney We’re already seriously considering adding this new Belle Of The Ball Bronze Mini Loungefly to our color trend collection! We love the shiny bronze-tone sequins it has that match the glittery bow of the Belle Of The Ball Bronze Minnie Ears! Plus, the black faux leather is très chic, just like our provincial gal pal, Belle! ©Disney We’re seriously vibing with the whole collection which will feature shirts, leggings, and of course — a Belle Of The Ball Bronze SPIRIT JERSEY! We LOVE the sparkly little detail it has along the bottom! ©Disney Fans of Briar Rose Gold may love the new Belle Of The Ball Bronze Collection because it sorta feels like an updated, edgier version of rose gold! This Belle Of The Ball Bronze Loungefly Backpack looks so LUXE! ©Disney Belle Of The Ball Bronze Collection will be hitting the shelves VERY SOON! Like tomorrow soon if you’re an Annual Passholder. ©Disney Tomorrow, December 7, 2019, Passholders can be among the first to purchase the new Belle of the Ball Bronze color collection during the Passholder Holiday Weekend at Disney Springs! Make your way World of Disney 8 AM to 10 AM to get your hands on this new collection! While the Disney parks have been all about Arendelle Aqua these days for the release of Frozen 2, we’re expecting to see a bunch of new Belle Of The Ball Bronze treats and beverages SOON! Stay tuned for all the DEETS on where to find ’em — and how they TASTE! What do you think of Disney’s newest color trend? Tell us in the comments below which Belle Of The Ball Bronze items you’re hoping to pick up! Related posts: Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… Triple Force Friday = New Star Wars Merch, Star Wars STARS, and Star Wars FOOD! Haunted Mansion News! Hatbox Ghost Ornaments Have Materialized Online! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video and today we’re chatting about a few rids tips and challenges for the competitive Disney traveler. Toy Story Mania Does your fam have a competitive streak? Do you like to compete against each other? Or do you simply just want to beat your high score on Toy Story Mania? Well, we’re gonna teach you how to pull the highest score on Disney World rides, max out your FastPass, and complete the tastiest challenge of all, in our latest DFB video! Get ready folks, it’s going to be an exciting time.  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: Which challenge you’re excited to complete! Related posts: DFB Video: 7 Things You NEED to Buy Before Disney Raises the Price! DFB Video: What You Need To Know From the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB DFB Video: The Latest Disney News! View the full article

The countdown to Christmas is on! Today we have a darling Disney Parks Blog wallpaper to share with you that celebrates the best the holiday season has to offer: Christmas tree decorating, holiday music and more! Designed by artist Ashley Taylor, this wallpaper features some of our favorite classic Disney characters preparing for the holidays. Download the wallpaper now for your desktop or mobile device! Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. View the full article

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer at the Disney parks! Candlelight Processional ©Disney While there are SO many festive favorites to choose from at Disney World during the most wonderful time of the year, one of our favorite annual holiday events at the parks HAS to be the Candlelight Processional at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! The show features a celebrity narrator reading of a traditional scripture, accompanied by a massive choir and live orchestra for a truly spectacular experience. Earlier this week we shared with you that Alton Fitzgerald White would be replacing Chita Rivera as a celebrity narrator, and now we have another change! It was previously announced that Warwick Davis would be the narrator for the Candlelight Processional on December 19th through 21st, but that no longer seems to be the case. Candlelight Processional ©Disney It looks like Geena Davis will be replacing him as the narrator for those nights! The beloved actress is known for her roles in movies such as Beetlejuice and Thelma & Louise. We’re so excited to see this narration for the two nights of the Candlelight Processional! Geena Davis ©Disney The Candlelight Processional will be running November 29th through December 30th at the America Gardens Theater in the American Pavilion in Epcot, with shows performed three times each night! See the full line-up for this year’s Candlelight Processional here! Will you be going to the Candlelight Processional this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News! There’s Been A CHANGE to the 2019 Epcot Candlelight Processional Lineup! Check Out Our FREE DFB Checklist for Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays Here! Disney World to Live Stream Epcot’s Candlelight Processional! View the full article