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Disney PhotoPass Service is a perfect way to capture and relive your adventure inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, especially with creative new offerings like our Tiny World Magic Shot! Available by visiting a Disney PhotoPass photographer near the Milk Stand, this unique photo puts you right in the center of Black Spire Outpost and its surrounding landscape with a single 360° image! Sometimes the world DOES revolve around you. During your visit to Batuu, also be sure to check out two of our Super Zoom Magic Shots, which provide amazing angles from high above and a one-of-a-kind video. The Tiny World Magic Shot is available exclusively during daytime hours in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is available for download as part of the Memory Maker and Memory Maker One Day products. Or, you can purchase a digital download of the photo for $16.95 at Disneyworld.com/PhotoPass. Don’t miss the chance to capture one of the most spectacular vantage points on the planet! Parks, attractions, entertainment or character experiences may change operating hours; close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather, special events, character availability or other reasons; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of the Walt Disney World Resort. *Disney PhotoPass Service and Memory Maker are subject to the applicable terms and policies. Includes photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker Window as defined in such terms (generally, photos taken (i) within one day for Memory Maker One Day or (ii) within 30 days from the date of first activation for standard Memory Maker). If Memory Maker is purchased at the advance purchase price, any photos taken within 3 days of the date Memory Maker is purchased are not included and must be purchased separately. A MagicBand is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Valid theme park admission required for certain photo locations. View the full article

Two witty Cast Members have been named Skippers of the Year at Magic Kingdom Park and received an honor that’s no joke: their photos are now part of the themed show! Jay Friesner, an Attractions Host at Jungle Cruise, and Richard Reyes, Food & Beverage Coordinator at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen were both nominated and selected by their peers for representing the best attributes of a Skipper, and photos of the wisecracking pair were captured and aged by Walt Disney Imagineering to match the 1930’s timeframe for the adventurous locations. Guests can spot the photos on Skipper of the Year plaques located inside the Jungle Cruise queue and along the wall of Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen – while also interacting with the real life Skippers. Started last year at Magic Kingdom Park, it’s a truly unique recognition program that could only happen at Disney. Check out this video of Jay and Richard showing off their plaques in the attraction queue and restaurant: The Skipper of the Year awards join a number of other recent announcements for Jungle Cruise fans, including the launch of the annual Jingle Cruise holiday attraction overlay and next summer’s “Jungle Cruise” film starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. With so much going on, I can’t think of a better time to be a Jungle Skipper … canoe? View the full article

Friday is here and we’re sharing the latest edition of our series featuring must-do weekend experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World Resort this weekend, head to Disney Springs for Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt and help everyone’s favorite galactic rascal track down gifts for his ‘ohana! You start each hunt by picking up a pocket-sized Holiday Gift Hunt booklet containing a map, clues and stickers at any of the participating locations—then, let the detective work commence at each of the 12 sticker stops! Also, be sure to stop by the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail, which features more than 20 holiday trees themed to your favorite Disney films like “Mary Poppins” and “Cinderella,” and favorite attractions like the Haunted Mansion. And this weekend at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll find festive new entertainment and holiday décor in every land. The Tree of Life awakens like never before with a series of wintry tales, each told in a unique artistic style and complemented by a familiar and heartwarming holiday-inspired musical score. Let us know if you’re visiting Walt Disney World Resort this weekend in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #DisneyWeekend. View the full article

Sleigh bells ring, are yah listenin’? Saratoga Springs Resort — A Disney Vacation Club Resort We’ve had so much fun spotting all of the different gingerbread displays tucked around Disney World. What’ve we found so far? A whole gingerbread lineup including supersized displays like the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House, the Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel, the Contemporary Gingerbread Castle, and the new Wilderness Lodge Gingerbread Cabin. Well today, we spotted a smaller display at Saratoga Springs that is still super impressive! There’s something so cool about how much detail the Disney chefs put into their gingerbread displays and the new gingerbread town in the Saratoga Springs lobby is no exception. The display is out in the lobby from 9 am to 9 pm so that guests can swing by and check out that awesome gingerbread-y craftsmanship! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display There are five separate little gingerbread structures all connected by chocolate wafer stepping stones. Look at this pretty church complete with icing detailing and a shiny star at the top of the steeple! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display The house next to the church reminds us of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House and has super detailed icing-cicles (okay, okay… icing icicles). Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display And up next, another structure that reminds us of another display. There’s a little gingerbread carousel! A tribute to the Beach Club display? Could be! Or maybe they just like carousels! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display There’s a little yellow house, complete with a stable holding the CUTEST gingerbread horses! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display And finally, a brick Post Office for the town. The rickety gingerbread shingles on this building are one of our favorite parts of the whole display! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display All together the display is adorable and impressive and the level of detail means you could look at it all day. Plenty of guests have found themselves examining the display — there were groups in front of the table the whole time we were there! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display In true Disney World Resort Gingerbread fashion, there are some tasty Christmas-y snacks available just nearby. That way if you get hungry looking at all that gingerbread in the town, you don’t have to go too far to get your fix! We spotted these smiling gingerbread men for $4.50. Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display There’s a collection of gingerbread macarons for $14.00. We LOVE macarons so these look SO good. Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display If you’re feeling really hungry, you can take home a WHOLE gingerbread house for $42. You could even impress your friends by telling them you made it, we don’t judge! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display If gingerbread isn’t your snack style, you can also nibble on some peppermint bark for $5.99 to make sure you get some of those winter flavors. Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display Aaaaannnd if you want to get on the gingerbread house building train for yourself, there’s a kit to make your own gingerbread house for $35! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display There’s also more of the merch from the Gingerbread collection! We’ve spotted exclusive merch at other gingerbread displays around Disney and there are items at Saratoga Springs too! Here’s a gingerbread mug for $24.99 featuring our favorite French princess — Belle! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display This commemorative pin for $17.99 also features Belle and Beast dressed in their Christmas best. Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display And you can grab this candy stripe ornament for $14.99 that celebrates the Saratoga Springs gingerbread display! Saratoga Springs Gingerbread Display All together, we L-O-V-E the beautiful new gingerbread at Saratoga Springs! Hopefully this display will be around for years to come, but in the mean time, you can check it out in the lobby at Saratoga Springs. Click here for a rundown of allllll the gingerbread displays in Disney World this year! Which building is your favorite in the Saratoga Springs gingerbread town? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Here’s Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2019 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is OPEN – Let’s Take a Look! NEWS: Disney Visa Discounts Now Available for Select Disney World Hotels! View the full article

Have you ever wanted to spend an afternoon with a Disney artist? Wilderness Lodge If so, then Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is holding a special event that will be RIGHT up your alley! The Wilderness Lodge will be hosting an “Afternoon with an Artist” event on November 17, 2019 from 2-6 PM at Reunion Station. Disney shared that this is a FREE event for “Members and guests to meet Disney artist Michelle St. Laurent while enjoying sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres!” Since the little “members” word is hanging out in this post, we’re thinking this is a DVC event! Reunion Station at Wilderness Lodge ©Disney Michelle St. Laurent’s art will likely look familiar with you if you have ever visited the Festival of the Arts at Epcot, or the Art of Disney store! According to St. Laurent, she looks “to recreate the classic Disney magic, which allows each of us to be a kid again.” She has been creating artwork for Disney for over a decade now!! Michelle St. Laurent Artwork ©Disney “Afternoon with an Artist” is a special chance to spend time with a Disney artist (while enjoying some complimentary food and drinks, at that!). If you’re a fan of Michelle’s art, it will also be available for purchase during the event! Check out this special event for yourself, November 17th from 2-6 PM in Reunion Station at the Wilderness Lodge! Will you be spending an “Afternoon with an Artist”? Let us know your thoughts on this special even in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS: The Gingerbread Cabin Is Starting to Look Warm and Cozy at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Did You Know About These 9 Hidden Secrets in Disney World Hotels? Review! An Adorably Spooky Halloween Donut Arrives in Disney World! View the full article

I scream, you scream, we all scream for…waffle tacos??? Ample Hills Listen, we all know it, but waffles are a HOT commodity in Disney World. From the cult-favorite bubble waffles in Disney Springs to the absolutely beloved Mickey waffles found all over the parks and resorts, Disney guests are certainly not ones to pass up on a waffle treat. Can you blame us? Waffles are pretty darn good. Well, we caught wind of a new Holiday Ice Cream Taco at Ample Hills Creamery and we were on it like syrup on breakfast! The Ice Cream Taco appeared near Halloween before moving to a more secret menu and it now has new Christmas sprinkles to make it seasonal once more! This sundae is comprised of your choice of ice cream loaded up in a waffle taco shell (dipped in chocolate… yum!) and covered with your choice of toppings. Ample Hills Creamery Ice Cream Taco We chose a newer ice cream flavor called The Munchies. Munchies is made with pretzel-infused ice cream with a mix of crackers, potato chips, pretzels, and crushed chocolate candy. Savory and sweet?? YES, PLEASE! This honestly might be a new fave flavor for us. Our waffle shell was made to order but Cast Members told us that they keep them in stock as much as they can since the demand just keeps going up for the Ice Cream Taco. Ample Hills Creamery Ice Cream Taco They FILL these things up, which we totally appreciate. But ours was SO full that the shell started to break! Maybe our taco shell was a little too fresh, so you might want to speed through snacking on this one or grab a bowl and spoon just in case! Ample Hills Creamery Ice Cream Taco Get the Ice Cream Taco for yourself at Ample Hills Creamery for $8.99 and get your ice cream fix AND your taco fix at the same time! Click to read about the mysterious disappearance of the Ice Cream Taco! Will you be speeding over to Ample Hills to grab the Ice Cream Taco? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review! Breaking News: The Ice Cream Taco Has Arrived at Disney’s BoardWalk! What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk — Halloween Celebrations, Ice Cream Tacos, and MORE! Review: Meatball Sub and White Pizza at the BoardWalk Pizza Window in Walt Disney World View the full article

As many of us across the country have been experiencing some frigid temperatures this week… Stitch! …this Disney World park has decided to “batten down the hatches” for the arctic blast coming its way! We’ve confirmed Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon will be closed this Saturday, November 16th due to cold weather. As of right now, Saturday’s forecast for the Orlando/ Lake Buena Vista area is calling for mostly cloudy conditions which temperatures in the 6o’s and a low of 50. Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon is showing “no times available” on its webpage for November 16th, and since Blizzard Beach is currently closed for refurbishment, there won’t be any waterparks open in Disney World this Saturday! ©Disney If you feel like braving the cold weather, you’re only swimming option will be the resort pool of where you’re staying, but we think we’ll be bundling up instead and we’ll leave our swimming plans for warmer, sunnier days! But that’s just us! Were you planning on going to Typhoon Lagoon this Saturday? Let us know if this park’s closures impact your vacation plans in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Are You Ready to PLAY!? We’ve Got Details on Epcot’s Forthcoming PLAY! Pavilion — Including WHO You’ll Be Playing With! Automated Cameras Appear at Mickey and Minnie Meet-And-Greet in Magic Kingdom View the full article

Jambo friends! It’s time for another roundup of What’s New in Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree This is where we take you on a fun safari around Disney World’s wildest theme park! There’s been a bunch of new food, construction, and merch happenings at Animal Kingdom this week, so it’s best we get truckin’! Africa Christmas Decorations Food Update in Animal Kingdom Multiple Locations Remember the insanely adorable Mickey Light-Up Tree Popcorn Bucket we spotted this Christmas season at both Disney World and Disneyland? Even though its been wildly-popular on both coasts, we saw Animal Kingdom still had plenty in stock at various popcorn carts throughout the park. Whew! Holiday Popcorn Buckets Find out more about the Mickey Light-Up Tree Popcorn Bucket here! Eight Spoon Cafe Here’s something completely random — over at Eight Spoon Cafe they’ve added photos of their baked mac and cheese items to their sign! Maybe they thought having pictures on the menu would help sell ’em better, but we already know how delicious their mac and cheesy delights taste! Eight Spoon Cafe Read our review of Eight Spoon Cafe’s baked mac and cheeses here! Dawa Bar Over at Dawa Bar, African Spiced Nuts are now available for $5.99! We tasted a lot of cinnamon and nutmeg in the nut blend and they’ve got a good kick of spice to them too. African Spiced Nuts Read our review of the African Spiced Nuts here! You can also check out their Harambe Iced Tea made with Don Q Rum, Snow Leopard Vodka, New Amsterdam Gin, Vanderheum Orange Liqueur, orange juice, and Sprite. The Harambe Iced Tea used to have limited availability, but it’s finally made its way onto Dawa Bar’s permanent menu! Harambe Iced Tea Royal Anandapur Tea Company Meanwhile, the Frozen Matcha Green Tea has returned to Royal Anandapur Tea Company. It’s been missing for the last few weeks, but is finally back on the menu! Royal Anandapur Frozen Matcha Check out our review of the Royal Anandapur Frozen Matcha here! Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks Feeling lucky after spotting the Frozen Matcha, we made a trek over to Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks to see if the Pumpkin Pretzel had also returned — and he had! While this seasonal treat doesn’t appear very appetizing — it’s SERIOUSLY good! Pumpkin Pretzel Find out more about the Pumpkin Pretzel in Animal Kingdom here! Construction Update in Animal Kingdom Construction on the structure rumored to be the new Animal Kingdom Club 33 location is progressing as we noticed several workers on scaffolding working on the building’s facade. Animal Kingdom Construction We’ll keep you updated with any Animal Kingdom Club 33 news as soon as we know more! Entertainment Update in Animal Kingdom Can we take a moment to enjoy the new holiday decorations in Pandora: The World of Avatar for just a sec? If you haven’t visited the land of the Na’vi this Christmas season yet, it’s pretty special. Although most of Pandora isn’t decorated, Pongu Pongu (which is run by humans, or so we’re told) has decked its halls thoroughly! Pandora Christmas Decorations They’ve strung Christmas lights all over the roof and even have some little Christmas artifacts from Earth! Pandora Christmas Decorations Peeking in the windows, we could see some vintage pieces of Christmastime nostalgia including this jolly-looking Santa toy… Pandora Christmas Decorations …and even Mickey Mouse makes a guest appearance in his little scarf and sweater! Pandora Christmas Decorations There were also lots of paper Christmas decorations haphazardly taped to the windows like this adorable one of ol’ Saint Nick! Pandora Christmas Decorations But our favorite homage to the guy in the big red suit was the bio mech suit Santa Claus! His hat and beard appear to have been fashioned out of whatever was lying around, but the impact it has is a truly holiday-inspired stroke of genius! Pandora Christmas Decorations While you’re visiting Pandora this holiday season, be sure to swing by Satu’li Canteen to try their rare seasonal treat, the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mousse! Merchandise Update in Animal Kingdom Riverside Depot Over in the land of merch, we saw this “Made in the 70s” Shirt for $24.99 at Riverside Depot. We love the yellow background with the striking red, blue, and orange lettering! Made in the 70’s Shirt Meanwhile, this “Happy New Year 2020” Shirt for $24.99 is putting off some major retro vibes! We think it should be required attire to ring in the New Year! Happy New Year 2020 Shirt Read all about the New Year 2020 Shirt here! Well friends, that’s all for this edition of what’s new in Animal Kingdom — until next time! We’ll be back soon with more food, merch, and construction updates as soon as we spot them! ‘Til then, we wish you a Merry Christmas — annnd a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are you planning a trip to Animal Kingdom this holiday season? Let us know which things you’re excited about doing in the comments section below! Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Price Hikes, Plant-Based Tacos, and No More Smokey Bones! What’s New at Animal Kingdom — Spooky Face Painting, A Halloween Cupcake, And The Rise of Skywalker Merch! What’s New at Animal Kingdom — A Rotten Apple Cocktail, Up Phone Cases, And Your FAVE Disney Recipes! View the full article

WOW!! We ate as many holiday treats as there are dalmatians!! Sleeping Beauty Castle Holiday Decor Hey, they don’t call it the most wonderful time of year for nothing! We LOVE eating our way around the Disney parks and the holidays brought about an avalanche of new treats and eats in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Well, we tried A LOT of them — 101 to be exact. It’s a hard job, but someone’s gotta do it. So, now that we’re pretty much experts on the Disneyland Resort holiday food scene, we’re here to tell you our absolute favorite holiday choices! There’s a ton of awesome holiday options in Disneyland Resort and we’ve picked out which ones made us feel like we were walking in a winter wonderland! So, in no particular order, here are our faves! Churro Shake We still can’t get over this one. Drinkable. Churros. BOOM. (That’s the sound of our minds being blown!) A GENIUS IDEA!!! This shake is a must-drink with brown sugar cinnamon ice cream, cinnamon churro cereal, whipped topping, and a piece of that sweet, sweet, heavenly churro toffee. Oh yeah, you read that right. CHURRO TOFFEE. If you’ve never had it, you don’t even know what delicious is. CHURRO SHAAAAAAKE! Okay, maybe you do. But, seriously churro toffee is a revelation and we’d eat it for every meal if nobody stopped us so essentially liquifying it just made it way easier for us to permanently have to wear stretchy pants. The Churro Shake can be found at Schmoozies! in California Adventure for $7.49. Churro Milkshake (did you see the toffee? It’s right there on top.) Check out our FULL REVIEW of the Churro Shake here! Cheesy Corn Fries Award Wieners is one of the best places to find a good hot dog in California Adventure and we never pass on a chance to try out a new fry topper on their iconic Filmstrip Fries. The fries are awesome because of their thickness and shape and they’re perfect for holding up heavy toppings like the ones on the Cheesy “Corn” Fries! Cheesy Corn Fries Just LOOK at these babies!! The fries are a real showstopper with Corn-Cheese Sauce, Chile-Lime-dusted Corn Fritters, Pickled Fresno Chiles and Cilantro. We can’t get them out of our heads! The corn fritters alone are the size of a full appetizer! This is a pretty hefty portion so they work as a meal or are great to share. You can pick them up at Award Wieners for $8.99. Cheesy Corn Fries Click here to read more about why we LOVE these Cheesy Corn Fries! Peppermint Churro There are a bunch of new churros in Disneyland for the season (Churros…in Disneyland? You don’t say!), and you know we had to give them all a taste! After all, the Disneyland churro is a hands-down classic! A few of the holiday churros made our faves list and the first one is the Peppermint Churro! This thing is as delicious as it is messy so grab some napkins and CHOW DOWNNNN. Peppermint Churro The Peppermint Churro is a classic churro with chocolate sauce, vanilla icing, and crushed candy canes and we’re drooling just thinking about it. We spotted this churro at the Redwood Creek Trail Churro Cart for $6.25. It’s a good way to get into the holiday spirit, all while savoring a Disneyland classic… And trying to keep your hands clean! Peppermint Churro Want to know more about the Peppermint Churro? Click here! Holiday Stuffing Mac and Cheese Let’s switch gears back to another savory option with the Holiday Stuffing Mac and Cheese. This mac is one of the MANY dishes available at California Adventure Festival of Holidays and it’s easily one of the best. First of all… it tastes as good as it sounds. Stuffing? Check. Mac and cheese? Check, What more could you want?? It’s just delicious carbs on top of delicious carbs wrapped in a cheesy hug! Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese This mac and cheese is available at the Favorite Things marketplace for the Festival of Holidays and you can nab it for $7.75. But FYI, we loved literally ALL of the options at Favorite Things and this was just one of them so don’t be afraid to make a meal out of your visit to this marketplace. You won’t be disappointed!! Holiday Stuffing Mac and Cheese Close up Want to see our REVIEW of the Stuffing Mac?? Click here! Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese Fans of savory rejoice because another awesome savory option has made our faves list! Check out the Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese! This sammie is a cheesy combo of brisket burnt ends with a barbecue Coca Cola sauce, pickles, and ALL THE CHEESE. YUM. This thing is SUPER filling and delicious with that awesome tender brisket. Still got room? Oh yea, there’s perfect, crispy, salty tots and a crock of beans to knock back as well. Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese The Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese can be found at River Belle Terrace for $23. Yeah, sure it’s a little pricey for a sandwich but it comes with A LOT. Plus, did we mention it’s delicious? Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese Click here to read more about the Burnt Ends Grilled Cheese! Thanks-mas Sandwich If how much we love A Nightmare Before Christmas is any indication, combining two holidays can make for some serious masterpieces. Well, we found one of those tasty creations in Disneyland this season with the Thanks-mas Sandwich. This sandwich is a DELISH collision of classic flavors from Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner with oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce between two slices of rustic bread. Thanksmas We love leftover sandwiches after Christmas and Thanksgiving and this guy is just like one of those! It will seriously put you in the holiday mood so just head on over to Jolly Holiday Bakery and grab one for $10.99. Thanksmas Click here to see our FULL REVIEW of the Thanks-Mas Sandwich! Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake Ok, this one takes a minute to wrap your head around. Pumpkin spice AND cheesecake AND funnel cake? Wait, wait, wait… That sounds pretty darn good! Well, that’s because it IS!! You can find this at the Hungry Bear Restaurant for $8.99 and it is HUGE. Pumpkin Cheesecake Funnel Cake The Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Funnel Cake is classic funnel cake topped with pumpkin pie cheesecake mousse, graham cracker streusel and crumbles, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. Calling all sweet tooths! This one’s for you! Plus there’s ice cream and whipped cream Mickey on top so that basically means it will be da bomb.com! Pumpkin Cheesecake Funnel Cake Curious about the Pumpkin Cheesecake Funnel Cake? Click here! Pecan Pie Churro Okay, if you’ve seen anything about this churro you know that we can’t get enough of it! Come on! Pecan pie in churro form? Drop that mic, Disney! We’ve called the Pecan Pie Churro next-level and with good reason. This sweet treat is topped with maple glaze, chocolate drizzle, and toasted pecans. You know what that means: sticky AND delicious! Pecan Pie Churro This one is BY FAR our favorite holiday churro in Disneyland this year and easily slides into our fave holiday treats overall. It’s shown up as a part of the Festival of Holidays at Willie’s Churros for $6.25 and is definitely the limited-time churro that you DON’T want to miss! Pecan Pie Churro Find out more about why we love the Pecan Churro here! Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger Thank goodness this burger isn’t actually forbidden because it is too good to pass up. We stopped by Red Rose Taverne to try out their holiday specials and one really caught our eye (and filled our stomachs)! For $16.49, the Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger is pretty fairly priced considering the absolute mountain of food you recieve! Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger The sandwich is made with an angus beef patty topped with uncured wagyu pastrami and a spicy mustard aioli. We can’t get it out of our heads! Add on a skewered tomato, pepperoni, and a pepperoncini on top, and this thing looks like a crazy good meal. Disney burgers can be iffy but this one is SO SO SO very good! Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger Click here to read our FULL REVIEW of Beast’s Forbidden Pastrami Burger! Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Last but certainly not least is the Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich. Brown sugar cinnamon ice cream is sandwiched between two gingerbread cookies and rolled in ginger snap cookies! That’s a lot of ginger, but even those who aren’t huge ginger fans might like this treat because the ice cream does a lot to balance it! Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich You can nab this sandwich for yourself at Schmoozies! for $4.49 so super cheap for a holiday special! New Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich at Schmoozies! Read more about the delish Gingerbread Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich here! Bonus! Candy Cane Beignets And as a bonus we have to mention a classic favorite! Candy Cane Beignets can be found at the Mint Julep Bar and are too good to pass up every time we’re in the park during the holidays. These treats are minty, fluffy, and delicious! It’s $5.49 for a three-pack and $8.99 for a six-pack. Candy Cane Beignets @Disney See the hard work we do for you guys! It was a hard choice narrowing down to JUST these goodies, but these holiday snacks are definitely must-haves! Be sure to grab them while you can this holiday season!! Click here to nab our printables so you don’t miss any holiday snacks at Disneyland Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Did we miss one of your favorites? Which holiday snacks look bests to you? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Holiday Eats at Disneyland Resort We’re RANKING Every Single Holiday CHURRO at Disneyland Resort! Photo Tour and Specialty Eats: Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort View the full article

Disney has announced special offers for active-duty and retired members of the U.S. military for Disneyland Resort for the New Year! Sleeping Beauty Castle We just shared with you some great new Disneyland discounts and now we have a discount for our friends who have served! These offers include discounted rates for all 3 Disneyland Resort hotels for stays for most dates in 2020! For most nights from January 1, 2020 through December 17, 2020, active-duty and retired members of the U.S. military can enjoy discounted rates at the 3 Disneyland Resort hotels – Paradise Pier, Disneyland Hotel, and Grand Californian. Disneyland Hotel A minimum night stay may apply, and it is worth noting that separate theme park admission is required to go to the parks. For full details, including eligibility requirements and more, be sure to check out the offer here! Disneyland Hotel Check out other great Disneyland discounts here! Will you be booking a 2020 trip with this special offer?? What an exciting way to book a trip for the new year! Do your 2020 plans include a trip to Disneyland? Let us know with a comment! Related posts: Say “Trick Or Treat” With The DFB Printable Halloween Snack Checklist For Halloween Time in Disneyland! 2020 Disneyland Hotel Packages Are NOW Available for Booking! Disneyland Hotel Guests Can Enjoy This Exclusive Halloween Event — AND THERE’S FREE CANDY!!! View the full article

We may be past the time of jack o’ lanterns, but pumpkins are still going strong for the autumn season! Animal Kingdom Lodge Stopping by the Mara in Animal Kingdom Lodge always means taking a peek into the bakery case to see if there are any tasty new treats for us to try. We’ve seen adorable cupcakes and memorable seasonal offerings in the past and today we found a super cute new fall snack! Check out the Mickey’s Pumpkin Patch; bet you want to know what we thought!!! Mickey’s Pumpkin Patch is a mousse-based desert with a unique mixture of flavors! It’s a dark chocolate ganache tart topped with a pumpkin mousse, pistachio crumble, and buttercream decorations. Mickey’s Pumpkin Patch Mara The whole thing looks like a big ol’ growing pumpkin with the buttercream making up the leaves and stem and it is SO cute! As for what we thought, this thing is really good. Honestly, we could probably snack on a whole bowl of that pumpkin mousse. We found the chocolate tart to be really rich and thought it sorta overpowered the pumpkin when taking a bite of them together, so we preferred to eat them separately. Mickey’s Pumpkin Patch Mara The pistachio is super subtle too, so if you’re not a pistachio person don’t let that deter you because the pumpkin and the chocolate are definitely the main events! Mickey’s Pumpkin Patch Mara Overall, this treat is supah tasty and we’d definitely get it again. Try it for yourself before this seasonal offering disappears for $5.49 at the Mara. We don’t know how long it’ll be around, but we don’t think it’ll stick around for too much longer! If you love pumpkin, don’t miss it! Looking for MORE pumpkin treats in Disney World? You’ll find a whole bunch of ’em here! What do you think of this cute little pumpkin treat? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: “The Lion King” Treats Have Arrived at The Mara in Animal Kingdom Lodge Review: New Sandwiches at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kudu Cookie Sandwiches Dash into Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge View the full article

It’s the holiday season, and magic is in the area! Disneyland Resort If you’re a Disneyland Annual Passholder, Disney is bringing a little EXTRA magic to your season, offering after-hours access at one of their most CLASSIC attractions! “It’s a small world after all!” Passholders, prepare to get this catchy tune stuck in your head – Disney has announced that they are offering Disneyland Annual Passholders after-hours access to “it’s a small world” from November 18-22, 2019! It’s a Small World Set sail on the JOLLY-EST cruise in California, just in time to see the ride’s holiday overlay! Not only will Passholders be offered after-hours access to the ride, but they will also have a special photo opportunity after the park closes! Just be sure to head to the ride prior to closing time, and bring your valid pass! its’ a small world holiday How cool is this after-hours event?! We’re ready to set sail on the most cheerful cruise ’round the world! And guess what! “it’s a small world” also has a few new scents for the holiday season. Read all about those here! Are you a Disneyland Passholders? Will you be taking advantage of this exclusive after-hours event? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Want a Peek Inside One of the Most Exclusive Attractions in Disneyland?! REVIEW: Hot, Hot, Hot! The Hades Dog Is Flaming Over in Disneyland! REVIEW: The NEW Mary Poppins Penguin Brownie is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious in Disneyland! View the full article

Calling all surfer dudes and dudettes! Ron Jon Surf Shop Get ready to catch a wave on over to Disney Springs now that Disney World’s Ron Jon Surf Shop is open for business! While Ron Jon Surf Shop announced it would be opening its newest Disney Springs location on November 15th, the store soft-opened today and we got to go on our very first surfin’ safari shopping spree! Ron Jon Surf Shop If you’ve never been inside a Ron Jon Surf Shop, you’re in for a treat! Not only does this retail chain offer TONS of branded apparel for men, women, and youth… Ron Jon Surf Shop …but they also carry many pieces of practical equipment for a totally tubular day at the beach such as surf and bodyboards… Ron Jon Surf Shop and A LOT of sunblock! Ron Jon Surf Shop We also spotted this entire wall of board shorts and tank tops for the bros… Ron Jon Surf Shop …while the women’s fashion we saw was puttin’ off some major boho and beachy vibes! Ron Jon Surf Shop There was even plenty of stuff for the kiddos including some cute sandals and child-size life vests with adorable designs! Ron Jon Surf Shop The new Ron Jon Surf Shop is HUGE! It’s two stories and packed with so much merch — you’ll have to see it to believe it! Ron Jon Surf Shop There are so many t-shirt styles, it’s going to hard to choose a favorite! Ron Jon Surf Shop And if you’re looking for a new pair of sunglasses, trust us, Ron Jon’s got you covered! Ron Jon Surf Shop SOOOOO many sunglasses!!! Ron Jon Surf Shop If surfing isn’t your thing, there’s even a huge selection of skateboards! Check out these sweet deck styles! Ron Jon Surf Shop There’s also a ton of sweet lids to hide your salty locks! Ron Jon Surf Shop As well as a bunch of drinkware that you can take with you to the beach — or to work! Hey, you gotta make a living, right? So you might as well bring a little bit of the beach along with you on your commute! Ron Jon Surf Shop While Ron Jon Surf Shop is currently open, its official ribbon-cutting is being held Friday, November 15th at 10 AM in Disney Springs. There will be lots of special guests, music, and best of all… PRIZES! Ron Jon Surf Shop So hang ten on over to Ron Jon Surf Shop this weekend to check out this newest addition to Disney Springs! Have you ever been to Ron Jon Surf Shop? Tell us what you thought of it in the comments section below! Related posts: CUTE ALERT! 10-Year Anniversary Dooney and Bourke Bags Debut at Disney World! FOOD NEWS! New Fall Dinner and Cocktail Menu Debuts at STK in Disney Springs! Oh Boy! NEW Collection of Mickey Mouse Apparel Arrives in Disney World! View the full article

It’s time to take to the skies! Disney’s Skyliner While the debut of the Disney Skyliner has been exciting for a TON of reasons (a new way to travel around the World, beautiful views?!), one unexpected surprise has been the amazing Skyliner merch that Disney has been offering! Speaking of which, we think we might have just found our new favorite Skyliner collectible… “Oh, boy!” The Disney Skyliner Mickey Mouse Funko POP! will be available starting November 16, 2019, and may we just say this might be the CUTEST thing we’ve seen all day! Disney Skyliner Mickey Mouse Funko Pop ©Disney Just like the real-life Skyliner gondolas, this Funko POP! comes adorned with themed windows! This one features our favorite mischievous duo, Chip and Dale! Disney Skyliner Mickey Mouse Funko Pop ©Disney Meanwhile, Pluto is having a doggone great day on the other side with a singing bluebird! Disney Skyliner Mickey Mouse Funko Pop ©Disney Aw, shucks! How can you finish this off with anyone BUT the Mouses?! A fun-loving Mickey and Minnie are seen here, taking a snapshot of the view! Disney Skyliner Mickey Mouse Funko Pop ©Disney If you want to add the CUTEST piece of Skyliner merch to your collection, the Skyliner Mickey Mouse Funko POP! will be available beginning November 16, 2019 across Walt Disney World Resort at the following locations: World Traveler at Epcot Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Disney’s Riviera Resort Read about all the Disney Skyliner merchandise available here! What do you think of the new Skyliner Mickey Mouse Funko Pop? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Alien Popcorn Buckets, a New Dessert, and More Star Wars Updates: Everything New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week! FIRST LOOK at the NEW Skyliner Merchandise at Disney World! Update: Hollywood Studios Skyliner and New Entrance Construction Progress View the full article

Sanaa is one of the most popular restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort, known for its incredible bread service, African-inspired cuisine and, of course, its incredible views of the lush Sunset Savannah. It is here that you can sit back and enjoy a delectable meal while taking in the spectacular views of African wildlife right outside the windows of the restaurant. With animals including gazelle, zebras, kudu, giraffes, ostriches, cranes, and more, they’re sure to make your meal a memorable experience. The restaurant currently offers wonderful table-service dining for both lunch and dinner, but did you know that Sanaa now features a delicious breakfast menu? Recently, our talented chefs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge created the Sanaa Kuamsha Breakfast – served from 7:00am to 10:00am – for those guests looking for an early-morning meal. Highlighting a variety of different flavors inspired by authentic African cuisine, this new dining experience transforms Sanaa into a casual quick-service restaurant featuring grab-and-go options as well as a few familiar dishes with a unique twist that you can only find at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. When you approach the counter, you’ll be greeted with a variety of grab-and-go items including yogurt parfaits, fruit plates, banana bread with house-made African chocolate-hazelnut spread, and more. And if you’re looking for a heartier, sit-down dining experience, you can browse a full menu of entrees which can be ordered at the counter and brought directly to your table! On the entrée menu, you’ll find several familiar dishes complemented with unique African flavors. These dishes include Eggs Benedict (with two brown poached eggs, farmer’s ham, spice route hollandaise, arugula, and berries), Shahi Tukra French Toast (with saffron-scented sultan raisins, whipped chai cream, and almonds), and the Methi Paratha Wrap, which features scrambled eggs, potatoes masala, gouda, chermoula, and papaya achar. And for a plant-based option, you can try the Enriching Grains and Fruit dish with mixed grains, seasonal fruit, South African rusk, and coconut milk yogurt. The Boere Breakfast is another incredible plate with two cage-free eggs, African home fries, house-made boerewors sausage, bacon, and a coconut drop biscuit. For the kids, they can enjoy the Kid’s Explorer Platter with one cage-free egg served any style, African home fries, bacon, and a coconut drop biscuit. Or they can chow down on some classic Mickey waffles and bacon! Sanaa is located in Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Sanaa Kuamsha Breakfast is offered 7-10am and reservations are not required. If you’re dining for the lunch or dinner period, reservations are highly encouraged. For more information and to make reservations, check out the My Disney Experience mobile app or visit the Walt Disney World Resort website. And with the holiday season upon us, be sure to make your reservations today, as bookings fill up fast! View the full article

Hey friends! It’s time for another roundup of What’s New at Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios This is where we take you along on a magical sleigh ride through this Disney World park to see what’s been happening with construction, food, and merchandise! Hollywood Studios has been really turning up its holiday cheer since we last swung by for the kick-off of the Christmas season on November 8th! There’s much to discuss, so settle in with your cup of hot cocoa and let’s get started! Hollywood Studios Guide Construction and Entertainment Update at Hollywood Studios As we pulled into the car entrance for Hollywood Studios, we spotted some new, cute holiday decor! Hollywood Studios Car Entrance And as we walked through the main gate, we saw the Citizens of Hollywood were outside performing in their holiday attire! Citizens of Hollywood Check out the rest of Hollywood Studio’s holiday decor here! Echo Lake Our holiday trek continued over by Echo Lake where I quick jaunt to the 50s Prime Time Cafe had a retro-inspired Christmas Tree in its living room, err… waiting area. 50s Prime Time Christmas Tree The tree had some really cute, kitschy ornaments! We were loving all of its details! 50s Prime Time Christmas Tree Their vintagey-style kinda reminded us of some of the holiday merch Disney released this year including Mid Century Modern-inspired barware and home decor! 50s Prime Time Christmas Tree And while we were there, “Dad” mixed us up a Mowie Wowie to get us even more into the holiday spirit! Mowie Wowie Hollywood and Vine At Hollywood and Vine, Minnie’s Holiday Dine has returned! Enjoy feasting with the hostess-with-the-mostest, Minnie Mouse along with a few of her friends in special holiday costumes! Hollywood and Vine Find out more about Minnie’s Hollywood Dine here! Grand Avenue and Commissary Lane Meanwhile, work has progressed on the new construction we spotted a few weeks ago. Grand Avenue Construction While there’s been speculation that the building might house some more restrooms, a few new pieces of trim work have been added to the building’s exterior as well as some drinking fountains. Looks like our suspicions are getting closer to being confirmed! Animation Courtyard Over by Animation Courtyard, there are now banners at the Launch Bay advertising Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker which is being released on December 20th — we can’t wait! Launch Bay Banners On their reverse side are advertisements for Disney+’s exclusive new series, The Mandalorian! Have you subscribed to Disney+ yet, ’cause over 10 million people already have! Launch Bay Banners Read about what we’re watching on Disney+ here! We also saw there were new billboards promoting Disney+’s original film, Noelle… Noelle …and Frozen 2, coming to theaters November 22nd! Frozen 2 Read all about the Frozen 2 treats at Disney World here! Food Updates in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sunset Boulevard Meanwhile, we stopped by Sunshine Day Cafe and noticed they had an updated drink sign with their two seasonal offerings — the Holiday Mule and the tasty Frostbite which has just made its chilly return. We love sipping on these while taking in the sights of Sunset Seasons Greetings! Sunshine Day Cafe Holiday Drinks Read our review of the Holiday Mule here! We also spied with our little eye the popcorn carts were selling two of the season’s hottest premium popcorn buckets including the Mickey Light-Up Tree Popcorn Bucket as well as the adorable Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket! Hollywood Studios Popcorn Carts Merchandise Update at Hollywood Studios Okay, friends! We know you have a lot of shopping to do, especially if you’re looking to get most of it done for the holiday season gets really cray-cray! So without further adieu, let’s see what’s new in the Hollywood Studios shops! Once Upon a Christmas Time Decorations Legends of Hollywood Even though Epcot’s 2019 Food and Wine Festival is coming to a close (its last day is November 23rd!) you could still get your Food and Wine Festival Pandora Charms at Legends of Hollywood when we stopped by! Epcot’s Food and Wine Pandora We love the adorable Chef Mickey design this year’s Pandora Charm features! Food and Wine And as we reported to you earlier, here’s one of the weirdest pieces of merch we’ve seen in awhile — these Lightsaber Hair Sticks! Lightsaber Hair Sticks Read more about the Lightsaber Hair Sticks here! Once Upon a Time At Once Upon a Time we spotted this adorable Mickey Ornament to ring in the New Year with! 2020 Mickey Ornament It’s dated 2020 and features an adorable design of Mickey and Minnie on one side while the back has icons from every park and a picture of Pluto with the phrase “Houndsight is 2020”! 2020 Mickey Ornament Check out the other 2020 merch we’ve spotted this year here! Tower of Terror Gift Shop If you’ve got any Nightmare Before Christmas fans on your shopping list, you’ll want to swing by Tower of Terror Gift Shop to see their selection of spooky jewelry, like this Jack Choker for $19.99! Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Choker Luckily, it’s adjustable, so it’ll fit a wide range of sizes… Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Choker …and it even has a sweet little charm of Zero! How cute is he?! Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Choker If you’re more a fan of Sally, there was also a version for you! Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Choker The Sally Choker also costs $19.99 and it’s adjustable, too! Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Choker And how charming is this Nightmare Before Christmas Charms Necklace for $19.99??? We love how it features a bat with little dangly charms of Jack, Sally, and Zero! Nightmare Before Christmas Charms Necklace This Nightmare Before Christmas Tassel Necklace for $19.99 was super on-trend! Nightmare Before Christmas Tassel Necklace But we were losing our heads when we saw these stunning Nightmare Before Christmas Rings for $14.99… Nightmare Before Christmas Rings …as well as these Nightmare Before Christmas Earrings for $14.99. Words can’t do these things justice! They’re just sooo fabulous! Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally Earrings Municiburg Shop At Municiburg Shop we spotted this adorable Incredibles Shirt for $34.99! This will look super-sweet with our new Edna Mode MagicBands — featuring Jack-Jack and his Num Num Cookies! Incredibles Shirt Celebrity 5 & 10 Celebrity 5 &10 had a few new items on their shelves for Star Wars lovers. Check out the new Mandalorian Mug we spotted for $22.99! Star Wars Mandalorian Mug It’s a really cool, and well-designed piece! We love how it’s sculpted and even has a faux-distressed finish, like a bounty hunter’s helmet! Star Wars Mandalorian Mug Plus it’s got a lid, so if you get too absorbed into an episode of The Mandalorian and forgot you poured yourself a hot drink, it should stay nice and warm — at least for a little while! Star Wars Mandalorian Mug We also saw this new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Mug for $19.99. One side has Kylo Ren standing with an army of Stormtroopers! Star Wars Mug While the other side has all of our best buds from the Resistance! Go get ’em, Rey! Star Wars Mug The inside of the mug also has this cute detail, so you can see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker while you be sippin’. Star Wars Mug Last, we spotted the Fuel Rod Kiosk was back at Celebrity 5 & 10. There’s been some drama at the Disney parks lately concerning Fuel Rods. The company tried to make free unlimited swaps a thing of the past, but for now, their attempts have been thwarted. FuelRod Kiosk Read more about the FuelRod situation at the Disney parks here! Well folks, that’s all for this edition of What’s New at Hollywood Studios — until next time! We’ll be back soon with more food, construction, entertainment, and merch news as soon as we spot ’em! Will you be heading off to Disney’s Hollywood Studios anytime soon? Tell us about your vacation plans in the comments below! Related posts: It’s a Flurry of Fun for THE HOLIDAYS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! Arendelle Aqua, Move Over! The Frozen Fan Fest Has Flurried into BOTH Disney Parks! View the full article

The holiday season is in full swing at Disneyland! Trader Sam’s While we’ve loved seeing all the way that Disneyland has decked the halls, we think we might have found our new favorite place when it comes to holiday decorations on the West Coast… Today we hit up Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel to check out their new holiday decor and, folks, we were NOT disappointed! Trader Sam has decorated this Enchanted Tiki Bar with the most AMAZING kitschy decor that has gotten us in the tropical holiday spirit! Trader Sam’s You get a Santa hat, you get a Santa hat – everybody gets a Santa hat!!! No head is left un-topped when it comes to celebrating the holiday season! Trader Sam’s It’s the most wonderful time for a beer, or a fun cocktail, or delicious app! You can enjoy them all while you take in this amazing poinsettia display at the bar! Trader Sam’s Trader Sam is getting a head start on the holiday game with this very, errr, special family tree wreath! Notice the tiny little stockings hung with care! Trader Sam’s Minimalism is NOT a thing over at Trader Sam’s, so there’s no space left undecorated (though it never feels Claus-trophobic). The green and red Santa banner is just another example of some festive cheer in our favorite tiki bar! Trader Sam’s Because it’s the holidays, you need to add some poinsettias to the mix, because why not? It’s the time of year to spruce things up, and these are looking pine (tree puns are in, right?). Trader Sam’s We’d never pass on a chance to visit Trader Sam’s, but the holiday decor definitely presents a good excuse to visit again (or ten times) during the next few months! Check out ALL the amazing Disneyland holiday decorations here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! What do you think of Trader Sam’s holiday decor? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Holiday Eats at Disneyland Resort Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug Coming To Disneyland’s Trader Sam’s! See How It’s Different From Disney World’s Mug! Photos and Review: TWO NEW Cocktails (and NEW Souvenir Mugs!!) at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in Disneyland! View the full article

We can barely believe that 2020 is RIGHT around the corner! Riverside Depot We spotted some new 2020 merchandise at Riverside Depot in Animal Kingdom that is getting us ready to celebrate the New Year in style! The Mickey 2020 New Year T-Shirt is here, and it might just be the cutest way to ring in the new year! Mickey 2020 New Year T-Shirt The black t-shirt is decked out with a vintage-looking design, showcasing Mickey in front of Cinderella’s Castle celebrating the New Year with fireworks going off behind him! We LOVE the colors and style, and think this would be a great keepsake to hold onto going into 2020 and beyond! Mickey 2020 New Year T-Shirt You can get a head start on the new year by picking up this Mickey 2020 New Year T-Shirt for yourself, available for $24.99 at the Riverside Depot in Animal Kingdom. Read all about the New Year’s Eve celebrations happening at Disney World here! What do you think of the new 2020 Mickey New Year T-Shirt? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom — A Rotten Apple Cocktail, Up Phone Cases, And Your FAVE Disney Recipes! Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? What’s New at Animal Kingdom — Spooky Face Painting, A Halloween Cupcake, And The Rise of Skywalker Merch! View the full article

A BRAND NEW hotel is coming to Walt Disney World this December! And we’ve got a bunch of info to help you decide if this is a place you’d like to book on your next Disney World vacay. Disney’s Riviera Resort Concept Art ©Disney Follow along with us as we unpack everything we know about Disney’s Riviera Resort…so far! Disney’s Riviera Resort is the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort! It’s set to open on December 16th, and Cast Members have been hard at work on construction. You can check out the latest construction here! Disney’s Riviera Resort Riviera Resort Dining Now, let’s start things off with the good stuff! FOOD! Disney’s Riviera Resort will feature five new dining locations. These include Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera, Le Petit Cafe, Voyageurs Lounge, Bar Riva, and Primo Piatto. Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera is a rooftop restaurant that will feature signature dining for dinner, firework views, and a prix fixe character breakfast. Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera Concept Art ©Disney The location was inspired by the “cliffside restaurants of the Riviera” and will feature regional favorites including Sour Cream Waffles, Quiche Gruyère, Bouillabaisse, Vegetarian Cassoulet, and Warm Valharona Chocolate Cake. Topolino’s Terrace concept art ©Disney You can view the full Topolino’s Terrace menu here! Guests will also have the opportunity to ring in the new year at Topolino’s Terrace with Mezzanotte at Topolino’s: An Italian Masquerade. This event will let you hang out on the rooftop bar just days after its big opening. Here, you will be able to watch BOTH the Epcot and Hollywood Studios New Year’s Eve fireworks while drinking, dining, and listening to musical entertainment. ©Disney You can read more about Mezzanotte at Topolino’s: An Italian Masquerade here! Le Petit Cafe Le Petit Cafe will be located in Riviera’s lobby. In the mornings, the location will serve freshly brewed coffee and lattes. In the evenings, Le Petit Cafe will transform into a wine bar! Le Petit Café and Lobby Concept Art ©Disney Read more about Le Petit Cafe here! Voyageurs’ Lounge Voyageurs’ Lounge will reflect Walt’s travels throughout Europe and will include decor inspired by the books he collected on his 1935 Grand Tour throughout the Riviera. Disney’s Riviera Resort Lobby Concept Art ©Disney While we know very little about this location, we do know that it will be a fun and stylish spot to come together to chat about your personal stories. Learn more about Riviera’s Voyageurs’ Lounge here! Bar Riva and Primo Piatto Bar Riva will be the resort’s pool sidebar! It will serve European and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine along with made-to-order cocktails and drinks! And Primo Piatto will operate as the resort’s quick-service location, meaning that it will have a large amount of grab and go items! We had the opportunity to try some of Riviera’s food!! Check out our thoughts here! Riviera Resort Rooms Now, let’s take a look INSIDE some of the rooms that you’ll be able to stay in if you choose to stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort. The Resort will offer Deluxe Studios, One and Two-Bedroom Villas, Three-Bedroom Grand Villas, and a Tower Studio. These rooms offer a large range of accommodations for parties of many different sizes. One-Bedroom Villa For example, the Tower Studio, which is the first of its kind at Walt Disney World Resort, can sleep up to two plus an infant. While the villas can accommodate up to twelve people. One-Bedroom Villa The One-Bedroom Villa includes 1 King bed, 1 Queen-size pull-down bed, and 1 single pull-down bed. They also have a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, separate sleeping areas, a bathroom with two sink areas, and a bubble jet bathtub. So, it functions as a small apartment-type space for the length of your stay! One-Bedroom Villa Queen Murphy Bed Two-Bedroom Villa The Two-Bedroom Villa has 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, 1 Queen-size pull-down bed, and 1 single pull-down bed. It sleeps up to 9 adults and includes a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a washer and dryer. Riviera Resort Concept Art ©Disney This is another great option for large groups of people as it offers a large amount of space and a bit of privacy. Three-Bedroom Grand Villa The Three-Bedroom Villa is the largest room offering at Disney’s Riviera Resort as it can sleep up to 12 people. This room includes 1 King bed, 4…yes 4 Queen beds, and 1 Queen-size sleeper sofa. Riviera Resort Concept Art ©Disney It also has a full kitchen WITH an island, a formal dining area, and 3 full bathrooms! So, it’s kind of like a miniature house inside the resort!! Riviera Resort Concept Art ©Disney Deluxe Studio The Deluxe Studio has 1 Queen bed, 1 Queen-size pull-down bed, and 1 single pull-down bed. It also includes a kitchenette with a small fridge and microwave along with a porch or balcony. Deluxe Studio Tower Studio The Tower Studio is the smallest of the Riviera Resort rooms and the first of its kind at Disney. It accommodates two guests and an infant with its Queen-size pullout bed and private balcony. Riviera Resort Concept Art ©Disney Check out a deeper look at a few of the Riviera Resort rooms here! Disney Skyliner Station Disney’s Riviera Resort is one of the few locations on property with a Disney Skyliner station. The Skyliner Gondolas are a new form of transportation that recently opened. These take guests from four different Disney resorts and to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Riviera Resort Skyliner Station Check out Riviera’s Skyliner station here! Riviera’s Skyliner station is stunning and blends in beautifully with the resort’s intricate detailing and archeticture. Riviera Resort Station Learn more about the Disney Skyliner here! Riviera Resort’s Mural Mosaics The crew designing the Riviera Resort has gone all out in detailing this gorgeous location. We got a sneak peek recently at some beautiful Peter Pan murals that are being installed in a walkway at the Resort. These stunning hand-placed tile mosaics are 20 feet tall with a remarkable level of detail that show the level of care going into finishing this resort. Riviera Resort Peter Pan Mural ©Disney We can’t wait to see the completed mosaics when the resort opens as well as the other artwork being designed for the Resort. Learn more about the mosaic murals HERE! Disney Vacation Club Disney’s Riviera Resort is a Disney Vacation Club Resort. Because of this, guests are able to go on a room tour at Saratoga Springs. Here, Cast Members will show you the rooms and will chat with you about joining the Disney Vacation Club. Riviera Resort If you choose to do this Disney will give you up to three FastPasses along with a Disney gift card ranging in amounts from $25-$75 depending on which you’re currently staying at. Current Riviera Resort Room Discounts Disney is currently running a few Riviera Resort room discounts! Riviera Resort Construction Disney is offering an up to 40% off room-only discount for Disney Visa cardholders. Guests can book NOW – February 16th for most nights from December 16th (the resort’s opening day) until March 21, 2020! Riviera Resort Artwork Check out all of the details on the Riviera Resort Disney Visa Cardholder discount here! Disney Vacation Club members can also save 35% on rooms (cash rentals only) for most nights from December 16th, 2019 – April 25, 2020. DVC members can book this NOW – January 1, 2020. Our Thoughts We think that this is a worthwhile resort if you are traveling with a large group of people. The hotel offers a good number of options for big families and has a large number of useful appliances in the rooms. They’re spacious and offer options for storage and privacy, especially in the rooms that have more than one sink or bathroom. One-Bedroom Villa Now, unless you’re looking to splurge, this resort will prove to be a bit pricey for those traveling in smaller parties. And while the Tower Room is an interesting new concept, it looks like it’ll cost over $300 for one night. One-Bedroom Villa Restroom But, if you are looking to spend some extra dollars, this new resort is going to be new and STUNNING. There will be lots of exciting new amenities and dining locations to explore. The rooms are light, airy, and up to date, and the attention to detail that Disney put into this resort is breathtaking! Will you be staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort on your next vacation? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: PHOTO TOUR! First Look INSIDE Disney’s NEW Riviera Resort Rooms Get a FIRST LOOK at the Food Coming to Disney’s Riviera Resort! The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Disney’s NEW and Newly Announced Restaurants! View the full article

Whether you’re a foodie, a chicken nugget connoisseur, a Disney pro, or a first timer, Walt Disney World offers some super under-the-radar dining experiences that can add value to your vacation. Cake Decorating at Amorette’s Some provide a little education, others put you in touch with the animal kingdom, and still others are just plain fun. Here are some special under-the-radar experiences you can ONLY have at Walt Disney World…And ONLY The Pros Know About! Dine with an Animal Specialist If you love Disney’s Animal Kingdom — and the animal kingdom in general — you may want to Dine with an Animal Specialist. This delicious experience takes place at a private reserved table at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Sanaa, where participants will dine on the famed Indian-style bread service, plus entree options to suit every palate. (Find our latest review of Sanaa here to see what to expect!) Bread Service at Sanaa! While you dine, you’ll hear from an Animal Specialist who will share facts about wildlife care, research, and conservation. Of course, you’ll also be able to look out onto one of the resort’s four savannas, where you just might spot some of the wildlife you’re talking about! And because this lunch is limited to 12 people (8 years and older only), there’s plenty of time to ask questions, too. Click here to learn more about how you can Dine with an Animal Specialist. Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie There’s nothing better than learning cake decorating from true experts, and that’s just what guests receive when they sign up to participate in the Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie. In this 90-minute experience, you’ll be guided by Amorette’s pastry chefs through the steps needed to decorate one of the Patisserie’s classic Mickey dome cakes. Misha and Mady, instructors at Amorette’s Patisserie Then you’ll get to decorate one of your very own! This small-group experience concludes with you taking home (or to your hotel!) your very own cake! Plus there are alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included in the fun. We reviewed this experience when it first began in 2017, and it was a blast! For guests looking to get a little creative, who love cake, or who want to see what goes into a pastry masterpiece, Amorette’s Cake Decorating Experience is a must! DFB MICKEY MASTERPIECE Read all about our Amorette’s Cake Decorating Experience HERE! Citricos Chef’s Domain The Grand Floridian’s Citricos Chef’s Domain sets a table for eight and serves up a meal created just for your group! Chef’s Domain takes place in a private dining room with views of the kitchen that allow you to watch the culinary team make magic. Eats are inspired by the Mediterranean seaside and are accompanied by sommelier-recommended wine options. Citricos Entrance Citricos Chef’s Domain is essentially the restaurant’s version of a chef’s table. You’ll want to reserve your seat at the table in advance for this delicious experience. Dine with an Imagineer In this small-group experience, diners will enjoy a good meal and even better conversation with a Walt Disney Imagineer! Guests are treated to a four-course meal in either Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood Brown Derby or Grand Floridian’s Citricos. Throughout the meal, they’ll hear stories from an Imagineer and are encouraged to ask questions. Hollywood Brown Derby This one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes meal is a must-do for Disney fans who want to know how Disney makes magic! But the Dine with an Imagineer experience only happens about once a month, so you’ll want to book it in advance (and maybe even plan your trip around it!). Click HERE to see our full review of Dine With An Imagineer! Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise If you like to get a new perspective on the World, the Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise is a fun way to do so! This experience carries guests aboard one of Disney’s ferryboats out onto Seven Seas Lagoon for a view of Happily Ever After! The experience begins with a beverage at the Transportation and Ticket Center, sets off with an entertaining crew that shares the backstory of the ferryboat, and includes a selection of treats and specialty drinks (alcoholic and non-) themed to the show! Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt, too! Gangway to the Ferry We reviewed the Ferrytale Fireworks when it began (click here to read all about it!), and it’s a bespoke way to enjoy a lovely night on the water — with a side of fireworks! Click HERE To See Our Full Review of the Ferrytale Fireworks Cruise! Highway in the Sky Dine Around Progressive dining is the centerpiece of the Highway in the Sky Dine Around, a dining experience that takes guests from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to the Polynesian Village Resort, the Grand Floridian, and back to the Contemporary — all on Disney World’s own Highway in the Sky: the Monorail! Your chariot to the Highway in the Sky Dine Around! The meal begins with a cocktail and appetizer at The Wave…of American Flavors before it continues on to the Polynesian and its island-inspired drinks and apps. Next, guests sip champagne and enjoy cheese and charcuterie at the Grand Floridian, where they’ll also be treated to the Chef’s main course at Citricos. When the group returns to the Contemporary, they’ll receive desserts, cordials, and coffee on a private patio from which they’ll watch Happily Ever After. This experience sells out quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot early! Click here for full details about the Highway in the Sky Dine Around! Wanyama Safari Wanyama Safari is another way to experience Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge’s savannas — and excellent dining! This 90-minute tour of the savannas includes an experienced guide who will share information about the animals around you as well as the history and management of the animals and the architecture of the resort. Bring your camera for some up-close pics of the savanna’s many inhabitants! Savanna during the day But safari-ing makes one hungry, so guests are treated to a selection of bites at Jiko — The Cooking Place in the ground floor of Jambo House! Eats may include North African-style chicken, African dips and breads, desserts, and South African wine pairings! Reserve your spot early, and prepare for a fun afternoon and evening! It’s not hard to find a unique experience at Walt Disney World, but these offer something special that not so many guests know about. Have you tried them?? Find out about LOTS more amazing dining adventures and unique events in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We have full details on EVERY Disney Dining event available as well as ALL of our recommendations, Disney discount details, planning resources, and MORE. DON’T MISS OUT! Related posts: 36 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Walt Disney World! 50 Memories You Should Make Before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! 9 Best One-Credit Restaurant Values on the 2019 Disney Dining Plan View the full article

This Downtown Disney sweet shop has been turning out some SERIOUSLY GOOD seasonal treats this year for the holidays! Marceline’s Confectionery And while Marceline’s Confectionery has already given us so many Christmas presents this year including the Santa Hamm Caramel Apple (we can’t even deal with how adorable this thing is!) and the Churro Marshmallow Wand (which has caused quite the confectionery commotion!), they’re bringing us another — the Mickey Snowman Caramel Apple! Okay, we gotta admit… we’d really let our guard down after the Santa Hamm Caramel Apple came on the scene. How could anything ever top his cute little piggy bank wearing a Santa hat adorableness? So you can imagine our surprise when we spotted these little cuties in production this morning! Three cheers to the hardworking Cast Members at Marceline’s Confectionery for this Mickey Snowman Caramel Apple masterpiece! Hip, hip, HOORAY! Mickey Snowman Caramel Apple The Mickey Snowman Caramel Apple is dipped in caramel and white chocolate, and has sweet marshmallow ears, a cute little top hat, and a candy scarf! Why, he looks like he stepped right off the pages of our favorite holiday novella, Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol! Mickey Snowman Caramel Apple Look for the Mickey Snowman Caramel Apple donning his top hat and scarf next time you’re hanging out at Downtown Disney at Marceline’s Confectionery! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Which do you think is cuter — the Mickey Snowman Caramel Apple or the Santa Hamm Caramel Apple? Cast your vote in the comments below! Related posts: The BRAND NEW Santa Hamm Apple is the Cutest Apple We’ve Seen in Disneyland! Check Out the Holiday Treat That’s Driving Disneyland Crazy RIGHT NOW! What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! View the full article

It’s been an exciting time at Walt Disney World Resort since the arrival of Disney Skyliner! Since September, guests have taken flight in new, incredible gondolas infused with Disney magic. In celebration of this new transportation system, a Funko Pop! figure inspired by Disney Skyliner will be available beginning November 16. This collectible Funko Pop! figure will be available across Walt Disney World Resort at these locations: World Traveler at Epcot Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Merchandise will also be available at the new Disney’s Riviera Resort when it opens later this year! Be sure to also check out more Skyliner merchandise available across Walt Disney World Resort. All merchandise available while supplies last. View the full article

Mark your calendars and set your “goals” for 2020! On Jan. 8, 2020, Anaheim Ducks Day will once again return to Disney California Adventure park. Whether you’re a fan of Disney, Anaheim Ducks or both, celebrate the day with us, and take part in special hockey activities, photo opportunities and memorable experiences that will literally have you saying… “Ducks Score!” Did You Know? The National Hockey League club was founded in 1993 by The Walt Disney Company and was originally known as the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, a name which was inspired by the 1992 film, “The Mighty Ducks.” The name remained the same until the 2006-2007 season, when the club officially became known as the Anaheim Ducks. More information on Anaheim Ducks Day will become available next month, so please check back on the Disney Parks Blog or at AnaheimDucks.com/DucksDay. Information and event subject to change or cancellation without notice. View the full article

The gingerbread displays keep rollin’ in! Boardwalk Entrance And on a trip through Disney’s BoardWalk Inn’s lobby this morning, we saw this deluxe Disney World’s resort’s gingerbread display was comin’ along nicely! Although the display wasn’t finished yet, to us, it totally looked good enough to eat! And while the 2019 Disney’s Boardwalk Inn made out gingerbread, chocolate and candies closely resembles displays from previous years, its festive details and gorgeous confectionery artistry are really putting us in the holiday spirit! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display The BoardWalk Inn’s gingerbread display is everything we love about this Disney World resort. The structure is replicated by pastry chefs who really know a thing or two about gingerbread and the BoardWalk! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display Perhaps one of our favorite buildings is the BoardWalk Bakery, which has a little window where you can peek inside! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display This year it looks like Mickey and Minnie Mouse are manning the shop! We don’t see any of our favorite Boardwalk Bakery breakfast sandwiches (Ooey Gooey for the win!), but we do see plenty of sweet tasty-looking treats and other goodies! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display Outside of the bakery, a sweet Christmas tree is adorned with little fondant decorations of bakery supplies including measuring spoons, recipe cards, and cutting boards — too cute! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display Further down the boardwalk, we spotted the superfly Flying Fish! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display It also had a Christmas tree out front featuring nautical elements like starfish, shells, and little blue fish candies — but remember, “fish are friends, not food!” BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display The ESPN Club is going to PUMP YOU UP if you’re not already excited about the Christmas season! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display Meanwhile, their tree is decorated with baseballs and basketballs, topped with an ESPN Club pennant! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display And while Trattoria al Forno is known for its Italian cuisine and Bon Voyage Character breakfast, things have taken a turn for the sweet now that the restaurant has been remodeled out of gingerbread! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display We love spotting all the little details of this year’s gingerbread BoardWalk Inn! Check out this little Popcorn cart! We can almost smell the kernels popping! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display And how charming is this little hotdog stand? We’d love to see the size of the tiny hotdogs it’s servin’! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display We’d also love to hang this miniature wreath on our front door for the holidays! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display And as you probably already know, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is a magical place to tie the knot! Check out the romantic pergola complete with a wedding cake! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display There’s also the gazebo — just like the one you’ll find overlooking Cresent Lake — and is that Cinderella’s carriage we spy? It sure is! BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display While the Disney’s BoardWalk Inn gingerbread display is still undergoing construction, Cast Members informed us there will be treats soon! In the meantime, you can check out the Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House, Contemporary Resort’s Gingerbread Castle, Wilderness Lodge’s Gingerbread Cabin, and Beach Club’s Gingerbread Carousel! Will you be scoping out this year’s gingerbread display at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The 2017 Gingerbread Display at Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn Did Somebody Say Hotel DISCOUNT?! We’re Looking at You, Disney World Annual Passholders! Seafood and Sandwich Lovers Unite For This New Sandwich in Disney World! View the full article

Cookies and cream and a classic holiday flavor? That sounds pepper-MINT TO BE! Trilo Bites There’s a lot of peppermint treats in Disney World this year! We’re still dreaming about that Peppermint Bubble Waffle in Disney Springs and the Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich in Animal Kingdom. And y’all there’s ANOTHER peppermint treat chillin’ in Animal Kingdom. Join us at Trilo-Bites in Dinoland U. S. A. to give their new Peppermint Cookies and Cream Milkshake a try! We love peppermint, and who doesn’t love cookies and cream?? So we were pretty psyched to get our hands on this new treat. What we found was that this is pretty much the Oreo Milkshake that replaced one of our all-time fav boozy Smokey Bones shake a few months back. All Disney did was add a few crushed peppermint pieces and a mini candy cane to the top. Trilo Bites Peppermint Cookies and Cream Milkshake Overall, this shake was tasty but it’s still a little underwhelming. The peppermint flavor is SUPER understated, in fact, we think all of the peppermint may have been in the topping. We would’ve liked to see a little more peppermint in the shake itself too! But maybe mixing it up a bit with your straw would help that out some?! Try that out and let us know your thoughts. Trilo Bites Peppermint Cookies and Cream Milkshake If you’re a cookies and cream-lover, go for it! But if you’re looking for something a little more pepperminty you’ve gotta try the Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich, the Peppermint Bark Churro, or the Peppermint Soft-Serve. If you do want to get your sip on with the Peppermint Cookies and Cream milkshake, swing by Trilo-Bites in Animal Kingdom and you can grab one for $5.49. Click here to see our FAVE holiday treats at Disney World this year! Will you be grabbing a Peppermint Cookies and Cream shake? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Where’d You Go, Smokey Bones? Trilo Bites Switches up Milkshakes AND We’re BUMMED Disney’s Animal Kingdom Keeps Getting Jollier with MORE Holiday Decorations! Listen UP! This is the ONE Treat You NEED This Holiday Season At Disney’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article