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Greetings ghosts and ghouls, and Happy Halloween!! Boardwalk Entrance We headed over to Disney’s BoardWalk to see what kind of changes we could spot and to catch up on all the fun Halloween activities that the resort would be offering today. Check out what we found in this edition of What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk! Food Updates at Disney’s BoardWalk Ample Hills Creamery The BoardWalk has a lot of great dining options and since we happen to have a sweet tooth, we love to head over to Ample Hills Creamery. SO, imagine how excited we were when we spotted this messy and delicious-looking Ice Cream Taco! Ample Hills Ice Cream Tacos This ice cream stuffed taco is $8.99 and comes with unlimited toppings! Yes… UNLIMITED! The Cast Members really load these treats up with ice cream so you’ll want to be hungry if you stop in for one. Ample Hills Ice Cream Tacos Want to know what we thought of the Ice Cream Taco? Click here to see our full review! Of course, there’s one MASSIVE sweet at Ample Hills that isn’t for eating… This super cool Sleepy Hollow display! The chefs handcrafted this awesome Halloween confection and it’s made entirely from chocolate. Ample Hills Sleepy Hollow BoardWalk Bakery Next, we stopped at the BoardWalk Bakery to see what kind of fun treats (or tricks!) we could find! First off was this yummy-looking Pumpkin Cheese Danish for $3.99 or a snack credit if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan. It came complete with chocolate cobweb. Spooky! Boardwalk Bakery Pumpkin Cheese Danish We also noted that some limited time treats were still in the case at the Bakery like the Bat Caramel Cream Puff for $4.29. The Caramel Cream Puff is usually in the case, but you can likely expect those bat wings and the edible purple sugar to vanish after today. Boardwalk Bakery Cream Puff The tricky Mickey Halloween Topper is still sitting on the Banana Pudding as well. If you want to get this treat in its spookiest version, you may wanna stop in today and nab it for $4.79. Boardwalk Bakery Banana Pudding For guests with dietary constrictions, we also found these Erin McKenna’s Bakery Brownie Bites that are gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and egg-free. Erin McKenna Brownie Bites BoardWalk Joe’s Next, we monster-mashed our way over to BoardWalk Joe’s to check-in on any new eats. Boy, were we excited to find that they now have a jalapeño cheese sauce for their Mickey Pretzels AND it’s made fresh every day! Boardwalk Joes They also had new Jalapeño Stuffed Pretzels so if you like a little heat, BoardWalk Joe’s has you covered! You can get either jalapeño offering for $6.79. Boardwalk Joes ScreenDoor General Store Finally, we checked in on the Frozen Glacier flavors at ScreenDoor General Store and all their slushy goodness… ScreenDoor Frozen Glaciers …and the bakery case which was stocked full of tasty looking cookies and treats. ScreenDoor Bakery Case We’ll be dreaming about those chocolate apples later! ScreenDoor Bakery Case BoardWalk Merchandise Updates Lobby There are a couple new merchandise items around Disney’s BoardWalk as well, but we’re definitely still seeing a strong Halloween theme. In the lobby, we did notice that the FuelRod kiosk had been updated to announce the $3 swapping fee that goes into effect tomorrow. Boardwalk Fuel Rod Dundy’s Sundries We also spotted this stylish and classic new Fanny Pack for Disney Vacation Club Members over at Dundy’s Sundries! Members can make it theirs for $39.99. DVC fanny pack ScreenDoor General Store ScreenDoor General Store had a few merchandise updates like this new Frozen 2 shelf with play-sets, clothes, and mugs. Frozen 2 merch We also spotted these new Storybook Playsets! They look like books that open up to reveal little worlds inspired by favorite characters. There’s one for Minnie Mouse, Princess Rapunzel, and Princess Ariel. Storybook Playsets These cost $19.99. Here’s a peek inside the Minnie Mouse set! Storybook Playsets As always, the Pin Trading Board is loaded with a variety of collectible pins. Stop in and see if there’s any you’ve been looking for! ScreenDoor Pin Trading And the General Store is offering the Bonus Holiday Tote deal! Make a purchase of $40 or more and the tote comes for just $24.99. Holiday Tote Take a closer look at the 2019 Holiday Tote here! Events and Activities at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort BoardWalk Village Green There’s plenty of frightful fun in the making at BoardWalk as well. We noticed that set-up had begun yesterday for today’s Halloween festivities. Guests can stop in at the Village Green today for games and candy from 5:30 – 8 PM. Then there’s a DJ from 7 – 10 PM! Halloween Party Set Up Lobby The lobby had a few informative postings up like this poster that gives all the information runDisney’s Wine & Dine Half Marathon that is taking place this weekend. runDisney Race info Disney is also offering a few discounts for marathon runners this weekend! Check those out here. And there was a super cute Cast Member Pumpkin Decorating display. Cast Members at the BoardWalk Resort were encouraged to participate in this spooky pumpkin contest. Pumpkin Contest And here’s the winner of the Most Disney award! This Haunted Mansion-inspired pumpkin display is positively chilling (maybe because it’s so cool)! Pumpkin Contest For more info on all the Halloween activities today, check out this posting in the lobby that lists them all. Boardwalk Halloween activities Bonus! We spotted this group of Cast Members coming from the Disney Imagineers Halloween Party at Atlantic Dance Hall. Check out the super cute 1920’s flair to their princess costumes! CM Halloween Party So, there you have it! That’s everything new at Disney’s BoardWalk today. If you’re strolling through the area today, stop in for some spooky fun! Check out other updates at Disney’s BoardWalk. Click here! Will you be partaking in any of the Halloween festivities at the BoardWalk? Let us know what you think of them in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk! First Look and Review! Ample Hills Creamery Soft Opens on Disney’s Boardwalk Another NEW Mermaid Cupcake is Making a Splash in Disney World! View the full article

Spooky season may be coming to a close, but you can have a roar-some time during Christmas! T-Rex in Disney Springs And, T-Rex in Disney Springs is serving up delicious food AND a meet-and-greet with the jolliest man out there! (Hint: he gives the BEST presents!!) T-Rex is hosting its annual Breakfast with Santa! ©T-Rex Cafe On November 30th and December 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th, you can ring in the holiday with a delicious breakfast AND some time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! It really is the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” ©T-Rex Cafe The buffet includes scrambled eggs, breakfast turkey sausage, potatoes, biscuits n’ country gravy, fresh fruit with yogurt, french toast sticks, mini pancakes, assorted cereals, omelet and waffle stations, and MORE! Seating by the Dinosaurs Breakfast is $32.00 for adults and $20.50 for kiddos. You can make reservations for Breakfast with Santa at T-Rex by calling 407-939-3463! Maybe you can even bring a Santa hat for one of the dinosaurs! Will you be visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claus at T-Rex’s Christmas breakfast? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Have a Roaring Good Time at T-Rex with Their Thanksgiving Menu in Disney World! Enjoy Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at T-Rex Restaurant in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

There’s something so special about the magnificent gingerbread houses at Disney World during the holidays! 2018 Contemporary Resort Gingerbread House Is it that they’re positively MASSIVE? Or maybe the level of detail that the artists put into these cookie-based creations? Whatever the reason, we keep coming back year after year to see the awesome gingerbread artwork to be found around Disney World. If you’re like us, you won’t want to miss out on any of the displays! We’ve compiled a helpful list to make sure that you can check off seeing all the gingerbread creations around Disney World this year! Though many of the displays haven’t gone up yet, here’s what you can expect to see based on last year’s festivities. Start planning your Gingerbread crawl now!! Contemporary Resort There is one gingerbread house we’ve already seen coming up this year in Disney World — and really it’s more of a gingerbread castle! That’s right, we’ve already seen some progress on the much-loved Contemporary resort display of Cinderella Castle in gingerbread form. Contemporary Resort Gingerbread House This display is always a favorite and is designed as a tribute to Mary Blair, a formative Imagineer in the designing of “it’s a small world!” as well the artist behind the HUGE Grand Canyon Concourse Mural in the main lobby of the Contemporary! We can likely expect to see some familiar faces on the finished product as last year’s rendition featured cute versions of Cinderella, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother. 2018 Contemporary Resort Gingerbread House This display can be found on the 4th floor of the Contemporary Resort and is a must-see for those looking for stunning gingerbread houses this holiday season! 2018 Contemporary Resort Gingerbread House This spot has previously been open daily from 10AM til 10PM and features a Gingerbread Snack Stand (if all that gingerbread has left you craving some sweets!). You can pick up various cookies and sweets in this spot daily! Check out last year’s Contemporary gingerbread display here! Grand Floridian Resort Now, we haven’t seen any progress on gingerbread displays outside of the Contemporary yet, but there are a couple of spots that we can safely assume from previous years are a’comin! One of the longest-standing of these is the MASSIVE Grand Floridian Gingerbread House which has been crafted in the Grand Floridian’s lobby for 20 years! Check out last year’s version here! 2018 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House This display is 14 feet tall and made with a RIDICULOUS amount of ingredients. Think 1,050 lbs of honey, 800 lbs of flour, 600 lbs of chocolate, 600 lbs of powdered sugar, 140 pints of egg whites, and 35 lbs of spices. Plus, it takes an entire team of pastry chefs to construct. Sheesh! It’s no wonder this display is a favorite, it sure is big enough to hold some serious holiday cheer! 2018 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House We’ll keep an eye out for construction to begin on this iconic gingerbread house likely in the next few days. It’s definitely worth a Monorail ride to see! 2018 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House The house itself is actually its own gingerbread shop! Guests can purchase a variety of cookies and sweets including one of our favorites — gingerbread roof shingles! This shop is open typically 10AM til 10PM and during busy times of day when families are coming or going, the line can get pretty long! It’s well worth a trip to see though. The roof even puffs out smoke! Christmas cuteness overload!! See last year’s Grand Floridian gingerbread house here! BoardWalk Inn A more recent addition to the line-up of famous Disney gingerbread is the display at the BoardWalk Inn. This display first popped up in 2017 and depicts a cute gingerbread version of the shops along the BoardWalk. In 2018 it had loads of teeny tiny amazing additions and new details! We’re assuming this one will return for 2019, and we’re hoping it might have some cool new surprises in store again! 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display Pastry chefs at the BoardWalk develop this display each year with the BoardWalk Bakery as the main piece (they WOULD focus on the bakery! Those bakers gotta represent!). 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display This display is sure to delight when it appears in the BoardWalk lobby this year so be sure to make time to swing by and see it! Take a look at the amazing details in last year’s BoardWalk Inn gingerbread display! The Beach Club For a more whimsical approach to holiday displays, follow the smell of gingerbread to Disney’s Beach Club where we’re expecting to see the Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel pop up in the next few weeks! The Carousel is a much-loved gingerbread display and we look forward to it each year! Plus, it actually spins! 2018 Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel Every year, the theme changes on the Carousel. Last year it was dedicated to Donald and Daisy so we can’t wait to see what the theme is this year! Something fun to keep an eye out for: the names of the chocolate horses change every year too! 2018 Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel This is typically another huge one, as in 2,029 pieces of gingerbread huge! 2018 Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel The detail is off the charts and we’ve spent hours looking at all the hard work put into it in the past! We can’t wait to see this display pop up at the Beach Club. Check out last year’s Beach Club gingerbread carousel! Amorette’s Patisserie You’ll likely be able to find some gingerbread outside of the resorts too! Last year, we spotted a super cute gingerbread display at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs to go along with all the fun holiday treats there. 2018 Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display Last year’s display featured a gingerbread Amorette’s and tons of pretty chocolate Christmas trees. This display tends to change up from year to year. So, who’s to say if the display will be the same this year? We’ll have to wait and see to find out! 2018 Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display The master pastry chefs and decorators over at Amorette’s know a thing or two about how to make beautiful works of art out of baked goods, so naturally they knock it out of the park each year! Take a peek at last year’s gingerbread creation at Amorette’s here! And More! We’ve also previously spotted a gingerbread version of the capital building in the American Adventure pavilion in Epcot. It’s likely this patriotic holiday delight will return as well. Check out that candy cane roof! Washington, D.C. Gingerbread Display And, there will possibly be even more gingerbread delights to find in Disney World this season! Many of the resorts that don’t have formal displays still often do a showcase of Cast Member created gingerbread houses that can be positively charming (and pretty impressive!). Don’t miss out on any of the wonderful Disney gingerbread houses this holiday season! We’ll keep you updated as sweet structures rise around property! In the meantime, you can check out our tour of the gingerbread creations around Disney World last year, and happy (early) holidays! Which Disney gingerbread display is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays What’s New Around Walt Disney World: December 20, 2016 The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

Hey, guys! We’re back with another DFB Video and today we’re talkin’ CHEESE! Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese That’s right my friends, in our latest DFB Video we’re exploring 26 Disney World eats for the cheese obsessed traveler. Is cheese your favorite food group? Then this one’s for you!! We’re talking the gooey-est, the melty-est, the most delicious cheesy Disney World snacks! From mac & cheese sandwiches to the BEST cheese dips and even some cheesy desserts, we’ve got your cheese obsession covered in our latest DFB Video.  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Your favorite cheesy eat in Disney World! Related posts: DFB Video: 7 New Things You HAVE to Try in Disney World RIGHT NOW DFB Video: Eight NEW Must-Eat Disney World Snacks for 2018 DFB Video: What to Eat When You’re Tired of Sweet at Disney World View the full article

New service allows crew members to easily stay connected with friends and family back home CELEBRATION, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2019) – Today, Disney Cruise Line announced it will provide complimentary texting to crew members onboard its ships, making it easier for shipboard teams to stay connected to their loved ones while working away from home. “We recognize how important it is for our crew members to be able to stay in touch with their families and friends, and we’re proud to provide this benefit,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Cruise Line. “This is another way Disney continues to provide a great crew experience for our shipboard teams.” Disney Cruise Line is the first major cruise line to provide this complimentary service. Crew members with iOS and Android devices will be able to send and receive text messages while onboard for free. The service will launch today onboard the Disney Magic and will be available fleet wide in the next few weeks. Disney Cruise Line crew members represent more than 80 different nationalities. Crew members and Officers enjoy highly competitive benefits and employment advantages as well as ongoing training and development opportunities, as they sail aboard award-winning ships to the world’s most celebrated destinations. Recognized as the top cruise line for families and a leader in hospitality and entertainment, Disney Cruise Line offers unique career opportunities for those seeking to grow, innovate and succeed with one of the world’s most creative companies. Since its launch in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. Disney Cruise Line features a fleet of four ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Hawaii, Alaska and Europe, among others. ### View the full article

New service allows crew members to easily stay connected with friends and family back home CELEBRATION, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2019) – Today, Disney Cruise Line announced it will provide complimentary texting to crew members onboard its ships, making it easier for shipboard teams to stay connected to their loved ones while working away from home. “We recognize how important it is for our crew members to be able to stay in touch with their families and friends, and we’re proud to provide this benefit,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Cruise Line. “This is another way Disney continues to provide a great crew experience for our shipboard teams.” Disney Cruise Line is the first major cruise line to provide this complimentary service. Crew members with iOS and Android devices will be able to send and receive text messages while onboard for free. The service will launch today onboard the Disney Magic and will be available fleet wide in the next few weeks. Disney Cruise Line crew members represent more than 80 different nationalities. Crew members and Officers enjoy highly competitive benefits and employment advantages as well as ongoing training and development opportunities, as they sail aboard award-winning ships to the world’s most celebrated destinations. Recognized as the top cruise line for families and a leader in hospitality and entertainment, Disney Cruise Line offers unique career opportunities for those seeking to grow, innovate and succeed with one of the world’s most creative companies. Since its launch in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. Disney Cruise Line features a fleet of four ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Hawaii, Alaska and Europe, among others. ### View the full article

Whether you’re ready to experience the magic of your first runDisney event, or are gearing up for your fiftieth race, you can start planning now because runDisney just revealed the 2020-2021 race season schedule and and on-sale dates. With entertainment, beloved characters, and Disney magic at every mile, runDisney races are memorable experiences for runners of all ages and skill levels. They’re also the only opportunity for runners and Disney fans alike to run through the Walt Disney World Resort, with the Walt Disney World Marathon taking runners through all four theme parks! Want the thrill of a runDisney event from home? Sign up for the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon and runDisney Virtual Series, allowing you to run, jog, or walk through your neighborhood or on a treadmill to earn exclusive medals and a finisher certificate. This year we’re also excited to announce a new international event, Disneyland Paris Princess Run, joining the Disneyland Paris Run Weekend as another magical runDisney event at Disneyland Paris. Check out the on-sale and race weekend dates for each runDisney event in 2020-2021 below. Be sure to mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes! View the full article

Halloween is here, and you’re in for a special treat! To celebrate, we have some spooktacular math facts to share with you! If you’ve ever visited Magic Kingdom Park during the fall, you’ve probably noticed the charming wreaths, friendly scarecrows, and giant pumpkins that festively decorate Main Street, U.S.A. So, grab your rulers and calculators, because we’re going to unveil the frightfully fun numbers behind some of our favorite fall decorations! The grinning pumpkin towers located at the front entrance are happy to greet you! Did you know that the left pumpkin is approximately 43 inches wide and 120 inches tall? Before you take your class picture in front of the train station, make sure to count that there are 12 little pumpkins nestled in the Mickey Mouse floral bed! As you enter Main Street, U.S.A. there are 8 friendly scarecrows located around the flagpole, ready for trick-or-treating! How fun! Don’t forget to look up! There are approximately 155 individual pumpkins adorning the buildings and windows of Main Street, U.S.A. Did you know that many of them are themed to their location? One of the most iconic decorations is the Mickey Mouse pumpkin wreath! The diameter of the wreath is approximately 26 inches. How would you calculate the circumference of the wreath? (Answer: Multiply 26 by pi [3.14]. The answer is that the wreath is approximately 82 inches in circumference!) You can learn more about numbers in the Disney Parks with Disney Youth Education Series, and stay up-to-date on all things Disney Youth Programs by signing up for our e-newsletter! Happy Halloween! View the full article

Artistry, inspiration and imagination are everywhere to be found at Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest upcoming Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Vacation Club property. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a first look at a truly splendid element of the resort. A walkway tunnel at Disney’s Riviera Resort will feature two stunning mosaic murals showcasing Disney storytelling of European tales. The original stories that inspired these murals were included in the collection of over 300 books that Walt Disney sent back to his studios while traveling Europe in the 1930s. The use of mosaics for the murals celebrates the beauty of the art style, materials and craftsmanship. Both mosaic murals will be massive installations, recessed into the tunnel walls and spanning across the arched ceiling. Each of the two pieces will feature a unique story set along the tunnel wall and will be joined at the top by a shared mosaic sky, rising 20 feet in the air. The mural you’re seeing today shows a magical scene of London at night, with Peter Pan, Wendy, Michael and John flying off to Neverland. More than 500,000 hand-cut tiles were laid by hand to create this amazing mosaic! Now that you’ve seen a sneak peek at one of the two magnificent murals coming to Disney’s Riviera Resort, what’s your guess at the beloved story the other mosaic will depict? Disney’s Riviera Resort is under construction now and projected to open Dec. 16, 2019. For more information or to make hotel reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407-939-7762 or your travel agent. View the full article

Happy Halloween! Today, we’re concluding our look at Disney’s best witch and sorcerer characters with a look at Yen Sid, who appeared in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” section of the 1940 film “Fantasia.” Yen Sid’s trademark sorcerer’s hat holds all sorts of magical powers – as Mickey Mouse found out when he borrowed the hat. According to artist Ashley Taylor, if Yen Side had a chance to visit a Disney park, he’d likely head to Magic Kingdom Park to chase down his magical hat one more time. “Yen Sid’s hat allows him to be a powerful sorcerer,” she said. “It’s easy to imagine him wanting to recover his hat from Donald Duck at Mickey’s PhilharMagic.” View the full article

We are just HOURS away from the start of Turkey season! T-Rex Restaurant Disney Springs is already getting ready for some feasts with Thanksgiving menus at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Terralina Crafted Italian, Raglan Road, and more! And, now there’s another restaurant stomping into the mix with its roaring menu! T-Rex has us wanting to chomp down on its Thanksgiving menu this year! T-Rex in Disney Springs Adults and children can dig into the roasted sliced white meat turkey, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, green beans, cornbread stuffing, and cranberry sauce for dinner. To end the Thanksgiving meal on a sweet note, T-Rex is serving up a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream. This dessert option can also be substituted for an ice cream sandwich or lava mud for kids. Seating by the Dinosaurs Dig into lunch or dinner at the most prehistoric restaurant in Disney World for $28.99 for adults and $12.99 for children at T-Rex! And if you’re looking to save a few bucks this Turkey Day, you may be happy to note that this is one of the cheaper Thanksgiving menu options currently being offered around Disney World. Changing Lights During the Ice Age We have a good feelin’ it’ll taste dino-mite!! Will you be going to T-Rex for Thanksgiving lunch or dinner? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: This Sweet, Savory, and Oh-So Tasty Thanksgiving Meal is Coming to Disney World! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! REVIEW: The Great Irish Hooley Is A Flavorful Fest Over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! View the full article

It was just your average day at Disney’s BoardWalk when we stumbled upon something HUGE!! Disney’s BoardWalk An Ice Cream Taco has arrived at Ample Hills Creamery! That’s right, the trendy treat we’ve recently seen in similar incarnations at Disney Springs is now available at Disney’s outpost of the Brooklyn-based craft ice cream company. Ample Hills Creamery Behold, the Ample Hills Creamery Ice Cream Taco! Ample Hills Creamery Ice Cream Taco It’s priced at $8.99 and comes with UNLIMITED toppings… that’s right, AS. MUCH. AS. YOU. WANT. Challenge Accepted! But first, decisions. decisions. Which flavor of their delicious ice cream should we get? Ample Hills Creamery Flavor Menu The metaphorical cherry on top of this sundae was when we asked how many scoops would be in the taco and the Cast Member replied: “AS MUCH AS I CAN FIT!” We LOVE that kind of answer! We ultimately decided on Baked/Unbaked and Ample Hill’s signature Ooey Gooey Butter Cake! Ooey Gooey Butter Cake We were shocked by the final product! It was PACKED! Taco ’bout a dessert! Ice Cream Taco From a side angle, you could see just how much ice cream was jammed in there. The Waffle Cone was absolutely amazing and tasted super fresh. And since you can choose your flavors, the outcome will really depend on which flavors you choose to put together. We loved the blend of the Baked/Unbaked and Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. Of course, since this is little sugar overload, you can expect this to be a pretty sweet treat. Ice Cream Taco And since there’s SO MUCH stuffed in there, it may even be a good snack option to share with your family or friends. While the sign read “It’s always ice cream weather here,” it was your typical Florida day and this thing melted pretty fast! Word to the wise…eat up! Ice Cream Taco We HIGHLY recommend this delicious new treat, which also happens to be very photogenic! We’re keeping our fingers crossed that the NEW Ample Hills location opening in Disney Springs will bring even more fun new treats. Read all about the new Ample Hills location here! Will you be headed to Ample Hills Creamery at Disney’s BoardWalk for this new treat? Let us know! Related posts: Ample Hills Creamery Introduces Marvel-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors to Commemorate 80th Anniversary! Review: Meatball Sub and White Pizza at the BoardWalk Pizza Window in Walt Disney World You’ll Be SURPRISED What’s INSIDE This New Minnie Cupcake in Disney World! View the full article

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! We’re back with another What’s New in Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Boulevard We’re live from Hollywood Boulevard with the latest and greatest! There’s a ton of new merchandise to cover as well as the latest headline: Missing Signage? WHAT? Disney’s Hollywood Studios Construction Update Animation Courtyard We first broke the news that an iconic piece of Hollywood Studios signage has mysteriously vanished from its grounds. The archway up for discussion is located right at the entrance to the Animation Courtyard. We noticed the arch has received a fresh paint job, so we’re hoping that it’s only temporary. Animation Courtyard Archway For now, a beige tarp has been put over the area where the sign once hung. Luckily, the intricate Golden Age of Hollywood murals that are situated on either side of the archway have remained untouched. Animation Courtyard Archway Read more about this missing signage here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update The 2019 Holiday Tote has arrived! Available in all merchandise shops, it can be yours for $24.00 with any merchandise purchase of $40.00 or more. Holiday Tote Take a closer look at this NEW tote here! Legends of Hollywood For all those who don’t limit their scares to just Halloween, we found this Nightmare Before Christmas Necklace over at Legends of Hollywood. The bling can be yours for $125.00. Nightmare Before Christmas Necklace We previously found the Betsey Johnson Villain Line at Uptown Jewelers, but it’s now also available at Legends of Hollywood. Betsey Johnson Villain Line Celebrity 5 & 10 With winter upon us (despite this Central Florida heat), Celebrity 5&10 has debuted a ton of items to help you winterize your wardrobe this season! Keep your toddler all cozy and bundled up with this Mickey & Minnie Hat & Glove Set, priced at $21.99. The Mickey Hat & Glove set features his signature white gloves. Hiya, pal! Toddler Mickey Hat & Glove Set The Minnie Hat & Glove set features her signature polka dot design! Toddler Minnie Hat & Glove Set Sparkle and shine this holiday season with the blinged-out Youth Minnie Beanie, priced at $16.99. Youth Minnie Beanie Complete the set with these Youth Minnie Gloves, priced at $16.99. We love the pom pom detailing! Youth Minnie Gloves We also found a grey Youth Mickey Beanie priced at $16.99. Youth Mickey Beanie If you’re feeling particularly festive, we found these Red Furry Gloves that should instantly elevate your glam! Red Furry Gloves Priced at $19.99, they feature a embroidered Mickey head that appears to be covered in icicles. Red Furry Gloves For all the ‘kids as heart,’ we found this Adult Minnie Beanie priced at $24.99. Adult Minnie Beanie Once Upon A Time The stage is set at Once Upon A Time for several new t-shirt options. With the 30th anniversary of The Little Mermaid upon us, we found this Youth Fearless Ariel Shirt, priced at $19.99. Ariel Youth Tee “I AM NOT A TOY!” He may have been made for soup, but here he is on a shirt. The Youth Forky Shirt is priced at $19.99. Youth Forky Shirt As if we didn’t have quite enough Spirit Jerseys, we found a new Color-Blocked Spirit Jersey, priced at $64.99. Available in Team MICKEY or Team MINNIE. Mickey & Minnie Color Blocked Spirit Jerseys If you’re Team Mickey, your color-blocked spirit jersey features shades of yellow, blue, and pink. Mickey Color Blocked Spirit Jersey In big, bold print, WALT DISNEY WORLD is spelled out across the back of the sleeves and shirt. Say it loud and say it proud! Give me a Walt…WALT! Mickey Color Blocked Spirit Jersey Give me a World…WORLD! Mickey Color Blocked Spirit Jersey We’re getting some major ’90s vibes with the color scheme featured on the Minnie Color-Blocked Spirit Jersey. Minnie Color Blocked Spirit Jersey Just like the Mickey Jersey, Minnie is also emblazoned with WALT DISNEY WORLD across the back. Minnie Color Blocked Spirit Jersey We are just loving the funky color combo of orange, pink, and aqua! Minnie Color Blocked Spirit Jersey Sleeves Take a closer look at these new spirit jerseys here! Beverly Sunset Boutique Now we head to the Beverly Sunset Boutique for some Toy Story-inspired items. First up, we found this Toy Story Slap Bracelet priced at $9.99 that features all of Andy’s favorite toys. Toy Story Slap Bracelet Watch out…TOYS AT PLAY! Toy Story Slap Bracelet Reverse Side You’ll go “OOOOOOOOHHHH” over this Toy Story Land keychain featuring the cutest aliens. It is priced at $9.99. Toy Story Land Keychain Toy Story Land Outdoor Merch Cart They’ll be sure to see you all the way from outer space with these new Holiday-inspired Light-Up Alien Ears priced at $19.99. Light Up Alien Ears See the light-up ears in glowing action here! It’s a Wonderful Shop To help you prepare for 8 crazy nights, we found the Chanukah-inspired Light, Laughter, and Latkes Line. First thing’s first, you have to have something to put your eight gifts in. We found this Chanukah Banner that features 8 different pouches, labeled one through eight. Hanukkah Banner The banner features our favorite, Mickey, in addition to gifts, a Menorah, and a Dreidel. Hanukkah Banner If you’re looking to cozy up next to your candles, we found this Light, Laughter, and Latkes Fleece Throw. It’s priced at $59.99 and features the same blue and white motif that’s used throughout the line. Light, Laughter, and Latkes Fleece Throw You’re going to need to season all that Brisket and Kugel this holiday. Luckily, we found the Light, Laughter, and Latkes Salt & Pepper Shaker Set, priced at $19.99. Light, Laughter, and Latkes Salt & Pepper Shaker set Create an impressive tablescape with this Light, Laughter, and Latkes Serving Dish. It is priced at $24.99. Light, Laughter, and Latkes Serving Dish Finally, your kitchen wouldn’t be complete without the Light, Laughter, and Latkes Kitchen Towel. It is priced at $21.99. Light, Laughter, and Latkes Kitchen Towel Spreading good holiday cheer, Happy Chanukah! Light, Laughter, and Latkes Kitchen Towel We recently went gaga over the Peppermint Minnie Ears, now you can have them in miniature form as an ornament on your tree! The Peppermint Minnie Ears Ornament is priced at $16.99. Peppermint Minnie Ears Ornament It’s not trash! It’s an ornament! The hand-painted Forky Ornament is available for $21.99. Forky Ornament Finally, add some timeless pieces to your collection with the Sketchbook Legacy Ornaments, celebrating milestone film anniversaries of your favorite Disney Characters. It’s hard to believe it’s the 85th anniversary of the Donald Duck Club. Celebrating its origin as a black & white film, the ornament features one side in vivid color and the other in its original form. Sketchbook Legacy Donald Duck Club Ornament The Sketchbook Legacy Donald Duck Club Ornament is priced at $21.99. Sketchbook Legacy Donald Duck Club Ornament Celebrate 30 years of The Little Mermaid with the Sketchbook Legacy Little Mermaid Ornament. It is also priced at $21.99. Sketchbook Legacy Little Mermaid Ornament Nothing says CLASSIC DISNEY like this Sketchbook Legacy Mr. Toad Ornament, priced at $21.99. Sketchbook Legacy Mr. Toad Ornament Stage 1 Our final stop on this New Holiday Merchandise tour brings us to Stage 1, where we found a Holiday Wreath Figurine. Priced at $125.00, this adorable Christmas figurine features a miniature stone mantel and Mickey Wreath. Holiday Wreath Figurine We absolutely love the tiny detailing on this, including the fireplace! Holiday Wreath Figurine Detailing THAT’S A WRAP on our What’s New in Hollywood Studios. There’s certainly enough merchandise to fill up ALL the space under your tree this holiday season! We’ll keep you posted on new updates that come to the park as well as more holiday merch! Are you loving all the new holiday merch we found at Hollywood Studios? Sound off below! Related posts: The 2019 Holiday Tote Has Arrived at Walt Disney World! Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Here’s How To Charge Your Phone In Disney World (Now That FuelRods are Too Expensive)! View the full article

It may seem early, but the Disney Parks are already gearing up for the holiday season. Magic Kingdom We’ve certainly spotted some updates to Magic Kingdom that make us feel a little jolly! Check out what’s new in construction and merchandise in the happiest place on Earth. Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Mickey’s Star Traders in Tomorrowland has been undergoing refurbishments for a few weeks, so here’s the latest update on progress. Old Star Traders Sign Only one entrance is open to the store so you can only get into the shop from one side. Star Traders Refurb The Mickey Rocketeer signs are still missing from the outside and a covered blackboard hangs in their place near the open entrance. Star Traders Refurb And inside the store, there are construction barriers that are currently blocking off about half of the room. Construction sure is heavy at Star Traders so we hope it will pay off when it’s finished! Star Traders Refurb Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium We’ve spotted some fun new merchandise at the Emporium on Main Street U. S. A. Check out this Pua Sweet Dreams pal for $34.99! We have loved seeing all the fun Sweet Dream friends napping around the parks. Aren’t they precious? Pua Sweet Dreams Pal There’s also four new figurine sets. There are Princess, Star Wars, Toy Story 4, and The Lion King sets. These will run you $49.99 each. Princess Figurines Set The Star Wars set features characters from all three trilogies like Luke, Padme, and Rey. Star Wars Figurine Set The Toy Story 4 option has figurines of all our favorite characters, like Bo Peep! Toy Story Figurines Set And The Lion King set should be a great option for youngsters who can’t get enough of Pride Rock. Lion King Figurines Set As for holiday merchandise, we keep finding more and more! If you make a purchase of $40 or more, you can take home this limited-time BONUS holiday tote for $24.99! 2019 Holiday Tote Bag Click here to find out more about the 2019 Holiday tote! The Emporium also has this super cute new Christmas Train Set that could be a fun toy AND decoration for the holidays at $139.99. Christmas Train Set Rock around your tree with this beautiful and classic Paper Ornament for $12.99. Paper Ornament We’ve also spotted some awesome ways to wear your Christmas cheer in and out of the parks. For $29.99, you can grab this Buffalo Plaid Mickey Santa Hat. Buffalo Plaid Mickey Santa Hat Or light up the night with this Light up Mickey Jingle Bell Necklace for $14.99! Light Up Mickey Jingle Bell Necklace For fans of the one and only ice queen, there’s this super cute Youth Elsa Hoodie for $46.99, complete with cape! (Don’t tell Edna Mode.) Elsa Frozen Hoodie Though they’re not new, we also spotted a few of the holiday ears that we’ve started seeing around the parks… Holiday Ears …and the super cute NEW Old Fashioned Minnie Ears! Old Fashioned Minnie Ears Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe At Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, we noticed that they had the front columns covered. New holiday decorations perhaps…? There are these awesome Mickey and Minnie Nutcrackers for $54.99 each. Mickey and Minnie Nutcrackers Look at how cute Minnie’s skirt is! Mickey and Minnie Nutcrackers We also spotted a ton of cute new plush, complete with holiday plaid. There’s Pluto, Mickey, Minnie for $21.99 each, and Chip and Dale for $29.99! Holiday Plush Take a closer look at the NEW holiday plush here! If you’re looking for a plush with more recognizable Christmas attire, check out Mickey and Minnie in their best Santa and Mrs. Claus outfits for $29.99 each! Holiday Plushes For $79.99, you can take home the festive Disney-themed tree skirt to deck out your tree with! Tree Skirt And have the coolest koozie at the Christmas party with this Mickey Beverage Holder for $12.99. Holiday Bottle Koozie This might be our favorite find. It’s a positively ADORABLE Mary Poppins Bag Ornament, complete with parrot umbrella! Make it yours for $21.99. Mary Poppins Bag Ornament And for those of us who want to make a show out of our Christmas tree, it’s $21.99 for this snazzy Genie Ornament. Genie Ornament Well, that’s all for this edition of What’s New in Magic Kingdom! Be on the lookout for more holiday updates because even more decor, treats, and merchandise should be making their way to the Kingdom very soon! Want to see more Disney holiday merch? Click here! What’s your favorite new holiday merch item? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Hitchhiking Ghosts, TRON Construction, and LOTS of New MagicBands! Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time with Disney World’s New Holiday Plush! What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! You Can Get The Turkey Legs Where, When?!? View the full article

When it comes to spirit jerseys, we believe you can never have too many and we just found a unique one in Disneyland! ©Disney Just in time for the holiday season, a jolly new spirit jersey (kind of?!) has been spotted at the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney. This unique top is a spirit jersey but with a TWIST! It comes in more of a sweatshirt material than your typical spirit jersey and features the writing on the front! Whaaaatttt?! White & Red Spirit Jersey The bright red lettering really pops against the white shirt, with the latter part of “Disneyland” continuing on to the right sleeve. White & Red Spirit Jersey The left sleeve might be our favorite part, adorned with the famous silhouette of the Sleeping Beauty Castle. The red detailing is a nicer heavy weight fabric stitched on the front. White & Red Spirit Jersey If you’re looking to add this pseudo-spirit jersey to your collection you can pick this unique style up for $54.99, but be prepared for lots of people telling you that your shirt is on backwards!! Between this and the new Fluffy Olaf Spirit Jersey, we are ready to stock up our closets with some seriously comfy spirit jerseys this Winter! 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!! Do you like this new style of shirt? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort — Light-Up Alien Ears, a Fluffy Spirit Jersey, Fuzzy Crocs, and MORE! What’s New in Disneyland Resort: SO MUCH! What’s New in Disneyland Resort — Halloween Goodies, Haunted Mansion Merch, and a Refreshing New Drink! View the full article

On your marks, get set….feast! ©runDisney The 2019 Wine and Dine Half Marathon kicks off November 1st and in celebration, Disney Springs is offering runners plenty of discounts and deals for participants to enjoy. Merchandise and Dining Discounts Discounts are available from October 31-November 3, 2019 for participants who show their race bib (or medal, once you receive it) at participating locations, which includes both merchandise and dining spots. Dining options for participants include promotions such as 20% off food at table-service locations such as Terralina Crafted Italian, or a complimentary glass of Wolfgang Puck Chardonnay or Cabernet with a purchase of an entree over at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Participants can also receive a “buy one, get one” glass of wine on tap at Wine Bar George (Valid with food purchase). Wine Bar George Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is also the perfect time to get a bit of shopping done! Runners can recieve discounts such as 20% off at stores such as Alex and Ani (exclusions apply) and Sperry (one full price item only). Alex and Ani Bracelets For a full list of discounts available to participants for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, check out the runDisney website! Check Out Custom Merch for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon! Keep in mind! Discounts at participating restaurants will only be valid from October 31st to November 3rd! Are you participating in the race this weekend? Leave a comment below and let us know! Related posts: REVIEW: The Great Irish Hooley Is A Flavorful Fest Over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs — Personalized Ornaments, The Little Mermaid Merch, And ALL The Arendelle Aqua Treats! The CARROT. CAKE. MILKSHAKE! Is Shakin’ Things Up Over in Disney World! View the full article

With year-round sun in both Florida and California, you might want a good pair of sunglasses. Cinderella Castle Remember the pair of Ray-Bans featuring Mickey that came out a few months back?! Well, Disney and Ray-Ban have just announced that a few friends will be joining Mickey on a new pair of sunnies! Sunglass Hut is releasing a super cool pair of Fab Five sunglasses featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. Though the pair will be available to the general public soon, Disney guests will have the first chance to purchase this stylish accessory when they arrive at Disney Parks on November 1st. ©Disney/Sunglass Hut This design will be sold on the iconic Wayfarer frames and the Fab Five pair will be available as an adult size with polarized lenses for $243 or in a junior size for $103. Both sizes will come with an authenticity certificate. When you’re grabbing your pair in Disney Parks, also be on the lookout for stores to be offering an adorable matching care kit. This kit will also feature all five familiar faces. ©Disney/Sunglass Hut The frames will be available at Sunglass Icon and kiosks in Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Park. In Disney World, you’ll find them at Sunglass Icon in Disney Springs West Side, Island Supply in Magic Kingdom, and Singapore Sal’s in Typhoon Lagoon. Will you be repping the Fab Five on your own pair of sunglasses? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News: Joffrey’s Disney Coffee to be Sold in Grocery Stores Nationwide! Preview: Creepy, Spooky, OOGIE BOOGIE Souvenirs Coming to Disney for Halloween 2018! The 10 Disney Rides and Attractions You NEED to See Before They Close! View the full article

We’re suckers for a good spirit jersey! Once Upon a Time And since Disney has ramped up on new designs, there’s a ton of spirit jersey options to choose from. And there are even some for your pups! And today, we spotted a SUPER colorful pair of Mickey and Minnie spirit jerseys in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We just can’t get enough spirit jerseys and this set of neon jerseys could be the perfect additions to our growing collection. Each jersey features a vintage Mickey or Minnie and a bold color-block pattern that matches their coloring! Neon Mickey and Minnie Spirit Jersey The Mickey jersey has the smiling face of the mouse himself on a background of white, blue, red, and yellow. Neon Mickey Spirit Jersey The Minnie jersey has a vintage Minnie in a classic outfit on a background of white, green, red, and orange. Neon Minnie Spirit Jersey We think these could be totally fun for a couple or a pair of best friends to match both in and out of the parks! Neon Mickey and Minnie Spirit Jersey If you want to grab either jersey (or both!) for yourself, head to Once Upon a Time on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood Studios and grab these neon tops for $64.99 each! Between these and the new Holiday Snack spirit jersey with a matching pet option, we’re in spirit jersey heaven. What do you think? Will you be picking up a neon Mickey or Minnie spirit jersey for yourself? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Haunted Mansion Wishables Materialize in Disney World! Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Maleficent Preview, New Cast Member Costumes, and MORE Arendelle Aqua Merch! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another What’s New in Animal Kingdom. Tree of Life Here, we will explore the latest food, construction, and merchandise updates happening around Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So hop on board as we journey through the vast news jungle. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food Update Eight Spoon Café Eight Spoon Café is a snack cart in Animal Kingdom that offers bites like Mac and Cheese and Mickey Pretzels. Closed Eight Spoon Cafe Kiosk Now, they have added Corona Extra to their menu! Corona Extra Flame Tree BBQ If you’re like me then you may believe that carbs are life. Therefore, you might be happy to know that the cornbread side is BACK at Animal Kingdom’s Flame Tree BBQ. Flame Tree BBQ Menu This side used to come with some of the platters, but now it’s a $2 upcharge and can be purchased separately. Flame Tree BBQ Cornbread Nomad Lounge This morning we shared some delicious Nomad Lounge news! Nomad Lounge Nomad Lounge has officially added three BOWLS to the menu. Guests can now choose from the Chicken Manchurian Nomad Bowl ($11.00), the Wagyu Beef Nomad Bowl ($18.00), and the Togarashi-spiced Tuna Nomad Bowl ($15.00). 3 New Nomad Bowls Each bowl is served with steamed Rice, Red Cabbage Kimchi, Ginger-Scallion Oil, and Crimini Mushroom. Togarashi-spiced Tuna Nomad Bowl Honestly, we were blown away with the tenderness of the meats, the mixture of textures, and the overwhelming amount of flavors thanks to the way the bowls had been seasoned. Chicken Manchurian Nomad Bowl Check out our full review of these NEW bowls here! Wagyu Beef Nomad Bowl Nomad Lounge has also added the new Cluver and Jack Cider to the menu. This cider is imported from South Africa and is made with handpicked Granny Smith apples. Not only is this a refreshing addition to the growing menu, but it paired well with the bowls. The tartness really complemented the rich flavors of the meats. New Cider at Nomad Lounge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Construction Update DinoLand U.S.A. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in DinoLand U.S.A. DinoLand U.S.A. Christmas Lights! Yesterday we noticed that lights had already been wrapped around the water tower near Restaurantosaurus. We cannot wait to see the rest of the decor start popping up around the park. Especially since so many new additions are on their way! DinoLand U.S.A. Christmas Lights Read all about the DinoLand holiday decor here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update While we’ve spotted all kinds of holiday merchandise around the parks including new ears, decor, ornaments, and more, we noticed a few different options in Animal Kingdom. Riverside Depot Over at Riverside Depot, we saw a few Artist Series Ornaments. Each of the limited-edition ornaments are created by a different artist. Lion King Artist Series Ornament The Lion King ornament was created by Maria Stuckey. It features the iconic Hakuna Matata scene with Timon, Pumbaa, and Simba. The Lion King Artist Series Ornament Another artist that designed an ornament was Brian Blackmore. Donald Duck Ornament Brian has brought the magic of the holidays to life with this Donald Duck ornament, don’t ya think?! Donald Duck Ornament We also spotted the even more classic and vintage looking Donald option! Donald Duck Ornament Tink has also fluttered onto an Artist Series ornament created by Costa Alavezos. Tinkerbell Ornament I’m lovin’ her sassy look! Tinkerbell Ornament Darren Wilson thought up a Sorcerer Mickey ornament that is making us want to dish out $34.99 RIGHT NOW. Mickey Ornament I can hear the magic brooms approaching, can’t you?! Mickey Ornament Each of these limited-edition ornaments is $34.99. Looking to cozy up with some Disney holiday socks? Then, look no further as we have found a super adorable and comfy lookin’ pair. Winter Socks These winter socks even have little grips on the bottom, so you shouldn’t slip and slide when walking around your house. Winter Socks The winter socks can be yours for $19.99. Disney has recently released a few holiday plush. And now we’ve found even more at Riverside Depot! Mickey and Minnie Christmas Babies Just look at how sweet these Christmas Babies are! Minney is rocking her iconic red bow, while Mickey has on the cutest little Santa hat. Mickey Baby Christmas Plush You can wrap them up in their cozy Christmas blankets. Mickey Baby Christmas Plush These are sold separately for $29.99. Discovery Trading Co. One of the fun spinning pens that we noticed in Disneyland a few weeks back has spun into Discovery Trading Co. in Animal Kingdom! Simba Pen You can sing “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” as you watch baby Simba twirl around! This pen is $9.99. Simba Pen You can check out even more Twirling Pens here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New in Animal Kingdom! Be sure to check back as we will be posting even more What’s New posts throughout the day! Which Disney park is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Construction, Brownies, and an ADORABLE Cookie! What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Price Hikes, Plant-Based Tacos, and No More Smokey Bones! Disney Restaurant Review: NEW Menu Items and Why Nomad Lounge Is Basically The Best Place Ever. View the full article

You may have heard by now that the Disney Wonder recently debuted a collection of brand-new enhancements for guests. From the French Quarter Lounge, where the wonderful world of Princess Tiana comes to life, to spaces exclusively built for adults and teens in the Cove Café and Vibe, several areas on the ship were reimagined and are delighting families as we speak! In this video, our Director of Entertainment Operations Christiaan Abbott gives us a closer look at what your family can expect the next time you step foot on the Disney Wonder. Whether your family has plans to visit Alaska, the Mexican Riviera, Caribbean or Bahamas, start planning your Disney Cruise Line vacation now to experience these recent enhancements on the Disney Wonder firsthand! View the full article

Halloween is tomorrow which means the spooky season is coming to an end! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party We love celebrating Halloween time at Disney World especially with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party which takes place on select nights from August to November in Magic Kingdom. And, apparently, we’re not the only ones… The last two nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary are upon us, with the event closing out for the season on November 1st. And sadly, we come bearing bad news if you were hoping for those last-minute tickets because both Halloween and November 1st have officially sold out! These dates tend to be pretty popular since they fall on or near the holiday itself, so this news comes with very little shock. Headless Horseman is the harbinger of the Boo To You Parade This year, Disney introduced a new firework show and a few yummy and new treats. The event also includes attraction overlays, character meet-and-greets, trick or treating, the Boo to You Parade, and the Hocus Pocus Villian Spelltacular. Halloween Fireworks Since this is the only time guests can really experience many of these offerings, nights tend to be crowded. Sooo, we expect even longer wait times and pretty hefty firework and parade viewing crowds now that the final nights are sold out! If you’re visiting the party on one of these nights, we suggest planning accordingly. Tarzan and Jane Learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party here! If you did miss out on the fun this year though, don’t worry! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary is an annual event. This year tickets went on sale in January so keep an eye out for tickets to go on sale sometime near the beginning of 2020. Click here to learn more about the 2019 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Did you get to go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary this year? What did you think? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: NEWS! 2019 Halloween Merchandise is Now Haunting Walt Disney World ALL THE MERCH From Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! FIRST LOOK! NEW Fireworks, NEW Parade Additions, and MORE at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! View the full article

It’s almost Halloween, and that means it’s time for one of our animals’ (and our guests’) favorite enrichment experiences – playing with pumpkins! Enrichment, which can include time with toys, exploring different scents and tasting special, edible treats, is a key part of our animal care program. It enables the animals to make choices about their environment and encourages natural behaviors. They might eat the pumpkins, smash them or even roll them around for a while. It’s fun for members of our animal care team too, who enjoy getting creative in decorating the pumpkins and coming up with new additions, like bugs, seasonings and other tasty treats to encourage foraging. Are you visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park this week? If so, keep your eyes peeled for some surprise and delight pumpkin playtime in many of the animal environments throughout the park, now through Halloween. The fun’s in full swing on Thursday, Oct. 31 at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot, too. To learn more about enrichment for the animals in our care, visit DisneyAnimals.com. View the full article

Docking Bay 7 has seen a bunch of menu changes in the past few weeks. Docking Bay 7 From the addition of a plant-based “meat” marinara for kids to the removal of the Star Wars-ified names on the menus, it’s pretty difficult to keep up with all of the menu modifications at the popular Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge quick service. Well, fans of the immersive names can celebrate because they’re back… sort of. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo is a staple for eats in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That’s probably why there have been a few changes as Disney looks to get the menu just right. We were bummed a few weeks ago to see the Star Wars names like Fried Endorian Tip-Yip exchanged for the more understandable but MUCH less exciting “Fried Chicken.” Boooooriiiiing! Fried Chicken Well now, it looks like Docking Bay 7 has reached a compromise between easy, understandable names and fun Star Wars flavor. We’ve seen an update to the menu today that features a sort of hybrid new naming. Now, you can order Endorian Fried Chicken Tip-Yip or Batuuan Beef Pork Roast. ©Disney Understandable AND immersive! This is a menu change we can get behind. Even the kids’ menu items got the change with the “Meat” Marinara now being called Peka Pasta Rings Youngling Meal. “Meat” Marinara and Pasta Another change in this round of Docking Bay 7 updates is the move of the “Meat” Marinara from the kids’ menu section to the plant-based section of the menu alongside the hummus dish. ©Disney Check out more about Disney’s plant-based menu changes HERE! AND it looks like they’ve tucked in a new alcoholic beverage called the Surly Sarlacc. This should look relatively familiar to those who’ve tried the Sour Sarlacc over at Ronto Roasters. It’s the same base for the drink — limeade with raspberry and spicy mango flavors — but with the addition of Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose Vodka. Yum! This option is $13, making it $2 cheaper than the Takodana Quencher. ©Disney Check out our review of the non-alcoholic Sour Sarlacc here! Maybe this will be the last round of changes to the Docking Bay 7 menu for a while, but if it isn’t we’ll be sure to keep you updated! Docking Bay 7 has been keeping us on our toes recently! Click here to check out the last round of name changes on the Docking Bay 7 menu! Are you happy to see the return of the Star Wars-themed names? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Menu Released for Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge — And There’s One BIG Thing Missing! Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Map Is Now Available on My Disney Experience! First Look and Review: We Tried The NEW Takodana Quencher at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

Disneyland will be pretty dapper this weekend. ©DapperDay.com That’s because the Dapper Day Expo that takes place at the Disneyland Hotel is just about to begin! And what better way to celebrate than with some limited-time dishes at Disneyland Resort?! We’ve also caught wind of a pretty neat Maleficent souvenir that can be found in the parks. Here’s what we know. Dapper Day is a third-party event that encourages Disney guests to “step out in style” as they explore the Disney parks. This year, the Dapper Day expo will be at the Disneyland Hotel on November 1st and 2nd, so Disneyland is launching some fun new limited-time eats to go with it. Keep in mind, these dishes are only available November 1 through November 3, so you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss them! Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Head to Harbour Gallery in Disneyland Park to try out a few new plant-based options this weekend. You can try the plant-based pozole soup made with tomatillos, hominy, and serrano chiles or a vegetarian lentil chili in a bread bowl. ©Disney For a tasty looking bowtie pasta with beef and a mushroom cream sauce, head to French Market. Or, if you love a good sandwich, you can dine at River Belle Terrace and try out the Hot Brown Sandwich, an open-faced take on a turkey sandwich with pork belly. ©Disney If you’re headed to California Adventure, there will be some limited-time options there too. The Lamplight Lounge is offering a special savory cocktail and chicken wings in a mango-chipotle-spiced-rum glaze (Yum!). Alfresco Tasting Terrace is getting dapper as well with a rosemary gimlet and a tasty-looking roasted garden flatbread. ©Disney While you’re celebrating the Dapper Day festivities, you can also grab a souvenir commemorating the release of Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil. You can find this cool light-up Maleficent 2 Cotton Candy Wand at Town Square in Disneyland Park or at Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure. ©Disney Annnd there’s one new treat that will be around for the whole month of November. Step into a Disneyland Resort candy store to grab this new Harvest Brittle with fun fall flavors like cranberry, cinnamon, and almonds. ©Disney Remember, these eats are only around for a limited time so you’ll want to hurry to give them a try! For more info on Dapper Day, click 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!! Which of these dishes looks tastiest to you? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Five Favorite Disney California Adventure Snacks To Celebrate DCA’s 18th Birthday! Review: Steamboat Willie Black and White Cookie at Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure Disneyland Review: Funnel Cake Fries at California Adventure’s Award Wieners! View the full article

The leader in family cruising will grow its award-winning fleet with imaginative innovations that are uniquely fun and distinctly Disney CELEBRATION, FL – Disney Cruise Line announced plans to build three additional cruise ships, each of them showcasing the immersive family entertainment, enchanting storytelling and unparalleled service that only Disney can deliver. The company has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. “We pride ourselves on the unforgettable vacation experiences we deliver to our guests each and every day, and the expansion of our Disney fleet will allow us to create even more magical memories for families at sea and in incredible cruise destinations around the world,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. The three new ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas and, at approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. First Details on Newest Ship Disney Cruise Line revealed the highly anticipated name of the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, as well as a first look at the ship’s elegant, three-story atrium and the iconic Disney character that will adorn the ship’s stern. The Disney Wish is scheduled for delivery in late 2021 and is expected to set sail beginning in January 2022. “There couldn’t be a better name for our incredible new ship because making wishes come true is part of the Disney DNA and is at the heart of so many of our cherished stories,” said Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. A new rendering reveals a first look at the ship’s bright and airy three-story atrium, inspired by the beauty of an enchanted fairytale. Stern characters – a beloved hallmark of Disney Cruise Line vessels – have been a tradition of the Disney fleet since the beginning and reflect the theme of each ship. For the Disney Wish, the ship’s stern will feature Rapunzel. Spirited, smart, curious and above all, adventurous, Rapunzel embodies the wish and desire to see and experience the world. “Each Disney Cruise Line ship is unique, with a name that embodies the excitement of sailing with Disney and the power of our stories. The new ships will have the experiences our guests love, as well as all-new magic,” Chapek added. Disney Cruise Line Since first setting sail in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has provided a quintessential family cruise vacation experience that combines the magic of Disney with the thrill of exploring different parts of the world. Guests step aboard majestic and beautiful ocean liners to enjoy legendary Disney entertainment, exquisite dining, spacious and well-appointed staterooms and magnificent public spaces. The company also has been an industry leader in innovation and game-changing creativity. With the launch of the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy in 2011 and 2012, the company introduced several firsts for the industry, including a water coaster at sea (AquaDuck) and virtual portholes in interior staterooms (Magical Portholes) that provide real-time views of the sea as well as sightings of animated Disney characters. More details about the Disney Cruise Line fleet expansion and onboard offerings will be announced at a later date. View the full article