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Dessert is basically one of the essential food groups, in our opinion. Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe Desserts And, pie? It’s definitely higher up on the scale of deliciousness. Whenever we’re in the parks, we’re always on the hunt for some seriously great pie, and last year we tasted AH-MAZING mini pies from Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes. But, shhh! We’re letting you in on a possible Disney World secret that might have you running to your grocery store instead of Animal Kingdom to satisfy your sweet tooth. We got a scoop from a reader that there was a similar sumthin’ sumthin’ to the Mini Mango Pie offered at Yak & Yeti found at Kroger and Publix, so we had to go take a bite (y’know, for research purposes!!). Kenny’s Mini Mango Pie had a shortbread cookie crust and a purée of fresh mangoes as the filling. Kenny’s Mini Mango Pie After we took off the packaging (and smelled all that mango-y goodness)… Kenny’s Mini Mango Pie … We thought it looked pretty similar to the Mini Mango Pie in Animal Kingdom, right down to the slightly crumbly crust. Mini Mango Pie at Yak & Yeti The appearance wasn’t the only thing that was similar, you guys. The pie itself tasted REMARKABLY like the one served at Yak & Yeti with its thick buttery crust and sweet —yet tart— mango flavor. Kenny’s Mini Mango Pie While we can’t confirm that Disney World uses Kenny’s Pies, we did some digging on the company’s website and saw that their Mini Chocolate Silk Pie… Kenny’s Mini Chocolate Silk Pie … Also looks a lot like the same one we tried at Yak & Yeti! Mini Chocolate Silk Cake at Yak & Yeti Coincidence?? We think not! You can get the Mini Mango Pie and Mini Chocolate Silk Pie both from Kroger and Publix for $1.99, which is LESS THAN HALF the price of the $4.99 pies in Animal Kingdom (!!!). Plus, if you really love the flavors of these desserts, you can even get full 9″ pies in some stores. Full Kenny’s Pies Even though Disney World dessert crawls are the BEST, you can head to the store instead of the parks for these little guys! Have you tried Kenny’s Pies before? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! FULL Review: NEW Burger and Build-Your-Own Sundae Dinner Experience at Animal Kingdom’s Restaurantosaurus! DFB Video: Disney Dining Plan SECRETS You Need To Know Before You Go to Disney World! View the full article

When Disneyland Resort’s White Water Snacks was renamed GCH (that’s Grand Californian Hotel) Craftsman Grill earlier this year (read all about it here!), we hoped the quick service spot wouldn’t lose its charm or its tasty menu of eats. The verdict? The restaurant remained as charming as ever (no changes besides signage, that we can see). And the menu? Still delicious. GCH Craftsman Grill Snacks Seating Area We enjoyed the crunchy and creative End of Summer Slaw Dog in August (read our review!), and we almost never turn down a cupcake or a donut here. This month’s WILD DOG is super awesome as well — here’s our review of that one! (This duo celebrating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was colorful and tasty!) And we’ve found White Water Snacks to produce some great outside-the-Park-gates breakfast, too. And now that White Water Snacks is GCH Craftsman Grill, we’re back for more morning eats! The breakfast menu at Craftsman Grill is small but powerful with an array of options that include classics and spins on classics. And our Disneyland correspondent Heather (breaking the Insta-fast @DiningInDisney!) has found a few breakfast entrees you have to put on your Disneyland Resort dining bucket list ASAP. Craftsman Grill Breakfast Menu We’re starting with a Breakfast Burrito: a warm, handheld option packed with scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon bits, and tater tots. This was one of the items we loved on our last breakfast visit, and it did not disappoint. It’s served up with sour cream and pico de gallo for some freshness. Breakfast Burrito It looks chaotic inside, but the combination of tater tots, eggs, and bacon bits (distributed throughout like little nuggets of salty pork gold) is filling, delicious, and really decent sustenance if you’re heading into a Park after. (Maybe let yourself digest for a bit before jumping onto Guardians…). Note that the previous incarnation of the Breakfast Burrito did not contain bacon, so if you’re vegetarian, see if they can make one for you without the bacon. Breakfast Burrito The Avocado Toast is a fresh-tasting and relatively light breakfast option. It’s comprised of grilled sourdough, crushed (and guacamole-like) avocado, two poached eggs, pomegranate seeds and drizzle, olive oil, parsley, and (surprise, surprise!) celery leaf salad! Avocado Toast The freshness of the herbs (parsley plus the celery leaf) really elevates this toast, and the pomegranate drizzle and seeds are an interesting, sweet-sour addition. Definitely worth a try if you’re a fan of the components. Avocado Toast But Heather’s favorite dish of the morning — and one she insists we all order as soon as humanly possible — was Biscuit French Toast. (Has anyone else tried this? Is this a thing? How is this not a thing?) Biscuit French Toast These buttermilk biscuits are given the French toast treatment, and served with toffee sauce (sorry: TOFFEE SAUCE!!!!!) and bruleed bananas. The Biscuit French Toast is topped. with. bacon. Biscuit French Toast This entree is a fantastic balance of salty (toffee sauce, smoky bacon) and sweet (bruleed bananas, also toffee sauce). And the texture of the bruleed bananas? Delightful. Biscuit French Toast, we are HERE for this. Biscuit French Toast Call it whatever you want, if GCH Craftsman Grill serves up dishes like these that combine thoughtful flavors and fresh ingredients, it’s going to be a restaurant to return to over and over again. And the fact that it’s quick service? And doesn’t require a Park ticket to enjoy it? That’s the real crafts, man. Where do you breakfast at Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments below! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Related posts: White Water Snacks at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Now Open After Refurbishment! FIRST LOOK: Breakfast Review and FOOD PHOTOS from the Newly Reopened Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel! Sneak Preview! ALL THE EATS Coming To Disneyland This Weekend for The “Get Your Ears On” Celebration! View the full article

Don’t get your bugs in a twist, you guys! Trick or Treat Bags, Map, And Event Guide While we had the terrifying news that the Oogie Boogie Bash in California Adventure was sold out previously, a few more of you ghouls and ghosties will be able to party with the villains throughout this spooky season! Additional tickets have been released for the Oogie Boogie Bash! (Ooh, we’re really scared!!) Oogie Boogie Bash Overlay These limited tickets are only available on the phone, so be sure to get in touch with a Cast Member soon if you’d like to see the Trick or Treat Trails or the Frightfully Fun Parade. Frightfully Fun Parade The party runs now through Halloween, but you might not be able to score tickets for all those nights! Beginning of the Oogie Boogie Trail Call (714)781-4636 to try to score your tickets. This event is a scary good time, so try to visit…if you dare! Check out our full guide to the Oogie Boogie Bash here! 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!! Have you gone to the Oogie Boogie Bash yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort — TWO New Menus, Delicious Funnel Cakes, and EVERYTHING Oogie Boogie! What’s This? The Oogie Boogie Bash Is SOLD OUT in Disney California Adventure! Oogie Boogie Bash Trick or Treat Trails Are Frightfully Fun in Disney California Adventure! View the full article

Military members who have never stayed at Shades of Green before often wonder what the military only resort at Walt Disney World is really like. The Shades of Green Resort is the Armed Forces Recreation Center Resort located right on Walt Disney World property. Here you will find very affordable military room rates for your Disney […] The post Military Members Review and Rate Shades of Green appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Namaste from a very relaxed DFB team in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The Tree of Life Between soaring on the back of a Banshee, barely escaping carnivorous dinosaurs, and going on a two-week safari, we were beat! So we decided to pay a visit to one of our favorite places to relax: the Nomad Lounge! The Nomad Lounge is conveniently located on the pathway towards Pandora. You’ll find it attached to Animal Kingdom’s Signature Restaurant Tiffins. It’s easily accessible from Discovery Island, Africa, and Pandora — but we enjoy it so we’d even make the trek across the park! Nomad Lounge Atmosphere The Nomad Lounge is designed to be a traveler’s retreat. You’ll spot banners with wild animals and exotic locations hanging from the ceilings, as well as curtains that are reminiscent of the mosquito nets you’d need in far-off places. Nomad Lounge The seating is comfy, with large cushy chairs and sofas set up in little groups for your party. Nomad Lounge Seating Area You can also sit at the bar if you’d prefer! Nomad Lounge Bar We love the cushy seats, but our favorite part of the Nomad Lounge interior is above our heads. Around the ceiling are questions intended to spark conversation with your family — or maybe even a friendly fellow traveler! Travel Questions Another of the best features of the Lounge is the giant wrap around porch. Nomad Lounge Porch The porch faces a “river” and trees, and truly makes you feel like you are in an exotic oasis! Nomad Lounge Porch View Toto, we aren’t in a theme park anymore! (Except we ARE. Which is crazy right?!) During our visit it was quite nice out (read, less than 95 degrees) so we opted to sit at a big comfy booth outside. Outdoor Seating Now that we’re all comfortably seated, let’s get to eatin’ and drinkin’! If you want to see MORE photos of the Nomad Lounge decor, check out our full photo tour here! Eats One of the best things about the Nomad Lounge (and the attached Tiffins), are the signature cocktails. They have several options that aren’t available anywhere else on property. Previously, we’ve tried the Hightower Rocks, Leaping Lizard, and the Night Monkey. Hightower Rocks But today, we decided to sample a new cocktail — and hopefully find a new favorite! Nomad Lounge Menu First up, we chose the Snow Leopard Salvation. It’s main ingredient is Snow Leopard Vodka, which donates a portion of their proceeds to protecting the endangered big cat. Cocktails and helping a big kitty? Yes please. Snow Leopard Salvation In addition to the vodka, the Snow Leopard Salvation is made with Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Mint, and Lime Juice topped with Ginger Beer and garnished with fresh mint and a lime. Snow Leopard Salvation We loved this drink! The mint and lime were very refreshing — perfect for a warm day on the porch. We also enjoyed the kick from the Ginger Beer, which gave the cocktail an “exotic” twist. It wasn’t overwhelming, though, like some other ginger beer drinks we’ve tried, so even if you aren’t a huge Mule fan, you might still like this. Nomad Lounge Menu We also opted for the Sinaloa Sangria. Our server let us know that unlike lots of Sangria at Walt Disney World, this is made FRESH at the lounge (aka not Beso Del Sol from a box) and that sold us! Sinoloa Sangria The Sinaloa Sangria is made with Miquel Torres Rosé Wine, Barsol Quebranta Pisco, and fresh Fruit. The Chilean sparkling rosé made the drink incredibly refreshing, and it was perfect for patio sippin’! Unlike lots of sangria on property, this one wasn’t sickly syrupy or overly sweet, with just the right amount of dry from the wine. We loved it! Simple and beautiful, this one made my favorites list. Next up, time to pick out a few small plates. Nomad Lounge Small Plates Menu In the past we’ve enjoyed the Pork Ribs, Vegetarian Sliders, and Truffle Poutine, so today we decided to sample some different offerings. First up, the Tiffins Bread Service. Tiffins Bread Service This very-shareable plate is presented in an adorable manner — it reminded us of campfire chic. The Tiffins Bread Service comes with various types of breads, as well as three unique spreads served in…tiffins, which are basically metal lunchboxes. Let’s take a closer look at what comes with this set up — starting with the breads. Tiffins Bread Service Breads There is a Pomegranate Foccacia bread, which happens to be Tiffins Signature recipe. This bread is nice and moist, with a slight hint of sweetness from the pomegranate. Pomegranate Foccacia Bread The second bread option is a crispy piece of baked pita, which reminds us of a tortilla chip. It doesn’t have much flavor, but it’s got a nice crunch and is a perfect blank canvas for the dips. Crispy Pita And lastly, a veggie pita bread which was soft in texture. It’s nice and soft, but still sturdy enough to load dip onto. We really enjoyed the hint of garlic and subtle pepper flavor throughout. Veggie Pita Bread Now what will you be able to slather onto those carbs? Three delectable spreads. Tiffins Bread Service Dips First up, a coriander yogurt. This dip was very creamy (not shocking as the main ingredient is yogurt), and the coriander was a fun spice to highlight. It’s not overwhelming, but if you’re not a fan of yogurt-based dips or coriander, this one likely won’t be your favorite. Creamy Coriander Yogurt The second dip is a Curry Chutney. This one was the table favorite, thanks to the strong curry spices that came through along with the chunky-but-not-too-chunky texture. Curry Salsa And finally, a Fig Tapenade. This was certainly the sweetest of the trio, with a strong fig flavor through the spread. Fig Tapenade Overall, we really enjoyed the Tiffins Bread Service, and the ability to mix and match the dips and breads. Some of our table’s favorite combos were the Curry Chutney and Crispy Pita (almost like Indian chips & salsa) and the Pomegranate Foccacia with Fig Tapenade (the sweetest two items worked well). This dish comes with a very generous portion, making it one of the most shareable options on the menu — perfect to accompany afternoon cocktails with a friend! We also were eager to try the Wagyu Beef Sliders. Wagyu Beef Sliders The sliders come as a pair, are topped with Tomato-Pear Jam and are served with Yucca Fries. Wagyu Beef Slider Cross-Section These were FABULOUS. The meat was moist and tasty, all on its own. And we really enjoyed the slightly sweet Tomato-pear Jam as a compliment to the savory, perfect beef. And the buns were simple and chewy, but solid enough to hold up to the patty. Wagyu Beef Sliders – Tomato-Pear Jam We’re glad they kept it simple with the sliders. And we’re glad they come with yucca fries! These crunchy, golden beauties are a simple star in their own right. They have a very similar taste to regular fries, but slightly more starchy. We love them dipped in ketchup provided! Side of Yucca Fries And pro-tip: you can order the yucca fries without the sliders! It’s not on the menu, but just ask. We highly recommend it if you’re sharing the sliders with someone. Overall Overall, our return visit to the Nomad Lounge was a delight. The unique cocktails were refreshing and the perfect way to cool off during a hot day in Animal Kingdom. The small plates we tried were tasty and perfect for a hearty snack, or even a meal depending on how hungry you are! The food is a bit adventurous, so it’s possible the pickiest eaters won’t consider this their first choice — but for most, the small but mighty menu will likely have something appealing. But truly, the best thing about the Nomad Lounge is the location. It feels like an exotic oasis, far away from theme park crowds. The cast members there have always been a highlight for us, and super knowledgable. A visit to the Nomad Lounge is the perfect way to spend a relaxing hour in Animal Kingdom — we promise you’ll leave refreshed and ready to climb Everest! Want more Animal Kingdom Must-Eats? Check out this DFB Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! Have you enjoyed a visit to the Nomad Lounge? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Full Review: Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Review: Octopus and Chocolate Ganache — It Must Be Lunch at Tiffins in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! News: More Menu Details for Animal Kingdom’s Tiffins and Nomad Lounge View the full article

Hey, guys! We’re back with another DFB Video and today we’re chatting about how the holidays will look VERY different at Disney World this year. Toy Story Land Can you believe it’s almost holiday time at Disney World? Well, things are going to be a little different this year and we’ve got all of the details, so you have the most WONDERFUL holiday trip EVER! Get all this info and more in our latest DFB Video!  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Your favorite time of year to visit Disney World! Related posts: DFB Video: These Major Disney World Changes Will Affect Your Next Trip DFB Video: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2018 DFB Video: Which Disney World Dessert Party Should YOU Do? View the full article

The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is underway, once again transforming World Showcase and Future World into one ginormous smorgasbord! (Check out our Best of the Fest along with our Full Booth Menus (AND FOOD PHOTOS!) here if you haven’t already!) Food and Wine Festival 2019 We turn our attention now to those of you looking to optimize your Festival consumption! That’s right — we’re talking about this year’s best shareable plates! These amply-portioned options are large enough for you and members of your crew to devour together! By sharing larger items, you can save a few dollars to try something else on your list — win-win! Spanish-style Paella with Botifarra and Roasted Chicken – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible Over at the Spain booth, you’ll find the generously-sized Spanish-Style Paella. This tasty carb-fest is loaded with bits of chicken and copious amounts of Botifarra sausage — there are chopped bits of the pork sausage mixed in with the rice as well as a big ol’ juicy hunk of it on top! Spanish-style Paella with Botifarra and Roasted Chicken Grab a couple of forks and a friend to tackle this plate of awesomeness! Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese (KA) – $4.25, DDP Snack Eligible Behold– The Schinkennudeln! We’re pretty sure that’s German for “The Cheese Motherload!” But in all seriousness, you might not be able to take on this much cheesy noodly goodness by yourself. This is our highlight of the Germany booth. Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese The portion size isn’t quite as large as some of the others on this list, but the level of richness of this offering might knock you down for the count! Best to play it safe and enlist the aid of a helper! Costine di Maiale: Balsamic-glazed and Oven-roasted Pork Ribs – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible We don’t have any bones to pick with these Pork Ribs we found over at the Italy booth. Each order comes with two HUGE ribs! They are packed with flavor thanks to the addicting balsamic glaze. Costine di Maiale Pork Ribs If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, this is a GREAT deal to use a snack credit for! Grab a friend and unleash your inner carnivore! Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-scented Couscous – $6.75, DDP Snack Eligible Over at the Africa booth, we fell head-over-heels for the Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp served over an enormous bed of couscous! This comes with five, count em… five whole shrimp! Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp That’s WAY more shrimp than you’ll be served with other festival shrimp offerings, like the Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bushberry Shrimp over in Australia or the Shrimp and Cold Noodle Salad in Thailand. Because of the odd number though, you might have to rock, paper, scissors your buddy for who gets the last one! Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushrooms and Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce (KA) — $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible Wowing us once again is the Cheese Studio with its mouthwatering Beef Stroganoff dish (What can we say — we have a weakness for cheese!). Is that much beef and cheese even legal? You’ll receive a hearty portion of meaty cheesy noodly goodness for just $5.50. Braised Beef Stroganoff with With all those juicy hunks of meat and the teeny noodles to soak up that cheese sauce, you’ll want to grab your favorite partner-in-crime to help take down this tasty dish! Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce – $8.00, DDP Snack Eligible Bringin’ the HEAT to Festival is the Morocco Booth with its Spicy Hummus Fries! The fries never have enough of the sauce for our liking (because it’s THAT good) but the flavors are right on the money! Try asking for an extra squirt of sauce when you order! Spicy Hummus Fries For a super-walkable, super-sharable snack, these are a great go-to! Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli — $7.00, DDP Snack Eligible Flavors from Fire hosted by the ESPN’s College GameDay has us gearing up to square off against their Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak! All the components of this dish marry exceptionally well, from the char and marinade of the steak to the smokiness of the sweet corn cake, the crispness of the slaw and refreshing creaminess of the cilantro aïoli! Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli The beef is sliced thin, making it easy to divvy up between forks. There’s plenty to share here (though you may not want to!). Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt (GF) – $5.50, DDP Snack Eligible While this dish has been on the menu at Islands of the Caribbean for a few years now, it hasn’t been a stunner until this year. Now, much to the delight of the noses of passersby, the Jerk-spiced Chicken is finally getting the attention it deserves and is being cooked over an outdoor grill! Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt The portion is quite generous and definitely will need a fork and knife to tackle. Served over a bed of sweet roasted plantains and drizzled with a mango chutney sauce, these tropical flavors have us longing for an island getaway! Beef Brisket Poutine – $8.99 The menu at Refreshment Port is our daily reminder that most of life’s problems can be solved with a massive pile of fries! If you need something a little more rib-sticking to help you push through your day, grab these fries drenched in smokey brisket, beer cheese sauce (!!!) and gravy. Beef Brisket Poutine This won’t count as a Disney Dining Plan snack credit, unfortunately, but it’s well worth the dough for the big ol’ pile of crispy gooey meaty yumminess you’ll receive! This is definitely best shared amongst friends! Capirotada de Chocolate: Chocolate Bread Pudding served with Chocolate Abuelita Crème Anglaise – $4.75, DDP Snack Eligible We weren’t trying to save the best for last, but it just kinda turned out that way! Here it is — the Mexico booth’s Chocolate Bread Pudding in all its glory (dun dun DUN!)! This isn’t an optical illusion — it’s just really that BIG! Capirotada de Chocolate: Chocolate Bread Pudding No worries though — you and your posse will savor every bite of this incredulously big dessert (and the sauce is oh so rich and creamy! We’re never too shy to ask for extra!) There you have it, folks! Now its time to assemble your team and start working on your Food and Wine Festival takedown! Want even more? Check out our DFB Video of our favorites from this year’s Festival below! Happy sharing! Are any of these sharable items on your list of must-haves for this year’s Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! Here’s What We Can’t WAIT To Try At The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Check It Out! runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Medals Revealed! View the full article

Wanting to get a coveted spot at Be Our Guest? Trying to squeeze in a breakfast at Chef Mickey’s? Be Our Guest Ballroom Then, you might want to keep your fingers hovering over that keyboard because the Disney Reservation Center has officially announced My Disney Experience and the Walt Disney World website as their preferred method of booking and modifying table-service dining reservations. According to the Disney website, “Due to their overwhelming popularity, the My Disney Experience app and DisneyWorld.com will become the preferred home for booking and modifying table service dining reservations…” Disney Dining Reservations “Rest assured, as always, cast members at the Disney Reservation Center will continue to be available to help with reservations for groups of eight or more, same-day cancelations, in addition to other assistance guests may need, including Disney Resort hotel reservations, special offers, general questions and more.” Chef Mickey’s That certainly sounds like they want you to stick to online methods of booking when possible! We recently spoke to a Disney Reservation Cast Member to modify a Dining Reservation and, while they were still able to help, we were directed to modify our reservation ourselves on the Disney World website. You’ll definitely want to set an alarm for that booking availability, starting 180 days prior to your arrival date! If you need a few lil extra tips and tricks, you can always check out our DFB Guide Book to dining in the parks! (; What Disney World restaurants are your favorite table-service locations? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! News: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery View the full article

We all have taken a few room souvenirs home from our stay at a Disney resort (I LOVE the smell of the shampoo — it sends me on serious vacay nostalgia). And, although you can get the full-size H2O+ bottles at many of the resort stores and online, sometimes the travel bottles are nifty little guys to keep with you for other trips you may go on. Disney Conservation Fund Goals However, in order to participate in conservation efforts, Disney has only somewhat recently started to stray away from those plastic bottles and towards refillable canisters in hotel rooms. But, a new law in California is about to nudge those efforts along a lot faster. California Governor Gavin Newsom just announced a law that will ban hotels from providing its guests with plastic shampoo, conditioner, lotion, or soap bottles. The new law, effective in 2023, will mostly impact hotels with more than 50 guests rooms. However, it will also change smaller resorts’ policies with less than 50 guests rooms in 2024. California hotels will definitely want to pay attention because they could be fined $500 for a first offense and $2,000 for any violations after that. Disneyland Hotel So, what does this mean for your stay at a Disney resort? Gran Destino Deluxe Suite – Club Access Currently, Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line have made some major changes by getting rid of plastic bags, opting for paper straws, and changing the MagicBand packaging. While they’re currently reducing plastic usage, the Disney Conservation Fund has still projected to make bigger changes in the resorts over the next few years by reducing in-room plastics by 80%. Paper Straws in the Disney Parks And, although Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line have started to use refillable toiletries, they aren’t everywhere just yet. Disneyland, on the other hand, is going to have to get with the picture sooner rather than later with the new law just around the corner. Refillable Toiletries If you’re getting ready for a Disney trip, you’ll have to reconsider if you want to be able to take your toiletries home with you. Even if you don’t want to travel with shampoo and conditioner on the way there, it might be a good idea to pack a few empty travel bottles to fill with the H2O+ products on the way back (if you love it as much as we do). H20+ Products Just save them for the next trip you go on, whether it’s Disney or another journey! ‘Cause adventure is out there!! What are your thoughts on the switch to more conservation-friendly products? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Disney Desserts Have Lost Their Minds! REVIEW: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot Glass Has An Added BONUS In Disneyland This Halloween! Your Ultimate Spooky Guide To ALL The Halloween Popcorn Buckets in Disneyland AND Disney World! View the full article

If you’ve been to Disney World in the last decade, then you might already own a Dooney & Bourke bag (or two, or three!) Ever After But Dooney & Bourke has just released its 10th Anniversary collection (we spotted the new bags today at Ever After in Disney Springs), and if you don’t already have a Disney Dooney to call your own, now might be the time to splurge! Believe it or not, Dooney & Bourke has been collabing with Disney for 10 years now (why it seems like only yesterday when we snagged our first wristlet!) And to celebrate this big event, Dooney & Bourke has decided to release some of its iconic Disney designs! That’s right, kids! The classic “Disney Sketch” design is BACK! Disney Sketch We love this whimsy and charm of the colorful Disney-inspired illustrations! And the new line of Disney Sketch Dooneys even have some added magic to them! They each include a special 10th-Anniversary hangtag and… Disney Sketch Hangtag …a silver lining! How does that expression go? Every cloud has a silver lining? And now every Disney Sketch Dooney does, too! Silver Lining The new Disney Sketch is available in four different silhouettes, each accented with pink, blue, green, or yellow trim based on which one you get! Of course, you can never go wrong with the iconic Dooney & Bourke Tote for $298 which features pink trim! Disney Sketch Tote We had pretty big heart eyes for the Disney Sketch Satchel with blue trim for $268, too! Disney Sketch Satchel There was also the Disney Sketch Hobo with yellow trim for $298… Disney Sketch Hobo …as well as the Disney Sketch Crossbody with this stunning shade of green trim for $228. Disney Sketch Equestrian But Disney Sketch wasn’t the only classic design Dooney & Bourke re-released for its 10th-Anniversary — we also saw the return of “Mickey Mouse Balloons!” Mickey Balloon This timeless design features an allover pattern of colorful Mickey-shaped balloons — just like the ones you can buy in the parks! We loved this Mickey Mouse Balloons Tote with blue accented trim for $298. Mickey Balloon Tote As well as Mickey Mouse Balloons Cinch Bag with pink accents for $298! Mickey Balloon Drawstring The Mickey Mouse Balloons Crossbody was adorable (just like we hoped it would be!) and had green accents for $198. Mickey Balloon Crossbody And all three of Mickey Mouse Balloons silhouettes also had 10th-Anniversary hangtags (and silver lining, too!) Mickey Balloon Hangtag And free while supplies last, they were giving away a Mickey Balloon Zip Pouch with any 10th-Anniversary bag purchase! Giveaway While we were at Ever After, we were also able to preview some Dooney & Bourke bags that are coming soon! Oh hello, Dooney & Bourke bag of our dreams! We’ll be back for you later! Coming Soon If you love Disney and love yourself some Dooney bags, Ever After is the happiest place to be! And if you aren’t traveling to the parks anytime soon, then you may be happy to know that these bags are also available online! Are you a Disney Dooney collector? Will you be purchasing any of the new Dooney & Bourke bags? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate 10 Years of Disney-Inspired Dooney and Bourke Bags With NEW and Returning Prints! What’s NEW in Disney Springs: Menu Updates, Munchies, and Merch! The Beauty and the Beast Dooney & Bourke Collection Arrives in Disney World! View the full article

Disney and Points of Light have teamed up to find the first ever Volunteer Family of the Year, and now YOU can vote to send one lucky family to Walt Disney World Resort and reward their organization or school with a $10,000 grant! Earlier this week we shared the stories of our five amazing finalists, the Orlandos, the Aguirres, the Bell-Wallaces, the Jeevanayagams and the Nepolas. Each of these incredible families have gone above and beyond to make their community a better place, and demonstrate the very best of the volunteering spirit – service, inspiration, courageous spirit and teamwork! Get to know the families by watching their videos below. To vote, simply click on the video of the family that most inspires you and then select the “Vote Now” bar that appears. Having trouble picking your favorite? The good news is, that while you can only vote once per day, you can vote again for another amazing family the next day! Voting is open from Oct. 11 to Oct. 22 and the winning family will be announced on Good Morning America on Friday, Nov. 1. Help spread the word about our amazing finalists, and the power of family volunteering, by sharing the video you voted for using #VolunteerTogether View the full article

If you’re planning on attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park, then you won’t want to miss this fabulous add-on experience to your fright-filled night! Cruella’s Halloween Hideaway is the perfect way to have a spooky bite to eat, mingle with a popular Disney Villain, and get special reserved viewing for Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade! Located at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, Cruella has put together a sinister soiree for you. When you arrive, you’ll get to dine in style with a delicious feast featuring savory and sweet dishes from a bountiful buffet. International and domestic cheeses and assorted canapés draw you in and lead you to an array of savory samplers of Halloween flatbreads creamy spinach dip with ciabatta crustini, and more. Of course, no Halloween party is complete without the sweets! Get your sugar rush with yummy desserts like chocolate-dipped strawberries, cheesecake, mini cannoli, Kanine Krunchy cake, and mini De Vil brownies. Throughout the night, you’ll get to rub elbows with high society as Cruella stops by your table for some witty repartee. And later, you’ll get to catch a glimpse of the whole villainous gang with special reserved viewing for “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade” located in Town Square at the front of Main Street, U.S.A. For more information and to make reservations for this exciting event, check out the Walt Disney World Resort website. This event happens on select nights during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park, which runs through November 1, 2019. Guests must have valid admission to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to attend Cruella’s Halloween Hideaway. View the full article

The interstellar family comedy “Gabby Duran & The Unsittables” launches tonight on the Disney Channel and DisneyNOW app from 9-9:30 p.m. EDT/PDT. We recently caught up with the series stars, including actress and musician Kylie Cantrall. Kylie plays Gabby Duran, a courageous 13-year-old girl who inadvertently lands a job babysitting an unruly group of VIP extraterrestrial children who are hiding out on Earth disguised as everyday kids. Not disguised, but donning colorful Minnie Mouse ears for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Kylie shared that she was excited to celebrate the debut of the show with her co-stars at the Happiest Place on Earth – she couldn’t stop smiling when she met Chewbacca in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and she was excited to check out her favorite ride, the Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure park. Let’s just say she has a natural inclination for the supernatural! Starring alongside Cantrall is Maxwell Acee Donovan (“Good Kids”) as Gabby’s bestie and conspiracy theorist, Wesley; Coco Christo (“We Take the Low Road”) as Gabby’s overachieving little sis, Olivia; Nathan Lovejoy (“The Code”) as the wacky Principal Swift; Valery Ortiz (“Switched at Birth”) as Gabby’s caring and career-driven mom, Dina; and Callan Farris (“Kings”) as Jeremy, a shape-shifting alien and Gabby’s first babysitting assignment. For more on this comedic adventure, check out the teaser below, then catch the show starting tonight! View the full article

Whether you’re more of a TIE Fighter pilot or a Millennium Falcon flyer, you can now travel to a galaxy far, far away in style! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run In celebration of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World, a new plane is jumping to hyperspace and soaring across the skies to take guests to the action in Hollywood Studios! Disney and LATAM Airlines have paired together to create the Stormtrooper Plane (insert lightsaber noises here). Stormtrooper Plane The Boeing 777 aircraft will take guests from São Paolo, Brazil to places like London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Miami, and (of course) Orlando. Passengers will also be able to watch EVERY. SINGLE. STAR WARS FILM. during their trip through LATAM’s in-flight entertainment. Stormtrooper Plane You can check out the Stormtrooper Plane being built here! Smugglers Run might need to do some catching up to LATAM Airlines. This is one of a few other Star Wars/ Disney planes that have recently been introduced to the friendly skies. Check out a few more below! Spot Virgin Atlantic’s New Star Wars-Themed Plane for a Chance to Win a Trip to Disney World! To Infinity and Beyond! Alaska Airlines Debuts New Pixar Pier Plane with Toy Story Pals! Are you going to try to take a trip on the Stormtrooper Plane? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Annual Passholder Preview Dates in Disney World! First Look and Review: Chill Out With The NEW Coruscant Cooler at Ronto Roasters in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! 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

Whether you’re looking to feast in an enchanted castle as snow falls across the night sky at Be Our Guest Restaurant or enjoy tasty bites at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, there’s nothing quite like dining at Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season. Starting Nov. 8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can join Minnie and her friends for a joyous holiday dinner party at Hollywood & Vine. And at Epcot, from Nov. 29-Dec. 30, book the Candlelight Processional Dining Package to enjoy a festive holiday meal with guaranteed seating at this awe-inspiring show. The holidays are also a great time to try new restaurants as part of your celebration, including the recently-opened Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort, opening later this year. And with November just around the corner, don’t forget to make your Thanksgiving Day dining reservations! With hundreds of amazing dining locations to choose from, finding the perfect place to eat at Walt Disney World Resort is easier than ever before. From mobile ordering meals through the My Disney Experience app, to searching for favorite menu items online, guests are able to save time so that they can enjoy all there is to see and do across our parks. Beginning today, due to their overwhelming popularity, the My Disney Experience app and DisneyWorld.com will become the preferred home for booking and modifying table service dining reservations. Guests can conveniently manage their table service dining reservations right at their fingertips, whenever they choose, alongside other plans they make with family and friends for their visit. Rest assured, as always, cast members at the Disney Reservation Center will continue to be available to help with reservations for groups of eight or more, same-day cancelations, in addition to other assistance guests may need, including Disney Resort hotel reservations, special offers, general questions and more. Be sure to visit our website and stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for the latest information on all things food and beverage at Walt Disney World Resort! View the full article

“Embrace the darkness” with the NEW Horned Fairy Shake from Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! Vivoli il Gelato This is just one of the many treats that Vivoli has introduced this fall. A few of our other faves include the Jack-O’-Lantern Float, Waffle Gelato Sliders, and the Pumpkin Cannolis. The Horned Fairy Shake is made with black vanilla gelato and is topped with a donut, ladyfingers, and whipped cream! What a hauntingly good combo, don’t ya think? ©Vivoli il Gelato We’ve seen quite a few shakes like this one at Vivoli il Gelato over the last few months. And we’re always excited to see what fun combos they come up with! The Horned Fairy Shake is just one more thing to add to your must-try list when visiting Disney Springs this fall. Honestly, this place is poppin’ with delicious fall goodies thanks for the WonderFall Flavors event. Check out a few of our WonderFall Flavors favorites in the links below! Review! Oktoberfest Burger and Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake for WonderFall Flavors in Disney Springs! Review! NEW WonderFall Flavors Menu Items at YeSake in Disney Springs! Review! It’s Pumpkin Spice CHURRO Time in Disney Springs Will you be giving this new shake a try? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS!! All the Treats for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs Announced What’s NEW in Disney Springs: A Spider-Man Sundae, 18K Gold Ears, MYSTERY TRADING, and MORE! Review And Photos: You HAVE To See The August Special Brownie Waffle Sundae in Disney World! View the full article

Welcome back, safari explorers! We’re here with another What’s New at Animal Kingdom! Asia Bridge in Animal Kingdom We’ve got some food, entertainment, and merch updates for ya, so let’s hop right on in! Entertainment Updates Kilimanjaro Safaris is THE place to spot lions, elephants, and giraffes (!!!). Right after the bridge from Discovery Island to Africa by the Mahindi Popcorn Stand, we spotted a sign that had the last Safaris departure time listed. While there is almost always a sign right outside the ride entrance, this is the first time we’ve seen one out and about in the park! Kilimanjaro Safaris Time Board in Africa Well, well, well… What have we here? Halloween face painting? Ooh, we’re really scared!! Whether you feel like transforming into Oogie Boogie, Jack Skellington, or Sally (or maybe just a sinister fairy or sugar skull), the Face Painting stations across the park have got you covered! Halloween Face Painting Food Updates While the Lumpia at Pongu Pongu in Pandora is usually available, the restaurant finally updated their menu boards to include the sweet treat again (give us all the pineapple!!). Pongu Pongu Menu Over at Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurus, a new Halloween Cupcake is flapping its wings! Halloween Cupcake Sign at Restaurantosaurus The chocolate cake is filled with a rich, dark chocolate mousse and topped with lots of buttercream, Halloween sprinkles, and a chocolate bat! Halloween Cupcake Check out our full review of the Halloween Cupcake here! Merch Updates The Riverside Depot had its shelves lined with plenty of gadgets, shirts, pins, and more! New to us, The Lion King Phone Case features all your favorite characters from Pride Rock for $29.99… The Lion King Phone Case … While the Duck Tales Phone Case for $29.99 makes us want to say “Woo-oo!” whenever we answer the phone! Duck Tales Phone Case Sometimes the rainy Florida weather can’t help but get ya down. Just put on the Resting Grump Face Shirt for $24.99 when you need an extra shot in your coffee! Resting Grump Face Shirt The Rise of Skywalker is only a few short months away (another reason we can’t wait for December!). While we got plenty of deets on the new Star Wars film in the Walt Disney Studios Panel at D23, we spotted lots of new movie merch! Turn to the Dark Side with the Sith Trooper Bag… Sith Trooper Bag … Fight for the Light with The Rise of Skywalker Mini Loungefly Backpack for $75… The Rise of the Resistance Mini Loungefly Bag … Or feel the balance in the Force with The Rise of Skywalker Spirit Jersey for $64.95! The Rise of the Skywalker Spirit Jersey We sense there’s something in the wind… The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Pins are currently the featured pins at Riverside! The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Pins But, they aren’t the only pins blowing into the store! The Olaf Snow-It-All Pin is perfect for all you book worms out there for $9.99. Olaf Snow-It-All Pin Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Animal Kingdom, friends! We’ll catch you next time for more merch, food, and entertainment updates! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Banshee or Millennium Falcon? Is Disney World’s Pandora STILL More Popular Than Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Scavenger Hunts, Frozen Drinks, and Lion Tails! What’s New in Disney Springs! Happy Hours, Star Wars Shoes AND New Bags, and Minnie Ears Ornaments! View the full article

It’s food, wine, and music time! Epcot Food & Wine Festival Sign The Food & Wine Festival is still going strong in Epcot with all the delicious food, fun activities, and adorable merch for everyone to enjoy. Now, there’s even MORE to do with as you groove to your fave songs in Disney World! The Disney du Jour Dance Party is in full swing at the Future World east stage! From October 11th through November 23rd, you can show off your best moves alongside Remy, Emile, and other Disney characters as you listen to a DJ spin your favorite tunes. Disney du Jour Stage And, on Fridays and Saturdays, you can catch live performances from Radio Disney artists! Jam with Sky Katz on October 11th-12th, JAGMAC on October 18th-19th, that band Honey on October 25th-26th, AJ Mitchell on November 1st-2nd, Kylie Cantrall on November 8th-9th, Erin Bowman on November 15th-16th, and Tegan Marie on November 22nd-23rd! ©Disney There’s SO MUCH to do (and eat!!) at Food & Wine this year, that you might have to stop by more than once! (; Check out all of the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine menu here! Who are you most excited to see up on the Epcot stage for the Disney du Jour Dance Party? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: SNEAK PEEK: Check Out One Of This Year’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival Dooney & Bourke Bags! FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! FULL MENU For The NEW Donut Box Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! View the full article

Hey everybody! It’s time for this week’s roundup of What’s New at Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios This is where we tell you about all the latest new food, merch, and construction we’ve spotted this week throughout Hollywood Studios! We’ve got a bunch to tell ya about, so let’s get started! Skyliner Update Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station As we were passing by the Skyliner Station at the entrance of Hollywood Studios we noticed the area was still closed off to guests and there was a sign out front re-directing folks to use the Disney buses instead. Skyliner Sign We did, however, see the gondolas moving at various times throughout the day, so it appears Disney is conducting more tests on the Skyliner — we’ll keep you posted if we see it open for business! Read more about the Disney Skyliner accident here! Construction Update Some mysterious construction is progressing in the area across from Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant and Baseline Tap. Commissary Lane Construction There’s been a lot of speculation about what this construction could be. We chatted with a friendly Cast Member who told us they could potentially be new restrooms! Boy, we sure hope that’s the case! Commissary Lane Construction Hey, even though PizzeRizzo’s restrooms are only steps away in the Muppets courtyard, we’ll take all the extra restrooms we can get! Merchandise Update Multiple Locations We spotted some Souvenir Pixar Straws at various quick-service counters throughout the park. Previously we’d only seen them available at the Neighborhood Bakery, but now you can get your sip on with Elastigirl and the Luxo Ball at The Market and Woody’s Lunch Box, too! Souvenir Pixar Straws Celebrity 5 & 10 Over at the Celebrity 5 & 10, we didn’t spot any movie stars, but we did catch sight of this wicked-looking Maleficent MagicBand! Maleficent Magic Band The new MagicBand has the updated packaging that Disney’s been releasing their newer MagicBands with. One side of the band features a very pensive Maleficent while the other has her raven sidekick and lots of spikey thorns! Maleficent Magic Band Celebrity 5 &10 also reminded us today that its almost time to get out our winter coats and mittens (sigh). We spotted two new adorable Winter Hats for $24.99. There was this cute “My Happy Place” Hat that resembled a familiar shade of Arendelle Aqua… My Happy Place Winter Hat And this cute red version with pom-pom Minnie Mouse ears and SEQUINS! Red Best Day Ever Winter Hat The tone-on-tone effect makes it a little hard to read, but the sequins say, “Best Day Ever”. So cute! Red Best Day Ever Winter Hat Legends of Hollywood At our next stop, we found this wonderful Chip ‘n Dale Tank Top for $34.99. Oh man, we just got the sudden urge to eat sugary cereal and watch every season of Rescue Rangers in our pj’s! Chip and Dale Tank Top The graphic is just so AMAZING. We love how it even looks a little distressed — like an actual ’80s – ’90s relic! Chip and Dale Tank Top Speaking of ’80s – ’90s relics, have you been keeping up with all the trendy merch that’s been WHAM!-ing the parks (not so subtle George Michael pun intended)? If not, allow us to walk you through some of this totally tubular new merch! It originally all started with the Retro Mickey Mouse Club gear, and has now progressed into this adorable new line of Mousercise stuff! Mousercise Line You can “Keep Your Body Moving” with this Sweatshirt for $49.99… Mousercise Sweatshirt … or check out this Cropped Sweatshirt for $34.99 with Mickey and Minnie dancing together! Somehow they actually make exercise look FUN! Mousercise Shirt We can’t get over how straight outta our childhoods this Mousercise Tank Top for $29.99. Are we certain this isn’t new old stock? Mousercise Tank Top And we can’t forget the Leggings for $39.99. Check out that elastic waistband! Reminds us of our Calvin Kleins we never threw out! Mousercise Leggings And while it’s so hard to find a good mechanic these days, we found this sweet Gadget’s Garage Shirt for $34.99. Gadget’s Garage Shirt Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs New-to-us were these Delicious Drinks Pin Packs for $27.99. Delicious Drinks Pin Pack The designs feature some of our favorite Disney movies such as Big Hero 6, Moana, and Wreck-It Ralph! Delicious Drinks Pin Pack Beverly Sunset Shop At Beverly Sunset Shop we saw the Luxo Ball Loungefly Backpack for $90 had bounced back into the parks! Luxo Ball Loungefly The bag had been sold out for a while, so we were excited to see it’s available again! Luxo Ball Loungefly Also in stock was this Pizza Planet Spirit Jersey for $64.99. We’re definitely going to be needing some new long sleeves with the colder weather! Pizza Planet Spirit Jersey Creature Stall On our trip around the Black Spire Outpost, we saw the Jabba Plush for $22.99 were back in stock! We know he’s technically a bad guy, but he looks so lovable and cuddly as a toy! Jabba Plush Keystone Clothiers At Keystone Clothiers, there was also a galaxy-full of Star Wars: The Rise Skywalker merch! Probably the most we’d seen yet, including some pieces we hadn’t seen elsewhere! Rise of Skywalker Merch While we’ve spotted the Red Stormtrooper Loungefly Crossbody for $60 at Epcot yesterday, we were happy to see them in stock here as well! Rise of Skywalker Merch We also saw this Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Loungefly Backpack for $75 that we don’t recall seeing before! It looks similar to some of the other Star Wars Loungeflys, but there are definitely some new faces in the crowd. Guess we’ll just have to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker when it comes out December 20th to find out who they are! Star Wars Loungefly To read more about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker merch, click here! Mickey’s of Hollywood Shop While Star Wars merch’s presence was strong, Frozen II was clapping back against the Force! A large selection of Mickey’s of Hollywood was devoted to the movie coming out on November 22nd! Frozen II Merch For more information on Frozen II merch, click here! And as much as we love the Arendelle Aqua color trend, give us some Rose Gold anything and we’re happy campers! We can’t wait to jot down our Disney itineraries in this Rose Gold Color Changing Sequins Notebook for $14.95! Rose Gold Mickey Notebook Well, folks, that’s all for this installment of What’s New at Hollywood Studios — until next time! We’ll be back with more updates for you soon, so stay tuned! Will you be visiting Hollywood Studios anytime soon? Let us know what you’re most excited about trying in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, New Restrooms, Menu Changes, and 2019 Merch! 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

Calling all adventurers seeking wildlife—and wisecracks! Get ready to cast off for an adventure of a lifetime in the upcoming Disney film “Jungle Cruise.” Inspired by the famous Disney Parks ride of the same name, Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” is an adventure-filled, Amazon-jungle expedition starring Dwayne Johnson as the charismatic riverboat captain and Emily Blunt as a determined explorer on a research mission. Also starring in the film are Edgar Ramirez, Jack Whitehall, with Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti. Check out the new, action-packed trailer: “Jungle Cruise” opens in theaters on July 24, 2020. In the meantime, you can brave the hilariously fun Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom Park! View the full article

The spooks and thrills of Halloween have been haunting Walt Disney World for a while now. Welcome to the Polynesian Village Resort! And this Halloween season, Disney’s Polynesian Resort has added a few new treats to their menu, including a NEW cupcake! We found out about this hauntingly delicious cupcake thanks to our DFB pal @yellowbeadsandme! But be warned! This cupcake may cause guests to break their diets… Rocky Road Cupcake The Rocky Road Cupcake from Captain Cook’s is a yellow cake made with a dark chocolate and hazelnut fluffy cream filling and chopped nuts. The flavor was very similar to Rocky Road ice cream! We adored the purple, green, and orange icing on the top because it really put us in the Halloween mood. Rocky Road Cupcake Why not get this cupcake to-go, head back to your room, put on Hocus Pocus, and dine in Halloween style with this yummy new cupcake? I think that sounds like a blast! You can find it at Captain Cook’s for $5.99. Rocky Road Cupcake This is just one of the MANY treats that have made their way to Disney’s Polynesian Resort lately. Check out a few more in the following links below! WHAAA??? This Disney World Secret Menu Has $5 ‘Ohana Noodles…and MORE! REVIEW!!! This Avocado Toast is Our New Jam at Disney World! Review! Find Out the Unexpected Place to Get Your Pumpkin Spiced Latte Fix in Disney World REVIEW!!! We’re JUICED About the NEW Frozen POG Wine Slushie at Disney World! Review! We’ve Got Our Eye on the New Mike Wazowski Cake in Disney World What’s your favorite Halloween cupcake from Disney World? Let us know all about it in the comments below! Related posts: The Uncle Slam Frozen Cocktail is a Slam Dunk at Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort! REVIEW: Coconut and Pineapple (!?!) Chocolate-Covered BACON in Disney World! REVIEW!! A NEW Strawberry Dole Whip Cone Lands in Disney World View the full article

Walt Disney World Resort is the place where dreams of all shapes and sizes come true, especially for children and families visiting as part of inspiring wish trips fulfilled through wish-granting organizations like Make-A-Wish. When nine-year-old Grant first visited Walt Disney World, he fell in love with the colorful celebration that moves down Main Street, U.S.A—the Move it! Shake it! MousekeDance It! Street Party. The fun-filled dancing party stayed with Grant, who dreamt about the colors, the music and the characters, long after his trip. And there was one moment of the dance party in particular that Grant loved most: our pal, Woody. Grant recently returned to Walt Disney World as part of his Make-A-Wish trip, and we had the opportunity to make his dream of having a dance party with Woody come true. In a moment of pure joy, Grant danced the day away with Woody and the Move it! Shake it! MousekeDance it! Street Party team. His Mom, Dad and three sisters also got to join in on the fun—creating an unforgettable experience for the entire family. As Woody always does, he showed us that Grant’s got a friend in him. Check out the touching, feel-good moment below when Grant’s wish came true at Magic Kingdom Park: Grant’s wish is one of 8,000 wishes that cast members help bring to life each and every year at Walt Disney World Resort, building strength and inspiring children to believe in the impossible. Disney has partnered with Make-A-Wish since 1981, and throughout the years, more than 130,000 Disney-inspired wishes have been granted through the inspiring organization. We can’t wait to share even more special moments with you on the next #FeelGoodFriday. View the full article

A new, out-of-this-galaxy “Stormtrooper Plane” celebrating the recent opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is ready to take to the skies! Disney and LATAM Airlines Group just unveiled the special edition Boeing 777 aircraft at a Star Wars-inspired event in São Paulo, Brazil. The “Stormtrooper Plane” was designed by Disney’s creative team along with Lucasfilm – and we knew Disney Parks Blog readers would want a closer look. To create the amazing art on the exterior of the aircraft, teams worked for more than 21 days and needed more than 2,500 liters of ink. The aircraft will fly from São Paulo to destinations including Orlando, Miami, Madrid, Frankfurt, Paris and London. And while in the air, passengers will be able to enjoy all 10 films of the Star Wars Collection on LATAM’s onboard entertainment platform, LATAM Play. During the unveiling of the “Stormtrooper Plane,” a group of customers at LATAM’s Line Maintenance Center in São Paulo/Guarulhos were surprised with an all-inclusive trip to experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Walt Disney World Resort. And this weekend, the aircraft will be transporting passengers to adventures far, far away. For updates on all things Star Wars, be sure to check out our special Disney Parks Blog “Everything Star Wars” section. View the full article

The villains are out to play in Disney World this spooky season! Maleficent at Night While the most terrifying characters of them all are haunting the parks, now you can learn how to be a Disney animator and draw your own villain in Animal Kingdom! The Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Rafiki’s Planet Watch is giving us hot-and-cold running chills with its new sketching class! The Animation Experience at Conservation Station Although we’ve been able to doodle the animals from The Lion King in the past (including Scar and Ed)… Simba Drawing Lesson You can now let your imagination run wickedly wild and learn how to draw Bruce from Finding Nemo, Tic Toc from Peter Pan, Hopper from A Bug’s Life, and Shere Khan from The Jungle Book. ©Disney Ooh, we’re really scared!! You can sketch one of these villains starting October 18th, if you dare. Plus, why not snag a FastPass for the class while you’re at it? Read all about the Animation Experience at Conservation Station here! What character are you the most excited to draw? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! Happy Lion King Day! We’re LIVE at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with All the Cool New Stuff! SPOTTED: The Lion King Dooney & Bourke Collection Says “Jambo!” in Animal Kingdom! View the full article

It might not be Halloween just yet, but Disneyland is already preparing for Christmas time! Christmas Treats in Disneyland And, while we love all the sugary treats and giant Christmas trees, one of our fave ceremonies is back again with song and story to ring in the holiday season! According to the Orange County Register, the annual Candlelight Processional will be returning to Disneyland this year on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th! Mickey and Minnie at Christmas Time The ceremony is led by a celebrity narrator, who is yet to be announced. This narrator tells the story of the first Christmas and is accompanied by a choir with 600 (!!!) members and a live orchestra. Choir at Candlelight Processional In the past, choir processions have come down Main Street, U.S.A. at 5:20 PM and 7:35 PM on both nights, so be sure to have your cameras (and your hot cocoa) ready! Hot Cocoa in Disney Who’s ready for gingerbread cookies, hot cocoa, and Christmas stories?! I know we are! Will you be going to the Candlelight Processional in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Sneak Peek: Gingerbread Minnie Ears, A Mickey Ornament Sipper, And The POPCORN BUCKET Coming To Disneyland for Christmas! Review: LAVA FRIES!!! And More NEW Seasonal Offerings at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure Celebrate the Christmas Season With Holiday Offerings in Disneyland Resort View the full article