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One of the Disneyland Resort’s most beloved attractions, Haunted Mansion, is celebrating its 50th anniversary next week. To commemorate this ghastly milestone, spirits of all ages can get their mortal hands on special anniversary merchandise starting Aug. 9, including apparel, accessories, collectibles and more. We’re bewitched by these top picks! First, if you’ve ever wanted to become a caretaker to one of the Haunted Mansion’s 999 restless spirits, consider procuring a Host A Ghost! With a ghostly giggle and a simple tap on these jars, Madame Leota will conjure your spirit to materialize for you. Choose from a selection of dearly departed souls, including Constance Hatchaway, Professor Phineas Plump, The Hatbox Ghost, among others. Pick up your Host a Ghost at the dedicated cart in New Orleans Square. To add some “spirit” into your wardrobe, you can also find commemorative items such as an ear hat, tee shirts and other ghoulish gear. You’ll also find a plethora of Haunted Mansion-inspired jewelry and accessories. ALEX AND ANI is celebrating with a “50 Years of Happy Haunts” charm. PANDORA is releasing three new Haunted Mansion-inspired charms, including this limited-edition anniversary charm to add to your collection! Find these charms at La Mascarade d’Orleans. In addition, a variety of anniversary-themed pins will be available to add to your collection. Lastly, if you’re looking for more ways to celebrate this grim grinning occasion, attend a special after-hours event, “The Haunted Mansion: Celebrating 50 Years of Retirement Unliving.” Next week, gather during the 13th hour when Madame Leota will make a special appearance to conjure up the happy haunting. At this separate ticket event, enjoy themed food and beverages, after-hours access to select attractions in New Orleans Square, Frontierland and Adventureland, photo opportunities and lively entertainment. You’ll also be among the first to unearth these commemorative anniversary merchandise items, in addition to event-exclusive pieces. Learn more about the event, details and pricing, including how to purchase tickets here. These items and more will have you grim grinning from ear to ear at Disneyland Resort when we celebrate the Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary! View the full article

This just in!! Universal Orlando will be opening an all-NEW theme park — Epic Universe. Universal Parks – Epic Universe ©Universal This announcement came today at a Universal Studios press conference. This will be Universal Orlando’s third theme park, and interestingly enough, this park will not be connected to the existing Universal Studios park. Instead, it looks as if the new park will be located near the Orange County Convention Center. No information about transportation between the two locations has been announced yet! Universal Parks – Epic Universe ©Universal This new park will be located on a 750-acre plot and will have offerings like shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Sadly, information on the new park’s planned attractions was not shared. ©Universal Details on the opening of this new location have not been released. But, we will update you with new information as soon as we know! We’re interested to see what new opportunities this park will bring to Universal and to Orlando as a whole. We’re also interested to see how Universal Orlando operates with its parks being so spread out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the new park? Let us know in the comments below! No related posts. View the full article

We’re BACK with another roundup of What’s New in Epcot! Spaceship Earth Today we’ll talk about all the new merchandise, menu updates, and the construction updates we found. Let’s get started! Epcot Food Update Future World Kicking things off in Club Cool, all sodas aside from Italy’s Beverly were available when we were there. When we last checked, Club Cool was out of Brazil’s Guarana Kuat soda, so we were glad to see it back in stock. Club Cool Sodas World Showcase Over in World Showcase, signage for the Brewer’s Collection booth is now up. We previously spotted the booth last week. We can’t wait for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival to kick off on August 29th! Brewer’s Collection Booth At Joffrey’s, we spotted a new spinach and cheese pastry for $4.99. Spinach and Cheese Pastry In the Germany Pavilion, the beer and pretzel booth (which will be used for the Food and Wine Festival) was closed when we were there, but the beer and pretzel cart is back! Bier und Brezeln Booth Bier und Brezeln Cart Bier und Brezeln Cart In the Canada Pavilion, its future Food and Wine booth is closed, but the actual Popcorn Cart is back. The Ketchup Chips were still on the menu for $4 and they added Unibrone Autre Chose Peach IPA to the menu for $11. Fresh Popped Corn Booth Canada Popcorn Cart Canada Popcorn Cart Menu Epcot Construction Update Future World Back over in Future World, we noticed that construction is underway to put up the Food and Wine Festival booths. You can view all the menus for this year’s festival here! Future World Booth Construction Future World Food and Wine Festival Booth Construction Also in Future World, construction is progressing on the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster. We sure wish we knew what’s going on inside the show building, but in the meantime, we’ll just be counting down the days until 2021! Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Construction Construction is still ongoing for the space-themed restaurant as well. The immersive restaurant is set to open later this year, and we are super pumped about it! Space-themed Restaurant Construction When we were in Epcot, we noticed a construction wall outside Coral Reef. The restaurant’s main sign is covered, but the dining location is still open. We’ll let you know if we learn more about the construction! Coral Reef Construction Wall World Showcase In the American Adventure Pavilion, construction is underway to convert Liberty Inn to Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. The new dining location will feature barbecue and beers on tap when it opens. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more updates on this restaurant! American Adventure Construction We’ve previously mentioned the construction work taking place in the Canada Pavilion, and we’ve now seen the addition of designed construction covers. We aren’t super sure what’s going on behind the scaffolding, but we assume the construction is for general maintenance. Canada Pavilion Construction Epcot Merchandise Update Future World In Mouse Gear, we spotted The Lion King Dooney & Bourke collection that we’ve now seen in several locations around Walt Disney World. Lion King Dooney & Bourke Collection Learn more about The Lion King collection here! Also in Mouse Gear, we found Yoo Hoo necklaces and earrings for $14.99 each. We love the vibrant pink color! Yoo Hoo Necklace Yoo Hoo Earrings World Showcase In the Canada Pavilion, Northwest Mercantile’s sign by the registers honored O Canada‘s last day before its temporary closure. In case you missed it, O Canada has temporarily stopped running as a new film is created for the attraction. During Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, the O Canada theater will serve as an air-conditioned space to relax. O Canada Sign Thanks for joining us on our travels around Epcot! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for even more news from the Disney parks and resorts. Which World Showcase Pavilion is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Food and Wine Booths, SO MUCH Construction, and the Most Adorable Pens We’ve Ever Seen! What’s New in Epcot — Construction Updates, Food News, and MORE! A Summer Prix Fixe Menu Has Returned to This Popular Disney World Steakhouse View the full article

It’s seriously a tale as old as time…every time Disney and Dooney & Bourke release a new collection, I contemplate spending my ENTIRE paycheck on the latest prints. Lion King Dooney & Bourke Collection But honestly, with collections like the Lion King collection and the Cats collection, how could you not? AND now, not spending our money just got 10x harder because Disney is releasing a new Beauty and the Beast-inspired collection. The adorable bags are covered in some of our favorite Beauty and the Beast friends like Cogsworth, Lumiere, and Mrs. Potts. And get this, friends — though the collection is officially releasing in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs district tomorrow, it’s already available ONLINE! So, you can actually buy these bags right now. There are three new bags the choose from. The first is the Beauty and the Beast Wallet for $158. ©Disney The second is the Beauty and the Beast Crossbody Bag for $248. ©Disney And the third is the Belle Tote for $298. This bag has stolen my heart as it took me back to watching Belle twirl around the ballroom with the Beast for the very first time. ©Disney You’ll be able to purchase these bags at Ever After Jewelry and Co. in Disney Springs starting tomorrow! And, we assume and hope this collection will pop up in other locations around Disney World and Disneyland as well. But as we mentioned earlier, these bags are already available online…so if that check is burning a hole in your pocket like mine is, be sure to check them out! Which bag is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: New Dooney & Bourke Cat Collection Spotted at Disney Springs New Dumbo Dooney & Bourke Collection Arrives in Disney Springs Tomorrow NEWS and Review! Grub Burger and Orange Cream Shake Debut in Disney Springs! View the full article

Lots of things have been happening around the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in the last few years! With renovations taking place at locations like Shula’s Steak House and Phins Lounge, the resort seems to be pushing to become an even better option for Disney guests. Swan and Dolphin Resort And now, the Swan and Dolphin released information stating that not one but TWO new quick-service food and drink locations are on their way! These two new locations are being added to the Swan’s lobby. Java, a new grab-and-go location, will serve a few breakfast options along with sandwiches, wraps, salads, and desserts throughout the day. This location is expected to open later this summer. Java ©Swan and Dolphin Java will also serve teas, espressos, coffees. They’re even going to serve Nitro Brew, which is cold-brewed coffee with liquid nitrogen. Java Concept Art ©Swan and Dolphin There will also be a new frozen drink counter, which is expected to open in the fall! According to Luciana Sperduto, the resort’s Director of Food and Beverage, “The demand for quick food and drink options has continued to grow among our guests. Whether they’re headed to the theme parks for the day or are in and out of meetings, these two new options will give guests, delicious ways to stay energized while they’re on the go.” We cannot wait to check out these new locations! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more updates! What do you think about this new addition? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Italian Favorites at Il Mulino in Disney World’s Swan Hotel! What’s New at the Epcot Area Resorts — Menu Changes, Skyliner Construction, Independence Day Merch, and More! NEW! These 12 Varieties Of Chocolate Covered Strawberries in Disney World are SO EXTRA! View the full article

Hey, guys! We’re back with another DFB Video and today we’re talking about the latest and greatest in Disney news!! Riviera Resort Skyliner Construction With BIG announcements like the opening date for the Skyliner Gondolas, room only discounts, the Family Holiday Package, a possible walkway from Disney’s Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom, and BIG holiday changes, there’s a ton to talk about. That’s why we chat about dates, details, and all the need to know information 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: The BIG news you didn’t know about before watching the video! Related posts: DFB Video: The LATEST NEWS from Disney World and Disneyland! DFB Video: The BEST New Festival and Celebration Foods in Disney World and Disneyland This Week! DFB Video: The Latest Disney News! View the full article

My husband and I recently welcomed a baby boy into our family – and I simply cannot wait to take him on his first trip to Walt Disney World Resort! Nothing compares to watching a little one meet Mickey Mouse or a favorite Disney Princess at Magic Kingdom Park or take in the colorful sights and sounds of “Festival of the Lion King” and marvel at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s animal inhabitants. If you’re a family of three looking for the right time to take your little one on his or her first visit, then we have a new package deal you simply can’t miss! The My First Disney Getaway Package costs $999 and includes a two-night stay at a select Disney’ All-Star Resort for two adults and one child (age 3-9), plus one-day admission to Magic Kingdom Park and one-day admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Package guests will also receive one stroller rental per day (subject to availability), as well as a reusable merchandise bag that contains a plush toy, autograph book and pen, and a pair of “My First Visit” Mickey Ears! The My First Disney Getaway Package can be booked now through September 24, 2019, for travel dates occurring most Sunday to Wednesdays between August 11 through September 25, 2019. Visit DisneyWorld.com/firstgetaway for more information on the My First Disney Getaway Package. To book now, call 407-939-2733. View the full article

When menus were released by Disney World earlier this month for its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge dining locations, there was one notable absence: alcoholic beverages. Love it or hate it, Walt Disney World restaurants typically serve adult beverages, and we expected to see some appear on the World’s Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo and Ronto Roasters menus. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo And now, with under a month left until the 11-acre land opens to the public, online menus have been updated for both eateries. Now two specialty alcoholic drinks have been added for both Docking Bay and Ronto Roasters. Docking Bay’s offerings include the Takodana Quencher ($15) comprised of Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum, Blue Curacao, Simple Orange Juice, Pineapple, and Kiwi and the Gold Squadron Lager from Blue Point Brewing Co. ($13.25), a Galaxy’s Edge exclusive beer that’s offered in Disneyland’s Oga’s Cantina. (Oga’s Disney World location has yet to release its full menu, but we expect to see exclusive beers on the menu there, too.) Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo Menu Ronto Roasters in Disney World’s Black Spire Outpost will offer the Coruscant Cooler (named after a Star Wars universe planet) will mix Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, and Cranberry and Lime Juices. Ronto will also serve Trandoshan Ale (another Star Wars-inspired name) from Concrete Beach Brewery out of Miami. This beer does not appear on Disneyland’s Oga’s Cantina menu, leading us to believe it may be a Disney World exclusive. Ronto Roasters Menu We’ll keep our eyes peeled for Disney World’s complete Oga’s Cantina menu and let you know as soon as it’s released. In the meantime, stick with DFB as we bring you all the latest from Disney World’s upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Are you looking forward to tipping back a new beverage on Batuu? Let us know what you think in the comments! Related posts: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! NEW Info About Ronto Roasters in Disney’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge! What We’re Going to Eat (and Drink!) FIRST in Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

It’s already August and it’s time for back-to-school shopping (can you believe it?!) Although my school days are over, I always enjoyed this time of year when I could pick out an all-new wardrobe and check off items on my school supply list. I swung by a few of my favorite shops at Disney Springs and scoped out this year’s must-have items to add to your list. Check it out! Backpacks We all know backpacks are an essential back-to-school item and Disney Springs has plenty to choose from. There are so many new and colorful designs inside World of Disney themed to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, Disney foods, Mickey Mouse, The Haunted Mansion, and more. Those of you looking for smaller backpacks will find an abundance of Disney Parks Loungefly designs themed to your favorite Disney character or attraction at DisneyStyle or World of Disney. Looking for more of a simple bag? Swing by Vera Bradley and Kipling for totes, wallets, backpacks and more. You can even personalize your item in store—just ask a team member for more details. Stationary Discover a few items that will add a bit of magic to your school days ahead. These classic Disney Parks pens are one of my favorite souvenirs from Walt Disney World Resort and pair nicely with a Disney notebook from WonderGround Gallery at Marketplace Co-Op. I spotted this colorful Mickey Mouse design from the Celebration of the Mouse Collection celebrating various styles of Mickey artwork. Apparel From trendy socks to lightweight jackets, World of Disney has everything you need to be the ultimate trendsetter on your first day back-to-school. If you’re need of staples like tees and pants, stop by UNIQLO only a short walk away. This store is one of my favorites to pick up casual outfits for anyone in the family. Shoes Stay comfy with colorful boots, sandals, pumps, ballet flats and more at Melissa Shoes. They even have an adorable miniMelissa collection with Disney styles for kids. The best part? Every pair is made from eco-friendly, hypoallergenic material. If you’re looking for an athletic shoe check out the HOVR collection from UNDER ARMOUR BRAND HOUSE. These running shoes offer the best of cushion, durability, bounce, and efficiency and were the winner of the 2019 Runner’s World “Recommend” Award. Dorm Rooms Add some warmth to your dorm room or college apartment with whimsical treasures and uplifting art prints from Sugarboo & Co. I love their collection of handmade, over-sized throw pillows—a great accessory for your bed or living room. I can’t wait to see what items you pick up during your back-to-school shopping spree. Share your photos on social media using #DisneySprings. Who knows—you might even be featured on our @DisneySprings Instagram handle! View the full article

We all know which restaurants are popular at Walt Disney World. They’re the table-service ones that are nearly impossible to get an advance dining reservation at or the counter-service spots that never have any tables open so you end up eating your food on top of a nearby trash can (no judgment — we’ve all done it!). Char Siu Pork But what about some lesser-known Disney World dining options? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite underdogs; the restaurants and menu items that most park guests often overlook. Here are our top 5 things that people aren’t eating at Disney World, but oughta try!!! The Gibsons Sandwich King Cheeseburger At Disney Springs’ BOATHOUSE Walt Disney World is home to many over-the-top eats, but The Boathouse’s Classic Cheeseburger is simplicity done right. You see, The Boathouse is managed by the Gibsons Restaurant Group, an iconic Chicago-based steakhouse, and these guys know a thing or two about meat. The Boathouse The all-beef burger is made from a custom blend exclusive to The Boathouse. And while you may think this fancy steak and seafood restaurant doesn’t fit into your budget, the Gibsons Sandwich King Burger won’t make you delay your next mortgage payment! Gibsons “Sandwich King” Burger Hop Champion An excellent beef burger is topped with pepper jack, fried peppers, and more fixin’s along with a spicy aioli that makes this one of our favorite burgers on property…and that’s saying something! Gibsons Sandwich King Burger The Baseline Tap House California Cheese And Charcuterie Plate At Hollywood Studios Tucked away between Muppets 3D and the ever-popular Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant, the unassuming BaseLine Tap House often gets passed by. The small-ish taproom boasts a fantastic outdoor patio which usually has plenty of seating available, and the $10 Charcuterie Board is not to be missed. You’ll receive a generous portion of California-produced cheeses and meats including chorizo and calabrese salami accompanied with cornichons, grapes, and toasted baguette slices. The board is a perfect size for sharing or can be made into more of a light meal with the addition of one of Baseline’s soft Bavarian Pretzels and Californian Craft Beer Flights! BaseLine Tap House Charcuterie You can check out our full BaseLine Tap House review here! “Hardy Har Char” Siu Pork At Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Navigation Co.’s Skipper Canteen While this table-service restaurant hasn’t been a smash hit with the majority of parkgoers, its become a cult-favorite among more adventurous eaters. Jungle Skipper Canteen Sign The flavor profiles are not what you typically expect to find in theme park cuisine and the restaurant itself is a feast for the eyes, offering three unique dining rooms — The Mess Hall, The Falls Family Parlor and the Society of Adventurers and Explorers (S.E.A.) secret room. The Jungle Cruise’s distinct brand of humor is told throughout many visual gags, props, decor, and artwork. In addition to all the comedic details you’ll see, you’ll be served by your very own rib-tickling skipper! Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen S.E.A. Room As for eats, the delicious “Hardy Har Char” Siu Pork has notes of sweet chili, soy, and seared garlic. Char Siu Pork If you don’t dine on swine, “Tastes Like Chicken” Because It Is features a pile of chicken and vegetables served over a bed of fried rice with a mouth-watering hoisin sauce. Tastes Like Chicken The Skipper Canteen also does an amazing job at preparing veggies. Often the side vegetables are so perfectly cooked and well-seasoned, they’re as delish as the main entree! Take a look at our full Skipper Canteen reviews here to see if its a must-go place for your family! Brunch At The Grand Floridian Café While just a short monorail ride away from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, not many park guests think to grab a quick bite at The Grand Floridian before hitting the parks. It’s a shame because this quiet, tranquil restaurant would become their instant favorite if that were the case. Grand Floridian Cafe Dining Room The caliber of food at The Grand Floridian Café can’t be overstated enough and the menu’s prices are an excellent value given the food’s quality. We’ve filled up many times on the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles — a moist piece of chicken hand-dipped in tangy buttermilk batter and drenched in crispy cornflakes served over a soft, warm waffle with hot honey-like syrup — yum! Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles Or for an even more kicked-up brunch, enjoy the upgraded Mickey Waffles! These aren’t just your regular Mickey-shaped waffles. Your upgrade includes a specialty syrup and three additional toppings combinations to choose from such as sugar cookie crumbles with whipped cream, strawberries and strawberry sauce, or mandarin oranges with chantilly cream, craisins, and citrus-pecan syrup just to name a few! Mickey Waffle with ALL the toppings! And the trio of benedicts ain’t half bad, either! Trio of Benedicts Check out our Grand Floridian Café breakfast review here! Bread Service You may have walked right by Nomad Lounge on your way to Pandora: The World of Avatar without ever even noticing it was there! This sleepy little bar has a super-comfy vibe from its plush outdoor patio furniture to its cozy and intimate indoor seating. Since the bar serves as the lounge for Tiffins, Nomad Lounge offers many of the same signature Tiffins cocktails and small plates. This is a great way to try a Tiffins drink or dish without spending a fortune. Nomad Lounge A fantastic option for a snack is the Tiffins Signature Bread Service which costs $11 and features a variety of flatbreads served with Indian-spiced tomato chutney, spicy coriander yogurt, and fig tapenade. If you enjoy this tasty appetizer, we recommend you check out the Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Sanaa Indian-style Bread Service. At $17 you’ll be feasting on an even wider selection of breads and spreads with great up-close viewing of Animal Kingdom Lodge’s resident zebras and giraffes! Bread Service at Sanaa! We hope you’ve enjoyed our journey off the beaten path and will explore some of these less familiar places on your next Disney World vacation. And if you can’t get into your must-do restaurant, don’t forget to check out our video all about alternatives to Disney World’s most popular restaurants here!  Do you have a dining recommendation that didn’t make our list? Let us know which restaurants you think are underrated at Walt Disney World in the comments below! 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In just the past few years, Walt Disney World began installing refillable bottle stations (officially called hydration stations) in its Parks and Resorts. To date there aren’t many, but with the many pushes Disney is making to be more eco-conscious (see their controversial plastic plans here!), we expect more will be installed in the future. And lots of readers have expressed interest in these stations, so we’re here with answers for all of your refillable bottle station questions! Refillable Water Bottle Station What are refillable bottle stations? These are water fountains specifically designed to refill bottles. Whether you bring your own water bottle into the Parks or want to reuse a water bottle you bought in your Park travels, these refillable bottle stations make it possible to refill your bottles without having to do that comical and unfruitful bottle tilt at a typical water fountain. Where can I find these wonders of bottle filling technology? Presently we’ve confirmed five refillable bottle stations, but it feels like there’s more being added on the regular. Some of the earliest were spotted in the queues of Nav’i River Journey and Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora. These are accessible only to those waiting in line. We’ve also spotted a station at the Hollywood Studios bus stop and Skyliner restrooms. Hollywood Studios Entrance Restrooms Readers have noted that there’s one at the Kidani Village bus stop at Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the most recent addition we’ve seen is at Cosmic Ray’s in Magic Kingdom. At present, these hydration stations are not noted on Guide Maps. How do they work? Refillable bottle stations are designed to send a single stream of water into the mouth of your water bottle without touching the bottle. There’s an outline of a bottle in the filling station that has a sensor. This sensor recognizes when you hold or place a bottle in front of it. Once the sensor senses a bottle is in place, it will automatically send that stream of water into the bottle. As long as you’ve aligned the bottle correctly, it should fill quickly without splashing. Refillable Water Bottle Station What if I like ice cold water? We have found that the water in the refillable stations is cool (but not cold). So if you’re fine with slightly-cooler-than-lukewarm water, you’re set to go. If you prefer freezing cold water, you may want to find a nearby quick service location that will give you a (free) cup of ice that you can dump into your bottle if it has a wide enough mouth. But hey — in zillion degree weather in Orlando, just about any water is better than no water. Do I need a bottle with a filter? The refillable bottle stations do filter the water that is dispensed into bottles. However, in our experience, the water still has that distinctive central Florida taste. So if you can’t stomach that iconic flavor, you’ll want to bring a filtered bottle that helps eliminate it or bring along flavor packets for your water (which you can buy at any grocery store and bring along with you, or order from a grocery delivery service). Why would I use one of these? For starters, they typically refill a bottle efficiently and without wasting as much water as the tip-a-bottle-in-a-water-fountain approach. They also don’t have quite as much danger of someone’s mouth just having touched the spout as water fountains do. But also, the refillable bottle stations keep a tally of how many plastic bottles have been saved by utilizing the refill station, and that’s a great thing for the environment. Refillable Water Bottle Station at Cosmic Ray’s We’ll keep an eye on this developing situation and update if any additional information comes to light. But in the meantime, if it works for you, jump on the refillable bottle station craze! Will you use these refillable bottle stations? Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Should I Use Disney World’s Minnie Vans? Minnie Van Pros and Cons Review: NEW Minnie Ear Caramel Blondie at Walt Disney World View the full article

For more than 64 years, the magic of the Disneyland Resort has been rooted in the people who make it—cast members. To honor the 31,000 magic makers at the Disneyland Resort, cast members were treated to fun surprises and exclusive opportunities during the 64th Anniversary Cast Celebration Week. The festivities included complimentary meals and snacks, attraction experiences before and after park hours, photo opportunities and more. For cast member Kim Towfigh, one of the organizers of the week-long extravaganza, her role as an operations support coordinator planning cast reward and recognition events has a special meaning. Having started her career in Fantasyland attractions, Kim knows what it means to be on the receiving end of this type of gratitude and appreciation, making her current role that much more rewarding. Learn more about Kim’s role at the Disneyland Resort in this video celebrating cast members and why we honor and celebrate them during this very special anniversary week each year. View the full article

We’re all counting down the days until Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in Walt Disney World on August 29th. Galaxy’s Edge Milk Stand Today, we’ve got some exciting news to share! Hollywood Studios’ Milk Stand will serve up BOOZY Blue and Green Milk when the land opens! The Blue Milk Cooler will combine the fruity Blue Milk with Bacardi Rum, while the Green Milk Cooler will consist of the citrus Green Milk and Corazon Blanco Tequila. If you’re 21 or older, you’ll be able to snag one of these beverages for $14. Milk Stand Menu While we weren’t super wild about the Blue and Green Milks when we tried them, we’re certainly intrigued by these boozy versions! Are you excited to try the boozy Blue and Green Milks? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News! Menu Released For the Milk Stand in Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! 2019 Disney Restaurant ULTIMATE GUIDE: What You Need To Know About EVERY Restaurant Opening In Disney World and Disneyland in 2019! Here’s What You CAN’T MISS at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

Remember those fun Annual Passholder Mobile Order buttons that popped up around Disneyland Resort earlier this month? ©Disney Well, a few new locations have joined in on the fun! If you know us, you know we’re suckers for Mobile Order, especially now that Disney has added SO MANY new locations to the system. We get to order what we want when we want, AND we can pick up the food at our convenience. And did we mention…lines for Mobile Order can be super short? Mobile Order But those aren’t the only perks of ordering from Mobile Order! If you’re a Disneyland Annual Passholder, you can snag fun buttons when using Mobile Order at select locations around Disneyland. We previously told you about buttons from Lucky Fortune Cookery, Bayside Brews, Corn Dog Castle, and Award Wieners. NOW, Annual Passholders can snag Mobile Order buttons from Tangaroa Terrace, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, and Paradise Garden Grill. ©Disney According to the Annual Passholder Twitter, these little guys will be available to Annual Passholders who use Mobile Order at the locations mentioned above while supplies last! You can learn more about using Mobile Order at Disneyland 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 button is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News: Special Menus for New Year’s Eve in Disneyland Sneak Preview! ALL THE EATS Coming To Disneyland This Weekend for The “Get Your Ears On” Celebration! FIRST LOOK: Breakfast Review and FOOD PHOTOS from the Newly Reopened Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel! View the full article

Halloween Time at Disneyland is so much fun for the whole family! It’s filled with delicious snacks (which we previewed here), spooktacular entertainment, and festive decorations. Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise This year will also introduce the NEW Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party to Disney California Adventure. But, that’s not all the spooky fun Disneyland Resort will offer! It will also bring lots of new merchandise! We had the opportunity to check out some of the spelltastic merchandise you can expect to see around the resort for the all-new Oogie Boogie Bash! There will, of course, be a few event t-shirts available! Oogie Boogie Bash Tee These feature the main man himself, Mr. Oogie Boogie! Oogie Boogie Bash Tees This next shirt had me singin’ “you’re jokin’, you’re jokin’, I can’t believe my eyes” because it’s so stinking cute! Oogie Boogie Bash Spirit Jersey Just take a peek at the back! It’s covered in some of our favorite villains like Ursula, the Evil Queen, Hades, and Maleficent. ©Disney In case you get chilly this fall, Disney has also introduced the Oogie Boogie Bash jacket! ©Disney You’ll also be able to purchase limited-edition pins during Halloween Time as well. Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise But, that’s not all, folks! There are THREE — yes THREE — pairs of ears to add to your collection this Halloween season. Straight out of Halloween Town are the Jack Skellington and Sally ears! Oogie Boogie Base Ears You’ll also get the chance to purchase the Oogie Boogie Bash ear headband! Options my people. We’ve got OPTIONS! ©Disney As we mentioned in our Halloween Time food preview post — which you can view here — you’ll also be able to purchase the Oogie Boogie Bash sipper cup! Oogie Boogie Bash Sipper AND, don’t forget about the Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe ornaments! You can read more about these here! Nightmare Before Christmas Snow Globe Most of this merchandise will be available at Elias & Co. and Gone Hollywood in Disney California Adventure. Oogie Boogie Bash will officially make its Disney debut on September 17th. You can view all the dates 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!! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Yesterday, we were invited by Disneyland to attend the Oogie Boogie Bash media event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ How are you planning to spend Halloween this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Preview! Halloween Treats Coming to Disneyland Resort SOON! Tickets on Sale SOON for NEW Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party Coming to Disney California Adventure! First Look! NEW Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party in Disney California Adventure View the full article

We recently shared the exciting news that the Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program has inspired more than 2 million hours of volunteer service across America. Together, Disney and Points of Light—the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service—are encouraging nonprofit organizations and schools to make a difference with family volunteerism as part of the Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program. The program recognizes efforts of eligible schools and nonprofits who organize family volunteer projects by providing Disney park tickets to use as a reward for volunteers, contest prizes, fundraisers or in other creative ways. A Gift For Teaching—a nonprofit organization serving local students and the primary provider of free school supplies to teachers across Central Florida—is the most recent recipient of Disney park tickets through the Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program. A Gift For Teaching was surprised with this recognition during their Back-to-School Kids and Family Day. “The volunteer work done today by compassionate families is absolutely inspiring, and we know that kids who volunteer grow up to be adults who volunteer,” said Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of Corporate Citizenship at Walt Disney World. “These opportunities for family volunteers wouldn’t be possible without our incredible local nonprofits and schools that are constantly improving their communities and changing the world.” Disney has a longstanding relationship with A Gift For Teaching, and Disney VoluntEARS frequently participate in volunteering opportunities with the organization, including the annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. “Providing free school supplies to local students in need is a fulfilling experience for our volunteers,” said Jane Thompson, executive director, A Gift For Teaching. “To be recognized by Disney for the family volunteer opportunities we offer is so heartening, and this reward will help us give back to our members as they continue to serve the community.” The success of the Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program recently led to the launch of a nationwide search for the Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year. For more information on the Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program or the search for the 2019 Disney and Points of Light Volunteer Family of the Year, or to get a school or nonprofit you know involved, visit pointsoflight.org/disneyrewards. View the full article

We’ve been seeing lots of action on the Mobile Ordering front on both coasts lately. The time-saving Mobile Order system expanded to two popular Disneyland Resort locations just over a week ago (see where here!), and it has also expanded to several Walt Disney World Resorts. Mobile Order Today, we discovered that the last of the All-Star Resorts has been added to the growing list of Mobile Order locations! We see you, End Zone Food Court at All-Star Sports, and we’re happy to skip your we-just-crawled-back-from-the-Parks-and-we’re-starving-send-help lines! End Zone Food Court Mobile Ordering is also available at All-Star Movies’ World Premiere Food Court and at All-Star Music’s Intermission Food Court, so you can be an all-star Mobile Ordering beast no matter which All-Star Resort you choose! World Premiere Food Court Intermission Food Court Get your thumbs ready; it’s time to Mobile Order at the All-Star Resorts! Will you use Mobile Order at the Resorts of Walt Disney World? Tell us how you think this addition will affect your Resort dining in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Resorts! June 21, 2018 Hey, Tables in Wonderland Members; Check Out This Discount Hack Just For YOU! What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? View the full article

With Disney Cruise Line, adventure is out there! On select cruise itineraries, guests have the opportunity to book special Port Adventures with some extra pixie dust. Here are a few of the ways you can immerse yourself in the lands and cultures that inspired some of your favorite Disney films. Join in for some “Frozen” fun in Alesund, Norway Join a special summer celebration in the land that inspired Disney’s hit film, “Frozen.” Explore the Sunnmøre Open Air Museum where you can enjoy live music, play old-fashioned games, look inside the authentic Nordic homes and sample Norwegian specialties such as svelle, a sweet type of pancake. Anna, Elsa and Kristoff even stop by to join the festivities from the neighboring kingdom of Arendelle. Explore a medieval, royal castle in Greenock, Scotland After a scenic motorcoach ride and a tour of Edinburgh, guests visit the historic Edinburgh Castle with a local guide. While parents continue to explore the corridors of the castle, the kids can partake in a shield-decorating activity while learn about family coats of arms. Scottish, Disney royalty Merida from Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” drops by as well for a once in a lifetime photo opportunity at the castle. Pan for gold with some special friends in Skagway, Alaska Take a step back in time to experience Alaska like a gold rusher! Journey to the Liarsville Gold Rush Trail Camp to learn how to pan for gold, enjoy a puppet show, join in on a scavenger hunt and chow down during an Alaskan Salmon bake, all with your favorite Disney Characters. Don’t forget to make some s’mores! Follow in Walt’s footsteps in Copenhagen, Denmark Exclusive to Disney Cruise Line guests, go behind-the-scenes of the famous Tivoli Gardens – the park that inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland. Opening in 1843, Tivoli Gardens is one of the oldest amusement parks to remain intact throughout the years. Enjoy a classic Danish open sandwich for lunch and join in on the fun! With a mix of old and new attractions, there are experiences for the whole family to enjoy! Release your inner artist in Cozumel, Mexico Discover art, history and culture at Discover Mexico Park. Here, guests can see the alebrijes – colorful animal-like creatures made out of wood or paper mache – that were featured in Disney•Pixar’s “Coco”. Not only are you able to see these beautiful works of art, you get to create your own unique piece! Let your creative juices flow with a figure of your choice and paint away! Explore all of our destinations to find the next adventure for your family! View the full article

Today, we shared our first look at the Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party with you! Oogie Boogie Bash Preview And now, we’re going to dive into a few of the spooktacular treats you’ll find around the Disneyland Resort this Halloween season! A few treats will be returning to the Disney scene, while others are BRAND NEW! First, the Sweet Potato Hand Pie is returning to Jolly Holiday. It has a buttery crust, sweet potato filling, vanilla glaze, and roasted marshmallows. And you can read our full review of it here! Sweet Potato Hand Pie Another item returning for another Halloween season is the Graveyard Cupcake. It, which can also be found at Jolly Holiday, is a chocolate cake with cherry filling, dark chocolate mousse, cookie crumbs, Halloween sprinkles, and a tombstone chocolate piece. You can read our full review of the Graveyard Cupcake here! Graveyard Cupcake The NEW Oogie Churro is rolled in crumbled chocolate crème cookies with green icing, gummy worms, and candies. These can be found at Cozy Cone Motel! Oogie Boogie Churro They kind of remind us of the Avengers Churros (like the Time Stone Churro) that have been popping up at Disney California Adventure recently. Specialty apples like the Evil Queen and the Poison Apple will be available throughout the Halloween season too! Halloween Candy Apples The Maleficent Apple will also be making its villainous return! You can read our full review here! Maleficent Candy Apple When trick-or-treating your way around the Disneyland Resort, be on the lookout for this fun Cauldron Cake Pop! Cauldron Cake Pop The ever so eerie Oogie Boogie Krispie is making its way BACK to Disneyland. We found this Krispie at Jolly Holiday last year. You can read our full review here! Oogie Boogie Krispie Treat The NEW Oogie Boogie Funnel Cake Fries are dusted in crushed chocolate cream cookies. They’re topped with cream cheese sauce, chocolate cream cookie pieces, gummy worms, chocolate-coated candies, and whipped cream. We actually had the opportunity to give these guys a taste. And honestly, they reminded us of the Sorcerer Mickey Funnel Cake Fries! Oogie Boogie Funnel Cake Fries Like the Sorcerer Mickey fries, you’ll be able to snag these at Award Wieners. The Maleficent Churro is also returning this year! Each churro covered in a blend of chocolate cookie crumbles and colored sugar. These will be available at the churro carts in Town Square and near Sleeping Beauty Castle. Maleficent Churros The NEW Hades Hot Dog will be available at Refreshment Corner. It’s a foot-long all-beef hot dog with Harissa Aioli, lemon pickled cucumbers, oven-dried tomatoes, sautéed peppers, and feta cheese! Hades Hot Dog Test your luck in the Hollywood Lounge with the Oogie Boogie-inspired drink complete with dice glow cubes. And you’ll also be able to sip on the Minnie Mouse Witch Shake. This is a mint chip shake with whipped cream and chocolate cream-filled cookie ears! It will be available at Schmoozies. Oogie Boogie and Witch Minnie Drinks Next up is the Caramel Apple Smoothie, which is made with ice cream and caramel sauce. It’s topped with a caramel apple lollipop and will also be available at Schmoozies! We saw a rendition of this shake last year. You can check out what we thought here! Caramel Apple Smoothie Looking to bring a bit of the Halloween Disney magic home? Then check out the light-up Oogie Boogie Bash Sipper! It will be available while supplies last at Elias & Co. and Gone Hollywood. Oogie Boogie Bash Sipper These treats should be available around the Disneyland Resort from September 6th through October 31st. 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 one are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Yesterday, we were invited by Disneyland to attend the Oogie Boogie Bash media event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: Review: LAVA FRIES!!! And More NEW Seasonal Offerings at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure Holiday Eats at Disneyland Resort What’s New in Disneyland Resort — Spicy Hot Dogs, Star Wars Bags, Spooky Ornaments, and MORE! View the full article

A couple months ago, we told you about the new holiday celebrations coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year. Starting November 8th, Animal Kingdom will ring in the Christmas season with NEW entertainment and decor. Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life at night Today, Disney World has released new concept art for the holiday happenings at Animal Kingdom! The new concept art features polar bears, reindeer, birds, and several other animals surrounding the Tree of Life. It’s sure nice to look at, isn’t it? Animal Kingdom Holidays Concept Art ©Disney As we previously reported, guests visiting Discovery Island will find themselves “in the midst of a celebration of winter, hand-crafted by the eclectic community of artists who make the island their home.” Animal Kingdom Holidays Concept Art ©Disney Sparkling white decorations and colorful animal-inspired luminaries will line the rooftops along with wireframe lanterns shaped like birds to light up the night. (Doesn’t that sound dreamy?) We were lucky enough to spot this beautiful lantern at Disney World’s recent Christmas in July event! Animal Kingdom Holiday Lantern You’ll find more holiday decor and entertainment around Animal Kingdom, from Asia to Pandora and everywhere in between. Read more about Animal Kingdom’s holiday celebrations here! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2019 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2019 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2019 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-Order your 2019 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Are you visiting Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Meet The Adorable New Mickey Snowman Ornament Drink Holder That Keeps Selling Out at Animal Kingdom! New Lion King Merchandise ROARS into Disney’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article

Things are gettin’ spooky over in Disney California Adventure as we check out Disney’s newest Halloween party, the Oogie Boogie Bash. Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party ©Disney Do you have your costume for this years’ villainous celebrations picked out? Then throw it on, because it’s time to explore the Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party. Get ready because this year’s Halloween festivities are filled with NEW offerings. From an all-new parade, to a new version of World of Color, and a stage show, there’s so much to see and do! Oogie Boogie has been watching Mickey throw a party for the last few years and thought it was time he throws a Halloween Party of his own. Now, Oogie Boogie has invited a few of his villain friends and they’re looking to throw the most spooktacular Halloween party yet! Shows and Events Villainous! Villainous!, the new “World of Color” show, tells the tale of Shelley Marie, a young girl on an unforgettable journey. The show is filled with fountains, lights, lasers, projections, and special effects. The show describes that deep down, there may be a little villain in all of us! “Villainous!” ©Disney Honestly, we’re interested to see what you guys think of this new show! For us, it was…interesting. The show itself starts off in a very lighthearted and fun way, but gets weirder and weirder as the story progresses! Redwood Creek Challenge Trail The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail will transform into Villains Grove. Here, guests will enter the “wondrous and ethereal” world of Disney Villains. Guests adventures will unfold in a series of scenes with each one creating a “hauntingly beautiful” dream-space of color, sound, light, and shadows. This area was a bit more spooky then we were expecting! It really seemed more geared towards guests 10 and older. Treat Trails When you check out the new Treat Trails, be on the lookout for a few familiar faces like Mad Hatter and Oogie Boogie. Also, be sure to snatch candy the oversized cauldrons on the trails. The DescenDANCE Party The DescenDance Party — which has also taken over Disney Springs in Walt Disney World — will feature the greatest dance crew from the Isle of the Lost. ©Disney The show will kick off with a spell, which will summon the dance crew from the Isle of the Lost! These dancers will lead everyone in moves set to songs from the Descendants films. After the dance crew is summoned back, the Backlot DJ will keep the party going with fun upbeat music! Frightfully Fun Parade The fan-favorite “Frightfully Fun Parade” from Disneyland will take over Disney California Adventure for the first time! Be on the lookout for the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, Mickey and Minnie, and a few Disney Villains. ©Disney And, joining the show this year is Cheshire Cat himself! ©Disney Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show is also hitting DCA for the first time this fall! The show will feature Mickey, dancers, Halloween stories, and candy!! You’ll find this show at the Disney Theatre in Hollywood Land. ©Disney Carthay Circle Halloween Magic There will also be new Halloween magic appearing on the facade of Carthay Circle. The building will be “enchanted throughout the night as bats swarm, green energy pulses from within, and spellbinding moments transform the iconic tower structure.” Character Encounters Also, be prepared to hang out with beloved villains and Disney characters throughout the event. They will be around the park interacting and taking photos! Dr. Facilier at Oogie Boogie Bash Party Info According to Disney, “The party begins at 6 p.m. PST and guests have the opportunity to play in Disney California Adventure for three hours before the party starts on Tuesday and Thursday nights (excluding Oct. 29 and Oct. 31) or four hours on Sunday nights, plus Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.” You can view all the party dates 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!! Will you be attending the event? Let us know in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Yesterday, we were invited by Disneyland to attend the Oogie Boogie Bash media event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: Tickets on Sale SOON for NEW Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party Coming to Disney California Adventure! Disney Announces 2020 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates Flo’s V8 Cafe is Now Serving Up a Root Beer Float Shake in Disney California Adventure View the full article

This holiday season, guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will find festive new entertainment and holiday décor in every land of the park, from DinoLand, U.S.A. to Pandora – The World of Avatar. On Discovery Island at the heart of the park, the magic of the holidays will truly come to life, with incredible experiences both day and night. It all begins when you cross the bridge to Discovery Island, finding yourself in the midst of a celebration of winter, hand-crafted by the eclectic community of artists who make the island their home. The village is filled with sparkling white holiday decorations. Colorful, animal-inspired luminaries line the rooftops, and wireframe lanterns in the shape of beautiful birds can be found perched throughout the area. A holiday gathering of winter animals – realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets – frolics on Discovery Island during the day. Reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins and more interact with guests, accompanied by serenading musicians as they create a playful atmosphere of festive fun. As day becomes night, the rooftop luminaries and bird lanterns all around Discovery Island bring a warm and festive glow to the entire village. At the center of everything, the Tree of Life awakens with a series of wintry tales, complemented by a familiar and heartwarming holiday-inspired musical score. Between awakening moments, the Tree of Life continues to shimmer and sparkle throughout the night, alive with the magic of nature and the spirit of the holidays. View the full article

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, the new separate-ticket party in Disney California Adventure park, begins Sept. 17 for 20 select nights. You’ll be treated to an unforgettable night of Halloween fun packed with exclusive new experiences and entertainment, including the new “World of Color” show – “Villainous!” Today, we’re pleased to share some first looks at this nighttime spectacular! Oogie Boogie (from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”) weaves a Halloween tale about a young girl (and all-new character created by Disney animator Eric Goldberg) named Shelley Marie. In “Villainous!,” Shelley has a decision to make about her Halloween costume for this year, and finds herself wondering if she could really be as strong and unique as some of her favorite Disney villains. This twisted tale carries Shelley on an unforgettable journey through devious encounters with The Queen, Ursula, Dr. Facilier, Hades, Jafar, Maleficent and more. Enjoy watching the villainous side of Disney characters through fountains, lights, lasers, projections and special effects. “Villainous!” shows you that, deep down, there’s a little villain in all of us. Oogie Boogie Bash, which takes the place of Mickey’s Halloween Party, will feature other new experiences – including an interactive “Descendants”-inspired dance party, a stage show with Mickey Mouse, and a mysterious Disney villains walk-through experience. For more information and tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com/HalloweenParty. View the full article

Welcome to our latest roundup of What’s New in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle Today we’ll talk about everything new we found in Magic Kingdom this week, from a returning special effects drink to adorable new merchandise for your furry friend. Let’s get started! Magic Kingdom Food Update While we were walking down Main Street, U.S.A., we noticed that The Confectionary is now selling whole red or green apples for $2.29 each. If you still want to try one of the adorable Toy Story treats, you may be in luck! We spotted them in The Confectionery’s bakery case as well. Apples at The Confectionery The Confectionery Bakery Case Over in Tomorrowland, Cool Ship has brought the Super Lemonade back! (The Super Lemonade is a special effects drink that initially debuted last year.) Also, the Orange Vanilla Coke is now listed on the menu again. While we’ve been able to get it for a while, the beverage had not been listed on the physical menu lately. Cool Ship Menu Learn more about the Super Lemonade here! Magic Kingdom Construction Update The construction area near the entrance has now expanded, and a larger area is blocked off to guests. This area is located near the old bag check spot. Magic Kingdom Entrance Area Construction In Tomorrowland, there is now a sign outside Astro Orbiter to let guests know the ride is down for refurbishment. As far as we know, the attraction will reopen on Thursday, August 15th, though this may change at any time. Astro Orbiter Closure Sign In Fantasyland, construction is underway on the Cinderella Castle walkway. They’ve made some progress with the brickwork, so we hope it won’t be TOO long until the walkway reopens. Cinderella Castle Walkway Construction Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update In case you missed it, the “Full Steam Ahead” ear hat, designed by the artist Noah, was released last week. The new ears are now available to purchase at Main Street Cinema Shop and Uptown Jewelers. “Full Steam Ahead” Ear Hat Learn more about the “Full Steam Ahead” ear hat here! We noticed that the Alex and Ani Ears are also still available for now at Uptown Jewelers. Alex and Ani Ears We also found the new Lion King Dooney & Bourke collection in Uptown Jewelers. We previously spotted these bags in Animal Kingdom, and we’re so glad they’ve made their way to Magic Kingdom as well. Dooney & Bourke Bags Lion King Dooney & Bourke Bags Learn more about the Lion King Dooney & Bourke collection here! In Mickey’s Star Traders and The Emporium, we spotted some fun new patches! We found a Mickey Balloons patch… Mickey Balloon Patches …a set of Toy Story patches… Toy Story Patches …and two sets of Star Wars patches! Star Wars Patches Star Wars Patches Read more about the new patches here! We also found several new hair accessories at The Emporium! We spotted rose gold hair ties ($9.99)… Rose Gold Hair Ties …multi-colored hair ties ($9.99)… Multi-Color Hair Ties …“best day ever” hair accessories ($11.99)… Best Day Ever Hair Accessories …and a Dole Whip headband ($13.99)! The headband isn’t new, but we hadn’t seen it in the Magic Kingdom recently. Dole Whip Headband Wrapping up our merchandise search at The Emporium, we had to snap a photo of this adorable Disney Tails harness ($39.99)! This princess-themed harness matches the lead we spotted in The Emporium last week. Disney Tails Comfort Harness Sir Mickey’s Update Get ready for your close-up, because there’s a NEW Royal Portrait Studio in Sir Mickey’s! You can choose between a selection of props (like Snow White’s apple and Mary Poppins’ umbrella) before you take a regal photo in the new studio. And, you just might spot Minnie Mouse herself on your way out. Sir Mickey’s Portrait Area Minnie At Sir Mickey’s Learn more about the Royal Portrait Studio here! Thanks for joining us on our walk around Magic Kingdom! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for even more news from the Disney parks and resorts. What’s your FAVORITE Magic Kingdom attraction? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! You Can Get The Turkey Legs Where, When?!? What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Ariel Dolls, Aladdin Lamps, and MUCH MORE! What’s NEW in Magic Kingdom – Construction Updates, Sweet Treats, and Merchandise Mayhem! View the full article

So…we talk about Sprinkles A LOT. Sprinkles in Disney Springs But honestly, this is because they are always bringing back old favorites like the S’more Cupcake while coming up with new and innovative cupcakes like the Watermelon Mojito Cupcake. And now my friends, the Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake is BACK, but only for a limited time! This decadent treat is a vanilla buttercream FILLED chocolate cupcake! It’s lined with an Oreo cookie crust and topped with vanilla frosting and an Oreo crumble rim. ©Sprinkles Skip counting your calories for the day and get your daily jog in by dashing to Sprinkles! You can find this cupcake at the Disney Springs and Downtown Disney Sprinkles locations until Saturday, August 3rd. What’s your favorite Sprinkles cupcake flavor? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Rocket to the Moon With This Limited Time Moon Pie Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney World and Disneyland! IT’S BACK!! This Popular Cupcake Has Returned to Sprinkles! It’s Friday! Celebrate the Weekend with This Sweet Deal from Sprinkles! View the full article