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In our Disney Doodles series, Disney artists take turns imagining what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney park. In this Saturday edition of our series, artist Evan Peltier imagines where Lilo and Stitch would venture to if they were to visit Epcot. “Lilo and Stitch found a friend in the aquarium at Coral Reef Restaurant!” Evan said. “It’s Pudge the fish!” View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is expanding its collection of luxury shopping experiences with the addition of a Tiffany & Co. store aboard the Disney Dream, opening today. You can now experience this premier jewelry and iconic American luxury brand inside a glamorous boutique located on deck four near the ship’s grand atrium. The new Tiffany & Co. location aboard the Disney Dream offers the same sophisticated shopping experience as the brand’s store on the Disney Fantasy, including impeccable service and legendary style. From timeless collections of jewelry to luxury accessories, including the effortlessly elegant Tiffany T and Tiffany Paper Flowers collections, the renowned Tiffany & Co. diamonds are aplenty in these shipboard stores. Plus, the one-of-a-kind sterling silver necklace developed exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests is only available at Tiffany & Co. aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Whether you’re shopping for an engagement, anniversary or simply to treat yourself, a visit to Tiffany & Co. while sailing at sea is a special excursion you won’t want to miss. View the full article

From Dole Whips and Mickey Pretzels to Peter Pan Floats, Disney World is home to some iconic and delicious snacks. BUT, not all snacks are created equally (or with equal price tags)! Peter Pan Float If you’ve got the Disney Dining Plan for your upcoming trip to Disney World, you’ll absolutely want to get the biggest and best value for your snack credits in order to make your Dining Plan worth it. Learn more about the Disney Dining Plan here! Mickey Pretzel And you KNOW we’ve got your back! We’ve scoured the snack landscape to find five of the best ways to use a DDP snack credit. Follow along with us and you’ll be on your way to becoming a Disney snack credit pro! Try an Over-the-Top Funnel Cake Crispy, sugary funnel cakes are found at theme parks around the globe, but Disney World’s funnel cakes can be serious business if you find the right ones. If you’re in the mood for a traditional funnel cake, you can grab one for $6.99 at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom. But, if you really want to get the best value for your snack credit, head on over to Oasis Canteen in Hollywood Studios. There, you’ll find a duo of GIGANTIC funnel cakes — one with strawberry toppings and soft-serve vanilla ice cream, and the other with cookies and cream toppings and soft-serve vanilla ice cream. Cookies & Cream Funnel Cake Both cost a whopping $8.49 if you’re not using your Disney Dining Plan snack credit, and are easily shareable. Check out our reviews for the strawberry-topped funnel cake and the cookies and cream funnel cake from Oasis Canteen! Fill Up on a Snack That Doubles as a Meal If you’re trying to conserve your meal credits during your Disney World vacation, get a snack that doubles as a meal! Animal Kingdom, in particular, has some delicious meal-worthy snacks. First on our list is the Pulled Pork Cheese Fries from Flame Tree Barbecue. These are super killer and totally worth your snack credit and calorie allotment. French fries are topped with a pile of savory pulled pork before being doused in barbecue sauce, green onions, and of course, PLASTIC CHEESE. These fries are super yummy, super filling and are priced at $6.99. Pulled Pork Fries with Cheese at Flame Tree Barbecue Also at Animal Kingdom, head over to Eight Spoon Cafe for the Baked Mac and Cheese. They have a standard baked mac, and two topped versions — one with shrimp and one with pulled pork. These dishes are currently priced at $6.69 and $6.49, respectively. The shrimp version gives you a bit more value for your snack credit, but both are EXCELLENT options. Baked Mac and Cheese with Shrimp at Eight Spoon Cafe Baked Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork at Eight Spoon Cafe Snag The Most Epic Cinnamon Roll You’ve Ever Seen Cinnamon rolls can be found all over the Disney World parks and resorts. The option at Gaston’s Tavern in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is pretty impressive, but the Mickey-shaped Colossal Cinnamon Roll is even MORE impressive — and it has the price tag to match. Colossal Cinnamon Roll The Colossal Cinnamon Roll is currently priced at $7.49! It is absolutely shareable and is not too dry despite its large surface area. This would be a great breakfast option for two, three or even four people. Colossal Cinnamon Roll You can find this one in most Starbucks locations in Disney World, but it originated at Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery in Animal Kingdom. If you’re in the mood for a sweet pastry to start your Disney day, the Colossal Cinnamon Roll is a great way to go. For more of our favorite snack credit breakfast items, check out our video here! Get a Sugar Rush from Ice Cream Sundaes I don’t know what’s better than a refreshing ice cream sundae on a hot summer day (or any day, TBH). Disney World has several delicious ice cream sundaes that are great uses of a snack credit. The most expensive sundaes you can get for a snack credit are found at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in Magic Kingdom. They are offering a Brownie Sundae and Apple Blossom Sundae for $7.49 each. Apple Blossom Sundae You’ll also find the All-American Sundae there for $6.99 as well as some specialty, limited-time sundaes like the current Peanut Butter Dream! If you’re just in the mood for some good, old-fashioned ice cream, Ample Hills Creamery is the way to go. You’ll find Ample Hills on the Boardwalk and you can try a small cup or cone of their ice cream for $6.99. Our personal favorites are Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and PB Wins the Cup. Ample Hills Creamery Eat Around the Epcot Festivals Probably the best way to use your Disney Dining Plan snack credit is by visiting the food booths at Epcot’s festivals. There are four festivals spread throughout the year – Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden Festival, Food and Wine Festival, and Festival of the Holidays. Many of the items found at the food booths are snack credit eligible and can be worth between $7 and $9. Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab If you’re planning to attend one of Epcot’s festivals, be sure to use your snack credits there. We personally love to make a meal out of several items from the festival booths! Keep an eye on Disney Food Blog for the latest on this year’s upcoming festivals! China Booth in 2018 Food & Wine Festival See? We told you we had your back! Hold out for these snack items to get a great value for your Disney Dining Plan snack credits. Do you have anything to add to our list of best snack credit items? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery TOP 9 Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2019! Top Tips for the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! 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It’s a jolly holiday when it comes to new treats over at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland. Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe From the new chocolate-potato-chip donut to the Steamboat Willie Cupcake, we’re digging all these new options. There is also an all-new pixie perfect Tinkerbell coconut cheesecake to try! From the buttercream bun to the white chocolate wings, everything about this treat screams picture perfect. Tinkerbell Coconut Cheesecake But, sadly the flavor didn’t win us over as much as the look of this treat did. Each bite gave us an overwhelming amount of coconut flavor. So if you’re a HUGE coconut fan, this will be perfect for you. Don’t love that flavor? Skip this one. Tinkerbell Cheesecake Cupcake It did have a creamy smooth texture and a nice bit of tartness…so that was nice! Tinkerbell Coconut Cheesecake You can get this treat at Jolly Holiday for $5.79 for a limited time! So spread your wings and fly on over. What’s your favorite Jolly Holiday treat? Let us know in the comments below! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews — including two other brand new treats at Jolly Holiday — here!! Related posts: REVIEW: Steamboat Willie Cupcake at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Review: NEW Goofy Cookies ‘N Milk Macaron at Jolly Holiday in Disneyland Dining in Disneyland: Seasonal Fall Treats at Jolly Holiday Bakery and Cafe View the full article

From the new Goofy cookies ‘n milk macaron to the Tinkerbell coconut cheesecake, our day has been full of Jolly Holiday Bakery treats. New Jolly Holiday Treats We loved reviewing each of them but weren’t too blown away by flavor until we met this new cupcake… . The Steamboat Willie cupcake was hands down the most delicious treat we tried at Jolly Holiday today. Steamboat Willie Cupcake We also adored that our favorite little steamboat friend was featured…doesn’t he look SO cute at in white chocolate form as he stands proudly on top of this delicious cupcake? This is a pound cake cupcake with jolly holiday’s now-standard lightly textured frosting (this time it seemed to have a subtle cheesecake flavor) and a raspberry filling. It was very light and we loved the flavors. Steamboat Willie Cupcake The details and flavors make this a must-have treat in our eyes and we can’t wait to eat it again! You can find it for a limited time at Jolly Holiday in Disneyland. Interested in all that’s new at Disneyland? Then, make sure you check out our latest What’s New in Disneyland post! 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!! Related posts: Review: NEW Sweet Christmas Treats from Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Get Your Ears On at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday with Sweet and Savory Treats! A Candy-Covered Brownie at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday — and a NEW Park Map! View the full article

Since 1955, Main Street Cinema has been a small theatre on Main Street U.S.A. that played classic Disney shorts. This spot had a way of taking us back to the good ‘ole days and never failed to make us smile. Main Street Cinema That is…until today. In addition to the spot’s six screens starring Mickey Mouse, Main Street Cinema is now showcasing…merchandise. Main Street Cinema Here’s a close-up of one of the displays… Main Street Cinema Nothing major has been changed when it comes to the room itself, as the animated shorts still play in the background. But this just won’t be the same little movie theatre stop as it used to be if these items remain. Main Street Cinema Currently, an easel in front of the Cinema invites you to “Come on in” for “Cartoons and Collectibles.” Main Street Cinema And while merchandise is plenty of fun, I’m thinking that, in this case, we’d like to see more of those cartoons, and less of the collectibles. How about you? What do you think of this change? Do you think it’s here to stay? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Report: Disneyland Revokes Annual Passes of Guests Who Resell Park Souvenirs at Profit See What We Think Of The BRAND NEW Limited Time Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw Ice Cream Photos and Review! SECRET Menu Ice Cream Flavor Found in Disneyland! View the full article

Lots of new treats have made their way to Jolly Holiday in Disneyland this past week. And if you know us, you know we had to try them all! New Jolly Holiday Treats When we were there a few days ago we tried the new chocolate-potato-chip donut. And today, we’re reviewing three more treats…and they’re all inspired by beloved Disney characters! You can now get a Goofy cookies ‘n milk macaron, a Tinkerbell coconut cheesecake, and a Steamboat Willie cupcake. Let’s kick the reviews off with the Goofy cookies ‘n milk macaron. This is a classic macaron with edible cookie dough and “milk” panna cotta. We loved the bright orange and blue colors along with the fun green Goofy hat made out of white chocolate! Goofy Cookies N Milk Macaron We really enjoyed the cookie dough part, but I mean how could you not? Edible cookie dough is the BEST, and this version is done well! The outer portion of the treat tasted like nothing more than a standard macaron. Goofy Cookies N Milk Macaron It was the “milk” that kind of got us… . It tasted super artificial and had a weird slimy consistency. You know we’re not all fans of panna cotta around here at DFB, and this was not a good version of the custard-y dessert. Goofy Cookies N Milk Macaron Overall, our taste-testers weren’t too fond of this new treat, despite the great cookie dough addition, and said they prefer the raspberry rose Mickey macaron. The Goofy cookies ‘n milk macaron is $5.99 at Jolly Holiday before a discount and should only be around for a limited time. What do you think about the new Goofy cookies ‘n milk macaron? Give it a try and let us know what you thought! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Related posts: Review: NEW Sweet Christmas Treats from Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Get Your Ears On at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday with Sweet and Savory Treats! A Candy-Covered Brownie at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday — and a NEW Park Map! View the full article

Toy Story 4 is coming to theatres on June 21st, which is very soon! We had the pleasure of seeing the film in advance and have put together a Toy Story 4 spoiler-free review, which you can see here. Toy Story 4 Wall Art But, today we’re here to chat about something a little more homemade…Forky! Based on the film, this new Disney sidekick will likely be taking the Disney world by storm very soon. To get fans ready, Disney has added a Forky prop/photo opp to Disney’s Pixar Pier and Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios. He had shown up in Hollywood Studios for a media event…but he may be back! You’ll also find him in Disney California Adventure near the Lamplight Lounge. Forky at Pixar Pier From his popsicle stick feet to his pipe cleaner arms he may just be the cutest most pure thing we’ve ever seen. Forky at Pixar Pier If you’re looking for more new Toy Story meet and greets, Bo Peep is now meeting on both coasts as well. And you can meet Forky in all his plastic glory at H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon on select nights. Check out the links below for more new Toy Story treats, merchandise, and news. NEW Toy Story Friends, Food, and FUN at Disneyland Resort! HARVEYS Toy Story Poster Tote And More Arrive in Disney’s Hollywood Studios MORE Toy Story Treats! Hamm’s Sweet ‘n Tart Cookie in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Spotted! Toy Story Pandora Charms at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom New Chocolate Treats at The Ganachery in Disney Springs: Toy Story, Imagination Pink, and Flavors of Florida! What do you think about Forky and the new Toy Story film? Are you excited? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! Disney Food News This Week: What’s NEW at the Disney Parks and Resorts FIRST LOOK at Bo Peep’s NEW Look for her Disney Parks Meet-and-Greets!! View the full article

We cannot contain our excitement about our latest merchandise find! Today in Downtown Disney, we found one of the cutest things we’ve ever seen – Briar Rose Gold Pet Ears! Briar Rose Gold Pet Ears Not only do we get to sport matching Purple Potion Spirit Jerseys with our pets, but now we ALSO get to accessorize with Briar Rose Gold Minnie Ears! Briar Rose Gold Pet Ears We found these shimmery pet ears for $14.99 at the Disney Home Store. So far, we have not found them anywhere else on Disneyland property, so be sure to head over to Downtown Disney to grab these! Purple Potion Spirit Jersey and Briar Rose Gold Ears I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new ways to spoil my pet, and these pet ears are way too cute to pass up! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you ever wear matching Disney Parks merch with your pet? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS: Ballast Point Brewing Coming to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District Sprinkles Cupcakes Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Donating Proceeds From Specialty Cupcakes First Look and Review! Ballast Point in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District View the full article

In case you missed it, Disney launched the new Imagination Pink and Magic Mirror Metallic color trend collections TODAY! To celebrate the Imagination Pink trend, Disneyland has introduced a cake pop inspired by the bright pink hue! Imagination Pink Cake Pop We spotted these adorable cake pops all over Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, and you can likely find them at any of the confectioneries in the parks and at Marceline’s in Downtown Disney. Imagination Pink Cake Pops Each Minnie-inspired cake pop consists of vanilla cake dipped in an Imagination Pink-colored white chocolate coating. The pops are sprayed with gold shimmer for a subtle sheen! Imagination Pink Cake Pop We personally weren’t super wild about the bubblegum flavor of the cake pop — too synthetic, and a weird flavor to pair with the cake pop texture. But if you love bubblegum, you may love this treat as well! Imagination Pink Cake Pop You can try an Imagination Pink cake pop for $4.99, or $4.30 with the Annual Passholder discount. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to try an Imagination Pink cake pop? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Holiday Treats and Cookie Shots at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort! NEW! Orange Vanilla Coke and Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings Found in Disney California Adventure! Review and Photos: Captain Marvel-Themed Eats (and Slush!) at Disney California Adventure Park! View the full article

The Disneyland Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Submarine Voyage are three of Disneyland’s oldest and most iconic attractions. Today, we were lucky enough to attend a special media event celebrating the 60th anniversary of these beloved Disneyland rides. Disneyland Monorail During the event, we not only had the opportunity to ride each attraction but we also heard from a Disney Archivist about the history of each one. Take a journey with us back in time as we fill you in on what we learned! Disneyland Monorail System The Disneyland Monorail System, originally called the Disneyland ALWEG Monorail System, opened as a sightseeing attraction around Disneyland property. In 1961, a second station opened at the Disneyland Hotel, which marked the first time a monorail system crossed a major road. Disneyland Monorail Today, you’ll see Mark VII trains at Disneyland, while Mark VI trains operate at Disney World. Matterhorn Bobsleds When the Matterhorn Bobsleds opened in 1959, it was the first thrill ride at Disneyland, AND the first roller coaster to use tubular steel for its track — giving Matterhorn its signature twists and turns (which earned the moniker “the Batterhorn.” The Matterhorn’s construction also allowed for multiple vehicles on the track at one time, which was uncommon back then. Matterhorn Bobsleds It initially wasn’t a grand journey through Alpine glaciers as originally advertised. But a major refurbishment in 1978 improved the aesthetic of the ride, introducing enhanced show scenes, tandem bobsleds and, of course, HAROLD. A little-known fact is that the growl heard from the original animatronic was voiced by a Disney Imagineer! Matterhorn Bobsleds Submarine Voyage The Submarine Voyage, now reimagined as Finding Nemo’s Submarine Voyage, opened in 1959 as part of a major Tomorrowland expansion project. Charles Kirkpatrick, Admiral of the US Navy, was on hand for the dedication ceremony. Submarine Voyage For 49 years, the ride took guests on a journey inspired by the USS Nautilus‘ historic trip to the North Pole. The Submarine Voyage was the first of its kind at any theme park, treating guests to Animatronic mermaids and many underwater special effects. Submarine Voyage Walt Disney wanted to have a submarine ride at Disneyland, and we’re so glad he did. Though the original Submarine Voyage is in the past, the lasting effects of this historic attraction still remain. 60th Anniversary – Disneyland Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Submarine Voyage Thanks for going back in time with us and learning about these iconic pieces of Disneyland history! And Don’t Forget To Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Thanks to Disneyland for inviting us along to celebrate the journey of these three iconic attractions! Which is your favorite of these historic Disneyland attractions? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News: Special Menus for New Year’s Eve in Disneyland Review! We’re LOVING The New Additions to Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe! We CRACKED Into The First Two Disneyland Easter Egg Flavors Of The Year! Wanna SEE?! View the full article

Our favorite Guardians and alien band are back! Beginning today, Star-Lord and Gamora from “Guardians of the Galaxy” are taking guests on a musical journey through the cosmos with “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” at Epcot. From now until August 18, you can catch “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” five times a day at the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot and see Star-Lord and Gamora in person as a 7-piece alien band brings timeless classics from the 70s and 80 to life. Baby Groot even makes an appearance! While an alien band from Xandar plays favorite hits from Awesome Mix Volumes 1 & 2, you and your family can sing, dance and celebrate with a few out-of-this-world eats and sips created just for this intergalactic concert. Check out our “Awesome Eats” story for a complete rundown of the special dishes and stellar beverages. For more details about this out-of-this-world musical event and how you can experience it this summer at Epcot, visit our special page. View the full article

Today, Disneyland Park is celebrating 60 magical years of three iconic attractions: Disneyland Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Submarine Voyage, which is now the re-imagined Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. While these attractions debuted in 1959, they continue to be beloved by our guests today. Let’s see how they’ve stayed fan favorites through the decades. For a look back at these attractions, check out our Today in Disney History story on the Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

We’re bringing you the latest of What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll cover construction updates, a colorful new donut and a bunch of new merchandise. Hollywood Boulevard Let’s dive right in! What’s New at Hollywood Studios’ Skyliner Station Near Hollywood Studios‘ park entrance, we snuck a peek at the Skyliner Station! This was the first time we noticed any lighting at the station turned on as construction continues. Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station The Skyliner Gondola System is scheduled to open sometime this fall, hopefully in time for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! What’s New on Hollywood Boulevard Making our way down Hollywood Boulevard, we saw the continuing construction at Mickey’s of Hollywood. Mickey’s of Hollywood Construction The store is still closed and we noticed additional scaffolding and exterior work around the building. Mickey’s of Hollywood Construction Mickey’s of Hollywood is slated to be closed through September, but be on the lookout for updates from us on Mickey’s of Hollywood’s reopening date! What’s New Around Commissary Lane and Echo Lake Continuing our walk through Hollywood Studios, the walls between the Commissary Lane and Echo Lake areas now have noticeable scaffolding. The walls aren’t new, but the scaffolding certainly is! Echo Lake and Commissary Lane Echo Lake and Commissary Lane Construction Walls What’s New at Hollywood Studios’ Joffrey’s Locations Both Joffrey’s locations in Hollywood Studios have a colorful new treat on the menu! They have introduced super fun Pride Donuts, and they almost look too pretty to eat! Almost. Joffrey’s Rainbow Donuts If you can’t make it to Hollywood Studios this month, we also spotted the Pride Donuts at Disney Springs! What’s New in Hollywood Studios’ Shops and Stores We’re moving right along to our favorite part – the MERCH! At Celebrity 5 and 10, we spotted the adorable Dole Whip Float MagicBand! We had a hard time finding them while they were introduced as one of the MagicBands available for Resort guest upgrades, but they’re in stock now! Dole Whip Float MagicBand The MagicBand is a pretty pink color with a swirly Dole Whip Float on the back. Icons of other popular Disney World snacks cover the MagicBand as well. Dole Whip Float MagicBand You can purchase this pretty pink MagicBand for $24.99! We spotted two more attraction-inspired dioramas at Celebrity 5 and 10 as well. New to us are the build-it-yourself dioramas based on Pirates of the Caribbean and the Enchanted Tiki Room. We love both of these iconic scenes! Pirates of the Caribbean Diorama Enchanted Tiki Room Diorama We’d spotted dioramas for Mad Tea Party, Haunted Mansion, It’s a Small World and Splash Mountain previously, and they are still available. Making our way to Once Upon a Time, we saw a bright green Toy Story shirt! This shirt features our favorite sheriff and Space Ranger duo, Woody and Buzz Lightyear! Toy Story Shirt from Once Upon a Time We spotted a variety of fun merchandise at Beverly’s Sunset Shop, including this new Rainbow Unicorn Loungefly! Rainbow Unicorn Loungefly Backpack Based on the popular character from the film Inside Out, the backpack is complete with her characteristic rainbow hair and purple eyes. The Loungefly is currently priced at $80.00. She is SO CUTE and I think I need this in my life. Rainbow Unicorn Loungefly Backpack Read our full review of the Rainbow Unicorn Loungefly here! Continuing our treasure hunt in Beverley’s, we spotted new items from the Toy Story Harvey’s collection! A double-sided bag features Woody and Buzz Lightyear posters on either side and includes a character keychain set. Toy Story HARVEYS collection Buzz Lightyear/Woody HARVEYS Tote Charm Both of the adorable Little Green Men Bags come with a spaceship keychain! Little Green Alien tote Little Green Alien Bag Charms Wrapping things up in Beverly’s, we also saw some fabulous Toy Story leggings! These feature some of our favorite characters from the franchise, including Rex, Slinky Dog, and Jessie! Toy Story Leggings These and the new Harvey’s collection come in perfect timing for Toy Story 4! Toy Story Leggings Thanks for joining us on our tour around Hollywood Studios today! Be on the lookout for even more news from the Disney parks! What Hollywood Studios news are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World’s Toy Story Land: What YOU Need to Know BEFORE It Opens! Alien Popcorn Buckets, a New Dessert, and More Star Wars Updates: Everything New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week! What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! View the full article

Today we’re checking out some of the tastes of the 2019 Flavors of Florida in Disney Springs. From now through September 2, 2019, guests can visit 20 dining venues throughout Disney Springs and enjoy dishes and drinks inspired by the Sunshine State! Flavors of Florida Blood Orange Mousse So far, we’ve tucked into the Smoked Prime Rib Slider from The Polite Pig, the Gator Tail Waffle Cone from Morimoto Asia, and checked out the chocolate goodness they’re serving up at The Ganachery. And now, we’re trying the specialty offering at Amorette’s Patisserie. For the Flavors of Florida, Amorette’s has introduced a Blood Orange Mousse ($8.00) which is a lemon chiffon cake with grapefruit gelée. Flavors of Florida Blood Orange Mousse The mousse itself is remarkably light and airy, and bursting with citrus flavor. And the grapefruit gelée center, which we thought might be too intense, was actually quite enjoyable. Flavors of Florida Blood Orange Mousse Our one critique is that it would have been nice to have more of that yummy lemon chiffon cake on the bottom. But for a great representation of a taste of the Sunshine State, you can’t beat this sweet citrusy treat! You can find this and all of the other Flavors of Florida from now until September 2, 2019 throughout Disney Springs! Would you like to try the Blood Orange Mousse at Amorette’s? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: “Cool” Summer Themed Dome Cake and MORE at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs Mickey Mouse Halloween Macaron and More At Amorette’s in Disney Springs! Beautiful Seasonal Treats — Including Macaron Lollipops! — and the 2018 Gingerbread Display at Amorette’s Patisserie! View the full article

Another limited time cupcake is available at Sprinkles for the month of June: the PRIDE Sprinkle Cupcake to celebrate, of course, Pride month! Pride Cupcakes The Pride Sprinkle Cupcake is topped with vanilla buttercream frosting (which always means YUM when you’re at Sprinkles). The rim is covered in a generous amount of rainbow sprinkles. And there’s more where those came from… Pride Cupcake You can choose from three different topper options: Cuppy, The Trevor Project, or an inspirational saying. Pride Cupcake The cupcake itself is a birthday cake flavored cupcake (it tastes a lot like vanilla cake batter) filled with even more colorful sprinkles! Pride Cupcake The creamy frosting gives the cupcake a nice balance to all the fun crunch from the sprinkles. You can find this cupcake at the Sprinkles locations at both Disney Springs and in the Downtown Disney District. The cupcake is $5.95 before a discount (or $5.35 in the Disneyland Resort when using an Annual Passholder discount). And note that $0.25 from each cupcake will be donated to The Trevor Project. What’s your favorite Sprinkles cupcake flavor? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! Sprinkles Cupcakes Is Bringing A New Limited Edition Cupcake to Disney Locations! View the full article

Do you remember the Artisan Cotton Candy that was a huge hit at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? 5-Layered Spring Fantasy Cotton Candy These unique and beautiful sugar creations were introduced at the China Pavilion’s Lotus House Outdoor Kitchen. Cotton Candy Artist The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival ended on June 3rd, and presumably the Artisan Cotton Candy had gone away with it. 5-Layered Spring Fantasy Cotton Candy But, if you visit the House of Good Fortune merchandise location in the China Pavilion… House of Good Fortune … you may still find it available! Artisan Cotton Candy menu I say “may” depending on what time of day you visit, as specific hours are posted for the Cotton Candy Artisan. And there’s a note stating “Off Wednesdays” on the sign. Artisan Cotton Candy Hours We asked Cast Members in the Pavilion if this was still to be considered a limited time offering, and they shared that they had not been given an end date. So while we’re not certain how long the Artisan Cotton Candy will be available, that sounds pretty promising! Cotton Candy Artisan And you really should stop by to see the fun — even if you don’t care for cotton candy as a snack — and catch the Cotton Candy Art in motion! Enjoy! Would you like to try the Artisan Cotton Candy? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Best of the Fest! What to Eat and Drink at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Review: Bubble Milk Tea at Epcot’s Joy of Tea Disney Food News This Week: Everything NEW at the Parks and Resorts View the full article

In case you missed it, Disney Springs’ Flavors of Florida food event is underway! From now through September 2, this event is bringing a variety of Florida-inspired dishes to 20 dining locations throughout Disney Springs. Today, we HAD to try a fun new option from Morimoto Asia — the GATOR TAIL WAFFLE CONE! Gator Tail Waffle Cone This thing is all kinds of awesome. It’s a play on chicken and waffles with a Florida (gator) twist! Morimoto Gator Tail Waffle Cone So, yes, this IS real gator, and if that freaks you out a little bit, we understand. BUT, hear us out, ’cause this really may be worth your time and money if you’re an orange chicken fan! And also note that while you can find them in the restaurant proper, you DON’T need a reservation. You can get yours at the bar. A strong citrus taste came through from the gator, so orange flavor fans ONLY on this one. The gator is breaded and marinated in the same way as Morimoto’s orange chicken, so it tastes very similar. Glazed Gator Tail And this one’s not rubbery at all, as you may have previously experienced from gator meat dishes. The chef actually marinates the gator tail in saki to give it a tender consistency! We’d say give it a sample…it might be your new favorite! Morimoto Asia You’ll find the Gator Tail Waffle Cone at Morimoto Asia for $15.98, including tax. It’s important to note that it is not listed on the menu but only on the pop-up outside. To try one of these cones for yourself, be sure to ask for it between now and September 2! Don’t forget to order at the bar to avoid lines for a table. Do you plan to try the Gator Tail Waffle Cone? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED View the full article

“Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live!” is BACK for the summer at Epcot! Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! From today until August 18th, Guardians Star-Lord and Gamora and their alien band will be performing hits from Awesome Mix Volumes 1 & 2 five times a day in the American Gardens Theatre. Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! Songs include “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Come and Get Your Love,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and “I Want You Back.” Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! A certain someone also makes an appearance… Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! And for a quick bite to eat before or after the show in The American Adventure Pavilion, both Liberty Inn and Fife & Drum Tavern are serving up themed eats throughout the show’s run! Liberty Inn In Liberty Inn, you’ll find the Space Sandwich, the Awesome Mix Plate (ha!), and Cosmic Cake. Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! Eats Note that Rocket Fuel is the themed drink here — it’s a frozen Coca-Cola Slushy with grenadine. Liberty Inn Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! Eats The Space Sandwich ($10.99) is barbecue pulled pork topped with crispy onions and served on a Kaiser bun with french fries on the side. Space Sandwich The kaiser is toasted to offer a bit of crunch, and obviously the colors present a unique appearance! Space Sandwich Bun Otherwise, though, the sandwich itself is pretty basic. The pork — while there is lots of it — isn’t overly flavorful, and you can find better pork dishes out there. Space Sandwich For instance… Awesome Mix Plate The Awesome Mix Plate ($11.99) is a pile of french fries topped with barbecue pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, bacon, and lettuce. It’s a huge dish and easily sharable. Awesome Mix Plate And because the other elements lend this dish loads more flavor overall, this would be what we would order over the sandwich. Awesome Mix Plate Cosmic Cake ($4.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit) is a dome of chocolate cake covered in more chocolate. And we’re giving you two warnings with this one. Cosmic Cake One, that chocolate cover melts quickly; and two, the black paint on the space topper is tough to get off your hands. Cosmic Cake That said, the cake itself is filled with vanilla buttercream and “space sprinkles,” and it’s tasty altogether, with a good cake-to-buttercream ratio. Cosmic Cake Just steps away outside at Fife & Drum Tavern, you’ll find a selection of specialty beverages. Fife & Drum Awesome Mix Live! Menu The Awesome Mix Slushy ($8.25) is a frozen blue raspberry, strawberry, and lemonade slushy served with a glow cube (which, granted, you can’t really appreciate in the bright light of day, but it’s in there!). Awesome Mix Slushy It’s super yummy and refreshing on a hot day, even though the colors themselves blend together in about 5 seconds. Awesome Mix Slushy The I am Root float is a classic Root Beer Float topped with whipped cream and mint leaves (which you can also have spiked with Stoli Vanil Vodka). And the Destroyer Punch is orange, pineapple, and lime juices and grenadine, which can be turned into Galaxy Juice for guests 21-and-over with the addition of cherry bourbon. This is also where you can grab a Mix Tart ($5.00 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit)! This strawberry-filled shortbread cookie is topped with a fondant Awesome Mix Tape. Mix Tart It’s a terrific photo touch, but the tart itself tastes much better without the fondant. Mix Tart It did lack the buttery flavor we expect from shortbread, though. Overall, it’s just okay. Mix Tart We can’t say we were really blown away by the eats for Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! The flavors, unfortunately, don’t impress as much as the appearance for the most part. We do give thumbs up to the Awesome Mix Plate (the loaded fries) and the Awesome Mix Slushy. (And, in fact, since your other drink options are variations on fruity drinks and root beer floats, you probably can’t go wrong with any of those.) So, we say grab an “Awesome Mix” one or the other to go with your “Awesome Mix Live!” show and have some summer fun, Guardians fans! Will you be checking out “Awesome Mix Live!” this summer? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! Returns to Epcot Tomorrow With Out-of-This-World Eats Review: Warm Peach Cobbler at Liberty Inn in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion View the full article

The 2019 Flavors of Florida event is officially on at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World! Polite Pig Flavors of Florida From now until September 2, 2019, guests can visit over 20 locations throughout Disney Springs to enjoy fun, Florida-themed dishes along with refreshing cocktails. Read all about the Flavors of Florida event here! Today, we will be reviewing all of the new options (so be on the lookout for a few reviews) and we’re kicking things off with The Polite Pig. During the Flavors of Florida event, The Polite Pig will be serving a smoked prime rib slider and a Florida mango frosé. The smoked prime rib slider is prime rib served with a citrus aïoli and a green papaya horseradish slaw. We LOVED this option and literally could have eaten three. Seriously so good! (: Smoked Prime Rib Slider Our favorite part was the SERIOUS flavor bomb of the slider — and we really enjoyed that papaya horseradish slaw. The aioli had a great hint of citrus, without it being overwhelming. The slider is $7 before tax! The Florida Mango Frosé was a delicious option as well. It’s a fresh mango purée with sparkling rosé and citrus, topped with an orange slice and a cherry. Florida Mango Frosé The drink was not too strong, but it was very refreshing. And there was a nice blend of mango and citrus flavors. The frosé is $11 before tax! Make sure you’re on the lookout today as we review more of the Taste of Florida 2019 offerings. Which option are you excited to try? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Six Meals that Will Change the Way You Think About Fast Food at Walt Disney World News: Free Pastry with Purchase of a Caricature at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs! SNEAK PEEK: The Newly Reimagined World of Disney Store at Disney Springs View the full article

HOLD ON TO YOUR POTATOES, my friends, because it’s time to enter the TEMPLE OF BACON! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Well, Jock Lindsey’s isn’t ACTUALLY the Temple of Bacon, but it IS where you can now ACQUIRE the Temple of Bacon! And just in case you’re not sure where and what Jock’s is, you’ll find it in Disney Springs, and it’s an Indiana Jones-themed bar and lounge! Let’s take a peek… Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Temple of Bacon Menu You know this is right up our alley, right?? Thick-cut Applewood Smoked Bacon is doused in Ganachery Milk Chocolate, AND drizzled with Chipotle Ganache (that’s the dark chocolate drizzle there). We also spotted some cayenne pepper and salt sprinkled on ours that wasn’t listed in the description! But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. FIRST we to tell you about the presentation! The Temple of Bacon comes to you in a smokey dome… jock lindsey’s hangar bar temple of bacon presentation …then the server lifts off the dome and DRAMA ENSUES! jock lindsey’s hangar bar temple of bacon DRAMATIC UNVEILING ;-D And then, my friends, you take a moment to admire this creation. jock lindsey’s hangar bar temple of bacon jock lindsey’s hangar bar temple of bacon But then it’s time to get down to EATING. This dish is obviously super savory, but even with the chocolate it remains more savory than sweet for sure. We loved the addition of the cayenne and salt. jock lindsey’s hangar bar temple of bacon cayenne and salt dusting The chipotle drizzle was a little to subtle to really taste or give any heat. But overall we found this dish super enjoyable, yummy…and very filling! Is the Temple of Chocolate on your must-get list? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: New Dooney & Bourke Cat Collection Spotted at Disney Springs First Look! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney World’s Disney Springs What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 View the full article

Experience the pride, passion, and prestige of performing at Walt Disney World Resort! Back for its 16th year, Festival Disney annually hosts choirs, bands, and orchestras from schools around the world. Students can continue the tradition and achieve performance excellence on select weekends from March 6 to April 25, 2020. Open to middle and high school groups, this unrivaled music competition gives young musicians and vocalists the chance to brush up on their skills, compete with other groups, and explore the magic of the Disney Parks. Directors can choose between competitive or non-competitive performance opportunities and receive educational adjudication from nationally-recognized collegiate music educators. And, to end the festival on a high note, each weekend ends with a memorable awards ceremony where groups are recognized for earning “Best in Class,” as well as gold, silver and bronze awards for their performance. Registration is now open for next year’s Festival Disney competition. For even more details and to register now, visit FestivalDisney.com. Don’t forget to like Disney Youth Programs on Facebook and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with all things Festival Disney! View the full article

Calling all aventuriers! It’s time to get ready for an adventure as we are just about three months away from the 2019 Disneyland Paris Run Weekend. Taking place September 19 – 22, 2019 at the Disneyland Paris Resort, this year’s event returns with three exciting races and two challenges for one unforgettable experience. We’ve got your first look at this year’s finisher medals, filled with classic Disney characters full of adventure. Take a look at what will be awaiting you at this year’s ligne d’arrivée: Roar into a great start of the wild event weekend with the Disneyland Paris 5K, celebrating Disney’s “The Lion King.” Calling all royalty! Have your best race ever during the Disneyland Paris 10K, celebrating Disney Princesses and their loyal sidekicks, with this year’s finisher medal featuring characters from Disney’s “Tangled.” Rounding out the magical weekend and showing us how love can be an adventure, Mickey and Minnie make their couple debut on the Disneyland Paris-Val d’Europe Half Marathon finisher medal. Runners completing either of two challenges, racing through the Disneyland Paris theme parks and the beautiful French countryside, will earn a finisher medal celebrating the adventurous characters of Disney’s “Aladdin.” Runners who complete both the Disneyland Paris 10K plus Disneyland Paris-Val d’Europe Half for the 31K Challenge will earn a captivating medal featuring Aladdin and the Magic Carpet. Those going the extra mile and finish the Disneyland Paris 5K, Disneyland Paris 10K and Disneyland Paris-Val d’Europe Half Marathon during the 36K Challenge, will commemorate their accomplishments with a medal featuring the all-powerful Genie. Lastly, runners who complete the half marathon at Disneyland Paris and one of our runDisney races at Walt Disney World Resort in the same calendar year will be awarded the Castle to Château medal. Start getting excited for this year’s events with a dreamy look back at the event: Joining us this September for the adventure of a lifetime? Let us know which event you’ll be participating in using the hashtag #DisneylandParisHalf on our social channels! Follow runDisney on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Learn more about other runDisney events! View the full article

There are many attractions that have made their mark inside Disneyland park over the years, but few have stayed as prominent for the last 60 years as the Disneyland Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Submarine Voyage, which is now the re-imagined Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Let’s take a look at how each attraction has evolved over the years towards Walt’s vision of constant innovation and imagination! Disneyland Monorail For many, it is no surprise that Walt Disney embodied a love for trains and railroads growing up. He also was an innovator with dreams to fly across the skies. With the help of his Imagineers, he was able to plan, create and reveal the Disneyland-Alweg Monorail – the first daily operating monorail system in the Western Hemisphere. Walt Disney engaged his passion for advancing the future of locomotion all while providing fun and efficient transportation for all. To this day, the Disneyland Monorail still transports guests throughout the Disneyland Resort. There are now two locations for entry: Tomorrowland station and the Downtown Disney District station. Matterhorn Bobsleds Thrilling guests for decades, Matterhorn Bobsleds are a twisting, turning, high-speed roller coaster that treks the Alpine slopes through icy caverns and down frosty tunnels for a final splashdown. Not only was the mountain-theming innovative, but at its opening in 1959, Matterhorn Bobsleds was also the first tubular steel coaster ever built and the first to allow multiple cars to run on one track at the same time. The Matterhorn Bobsleds are unique to Disneyland and do not appear at any other theme park, so it is an absolute must-do for everyone coming to visit the Disneyland park. Fun Fact: the attraction was inspired by the 1959 Disney live action film, “Third Man on the Mountain.” which used the Matterhorn in Switzerland as its primary location. Since then, an Abominable Snowman was added to the attraction in 1978 for guests to see and hear throughout the length of the ride. In 2015, he received a transformation to give him a whole new look. This attraction has been a smash hit for decades, so for all you fans out there, make sure to wave to the Abominable Snowman as you slalom down the slopes! Submarine Voyage In 1959, the Submarine Voyage was an amazing new attraction that took guests on an underwater journey to the North Pole from 1959 to 1998. When it opened alongside the Disneyland- Alweg Monorail and Matterhorn Bobsleds, the ocean journey excited and enthralled everyone that came to voyage! Fans of the original attraction may remember the giant squid, the mermaids and the journey through the ancient ruins of lost lands. Now, in its re-imagination, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage takes guests aboard a submarine that “dives” into a totally immersive ride-through family adventure. The attraction takes its inspiration from the humorous and heartwarming fish characters introduced in the 2003 Disney and Pixar film, “Finding Nemo.” To this day, everyone is still thrilled to be helping the elite members of the scientific undersea diving expedition Nautical Exploration and Marine Observation (N.E.M.O.) Institute. As Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward—opening up new doors and doing new things—because we’re curious. And curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. We’re always exploring and experimenting.” It is because of the imaginative foundation behind these attractions that have made them historic staples within Disneyland park. For more information and history on this first major expansion, check out our post on A Look Back at June 14, 1959. If there ever was a good time to visit the Disneyland Resort, it is now! What are you favorite memories of these beloved attractions? View the full article

“Everybody wants to be a cat”…especially after seeing the new Dooney & Bourke Cats collection. Dooney & Bourke Cats Collection Dooney has been coming out with some really cute new options lately…I’m especially fond of the new Ocean Friends Dooney & Bourke collection and the new Aladdin Dooneys. But now we’ve got a collection celebrating our favorite feline friends from the Disney films! Dooney & Bourke Cats Collection With characters like Simba, Cheshire Cat, Marie, Oliver, Bagheera, Scat Cat, and Figaro, the print is simply purrfect. The tote, which is the biggest option, is $268. Dooney & Bourke Cats Collection The satchel, which comes with an additional leather strap and leather tassels, is $298. Dooney & Bourke Cats Collection The crossbody, which is a great size, especially if you’re going to be carrying it to the parks, is $178. Dooney & Bourke Cats Collection Dooney & Bourke Cats Collection And for those of you who aren’t traveling to the parks anytime soon, you can also find all three bags online. There is also an Annual Passholder exclusive option. It’s a larger bag that comes with a really cute Passholder tag. Your 20% discount will still apply and all you need in order to purchase is your Annual Passholder ID (and a healthy limit on your credit card, of course). Dooney & Bourke Cats Collection You can currently find these at Ever After Jewelry & Co. in Disney Springs…though you’ll likely see them in the parks on both coasts as well. Which bag is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 How To Get Monthly Discounts at House of Blues Locations! NEW Limited Time Menu Items at D-Luxe Burger in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs! View the full article