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We LOVE a good discount… and who doesn’t? Disney Visa So we wanted to share that two Disney Springs dining locations have announced limited-time discounts for Disney Visa cardholders. According to the Disney Rewards website, Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian are both offering 15% off food and non-alcoholic drinks for Disney Visa cardholders. Terralina Crafted Italian Note that these are not typically included on the list of Disney World dining locations which offer 10% off for Disney Visa cardholders. This means that you can enjoy fresh seafood while taking in stunning views from the rooftop at Paddlefish. AND you can devour some handcrafted Italian food while overlooking the water at Terralina Crafted Italian. Paddlefish The good news is that you can enjoy BOTH locations since the offer is going on through June 30th. But, if you are only able to take advantage of this discount once…check out our reviews of Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian to help you decide which location is the best decision for you! What’s your favorite Disney Springs restaurant? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Where to Find Late Night Eats in Disney World Review: The Dining Room at Paddlefish in Disney Springs Is A Disney Springs Amphicar Ride Worth The Money? View the full article

We have seen a lot of Disney color trends over the past several months. From Briar Rose Gold, to Dapper Yellow, to Potion Purple, we’ve just about made our way through the rainbow! Potion Purple Display And we might just have the next color trend soon on our hands. Actually, make that colors trends… Today, @disneystyle on Instagram revealed two pairs of Minnie Mouse Ear headbands that will make their debut in Disneyland and Disney World on June 15th. First, the Magic Mirror ears are a silvery iridescent color! I LOVE the bow which looks like it will simply sparkle like a rainbow in the Disney sun. ©Disneystyle Or you can go SUPER BRIGHT with the new Imagination Pink Ears, which will also have a colorfully corresponding spirit jersey! It does have a fun summer vibe… ©Disneystyle And, as with all Disney color trends, there’s bound to be more where this comes from… these three items — if not more — will be popping up at Disneyland and Disney World on June 15th. By the way, these aren’t the only new ears Disney has announced in the last few days. An all-new limited edition designer ear collection will include designs by COACH, Heidi Klum, and more. See the ears and the release schedule here. Designer Ears ©Disney What’s your favorite Disney color trend? 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: You’ve GOT to See the NEW Tumbler at Disney Starbucks Locations! New Look and Updates for My Disney Experience and Disneyland Apps News: Joffrey’s Disney Coffee to be Sold in Grocery Stores Nationwide! View the full article

Wow, Toy Story merchandise has been popping up on the shelves around Disney World like crazy! Toy Story Merchandise We already showed you a TON of new merchandise that has shown up in preparation for the release of Toy Story 4 on June 21st – you can check it all out here! And today, we’re bringing you EVEN MORE. Two of the pieces we spotted today have us shouting, “You’ve got a friend in me!” Because we found Sheriff Woody AND Buzz Lightyear spirit jerseys! So now you and your best friend, honey, or kids can rock this dynamic duo around the parks! Toy Story Spirit Jerseys The Sheriff Woody spirit jersey has more of a denim look. Woody Spirit Jersey The front features Woody’s sheriff badge and the back says “Sheriff Woody” with a picture of the main man himself. Woody Spirit Jersey The Buzz Lightyear spirit jersey looks just like Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger suit. Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey The back says “Space Ranger Action Figure.” (Does anyone else hear Woody in their heads? “YOU ARE A TOY!!”) Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey You can also snag both the Buzz and Woody spirit jerseys on shopDisney.com. And speaking of shirts, we also found a few SUPER cute youth shirts! Forky Youth Shirt This Slinky youth shirt will be the perfect shirt to sport when riding Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land! Slinky Youth Shirt Do you love all things Pixar? Then you HAVE to see the Pixar Luxo Ball shirt and leggings set we found! Luxo Pixar Ball Shirt These leggings are so soft and seem like they are fairly light and airy. Luxo Ball Leggings We also found a lot — I mean, A LOT — of cups! Why so many? Who knows? And who cares, because they’re seriously cute! We found a Toy Story Land reusable water bottle that will be great to carry around the parks or to work. Toy Story Water Bottle But THIS just might be the most EPIC Toy Story cup ever! Space Ranger Cup And if you’re loving this masterpiece of a cup as much as I do — joystick, claw, and all! — but won’t be in the parks anytime soon… you’re in luck! It’s available on shopDisney so, click here to get one for yourself! Space Ranger Cup We also saw a few cups for the little ones. Toy Story Land Cup This looks a lot like the Toy Story Land water bottle. Toy Story Cup AND we found another cup that has our favorite little green alien on top. But even better, stars “float” around the liquid that surrounds the cup. This Toy Story tumbler can be found on shopDisney as well — click here to check it out! Toy Story Cup To Infinity… AND BEYOND! Toy Story Cup But the merch didn’t stop there because we also found a nice assortment of Funko Pops! Ducky and Forky Funko With these, you can get to know some new friends like Forky and Ducky from Toy Story 4! Or, you can stick to the classics with characters like Woody and Buzz. Funko Pop! We’re loving the Bo Peep and Bunny Funko Pops! How could you not? Especially when Bo is rocking her new pair of pants! Funko Pop! The Bo Funko Pop also comes with a little Officer McDimples, who we also spotted in plush form! Plush We found these items at Mouse Gear in Epcot and in the shops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So, keep your eyes peeled at all major merchandise shops around Disney World (like World of Disney in Disney Springs and Magic Kingdom’s Emporium) to grab your Toy Story gear! Are you pumped for the new Toy Story movie? I know we are! 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: Disney World’s Toy Story Land: What YOU Need to Know BEFORE It Opens! What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! New Buzz and Woody Loungefly Backpacks AND Alien Ear Hats Spotted in Toy Story Land View the full article

A certain Walt Disney World theme park is getting ready to welcome a LOT of people… Entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios Ahead of the August 29th opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is making changes to the park entrance with a new drop-off for guests using the tram and a new bag check area. Updated Entryways Now that Hollywood Studios has all-new bus loops, the area which formerly housed the bus stops serves as the new parking lot tram drop-off location. Updated Entryways Updated Entryways (Which, conveniently, is near the restrooms ). Updated Entryways What feels like huge open space now is bound to fill up once the crowds arrive for Galaxy’s Edge, but it does look great and welcoming. Updated Entryways The new bag check is huge and ready to accommodate LOTS of guests. New Bag Check Even with these results, though, work continues, as you’ll now encounter walls surrounding the previous bag check. Work continues In any case, the space is much improved after months of work. And, of course, these aren’t the only transportation changes at Hollywood Studios, what with the simultaneous preparation for the Disney Skyliner gondola system to begin carrying guests to and from the park this fall. Disney Skyliner Gondolas!! And, in fact, changes to the entrance and exit processes are also currently in progress at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, too. And it’s all to get ready for more magic than ever inside the parks! What do you think of the changes — so far — at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Everything We Found this Week! What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! Alien Popcorn Buckets, a New Dessert, and More Star Wars Updates: Everything New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week! View the full article

It’s officially time to book the adventure of a lifetime! Reservations are now open for 2020 Adventures by Disney departures, and there’s even a special offer to sweeten the deal if you book your travel by July 13, 2019! Next year, we are expanding our portfolio of worldwide guided group vacations yet again, including the addition of more adult-exclusive options than ever before. Add that to the return of more than 35 popular itineraries around the globe — including adventures in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas — and you’ve got countless opportunities for an unforgettable vacation next year. Need help deciding which Adventures by Disney vacation is right for you? Take this quiz to get started! Not sure which adult-only itinerary to choose? Dig into this list of some of my favorite new adult-exclusive activities for the history buff, nature enthusiast, theater lover and more. Ready to book? Whether you’re planning a dream family vacation or looking for a more sophisticated getaway with other adults, you can save up to $750 per person on select itineraries when you book your trip through July 13, 2019! Plan your travel for select departures in 2020 to take advantage of this limited-time offer. Itineraries include Italy, China, Japan, South Africa, England and France, Norway, Amazon and Galapagos Islands, Greece, and more! We are also now accepting waitlist reservations for our newest addition, Egypt. No matter which destination you choose, you can rest assured that your vacation has been meticulously planned by the experts in family travel, and once you’re there, your Disney-trained Adventures Guides will handle all of the details and logistics for you. Because traveling with Adventures by Disney is about immersing yourself in the cultures, stories and people of the world… not worrying about the hassles that come with planning a vacation! For more information or to book a vacation, visit adventuresbydisney.com, call 1-800-543-0865 or contact your travel agent. *Early Booking Rate offer valid for select Adventures by Disney land package departures with travel start dates between February 17, 2020 and March 14, 2021, inclusive. This offer is not valid for Adventures by Disney river cruises, Adventures by Disney Escape land packages and Disney Cruise Line related packages. Qualifying land package departures have an Early Booking Rate designation on the applicable Rates and Dates page on AdventuresbyDisney.com; provided that the Early Booking Rate designation may not reflect real time offer availability; accordingly, availability of Early Booking Rate is subject to confirmation at time of booking reservation with Adventures by Disney. Availability of the Early Booking Rate for select departures will be determined at the time standard trip deposit is paid. Any courtesy hold, without payment of the standard trip deposit, will not guarantee availability of the Early Booking Rate for selected departure date. Early Booking Rate offer terminates on July 13, 2019 or when the limited spaces on the applicable departure date have been booked, whichever is earlier. The Early Booking Rate is: (i) $750 less than the rate applicable to the same departure date and Adventures by Disney land package after the termination of the Early Booking Rate offer for select destinations with travel beginning between May 22, 2020 to May 31, 2020, August 15, 2020 to August 24, 2020 and December 13, 2020 to December 22, 2020, (ii) $500 less than the rate applicable to the same departure date and Adventures by Disney land package after the termination of the Early Booking Rate offer for select destinations outside the United States and Canada with travel beginning between March 13, 2020 to April 15, 2020 and June 1, 2020 to August 14, 2020, or (iii) $400 less than the rate applicable to the same departure date and Adventures by Disney land package after the termination of the Early Booking Rate offer for select destinations within the United States and Canada with travel beginning between March 13, 2020 to April 15, 2020 and June 1, 2020 to August 14, 2020. A limited number of spaces are available on each applicable departure date at the Early Booking Rate. Spaces on the land packages at the Early Booking Rate are subject to availability. Early Booking Rate is valid on new bookings only. Lead guest of the booking party must travel on the land package booked. Offer not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part. Early Booking Rate cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Not valid for group bookings. Offer is subject to change without notice. Offer available to U.S. residents only. Bookings subject to restrictions and Adventures by Disney’s standard Terms and Conditions. Void where prohibited. View the full article

Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the ultimate adventure for your next trip to Walt Disney World Resort. This VIP safari adventure gives you the chance to view African creatures up close and learn insights from a private guide. Giraffes, Rhinos and Hippos (oh my!) are just a few of the animals you may encounter on the 3-hour Wild Africa Trek. African-inspired snacks are served on the Savannah with breathtaking views and photo ops. If you are the adventurous traveler looking to take the road less traveled during your next visit, this tour is for you! To learn more or for reservations call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687. Have you experienced Wild Africa Trek yet? If so, share your favorite memory in the comments below! View the full article

If you’re a regular visitor to Walt Disney World or if you pay particular attention to menu boards or your receipts while you vacation, you may have noticed some inconsistencies in the pricing of items and foodstuff across the sprawling property. So why — oh, why! — does a Mickey Pretzel seem to cost more in some Disney World locations versus others? Why are certain resorts taxed at a higher rate? And what’s the deal with water that’s even more expensive than usual? Let’s get into it. Cinderella Castle Mickey Pretzel, why art thou pricier? Imagine this scenario: on day one of your vacation, you purchase a Mickey Pretzel (with gooey cheese sauce included!) for $6.59 at Magic Kingdom’s Lunching Pad. It’s delicious, and on day two, you must have another. You stop at a pretzel cart in Epcot to discover that the SAME snack is now $7! What’s the deal? Beautiful Mickey Pretzel If you read the fine print on many of the theme parks’ free-standing snack kiosks and stands, you’ll discover that tax is “included where applicable” — and that means the Mickey Pretzel! So when you’re purchasing your snack at a stand, you’re not really paying more — they’re just listing the price with tax included versus not included. Future World Pretzel Cart Do The All-Star Resorts Have A Hidden Fee? No, not really, but guests staying at an All-Star Resort hotel are paying a smidge more in taxes than at any other resort at Walt Disney World. Who’s fault is that? Osceola County! That’s right: geography is to blame for this slight increase in the tax rate on rooms at the All-Stars. Do the All-Stars have a hidden fee? That’s because these properties are located just over the Orange/Osceola County line, and Osceola County’s tax rate is higher. Add that higher rate to the flat state tax (6%), and you get 7.5% taxes versus Orange’s 6.5%. Blame it on Osceola! That tax rate also impacts purchases made in Osceola County, so your bottle of Dasani will cost a few cents more at End Zone Food Court and at All-Star Sports than it does at Sunshine Seasons at Epcot. It’s that county tax coming back to attack your wallet again! Aladdin Merchandise Display If you’re really set on pinching pennies — and we totally know how important that can be at Walt Disney World — consider making your purchases elsewhere if you can. For example, if you’ve gotta have a particular souvenir (we’re looking at you, adorable Aladdin merch!) and know you can find it at Disney Springs or in a Park, plan to buy it there instead. (Remember that if you don’t want to haul a purchase around all day, you can have it held for you at Guest Services at the front of the Park or shipped to your resort hotel directly!) Save your pennies by shopping elsewhere! We know as well as anyone that it’s expensive to vacation at Walt Disney World, but these wacky price inconsistencies are part and parcel of living that Disney life. Still, when you’re trying to be mindful about spending, it’s helpful to know what’s going on behind the receipts. And if you want to be even better prepared for some hidden Disney expenses, check out this DFB Guide YouTube video where we break ’em down!  What are some hidden costs of a Walt Disney World vacation that you’ve encountered? Tell us about them in the comments. Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles Several Disney World Pool Bars Have Expanded Menus — But For How Long? View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 15 Disney Dining HACKS with you! Refillable Bottle at the Coca-Cola Store We’ve got 15 cost-saving, time-saving, and just plain good-to-know Disney World dining hacks from fun food combos to some of the best signature dining food you can get without an Advance Dining Reservation… and we’re sharing them all with you in our latest DFB YouTube 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: Do you have a favorite Disney dining hack? Related posts: DFB Video: 12 Ways Imagineers Have Blown Our Minds DFB Video: What You NEED To Eat at Disney’s Newest (And Coming Soon) Restaurants! DFB Video: 17 Things We’ve Learned from Going to Disney World Every Day! View the full article

We’re hopping on the Walt Disney World Monorail Resort Loop to see What’s New at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Grand Floridian Resort, and Contemporary Resort. There will be rain coats! There will be cupcakes! There will be other new things! Please stand clear of the doors, and let’s glide! Hop on board! What’s New at the Transportation and Ticket Center Our first stop is the Transportation and Ticket Center where we browsed Mickey’s Gift Station. We found some seriously cool stroller and childcare gear! Mickey’s Gift Station at Transportation and Ticket Center Next to the selection of strollers for purchase are a Mickey Stroller Cover, Organizer, Diaper Bag, and Wipes Case! Mickey Stroller/Diapering Gear The Mickey Stroller Cover bills itself as “universal”, and we’re pretty sure that means it’s universally cute as well as fitting on nearly all strollers. You can get this for $29.99. Mickey Stroller Cover Stroller Cover The Stroller Organizer is a MUST for Disney trips and real life! Stroller Organizer And if Mickey can make diapering more fun, we’re in for this Mickey Diaper Bag, too! Diaper Bag What’s New at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Now we’re zipping on over to the Polynesian Village Resort where Boutiki Gifts has the sweet Dole Whip Ears we posted about yesterday! Dole Whip Mickey Ear Hat They’ve also got the Tiki Rain Coat, one of a few new must-have pieces of rain gear we shared recently! Tiki Rain Coat And to store all of our new gear, Boutiki also has the cute new Mickey Loungefly backpack and wallet! See our post here! Mickey Loungefly Merch And we can’t leave the Poly without mentioning this tasty little treat again: Lime/Lemon Dole Whip swirl from Pineapple Lanai! Check out this swirl hack here! Pineapple Lanai Dole Whip And FYI: Moana is still the seasonal cupcake at Capt. Cook’s! Moana Coconut Cupcake What’s New at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At the Grand Floridian, Gasparilla Grill‘s lovely pastry case has two seasonal cupcakes. Gasparilla Grill Pastry Case We reviewed this Mocha Cupcake yesterday. The coffee mousse is yum! See our review here! Seasonal Mocha Cupcake And this mimosa-flavored Spring Cupcake is so pretty! Spring Cupcake We also stopped into Grand Floridian Cafe for lunch because we couldn’t resist. We didn’t find any new menu items, but since we love eating here so much, we have to share! The French Onion Soup was delightfully cheesy. French Onion Soup And the Cobb Salad is a fresh, fun choice! The amount of bacon in the center is almost unconscionable. Cobb Salad We were surprised by the balance of richness and freshness in the Artisan-Made Spinach-Ricotta Ravioli. Spinach Ricotta Ravioli And we skipped the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and waffle hack (see it here!) and LOVED the kale and fried onions that came with the dish! Buttermilk Fried Chicken Click here to read our most recent Grand Floridian Cafe review! What’s New at Disney’s Contemporary Resort We stopped in to check on the merchandise at Fantasia Market and found they have an Americana display like others we’ve seen popping up all over the World (and Land). Fantasia Market at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Their display includes the plates, mug, picture frame, bowls, and more that we’ve seen elsewhere. Americana Merch found here We also liked this red, white, and blue Mickey patch. Americana Patch Over at Bay View Gifts, guests can find the Snacks Rain Coat we fell in love with a couple days ago. Snack Rain Coat Plus there are lots of fun umbrellas available, too! Umbrellas And the “I’m here for…” buttons are also available here! Check out more of these colorful buttons here! “I’m here for…” Buttons At Contempo Cafe, the Caramel Banana Cupcake is still in the case. Check out our review of this beauty here! Banana Caramel Cupcake And the Briar Rose Gold Cake is also still in the case — and as lovely as ever! See how it tastes here! Briar Rose Gold Cake And on that sweet note, we make our way back to TTC and say see ya real soon with another What’s New from Walt Disney World! Which of the Monorail resorts speaks to you? Let us know what you love about it in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at the Magic Kingdom Monorail Resorts: Grand Floridian Easter Eggs Arrive, Contempo Cafe’s NEWEST Cupcake and a Dole Whip Margarita at Disney’s Polynesian Resort! Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts! View the full article

Thanks to @coconut.disney on Instagram, we have a look at the newest edition of the HippopotoMai-Tai souvenir Tiki Glass now available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort! ©coconut.disney As a reminder, the HippopotoMai-Tai is Coruba Dark Rum, Bacardi Superior Rum, Bols Orange Curaçao, Orgeat (Almond), Organic Agave Nectar, and fresh Lime Juice. ©coconut.disney Though other editions of the HippopotoMai-Tai glass have hit the scene since, here’s one more reminder of the original version. HippopotoMai-Tai AHOY! Step inside Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in our DFB Video Food Tour of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Do you collect souvenir glasses from Trader Sam’s? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Nautilus At Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort FIRST LOOK! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort NEWS! Limited Edition Hatbox Ghost Tiki Mug Spotted at Disney World’s Trader Sam’s, Plus a New Drink! View the full article

Looking for the perfect opportunity to extend your runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend AND have some fun in the sun? Look no further than your next Disney cruise! On January 15, 2020, runDisney is returning to Disney’s private island paradise during a four-night cruise on the Disney Dream for the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge! This sailing, which departs the Monday after Marathon Weekend, will be adding some extra pixie dust to its stop on Castaway Cay. Before you enjoy the island’s white sand beaches, snorkel lagoons and more, you’ll have an unforgettable race alongside Disney characters while experiencing enhanced entertainment and, of course, tropical ocean breezes! While every stop at Castaway Cay features a 5K race, this exclusive runDisney Challenge is only open to runners that participated in at least one of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend races. Challenge participants can also enjoy a course chat to prepare for the race, a runDisney trivia competition, exclusive merchandise available onboard and a beer and champagne tent on Castaway Cay to celebrate after the race. Don’t forget to leave a little room in your suitcase to bring your new race “bling” home with you. Every finisher in the Castaway Cay Challenge will receive a medal uniquely designed for the 2020 race. Stay tuned for our reveal of the new medal design! In addition to a runDisney race through paradise, your four-night cruise on the Disney Dream will be packed with ways to relax and recharge, like spa treatments, fun deck parties and water activities, Broadway-style shows, world-class dining and more. On Castaway Cay, enjoy snorkeling in the lagoon, rest in a hammock or indulge in a delicious lunch in an open-air BBQ dining location… once you finish running of course! Whether you run through paradise in the 2020 Castaway Cay Challenge or during the island’s 5k on your next Disney cruise, be sure to check out our brand-new merchandise, now available for purchase exclusively on Castaway Cay. The new collection of keepsakes and apparel for men and women includes stylish shirts, hats, leggings, a zip-up pullover, a water bottle, magnets and a shoe ornament – designed with vibrant colors and clever taglines that commemorate your fun in the sun! Click here to learn more about the Castaway Cay Challenge, and book your cruise today to start your countdown to the ultimate runner’s vacation! View the full article

Hey, y’all! It’s time to visit a bunch of Walt Disney World Resort hotels to see What’s New (and what’s cool!)! We’re hitting up six resorts, so leave your carry-on with luggage services and put on some sunscreen– it’s time to go exploring! Art of Animation What’s New at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort We’re starting at Art of Animation, where you’ll find the Skyliner Station which will service AoA and Pop Century Resorts when the new gondola transportation system starts carrying guests this fall. Construction continues on the station itself, but we’re making a pit stop. Yeah, it’s a bathroom break. You’ll find the new Skyliner Station bathrooms on the Art of Animation end of Generation Gap Bridge. Skyliner Station Bathroom Construction And with all those ubiquitous construction fences, you might think we couldn’t get a good shot of how things are progressing, but we’re not above shoving a phone through a gap, so… Skyliner Station Bathroom Construction Check it out! The exterior structure seems to be in good shape, and forms are down and ready for concrete walkways. We’ll keep an eye on those colors to see if the color scheme remains blue and yellow, but we otherwise love the sail-like shape of the overhang. Maybe it’s supposed to look like a page turning, similar to exterior decor at Art of Animation? Skyliner Station Bathroom Construction There appears also to be a water fountain (can we get a bottle refiller station, please?!) and signage, too! It’s fun to see things coming together! Skyliner Station Bathroom Construction Construction doesn’t stop at the Skyliner Station, though, as part of Art of Animation’s lobby is currently closed for construction. We’re told they’re working on the floors (and we hope they’ll keep the colorful tile!). Note that the main entrance is closed, so guests and visitors are being directed to use the side entrance that’s close to the bus stops (and behind those large animation pieces you can see from the parking lot). Main Entrance Closed Main Entrance Closed Notice that about half the lobby is blocked off as work progresses behind that big ‘ol barrier. Lobby Partially Closed Off They’ve tried to spiffy it up with some animation artwork, but, you know, black plastic just isn’t working with the decor. Lobby Partially Closed Off Lobby Partially Closed Off Word is that once one section is complete, work will progress to the next section of the lobby and, finally, through the Ink & Paint Shop. Cast members tell us the work is expected to continue through September. Ink & Paint Shop Inside the gift shop, there are plenty of H2O+ products for purchase, and the Wish Granted promo (complimentary gift with purchase of $60+ of H2O products) is still being advertised. H2O+ Collection H2O+ Collection H2O+ Collection H2O+ Collection Free Gift with Purchase We spotted Toy Story 4 merchandise at a couple of resorts on this visit, including Art of Animation. Click here to see more info about merch at Walt Disney World! Toy Story 4 Merch at Ink & Paint Guests at Art of Animation can participate in Mickey Tie-Dye for a small fee. Signage is up in the lobby to advertise this offering. (We know it’s not new, but we wanted to update for guests heading to the resort!) Mickey Tie-Dye Activity Animation Drawing Classes are also happening twice a day — but the location has moved while the lobby work is underway. Guests can now get their art on in the Resort Airline Check-In Room. Animation Drawing Classes What’s New at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pop Century Resort’s Everything Pop food court has delineated an Express Lane for those guests paying with cash and credit only. Everything Pop Express Lane The pastry case has several irresistible cupcakes. The Birthday Sundae Cupcake is here, as well as a Cookies ‘n’ Cream. A couple of options are pre-packaged in to-go containers, which is helpful if you’re looking for a bedtime snack. Everything Pop Pastry Case For Mother’s Day, Pop had a Strawberry Lemon Cupcake complete with sugar daisy. Mother’s Day Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake The old Millennial Pink cupcake design remains here (see it from a year ago!) — and it’s guava-flavored! Guava Millennial Pink Cupcake Americana merch is having a heyday, and we spotted this Glow Necklace in the Everything Pop gift shop. Americana Glow Necklace Americana Glow Necklace As for resort amenities, guests can join a “family-friendly painting class” at Painting with a Pop! It’s not a new offering, but it’s a fun one we wanted you to know about. Painting with a Pop! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House was pretty quiet on our visit! We found this beautiful Sunshine Cupcake at Mara, the resort’s quick service spot. Read our review here! Sunshine Cupcake at Mara Guests were also having some rainy day fun in the lobby creating artwork with rubbings of animal shapes! Rainy Day Activities at Jambo House Good job, kiddos! Animal Rubbings What’s New at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort There was rainy day fun at Saratoga Springs Resort, too. Games were set up on this low table in the lobby, and cast members were on hand (free from lifeguard duty!) to play, too! Rainy Day Fun at Saratoga Springs We love the name of the painting class at Saratoga Springs: Win, Paint, Show! (Check out that hashtag to see some folks’ artwork!) Win, Paint, Show Class Then there’s this resort-specific activity: Purple Martin Nest Checks! Participants get a Potion Purple beverage for free! Purple Martin Nest Checks Featured Cupcakes at Artist’s Palette are still Orange Bird and Aladdin! Orange Bird Cupcake Aladdin Cupcake And in the shop at Saratoga Springs, guests can pick up Disney’s Riviera Resort gear, including some new-to-us jackets and phone cases. Riviera Resort Merchandise Display Riviera Resort Merch Riviera Resort Merch Riviera Resort Merch Riviera Resort Merch We also spotted Mickey and Minnie rain gear! See what other fun, new rain gear came out recently! Mickey and Minnie Rain Gear Display What’s New at Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter At Port Orleans French Quarter, we said “hey, y’all” to Steve! He’s about the friendliest person this side of the Mississippi Delta, so if you’re visiting the French Quarter, don’t forget to say hi! Hi, Steve! French Quarter also had this big, organized pin trading board. What satisfying rows they’ve created. Tiana, we’re there, girl! French Quarter Pin Board Princess and the Frog fans, check out this fun Trivia Board! We’re seeing these at various resorts, and they’re a fun way to test your Disney knowledge! Trivia Board at French Quarter For resort-specific fun, the Shower of Flowers Scavenger Hunt at French Quarter sounds like a blast! Use hints on this list to find hidden flowers in public places throughout the resort. Then turn in your sheet for a prize! We found Dumbo — but we’re not saying where! Shower of Flowers Scavenger Hunt Shower of Flowers Scavenger Hunt Fun painting opportunities at the Port Orleans resorts, too! Painting Classes What’s New at Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Ooh, more pin board fun! This one captures the alphabetic fun that is “PO.” Pin Trading Board at Riverside And more lobby fun at Riverside, too! But not just fun: Fun & Games! Rainy Day Fun at Riverside In addition to color pages featuring characters, the resort also had some floor-sized Snakes & Ladders! Rainy Day Fun at Riverside Riverside-specific art opportunity is Dockside Drawing in River Roost Lounge. So much art, so little vacation time, y’all! Dockside Drawing Classes And if you want to nama-stay a little calmer on vacation, join Poolside Yoga at Riverside’s Ol’ Man Island. This free event has space for 20! Poolside Yoga at Riverside And then use your new-found zen to scoop up some more Toy Story 4 merch! Fulton’s General Store Toy Story 4 Display Fulton’s General Store Toy Story 4 Display Fulton’s General Store Toy Story 4 Display And in case it wasn’t abundantly clear, our resort day was… rainy. But that’s okay: you can drop a waterfall of cash money on some ponchos and umbrellas, available behind each register at Fulton’s General Store! Ponchos and Umbrellas Available! Splish, splash, we had a blast visiting these resorts, even with the rain! Thanks for jumping in puddles with us — and stay tuned for our next (hopefully dry and sunny) What’s New at Walt Disney World! What’s your favorite resort profiled above? Let us hear the love in the comments! 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In our Disney Doodles series, different Disney artists take turns imagining what Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney park. In today’s Doodle, Ashley Taylor imagines what the characters from the 1986 film “The Great Mouse Detective” would do if they could visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios. According to her, they’d sniff out a place full of mystery – like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. “Basil is always looking for a new case to crack!” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine him wanting to unlock the secrets of the Hollywood Tower of Terror.” View the full article

In a recent Disney Parks Blog post, the inspirations for the architectural glamour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were highlighted. Twenty-five years ago, five years after opening day, as the park expanded with the addition of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a new avenue of Southern California history, Sunset Boulevard, was created to address the growth. Interestingly, despite that name, most of the structures are from nowhere near the real Sunset Boulevard, with design exemplars from Pasadena, Inglewood, Beverly Hills, and even Riverside sharing street frontage. Mouse About Town is an exception. It represents the Berman/Kohner Building at 9165-1969 Sunset Boulevard. This Streamline Moderne style building from the 1930s housed Berman Furs and Hollywood talent agent Paul Kohner. “Meet Me at Third and Fairfax” was a popular local saying that became the Market’s slogan. Vintage postcard, public domain.The Sunset Ranch Market recalls the famous Los Angeles Farmers Market, located at Third & Fairfax since 1934. Originally just produce trucks and wagons in an otherwise empty field, in 1941 a few simple buildings were added, along with the clock tower that has become the Market’s icon. Today it is a “town center” for its area, and a beloved tourist destination. The Academy Theater was intended as a home for the Academy Awards®. Photo from Historic American Buildings Survey, HABS CA-2020. Public domain. The entry to Sunset Boulevard is a sort of “theatre district.” Legends of Hollywood is based on the Academy Theatre at 3141 West Manchester Boulevard in Inglewood. The Beverly Sunset Boutique across the street is based on the original designs of the 1931 Warner Beverly Hills Theater at 9404 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The Carthay Circle name derives from the name of its developer, J. Harvey McCarthy. The auditorium was shaped as a perfect circle, extended up into a cylinder, set inside a square. Vintage postcard, public domain.Farther down Sunset is the familiar tower of the 1926 Carthay Circle Theater. The historic movie theater at 6316 San Vicente Boulevard in Los Angeles hosted premieres of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) and “Fantasia” (1940), and was sadly demolished in 1969. A larger and more elaborate Carthay Circle is now the icon at the end of Buena Vista Street inside Disney California Adventure park. Reel Vogue may have the most obscure and interesting inspirational source, the façade of the 1940 Pasadena Winter Garden on Arroyo Parkway, designed by Pasadena architect Cyril Bennett. Now a nondescript storage facility, it was probably most famous as “home ice” of World and Olympic champion Peggy Fleming. Together with Hollywood Boulevard, this enchanting and nostalgic street represents both a fantasy and a reality, a tangible microcosm of a brief and peculiar lifestyle that was pure Southern California. View the full article

Recently, we celebrated another major construction milestone for the much-anticipated TRON attraction coming to Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort – the first steel support columns have been installed! The steel columns will serve as the framework that’ll support the coaster’s track in Tomorrowland. And today, we have a special look at the columns and the progress Walt Disney Imagineers, Disney cast members and project teams have made in bringing the attraction to life. The TRON attraction is based on the guest-favorite attraction TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland. This coaster-style attraction will allow riders to board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles for a thrilling race through the digital frontier. Earlier this year, cast members continued a Disney tradition by signing their names on one of the first steel support columns for the new attraction. Check out our original TRON story for more images. The TRON attraction is set to open at Magic Kingdom Park in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021. View the full article

Pixar Pier will soon offer a new BRUNCH to guests in Disney California Adventure at Lamplight Lounge! Welcome to Lamplight Lounge on Pixar Pier! Booking is now available for Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays starting May 25th from 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM. (Lunch service will now start at 12:30 PM on the weekends, with weekdays sticking to the regular 11:30 AM lunch start.) Lamplight Lounge hours screenshot We look forward to sharing a menu with you when it becomes available! You’ll find Lamplight Lounge on Pixar Pier. Check out more Pixar Pier fun in our DFB YouTube Video!  Would you like to have brunch at Lamplight Lounge? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: PIXAR PIER SUPER SNEAK PREVIEW! Tons of NEW Info on Food, Attractions, and MORE! Kobe Beef Sliders (with Beer and Bacon Cheese Sauce!) and Spotlight Nachos Now at Pixar Pier’s Lamplight Lounge Breaking! NEW Dining Spots Coming to Disneyland’s Pixar Pier; PLUS Pixar Fest Food Sneak Peek… View the full article

Takumi-Tei will bring signature dining to Epcot’s Japan pavilion when it opens this summer! Takumi-Tei ©Disney Disney has revealed the opening timeframe along with the name for the previously announced location, which is currently undergoing construction in World Showcase. Japan Signature Restaurant Construction Takumi-Tei — which means “house of the artisan” — is inspired by Japan’s natural beauty. Disney shares that, “The design celebrates the relationship between Japanese craftsmanship and the natural world, while the food is inspired by the wonderful collaboration between nature and takumi, the artisan.” Takumi-Tei concept art ©Disney Wagyu beef will be highlighted on the menu, and diners who are interested in the “ultimate experience” may enjoy a multi-course tasting menu featuring traditional tea service. Drinks will include signature cocktails, premium sake, wine, and craft beers. The restaurant will be operated by Mitsukoshi USA, which currently runs the pavilion’s merchandise shops and kiosks, as well as the pavilion’s other table service restaurants, Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining. Advance Dining Reservations are not yet available, but with a summer opening slated, we will be on the lookout and keeping you posted! Are you excited to hear more about Takumi-Tei? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Signature Restaurant Coming to Epcot’s Japan Pavilion 2019 Disney Restaurant ULTIMATE GUIDE: What You Need To Know About EVERY Restaurant Opening In Disney World and Disneyland in 2019! What’s New Around Walt Disney World — June 14, 2016 View the full article

Last month, Disney Parks Blog readers were among the first to see the Disney Parks Wishables – the all-new, adorable additions to our merchandise offerings at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. We liked them so much, they’re now wallpaper for May! The Disney Parks Wishables collection includes Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends, along with characters inspired by attractions such as Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Pirates of the Caribbean. And as you can see in our latest wallpaper art created by Simone Miranda, Mickey-shaped treats are also part of the collection. You can find Disney Parks Wishables at select merchandise locations, including World of Disney at the Downtown Disney District in California and Disney Springs in Florida, as well as shopDisney.com. Also, follow along using #DisneyParksWishables and #DisneyParksWishablesWednesday. Download this wallpaper for your desktop or mobile device. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of Disney Parks Blog wallpapers. And here some of our recent wallpapers: Celebrate Mother’s Day With Our ‘Three Generations’ Wallpaper Inspired by ‘Mulan’ Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Latest Disney Parks Blog Wallpaper Celebrate the Release of ‘Dumbo’ With Our Latest Disney Parks Blog Wallpaper Celebrate the Return of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival With Our Latest Digital Wallpaper View the full article

Alaska is surely one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. There is nothing quite like seeing the breathtaking, untouched terrain where the mountains and glaciers meet the sea. What makes it even more special are the vast opportunities to spot wildlife, everything from birds and seals, to bears and whales. In the next video of our “Mom’s Take” Alaska video series, Nancy from the Disney Parks Moms Panel shows you some of the wilderness and wildlife you’ll experience on a Disney cruise to Alaska. Of course, no photos and videos will ever compare to seeing it in person, but I hope it will whet your appetite for joining us to experience it yourself this summer! For more on sailing to Alaska with Disney Cruise Line, check out these other videos: A Mom’s Take: An Alaska Cruise Like Only Disney Can Do View the full article

The Banana Split Cupcake has made its return to Sprinkles for a limited time! Banana Split Cupcake ©Disney A banana cake is filled with marshmallow, then topped with strawberry frosting before it’s dipped in chocolate ganache. Crushed peanuts and a cherry on top are the finishing touches. And it’s available through May 19th. So… what will take its place starting May 20th? The Pink Lemonade Cupcake will make its return next! Pink Lemonade Cupcake ©Sprinkles It’s strawberry cake topped with pink lemon buttercream frosting. Look for it from May 20th through June 2nd. And don’t forget the very limited time Game of Thrones Cupcake, which will be available just in time for the series finale from May 17th through May 19th! ©Sprinkles Find them during the designated dates at Sprinkles in Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District and in Disney World’s Disney Springs! Which seasonal cupcake would you most like to try? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: “Game of Thrones” Cupcake Coming to Sprinkles for a Very Limited Time! Returning Favorites and New Holiday Cupcakes Arrive at Sprinkles! Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! View the full article

Havana Nights will kick off at The Edison in Disney Springs on Wednesday, May 15th (tonight!) at 8:00 PM! Inside The Edison According to a tweet by @TheEdisonFLA, live music and a DJ will set the scene, along with “complimentary salsa lessons available for both novice and pro!” @TheEdisonFLA Drink specials will also be featured, and you can see the craft cocktail menu for Havana Nights — which includes drinks like the Darkest Dance and the Lightest Limbo along with Beer Specials — by clicking here to visit The Edison’s website, where it states that Havana Nights will take place on select Wednesday nights. Again, it all starts tonight, May 15th! Will you be going to Havana Nights? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015! News: Jaleo and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Opening in Disney Springs in 2018 Cinco de Mayo Disney Discounts! PLUS Must-Try Margaritas! View the full article

Walt Disney World is regularly stepping up its food game, and that includes quick service (a/k/a fast food) in its parks and resorts. In fact, some quick service dining is so good, it rivals some of the better table service restaurants in the parks and resorts! Let’s take a look at six meals that will change the way you think about Fast Food in Walt Disney World! Cinderella Castle Satu’li Canteen at Animal Kingdom When Satu’li Canteen opened in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2017, it ushered in a fabulous era of customizable, healthier quick service options. From the start, Satu’li offered a variety of customizable bowls! We enjoyed the Slow-Roasted Sliced Grilled Beef Bowl from the drop, and with fresh options like the Charred Green Onion Vinaigrette and a hearty salad base, Satu’li shows that fast food doesn’t have to be all about fried carbohydrates and dry, flavorless meat! Slow-roasted Sliced Grilled Beef Bowl See our VERY FIRST review of Satu’li Canteen! Columbia Harbour House at Magic Kingdom Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom is a fantastic quick service spot located at the border of Liberty Square and Fantasyland. This ones DOES offer some standard fried options, but also a few lighter options that are sometimes just plain NECESSARY on a hot Disney World day. The fan-favorite Tuna Sandwich and the popular Lighthouse Sandwich have been pleasing guests for years. Lighthouse Sandwich The Lighthouse Sandwich (which disappeared and then reappeared last year) is a vegetarian sandwich featuring hummus, tomato, and broccoli slaw on whole grain bread. Even carnivores appreciate the lightness of this sandwich in a sea of heavier options, making it a surprise hit across the spectrum! Morimoto Street Food in Disney Springs You might think you need to spend an arm and a leg to enjoy the restaurant of an Iron Chef. But in Disney Springs, Morimoto Street Food makes Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s pan-Asian cuisine accessible — in a quick service format! The service window and its adjacent covered patio are connected to Morimoto Asia, the Chef’s table service restaurant. And Morimoto Street Food brings the quality and flavors diners expect! We particularly loved the Shrimp Tempura Roll and the Kalbi Bao Tacos! Kalbi Bao Taco Morimoto Street Food brings Iron Chef-worthy food in a fast, efficient format. Check out our FIRST LOOK and review of Morimoto Street Food! The Polite Pig in Disney Springs The Polite Pig in Disney Springs makes this list for two surprising reasons. First, its proprietors are local culinary stars and James Beard Award-nominated chefs who run a few other restaurants in central Florida. And second: they’ve got 50 types of bourbon ready to pour! In a quick service spot! That bourbon can accompany tasty modern barbecue like the colorful and delicious Southern Pig pulled pork sandwich! The Southern Pig Between the bourbon and the high-end barbecue (not to mention the Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies!), it’s hard to believe The Polite Pig is a quick service spot. And yet, it is! Gideon’s Cookies — Chocolate Chip Pepe by Chef Jose Andres in Disney Springs Dine in the restaurant of a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated chef? You can do it — and you don’t even need an Advance Dining Reservation! Pepe by Chef Jose Andres is the quick service spot adjacent to Chef Andres’ Jaleo, the Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant that opened in March. The specialty at Pepe is the Pan de Cristal, a thin Spanish bread used to craft gourmet sandwiches. These are table service-quality sandwiches — from a counter service locale! Pepito Ternera on Pan de Cristal Check out our first review of Pepe by Jose Andres here! Tangierine Cafe in Epcot’s World Showcase Our final addition to the list is Tangierine Cafe in the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. This quick service spot serves up fresh-tasting Moroccan specialties like tabouli, chicken shwarma, and hummus, as well as one of our favorite vegetarian dishes: the Vegetarian Platter! The quality of these dishes is surprising given the restaurant’s size, location, and delivery method! It’s so good, we even recommend it over the pavilion’s table service Restaurant Marrakesh! Vegetarian Platter at Tangierine Cafe in Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion: is it right for you? Read more about the eats at Tangierine Cafe here! The development of quick service restaurants and dishes in those restaurants at Walt Disney World is constantly in flux, but we’re thrilled that it’s not too difficult to find a surprisingly good quick service meal that you might even prefer to many of the table service options! 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Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What quick service meal have you had at a Disney Parks that made you think differently about quick service food? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: TOP 9 Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2019! Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery News: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year View the full article

Greetings from Colonial America — also known as Liberty Square in Magic Kingdom! We recently learned of an exciting appetizer at Liberty Tree Tavern, and we had to try it! And once I got there, something a little lighter caught my eye as well. So when in Rome — or 1776, right?! Liberty Tree Tavern Atmosphere Liberty Tree Tavern is a full service restaurant in Liberty Square, themed after Colonial America. It’s always been known for its huge Thanksgiving style meal, served family-style, for dinner — and now that platter is available for lunch as well. But we were here for something a little newer…and a little different! Mantel in the George Washington Room The Colonial and Revolutionary War era details are in full swing here. The tables and chairs are made of dark wood, and 18th century paintings adorn the walls. Inside Liberty Tree Tavern And don’t forget that every room is themed after a Revolution-era figure, like George Washington, Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, John Paul Jones, and Thomas Jefferson. Here’s a famous quote from Mr. Franklin in his themed room. Keys and Benjamin Franklin Quote So how was lunch? Eats As I stated, a family style all-you-care-to-eat meal is available! Check out the full review of this one here! Liberty Tree Tavern Family Style Menu But today, we were interested in the a la carte menu. Liberty Tree Tavern Menu And we started with the reason for our visit: the Traveler’s Loaded Tavern Fries. Traveler’s Loaded Tavern Fries These are thick cut French Fries, topped with Creamy Beer-Cheese Sauce, House-smoked Pastrami, Pickled Red Onions, and Scallions. Traveler’s Loaded Tavern Fries – Close-up Overall, these were good but not great. I really enjoyed the beer cheese fondue, and the pickled onions added a nice acidity and tartness. But the fries were super salty — and being topped by a salty meat didn’t help. That said, the pastrami was prepared nicely and great on its own. The fries were just too salty for my taste, and therefore certain bites were overwhelming. Additionally, it’s not a huge serving for an appetizer. Two people could easily share it, but any more than that and it wouldn’t be a very sizable helping. For these reasons, I would still recommend the Loaded Plaza Fries as the best french fry based appetizer in Magic Kingdom. Colony Salad After such a heavy appetizer, I decided on the Colony Salad for my entree. The Colony Salad is Grilled Chicken, Washington Apples, Sweet Pecans, Applewood-smoked Cheddar, Dried Cranberries on top of a bed of Mixed Greens and topped with a Honey-Shallot Vinaigrette. Colony Salad Close-up Honestly, the stand out of the salad was the dressing. It was flavorful and light, without being too acidic. There was also a very healthy amount of chicken, as well as plenty of apples and dried cranberries. I do wish there had been more pecans for a heartier crunch, but overall it was a very satisfying and flavorful salad. Overall Once again, LTT is solid, but these two menu items just weren’t ticking the boxes for us today. It’s a great spot to try and get a last minute reservation, or hide out when the rain starts! I really did enjoy the salad as a nice, lighter option, however I wouldn’t go out of my way to grab it. Same goes for those Loaded Fries — pretty good but not great. We’ve enjoyed other options on the Liberty Tree Tavern menu much more in the past – check out our other recent lunch review here! However, at the end of the day, the Liberty Tree is one of the few constant, reliable restaurants we can count on! Are you a fan of The Liberty Tree Tavern? Tell us about your favorite places to dine in Magic Kingdom! Related posts: The Five Best Table Service Salads at Walt Disney World (According To The Experts!) DFB Video: Best to Worst — Magic Kingdom Restaurants RANKED! Vegan Slaw Dog Now Available at Casey’s Corner in Disney World View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about six things Disney did that people hated (and two that people are still arguing about)! Remember when the Tiki Room was “Under New Management”? Disney is constantly changing and growing… and sometimes growth comes along with some growing pains. While many changes are enjoyed and applauded, that’s not always the case. And we’re chatting about six changes Disney made that a lot of guests did NOT like (and a couple where opinions are still mixed) in our latest DFB YouTube 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: Is there a change Disney has made that you have not been fond of? Related posts: DFB Video: 8 Ways Disney Stays Ahead of Their Competition DFB Video: 12 Ways Imagineers Have Blown Our Minds DFB Video: What You NEED To Eat at Disney’s Newest (And Coming Soon) Restaurants! View the full article

Can you believe that Wine Bar George in Disney Springs is already celebrating its one year anniversary?! Wine Bar George Time sure flies when you’re having great food, wonderful wine, and Dole Whip Mimosas! And to celebrate the occasion, Wine Bar George is bringing back BOGO Bubbles for a limited time this weekend! Oh, yeah… BOGO BUBBLES, my friends! That means you buy one and then you get one on selections of sparkling wine and champagne (mimosas are excluded in the offer). Is there anything better? This offering will be available during lunch, dinner, and the new Wine Country Brunch — check out our full review here! @winebargeorge on Instagram Now, according to @winebargeorge on Instagram, BOGO Bubbles will only be available this Friday, May 17th to Sunday, May 19th (note that BOGO Bubbles excludes mimosas). So if you’re hanging out at Disney Springs this weekend make sure you stop by and say “Cheers!” Click here to make a reservation! Happy Anniversary, Wine Bar George!! What’s your favorite place to eat at in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: New Wine Country BRUNCH is Coming to Wine Bar George in Disney Springs What’s New in Disney Springs This Week! February 13, 2018 One Day Only! Get Your Frosted Gingersnap Cookie at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs for National Cookie Day! View the full article