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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

If you know us… you know how much we LOVE cupcakes! Mocha Cupcake That’s why we we’re happy to bring you a NEW Mocha Cupcake at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. So… let’s sink our teeth into this offering. The Mocha Cupcake is filled with coffee mousse and is topped with coffee buttercream, a coffee bean, and chocolate discs. Mocha Cupcake We thought the coffee mousse in the center was great, and we also really enjoyed the coffee buttercream! BUT…we were disappointed with the cake base itself. It was pretty dry and honestly nearly tasteless, offering just a hint of mocha flavor. We’re hoping this was just part of a bad batch, because this one could really woo coffee fans when well-executed. Mocha Cupcake We were also surprised to find that that the coffee bean on top is actually chocolate, too, just like the discs. The tiny shavings were pretty yummy and actually taste like mocha (unlike the cake!). Obviously, you should steer clear of this one if you aren’t a coffee fan, because this is definitely a cupcake for coffee lovers due to the strength of the mocha flavors where present! Mocha Cupcake This cupcake can be found at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for $5.99 or a Dining Plan snack credit! Interested in a few other new treats at Walt Disney World? Then, you’ve gotta check out the links below! New SECRET Dole Whip Flavor (And Swirl Hack) at Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort NEW Brunch Burger At Raglan Road in Disney Springs Photos and Review! NEW African Sunshine Cupcake at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Cool Down with the Current Cold Drinks at Magic Kingdom’s Cool Ship Review and Photos! New Dulce de Leche Brownie Sundae Has Landed at Magic Kingdom! What do you think of the Mocha Cupcake? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Rose Gold + Unicorn + Cupcake = The Ultimate Millennial Snack in Disney World Disney World Food Hack: Chicken and Waffles at Grand Floridian Cafe! Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays View the full article

Today is a big day for fans of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Booking opened to the general public this morning for the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events, Eat to the Beat Concert Dining Packages, and Seminars and Demonstrations. Candy Sushi However, one returning Festival event is not yet open for booking: the family-friendly Candy Sushi, which will make its return to the Festival since its debut last year. (You can check out our review here.) In contacting Disney this morning, we were able to learn TWO new pieces of information about booking this event… and it’s good to know in advance, as it filled up fairly rapidly last year. Candy Sushi Booking Date We were informed that booking for Candy Sushi — which will be offered at 3:30 and 5:30 daily throughout the Festival in The Land pavilion — will open on May 30th at 9:00 AM EST. Seating for Candy Sushi Interested guests are currently advised to call (407) WDW-FEST; however, note that last year booking also became available online. As of press time, there is no Candy Sushi page on the Disney World website, so we will be keeping an eye out as more information comes available, and will keep you posted. Booking Price?? Another possible change that interested guests will want to note: two Cast Members we spoke with mentioned a possible $10 fee (plus tax) per person for Candy Sushi. This is especially worth noting because last year, Candy Sushi was complimentary. Because the official Disney site — at press time — still notes that “Booking information is coming soon,” we are calling the potential fee unconfirmed at this time. However, we still want to give interested guests a heads up that a new fee this year is a possibility. We will continue to keep you updated as we learn more! Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! As part of the pre-order you’ll receive a preliminary edition of the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Guide with a fully-updated Daily Schedule of Events! Pre-order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Are you hoping to book Candy Sushi for this year’s Festival? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Find Out When Booking Opens for Candy Sushi at 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Dates and Details Are HERE!! Will These Special Events Return for the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? View the full article

May es el mes de las madres and here at Walt Disney World Resort, we continue honoring the most special person in our lives. What better way to honor mom than to bring her and the entire familia to the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival? This year, the festival brings all the splendor of primavera with a fantastic variety of vibrant displays and magical experiences that we’re sure mom will love! Follow the quick guide below to make sure not to miss any of the festival highlights: Outdoor Kitchens – Located around Future World and World Showcase, the Outdoor Kitchens invite you to enjoy over a dozen different cuisines including Jardin de Fiestas, located near the Mexico pavilion, where you could taste Tlacoyo, Beef Torta, Tres Leches, and much more! La Isla Fresca promises to send your appetites swaying to the island beat with a variety of Caribbean-seasoned dishes like Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer, Jamaican-braised Beef or Tropical Mousse Cake, and more! Garden Rocks Concert Series – With an incredible line up seven days a week until June 3, mom will have plenty of choices to get in the groove and enjoy chart-topping musical acts like Jon Secada (May 28 – 29) and Eddie Palmieri (June 2 – 3), all at the America Gardens Theatre. Topiaries, Gardens and Exhibits – Find your favorite Disney characters, each carefully created and pruned by a talented crew of Disney horticulturists. Look for Disney•Pixar “Toy Story” films’s Bo Peep, Lightning McQueen and Mater from the Disney•Pixar “Cars” Films, The Three Caballeros featuring Jose, Donald and Panchito located at the Mexico pavilion, and many more! Guided Tours – Four guided tours will take your family through the magic of gardens and displays that make this festival so amazing and unique. Explore, develop or even discover a passion for gardening, an activity that we’re sure mom would love to experience juntos with you. Check our website for price and age requirements. Check out all the festival details to make sure madres can continue celebrating en grande. View the full article

Raise your conductor baton! The 3D movie musical “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” is Disney California Adventure park’s smashing hit that premiered a few weeks ago in the Sunset Showcase Theater. Friends and families of all ages have shared their excitement and glowing reviews! Check out the video below: This 3D musical spectacular presents magical Disney animation and music at its finest and features stars such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other favorite Disney characters through a magically mischievous journey! Sit back and enjoy classic Disney animated musical sequences, including “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Peter Pan” and “Aladdin.” View the full article

Calling all world-travelers – there’s a new table-service restaurant coming to the World Showcase at Epcot! As we’ve previously announced, this new addition to the Japan pavilion will provide guests a signature dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of Japan. Guests can enjoy a special Chef’s Table dining experience in the Water Room. The restaurant will be named Takumi-Tei, which means house of the artisan. 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. The upscale dinner menu will highlight wagyu beef in a sublime setting, and guests interested in the ultimate experience will be able to indulge in a multi-course tasting menu featuring traditional tea service. Signature cocktails and premium sake will be available along with a wine and craft beer menu. Takumi-Tei will open in the Japan pavilion at Epcot this summer and will be operated by Mitsukoshi USA, which operates the merchandise, restaurants (Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining), and kiosks in the Japan pavilion. The new restaurant will add to the rich tapestry of cultural experiences available to guests in World Showcase. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information and details to be revealed! For more information on dining at Epcot, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). View the full article

Spring Rolls have been a hot Adventureland commodity for a while now with unique, rotating flavor choices like cheeseburger, bacon mac and cheese, and buffalo chicken. Adventureland And that long list of delicious rolls has grown as a new spring roll flavor has popped up at the Spring Roll Wagon in Adventureland! Yep… the latest option is the new Cuban Spring Roll. Cuban Spring Roll We found this roll to be rather tasty. It’s filled with mustard, pickles, ham, and pork as a play on the classic sandwich. When taking a bite, the most prominent flavor was pickle. But we could taste the other components as well. Overall, we found it to be delicious, but especially so if you love pickles! Cuban Spring Roll You are able to pick two spring rolls for $7.50. And the Wagon is still serving the cheeseburger spring roll — read our full review here — though there wasn’t a sign for the option. So, be sure to ask which flavors are available on your visit, and grab one of each to mix things up a bit and enjoy! Spring Roll What’s your favorite treat in Adventureland? 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: Queso Blancooooooooo + Corn Dog Nuggets at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe News and Review: New Trail Mix Available Disney World’s Magic Kingdom New Eats At Golden Oak Outpost in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom View the full article

Hooray!! The Cannonballs sandwich has returned to Earl of Sandwich in Disney Springs and Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District! Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney The meatball sandwich with mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and marinara sauce will be available — according to the Earl of Sandwich website — for a “limited time only.” Cannonballs ©Earl of Sandwich So make your way to Earl’s as soon as you can, Cannonball fans! Are you a fan of the Cannonballs sandwich? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: NEW Holiday Offerings at Earl of Sandwich in Disney Parks Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… Breakfast Cereal Cupcakes Return To Sprinkles TODAY! — See When You’ll Find Your Favorite! View the full article

So, in case you missed it, there are a whole bunch of designer Mickey Mouse Ear Hats and Minnie Mouse Ear Headbands coming to Disney parks starting later this month. But this particular new Mickey Mouse Ear Hat has already earned a special place in our Dole Whip-lovin’ hearts… Dole Whip Mickey Ear Hat YES! We spotted this new Dole Whip Mickey Ear Hat in Boutiki at Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort. Dole Whip Mickey Ear Hat Fitting, as it’s only steps away from Pineapple Lanai, the resort’s Dole Whip stop. Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl Dole Whip at Pineapple Lanai Just look at the details! The plushie swirled Dole Whip top! The teeny tiny umbrella! The patterned “Aloha” ears! Dole Whip Mickey Ear Hat If you’re looking for a way to share your dedication to Dole Whip, I don’t know if you can top this. (See what I did there?) The Dole Whip Mickey Ear Hat is $24.99, and you’ll likely start seeing it just about any place in Disney World where you find Ears (spots like Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Emporium, Epcot’s Mouse Gear, and more)! What do you think of the Dole Whip Mickey Ear Hat? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: New Menu Items at Captain Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort News: Highway in the Sky (aka Monorail) Dine Around Progressive Dinner Begins December 2nd in Disney World Tambu Lounge in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Closing This Summer View the full article

Disney is prepped and ready for the wet summer ahead with the release of all-new rain gear. Rain Gear And y’all — subpar ugly ponchos are a thing of the past, because some of this stuff is way too cute to handle. You can now make a fashion statement in the rain with this all-new Disney-themed rain gear. Rain Gear The first one we just HAVE to chat about is the new Disney snack rain jacket. LOOK at this cuteness! Rain Gear The transparent rain jacket is covered in Mickey donuts — much like the jumbo ones we found a few days ago — Premium Mickey Bars, Mickey pretzels, Mickey caramel apples, Mickey Rice Krispie Treats, popcorn, and lollipops! Rain Gear You can also find a few of our other favorite Disney things on the poncho like Cinderella castle, Tiki birds, and Mad Tea Party teacups! Rain Gear There is also a new Enchanted Tiki Room rain jacket that features most of the birds from the attraction including José, Michael, Pierre, and Fritz. Rain Gear Love Minnie? Then rock those dots with the Minnie Mouse poncho! Rain Gear Is Mickey Mouse your main man? You can now sport his classic look with this Mickey poncho. Rain Gear And of course…no poncho outfit is complete without the matching umbrella! Donut Umbrella We are LIVING for this donut umbrella. Like, look at those sprinkle covered Mickey ears! Have you ever seen a more adorable umbrella in your life? Donut Umbrella We also found a new Tiki Bird umbrella! And that parrot handle is VERY Mary Poppins, don’t you think? Umbrella This, just like the Enchanted Tiki Room jacket, is covered in our fav tiki birds! I can just hear them singing now…”In the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room!” Umbrella This Mickey Mouse umbrella has a few sketches of some famous Disney attractions and icons. Can you spot your favorite? Umbrella We found these items at Mouse Gear, though we suspect they should be making their way to most major merchandise shops at Walt Disney World very soon. Which new piece of rain gear 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: 50 Memories You Should Make Before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! ALERT! All Disney World Fans NEED This Phone Case! Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article

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It’s time for another installment of What’s New from Disneyland Resort! This week we have some delicious menu additions in Fantasyland, fun construction progress, and more merch than you can wave a flag at. Come stroll through Walt’s park with us! Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle (No, the castle’s not uncovered yet. A couple more weeks!) Disneyland Resort Food and Menu What’s New We’re starting with food news, which includes some awesome eats from Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland. The breakfast menu has two filling new-to-us options: Beast’s Breakfast Burger and Stuffed French Toast. Red Rose Taverne Breakfast Menu We’ll have a review for these comin’ riiiiiight up! Stuffed French Toast and Breakfast Burger Meanwhile for lunch and dinner, Red Rose Taverne has added Slow-Cooked Beef Poutine! How ’bout those pickled onions? Slow-Cooked Beef Poutine Slow-Cooked Beef Poutine And for the heartiest of appetites: Beast’s Forbidden Burger. It’s topped with a Wagyu beef steak, which sounds enchanted to us. Beast’s Forbidden Burger Caramelized onions also make a big impression. This is served with Pommes Frites, so yes, please, we’d like one right now. (Review coming soon!) Beast’s Forbidden Burger If you’re ready for some sweet (and TART), head over to Jolly Holiday for a Key Lime Custard. This super tart treat — returning to the menu — is smooth and cool. It’s a delicious summertime dessert. Key Lime Custard We tried this treat back in March when it was called a Key Lime Tart (see our review here!). The only thing that’s changed is the garnish. The white and chocolate piece used to be a white chocolate daisy. Still a real pucker-up kind of treat. Key Lime Custard White Water Snacks at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa has a new Butterfly Cupcake. Butterfly Cupcake This chocolate cupcake has no filling — but it makes up for that with multi-color butter cream, bright seasonal colors, and a white chocolate butterfly! Butterfly Cupcake For Mother’s Day, Trolley Treats created a purple rose cake pop. This was chocolate cake infused with raspberry flavor. Purple Rose Cake Pop So pretty we had to give it a photo shoot. The edible gold dust is prominent on this rose (often it’s hard to discern on the red rose cake pops). Purple Rose Cake Pop Disneyland Resort Construction What’s New There’s some visible progress on the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. Some wall board is going up on the escalators. Pixar Pals Parking Structure And much work continues on the stairwells, too. Pixar Pals Parking Structure Signs are up for each level, with characters visible on some. Level three is red, which means… Pixar Pals Parking Structure Cars! Mater and Lightning McQueen are ready to greet drivers as they circle for a spot. Pixar Pals Parking Structure And it loooooooks like level four features James P. Sullivan of Monsters, Inc., fame. Pixar Pals Parking Structure We also spied this cute worker safety signage, too. Glad to see Mickey is safety-conscious. Pixar Pals Parking Structure Rita’s Baja Blenders in Disney California Adventure got a paint job. The colorful margarita mecca has a bright orange-and-teal color scheme now. (It used to be brown!) Rita’s Baja Blenders Rita’s Baja Blenders From high above DCA on the Pixar Pal-A-Round, we spy Bing Bong’s Emotional Whirl Wind! The memory balls are moving into place! Bing Bong’s Emotional Whirl Wind The ride will open up this summer — then we’ll send these construction memories on down to Long Term. Bing Bong’s Emotional Whirl Wind Silly Symphony Swings is rising once again! This fun ride is slated to reopen later this month. We’ll keep you posted! Silly Symphony Swings Silly Symphony Swings The view from Pixar Pal-A-Round extends to the park’s future superhero-themed land! There’s not a lot to see yet — unless you’re really into construction materials — but we’ll keep riding so we can give you a birds’ eye view. Superhero land construction Superhero land construction On Main Street, U.S.A., the mural that began last week appears to be nearly finished! Main Street Mural Progress The mural features vehicles from the early 1900s (and some stylish drivers and passengers, too!). Main Street Mural Progress Disneyland Resort Merchandise What’s New Holy Toledo, there’s a lot of merchandise to speak of this week! We’ll start at Elias & Co., where there are two Mad Tea Party-inspired pieces of apparel. This black-and-white graphic sweatshirt features Mickey and Minnie mid-spin! Teacups Sweatshirt Teacups Sweatshirt Teacups Sweatshirt And this polka-dotted v-neck tee has the pair topsy-turvy in the pocket! Teacups Tee Teacups Tee Teacups Tee Elias & Co. also has tons of Americana-inspired merchandise, all featuring red, white, and blue. This tank has Mickey on the pocket. Americana Tank Top Americana Tank Top Americana Tank Top And this half-zip light-weight sweatshirt features the flag — and some Mickeys hidden in the stars. Long-Sleeve Americana Shirt Long-Sleeve Americana Shirt Quelle surprise, there’s a spirit jersey for the season, too! Americana Spirit Jersey Americana Spirit Jersey Americana Spirit Jersey And the kiddos haven’t been forgotten! There’s plenty of merchandise to help them get into the Independence Day spirit, too! Kids’ Americana Merch Display Kids’ Americana Merch Display This hooded light-weight sweatshirt is big on Mickey! Kids’ Americana Sweatshirt Kids’ Americana Sweatshirt And this patchwork tee has it all goin’ on! Kids’ Americana Tee Kids’ Americana Tee Stripes are the name of the game with this tank top. Americana Kids’ Tank Top Americana Kids’ Tank Top And this tank top has about a half-dozen design elements. It’s a ringer tank, and there’s a Mickey patch on the hem. Americana Kids’ Tank Top The back has a Disneyland patch, and there are two patterns going on back there, too. Americana Kids’ Tank Top Americana Kids’ Tank Top Mickey’s sporting some snazzy shorts in this 2019 flag tee. Americana 2019 Kids’ Tee Americana 2019 Kids’ Tee And for the kid who has it all (but doesn’t have pockets): a red, white, and blue fanny pack! Americana Fanny Pack Americana Fanny Pack Patriotic Minnie and Mickey plush are available here, too! (We spotted these at Mouse Gear in Disney World’s Epcot, but they’re popping up all over!) Um…does Minnie always have a unibrow with eyelashes? Minnie Mouse Americana Plush We spotted this bottle opener ball cap on the east coast, too (in Animal Kingdom), but know that you can get your multi-tasking hat on both coasts now. Bottle Opener Americana Hat Bottle Opener Americana Hat Julius Katz & Sons has Americana merchandise, too — mostly household items. Americana Display at Julius Katz & Sons These little Mickey flag plates are cute and super tiny! Mini Mickey Flag Plate And the larger plates feature a castle outline with stars and stripes. Large Castle Flag Plate Coffee mugs for your collection. These feature USA on one side and Mickey in front of an outline of the U.S. on the other. Stars line the inside of the mug. Americana Mug There are also fun Donald Duck mugs here! Check out the handle! Donald Mug Donald Mug Donald Mug Land That I Love American flag Minnie ears are available in various locations in both Parks and Downtown Disney. We found these at World of Disney in Downtown Disney. Land That I Love Ears Land That I Love Ears Land That I Love Ears If you’re not heading to a Park any time soon, you can buy your Land That I Love ears here! Also at World of Disney: so much fun Mickey merch! Mickey Merch! When we say “Mickey merch”, we do mean Mickey all over the merch. Check out this comfy, cute sweatshirt! Mickey Sweatshirt Mickey Sweatshirt Mickey Mouse is looking cute — and not a day over 90! — on this short-sleeve tee shirt. Mickey Tee Mickey Tee Mickey! More Mickey! This tee has sweet little cuffed sleeves and some very animated mice. Mickey Tee Mickey Tee Mickey Tee This red tank top has Mickey on the run! Mickey Tank Mickey Tank Loungefly is taking all of our money (again) with these Mickey Backpacks and Wallets! But, you know, at least we’ll have a cute wallet and backpack… Mickey Loungefly Backpacks and Wallets Mickey Loungefly Backpack Mickey Loungefly Wallet World of Disney also has our park schedule down: sleep — park hop — repeat! Sleep – Park Hop – Repeat Tee Sleep – Park Hop – Repeat Tee And there’s a great display of Aladdin merchandise just in time for the live action movie’s release on May 24! Aladdin Display at World of Disney This bomber jacket is so wild, we can’t resist, even though maybe we should… Aladdin Bomber Jacket The kids’ version has a pretty background pattern, too. Aladdin Bomber Jacket This Princess Jasmine tank, though, we absolutely must have. The frill on the neckline is pretty, and the cinched hem with tie is so great. Jasmine Tank and Magic Carpet Bag Jasmine Tank Jasmine Tank But, like, what can we say about this next item? It’s a Magic Carpet cross body purse by Danielle Nicole. And it’s everything. (We know — that’s a cliche these days — but this time it’s true.) Magic Carpet Danielle Nicole Cross Body Bag Magic Carpet Danielle Nicole Cross Body Bag Magic Carpet Danielle Nicole Cross Body Bag And a Magic Carpet keychain that’s so big you can’t lose it in your new Magic Carpet cross body purse. Just sayin’. Magic Carpet Keychain Magic Carpet Keychain The store also has two odes to the big blue Genie. This one’s a little subtle: Genie Tee …but this one really speaks to us. If you’re east coast-bound, you’ll find this in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, too! Phenomenal Cosmic Powers Phenomenal Cosmic Powers Of course, there’s a plush for that, too. Genie! Genie Plush For some retro Aladdin fun: this tank has you covered! No new interpretations here, just the good old VHS cover art. Aladdin Tank Aladdin Tank And some bangles because what’s a Disney princess without some bling? Alex and Ani have three Aladdin designs from which to choose. Or, you know, get one of each. Aladdin Alex and Ani Bangles Genie Alex and Ani Magic Carpet Alex and Ani Bangle Magic Lamp Alex and Ani The Lion King is getting some love, too. More OG cover art for this short-sleeve shirt. Lion King Tee Lion King Tee And, because why not? A Simba tank top with a hoodie. Lion King Tank Hoodie (FYI — the hoodie has Simba ears!) Lion King Tank Hoodie Lion King Tank Hoodie Or you can go the Pumba route and get this Hakuna Matata shirt. (Please, feel free to take a minute to sing the song. We’ll wait.) Hakuna Matata Tee Hakuna Matata Tee Over on Pixar Pier, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff has a funky Rainbow Unicorn Keychain. It’s just colorful enough, right? Bing Bong’s Unicorn Keychain Bing Bong’s Unicorn Keychain Bing Bong’s Unicorn Keychain At various merchandise locations in both parks, you can unwrap your very own Lollipop Ears. Note that the pops themselves are plastic, not cloth. (And note that we’ve seen these on the east coast, too!) Lollipop Ears at Various Locations (including Candy Palace) Lollipop Ears at Various Locations (including Candy Palace) The Concha Ears are on both coasts (see where to find them at Walt Disney World here), and they’re almost good enough to eat! Conch Ears at the Emporium and Seaside Souvenirs Conch Ears at the Emporium and Seaside Souvenirs Now, brace yourself: we’re going out with a fang, here. Beast Hat with Horns. Beast Hat with Horns at Various Locations Beast Hat with Horns at Various Locations Beast Hat with Horns at Various Locations That’s it from the west wing… er, coast! Thanks for stomping the Disneyland yard with us! And stay tuned for more of everything when we return to Disneyland for more What’s New! Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today and we’ll keep you posted on all the Disney Parks news! That’s a lot of merchandise. Which piece is your favorite? We can’t choose! Let us know what you like in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort This Week! What’s New at Disneyland Resort! Emotional Whirlwind Construction, Donuts, Plush Toys, and MORE! NEW Danielle Nicole Purse at Disneyland Features Sleeping Beauty Castle! View the full article

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Tomorrow is THE DAY! Booking for the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events and Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations opens tomorrow morning for the general public! Party for the Senses This year’s events include fan favorites like Party for the Senses and the Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Hands-On Workshops, along with returning favorites like Sunday Brunch with the Chef. Click here to visit our Festival Main Page, where we’ve gathered everything you need to help you plan your 2019 visit to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! Early booking for Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members opened today at 9:00 AM EST – and if you haven’t made those reservations yet, you can call (407-939-3378) right now and start your Festival planning! And — ALL Special Events and Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations open for booking for the general public at 7:00AM EST tomorrow! What You Need to Know About Booking Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events Epcot Food and Wine Festival booking day is a peak booking day so you’ll want to be prepared before calling to make your reservations! Apple Turnovers and Frangipane Pastries at the Parisian Breakfast Not sure what you want to plan? It’s time to order your copy of the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival which has the FULL, daily schedule of events for this year’s Festival! Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and get 20% off the cover price with promo code CHEFS. Before you call Disney to book any of the events or experiences at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival you want to make a list of things you want to do, know when you’re going to be at the Festival and what is happening on those days — and the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is THE BEST TOOL to help you plan! Check out the FULL daily schedule of events! The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs until November 23 this year – and every day (even the very LAST day!) has a full slate of Special Events, seminars, Eat to the Beat Concerts, and much more. The DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival gives you the full daily schedule of events right at your fingertips. This schedule is EXCLUSIVE to the DFB Guide — you won’t find it anywhere else, and it’s insanely useful. The DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival also includes detailed information on on EVERY Special Event including Party for the Senses, seminars, food and beverage pairings, and more! Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and get 20% off the cover price with promo code CHEFS. As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. It’s a PDF guide with ​250+ pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a rewarding Food & Wine Festival tour, or your money back! Whether this is your first festival or your 24th, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. NOTE: When you pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival today you’ll receive the PRELIMINARY edition of the Guide which includes the FULLY UPDATED daily schedule of events for 2019. When the Festival menus are released we’ll be updating the Guide again and ALL PRE-ORDER CUSTOMERS will then receive the FINAL version of the Guide! Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! As part of the pre-order you’ll receive a preliminary edition of the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Guide with a fully-updated Daily Schedule of Events! Pre-order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting on May 15, 2019. Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars and general admission for some special events may be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com as well as by phone. What Special Events are you booking for this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Let us know with a comment! Related posts: Dos (and a Few Don’ts) for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Disney Food Blog FAQ: How Much Should I Budget for the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Check Out The BEST SELLERS! View the full article

It’s almost time for the “Game of Thrones” series finale! Now, you may be wondering what that has to do with food at Disney… ©Sprinkles Well, let us tell you! Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District will be serving up a Sprinkles-exclusive Game of Thrones Cupcake… and MORE! From May 17th – 19th only, this Dragon Fruit Lemon cake will be available, topped with Ice Blueberry Buttercream frosting with Black Cherry Candy Dragon Glass. Note that the cupcake may also be ordered as part of a box of a dozen cupcakes for your finale party. ©Sprinkles The Bake Box option also comes with cookies, frosting shots, brownies, and — of course — cupcakes! ©Sprinkles You can place your pre-orders for the boxes now via the Sprinkles website or the Sprinkles app. Will you be ordering up some Game of Thrones cupcakes? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Returning Favorites and New Holiday Cupcakes Arrive at Sprinkles! Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! Sprinkles Cupcakes Is Bringing A New Limited Edition Cupcake to Disney Locations! View the full article

Two beloved boulevards are celebrating anniversaries this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Thirty years ago, the glamorous entry to an all-new Disney park “…dedicated to Hollywood,” as the opening day plaque reads, “not a place on a map, but a state of mind that exists wherever people dream and wonder and imagine, a place where illusion and reality are fused by technological magic” was represented by a bustling city street of stores and services, “a Hollywood that never was—and always will be,” as the dedication concluded. This was (and is) Hollywood Boulevard. Debuting on May 1, 1989, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (originally Disney-MGM Studios) was the third theme park to open at Walt Disney World (after the Magic Kingdom in 1971 and Epcot in 1982). Originating in a concept for an entertainment-themed Epcot pavilion, the idea was expanded into its own park, which now occupies more than 135 acres. “Hollywood is certainly a place,” says Martin Turnbull, author of the Garden of Allah series of Hollywood historical novels, “but to a worldwide audience, in many ways it is a shared historical fantasy. It’s based in reality, but we have romanticized it into what we want it to be, and need it to represent.” The Disney Imagineers relied on those ideas—both history and cultural memory—in their design approach to Hollywood Boulevard. “The entry to the park itself is a kind of ‘Main Street, USA’ of early 20th Century Southern California,” says Vanessa Hunt, co-author of Poster Art of the Disney Parks. “It evokes the era and the locale skillfully, just as Main Street evokes the turn of the century hometown America.” Left: Pan Pacific Auditorium, Los Angeles, c. 1975. Photo by Marvin Rand, Historic American Buildings Survey. Public domain. Right: Robert Derrah’s 1936 Crossroads of the World was Hollywood’s first shopping center. Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, photograph by Carol M. Highsmith [LC-HS503-447] Most guests will likely never know the specific buildings being represented, but it’s a loving and remarkable gallery of historic architecture. The park gateway, for instance, is based on the 1935 Streamline Moderne Pan Pacific Auditorium façade in Los Angeles, and the entry plaza souvenir and information building is a reproduction of the 1936 Hollywood historic landmark Crossroads of the World. Down the street, real structures that still stand in Hollywood are paid tribute, including the corner entry of Mickey’s of Hollywood, based on the 1926 Baine Building at 6601 Hollywood Boulevard (named for the businessman who originated the Hollywood Christmas Parade), and Keystone Clothiers (named for the early Hollywood studio of Mack Sennett) is based on the 1933 Owl Drug Company building at 6382 Hollywood Boulevard. Other buildings around Los Angeles also provided inspiration, Trolley Car Café, the former location of L.A. Prop Cinema Storage, is derived from the 1907 Mission Revival style Ivy Substation in Culver City, and Adrian and Edith’s Head to Toe (named for costume designers Adrian, and Edith Head) is styled after the Chapman Park Market Building at 3451 West 6th Street in Los Angeles. Like a beloved movie you’ve seen a dozen times and would still watch a dozen more times, every visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios can reveal more fascinating detail, another layer of sophisticated storytelling, and the pure pleasure of discovery. In a future post, a right turn off of Hollywood Boulevard will take us on an exploration of more Tinseltown history, on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. View the full article

It’s pretty much impossible to visit Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort and resist stopping by the Dole Whip one-stop shop, Pineapple Lanai. Pineapple Lanai sign You can enjoy the classic pineapple Dole Whip, or swirl it with vanilla. And Pineapple Lanai is also currently offering the Heart of Te Fiti Lime Dole Whip Cone — read our full review here. Heart of Te Fiti Cone But guess what? You can currently order up a new-to-the-resort flavor! But… this flavor ISN’T on the menu OR on the sign for the Heart of Te Fiti Cone! Pineapple Lanai Menu Heart of Te Fiti Cone We JUST found out that Pineapple Lanai has a SECRET Dole Whip flavor: LEMON! Yep, you read that right… lemon. The only other place you can currently find this flavor is at Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Treats where they’re serving The Lost Princess Cone. Pineapple Lanai Dole Whip Essentially, we were ordering up the Lime Dole Whip (from the Te Fiti Cone) and wondering what we should swirl it with, when the Cast Member suggested the new-to-the-Polynesian Lemon Dole Whip! This means that they currently serve lemon, lime, pineapple, and vanilla Dole Whip. So… with that in mind, why not hack this snack a bit to make it even more delicious by swirling the suggested LEMON AND LIME Dole Whip?! Lemon Lime Dole Whip And THAT is how the hack of lemon-lime Dole Whip came to be! Lemon Lime Dole Whip You can get this Dole Whip creation for $4.99 or one Dining Plan snack credit. Note that, since lemon isn’t on the menu, we aren’t too sure how long it’ll stick around. But, if it makes it’s way to the menu permanently we will be sure to let you guys know! What’s your favorite flavor of Dole Whip? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Where to Find Disney Dole Whip Without A Park Ticket! #OnTheList: Dole Whip at Disney World and Disneyland The 8 Must-Eat Disney World Snacks You Can Get WITHOUT a Park Ticket View the full article

TODAY — May 14, 2019 — is Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs in Disney Springs! @DisneySprings Twitter According to the tweet by @DisneySprings, you should arrive from 4:00 – 8:00 PM today to get your free cone. Please note this offer is only good for today “while supplies last.” Enjoy! Will you be stopping by Haagen Dazs today? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Limited-Time-Only Margarita Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney World and Disneyland News: Christmas in July Treats at Disney Springs Check Out These St. Patrick’s Day Treats in Disney Springs! View the full article

Mickey Mouse is always the big cheese. Pop-Up Disney! But…we have been seeing a lot more of him lately — likely because of his big 90th birthday — with offerings like the Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration and treats like the Mickey Celebration Brownie — view our full review here! To keep the celebration going, Disney and Loungfly have released an all-new Mickey Mouse Loungefly backpack and wallet! Mickey Mouse Loungefly Both the wallet and backpack feature our pal Mickey Mouse in colorful pants! Loungefly Mickey Wallet Loungefly backpacks are the perfect park bag thanks to their size. They aren’t too big, but they should fit all of your park necessities! Mickey Mouse Loungefly The wallet is $50 and the backpack is $75 and can be found at both Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Looking for other Loungfly designs? Check out the articles below! New Buzz and Woody Loungefly Backpacks AND Alien Ear Hats Spotted in Toy Story Land Take a Peek at the Bo Peep Toy Story Loungefly Backpack in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars Loungefly Backpacks Have Arrived in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! View the full article

Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re coming at you with What’s New in the park, including construction walls and a perch for your banshee. But first: ahhhhhhh. Harambe Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food What’s New Mother’s Day weekend saw the introduction of a few treats. At Restaurantosaurus and Creature Comforts, moms could enjoy this Mother’s Day Cupcake, complete with odd, melty transfer. Mother’s Day Cupcake at Restaurantosaurus We love the pretty pink flowers, and we love the sentiment of Mama Giraffe and her Giraffe Baby. But what an unpleasant addition to the cupcake that green, moist transfer is. Mother’s Day Cupcake at Creature Comforts The Strawberry Soft-Serve added to the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck is much more appealing. Mother’s Day Strawberry Soft-Serve at Anandapur Ice Cream Truck Mike Wazowski Sippers are still available at popcorn carts throughout the park! (See our original post for this one-eyed fella here!) Mike Wazowski Sipper Disney’s Animal Kingdom Construction What’s New A small area of construction walls can be found in Harambe Market, blocking off what used to be views of the Wildlife Express Train. Harambe Market Construction Wall Harambe Market Construction Wall Harambe Market Construction Wall And on the path between Festival of the Lion King and Pandora, this construction fencing is up. Africa Pathway Construction Africa Pathway Construction Africa Pathway Construction Africa Pathway Construction This cut tree and some construction equipment are visible over the fencing, so we’ll watch to see what comes of it. Africa Pathway Construction Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise What’s New We spotted the popular Classic Cozy Knit Mr. Toad in Animal Kingdom. See our post here! He’s so stinkin’ cute. Mr. Toad Classic Cozy Knit Plush In Pandora’s Windtraders, we spotted a few new-to-us items. The shop is offering $25 off a banshee/perch set. Banshee Perch Set at Windtraders There are several options on display, including this beauty! Banshee Perch Set at Windtraders The perch is a great way to display your banshee! Banshee Perch Set at Windtraders Perches can also be bought separately…to maybe display your other…plastic creatures. Banshee Perch Set at Windtraders Fans of Pandora may want to purchase an ACE Pandora MagicBand. It features some interesting artistic depictions of the land. Pandora Magic Band Pandora Magic Band Pandora Magic Band And naturally, there’s more apparel. “New Arrival” hats and tees! New Pandora Merchandise This patched hat features iconic Pandora images like the floating mountains and Kapsavan River. Pandora Hat Same for this black version of the hat with slightly different patches. Pandora Hat This “Welcome to Pandora” tee lists some important info — including to “Enjoy the bioluminescence”! Pandora Tee And Flight of Passage enthusiasts will want to proclaim that they’ve been “genetically matched” with this tee. Pandora Tee “Sivako!” You need this hat if you know this exclamation means “Rise to the challenge” in Na’vi! Pandora Hat Pandora Hat These colorful Mountain Banshees with Roaring Action are a fun souvenir! Pull the tail, and listen to it roar! (Just don’t try this with a banshee IRL. Big no-no.) Banshee with Roaring Action Banshee with Roaring Action Banshee with Roaring Action This Utility Suit articulated figure could be hours of fun for little ones (or the kids inside us all)! Pandora Figure Utility Suit Figure Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tree of Life Moment of Zen And before we go, a moment of Tree of Life Zen: Tree of Life Tree of Life Now we’re ready for the day! Thanks for joining us, and stick with DFB for all that’s new in the parks of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort! What’s your favorite part of our What’s New series? Are you a foodie? A construction fiend? A shopaholic? Let us hear from you in the comments! Related posts: Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Menu UPDATES! What’s New To Eat?! What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Merchandise, Cupcakes, and Otters! What’s New at Animal Kingdom and the All-Star Resorts: November 27, 2017 View the full article

Brunch is ALWAYS a good idea… especially in Disney World. Raglan Road With locations like Wine Bar George serving Dole Whip Mimosas and the Rise ‘n Shine Brunch at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, we’ve happily hopped on the brunch bandwagon. And now…Raglan Road has added a new mouth-watering option to their brunch menu! Raglan Road is officially serving Brekkie in a Burger! @RaglanRoadPub Twitter According to @RaglanRoadPub on Twitter, this new burger includes a sausage patty, rashers, white pudding, a hash brown, a fried egg, and Ballymaloe gourmet ketchup. Brunch at Raglan Road is served from 10 AM – 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays and features tons of brunch and lunch options like eggs benedict, fish and chips, and Pancakes Diaspora. Fish and Chips at Raglan Road — Up Close Check out our Raglan Road restaurant review here! Where’s your favorite place to grab brunch at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The Five Best Table Service Salads at Walt Disney World (According To The Experts!) Disney World Splitsville Cast Member Special Offers It’s Here! The 2019 Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road View the full article

Just about a month ago, Star Wars Celebration took place in Chicago. This Star Wars fan event revealed lots of fun and exciting details about what’s to come when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in Disneyland on May 31st and in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios on August 29th. Exclusive Coca-Cola Packaging ©Disney Among the reveals that day was the unveiling of exclusively themed bottles for Coca-Cola® beverages coming to Galaxy’s Edge. Guests will be able to purchase these unique bottles at Kat Saka’s Kettle, which will also serve a local Black Spire Outpost snack — the sweet and spicy Outpost Mix popcorn. Outpost Mix at Kat Saka’s Kettle ©Disney Parks The menu (without prices) for Kat Saka’s Kettle is now posted on Disneyland.com, and reveals a purchase limit of three of the Coca-Cola® beverages per guest per transaction. Kat Saka’s Kettle Menu screenshot So, Coca-Cola collectors, take note! Are you hoping to collect the exclusively themed bottles on Batuu? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: BREAKING! New Concept Art for Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — and MORE! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Restaurant Spotlight: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo What We’re Going to Eat (and Drink!) FIRST in Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

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