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It’s not often we get to use our Hot Dog Alert, but today’s the day: Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom will stop selling foot-long hot dogs and monthly Hot Diggity Dogs soon! (Cast members mentioned May 9th as the end date for the foot-long dogs, but that’s not confirmed per Disney.) Foot-long Cheesy Hot Diggity Dog But all hope is not lost if you long for a dog longer than an average human foot because the foot-long dogs are moving to another popular quick service restaurant in the park! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe will begin selling the foot-long hot dogs after they leave Casey’s! Cosmic Ray’s Sign Cast members we spoke to at Casey’s are bummed to see the foot-longs leave their restaurant, but we’re glad they haven’t left the park entirely. Unfortunately, the loss of Hot Diggity Dogs with their fun flavor combos may be a permanent change. (Although the only constant at Disney IS change, so never say never!) Casey’s Corner Buffalo Chicken Hot Diggity Dog Oh, and note: You’ll still be able to get loaded fries here (thank GOODNESS cuz mac and cheese fries), but no Hot Diggity Loaded Fries (boo Mashed Potato Fries). Want to stay on top of the Hot Dog Alerts (and all the other Disney Parks news)? Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today! Will you cross the park for your foot-long hot dog? Let us know what you think about this change in the comments! Related posts: Riverboat News, Holiday Sale Items, the Guest Experience Team, and Galaxy Fries: Everything New in the Magic Kingdom this week! Two NEW Princess-Themed Cupcakes Available in Walt Disney World! NEW Sweet Treats Coming to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom — Plus an Updated Plant-Based Cuisine Guide! View the full article

Today, I’m excited to share the latest news from Disney in Celebration of May the 4th! We have a great collection of new offerings and announcements that are sure to excite Star Wars fans everywhere. Extra, Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World: Exclusive to Walt Disney World, guests staying at a Walt Disney World resort hotel will have the exciting opportunity to enjoy Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for three additional hours on their own. During September and October, these Extra, Extra Magic Hours will give guests extra time to explore and live their own Star Wars adventure at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite: Academy Award-winning composer John Williams’ original theme for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now available to stream on Apple Music®*. This new offering is an exciting way for fans to prepare for their upcoming adventure to the planet of Batuu when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on May 31 at Disneyland Resort and on August 29 at Walt Disney World Resort. In-Park Celebrations Across Disney Parks: Whether you’re celebrating May the 4th at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World or Disneyland Paris, there are exciting ways to celebrate Star Wars in your favorite Disney park. Walt Disney World Resort is offering exclusive commemorative May the 4th merchandise, Disneyland Resort will be bringing back the fan favorite, Hyperspace Mountain and Disneyland Paris will offer special character appearances, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings, so no matter which park you’re at, you can join in on the Star Wars fun. New Star Wars Merchandise: Today, brand new collections of exclusive apparel from APL Footwear, Uniqlo, Milk Snob, and Rags launch online. Additionally, there are 120+ offers on Star Wars-themed merchandise available at your local Disney store and online at shopDisney.com. For video game fans, we’ll have in-game content updates across Disney Tsum Tsum and Disney Emoji Blitz, plus sales across 30+ PC, mobile and console titles including Star Wars: Commander, Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes and more. How will you be celebrating May the 4th? * Music streaming feature requires an Apple Music subscription. Separate Apple Music terms and conditions apply. Subscription plan renews automatically after trial. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Apple Music is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. View the full article

Ahoy! The new kids-only Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew is now open at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and is setting sail nightly with new pirate recruits! Disney’s Beach Club Resort This swashbuckling new option is for kids ages 4-12 who get to cruise around Crescent Lake on a quest for a hidden treasure! Pirates Adventure Before hitting the high seas the young Buccaneers will get official pirate names, solve puzzles, and gather their clues on land! And, Captain Hook himself will make an appearance to make sure the pirates-in-training have the skills to join him! Captain Hook Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew takes place from 5:00-8:30PM nightly at the Seaside Retreat at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. The experience is $55 per child with full payment due at time of booking. Reservations can be made by calling 407-824-KIDS. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will your kiddos be setting sail with Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew? Let us know in the comment. Related posts: Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays News: Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday with Special Disney World Treats This Weekend Only! Here Are Your Must-Get Disney World Dishes For 2019! View the full article

Great news (maybe?) if you’re going to be a Disney World hotel guest after Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on August 29th! Disney is extending park hours AND adding more Extra Magic Hour options to alleviate the Galaxy’s Edge crowds that will be flooding the Orlando parks this fall. So…yeah…it’s gonna be CROWDED in Disney World, but at least you can plan to get up really early and maybe not get as lost in the sea of humanity as you would have otherwise. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge FYI, Extra Magic Hours are times when the parks are open exclusively for guests staying at resort hotels that offer the Extra Magic Hour benefit — those include the Disney World-owned resort hotels and several good neighbor hotels in the area. They’re usually only offered at one or two parks per day, but this year, from September 1-November 2, those guests will be able to experience Extra Magic Hours at three Disney World theme parks…EVERY SINGLE DAY. Extra Extra Magic Hours at Disney World Yep, Hollywood Studios — Galaxy’s Edge’s home park — will be open for Extra Magic Hours every day until November 2nd from 6-9AM. So if your goal is to ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ten times with low waits, be sure to be at the gates no later than 5:30AM! During these Extra Magic Hours, Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, and other “select attractions” will be open. Extra Extra Magic Hours at Disney World AND, if Star Wars isn’t your thing (or you’ve already been there), you’ll be able to experience Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom for an extra hour every morning this fall. NOTE, however, that not ALL attractions will be open during Extra Magic Hours in the parks. For example, in Magic Kingdom, you’ll only have access to Fantasyland and Tomorrowland — no Big Thunder Mountain for you. Mine Train will be open for Extra Magic Hours And the best part is that there are some days showing two sets of Extra Magic Hours for some parks like Magic Kingdom. On this date, you’ll be able to do EMH in Magic Kingdom in the morning and the evening! (Who needs sleep?!?!) TWO sets of Extra Magic Hours for Magic Kingdom on some dates It’s also important to note that from August 29-31, Hollywood Studios will open at 6AM for ALL guests — you don’t need to be an Extra Magic Hours-eligible hotel guest to take advantage of the early opening on those first days after Galaxy’s Edge opens. So, super exciting, right? And yes — this IS a measure to disperse crowds…because there WILL be crowds. Are you staying at a Disney resort hotel this fall? Let us know with a comment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!! View the full article

As we begin the weekend, we wanted to share a quick video from this week’s U.S. Navy Blue Angels flyovers at Epcot in honor of Military Appreciation Month. The video offers an amazing perspective of the Blue Angels roaring above the Walt Disney World Resort before performing a perfect “Delta Break” maneuver above the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction. Check it out: Guests watching from below at Epcot on Thursday cheered the Blue Angels during both passes. “I just found it beautiful, I’ve never seen it before,” said Epcot guest and University of Central Florida ROTC Cadet Harleigh Payne. “It makes me feel – this is why I joined the military and this is why I joined the Army. It motivates me.” If you missed our coverage of the Blue Angels flying over Epcot, visit our original story for a video look at the day. View the full article

It’s May the 4th and the Force is strong at the Walt Disney World Resort with today’s exciting, out-of-this-galaxy update that this fall, guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels will have more opportunities to take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours benefit with Extra, Extra Magic Hours for a limited time at our theme parks! The Extra, Extra Magic Hours benefit will include Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as other experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom theme parks. Here’s the rundown: Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Daily from Sept. 1-Nov. 2, the park will have Extra, Extra Magic Hours from 6-9 a.m., including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, plus Toy Story Land attractions and select other attractions. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences subject to capacity. (Please note that on Aug. 29-31, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open at 6 a.m. for all guests. There will not be Extra, Extra Magic Hours on those days.) Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Extra, Extra Magic Hours will happen daily Aug. 29-Nov. 2, from 7-8 a.m., featuring Pandora – The World of Avatar and other attractions throughout the park (same as today’s morning Extra Magic Hours offerings). Magic Kingdom Park —Extra, Extra Magic Hours will happen daily from Aug. 29-Nov. 2, from 7-8 a.m., featuring favorite attractions in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland (same as today’s morning EMH offerings). Extra Magic Hours will also continue to be available on select days at Epcot. If you’re visiting this fall, you should know that the Extra, Extra Magic Hours benefit at the Walt Disney World Resort requires a valid theme park admission and hotel ID. Guests without the Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option must spend the day at the same park where they’d like to enjoy the Extra, Extra Magic Hours benefit. Also, not all Walt Disney World attractions are available with the Extra Magic Hours benefit. Park hours and available attractions are subject to change without notice. *Applicable theme park, days and times of operation, attraction and service availability may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to capacity and cancellation. Extra Magic Hours is one of the many benefits and amenities you can enjoy as a guest of a Disney Resort hotel. Some of the others include early access to Disney FastPass+ planning (not available during Extra Magic Hours benefit), complimentary transportation and standard theme park parking and other entertaining amenities. Visit our special Extra Magic Hours page for details. Let us know what you’re looking forward to this fall at the Walt Disney World Resort. And if you are looking forward to the chance to experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after it opens on August 29, be sure to check out our exclusive “Building Batuu” story series and special Star Wars page filled with great stories. May The Fourth Be With You! View the full article

Wow, wow, wow! Over-the-top CrazyShake shakes and award-winning, mouth-watering burgers are wow’ing guests at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! The Downtown Disney District is Black Tap’s first location in California and its first to introduce an enhanced service style where you order at the counter, seat yourself and your order is delivered to your table. Once you’re seated, a Black Tap team member will take any of your additional menu, drink and CrazyShake orders. This is also the first location where CrazyShake shakes can be ordered to go from its take-out Shake Window. See our recent Disney Parks Blog story where we interviewed owner Chris Barish. What to order? How about the All American Burger, a classic recommended for first timers, with American cheese and a Martin’s potato bun. Or, the Greg Norman Burger, Black Tap’s three-time champ! This burger won the People’s Choice Award at New York City Wine & Food’s Burger Bash three years in a row. It’s made with Australian wagyu beef from the famous golfer’s ranch and topped with blue cheese for a rich but balanced burger. Fried pickles, crispy Brussels sprouts, spicy Korean wings and house-made onion rings are tasty add-ons. How do you top that? The Cotton Candy CrazyShake – the original and still a stunner – is a strawberry shake with a vanilla frosted rim with blue, pink and pearl chocolates, a pink lollipop, rock candy, whipped cream and a pile of cotton candy on top. New and exclusive to the Downtown Disney District is the Strawberry Shortcake CrazyShake with a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar, strawberry drizzle and a pink and white twisty pop! Black Tap began in SoHo and you can feel the New York vibe throughout the restaurant, with neon signs, a sticker bomb graffiti wall, stacked subway tile, black and white stripes and three pop art murals by local street artist Jason Woodside. The music is just as fun, listening to ‘80s pop and ‘90s hip hop will keep your toes tapping and dancing in your seat while you eat. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes is the latest fantastic example of the Downtown Disney District bringing dynamic new dining, shopping and entertainment experiences to our guests including The Disney Dress Shop, Disney Home, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, The VOID, the reimagined World of Disney, the re-designed Naples Ristorante e Bar, Napolini Pizzeria and Wetzel’s Pretzels. Other delicious new spots include Ballast Point Brewing Co. and Salt & Straw scoop shop! Bring your appetite and your camera on your next visit to the Downtown Disney District! View the full article

“Avengers: Endgame” smashed into theaters across the globe last week, shattering records with $1.2 billion in box office worldwide and fans have plenty to look forward to. As we’ve previously announced, the Avengers are setting up new headquarters around the world and will be assembling in a major way at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland. Recruitment begins in 2020 in California, but check out everything we know so far as you get ready to suit up alongside the Avengers! Guests don’t have to wait until 2020 to get in on the action. In March, the all-new interactive attraction Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland as the resort’s second Marvel-themed attraction and the first to feature a female Super Hero as a lead character. This comes on the heels of fan-favorite Iron Man Experience opening in 2017 and is part of the continued development of an ultimate hub for Super Hero action in the region as part of Hong Kong Disneyland’s multi-year expansion, plus the hugely popular Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure park. Get ready to assemble alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to protect the world! View the full article

It’s been a BIG week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we’re bringing you lots of What’s New from the birthday park! That’s right: Hollywood Studios turned thirty this week! We were on hand for the 30th anniversary celebration. New Disney’s Hollywood Studios Logo ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary At the May 1st celebration, Disney unveiled a new logo for the park as part of the festivities. It features three classic characters found in Hollywood Studios: BB-8, Mickey Mouse, and Toy Story‘s Woody! We’ve heard from lots of readers and followers who had strong feelings about this new look. Let us know what you think in the comments! New Disney’s Hollywood Studios Logo ©Disney The celebration also included a fun and energetic character cavalcade. That’s where we got our first look at the Citizens of Batuu costumes for Galaxy’s Edge! Check out our post here! Citizens of Batuu in the character cavalcade Buzz Lightyear was on hand, too, rollin’ in his Pixar-themed convertible. Buzz Lightyear in Mickey’s Cavalcade at the 30th Anniversary Celebration Of course it’s not a Disney celebration if there aren’t specialty treats, and there are LOTS on hand for a limited time! Lightsaber Churros are dressed up for the Light Side and the Dark Side! Click here for our full review! Lightsaber Churros Celebrate the main mice with these Mickey and Minnie Celebration Cupcakes — full review here! Mickey and Minnie Celebration Cupcake And to find out if The Sorcerer’s Hat Sponge Cake Dessert is magical (and why it’s selling out super-fast!), click here! Sorcerer’s Hat 30th Anniversary Treat And that’s just a glimpse… Check out ALL of the Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary treats here! Hollywood Studios guests can also score some 30th anniversary merchandise. See our full preview here! 30th Anniversary Merchandise And the 30th delivered a new nighttime projection show to the park: Wonderful World of Animation. We got a sneak preview — here’s what we thought about the show! Wonderful World of Animation Wonderful World of Animation Wonderful World of Animation Disney’s Hollywood Studios Construction Update Entrance construction continues with three ongoing projects. The large structure near the entrance (which cast members have said includes an extended bag check in anticipation of large crowds later this year — gee, I wonder why…) is receiving its facade and a paint job. Entrance Structure Entrance Structure Entrance Structure Entrance Structure Entrance Structure Entrance Structure Disney’s Skyliner gondola transportation system continues to progress. We’re still spotting workers on roofs and on the grounds around the station, as well as some scaffolding. Skyliner Progress Skyliner Progress Skyliner Progress This area near the flags at the Hollywood Studios entrance is still behind a construction fence. Still no word on what’s happening behind it. Entrance/Flag Construction Area Just beyond the fenced off area is the new smoking area, now that smoking is no longer permitted inside the Disney World theme parks. See our post on the newly designated areas here. Construction Fence and Smoking Area Four benches and a couple of cigarette disposal containers are placed on the path leading to the Boat Launch to Epcot/area resorts. Smoking Area Smoking Area Inside the park, the ropes that were in front of the Chinese Theater are gone, and guests can once again peruse the handprints. Chinese Theater ropes are down And we noticed that the displays that once had Mary Poppins and Jungle Book items are covered up. As of our visit, you could still peek around the sides to look in. Displays are covered Displays are covered Displays are covered Displays are covered Displays are covered Disney’s Hollywood Studios Welcomes Fancy Nancy Disney Junior’s colorful and elegant Fancy Nancy is now meeting guests outside in Animation Courtyard! Fancy Nancy meeting in Animation Courtyard Fancy Nancy meeting in Animation Courtyard Fancy Nancy meeting in Animation Courtyard Don’t forget to give her a warm welcome on your next visit to Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise We spotted a new Tiki Birds Alex and Ani bangle at Once Upon a Time. We’re loooooooving this, and we expect to see it at the other parks as well (take a peek in Mouse Gear and Uptown Jewelers, where we often find the Disney Parks Alex and Ani collection!). Tiki Room Alex and Ani Click here for more info about the tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki, tiki bracelet! Tiki Room Alex and Ani And we spotted this new-to-us Minnie Flower iPhone Case for iPhone XsMax! Minnie Pink Flower Phone Case We love the texture of those flowers! So pretty and fun! Minnie Pink Flower Phone Case And with that, we say, “See ya next time” from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today, and we’ll keep you up-to-date on Disney Parks news all week long! Let us know what you think about What’s New at Hollywood Studios this week with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Construction Updates and Phone Cases You’ve GOT to See! Review: This Insta-Worthy Hollywood Studios Anniversary Treat is SELLING OUT FAST! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New Merch, Chinese Theater Updates, and More! View the full article

Just a few days ago we were paying our first visit and eating our way through the menu at the new Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes in the Downtown Disney District of Disneyland Resort. Black Tap Craft Burger and Shakes While the experience was a great one overall, Black Tap’s signature CrazyShakes were an absolute highlight. That’s why we’re so excited to let you know that an all-new CrazyShake has taken a spot on the Black Tap menu (both here in Downtown Disney and at Black Tap locations worldwide) starting today! Are you ready for this? It’s the Churro Choco Taco CrazyShake. Though all of the over-the-top CrazyShakes are huge, this thing is MASSIVE…like Beaches and Cream Kitchen Sink huge (well, almost )! Churro Choco Taco Shake Several components are coming together here, so let’s go through the building steps together. The base is a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake served in a caramel coated glass. The rim is vanilla frosted with Cinnamon Toast Crunch pressed into it…every sweet lover’s dream! Then, Black Tap adds not one…but TWO Churros AND AN ENTIRE Choco Taco ice cream sandwich to the top off the shake’s base! Loads of whipped cream and caramel sauce drizzled across the top almost complete the shake… but then they sprinkle it all with even MORE Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Churro Choco Taco Shake Now for our review! The Churro Choco Taco CrazyShake is so big you literally have to strategize, so we started with those two churros first. Up next? The Choco Taco Ice Cream Sandwich! Finally, we enjoyed the creamy shake — which is wonderfully complimented by all the components — while spooning the Cinnamon Toast Crunch with each sip… it’s like some sort of magical ice cream cereal! Black Tap Churro Choco Taco Shake We really enjoyed the flavors of the shake overall, but heads up: it was a tough job to finish since it’s so big. But, we ultimately CONQUERED the Churro Choco Taco CrazyShake …and we were the first to do so at this location! Even though the Downtown Disney location features a Shake Window for to-go orders, the Churro Choco Taco CrazyShake is available as a Dine-In ONLY… but expect lines and a bit of a wait if you plan on visiting soon because the crowds have been INSANE! (Hint: it’s worth the wait.) Black Tap Line The Churro Taco Choco CrazyShake is $15, and Annual Passholders may use their discount to dine here. If you’re going crazy over this new shake, you may want to check out all the other CrazyShakes we reviewed during our first visit! Click here for our massive Black Tap review! Do you think you could finish this HUGE shake on your own? 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! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Related posts: Sprinkles Cupcakes Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Donating Proceeds From Specialty Cupcakes Review: Thanksgiving Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw (Yup, There’s TURKEY ICE CREAM!) Exclusive Chocolate Specialty Beer at Disneyland’s Ballast Point! View the full article

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind, magical Disney Mother’s Day gift she’ll love? If you’re visiting our Disney Parks around Mother’s Day this year, there are plenty of ways to celebrate one of the most important people in your life. Whether the surprise comes from you, the kids, or the whole family, mom will appreciate your thoughtful gesture of appreciation for all that she does. Imagine when she enters the Disney Resort hotel room to see a beautiful, vibrant floral arrangement with a heartfelt message from the family. Select from a variety of rose bouquets, Disney-inspired floral arrangements, or a handcrafted designer’s choice bouquet – there are plenty of options to fit her personality and make her smile! Or, give mom the spa day she deserves with The Grand Disney Spa Collection or Endless Bliss gift basket. After a full day in the theme parks, pamper her with the ultimate royal treatment, featuring an array of luxurious spa products designed to help her rest and relax. Looking for something a little more unique to Mom? Design a custom gift basket with all her favorite Disney characters, treats, and more. You can even personalize the reusable tote with her name as a lasting memory – both functional AND fashionable! To get started, visit our website or call a Dream Maker at (407) 827-3437 for Walt Disney World Resort, or (714) 781-4438 for the Disneyland Resort. We’re ready to deliver some Mother’s Day magic your way! View the full article

Keep an eye out for the Mike Wazowski Sipper in Disney’s Animal Kingdom… Mike Wazowski Sipper … because you can bet our pal from Monsters, Inc. will be doing the same for you! Mike Wazowski Sipper We spotted Mike at various popcorn carts in the park like Mahindi in Africa and The Feeding Ground on Discovery Island, as well as Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks. Check out the exclusive snacks that you can only find in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in our DFB YouTube Video! Would you like to pick up the Mike Wazowski Sipper? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Whats New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom – New Food! New Merch! Seasonal Treats and More! What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Menu UPDATES! What’s New To Eat?! View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is welcoming the newest member to the park’s family, a baby gorilla! “It’s a Girl” Cupcake Grace (named after the GRACE gorilla sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo) was born on May 1st, and Disney was happy to announce that both she and her mother, Kashata, are doing well. And for a limited time at Tamu Tamu Refreshments in the park’s Africa, you can celebrate Grace’s arrival with the “It’s A Girl” Cupcake! It’s a Girl! Cupcake Sign An edible image of mom and baby gorilla tops the pile of bright yellow buttercream. A fondant leaf and blue and pink crispy pearls provide the garnish. “It’s a Girl” Cupcake A chocolate base is filled with oodles of pink crispy chocolate pearls that spill out of the cupcake in honor of the new baby girl! “It’s a Girl” Cupcake (Disney calls them “gender-revealing” pearls, but the surprise is a teeny bit spoiled by the cupcake’s sign .) “It’s a Girl” Cupcake sign Still, overall it’s a very good, albeit simple, cupcake and a super fun way to say “Welcome!” to Grace! Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail And, of course, as Disney recommends on the sign, it’s a great idea to visit the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail before or after enjoying your cupcake! Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail As always, we’re having WILD time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to try the “It’s A Girl” Cupcake? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: April 3, 2018 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: Animal Kingdom Mini Edition News and Review: Goofy’s Powdered Candy is Back in Disney World View the full article

Now through May 6, Minnie’s Garden Party celebrates Minnie Mouse’s love of gardening and all things spring during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Pick up a complimentary Minnie’s Garden Party Button (while supplies last), or enjoy a special Minnie’s Garden Party dessert adorned with those world-famous Mouse Ears! You can also take a photo complete with cute frames and props – with a lush backdrop of pink polka dots made with real roses! For a very limited time during Minnie’s Garden Party, you can strike a pose with Minnie Mouse herself against a bright floral backdrop inspired by the joy of spring. Wearing her brand-new, spring-inspired look, Minnie will pop over to pay guests a special visit at the Odyssey Center between 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day of the event, While Minnie will greet guests until 4 p.m., Garden Party fun continues until 9 p.m. The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs now through June 3, featuring dozens of Disney-crafted topiaries and beds of multi-colored blooms that transform the Epcot landscape into a floral extravaganza. With fresh sips and bites at Outdoor Kitchens, the Garden Rocks Concert Series and all kinds of family fun, the festival will keep you coming back for more! View the full article

A Louisiana couple is suing Disney, claiming they took home some unwanted souvenirs — bedbugs — that infested their home and traumatized their autistic son during their stay at the All-Star Movies Resort last year. Ashley and Robert LaCombe filed the lawsuit that was transferred into Orlando federal... View the full article

“Its Showtime!” Tiki Room Alex and Ani Bracelet A new Alex and Ani bracelet in the Disney Parks Collection celebrates Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room! It will have you singing that most catchy of tunes all day, with “In The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room” in colorful script on the flip side. Tiki Room Alex and Ani Bracelet We spotted it at Once Upon a Time in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but you’ll want to keep an eye out for it in spots like Mouse Gear in Epcot and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, too! You’ll find Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland… along with a LOT of great eats! Check it all out in our Adventureland Food Tour from our DFB YouTube Channel!  What do you think of the Tiki Room Alex & Ani? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: New Cocktails at Fairfax Fare in Disney’s Hollywood Studios DFB Video: Disney World’s Toy Story Land — EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW! New Haunted Mansion and Disney Food Magnets and Notepads Spotted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

Avast, me hearties! Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew is now accepting new recruits at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. This all-new immersive group experience invites young adventurers into the world of pirate feasting, treasure seeking and high-energy sailin’! Receiving official pirate names and learning skills crucial for life on the high seas, recruits ages 4-12 will join Captain Hook’s crew on a quest for hidden treasure. They’ll also solve puzzles and gather clues on land before setting sail on a pontoon boat around Crescent Lake. And, of course, Captain Hook himself may check in to ensure new recruits have what it takes to join his legendary ranks! Take a look at the video below for a peek inside some of the swashbucklin’ fun at the all-new Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew! Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew is priced at $55 (plus tax) per child. The experience is offered nightly from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Seaside Retreat in Disney’s Beach Club Resort. For more information or to book a reservation, call 407-824-KIDS. View the full article

There’s just ONE MONTH left for you to enjoy the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! The Festival ends on June 3 — but you still have plenty of time to check out the blooms, character topiaries, AND eat and sip your way through the Outdoor Kitchens! There’s still time to visit the Flower and Garden Festival! And, we have the BEST tool for planning your visit to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival: the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. And today you can get the Guide for 30% off the cover price with promo code 30SALE. Shop NOW! Get the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival for 30% off the cover price with promo code 30SALE! What’s In the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival In this all-new Guide you’ll find: In-depth descriptions, prices, dates, and times of events, tours, and tasting options at the Festival Full booth menus and food photos for ALL the Outdoor Kitchens What’s NEW at this year’s Festival Details about how to book and pay for events and tours Where to use your Disney Dining Plan snack credits at the Festival A full, daily schedule of events for every single day of the Festival The most popular events and food items at the Festival, and how to experience them Our updated Flower and Garden Festival FAQ section And more! From the Garden Roasted Beets, Cashew Cheese and Micro Herbs with Lemon-oil Dressing Outdoor Kitchen Booth Menu, Recommendations, Food Photos, and More! Our favorite part of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is the FOOD (of course!) and the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival includes all the booth menus in addition to food photos from every single booth at the Festival! Northern Bloom Having all the booths menus and food photos on your smartphone or tablet while you’re at the Festival makes planning what to eat and drink SO EASY! Check out our Best of the Fest before you go! Bonus Items in the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival The 2019 DFB Guide to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival also has some fun bonus items that are EXCLUSIVE to the DFB including: Customized touring strategies for the Festival Indexes of food, wine, beer, hard cider, wine, cocktails, and more A fun playlist of songs from the Garden Rocks Concert Series performers Booth Crawls And more! Violet Blueberry Vanilla Croissant Doughnut The DFB Guide to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is the BEST tool for planning no matter if you’re going for just one day or for a full week or longer! Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival now and save with promo code 30SALE! Purchase the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival now — and save 30% off the cover price with promo code 30SALE! 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 ​200+ pages of detailed information about the Festival plus photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a rewarding Flower and Garden Festival tour, or your money back! Whether this is your first Festival experience of you’re a seasoned Flower and Garden Festival veteran, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-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 Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code 30SALE at check-out for a 30% off the cover price! Are you making plans to visit the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival before it ends this year? Let us know with comment! Related posts: In Case You Missed It! Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival TODAY! It’s HERE! The Brand NEW DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is Now Available! DFB Exclusive Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Printable Checklist! — PRINT YOURS FREE TODAY! View the full article

We’ve talked a lot about the sights and tastes guests will experience when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in Disneyland on May 31st and in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios on August 29th. ©Disney from @DisneyParks on Twitter But what will Galaxy’s Edge sound like? It’s been quite happily known for some time that John Williams has scored the all-new and original music for Galaxy’s Edge. And Disney previously provided a video along with the announcement, giving us a bit of a listen…  And now an Apple Music Preview of the “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite (Music Inspired by the Disney Themed Land)” is available on iTunes for you to have a listen. Enjoy! We took our first look BEHIND the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge wall in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Read all about it here! Related posts: OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!! Disney Presents A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge More Hints About Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge? View the full article

If you’ve ever wondered how our Magic Kingdom chefs create the incredible food and beverage offerings throughout the park, then this new VIP tour is for you! Get ready to step behind the counter for this one-of-a-kind backstage tour that includes VIP tastings of our most popular menu items. During the tour, you’ll discover how food memories are made as you taste your way through the kitchens of Magic Kingdom Park. After taking the tour myself, I personally LOVED getting to sample the Mickey-shaped cinnamon rolls and we even tried the Grey Stuff from Be Our Guest Restaurant – it was DEFINITELY delicious! Along the way, you’ll hear stories from some of our dedicated chefs and cast members, as well as your very own VIP Tour Guides, who all help bring our creative and delicious meals to life. From sharing the rich history of Disney Parks food to giving you an insider’s look at the creation of new menu items, our cast will immerse you in the culinary magic of Disney! The tour also includes exclusive and unprecedented access to a few of our backstage kitchens and working areas that have never before been seen by guests. This behind-the-scenes look will allow you interact with the creative experts and experience first-hand everything that goes into the production of serving millions of guests each year. And don’t forget to bring your appetite! Throughout the experience, there will be specially curated tastings of our most beloved snacks at Magic Kingdom Park, including savory and sweet items. You’ll even get a peek into the future and help create the next generation of Disney Parks food with a sampling of an item that’s still in development. How cool is that? And remember, many of our menus and offerings change seasonally, so you never know what you might get to experience as we’re always looking for new ways to tell our culinary story. A number of exciting updates – including a new backstage experience – are now on the menu! The Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour is currently offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Pricing is $99 per person plus tax and valid park admission is required and not included in the price of this experience. To book your tour – visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). All menu items, tastings, and experiences offered during the Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour are subject to change without notice. View the full article

The live-action version of Aladdin will arrive in theaters on May 24, 2019. And Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs is paying a milkshake tribute to the film with the Magic Lamp Milkshake! Magic Lamp Milkshake ©DisneySprings on Twitter Shared on Disney Springs Twitter, this shake features salted caramel gelato and nutella brownies in a white chocolate dipped cone. It’s topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and blue sprinkles (for Genie of course!)! Don’t forget to make a wish (or two, or three!) before you sip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be trying the Magic Lamp Milkshake? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: December 20, 2016 New Shake at Disney Springs is Winnie the Pooh Approved! View the full article

You are invited — via The Polite Pig’s Twitter account — to “get a swig of the pig….” The Polite Pig … with the arrival of WhistlePig Polite Pig Private Barrel Whiskey at the Disney Springs restaurant! WhistlePig Polite Pig Private Barrel ©The Polite Pig The Polite Pig has also provided a tour of their exclusive bottle on their Twitter account, and you can check it out here. WhistlePig Polite Pig Private Barrel ©The Polite Pig WhistlePig Polite Pig Private Barrel ©The Polite Pig So mind your manners and stop by The Polite Pig to give it a try! The Polite Pig Cheers! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you dined at The Polite Pig? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: The Polite Pig Set to Open Monday, April 10th in Disney Springs The Best Cookie In Disney World. And You Don’t Even Have To Pay for a Park Ticket! WonderFall Flavors Kicks Off September 7th in Disney Springs! View the full article

A highlight of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival for many guests is the opportunity to participate in the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Race Weekend. The 2019 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend will celebrate 10 years running from October 31 – November 3, 2019. ©runDisney And runDisney has revealed the themes for the individual races and Challenge for this fall, with the overall theme of celebrating countries from around the world! As previously announced, the Disney Fall Feast 5K will be taking place at Epcot for the first time. And The Jungle Book has been selected for the theme! ©runDisney Sven and Olaf from Frozen are the featured characters for the Disney Wine and Dine 10K. ©runDisney Patriotic Mickey will lead the way for the 10th Anniversary of the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon. ©runDisney And the Disney Two Course Challenge — where participants complete 19.3 miles over the weekend by finishing both the 10K and Half Marathon courses — features the Three Caballeros! ©runDisney Kids participating in the Kids Races will enjoy The Lion King theme with Timon and Pumbaa. ©runDisney And if you haven’t heard enhancements were previously announced for the 2019 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend. You can check them out here! In the meantime, Happy Training to everyone participating in a Wine and Dine Weekend Race this fall! 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 FREE instant download of the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! 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 participating in this year’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Two NEW Challenges Join the Wine and Dine Half Marathon in 2016! 2011 Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon Registration Open 38 Special Confirmed for Eat to the Beat Concert Series at Epcot Food and Wine Festival View the full article

Earlier today, guests visiting Epcot cheered as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels performed several magical passes above the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction in honor of Military Appreciation Month. The Blue Angels executed two flyovers at 500 feet, roaring by at speeds of more than 250 mph. During one of the passes, the pilots performed a perfect “Delta Break” maneuver above the Spaceship Earth. Many guests at Epcot, which included visiting U.S.military personnel, veterans and their families, said it was a special experience watching some of the world’s best pilots in action during their Disney vacation. “I did two tours in Vietnam and I was on the USS Somers and to see them go right over Spaceship Earth and on the second pass, when they split up – it was awesome,” Epcot guest and Navy veteran James Fredricks said. “I can’t help myself from getting emotional about it.” As many of our readers know, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and celebrating their service has long been a Disney tradition. After today’s celebration at Epcot, the Blue Angels are traveling south – to the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida. View the full article

Tonight’s “After Dark” image was snapped at The Twilight Zone – Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The park, which just marked its 30th anniversary yesterday, has been delighting guests with this spooky elevator ride since the attraction opened in 1994. Here, guests enter the Hollywood Tower Hotel and step back into the past, to the year 1939, on the exact night a mysterious disappearance took place. This image was taken just inside the attraction’s lobby – which I always wish I had more time to admire. View the full article