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Hope you’re enjoying your weekend so far! We’re back with another DFB Video this weekend, and we’re sharing 5 strategies you NEED to know for visiting Disney World in 2020! Transportation options will include the Disney Skyliner in 2020 2020 is right in between two HUGE years for Disney World, with 2019 bringing the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and 2021 delivering the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World. So the landscape of the parks is going to change significantly, and we’re here to help you figure out when you should go to Disney World and the strategies you’ll need to employ when you get there 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: What strategies do you use when it comes to planning your Disney World vacation? Related posts: DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) DFB Video: 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Walt Disney World DFB Video: New Disney Dishes That We LOVED (And One We REALLY Didn’t) View the full article

I’m not gonna lie, I sometimes struggle to come up with a BOMB Instagram caption for my Disney photos. Vanilla Churro Ice Cream Sandwich… still in tact! And we figured you might share that affliction. So we decided to DIG DEEP and find a few heartfelt ways to explain our love of Disney food in caption form… . The 2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is quickly approaching (find out the dates here), which means there will be TONS of food to try. PLUS, everyday in Disney World there are awesome eats to share with your followers. Those food photos deserve just as much Insta-love, don’t you think? Here are a few captions you’re welcome to swipe. Cause we know we’re not the only ones who feel this way… . 1. There’s no “we” in fries. Truth. Bacon Mac and Cheese bacon Fries at Casey’s Corner 2. TFW you’re getting ready to propose to your cupcake. ILY so much. Mouseketeer Cupcake 3. Ice cream is duct tape for the heart. Some things make it all better. Classic Ice Cream 4. When your #disneysquad is you, 4 cupcakes, and a margarita. You guys are the best. Margaritas at Choza de Margarita 5. Find somebody that looks at you the way you’re lookin’ at that Dole Whip. How you doin’. Mickey and Minnie Ice Cream Cups 6. Carbs don’t count at Disney. Noodles are my spirit animal. Mac and Cheese! 7. A balanced diet is a Mickey Bar in each hand. Stay focused. Nestle Mickey Ice Cream Bar in the parks 8. When Broccoli looks at you from the buffet bar. Go home, Broccoli. You’re drunk. Peace. Broccoli with Roasted Garlic Oil 7. Disney – where the words “I’m too full for that” aren’t an option. Open up your dessert stomach. Early Morning Magic Continental Breakfast Buffet 9. Love is never having to share your churro. Go away. No seriously go away. Lemon Churro Don’t Forget To Follow @DisneyFoodBlog on instagram to see our not-as-funny-as-this captions EVERY DAY! Have you thought of any funny food Instagram captions? 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: Where to Find Disney Dole Whip Without A Park Ticket! The 5 NEW Disney Parks Restaurants We Can’t Wait to Try in 2019!! Here’s How To Create 5 AMAZING Disney Food Hacks! You’re Welcome! View the full article

Disney Parks Blog announced new policies regarding strollers several weeks ago, and now the parks are making it easier to see if your stroller measures up. Disneyland Train Station Click here to read more about the newly announced policies for strollers, coolers, and more! Pre-security, these rectangles mark the boundaries of what size is allowable for strollers in the parks. All strollers must fit within the confines of this 31” x 52” rectangle when open. Check Your Stroller Size Box This specification is in addition to the new policy that wagon strollers are entirely prohibited in the parks. Disney says the policies are designed to “ease guest flow and reduce congestion”. Check Your Stroller Size Here No sighting of these spaces at Walt Disney World yet, but we will let you know when they come. Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter for all the latest Disney Parks news! What do you think of the new stroller policy? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Star Wars Celebration 2020 Location Announced — and It’s Epic! Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! NEW Disney Food Shirts You NEED in Your Parks Wardrobe!! View the full article

Have you ever wondered how much you actually save with Walt Disney World free dining? Or which discount offer is the best value for your family? Well, Disney’s just released three HUGE discount offers for this summer that are worth taking a look at. These deals include the Summer 2019 Room and Gift Card Offer, the 2019 FREE Quick Service Meal Plan, and the Visa Cardholder Free Dining Offer. But don’t just assume that the free dining option will save you the most. There are a lot of factors that affect which discount is going to bank you the most cash. And we want to look at those with you today! Free Dining Oh, and if you’re wondering WHY Disney’s offering all of these discounts right now, basically it’s because the late August opening of Galaxy’s Edge is sucking SO many guests into the last four months of the year that Disney is having trouble selling rooms in the summer! That means that if you’d like to go when your kids are out of school, this is likely your least expensive and least crowded opportunity…at least for the next few years. The discount or offer that will save you the MOST money right now depends on your resort, your party size, your family’s preferences, and your length of stay. Let’s take a look… Let’s get you HERE for the least money! Summer 2019 Room and Gift Card Offer With the Sumer 2019 Room and Gift Card Offer, guests may save up to 25% on rooms at participating Disney World Resort hotels for most stays arriving May 28 through August 28. When you book this offer for stays May 28 through June 30, you’ll ALSO receive a Disney Gift Card at check-in with the value of the card based on your Resort category as follows: $25 per room per night for Deluxe Villas $20 per room per night for Deluxe Resorts $15 per room per night for Moderate Resorts $10 per room per night for Value Resorts The room discounts are where you’re really getting big savings because 25% is great for the summer season. Receiving a gift card is nice because they often provide peace of mind for spending. This can help pay for meals/snacks or merchandise (but note that the dates to get the gift card are limited — they only go through June 30, while the 25% off savings goes through August 28th). Gift cards also mean the savings are not locked into food as they are with the Quick Service Meal Offer (i.e. you might save $30 a day on food with the QS offer, but with the gift card, you can apply it to anything). If you prefer to eat small and cheaply, you might prefer this offer so you can get the room discount, too — and then you can use the gift card on anything you want). This offer is also good for an additional week (up to August 28 vs. August 21 for QS Meal Offer and Visa cardholder offer), so guests hoping to do The Epcot Food and Wine Festival and/or Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge could apply that 25% room discount to a stay that extends into the timeframe when both of those open. If you plan on using this offer, we suggest booking soon, as hotels at Disneyland are already sold out for their opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and we wouldn’t be shocked to see a similar situation occur at Disney World. Mickey Premium Ice Cream Gift Card For more details and info on the Gift Card offer, click here. 2019 Free Quick Service Meal Plan The 2019 Free Quick Serice Meal Plan is booking now through June 30, 2019, for arrivals most nights from May 28 through August 21, 2019. Guests’ will receive one FREE quick service meal per day, per person. Each meal includes one entree, and one non-alcoholic beverage OR one beer, wine, or cocktail for guests 21 and over with a valid ID. This plan is available at participating Disney World Resort Hotels (click the link above to see details). If you order expensive quick service meals, you might save $20-30 per person per day. But, this is a big maybe and really depends on where you eat, what you eat, and how much you eat. Compared to the Value, Moderate, and even Deluxe resort gift cards available in the Room and Gift Card offer, the Quick Service Meal Plan offer has the potential to save more money. If you don’t eat much, prefer Table Service to Quick Service, or simply don’t like the highest-priced Quick Service menu items, this one might not work out to be a bargain. There is something to be said for the peace of mind of not having to pay out-of-pocket for a meal while on vacation. And it’s possible to share meals to stretch this plan as well and increase its value. However, note that you must pay full price for the resort hotel room and have a room/ticket package with 5+ day tickets. If you’re traveling solo, this meal plan would not be a great bargain (only saving $20-$30 per day versus saving 25% on your hotel room), but if you are a party of 2+ that’s a $40+ to $60+ savings per day and might be worth taking the offer. If you have a bigger party, this may add up to be a bigger overall saving than the room and gift card offer. Remember, you should crunch numbers to see if this is a good deal for you, because each deal varies depending on a family’s individual needs and circumstances. If you’re looking for more tips and information on the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan as well as its value — click here! Flame Tree Barbecue is a Guest Favorite Quick Service Location in Animal Kingdom Visa Cardholder Free Dining Offer The Disney World Free Dining offer is available to Disney Visa Cardholders ARRIVING most nights from August 1 through August 21, 2019. This offer can be booked NOW through June 16th, 2019. Note that a 4-night minimum length of stay and 5-day Park Hopper ticket purchase are required to book this offer, and that guests must pay full price for their hotel. Guests must use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit. Requires full price resort reservation and 5+ day Park Hoppers — no additional discounts. That’s the crux of the comparison: with this discount, you need to make sure that the extra money you’re spending on the rack rate, full price hotel is being mitigated by the savings from the free dining plan. As with any Disney Dining Plan, it’s a MUCH better deal if you plan to enjoy some pricy Quick Service and/or Table Service meals. But the difference between getting value out of the free dining plan versus the regular dining plan is significant. With the regular dining plan, you’ve got to spend and eat with a purpose to make it worthwhile — focusing on the most expensive food and eating ALL the food on the plan! But with the FREE dining plan offer, ANY dining you enjoy while using the plan just adds to the value. So there’s less problem making it worth your while. If your family is larger, you’ll likely save more per night than you would with a room-only discount. To know if you’ll really save money, we’re going to again say make sure you calculate how much the full rack rate of the room is versus how much you could save with a different room-only offer and/or how much the full rack room and Park Hopper is versus what you’d ordinarily buy. (For example, if you wouldn’t normally buy Park Hopper, that would end up being an added expense. It ultimately wouldn’t be saving you money.) Therefore, you should see what the price of a regular reservation during this time looks like and compare it to a reservation with the FREE dining offer. Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli at Disney’s California Grill Making the most of your money You can potentially find bigger savings with a room-only discount versus a free dining option. Sometimes Disney offers savings of up to 30% at select Disney Resorts. And you always have the options to add the Dining Plan and park tickets on to these room-only offers. Wanna see the real number crunching? We’ve done it ALL for you in our DFB Guide to WDW Dining e-Book. We have found that free dining is very often a good deal — some of our readers save thousands of dollars on their vacations because of it. But it depends on how many people are in your family and how big the discounts are for room-only bookings. Right now, the room-only bookings being offered — especially with the additional gift card option — are pretty hefty discounts and MAY compare favorably to free dining depending on your family’s needs. If you can, do a few mock reservations on the Disney World website with the different offers to see what fits your family best and which one saves you the most money. You really want to make sure that the offer, whether it be free dining or a gift card, is worth it for your family. Are you going to be saving money, or will you somehow be spending more money than anticipated due to necessary deal requirements? Order higher-cost options to save more with Free Dining And most of all, make sure you are maximizing whatever offer you receive. If you have the Gift Card, use it on something that you would normally not be able to purchase, or spend it on snacks or a really big and fancy signature meal with your family. If you’re receiving the Quick Service deal or Free Dining, purchase the most expensive options to get your money’s worth. Check out all our tips on How To Maximize The Disney Dining Plan by — clicking here! Also, check out our video on if the Disney Dining Plan is worth it! This is great advice, whether you are getting Free Dining through a promotion or if you are deciding if your family should add it to your trip! Hopefully, this helped you figure out what the best option is for your family! Let us know in the comments which deal you’re choosing and why! 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: 2018 Disney Dining Plan Restaurants List 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Best Disney Dining Plan Quick Service Credit Restaurants in 2018 View the full article

In this weekend’s Disney Doodle, artist Evan Peltier imagines what Tod and Copper from the 1981 film “The Fox and the Hound” would do if they could visit Magic Kingdom Park. Evan thinks the duo would head over to Tom Sawyer Island for a day of fun. “Here’s Tod and Copper from ‘The Fox and the Hound’ hopping the barrel bridge on Tom Sawyer Island,” Evan said. “Notice the iconic partially-painted fence in the rear!” View the full article

Today, actor Gaten Matarazzo visited Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where he took a spin on Toy Story Mania! with a little help from the Green Army Patrol. The 4D attraction takes guests through five unique games, featuring beloved Toy Story pals and several surprises along the way. Gaten became an “honorary toy” during his visit to Toy Story Land, a larger-than-life themed environment filled with oversized toys. In addition to going for the high score on Toy Story Mania!, guests can whoosh along on the family-friendly roller coaster Slinky Dog Dash or take a spin aboard Alien Swirling Saucers. View the full article

Say cheese! Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is now open in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! We invite you to pop in to this all-new, must-see experience and have a great time while we celebrate 90 years of the one and only, Mickey Mouse. Step inside nine different imaginatively themed experiences, where art and selfies make magical memories for you, your family and friends! Check out the video below to see what’s in store: Tickets are on sale now – click here to book your reservation!* See ya real, soon! Be sure to join the conversation on social media using #PopUpDisney and #Disneyland. Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is the latest in a list of exciting developments taking place at the Downtown Disney District. We have recently welcomed Ballast Point Brewing Company, Salt & Straw scoop shop, the re-designed Wetzel’s Pretzels, Naples Ristorante e Bar, Napolini and the re-imagined World of Disney! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, Sugarboo & Co. and Rinse Bath & Body Co. are coming soon! *Tickets for the experience must be purchased online, in advance. Experience elements and activities subject to change or cancellation without notice. Parking valid only at the Downtown Disney District parking lot or other Disney-designated parking lot, and parking can be validated for five hours with a Pop-Up Disney! ticket. View the full article

The 3D movie musical “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” premieres today in Disney California Adventure park! Head to Hollywood Land to see the spectacular magic of Disney animation and music jump to life on the screen and walls of the Sunset Showcase Theater. You’ll enjoy watching Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other favorite Disney characters come to life! As Donald prepares the orchestra for Mickey, he comes across the conductor’s baton and Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat. A little magic goes a long way and proceedings go awry! Donald is unexpectedly plunged into a high-definition 3D dream world and you’re taken along for the ride. Be prepared as you get swept into the fantastic world of classic Disney animated musical sequences, including “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Peter Pan” and “Aladdin.” “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” debuts during Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration at the Disneyland Resort! There is still time to join the festivities as we celebrate 90 years of magic with the “Mickey’s Mix Magic” nighttime projection show and “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” as well as limited-time décor, specialty foods, merchandise and more! View the full article

It’s almost time! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes is opening VERY soon in Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District… Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes … and we do mean very soon! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes When we stopped by the new eatery today, it was not yet open, but a Cast Member preview was in progress with soft openings for the public anticipated to begin any minute now. While there, we got to check out the menu for Black Tap’s famous CrazyShakes by way of the unique-to-Downtown Disney Shake Window for ordering your shakes to go! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Though the window itself isn’t operating just yet, we can see clearly that options for the signature over-the-top CrazyShakes include The Cookie Shake, Brooklyn Blackout, the Bam Bam Shake, Cookies ‘n Cream Supreme, and Strawberry Shortcake. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes To-Go Shakes Menu And there are plenty of Classic Shakes to choose from, too. We can’t wait for our first visit to Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, and we’ll keep you posted right here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to check out Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes in the Downtown Disney District? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Opening Soon! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District Salt & Straw Ice Cream Cookbook Tour Will Stop in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District Food Trucks Will Stick Around in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney This Month! View the full article

Today, April 26, is National Pretzel Day (who knew?!), we’ve got a hot tip on how you can score a FREE PRETZEL at Wetzel’s Pretzels and a great deal on a popular pretzel at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar! Pretzels Up Close First: FREE! Wetzels’s Pretzels locations in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney (as well as locations all over the country) are offering a free Original Pretzel to anyone who stops in! Visit Wetzel’s Pretzels on Twitter to learn more! There’s no purchase necessary! You just get a FREE pretzel! ©WetzelsPretzels And at Jock Lindsey’s (totally awesome) Hangar Bar in Disney Springs, guests can score Happy Hour pricing all day on the giant Air Pirate’s Pretzel! Discounted Pretzels! This is a MASSIVE pretzel with everything bagel-like seasoning. You’ll need to share this one — and wash it down with one of Jock’s signature drinks! Jumbo Air Pirate’s Pretzel What are you waiting for? Your free (or discounted!) pretzel awaits! DFB shares all the Disney Parks news in our DFB Newsletter. Subscribe today! What Disney treat would YOU declare a national holiday for? Brainstorm in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! Black Velvet Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney Parks Through October 31! Review: NEW Holiday Offerings at Earl of Sandwich in Disney Parks View the full article

Hooray for Hollywood! Let’s see What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ve got plenty of construction, a few must-have merchandise pieces, and a bagel update. (Yup. A bagel update.) Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance Construction Hollywood Studios remains a park in transition, and the number of construction walls at the entrance are a guest’s first hint of that. Although the new bus station is open, Disney’s Skyliner station at Hollywood Studios is still a work in progress; plus there are two construction projects at the entrance. Entrance Construction Visible over the construction fence is this structure that we’ve been told by cast members will be an additional bag check. This is preparation for larger crowds (thanks, Galaxy’s Edge!). Entrance Construction Work continues on the roofline, which will mirror the styling of Hollywood Studios’ other entrance-area structures. Entrance Construction There’s new lighting in this area, too. Entrance Construction Signs are also now up in this area. They appear to be standard security screening signs. Signs Near New Construction Signs Near New Construction Here’s the current a-frame board with screening info for comparison. Current safety information The Skyliner Station is a work in progress. We recently got a FIRST LOOK inside the gondolas. Click here to see what it’ll be like to glide through the air over Walt Disney World on the Skyliner! Skyliner Progress We spotted some crew members on the roof (and stationary gondolas inside). Skyliner Progress Most of the gondolas remain covered in protective plastic wrap, but some doors are exposed, and occasionally an unwrapped gondola makes an appearance. Skyliner Progress Looking back toward the station from the entrance, we see lots of exterior activity. Skyliner Progress Obviously more painting or cladding will be happening, as well as landscaping. Skyliner Progress Skyliner Progress As we move closer to the entrance, this construction fence is still in place. No official word on what’s happening in this area. Entrance Construction Entrance Construction Once inside, guests will be happy to see Mickey and the globe are back atop the Crossroads! Crossroads Mickey is back! Back in Toy Story Land, Galaxy’s Edge continues to peek through the trees. Galaxy’s Edge Construction Still some cranes and exterior work underway. Galaxy’s Edge Construction We see scaffolding in place, too, as the land readies itself for the August 29 opening! Galaxy’s Edge Construction Galaxy’s Edge Construction Back at the Chinese Theater, ropes are still up around the handprint tiles. Chinese Theater Ropes up around handprints Ropes up around handprints Ropes up around handprints Some tiles appear to have fresh marks. No word on what’s going on here, but we’re watching for developments. Ropes up around handprints This area on Sunset Boulevard in front of Beverly Sunset Boutique by the stairs that used to descend to Starring Rolls had a few tables and chairs. They’re missing at present. Missing Tables on Sunset Boulevard There are still tables in front of the now-closed Starring Rolls. Missing Tables on Sunset Boulevard Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sights At Walt Disney Presents and in Animation Courtyard, the current promo is for the live-action Aladdin, coming to theaters on May 24, 2019. Aladdin Promos in Animation Courtyard These banners feature the titular hero and his Genie. Aladdin Promos Aladdin Promos This framed movie poster has a few more details from the film. Aladdin Promos Click here to see how Artist’s Palette is celebrating Aladdin — with a cupcake! We spotted a Guest Experience Team member across from the entrance to Star Wars: Path of the Jedi. We started seeing these helpful cast members in place last December during the busy holiday season. Guest Experience Team Just for fun, we popped by to say hello to Gertie. Say hi, everybody! Echo Lake Disney’s Hollywood Studios Dining Updates Not much happening in the world of Hollywood Studios dining. Over at Trolley Car Cafe, a cast member tells us that bagels have been so popular lately, they’re now going to be available until later in the day. Trolley Car Cafe Bagels And at quick service locations throughout the park, we found paper straws in the dispensers. Paper Straws at Quick Service Click here to see what the paper straw situation is like at Epcot, and click here for our update from Magic Kingdom. Paper Straws at Quick Service Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise We found a few clever new shirts in the stores of Hollywood Studios (we also saw these in Disneyland!). We… definitely need this one. Hangry? Us, too! Hangry And with Aladdin opening in just under a month, it might be time to declare our “Phenomenal Cosmic Powers”… Phenomenal Cosmic Powers… …in an itty bitty living space. …Itty Bitty Living Space! Does anyone else remember when Jessica Rabbit had a statue at Hollywood Studios? Now you can get the red head on a tee shirt! Jessica’s Diner Shirt Jessica’s Diner Shirt And we just told you about this adorable, creative backpack yesterday: it’s Bo Peep in Loungefly form! Bo Peep Loungefly Backpack We also found three awesome, new-to-us phone cases. This one celebrates the Most Magical Place on Earth. Most Magical Place on Earth Phone Case Most Magical Phone Case For the Star Wars fans: Darth Vader. Darth Vader Phone Case Y’all, it’s 3D. We can’t even with this phone case. Darth Vader Phone Case And this Madame Leota case has a bonus: a built-in PopSocket! Madame Leota Phone Case Madame Leota Phone Case Disney’s Hollywood Studios Moment of Zen Maybe it’s just us, but when we’re away from the parks, the little things start to make us sentimental. So for this Moment of Zen: a Times Guide. Times Guide! Times Guide! Thanks for coming along on our walk-through of What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Want to stay on top of all the Disney Parks news? Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today! What’s your favorite part of today’s What’s New from DHS? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New Merch, Chinese Theater Updates, and More! How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! Construction Update: Galaxy’s Edge and Skyliner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

Are you looking for an affordable hotel option for your summer Disney World vacay? ©DisneySpringsHotels.com Then you may want to check out the “Spring Into Summer” deals that the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are offering! First things first: your stay must fall between May 6 – June 30, 2019. What are the benefits to staying at one of these locations? Well, the hotels offer shuttle transportation to and from the Disney World theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs. Guests can also purchase Disney Theme Park Tickets at the hotels’ website and at their Guest Service Desk. Each hotel has a Disney merchandise store and guests can sign up for advance tee times and discounts at all Walt Disney World Resort golf courses. ©Disney The Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels’ “Spring into Summer” rates start at: B Resort & Spa – rates from $89 per room, per night Best Western Lake Buena Vista – rates from $95 per room, per night DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando — rates from $99 per suite, per night Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – rates from $127 per room, per night Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates from $122 per room, per night Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs Area — rates from $95 per room, per night Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – rates from $80 per room, per night Those who choose to book at one of these locations during this special will also receive a Disney Springs Passport booklet filled with specials and discounts on shopping, dining, and entertainment. The booklet contains coupons for locations like Frontera Cocina, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, T-REX Café, Rainforest Café at Disney Springs Marketplace, Wolfgang Puck Express, The Polite Pig, House of Blues Restaurant, and more! The Polite Pig Some benefits go even beyond the summer special. Guests staying at the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels through December 31, 2019 also receive two really special benefits. These guests will be able to take part in Extra Magic Hours AND they will be able to make FastPasses 60 days in advance. These are the same benefits guests receive when staying at a Disney World Resort hotel, so this is a HUGE deal. Think you’d like to make a reservation or get more information? Be sure to visit disneyspringsresorthotels.com. If you’re looking for other discounts and plan on staying at a Disney World Resort hotel for your stay, make sure you check out the Disney World FREE Quick Service Meal Package, the 2019 Free Dining Offer For Visa Cardholders, and Disney World Annual Passholder Summer 2019 Room Offer. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: April 24, 2017 What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 What’s NEW At Disney Springs? A WHOLE LOT! Check it out…. View the full article

Hop on your Magic Carpet, and fly on over to Walt Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort and its quick service spot The Artist’s Palette for an all-new Aladdin Cupcake. At first glance, this one’s a little intense… Aladdin Cupcake Genie Blue Frosting, Gold Candied Pearls, and a Chocolate Magic Lamp combine for a rich, movie-inspired first impression. The Magic Lamp is so detailed that we kinda want to give it a rub and see if a Genie pops out to grant us three wishes. (A snacker can dream, right?) Aladdin Cupcake But believe it or not, as intense as the exterior is, it’s the inside that really wows. The yellow cupcake is STUFFED with Cherry Cheesecake. Yes: CHERRY CHEESECAKE. Our Inst-pal @YellowBeadsAndMe says the inside is delicious! (How could it not be, right?!) Aladdin Cupcake And there are cherries in the filling, too! Those sound like little flavor bombs if you ask us! Aladdin Cupcake It looks like Genie has granted our wishes with this one, and we cannot wait to get this new cupcake for ourselves! And if you’re looking for another delicious treat while visiting Saratoga Springs…you HAVE to check out the new Orange Bird Cupcake! We love this adorable bird (and its adorable cupcake!)! Orange Bird Cupcake 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. What are you most excited for in the new live-action Aladdin film? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Two NEW Princess-Themed Cupcakes Available in Walt Disney World! Check Out This INSANE Cupcake Creation from Cafe Rix at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort! Can YOU Conquer The 2019 DFB Disney World Cupcake Crawl?! View the full article

Each fall, Disney ships host a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration that can’t be beat. In the weeks leading up to Halloween, families sailing on our cruises can enjoy lively entertainment that’s sure to get you into the spirit of the haunted season. The best part? All of our spooky Halloween parties and activities are in addition to the usual fun and relaxation you can experience on every Disney cruise. Whether you’re cruising with us to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, Mexican Riviera or any of our other fantastic destinations this fall, start planning your family’s costumes now and get ready for a ghoulishly good time onboard. Why do our Halloween on the High Seas cruises make for the perfect fall family getaway? Take a look to find out … Want to know more about our special Halloween party at sea? Click here to get the details and find the best Halloween on the High Seas cruise for your family this fall. View the full article

There are always new things to discover in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! This week we wandered through the newly re-opened Tree of Life Garden, enjoyed cupcakes as well as some Tasting Sampler treats that are sticking around, found a spot serving Irish Coffee, and spotted new Lion King Family Pride shirts for the whole family! Hello from the Animal Kingdom! Now that the Otter Grotto is open, the Tree of Life Garden paths are completely open again, too; they were blocked during the refurbishment of the Otter Grotto. We enjoyed a walk along the garden path on our visit. What’s New on Animal Kingdom’s Discovery Island After watching the otters in their new grotto we walked along the Tree of Life Garden path to take in the views of the animals on Discovery Island and the details on the Tree of Life. Tree of Life Garden Tree of Life Garden Tree of Life Garden Kangaroos After our walk on the path, we needed a snack and drink! The Earth Day cupcake was still available at Creature Comforts (Starbucks) and Dinoland’s Restaurantosaurus, and it paired well with the new Irish Coffee at Isle of Java! Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurus Earth Day Cupcake 2019 Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurus Earth Day Cupcake 2019 Head’s up — that Irish Coffee was on a temporary sign, so keep your eyes peeled for its hopeful return! Isle of Java Irish Coffee What’s New with Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler? Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler program ended on April 22, but we found some of the menu items from the Sampler sticking around for a bit! Mr. Kamal’s menu still includes the updated Fries with dipping sauces and Chicken Dumplings. Mr. Kamal’s Menu Dino Diner is keeping the Corn Chip Pie on their menu as well. Dino Diner Menu Kusafiri has removed the Tasting Sampler Curry from their menu. Kusafiri Menu Dino Bite Snacks took the Tasting Sampler Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich off their menu as well as the regular Ice Cream Floats. Dino Bite Snacks Menu The Scrooge McDuck Bacon Caramel Sundae is no longer available at TriloBites. While updating their menu they also removed their Ice Cream Floats and Waffle Cones, too. TriloBites Menu Terra Treats, Smiling Crocodile, and Caravan Road are also closed now that the Tasting Sampler program is over… for now, anyway. These seasonal spots will reopen for busy park days. What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Shops and Stores — New Merchandise! If you are looking for Disney shirts for the whole family, we found the perfect ones! Take a look at this Lion King-themed Family Pride shirt available in adult and kids’ sizes! Lion King Family Pride Shirts Lion King Family Pride Shirts Will you be getting these for your family? Lion King Family Pride Shirts For fans of Simba there’s a new Simba-inspired sleeveless hoodie. Simba Sleeveless Hoodie Simba Sleeveless Hoodie We love this new Mickey Tree of Life shirt, because just like the real Tree of Life there are hidden animals in the design. Mickey Tree of Life Shirt Mickey Tree of Life Shirt We found these unique animal key chains — the fur is faux fur. Zebra Key Chain Tiger Key Chain This is the first time we’ve seen this beautiful large display of jewelry in Africa. During our visit, a bead artist was there as well. We found this next to the area where the woodcarvers work and display their art. Jewelry Display Jewelry Display Jewelry Display Have you seen this display before? Let us know in the comments. Jewelry Artist Wood Carvings What is your favorite part of visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom? 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! 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: What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Bars, Cupcakes, Popcorn Buckets, Merchandise, and More! Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Menu UPDATES! What’s New To Eat?! Heading to Animal Kingdom Over the Holidays? Don’t Miss These Limited Time Tasting Sampler Eats! View the full article

Guests attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this fall have a brand NEW fireworks spectacular to look forward to as part of the party-exclusive entertainment! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Today, along with the first piece of art pictured below, Disney has released the backstory for the show which will include state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting, and plenty of fireworks! Weaving a tale that shares how “anything can happen on a Halloween night,” Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy will go on a trick-or-treating adventure… only they will find themselves drawn into a haunted house. “The journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains.” Remember, tickets are now available for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party as well as add-on Dessert Party options for enjoying a dessert buffet while taking in the new fireworks spectacular. Oogie Boogie Meringue While Disney shares that more new entertainment is on the way to this year’s Party, returning guest favorites will include the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam, and the Frontierland Costume Promenade for kids’ prior to each parade showing. Attraction enhancements will also be part of the not-so-scary scene once again this year! Space Mountain sign at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party BOO… to YOU!! Check out all the not-so-scary FUN in our DFB YouTube Video!  Are you attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Halloween Fireworks Dessert Parties Now Open for Booking for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets NOW ON SALE New Treat Trails at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party View the full article

A new fireworks show will be part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom this year, replacing the long-running “Hallo-Wishes” production, Walt Disney World announced Friday. No name was announced for the new spectacular, although other details were revealed via the official Disney... View the full article

A new fireworks show will be part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom this year, replacing the long-running “Hallo-Wishes” production, Walt Disney World announced Friday. No name was announced for the new spectacular, although other details were revealed via the official Disney... View the full article

For the first time in 14 years, we’re introducing a brand-new, Halloween fireworks spectacular to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park! The spooky fun event, that happens on select nights from August 16 to November 1, will feature returning favorites along with all-new experiences, including the debut of an incredible new fireworks spectacular. As you can see above in the very first scene to be released, this new show will feature state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks that come together to tell a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. The show will take guests along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. The journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. I’m already so eager to see this new show! And if you are looking for an extra special way to celebrate the brand new show in its first year, our fireworks dessert parties are the perfect option! You can add on this experience to savor frightfully delightful treats – including chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses, sparkling cider, signature lemonades and other ghoulish goodies – and take advantage of dedicated, dazzling views of the new Halloween fireworks spectacular. And there’s more! Returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are the popular live show “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular,” featuring the Sanderson Sisters and Disney villains the likes of Oogie Boogie, Dr. Facilier and Maleficent. Other returning favorites include: · “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade,” which happens twice nightly and features favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, along with the Disney villains and a cavalcade of fiendishly fun floats. · Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam in Fantasyland is the spot for all of the young partygoers to get their groove on with favorite Disney Junior characters like Doc McStuffins and Vampirina. · In Frontierland, prospector Cactus-Flower Cate rounds up youngsters for the “Frontierland Costume Promenade,” encouraging them to show off their costumes in a quest for the greatest treasure in the land – candy! The “Frontierland Costume Promenade” takes place just prior to each run of Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade. · Trick-or-treating throughout the park! And last but not least, the parties will feature attraction enhancements just for the Halloween party! Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details!Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $79. To buy tickets, visit Disneyworld.com or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7350. View the full article

Disney-Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame" has opened astronomically in North America with a record $60 million in Thursday night preview showings. It's the top domestic preview number of all time, besting "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at $57 million in 2015. Imax showings scored brought in $4.8 million... View the full article

If you updated your Play Disney Parks app overnight, you may have noticed a BRAND NEW preview of the app’s integration with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge AND updated park maps that include Galaxy’s Edge! Play Disney Parks App When you open the app, you’ll now have access to a Preview Video for the Star Wars Datapad. You’ll find it via an icon on the park maps! Recall that Galaxy’s Edge will trigger your Play Disney Parks app to transform into a theme-appropriate Datapad that will interact with elements in Black Spire Outpost. Datapad Preview The Preview urges you to “Live Your Star Wars Adventure”! Don’t mind if we do! Live Your Star Wars Adventure! Opening dates for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World are also clearly noted in the Preview. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Play Disney Parks App Preview While you’re living your Star Wars Adventure, you can “Explore Black Spire Outpost”! Explore Black Spire Outpost The Preview video also highlights some of the integrations coming May 31 to Disneyland and August 29 to Disney World, including hacking into droids, scanning cargo, tuning into transmissions, and more! Datapad Preview Users also get a sneak peek into what those features will look like. “Hack Into droids”: Datapad Preview “Scan Encrypted Cargo”: Datapad Preview “Discover Hidden Items”: Datapad Preview “Tune into secret transmissions”: Datapad Preview “Translate Galactic Languages”: Datapad Preview And if that Preview wasn’t exciting enough, park-specific maps on the Play Disney Parks app now include Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Take a look at the first glimpse we’re getting of the new lands’ layouts! Play Disney Parks app Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge appears left of center in Disneyland Park, with Millennium Falcon commanding space at the back of the land. (Notice that white and blue icon? That’s where you’ll find the Preview Video!) Disneyland Play Disney Parks App Map Rise of the Resistance appears all the way to the left, just north of Splash Mountain and Winnie the Pooh. Remember that Rise of the Resistance will open in a second phase of Galaxy’s Edge (date still unannounced). Disneyland Play Disney Parks App Map Other notable landmarks: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo appears to be on the left side of the land, complete with a Delivery Shuttle on its roof. Disneyland Play Disney Parks App Map Walt Disney World’s Black Spire Outpost appears inverted in the app based on the layouts of the parks, but the lands appear to have a nearly identical layout when approached from their respective entrances. Rise of the Resistance appears on the right, adjacent to Muppets Courtyard/Grand Avenue. Disney World Play Disney Parks App Map Millennium Falcon holds court at the bottom of the map, with Docking Bay on the right. Disney World Play Disney Parks App Map While we don’t have confirmation of the locations of other landmarks in Galaxy’s Edge, we’re loving that the overall layout seems to fit the immersive nature of the Outpost. Of course, nothing will compare to wandering the streets of Black Spire Outpost ourselves — and it’s just over a month away! Happy app-ing, friends! Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter! You don’t need a datapad to decode it, and we’ll keep you posted on all the Disney Parks news! What are you most excited to explore in Galaxy’ Edge? Will you use your “datapad” to tap into the new land? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! What We’re Going to Eat (and Drink!) FIRST in Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Disney Presents A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge View the full article

Just yesterday we were looking at the new signage for Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Disney California Adventure… DCA Mickey’s PhilharMagic … and starting TODAY guests in the park will get to see the real thing! Disneyland website screenshot The hours are posted for today on the Disneyland website. The 3D animated musical film makes its Disneyland Resort debut at Disney California Adventure’s Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land. So, if you’re in the park today, head on over to see Donald winding his way through classic animated films like Aladdin, Peter Pan, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and more while he’s on the chase after Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat! Get ready to say “Maestro, please…” to Mickey’s PhilharMagic! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about the debut of Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Disney California Adventure? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure News: Guardians of the Galaxy Eats and More at Disney California Adventure Disneyland Review: Birthday Hat Macaron at Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure View the full article

A 1964 episode of “Wonderful World of Color,” a television show hosted by Walt Disney, gives old-school insights into the making of what would become classic theme park rides. The show, now available via the website of the D23 fan club, goes behind the scenes of Disney’s involvement in the 1964/1965... View the full article

An 1964 episode of “Wonderful World of Color,” a television show hosted by Walt Disney, gives old-school insights into the making of what would become classic theme park rides. The show, now available via the website of the D23 fan club, goes behind the scenes for Disney’s involvement for the 1964/1965... View the full article

Before heading into the weekend, we wanted to share a first photo of an adorable new addition to Cinderella’s royal family – our newest “Cinderella Pony” named Lilly. Lilly, named after Walt Disney’s wife, was born in March and became the first white Shetland pony ever born at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Her mother, “Lady” and father “Ferdinand” are Shetland Ponies, but not just any Shetland Ponies. Both are Cinderella’s ponies that pull her iconic pumpkin coach for Disney’s Fairytale Weddings and parades at the Magic Kingdom Park. When Lilly turns two, she’ll begin training to pull Cinderella’s magical coach and then could make her debut as part of the team a year later. Until then, Lilly is currently making appearances in our show pasture near the barn at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground for a few hours each day. A team of 35 ranch hands care for Lilly and 90 other horses and ponies that support our daily operation of carriage, wagon, pony and trail rides, along with special events that add that special sparkle across the Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article