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Are you proud to be a Mouseketeer? If so, you may want to check out the latest find at The Dress Shop in Disney Springs… Mickey Mouse Dress and Cardigan The Mickey Mouse Dress and Cardigan Set requires a close-up look to see all the amazing details in the skirt’s print! Mickey Mouse Dress and Cardigan Set Not only is Mickey himself represented in his various looks throughout the years, but his presence in the parks around the world is simultaneously celebrated! You’ll see nods to everything from Mickey in the Main Street Electrical Parade and Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Campgrounds to print pieces for Tokyo Disneyland “Opening Spring of 1983”! This set is sold as an ensemble only, so you can’t purchase just the cardigan at this time. Mickey Mouse Dress and Cardigan Set But it is removable from the dress itself so you don’t have to wear the dress with the cardigan if it’s super warm out. Mickey Mouse Dress and Cardigan Set You can see the dress as separated from the cardigan on shopDisney.com, where it’s also currently available for online orders! (Note that, as of press time, we are only finding it in size XS online, but it’s worth continued checking if you’re looking for another size.) The pictures above are from The Dress Shop in Disney Springs, but we have also seen it in The Dress Shop in Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District. M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the latest finding at The Dress Shop? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Black Velvet Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney Parks Through October 31! Review: NEW Holiday Offerings at Earl of Sandwich in Disney Parks Returning Favorites and New Holiday Cupcakes Arrive at Sprinkles! View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today… so get ready for 20 killer ride hacks for Walt Disney World attractions! Soarin’ Around the World at Epcot Believe it or not, there are even MORE ways than simply reserving a FastPass+ to make sure you experience the most from a Walt Disney World attraction. And we’re sharing 20 tips, tricks, and hacks you’ll want to know before you set foot on your next ride at Disney World. You’ll learn them all in our latest DFB YouTube Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Do you have any ride hacks that you’d like to share? Related posts: 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) DFB Video: Unexpected Eats in Disney World! View the full article

Looks like Donald Duck is getting his due in more ways than one in Disney Parks these days… Donald Duck Headband Check out this new Donald Duck Tail headband! Donald Duck Tail Headbands Just like the, umm, END of the Mickey’s PhilharMagic attraction (which is now open in Disney California Adventure in addition to Magic Kingdom), you’ll spy Donald’s legs sticking out from the top — in place of the traditional Mickey and Minnie Ears — right away! Donald Duck Tail Headband You need to get a little bit closer to spy Donald’s fluffy tail popping directly out of the top! Donald Duck Tail Headband We found this particular headband in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasy Faire just outside Mickey’s PhilharMagic, but it’s popping up in merchandise shops all over Disney World, so keep an eye out! (Not that you’ll need to… these are kind of hard to miss ! ) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be picking up the Donald Duck headband? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Figaro Fries Return as “Loaded Plaza Fries” at The Plaza Restaurant News: Tiana’s Riverboat Party and Ice Cream Social with Festival of Fantasy Parade Viewing Coming to Magic Kingdom Beauty and the Beast Treat: Enchanted Rose Cake Pop View the full article

Walt Disney World has introduced visitors to Lilly, a Shetland pony born at the resort’s Tri-Circle-D Ranch. She has famous parents: Lady and Ferdinand, who pull Cinderella’s coach at Magic Kingdom and at Disney’s Fairytale Weddings. That could be Lilly’s destiny as well. At age 2, she will begin... View the full article

It’s Monday, and if you’re near a Sprinkles Cupcakes location and looking for the motivation to make it a great day, pop inside, order up your favorite cupcake, and whisper “Monday motivation” to the staff. That phrase will get you a second cupcake — FOR FREE! Sprinkles in Disney Springs This fun promo is happening for one day only — TODAY, April 29! So don’t miss out on doubling your cupcake fun! Sprinkles Cupcake Case — Downtown Disney And starting today, Sprinkles is adding a new Cinco de Mayo-ready cupcake to the case: Strawberry Margarita! This is in addition to a regular Margarita Cupcake (click here to read about the change made to this year’s margarita cupcake!), so you can have your pick! Strawberry Margarita Cupcake from April 29 to May 5! But the Strawberry Margarita Cupcake is only on hand through May 5, so don’t miss out! And definitely don’t forget that Monday Motivation if you’re at Sprinkles TODAY! Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today! We’ll let you know about all the Disney Parks news — including cupcakes! Which Sprinkles Cupcake is your favorite? Would you be into the margarita cupcakes? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Black Velvet Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney Parks Through October 31! Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! Breakfast Cereal Cupcakes Return To Sprinkles TODAY! — See When You’ll Find Your Favorite! View the full article

You may have already heard the wicked news that Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom will be turning into Disney Villains After Hours this summer from June 6th through August 8th. Disney Villains After Hours ©Disney With the release of tickets for Disney Villains After Hours this morning comes information on the specific dates for this limited-time special event, which are as follows: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Thursday, June 13, 2019 Thursday, June 20, 2019 Thursday, June 27, 2019 Monday, July 1, 2019 Thursday, July 11, 2019 Thursday, July 18, 2019 Thursday, July 25, 2019 Thursday, August 1, 2019 Thursday, August 8, 2019 While the After Hours entertainment officially runs from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM, guests with tickets may enter the park as early as 7:00 PM on their event night. Tickets, which are on sale now, can be purchased in advance for $139 per adult or child (plus tax) or on the day of the event for $144 per adult or child (plus tax). Maleficent at night ©Disney Find out more about the special entertaiment exclusive to Disney Villains After Hours here! We’ve got our tickets! How about you ? Learn more about Disney After Hours in our DFB YouTube Video below!  Are you attending Disney Villains After Hours? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney VILLAINS Coming to Select After Hours Events at Magic Kingdom! Wicked Details Revealed for Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom: “Villains Unite the Night” Show And More! Disney Food News This Week: New Eats, Secret Menus, Free Cupcakes, and MORE View the full article

The 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is just days away and we’re beginning the week with the early release of our new, beautiful Disney Parks Blog wallpaper to celebrate the occasion. The desktop/mobile wallpaper, created by artist Jason ‘Tiki’ Tackett, features the memorable entrance of the Disney’s Hollywood Studios with 30th anniversary logos as well as the Chinese Theater. As many of you know, the theater will be home to the first attraction dedicated to the mouse himself: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Download this wallpaper now for your desktop or mobile device. Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary takes place May 1, 2019, and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the past, present, and the new, exciting future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for updates on this week’s celebration. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers here. View the full article

Guests visiting Epcot on May 2 will have the rare opportunity to see some of the world’s best pilots in action during their Walt Disney World Resort vacation when the U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the park’s iconic Spaceship Earth attraction. In honor of Military Appreciation Month, The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to make two flight passes over Epcot on the morning of Thursday, May 2 before continuing their flight to the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida. If you’re planning to be at Epcot for the flyovers, a great viewing area will be between Spaceship Earth and the entrance to World Showcase. In 2015 and 2017, the Blue Angels performed similar flyovers to the cheers of thousands of guests at Magic Kingdom Park. At speeds of more than 250 mph, the Blue Angels performed a perfect “Delta Break” maneuver right above Cinderella Castle. Be sure to check the Disney Parks Blog on May 2 for coverage of the Blue Angel flyover at Epcot. View the full article

We’re starting off the week on the Disney Parks Blog with a Disney Doodle that stars two characters that are truly a blast from the past – Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Ortensia the Cat. According to the imagination of artist Ashley Taylor, Oswald and Ortensia would start their day at Magic Kingdom Park with a ride down Main Street, U.S.A. “Oswald may have had trolley troubles in the past, but I’m sure Oswald and Ortensia would enjoy a fun and safe ride on the trolleys of Main Street, U.S.A.!” View the full article

Mangino’s Steakhouse is the single table service restaurant at at Shades of Green, Walt Disney World’s Military Resort. Mangino’s Steakhouse is located on the lower lobby level of Shades of Green’s main building. The former Italian restaurant is still decorated in country farmhouse style, with mixed sets of tables and chairs. There are several rooms […] The post Shades of Green Resort Mangino’s Steakhouse Review appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news from this week in a nice little package for ya! Don’t Forget… The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom, and we have the menus! And be sure to check out our BEST of the Fest! AND – the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge were announced for BOTH Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! AND Black Tap finally opened in Disneyland! CrazyShakes at Black Tap in Disneyland We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News We shared a first look at the NEW Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes in Disneyland, Check out the NEW Kate Spade Disney collection, We shared 9 funny Instagram captions for your favorite Disney foods, See how you can check stroller size at Disneyland, We shared details on how much you can really save with Free Dining, Check out the CrazyShakes To-Go menu at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. Wetzel’s Pretzels celebrated National Pretzel Day. We checked out what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new summertime deal was announced for the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. We spotted a new Aladdin Cupcake at Saratoga Springs. We checked out what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Halloween fireworks at coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom.. More Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge previews appeared on the Play Disney Parks app. Mickey’s PhilharMagic opened at Disney California Adventure. Check out the signage here! Check out how to order cupcakes from the Sprinkles app. We reviewed the new “Numbingly Spicy” Beef at Nine Dragons in Epcot. We spotted a new Mermaid Cupcake at Art of Animation. Check out the new Orange Bird Cupcake at Saratoga Springs. We found a cute Bo Peep Loungefly backpack at Hollywood Studios. Salt & Straw Ice Cream cookbook tour coming to Disneyland. We shared details on when the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough reopens. We checked out the Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration at Disneyland. Check out the merchandise here! The Disneyland Forever fireworks are returning to Disneyland. We shared an adorable Disney-themed promposal. Check out what’s new at Disneyland. We shared what’s new at Epcot this week. A new Annual Passholder room discount was announced for summer dates. A summer room discount + gift card promotion was announced for Disney World. We shared details on the Disney Visa cardholder Free Dining promotion. Check out the Free Quick Service Meal summer vacation deal. We checked out the status of plastic straws at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom. Epcot’s tram area is undergoing refurbishment and we have the details. Limited time shops came to Disney Springs and Epcot for Dapper Day. We shared what’s new right now at the Magic Kingdom. Disney Springs celebrated Dapper Day Eve. How to enjoy Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge if you aren’t a Star Wars fan. We reviewed a cute Donald Duck dessert at Disneyland. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes is opening soon at Disneyland. We reviewed new frozen treats at Ramone’s Servi-Ice Station in Cars Land. Check out the historic Disneyland sign that’s up in Adventureland right now. Reservations for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge open May 2. Hotel guests started receiving their reservations already! Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated Earth Day and an anniversary. Check out the new Margarita Cupcake at Sprinkles. See how the Magic Kingdom’s tram refurbishment will impact your vacation. There’s a new Chocolatti frozen drink at Earl of Sandwich. A new Rivers of Light is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Otter Grotto has reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New DFB YouTube videos: Things Disney Keeps Getting Wrong, 17 Things We’ve Learned from Going to Disney World Every Day, We Ate at Every Disney World Restaurant, and 5 Strategies You Need to Know for Disney World in 2020. New DFB Video — We’ve Eaten at EVERY Disney World Restaurant! Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video — check it out — We Ate at Every Disney World RestaurantWe’ve Eaten at EVERY Disney World Restaurant! — and don’t forget to subscribe here. Deal of the Week: Order the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 25% off It’s time to order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2019 e-book! With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! You can order your copy today for 25% off the cover price! Just use code WDW2019! DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on instagram, facebook, or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. We recently asked our Twitter followers what they would do if they had just ONE hour at Epcot and Bailey says she’d “Run back to the Germany’s #FreshEpcot booth and grab another warm cheese strudel!” That sounds like a great idea to us! Warm Cheese Strudel with Mixed Berries at Bauernmarkt We LOVE hearing from our readers and YouTube viewers and this message from DFB reader Chris was a favorite this week: “Thank you so much for your recommendation and suggestions. Amazing food trip!” A lot of great food! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share a photo with us on instagram, facebook, or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds. On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared these adorable ‘it’s a small world’ ears! WDW for Grownups shared donut-inspired gifts. Disney Parks Blog shared a great video chat with Chef José Andrés Disney Family shared a recipe for Rapunzel-inspired Donuts. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Disney Food News This Week: New Eats, Holiday Treats, and More! Disney Food News This Week: What’s NEW in the Disney Parks and More! Disney Food News This Week: Everything NEW at the Parks and Resorts View the full article

This week, Disney Parks Blog readers were among the first to learn that reservations to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park will be available on May 2 – now just days away! As many of you know, if you’re planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort between May 31 and June 23, 2019, a reservation and theme park admission are required. There is no additional cost to make a reservation, but reservations are subject to availability. Specific details on how to make reservations will be available on the Disney Parks Blog and Disneyland.com on May 2 at 8 a.m. PT. You must have a Disney Account to register for a reservation so be sure to create one before registration opens at 10 a.m. PT. Guests looking to guarantee a reservation to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today can get one by staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel between May 31 and June 23, 2019. Michael’s original Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge reservation post has more information. You can keep up to date on all things Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with our exclusive “Building Batuu” story series and special page dedicated to Star Wars at Disney Parks. Also this week, we announced that 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. Visit Sarah’s original Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party story for more. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. ‘Mickey’s PhilharMagic’ Now Open at Disney California Adventure Park – The 3D movie musical “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” premiered on Friday 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. Special After-Hour Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Celebrate Park’s 30th Anniversary,Star Wars May the Fourth – Our countdown has begun! We’re less than one week away from kicking off the first of two exciting celebration nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios followed by even more Disney After Hours dates at the park. Create a Super-Charged Look for Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble at Disney California Adventure Park – Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble at Disney California Adventure park is fast approaching, ready to unite the Super Hero universe. With special, after-park hours access, you’ll experience incredible entertainment, character encounters, event-themed food, merchandise and more—all themed to some favorite Super Hero stories. Fans can choose to attend Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble during either Apr. 30 or May 1, 2019 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. each night. Reservations to Visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park Available May 2 or Book a Stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel Now – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening on May 31 at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. If you are planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort between May 31 and June 23, 2019, a reservation and theme park admission are required. First Look: Disney’s Newest ‘Cinderella Pony’ at Walt Disney World Resort – On Friday, we shared the first photo of an adorable new addition to Cinderella’s royal family – our newest “Cinderella Pony” named Lilly. Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Now Open in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort – Say cheese! Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is now open in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! View the full article

We’re at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, the newest eatery in the Disneyland Resort! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Located in the Downtown Disney District (you’ll find it directly downstairs from the recently opened Ballast Point Brewery & Kitchen), the incredibly popular New York City-based restaurant has brought its signature burgers, CrazyShakes, and more to its first California location! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes We are so excited to be here! And, in fact, so are lots of other people… Line Forming at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes … and we’re happy to bring you right on in with us! Atmosphere If you’re looking for a little taste of the Big Apple when you’re in Downtown Disney, look no further than Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes The use of black which sets the tone is not overwhelming with the balance of light woods and contrasts in the street art stylings on the walls. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes And you’ll find pops of color in some of the art which brightens things up even more. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes When reading the menu (we’ll look through it in the next section), we noticed a note where Black Tap describes itself as “upscale but not fussed up,” which is a good description of the hip vibe. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Now, we’re not digging in quite yet, but let’s talk CrazyShakes for just a minute. (Okay, we really can’t do that without at least giving a little sneak peek…) CrazyShakes Black Tap Craft owns the bragging rights as being the original home for over-the-top milkshakes. Those insane topped-with-everything shakes you’ll find at spots like Beaches & Cream and Planet Hollywood Observatory in Disney World? Yeah, you’re looking at the inspiration for all of them right here at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes! So before we start sipping our own, there are some features that are unique to the Downtown Disney Black Tap location, and two of them are in regards to CrazyShakes. First is the walk-up window outside entirely dedicated to to-go CrazyShakes! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes And back inside, there is also a bar where guests can see CrazyShakes as they are made. CrazyShakes Bar CrazyShakes Bar The Downtown Disney location also has its own service-style in comparison to Black Tap Craft’s other locations… and, in fact, in comparison to most restaurants around Disneyland Resort. Called “enhanced fast-casual,” guests place their order at the counter, and then seat themselves. Orders are delivered to the table. Now here’s where the unique feature comes in… let’s say you’d like, say, another CrazyShake, or an order of Fried Mozz. Fried Mozz Well, then, you can stay in your seat from this point and a Black Tap team member can help you out while you remain seated. Of course, you have to decide what you’d like to order first… Eats Black Tap is known for their burgers and shakes, but there’s much more to the menu. (Click the image below to enlarge.) Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Food Menu Outside, we received a printed menu with item descriptions to help make some decisions while waiting in line. But if you walk right in, you’ll see the menu over the ordering counters as well. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Menu Taking a closer look, starter snacks include classics like Fried Mozz, but also Crispy Brussels Sprouts among the offerings. And the Wings flavors include Spicy Korean BBQ and Mexican Hot Sauce. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Menu And, of course, those Craft Burgers make up a big part of the menu, including a Vegan Burger and Turkey Burger along with The Greg Norman 1/2 pound Wagyu beef burger. Though the emphasis is, as expected, on the burgers you’ll find a couple of Chicken Sandwiches, too. You may also want to know that vegan and gluten-free buns are available as well, for an additional $2.00. Fun add-ons for your burger include a fried egg, bacon, caramelized onions, and any house sauce (you’ll see those listed in the next pic), to name a few. Next up are Craft Burger Salads! These include a Black Tap Burger Salad. Fries & Onion Rings add to the offerings. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Menu And check out The Diz Kid (mini prime burger meal) under the Kids’ Menu! The drink menu is where you’ll see Black Tap’s famous CrazyShakes highlighted among the offerings! Other beverage options include Craft Beer on Tap with 21st Amendment Blood Orange and Golden Road Pineapple Cart among the selections. Housemade Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Cocktails are available, too. Black Tap Craft Drink Menu Let’s take a closer look at the CrazyShakes by way of the printed menu. You’ll notice that the top three — Cotton Candy, The Cake Shake, and Sweet ‘N Salty — are available only for guests dining in. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Shake Menu But no matter whether you dine in or pick up your shake outside, you’ll be able to order from the Classic Shakes (including Peanut Butter, Caramel, and Nutella among the choices) and five CrazyShakes including the Bam Bam (Fruity Pebbles) Shake, The Brooklyn Blackout, and the Downtown Disney-exclusive Strawberry Shortcake. And if all that doesn’t make you ready to dig in… LET’S EAT! … then I don’t know what will! DIG IN! Starting with a couple from the Snacks list, we tried the Fried Pickles and the Fried Mozz. The Fried Pickles are served with the house buttermilk-dill sauce. Fried Pickles These are so fun for sharing. But even better, they’re seriously tasty! That thick golden batter ups the ante on these, and the buttermilk-dill is the perfect balance to the pucker from the pickle. And, really, can you ever go wrong with Fried Mozz? While these are pretty much the regular awesome, crunchy, gooey things you’d expect when ordering some fried mozzarella, there are two interesting touches to point out. Fried Mozz First, that sauce is a smoky chipotle tomato sauce (as opposed to your regular marinara), adding some great, unique flavor. And second… you gotta love how they topped fried cheese sticks with EVEN MORE CHEESE. Nice! But if you’re at Black Tap, you’ve clearly got to go for some burgers. And thanks to the vegan and turkey options (along with those gluten free and vegan bun options), there’s something to meet just about any burger craving. The Texan Burger starts out like all the other beef burgers: with the “prime burger patty” of 7 ounces of 100% Black Angus USDA certified beef, and served with fries, lettuce, tomato, and a pickle on a potato roll. It’s topped with bacon, aged cheddar, and a huge onion ring, with BBQ sauce and mayo to finish. The Texan Burger All the beef burgers are cooked to medium (unless otherwise requested). Overall, regarding our four burgers, we thought a couple of them were a little overdone. But just by a touch and it didn’t take away too much from the flavor. Plus the toppings are terrific, as is the case with The Pizza Burger, which is topped with marinara, fried mozzarella, and parmesan. The Pizza Burger We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again… don’t knock a fried mozzarella-topped burger ’til you try it, folks. It totally works! The Mexico City is another burger topped with a huge onion ring. But heat seekers will definitely be interested in hearing about the other toppings on this one. The Mexico City You’re looking at pepper jack cheese and pickled jalapenos (look at the size of those slices!) with chipotle mayo for a finishing touch. This has a nice amount of kick to it for those who crave some spice! There’s more to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich than the name implies. Crispy Chicken Sandwich The truly crispy chicken is topped with a tangy buttermilk coleslaw, cilantro, lime, and spicy mayo with Korean BBQ served on the side. Altogether, it’s a really flavorful sandwich that’s not just an afterthought in comparison to the burgers. I’ve gotta say, though… we were all surprised by, of all things, The Turkey Burger! It’s topped with Swiss cheese, smashed avocado and truffle mayo. Turkey Burger Compared with the other burgers which lean towards over-the-top, you wouldn’t think this would be a standout. But it really was! This thing was packed with flavor thanks to some terrific seasoning, and the whole table was impressed. We were less impressed, unfortunately, with the side of Teriyaki Broccoli. Seasoned with garlic, ginger, sesame, and scallion, it sounds pretty promising, right? I mean, it got ME to order broccoli, so that’s saying something. Teriyaki Broccoli But the broccoli itself was kind of limp and the teriyaki sauce was more sour than flavorful. I wouldn’t get it again. Speaking of sauce, though, I’d highly recommend grabbing a couple of the house sauces to dip your fries or some huge, yummy onion rings. (Note that you do receive your choice of a sauce if you order a batch of onion rings or a batch of fries, but it’s fun to have a couple for the extra buck.) Onion Ring Mickey… or is it just me seeing that? Choices include Texas BBQ, Special Sauce, and Korean BBQ. Housemade Sauces Others include chipotle mayo, buttermilk-dill, and salsa verde. Housemade Sauces My favorite was the chipotle mayo, but my tablemates liked others the best, which is why it’s nice to have a few for the family or your friends to suit various tastes. No matter what you order, you can’t leave without trying a CrazyShake! CrazyShakes Umm… or three . CrazyShakes Let’s start with The Cake Shake (which, you should know, is served at a limited quantity per day. It’s the only one noted as such on the menu. The Cake Shake A cake batter shake (seriously, yuuuuummmmm) has a vanilla frosted rim with oodles of rainbow sprinkles. It’s topped with an entire slice of funfetti cake, whipped cream, and MORE sprinkles. And a cherry on top, of course! The Bam Bam Shake is a Fruity Pebbles Shake. Bam Bam Shake This time, the vanilla frosted rim is covered in fruity pebbles, which also top that GIGANTIC pile of whipped cream. So much whipped cream, in fact, that’s it’s hard to see that there’s also a rice krispy treat, a strawberry Pop-Tart, and some Laffy Taffy in there, too, for good measure! Oh, AND a cherry on top! The Cookie Shake has a vanilla cookie base. Cookie Shake And it is NO JOKE. The vanilla frosted rim is coated in cookie crumbles, and it’s topped with a “cookiewich,” crumbled cookies, chocolate chip, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. And what I say for one of these, I say for all… the CrazyShakes are the real deal. Not only are they the original, but they’re simply better and higher quality than the other over-the-top shakes I’ve tried (and I’ve had a few!). The baked goods topping the shakes were all super fresh and tasty in their own right. Then the shakes themselves offered their own really interesting flavors. Plus they were super creamy, not too icy at all. It is nice to know that — as Instagram-worthy as they are — the CrazyShakes aren’t just for show. They’re legit. So, grab a straw — AND a fork — and drink up! That said, if CrazyShakes strike you as a little much after a burger and everything else, since the actual shakes themselves are so good, you can just go with one of the Classic Shakes. Peanut Butter Shake May I recommend the Peanut Butter? Because, WOW! Overall Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes has truly delivered at the new Downtown Disney District location! To put it simply, it’s really good food making it a spot that’s well worth a visit. Plus, it’s fun! Though one of the first pictures in this post did have a line (and there was actually a longer one during my time there for the first day), it had definitely died down and was not crowded at all by the time we left. So don’t let fear of a line keep you from stopping by and enjoying some New York City eats at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes on your next trip to Disneyland Resort! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you hoping to visit Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: See the CrazyShakes To-Go Menu With A First Look at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes in the Downtown Disney District! Opening Soon! 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Kate Spade New York partnered with Disney last fall to introduce the fashion house’s collection of canvas and leather bags bearing some of Walt Disney’s greatest quotes. And now the collaboration has sprung the brand new Mickey Ears Hat Collection that hit stores on both coasts yesterday. Kate Spade Mickey Ears Collection This cheerful collection is a Mickey (and Minnie!) fan’s dream! The totes, satchels, and wallets are colorful in red, pink, black, and white, and they feature all-over prints celebrating Mickey ears! Kate Spade Mickey Ears Collection But Mickey’s not the only mouse having a blast on these bags because Minnie’s polka dots are also coming on strong! This bag is the small satchel design. (There’s also a larger satchel — click here to see it on ShopDisney!) Kate Spade Mickey Ears Collection The Mickey Ears Cross-Body has gold chain detailing and a bright red strap. So fun. Cross-body Bag And how convenient and adorable is the Credit Card Case?! Mickey Ears Credit Card Case We spotted the line at Disneyland Resort in Downtown Disney and at Walt Disney World in Disney Springs’ Ever After Jewelers. We were told they’ll also be in the parks at Disney World. Kate Spade Mickey Ears Collection in Disney Springs The Mickey Ears Tote is huge — and hugely cute! (It comes in black, too! Click to see it!) Mickey Ears Tote But if you’re not heading to the parks anytime soon, you’re in luck! The entire collection is also available on ShopDisney! (We’ve linked each individual pic of the bags in this post to ShopDisney in case you’re looking to shop… Disney.) And if you missed out on Kate Spade New York’s last collection (see more of the collection here!): more good news! Some of the pieces are on sale on ShopDisney.com (with free shipping over $75)! Kate Spade New York Disney Parks Collection Clutch Kate Spade New York Disney Parks Collection Tote Bag Kate Spade New York Disney Parks Collection Clutch No matter your Disney style, there’s a Kate Spade New York bag (or wallet 0r wristlet or clutch…) for you! Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today, and we’ll keep you posted on all the Disney Parks news! Are you a Disney bag collector? Tell us about your favorite collection or piece 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

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