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HI from the Magic Kingdom! Our visit this week found some construction updates, almost-too-cute-to-eat Easter treats, and lots of new merchandise we just have to add to our Disney collection. Hello from the Magic Kingdom In fact, before we even got into the Magic Kingdom we found some updates, so let’s start with… What’s New at Magic Kingdom’s Entrance There is a lot of work going on in the area between the Contemporary Resort and Tomorrowland before you even enter the park. Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction No formal announcements have been made about this construction project, but we’ll be keeping an eye out. Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction What’s New on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. The sweetest stop on Main Street, the Confectionery, has some colorfully iced cupcakes with swirls (and ears!). Swirl-Iced Cupcakes Briar Rose Gold fans — grab your Briar Rose Gold cupcake here for your next Instagram photo! Briar Rose Gold Cupcake Briar Rose Gold Cupcake Just in time for Easter, how cute are these caramel apples? Easter Caramel Apples Easter Caramel Apples You’ll find these at Big Top Treats in Fantasyland as well. Easter Caramel Apples We spotted some outdoor seating at The Plaza Restaurant. These tables usually don’t open until noon (and the Cast Member we spoke with also said they only open then if there are enough servers to cover the extra tables). The Plaza Restaurant Outdoor Seating The Plaza Restaurant Outdoor Seating Would you prefer to sit indoors or outdoors? The Plaza Restaurant Outdoor Seating What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland? Perhaps this heading should be what’s missing in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland…that’s right, the spitting Camel at The Magic Carpets of Aladdin ride is missing. Where are you, Spitting Camel? We did spot a PhotoPass photographer taking advantage of the dry-photo opp! Where are you, Spitting Camel? Rumor has it that the Camel is just out for a refurb and should be back, so you may still need to watch out for the camel’s old water tricks when he returns! What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Fanstasyland? In addition to the Easter caramel apples at Main Street Confectionery, Big Top Treats is offering some cute Easter cake pops. Easter Cake Pops Easter Cake Pops The moat around Cinderella Castle is still drained, and there is a lot of work going on in the moat area now. Cinderella Castle Moat Drained Cinderella Castle Moat Drained You will find most of the work going on along the pathway between Liberty Square and Fantasyland. Cinderella Castle Moat Drained Cinderella Castle Moat Drained Cinderella Castle Moat Drained What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland While the moat is drained you can see some work being done as they re-paint the exterior of Cosmic Rays. Cosmic Ray’s Exterior Painting Cosmic Ray’s Exterior Painting The Magic Kingdom is getting a new ride, the Tron Coaster, in 2021. Right now you can see work being done in the area between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland as well as in the area near the Tomorrowland Speedway. Tron Coaster Construction While this work is underway the Tomorrowland Speedway is temporarily closed, and the Walt Disney World Railroad is closed as well with an engine sitting “in residence” at the Main Street Station so guests can get an up-close view and snap some pics. Tron Coaster Construction Tron Coaster Construction What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Shops and Stores — New Merchandise! Master Gracey and a Knight join previously released plush version of characters from the Haunted Mansion. We spotted these two spooky characters at Memento Mori gift shop outside the Haunted Mansion. Master Gracey and Knight Plush from Haunted Mansion The celebrations and merchandise for Mickey’s 90th birthday keep coming! Take a look at this newly released Dooney and Bourke collection. Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection We found this collection in Main Street’s Uptown Jewelers. Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection This collection features vintage tickets, ads, and posters from Disney Parks around the world starring none other than our favorite Mouse, Mickey! Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection Plus, you can accessorize with a perfectly matching MagicBand! Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke MagicBand Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke MagicBand Sticking with the vintage feel, how about these vintage-inspired t-shirts celebrating Walt Disney World? Retro Disney World T-Shirts Retro Disney World T-Shirts This shirt has a vintage Disney logo on the front and back. Retro Disney World T-Shirts Retro Disney World T-Shirts We may buy this one and save it to wear in 2021 for the park’s 50th anniversary celebration. Retro Disney World T-Shirts Retro Disney World T-Shirts Just in time for the July 19th release of the live-action version of The Lion King, we spotted this Scar t-shirt. Lion King T-Shirt The Lion King isn’t the only film getting the live-action treatment. In time for the May 24th release of the live-action Aladdin, there’s a new Genie hat in the parks — perfectly complete with a pony tail and earring. Genie Baseball Hat Genie Baseball Hat And you can add some Genie magic to your bag, jacket — whatever you want — with this new Genie patch. Genie Patch Genie Patch Those are all of the updates we found this week! What changes are you most excited about in the parks? 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. 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Recently, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, joined by friends and family enjoyed the ultimate vacation at the Disneyland Resort. This past Friday, the couple treated their daughter Luna to a royal princess makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland park before heading to the brand new Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, where Luna felt and looked like a princess herself! At the breakfast, the family enjoyed a delicious three-course gourmet brunch (yum!) and met princesses Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora, Ariel, Belle and Pocahontas. After dining, the family headed to the outdoor patio for intimate story time with Belle and special lessons with Pocahontas before enjoying a day full of adventure throughout the Disneyland Resort. They especially enjoyed the breakfast experience and Mickey’s Soundsational Parade at Disneyland park! View the full article

Briar Rose Gold has been the latest color craze to take over Disney World food and merchandise. From Rose Gold Sunset margaritas to t-shirts, we can’t get enough of this perfect pink trend! Roaring Fork at Wilderness Lodge And now we’ve spotted even more Briar Rose Gold treats, this time at Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. There’s not one, but TWO new treats at Roaring Fork. We spotted a new Briar Rose Gold Donut AND Macaroon! And if you know us, you know we love a few good sweet treats! Briar Rose Gold Donut The Briar Rose Gold Donut is completely COVERED in pink and gold sprinkles. Briar Rose Gold Donut There are so many shimmery sprinkles that it was literally shining in the bakery case! Briar Rose Gold Donut And the new snacks didn’t stop there, because we also spotted a Briar Rose Gold Macaroon! (Yep, looks more like a Macaron to us, too, but since this isn’t the first time we’ve spotted a Macaron labeled as a Macaroon, we’ll just go with it…) Briar Rose Gold macaroon This macaroon, like many of the other Briar Rose Gold treats, is topped with an adorable Minnie Mouse bow! It reminds us a lot of the Minnie Scooter Pie from the BoardWalk Bakery since it’s drizzled with icing and is likewise Minnie-shaped. Both of these snacks look too yummy — and, frankly, too cute — to resist! Hurry over to Roaring Fork to get a taste of these new treats, because they will only be around for a limited time! Which Briar Rose Gold treat is your favorite so far? 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: Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles Review and Food Photos: Whispering Canyon Cafe Dinner at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Review: Territory Lounge in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge View the full article

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Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video to kick off the week, and we’re sharing 6 things you shouldn’t be afraid of in Disney World… and 3 things you SHOULD! Barnstormer There a lot of unknowns when it comes to planning your Disney World vacation. And first-timers may have some additional concerns or questions: will my kids have enough attractions to ride (or are there some they shouldn’t)? Should I worry about the weather? What if I need to make on-the-spot changes to my plans? We’ll discuss all those things (and even point out some things you should definitely keep in mind) 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 concerns do you have when planning a trip to Disney World? 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

As you’re checking out the millions of details at Lamplight Lounge on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure, you may want to check out a couple of new items on the “Shorts” to Share menu, while you’re at it. Welcome to Lamplight Lounge on Pixar Pier! The new Kobe Beef Sliders are topped with beer and bacon cheese sauce (!!!), tomato-habanero chutney, lettuce, and pickled onions, all served up on toasted Amish buns. Kobe Beef Sliders ©Disney The Spotlight Nachos currently put the spotlight on Barbacoa Nachos with chile-spiced beef barbacoa and house-made tortilla chips topped with pinto bean purée, spicy tomatillo salsa, onions, cilantro, chipotle cheese sauce, queso fresco, and pickled jalapeños. Spotlight Nachos ©Disney But keep an eye on that menu, because Spotlight Nachos are a new rotational nachos dish, so your options will change on future trips to Lamplight Lounge! (Don’t worry — these new rotational nachos do not take the place of the Lobster Nachos on the menu; they’re simply an addition!) The View from Lamplight Lounge Remember, these new items are listed on the “Shorts” to Share menu, which is available upstairs at Lamplight Lounge. Check out our full review of Lamplight Lounge here! And see ALL of Pixar Pier in our DFB YouTube Video below! Have you dined at Lamplight Lounge? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: PIXAR PIER SUPER SNEAK PREVIEW! Tons of NEW Info on Food, Attractions, and MORE! Breaking! NEW Dining Spots Coming to Disneyland’s Pixar Pier; PLUS Pixar Fest Food Sneak Peek… Sneak Peek at Lamplight Lounge Coming to Pixar Pier! View the full article

Never-Before-Seen Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise Unveiled View the full article

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After listening to DJ R3X spinning tunes in Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge… DJ R3X Funko Pop ©Funko … you’ll be able to bring him back to earth with you, thanks to an exclusive DJ R3X Pop revealed by Funko! At this point, Funko has only announced the DJ R3X Pop for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. You can learn about how DJ R3X landed his gig at Oga’s Cantina — and many more newly released details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — by clicking here! Click here to learn all the latest details revealed for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Would you like to add DJ R3X to your Funko Pop collection? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disneyland Confirms No Alcohol To Be Brought Outside of Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Restaurant Spotlight — Oga’s Cantina Disneyland Annual Passholder Program Sees Two BIG Changes View the full article

We know that for all of you Star Wars fans there’s a lot to be excited about this week. That’s why I’ve collected all of the exciting news that was just shared on Saturday at Star Wars Celebration related to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Consider this your one-stop-shop for all the exciting things we learned about the land on both coasts to prepare us for our trip to Batuu! Coca-Cola Announcement: When visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll be able to enjoy classic Coca-Cola products just like in the rest of Disney Parks, but with a special galactic twist… We learned more about what you’ll be able to do on the Play Disney Parks app when exploring Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and how new adventures and personalized interactions will make your visit to Batuu even more fun, including the new game “Outpost Control”! “FanFessional” Stories Were Shared: Fans attending the celebration were given a special chance to record their own personal stories of their favorite Star Wars memories — from experiences watching the Star Wars films for the first time to sharing their love for Star Wars with friends and family. All of these memories were captured and saved in a time capsule that will live inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort, where the stories and memories will become a part of the land. A Look at Bringing Hondo Ohnaka to Life: We were given an exciting look at the new A-1000 figure that guests will soon be able to interact with at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the ultimate ruffian, Hondo Ohnaka. FIRST Robotics Announcement: Looking to win a trip to see Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland? Disney is teaming up with FIRST, a global robotics organization, for the Force for Change initiative and anyone who re-tweets this video gets entered for a chance to win! View the full article

Today we’re back with another Disney Doodle from artist Ashley Taylor. In our Disney Doodles series, our Disney artists take turns imagining what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. Today, Ashley envisions what Powerline would do if he could visit Magic Kingdom Park. “Powerline never misses an opportunity to put on a great show!” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine him taking advantage of the Tomorrowland Stage to perform his heart out!” View the full article

It’s here! We’ve made it another year, U.S. Friends! I’m talkin’ about Tax Day. Whether you received a hefty refund, or you’re still crying over the check you had to write, one thing is for certain: we are all happy to have the task of settling up with Uncle Sam done and over with for another year. Feel a Little Like This On Tax Day? Yeah. Us, Too. And we think that it’s time to take a TAX BREAK…and plan your DISNEY TRIP INSTEAD! I mean doesn’t this look like so much more fun?!? Hello from the Magic Kingdom! So for one week only, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity to save…(and an excuse to blow off your responsibilities and start making FASTPASS PLANS)! ;-D Use promo code TAXDAY and save 50% Off the Everything Bundle for a VERY limited time! A $100 Value for Under $30! Save 50% Off of the DFB Everything Bundle with Our HUGE Tax Day Sale! To celebrate Tax Day you can get 50% off the Everything Bundle — which is already super discounted! So you’re getting a sale on top of a sale – which is completely awesome! Check out the Everything Bundle! The Everything Bundle includes all of our MOST popular DFB Guides: The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks A Pre-Order of the 2019 DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and the 2018 Edition for FREE as an immediate download A Pre-Order of the 2019 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays, and the 2018 Edition for FREE as an immediate download The 2019 DFB Guide to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival That’s the MOST popular books in our collection of critically-acclaimed DFB Guides — individually priced at a total of over $100! But today, you get them for LESS THAN $30!! Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Testimonials Page! We only do this sale about twice a year, so now’s the time to take action. To take advantage of this amazing deal, just enter Promo Code TAXDAY at checkout! For more detailed information and screen shots from the e-Book, head over to DFBStore.com. With a 100% money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! Related posts: Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A BIG Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! Save 45% Off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store…And Start Planning YOUR Next Disney Trip! Today is THE Day to Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A HUGE Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival kicked off March 1 and we have the FULL MENUS here! Oh, and we’ve also got SECRET menu info and reviews for you! The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival started March 6, 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! Specialty Lemon Cheesecake We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News We shared all the news and updates from the Star Wars Celebration. We checked out the one-day only Haunted Mansion specials at the Magic Kingdom. Check out the three Disney World discounts you need to know about. We reviewed the new Easter Bunny Cupcake at Disneyland. We reviewed lunch at The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. We checked out all the eats available with the Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler. We spotted new Star Wars Loungefly backpacks. Check out this Finding Nemo tumbler at the Animal Kingdom. We spotted a Disney Skyliner gondola “with character!” The title has been revealed for Star Wars: Episode IX. A “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge is coming to the Grand Floridian. We spotted the Minnie Mouse Balloon popcorn bucket at the Magic Kingdom. There’s a new Mickey’s 90th Birthday travel mug at Disneyland. Check out the limited-time Dapper Day Cocktails at Disneyland. Disney shared a video tour of the Galaxy’s Edge booth at the Star Wars Celebration. We checked out what’s new in Epcot this week. Check out the 45 insanely Instragrammable eats at Disney World and Disneyland. We shared a first look at the Primark Cafe with Disney from the U.K. Check out the new Disney Ticket Center in Disney Springs. We shared a first look at the ride vehicle for Rise of the Resistance. See how you can get a free Dole Whip Froscato at Wine Bar George. Check out our top 5 time-sensitive snacks at Disney World. We have details on the new Annual Passholder discounts in Disney Springs. We spotted a new must-have Spaceship Earth accessory in Epcot. We shared details on the 2020 Free Dining offer for residents of the U.K.! Check out the Annual Passholder exclusive merch at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. We reviewed the new Salted Pecan Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie at Epoct. See the details on the new Planet Based Cuisine Guide at the Magic Kingdom. We checked out what’s new at the Epcot-area resorts. We shared details on the new Joffrey’s location at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. We found an unexpected springtime treat at Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in Epcot. We shared details on the new parking garage opening at Disney Springs. Check out the new Peanut Butter Tart we found in Epcot. We shared all the details on the new Epcot Forever nighttime show. We shared our Star Wars 101 – everything you need to know before going to Galaxy’s Edge. Check out the new gelato-filled donuts in Disney Springs. We shared details on the Disney World hotels you need to stay at for your first visit to Galaxy’s Edge. We reviewed lunch at Fairfax Fare in Hollywood Studios. Check out the newest springtime cupcake at the Boardwalk Bakery. We have the date for the last performance of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. We shared the details on a change to Disneyland’s MaxPass. Check out the fourth souvenir spork at Disneyland’s Tropical Hideaway. Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny are meeting guests at the Magic Kingdom. We shared a photo tour of the Easter Egg display at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Check out all the details for the Party for the Planet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We shared photos and more from the Easter Egg display at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. We have the new time for the Rise & Shine Brunch at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. We visited Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy again and have more details for you. Check out the temporary bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian. The Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler is returning this spring and we have details. We reviewed the Briar Rose Gold Cake at Contempo Cafe. We shared more details about Ronto Roasters at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Check out the new Disney Parks Wishables plush toys. We shared details on the Easter Sunday offerings in Disney Springs. We reviewed the new Briar Rose Gold Tart at Disney’s Yacht Club. We shared the opening date for the 2019 Candlelight Processional. Tickets are on sale now for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We shared the 2019 DFB Disney Cupcake Crawl. New DFB YouTube videos: Disney Perks That Only the Experts Get, 8 Bizarre Disney Rumors Busted, 9 Things I Never Thought I’d Say at Disney, and How to Avoid These 6 Disney Disasters. New DFB Video — 9 Things I Never Thought I’d Say at Disney World 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 — 9 Things I Never Thought I’d Say at Disney — 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. Dole Whip is one of the most ICONIC snacks at Disney World (and Disneyland) and you know we love it! DFB reader Alexandria shared a super fun photo with us this week with the caption: “I thought you would appreciate some original Dole Whip from Hawaii!” Um…BRB booking our flight to Hawaii! ;-D Dole Whip from Hawaii! We LOVE hearing from our readers and YouTube viewers and this message from Nick Salcedo was one of our favorites this week: “On our trip to Walt Disney World we just got back from, we stepped our food game up BIG. With help from DisneyFoodBlog we were able to get the full experience of food being an attraction. With as big as our list was, we were not able to eat it all. Thanks AJ for helping us out!!” Looks like some good eats! 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 this super fun Dole Whip Alex and Ani! WDW for Grownups shared five crazy cookies you’ve got to try on your next Disney World visit. Disney Parks Blog showcased Latin-inspired eats at the DCA Food and Wine Festival. Disney Family shared a recipe for a Rapunzel-inspired Smoothie Bowl. 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: Cauldrons, Kringla, Christmas, and MORE! September 2, 2018 NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! Disney Food News This Week: What’s NEW At The Disney Parks? View the full article

We’ve got another Disney World Resort Chocolate Easter Egg Display for you today! We’ve previously visited the displays at Disney’s Grand Floridian, Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display And today’s trip takes us to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, where the pastry chefs have delivered another stunning display. Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Speaking of those chefs, check out this tribute to Pastry Chef Jeff Barnes who leads the Contemporary Resort Bakery Team! Contemporary Resort Bakery Team Easter Egg Contemporary Resort Bakery Team Easter Egg This Disney Snacks Egg is topped with a Dole Whip in a Mickey-themed bowl! Disney Snacks Egg Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Here’s another very “contemporary” egg, making the most of all the current Minnie Mouse Ears color trends like Rose Gold, Potion Purple, and Iridescent. Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display You’ll spot it next to the Mystic Manor Egg, complete with the logo for the Society of Explorers and Adventurers! Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Disney film and character tributes include Aladdin, Chip ‘n Dale, Finding Nemo, Dumbo, and many more. Aladdin Egg Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Chip ‘n Dale Egg Mine, Mine, Mine Egg Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Stitch Egg Spring and Easter Eggs are surrounded with more character tributes. Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Contemporary Resort Easter Egg Display Many thanks to the Contemporary Resort Bakery Team — and to all the talented pastry chefs across Walt Disney World — for the wonderful Easter Egg displays! And thanks to you all for joining us on these tours! If you’d like to see more of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, check out our DFB YouTube Video! Which Easter Egg is your favorite? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: New Bakery Items at Contemporary Resort’s Contempo Cafe (Did Somebody Say “Peanut Butter Pie”?) Disney Ink & Paint Club Now Open for Online Booking for New Year’s Eve in Disney World DFB Video: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Food Tour View the full article

Aloha friends! Today we ran across a new hat that you just have to see! We’re totally swooning… . Aloha Dole Whip Hat Doesn’t this hat give you serious rest and relaxation vibes? Like come on summer…we’re ready for ya! We spotted this new aDOLEable hat while walking through The Emporium in Magic Kingdom and we just had to check it out. We couldn’t get over the beautiful embroidered details across the top. From the super cute little stitched Dole Whip and the word “aloha” to the fringe around the rim, we’re loving all the details! Aloha Dole Whip Hat I mean, don’t you think this hat is so perfect for relaxing by the pool with a Heart of Te Fiti Lime Dole Whip while on your Disney vacay? I know we do! So far…we have seen the new Aloha Dole Whip sun hat at The Emporium in Magic Kingdom and Discovery Trading Company in Animal Kingdom! We assume it will start popping up at a few more locations very soon. Do you guys think you’ll be adding this to your list of summer Disney must-haves? 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 Around Walt Disney World: December 20, 2016 News and Review: Goofy’s Powdered Candy is Back in Disney World What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 View the full article

We’re back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for another What’s New that includes plenty of construction and merchandise! Hooray! Let’s go to Hollywood! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Construction Update There’s still loads of construction progress near the entrance to the Studios on what we expect will be revealed as an extended bag check area. This would be in anticipation of massive crowds this fall. Welcome to Hollywood Studios where construction continues! Entrance Area Structure The roofline has the typical curved shape of other features at the entrance. Entrance Area Structure Entrance Area Structure Entrance Area Structure There’s also a brand new construction area on the right as you approach the entrance. New Entrance Area Construction The construction walls encircle a small space around the flags, and there’s been no word about what this might be. New Entrance Area Construction Work continues on the Skyliner station, but changes are more subtle now. Skyliner Construction Skyliner Construction It’s interesting to see some of the roof panels open. Skyliner Construction And those teal pillars now have a gradient paint design. We can’t wait to see the final product! Skyliner Construction Skyliner Construction Skyliner Construction In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction news, we can’t see much of the construction anymore due to the influx of trees recently placed strategically to block the evolving land from public view. Many trees now block Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge construction from view. Meanwhile in front of the Chinese Theater, the handprints are roped off. No word on why this is, but there are no construction walls at this point, so we’ll be checking on this. Chinese Theater Handprints Roped Off Chinese Theater Handprints Roped Off Chinese Theater Handprints Roped Off Chinese Theater Handprints Roped Off And in the window displays in the Theater, vases that used to be here have been removed. Chinese Theater Vases Removed Chinese Theater Vases Removed Disney’s Hollywood Studios — New Merchandise There’s quite a bit of merchandise news this week. We found this new Mickey Hollywood Studios tee. NEW Mickey Hollywoofd Studios Tee Folks looking for an alternative to Minnie Ears may like this Pink Pom-Pom Hat. Nothing subtle about this design! Pink Pom Pom Hat For the Mountain Man (hey — what about the Mountain Woman?!), this cool hat! Where are the mountains? What for it… Mountain Man Hat There they are! Two on either side of the hat just behind the brim. Mountain Man Hat Side Mountain Man Hat Side We also spotted the ‘it’s a small world’-themed coin purse featuring the clock face! We wrote about this and its fellow small world purses spotted in Disneyland last week! ‘it’s a small world’ Wallet small world Wallet Close Up ‘it’s a small world’ Wallet And although this has been available at Disneyland for a bit, it’s the first time we’ve seen the World Traveler Suitcase Purse at Walt Disney World. ‘it’s a small world’ World Traveler Purse This is small — check it out here for scale. ‘it’s a small world’ World Traveler Purse Over at Mickey’s of Hollywood, an area previously dedicated to D-Lish merchandise is now almost entirely stocked with Toy Story merch instead. Toy Story Merchandise at Mickey’s of Hollywood These necklaces are fun! Toy Story Merchandise Toy Story Merchandise Toy Story Merchandise Toy Story Merchandise Toy Story Merchandise D-Lish items have now migrated to Adrian and Edith’s. Still lots of fun stuff, including the Dole Whip Float Tumbler. D-Lish Items now at Adrian and Edith’s It all looks d-lish to us! D-Lish Items Beverly Sunset Shop has a section newly-stocked with art pieces. This is similar to what’s happening at Stage 1, where gallery merchandise pieces have been brought in. Beverly Sunset Shop Decorative Items There are several UP! prints, some simple and sweet, others bolder. UP! Prints There are also two Cars pieces on what looks like corrugated roofing material. (Must’ve come straight from Mater’s salvage yard!) Lightning McQueen Radiator Springs Piece Wishables have taken over the World as the latest must-have collectible. It’s because they’re adorable and don’t even try to argue to the contrary. Wishables Just a few days ago we let you know they were coming, and now they’re in just about every merchandise shop in Hollywood Studios. Wishables Many of the Wishables are on display, each costing $9.99 individually. Mickey Wishable Minnie Wishable Wishables Mickey Ice Cream Cone Wishable Nemo Wishable Pirates of the Caribbean Dog Wishable There are several series of Wishables available in blind bags, with some of those blind bag possibilities also being available to purchase outright (like the Pirates’ dog, Nemo, and the Mickey Ice Cream Cone). Finding Nemo Wishables Blind Bag Pirates of the Caribbean Wishables Blind Bag Naturally we’re all about that Parks Food Series Wishables life. Disney Snack Food Wishables Blind Bag One of each in Wishables form and edible form, s’il vous plait. Snack Wishables Blind Bag Options As per usual, Hollywood Studios is keeping us on our What’s New toes! And you know we’ll be back soon with another installment of “What’s. That. Construction. Wall. For!” Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter so we can let you know what we uncover for Disney Parks news! What’s your favorite What’s New of the week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments! 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Jambo! Welcome to our latest What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re bringing some food photos and lots of cool merchandise. Come along as we explore Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Discovery Island The colorful Lion King Cupcake is back at Pizzafari. It had been unavailable for a while, so we can feel the love tonight knowing the king has returned. Hear us roar with our look at the Lion King Cupcake’s revival! Lion King Cupcake back at Pizzafari There’s a new Hot Dog Cart near Pizzafari and en route to Pandora. We’re guessing this is a temporary set up for Spring Break Crowds. Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Africa Over at Harambe Market the Shave Ice stand is open! We last saw it open back in February (see our look here!), as the cart is seasonal. Shave Ice Cart Current flavors are Watermelon, Mango-Passion Fruit, and Pina Colada. Each can be spiked with Snow Leopard Vodka. Shave Ice Flavors Also in Harambe Market, the Most Beautiful Cake has replaced the Safari Cake. But the description is the same, so we think it’s the same cake, just decorated differently. This is another example of Disney capitalizing on the success of their “instagram walls,” like the “You Are Most Beautiful” wall nearby. Harambe Market Menu Dawa Bar seems to have more places to rest with more standing tables and more tables with seating. Dawa Bar Dawa Bar Menu placards are now on the tables, too. Dawa Bar Menu Dawa Bar Menu Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery has two new-to-us treats for this location. First is the Briar Rose Gold-Dipped Mickey Cookie. Kusafiri Rose Gold Cupcake The second is a Tye-Dye Cupcake we’ve seen at Magic Kingdom’s Confectionery, but according to the cast member here, it’s new to Kusafiri. These are plain chocolate or vanilla cupcakes with colorful vanilla buttercream and Mickey ears. Kusafiri Tye-Dye Cupcakes Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Asia Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries have changed for the Animal Kingdom Tasting Menu (more on that in a moment!). They used to be served with tzatziki sauce and sriracha ketchup. Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries Now they’re served undressed with the option to get your own Dipping Sauces. Being big fans of dipping sauces, we think this is fun! Mr. Kamal’s Menu Dipping Sauces include Ketchup, Tandoori Honey Mustard, Saffron Aioli, and Spicy Kimchi Honey Ketchup. Mr. Kamal’s Dipping Sauces Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries with Dipping Sauces But we know how popular the regular seasoned fries are, so we’re hoping they make a return as well! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler The Tasting Sampler is back at Animal Kingdom! This limited-time event brings tasty dishes to spots all over the park through April 22, and whether you purchase the Sampler or buy items a la carte, you can try them all! See this post for all the details on purchasing the sampler! We wanted to highlight a couple of awesome Sampler options. We start at The Smiling Crocodile, where Pulled Pork Street Tacos bring the flavor with pickled onions, cilantro, house-made sauce, and cotija cheese. The Smiling Crocodile Menu Pulled Pork Street Tacos At Dino-Bite, be sure to pick up the Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich! Dino-Bite Snacks Menu Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich And at Terra Treats, enjoy the Meatball Slider with Shaved Cheese! Terra Treats Menu Meatball Slider Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise We told you about this Finding Nemo Tumbler at locations around the park. It’s $11.75 in addition to the cost of a beverage, but drinking with a clown fish? Priceless! Click here to learn more about it! Light Up Dome If you’ve got a drama king or queen in your family, you might want to pick up this Drama Llama Kuzco tee shirt at Discovery Trading Company. Kuzco Shirt Paintbrush Handle Mugs just dropped in Disneyland — and Animal Kingdom’s got them, too! We found Moana and Sword in the Stone versions at Discovery Island merch spots and Chester & Hester’s. Moana Paintbrush Handle Mug We spied two new-to-us hats at various hat stands throughout the park. This Famous Hat features a colorful friend on the back! Famous Rainbow Unicorn Hat Rainbow Unicorn! This popular character from Inside Out is also gracing merchandise in Disneyland Resort, so apparently this unicorn is bi-coastal. Rainbow Unicorn Famous Hat Price The second new-to-us hat is this Aloha Dole Whip straw hat. It’s a great option for protecting you from the sun and celebrating your favorite frozen treat! Aloha Dole Whip Hat We found this Lion King Patch at Discovery Trading Company. More Lion King merchandise is arriving at Animal Kingdom in advance of the live-action movie’s release on July 19, 2019 and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the animated movie. Lion King Patch And that’s that! Asante for coming with us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see What’s New! Be sure to stick with DFB for all the latest Disney Parks news! 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. Have a favorite What’s New from Animal Kingdom this week? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Menu UPDATES! What’s New To Eat?! What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Resorts! June 21, 2018 View the full article

Star Wars Celebration Chicago is taking place this weekend, and this fan convention full of nothing but STAR WARS featured a special panel presentation today — “Bringing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge To Life at Disney Parks!” Bringing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge To Life at Disney Parks ©Disney Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open on May 31, 2019 in Disneyland and on August 29, 2019 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s waste no time diving into some of the Galaxy’s Edge scoop shared during today’s presentation! And remember, “The Galaxy Is Closer Than You Think!” Exclusive Coca-Cola Designs Coming to Galaxy’s Edge You’ll only be able to find these on the planet Batuu… the exclusive bottles and designs were revealed for Coca-Cola products which you’ll find on Black Spire Outpost! Exclusive Coca-Cola Packaging ©Disney With the script of the beverage names written in Aurebesh and uniquely-shaped packaging, these bottles, Disney shares, have been “designed to fit authentically within the Star Wars universe.” It was also shared during the panel that the look resembles metal that’s been scraped and tattered, possibly “pulled off a ship and repurposed” to drink from. Check out the video from Disney below to see more!  Play Disney Parks App More information was revealed about some of the features coming to the Play Disney Parks app which will transform into a Star Wars datapad as guests travel around Batuu. Play Disney Parks App ©Disney Four key functions will include a Hacking Tool (which will be helpful in interacting with droids), a Scanning Device (for looking inside, for instance, a crate in the land), a Translating Device to translate from English to Aurebesh, and a Tuning Tool (which will be useful for eavesdropping on satellite transmissions). Play Disney Parks App Outpost Control ©Disney And through a game called Outpost Control, guests will be able to show their allegiance to either the First Order or the Resistance. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Perhaps you’ve already seen this image from the upcoming attraction, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ©Disney Parks And you may already know that your flight team’s performance — made up of pilots, gunners, and engineers — will affect the rest of your time on Black Spire Outpost. But today it was revealed that upon your exit, the hallway will look different depending on how well you performed your mission! Did things go badly? Well, then you’ll see something different from the image above… possibly broken lights, or even dents on the wall if things didn’t go altogether smoothly… Disney also revealed new concept art for the forested area surrounding Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Concept Art Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ©Disney Oga’s Cantina Some light even was shed on the backstory of how RX-24 made his way from Star Tours to becoming DJ R3X at Oga’s Cantina! Oga’s Cantina Concept Art ©Disney Well, after flunking out of Star Tours, Rex found his way to the rebellion in the Battle of Jakku. In a TIE Fighter chase, Rex crash-landed on Batuu where he was repaired and turned into the DJ at Oga’s Cantina. Guests at the Celebration even got to hear some of the Cantina’s music for the first time, including band music and also a bit from one of DJ Rex’s favorite all-droid bands. (Fun fact shared today: Rex will be voiced by Paul Reubens once again for the Cantina.) More Star Wars Characters on Batuu As it turns out, a Jedi Master will make his presence known in Black Spire Outpost. Black Spire Outpost on Batuu ©Disney/Lucasfilm It was revealed that guests on Batuu will hear Yoda, voiced by none other than Frank Oz. And Disney provided a look at Dok-Ondar in his post (in audio-animatronic form) at the merchandise shop, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities ©Disney The head of the black market himself, THIS is who you’ll have to barter with to purchase a light saber in his shop. (By the way, the panel shared that there will be so many Easter eggs to hunt for in here that no matter which movie or trilogy is your favorite, you’re bound to find something!) A Few More Glimpses at Black Spire Outpost While Scott Trowbridge of Walt Disney Imagineering shared that Disney is saving much of Batuu for guests to see when they visit themselves for the first time, several more glimpses of what will be an incredibly immersive experience were revealed. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ©Disney Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ©Disney Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ©Disney Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ©Disney And here’s one more for you… Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ©Disney Josh Gad, the host of today’s panel, shared the sentiment that Batuu will be a planet “to live out the adventures we’ve always imagined.” And with every single thing we’ve learned about what’s to come, we have no doubt that this will be entirely true! What was presented today that makes you most excited about Galaxy’s Edge? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!! New Details Revealed for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Oga’s Cantina, Possible Opening Time, Attractions, and More! More Hints About Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge? View the full article

With only a few months before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on both coasts, Disney is trickling out details of what the new land will look like, and on Saturday released images of everything from its animatronics to X-Wing fighters. The new images and video were shared with the Star Wars devotees... View the full article

With only a few months before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens on both coasts, Disney is trickling out details of what the new land will look like, and on Saturday released images of everything from its animatronics to X-Wing fighters. The new images and video were shared with the Star Wars devotees... View the full article