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Hello from Hollywood Studios! There’s a lot coming to this park between Star Wars: Galaxy Edge, a Lightning McQueen attraction, the first Mickey and Minnie focused attraction in Disney World, and the Skyliner Gondola system! See what we found in addition to all of these changes this week. Look who is back! The Celebrate Mickey Birthday Plush! Look who we spotted — Mickey is all decked out in his birthday best for this 90th Birthday Celebration Plush. We saw him over his birthday weekend in November, then he “disappeared”. Now we’ve spotted him back in stock in Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs! Welcome back Mickey! Disney Skyliner Station Construction Progress at Hollywood Studios Recently, Disney released more information on the Skyliner station — including new artwork for the gondolas! Each week we visit the station looks closer and closer to completion. Are you excited for this new transportation system? Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station Disney Vacation Club Sales Center at Tatooine Traders We monitored the construction of this Disney Vacation Club sales center on each of our visits to the park in the past few months. It opened last week, and this week we noticed the DVC sales center outside the Sci-Fi Dine-In closed. DVC Sales Center outside Sci-Fi Dine-In DVC Sales Center outside Tatooine Traders What’s New in Hollywood Studios’ Shops and Stores — New Merchandise! We first saw the reusable bags show up in Disney Springs’ World of Disney when it re-opened after a refurbishment. Now, we are seeing park-specific bags pop up around Disney World and Disneyland. Hollywood Studios Reusable Bag Hollywood Studios Reusable Bag The bags have been introduced as part of Disney’s conservation efforts and commitment to the environment as they reduce plastic bags, single-use straws, and more in the parks. Reusable Shopping Bag Prices Even though Christmas is 11 months away, Disney is already introducing new Christmas ornaments! We found this set of “it’s a small world” ornaments — and it is a must-have for all fans of the ride! “it’s a small world” ornament set The set is made up of five ornaments of some of the classic and favorite elements of the ride — the Hello flower, a couple of the dolls, and that very floral hippo! “it’s a small world” ornament set “it’s a small world” ornament set The set is $34.99. Be honest, is that song now in your head for the rest of the day? “it’s a small world” ornament set “it’s a small world” ornament set We visit all four Disney World parks every week to keep you up-to-date on the new menus, treats, buys, and construction progress. Some weeks we find a lot, while others we find only a few items. Keep following us, because you (and we) never know what we’ll find next week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our video Things WILL Be Different in Disney Parks in 2019! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios this Week: Eats, Decor, Merchandise, New Entrance, Skyliner Update, and MORE! Hollywood Studios Construction Update: Skyliner, Bus Stations, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and MORE! What’s New in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios: 11-4-18 View the full article

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2019) – In 2020, epic adventures at sea return to Disney Cruise Line with limited engagements of two popular experiences – Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea. Setting sail on the Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic to the Caribbean and Bahamas, these seven and five-night sailings combine the splendor of a Disney Cruise Line vacation with a special day at sea filled with unique character encounters, live shows and action-packed entertainment. Star Wars Day at Sea Guests can celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga on special seven-night Disney Fantasy sailings from January to March 2020, taking them to the Caribbean and a galaxy far, far away. In addition to encounters with the galaxy’s most formidable and heroic characters, including Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2, this cruise features a full day of Star Wars activities including live shows, Star Wars-themed family and kids’ activities, unique food and beverage and special merchandise offerings. The day ends with “Summon the Force,” a deck party that celebrates the Star Wars universe and caps off the night with a fireworks show of galactic proportions. Star Wars Day at Sea will only be offered on nine Disney Fantasy seven-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Departing Jan. 11, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22, 2020, the eastern Caribbean itinerary includes Tortola, St. Thomas and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Departing Feb. 8, 2020, the eastern Caribbean itinerary includes Tortola; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Castaway Cay. Departing Jan. 4, Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and Feb. 29, 2020, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica and Castaway Cay. Marvel Day at Sea From January to early March 2020, special five-night Disney Magic sailings will combine the excitement of a Disney cruise to the Caribbean and Bahamas with the thrills of renowned Marvel comics, films and animated series for an action-packed, day-long celebration of the Marvel Universe. The largest assembly of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains, including the recent addition of Captain Marvel, along with Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man and more, highlight an all-day entertainment lineup that includes live shows for the whole family, an extraordinary deck show, Marvel-themed activities for kids and families, special merchandise and unique food and beverage offerings. Marvel Day at Sea will only be offered on nine Disney Magic Caribbean and Bahamian cruises sailing from Miami, Florida. Departing Jan. 9, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24 and March 9, 2020, the Bahamian itinerary includes Key West, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. Departing Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and Feb. 29, 2020, the western Caribbean itinerary includes George Town, Grand Cayman and Castaway Cay. Departing Jan. 18, 2020, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico and Castaway Cay. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit http://www.disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent. ### View the full article

Want to take home some of the tastes of The Polite Pig in Disney Springs? Now you can, as some of The Polite Pig’s signature sauces are now available for purchase! @thepolitepig Instagram At this time, the bottled sauces are only available at the Disney Springs location, but we noticed that The Polite Pig, in responding to comments on their Instagram, stated that the sauces may be available online soon, too! So mind your Ps and Qs, and pick up some of your favorite sauce at The Polite Pig! Haven’t had a chance to visit The Polite Pig yet? Find out more about it in our DFB YouTube Video!  Have you dined at The Polite Pig? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: December 20, 2016 News: The Polite Pig Set to Open Monday, April 10th in Disney Springs The Best Cookie In Disney World. And You Don’t Even Have To Pay for a Park Ticket! View the full article

“Pitchers and catchers report.” For baseball fans in the frigid North, it’s a phrase that signals a rising sun at the end of a long, dark, wintery tunnel. For Walt Disney World guests, it signals the return of Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for another season of Spring Training. And for Disney Vacation Club Members, this year’s turn of the phrase marks the arrival of another special discount as part of Membership Magic. Home of the Braves since 1997, the state-of-the-art sports complex at Walt Disney World Resort will host is final season of Braves action this spring, allowing fans to “catch the magic” one last time before the team moves to its new Spring Training facility in Sarasota County, Fla., in 2020. Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members save $5 on Upper Level, Bleacher and Third Base Lawn seats at select 2019 Atlanta Braves Spring Training home games by visiting the DVC Member Ticketmaster page and using code DVCBRAVES. (Offer details and restrictions are available on the Ticketmaster page.) Games eligible for the Member discount include 1:05 p.m. games March 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays, March 3 and 15 against the Miami Marlins, March 4 against the Houston Astros, March 6 and 22 against Detroit Tigers, March 11 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, March 19 against the Washington Nationals and March 23 against the New York Mets. Attending a game in February? While not eligible for the Member discount, games on Feb. 25 against the Washington Nationals, Feb. 26 against the New York Mets and Feb. 28 against the Detroit Tigers also feature Upper Level, Bleacher and Third Base Lawn seats at the reduced price of $19.97 (plus taxes and fees), a nod to the team’s 1997 debut at the sports complex. As always, Atlanta Braves Spring Training games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex offer free parking and great views from every seat. See you at the ballpark! As a part of Membership Extras, an incidental benefit, these member benefits are subject to change, availability or termination and may require a fee. Membership Extras are available with eligible ownership interests. Visit http://disneyvacationclub.com/memextraspolicy for more information. View the full article

A girls’ trip to Walt Disney World Resort is always a great time, but a bachelorette experience is even more unforgettable. So, why not gather the girls and celebrate your last days as a single lady with a little Disney magic? With coordinated Minnie Mouse ear headbands and celebratory buttons, take to Main Street, U.S.A. for a fun-filled day of indulging and creating new memories with your bridal squad at Magic Kingdom Park. Get your hands on sweet treats like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse-themed cake pops and crispy rice treats, and snap the perfect photo with your bridal squad in front of Cinderella Castle. No Disney day is complete without classic attractions, so take a spin in the teacups of the Mad Tea Party, or blastoff into the cosmos on Space Mountain before your big day. Dinner at Narcoossee’s at Disney’ Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the perfect ending to your bachelorette celebration, and if you book a reservation for late evening, you can even experience the Happily Ever After fireworks show, right from the docks! Add a little adulthood to your childhood fairytale with some bubbly and a toast under the fireworks, with your girls who have been there since you were dreaming about this day. And Amy, the beautiful bride to be in this video, did exactly that! Check out this video of her and her besties having the most fun at Walt Disney World before her Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding. It was an unforgettable dream come true! View the full article

The 1970 Disney film “The Aristocats,” tells the story of Duchess and her kittens and the adventure they go on when they meet O’Malley the alley cat. In today’s Doodle, Ashley envisions the whole gang stopping at Jellyrolls dueling pianos at Disney’s BoardWalk for some musical fun. “I love when Toulouse and Berlioz play the piano together! It’s easy to image the entire family having fun making music on the dueling pianos at Jellyrolls on the Disney BoardWalk! View the full article

We’re back with another churro review from Disneyland Park and its on-going Get Your Ears On and Valentine’s Day celebration! The Burning Love Valentine’s Churro is available at churro carts near Haunted Mansion and Splash Mountain. Burning Love Valentine’s Churro This is a Sweet and Spicy Red Sugar Churro with Double The Love Cream Cheese Frosting. To us, it tasted like the churro is coated in powdered Hot Tamales, so if you’re a fan of those, you’ll want to try this. Burning Love Valentine’s Churro The cream cheese frosting dip is usually a big hit for us, but this one is mixed with rum (per the cast member we spoke with!), and it just didn’t work as well. Burning Love Valentine’s Churro Still photogenic, though! And we can see how the dip and churro provide a pleasant contrast in flavors (and colors!). Burning Love Valentine’s Churro If you love hot cinnamon candies and/or sweets that are infused with rum, this is worth the try! But for us, we just weren’t that into it. See ALL Our Reviews in One Place! Head over to our Get Your Ears On Disneyland Food Reviews page for all the goodness! We previewed ALL the amazing Get Your Ears On treats at Disneyland! Click here to check them out! Would you fall for the Burning Love Churro? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Halloween Time Review: Halloween Hot Dog at Disneyland’s Refreshment Corner! Halloween Time Eats: Orange Sugar Churro with Candy Corn Dip in Disneyland! Holiday Eats and Sweets – and Starbucks! — in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District View the full article

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On Jan. 26, more than 300 volunteers from the Disneyland Resort, city of Anaheim, Anaheim Family YMCA and the community joined KaBOOM! to build a playground with accessible play features for children with disabilities in just six hours at Barton Park in Anaheim, California. The new playground is the 11th Disney-sponsored KaBOOM! playground in Anaheim, and Anaheim’s first ramped playground for children with disabilities. The new playspace includes unique equipment and accessibility features that allow children to play together regardless of ability, including a merry-go-round style device called a Unity Spinner with seatbelts for wheelchairs. Other accessible features include accessible swings and a new-age teeter-totter called a Teeter Tunnel that includes a feature to help children transfer out of a wheelchair and onto the teeter. Numerous features also were included for visually impaired children such as braille panels. The idea of adding accessible play features to this playground came from Disneyland Resort cast members in the CastABLE diversity resource group. CastABLE is one of several diversity resource groups at the Disneyland Resort that makes sure the experiences that Disneyland Resort provides are inclusive and relevant. “This event is a great example of why all of us at the Disneyland Resort are so proud to call Anaheim home,” said Josh D’Amaro, president of the Disneyland Resort. “The collaboration between nonprofit organizations, the city of Anaheim, the Disneyland Resort and local residents is truly inspiring.” Watch the special playground come together in this video! View the full article

The NFL Pro Bowl Week at Walt Disney World Resort last week was a rare opportunity for fans to interact with their favorite players, take part in some football-related interactive experiences and just generally live out their football dreams. But fans weren’t the only ones having fun. When they weren’t training, many of the players took advantage of being at the most magical place on earth, especially New York Giants star Saquon Barkley and Denver Broncos star Phillip Lindsay. The two young rookies spent some time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, experiencing several attractions, munching on some signature dishes and just having the time of their lives. Check out this video of their whirlwind day at Disney. View the full article

Sure, you could say “Happy Valentine’s Day” with chocolate. But why not say it with chocolate AND… @TheEdisonFLA Twitter BACON?! This Valentine’s Day, you can celebrate at The Edison in Disney Springs where there will be entertainment along with “special menu features” such as The Edison’s signature DB Clothesline Bacon dipped in milk chocolate for the occasion. Looks like a sweet time to visit The Edison! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Edison? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Lunch AND Dinner Review: The Edison in Disney Springs Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery First Look! THE EDISON in Disney Springs View the full article

Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort! Familias big and small are invited to “Get Your Ears On” and celebrate 90 years of magic. Highlights include the return of “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” and a new nighttime projection show, “Mickey’s Mix Magic.” This new, high-energy spectacular creates a family-friendly dance party atmosphere throughout Disneyland park. Pulsating music and favorite Disney stories are featured throughout the espectáculo, including a colorful “Un Poco Loco” sequence from the Disney•Pixar film “Coco” (the photo above shows the scene illuminated on “it’s a small world”). La fiesta extends to limited-time décor, merchandise and of course, comida! At Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante in Disneyland park, enjoy Mexican dishes with a Mickey twist! The Sopes Trio includes chicken, beef, and pork served on fried corn dough with refried beans, shredded lettuce, spicy lime aïoli, and salsa roja. For dessert, the Frozen Strawberry Horchata is flavored with strawberry and topped with whipped cream, a dehydrated strawberry, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Make sure everyone in your familia has their mouse ears, and ready to join us for the biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history! For those looking to plan their next vacación to the Happiest Place on Earth, the Disneyland website’s multilingual capabilities have been enhanced! Check out disneyland.com en español. View the full article

Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 7 Disney World New Year’s Resolutions for 2019! Meet Mickey and Minnie in their Celebration Costumes! There are still two days left in January, after all, so it’s not too late to add a resolution (or 7!) to your list. But, let’s face it… the most fun resolutions are Disney Resolutions! And we’d love to share what we think are some good ones to consider for 2019 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 is your Disney Resolution for 2019? Related posts: DFB Video: How to Survive Disney World Weather (and Hurricane Season) 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

The Trader Sam’s dress and Zombie Head Bag have been on display in Disney Springs with the hint that they were “Coming Soon…” Trader Sam’s dress and zombie head bag on display … but the items now have a date set for when they will be available for purchase! @DisneySprings Twitter Mark your calendars for February 1st. That’s the date, according to the official @DisneySprings account on Twitter, when the dress and bag inspired by Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto will be released at the Dress Shop at the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs! AHOY! COWABUNGA! TULLEEHO! KUNGALOOSH! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying to get a Trader Sam’s dress or Zombie Head bag? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghosts Tiki Mug in Disney World and Disneyland News! Hitchhiking Ghosts Tiki Mug Has Arrived at Trader Sam’s in Disney World Spotted: More Fun Merchandise at Disney Springs Marketplace Co-op View the full article

Starbucks is known for its coffee, pastries, and collectible mugs. But now the mermaid-emblazoned coffee shop at Disneyland has something that’s just right for those cold beverages: the new All Parks Tumbler featuring — what else? — park icons from both Disney World and Disneyland parks! Starbucks’ All Parks Tumbler Yes, please! We love the bright green plastic (reusable) straw and the size of the tumbler, which appears narrow enough at the base to fit into cup holders but tall enough to hold a sizable drink. All told, it’ll hold 24 oz. — a venti iced beverage. Starbucks’ All Parks Tumbler Park icons are colorful and artsy, reminiscent of sketches. There are only five pictures here, so the castle taking center stage is kind of a mix between Sleeping Beauty Castle and Cinderella Castle. Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror, the Tree of Life, and Carthay Circle Theater surround it. Starbucks’ All Parks Tumbler We love the playful images, and it’s a cup we can actually use year-round… while we daydream about being back in front of those icons for real! Starbucks’ All Parks Tumbler The tumbler debuted at Disneyland, but we expect to see it at Walt Disney World locations soon! Make room on the shelf next to your You Are Here mugs, people! It’s time for the latest tumbler! Want to be sure you’re up to date on all the Disney Parks news? Sign up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter today! Will you seek out a Starbucks All Parks Tumbler on your next visit to the Related posts: Valentine’s Day Treats in Disney World and Disneyland Spotted: 2015 Starbucks Disney Parks Holiday Souvenir Mug Disney World Starbucks Locations Closed Today View the full article

Hello from a chilly Magic Kingdom! We found some rarely-seen characters, celebration sweets, St. Patrick’s Day Mickeys, new Funko Pops, and more! Hello from Robin Hood and Little John in the Magic Kingdom! Look who we saw this week as part of the Mickey and Minnie Surprise Celebration visits from rarely-seen-in-the-parks characters — that’s Robin Hood and Little John! What’s New in Eats and Food in the Magic Kingdom The Main Street Confectionery is getting in on the celebrations with and for Mickey and Minnie with festive looking Celebration Sprinkled Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Celebration Sprinkled Chocolate Covered Strawberries Sad news for ice cream fans — we learned from a cast member at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor the Vanellope’s Ice Cream Sundae may not be available any longer. We’re not sure if this is long-term or not. We’ll keep you updated! (Maybe they just need to order some new cups?) But, here’s some good news, you can still get a Mickey or Minnie Mini Kitchen Sink Sundae from this location. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Continuing the theme of items no longer available, according to the cast member we spoke with at Gaston’s Tavern, the Belle Souvenir Cup has officially been discontinued. Again, we’ll see if they pop up again and will let you know if they do. Belle cup has been removed from signs at Gaston’s Tavern! To celebrate the return of the Maleficent float to the Festival of Fantasy Parade Storybook Treats has brought back the Maleficient Cone we saw last Halloween season. The cone is only around for a limited time, so be sure to stop by and pick up your picture-perfect cone soon! Maleficent Cone Returns to Storybook Treats Maleficent Waffle Cone What’s New in Construction Progress in the Magic Kingdom Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe is in the middle of a refurbishment — and guess who is back — Sonny Eclipse! Welcome Back Sonny Eclipse! Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment — Re-opened dining area starring Sonny Eclipse! Bay 2 and 3 are now open as well as the dining room with that sweet singer Sonny, while Bay 1 is now closed for refurbishment. Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment Despite the walls, you’ll find the bathrooms open in Cosmic Ray’s as well. Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment With Tomorrowland Speedway closed you are able to see more of the construction activity in progress for the new Tron attraction — opening in 2021! Tomorrowland Speedway fans, don’t worry the Speedway will re-open this summer. Tron Coaster Construction They are working on taking the Christmas lights down from Cinderella Castle, which means the walkway going to the Wishing Well (and popular photo spot) is closed while the crane is in place to complete the light removal. Path to Wishing Well Temporarily Closed What’s New in the Magic Kingdom’s Shops and Stores: New Merchandise To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the release of Sleeping Beauty Dooney and Bourke has released a new Sleeping Beauty and her fairies collection. Sleeping Beauty Dooney and Bourke Tote We found these in Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, but they are also available in Disney Springs’ Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories — and we spotted them on ShopDisney! You can select from the Sleeping Beauty Tote, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather Crossbody, or the three fairies on a Satchel. Sleeping Beauty Dooney and Bourke Satchel Sleeping Beauty Dooney and Bourke Crossbody We love this hangtag on the collection! Which style will you select? Sleeping Beauty Dooney and Bourke Tote Hangtag Sleeping Beauty Dooney and Bourke Tote Hangtag The D-Lish line continues to grow! Now you can add a reminder of the Disney Snacks you indulged in on vacation as you do the dishes at home with these Disney Snacks dish towels! D-Lish Disney Snacks Dish Towels Funko POP! collectors and Alice and Wonderland fans Alert! There’s a newly-released Funko POP! of Alice in a spinning teacup! We spotted this in Big Top Treats and Bonjour Village Gifts, both in Fantasyland. Funko POP! Alice in Wonderland Are you ready for all things green? There’s a new Mickey Mouse plush and he’s ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day Mickey Mouse Plush And he has the nicest message — “Lucky to Know You”. We sure are lucky to know Mickey! St. Patrick’s Day Mickey Mouse Plush Just like the Valentine’s Day plushes, there’s more to this plush than meets the eye! St. Patrick’s Day Mickey Mouse Plush What will you be adding to your must-buy, must-try, and must-see lists for the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our video The BEST NEW Festival and Celebration Foods in Disney World and Disneyland! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube!  Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New in the Magic Kingdom: Everything we Found So Far in the New Year! What’s New in the Magic Kingdom This Week: All the Eats, Updates, Treats, Merchandise and More! What’s New in the Magic Kingdom: Menu Changes, New Sweets, New Characters, and New Merchandise! View the full article

Aloha from Kona Café in Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort! Kona Cafe Kona Café is about as classic as it gets. Though ‘Ohana grabs more of the headlines when it comes to dining in the Polynesian, Kona Café has been its own beloved spot with fans all its own for many years. Kona Cafe We’re visiting today to explore some recent changes to the menu and to taste what’s new on the menu! Before we dig in, though, the meal — as always — starts with fresh soft rolls served with that completely addictive sweet macadamia butter. Rolls and Sweet Macadamia Butter Okay, NOW let’s take a look at the menu. Our visit was for lunch, which all falls under the category of All Day Offerings. (Just click on any of the menu images to enlarge.) All Day Offerings Menu Though it was not our mealtime, the Dinner menu, naturally has seen changes, too, including the addition of a Perfect Porterhouse Steak featuring an 8 oz tenderloin and a 14 oz New York Steak entrée for $95.00. Much like a more traditional steakhouse, sauces and sides are also available for an additional cost. Dinner Offerings Menu A highlight here for many guests is the Sushi menu including Specialty Rolls in addition to your regular Dragon and California. (This is available during both lunch and dinner.) Sushi Menu First up, appetizers! We went with the Fire-Roasted Pork Wings. Fire-Roasted Pork Wings These are wrapped in honey bacon, and served with pickled rainbow carrots. From a flavor perspective, the dish comes together wonderfully. Fire-Roasted Pork Wings The bacon has a nice candied quality from the honey glaze, and the pork was well prepared. Fire-Roasted Pork Wings We did feel, though, that with only three “wings” it was small for the $12.00 price. The new Polly Lolly Roll from among the Specialty Sushi Rolls is striking in its presentation and generous in its portion. Polly Lolly Roll This stunning dish features fried soft shelled crab, shrimp tempura and crawfish tails plated with grilled asparagus, chives, a spicy mayo, and garnished with more than a sprinkle tobiko (fish eggs). Seriously, it’s HUGE. Even better, it is really good. Polly Lolly Roll The shrimp tempura, in particular, was completely on point; in fact, the overall variety of textures was great. And the spicy mayo is an terrific addition to the whole thing, offering a fun kick. Polly Lolly Roll Polly Lolly Roll As for entrees, we went some seriously substantial sandwiches starting with the Crispy Cheddar Burger served with fries. Crispy Cheddar Burger The menu says this burger is “smothered” in crispy cheddar… and it’s NOT KIDDING. Yep — that’s all crispy cheddar! Amazing! Crispy Cheddar Burger It’s further topped with maple bacon, roasted tomato, and braised onions. Crispy Cheddar Burger The presentation is pretty great. Unfortunately, the sandwich itself didn’t live up. The patty itself was way too small to hold up to all the cheese and bacon. And it was also overcooked, to boot (our order was medium rare). Crispy Cheddar Burger Patty The burger patty basically tasted like your regular counter service patty with nothing special about it. Altogether, the dish doesn’t live up to the hype of its appearance. Things started looking up again with the Hawaiian-style Reuben which begins with the expected corned beef and it is — as anticipated — incredibly tender. The portion is, once again, impressive and easily could be sharable. Hawaiian-style Reuben The “Hawaiian-style” twist includes the addition of kalua pork to the meat along with kimchi, Havarti cheese, root veggies, and a mustard-tomato aioli. Both meats had terrific flavor. Hawaiian-style Reuben You can’t really tackle this as a regular sandwich, since the bottom piece of bread can’t really hold up the heaviness of the meats, but just grab a fork and dig in to enjoy (especially you kimchi fans out there, because it is awesome on this sandwich)! There is a definite change to the desserts as well. Servers now bring out a dessert tray you can peruse full of individual glass servings. Our server shared that, because the portions are so large for the meals, the desserts are smaller for guests who still have room for just a little something sweet. Presented Dessert Tray There is not an actual physical menu to show you, but each of the above options is $5.00. These include Tiramisu, S’mores, Tapioca Pudding, Bananas Foster, and Key Lime. (Sadly, there is no more Kona Kone at Kona Cafe.) Note that Dinner may include other options such as a Strawberry Champagne dessert. Of the three we tried, the Key Lime had a terrific burst of bright lime flavor that was really delicious. Key Lime Dessert But I actually would’ve preferred more of the graham cracker crumbs to deliver a little more of that traditional taste and texture of a key lime pie. Key Lime Dessert Still, it was tasty, and a very close second to the lovely Tiramisu which was rich in creamy texture and espresso flavor. Tiramisu Though it placed third among the three we tried, it’s still fair to say that the Tapioca Pudding was also yummy, complete with its fresh fruit toppings and a few popping pearls as a fun play along with the textured tapioca. Tapioca Pudding As we mentioned, Kona Cafe is a classic dining destination, with dishes that many guests — including us! — have grown to love over the years. From the previous menu, these include Sticky Wings and Asian Stir Fry, along with the Kona Kone for dessert. But as far as quality goes, our meal today was — Crispy Cheddar Burger notwithstanding — still very solid. Sushi fans, in particular, should still be pleased (seriously, try the Polly Lolly Roll!), but the regular All Day menu has some good dishes. And we do want to stress again that the new items we had are all part of the All Day menu. Whether or not the semi-steakhouse from the Dinner menu will fly? Time will tell on that one, and we’ll be curious to see where today’s Kona Café goes from here! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new offerings at Kona Café? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Breakfast at Kona Cafe in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort New DFB Video: Top Meals Under $20 in Walt Disney World DFB Video: Top 5 Disney World Resorts for FOOD! View the full article

When visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World theme parks, you will notice see park-specific shopping bags for sale such as the ones in Disneyland Resort merchandise locations or those in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Disney World Resort Reusable Bags Walt Disney World Resort hotels now have their own reusable shopping bags available for purchase, too. While each park at this time has its own design, the Disney World Resort hotels are currently selling Walt Disney World bags (with all four parks represented in the design) as opposed to specific hotel designs. Disney World Resort Reusable Bags The bags are similar to the park bags in that you can choose a small, medium, or large with a price range from $1.00-$2.00. Disney World Resort Reusable Bags These park-specific bags arrived as part of Disney’s commitment to reducing single-use plastics around Disney destinations worldwide. Click here to read more about Disney’s commitment to reducing single-use plastics in their parks and resorts in 2019. We’ll keep you updated on the latest! Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog Newsletter. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the reusable bags in the Disney World resorts? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB Video: Disney World Resort Snack Scavenger Hunt! DFB Video: What To Do On Your Walt Disney World Resort Day SPOTTED!! HOLIDAY Refillable Resort Mugs at Walt Disney World Resorts! View the full article

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Aloha from Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa! We have an exciting update on the upcoming season of “American Idol” on ABC! Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest and official Idol in house mentor Bobby Bones, continued the search for the next superstar during the series’ iconic showcase rounds right here at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Joining the celebration was our beloved Minnie Mouse. “American Idol” returns to The ABC Television Network for its second season on Sunday, March 3 (8 – 10 p.m. EST), after first making its return to airwaves as the No. 1 reality show launch for its inaugural season on the network during the 2017-2018 season. Stay tuned for more updates here on the Disney Parks Blog and our Aulani Resort social channels @DisneyAulani and also follow along on @AmericanIdol. Can’t wait to hear who you’ll be voting for in the months to come! View the full article

What better way for Cierra Ramirez and Maia Mitchell to celebrate the premiere of their new Freeform show “Good Trouble” than a fun adventure at the Disneyland Resort? The girls were in town to experience the latest magic at The Happiest Place on Earth. Their first stop was at Disney California Adventure park, where they checked out the newly reimagined Pixar Pier. Cierra was adorned in the super cute Purple Potion Mickey Ears, while Maia chose to “rocks the dots!” The girls indulged their sweet side at the newly opened Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff. Maia and Cierra had an epic interaction with T’Challa, the King of Wakanda. Black Panther is one of the heroic encounters in Hollywood Land. What fierce pose will you strike when you meet this fearsome Super Hero? The ladies got into some good trouble of their own inside Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, then on the Incredicoaster along Pixar Pier. Afterwords, the duo headed to Disneyland park for a thrilling adventure into infinite darkness at Space Mountain in Tomorrowland. And finally, Maia and Cierra were “double the (good) trouble” as they posed for a fun photo in an oversized tea cup outside the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland. Be sure to watch “Good Trouble,” with all new episodes Tuesdays 8/7c on Freeform. View the full article

The all-new nighttime extravaganza “Mickey’s Mix Magic” is lighting up Disneyland park during Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! DJ Mickey is electrifying the night with the hottest family dance event in Disneyland history and inviting everyone to the party, remixing some of your favorite Disney tracks. Adding to all that “ear candy,” there are dazzling moving lights, lasers and other effects – even fireworks on select nights – along with state-of-the-art projections designed to immerse you into the fun. In creating “Mickey’s Mix Magic,” Disney Parks Live Entertainment collaborated with the team behind the Mickey Mouse animated shorts to bring the perpetually youthful, playfully mischievous personality of Mickey to the show. Mickey, Minnie and other favorite Disney characters are creatively showcased throughout, amidst kaleidoscopic patterns that move with the beat of the music. Each viewing area of the park, from Main Street, U.S.A. to “it’s a small world,” provides a unique show with a custom projection design. Here’s a look at some of the work that went into getting “Mickey’s Mix Magic” ready for its big debut. “Mickey’s Mix Magic” is happening nightly at Disneyland park, so get your ears on and hit the dance floor. It’s a good, good, good, good time! View the full article

Mickey and Minnie’s Get Your Ears On celebration at Disneyland is bringing all sorts of tasty and creative snacks to the park, and one such savory snack is the Jumbo Handcrafted Bavarian Pretzel found at Troubadour Tavern! Jumbo Handcrafted Bavarian Pretzel Oh man, I love this place. Out of the way and lightly “peopled” (unless the show is going on), Troubadour always has great savory eats to make into a snack or a full meal. This pretzel feels the mouse-y love with toppings in Mickey’s signature colors: red, yellow, and black! And the toppings are pretty creative! The yellow is nacho cheese (yum!), the red is crushed spicy onion chips, and the black is smoked black salt. Jumbo Handcrafted Bavarian Pretzel In case you can’t tell, this pretzel is absolutely massive! Like bigger than a full-size plate massive! So you’ll probably need to share this one. Jumbo Handcrafted Bavarian Pretzel Primarily the pretzel and nacho cheese flavors come through, the salt tastes like… salt, and the onion chips only add color and crunch. So while the toppings are distributed well and add a lot of visual interest, they don’t add a ton of flavor. Jumbo Handcrafted Bavarian Pretzel Still, if you’re looking for a high-quality pretzel and don’t mind a couple of added toppings, this is a terrific snack. At $10.99, it’s maybe a little high priced for one, but shared between 2-3 people, it could be a good value! So head over to Troubadour to kick back, relax, and nosh! See ALL Our Reviews in One Place! Head over to our Get Your Ears On Disneyland Food Reviews page for all the goodness! We previewed ALL the amazing Get Your Ears On treats at Disneyland! Click here to check them out! Would you nibble on this pretzel? Let us know what you think in the comments below! Related posts: Disneyland Review: Double Chocolate Fritters at Royal St Veranda Disneyland Food Review: Minnie Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcake in Mickey’s Toontown! Get Your Ears On at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday with Sweet and Savory Treats! View the full article

The DFB team has been so excited about the Mickey Bars in local grocery stores ever since word dropped that we’d all get to have the Disney Parks’ iconic frozen treat at home!!! We finally found them in a Publix in Tampa, Florida, and of course, we had to review the Mickey Bars for you right away. Mickey Ice Cream Bars at Home But our DFB readers are THE BEST, and we’ve heard from a lot of you (from Georgia to Missouri to California!) with tips on where you’ve found the Mickey Bars in your local grocery stores. So we’re gathering your tips and safeguarding them here! Here’s our RUNNING LIST of Grocery Store Chains Selling Mickey Bars! Publix Kroger Food 4 Less Ralph’s (Southern California stores) Dierberg’s (St. Louis, Missouri) Harris Teeter We’ve also seen people tweeting at Publix asking about the Mickey Bars appearing in their stores, and they have responded by encouraging followers to reach out to their local stores with the UPC code! That UPC (universal purchase code) should help you put in a request at whichever chain you shop in, so make some calls to get your happy little hands on some Mickey Bars! Don’t forget to Tweet @DisneyFoodBlog, Facebook, or Insta-@DisneyFoodBlog to let us know where you’ve spotted Mickey Bars So We Can Update This Post! We want to know so we can keep adding to our list – what grocery stores have you seen the Mickey Bars in? Related posts: More Details About Mickey Premium Bars Coming to a Grocery Store Near You! The Best Disney Donuts EVER. News: New Minnie Mouse Ears at the Disney Parks — and You’ve Got To See Them! View the full article

Ever wanted to guarantee the PERFECT day at Disney World? Your favorite foods, your favorite rides, a private car whisking you from park to park through backstage access? Your dreams are coming true… . A new V.I.P. Tour is now open for booking for Walt Disney World guests: the completely customizable World of Dreams Tour! Cinderella Castle Based on our discussion with Disney World VIP Tour cast members, the inclusions are like no other… in fact, the tour is so customizable that interested guests can work with planning partners beforehand to plan their “dream day” — accommodating a party of up to six guests — in Disney World. This could include experiences in any (or even more than one) of the four theme parks such as a pre-park opening photo shoot in Toy Story Land or even a tour of the Suite in Cinderella Castle. From attractions to dining in some of Disney World most popular restaurants (with meals and snacks included in the price), this tour can also potentially include hard-to-get access to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens this fall in Disney World. ©Disney from @DisneyParks on Twitter And, yes — private, inter-park transportation is included! But what is the cost, you ask? $12,000 for the first day, and $10,000 for additional days. Plus tax. How does this differ from a regular VIP tour? While regular private VIP tours in Disney World can get verrrry pricey, they haven’t hit $1,000 per hour…yet. So you know this tour is going to go above and beyond what was previously the highest-end offering bookable by regular guests. The weird part? Park tickets aren’t included! Nope…so that’ll be $12,000 PLUS the cost of park tickets for you and your family or friends. So, whaddya think? Start your day with a pre-park opening photo shoot at Cinderella Castle followed by a few rides on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance? And that’s only the beginning… . Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the World of Dreams Tour? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 Spotted: More Disney Snack Magnets at Disney Parks What’s New Around Walt Disney World — June 14, 2016 View the full article