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We are just weeks away — believe it or not — from the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for the 2018 holiday season! This extra ticket event features special entertainment, treats, and more exclusive to guests at the Party. It also offers a complimentary Spell Card for the interactive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom game! And you will very likely recognize our fine feathered friends featured on this year’s card… Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card ©Disney Yes! The Tiki Room’s Four Cawing Birds will be available for guests to pick up at the Party, which kicks off on November 8th and runs on select nights throughout the season! If you’d like to see what it’s like to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, check out our DFB YouTube Video! And find even more Holiday fun with our DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-order your 2018 Guide now and get 30% off with code 30SALE! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Are you attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party AND Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets ON SALE Fireworks Dessert Parties and Dining Information for Mickey’s Halloween and Christmas Parties News: Fireworks Dessert Parties Open for Booking for Mickey’s Halloween and Christmas Parties View the full article

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park November 8, and this year Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom fans can pick up a special game card inspired by Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room on party nights. In case you’re new to the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom interactive game, guests can team up with Merlin to help defeat scheming Disney Villains who wish to take over Magic Kingdom Park. Guests locate villain hideouts throughout the park and visit magic portals where they use special spell cards to ward off the villain’s attack. Each spell card stars a different Disney character, each with their own unique powers. The game begins at the Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A., where you can pick up complimentary spell cards and maps. Additional cards can be purchased at select merchandise locations. According to Imagineer Jonathan Ackley, this year’s party exclusive card was whipped up by Merlin the Magician after he became enchanted with a quartet of caroling birds down in the tropics. “These charismatic avian performers inspired Merlin to create a new charm to give his acolytes for the year’s holiday celebration,” Jonathan said. “The Disney Villains will need to watch out, or they’ll end up with egg on their faces!” View the full article

It’s almost time for the holiday season to start at Walt Disney World — and that means right now is the best time to start planning your visit so you can enjoy everything from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to gingerbread displays at the resort hotels! Cinderella Castle all lit up during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! The holidays at Disney World are full of fun and festive things to do — and the crowd levels tend to be huge — so you need to have a plan before you arrive! And we have the perfect tool to help you plan your holiday visit – the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018. We cover more than food in the Holiday Guide! The Guide is full of insider tips, a FULL schedule of events, holiday dining locations in all the theme parks and resorts, PLUS all of the other essential information you need to know to plan your best holiday visit ever. Pre-order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 now — and get 30% off the cover price with promo code 30SALE. Here’s a peek at how to use the Guide to plan your trip… Full Schedule of Events The holidays at Disney World kick off with the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on November 8 and run through the beginning of January! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 gives you a full schedule of events right at your fingertips! This schedule is EXCLUSIVE to the DFB Guide — you won’t find it anywhere else, and it’s insanely useful. See the full daily schedule of events! For November, December, and January you’ll you’ll find each event listed with all of the information you need to plan your days. It’s a critical tool to have if you’re just starting to plan your trip AND when you’re at Disney World during the holidays! There’s no need to waste your time searching several different web pages for events – it’s all right here in the Guide! And, if you’re looking for specific information on special events at the parks or resorts we have that too – including prices, reviews, and more! Holiday Dining at the Theme Parks, Resorts, and Beyond There is so much great food during the holiday season – including what you’ll find at the Holiday Kitchens at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays – and we have details on ALL the holiday eats! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 has chapters on holiday dining at all the theme parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs! We give you our DFB recommendations of where to eat – and what to eat! Holiday dining at the theme parks The Guide also includes the must-try holiday snacks, tips on how to dine at Table Service restaurants without Advance Dining Reservations, and more! Discover where to find holiday eats at Disney World! Holiday Displays at Resort Hotels, Holiday Events, and More One of the highlights of any holiday visit to Disney World is checking out the holiday displays at the hotels including the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian, the gingerbread display at the Contemporary, and the gorgeous Christmas trees at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge! The Holiday Guide has a full listing of all the resort hotel holiday displays from Christmas trees to gingerbread displays and more! Check out the gingerbread displays! Many of the hotels also have holiday activities for the whole family including cookie decorating, caroling, live music, character appearances, and much more! And, the Guide gives you all the details on every special holiday activity around Disney World. Gingerbread Academy at the Boardwalk Inn If you’re making plans to attend any of the special holiday events at the theme parks including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jingle Bell Jingle BAM! Holiday Dessert Party, or even the Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs — the Guide has all the information you need to make those plans! It’s time to start planning now! Many of the holiday events – like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – will sell out on certain dates, so it’s best to start planning early! What Else is in the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018? If you’re looking for touring strategies for your holiday visit, you’ll find those in the Guide too! We have strategies if your visit includes Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, if you want to visit the gingerbread displays, if you’re on a budget, and if you’re traveling with extended family — plus more! Touring strategies to help you plan! The touring strategies are a great way to plan, even if you’ve been to Disney World before — because visiting during the holiday season is WAY different than visiting at any other time of the year! Looking for fun holiday activities for the kids? We cover that too in the Guide! In fact there’s a whole chapter on Fun for the Kids that focuses on dining, special events, and more. Let the kids help you plan! Other fun and useful chapters in the Guide include where to find holiday merchandise, holiday-themed food and beverage crawls, New Year’s Eve special events, religious services information, and even a preview of the 2019 holidays! Shop ’til you drop! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 is the BEST tool for planning your holiday visit to Disney World whether you’re going for one day or two weeks! Use the Guide to plan your holiday eats, decide what special events to attend, and more! Pre-order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 now — and get 30% off the cover price with promo code 30SALE. As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. It’s a PDF with 400+ pages of detailed information about the holidays at Disney World, as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a rewarding holiday season vacation, or your money back! Whether this is your first holiday visit or you go every year, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-order your 2018 Guide now and get 30% off with code 30SALE! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Are you making plans to visit Disney World this holiday season? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: Today is THE Day to Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A HUGE Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Save 40% off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store with Our Memorial Day Sale! View the full article

Back in July, we told you about Animal Kingdom’s newest place to chill out: Restaurantosaurus Lounge. At the time, it was described as undergoing a three month trial period and had limited hours from 5PM to closing. But we loved the concept, particularly as indoor air conditioned places to rest our adventuring feet are always welcome in Walt Disney World’s largest park. Restaurantosaurus Lounge That said, as much as we love the concept, sticking a “lounge” in a corner of a counter service restaurant does not make for a relaxing retreat. We’ll give you our full thoughts at the end of this article, but first — some details… . Originally a part-time project, Restaurantosaurus Lounge appears to be a more permanent fixture. Cast members tell us that the spot, located in one of the Restaurantosaurus dining rooms, is opening earlier in the day now. On the day of our visit, they were ready to open the doors by noon (but that may vary from day to day, until earlier hours are official). Restaurantosaurus Lounge sign and entrance side You can check out the menu and a few drink options before you decide to go in. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Display Once you do enter the space, you’ll find the always-awesome theming of Restaurantosaurus in full effect. In fact, if you’ve been to Restaurantosaurus before, you’ll recognize this as part of the restaurant that’s been closed off for use by Lounge patrons. So take your time to enjoy the details. Restaurantosaurus Lounge The check-in counter is also where you place your order, so things are pretty compact here. But check out the details behind the counter. Oh, and also the bottles of liquor. Those paleontology students look like they know how to throw a party… Restaurantosaurus Lounge The Restaurantosaurus Lounge drinks menu is small. Basic beers like Bud Light and Heineken are available alongside Safari Amber and Old Elephant IPA. A handful of wines are available as well, including a South African option. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Menu Four cocktails and three mocktails are available, along with two snacks: Buffalo Chicken Dip and Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Menu We wanted to sample that Buffalo Chicken Dip because…Buffalo chicken. But the allure of the cleverly-named cocktails and mocktails was too much, so we tried two of those, too. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Food and Drinks The Teal Rex is a mocktail that’s tart and heavy on the pineapple. In addition to the prominent pineapple juice, the Teal Rex (which is a GORgeous color!) also contains Odwalla lemonade, lemon juice, Sprite, and non-alcoholic blue curacao. Teal Rex We found this to be really refreshing; and since it’s a mocktail, the whole family can enjoy sipping on the Teal Rex. Teal Rex The Carnotaurus Meteoritis (you’ll recognize the dinosaur species from the nearby Dinosaur ride) is a cocktail consisting of bourbon sour from Buffalo Trace Bourbon, lemon juice, strawberry puree, sweet-and-sour, and Sprite. The drink is definitely sour, although there’s a pleasant amount of sweetness from the strawberry puree. Bourbon drinkers will appreciate the liquor in this one, which is strong. Overall, it’s delicious! Carnotaurus Meteoritis The Buffalo Chicken Dip is a massive portion of dip served with an even more massive amount of house-made chips! Essentially, this is a mound of Buffalo chicken chunks, chopped celery, diced tomatoes, creamy buffalo sauce, a ton of blue cheese, and bright green scallions. Buffalo Chicken Dip First, the portion size on this is enormous — way bigger than we were expecting. But the combination of chicken and cheese with the fresh vegetables is well balanced. Buffalo Chicken Dip The chunks of chicken are big as well, and while they’re coated in Buffalo sauce, there’s not much heat to be found. The whole thing is super hearty and filling — even if you share. And we do recommend sharing! Buffalo Chicken Dip One thing of note about the dip is that the bowls are pre-made and stored in a cooler behind the counter. So even though the dip contains some fresh elements, we wouldn’t say that they’re super crisp. And the dip was a little watery, likely due to sitting for a short time. This doesn’t affect the flavor, but it might impact the texture in some cases — I’m SERIOUSLY not a fan of watery Buffalo chicken dip. Buffalo Chicken Dip The huge portion of chips is exactly as you can find in quick service spots all over the World, including resort food courts. But that’s all right by us because we love these things. And they come just as you see them — separate from the dip — so if you’ve got a group with picky eaters, they can enjoy the chips without dip. Buffalo Chicken Dip Chips You might recall the Buffalo Chicken Chips we spotted at Trilo-Bites and Dino-Bite Snacks in the past. The Restaurantosaurus Lounge dip is a much larger, deconstructed version. The chips here aren’t seasoned, and the toppings aren’t quite as vibrant. So, we’re always up for a Walt Disney World lounge, and this one is small but convenient. But the bottom line is…why in the world wouldn’t you just trek a few steps through Discovery Island and go to Nomad Lounge?? Nomad is fantastic — a full bar, great menu, good service, and comfortable seating areas (click here to see a recent Nomad Lounge review). Why would you spend valuable park time in Restaurantosaurus Lounge when you could be at Nomad? It just doesn’t make sense. We’ll keep an eye on things to see how long it sticks around and whether or not they add some additional food items to the menu. For now, be in the know and go to Nomad. Want to stay on top of the all the Disney news? Sign up for our Disney Food Blog Newsletter! Will you stop in at the Restaurantosaurus Lounge? Let us know what you think! Related posts: Best Disney Dining Plan Quick Service Credit Restaurants in 2018 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

When Halloween Time began last month in Disneyland Resort, we headed to the west coast to show you the best (and creepiest) eats. And what we found at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta in Disney California Adventure Park was one of our favorites. Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta It’s Anti-Vampire Pizza, and our Disneyland correspondent Heather (bwahahahahaha, @DiningInDisney!) thought it was awesome. It’s comprised of roasted garlic sauce, smoked gouda, roasted red peppers, marinated chicken, and tomato-harissa sauce. And while there’s a healthy dose of garlic on there, it doesn’t have you running for the hills. Anti-Vampire Pizza! And now Heather (or rather her husband!) has found a way to level up the Anti-Vampire Pizza: by getting an entire pie instead of a single slice! That’s right! For $39.99, this whole pizza can be yours! Heather did some pizza math (our favorite kind of math, if you must know!), and if you factor in the price of this pizza by the slice, you’re saving about $20 getting the whole pie! A whole Anti-Vampire Pizza! It’s enough to make a Disney guest swoon… and keep them safe from vampires, just in case. Happy Birthday, @diningindisney!! Still celebrating Halloween Time? See pics of ALL the food items over at the Halloween Time Page! What Disney food would you want to level up into a family-sized portion? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Anti-Vampire Pizza for Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park Pumpkin Spice Paradise at Flo’s V-8 in Disney California Adventure! Halloween Time Eats: Black Rose Dessert at Disneyland’s Red Rose Taverne View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Halloween Cupcake There’s just a few weeks left for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Find out EVERYTHING you need to know about the festival on our Epcot Food and Wine Festival pages! PLUS – check out our BEST OF THE FEST! TOY STORY LAND IS OPEN at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!! Click here to see ALL of our coverage!! Halloween Time is happening right NOW at Disneyland and we have details on ALL THE FOOD! And it’s time to get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Save 25% now with code wdw2018! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News We reviewed the Mickey Pumpkin Mousse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We checked out the Chocolate Experience at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We reviewed the Caramel Apple Cupcake at Roaring Fork. We’re talking about tiny, adorable Disney creations that you’ve gotta check out. Check out what’s NEW at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You’ve got to check out the new Cinderella dishware we found. Check out the new Mickey Mouse Club Collection coming to World of Disney! Get the details on what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re sharing Disney Skyliner details and a countdown. We’re checking out the new character-inspired treats coming to Disney World! Check out the new Disney food-inspired accessories in the Disney Parks. There’s a great Halloween cupcake at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Stitch-on-the-Shelf has arrived at Disney World! Lovepop is open at Disney Springs and you’ve gotta check it out. Check out this sneak preview of the reimagined World of Disney in Disney Springs. We have details on the new nature-inspired hotel coming to Disney World! Your furry friends will love the merch at Disney Tails. Check out everything NEW we spotted at Epcot this week – including this great merchandise. We have details on the taping of the Disney Holiday Parade Special. Check out the concept art for the rooftop dining coming to Coronado Springs! And more concept art was revealed here! We have details on even more fall foods at Disney World. Check out the construction update for Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Epcot. Where can you find the Pumpkin Spice Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich? We have details on the progress of the Ratatouille ride and Disney Skyliner at Epcot. We shared info on a restaurant refurb and new construction at Epcot. Disney World’s Splitsville is offering a Cast Member special! We spotted Jack Skellington Pumpkin Cotton Candy in Disneyland. Check out what’s new at the Magic Kingdom! You’ve got to check out the new Nightmare Before Christmas 25th anniversary merch. We spotted attraction-inspired Spirit Jerseys at Disney World. We shared the 5 best table service salads at Disney World. A new Disney Junior Dance Party is coming to Hollywood Studios this December. Check out the holiday preview for Toy Story Land. Sprinkles has limited-time cupcakes right now. We shared details on the holiday menus coming to Raglan Road in Disney Springs. Check out the price increases for Annual Passholders at Disney World. We checked out how much ticket prices increased this week. We spotted new packaging for Goofy’s Candy Company treats! Where can you find Pumpkin Dole Whip? We reviewed the Panko Corn Dog at Disneyland. Cookes of Dublin launched Mobile Order! We checked out the new El Mercado de Coronado in Disney’s Coronado Springs. There’s Purple Wall Cotton Candy in the Magic Kingdom now! New DFB YouTube videos: Epcot’s Spice Road Table Review, 25 Amazing Disney World Dishes You’ve Never Had But You’ve Got to Try, What to Eat and What to Skip at Wine Bar George, and 6 Hidden Disney Expenses You Need to Plan For. Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. New DFB Video — 6 Hidden Disney Expenses You Need to Plan For Now 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 — 6 Hidden Disney Expenses You Need to Plan for Now — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 It’s hard to believe that the holidays are JUST around the corner! (But they totally are. You DO realize, that, right?) Now is the perfect time to get started on all things Disney + Holidays by pre-ordering the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 e-Book! We’ve been busy as elves updating the 2018 guide with all the latest holiday tips and brand new info you NEED to know before you hit the parks and resorts this November, December, and January! Use code Peppermint to get 20% off the pre-order of the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018! We cover EVERYTHING in this one — not just food! With over 300 pages of detailed information, over 300 color photos, and multiple bonus extras, this e-book WILL save you time and money during the busiest season in Walt Disney World! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 e-Book provides you with all the info you need to know before you head to Walt Disney World for the holiday season. The fully-updated 2018 edition includes: Detailed descriptions and photos of every holiday event and activity happening at the parks and resorts this year — including tips on how to make the best use of your time and money when visiting! A full chapter dedicated to all “New for 2018” events, dining options, and activities, including what’s new at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Hollywood Studios’ Sunset Seasons Greetings, Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays, and more! A fully comprehensive holiday dining section with listings of holiday snacks, treats, meals, and menu items offered this year — from popcorn kiosks all the way to Signature Restaurants. Updated chapter on where to dine with no advance dining reservations. Updated chapter on 10 must-eat snacks this holiday season. A clickable 3-Month Schedule of Holiday Events so you can see at-a-glance what looks interesting to you. Comprehensive listings — with color photos! — of Disney Resort holiday decor and gingerbread displays Our recommendations on ways to SAVE while you’re in Disney World this holiday season. Updated Scavenger Hunts for every theme park A Preview of the 2019 Holidays in Disney World And more! And when you pre-order it now, you’ll save 20% with promo code PEPPERMINT AND get the 2017 guide immediately, for FREE! We’ll send the 2018 guide as soon as it’s published this fall! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code Peppermint to get 20% off the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018! DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. One of the best treats we spotted recently was the edible cookie dough at the All Star Sports Resort. DFB reader Joy Jarvis had a chance to enjoy it recently, too, and says it’s because DFB said so! YUM! The Maleficent Waffle Cone at the Magic Kingdom is one of the not-so-scary treats for Halloween this year! DFB reader Desiree Marsicano had a chance to order it and said it was amazing! A great Halloween treat! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this must-have Mickey Holiday Cookie Jar! WDW for Grownups shared details on wine tasting experiences for Disney Vacation Club members. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe from this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Disney Family shared a recipe for Minnie Mouse Pancakes! 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: What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: Everything We Found this Week! What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot: Everything We Found This Week! Disney Food Post Round-Up: December 3, 2017 View the full article

This week, we continued looking ahead to the holidays and shared a special Disney Parks Blog guide to everything you need to know about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which requires a special ticket to attend, will be held on the following nights: November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 25, 27 and 29; and December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 21. Party fun takes place from 7 p.m.-midnight. Check out our original Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party story to learn all about this after-hours spectacular. And to purchase tickets, visit Disneyworld.com/Christmasparty. Also, we celebrated World Okapi Day this week with the announcement of the birth of a rare okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Weighing in at 54 pounds, the calf was up and mobile within the first hour of his birth on Oct. 1. He has been nursing and bonding with his mom. The pair will remain in a backstage habitat for the next few months before joining the animals on the savanna. The calf’s parents – mom Zelda and dad Mandazi – were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and ensures responsible breeding of threatened and endangered species. Check our original Okapi story for more images and information. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. First Look Inside the Reimagined World of Disney Stores – The reimagined World of Disney stores are being transformed into contemporary, distinctly Disney retail environments. The result will inspire guests with an unmatched selection of new products in a unique, dynamic setting. Take a first glimpse of the World of Disney store at Downtown Disney. Sneak Peek from ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Downloads into Disney Parks in November – For a limited time next month, guests visiting Disney Parks will be able to preview a sequence from Disney’s new animated adventure “Ralph Breaks the Internet” in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Walt Disney World Resort Sweet Treats: October 2018 – October is the perfect month to talk about sweets – with Halloween candy and pumpkin snacks galore, there’s plenty of sugar to go around! First Panel Installed at New Solar Facility Providing Power to Walt Disney World Resort – One down, 499,999 to go! We are excited to announce that the first of half a million solar panels was recently installed at the previously-announced new 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar facility, which is being developed in collaboration with the Reedy Creek Improvement District and Origis Energy USA to provide power to Walt Disney World Resort. Tennessee Couple Spends Magical Day Visiting All Six Disney Theme Parks in the U.S. – On Wednesday, a couple from Tennessee embarked on the Disney adventure of a lifetime. Their mission: Visit every Disney theme park in the United States in less than 24 hours. New Merchandise Revealed for Reimagined World of Disney Stores at Downtown Disney District and Disney Springs – World of Disney stores at Downtown Disney District in California and Disney Springs in Florida are being transformed into distinctly Disney retail environments that are contemporary, immersive and fun places to shop. All in the Details: Myths & Legends of the Haunted Mansion – Did you know that the Haunted Mansion’s cemetery queue contains hidden references characters who were created for the attraction, but cut before the final version? That’s the topic our Imagineers look into in today’s celebration of the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park. Disneyland Resort Cast Member Picks: Halloween Time – With less than two weeks left of this spook-tacular season, now is the time to visit! Watch the video below to see Disneyland Resort cast members share their Halloween Time picks! View the full article

Can’t get enough Mickey-shaped treats this Halloween season? We brought you the scoop on festive fall treats available in Walt Disney World, and now we’re coming at ya with a review on this spooky, sweet treat from Trolley Car Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Need to know more about this pumpkin-inspired dessert? We’ve got you covered. Chocolate Cake topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears from Trolley Car Cafe Officially named Chocolate Cake – topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears, this dessert consists of a mini chocolate cake topped with chocolate mousse, orange and black glaze, and chocolate Mickey ears. Anyone else feel like they missed an opportunity to call this Mickey Mousse? No, just us? Chocolate Cake topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears from Trolley Car Cafe This cutie is about half cake and half mousse. The little platform on the bottom is a cookie, too! Chocolate Cake topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears from Trolley Car Cafe While it might look like a pumpkin, this baby is all chocolate. If you’re feeling an autumnal dessert but you’re not into that pumpkin spice flavor, this might be one to try. Chocolate Cake topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears from Trolley Car Cafe The chocolate flavor throughout this dessert was on point and not too rich. Chocolate Cake topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears from Trolley Car Cafe The cookie at the bottom didn’t have a ton of flavor, but it did add a nice texture. Chocolate Cake topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears from Trolley Car Cafe While the Mickey Mousse (can’t help it) was a tasty treat, we think there are more exciting desserts available at the Trolley Car Cafe. If you’re in the mood for something more memorable, check out the Carrot Cake Cookie or Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake (AKA the “Butterfinger” cupcake). You’ll find Trolley Car Cafe on the corner of Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Yes, it’s the same location as Starbucks! Halloween treats are available at Trolley Car Cafe until October 31. What’s your favorite Halloween treat from Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Searching for more spooky treats to sink your fangs into during this Halloween season? You’ll love our Best Halloween and Pumpkin Eats in Walt Disney World video! Click here to watch! Related posts: Review: New Cocktails at Fairfax Fare in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery Disney Food Video: GET THIS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Here’s hoping you’re having a great weekend so far! We’re kicking it off with another DFB Video: a full restaurant review of Epcot’s Spice Road Table! Welcome to Spice Road Table! This table service restaurant is located in Epcot’s beautiful Morocco Pavilion. And in addition to a lovely setting, it offers indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, fireworks views, and some pretty great cuisine. Find out why we think Spice Road Table is something of a hidden gem 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: Have you dined at Spice Road Table? Related posts: DFB Video: Food Tour of Epcot’s Morocco DFB Video: The BEST THINGS I’ve Eaten in Disney World So Far in 2018! DFB Video: The BEST Things That Happened To Me in Disney World Last Week! View the full article

Oh, boy! We’re going to have some fun today with a Chocolate Sculpture Tour at the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! You’ll find this lovely annual display at The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar which is located in the Festival Center. The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar Perhaps you aren’t able to make it to the Food and Wine Festival this year. Or, even if you are, your time might be (understandably) consumed with consuming your Must-Try items at the Festival’s Food Booths. No matter the case, if you aren’t able to see these sculptures at the Festival, we always enjoy having the chance to bring them to you! Each made-from-chocolate sculpture is created by a pair or team of chefs from a Disney World Resort or Park. Coco The Epcot Production Bakery created this beautiful and colorful Coco chocolate sculpture. Coco Sculpture Wakanda Forever Animal Kingdom Lodge chefs bring you Wakanda Forever. Wakanda Forever Sculpture Wakanda Forever Sculpture Toy Story Land The chefs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrate this year’s opening of Toy Story Land with their sculpture! Toy Story Land Sculpture The Legend of Sleepy Hollow If you look to the left in this picture of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow sculpture by the Boardwalk Inn chefs, you can spot Ichabod Crane himself peering out from behind a tree! The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Sculpture And if you look even further, you may spy a Hidden Mickey pumpkin in the background. Hidden Mickey Pumpkin Polynesian Tiki Totem The Polynesian Tiki Totem comes to you from the chefs at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort… of course! Polynesian Tiki Totem Sculpture An African Leopard Resting in the Savanna There are no words to add to this stunning sculpture named An African Leopard Resting in the Savanna. An African Leopard Resting in the Savanna The chefs at the Grand Floridian Resort sculpted this one. I know that it’s pretty impossible to choose… but I’m still going to ask! Which one is your favorite? Check out more Festival fun in our DFB YouTube Video! Which chocolate sculpture is your favorite? Please let us know with a comment! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2018 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Related posts: What Are the Dates for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? DFB Video: Epcot Food and Wine Festival 101! NEWS! Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths are IN THE PARK! View the full article

We just showed off a few fun Halloween and fall-time treats unique to Walt Disney World a few days ago, and reviewed that yummy cinnamon pumpkin cupcake in Animal Kingdom as well! Now we’re headed over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to tackle another Halloween-y sweet treat — the Poison Apple Cupcake! Let me just remind everyone that accepting a poison apple from some mean, scary witch in the forest is a bad idea. Really, a terrible one. Snow White taught us all a valuable lesson. But, accepting a poison apple cupcake from the lively cast members at Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, well, that’s a completely different story. Spoiler alert: It’s a really good idea. And a delicious one, too. Roaring Fork Limited Time Poison Apple Cupcake We LOOOOVE Wilderness Lodge. It’s like walking into a fall/winter day in a National Park Lodge every time I’m there…which is a nice mind trick when it’s still. so. freaking. hot. in Florida. Throw a Halloween-themed cupcake into the mix, and I’m game. The Poison Apple Cupcake is a caramel-filled, apple-flavored cupcake, with generous heaping of chocolate ganache that flows down the sides, complete with that evil glare made famous by the Evil Queen in her old hag disguise. Poison Apple Cupcake Right off the bat, you can taste apple from the cupcake. At first glance it looks as if it’s red velvet, but it’s not. It was almost as if they churned fresh apples and threw them into the batter, and it was delicious. Adding to that, it’s filled with caramel. And it tastes like the same caramel you can find in the Germany pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. It’s thick and incredibly flavorful. I wish I could have had a cup of that alone! Caramel Filling The one downside I had with this cupcake wasn’t the red icing, but the green ganache on top of it. It tasted like artificial food dye and nothing more. Still, it made for a perfect Poison Apple look. Poison Apple Cupcake at Roaring Fork If you’re looking for a fun, creative take on a caramel apple while visiting Walt Disney World, it’s a no-brainer to try this out. You’ll find it at Roaring Fork through October 31st, so you have 11 more days, people! ;-D To check out more fun Halloween eats at Disney World right now, see our exclusive DFB Halloween Snacks Printable for Magic Kingdom here, or read up on sweet treats around the World here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge! Disney World HalloWishes Dessert Party Photo Tour! Snack Series: New Carrot Cake Cupcake at Wilderness Lodge View the full article

In this weekend edition of Disney Doodles, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what the Queen of Hearts from “Alice In Wonderland” would do if she could visit Magic Kingdom Park. According to Ashley, the queen’s obsession with red roses in the film may inspire her to seek out the loveliest red rose in the park – inside Be Our Guest restaurant. “The Queen of Hearts always wants the roses to be painted red,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine her instructing the playing cards to make sure the Enchanted Rose at Be Our Guest always stays the color red!” View the full article

Sometimes we stumble upon an artist that we just HAVE to share. These teeny tiny Disney creations are way too cute to keep to ourselves! Meet MinnieKitchen – a polymer clay artist who creates the most adorable miniature items you will ever see! But our favorites, of course, are the Disney ones! Um… a miniature MICKEY PUMPKIN? It’s perfect! Miniature Mickey Pumpkin by MinnieKitchen And we’ll take 100 of these miniature Mickey pretzels, please. Miniature Mickey Pretzel by MinnieKitchen Ok, we officially can’t handle how adorable these are. She even makes MINI. MICKEY. WAFFLES. like the ones you can get with the Mickey Breakfast Plate at Ohana! Miniature Mickey Waffles by MinnieKitchen Miniature Mickey Waffles by MinnieKitchen Raise your hand if you love the Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse dessert from Satu’li Canteen – Yep, she’s got one of those too! Miniature Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse by MinnieKitchen And, of course, we can’t forget about all these teeny tiny Mickey frozen treats! Miniature Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich by MinnieKitchen Miniature Mickey Ice Cream Bar by MinnieKitchen This one is by far my favorite <3 Miniature Mickey Ice Cream Cone by MinnieKitchen If you’re freaking out over these as much as we are you’ll want to check out her Instagram to see all of her adorable creations! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Disney FOOD CHALLENGE! Can You Eat All 19 Of Our Favorite Mickey-Shaped Foods?!? Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Menu UPDATES! What’s New To Eat?! Disney Food Hacks: Mickey Pretzel and Chocolate! View the full article

A trip to the Animal Kingdom is always wild for us as we find so many updates each week! Find out what we found in new menu items, seasonal treats, and merchandise this week! Hello from the Animal Kingdom The first thing we found were updated ticket prices at the ticket windows. New Ticket Prices at Animal Kingdom On to happier finds! Menu Updates at Tiffins We spotted a few changes at Tiffins on Discovery Island. Chicken and Waffle replaced the Pomegranate Lacquered Chicken Fort McCoy Rib Eye replaced the Fort McCoy Beef Tenderloin Braised Lamb Shank replaced the Kamo Ramen Tiffins Menu Menu Updates at Flame Tree Barbecue Flame Tree Barbecue has updated their menu by adding a Smokehouse Chicken Salad, Kids’ Turkey Sandwich, and a Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake. That does mean there are some items that have been removed from the menu. You’ll no longer be able to enjoy the Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Chicken Breast, Watermelon Salad, Kids’ Chicken Sandwich, or the Banana Maple Cake. Flame Tree Barbecue Menu But don’t stress too much. They tend to remove and replace that Watermelon Salad from time to time, just in case it’s a favorite of yours. Flame Tree Barbecue Menu Flame Tree Barbecue Menu OK — sign us up for this! It sounds like all things Harvest and Fall in one delicious cupcake! Flame Tree Barbecue Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake New Hours for Restaurantosaurus Lounge When the Restaurantosaurus Lounge started as a test in July, it usually opened at 5pm. When we were there this week, the cast member we spoke with told us it opened around noon and would have new operating hours soon. They do not have exact hours yet as it is based on crowd levels. Restaurantosaurus Lounge We’ll have another review for you soon! We couldn’t help stopping in for a drink and some eats. New Halloween Cupcake Spotted We spotted a new Halloween Cupcake at several locations around the park. This not-to-spooky Mickey ghost-adorned sweet treat was spotted at Creature Comforts and Pizzafari. It’s a combo of pumpkin and cinnamon flavors that we couldn’t resist trying this out. Read our review of this Halloween treat! Halloween Cupcake On the topic of cupcakes and all things sweet, we did not see the Rivers of Light Cupcake at Creature Comforts this week, but we did spot Halloween donuts at Royal Anandapur Tea Company. Cupcakes or Donuts — the impossible question — which would you pick? Royal Anandapur Tea Company Halloween Donuts Tire Pumpkin Straws Are Everywhere! OK, not everywhere, but since first spotting them at two locations here we’ve also found them in the Hollywood Studios and Epcot — and now even more places here! In Animal Kingdom you can pick these up at Pizzafari and Harambe Market in addition to Mahindi and the Feeding Ground. Tire Jack-o-Lantern Straw So much for these being exclusive to Cars Land in Disney California Adventure as we were told they would be! ;-D Tire Pumpkin Straws Asia Construction Update The construction we saw last week is still in progress, which means the construction walls are still up in Asia and there’s still work being done behind Drinkwallah. Asia Construction Drinkwallah Construction New Line of Home Items Featuring Cinderella We found this new line of home items including plates, bowls, tea cups, coffee cups and even a frame in Animal Kingdom. Like the products spotted in Epcot this week, these are some more elegant and mature renderings of Cinderella. Cinderella Plate Click here to seem them all! Cinderella Mug Explore Animal Kingdom with PinQuest Disney Trading Pin collectors and fans of scavenger hunts — we found the perfect pin collecting scavenger hunt for you! PinQuest is now in Animal Kingdom. PinQuest was originally launched in Magic Kingdom about two and a half years ago. The Animal Kingdom version works exactly the same as the Magic Kingdom version. You’ll purchase your starter “Adventure Pack” which includes your lanyard, decoder medal, legend, and map to guide you around the park as you collect six pins (all an extra purchase) on the adventure. Animal Kingdom PinQuest As you figure out each clue you’ll go to that clue’s location to buy a pin with the code and clue that will send you to the following location in the park. Each clue/code pin is $9.99. You’ll purchase six pins along the way. After you have collected all six pins you can purchase a “Complet-Ear” pin for $4.99 to complete your set. Animal Kingdom PinQuest ©Disney We always enjoy our visits to the Animal Kingdom — especially when we get to see peaceful scenes like this (well, besides the construction walls and scaffolding of course!). Asia Construction Check out our NEW 25 Disney World Dishes You’ve NEVER Heard Of, But You’ve GOT to Try video, featuring some favorite eats in Animal Kingdom! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! 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 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 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 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Everything We Found this Week! New Line of Cinderella Dishware Arrives in Disney World Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Menu UPDATES! What’s New To Eat?! View the full article

We just shared some new Cinderella merchandise we spotted at Epcot this week, and now we’ve found another new line of home items in Animal Kingdom featuring Cinderella! This line is a little more formal than other lines we’ve seen featuring the princesses lately. Cinderella Plate Just like the line at Epcot, these are some more mature renderings of the popular princess. We’re even getting a tiny bit of a toile pattern feel looking at this set. You can assemble a whole set of plates, bowls, tea cups, and mugs in this Happily Ever After pattern. Cinderella Bowl The carriage fashioned out of flora and fauna feels very Victorian! Cinderella Bowl We’re loving the detail on these; and the deep blue is very Wedgwood-esque! Cinderella Plate Take a look at Cinderella’s hair on this plate! Such detail. Cinderella Plate The tea cup ups the game in this line with some “gold” accents in the pattern. Cinderella Tea Cup Cinderella Tea Cup For coffee lovers there’s a mug in this collection for you as well. Cinderella Mug Cinderella Mug This is not technically part of the collection, but we are loving it with all the quotes and references from the movie. Cinderella Mug Cinderella Mug Can you see the mice here? Too cute! Cinderella Mug There’s a frame that matches this set as well — and it reminds us to have courage and be kind! Cinderella Frame Cinderella Frame What do you think of this trend towards these more mature and elegant renderings of the princesses that we’ve been seeing more of in the parks lately? Will you be adding this collection to your home? Let us know in the comments! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: The 2018 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 All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE18 at check out to get the discount. It’s a $63 value for under $30!! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. And with our handy e-book format, you can download the Guides to all of your electronic devices and take them with you wherever you go! And with our 100% money-back guarantee, what do you have to lose? Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: 10-20-18 What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot: Everything We Found This Week! Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays View the full article

Who’s the leader of the club? Mickey Mouse! We just took you on a tour of the reimagined World of Disney Store in Disney Springs (click here to see the whole thing!), and now it’s time to look a little more closely at one of the newest merchandise lines! In celebration of your favorite mouse’s 90th Birthday and its upcoming Grand Reopening, World of Disney has released an exclusive Mickey Mouse Club Collection. Want to know more? Let’s have a look! Mickey Mouse Club Collection After a lengthy refurbishment and total reimagining, World of Disney at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World is holding its Grand Reopening on Saturday, October 27. Mickey Mouse also celebrates his 90th birthday on November 18, so what better time to release an exclusive Mickey Mouse Club collection!? Mickey Mouse Club Collection Of course there are adorable Minnie and Mickey plushes. Mickey Mouse Club Collection You’ll also find a variety of Mickey Mouse Club-themed apparel, including t-shirts and hoodies. Mickey Mouse Club Collection The popular Mickey ear ball caps have been updated with the Mickey Mouse Club logo, too. Mickey Mouse Club Collection Mickey Mouse Club Collection Mickey Mouse Club Collection You’ll have a Mickey outfit for every occasion! Mickey Mouse Club Collection Mickey Mouse Club Collection Know what you need to go with your Mickey Mouse Club t-shirts and hoodies? Zipper pouches and mugs. You need to COMMIT, my friend. Mickey Mouse Club apparel and home goods In case you were in danger of forgetting the lyrics to the Mickey Mouse Club theme song, Disney was kind enough to spell them out on this handy travel mug. Mickey Mouse Club to-go coffee mugs Are you an accessories person? You’ll love the Disney Parks x Loungefly mini backpack and clutches. Mickey Mouse Club Collection Loungefly x Disney backpacks and clutches A special Alex and Ani bangle collection and Mickey Mouse Club pins have also make an appearance. Mickey Mouse Club Collection Mickey Mouse Club Collection And last but not least, there’s definitely a must-have ear headband. Mickey Mouse Club Ear Headband at World of Disney Closer to Disneyland Resort? The Mickey Mouse Club Collection is also available at World of Disney at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, too. Which items from the Mickey Mouse Club release are definitely becoming part of your collection? Let us know in the comments below. Did shopping for all of that adorable M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E gear make you hungry? Come check out all the restaurants in Disney Springs! Related posts: SNEAK PEEK: The Newly Reimagined World of Disney Store at Disney Springs News: Free Pastry with Purchase of a Caricature at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs! News and Review: Donut Nuggets at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs! View the full article

Yesterday we shared a sneak peek of two new collections arriving at the reimagined World of Disney stores in Downtown Disney District in California and Disney Springs in Florida. As the projects near completion and the locations prepare for their grand re-openings next week, we want to provide you with a first glimpse of the World of Disney store at Downtown Disney. Check out the video below! The reimagined World of Disney stores are being transformed into contemporary, distinctly Disney retail environments. The result will inspire guests with an unmatched selection of new products in a unique, dynamic setting. In addition to improved store layouts, new design elements will make guests feel like they are in an animator’s studio, paying tribute to Disney’s rich animation history. While exploring the shop, guests will discover classic draftsman desks with character animation sketches by Disney Legends. Photographs of animators, including Walt Disney’s original animators, known as the “Nine Old Men,” are displayed on large corkboards. It wouldn’t be a distinctly Disney creation without moments of Disney magic sprinkled throughout the shop. While guests have to wait until the grand reveal to experience the magic for themselves, these immersive surprises will spotlight classic Disney storytelling in new ways. Amid these enhancements, one thing remains the same: the unparalleled guest service provided by Disney cast members. The World of Disney cast will be sporting new looks consisting of modern-fit jeans and plaid shirts with iconic Mickey Mouse silhouettes. In addition to the design elements, the shops will feature a new way to bring home treasured souvenirs and memories from Disney vacations—in specially designed, reusable merchandise bags featuring classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck. The World of Disney stores are the first merchandise locations throughout Disney Parks to offer these bags for $1, which are also environmentally friendly—made from 80% recycled materials. They will help contribute to the company’s broader goal of significantly reducing its use of single-use plastics by mid-2019. While both World of Disney shops are currently open for guests, the grand reopenings are slated for October 26 in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and October 27 in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

Holiday Greetings from Hollywood Studios?!! Yes, for some reason the “Christmas Creep” has started and we are seeing Christmas decorations up in Hollywood Studios — as well as some Christmas Merch — sitting right next to the Halloween Merch! Happy Holidays from Sunset Boulevard In addition to seeing Christmas arrive here, we also found construction, food, character meet and greets, Skyliner, and merchandise updates all around the park! New Halloween Sweet Treats Trolley Car Cafe can always be relied on to have some tasty seasonal sweet treats. This week we found this Chocolate and Caramel Apple that has a smile that kind of reminds us of the Joker and is a little spooky! Chocolate Caramel Apple If you’re looking for something a little more cute and less spooky try the Chocolate Cake topped with Chocolate Mousse and Mouse Ears! Chocolate Cake topped with Chocolate Mousse Those Toy Story Grand Opening and Incredibles 2 Celebration Cupcakes are still available — but how about that Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake? I still remember the first time I wrote about that gorgeous hunk of sugar exactly 9 years ago this month! Still one of my favorites. Trolley Car Baked Goods Hollywood and Vine Price Increase Hollywood and Vine is another victim of the recent price increases. If you’re going to Minnie’s Halloween Dine you’ll now pay $31 for kiddos and $52 for adults — and increase from $30 for kiddos and $50 for adults. The Play n’ Dine Breakfast also saw increases to $23 for kiddos and $38 for adults up from $20 and $34 respectively. Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood and Vine Play n’ Dine Breakfast at Hollywood and Vine Star Wars Galaxy Far Far Away Update We’ve been keeping you updated on the status of the Galaxy Far Far Away stage show. The area under construction has increased since last week and there are a lot more shrubs trying to hide the work — but as you can see there is some serious work being done to the area. This week we were promised by a cast member the show will be back “soon”. Star Wars A Galaxy Far Far Away Construction and Refurb Work Star Wars A Galaxy Far Far Away Construction and Refurb Work Star Wars A Galaxy Far Far Away Construction and Refurb Work Star Wars A Galaxy Far Far Away Construction and Refurb Work They are still working in the courtyard of the Chinese Theater. This building is in the process of being transformed on the inside for the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ride. Chinese Theater Construction and Refurb Work Path of the Jedi Transitions to Seasonal The Path of the Jedi is a short compilation film that retells the path of the Jedi. This show is now closed for the season. Hollywood Studios Times Guide Path of the Jedi Theater There are now “ads” for the Muppet*Vision 3D show and Frozen Sing-Along where there used to be promotions for the Path of the Jedi. Sing-Along with Elsa! Enjoy the Muppets in 3D Star Lord and Groot Meet and Greet Status Update While at Walt Disney Presents we realized Guardians of the Galaxy’s Star Lord and Groot were not there for their meet and greet. When we asked about this we were told they have “gone on a long mission.” We sure will miss them while they are gone and wish them luck on their mission! Hollywood Studios Times Guide Pixar Place Construction Since Toy Story Land opened Pixar Place has been blocked off with construction walls. It was announced previously this area will become a city block in Municiberg, home to the Incredibles. As the walls expand, the Joffrey’s stand in that area is getting hidden more and more — but rest assured, it is still there and open! Pixar Place Construction Pixar Place Construction Pixar Place Construction Pixar Place Construction Green Army Patrol Meet and Greet For the first time we saw a Green Army Man in Toy Story Land doing a Character Meet and Greet. Have you seen this before or met a Green Army Patrol Member? Let us know in the comments! Green Army Man Meet and Greet Christmas Merch Arrives! We spotted some Christmas merch and snacks in some of the stores…and since it is still Halloween season we found some of this new Christmas merch sitting on the same shelf as the Halloween merch. How is this possible? Even the Ghost looks confused! This light-up jingle bell necklace is a new addition this year! Get your Glow On! Our favorite part of the holiday season is the treats, and we found two of our favorites in one snack! Gingerbread Popcorn! Gingerbread Popcorn The seasonal krispy treats are back as well. Christmas Krispie Treats And just because Halloween is (almost) over doesn’t mean we have to give up sweet treats like the mallow creme pumpkins — because now they are available in a Christmas version! Dentists everywhere are rejoicing. Christmas Mallow Cremes Here’s a “sweet” Christmas countdown calendar! The trick is to limit yourself to just one piece of chocolate a day. I did the chocolate calendar with my son last year and he loved it! Christmas Countdown Calendar Christmas Countdown Calendar If your kids love your Elf on a Shelf or you’re looking to start this holiday tradition (beware: it’s a lot of work Moms and Dads!) then you’ve got to check out Disney’s version of Elf on a Shelf. Stitch Elf on the Shelf Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Merch We spotted the same Nightmare Before Chrismtas 25th Anniversary merchandise in the Stage One Shop by Muppet*Vision 3D that we saw in the Magic Kingdom this week. Have you ever seen Jack look this happy? Seeing his big smile made us smile too! Happy 25th Jack! Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Hoodie Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Purse Skyliner Construction Update Even Disney is getting ready for the arrival of the Skyliner System with the video they released today! Every time we come to this park the Skyliner station gets closer and closer to looking complete. Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station Those are the updates from Hollywood Studios this week, we’ll leave you with this way-too-early Christmas scene on Sunset Boulevard! Happy Holidays from Sunset Boulevard Check out our NEW 25 Disney World Dishes You’ve NEVER Heard Of, But You’ve GOT to Try video! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! 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 World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! 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Walt Disney World gave an update about the gondola system that will transport visitors to Hollywood Studios, Epcot and several resorts. Disney Skyliner is under construction and “making progress”— although Disney still has not given an opening date — according to a Disney parks blog post Friday. ... View the full article

For a limited time next month, guests visiting Disney Parks will be able to preview a sequence from Disney’s new animated adventure “Ralph Breaks the Internet” in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get to see this advance look at a portion of the film, starting Friday, November 2, as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction. At Disneyland park, the preview of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” will be shown in 3D at the Tomorrowland Theater. This limited sneak peek experience will be presented by Mailchimp at Disneyland Resort, November 9 – December 9. In “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” video-game bad guy Ralph and best friend Vanellope leave the comforts of Litwak’s arcade in an attempt to save her game. Their quest takes them to the vast world of the internet, a world Vanellope wholeheartedly embraces – so much so that Ralph worries he may lose the only friend he’s ever had. Take a look at the latest trailer for “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” and be sure to head to Disney Parks for this limited-time sneak peek as you get hyped for the film’s big release on November 21! View the full article

One down, 499,999 to go! We are excited to announce that the first of half a million solar panels was recently installed at the previously-announced new 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar facility, which is being developed in collaboration with the Reedy Creek Improvement District and Origis Energy USA to provide power to Walt Disney World Resort. When completed in just a few months, this facility will, on average, generate enough renewable clean energy to equate to powering two of our four Disney theme parks here in Central Florida. This project marks another milestone in our commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship here at Disney, a tradition that began with Walt Disney himself and has continued with the dedication of our Cast Members today. And, as mentioned in the recent New York Times article highlighting this project, Disney’s sustainability leadership is providing inspiration at a global level. I visited the construction site along with several other members of the project team to celebrate the exciting milestone of the first panel being installed. It was so thrilling to see the progress that’s being made on this new solar facility – helping us achieve our environmental goals while meeting the power needs of our business. Cast Members from Disney’s Animal, Science and Environment and Horticulture teams are playing an integral role in the development of the facility, including their efforts to make the site pollinator friendly and safe for endangered species of butterflies, bees and other insects. This is just one more way in which we’re using renewable clean energy to bring Disney magic to our guests Be sure to keep reading the Disney Parks Blog and follow the Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Facebook page for additional updates. View the full article

There’s something exciting about the anticipation of checking in to a Disney Resort hotel and beginning your vacation, or getting ready to fly on the back of a mountain banshee in Pandora – The World of Avatar. Now, we’re about to make moments like these even more special, with two new interactive experiences coming soon to the Play Disney Parks mobile app, which turns wait time into play time and offers guests a variety of fun activities to enjoy together. Stories of the Enchanted Gallery at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be the first Play Disney Parks experience based at a Disney Resort hotel and will allow you to bring the art-filled walls of the lobby to life while checking in or enjoying your stay. Through the app, you’ll become your own animator, creating themed art that transforms into living, breathing stories inspired by “Finding Nemo,” “The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Cars.” The ACE Guide to Pandora: Valley of Mo’ara Edition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will enable you to join Alpha Centauri Expeditions (ACE) on an adventurous journey as you explore the colors, cultures and creatures of Pandora. Scan your surroundings for exotic lifeforms, create indigenous music and experience other interactive gameplay alongside your friends and family while learning all about this alien moon through interesting facts, trivia and activities. This experience can be accessed anywhere within the park, but is especially great when waiting in the queue line at the very popular Avatar Flight of Passage attraction. You’ll also be able to earn, collect and share several new Play Disney Parks achievements as part of these new experiences. And, while in the app, keep your eyes (and ears) open for some great new Apple Music* playlists featuring songs inspired by Disney animated films, Disney lullabies and even classic Disney tales read aloud. Since debuting in June, the Play Disney Parks app has immersed guests further in the Disney stories they know and love, through themed games, Disney trivia, digital achievements, music and more – whether they are playing on Main Street, U.S.A. or waiting in line at beloved attractions. Be sure to download the app from the App Store or Google Play to be among the first to enjoy these latest enhancements. There’s many more exciting additions in development for the app at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, so stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for future updates. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some features require separate theme park admission. *Some features require Apple Music subscription and are only available on iOS devices. Separate terms and conditions apply. Apple, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC. View the full article

All eyes are on the SKIES in Walt Disney World, as construction is well underway for the Disney Skyliner transportation system! Skyliner Support Tower at Caribbean Beach Resort From support towers to Skyliner stations, Disney is gearing up for this new transportation system which will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four Resorts: Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach and the upcoming Disney’s Riviera Resort. Epcot Skyliner Station Today, Disney is sharing a look at the Skyliner filled with fun facts. How many miles of cable will be used for the system? How many loading stations will there be in all? Find out — and see more concept art of the gondolas in action — by checking out Disney’s video below!  Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Are you excited about the Disney Skyliner? Please let us know with a comment below! Related posts: New Disney World Skyliner Details — with Concept Artwork! Update: Skyliner Gondola Spotted in Hollywood Studios Station DFB Video: Ultimate Guide to Disney World’s Biggest Upcoming Changes! View the full article

Last year we shared details about Disney Skyliner, a new way to move guests across Walt Disney World Resort with a bird’s-eye view. This new gondola system will conveniently connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as well as the proposed 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort. To bring Disney Skyliner to life, teams are making progress on this innovative system. In addition to uniquely Disney station designs that complement their surroundings, support towers have been popping up across Walt Disney World Resort and will soon be connected with a series of reinforced cables to carry guests in stylish themed gondolas. You may even see this work underway over the next several months as teams install the miles of cable between towers. In the meantime, check out the video above for a fun look at this new system and keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more details. View the full article