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Sprinkles Cupcakes wants to celebrate breakfast all day — in cupcake form! — and we are totally here for it! Sprinkles locations in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World and in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort (as well as locations everywhere else!) will serve up Cereal Cupcakes every week through early February! Cereal Cupcakes in January! These might look a little familiar because Sprinkles crafted these tasty, crunch cupcakes last January, too! Three of this year’s cupcakes — Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, and Lucky Charms — are returning! Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcake @DisneySprings Twitter Fruity Pebbles is up first, landing in Sprinkles’ cupcake case from January 7-13. Fruity Pebble Cupcake @Sprinkles Twitter Cinnamon Toast Crunch is second, from January 14-20. Crunch Berries (replacing last year’s Cocoa Puffs!) will be available January 21-27. And finally, cupcake fans can get Lucky Charms from January 28-February 2. Lucky Charms Cupcake @DisneySprings Twitter Be sure to follow @DisneySprings on Instagram to keep up with the ever-evolving news from Disney World’s entertainment district (including Sprinkles updates!). And don’t forget to sign up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter, where we keep you posted on all things Disney! What cereal would you put on a cupcake? Daydream with us in the comments! Related posts: Black Velvet Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney Parks Through October 31! Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… View the full article

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to ‘Ohana, a spot is known for its character breakfast in the mornings and its all-you-care-to-enjoy feast in the evenings featuring grilled meats accompanied by pork dumplings and chicken wings, all followed up with ‘Ohana Bread Pudding. ‘Ohana sign One of the traditional accompaniments to the meal has also been lo mein noodles tossed in a teriyaki sauce – which may have its days on the menu numbered. Sides — Wontons, Noodles, Stir Fried Vegetables, Chicken Wings As is always the case when a potential ‘Ohana menu change is on the horizon (see previous menu updates here, here, and here), folks are upset and nervous. This time around, it’s those noodles that are potentially on the chopping block. Some guests, rather than receiving the noodles, have received a side of curry fried rice instead, as evidenced by this picture shared with us here at DFB from @dislovefromMN on Twitter. Curry Rice served at ‘Ohana @dislovefromMN We’ve heard different information from different guests: some have been told that this is simply a test dish (and we’ve even heard reports that the noodles may have already come back after what must have been a very brief trial run for the rice). However, we’ve also spoken with Cast Members at the Polynesian who have reported BOTH that the menu change from noodles to curry rice has not yet been reflected on the Disney World website menu which, at this time, still lists the teriyaki noodles as an accompaniment, AND that the noodles will indeed be replaced by the curry rice. So, basically, nothing is official except that ‘Ohana is indeed testing a new menu item — curry fried rice — that may in time replace the teriyaki noodles. ‘Ohana menu page screenshot The coming days will hopefully reveal more information, and we’ll keep you posted on the status once we hear more! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of a possible side item change at ‘Ohana? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: New Menu Item at ‘Ohana in Disney World’s Polynesian Resort Rumor: Is Chicken is Back on the Menu at ‘Ohana? Disney Restaurant Photo Packages Now Part Of PhotoPass+. Is It Worth It? View the full article

Potion Purple is popping up everywhere… and that includes Landscape of Flavors at Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort! Landscape of Flavors We have a look at this latest perfectly purple addition to snacks celebrating the latest Disney color trend thanks to @dreamandamouse on Instagram! Potion Purple Cupcake @dreamandamouse This chocolate cupcake is topped not only with dollops of purple buttercream but also glitter, star sprinkles, and Mickey sprinkles. Small chocolate circles are added to represent the Potion Purple Minnie Ears that started the latest craze. Potion Purple Ears Though Potion Purple cupcakes and gelato shakes have been showing up here and there in honor of the hue, we’re preparing for more purple this week. A V.I.Passholder event will take place for Disney World Passholders this coming Thursday, and Disney shared that attendees will be able to “sip and savor the newest purple food and beverage offerings for purchase.” So keep your eyes PEELED FOR PURPLE in the coming days! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you hoping to try a Potion Purple snack? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Art of Animation, and Pop Century: May 15, 2018 What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney World Resorts: February 17, 2018 View the full article

Disneyland guests and annual passholders were treated to a not-so-pleasant surprise this morning. Whether showing up at the park to buy a one day ticket or annual pass, everyone was greeted with a major price increase — including on the MaxPass service and daily parking as well. Sleeping Beauty Castle That’s right, if you’re planning a trip to Disneyland you’ll need to save more than a few more pennies to purchase your park tickets or annual passes with this price increase. Some prices went up as much as 25% overnight. This increase comes on the heels of some hints from both Bob Iger (Disney’s CEO) and Disney as to the opening date of and more details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. ©Disney from @DisneyParks on Twitter Let’s get into the details and the increases: One Day, One Park Disneyland Ticket Price Increase One Day, One Park Low Demand Day: From $97.00 to $104.00 One Day, One Park Regular Demand Day: From $117.00 to $129.00 One Day, One Park Peak Demand Day: From $135.00 to $149.00 One Day Park Hopper Disneyland Ticket Price Increase One Day Park Hopper Low Demand Day: From $147.00 to $154.00 One Day Park Hopper Regular Demand Day: From $167.00 to $179.00 One Day Park Hopper Peak Demand Day: From $185.00 to $199.00 Multi-Day, One Park Per Day Disneyland Ticket Price Increase 2 Day, 1 Park Per Day: From $210.00 to $225.00 3 Day, 1 Park Per Day: From $280.00 to $300.00 4 Day, 1 Park Per Day: From $305.00 to $325.00 5 Day, 1 Park Per Day: From $320.00 to $340.00 Multi-Day Park Hopper Disneyland Ticket Price Increase 2 Day Park Hopper: From $260.00 to $280.00 3 Day Park Hopper: From $330.00 to $355.00 4 Day Park Hopper: From $355.00 to $380.00 5 Day Park Hopper: From $370.00 to $395.00 Disneyland Annual Pass Price Increase Southern California Select: From $369.00 to $399.00 Deluxe: From $729.00 to $799.00 Signature: From $999.00 to $1,149.00 Signature Plus: From $1,149.00 to $1,399.00 Premier: From $1,579.00 to $1,949.00 The MaxPass Service has also seen a price increase from $10.00 to $15.00 Daily Parking has increased from $20.00 per day to $25.00 per day. The Southern California Select Pass is also seeing an increase in the number of blockout dates from 202 a days in the past to 211 days in 2019. To review and see all blockout dates for each pass and park visit the Disneyland Blockout Calendar webpage. Let us know what you think about these new increases. Will this change your plans to visit Disneyland this year, or change the type of Annual Pass that you purchase or renew? 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 Changes and Updates JUST Announced for Disney Parks! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Related posts: News: Prices Increased on Food and Beverage Items Across Disneyland Resort Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure CHECK IT OUT! Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries in Disney California Adventure! View the full article

We kicked off 2019 with our special Disney Parks Blog look at the many new and exciting experiences happening all year long at the Walt Disney World Resort. This year, you’ll travel to a galaxy far, far away and experience zany fun aboard a runaway railway as well as have the opportunity to take in beautiful views atop a new resort hotel tower and glide across the sky in a gondola. Visit Jeremy’s original 19 Walt Disney World Experiences in 2019 story for our list. We also began the year with several stories featuring special offers that’ll help you get the most out of your vacation to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Disneyland Resort celebrates 2019 with special ticket offer for Southern California residents. ‘Sun & Fun Room Offer’ for your Walt Disney World Vacation this Spring and Summer. Free Dine Package Offer now available at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Sneak Peek of New ‘Star Wars: Pirate’s Price’ Book Features Millennium Falcon Arrival on Planet Batuu – This week, StarWars.com shared an exclusive look from a new book called “Star Wars: Pirate’s Price” that we think many of you will enjoy checking out. Celebrate the New Year with Special V.I.PASSHOLDER Perks in January – Happy New Year to our Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. Today we’re happy to share that we’re kicking off 2019 with new offerings and events our Passholders won’t want to miss. TV Host Trevor Noah Encounters Frozone and Mr. Incredible at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Park – Television host and funnyman Trevor Noah recently visited Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure park and experienced a heroic encounter with Mr. Incredible and Frozone from Disney•Pixar’s “Incredibles 2.” Tickets on Sale Now for Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Are you ready to experience the best Disney’s Animal Kingdom has to offer after the sun goes down – including heart-tugging Tree of Life Awakenings, the adventures within Pandora – The World of Avatar and more? Now you can, thanks to Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A Year in Review: Disney Parks Food & Beverage 2018 – Looking back at 2018, it was an incredible year for Disney foodies! With celebrations, stylish color trends, festivals, foodie guides, and a TON of incredible new openings, there’s so much to look back on, so here are a few of the tasty highlights from Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort this past year. #DisneyFamilia: DIY Three Kings-Inspired Maracas! – To help you celebrate El Día de los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) today, we bring you a very easy ‘do it yourself’ craft that will definitely be a hit among your familia. Of course they include a Disney touch! Kickstart 2019 With Our First Disney Parks Blog Digital Wallpaper of the New Year – As we bid farewell to 2018 and welcome in 2019, we wanted to wish you an amazing new year. Designer Jeff Maurer created a special celebratory wallpaper with one of our favs…Mickey Mouse! Who better to ring in the fun? View the full article

Only months before the opening of its $1-billion Star Wars expansion, the Disneyland Resort announced price increases of up to 25% for daily tickets, annual passes and parking. The increases, which took effect Sunday, come less than a year after the resort adopted price hikes of up to 18%. Under... View the full article

Greetings from Hollywood Studios! As Christmas winds down in the parks we found some changes in the park (Slinky Dog, where’s your tail?) as well as some new additions, and of course some new merchandise to welcome in 2019! Hello from Hollywood Studios! We’ll start this week’s tour out in Animation Courtyard where there’s a brand new Disney Junior Dance Party that is pretty fun! New Disney Junior Dance Party in Hollywood Studios Over the holidays a brand new Disney Junior Dance Party started in Animation Courtyard, and you and your kiddos get to dance along with some Disney Junior stars in a high-energy show. You’ll see Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, and Timon in the show, each with their own segment and specialty dance. Doc McStuffins at Hollywood Studios’ New Disney Junior Dance Party Timon at Hollywood Studios’ New Disney Junior Dance Party Throughout the show and between each segment the hosts of the show keep checking in with the Mickey Roadster Racers in the hopes they will make it to the party on time. Vampirina at Hollywood Studios’ New Disney Junior Dance Party Checking in with the Mickey Roadster Racers at Hollywood Studios’ New Disney Junior Dance Party Spoiler Alert — Mickey and the Roadster Racers make it to the show for the finale!! Mickey at Hollywood Studios’ New Disney Junior Dance Party Mickey at Hollywood Studios’ New Disney Junior Dance Party New Market Snack and Drink Stand in Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard Just in time for the busy holidays a brand new Market has opened in Animation Courtyard next door to the Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea stand on the way to the Toy Story Land entrance. The Market at Hollywood Studios You’ll find spirited drinks, beers, soft drinks, water, non-alcoholic specialty drinks as well as Churros and Mickey Pretzels here. The Market at Hollywood Studios The Market at Hollywood Studios Toy Story Land Updates — Where is Slinky Dog’s Tail? Even though the Christmas decorations will be taken down this week we spotted some additions to the decorations in the area since our visit right before Christmas. There are new (giant) ornaments on Woody’s Toy Story Land Sign as well as some new garland. New Toy Story Land Christmas Decorations New Toy Story Land Christmas Decorations After we navigated through the crowds — there were so many people in the park this week — we made our way to Slinky Dog Dash. Toy Story Land — So Crowded When we got to Slinky Dog Dash we noticed something was missing. Slinky’s tail has been removed from all of the cars on this popular attraction. We hear the tails have been removed for safety reasons, and they are expected to return in some fashion soon. Slinky — Where’s Your Tail? We noticed Buzz was in a new location for his Meet and Greet. His Meet and Greet was moved closer to the entrance into Toy Story Land, we think to avoid the Slinky Dog Dash ride line, which was so long it was all the way to where the Buzz Meet and Greet is normally. We don’t know if this is temporary because of the crowds, or a permanent move. As always, we’ll keep you updated on this. Buzz Meet and Greet Slinky Dog Dash Line Star Wars Updates: Galaxy’s Edge Progress and Addition to Tatooine Traders Of course, no visit to Toy Story Land is complete without a peek over the wall to check on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge progress (read more about Bob Iger’s — Disney’s CEO — interview about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge here). Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress The Star Wars store, Tatooine Traders completed an interior refurbishment last year, but just as that was finished, we were surprised with an addition outside the store. Here’s how it’s progressing. Tatooine Traders Addition Progress Tatooine Traders Addition Progress New Merchandise in Hollywood Studios OK, technically this is not merchandise, but it is something you can buy — for now. If you stop for a beer or cider at Baseline Tap House you can get it served in a (plastic) souvenir glass. These are only around for a limited time, so be sure to pop in and get yours soon! Baseline Tap House Souvenir Cup Baseline Tap House Souvenir Cup There’s a new Mickey Through The Years collection that came out — just in time to celebrate Mickey’s 90th! Mickey Through the Years Mug Look at this mug with all of the Mickeys on it from all of our favorite films and shows featuring the Main Mouse! Mickey Through the Years Mug Mickey Through the Years Mug There’s a shirt to go with the mug that includes all of the variations of Mickey on it as well. Mickey Through the Years Shirt This collage collection is too much. Look at this carefully, we found references to Disneyland, Disney World, Tokyo Disney, Mickey, favorite attractions and so much more! It reminds me of the display in the Disneyland Hotel near the conference center! Mickey Collage Collection Yep, we’re going to have to get both of these tops. Mickey Collage Collection The collage merchandise is featured in some new storefront window displays. New Window Displays We also noticed the style of Mickey and Minnie are the same style as the art for Hollywood Studio’s new 30th Anniversary logo, so maybe we’ll be seeing this display all year long as the park celebrates. New Window Displays And, lastly, if you’re trying to catch Santa in these couple of days of Christmas celebrations in the park he is no longer here (we assume he is off on a beach relaxing), but you and your kiddos don’t need to be disappointed. Santa Goofy is sitting in for Santa in the Meet and Greet in the Once Upon a Time store on Sunset Boulevard. Meet Santa Goofy in Once Upon a Time Whew — that is everything new we spotted in the park this week. Be sure to follow us so you are kept up-to-date on all of our park visits and updates! 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 for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios: 11-4-18 Disney World Star Wars Update: Galaxy’s Edge Construction, Merchandise, and Tatooine Traders Addition What’s New in Hollywood Studios this Week: Eats, Decor, Merchandise, New Entrance, Skyliner Update, and MORE! View the full article

Our next adventure in the parks took us to Animal Kingdom on the search for new food, new merchandise and any updates for you! Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life We were excited to see and say “welcome back” to a cupcake friend featuring Lion King‘s Simba as our day in the park started at Creature Comforts. What’s New on Animal Kingdom’s Discovery Island Creature Comforts is pretty much our first stop on every visit for some coffee, and to see what’s new as far as mugs and tumblers. But on this visit we were happy to see Simba in cupcake form here. Of course, we’ve enjoyed this cupcake before (5 years ago!), but this version of the cupcake has a new filling — “yummy” white chocolate mousse instead of passion fruit. Welcome Back Simba Cupcake We spotted this guy at Creature Comforts, Pizzafari, and Isle of Java. How cute is he with his orange and yellow buttercream mane? I do wish he looked a little more polished, but… . Lion King Cupcake There’s some new construction going on outside Island Mercantile, we don’t know what this is yet, but will be sure to let you know when we find out! Be sure to follow us for all the latest updates! Island Mercantile Construction Island Mercantile Construction What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Africa If you’re a Monsters, Inc. fan then be on the lookout for a new popcorn bucket in the shape of Sulley!! (Yep, the same one that made waves in Disneyland during Pixar Fest!) You’ll find Sulley at Mahindi, The Feeding Ground, and Cornivores. Sulley Popcorn Bucket Sulley Popcorn Bucket While you’re at Mahindi and some other snack locations and stands around the park you’ll also find Santa Mickey Sugar Cookies. We took a closer look and instantly recognized these as the cookies handed out at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom in 2018! Santa Mickey Sugar Cookies Santa Mickey Sugar Cookies What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Asia Since its re-opening Upcountry Landing has kept us busy with updates. This week we found a new pop-up bar in the location. The cast member we talked to was not certain if this would be permanent or just during busy times and seasons. Upcountry Landing Pop-Up Bar Upcountry Landing Pop-Up Bar In addition to some time to sit and relax you can enjoy beer, wine, a “Jolly Lemonade”, or bottles soft drinks and water here. Upcountry Landing Pop-Up Bar What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Dinoland The Lotus Blossom Cupcake has migrated over to Restaurantosaurus. This yellow cupcake was introduced at Creature Comforts when Rivers of Light debuted, and is filled with strawberry mousse and topped with that oh-so-pretty lotus flower. Is this too pretty to eat? Lotus Blossom Cupcake If savory is more to your liking, the Jalapeno Poppers are still available here that were added in December. Restaurantosaurus Jalapeno Poppers and Drinks Over at Dino Bite Snacks we spotted some pastries and coffee on the menu. We asked a cast member about these and they said they’ve been opening earlier during the busy holiday season (the day we were there they opened at 8:30am) and recently added the pastries. We will keep you updated on if these stay or they were just here for the holidays. Dino Bite Snacks Pastries and Coffee What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora As Disney moves to reduce plastic bags, we’ve spotted re-usable bags at the refurbished World of Disney store, and now we spotted some very artistic ones in Pandora. Take a look at these! Pandora Reusable Bag These will surely make a splash when you use them at Publix! Pandora Reusable Bag What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Stores and Shops — New Merchandise Pins, Pins, and more Pins! This Kilimanjaro Safaris hat includes 4 pins. Kilimanjaro Hat And we see some Jungle Cruise humor going on here — look at the red pin — “Safari so Good and I ain’t Lion” Kilimanjaro Hat The 2019 Collectible and Trading Pins are all around the parks and resorts. 2019 Trading and Collectible Pin 2019 Trading and Collectible Pin Which is your favorite? We’re leaning towards Minnie and “it’s a small world” — how about you? Although Chip and Dale are pretty darn cute too as they run away with someone’s popcorn. 2019 Trading and Collectible Pin There are also some 2019 lanyard pouches. 2019 Trading and Collectible Pin Lanyard Pouch 2019 Trading and Collectible Pin Lanyard Pouch “Get Yeti ‘Cuz” Expedition Everest’s Yeti got some of his own pins as well! Yeti Trading and Collectible Pins Yeti Trading and Collectible Pins After we took in all of the pins we went back to the hats, which started us on this pin adventure to begin with! If you prefer your hats without pins there’s a new Everest hat in addition to the Kilimanjaro hat. Everest Hat Jack Skellington and Nightmare Before Christmas fans can pick up this new hat which features two of Jack’s faces. How? you wonder…Jack’s face changes depending on which way you move the sequins! Jack Skellington Hat Jack Skellington Hat If you don’t like one expression, just run your palm over the sequins and you’ll change Jack’s expression. Jack Skellington Hat We saw a couple of pairs of the Disney Cat leggings in the shops here, but the Disney Dog leggings were sold out in the park on the day we were there (you can see them in our What’s New in Magic Kingdom update!). Disney Cat Leggings And that’s all the new merchandise, popcorn buckets, cupcakes, construction, pop-up bars, cookies, and even more that we found this week in the park! Be sure to follow us so you stay up-to-date on the changes and additions to the parks every 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 for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! 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 11-30-2018 What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Menu Changes, Sweet Additions, Merchandise Updates, 2019 Mugs, and More! What’s New in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: 10-20-18 View the full article

Along with new details regarding what guests will see and experience when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens in Disneyland this summer and Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall, we also have more information regarding the possible timeline for the opening of Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. ©Disney from @DisneyParks on Twitter In an interview with Barron’s with Disney CEO Bob Iger, Iger is quoted as saying: “When Star Wars opens in Anaheim in June and in Florida later in the year, that’s adding capacity. You’re adding 14 acres of land (each), more rides and more for people to do. It’s the biggest land we’ve ever built.” Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction in Disneyland ©heliguy It’s worth noting that an extended run of blockout dates for Disneyland park for Passholders with a Deluxe Passport begin on June 21st and do not lift until August 19th, so that likely provides further hints to the opening timeframe. Here it comes… are you getting ready for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Visit our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge page for more of the scoop on Galaxy’s Edge! What do you think of all the latest news about Galaxy’s Edge? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!! NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

Roaring Fork, the quick service dining spot at Walt Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge, is known for showing cupcakes some love. Remember the totally awesome Campfire Cupcake? Roaring Fork Sign And we were excited to break the news that the loaded waffles were back at this quick-service staple recently, too! Loaded Mickey Waffles at Roaring Fork Well, the pastry wizards at Roaring Fork are at it again, this time bringing the flavor with the Chocolate Peppermint cupcake of the month. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake Aside from the obvious — this is a pale green, sparkly beauty! — the Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake tastes awesome. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake Think Thin Mint in cupcake form, and you’ve got this one nailed. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake The frosting is the cool mint of the Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake, and the details in the decorations are so sweet and wintery. There’s some ice-like sugar, snowflake sprinkles, and edible glitter. Elsa would be proud. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake The interior of the cupcake gives it some richness as it’s filled with thick chocolate fudge! Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake Thick. Chocolate. Fudge. Yum! The richness of the fudge and the height of that mint frosting might make this one a cupcake to share. Maybe. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake Buuuuuuuut if you choose to save it all for yourself, we understand. Want to see our 25 favorite cupcakes of 2018? Click here for walk down (cupcake) memory lane! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your go-to spot for cupcakes at Walt Disney World? Tell us about your favorite in the comments below! Related posts: Nerds Cupcake Available for a Limited Time at Disney Sprinkles Cupcakes Locations! Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets…and Sundaes!…Spotted in Disney World and Disneyland What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 View the full article

Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs has no shortage of ideas when it comes up to creative ways to serve gelato. The latest evidence of that? Why, it’s the new Spaghetti Sundae! Spaghetti Sundae ©DisneySprings The picture above features cream custard gelato topped with strawberry sauce and white chocolate along with some chocolate gelato “meatballs.” But according to @DisneySprings on Twitter, you can speak with a team member to come up with your own flavor combo for your “spaghetti”! @DisneySprings on Twitter Now us big kids don’t have to feel so jealous over the Spaghetti & Meatball Cupcake on the Kids’ menu over at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Hollywood Studios! So, if you missed National Spaghetti Day (it was January 4th), Disney Springs and Vivoli il Gelato are here to remind that you can still grab a plate of spaghetti to celebrate! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to order a Spaghetti Sundae? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015! News: Vivoli il Gelato Debuts Tiramisu Gelato for a Limited Time Review: Creamsicle Float and Nutella Brownie Sundae at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs View the full article

Well, 2019 has sure kicked off with a bang… and the Disney World Free Dining Offer is a big part of it! So we’re back with another DFB Video this weekend and we’re sharing everything you need to know about Disney World Free Dining for 2019! Free Dining is Back for 2019! We’re covering all sorts of aspects of this popular promotion (including an explanation for those unfamiliar with the Free Dining offer). For instance, we’ll discuss booking requirements for the package, potential upgrades, inclusions, and more. So join us as we discuss the 2019 Free Dining offer 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: Are you taking advantage of the Free Dining offer this year? Related posts: DFB Video: Things Most People Don’t Know About Walt Disney World DFB Video: 11 Things Disney World Pros Do, And You Should, Too DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article

The 2019 Disney World Free Dining offer has been announced for Canadian residents – and this year’s dates are the same as the U.S. offer — July 5 through September 30, 2019! Disney World Free Dining 2019 Travel Dates The Disney World Free Dining offer is available to guests ARRIVING most nights from July 5-September 30, 2019. You may book the Free Dining offer NOW through February 10, 2019. Requirements: The minimum stay this year is 4 nights, and your package must include a minimum 4-day Theme Park ticket with Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus option. (See below for participating resorts. Please note that the offer excludes several resorts this year, including campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms.) Click here for answers to your Disney World Free Dining FAQs! Disney Resorts Participating in the Disney World Free Dining Offer for Canadian Residents If you stay at a participating Value or Moderate Resort, you’ll receive the Quick Service Dining plan for FREE. (Note that you can upgrade to the standard or deluxe dining plans by paying the difference in cost per night.) If you reserve a participating Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort, you will receive the standard Dining plan for FREE. (You can upgrade to the deluxe dining plan by paying the difference in cost per night.) Book These Disney Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels To Receive a Free Standard Disney Dining Plan: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Book These Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels To Receive a Free Standard Disney Dining Plan Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Book These Disney Moderate Resort Hotels To Receive a Free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Book These Disney Value Resort Hotels To Receive a Free Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Only Disney’s Pop Century Resort Offer excludes the following room types: Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, campsites, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, and Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Will Free Dining Save YOU Money? We Break Down the Numbers For You… 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Important Details to Remember about Disney World Free Dining… The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Advance reservation required. Theme park tickets valid for admission beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of stay and ticket. Some table-service restaurants may have limited or no availability at time of package purchase. Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available. Gratuities are not included. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Related posts: News! 2016 Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available! Is the 2019 Disney World Free Dining Offer a Good Deal? Celebrate Daylight Savings This Weekend With…MORE SAVINGS! View the full article

Disney started the New Year off with a big surprise when it announced the 2019 Free Dining offer for dates this Summer and early Fall! Thinking about planning a Summer visit to Disney World before the crowds descend this fall for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? We can help you figure out: Is the Disney World Free Dining offer a good deal? The answer is … it depends. We have an entire chapter in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining dedicated to this very question and today we’ll look at some factors to consider when deciding if Free Dining is a good deal for YOU. Remember: Free Dining Isn’t Really Free First, and perhaps most importantly, let’s remember that Free Dining isn’t really “free.” With the Free Dining offer guests will be paying the rack rate for the resort of their choice, in addition to theme park tickets that include the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus option. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge You might find bigger savings with a room-only discount – including savings of up to 30% at select Deluxe Villas and Deluxe Hotels – and you can add the Dining Plan and park tickets on to these room-only offers. According to our number crunching in the DFB Guide, free dining is very often a good deal — but it depends on how many people are in your family and how deep the discounts are for room-only bookings. Always Do The Math When deciding if you should book the Free Dining offer or a room-only discount, you’ll want to compare the Free Dining to the discounted hotel room offers – adding ticket prices and estimated food expenses to see if it’s the best option for your family. Look at factors including how much your family eats at the parks (especially this year with the Free Dining being offered in the HOT summer months)! Is the Quick Service Dining Plan and a stay at at a Moderate or Value Resort the best fit? Or do you want to enjoy a table service meal or character meal every day with the standard Dining Plan, and a stay at a Deluxe Resort? Is dining with Snow White on your must-do dining list for this year? If you add up your out-of-pocket dining costs with a room-only discount and discover the Free Dining offer will save you money, and you’ll be able to make your Advance Dining Reservations for table service restaurants 180 days in advance, AND the Dining Plan of your choice won’t be restrictive for your dining needs, then it might make sense to book the Free Dining. Check out our analysis of the Disney Dining Plan in this video!  Be Savvy When Using the Disney Dining Plan Whether you’re getting the Disney Dining Plan as part of the Free Dining offer, or you’re going with the room-only discount and adding a Dining Plan at cost, you’ll want to use your dining credits wisely – especially all those snack credits! Mickey Waffle from Sleepy Hollow! Check out all of our tips on How to Maximize the Disney Dining Plan when you’re planning where to eat and which Dining Plan to choose. And be sure to watch our YouTube video on the Best Disney Dining Plan Snack Credits. Read more about the 2019 Disney World Free Dining Offer here! We break down ALL the numbers for you when it comes to Free Dining and the Disney Dining Plan in our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2019! You can pre-order your copy now! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you booking the Free Dining Plan offer for this summer at Disney World? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Today is THE DAY! Pre-Order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2019 E-book Now! Our BIGGEST Sale of the Year is ON! Save 50% off All DFB Guides Right Now! View the full article

Walt Disney World has been a destination for families since the Magic Kingdom threw open its gates back in 1971. But over the years, Disney magic has drawn in people of all ages, and today it’s completely common to see grown-ups enjoying the parks with out kids. We thought it’d be fun to gather some ideas on how to make the most of a girls’ weekend at Walt Disney World — from tips on where to stay, what to do, and (of course!) where to eat! Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Where To Stay For Your Girls’ Weekend in Disney World Deciding where to stay during an adults-only trip can be a tough call, and there are a few different approaches you might want to take. If you’re looking to enjoy your vacation without breaking the bank, think about Disney World’s Value Resorts. Want to avoid the noise and crowds often associated with these massive resorts? Request a room far from the main building and pools — even on the backside of a building where you’re less likely to have noise from passersby. See Donald and friends at the All Star Movies Resort But if you and your crew prefer to live the sweet life, consider booking a Deluxe Resort room — which is often a decent deal when you split it 2, 3, 0r 4 ways! These rooms offer more space and higher-end finishes. Plus some of the Deluxe Resorts have added perks — like great dining options and entertainment. For these reasons, we love the BoardWalk Inn and Villas. Tons of dining options, plus nighttime entertainment. The best part — there’s easy access to both Hollywood Studios and Epcot, which are within walking distance — perfect for you and the gals! For these reasons, the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and the Swan and Dolphin Hotels are also great choices! BoardWalk Inn and Villas is a mecca of food and nighttime entertainment! What To Do On Your Girls’ Trip to Disney World When you’re deciding what to do on your girls’ weekend, you’ll want to think about the vibe of your trip. Is this a Dumbo or Die situation? Or are you looking to relax and unwind? Do you want to indulge your culinary desires? (If so, we get it!) Depending on which approach your group wants to take, there’s an abundance of stuff to do! Cinderella Castle Park commandos will want to plan carefully — including snagging any Fastpass+ reservations you’ll need to make sure you hit every attraction! Consider park hours and whether or not you’ll want to park hop. Want to plus-up your nighttime park experience? Consider a dessert party — like the Happily Ever After After-Fireworks Party where you watch the fireworks and projection show from a VIP viewing area and then dig into some tasty desserts! One Sweet Plate at the Happily Ever After After-Fireworks Party! Prefer to take it easy for the weekend? There’s a spa for that! Make reservations at Senses — A Disney Spa at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and you’ll all leave feeling as zen as is possible at a theme park. Follow up your morning at the spa with afternoon tea at the Garden View Lounge, also located at the Grand Floridian. Fancy sandwiches at the Grand Floridian tea If you’d like to take advantage of the great outdoors during your girls’ trip, reserve a horseback riding experience at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground or the private Wanyama Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (which comes complete with a meal at Jiko!)! A private safari tour AND a meal at Jiko? Sign me up! Where To Eat On Your Girls’ Trip To Disney World Want to spend your girls’ time with great food? There are tons of fun (and delicious!) dining experiences at Walt Disney World that cover all the culinary bases! For a meal with a view, make an Advance Dining Reservation at much-beloved California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and enjoy a unique view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks! View of Fireworks from the Contemporary Prefer a little show with your meal? Book the Spirit of Aloha Luau at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, or eat late at The Edison in Disney Springs, where entertainment is definitely of the grown-up variety! ©The Edison Of course, if you’re just looking to try some of the best eats at Walt Disney World, we can help you find those! For atmosphere and eats, we love Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. This fairly new restaurant is fabulous from start to finish, and you and the girls will definitely appreciate the upscale style and dynamite bites (and beverages!)! Dining Area at Morimoto Asia For the ultimate in fine dining, make an ADR at Victoria & Albert’s at the Grand Floridian. This seven- or ten-course meal is the most upscale dining you’ll find in the World. Opt for the Chef’s Table if your group is full of foodies! Victoria Room at Victoria & Albert’s Want to indulge in some of our favorite Walt Disney World desserts? You’ll want to join your ‘cousin’ at ‘Ohana, and save room for the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding! ‘Ohana Bread Pudding Check out this DFB YouTube video on the Disney Desserts You MUST Experience! Walt Disney World is a fantastic place to get away with your girls — whether you’re looking to hit the parks or just hang out. With entertainment of all types condensed into one World, it’s really got something for everyone! (Don’t believe us? Check out these 36 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Walt Disney World!!) So what are you waiting for? Call up the women in your life (or text them — they’re busy ruling the world, you know!), and get your Disney girls’ weekend penciled in! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite thing to do at Walt Disney World without kiddos? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Recommended Disney World Dining Plan One Credit Restaurant Values 36 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Walt Disney World! 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED View the full article

It’s almost time for our biggest and most magical race weekend of the season, the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna! Featuring five exciting events and three challenges to truly test your endurance, celebrate your weekend accomplishments with commemorative merchandise. As the team is putting the final touches on everything for the weekend, get a sneak peek at some of the offerings that will be making their way to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo beginning on Wednesday. This year’s event merchandise collection captures the fun, whimsical side of the classic Disney characters, celebrating the “Fab Five” in true fashion. Runners participating in the weekend’s events will find a variety of logo performance apparel and “I Did It!” products including shirts in multiple styles and jackets. A variety of glassware will also be available featuring the weekend logo and race distances. Several runDisney-branded products with fun new designs will be making their event debut including a fold-away blanket, medal holder and Spirit Jersey. Other products for the weekend include collectible items such as figurines, car magnets and limited-edition pins. Don’t miss the special ear hat designed for the runDisney Kids Races, perfect for your littlest runner. Look for these commemorative items and much more during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All Guests are invited to attend during the following dates and times: Wednesday, January 9, 2019: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2019: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. To learn more about other runDisney events, visit us at rundisney.com/about/. Follow us on social: Twitter: @runDisney Instagram: @runDisney Facebook: @runDisney
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We’re back! After recovering from (over)eating for the holidays and welcoming in 2019 we headed to Magic Kingdom to see what’s new for the new year in the park. Large Mickey Krispy with Sprinkles And we were rewarded with some new treats (BIG and small), merchandise, and more. Read along to see everything we found! What’s New on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street U.S.A. Remember that pretty amazing Giant Mickey Krispy Treat that came out just for Mickey’s 90th Birthday weekend in November (here’s a pic to remind you of that beauty)? These aren’t new at the Confectionery, but there are a few with new toppings that have popped up. Giant Mickey Krispy Treat You can choose from milk or white chocolate dipped treats that are then topped with sprinkles, M&Ms, or peanut butter chips. These giant treats were available previously, but many of the toppings are new. Read all about these and see more pictures here. Large Mickey Krispy with Sprinkles Large Mickey Krispy Treats at The Confectionery The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor has a challenge for you in the new year! You and your friends and family can see if you can meet Ralph’s Family Challenge by eating the entire kitchen-sink style ice cream sundae. This wonder is made up of five scoops of ice cream (in your choice of flavors) topped with whipped cream, fruity cereal, chocolate chunks, hot fudge, and cherries! Read all about this sundae here! Vanellope’s Ice Cream Sundae Casey’s Corner is still featuring a Hot Diggity Dog of the Month in this new year. This month’s Hot Diggity Dog is a Barbecued Pork Slaw topped dog. We saw this before, and during the 12 Days of Christmas Dogs event at Casey’s in December. Don’t forget, if Hot Dogs aren’t your favorite, but the Hot Diggity Dog toppings sound good, you can also pick up the Hot Diggity Loaded Fries of the Month topped with same toppings as the dog. Casey’s Hot Diggity Dog of the Month — January 2019 What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland We spotted the Guest Experience Team at their home in Adventureland across from the Swiss Family Treehouse. Just as in Tomorrowland, this team also has a screen with the attraction wait times on it. Guest Experience Team in Adventureland The team is here to help you with recommendations, FastPass+ reservations, working with the My Disney Experience App, and more. We asked if the Guest Experience Team was going to continue after the holiday crush is over this week, and the cast member told us that it’s still up in the air. He said that positive feedback from guests is helpful if we’d like the Team to stick around. Guest Experience Team in Adventureland What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square The Riverboat, Liberty Belle, has returned and has been sailing on the Rivers of America since December 22. It is a nice sight to see again after the long refurbishment of the Rivers of America. Welcome Back Liberty Belle! If you’re craving Turkey Legs the Turkey Leg cart is back in Liberty Square — for now. This cart usually only makes appearances during high-crowd days, so expect this to disappear soon as the crowds return to work and school in the coming weeks. Liberty Square Turkey Leg Cart — For Now Look at all of those Turkey Legs!!! What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland The Tomorrowland Speedway has closed temporarily as work progresses in the area on the new Tron attraction.. Tomorrowland Speedway Closed Temporarily Tomorrowland Speedway Closed Temporarily The concept art for Tron shows the Tron attraction, that opens in 2021, coming very close to the Tomorrowland Speedway track. The Tomorrowland Speedway will re-open this summer. TRON Concept Art ©Disney What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Shops and Stores — New Merchandise! We spotted the new Purple Potion (or Potion Purple, which is their “official” name) ears that came out the day after Christmas throughout the park. Purple Potion/Potion Purple Ears Are you going to get in on this latest color-craze at Disney? Purple Potion/Potion Purple Ears These fun UP ears were also in several shops in the park. We love the “balloons” in the bow on these ears! UP ears Christmas and holiday merchandise is being cycled out of the stores as more 2019 merchandise shows up. Welcome 2019 Welcome 2019 This new hat is cool with its throwback look and logo on the badge on the front, and 2019 on the side. Welcome 2019 If you’re an “it’s a small world“, Disney Cat, or Disney Dog fan there are some new — and very popular — leggings for you. We’ve spotted these in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom so far. “it’s a small world” leggings “it’s a small world” leggings How great are these with elements of Mary Blair’s artwork all over them as well as the clock? We’re adding these to our wardrobe! “it’s a small world” leggings We’ve been told by cast members the Disney Cat and Dog leggings are selling out. On our last visit to the Animal Kingdom the Disney Dog ones were sold out and the Disney Cat ones were in low supply. Disney Dog Leggings Disney Dog Leggings If you are wondering, these are in adult sizes, so you can add these to your must-have list! Disney Cat Leggings Disney Cat Leggings One of our favorite shops for must-have purses and oh-so-pretty dresses, Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, U.S.A. did not disappoint on either front this week. We spotted a brand new Mary Poppins Returns collection by Dooney and Bourke, as well as a new dress in The Dress Shop. Dooney and Bourke Mary Poppins Returns Collection Cinderella Castle Dress Let’s take a closer look at the Dooney and Bourke Mary Poppins Returns collection. There’s a tote with a practically perfect Mary on it along with some of her penguin friends, and her trusty (and chatty) umbrella on Cherry Tree Lane. Dooney and Bourke Mary Poppins Returns Tote We spotted this tote on ShopDisney as well as in the parks, so if you won’t be in the parks soon you can still add this bag to your collection! The detail and style of the artwork is so fun on these bags. Dooney and Bourke Mary Poppins Returns Tote The satchel in this collection is just as cute and fun as the tote. The references to the original Mary Poppins movie with the kites, as well as the new Mary Poppins Returns movie is extra special on this satchel. Dooney and Bourke Mary Poppins Returns Satchel If you can’t resist penguins, you’ve got to see this wristlet/wallet in the collection! Dooney and Bourke Mary Poppins Returns Wristlet/Wallet This wallet with these very spiffy looking penguins on it is also available on ShopDisney! Dooney and Bourke Mary Poppins Returns Wristlet/Wallet We wish we had somewhere to go in this dress! The detail on the bodice, skirt, and cardigan are amazing. You’ve got an outline of Cinderella Castle which makes everything extra special, then the cardigan has the Disney D on it. On that skirt, the detail is amazing. Cinderella Castle Dress This dress is $198.00, more expensive than other Dress Shop dresses, but it includes the cardigan, and the built in petticoat. Cinderella Castle Dress What are you adding to your must-try, must-buy, must-see lists to 2019 from this post? Let us know in the comments below! 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! 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 for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! 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 This Week: All the Eats, Updates, Treats, Merchandise and More! What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: Everything We Found this Week! Even More Holiday Eats Found in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Captain Marvel will be on hand to save the day on board Disney Cruise Line for the next few months. The character who has her own movie coming out in March has been added to the cast of the line’s Marvel Day at Sea sailings. She joins other Marvel characters including Iron Man, Captain America... View the full article

Guests coming to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom can look forward to seeing Kevin from Disney Pixar’s Up! very soon! Kevin from Up! ©Disney Sometime in the month of February, Kevin will make her first appearance. This further ups the presence of Up! in the park now that Russell and Dug appear in the UP! A Great Bird Adventure show as well as meet and greet guests. Up! A Great Bird Adventure And you can always work toward becoming a Wilderness Explorer in your own right by earning badges around Animal Kingdom. These are among just a few of what we consider hidden gems in Animal Kingdom. Find out about even more in our DFB YouTube Video! Are you excited to see Kevin in Animal Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 News: Pandora — The World of AVATAR Opens May 27th in Disney’s Animal Kingdom News: Tiffins Talks With Imagineers (Including Joe Rohde) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Now Available For Booking View the full article

Though the holiday crowds will soon wind down, we were able to check out a new — and possibly temporary — oasis today at Upcountry Landing in Animal Kingdom’s Asia. Bar sign at Upcountry Landing Signs announcing the “BAR” invite you to “relax along the Caravan Road” with “Beers! Wines! Adult Beverages!” Bar sign at Upcountry Landing Bar at Upcountry Landing Those offerings can be seen in detail on the menu, which features Maduro Brown Ale and Tiger Beer Asian Lager among the beers, and “Jolly Lemonade” (Monin Lychee and Raspberry with lemonade and Parrot Bay Rum) as the aforementioned adult beverage. Bar Menu at Upcountry Landing Bar at Upcountry Landing A makeshift lounge with simple tables and chairs has been set up on the Landing. Upcountry Landing Bar A few high top tables (without chairs) also dot the surrounding landscape. More tables in the area More tables in the area So the Stroller Parking, which took residency here for a short time, is now by the recently added stage in the area. New Stroller Parking Nearby In speaking with a Cast Member, it’s likely that this is a temporary spot, though they weren’t able to say for certain. But it’s a really enjoyable and quiet area offering lovely views, so we hope it sticks around as an option, or at least comes back during future busy seasons! Bar at Upcountry Landing And since this Upcountry Landing Bar does have nice proximity to the new stage, there may be even more reason to add this as more than a temporary option. We shall see! In the meantime, take a Food Tour of the rest of the eats in Animal Kingdom’s Asia in our DFB YouTube Video! Would you like to see the Upcountry Landing Bar become a more regular addition? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB Video: Food Tour of Animal Kingdom’s Asia Animal Kingdom Construction Update: New Places to Enjoy the Views at Drinkwallah and Upcountry Landing Rumor: Rivers of Light Dining Packages Possibly Coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House View the full article

Attention Mickey Krispy Treat lovers!! We’ve got some big news for you… and we do mean BIG! Large Mickey Krispy with toppings Super large Mickey Krispy Treats with toppings have arrived at The Confectionery on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A.! In case you missed out on that limited edition Giant Mickey Krispy that came out on Mickey’s Birthday in November, don’t worry; you can now get your large Krispy Treat in more ways than just the standard plain at The Confectionery. Giant Mickey Krispy Treat Now, the new large topped Krispy Treats don’t come on a stick, so they aren’t quite as Instagram ready as the Mickey Birthday one, but they’re still pretty impressive. Large Mickey Krispy Treats at The Confectionery Options for these made-to-share treats include toppings such as chocolate, peanut butter chips, M&M’s, sprinkles and more! Peanut Butter Chip Large Mickey Krispy M&M Large Mickey Krispy Which one will you choose?! Large Mickey Krispy with Sprinkles The new specialty Large Mickey Krispy Treats are $17.99 – $19.99. And if you love a classic, the plain version is still available for $15.99. Don’t miss any food news!! Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter to get new snacks sent right to 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 for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be grabbing one of these large Krispy Treats on your next visit? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 15 Disney Pictures That Wowed Us This Year! Secret Menu: Disney World Citrus Swirl…JUST THE CITRUS!!!! Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery View the full article

Caw! Caw! Roar! Greetings, fellow Wilderness Explorers. I’m writing with news from a recent expedition to South America. We’ve been tracking the large and exotic bird known as “Kevin” – you might remember her from the Disney•Pixar film “Up!” – and she appears to be migrating north from Paradise Falls, headed in the direction of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Experts anticipate Kevin will arrive at the park sometime next month. Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug are also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, greeting guests and discovering various species of birds from around the world in the show “UP! A Great Bird Adventure.” You can visit them daily on Discovery Island and catch their show at the Anandapur Theatre. So be on the lookout for Kevin. We’ll update you here on Disney Parks Blog as soon as we spot her, and remember, adventure is out there! View the full article

Today, StarWars.com shared an exclusive look from a new book called “Star Wars: Pirate’s Price” that we think many of you will enjoy checking out. This just-released excerpt gives readers a first taste of an exciting new story in which the infamous galactic pirate, Hondo Ohnaka, comes into possession of the Millennium Falcon and brings her to the planet Batuu. As regular Disney Parks Blog readers know, guests will be able to visit Batuu themselves when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens this summer at Disneyland Park and this fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You just may find yourself in the middle of your own adventure with Hondo and the Millennium Falcon at the village of Black Spire Outpost on this very same planet. “Star Wars: Pirate’s Price” by Lou Anders will be released on January 8. You can learn more about Batuu and the upcoming book right now by reading the excerpt at StarWars.com, and pre-order your copy today! View the full article

Remember this guy? Lion King Simba Cupcake The Lion King Simba Cupcake made its mark in Disney’s Animal Kingdom waaaayyy back in 2014. So it was fun to see it back at Pizzafari and Creature Comforts today. Lion King Cupcake sign There is a change to note, though. While you still see Simba’s cute mug and frosting mane decorating the top of the buttercream, the filling inside has changed. Lion King Cupcake Now tucked inside the yellow cake, you’ll find white chocolate mousse (as opposed to the previous passion fruit filling). The return of this cupcake is a fitting tribute since this year marks the25th anniversary of the classic Disney animated film The Lion King! Starting January 18th, Animal Kingdom will also recognize the anniversary with the new Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party starring Timon and Pumba, special photo opportunities and more. So this, we’re sure, isn’t the last we’ll see of our friend Simba! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you looking forward to celebrating The Lion King? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Party for the Planet Eats And More for Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary Celebration #OnTheList: Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake at Animal Kingdom’s Creature Comforts Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary and Party for the Planet Live Coverage! View the full article

The Disneyland Resort is celebrating the start of 2019 with a special ticket offer just for Southern California residents! The Southern California Resident Ticket Offer* provides special values to enjoy magic and adventure for three days, including one day of Magic Morning** in Disneyland park. For a limited time beginning Jan. 7, Southern California residents may select from these specially-priced ticket options and save on select multi-day tickets: 3-day, 1-park per day ticket for $179 3-day Park Hopper ticket for $234 These specially-priced tickets are an ideal way for Southern California residents to make memories by spending time at the Disneyland Resort with family and friends. You’ll enjoy spectacular entertainment, favorite festivals, the newly reimagined Pixar Pier, Super Hero experiences and the biggest celebration ever for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. These three-day tickets are available for purchase from Jan. 7 through May 20, 2019, and may be used on a consecutive three-day visit or three separate days throughout the travel period. Tickets expire on May 23, 2019 and blockout dates of April 14 through April 22, 2019 apply. Starting Jan. 7, Southern California residents may purchase tickets at www.Disneyland.com/SoCal and at Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Guests who purchase tickets online may print their tickets at home. Proof of residency is required for purchase and theme park admission. *Valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999; proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for purchase and admission. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 5 tickets per person per day with valid ID. Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice. **Magic Morning admission allows one admission into selected attractions to Disneyland® Park one hour before the park opens to the general public on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Each Guest must have eligible theme park admission. To enhance the Magic Morning experience, it is strongly recommended that guests arrive at least one hour and 15 minutes prior to regular park opening. Magic Morning admission is based on availability and capacity. Applicable days and times of operation and all other elements including, but not limited to, operation of attractions, entertainment, stores and restaurants and appearances of characters may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to restrictions and cancellation. View the full article