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We’re “paws”-ing from our regular coverage to show you some of the fun finds in the new Disney Tails store in the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs! Disney Tails Why? Well, because a lot of this is too cute not to share! Disney Tails Disney Tails And you just might find a little something for your own little Lady or Tramp (or Thomas O’Malley, even) in this spot filled with items for our furry friends! Disney Tails You gotta love this warm wrap for your pup… it’s an Ugly Christmas “Sweater” and Mickey Ears all in one! Christmas Dog Gear in Disney Tails There’s no shortage of pet wear on display. Comfort Harnesses And these include the adorable Haunted Mansion Cast Member costume comfort harnesses. Haunted Mansion merchandise in Disney Tails Other Haunted Mansion items include this Madame Leota squeeze toy! Madame Leota Squeeze Toy And your pet can have a bit of their own Disney Castle with cozy cushions and cubbies. Cubbie Cushions This is just a small glimpse of what’s in store… you can see even more Disney Tails merchandise — including the Star Wars line — here. But for now, we’re signing “arf” from the new Disney Tails in Disney Springs! 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! Will you be stopping by Disney Tails? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Spotted: More Fun Merchandise at Disney Springs Marketplace Co-op Dole Whip Dress Debuts in Disney Parks! Three New Retail Stops Coming to Disney Springs View the full article

In March, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced an innovative plan to dedicate more than $100 million in company resources, including cash, products and services, to reinvent the patient and family experience in children’s hospitals across the globe, as part of the Disney Team of Heroes initiative. Disney is already working with patient care experts to help create more personalized and comforting experiences for patients and families. The first hospital to work with Disney in this comprehensive new approach was Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Last week, Disneyland Resort President Josh D’Amaro announced that CHOC Children’s in Orange County, California has been selected to participate in this program. “We are proud to provide our resources and creativity to CHOC Children’s to support the amazing work they do,” D’Amaro said. “We hope to deliver some joy to CHOC’s young patients by infusing their hospital stays with some Disney magic.” Disney will work with patient care experts at CHOC to create a combination of customized experiences with favorite Disney characters and legendary creativity. The atmosphere will help provide moments of joy and inspiration to young patients and their families, helping to ease the stress of a hospital stay. The patient and family experience will be brought to life in ways only Disney can do, using interactive technology, storytelling and fun. “We are thrilled to partner with Disney to leverage the power of imagination, creativity and make believe in creating memorable experiences for our patients. We believe nothing – especially illness or injury – should put childhood on pause,” says Kimberly Chavalas Cripe, president and CEO, CHOC Children’s. The program also will include customer-experience training for doctors, nurses and staff. The Disney Institute will create a customized program for healthcare professionals designed to enhance the patient and family experience. Disney has a rich history of providing comfort and inspiration to families with children facing serious illness dating back to Walt Disney, who was on the community committee that helped open CHOC. From Walt Disney’s early fundraising efforts for the hospital and the annual CHOC Walk in the Park to the $5 million gift from the Disneyland Resort toward the construction of CHOC’s newest tower, including the interactive “Turtle Talk” show in the lobby, this new initiative will expand on Disney’s legacy of providing moments of joy for CHOC patients. View the full article

Do you have Instagram Envy every time you see your friends brag about their day at Castaway Cay? Lucky for you, most of our cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean stop there, which means you, too, can flaunt your pics of our gorgeous private island. No filter required! Once you choose your tropical getaway to Castaway Cay, read up on these eight things to know before you visit … 1. The island is your own slice of Bahamian paradise. Castaway Cay is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, and only one ship docks there at a time. This means you get more of that powdery white sand to yourself as you enjoy the island’s lush landscape and turquoise waters. Plus, Bahamian shops and a post office add local flavor to your day in the Abacos. 2. All that you need for a fun beach day is included. Towels, beach chairs, umbrellas? We’ve got you covered. Lunch? A delicious all-you-care-to-eat buffet and soda fountains are steps away from the family beach. The only thing you need to bring is sunblock (though if you forget it, you can always purchase a bottle at one of the island’s shops). 3. It’s easy to get around. The dock at Castaway Cay means you’re one step closer to fun in the sun since you don’t need to take a tender boat from the ship. Then it’s just a short walk to the tram, which will take you to various points on the 1,000-acre island. Want a more adventurous way to explore? Rent a bicycle and stretch your sea legs! 4. The island is a haven for water sport enthusiasts. Take a banana boat thrill ride or cast off on a fishing tour. In addition to more than a dozen guided Port Adventures out on the water, paddleboats, water cycles, sea kayaks, sailboats, stand-up paddle boards and snorkel gear are all available to rent. 5. Your stateroom key card is gold. You’ll need it to get off and on the ship and make purchases on the island. Treat your family to frozen drinks at the Olaf-inspired Summertime Freeze or yourself to Bahamian specialty drinks at one of the bars. Then shop our collection of exclusive Castaway Cay merchandise at She Sells Sea Shells…and Everything Else! 6. There’s something for everyone. Just like on the ship, kids, tweens and teens have activities and spaces designed specifically for them. And while your little ones ages 3-12 are hanging out with the youth counselors at Scuttle’s Cove, you can get some “me time” at our pristine stretch of beach reserved for adults. 7. Castaway Cay has all the ingredients for fun and relaxation. Fly high above the island on a parasail adventure, snorkel in a 12-acre lagoon, or lounge in a hammock gazing at the crystal-clear waters. Start the day off right with yoga on the beach, or for the ultimate indulgence, schedule a massage in a private cabana at the adult-exclusive Serenity Bay. 8. Disney pals join the fun on the island, too. You won’t want to miss a warm hug from Olaf or a high-five from Goofy. Bring your camera for that perfect photo opp with Mickey and the gang wearing island attire in front of a picturesque backdrop—turquoise water, silky sand and swaying palm trees. Want a taste of the island life? Check out which of our cruises you can take to visit this one-of-a-kind destination! View the full article

It’s been a busy week in Epcot! We found food updates, construction, completed refurbs, new rides and restaurants, plus more new merch! Join us at Epcot to see what we found! Welcome to Epcot But first, don’t forget…there’s less than a month left in the Food and Wine Festival — our very favorite thing in Epcot! Be sure to check this year’s festival out before it ends! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction The Universe of Energy is transforming before our eyes as it becomes the queue building for the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride! Check out all of the photos and the update from this week here. Universe of Energy/Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Ratatouille Ride and Skyliner Construction Progress Over in France and the International Gateway areas there’s a lot going on. They are adding the new Ratatouille ride behind the France Pavilion and building the new Skyliner Station for Epcot in the International Gateway area. Check out all of the photos and the update from this week. Ratatouille Ride Construction Epcot Construction Update We also collected updates on the progress of the new Signature Table-Service Restaurant in Japan, Puffin’s Roost in Norway, and Germany’s Bier cart refurbishment. Check out all of the photos and the updates from this week. Construction on New Restaurant in Japan Pavilion Food and Beverage Updates Around the World Showcase Hard seltzer is the new hard soda! In the American Adventure Pavilion, they have added White Claw Black Cherry Hard Seltzer to the Ice Cream and Beverage Cart in the pavilion. America Ice Cream and Drinks Cart America Ice Cream and Drinks Cart After the Tire Jack-o-Lantern Straw made it’s journey from DCA Cars Land to Animal Kingdom, then Hollywood Studios, it is now also available in Epcot in the America Pavilion! Pick this spooky straw up at Liberty Inn the next time you are there. Tire Jack-o-Lantern Straw Tire Jack-o-Lantern Straw Italy’s Pop-Up Wine Bar has returned! This first showed up last year but then disappeared. We’ll see if this time it stays longer! Italy Pop-Up Wine Bar Italy Pop-Up Wine Bar Currently, the specialty drink at the Pop-Up Wine Bar is a Bellini al Melograno. Bellini al Melograno at Italy Pop-Up Wine Bar Welcome Back Pumpkin Spice Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich! This is for all you Pumpkin Spice fans out there! Guess what’s back in Epcot’s France Pavilion? You guessed it: the Pumpkin Spice Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich at L’Artisan des Glaces!! L’Artisan des Glaces Pumpkin Spice Macaron Sandwich New Merchandise All Over the Park We spotted some new Princess merch in France featuring Belle, Cinderella, and Aurora. There’s shirts, mugs, and some home products in this line featuring a more mature look for princesses. Princess Home Items The Tea Caddy in the UK Pavilion is ready for winter nights with an assortment of Twinings Winter Blends teas. UK Tea Caddy Twinings Winter Blends We spotted this cute Orange Bird Shirt in Mouse Gear. Plus there’s a new Monsters University Mug, Spaceship Earth MagicBand, and some merch from the Animation Celebration. See it all here! Hello Sunshine! This was another jam-packed visit to Epcot! Keep up with all of our park updates by following DFB! And be sure to get to the Food and Wine Festival this year — it’s a can’t miss! Check out our 2018 Food and Wine Festival Best of the Fest! 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! 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, and start planning your visit! 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: Princess, Monsters, Orange Bird and MORE Merch Spotted in Epcot This Week! Construction Updates: A New Restaurant and Refurbishment News from Epcot What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 View the full article

If we aren’t eating in Epcot, it’s likely because we are shopping! We found some additional merchandise items in a new line that launched in the park earlier this summer. Princess Home Items We already spotted this line featuring Belle on shirts, bags and home items. And now Aurora and Cinderella have been added to the line. The line includes the pillow above as well as this serving tray and trinket/jewelry box. Princess Home Items Princess Home Items Each Princess also has some items just to herself . Cinderella Mug Cinderella Mug What do you think of these more mature renderings of the princesses? Let us know in the comments! Cinderella Shirt Cinderella Makeup Bag Aurora is also featured on some items by herself. Aurora Mug Aurora Shirt Meanwhile, over in the UK Pavilion, the Tea Caddy is getting ready for winter with Twinings Winter Blends on display! UK Tea Caddy Twinings Winter Blends UK Tea Caddy Twinings Winter Blends There’s all sorts of flavors from Berry to Peppermint to snuggle up with on cold winter nights. UK Tea Caddy Twinings Winter Blends UK Tea Caddy Twinings Winter Blends Which flavor will you be adding to your tea collection this winter? UK Tea Caddy Twinings Winter Blends We also found this cheerful Orange Bird Shirt in Mouse Gear! How cute is he wearing his Mickey Ears?! Hello Sunshine! If you need some inspiration with your coffee in the morning, try this Monsters University Mug. Monsters U Mug We spotted these Spaceship Earth MagicBands in Mouse Gear as well. Spaceship Earth MagicBand Spaceship Earth MagicBand Lastly, there is still some merch available in Mouse Gear from the Animation Celebration event held in August. Be sure to grab these while you can, as these will not be replaced. Animation Celebration Shirt Animation Celebration Shirt There’s also a bag and Tervis Tumbler available from the event. Animation Celebration Bag Animation Celebration Tervis Tumbler While in Mouse Gear we also spotted some updated packaging for the Goofy’s Candy Co. Bagged Candy. Sour Gummi Worms from Goofy’s Candy Company Where’s your favorite place to shop in Epcot? Let us know in the comments! Are you hungry after all that shopping? Check out our Disney World Resort Snack Scavenger Hunt! 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 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 Epcot! August 6, 2018 Disney Holiday Preview: Christmas Traditions and Delicious Finds in Epcot’s UK Pavilion DFB Video: Food Tour of Epcot’s United Kingdom View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 25 AMAZING Disney World dishes that you’ve never heard of, but we think you HAVE to try! Grapefruit Cake Martini Sure, you’ve heard of Dole Whip, Mickey Ice Cream Bars, and maybe even the Kitchen Sink. But how about the Grapefruit Cake Martini? Or Loaded Potato Puffs? We’ve got a HUGE list of twenty-five Disney World dishes that really should make your list of things you’ve just got to try the next time you’re in the parks or Resorts! And they’re all in our latest DFB YouTube Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Which of these dishes makes your Must-Try list? Related posts: DFB Video: How to Master the Disney Dining Plan DFB Video: Tips for Eating Gluten Free in Walt Disney World DFB Video: Must-Eat Disney World Snacks for CHEESE LOVERS! View the full article

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. Heather and Clark Ensminger arrived in Orlando Tuesday night and spent the evening at Disney Springs relaxing before their grand endeavor. Their carefully planned agenda included at least one attraction and a bite to eat at each park, so they started their magical day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the sun rose over Toy Story Land. From there, they hopped to Epcot for a trip back through history on Spaceship Earth, then skipped over to Magic Kingdom Park to meet Mickey Mouse. Their visit to Walt Disney World Resort concluded with lunch and some fun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before racing off to the airport. After a cross-country flight to Los Angeles, the Ensmingers slid into Disney California Adventure park before it closed to experience Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! They then jaunted across the Esplanade to conclude their own version of a Disney marathon at Disneyland park. The couple knew this day could bring some logistical challenges, but they went into it with a lot of experience. The parents of four children all under 10 are Disney park veterans; they made the 10-hour drive from eastern Tennessee to Walt Disney World six different times over a 12-month span from 2017-2018. “In that year, we calculated we spent over a month at Walt Disney World!” Clark said with a laugh. (The kids stayed home with family on this trip.) While stepping foot inside every Disney park on the continent was a joy unto itself, the Ensmingers said this trip meant a great deal to them in a very personal way. Heather’s father passed away unexpectedly last October, just days before the family was due to visit Walt Disney World together. “As the anniversary of his passing got a little closer, I was sort of having a hard time,” Heather said. “Unbeknownst to me, my husband started planning this special trip to surprise me.” The surprise was accidentally spoiled about a month ago by a random e-mail, but Heather said “it turned out OK” because she had fun helping make the final arrangements. So what is it about Disney parks that enticed this husband-and-wife duo to attempt a trip like this? “It’s the magic,” Heather said. “We’ve experienced tons of pixie dust over the years – the cast members always go out of their way to make things special.” And that was true yet again over the course of this 24-hour sprint, Clark added: “It’s just been a dream come true.” View the full article

ABC is getting ready to film its holiday specials at Walt Disney World — and we’ve got information about dates and performances! Magic Kingdom Christmas Filming in 2017 WDWMagic is reporting that, like last year, no parade will be filmed at Walt Disney World. Rather, ABC will film Disneyland’s parade for its multiple holiday specials airing in November and December. ABC will film musical and stage performances a Walt Disney World, using cast members as audience extras. No tickets will be issued to guests, but performances may be visible from guest areas. Merry Christmas at the Magic Kingdom Filming will take place on November 7-11 (dates always subject to change), so if you’re in the parks, take a minute to check out the action! (But if seeing the behind-the-scenes filming might ruin your holiday viewing, you’ve been forewarned!) If you do choose to watch some of the filming action, tag us @DisneyFoodBlog! And don’t forget to sign up for the DFB Newsletter to stay on top of all the latest Disney news! 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! Do you look forward to the Disney holiday specials on ABC? Tell us about your favorite in the comments! Related posts: 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 News: Joffrey’s Disney Coffee to be Sold in Grocery Stores Nationwide! View the full article

Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort is in the midst of BIG changes! We just took a look at some new concept art for the Resort, which will be completely reimagined by summer of 2019. One of the projects that will result from the current construction is a 15-story tower which will add 545 guest rooms and bring rooftop dining to Coronado Springs Resort! New Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney Disney has shared that the new dining experience will showcase “a themed and unique table-service restaurant that will provide incredible views of Walt Disney World Resort.” And today we have a look at some of the concept art for the restaurant. Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney A rooftop lounge will be part of the scene as well. (Please note that this work is marked as “concept only, final design and amenities subject to change.”) Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney Disneymeetings.com has shared these images in a video, which also includes more concept art for the on-the-water dining location (also currently under construction), Villa del Lago. Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney See the full video complete with more artwork for Coronado Springs Resort from the Disney Meetings & Events YouTube channel! What do you think of the changes happening at Coronado Springs Resort? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Concept Art Revealed for 15-Story Tower Coming to Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art for On-the-Lake Dining Coming to Coronado Springs Resort NEW Disney World Restaurant Details — Villa Del Lago! View the full article

Two visitors to Walt Disney World became ill after they rode attractions at the Magic Kingdom, according to a state report released Thursday. A 69-year-old woman who rode Space Mountain on Aug. 6 became disorientated and was unable to climb out of the roller coaster car without assistance, according... View the full article

Two visitors to Walt Disney World became ill after they rode attractions at the Magic Kingdom, according to a state report released Thursday. A 69-year-old woman who rode Space Mountain on Aug. 6 became disorientated and was unable to climb out of the roller coaster car without assistance, according... View the full article

At Aulani Resort, we love to ask you to look at everything twice, and think three times. We do this because we have woven story upon story into everything you see. We love to share with guests and Disney Vacation Club Members stories of Aulani Resort’s artwork, activities, and even our amazing cast, but Iʻll bet you havenʻt considered the cultural importance behind some of our plants. During your visits to Aulani Resort, perhaps you have noticed a small shrub with blueberries in Waikolohe Valley; we call this shrub, ʻukiʻuki. The berries of this small plant can be used to dye kapa, the barkcloth the people of old Hawaiʻi used for clothing and bedding. In fact, you can even take a class at Pau Hana community hall with Dalani Tanahy, a kapa practitioner from the Waiʻanae coast. Or maybe youʻve noticed a towering tree with roots jutting out into the air; that's hala, or pandanus. The long leaves are picked when dry and used for weaving into mats, jewelry, and hats. It is also said that these leaves were used to make sails for great voyaging canoes. The next time you visit Pau Hana community hall, you may meet Aunty Lorna Pacheco, a hala practitioner, who will share with you her unique craft. Iʻll bet you didnʻt know that our kīhāpai had so much waiting for you to discover! On your next visit to Aulani Resort, be sure to ask our cast members about everything you see. View the full article

For several weeks now, we’ve been enjoying the flavors of fall in Walt Disney World, from pumpkin spice to apple cider to caramel and beyond! But would you believe Disney has announced that there are even more autumnal goodies on the way? Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Pumpkin Ice Cream Below you’ll see a list of fall snacks around Walt Disney World including the theme parks and Resorts! But there’s something you should note: lots of these items are only available for certain dates where designated below, so be sure to see which treats line up with your trip! Here we GO!! Hollywood Studios Rosie’s All-American Café, ABC Commissary (all items available through Oct. 31) • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Coffin Cake • Chocolate and Orange Cream Parfait Chocolate and Orange Cream Parfait and Peanut Butter and Chocolate Coffin Cake Trolley Car Café (all items available through Oct. 31) • Chocolate and Caramel Apple • Chocolate Cake – topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears Hollywood Studios Treats ©Disney Animal Kingdom Isle of Java • Apple Cider Donut Holes Apple Cider Donut Holes Creature Comforts, Pizzafari, Restaurantosaurus • Halloween Cupcake (available through Nov. 1) – yellow cupcake filled with pumpkin mousse and topped with cinnamon buttercream, an edible Mickey ghost, and a fondant pumpkin Animal Kingdom Treats ©Disney Epcot Fountain View • Halloween Cupcake (available through Oct 31) – chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and topped with green and purple buttercream, a chocolate bat, and orange sprinkles Epcot Treats ©Disney Le Cellier Steakhouse (all items available through Nov. 18) • Autumn Poulet Rouge Roulade – cornbread stuffing with cranberries, golden raisins, pecans, sweet potato espuma, rainbow chard, and pecan vinaigrette • Brown Butter-Basted George’s Bank Scallops – pumpkin risotto, Brussels sprouts, fig and pomegranate slaw, red wine syrup, and pumpkin seed brittle Sunshine Seasons • Pumpkin Bundt Cake (available through Dec. 25) • Monster’s Inc. Cupcake (available on Oct. 31 only) – chocolate cupcake with salted pretzel mousse filling and topped with buttercream and a chocolate cake ball decorated with fondant Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is positively packed with fall treats, including some for all-day guests and some Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party exclusives! It’s Halloween in Magic Kingdom! See all the fall snacking in Magic Kingdom (or your own printable list version) here! Resorts Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Gasparilla Island Grill • Harvest Pumpkin Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – cinnamon sponge cupcake with pumpkin cream filling topped with maple buttercream, a candy pumpkin, and fall leaves • Frozen or Hot Pumpkin Latte (available through Nov. 30) – with whipped cream, nutmeg, and caramel sauce • Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin (available Nov. 15 – Dec. 31) Grand Floridian Treats ©Disney Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Roaring Fork • Going Batty Cupcake (available Oct. 30-31) – chocolate cupcake topped with buttercream icing, ganache icing, and a sugar cookie bat • Poison Apple Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – apple-flavored cupcake with caramel filling and topped with chocolate ganache Wilderness Lodge Treats ©Disney Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – Trail’s End To-Go, Chuckwagon • Candy Corn Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake with candy corn buttercream Fort Wilderness Candy Corn Cupcake Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Contempo Café • Minnie’s Not-So-Scary Berry Cupcake (available Oct. 28-31) – vanilla cupcake with raspberry jam filling and topped with vanilla buttercream icing and a white chocolate witch hat filled with blackberry marshmallow and garnished with a fondant bow and dark chocolate spider web • Apple Cupcake (available through Nov. 3) – apple-flavored cupcake with apple filling and topped with cinnamon buttercream icing and apple compote • Pumpkin Cupcake (available Nov. 4 – Dec. 1) – pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese filling and caramel buttercream icing Contempo Cafe Treats ©Disney Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Capt. Cook’s, Kona Coffee Bar • Mickey’s Haunted Chocolate Cupcake (available through Nov. 2) – dark chocolate cupcake filled with red velvet cheesecake and topped with buttercream Polynesian Village Resort Cupcake ©Disney Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts – The Market at Ale & Compass, Beach Club Marketplace • Caramel Candy Apple Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – cinnamon-apple cupcake topped with chocolate caramel mousse • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin (available Oct. 20 – Dec. 1) – spiced pumpkin muffin with cream cheese filling • Pumpkin Whoopie Pie (available Oct. 20 – Dec. 1) – pumpkin cake with brown butter cream cheese filling • Pumpkin Cupcake (available Nov. 1-30) – topped with buttercream Yacht & Beach Club Treats ©Disney Disney’s BoardWalk – BoardWalk Bakery • Candy Corn Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake with orange marshmallow filling, whipped cream frosting, chocolate Mickey ears, and orange crispy pearls • Pumpkin Swirl Cookie (available Nov. 11-24) Boardwalk Bakery Cupcake ©Disney Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Mill Food Court, Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory • Black Forest Mummy Cake (available through Nov. 1) – chocolate cupcake with cherry filling and topped with vanilla buttercream • Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake (available through Nov. 1) – vanilla cupcake filled with pumpkin cheesecake and topped with cream cheese icing • Mickey Pumpkin Spice Beignets (Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory only, available through Nov. 1) – house-made beignets dusted in pumpkin spice powdered sugar Port Orleans Resort Treats ©Disney Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignet Sundae Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – The Mara • Witch’s Finger Cupcake (available Oct. 26-31) – vanilla cupcake with crispy peanut butter candy filling and topped with a chocolate witch hat Animal Kingdom Lodge Cupcake ©Disney Disney’s All-Star Resorts – Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court, and World Premiere Food Court • Spider Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake filled with cookies and cream marshmallow filling and topped with orange cookie buttercream and green marshmallow webs• Chocolate Indulgence Cake (available through Nov. 30) – Devil’s Food cake and dark ganache topped with pumpkin made of white chocolate mousse • Day of the Dead Cupcake (available through Nov. 1) – chocolate cupcake filled with spiced ganache and topped with spiced ganache buttercream, a sugar skull, and chocolate ears • Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake (available through Nov. 30) – vanilla cheesecake topped with pumpkin spice cream and dark ganache Cookies N’ Cream Spider Web Cupcake at All Star Resorts Spiced Day of the Dead Cupcake at All Star Resorts Pumpkin Cheesecake at All Star Resorts Disney Springs You can find the full list of WonderFall Flavors here, which features seasonal specialty food and beverages at participating locations in Disney Springs. WonderFall Flavors Passport In addition to WonderFall Flavors, you’ll also find some more fall treats! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (all items available through Nov. 7) • The Forbidden Apple – spiced rum, sour apple pucker, cinnamon whiskey, cranberry juice, lime juice, and grenadine • Poison-Less Apple (Non-Alcoholic) – Sprite with caramel and Granny Smith apple Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Cocktails ©Disney The Ganachery • Minnie Witch Piñata (available through Oct. 31) – chocolate sphere filled with house-made marshmallows and crispy pearls and decorated with chocolate pieces • Jack Skellington Piñata (available through Oct. 31) – white chocolate sphere filled with house-made marshmallows and crispy pearls and decorated with chocolate pieces • Large and Small Chocolate Skulls (available through Oct. 31) • Cranberry Orange Ganache Squares (available through Nov. 8) – flavors of cranberry and orange blended with dark chocolate • Pumpkin Spice Latte Ganache Squares (available through Nov. 8) Minnie Witch Pinata Amorette’s Patisserie • Pumpkin Mickey Macaron (available through Oct. 31) – white chocolate ganache flavored with pumpkin purée and pumpkin spices Mickey Pumpkin Macaron Sprinkles • Special Cupcakes topped with Halloween Candy (available through Oct. 25) • Strawberry Champagne Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla Champagne cake finished with an infusion of buttercream frosting and sweet ripe strawberries simmered in sparkling rosé • Black Velvet Cupcake (available Oct. 26-31) – dark chocolate cupcake topped with whipped chocolate ganache • Pumpkin Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – pumpkin cake laced with ginger, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon and topped with sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting • Halloween BOO Box (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla milk chocolate, red velvet, black and white, and pumpkin cupcakes adorned with Sprinkles ghosts and BOO sugar decorations Sprinkles Cupcakes ©Disney All Over Disney World Classic autumn and Halloween confections can be spotted in bakery cases in sweet stops such as Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery and Big Top Treats and Disney Springs spots: Goofy’s Candy Co. and the Candy Cauldron! Poison Caramel Apple Mummy Krispy Treats The Citizens of Main Street USA are ready for Halloween The fall fun continues on our DFB YouTube Video! Which fall treat tops your list? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB Video: How to Master the Disney Dining Plan News: Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday with Special Disney World Treats This Weekend Only! 2019 Disney Dining Plans AND Disney World Vacation Packages Announced View the full article

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. In addition to improved store layouts, these flagship locations embrace new design elements that draw upon Disney’s rich history of storytelling. The reimagined stores are designed to inspire guests with an unmatched selection of new products and will help them discover treasured souvenirs that quickly become tangible memories of their Disney vacations. For an opening this big, the Disney Parks Merchandise team has curated a stellar line up of products. A new vintage-inspired collection features the one and only Mickey Mouse from 1950s television series, “The Mickey Mouse Club.” “We’ve taken a beloved part of Disney history that Guests have enjoyed watching since 1955 and designed fashionable and fun apparel for today’s family,” said Laura Caszatt, Merchandise Manager with Disney Parks Merchandise. The classic-yet-modern collection offers something for everyone, from eye-catching apparel to Mouse-themed accessories. T-shirts and varsity jackets are emblazoned with the “leader of the club.” Hats, headbands and handbags will make outfits as welcome as can be, especially for those in party-prep mode for the upcoming 90th celebration of Mickey Mouse next month. November also marks the return of the holidays at Disney Parks, where guests can celebrate with captivating décor, delicious treats, and, of course, merchandise. The World of Disney stores in California and Florida will be the first shops this year to offer the Disney Parks Holiday collection. Familiar favorites such as playful headwear, accessories and even “ugly” sweaters will join new products that place guests right into the spirit while visiting Disney Parks. For home entertaining, new dinnerware, including serving dishes, dinner plates and bowls, will make a splash during holiday meals. “The designs are festive yet practical,” explained Roger Dressen, Merchandise Product Developer for Seasonal Merchandise at Disney Parks. “We chose neutral colors so they can be easily incorporated into guests’ existing dinnerware collections.” These products and much more await guests visiting the World of Disney when the shops officially reopen October 26 in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and October 27 in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

Laura Kleiss, a Walt Disney World tour guide and plant scientist from Illinois, knows quite a bit about plants, which she said have been a part of her life since she was a baby. Her mother worked at a plant nursery and her father owns a farm — he only has 1,000 acres of corn and soybeans left to... View the full article

It’s Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and favorite experiences are transformed into festive frights! Happy haunts are lurking around every corner—including attractions, décor, characters, and even treats! With 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! Celebrate the Halloween season until Oct. 31 at the Disneyland Resort. View the full article

At any given moment anywhere in the world, someone is hard at work saving a species. These efforts can take many forms, such as field research on oyster reefs along the Florida coast, habitat protection for penguins in Argentina, community education programs benefitting gorillas in Africa, preservation efforts for Hawaiian Monk Seals, working with schools and communities to teach bee conservation and much, much more. For more than 20 years, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) has been committed to saving wildlife, inspiring action and protecting our planet through philanthropic support of nonprofit organizations that work alongside communities to conserve our natural resources and wildlife. This month, the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) awarded more than $5 million in grants to support 76 organizations working to protect the magic of nature around the world, including$782,000 to seven Florida-based organizations for academic research, wildlife conservation and habitat restoration. The fund also recognized 13 people across the globe with the Disney Conservation Hero award for their tireless efforts to save wildlife and inspire communities to take part in conservation efforts. Among this year’s grant recipients is the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), which is working to save critically endangered Sumatran rhinos from extinction in Indonesia. Today, there are fewer than 80 Sumatran rhinos left in the wild. IRF is addressing threats to this species, working with communities to ensure these rhinos and their habitats are protected. One of IRF’s employees, Sumadi Hasmaran, has been recognized as a Disney Conservation Hero for his leadership in the establishment and management of the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS) – a 250-acre breeding and research facility. Sumadi oversaw construction of the SRS and engaged people living nearby through employment and other livelihood opportunities. His dedication to the sanctuary resulted in the birth of the first two Sumatran rhino calves in a managed setting in Asia in more than 140 years, an important achievement for a species on the brink of extinction. These efforts for rhinos are part of a larger conservation commitment that has helped protect more than 400 species through projects spanning half the countries around the world. While the majority of funding for DCF is provided by The Walt Disney Company, it is supplemented by the generous contributions of guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom and other select Walt Disney World Resort locations, sailing with Disney Cruise Line or staying at select Disney Vacation Club resorts. I hope you enjoy reading about these latest DCF projects and think about how you might get involved. No matter how you help save species, by recycling your household waste, contributing time through volunteerism, or donating, we can all do something to make a difference to protect our planet. View the full article

There are some big changes coming to Epcot. For instance, we just checked in on the Ratatouille ride and Skyliner Station construction in the park. But another highly anticipated addition is the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride. Guardians of the Galaxy attraction Concept Art ©Disney This new ride is replacing the former Universe of Energy attraction, and work is well underway transforming the existing building into the queue area while they add a new building to house the ride. We’ve been monitoring the progress of the transformation of the Universe of Energy building — especially since it’s conveniently located on the way to the Food and Wine Festival Center . They have removed all the solar panels, and you can see through the Universe of Energy building as they transform this space. Universe of Energy/Guardians of the Galaxy Construction For perspective, this is what the building looked like two weeks ago! There is a lot deconstruction before the actual construction! Guardians of the Galaxy Ride The building that will house the ride itself is going up to the right of the Universe of Energy building. Guardians of the Galaxy Ride This is really going to dominate the skyline in this area — and from World Showcase. Here’s a picture we shared a few weeks ago taken from the Japan Pavilion where you can clearly see the Guardians of Galaxy ride building in the skyline. (Another interesting vantage point is offered if you arrive to Epcot via the Monorail from the Ticket & Transportation Center.) Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Not much information has been released about the ride aside from the two concept images shared in this post. But we’re glad to know that Groot and the Milano will be in the area… Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Concept Art ©Disney … and that the ride is slated to open in 2021! We’re having fun keeping you posted on all the big changes coming to Disney World! When you’re done watching this one, 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. How excited are you for this ride and all the other additions and changes coming in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot: Food, Merch, Kidcot, and Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Updates What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 What’s NEW in Epcot?? All the New Menus, Changes, and Construction! View the full article

Down in Orlando, the trees are still green and the summer heat is still lingering, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fall season at Walt Disney World Resort! Throughout October and November, you’ll be able to find your favorite autumn flavors throughout the resort. At Magic Kingdom Park, you’ll LOVE all of the spooky sweets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, such as the Candy Corn Milkshake (available daily at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies). This shake is my FAVORITE treat right now. It’s made with candy corn ice cream and topped with cotton candy and the cutest Mickey-shaped marshmallow! If you want to know about all of the fun offerings for this event, I recently put out a foodie guide giving you all the spooky details. Outside of Magic Kingdom Park, though, there are fall-inspired eats around every corner! DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS Rosie’s All-American Café, ABC Commissary (all items available through Oct. 31) Peanut Butter and Chocolate Coffin Cake Chocolate and Orange Cream Parfait Trolley Car Café (all items available through Oct. 31) Chocolate and Caramel Apple Chocolate Cake – topped with chocolate mousse and chocolate Mickey ears DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM Isle of Java Apple Cider Donut Holes Creature Comforts, Pizzafari, Restaurantosaurus Halloween Cupcake (available through Nov. 1) – yellow cupcake filled with pumpkin mousse and topped with cinnamon buttercream, an edible Mickey ghost, and a fondant pumpkin EPCOT Fountain View Halloween Cupcake (available through Oct 31) – chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate mousse and topped with green and purple buttercream, a chocolate bat, and orange sprinkles Le Cellier Steakhouse (all items available through Nov. 18) Autumn Poulet Rouge Roulade – cornbread stuffing with cranberries, golden raisins, pecans, sweet potato espuma, rainbow chard, and pecan vinaigrette Brown Butter-Basted George’s Bank Scallops – pumpkin risotto, Brussels sprouts, fig and pomegranate slaw, red wine syrup, and pumpkin seed brittle Sunshine Seasons Pumpkin Bundt Cake (available through Dec. 25) Monster’s Inc. Cupcake (available on Oct. 31 only) – chocolate cupcake with salted pretzel mousse filling and topped with buttercream and a chocolate cake ball decorated with fondant WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT HOTELS Visiting one of our Walt Disney World Resort Hotels? You can find some tasty treats at nearly all of our resorts! From pumpkin and candy corn cupcakes to Mickey Pumpkin Spice Beignets, there’s a whole hay-ride full of snacks that you won’t want to miss out on. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Gasparilla Island Grill Harvest Pumpkin Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – cinnamon sponge cupcake with pumpkin cream filling topped with maple buttercream, a candy pumpkin, and fall leaves Frozen or Hot Pumpkin Latte (available through Nov. 30) – with whipped cream, nutmeg, and caramel sauce Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin (available Nov. 15 – Dec. 31) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Roaring Fork Going Batty Cupcake (available Oct. 30-31) – chocolate cupcake topped with buttercream icing, ganache icing, and a sugar cookie bat Poison Apple Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – apple-flavored cupcake with caramel filling and topped with chocolate ganache Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – Trail’s End To-Go, Chuckwagon Candy Corn Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake with candy corn buttercream Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Contempo Café Minnie’s Not-So-Scary Berry Cupcake (available Oct. 28-31) – vanilla cupcake with raspberry jam filling and topped with vanilla buttercream icing and a white chocolate witch hat filled with blackberry marshmallow and garnished with a fondant bow and dark chocolate spider web Apple Cupcake (available through Nov. 3) – apple-flavored cupcake with apple filling and topped with cinnamon buttercream icing and apple compote Pumpkin Cupcake (available Nov. 4 – Dec. 1) – pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese filling and caramel buttercream icing Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Capt. Cook’s, Kona Coffee Bar Mickey’s Haunted Chocolate Cupcake (available through Nov. 2) – dark chocolate cupcake filled with red velvet cheesecake and topped with buttercream Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts – The Market at Ale & Compass, Beach Club Marketplace Caramel Candy Apple Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – cinnamon-apple cupcake topped with chocolate caramel mousse Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin (available Oct. 20 – Dec. 1) – spiced pumpkin muffin with cream cheese filling Pumpkin Whoopie Pie (available Oct. 20 – Dec. 1) – pumpkin cake with brown butter cream cheese filling Pumpkin Cupcake (available Nov. 1-30) – topped with buttercream Disney’s BoardWalk – BoardWalk Bakery Candy Corn Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake with orange marshmallow filling, whipped cream frosting, chocolate Mickey ears, and orange crispy pearls Pumpkin Swirl Cookie (available Nov. 11-24) Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Mill Food Court, Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Black Forest Mummy Cake (available through Nov. 1) – chocolate cupcake with cherry filling and topped with vanilla buttercream Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake (available through Nov. 1) – vanilla cupcake filled with pumpkin cheesecake and topped with cream cheese icing Mickey Pumpkin Spice Beignets (Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory only, available through Nov. 1) – house-made beignets dusted in pumpkin spice powdered sugar Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – The Mara Witch’s Finger Cupcake (available Oct. 26-31) – vanilla cupcake with crispy peanut butter candy filling and topped with a chocolate witch hat Disney’s All-Star Resorts – Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court, and World Premier Food Court Spider Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla cupcake filled with cookies and cream marshmallow filling and topped with orange cookie buttercream and green marshmallow webs Chocolate Indulgence Cake (available through Nov. 30) – Devil’s Food cake and dark ganache topped with pumpkin made of white chocolate mousse Day of the Dead Cupcake (available through Nov. 1) – chocolate cupcake filled with spiced ganache and topped with spiced ganache buttercream, a sugar skull, and chocolate ears Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake (available through Nov. 30) – vanilla cheesecake topped with pumpkin spice cream and dark ganache DISNEY SPRINGS It’s the most wonderFALL time of the year! Now through November 7, you can experience autumn with WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs. You’ll find seasonally-inspired dishes at over 14 restaurants and quick service locations throughout the area (and be sure to pick up an event guide at the Disney Springs Welcome Center or at participating locations). I’ve even put together the ultimate foodie guide to this limited-time experience, and my fellow author, Darcy Clark, has also shared a few ways to “scare up some fun” at Disney Springs in a recent blog post. In addition to WonderFall Flavors, there are a few other items that have materialized this season! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (all items available through Nov. 7) The Forbidden Apple – spiced rum, sour apple pucker, cinnamon whiskey, cranberry juice, lime juice, and grenadine Poison-Less Apple (Non-Alcoholic) – Sprite with caramel and Granny Smith apple The Ganachery Minnie Witch Piñata (available through Oct. 31) – chocolate sphere filled with house-made marshmallows and crispy pearls and decorated with chocolate pieces Jack Skellington Piñata (available through Oct. 31) – white chocolate sphere filled with house-made marshmallows and crispy pearls and decorated with chocolate pieces Large and Small Chocolate Skulls (available through Oct. 31) Cranberry Orange Ganache Squares (available through Nov. 8) – flavors of cranberry and orange blended with dark chocolate Pumpkin Spice Latte Ganache Squares (available through Nov. 8) Amorette’s Patisserie Pumpkin Mickey Macaron (available through Oct. 31) – white chocolate ganache flavored with pumpkin purée and pumpkin spices Sprinkles Special Cupcakes topped with Halloween Candy (available through Oct. 25) Strawberry Champagne Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla Champagne cake finished with an infusion of buttercream frosting and sweet ripe strawberries simmered in sparkling rosé Black Velvet Cupcake (available Oct. 26-31) – dark chocolate cupcake topped with whipped chocolate ganache Pumpkin Cupcake (available through Oct. 31) – pumpkin cake laced with ginger, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon and topped with sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting Halloween BOO Box (available through Oct. 31) – vanilla milk chocolate, red velvet, black and white, and pumpkin cupcakes adorned with Sprinkles ghosts and BOO sugar decorations HALLOWEEN CANDY And of course, it just wouldn’t be the Halloween season without Halloween CANDY! You’ll find these sweet treats at various candy shops across all of our parks and resort hotels such as The Confectionery in Magic Kingdom Park or Goofy’s Candy Co. and Disney’s Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs. From candy apples to cake pops, we’ve got it all! Various Candy Locations Across Walt Disney World Resort Pumpkin and “Poison” Specialty Apples Mummy and Pumpkin Cake Pops Themed Crispy Treats Fall Cookies and Cupcakes SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Fall is HERE at Walt Disney World Resort and it tastes GREAT if I do say so myself. For more information on each of these locations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website! Happy snacking! View the full article

This is for all you Pumpkin Spice fans out there! Nope, we’re not done with Pumpkin Spice announcements quite yet… Guess what’s back in Epcot’s France Pavilion? You guessed it: the Pumpkin Spice Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich at L’Artisan des Glaces!! Pumpkin Spice Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich The return of what’s become a fall snacking tradition makes the pumpkin spice season complete! It was a pleasant surprise to see the Pumpkin Spice Macaron Sandwich make its unassuming return to the menu board without much fanfare. L’Artisan des Glaces Menu To make room on the menu board (and in the house-made ice cream case!), the seasonal Strawberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich has been removed. But the Chocolate Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich continues to hold steady. L’Artisan des Glaces Pumpkin Spice Macaron Sandwich But for now — and throughout the fall season — we’re happy to say, “Welcome back, old friend!” to the Pumpkin Spice Macaron Sandwich! Check out our Best Halloween and Pumpkin Eats in Disney World! 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 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? Is the Pumpkin Spice Macaron Sandwich a fall tradition for you? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Candied Peanuts with Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream at Epcot’s L’Artisan des Glaces Epcot’s L’Artisan des Glaces Celebrates its Second Anniversary with New Flavors and Sundaes! Review: Staying Cool at L’Artisan des Glaces in Disney World’s Epcot View the full article

If you’ve recently visited Epcot’s France Pavilion, or entered the park via the International Gateway located between the UK and France Pavilions, then you’ve likely noticed a lot of construction going on! That construction is for the addition of a Ratatouille ride in France as well as the Skyliner transportation system. We’ll start this update with the Ratatouille ride. Ratatouille ride in Epcot’s France concept art ©Disney This ride will be in a completely new section of the France pavilion. Looking at the concept art, it appears that the ride building will be disguised as city buildings behind the current entrance to the Impressions de France film. Here’s how the construction progress looks this week from the International Gateway, with the ride building in the center of the photo. Ratatouille Ride Construction The ride building is rising up behind the existing buildings. This ride, along with the Skyliner, have necessitated the removal of a fair bit of landscaping as the construction is underway. Ratatouille Ride Construction If you’ve been lucky enough to go to Disneyland Paris, then you will be familiar with the Ratatouille ride, as Epcot’s version will be similar to the Ratatouille ride in Disneyland Paris. You will get the sense that you will “shrink to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant,” according to Disney. Like the Guardians of the Galaxy ride, we only know this will open in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. An exact opening date has not been announced (though current rumors indicate an earlier opening than 2021). Disney Skyliner System Epcot’s International Gateway will host the park’s Skyliner Station. The new Skyliner system will connect Epcot and Hollywood Studios as well as Caribbean Beach, Riviera, Pop Century, and Art of Animation Resorts. Disney Skyliner Route Map If you’ve been to Disney in the past year, you’ve likely seen these posts popping up along the route as you see in the photo below. Ratatouille Ride and Skyliner Construction Epcot’s Skyliner Station is being built in the same style as the entrance to International Gateway. Epcot Skyliner Station Looks like it is going to look just like the concept art! Concept Art Epcot Skyliner System ©Disney As with the Ratatouille ride, an exact opening date has not been announced, except sometime in 2019… and if the way this year is flying by is any indication, it will be here before we know it! There are tons of changes coming to Disney World! Check them out in our DFB YouTube video, and 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. Are you excited to see these additions and changes to the parks? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Update: Skyliner Gondola Spotted in Hollywood Studios Station All the Updates and New Items in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios! DFB Video: Ultimate Guide to Disney World’s Biggest Upcoming Changes! View the full article

There’s always something going on in Epcot — we’ve updated you on the Guardians of the Galaxy Ride and Ratatouille Ride installation as well as Epcot’s Skyliner Station. Today, we’ve got some construction and refurbishment updates from all over the park! Kringla Bakeri og Kafe and Puffin’s Roost We’ve been keeping you updated on the construction walls that were surrounding the Puffin’s Roost Store attached to the recently re-opened Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion. Well, now those walls are down! We spotted the Puffin (yep, still there!), but the Puffin’s Roost sign and doors have been removed. Puffin’s Roost This is what it used to look like with the signs and doors for the gift shop. Puffin’s Roost main entrance Over in Germany, the Bier Cart was recently refurbished. HUZZAH! Now it’s sporting a new awning with “Bier und Brezeln” printed on it. We don’t even need a translator to tell us that this means Beer and Pretzels (as big as your head)! Germany Beer and Pretzel Cart In Japan, they are keeping busy with the construction of an upcoming brand new signature table-service restaurant. An opening time frame has not yet been announced, but we can’t wait to learn more. Construction on New Restaurant in Japan Pavilion Though it’s not exactly related to construction or refurbishment… we are disappointed to still see that the German Train Village has not added their miniature version of a Food and Wine Festival like they usually do for the Festival. We’re hoping this doesn’t mean it won’t be decorated for Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays, either. German Train Village — minus a Food and Wine Festival Stay tuned to DFB and our newsletter for updates on the new rides, Skyliner, restaurant, and more! What else is changing in Disney World? Find out in our DFB YouTube video below. 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 Epcot?? All the New Menus, Changes, and Construction! NEW! Coconut and Macchiato Caramel Squares in Epcot’s Karamell-Küche Disney World “Just the New Stuff” Snack Crawl — Epcot Edition! View the full article

We’re excited to announce a suite of new features for the Disney Parks Blog Wallpaper Library and artist Ashley Taylor is helping us kick off with the first ever Disney Doodle Wallpaper. With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park in full swing, Ashley decided to create a wallpaper to celebrate the season and her favorite couple. “I thought it would be cute to dress up Mickey and Minnie as villains. So Mickey is Captain Hook, tipping his hat to Minnie, the Queen of Hearts! I thought Minnie would be cute as the Queen because not only is she Mickey’s queen, she’s filled with love!” Our new wallpaper library features include: Search function to allow you to search for topics like characters, events, and celebrations Filters to allow you to sort wallpapers by Parks, Events, Holidays and Disney Friends You can now reach our Wallpaper Library from the Topics section in the main navigation To celebrate with us, download our latest Disney Parks Blog wallpaper by artist Ashley Taylor in desktop or mobile versions. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers. View the full article

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A new U.S. map online reaffirms that it’s not a small world, after all. A New York Times interactive graphic shows the outline of every building in the country, including, of course, those at Walt Disney World and the greater Orlando area. The map was created with a gigantic database from Microsoft,... View the full article