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It’s finally here! Welcome to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! One of the most exciting nights of the year has finally arrived — Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is here and we’re so thrilled to celebrate in Magic Kingdom tonight. The party runs select nights from November 8th-December 20th and is a separately ticketed after hours event, meaning a regular park ticket won’t get you in. There’s a lot to explore at this event, and there’s one thing you’ll need to grab to help you maneuver around the park! When you arrive at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you’ll receive a complimentary map that can help guide you around the park and make sure you don’t miss everything you’re looking to experience. Party map! When you open the map, you’ll first see some of the character greetings and photos you’ll get to experience, as well as all the exclusive entertainment that will happen throughout the night! The entertainment The whole map of the park will also show you where you can find all the attractions, photo opportunities, dining locations, and essentials like restrooms, baby care centers, and first aid are. The whole map! And we can’t forget about all the exclusive snacks you can have at the party too! There are so many different party snacks to try, you’ll want to really take a look at the map before the party begins to make sure you don’t miss any on your party night. Exclusive treats! We’ll be live from the party all night, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! How To Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE 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! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you most looking forward to experiencing during the party? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Map for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ho! Ho! Ho! We are feeling super festive right now because we are at the very first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade This special ticketed event in Magic Kingdom is a highlight of the year for us because we get a chance to check out some amazing party-exclusive entertainment, see some rare characters, and eat ALL the party-exclusive snacks. Oh, and we might even do some shopping for exclusive merchandise, too. So come with us and let’s go! We’ll be updating this post throughout the night as we experience more of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, so keep checking back for the latest! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event that happens on select nights in Magic Kingdom from now through December 20th. It takes place after Magic Kingdom closes to regular park visitors for the day (at 6PM) and you need a ticket JUST for the event to attend. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party If you don’t have a regular ticket to Magic Kingdom for the day, you can still get into the party at 4PM with the party officially kicking off at 7PM. Tickets for the party start at $169 and go up to $219 per ticket per person depending on the date you attend. Here’s a full list of party dates and ticket prices. Getting Started As we previously mentioned, you can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4PM if you have a party ticket for that evening. Once you scan into the park, a Cast Member will give you a special wristband indicating that you’re a party guest. Our wristband! If you’re already in Magic Kingdom, you can pick up your wristband at different spots around the park. Crowds We got to the park right at 4PM and WOW it was certainly busy! Crowds at the TTC were very intense. https://x.com/disneyfoodblog/status/1854995392846344406?s=46 They did have a separation between who was attending for the party and who was entering for a regular park day though, so regular park day guests don’t have to get stuck behind that massive crowd. You’ll need to head to the left for the party! While the crowds were heavy, the line to enter did move quickly, and we were given our wristband within about 10 minutes and following the rest of the huge crowd into the party. Follow the crowd! When you enter Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll see that party guests are directed to follow the direction one of the large Main Street vehicles is directing you to go. Follow the arrow! This is where you’ll be given your event map, and your wristband if you weren’t already given one at the front, and you’ll receive your complimentary ornament! The complimentary ornament! Now it’s really time to party! Party Map You can also pick up a party map, which you’ll want to grab because it’s your guide to everything going on during the party, including which attractions are open, entertainment info, cookie stops, and more. https://x.com/disneyfoodblog/status/1855005758921785602?s=46 The map also lists specialty treats that are exclusive to the party. Exclusive treats It’ll also let you know what holiday entertainment you can enjoy throughout the night… Can’t forget the entertainment! …as well as, of course, the map, which will show you where all the attractions, dining locations, restrooms, and party-specific offerings are. The whole map! Trust us — you don’t want to miss picking up your map! Food One thing we LOVE about this party is that you can get FREE snacks. Select locations throughout Magic Kingdom are giving out free drinks (usually hot cocoa and apple cider) AND cookies! Look for big peppermint-printed inflatables to find all the free-treat locations. ©Disney You’ll also find exclusive snacks you can purchase during the party. Don’t worry — we’ll be trying them all out! Stay tuned for more! Characters Exclusive meet-and-greets with characters are also a fun thing to do during the party. That includes Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas. When we walked into the party on Market St, we got to meet some adorable gingerbread men! Gingerbread men! There were also some amazing Snowflake Stilt Walkers walking around too! Snowflake Stilt Walkers! Stay tuned for more! Entertainment You want entertainment? There is a LOT. You’ll find Disney Junior Jam at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, featuring music from all your favorite Disney Junior shows. There’s also Club Tinsel at the Tomorrowland stage, where you can dance all night long to your favorite Disney and holiday hits. Frozen Holiday Surprise adds a Frozen-like winter wonderland overlay on Cinderella Castle. You can meet Santa in Storybook Circus, which becomes Santa’s Christmas Carnival. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade is always a MUST at the party. It features holiday music, all your favorite characters in their holiday outfits, and more. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks lights up the sky with a holiday spectacular. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration is a stage show featuring all your favorite characters. You can also find Photo Ops throughout the park that are specific to the holiday season, like this one we spotted on Main Street U.S.A.! Photo Opportunity on Main Street U.S.A. We’ll be checking all of these offerings out tonight so tuned for more! Attractions The map will tell you which attractions are open for the party. Some of the rides get a special overlay just for the party. Here’s what’s open: Adventureland Jingle Cruise — featuring a Holiday overlay! Swiss Family Treehouse The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Pirates of the Caribbean Fantasyland “it’s a small world” Peter Pan’s Flight Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Mad Tea Party Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Under the Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Frontierland Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Liberty Square Haunted Mansion Storybook Circus Dumbo the Flying Elephant The Barnstormer Tomorrowland Space Mountain — Holiday Run — featuring a Party-exclusive Holiday overlay! Tomorrowland Speedway Race Through the Holidays Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Holiday Show Astro Orbiter Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin TRON Lightcycle / Run Merchandise You’ll also be able to buy EXCLUSIVE Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas merchandise. Let’s go shopping! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise We’ll be at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party all evening, so stay tuned for more! We’ll be updating this post throughout the night! 4 NEW Shirts To Wear to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE 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! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year? Let us know in the comments! The post We’re LIVE from the First Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of 2024 in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We hit the Disney parks EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. So we know a thing or two about what you really need in your park bags. Hollywood Studios Now we are bringing this information to our favorite people — our readers! We want you to have the best time in the parks so if we can help in even the small ways, we want to! Plus Disney trips can be expensive, so we found our 5 favorite items below $15 on Amazon! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Have you been wanting to try Amazon Prime? Click our link below for a FREE Amazon Trial. Frogg Toggs Ponchos Frogg Togg Umbrellas are great, but in those Florida storms, we found a rain poncho that we would totally buy again! When we put it on, the rain rolls right off thanks to this great material. It was also large enough that we were able to fit our backpack under it on our back and still feel comfortable! We felt protected under it but not too hot. After the rain stopped, we were able to pack it in the waterproof pouch that comes with it and slip it back into our backpack without anything else getting wet. Frogg Togg Poncho We liked it so much during our test run that we packed it again the very next day! It was a great addition to our park bag, and we’re glad we got it. For being inexpensive, it was certainly durable and effective at keeping us dry. Get it for 35% off right now on Amazon too! View on Amazon Loungefly Backpack Organizer See how much we can fit in our bag! Loungefly bags are a beloved Disney parks bag option that we’ve used hundreds of times, but this new item changed the game for us! It’s a separate insert that has tons of pockets, slots, a zipper bag, and more to keep your bag organized, meaning you can sort and find things inside your bag a LOT easier than without one of these. Loungefly Bags We love how we can just take the whole organizer out of our bag and put it in another one, transferring all of our items at once! No more leaving our phone charger behind in our old bag! We’ll be using this for years to come and we think you will too. View on Amazon Reusable Utensil Set Reusable Utensils With all the snacks and food we eat at Disney World, we can highly recommend this reusable utensil set! We find ourselves using it often. Between EPCOT festivals and our normal go-to snacks, we love having these in our bags with us. It’s great to have them with us anytime we need them without having to hunt down the closest utensil stand in the parks. So useful! We can easily wipe these off and throw them back in the case until the next time we need them. For under $10, we think this is essential to have with you in the parks. View on Amazon Reusable Straw Kit Silicone straw set We love that Disney World is being more conscientious about the level of plastic they’re putting out. If you haven’t noticed, they’ve switched over to paper straws at the majority of locations. However, these straws are prone to falling apart if you don’t drink your drink fast enough, so we love bringing reusable straws along with us! No more paper straws! These come with their own containers and cleaners too. They are under $10 right now on Amazon so grab them while they are on sale. View on Amazon Mini UV Umbrella Mini UV Umbrella If you are looking for a way to have your own personal shade to hide you from the hot rays of the sun, then look no further than our new favorite park essential, a UV Umbrella! This umbrella helps us stay protected from the sun while also staying cool. UV Umbrella This umbrella comes in a carrying case, is lightweight, and offers UPF 50+ protection. This umbrella is portable, making it easy to place in your park day bag. It even has a lifetime warranty. Our only word of warning about it, make sure to remove it from your park bag before heading to security so a seamless process while entering the park. View on Amazon Need More Disney Shopping Ideas? Head to Our Storefront!The post 5 Holy Grail Disney World Essentials Under On Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It was a decadent race weekend that was 15 years in the making as participants made their way to Walt Disney World Resort for the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Highlighting some of the iconic Disney Chefs, runners savored every moment of the weekend from magical miles through the theme parks, exciting Disney characters and entertainment on course, to the uniquely themed finisher medals. Let’s recap some of the crystal anniversary race weekend highlights: Not only was it a memorable weekend for the thousands of weekend runners, but even more so for the 98 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon “perfect” participants, who have finished every year of the race since its beginning. Reminiscing about their favorite race memories over the years, some of the group shared a moment together prior to the race start – watch to hear a few of their stories: Speaking of memorable moments, it was a delicious victory for the Half Marathon first finishers. Full of confetti, cheers and Disney characters, Lawrence, Kan., runner Josh Baden crossed the finish line with a strong time of 1:16:29, two minutes faster than last year’s race winner. On the women’s side, Lisa Hart, a UK native now living in Winter Garden, Fla., finished in 1:22:37. Rounding out the amazing first finishers was Linden Williamson of Seguin, Texas, who was the top wheelchair finisher with a half marathon time of 58:03. From capturing on course photos to handing out finisher medals and every role in between, runDisney cast members also made magic all race weekend long. A celebratory toast to all participants of the 2024 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! You can still join in the runDisney race weekend fun this season. Limited availability remains for the 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, an epic race weekend where you can be the hero of your own story! Head to runDisney.com to register today. Did you join us during this past weekend? Be sure to share your race memories on social using #WineDineHalf. To learn more about runDisney events, visit us here. The post A Delectable <I>run</I>Disney Anniversary Celebration at the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

The King has returned! To celebrate the upcoming release of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, stars from the new film, Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka) and Tiffany Boone (Nala), revealed a first look at the final trailer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The cast shared their excitement for audiences to see the film during an in-park interview with Good Morning America. Take a look at the final trailer for Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, which debuted at D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience today! Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. Stay tuned for more ways Disney Parks are celebrating the film’s release and be sure to see Mufasa: The Lion King coming only to theaters on December 20. The post Mufasa Stars Reveal Final Trailer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

The holidays are right around the corner and that means holiday parties and dinners! It’s that time of year! If your calendar is packed with events, this article is for you! My mom raised me to never show up to an event empty-handed and to always bring something for the host. So I’m giving you a gift of finding 6 hostess gifts that you can bring with you this holiday season and the bonus is they are Disney-themed. So let’s get to it! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Not an Amazon Prime member? You can click below for a FREE trial! Hallmark Disney Notepad Bundle ©Amazon We found this adorable and very practical Disney notepad bundle that would make a great hostess gift. You get 3 different size notepads featuring our favorite pal — Mickey Mouse. It even comes with an ink pen for them to write down their reminders, recipes, or anything they need. Plus, they are only $10 right now on Amazon so get them on sale. Shop on Amazon Disney Mickey & Friends Tumblers We love these glasses! This 4 pack of tumbler glasses features 4 characters — Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald, in a playful game of peek-a-boo. We have bought these before and we love them, especially as a gift. So many options! These tumblers are 16 oz and could be perfect for different cocktails or mocktails this season. You’ll also get 4 glass straws and a straw-cleaning brush with your order. Shop on Amazon Hakuna Matata Candle ©Amazon Who doesn’t love a good-scented candle? This candle will have your host feeling “no worries!” The candle has notes of lavender and vanilla — two of the most calming scents on the planet. This soy candle will give you 45 hours of burn time so you can enjoy some Hakuna Matata in your home when you need it. Shop on Amazon Welcome to Our Home Sign Welcome to Our Home Sign If your host loves Disney-themed home decor, this front door sign is for them! The sign says “Welcome To Our Home” and the “o” in “home” is Mickey-shaped. That shape is interchangeable, and the sign comes with a BUNCH of different seasonal Mickey designs. Home In fact, there are seventeen different seasonal Mickeys including a traditional Mickey, an Easter Mickey, a football-themed Mickey, and many more. You’ll never have to put this sign in storage! Instead, you can just swap out the Mickey for the next upcoming holiday or event. Out of almost 500 reviews on Amazon, about 76% of those are 5-star reviews. Shop on Amazon Disney Parks Canvas Tote Bag ©Amazon Made with premium-grade canvas, this tote bag offers both durability and comfort. We love the stamp design featuring park icons from Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, Epcot, and more. If you really want to spoil your hostess, fill the tote with some of their favorite items like a bottle of wine, books, and candy. Shop on Amazon Mickey Mouse Mug Warmer ©Amazon Have you ever had a nice, hot cup of coffee but suddenly you get busy and set your mug down? Next thing you know it’s been 20 minutes and now your coffee is cold. This electric mug warmer comes with a matching Mickey Mouse mug. This is so convenient for the office or for parents at home. No more getting up to reheat that cup of coffee that you’ve been trying to enjoy since 10 AM. Your hostess will love this gift. Shop on Amazon Want to See More Disney Gift Ideas? Check Out Our Amazon Storefront The post Top Disney Hostess Gift Ideas Starting at first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you planning a trip to Disney World soon? Magic Kingdom Maybe you’ve figured out all the logistics, including figuring out your budget, where you’ll be staying, what you’ll be eating (a VERY important thing to figure out, in our opinion!), what tickets you need, and more. However, are you thinking about what you’ll need to take with you on that Disney vacation? You will need some essentials that will help you have the best and smoothest Disney trip EVER, and well, you’re just in luck, because you can now get many of those essentials ON SALE at Target. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. So yes, this is the universe telling you that you need to go to Target ASAP. Get the Kids’ 4-Piece Recycled Plastic Flatware Set ©Target Here’s something you might not even THINK you need in Disney World, but we’ve found it necessary: your own set of flatware. These will really come in handy, especially if you’re visiting EPCOT during a festival, but we use our flatwear sets ALL the time. Buy at Target Buy the 8-Piece Packing Cube Set ©Target Keep your packing organized inside your luggage with these packing cubes that will not only help you pack more efficiently, but it also makes unpacking at your Disney World hotel room a LOT easier. You get multiple sizes of cubes and bags so you can keep everything nice and neat. Buy at Target Get the Hard Shell Luggage Set ©Target You’ll also need some good luggage for that Disney trip — and this set is on sale RIGHT NOW. You get a front opening suitcase (which is a game-changer, y’all!) which also has a USB port and cup holder (they thought of EVERYTHING). You can also choose from sets with additional pieces like a travel bag. Buy at Target Buy the Crocs Classics Sandals ©Target We know a lot of our readers love Crocs for all that walking around Disney Parks, and these sandals are perfect for that hot Florida weather to help keep your feet cool and comfy. They also come in a variety of colors to match all your outfits. Buy at Target Buy the S Sport by Skechers Women’s Sneakers ©Target Comfy shoes are a MUST because you will do way more walking than you ever expected in Disney World. We’re big fans of the memory foam insoles in Skechers, and these are so easy to just pull on for the day. Buy at Target Looking for more Disney essentials? Be sure to check out our Amazon Store! Visit our Amazon StoreThe post 5 New Items You Need From Target for Your Next Disney Vacation - And They're on SALE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From new Pixar hits to Disney+ releases, there have been PLENTY of Disney films to check out lately — and there are plenty more on the way. Inside Out 2 Between Toy Story 5, a Frozen sequel, and some sequels to other hits, there’s a lot to look forward to in the next few years. And today, we got a BIG announcement about multiple upcoming Disney films! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has come to Brazil and Disney just announced a TON of news about upcoming movies and projects! Let’s get into it. Walt Disney Studios Ice Age 6 is officially in production! Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, and Simon Pegg are returning for an all-new adventure on the big screen. You can check out the trailer below! Not only that, but Disney dropped a new trailer for Mufasa, coming to theaters on December 20th. The live-action Lilo & Stitch movie comes out on May 23rd, 2025 and we got a new look at Stitch! ©Disney Plus, Shakira will be back as Gazelle in Zootopia 2, arriving in theaters in November 2025! Convention attendees also got sneak peeks at two new Pixar productions coming soon! Dream Productions, which is a spin-off of the Inside Out franchise… Dream Productions …and Win or Lose, coming to Disney+! ©Pixar That’s everything we know for now, but we’re excited to check these out when they’re officially on the big screens! We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any more important details before then. With so many exciting films and shows coming soon from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney, there’s a lot to keep up with, but we’ll have all the big announcements here. The Most Obscure Things You Can Watch on Disney+ — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your current favorite Disney movie? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney Just Dropped 4 MAJOR Movie Announcements first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, it is an AMAZING time to be a Star Wars fan because Star Wars is literally everywhere. ©Disney We’ve got Star Wars books, comics, TV shows (and I am SO STOKED about the upcoming Skeleton Crew series on Disney+), movies, even more movies, merchandise, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in TWO Disney Parks. So why do I feel so weird about a new report that Disney is working on MORE Star Wars movies? Well, it’s complicated (and let’s face it, Star Wars fans also tend to be pretty complicated). Deadline recently reported that Disney is planning a NEW Star Wars trilogy with Simon Kinberg (X-Men) set to direct. And yes, as soon as I heard the word “trilogy,” I inwardly cringed. Okay, so, yes the original Star Wars movies were a trilogy, and then there was the prequel trilogy, followed by the sequel trilogy (and those two weren’t widely beloved by fans). Now, don’t get me wrong, I loved both the prequels and sequels (although I would argue the best of the sequel movies is The Last Jedi because it was the only film in that trilogy that DIDN’T try to copy previous movies). ©Disney Anyway, Kinberg will write the trio and produce them with Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy. Kinberg is certainly a good choice for a new Star Wars project: he worked with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck on the excellent Star Wars Rebels animated series and acted as a consultant on Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. So he knows his stuff. ©Disney So here’s the thing. There are already MANY Star Wars projects in the works, including previously reported projects with James Mangold, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and Taika Waititi. There’s also the Mandalorian and Grogu and another untitled Star Wars movie to be led by Dave Filoni. Do we really need three MORE movies? Especially when we also have three TV shows coming soon, including Skeleton Crew, season 2 of Andor, and season 3 of Ahsoka? ©Disney There’s also the issue of WHEN does this new trilogy take place? Deadline originally suggested that the new trilogy would pick up after the events of Episodes 10-12, which supposedly ended The Skywalker Saga. Like many fans, I’m kind of Skywalker-ed out and I don’t have a lot of interest in continuing those storylines. However, others in the industry suggest this is a new trilogy that will align with the other movies that are already in the works, but then again, does it have to be a TRILOGY? Is that what fans want at this point? The Rise of Skywalker ©Disney My fear is that Disney is going to do to Star Wars what it did with Marvel: oversaturate us to to the point where we have Star Wars fatigue. Don’t get me wrong: I’m all for new Star Wars, but I don’t think we need three more movies added to the production schedule — let’s just focus on those films that have already been announced, shall we? So, yes, this news has me feeling a ton of emotions right now, but I guess, we need to see where Disney plans to go with this new trilogy. Stay tuned to DFB for more. How To Watch Every ‘Star Wars’ Movie and TV Show In Chronological Order Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think? If you could set this trilogy in any Star Wars timeline? Where would you place it? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT: A New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Was Confirmed, and I’m Not Sure How I Feel About It… first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The first Christmas party of the season at Disney World is finally HERE! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is a special ticketed event held in Magic Kingdom on select nights starting November 8th through December 20th and will feature several party exclusive offerings like Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade and all of its wonderful holiday smells, a party exclusive fireworks show in Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, rare character meet and greets, and more. But before you get too filled up on your complimentary cookies and drinks, there’s another exclusive offering we need to check out first — the merch! There’s so much to see and do during a night at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party including picking up your party exclusive merchandise. This is an entire merch collection separate from the regular Christmas collections sold during the day and you’ll only be able to snag it at a few locations with the park during the party. You’ll most likely find them inside the Emporium on Main Street U.S.A. and Star Traders in Tomorrowland. We’ve also seen party exclusive merch sell out early in the season in years past, so if you see something you were really hoping to snag, you’ll want to pick it up quickly before it’s gone! Holiday merch is HERE! Now that you know a little about where to look for these new items to hit the stores, we’ve got a sneak peek at what’s available! Disney already put the merchandise out in The Emporium, but you’ll need to show a party ticket to shop the collection. We’ll make sure to update this post with close-ups and prices once we kick off the party festivities tonight! The merchandise First up, there are several new shirts this year! You can grab the classic Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Shirt, available in a red design with Mickey and friends on the front. Party shirt They also have a youth shirt available! This one says “Deck the Halls” and features Mickey Mouse as well. Youth shirt For those with an Annual Pass, check out the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Annual Passholder Shirt. This year’s design is a gray tee that highlights the iconic toy soldiers from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. Passholder shirt And as we head into the winter months, you might want something a bit warmer. The long-sleeve Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party shirt has a Mickey-shaped pattern with various Christmas and holiday icons. How cute! Long sleeve tee Of course, it wouldn’t be the Christmas season without an exclusive ornament. This one is a glass Mickey dome with Mickey, Minnie, and a Christmas tree tucked inside. Ornament Lug bags have been incredibly popular this year, and now there’s a Christmas Party exclusive Lug Crossbody Bag! It has Santa Mickey and the party logo on the front, with Christmas presents on the back. It comes with an adjustable strap. Lug Bag Also, we’ve got something to share OUTSIDE of the gift shops! This year, there will be an exclusive popcorn bucket at the party, made to look like a Mickey Elf! Find this at outdoor vending carts starting tonight. ©Disney NOTE: Stay tuned to this post for more merchandise details once the party begins! We’ll be bringing you along for everything the night’s party holds and more! Stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for all the updates. Disney Announces New Year’s Menu Items, Entertainment, and More DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE 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! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of the party exclusive holiday merchandise has caught your attention? Be sure to tell us down below! The post Every Single Exclusive Souvenir at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, enough about Disney World, let’s travel over to the West Coast and talk about Disneyland a little bit. Sleeping Beauty Castle Now, a LOT is going on over at Disneyland, and a lot more will be going on soon. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening SOON. Haunted Mansion is getting a new queue and gift shop. A Coco ride is on the way, as is a whole land devoted to Avatar. Things are going to be BUSY. So if you’re planning a trip to Disneyland in 2025 (like we are), you’ll want to know exactly what will be closed throughout the year, right? Well, we’ve got your back. So here’s a full list of things that will be closed in Disneyland in 2025 Disneyland Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in the Main Street Opera House closed on April 16th, 2024 for a lengthy refurbishment. ©Disney The attraction, which features an audio-animatronic Abraham Lincoln, will add a second show to the theatre, “Walt Disney — A Magical Life,” which will feature the first EVER animatronic of Walt Disney. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln will then play in rotation with the new show when it reopens sometime in 2025. However, we do not have a specific date for its opening. ©Disney Another classic Disneyland attraction, this time over in Fantasyland, will be closing for a lengthy refurbishment in early 2025. The classic “it’s a small world” (and yes, the Disneyland version of the ride is the superior version) will be closing for a refurbishment from January 21st through Spring 2025. Note that the ride will also close briefly in the fall to make way for its holiday overlay. “it’s a small world” in Disneyland If you had plans to catch the show “Tale of the Lion King” in Disneyland, you’ll be missing out. The show closed permanently in January 2024 and will not be returning to Disneyland. We’re still waiting to see what Disneyland will do with the Fantasyland Theatre. Tale of the Lion King We previously mentioned that some work is being done at Haunted Mansion. However, the ride is currently open with a virtual queue. Note that it will close again in early 2025 to be converted from its current version, Haunted Mansion Holiday, back to Haunted Mansion. It will close again in the late summer ahead of Halloween Time to be converted back into Haunted Mansion Holiday. Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland The Magic Happens parade is seasonal and should return in February 2025, but is usually replaced by the Pixar Fest parade that begins and April and runs through August. Magic Happens Magic Happens then returns again until the holiday season when it is replaced with Disneyland’s holiday parade in mid-November. This NEW HACK Lets You Use Lightning Lane Premier Pass on a Popular Disney Ride TWICE in One Day! Disney California Adventure A Disney California Adventure ICON is going to permanently close in 2025, and we’re still not sure how we fill about it. On the one hand, it’s closing so we can get something NEW is coming to Avengers Campus (TWO new rides), and that’s exciting. Yes, the Red Car Trolley will go away forever in early 2025. Red Car Trolley! In order to make room for the new additions to Avengers Campus, the Red Car Trolley Barn will need to close in California Adventure’s backstage area. When Is the Coco Ride Opening in Disney California Adventure? Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Disneyland in 2025? Will any of these closures affect your trip? Share with us in the comments! The post Everything That Will Be CLOSED in Disneyland in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is coming to Disneyland, and that includes some new offerings this year. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland However, there’s ANOTHER holiday that Disneyland celebrates that Star Wars fans might know about. It’s Life Day, which is a Wookiee holiday that celebrates family, joy, and harmony. So, basically, it’s sort of like the Wookiee version of Christmas. Now, Life Day gets celebrated in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland every year, and this year, the celebration is bringing a new popcorn bucket and snacks. Disneyland will be celebrating Life Day from November 15th through January 7th, and you’ll be able to grab a very special Wookiee Life Day Bucket while supplies last (which probably won’t be long). The popcorn bucket has a wookiee face engraved on it and it’s almost so lifelike that we find it a little creepy. Like it’s cute, but it’s also a bit TOO real, you know? Like this Wookiee’s eyes follow you. Anyway, you’ll be able to pick this bucket up at Kat Saka’s Kettle. ©Disney Some special Life Day treats are also coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Grab some Wookie Ookieees at the Milk Stand. These are made with pecan chocolate shortbread with salted caramel. ©Disney While you’re at the Milk Stand, be sure to grab Blue Milk with Golden Lichen paddy Frog Eggs. It’s Blue Milk with strawberry puree lychee popping spheres. ©Disney The Life Day Cheese Branch with Kat Saka’s Secret Sauce is made with croissant dough mixed with cream cheese, parmesan and cheddar, with spicy alfredo dipping sauce. You can pick it up at Kat Saka’s Kettle. ©Disney You can pair that with something to drink: the Sarjenn Snowcap, a Coca-Cola and cinnamon slushy, sweet cream cheese, and Dalgona crisp. This drink is also available at Kat Saka’s Kettle. ©Disney You can enjoy Kashyyyk Cake at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. It’s made with a brownie base, raspberry sauce, tiramisu, and dark chocolate mousse. Kashyyyk Cake For something more savory, try the Kublag Curry, which is also at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. It’s made with herb rice, curry-spiced shrimp, creamy chicken curry, cilantro, and feta crumbles. ©Disney You can order Millaflower Toast at Oga’s Cantina. It’s cinnamon-swirl toast, whipped ricotta cream, cheesecake frosting, strawberries, lychee pearls, chocolate crumble, and matcha powder. ©Disney The Keshian Spiced Cream will go great with that toast. It’s made with Irish cream, white rum, spiced rum, ginger, and cinnamon syrups, topped with a chocolate spiced whipped cream. ©Disney Be sure to grab these new snacks and drinks the next time you visit Disneyland. For a list of everything coming to Disneyland for the holiday season, click here. Stay tuned to DFB for more. MENUS Announced for Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be in Disneyland for the holiday season? Let us know what you’re looking forward to in the comments! The post We Hope You’re Sitting Down Because This Disney Popcorn Bucket Is Pretty Creepy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There’s a new, hot item at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! And no, it’s not the latest ear headband or a snazzy new hoodie, trash is the talk of the town this season — litter-ally. When the all-new, exclusive Push Mystery Figurine set hit the shelves in Hong Kong, there was no time to waste as guests began collecting and trading their finds. Available in stores around Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, each box contains one randomly selected figurine that looks just like the iconic, themed trash cans around the park. World of Frozen, Toy Story Land, Tomorrowland, “it’s a small world,” Main Street U.S.A and last, but certainly not least, the famous PUSH the Talking Trash Can in Fantasyland are among the six you might pull from a box. With so many potential styles to choose from, the masterminds behind the collection, Amy and Rachel, shared that they walked the park several times, comparing each and every one before landing on the coveted final six. The top priority was to choose something colorful, allowing the themes to be distinguished from one another and catch the eye of potential collectors. From the start, PUSH, the talking trash can who roams around Fantasyland engaging with guests, was a must to include and actually inspired the entire collection to begin with! “At the time, we wanted to create something unique to the park, and I immediately thought of making a mini-PUSH because of its popularity,” shared Amy. “We landed in this direction and decided to make a mini trash can mystery set of six.” And who knew that six miniature figures would create such a phenomenon at the resort! Not only are guests snatching up this exclusive item, they’re even coming to the park in their very own trash-tastic looks. Amy and Rachel have been taken aback by the popularity of their creation. In fact, it’s become a special moment in their careers. “This toy trash can collection has also become a memorable part of my journey. I’m really grateful for the support from my team and my leaders,” shared Rachel. “Everyone contributed their ideas to make it a hit. Seeing a product I helped plan—from the concept and production to its market launch—become so well-loved by everyone brings me great satisfaction.” We can’t wait to get our hands on these mini figures the next time we’re at Hong Kong Disneyland! The post New Mystery Trash Cans Create a Phenomenon at Hong Kong Disneyland appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

The holiday season is in full swing at Disney World and we’re taking in all the sights, sounds, smells, and of course — snacks! Main Street Train Station The parks have been decorated with garland, wreaths, and trees, and even the Disney World hotels are getting in on the festivities. We already checked out the gorgeous gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian, but there’s another impressive gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, too. And, it’s officially open! One of our favorite parts of Disney World during the holidays are the gorgeous gingerbread displays you’ll find throughout some of the hotels on property. And, this year, we’re pretty excited about the Contemporary Resort’s display because Disney has brought the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights back! Well, sort of. What’s behind the curtain?! Here it is — the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights gingerbread display is officially open for visitors! You’ll find it on the fourth floor of the Contemporary Resort. Cinderella Castle Dreamlights gingerbread display This work of art is so beautiful and impressive — the Disney chefs put SO much detail into each display, and this one is no different. You can even see the window details and the clock on the front of the castle! If these are the only Dream Lights we get, well, we’ll just have to deal with it. So pretty! Don’t forget to look for all of those Hidden Mickeys on the castle! Hidden Mickeys And, there are plenty of gingerbread and other treats for you to peruse and purchase as well. We picked up the Mickey Linzer cookie for $6.49. This Mickey shaped cookie is really cute. And the powdered sugar and red raspberry filling make it feel especially festive for this time of year. It is quite soft, and not hard like you might expect from a shortbread type cookie. It has a nice buttery taste and while the filling is delicious on its own and complements the cookie very well, this is going to break apart on you pretty quickly. It can be a little messy. So even though it’s individually wrapped when you pick it up, you want to be sure that you’re grabbing a napkin or two! Mickey Linzer cookie In the meantime, we’ll keep you updated on the latest happenings at Disney World throughout the holiday season. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more news! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House Is NOW OPEN! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE 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! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When are you going to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney Listened! (Sort Of.) See the Gingerbread Replica of the FAMOUS Cinderella Castle Dream Lights first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to planning a Disney trip, we know it’s important to figure out how to get the most for your money. If you’re like us, you’re searching through every deal, discount, and perk that comes with buying theme park tickets. Target Well, with the holidays coming up, a lot of NEW deals are coming out that could help you save some $$$. One new such deal, though, is from Target — and who even KNEW you could buy Disney tickets at Target? Well, you can, and if you do buy your Disney tickets at Target right now, you’ll get a nice perk for your purchase. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland and don’t have tickets yet, you need to buy them from Target. Why? Because you’ll get a $20 Target gift card for doing so! FREE! Buy Disneyland Tickets at Target ©Target Now is a great time to think about visiting Disneyland. The holiday season is coming up soon — with a LOT of holiday happenings going on. Or if you want to visit in 2025, a lot of NEW stuff is coming to the parks, including a new Haunted Mansion queue and gift shop. There’s also the Star Wars-themed Season of the Force in the spring, as well as Pixar Fest. So get those tickets now at Target and get that free $20 Target gift card (that you can use for buying Disney essentials). Buy Disneyland Tickets at Target Looking for Disney souvenirs and essentials? Be sure to visit our Amazon store! Visit our Amazon StoreThe post NEW DEAL UNLOCKED: Get a Free Target Giftcard When You Buy Disneyland Tickets Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It is crazy to think that 2024 is coming to an end, which means it is time to start planning your trip to Disney World in 2025. Magic Kingdom Disney made so many announcements in 2024 about the future of Disney World and all that is to come, and now 2025 is almost here, which means we are about to start seeing those changes reflected in the parks and resorts. While all these new additions and perks will be great in the long run, unfortunately, they may make your 2025 trip to Disney World a little more complicated. In August, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, many exciting announcements were made about the new additions coming to Disney World. These included new rides, lands, and entertainment offerings! But with new additions comes the need for construction, which unfortunately leads to closures. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Ride and land closures can be a real bummer, especially if you did not know about them before your trip. You can expect construction in all four parks throughout 2025. Construction walls in Adventureland In Magic Kingdom, we can expect construction in Adventureland as the new Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge is scheduled to open in 2025. An all-new lounge themed to Pirates of the Caribbean will open at Magic Kingdom in 2025. ©Disney At D23, we learned that a brand new Cars area will be coming to Frontierland. It will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America. While no closing date has been announced, Disney confirmed that construction will start in early 2025. Coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, a new area themed to Pixar Animation Studios’ “Cars,” will leave Radiator Springs and head to the wilderness with two new attractions, including an off-road race. We finally found out what “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” will be, and it was confirmed that the highly rumored and anticipated Disney Villains Land will become a reality! While no timeline has been announced, Big Thunder will close for a lengthy refurbishment on January 6th, 2025, and will reopen sometime in 2026. We’ve already spotted some construction In EPCOT, Test Track closed over the summer to be reimagined as a third iteration of the attraction. No exact opening date has been announced, but the ride is expected to reopen in 2025. Test Track is closed EPCOT will also be home to a new attraction-themed lounge, the Spaceship Earth lounge, which is expected to open in 2025. ©Disney Hollywood Studios will soon be home to two new entertainment offerings in 2025! But while we wait for the brand new The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and the new Disney Villains Stage Show, construction will be taking place on the buildings for the previous Voyage of the Little Mermaid as well as Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure While we do not have many details about the new Monsters Inc. land coming to Hollywood Studios, we would not be surprised if we saw closures and construction start for this new area sometime in 2025. ©Disney Animal Kingdom will see some of the first closures of the year. On January 13th, TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures will all close permanently. This is the first phase of closures to hit DinoLand U.S.A., which will be rethemed into a Tropical Americas-themed land called Pueblo Esperanza. We would not be surprised if another phase of the land’s construction starts in 2025, as the whole land is expected to open in 2027. ©Disney Also, in Animal Kingdom, The Tree of Life will be getting a brand new show. It was announced that It’s Tough to be a Bug! will be replaced by a new show called Zootopia: Better Zoogether. The show is expected to open in the winter of 2025, which means It’s Tough to be a Bug! will close sometime in 2025. A new show inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Zootopia” will debut next winter in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ©Disney While it is a bummer that all four parks will have ride closures and construction, there is still plenty to see and do. Plus, it is exciting to think about all the new projects that will be available in the future! Disney World Is Getting 8 New Rides! It is not only the parks that will see construction, but multiple resorts will have pool closures as well as construction to update rooms. Bay Lake Tower started a year-long renovation in September of 2024, and it is expected to be completed in 2025. While the resort remains open, you may hear construction noise and specific offerings may be unavailable. Bay Lake Tower Many people choose to stay at the Yacht and Beach Club for access to Stormalong Bay, but the club and the Shipwreck Pool will be closed from January 2025 to June 2025. Stormalong Bay Stormalong Bay is not the only resort pool closing. The Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed from January 2025 to April 2025. Fantasia Pool Phew! There will be a lot of construction and closures coming to Disney World in 2025, but that is not the only thing that will make it more complicated. Early in 2024, it was announced that Disney World hotel guests would get a brand-new perk! Starting in 2025, guests staying at a Disney World hotel will get a free ticket to visit a Disney World water park on check-in day! While this perk is a great way to pass the time as you wait for your room to be ready, it does present a few issues. Typhoon Lagoon To start with, Disney World currently operates one water park at a time. When this perk starts, Blizzard Beach will be the only water park open, as Typhoon Lagoon closed for the season earlier this month. This perk also means that guests will either change into their swimsuits in lobby bathrooms or, if they forget to take them out, dig through their luggage to find one before leaving it with bell services. Blizzard Beach We expect that buses will be packed to go to the water park as the only way to get to Blizzard Beach is by bus or rideshare, like a Minnie Van. If you bring your own car or rent a car, we highly recommend driving it to the water park if you plan on taking advantage of this perk. Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach Disney World is changing, and that means in 2025, we will have to deal with the growing pains that can make a trip more complicated. We recommend watching out for closures that will be happening during your trip to avoid any disappointment and also to help you make your game plan. Spaceship Earth We know that closures, construction, and crowds can be disappointing, but we will be here every step of the way to help you navigate all the changes coming to Disney World in 2025. So make sure to continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you have a trip planned for Disney World in 2025? Let us know in the comments!The post Disney World Just Made Your 2025 Trip More COMPLICATED first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Did you know Disney hosts TWO Festival of the Holidays events every year? Disney Festival of the Holidays Of course, there’s a very famous International Festival of the Holidays in EPCOT at Disney World, where you can try festive treats from around the world and enjoy the many holiday stories. But there is another holiday festival at Disneyland Resort, as well! Disney Festival of Holidays takes place at Disney California Adventure each year and features some delectable traditional, California-inspired goodies, and it starts SOON! When we stopped by the park the other day, we happened to notice that the park is gearing up for the celebration with several booths and MENUS up so you can start planning your eating. Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure starts November 15th and goes through January 6th, 2025, lasting longer than the EPCOT festival. There will be lots of delicious food and drinks to taste as you stroll around the park. So far, we’ve seen the food booths up and ready for the festival, including Holiday Duets… Holiday Duets See the Full Menu for Holiday Duets Here! …Brews & Bites… Brews and Bites See the Full Menu for Brews & Bites Here! …Winter Sliderland… Winter Sliderland See the Full Menu for Winter Sliderland Here! …A Twist on Tradition… A Twist on Tradition See the Full Menu for A Twist on Tradition Here! …Merry Mashups… Merry Mashup See the Full Menu for Merry Mashups Here! …Grandma’s Recipes… Grandma’s Recipes See the Full Menu for Grandma’s Recipes Here! … and Favorite Things booths! Favorite Things See the Full Menu for Favorite Things Here! There will be several other additional locations serving food and drinks for the festival, plus Disney ¡Viva Navidad! will be a celebration you won’t want to miss! There will be a variety of other entertainment offerings as well, including music and festivities at Palisades Stage, Sonoma Terrace, and Hollywood Backlot. Mickey’s Happy Holidays will include music and characters, so you won’t want to miss the celebration! ¡Viva Navidad! Plus, new this year is a show called “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Seasons” at Paradise Gardens Park. ©Disney Also new this year is the Coco-themed show “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel” on Buena Vista Street! And don’t forget to go meet Santa at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail! ©Disney You’ll find so much to do at this festival! You won’t want to miss out on this West Coast Festival of Holidays. Be sure to check back to DFB for coverage of the festival and a list of the best food and drinks! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! MENUS Announced for Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you excited to check out the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Booths and MENUS Arrived at the 2024 Disney Festival of Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I don’t know about you, but one of our favorite things to do at Disney is to collect popcorn buckets! Standard Halloween Popcorn Bucket 2024 You’ve seen them. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are practical and others are less so. With the year wrapping up, we thought we’d run down a list of the best of the best Disney popcorn buckets in 2024! So let’s just get right to it and go over our list of the best of the best Disney popcorn buckets for 2024! FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS FIGMENT-THEMED POPCORN BUCKET (EPCOT) 2024 Figment popcorn bucket POLKA DOT VALENTINE MICKEY-SHAPED BALLOON BUCKET (DISNEYLAND) New popcorn bucket alert! BABY GROOT FROM GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 POPCORN BUCKET (HONG KONG DISNEYLAND) ©Disney MUSHU POPCORN BUCKET CELEBRATING LUNAR NEW YEAR (SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND) ©Disney CHIP & DALE SPRING BASKET BUCKET (DISNEYLAND) Chip ‘n’ Dale Easter Popcorn Bucket CHUUBY POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND) Chuuby Popcorn Bucket PIZZA PLANET TRUCK POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND AND DISNEY WORLD) Alien Pizza Planet Truck Bucket SALVAGED STORMTROOPER HELMET POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND AND DISNEY WORLD) Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Popcorn Bucket MAGIC KEY DUG POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND) Magic Key Dug Bucket COCO GUITAR POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND) Coco Guitar Bucket PETER PAN BIG BEN POPCORN BUCKET (TOKYO DISNEYSEA) So cute! DONALD DUCK MUNCHLINGS POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND AND DISNEY WORLD) Munchling Donald Duck popcorn bucket TOKYO DISNEY POPCORN BUCKET (TOKYO DISNEYLAND) ©Disney VAMPIRE TOW MATER BUCKET (DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE) ©Disney MICKEY PUMPKIN POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND AND DISNEY WORLD) Mickey Pumpkin Popcorn Bucket SCARY TEDDY PREMIUM POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND AND DISNEY WORLD) Scary Teddy Popcorn Bucket VAMPIRE STITCH POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND AND DCL) Vampire Stitch Popcorn Bucket MICKEY MOUSE GINGERBREAD HOUSE POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND) ©Disney MICKEY ELF POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND) ©Disney SANTA SULLY POPCORN BUCKET (DISNEYLAND) ©Disney Make sure you tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. WARNING: These NEW Disney Popcorn Buckets Are Going to Be Popular Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which are your favorite Disney popcorn buckets in 2024? Let us know in the comments below. The post The 20 Best Disney Popcorn Buckets of 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season has officially arrived in Disney World, and we’re gearing up for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Disney Springs It’s all SO EXCITING! But you can’t have Christmas in Disney World without the dude in the red suit, right? Well, if you need to have a chat with that jolly old man, you can do so RIGHT NOW in Disney Springs. Yep, we just recently visited Santa Claus, and we’re taking you along to experience it with us. You’ll find the Santa Claus meet and greet at the marketplace near Disney’s Pin Traders, where the Star Wars Trading Outpost used to be (it recently closed). You can check hours on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app, but it’s usually from 10AM to 10PM from November 8th through December 24th. Old Star Wars Trading Post Once you’ve arrived in Disney Springs, you’ll want to use the My Disney Experience app to enter a virtual queue to meet Santa. You’ll be able to apply for spots in the virtual queue at multiple times throughout the day: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, and 6PM. You’ll receive a notification when it’s time to get in line. Note that the maximum party size is 10 people. Also, there is no standby queue: you must apply for a virtual queue spot to meet Santa. When you arrive, you’ll see signs that say where to enter the line. Enter here Because there is a virtual queue, you shouldn’t have to wait TOO long to meet the guy in red. Waiting in line Soon enough, you’ll be able to chat with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas! You’ll also be able to get photos with him (because that’s what we’re REALLY here for, right?). Disney PhotoPass photographers are also on hand to get that perfect Santa photo for you. HI, SANTA Ho Ho Ho! The meet-and-greet is sponsored by Bauducco, a company known for its Italian sweets, such as biscuits and cakes. Each visitor will get a free sample panettone just for meeting Santa. Sweets AND Santa? SCORE! Free mini panettone You’ll also have an opportunity to buy some sweets to take home. Disney holiday merchandise is available, too! Disney merchandise is also available So if you’re visiting Disney Springs, be sure to make time to pop in to say hello to Santa! He’ll be there through December 24th (after that, well, you know, he’ll be a VERY busy guy). Stay tuned to DFB for more. EPCOT Has a BIG Festival of the Holidays Problem, and I’m Formally Requesting a Solution ASAP DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE 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! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting Disney World during the holidays? Is meeting Santa a must for you? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the Santa Clause meet and greet in Disney Springs. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post CONFIRMED: There’s a Secret NEW Place To Meet Santa in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney hosted one of the biggest events of the year a few months ago, and we got a LOT of important information about upcoming projects. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event took place in Anaheim back in August, and it was filled with a weekend of panels discussing upcoming movies, TV series, and theme park projects. It’s a great way to celebrate Disney if you’re a big fan, and it usually comes with some major announcements. If you’re already eager to get more important Disney news, then you need to know about a similar event happening soon! This upcoming weekend is a brand-new Disney event called D23 Brazil! This is the first time that Disney is bringing the fan experience to Latin America, and it will include “interactive experiences, exclusive shopping, and entertainment for all ages.” ©Disney D23 Brazil takes place on November 8th-10th in Sao Paolo at The Transamerica Expo Center and will feature excitement from all the Disney brands, including Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. According to Disney, “Fans can expect a series of surprises and exclusive announcements during the event, including what’s new from Disney Experiences, previews of new releases from Disney Live Action, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios, special guests and interactive experiences.” ©D23 | Pics from the D23 event earlier this year. The event will feature a main stage where presentations and panels take place, an exhibit hall with displays from various parts of the Disney company, and smaller stages where you’ll find fan offerings and entertainment. And if this weekend is anything like the D23 event in Anaheim, we might be getting some big news! Marvel merchandise at D32: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event This could be the first time we see sneak peeks of new films or TV series, and it’s a great chance for Disney to announce updates on what’s going on with the theme parks. So we’ll be tuned in for any news and we’ll make sure to share announcements directly with you guys as we learn about the future of the company! Pete Docter announced Andrew Stanton will be directing ‘Toy Story 5’ at the last D23 event Stay tuned to DFB over the next few days for any D23 event updates, as well as all the other Disney news you need to know! Click Here to Learn More About D23 Brazil! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to this major fan event? Tell us in the comments! The post Stay Alert! Disney Could Make Some Major Announcements This Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Flying to Disney World is about to get a lot more difficult, depending on which airline you typically choose. Be aware of travel advisories! Budget airlines are becoming increasingly popular as folks are looking to still go on vacation without totally breaking the bank. But, one budget airline is going through a bit of a rough patch — and its pilots have just voted to authorize a strike. Allegiant Air pilots have voted to authorize a strike action if the airline cannot reach a fair agreement, the Teamsters union told Reuters. The union represents 1,300 pilots of the budget air carrier and said that 97.4% of the Allegiant Air pilots voted to authorize the strike. ©Allegiant Airlines “Allegiant pilots are some of the most overworked and underpaid in the airline industry,” the union shared in a statement. The pilots are seeking industry-standard compensation and improvements to scheduling. The union and Allegiant are in mediation sessions being conducted by the federal National Mediation Board (NMB). Allegiant at Sanford Airport “Allegiant remains committed to negotiating in good faith,” the carrier said in a statement emailed to Reuters and added that it offered pilots an average increase in hourly wages of 50%, with an average 70% increase over five years. “Additionally, we have offered a significant increase in retirement benefits, long-term disability, and extensive scheduling and quality of life improvements,” Allegiant added. Allegiant As of now, the strike has only been authorized and isn’t in place just yet — but Allegiant does fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO) near Disney World, so it’s possible that future flights could be impacted. It’s unclear how much of an impact a pilot strike would have on Allegiant’s air service to Disney World and elsewhere, but it stands to reason that some services would be impacted. Allegiant If a strike does end up happening, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on what that might mean for your trip to Disney World, if you fly Allegiant Air often. In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest travel and Disney news! NEWS: This Airline Change Could Raise Flight Prices for Everyone Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When are you flying next? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Popular Budget Airline Pilots Vote To Authorize Strike first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is a complex park. With all its rides with various levels of technological advancements, the different dining locations all across the resorts are all functioning at the same time, not to mention all the different shops, hotels, and everything in between. EPCOT That means that there’s a lot of issues that can happen throughout the day. We expect to see some issues happen here and there, it’s nearly impossible for a day to pass without any sort of issue to happen. However, recently there was a MASSIVE issue that happened in EPCOT that, while rare, could happen on your vacation — here’s how to get around it! On November 5th, in EPCOT, rope drop came and went at 9AM with hoards of people still stopped at the front gate. We were among them, wondering what was happening, especially as we realized wait times were showing on our My Disney Experience App. Everyone waiting patiently to get in What we found out was that there was a technological issue at the tap points of the front gate — yes, each and every one of them — that was preventing guests from scanning their tickets to get into the park. Since Disney World uses both a scanner for your ticket and a fingerprint scanner to verify the ticket is yours, it was impossible to let anyone into the park without the system working. Entrance to EPCOT The delay lasted about 20 minutes, and only then were guests being let into the park from the front gate. This essentially means that guests who had planned on a solid rope drop strategy had their first precious 20 minutes taken from them. And while that doesn’t seem like a lot, it can certainly wreck your plans and allow for longer lines to build up, since in this case, guests were being allowed to enter from the back entrance of the park, the International Gateway. EPCOT Crowds Again, while this issue is rare, it can happen, along with various other technical issues around the parks, so what should you do if it happens to you? First of all, be patient. Everyone around you is in the same boat, and pushing and shoving to get to the front, or getting angry with fellow guests or Cast Members, is not going to fix anything. In fact, you might even attraction the attention of security and not get to enter the park at all if your behavior is that poor. Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT Secondly, this is why we always say it’s important to have a Plan B, C, and D. If Plan A has an issue, you’ve got another plan right behind it to follow instead. Make sure your party is well aware of the different plans or ideas you have, that way you can all prepare for the potentially different scenarios. The good news is that if you’ve got a dining reservation or a Lightning Lane reservation that you end up late for due to an issue on Disney’s part, you can chat with the ride or restaurant and politely explain what happened, and oftentimes, you’ll still be let in the restaurant/on the ride. (However, for dining reservations, we do recommend calling Disney to let them know ahead of time so they don’t give away your table!) EPCOT Of course, if you’re inside a Disney World park and you notice there are lots of issues taking place, you can choose to park hop to a different park if you’ve got a park hopping ticket, or can choose to check out some nearby Disney hotels by taking a bus or go to Disney Springs, both of which are free. We know, it’s not ideal, but if being in a park with more issues than normal is going to cause you more stress, it may be best to remove yourself all together for a short while. Crowds in EPCOT We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney World news and help you plan your vacations, so stay tuned to DFB! People Are Revealing the HARSH TRUTHS They Learned When Going to Disney World with Their Families Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever run into a similar situation in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post BEWARE: This CHAOTIC Disney World Problem Could Destroy Your Rope Drop Plans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you are craving a dirty soda during your Disney World vacation, we have some GREAT news for you! ©Swig Swig just opened a brand-new location in Clermont, Florida! The drive-through soda fountain chain is expanding, and Central Florida is welcoming the new store. The location is located about 30-40 minutes away from Disney World. Swig is home of the Original Dirty Soda and serves up a menu filled of unique soda concoctions and small bites. Now you may be wondering, what exactly is a dirty soda? A great question! A dirty soda is a drink made of soda, coffee creamers, and flavored syrups. At Swig, you can choose from a variety of drink combinations that combine soda, cream, and syrups, or make your own. ©Swig You can order drinks such as The Heartbreaker which consists of Dr Pepper, Vanilla, Strawberry Puree, and Coconut Cream. Or you can order the Waikiki which is made of Coke, Pineapple, and Coconut Cream. There is also a Guava Have It which is made of Mountain Dew, Guava, Strawberry, and Coconut Cream. And even if you can’t find your perfect drink amongst the large selection of drinks, you can also create your own with your choice of soda, flavors, fruits, and creams. ©Swig Currently you can also stop by for some seasonal favorites including Alpine Avalanche, Jolly Elf, Mistletoe Madness, Reindeer Roca, and more. Drinks are available with ice or blended. There is also a limited-time Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookie available. Additionally, you can also get pretzel bites, sugar cookies, and lollipops. ©Swig Although this new Swig location is located a fair distance away from Disney World, if you are craving a unique soda combination, this could be a great spot to stop by! It is about 30-40 minutes away from the parks and offers lots of flavors. Plus, the store is doing THREE days of free drinks to celebrate its grand opening. You can stop by on November 7th, 8th, or 9th for some free drinks! Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! Check out the best drinks at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post Dirty Soda Has Arrived in Florida! A NEW Swig Location Just Opened Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article