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You can lock a bullseye on your Disney holiday shopping at Target. Super Target Mega-retailer Target is having a massive three-day holiday shopping event RIGHT NOW, and there are plenty of Disney deals to be found scores multiple inventory categories. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s Start With Target Deal of the Day: 30% Off Disney Princess Toys ©Target Everything from dolls to stuffed animals to role-play items themed to Disney Princesses including Belle, Ariel, and Cinderella are available. SHOP HERE Next, Target is also offering 30% off on clothing and shoes including the following: Reebok Flexagon Energy 4 Women’s Training Shoes ©Target The performance sneakers are “made with a breathable mesh upper to keep you light on your feet. The FuelFoam midsole rebounds on impact for optimal comfort through jumps and lunges. Grooves in the outsole ensure flexible movement in all directions” according to the manufacturer. SHOP HERE Speaking of Shoes, these Dakota Retro Court Sneakers for Toddlers are Also Available ©Target These toddler sneakers “boast a faux-leather upper, round toe, and soft polyester mesh fabric insole and lining. Enhanced with a double-strap front with hook-and-loop fastening, the shoes lend an adjustable fit to keep your toddler comfortable all day.” SHOP HERE Mickey Mouse Pajamas ©Target These pajamas are also on sale, and make the perfect outfit for your child to wear on Christmas morning. The set includes “a long-sleeve sleep tee and pajama pants, both crafted from 100% polyester fabric for all-night comfort. Plus, they’re designed with green ribbed hems, cuffs and ankles for a snug fit and neat finish. Designed in a white hue, both pieces feature an allover graphic of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and different holiday-inspired icons, such as letters to Santa, candy canes and Christmas hollies for cute, festive style.” SHOP HERE Mickey Christmas Sweater ©Target This seasonal garment features a lightweight, thin relaxed fit with an oversized crew neck. French terry material makes for a fashionable look that fits true to size. SHOP HERE Moving on from clothing, several other categories are on sale. Tonies are 30% Off ©Target Tonies are a child-friendly audio-listening system that functions as an “imagination-building, screen-free, educational, digital listening experience speaker that plays stories, songs, and much more. Designed to foster imagination, activity, and independent play for children ages three and up, it’s everything a young explorer’s growing mind needs!” The boxes are controlled through the use of figurines called Tonies. ©Target This set includes a red Toniebox, charging station, instruction manual, and three Tonies: Woody from Toy Story, Tigger from Winnie the Pooh, and Stitch from Lilo & Stitch, each with their own fun stories and songs. SHOP HERE LEGOS are also on sale, some up to 40% off. Build the Infinity Gauntlet ©Target This 590 piece LEGO set is a “recreation of the iconic Infinity Gauntlet featured in the Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame movies (that) is certain to attract attention and interest wherever it is displayed. With movable fingers, this Thanos gauntlet has vibrantly colored Infinity Stones and a descriptive tablet attached to a sturdy base. The golden, collectible Marvel movie Thanos glove model provides an engrossing construction challenge.” SHOP HERE Craft a Disney Princess Castle ©Target For a much simpler, more child-friendly LEGO experience, there’s this 187-piece Princess Castle set. According to LEGO, “Fans will love to discover all the fun things they can do with Disney Princess Aurora in her beautiful castle. The Sleeping Beauty buildable toy features a Disney Princess castle with a slide and staircase, Disney’s Aurora, Prince Philip and Maleficent mini-doll figures and 2 smaller builds. Kids can dance with Aurora and Prince Philip, then head up the staircase and have a rest in Aurora’s bedroom, or go out on the balcony to check out the view. The slide will get them back downstairs the quickest so they can visit the kitchen for some cupcakes before they are all gone! Afterwards, it’s time to play on the outside swing. Ooh, is that Maleficent on her throne? Give even younger builders an easy and intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app. Here they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress. This LEGO 4+ set helps boost children’s confidence with a fun play experience. Helpful Starter Bricks give youngsters a sturdy base for their build, plus each bag of bricks contains a character so kids can start the play at any point and complete the whole set later.” SHOP HERE Finally, toys are overall on sale, with some up to 50% off! These include the Frozen Icy Magic Vanity Set… ©Target This musical role-play item features lights and sounds and includes 1 Tabletop Vanity, 1 Hairbrush, 1 Comb, 2 Braid Sticks, 3 Hair Combs, 2 Hair Clips, 1 Pair of Earrings, 6 Rubber Bands, 1 How-To-Braid Booklet, 1 Sticker Sheet. SHOP HERE … and the Color-Changing Mack from Cars ©Target This massive playset is described as allowing kids to “Change up the look of some of your favorite Disney and Pixar’s Cars racers with the Color Changers Mobile Paint Shop Mack playset! The paint shop hauler is a perfect way to hit the road in style. “ ©Target “A Color Change Lightning McQueen toy car and detachable Color Change Mack are included to dive into the transforming fun right out of the box. Take the spray ‘paint’ bottle and splash Mack’s lightning bolt with water to see the color change. Dunk McQueen into one of the two tanks, or spray with the bottle, before taking the lift up to the second level for buffing and drying off. With details authentic to the film and a fun mobile paint shop theme, this Mack playset is perfect for fun again and again! Plus, with a spillage tank at the bottom of the hauler, cleanup is a breeze!” SHOP HERE If you’re still waiting to get a jump on Holiday shopping, get over to Target’s massive deal event now to find these and hundreds of other products on sale. Stay tuned to DFB for further deals. Looking for Even More Disney Essentials? Head Over to Our Amazon Storefront!The post A 3 Day Holiday Deals Event Is Happening at Target -- Here Are the Best Disney Finds first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has a TON of souvenirs to choose from on your Disney vacation. Spaceship Earth We bet there is a souvenir in the parks for everyone. Of course, we’ve seen different trends in the merchandise, like millennials and Gen Z buying the Disney friendship bracelets. But we think the Boomer generation are the ones buying this obscure Disney souvenir and you might even be getting it from them for Christmas. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There’s only one place you’ll find this item on Disney property and it’s inside the Germany pavilion. So let’s head in and see what it is our grandparents are loving. Germany Pavillion We’re looking for a Weihnachtsgurke. Don’t know what that is? Don’t worry, we’ll talk you through it. It’s a Christmas pickle! For many families, Christmas morning starts with a hunt for a pickle ornament, deemed the Christmas pickle, on the tree. The first person who finds the pickle gets the first gift, and bragging rights until next Christmas. Germany Christmas tree Most people are under the impression that ye olde Christmas Pickle is a German tradition. Its name alone seems like a pretty dead giveaway, doesn’t it? However, according to The New York Times, the Weihnachtsgurke is all but unknown in Germany. A German polling agency found that 91% of people had never even heard of it. So how did it make its home in the Germany pavilion? And what’s the meaning behind the pickle? Pickle Ornament Story According to Southern Living, there are a few different myths. According to one legend, it was inspired by a German-American soldier who was taken prisoner during the Civil War. Starving, he begged a guard to give him one last pickle before he died. The pity pickle gave him the mental and physical strength to live on. Another is in the 1840s, German glassblowers were churning out ornaments shaped like fruits, nuts, and possibly pickles. By the 1880s, F. W. Woolworth Company was importing them and telling their German origin story. Pickle Ornament So why do we think Boomers are buying up all the pickles? Well, simply for tradition. They can pass these on to their children and grandchildren for a fun way to celebrate the holiday season every year. We love the idea of this tradition even if there’s such a mystery around it! We’ve even spotted some of these pickle ornaments with Mickey ears and Santa hats on them. Christmas Pickle Ornament ©Amazon If you aren’t heading to EPCOT anytime soon, we found a pickle ornament you can get shipped straight to your home. We love that this has the story of the pickle inside of its box to help share the tradition. Shop on Amazon Want More Disney Deals? See Our Amazon Storefront!The post Why Boomers Are Suddenly Buying These Random Souvenirs in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We just got some important news about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Park! No more construction walls! The new ride is opening at Disneyland Park on November 15th, 2024, and we just got confirmation on how guests will be able to experience this new attraction. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland will be opening with a virtual queue in place. Just like in Disney World, the ride will be utilizing a virtual queue to manage demand. Additionally, we found out that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be available as a selection through the Lightning Lane Multi Pass Service. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Disney announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will have a virtual queue when it opens in Disneyland Park. This has become Disney’s go-to strategy for managing demand for popular rides. There are currently two other virtual queues being utilized at Disneyland Resort. Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland Park and World of Color — ONE in Disney California Adventure Park both utilize a virtual queue. Sleeping Beauty Castle You can join the virtual queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at 7AM, 12PM, or 4PM (yep, you get three shots at it) on the Disneyland app. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will NOT have a standby line when it first opens. Your only two options to ride will be to get into the virtual queue or make a selection for the ride with the Lightning Lane Multi Pass service. The ride will be a selection through Lightning Lane Multi Pass, not an a la carte selection through the Lightning Lane Single Pass service. Lightning Lane Multi Pass The virtual queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is accessible via the Disneyland app. The queue will open at 7AM each morning and again at 12PM and 4PM later that day. You do NOT have to be in Disneyland Park to join the 7AM one, but you DO have to have scanned into the park to join the 12PM and 4PM queues. To join, open the app to the homepage and locate the virtual queue section. ©Disney On the app, after you’ve selected your desired attraction in the appropriate park, under “Join Virtual Queue,” you’ll find a button that says “Confirm Your Party.” Once you hit that button, the app will find the people who are linked to your account. You’ll select each person that you want to add to your party, and choose “Confirm Party.” Then you will want refresh and select “Join Virtual Queue” to join the queue right at 7AM, 12PM, or 4PM. Note that virtual queues open at exactly those times, and they can fill up within SECONDS, so you really want to be ready exactly on time. If you’re in the app before 7AM hits, you may need to refresh your screen at 7AM. Construction progress in Disneyland — late-May 2024 If you’re successful in joining the queue, you will receive a boarding group. Disney calls boarding groups back in sections, and once your group is called back, you’ll receive a notification from the Disneyland app telling you to head back to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. You’ll have one hour to return once your group is called. The app will give you an idea of when your boarding group may be called back, but the estimated time is likely to change. Louis Gourd on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure We can’t wait to take a ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Park when it opens on November 15th! Make sure you are prepared by making a Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection for the ride or joining the virtual queue in the Disneyland app. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disneyland news! Read more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and what to expect when the ride opens in Disneyland Park! 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 riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on opening day? Let us know in the comments! The post UPDATE: Disneyland Makes CHANGE to Tiana's Bayou Adventure Virtual Queue -- And You're Gonna Love it! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, we know some of y’all LOVE collecting Starbucks mugs. Starbucks at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk We’ll admit that we have a HUGE collection of mugs we’ve bought while traveling. We also always jump on the Starbucks mug trend when Disney World or Disneyland release new Starbucks mugs. Starbucks mug ornaments? Yep, we hang them on our Christmas tree. Well, a NEW Starbucks mug collection is dropping — but you’ll only be able to get them in ONE PLACE. And these mugs are sure to be “Popular.” Cue Glinda singing “Popular” because that’s exactly what we’re talking about. Yes, Starbucks Wicked mugs are a thing, but you can only get them at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort. Honestly, these might warrant a trip to Universal because LOOK at them. ©Universal One mug features Glinda and Elphaba in Emerald City, while the other two designs represent Munchkinland and Shiz University. These are being released ahead of the highly-anticipated Wicked movie starring Arianna Grande and Cynthia Erivo. For those not familiar, the movie is based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which is based on a book of the same name by Gregory Maguire. ©Universal Wicked reimagines characters from The Wizard of Oz, predominantly Glinda and Elphaba, the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West. In the story of Wicked, though, the two are college roommates and friends. It’s basically Elphaba’s villain origin story. The film releases on November 22nd. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney Reveals NEW Christmas Starbucks Tumbler Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you be grabbing a Wicked mug in Universal? Let us know in the comments! The post These NEW 'Wicked' Starbucks Mugs Are About to Go VIRAL -- Here's Where to Find Them first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays are quickly approaching and that means holiday shopping is almost here. The holidays are here! This can be one of the most stressful times of year for many people, because hey, finding gifts for people is hard! Thankfully, we’re here to help as best we can. If you’re shopping for the adult Disney lovers in your life this holiday season, don’t worry, we’ve got some suggestions for you that you won’t want to miss! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. For The Coffee Lovers! ©Disney If there’s a coffee drinker in your life, or someone who loves collecting new cups, then the Red Walt Disney World Holiday Starbucks Travel Tumbler is perfect for them! It’s holly jolly, but can also be used all throughout the winter as well. Check it out! Keep Warm! ©Disney If you’re looking to keep warm this winter in a stylish way, you’ll want to snag the Winnie the Pooh and Pals Holiday Quilted Jacket before it’s gone. It looks a little mismatched, yes, but that’s just the charm of it! Grab it online! A Different Style of Backpack! ©Disney Loungefly backpacks aren’t for everyone, and we certainly get that! If you’re looking for a more simple bag that still shows your love of the parks, the Mickey Mouse and Friends Loungefly Backpack may just be what you’re looking for. Buy it here! Need A New Water Bottle? ©Amazon If you’re looking for something that’s a little more subtle but that you can carry with you all day every day, the Simple Modern Disney 40 oz Tumbler is a great choice! It has that hint of Disney magic, but isn’t glaringly obvious for the more casual fans. Check it out! Welcome People to Your Home in an Extra Special Way! ©Amazon Why use a boring, plain doormat when it could be Disney-themed, right? This Toy Story Doormat is absolutely adorable, and we love that it takes inspiration from the old cartoon shown in the second film! Don’t miss it! A New Jewelry Staple ©Amazon Know someone who loves to accessorize? Then grab them the beautiful and simple Mickey Mouse 18K Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Safety Pin Earrings. They’re great to match with many different outfits, those casual and more dressed up! Add it to your cart! Get Ready to Be Comfy! ©Amazon Love cuddling at night with a stuffed animal, or know someone who does? Or someone who just loves to look at their stuffed animals on their shelves? Grab the adorable Large Tinker Bell Squishmallow! She’ll look perfect on a shelf or on a bed, wherever you decide! Check it out! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more gift ideas throughout this season! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our favorite gift ideas! Which of these is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post 7 NEW Souvenirs Every Disney Adult Wants for Christmas This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen quite a few celebrities in the Disney parks this year! Magic Kingdom From those visiting to spend time with family to those promoting upcoming movies and shows to those filming for TV specials, there are plenty of reasons for your favorite famous people to hit the parks. And when they stop by, we often get a glimpse into how they like to do Disney! Recently, Gigi Hadid made a trip to Disney World, according to Marie Claire. The supermodel posted pictures of her and her daughter, Khai, taking an October trip to the parks. The two posed in Disney outfits on the train station in Magic Kingdom, with the pumpkin decor and Cinderella Castle in the background. Walking down Main Street during Halloween Other pictures posted included a shot of the mother-daughter duo on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and a picture of Khai hugging Mickey Mouse at his Town Square Theater meet-and-greet. Looks like celebrities like to prioritize the same things we do in the parks! Mickey Mouse The rest of the Instagram post included some shots of the family celebrating Halloween and a few pictures of Hadid behind the scenes at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Just like us, celebs have to schedule their vacations in the midst of busy lives! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train We’ll be on the lookout for any more famous people hitting the parks in the coming weeks, and we’ll probably spot a few. Disney will be filming for holiday specials soon, which usually means that celebrities will be in town to host the show or perform musical numbers. We can’t wait! Holiday filming from 2022 Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from the parks. Click Here to See Who Else Was Spotted in Magic Kingdom Recently! 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 spotted a celebrity in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post SPOTTED: A Celebrity Supermodel Just Took Her Daughter to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time of year – time to spread cheer with the launch of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program! Since 1947, when Walt Disney and his team of animators personally designed the program’s iconic train logo that’s still used today, Disney has proudly worked with Toys for Tots to bring toys – and happiness – to children in need across the nation, and now you can join us in this heartwarming tradition. Over the past 77 years, Toys for Tots Marines and volunteers have distributed an astounding 677 million toys to over 301 million children, making the holidays a little happier, one gift at a time. This year, it’s easier than ever to give the gift of happiness: Online: Donate a toy from the comfort of your home! Just visit DisneyStore.com/ToyDrive now through December 24, 2024. In-Person: Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at a U.S. Disney Store location, the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, or in select locations at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, until December 13, 2024. Toy collections will also take place at Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage, California. Visitors to the Cotino Sales Studio can take part by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy during regular business hours. This toy drive is something our cast members eagerly anticipate every holiday season. Disney VoluntEARS across the company band together to help collect, sort and distribute the donated toys. Each year, they are excited to help lend a hand to the real magic of Disney – and have fun with other cast members while at it. As Walt once said, “My business is making people, especially children, happy.” For over 100 years, Disney has believed in the power of happiness to uplift and inspire—and the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive is one way we can help bring joy to children in need. What makes this drive even more special this year? Mickey Mouse will be going on a never-been-done-before journey later this holiday season to help deliver some of these toys to create moments of happiness for kids in need. Stay tuned for more! Are you ready to be a part of the holiday magic? Visit Disney.com/toydrive for more information on how you can help. Together, let’s make this season unforgettable for kids and families in need! The post The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Launches Today! appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

The holiday season has officially arrived and we’ve seen a LOT of holiday decor in Disney World. Holiday merchandise is also on store shelves, and we are SO ready for the most festive season of the year. It’s that time of year! Let’s face it — so many of us need some holiday joy right now, so if you’re looking to fill your holiday evenings with NOTHING but feel good holiday movies, Freeform has you covered from December 1st through 25th. That’s because the “25 Days of Christmas” schedule has arrived and it features a collection of holiday movies that will brighten your holiday season on EVERY SINGLE NIGHT in December. “25 Days of Christmas” starts on December 1st and includes some holiday classics like Home Alone, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Frozen, Frosty the Snowman, and more.  Here’s the full schedule: Sunday, December 1st 7:00 a.m. – “Prep & Landing” (Disney Animated) 7:30 a.m. – “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas” 9:00 a.m. – “Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas” 10:30 a.m. – “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” – Freeform Premiere 12:30 p.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 2:35 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” 4:15 p.m. – “Moana” (Disney Animated) 6:45 p.m. – “Home Alone” 9:15 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 11:55 p.m. – “Home Alone 3” Monday, December 2nd 7:00 a.m. – “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” 10:30 a.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 12:35 p.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) 3:10 p.m. – “Home Alone” 5:40 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 8:20 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 12:00 a.m. – “Black Nativity” ©Universal Tuesday, December 3rd 7:00 a.m. – “Black Nativity” 10:30 a.m. – “The Preacher’s Wife” 1:10 p.m. – “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish” 3:10 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 5:15 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 7:55 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 9:55 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” 12:00 a.m. – “Home Alone 3” Wednesday, December 4th 7:00 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way” 10:30 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968) 11:00 a.m. – “Home Alone” – Freeform Pop’n Knowledge 1:30 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” 2:30 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 4:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 6:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 8:55 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 12:00 a.m. – “The Mistle-Tones” ©Disney Thursday, December 5th 7:00 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2” 10:30 a.m. – “Christmas with the Kranks” 12:30 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 2:30 p.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 4:30 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” 6:00 p.m. – “Frozen” (Disney Animated) 8:25 p.m. – “Frozen II” (Disney Animated) 10:30 p.m. – “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” (Disney Animated) 12:00 a.m. – “Holiday in Handcuffs” Friday, December 6th 7:00 a.m. – “Cricket on the Hearth” 8:00 a.m. – “Christmas with the Kranks” 12:00 p.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 2:05 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” 3:40 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 5:45 p.m. – “Home Alone” 8:15 p.m. – “Home Alone 2″ Lost in New York” 10:55 p.m. – “Noelle” 1:00 a.m. – “Cricket on the Hearth” ©Disney Saturday, December 7th 7:00 a.m. – “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” 9:10 a.m. – “Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws” 11:15 a.m. – “The Search for Santa Paws” 1:20 p.m. – “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” 3:25 p.m. – “Home Alone” 5:55 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 8:35 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman” 9:10 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 10:15 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 12:55 a.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” Sunday, December 8th 7:00 a.m. – “The Family Man” (2000) 10:00 a.m. – “The Santa Clause” 12:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 2:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 4:30 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” 5:35 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman” 6:10 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 7:15 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 9:55 p.m. – “Dashing Through the Snow” (2023) – Freeform Premiere 12:00 a.m. – “Santa’s Little Helper” (2015) – Freeform Premiere ©CBS Monday, December 9th 7:00 a.m. – “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish” 10:30 a.m. – “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” 12:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 2:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 4:25 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 6:30 p.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) 9:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 12:00 a.m. – “Arthur Christmas” Tuesday, December 10th 7:00 a.m. – “Santa’s Little Helper” (2015) 10:30 a.m. – “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas” 12:00 p.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 2:00 p.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) 4:30 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 6:30 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 8:30 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 12:00 a.m. – “Christmas with the Kranks” ©20th Century Fox Wednesday, December 11th 7:00 a.m. – “Christmas with the Kranks” 10:30 a.m. – “Cricket on the Hearth” 11:30 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way” 1:30 p.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2” 3:30 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone” 8:25 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 12:00 a.m. – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (1998) Thursday, December 12th 7:00 a.m. – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (1998) 10:30 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968) 11:00 a.m. – “Toy Story that Time Forgot” (Disney-Pixar) 11:30 a.m. – “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish” 1:30 p.m. – “Home Alone” 3:55 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 6:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 8:35 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 12:00 a.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” ©Disney Friday, December 13th 7:00 a.m. – “Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws” 9:05 a.m. – “The Search for Santa Paws” 11:10 a.m. – “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” 1:10 p.m. – “Toy Story” (Disney-Pixar) 3:10 p.m. – “Toy Story 2” (Disney-Pixar) 5:15 p.m. – “Toy Story 3” (Disney-Pixar) 7:45 p.m. – “Toy Story 4” (Disney-Pixar) 9:50 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 12:30 a.m. – “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” Saturday, December 14th 7:00 a.m. – “The Family Man” (2000) 10:00 a.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 12:00 p.m. – “Noelle” 2:05 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 4:05 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 6:45 p.m. – “Home Alone” 9:15 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 11:55 p.m. – “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” ©Disney Sunday, December 15th 7:00 a.m. – “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas” 8:30 a.m. – “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” 10:30 a.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” 12:10 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 2:10 p.m. – “Home Alone” 4:40 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 7:20 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 9:25 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 11:55 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” Monday, December 16th 7:00 a.m. – “Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You” 9:00 a.m. – “The Santa Clause” 11:05 a.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 1:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 3:35 p.m. – “Home Alone” 6:05 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 8:45 p.m. – ” Frosty the Snowman” 9:20 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 10:25 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” 11:30 p.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) ©NBC Tuesday, December 17th 7:00 a.m. – “Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws” 10:30 a.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) 1:05 p.m. – “Home Alone” 3:35 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 6:15 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” 7:20 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman” 7:55 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 9:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 12:00 a.m. – “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish” Wednesday, December 18th 7:00 a.m. – “The Search for Santa Paws” 10:30 a.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 12:30 p.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 2:30 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 4:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 6:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 8:55 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 12:00 a.m. – “Black Nativity” ©Disney Thursday, December 19th 7:00 a.m. – “Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups” 10:30 a.m. – “Merry Madagascar” 11:00 a.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 1:05 p.m. – “Home Alone” 3:35 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 6:15 p.m. – “Dashing Through the Snow” (2023) 8:20 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 12:00 a.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” Friday, December 20th 7:00 a.m. – “Merry Madagascar” 7:30 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968) 8:00 a.m. – “The Santa Clause” 10:00 a.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 12:25 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 2:25 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 5:00 p.m. – “Home Alone” 7:25 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 10:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 12:00 a.m. – “Arthur Christmas” ©Sony Saturday, December 21st 7:00 a.m. – “The Little Drummer Boy” (1968) 7:30 a.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 9:30 a.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 11:30 a.m. – “Home Alone” – Freeform Pop’n Knowledge 2:00 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 4:35 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” 5:40 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman” 6:15 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 7:20 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 9:25 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 11:55 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” Sunday, December 22nd 7:00 a.m. – “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) 9:35 a.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 11:40 a.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” 1:20 p.m. – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” 2:25 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman” 3:00 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 4:05 p.m. – “Home Alone” 6:35 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 9:15 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 11:55 p.m. – “Arthur Christmas” ©Disney Monday, December 23rd 7:00 a.m. – “The Preacher’s Wife” 9:30 a.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 11:35 a.m. – “Arthur Christmas” 1:40 p.m. – “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” 2:10 p.m. – “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” 3:50 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) 6:30 p.m. – “Home Alone” 9:00 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 11:40 p.m. – “Last Christmas” Tuesday, December 24th 7:00 a.m. – “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish” 10:30 a.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 1:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 3:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2” 5:25 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” 7:30 p.m. – “Frosty the Snowman” 8:00 p.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 9:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 12:00 a.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” ©Disney Wednesday, December 25th 7:00 a.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” 10:30 a.m. – “Frosty the Snowman” 11:00 a.m. – “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 2:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause” 4:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) 6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone” 8:25 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” 12:00 a.m. – “Christmas with the Kranks” Happy holidays and happy watching! Stay tuned to DFB for more. Shh! A SECRET Disney Christmas Store Just Opened on Amazon 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 favorite Christmas movie? Let us know in the comments! The post Clear Your Schedules! We Know What You’ll Be Doing December 1st-25th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know we’ve got some big ALDI fans out there! ©ALDI It’s a great place to shop if you’re looking for groceries and other items on the cheap, and we’ve definitely found ourselves saving money there in the past. But if you’re a Disney fan, there’s an added bonus — they sell Disney merch! So when we got a sneak peek at the items coming to ALDI next week and there were some Disney must-haves listed, we knew we had to share. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney Princess Activity Pad ©ALDI First up, coming to ALDI is this Disney Princess Storybook and Activity Pad. This would be great for taking on a road trip or to a restaurant to keep your little ones entertained! ©Amazon However, if you don’t want to wait for the book to arrive at ALDI, then you can go ahead and snag this Disney Princess Create-a-Scene Activity Pad from Amazon! It comes with over 80 stickers and a dozen pages to decorate and color. SHOP THE DISNEY PRINCESS ACTIVITY BOOK HERE! Disney Fisher Price Toys ©ALDI Fisher-Price toys are great for your little kids, and this Fisher-Price Little People Figures Set is made to look like your favorite Disney Princesses! It even comes complete with a tiny castle for the Little People to hang out in. ©Amazon But if that inspires you to start an entire collection of Disney-themed Little People, then you could snag this Moana Fisher-Price Little People Set from Amazon! It comes with a tiny recreation of Moana’s boat, as well as figures of Maui and the wayfinder herself. How cute! CLICK HERE TO SHOP ON AMAZON! Toys for Bluey Fans ©ALDI Bluey toys are a hot commodity these days with the popularity of the show, and ALDI is jumping on the bandwagon with this Bluey Figures Set. It comes with mini figurines of the entire main family from the show! ©Amazon But, you can actually snag this very similar set of Bluey Figures on Amazon! It comes with the same four characters in one box, and their arms are posable. They have several different sets themed with outfits from various Bluey episodes, too, CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON HERE! Ms. Rachel Plush ©ALDI And finally, we had to drop something in here just for fun! It’s not Disney, but we know a LOT of kids out there love Ms. Rachel. And if your child is part of that crowd, you’ll be able to get the Ms. Rachel Plush at ALDI soon. ©Amazon For a more interactive version, get the Ms. Rachel Sing and Speak Doll from Amazon! This one four songs and more than sixteen different phrases that your little ones will recognize. Plus, she’s wearing her iconic pink-and-blue ensemble! GET THE MS. RACHEL DOLL ONLINE HERE! So there you have it, all the hottest finds coming to ALDI soon. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates! Click Here to Shop Disney Merch on Amazon!The post Why Disney Fans Will Be Flocking to ALDI Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season arrived in Disneyland last month with the snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle, but that’s just the beginning. Sleeping Beauty Castle We already know that the Disneyland Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure begins soon on November 15th — and yes, we already have the festival menus! We are also ready for all the Disneyland holiday snacks! However, some NEW things are coming to Disneyland for the holidays this year, too, and if you love Encanto and Coco, you’re going to want to head to the parks ASAP. During the Disneyland Festival of the Holidays, you’ll be able to see a new Encanto-themed show called “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Seasons” on Mondays through Fridays outside the entrance to Paradise Gardens Park in California Adventure. Mirabel will be joined by her friends to enjoy the spirit of the holidays during their very own Fiesta de Navidad celebration. The show will include some of your favorite songs from Encanto. ©Disney A new Coco-themed show is coming to the festival, too! “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel” will be performed on weekday evenings on Buena Vista Street. This nighttime shows “gathers friends and families to listen to heartfelt stories and timeless songs in an enchanting celebration of the holidays.” The bilingual show includes a special appearance by Miguel for a rendition of “Silent Night.” ©Disney This year’s festival will also include MORE musical acts, including some returning performers, as well as new performers! According to Disney: “The live entertainment across Disney California Adventure displays an extensive range of genres, including mariachi, jazz, klezmer, Latin pop, fusion, reggae, polka and more. Several new live bands and cultural performance groups will perform at the festival, such as Joy, Rangoli Rhythms, Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts, Keali’I O Nālani & Daniel Ho, and more! You can also enjoy a season of celebrations with many returning favorites, including Blue13 Dance Company and The Mistletoes!” ©Disney You can also expect the return of the Holiday Toy Drummers every day in front of the obelisk in Paradise Gardens Park. The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party is also returning on Saturdays and Sundays from November 16th through January 5th. “World of Color – Season of Light” will also return to California Adventure. ©Disney Over in Disneyland, kids can enjoy a dance party with some of their favorite characters in Tomorrowland at the “Disney Holiday Dance Party” every evening from November 16th through January 6th. Don’t miss the returning “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” every day at Disneyland. The “Believe…In Holiday Magic” fireworks show will also return on select nights as Sleeping Beauty Castle lights up with twinkling lights and icicles. You’ll also get to see magical “snowfall” on Main Street, U.S.A. each night during the holiday season. Christmas fireworks You can visit with Santa at “Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!” at Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland every day, while he’ll also be available November 15th through 24th at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in California Adventure — from December 25th through January 6th, 2025, you can see Santa Goofy there. You can also catch Santa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel from November 28th through December 24th. Santa at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Don’t miss Mickey, Minnie, and their friends in their holiday outfits at both parks. You’ll also spot special appearances from characters, including Mirabel at the Paradise Gardens gazebo in California Adventure. Specially-themed dining experiences are also available at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel and Storytellers Cafe at the Grand Californian Hotel. Goofy’s Kitchen Other holiday things you can enjoy includes the lighting of the 50-foot tree in California Adventure every evening, as well as “it’s a small world Holiday.” it’s a small world Holiday In Downtown Disney, you’ll be able to enjoy live music each night while “snow” will fall near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn during “special moments” nightly from November 29th through January 6th. You’ll also be able to enjoy carolers at Disneyland’s hotels, along with live music on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings in the lobby of the Grand Californian. Performances are during select times and at select locations through December 31st. So there’s a lot to enjoy this holiday season in Disneyland. Stay tuned to DFB for more. The ICONIC Disneyland Candy Canes Are Returning in 2024! 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It is starting to look a lot like Christmas in Disney World! Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are all getting decorated for the season, and gingerbread displays are taking shape across the resort. Christmas tree in Magic Kingdom Amazon is also getting into the holiday spirit with a special storefront for the holiday! The best part? It is a 3D holiday shop! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. That’s right, you can virtually step inside an Amazon store to shop for your holiday purchases! It is hard to beat shopping in a store while wearing pajamas! Amazon has launched two different stores so you can get all your holiday gifts in a unique experience. ©Amazon Check out Amazon’s Holiday Shop! The first store is a Holiday Shop that features gift ideas for everyone in your life, including Gifts for Her, Top Tech Gifts, Next-gen Gifts, and more. You can move throughout the store to browse all of the items and take a look at some of the decorations in the store. If you turn your sound up, you can also listen to some holiday jingles while you shop! ©Amazon If you see something you like or want to know more about, just click on the product to see the description. You can also add it to your cart and then continue exploring the virtual store. ©Amazon Shop the holiday shop here! Shop all the toys at Amazon’s Toy Shop! You can also pay a visit to the Toy Shop which is full of all of the most popular toys. The toys are also separated into categories such as Small Surprises, Furry Companions, Snowy Steals, and more. The toy shop is even complete with some fun shopping companions and a toy train traveling around the wall! ©Amazon We think these 3D, virtual stores are a unique way to get your holiday shopping in this year. While you can always shop like normal on Amazon for all of your holiday gifts, we think these two virtual stores add a fun experience to online shopping! Shop the toy shop here! Make sure you stay tuned to DFB for even more merchandise and holiday news! Shop all of our favorite Disney essentials on our Amazon storefront!The post Amazon Just Launched an Epic 3D Holiday Shop first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe it, but the holidays are almost here, which means your shopping days are numbered! ©Disney Take the stress out of shopping online for the best holiday deals before time runs out. We’ve rounded up all the best deals on Disney merchandise you can take advantage of NOW! Let’s take a closer look at all of the savings. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Ornaments are now Buy One, Get One 50% OFF! ©Disney Save on dozens of select ornament styles when you select a pair or more! Don’t forget to add “BOGO” into your cart checkout! Snag yours HERE Take 25% off of purchases of $100 or more! ©Disney Don’t miss your chance to save even more on Disney Store sales & clearance. You could save on hundreds of items like Mickey Mouse, Disney Princess, Marvel and Star Wars toys, clothing, accessories & more! Snag yours HERE Your purchases could earn you a FREE GIFT! ©Disney Purchases of $100 or more could land you the chance to chose a free gift from a select assortment. Choose from toys, bags, ornaments, and more! Be sure you apply the code: “GIFT” in the promotion box at check out. Snag yours HERE Take 20% off LEGO set! ©Disney Keep your collection growing strong and save more than you thought while doing it! Select LEGO sets are on sale NOW at DisneyStore and they’ll even be delivered right to your door. Snag yours HERE Pick a gift for you while you’re shopping! ©Disney This adorable holiday tote features Chip ‘n Dale and could make the perfect gift for you or someone else on your list at a BIG discount. This canvas tote bag can be yours for only $20 when you make any purchase at Disney Store and you don’t have to do anything special to discount it! Simply add it to your qualifying order and the shopping cart will take care of its discount. Snag yours HERE Disney ornaments at a HUGE discount! ©Disney Score a new Disney ornament just for you or to give as a gift for only $18 when you may any purchase at DisneyStore.com. Snag yours HERE These deals will be over in a flash so don’t miss out! Start crossing off your shopping list and stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for even more savings. Click HERE to see more of our latest Disney finds ONLINE!The post Shh! A Secret Disney Ornament Sale Is Happening Online Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we love it when Disney announces all the new experiences and attractions they’ll be bringing to their parks, it can be a pretty big bummer when we hear about permanent closures. Magic Kingdom And starting in early January, permanent closures will be taking place over at Disney World. Here’s a look at some experiences that will be disappearing forever. Animal Kingdom will be experiencing not just one, but THREE total closures taking place on January 13th, 2025. All these closures will be taking place inside of DinoLand U.S.A. and our hearts truly hurt for our Dino friends. TriceraTop Spin Our days of being able to fly above the air while aboard a dino are numbered as TriceraTop Spin will be a part of the permanent closure. TriceraTop Spin TriceraTop Spin is a family-style ride that lifts you off into the air, very much like Dumbo, except on an awesome dinosaur. But soon, this ride will be no more, so make sure to catch the last flight before January 13th! Fossil Fun Games The fun carnival games you can find over at Dino-Rama will be no more, so if you’re hoping to grab one of the dinosaur plushies as a prize, you should do so soon! Fossil Fun Games Fossil Fun Games is inspired by classic boardwalk games and has guests whack dinosaurs, squirt targets, toss “comets” and more. This area is also home to the only photo booth inside of Animal Kingdom! Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures And last but not least, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures will also be seeing their last day on January 13th. Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures This whacky souvenir shop is designed to look like a whacky roadside gift shop serving up retro vibes and dino fun. Inside you can purchase apparel, accessories, plushes, and more, including vouchers to play the Fossil Fun Games. Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures These closures are a part of the Tropical Americas expansion coming to Animal Kingdom. This expansion will bring attractions themed after Encanto and Indiana Jones. Construction begins soon after the closures and is set to open in 2027. Although these attractions in DinoLand U.S.A. are set to close, Dinosaur, the Boneyard, Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites will remain open for the time being. Dinosaur in Animal Kingdom Although we are extremely torn up about these closures, we’re also excited about all the new and incredible changes that are coming to Animal Kingdom. Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest! NEWS: Disney Files Permit to Begin Demolition in Animal Kingdom 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 are your thoughts on these closures? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Permanent Closures CONFIRMED for January 2025 in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort returns from November 15, 2024, through January 6, 2025, featuring a wide variety of festive, family-friendly entertainment such as character sightings, nighttime spectaculars and live bands! In addition to returning classics, this year’s lineup presents some all-new music and dance performances. This is your guide to the merry, must-see entertainment across both theme parks, Downtown Disney District and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. As an additional planning resource, it is highly recommended to check the Disneyland app* and Disneyland.com for the full list of entertainment offerings and the latest performance schedules. Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park NEW! “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season” Scheduled Mondays through Fridays outside the entrance to Paradise Gardens Park Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and her friends rejoice in the spirit of the holidays, bringing everyone together during their very own Fiesta de Navidad celebration. Kids of all ages and families will enjoy singing along to the beloved songs from the film in this heartfelt musical presentation. NEW! “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!” Scheduled Monday through Friday evenings on Buena Vista Street This nighttime show gathers friends and families to listen to heartfelt stories and timeless songs in an enchanting celebration of the holidays. Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland, accompanied by graceful dancers, delivers intimate, bilingual performances of beloved Christmas songs. The celebration closes with a special appearance by Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco” for a beautiful rendition of “Silent Night.” This is a treat you must experience this season! Expanded Variety of New and Returning Live Musical Acts Scheduled daily at various stages across Disney California Adventure park This year’s festival features an expanded rotation of live bands and cultural performance groups – bringing a variety of high-energy seasonal fun each day for all ages to enjoy. The live entertainment across Disney California Adventure displays an extensive range of genres, including mariachi, jazz, klezmer, Latin pop, fusion, reggae, polka and more. Several new live bands and cultural performance groups will perform at the festival, such as Joy, Rangoli Rhythms, Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts, Keali’I O Nālani & Daniel Ho, and more! You can also enjoy a season of celebrations with many returning favorites, including Blue13 Dance Company and The Mistletoes! The entertainment rotation varies throughout the season, so it is highly recommended to check Disneyland.com for a full list of performers and daily showtimes. “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” and Holiday Toy Drummers Scheduled daily at Disney California Adventure park Families and kids will want to dance along to holiday rhythms as iconic Disney characters march along the Disney California Adventure park parade route to the beat of the Holiday Toy Drummers during “Mickey’s Happy Holidays.” In addition, the playfully percussive precision of the Holiday Toy Drummers will delightfully drum up seasonal cheer for all to hear in front of the obelisk in Paradise Gardens Park! Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party Scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 16 through Jan. 5 Hosted by The Three Caballeros, the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party features lively Mexican folklórico dancers and mariachis, uplifting Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, and more! Plus, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse make an appearance in their colorful fiesta attire. Encounter Santa Claus and Favorite Characters NEW! “Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!” at Fantasyland Theatre Scheduled daily at Disneyland Park Throughout the day, Santa Claus and select Disney characters will make appearances and pose for holiday photos at “Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!” at the Fantasyland Theatre. Families can also enjoy craft making, sing-alongs of holiday classics and atmospheric music. Meet Santa Claus at Disneyland Resort Daily from Nov. 15 through Dec. 24 at Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park Daily from Nov. 28 through Dec. 24 at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort Enjoy merry moments, snap festive photos and share holiday wishes with Santa Claus, who will also stop by Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure through December 24. From December 25, 2024, through January 6, 2025, you may encounter Santa Goofy at this location! Santa will also swing by Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel from November 28 through December 24 to greet children of all ages, so make sure to say hello before he heads back to the North Pole! Special Character Appearances Daily at various locations across Disneyland Resort Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends will show off stunning new looks in Disneyland park, reminiscent of writing warm letters to loved ones during the holidays. Throughout both parks, you may spot characters making special appearances for the holidays, including Mirabel and friends from Disney Animation’s “Encanto” on select days at the Paradise Gardens gazebo in Disney California Adventure park. At the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, you can also encounter characters during specially themed dining offerings at Goofy’s Kitchen and Storytellers Cafe. “Disney Holiday Dance Party” at Tomorrowland Terrace Scheduled nightly at Disneyland park from Nov. 16 through Jan. 6 Kids and kids-at-heart can dance the night away at Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland! Nightly fun at this location will feature holiday tunes and appearances by favorite Disney characters on a stage dressed up for the season! “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” Scheduled daily at Disneyland park “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” returns for another merry musical celebration, filled with jolly elves, dancing gingerbread cookies and prancing reindeer. Disney characters such as Anna and Elsa from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen,” Disney Princesses, Buzz Lightyear from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story” and more also join in, with Santa Claus appearing in the grand finale. Viewing areas can be found around “it’s a small world” Holiday, near Matterhorn Bobsleds and Main Street, U.S.A., while reserved viewing for the parade is included with the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour. Nighttime Entertainment and Snowfall “Believe…In Holiday Magic” Scheduled nightly at Disneyland park The “Believe…In Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular lights up the night sky above Disneyland as Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle shimmers with more than 80,000 twinkling lights, sparkling “icicles” and glistening snow-capped turrets. You can also experience a magical “snowfall” along parts of Main Street, U.S.A., near “it’s a small world” Holiday and along the Rivers of America during Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle each night. “World of Color – Season of Light” Scheduled nightly at Disney California Adventure park With splendid views around Paradise Bay, you can bask in holiday wonder during “World of Color – Season of Light“ at Disney California Adventure. This stunning nighttime spectacular features scenes from films such as Pixar Animation Studios’ “Inside Out” and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen,” set to lively holiday music. For a limited time beginning November 15, an all-new water short highlighting Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new film “Moana 2” will be presented before the show. “Moana 2” is in theaters beginning November 27. Joining the complimentary virtual queue to experience “World of Color – Season of Light” is highly recommended. For how-to details, please visit Disneyland.com. Holiday Lighting Moments Scheduled nightly at Disney California Adventure park and Disneyland park At Disney California Adventure, you’ll have the opportunity to witness a magnificent 50-foot tree illuminate in dazzling splendor during the Buena Vista Street Tree Lighting! As dusk begins to fall each night at Disneyland, you can gather in front of “it’s a small world” Holiday to watch thousands of twinkling lights come to life! Then, during select times throughout the night, a joyous light projection show animates the façade of the attraction with a kaleidoscope of holiday colors and images! Live Music and Nightly Snow at Downtown Disney District Available nightly throughout Downtown Disney The holiday festivities extend to the Downtown Disney District with holiday décor, shopping and entertainment. The Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn will present seasonal live music each night, with featured acts covering genres such as rock, jazz and classic caroling. “Snow” will also fall near the Downtown Disney District LIVE! stage and lawn during special moments nightly from November 29 through January 6. Entertainment at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort Scheduled on select days from Nov. 21 through Dec. 31, 2024 In addition to ornate and themed holiday décor, all three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will host holiday carolers on select days. On Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings starting November 22, the elegant atmosphere of the Great Hall lobby at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be enhanced with live holiday jazz. Performances are during select times and at select locations through December 31. Extend Your Holiday Celebration From day into night, there’s so much holiday entertainment for families and friends to enjoy! To catch as much as you can, consider extending your Disneyland Resort visit over multiple days and staying at one of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. During your visit, you may save as much as 15 percent off select stays at Disneyland Hotel, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This deal may be available now through December 19, 2024. For more details, visit Disneyland.com. For information on other holiday happenings at Disneyland Resort, check out the seasonal roundup here. The Disney Eats Foodie Guides to Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Festival of Holidays have also arrived with delicious details on the limited-time menu items across Disneyland Resort, so make sure to take a look to find your favorite holiday snack! The post Guide to 2024 Holiday Entertainment at Disneyland Resort appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

If you are looking for a new bag to bring to the Disney parks, we have you covered! Loungefly Wall at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom Loungefly bags and backpacks are arguably some of the most popular park bags. If you are in the market for a new Loungefly or just want to add one to your collection, you can save big on seven Loungefly bags and wallets that are available on Amazon right now! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you do not already have Amazon Prime, you can score a free trial below! Loungefly makes an array of bags and backpacks based off of popular Disney movies, Disney characters, and even iconic Disney park attractions, but sometimes these bags can be pricey. So save yourself some cash and check out these seven Loungefly bags and wallets that are on sale now! Loungefly bags in EPCOT Grab This Toy Story Loungefly Wallet for 64% Off! ©Amazon If you love Toy Story, then this Loungefly wallet may be perfect for you! The front features Jessie and Buzz dancing, and the back features Woody and the Little Green Men! This wallet is seriously discounted at 64% off! Shop Here Save 50% Off of this Alice in Wonderland Loungefly Backpack! ©Amazon This floral Loungfely features Alice, the White Rabbit, and the Cheshire Cat throughout the pattern. It is a great bag for a day spent in Fantasyland or the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT! Shop Here This Donald Duck Loungefly Backpack is 48% Off! ©Amazon Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? ̶M̶i̶c̶k̶e̶y̶ ̶M̶o̶u̶s̶e̶!̶ Donald Duck! To celebrate 90 years of Donald Duck, this Loungefly features the one and only Quacketeer, and you can snag it on Amazon for a discounted price! Snag it Here This Beauty and the Beast Loungefly Backpack is 33% Off! ©Amazon This Loungefly backpack is beautiful, with a stained-glass look and a 3D element. It is adorable for those who love Belle or Disney Princesses in general. View Here Snag this Evil Queen Loungefly Backpack for 46% Off! ©Amazon If you love Disney Villains or are excited about the future Villains Land expansion in Magic Kingdom, then you are going to want to hit “Add to Cart” with this Loungefly backpack. It features the one and only Evil Queen from Snow White sitting on her throne. Shop Here This Marie Crossbody Bag is Half Off! ©Amazon If you are more of a crossbody fan rather than a backpack fan, the good news is that this Marie Loungefly crossbody is 50% off! It has an adjustable strap, making it easy to be worn in multiple ways. View Here Grab this Maleficent Crossbody for 50% Off! ©Amazon This Maleficent crossbody features her iconic horns and would make the perfect addition to any outfit when Villains Land finally opens in Magic Kingdom! It even has a zipper pocket inside to keep all of your belongings from falling out. Get Yours Here Whether you need a new Loungefly wallet, backpack, or crossbody, these prices can’t be beat! Make sure to continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog as we are always looking out for the best deals on Disney souvenirs! Shop Our Amazon Storefront!The post 7 Disney Loungefly Bags Are ON SALE Up to 64% Off on Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Picture this: the Thanksgiving holiday is here, your family has the day off, and you’re spending the day in Disney World. You’ve got a nice, hearty Thanksgiving meal lined up at Liberty Tree Tavern, and you plan to visit some of your favorite Magic Kingdom rides throughout the day. Sounds pretty nice, eh? Barnstormer Well, here’s the part we left out: Thanksgiving is notoriously one of the BUSIEST days in Disney World. The parks get pretty crowded, and Disney’s skip-the-line services tend to reach a record-high price. This year is no exception — Disney just revealed the prices for Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass, and Lightning Lane Premier Pass. Spoiler alert: those Thanksgiving day skip-the-line passes are EXPENSIVE! If you plan to visit Magic Kingdom on Thanksgiving day, be prepared for high wait times and big crowds. Disney raises and lowers the prices of its skip-the-line services based on the anticipated crowd level, so when we see record-high prices for November 28th, we know Disney is expecting a lot of people. Thanksgiving Day crowds 2023 Here’s a look at the prices for Disney’s new luxury skip-the-line service, Lightning Lane Premier Pass, on November 28th, 2024. To sum this option up in a few words, it’s basically a top-dollar, simplified way to avoid the standby line at each ride. The prices on Thanksgiving day are record-breaking — this is the most we’ve seen Disney charge for a Premier Pass at each park. Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199 Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349 EPCOT: $249 Magic Kingdom: $449 Keep in mind you cannot use your Premier Pass in multiple parks on the same day. ©Disney Disney is also reporting record-high prices for the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass on the same day. These services are much less expensive than the Premier Pass and offer access to the “express lane,” a.k.a. the Lightning Lane, at various rides in each park. The Multi Pass price in Magic Kingdom on November 28th is a whopping $35 per person. (For comparison, a Magic Kingdom Multi Pass is $27–$32 for most of November.) Multi Pass Prices on November 28th: Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $17 EPCOT: $21 Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $27 Magic Kingdom: $35 Thanksgiving crowds Single Pass Prices on November 28th: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $13 TRON Lightcycle / Run: $21 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $18 Star Wars: Ride of the Resistance: $25 Avatar Flight of Passage: $16 Lightning Lane Luckily, there are plenty of other things to see and do around Disney World when the crowds feel overwhelming. You can visit Disney’s Monorail Resorts to see the gingerbread displays. You can take a relaxing break at the Carousel of Progress. You can sit and recharge in the Storybook Circus seating area. You can even visit Disney Springs and check out the Tree Stroll! There’s a charging station in Storybook Circus in Magic Kingdom! If you decide to brave the crowds, good luck! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes in 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 Are you planning to visit Disney World for the holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Reveals Record-Breaking Lightning Lane Prices for November 28th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you know what the best part of the holiday season is in Disney World? Christmas is here! No, it’s not the decorations in Magic Kingdom and the other parks, although don’t get us wrong — we LOVE seeing all the festive decor. It’s also not Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which we enjoy every year AND is a lot of fun. It’s not even looking forward to Jollywood Nights. No, the BEST part of the holiday season in Disney World is THE SNACKS. Disney World releases TONS of holiday snacks starting this time of year and we are SO lucky that we get to try them all out. So we just recently popped into a few Disney World hotels to try out some new holiday snacks. First up, we’re heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to visit The Mara to try the Festive Tart for $6.49. It’s a Vanilla Tart Shell with Banana Cake, Caramel Sauce, Matcha Crunch, Chai Mousse, and Green Magic Shell topped with Holiday Lights and Animal Print Mickey. As you can see, it’s already living up to its festive name. Festive Tart First up, the tart is served cold and at first, we really didn’t think it was much to write home about. But the mousse inside has a lovely spiced chai flavor, which gives it some holiday flair. We didn’t really get much of the caramel or matcha flavors, though. What really wowed us was the banana cake base. It’s dense enough to hold up the rest of the treat and is SO moist with a natural banana flavor. The only thing we think it was missing was maybe something like walnuts. But we’d eat this part just alone. SO tasty Over at BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, you can grab the Candy Cane Cheesecake Brownie for $5.49. This is made with Peppermint Cheesecake, a Decadent Brownie,and Dark Chocolate ‘Sleigh Bell’ Truffle. Y’all. This is the IDEAL holiday treat and the clear winner of the three snacks we tried. The brownie on the bottom is soft and oh, so chocolatey, but dense enough to hold up the rest of the snack. Candy Cane Cheesecake Brownie On top, you’ve got this nice thick layer of peppermint cheesecake that’s just like SO good, creamy, and cheesecake-y — it immediately makes us want to start singing Christmas Carols. Then there’s chocolate on top that is sort of hardened like a shell and little peppermint pieces that give you a nice crunch. Y’all — GET THIS SNACK if you want to celebrate the holidays in Disney World. Our Sleigh Bell truffle, though, was…well, off. There was nothing inside it to make it a truffle — it was just like a chocolate decoration. But this doesn’t change our feelings about this treat and we will probably be grabbing this again before the end of the year. This is SO good Then we headed over to Disney’s Beach Club Resort to pick up the Holiday Mickey Cupcake at Beach Club Marketplace for $6.49. It’s a Vanilla Cupcake, White Chocolate Mousse, Colored Buttercream, Holiday Sprinkles, and White Chocolate Candy Cane. Okay, so this is basically a regular old Disney cupcake, but its simplicity is actually what we liked about it, although we found the cake a bit dry. It’s a straightforward vanilla flavor with a white chocolate mousse filling that brightens it. Holiday Mickey Cupcake It was difficult to eat because it’s top heavy, so this one probably requires a fork. Otherwise you’ll end up like us covered in green and red splotches. Grab napkins and have wet wipes handy! That filling is so good We’ll be reviewing all the new holiday treats in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! REVIEW: Come for the Hush Puppies Stay for the View — Why We Love This Underrated Disney World Lounge 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’s your favorite holiday treat in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The ONLY New Disney World Hotel Treat You Need to Know About first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is so much coming to Disney World that is a bit hard to keep track of it all! Magic Kingdom Train Station Magic Kingdom will seeing the addition of a Disney Villains land beyond Big Thunder Mountain and two brand-new Cars attractions coming to Frontierland. Animal Kingdom will be welcoming a brand-new show called Zootopia: Better Zoogether and DinoLand U.S.A. will be re-themed to Pueblo Esperanza and feature three brand new rides. See what I’m saying? There’s a lot coming, and we haven’t even talked about Test Track 3.0 coming to EPCOT or the new Monsters, Inc. land at Hollywood Studios! All of that being said, there are a couple of attractions that we wanted to get further clarity on, and they’re attractions that have seemingly been completely abandoned by Disney. So what’s the deal? As we were saying, in the midst of all the excitement and hype over all of the new things coming to Disney World, we thought it was a good opportunity to revisit some of the attractions they straight up abandoned over the past few years (and have said nothing about)! Galactic Starcruiser First up, do you remember the Galatic Starcruiser? It was that interactive two-night Star Wars experience aboard the Halcyon. This “Star Wars hotel” opened back in May of 2022 and then closed up just over a year later in September of 2023. Why waste a perfectly good room? At the moment, we haven’t heard of any plans to re-open the hotel. Considering the massive initial investment, we really hope they decide to use it in some capacity. Galactic Starcruiser For example, what about having “day trips” from Batuu (Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios) to the Halcyon? Or maybe the hotel could host special Star Wars-themed events (I’m looking at you Star Wars Celebration). Crowds in the Galactic Starcruiser’s Atrium Either way, this space is just itching to be used, and we’re totally here for it! PLAY! Pavilion Next up, have you ever taken a stroll at EPCOT and noticed a golden dome out of the corner of your eye? Well, you’re not seeing a mirage. It actually used to be home to The Wonders of Life Pavilion, which closed permanently after operating seasonally on January 1st, 2007. Disney still made use of it seasonally as the headquarters of the EPCOT festivals from 2007 to 2018. ©Wikipedia Back in 2019 at D23, we heard Disney say that The Wonders of Life Pavilion, would be re-vamped into the PLAY! Pavilion as part of the whole EPCOT Transformation that would be coming over the next few years at that point. It was even added to the EPCOT map and coming soon posters were placed around EPCOT for some time. ©Disney || Play Pavilion Concept Art Well, the transformation has basically finished and we’re still seeing the same Golden Dome just sitting abandoned to this day. The Wonders of Life Pavilion Who knows what Disney has in store for this now and if the concept of the PLAY! Pavilion as an interactive and hands-on entertainment space would even work in this post-covid environment. Either way, we’re still fans of this being revitalized in some form. Mary Poppins Attraction Sticking with EPCOT for this last one, do y’all remember hearing about the Mary Poppins that was to come to the United Kingdom Pavilion? Mary Poppins attraction concept art So back when we had the EPCOT Experience in EPCOT’s Odyssey building, the Mary Poppins attraction was included in a brief section of the film that accompanied the UK Pavilion. Mary Poppins Attraction ©Disney We then heard in March 2022 from Disney that the project had become “postponed” along with a few others like the re-theming of Spaceship Earth. Since then however, we haven’t heard anything more on it. We can’t make heads or tails of this one as it would have been incredible to have a Mary Poppins attraction in EPCOT. Here’s hoping this project will come back soon! Mary Poppins in EPCOT We really do hope that Disney will knock our socks off and bring these abandoned projects back to life, and in the meantime, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for the latest on them. As always, keep it right here at Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, tips, and tricks. In Less Than 70 Days, a Major CHANGE Will Hit 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 What do you hope Disney does with these three abandoned attractions? Let us know in the comments!The post Why Disney World Just Abandoned These HUGE Attractions first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to AJ’S Tour Of BEST Disney World Hotels! For 2025! Wilderness Lodge Everyone have their hotel tour passes purchased? SYKE! You don’t need ‘em! EVERYONE’S allowed on this tour to make sure you’ve got the FULL SCOPE of which Disney resorts are gonna be the RIGHT option for YOU. Let’s talk about the brand new rooms, best-themed stays, and the absolute MOST AFFORDABLE Disney hotel EVER! Check out our video below: The BEST Disney World Hotels in 2025  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! 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 is your favorite hotel in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: The BEST Disney World Hotels in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been a constant hive of activity for a while now. Walt Disney World Swan We’ve seen attractions open, a bunch of major park expansions coming over the next few years, and even new hotel additions. So, needless to say, there are a whole host of things to look forward to on your next trip to Disney World. Speaking of something to look forward to, if you’re going to be staying at a Disney World hotel in December, you’re in luck because there are 3 hotels that will have brand new rooms you can stay in! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Our first on this list is one that doesn’t just have a couple of renovated room. Oh, no, no, no. This one has a whole brand-new tower that just popped up out of the ground! ©Disney || Island Tower What we’re talking about is how construction has going on for a while at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort because they’re about to open The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Villas and Bungalows! Artist Rendering — Wailulu Bar & Grill © Disney This new section of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is opening on December 17th, 2024! It will be the tallest addition for the hotel to date (10-stories). Its rooms will be filled with hidden details (and Mickeys), beautiful flowing decor, and calming neutral and blue hues inspired by the South Pacific Islands! Even though it’s a Disney Vacation Club property, anyone is invited to book a reservation here. ©Disney We really can’t wait to see everything this new addition has to offer. For instance, getting to watch the Happily Ever After fireworks from there is going to be simply unbelievable! ©Disney In the meantime, Disney shared a full-on interactive tour of one of their two-bedroom suites that you can check out! FULL TOUR of a 2-Bedroom Suite at Disney’s NEW Polynesian Village Resort Island Tower Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Next up, let’s hitch a ride down to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter because it has been undergoing it’s own refurb! Port Orleans French Quarter The room refurbishments here have been going on since May, and we’ve slowly seen the new rooms open back up to guests. Specifically, the room refurbishments have already been completed in Buildings 1 and 2. To be sure, there’s no guarantee you’ll get an updated room if you’re staying at this hotel in December, but there is that possibility. New rooms at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter We recently hit the jackpot and stayed in one of the refurbished rooms recently, and we really enjoyed the changes! Seating area and TV at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter The beds have a brand-new pattern above them that is stunning, and we can’t get over the green color (it’s so calming). If you look closely, the pattern features instruments such as drums and a trumpet. The throw pillow adds the perfect pop of color, and the rest of the room matches! Bed As we were saying, if you come in December, you might get the chance to stay in one of these refurbished rooms. In the meantime, check out our full tour! Check Out Our FULL TOUR of a Refurbished Room at Port Orleans — French Quarter Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Lastly, if you’re wanting to stay in the EPCOT resort area, you seriously need to check out The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels. You’ll find them between the Yacht Club and the BoardWalk. Fun fact, these hotels are owned by Marriott, and they get many of the same perks that Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts get. You can use and earn Marriott hotel points here! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Now about the rooms, they’ve been remodeling the guest rooms in the Walt Disney World Swan. You can see in the picture they shared that the rooms will be featuring luxury tile flooring and other new style choices. ©Marriott They say that all the room renovations will be completed in 2024, and with only the rest of November and December left in the year, it’s a pretty safe assumption to make that should you be coming in December, you’ll be among the first to experience these newly remodeled rooms. OPENING TIMELINES Announced for NEW Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Expansion So there you have it. If you’re you’re planning on staying at a Disney World hotel this December, check out these 3 hotels since they’ll have brand new rooms for your stay! In the meantime, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news! Click Here to See the Best Disney World Hotels for 2025! 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 Will you be staying at one of these three Disney World hotels this December? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 Disney World Hotels Will Have BRAND NEW ROOMS in December first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Before you know it, we’ll be ringing in a new year in Disney World! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World as 2024 comes to an end, you might want to check out this new Disney Resort event. Be warned, though — this Disney party is NOT cheap. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney World is expensive. Whether you’re staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort with your family or visiting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort with your partner, the trip adds up pretty quickly. With all the recent price increases — and a controversial new luxury Lightning Lane Premier Pass option — it seems like Disney has no plans to lower costs. And now, Disney just announced a New Year’s Eve event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is back (for $800 per person). Be ready to SPLURGE if you’re interested. Disney just announced that its grand New Year’s Eve event at California Grill will return in 2024. This year’s theme is new — it’s called Tiana’s New Year’s Adventure at California Grill. Disney described the event as a “fantastical evening,” complete with food, champagne, wine, and “one-of-a-kind entertainment.” California Grill As we mentioned earlier, this is not an inexpensive party. Tickets are $799 per person, including tax and gratuity, and the event begins at 7:30PM on December 31st and ends at 12:30AM on January 1st. So, what’s included at a Disney-themed New Year’s Eve party? The story goes that Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen stopped by California Grill to sample the cuisine, meet some new friends, and assist Tiana’s friend, Chef Matthew. California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort In true Disney fashion, there will be a little extra magic throughout the night. It sounds like, thanks to Mama Odie, Louis and a few of Tiana’s other critter pals will crash the party. Disney teased, “Throughout the night, Mama Odie will cast playful spells to help Louis and friends stay out of sight of Tiana and Naveen,” and Tiana will need YOUR help to find those extra party guests! In fact, Disney says, “Be prepared to join in the action!” Princess Tiana This is designed to be a luxury event, so participants are encouraged to dress their best. Disney promises to start 2025 with a champagne toast at midnight, and you’ll have a lovely view of the New Year’s Eve fireworks at California Grill. View from California Grill Really, though, the most important part of visiting this restaurant is the FOOD, and the menu is filled with New Year’s dishes. Here’s a look at the menu: Chilled Appetizer Station Beef Tartare Chilled Raw Bar Display Caviar Station Chopped Salad Wood Burning Appetizer Station Chicken “Drumstick” Squash Blossom “Doughnut” Creole Pizza Muffaletta Pizza Rock Shrimp Po Boy Corn Fried Oysters Sushi Station Maki Sashimi Nigiri A collection of original sushi creations Hot Seafood Station Lobster Ravioli Jumbo Sea Scallops Blackened Red Fish Seafood Boil From the Grill and Rotisserie Suckling Pig “Porchetta” Smoked Duck Beef Tenderloin Pan Seared Lions Mane “Skate Wing” Gumbo Desserts and Interesting Breads Beignets & Chicory Assorted House Made Truffles and Bon Bons Chocolate Covered Strawberries King Cake You can tell it’s a SUPER fancy event when there’s a “fanciful ice sculpture” in the dining room, too. The lounge area The good news is that the event did NOT get a price increase this year. Last year, the event was called Alice’s Whimsical World of Wonderland and offered essentially the same mix of foods and entertainment. Our Table Setting OK…be honest. Are you a little tempted to splurge on this event for 2025? It sounds like quite the party! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. The 2 BEST Things on the Menu at California Grill in 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 Would you pay $799 to go to this event? Let us know in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: An Ultra-Exclusive NEW 0 (!!) Party Is Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been looking forward to Black Friday this year to shop some fantastic deals, we’ve got great news for you. Target You may not NEED to wait until later this month to grab some amazing deals for the holiday season, because one very popular retailer is releasing some of their deals EARLY! If you’re a Disney fan and you find yourself shopping at Target often, this is one sale you won’t want to miss out on! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This week only, from November 7th-9th, Target is having an Early Black Friday Sale that will include thousands of new deals, many of which will be items up to 50% off! Super Target These deals will include new and trending items in apparel, accessories, toys, kitchen products, floorcare, holiday decor, bedding, lighting and so much more! The biggest deals you can expect to find are: Up to 50% off small appliances 50% off Threshold holiday sheets Up to 40% off tech 30% off select toys 30% off clothing and shoes 30% off Holiday Trees and Lights Disney apparel Hot items part of these deals will likely start to run out of stock relatively soon, so be sure to head to your closest Target or hop online ASAP to grab some of the best deals! Check out the deals right here! We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney merchandise news, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our favorite Disney deals! What deal are you really hoping to snag? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Tomorrow Is a Big Day for Target x Disney Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Build a memorable Holiday with LEGO! ©LEGO If you’ve got some holiday shopping to knock out — believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner — Disney’s online shop is currently offering a MASSIVE sale on LEGO products if you ACT FAST. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This MASSIVE LEGO SALE, which ends on November 6th, features 20% off a litany of LEGO products including the following: Countdown to Christmas with this LEGO Advent Calendar ©Disney This Advent Calendar is one of our favorites of the year. This box set features “Elsa, Tiana, Ariel, Moana and Mirabel LEGO Disney micro doll figures, plus LEGO Disney Pua, Snowgie and adorable baby reindeer Sven characters” as well as building materials behind each door to build tiny set pieces from each of their respective films. Plus, once all doors are open, the box “ turns into a game board for up to 5 players to expand the fun.” SHOP HERE Let Down Rapunzel’s Hair with this Tangled Tower ©Disney This 623-piece set features both Rapunzel’s Tower (featuring a secret lab, kitchen/art room, bedroom, zipline to the inn and drawer with extra painting and more) and The Snuggly Duckling Inn (which features a movable table, chairs, and buildable piano toy), figures of Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Mother Gothel, and Pascal. SHOP HERE Take the Holiday to Hyperspace with the Millennium Falcon ©Disney This take on the most famous ship in the galaxy features minifigures of Finn, Chewbacca, C-3PO, Lando Calrissian, and Boolio as well as R2-D2 and D-O LEGO droid figures. External features include rotating top and bottom gun turrets (the bottom turret fits two minifigures), two spring-loaded shooters, a lowering ramp, and an opening cockpit with space for two minifigures, while interior details include a cargo area with two containers, navigation computer with a rotating chair, couch and Dejarik hologame table, galley, bunk, hidden smuggling compartment and a hyperdrive with repair tools. SHOP HERE If you’re in the market for any of these LEGO sets, get over to Disney’s web store NOW! Stay tuned to DFB for further deals! Looking for More Disney Essentials? Check Out Our Amazon Storefront.The post Disney Has a MASSIVE LEGO Sale Going on Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As Disney fans, we all have our favorite character, right? Princess Aurora Whether you love a classic character like Mickey Mouse or have a favorite Disney princess, there’s probably a character that you just love to see. You might find your beloved character around at the Disney parks, but why not sport your favorite on your park bag? You could find a Loungefly with them on it at the Disney shops, but why wait until your next trip? We found 7 Disney Loungeflys on Amazon, so let’s pick out your next Disney bag now. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Evil Queen Loungefly ©Amazon Villians fans, why not show off one of the original Disney villains? The front of the bag shows off the evil queen on her throne, while the back of the back showcases Snow White in the mirror. The bag’s interior has some of the classic symbols of the story. Plus, you can snag this bag for 46% off right now on Amazon! View on Amazon Robin Hood Loungefly ©Amazon If you want to prove you are an original Disney film fan, this Robin Hood Loungefly is for you. The pattern repeats all over, with characters from the 1973 movie, like Lady Marian, Prince John, and even Lady Kluck. While it’s really rare to still see these characters out and about in Disney World, you can bring them to life with this bag. View on Amazon Sleeping Beauty Stain Glass Castle Loungefly ©Amazon This Loungefly design is pretty unique. The front features Sleeping Beauty’s castle, but the showstoppers are the 3 fairy godmothers — Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. Each of the fairies has its own small zipper pocket which would be perfect for small items like chapstick. The back and sides of the bag are adorned with stained glass artwork from the film. View on Amazon Hercules Muses Loungefly ©Amazon Is it just me or are the Muses anyone else’s favorite part of Hercules? If you’re like me, this Loungefly is for you. The front shows off all 5 of the Muses from the film while the back has “Zero to Hero”. Hercules definitely does not get enough recognition at the Disney parks, so this bag is a great way to stand out. View on Amazon Disney Princess Cake ©Amazon Sweet Tooth? This Disney Princess Cake Loungefly is made for you. It is covered in cakes that are inspired by different Disney Princesses. I love the details put on the cakes to tribute to the princess like the seashell on Ariel’s cake or the glass slipper on Cinderella’s. Also, The Cake Bake Shop, the newest Disney World restaurant, would be the perfect place to wear this too! View on Amazon Brave Little Tailor Minnie Mouse Loungefly ©Amazon This bag is going old school to the Brave Little Tailor, which came out in 1938. While Princess Minnie is the main feature of the bag, I love the details on the back of Mickey and Minnie riding carousel horses. If you’ve never seen the short film, it is on Disney+! View on Amazon Little Mermaid Loungefly ©Amazon Little Mermaid fans, this last bag is for you! I love how many characters from the film are featured here including Ariel’s sisters! The scene is from the end of the movie and will give you all the happy feels as Ariel and Prince Eric wave to you in their wedding attire. You can grab this beautiful bag for under $50! View on Amazon Want More Disney Style Options? Head to our Amazon Storefront! The post The 7 Cheapest Disney Loungeflys You Can Get On Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You said you were looking for a side of island vibes along with your drink, right? Gurgling Suitcase The Gurgling Suitcase in Disney’s Old Key West Resort is a Key West-style bar, and right now, we’re taking you with us to check it out! Atmosphere Despite its name, the Gurgling Suitcase isn’t just some gimmicky bar. In fact, it’s a charming little hideaway that feels worlds away from Disney World’s usual hustle and bustle. Gurgling Suitcase It’s situated right by the marina at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and it gives off a beachy, relaxed vibe that’ll make you feel like you’ve stepped into an island bar somewhere in the Caribbean. Marina right outside of the Gurgling Suitcase Inside, the seating is limited to just a few stools, which actually creates an intimate setting that feels cozy and chill. Gurgling Suitcase If you’re looking for more space to stretch out, there’s plenty of outdoor seating with picnic tables lining the front patio area. Gurgling Suitcase outdoor seating This setup is perfect for groups or anyone who wants to soak up the peaceful marina views while sipping a cocktail. The best part? The bar plays fantastic music that only amplifies the island vibe—it’s a little slice of paradise right within Disney’s walls. Menu Being that this spot is primarily a Key West-style bar, alcoholic drinks (cocktails, beer, hard cider, hard seltzer, and wine) take up most of the menu. The cocktails definitely help sell that you’re at an island bar in the Caribbean. ©Disney If you’re feeling hungry, they’ve also got some tasty bites you can try as well. Now, onto the main reason you’re here — the food and drinks. Eats First up, we started with a serving of the Savory Hushpuppies, which are Olivia’s Famous Recipe, and they’re served with Key Lime Mustard for $12. If you’re a hush puppy fan, these might just be the highlight of your Disney dining experience here. Savory Hushpuppies The hush puppies here are fried to golden perfection — crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. They’ve got a deliciously rich corn flavor, are super satisfying, and the portion is generous at seven hush puppies per order. Savory Hushpuppies The hush puppies come with a side of Key Lime Mustard sauce, which is a surprise star. This sauce has a honey mustard base with a twist of lime, and it pairs beautifully with the savory hush puppies. Even if you’re unsure about lime mustard (we initially gave it the side eye for a minute), trust us, this sauce is the perfect tangy complement and absolutely worth trying. Overall, you have to try the hush puppies here. They’re one of the biggest reasons to pop into the Gurgling Suitcase. Next, we tried the House-Made Chips and Dip, which are Chips, Plant-based French Onion Dip, and Red Pepper Aïoli for $12. House-Made Chips and Dip For us, they were a bit of a mixed bag. The French Onion Dip is creamy, cold, and heavy on the onion flavor, they basically took the essence of French onion soup and transformed it into a dip. While the flavor is good, it might not be for everyone, especially if you’re not a huge onion fan. French Onion Dip The Red Pepper Aïoli, on the other hand, tastes very similar to red pepper hummus, with a mild pepper flavor that adds a subtle zing. It’s a nice, thick dip that pairs well with the chips but doesn’t particularly stand out as anything extraordinary. Red Pepper Aïoli The chips themselves are well-seasoned and taste a lot like kettle-cooked chips with a bit of a kick from paprika and chili powder. Overall, it’s a solid snack, but the hush puppies definitely steal the spotlight. Lastly, no trip to an island-themed bar would be complete without a signature tropical cocktail, and the Turtle Krawl was the Gurgling Suitcase’s answer to that. This drink is made with Siesta Key White Rum, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum with Grenadine, Pineapple, Orange, and Key Lime Juices for $15. Turtle Krawl That combination made it a fruity, refreshing option that isn’t overly strong on the alcohol taste. The pineapple and orange juices dominate the flavor profile, creating a bright, citrusy sweetness that’s easy to sip and super refreshing. Turtle Krawl The Turtle Krawl might not be the most unique cocktail, but it’s definitely a solid choice if you’re looking for something light and breezy to go with those marina views. Plus, it looks as vibrant and tropical as it tastes, making it a perfect drink to capture the Key West vibe. So, what’s our verdict on the Gurgling Suitcase?! Overall All in all, Gurgling Suitcase is a unique, laid-back spot that brings a bit of Key West charm to Disney’s Old Key West Resort. With marina views, cozy outdoor seating, and delicious hush puppies, it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for something a little off the beaten path. Full Spread The Turtle Krawl and chips make nice additions, but those hush puppies? Well, they’re the real reason to head to the Gurgling Suitcase. So, if you find yourself at Old Key West, you’ll definitely want to grab a seat, take in the view, and enjoy a quiet moment with a dash of island spirit. Nosh or Not Make a stop at the Gurgling Suitcase if… You’re looking for a spot that’s away from the big crowds and offers a break from all the hustle and bustle. You’re wanting a spot that has those island vibes. You’re looking for some excellent savory bites to have alongside your cocktail (looking at you hushpuppies!). Consider going elsewhere if… You’re looking for a large restaurant with a lot of indoor seating. You want to choose from a large menu of truly standout eats. You’re looking for only the most unique cocktails in all of Disney World. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest updates and more restaurant reviews from Disney World! We’re always on the hunt for more news. 7 Iconic Disney World Hotel Snacks Experts ALWAYS Buy Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be checking the Gurgling Suitcase? Tell us in the comments. The post REVIEW: Come for the Hush Puppies Stay for the View -- Why We Love This Underrated Disney World Lounge first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article