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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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