Loungefly backpacks are a must have Disney accessory and we’re constantly on the lookout for when a new one drops! And, one of our favorite Loungefly bags is now available on shopDisney.

Roarin’ good times on Expedition Everest

We loved the shaggy Yeti backpack when we spotted it in the parks, and we are screaming from the mountain tops because this little guy can now be yours when you order it from the convenience of our own home!

We had you heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom when the Yeti Backpack dropped at Expedition Everest, but now there’s a way for you to get the adorable Yeti backpack online.

Yeti Mini Backpack

This Yeti backpack is the perfect eye-catching and shaggy faux-fur friend for you to carry around the parks! While the Yeti on Expedition Everest can be a little scary, we like that this Yeti is all smiles!

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The inside print is roaring with this Yeti design! Be greeted by him every time you open your backpack!

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The Yeti Loungefly Mini Backpack – Expedition Everest can be yours for $80.00 (same price as in the park) and  receive Free Shipping on orders of $75 or more with code SHIPMAGIC!

Snag your Yeti bag here!

We may try to avoid the Yeti on Expedition Everest, but this backpack has us carrying the Yeti around with us wherever we go…even through icy Himalayan peaks! Looks like the Yeti is not so scary after all!

Check out this Expedition Everest Spirit Jersey! 

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Now that 2022 Walt Disney World Resort vacation packages are now available to book, we’re getting some insight into what Disney has planned for future vacations during these uncertain times.

It appears Disney will still require park pass reservations for park entry into 2022, and Disney Dining packages will continue to be unavailable. Yes, you read that right. No Disney Plan or Free Dining Plan Offers for 2022.

But there are ways to save money when dining at Disney outside the Dining Plan. For many families and individuals, Disney Dining Plans actually cost more than dining out of pocket. The secret is knowing where to go for your meals; and as always, we’ve done the legwork for you.

Today I’m breaking down the Hollywood Studios restaurants offering the best value. And by value, I’m talking about where to go to get the most for your hard-earned dough!

Quick Service Values

Baseline Tap House

Baseline Taphouse is a Calfornia-inspired bar sitting near the entrance to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and across from Grand Avenue. And in my book, this is a great spot for a light, yet delicious, meal.

Baseline serves a California Cheese and Charcuterie Plate of chorizo and salami, toasted baguettes, a variety of cheeses, and more for only $10.00.

And if you consider a pretzel a perfectly acceptable meal, skip the Mickey Pretzel (sorry, not sorry) and grab Baseline’s large Bavarian Pretzel served with Beer-Cheese fondue and Spicy Mustard for $9.00.

Backlot Express

So I wouldn’t normally recommend Backlot Express and its basic menu. Unless, of course, you’re there to appreciate this relic from the park’s Disney-MGM Studios days.

But Hollywood Studios is a tricky park when it comes to dining; and honestly, burgers and chicken tenders are easy to find, what your kids probably want anyway, and cheaper than most entrees at the park.

So if you’re gonna end up eating this particular fare, Backlot Express is my pick in comparison to ABC Commissary or the walk-up windows on Sunset Boulevard.

Why? Well, if you’re gonna spend money on this type of menu, Backlot Express offers a few perks. For instance, the restaurant is somewhat removed, and often overlooked, from the crowds. There’s also additional outdoor seating. But most importantly, it has an awesome dessert menu!

Backlot Express recently began serving a Paint Can Cake! It’s rainbow sprinkle confetti cake with vanilla buttercream, a mango-chocolate drip, and a white chocolate paintbrush for $6.99.

You can also get a Wookie Cookie. Seriously! It’s two oatmeal cookies filled with vanilla cream and topped with a milk chocolate bandolier for $5.99.

Woody’s Lunch Box

Currently, the only dining option available at Toy Story Land, Woody’s Lunch Box is a walk-up window that truly looks like a lunchbox!

Even though the menu is dominated by sandwiches, the fare here is anything but forgettable. For instance, Woody’s Lunch Box offers a BBQ Brisket Melt on Grilled Sourdough for $12.99, a Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich for $8.99, Totchos (potato barrels) slathered with chili, cheese, queso, and corn chips for $8.99, and a side of Tomato-basil soup for $3.99.

Woody’s Lunch Box also offers breakfast! Their hearty Breakfast Bowl consists of potato barrels covered in smoked brisket country gravy, scrambled eggs, and green onions for $8.79.

Keep in mind this spot is super popular and mobile order slots go super fast! If you’re determined to eat at Woody’s Lunch Box, place your order and reserve either your breakfast, lunch, or dinner pick-up slot upon entering the park.

Table Service Values

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

Hollywood Studios is famous for its 50’s Prime Time Cafe and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurants. 50’s Prime Time offers the experience of dining in a 1950s kitchen complete with antics from your extended family (a.k.a. servers).

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, however, allows guests to dine in old-fashioned cars at a simulated drive-in while watching clips from silly, retro monster flicks and those old concession stand commercials.

So are these restaurants a value? For some guests, yes! This is because these restaurants offer an immersive experience along with a meal. But if I have to pick one, I’m siding with Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater.

Due to our global situation, 50’s Prime Time Cafe can’t provide the same level of interaction between the servers and guests while Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater still offers its full experience for the same price.

In regard to the park’s other table service restaurants, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano gets mixed reviews while the Hollywood Brown Derby is a delicious, signature restaurant and definitely on the pricey side. Hollywood & Vine, however, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with two character dining experiences.

For some, a character meal is a must-do. But be aware that all character meals are expensive and characters can only greet guests from a distance at this time.

Which restaurants and eateries do you consider to be the best values at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! 

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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa recently debuted brand new rooms and a new color scheme as part of the resort’s extensive makeover. Painting began on The Carriage House, which includes the main lobby and quick-service dining location, about two weeks ago. We stopped by to check on the progress and found that the painting has changed quite a bit near Artist’s Palette. The exterior of the building is currently receiving a much brighter coat of paint. A little of […]

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Mickey was looking super chill on the new merchandise we spotted today!

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Disney’s Beach Club Resort is home to tons of great things — fabulous Easter Eggs, delicious food at Beaches and Cream, and now, some adorable new merchandise featuring Mickey in vacation mode!

While strolling through Beach Club Marketplace today, something cute quickly caught our eye. Check out this Seaside Mickey Tervis Tumbler!

Seaside Mickey Tumbler

The tumbler features Mickey in his beachwear, strolling along the sand. In addition to relaxing blue waves, the bottom half of the tumbler also has seashells and the Disney’s Beach Club Resort Logo.

Seaside Mickey Tumbler

Next to Mickey, the tumbler says “Seaside is where I belong,” with “Disney’s Beach Club Resort” written below.

Seaside Tumbler

Here’s a closer look at some of the fun details on the bottom half of the tumbler! We snagged this little treasure for $26.99.

Seaside Tumbler

And you can even match your outfit to your new cup with this Seaside Shirt!

Seaside Shirt

You can pick up this top to show off your love for Beach Club Resort for $36.99.

Seaside Shirt Details

We have to say, spending a day at the seaside with Mickey Mouse sounds like a pretty great time! If you’d like to add this tumbler or top to your collection, head over to Beach Club Marketplace to pick them up.

Disney’s Latest Souvenir is a MUST-Have For Mickey Mouse Fans!

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We’re not USUALLY emotionally stirred by waffles, but Disney World is such a magical place that even the breakfast foods tell a love story!

Blueberry Mickey waffles?! Yes, please!

You know and love Mickey Waffles, but how about the far more rare Minnie Waffles?! Even better, how about Minnie Waffles and Mickey Waffles on the same plate?! It’s the batter romance of our dreams in Disney World!

When we’re craving something sweet in the morning (or for dessert), it’s hard to beat a good ol’ fashioned Mickey Waffle! Golden brown and crispy, it’s the PERFECT way to start the day in Disney!

Pumpkin-spiced Mickey Waffle Sundae

But when we stopped at Beach Club Marketplace this morning, we stumbled upon an old favorite: Minnie Mouse waffles!

Mickey AND Minnie Waffles!

The restaurant is currently serving up both Mickey and Minnie waffles during their breakfast hours, but there’s a catch!

Minnie Waffles!

Here’s the fun part: the waffles come plain as they are, and it’s totally random which ones you get, Mickey or Minnie!

Minnie Waffle

So if you’re looking for a little waffle romance on a plate, the way to increase the odds is to place more than one order. Bet you didn’t think we’d be sharing waffle gambling tips, but here we are! An adult portion is $8.49 and comes with a side, and the kids’ meal is $6.49.

Waffle Romance

Oh and btw, they taste perfect. You truly can’t go wrong when starting your Disney day with Minnie — and/or Mickey — Waffles!

Not to Brag…But Our Nutella Waffle Disney World HACK is A+

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Disney World is constantly full of fun surprises!

Welcome to Norway!

Occasionally, we’re amused by things like a plant replacing Donald (seriously, we’re not sure we’ll ever be over that), Chip ‘n’ Dale deciding to have a picnic, or by Mickey and Minnie surprising us with a meeting at EPCOT.

Today, we were searching for Anna, but she wasn’t in front of her usual meeting spot, which is right outside Royal Somerhus at EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion. Like so… . Here, she is out and about, and easy for guests to spot.

Anna and Elsa’s regular meeting spot

But today, she wasn’t there! She’d moved over to the far side of the building, on the steps!

What are you doing way over there, Anna?

She was still greeting guests, but from just a little further away. It was harder to see her just walking by, so it seems she wanted to play a game of hide-and-seek!

Hi, Anna!

So if you happen to be at EPCOT today and you’re looking for Anna, don’t forget to look ALL around to make sure you’re not missing her, since she decided to surprise everyone today by switching spots! We’ll let you know if she or any other characters move in Disney World!

Watch Video of That Time When Anna’s WHOLE Face Was Missing From the Frozen Ride!

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After reporting on the new lockers at the Jurassic Park Discovery Center that will serve guests riding the soon-to-debut VelociCoaster, we saw today that the lockers received new decals in preparation of the attraction’s opening. These large, digital lockers that will utilize a guest’s park tickets to open just received the addition of decals, outfitting each one with its own number. As these are paid lockers, the payment station has also received a decal designating payment via coins, bills, or […]

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