We wouldn’t have imagined that the next big Disney collector trend would be keys, but Disney TOTALLY proved us wrong!

Hey, Mickey!

And the company keeps releasing some really cool key designs for those who like to collect them. We’ve seen collectible keys for Up, Winnie the Pooh, a Baby Yoda key, and more!

Earlier this month, Disney announced a NEW Collectible Key Set, and it’s all dedicated to THE Mouse that made it all happen — Mickey! And it’s now available ONLINE! The set consists of a total of three keys, which each representing a different era of Mickey Mouse. There’s a Sorcerer Mickey Key…

©Disney

…a Steamboat Willie Key…

©Disney

…and a Classic Mickey Key. This one is bronze, silver, and gold. SO very Mickey!

©Disney

You can get the whole set now for $29.99.

©shopDisney

But you’ll want to hurry because these will probably go fast!

Click Here To Buy The Mickey Through The Years Collectible Key Set

Whether you collect these Disney keys or not, this set is pretty amazing and a must-have for the world’s biggest Mickey Mouse fans. If we spot any other cool collectibles online, we’ll be sure to let you know!

Click Here To See What Might Be The Tiniest Hidden Mickey at Disney World!

Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!

Do you collect Disney keys? Let us know in the comments!

The post Disney’s Latest Souvenir is a MUST-Have For Mickey Mouse Fans! first appeared on the disney food blog.

Calling all Disney Princess fans, it’s time to add some extra magic to your life!

Hey Sleeping Beauty!!

Last year, the Castle Collection made its debut. Each series in the collection features figures, puzzles, pins, and MORE items themed to the castles from some of the very best Disney Princess films! Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, and a few other princesses have each gotten their own Castle Collection items released, but now it’s time for Sleeping Beauty to awaken from her slumber and grace us with items inspired by her castle!

We shared a peek at these upcoming items not too long ago, but now Sleeping Beauty’s Castle Collection has officially arrived on shopDisney! So, wake up from your dreams, grab your swords, get ready to fight off Maleficent, and check out Sleeping Beauty’s collection!

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

The STAR of this series is a light-up replica of Aurora’s castle!

Aurora’s Castle Light-Up Figurine

The Castle is incredibly detailed and has some beautiful lighting features on it. If you’re the ULTIMATE Sleeping Beauty fan, this might just be the perfect decoration to add to your home! The castle is priced at $149.99!

Click here to buy the Aurora Castle Figurine!

Okay, okay you might have a few unfinished puzzles in your house from those impulse quarantine buys, but why not grab one more?! (You’ll get to them eventually!) The Aurora Castle Puzzle is a great puzzle that features more beautiful imagery of her signature castle.

©shopDisney

It’s a 1,000-piece puzzle that would make an awesome addition to your home or even a great gift for someone else. You could even glue it when you’re done and hang it up! Grab the puzzle right now for $24.99!

Click here to grab the Aurora Castle puzzle!

But, don’t worry — pin collectors haven’t been left out of all the fun! There’s also a Sleeping Beauty Castle pin available online right now!

©shopDisney

Whether you’re collecting ALL of the castle pins, or just love this one castle in particular, this could make an awesome addition to your pin collection. Grab the pin online for $29.99!

Get the Aurora Castle pin by clicking here!

And, last but not least, we have the Aurora Castle Journal!

©shopDisney

This journal features beautiful imagery on the outside AND inside. Use this as your to-do list journal, write down your Disney bucket-list in here, or even use it to write down your own personal dreams. You can get the journal for $24.99 right now!

Click here to get the Aurora Castle Journal!

All of the Aurora Castle Collection items are now available online on shopDisney. But, these are limited edition items, so if you want to snag them, you’ll want to get them FAST, while they’re still available.

We’ll keep an eye out for more great Disney items and let you know what we see!

Click here to see when new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise will become available online!

Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!

What Castle Collection would you like to see in the future? Tell us in the comments!

The post Hurry! You Do NOT Want to Sleep on Disney’s Newest Castle Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog.

It’s a little early for April showers, but spring break has brought a new floral lemon curd cupcake to the BoardWalk Bakery at Walt Disney World Resort. The BoardWalk Bakery is located at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas, next door to Trattoria al Forno. Lemon Curd Cupcake – $5.99 This seasonal treat is topped with bright green frosting and adorned with piped flowers in buttercup yellow and pastel pink. The floral frosting designs are intricately applied, adorning the dessert on […]

The post REVIEW: New Springtime Lemon Curd Cupcake Blooms at Walt Disney World appeared first on WDW News Today.

Whether you are a long-time Walt Disney World guest looking to switch your vacation up or you are visiting Orlando for the first time, planning a visit to Universal Orlando Resort poses a lot of questions. This week I will cover Universal’s locker system, how it differs from Disney, what your options are, frequently asked questions, and troubleshooting tips.

What Are Lockers?

Lockers are for loose items you wish not to carry around the park or on a ride. Universal’s lockers are located throughout the parks such as at the front of the park, water rides, and certain high-intensity rides. Unlike high school lockers from our youth, Universal’s are accessed through a central terminal and unlocked using a bar code.

What Kind of Lockers Are There?

There are three types of lockers:

1. All-Day Paid Lockers – These lockers are found at the front of the three theme parks and are available for a flat fee for a full day.
2. Single-Use Free Lockers at Attractions- Located at specific attractions inside Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, the lockers are free for the length of the posted wait time. These lockers will hold small backpacks, purses, souvenir bottles, and loose items from pockets.
3. Single-Use Paid Lockers at Attractions – Located at regular and water rides, these lockers require a small fee to use. At regular rides, all large lockers are for items too big for the smaller, free lockers. All lockers, small and large, at water rides are paid lockers.

Wait, Free?

Yes, FREE. They are free for the posted wait time, $3 for every 30 minutes after, up to $20 per day.

How Much Do Paid Lockers Cost?

• Universal Studios Florida
  • All-day, large lockers: $10 per day
  • All-day, family lockers: $15 per day
  • Single-use free: free during the posted wait time, $3 per half hour after up to $20
  • Single-use paid: $2 during the posted wait time, $3 per half hour after up to $20
• Islands of Adventure
  • All-day, large lockers: $10 per day
  • Single-use free at regular rides: free during the posted wait time, $3 per half hour after up to $20
  • Single-use paid at regular rides: $2 during the posted wait time, $3 per half hour after up to $20
  • Single-use paid small lockers at water rides: $4 for 90 minutes, $3 per half hour after up to $20
  • Single-use paid large lockers at water rides: $5 for 90 minutes, $3 per half hour after up to $20
• Volcano Bay
  • Small/Mini: $9 per day
  • Regular & Child Swap: $13 per day
  • Family: $16 per day

Paid lockers accept credit cards and USD bills.

What Sizes Are the Lockers?

• Universal Studios Florida
  • All-day, large lockers: 12″ x 13″ x 16.9″
  • All-day, family lockers: 12″ x 16″ x 16.9″
  • Single-use free: 14″ x 5.5″ x 16.9″
  • Single-use paid: 12″ x 13″ x 16.9″
• Islands of Adventure
  • All-day, large lockers: 12″ x 13″ x 16.9″
  • Single-use free: 14″ x 5.5″ x 16.9″
  • Single-use paid: 12″ x 13″ x 16.9″
• Volcano Bay
  • Small/Mini: 17″ x 15″ x 5.4″
  • Regular & Child Swap: 17″ x 12″ x 13″
  • Family: 17″ x 12″ x 16.25″

WIZARDING WORLD NOTE: All interactive wands will fit into a locker but not all Ollivander’s wand boxes will. Keep this in mind before purchasing a wand at the start of the day.

Which Attractions Have Lockers?

The following attractions have single-use paid and free lockers:

• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit*
• Revenge of the Mummy
• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
• Men in Black: Alien Attack
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster*
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
• Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure
• Jurassic World VelociCoaster (opens Summer 2021)*

The following attractions only have single-use paid lockers:

• Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
• Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
• Jurassic Park River Adventure

* These attractions do not allow any loose articles onto the attraction. This includes cell phones, wallets, keys, cameras, and more (excluded are glasses, watches, and park admission). Locker use is mandatory.

How Do I Use the Lockers?

Locker banks are segmented into numbered sections, each with numbered lockers and an access terminal.

1. Walk up to a locker kiosk with a green light and scan a ticket to reserve a locker.
   • If you do not have a ticket or it is on your phone, see a Team Member who will supply a temporary card to use.
2. Once your locker is assigned the display will show a locker number (example: 01-01 is in locker bank 01 and is locker 01) and the locker will open.
3. Place all items into the locker (but not the ticket or barcode you used to reserve the locker) and then close.
4. When returning, visit the same locker kiosk and scan your ticket. The locker will reopen.
   • If you return to the wrong locker bank or forget your locker location, simply scan your ticket at any kiosk and it will tell you where to go.

Anything I Cannot Place in a Locker?

If it’s allowed inside the park it’s allowed inside a locker but Universal requests you empty all refillable mugs before placing them in a locker. That being said, do not put perishable or melting food in lockers – you do not want to come back to that mess in the Florida heat.

Help, I’m Having an Issue!

Find a Team Member assigned to the lockers for assistance, they will help override additional charges if the attraction is delayed or help you gain access to your locker.

Many thanks to Brian Glenn, Alex Negel, and Angela Dahlgren for the photography for this article. Also thank you to the mysterious secret informant we met inside the Universal parking garages in the middle of the night who provided the sizes to the Volcano Bay lockers.

Leave your thoughts in the comments below! 

The post Universal Orlando Resort for Newbies – Lockers appeared first on TouringPlans.com Blog.

A LOT changed at Disney World when it reopened with new health and safety protocols in place.

Holiday Projections (and brief surprise fireworks!) at Cinderella Castle

This meant that a lot of entertainment, including parades and nighttime entertainment — like fireworks — is still not happening at the parks. Although we have seen some fireworks testing, Disney has not announced when they will return.

That being said, a new job listing could suggest that fireworks might return soon to Disney World. The job listing is for a “Principal Fireworks Designer,” who would be in charge of the Disney Live Entertainment Fireworks & Special Effects Design department.

Fireworks Testing

The job listing also specifically mentions Disney World, with one responsibility listed as: “Direct on-going ‘Entertainment Show Quality’ evaluations of existing offerings at Walt Disney World and provide support to maintain their original show intent.”

Happily Ever After

Other responsibilities include: “Participate in project’s creative development including blue sky brainstorming, project kick-offs, internal reviews and other project specific check-ins; Develop and/or execute special effects designs for live shows and facility infrastructure when required; and Direct the Special Effects Designers’ plan and execution for new shows and remounts.”

Harmonious Concept Art ©Disney

Disney has not yet released any details about when fireworks and nighttime shows will start up again at Disney World, but we’ve been following the progress of construction on EPCOT’s new Harmonious nighttime show, and it seems to be getting closer to completion with each passing day. We’ll be sure to let you know if we find out anything else!

Here Are The Character Cavalcades You’ll See Now in Disney World?

Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!

What’s your favorite Disney World nighttime show? Let us know in the comments!

The post NEWS: Disney World Is Hiring A Principal Fireworks Designer! first appeared on the disney food blog.