There are SO many amazing Disney characters that it’s hard to choose a favorite. But we all have our faves, right?

There’s no doubt we all love Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy — the fab five never disappoint, nor do the princesses. But there are plenty of other Disney characters that aren’t MAIN characters. Instead, they’re the fun sidekicks, and they often get overlooked!

No two sidekicks, though, are created equal. And when we asked you about which sidekick characters you thought were overrated, you had some serious opinions on the matter.

First up? Kronk! And 77% of y’all told us Kronk was underrated and we LOVE you for that! We love Kronk, and not just because of those spinach puffs. The Emperor’s New Groove is a film we think is vastly underrated, and yes, we want Disney to open a Mudka’s Meat Hut restaurant.

Next up is the cutest little chameleon ever. That’s right, we’re talking about Pascal. And 79% of you think Pascal is underrated. We would agree because he’s Rapunzel’s best buddy! At least we’re starting to see more of him turning up at Disney World!

Sure, the star of Aladdin is literally Aladdin, but where would he be without his faithful companion, his pet monkey Abu? And y’all must agree with us because 74% of you think Abu is underrated!

Oh, dahlings, it’s interesting what you thought about Incredibles fashion designer extraordinaire Edna Mode. The voting here was a LOT closer. Only 68% of our readers thought dear Edna Mode was underrated. Is it the “no capes” thing?

We’ll admit that we watch Mulan a lot, and mostly because of that plucky and hilarious dragon that’s always hanging around her. We LOVE Mushu, and it seems you do, too, and obviously, we need more of him. A whopping 76% of DFB readers think Mushu is horribly underrated. You bring honor to your family name, DFB readers.

There are a LOT of sidekick characters in Beauty and the Beast, but who doesn’t love Lumiere, who — quite literally — lights up the room when he enters it? And he knocks it out of the park when he sings “Be Our Guest,” right? And 73% of you think Lumiere is underrated.

Forget Ariel, is the real star of The Little Mermaid actually a little crab named Sebastian? He’s always got Ariel’s best interests at heart, all the while running away from a chef who wants to cook him. Perhaps that’s why 72% of you voted Sebastian as underrated. 

Uh-oh. It looks like some of our readers are a little Frozen‘d out, and we get it. The movie — and Olaf — are EVERYWHERE. But we love that adorable little snowman, all the same, but only 58% of our readers think Olaf is underrated. That’s pretty close!

We have to admit that this one really surprised us. Tinker Bell is almost as Disney as Mickey Mouse, but she was very close to being overrated with our readers. Only 59% felt Tinker Bell was underrated. Pretty close!!

It seems a lot of us believe in letting our conscience be our guide, and our conscience thinks that Jiminy Cricket is VERY underrated. In fact, 72% of you believe Jiminy Cricket deserves a lot more attention. And honestly, we agree!

So who wins the most underrated sidekick award of all time? It’s Pascal, followed by Kronk as a close second! And in the end, you didn’t seem to think any of these characters were completely overrated, although you were close with Olaf and Tinker Bell. Now if only we could get more Pascal and Kronk merchandise, right? Oh, well…we’ll see if Disney is paying attention.

In the meantime, keep checking back because we’ll post even more results from polls — we love to hear what you think!

The Most Overrated and Underrated Snacks in Disney World According to YOU!

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You’ve bought your tickets, you’ve booked your hotel, you’ve done your research.

 

You are officially ready to go to Disney World! Or are you?

We’re answering all your Disney World questions and telling you things you might not have even thought about in the video below. Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!

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Disney World is absolutely chockful of hidden details and secrets.

There are things about the parks that absolutely BLOW our minds (and they’d probably shock you too!). Many a Disney fan has spent time looking for hidden details and secrets, but you’re probably not looking HERE to find those Disney World gems… You wouldn’t believe some of the hidden secrets you can find in Disney gift shops!

Memento Mori

Let’s start by taking a look at Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom. Memento Mori is the Haunted Mansion-themed gift shop located near the attraction and it is one of our favorite shops in all of Magic Kingdom. It might be one of our favorites in all of Disney World!

Just like the Haunted Mansion ride, Memento Mori is FULL of amazing treasures and hidden details. We recently spotted a bottled spirit sitting high on the shelves and boy, did it give us a fright!

Make sure to look out for bottled spirits in Memento Mori! pic.twitter.com/KOG7FlS4eK

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) April 23, 2021

 

 

How appropriate for the Haunted Mansion gift shop! Seriously though, look around and spot some of the amazing details in this shop. Did you know this shop is themed as Madame Leota’s home from when she was alive? That’s why you can spot that portrait of her!

And that’s not the only visage of Madame Leota either, you might spot her spectral form gazing back at you in the mirror. (But only if you time it right! Seriously…keep watching. It’ll happen. )

See what we mean? Memento Mori has some of the neatest details around!

Click here to learn more about the bottled spirit!

Sir Mickey’s

One of our favorite details in all of Disney World is located in Sir Mickey’s of Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. This spot is uniquely themed after the “Mickey and the Beanstalk” short from 1947. 

You’ll spot the beanstalk growing all through this store (quite fittingly, we might add), but you’ll want to look up across from the main entrance for an (ahem) GIANT surprise. Willie the Giant from the short is peeking through the roof and into the store! 

Once you spot this you’ll be shocked you never noticed him spying on the customers before!

Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities

The collector’s store in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a veritable treasure trove of hidden details and Star Wars references. Seriously, there are a LOT of easter eggs in this shop; you just have to pry your eyes away from Dok-Ondar himself to see them!

Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities pays homage to Star Wars films old and new. You can spot a golden bust of Jar-Jar Binks, Han Solo’s pistol, a Dianoga (trash compactor creature, FTW), a Wampa, and an animatronic baby sarlaac.

Our favorite detail though is that you can actually spot the Mandalorian’s helmet on the wall from the Disney+ series that hadn’t even debuted when Dok-Ondar’s opened!

Want to learn more about Dok-Ondar’s? Click here!

Bonjour! Village Gifts

Bonjour! Village Gifts recently reopened in the New Fantasyland section of Magic Kingdom. This spot is a great place to snag Disney-themed arts and collectibles and, of course, Beauty and the Beast merchandise. 

There is one face inside Bonjour Village Gifts that has some hidden meaning though. You may notice a portrait of a smiling fellow in a feathered hat on the wall.

That’s actually the likeness of Phil Holmes, the then-Vice President of Magic Kingdom.

Want to see a reopened Bonjour! Village Gifts? Click here!

Tomorrowland Light and Power Co./Mission Space Cargo Bay

This next detail is less one that has to do with the theming of a shop and is actually a pretty unique merchandise item you can snag at spots like Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. in Magic Kingdom and Mission Space Cargo Bay in EPCOT. Notice something in common?

They’re both space stores and we’re talking about REAL SPACE FOOD!

You can pretend you’re on a grade school field trip to the museum and pick up ASTRONAUT ICE CREAM at these spots. This is freeze-dried ice cream and yep, it’s a little on the unique side. But hey, it might be worth a try once. (Some of us actually kinda really love it!)

Click here for our REVIEW of Astronaut Ice Cream! Yes, really.

Chester and Hester’s

Let’s take a spin over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to stop by Dinoland, U.S.A.’s resident merchandise stop, Chester and Hester’s! This is one of the more fun stores in all of Disney World due to its kitschy, dino-fueled design.

Take a look around and in a certain corner, you may even notice some photos of Chester and Hester themselves when they opened the “service station” you’re in AND you can spot them in their golden years!

Tower Hotel Gifts

Anyone who’s a fan of a certain scary Disney World ride knows that there’s one GREAT place to look for hidden easter eggs in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror! There is a LOT to see in this haunted hotel — even a notorious ventriloquist dummy hiding near the exit.

Tower Hotel Gifts (the resident merch spot) has some details of its own. For one, you can spot the closed not-in-service elevator with a posted dinner menu nearby.

And the pumpkins in the window displays show that the hotel was celebrating Halloween during the fateful lightning storm!

To learn more about Tower of Terror, click here!

And there you have it! Next time you’re exploring the shops of Disney World, don’t forget to look at those details you CAN’T buy. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates!

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If you’re like us, you might be pretty excited for the launch of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship.

The Disney Wish is set to be Disney’s “Castle on the Seas” and it is SO cool. We can’t get over the wide variety of offerings like amazing restaurant concepts, an attraction at sea, knock-your-socks-off kids’ zones, and more. Well, early bookings are NOW AVAILABLE, if you can believe it!

Today marks the first day that guests can book a spot on the inaugural season sailings of the Disney Wish. Today, May 17th, Platinum Castaway Club Members with 25 or more sailings can book!

From there, early bookings continue to roll out with the following dates:

• May 18th for Platinum Castaway Club Members with 20 or more sailings (phone only)
• May 19th for Platinum Castaway Club Members with 15 or more sailings (phone only)
• May 20th for all Platinum Castaway Club Members
• May 24th for Gold Castaway Club Members
• May 25th for Disney Vacation Club Members and Adventure Insiders
• May 26th for Silver Castaway Club Members

Then, general booking opens on May 27th! Each day, bookings open at 8AM ET. For phone-only bookings call (800) 388-4513. Other Castaway Club bookings can be done online by signing in to your account. Disney Vacation Club Members should call Member Services at (800) 800-9800 to book with Reservation Points or (866) 325-6348 to book with cash. Adventure Insiders should call (888) 272-0644. Bookings can also be done via a travel agent.

As a reminder, there are some special circumstances to be aware of if you are booking the maiden voyage of the Disney Wish on June 9th:

• Payment — A non-refundable deposit of 20% must be paid by 11:59PM ET on the day of booking. Final payment for suites and concierge-level staterooms is due 150 days prior to setting sail; final payment for all other staterooms is due 120 days prior to setting sail.
• Cancellation Fees — A 50% cancellation fee applies from 44 to 30 days prior to setting sail. A 75% cancellation fee applies from 29 to 15 days prior to setting sail. A 100% cancellation fee applies from 14 days to the date of setting sail.
• Restrictions — The Castaway Club member must remain on the reservation to be valid. Date changes are not permitted once a booking is made; Guests must cancel and rebook. Booking cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts, or future cruise credits.

So, if you’re in one of the special groups, get ready to get booking! It’s possible that the inaugural season of the Disney Wish will be VERY popular. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates!

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Disneyland Paris announced its reopening date this morning!

Guests will return to the final still-closed Disney parks on June 17th, but that’s not the only exciting news from Disneyland Paris. We’ve been following along with the progress on the new Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel, and now we know when we’ll be able to stay there!

This morning, Disney announced that Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel will open to guests on June 21st, with bookings available starting May 18th, AND an exclusive launch offer.

The exclusive launch offer and general hotel bookings will be available on the Disneyland Paris website, through the Disneyland Paris call center, and through official travel partner channels. Plus, those booking before July 29th, 2021 with an arrival date before March 30th, 2022 will receive a take-home exclusive Marvel print by artist Matt Ferguson and a complimentary mocktail of their choice in one of the hotel’s bars.

We’ve also got more details about the hotel in general! We already knew that this is the first hotel in the world dedicated to Marvel art with one of the largest publicly viewable collections. That’s 350 pieces of artwork (including 50 exclusive pieces!) by more than 110 artists. You can learn more about the art in this video!

Other offerings at the hotel include the photo-op-filled Super Hero Station, the Marvel Design Studio for aspiring artists, and fitness offerings including a fitness center, indoor and outdoor Metro Pool, and the outdoor Hero Training Zone.

As for the accommodations, the hotel will have 471 Superior rooms and 90 Executive rooms (including 25 Suites dedicated to Spider-Man, the Avengers, or Marvel Super Heroes). And you bet there will be some unique restaurant and bar concepts too. For more of a sneak peek, watch this video!

It certainly is VERY exciting to learn when we could be staying at Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates!

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