We haven’t seen a full fireworks show in Disney World for OVER a year now.

We Totally Miss This View!

When Disney World reopened after the park closures, fireworks and a number of other offerings were temporarily suspended, and fireworks remain suspended to this day. Do you think fireworks will return by the end of 2021? We reached out to our readers via Instagram to see their thoughts and their response was pretty clear!

As we mentioned, fireworks are temporarily suspended in Disney World at the moment. But, that doesn’t mean that all signs or talk of fireworks have disappeared. We’ve seen fireworks being tested over at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom a few times over the past few months.

Fireworks Testing

Some minimal fireworks and flares returned to Magic Kingdom for a limited time during the holiday season.

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

Over at EPCOT, work has steadily continued on the park’s upcoming new fireworks show — Harmonious. All of the barges are now out in the World Showcase Lagoon (which some fans are LESS than thrilled about). We’ve also seen the Disney team testing the water effects, lighting, and more on these barges.

Harmonious Barges in place

And we’ve seen Disney posting job openings for fireworks-related positions recently as well. But, full fireworks shows haven’t returned to Disney World…yet.

We’ve shared our thoughts on when we think fireworks could resume in Disney World, but we wanted to know what you all think! So, we reached out to our Disney Food Blog followers via Instagram with the following question: Do you think fireworks will return to Disney World by the end of 2021? And the response was pretty clear! 76% of all those who responded voted for “YES,” while only 24% voted for “NO.”

A Look at the Results!

In terms of the actual numbers, it broke down to over 14,000(!!!) votes for yes, and about 4,400 votes for no. That’s a LOT of “yes” votes and probably a lot of fireworks fans itching to see their favorite shows return!

As we’ve mentioned, there are a number of factors that might weigh in favor of Disney bringing back fireworks this year, including the testing we’ve seen, fireworks jobs they’re hiring for, other things that are back to “normal” in the parks, and the developing situation with the pandemic. As more adults and kids become eligible to get vaccinated, and do in fact get vaccinated, and as COVID-19 case rates go down, Disney may feel that it is safe to resume activities (like fireworks) that tend to draw large crowds.

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks

But, if the situation with the pandemic changes, if case rates don’t go down significantly, or if Disney feels it is best to wait a while longer and perhaps bring back some other entertainment offerings first (like parades), before bringing back fireworks, then it might be a while before we see any fireworks again.

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks

Notably Disney did not mention anything about fireworks when it announced its new After Hours BOO BASH Halloween celebration.

Happily Ever After Fireworks From the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage

We’re on the lookout for any information about fireworks and we’ll certainly keep you updated as to any fireworks-related Disney news!

Click here to watch a VIDEO with some inside details about EPCOT’s upcoming fireworks show!

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It’s been quite the day at Disney World!

Guests at Disney World after new mask policy

Temperature checks are no longer required to enter the park. The plexiglass dividers on Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are gone. More guests are being seated during the A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And guests are no longer required to wear face masks while outdoors (with some stipulations).

The thing that is probably the most confusing for guests is the new policy regarding face masks, and we’re here to break down our experience with it today and answer some questions you may have. So let’s get to it.

Can You Walk And Eat/Drink Without A Mask?

Although it isn’t explicitly stated anywhere, guests can potentially eat and drink while walking without a mask while outside. We spotted many guests doing just that, and it appears to be allowed under the new policy. BUT…there are some exceptions. If you’re indoors, you must remain stationary while eating and drinking.

Main Street today

We spoke with a Cast Member at World Showplace at EPCOT that explained that masks must remain on there except when eating and drinking while stationary. And that’s still the general policy for all indoor locations at Disney World.

Can You Eat While Standing In Line?

We spoke with a Cast Member who told us that guests standing in overflow lines may remove their masks and eat and drink while standing in those lines. However, once guests are in the “real” lines (basically where the ride’s structure begins or where a Cast Member would greet you), everyone must be masked and can no longer eat and drink.

Guests can be mask-free in overflow lines

However, we did see one Cast Member at the Jungle Cruise inform a family drinking Starbucks that they needed to finish their drinks before getting in line at all. The policy is still very new, and we expect Cast Members to be on the same page in the near future.

Do You Have To Wear A Mask On Outdoor Rides?

At the Prince Charming Regal Carousel, we saw a Cast Member telling guests that they still had to wear masks while riding on the carousel. So the policy is that you must not only keep your mask on during the “real” line for the ride but also during the ride itself, even if the ride is outdoors.

Cast Member Telling Guests to Put On Masks for the Caroussel

So for now, once you put that mask on in line, it needs to stay on until you exit that attraction.

Do You Have To Wear A Mask In Outdoor Queue Lines?

The answer here is “it depends.” If you are in an outdoors overflow line, it seems you can keep your mask off (and eat and drink, as we previously mentioned). But once you reach the “real” line for the attraction, you must put your mask back on, even if that line is also outdoors.

You must be masked upon entering the “real” line

The rule of thumb here is to listen to what Cast Members say because they will be at the appropriate locations to remind you when you need to have your mask on. If you have any questions, they will be happy to help.

However, we would like to point out that this policy is VERY new and Cast Members are still learning their way around it (it’s new for them, too!). Listen to what the Cast Members say, and just know it may take a few days for them to all be on the same page because of how new the policy is. As the situation continues to change at Disney World, we’ll be here to keep you updated.

Here’s A FIRST LOOK! Masks are No Longer Required Outdoors in Disney World

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We don’t know about y’all, but we spent a lot of the last year doing a LOT of online shopping. Seriously, it was like Christmas every day at our houses when new packages arrived!

Must…buy…all…the…Disney…stuff…

But we’re not done yet because we keep finding so many amazing Disney items on Amazon! And of course, we’re totally going to share these cool items with you! So we’ve put together a list of 25 Disney things you’re going to want to buy there!

Home Gear

We’re starting our list off with super useful items for your home! That includes this Disney Oven Mitt Pot Holder & Dish Towel Set that’s Minnie Mouse-themed!

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Look at how adorable Minnie is on that potholder. The entire set is $13.90.

Click Here To Buy The Disney Oven Mitt Pot Holder & Dish Towel Set

Sure, you could drink out of any old normal mug, but wouldn’t it be more fun to drink from this Beauty and the Beast Chip Mug that features Chip? It’s even got Gold Foil Printing on it!

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This mug is $14.99.

Click Here To Buy The Beauty and the Beast Chip Mug

We’re a little biased about the Mickey Mouse Treats Travel Tumbler because it’s got Mickey-shaped food on it! But it’s also a great way to stay hydrated!

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This mug features both Mickey and Minnie, too, and it could be yours for $16.99.

Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Treats Travel Tumbler

Here’s another super useful item — Disney Kitchen Towels! And these include the word “love” on them with Mickey and Minnie ears. SO SWEET.

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You can grab these kitchen towels now for $14.98.

Click Here To Buy The Disney Kitchen Towels

Toast will taste WAY better if you make it in a Mickey Mouse Toaster, right? This pretty red toaster can handle two slices and comes with a smile.

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This toaster is available now for $24.32.

Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Toaster

We are TOTES raising a glass to the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Stemless Wine Glasses because CHEERS! This set features two glasses — one with Mickey and one with Minnie.

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You can grab the pair now for $20.88.

Click Here To Buy The Mickey and Minnie Mouse Stemless Wine Glasses

How do you make your cup of morning java even more fun? You make it with Joffrey’s Mickey Mouse Blend Coffee! And you can get that coffee RIGHT NOW on Amazon!

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That’s going to be one magical cup of coffee — a bag of this ground coffee goes for $12.95.

Click Here To Buy Joffrey’s Mickey Mouse Blend Coffee

May The Force Be With Your cheese with this Star Wars Grater which has Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Handle on it…yeah, we can’t even! This thing is COOL.

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You can grate your cheese like the Sith for just $9.99. Most impressive.

Click Here to Buy The Star Wars Grater

Toys and Games

Don’t worry, because we’ve included some stuff for the kids, too, like this Cars Micro Racers Vehicle Set! It features 10 mini metal racers for those kids who love cars (both the movie and the vehicles)!

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This set is $19.99.

Click Here To Buy The Cars Micro Racers Vehicle Set

Squirrel!!! Okay, so this Talking Dug Plush is pretty awesome. And he says a variety of phrases, and we imagine so many kids loving this (or adult, for that matter).

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Dug can be yours now for $19.99.

Click Here To Buy The Talking Dug Plush

Okay, so this might be for kids, but um…we want to play with the Disney Princess Style Collection Role Play Set with Toy Smartphone and Watch, too! Because this is kinda’ awesome! The set comes with a toy smartphone with LED lights and sounds, a watch, a wristlet, a key fob, 2 plastic play credit cards, and a ribbon with a castle charm.

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This awesome playset is available for $24.99.

Click Here to Buy The Disney Princess Style Collection Role Play Set with Toy Smartphone and Watch

We’re calling it! It’s family game night! And we’re going to start with Pictopia-Family Trivia Game: Disney Edition, which is a fun trivia game that also requires you to know a little something about each other! How fun!

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This game is $18.92.

Click Here To Buy The Pictopia-Family Trivia Game: Disney Edition

If you’ve never played the Munchkin card game, you’re in for a real treat with the Munchkin: Disney Card Game! This card game is all about fighting Disney villains and collect treasure to level up and it is SO much fun!

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And you can get it now for $16.69.

Click Here To Buy the Munchkin: Disney Card Game

If you would rather BE the villain, though, there’s always the brand new Disney Villainous: Despicable Plots Strategy Board Game, which is a standalone game separate from the main Villainous game. What makes this one so much fun is that you can play with just the characters included with it or you can combine it with other Villainous games for even more wicked fun!

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You can grab this board game now for $24.99.

Click Here To Buy The Disney Villainous: Despicable Plots Strategy Board Game

We’re about to get in tight with some very happy haunts because of this The Haunted Mansion – Call of The Spirits Board Game. And you don’t even need a tail of a rat to play! In the game, you collect ghost cards and explore the many rooms of Disney’s Haunted Mansion.

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You can play now for $18.02.

Click Here To Buy The Haunted Mansion – Call of The Spirits Board Game

Bags and Accessories

Need a new park bag? Make it this one! The Passport Mickey & Minnie Icon Crossbody Bag features several zippered compartments to put all your stuff in. Just strap it across your body and go!

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This bag is $17.99.

Click Here to Buy The Passport Mickey & Minnie Icon Crossbody Bag

Okay, so we’re a little obsessed with Disney Cats, and this Disney Cats Tote is quite literally the cat’s meow! It’s got some of Disney’s most infamous felines on it!

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You can nab this purr-fect bag for $23.99.

Click Here To Buy The Disney Cats Tote

Clothing

Need to keep the sun out of your eyes this summer? You’ll look cute doing it with the Women’s Minnie Mouse Visor that has 3D ears and bow!

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And it can be yours for $14.99.

Click Here To Buy The Women’s Minnie Mouse Visor

Aristocats fans! We’ve got the PPPPUUURRRRFECT pajamas just for you — Aristocats Pajama Set. This set features a cute Marie top and matching shorts.

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You can grab the set now for $18.95.

Click Here To Buy The Aristocats Pajamas Set

It’s way too easy to get obsessed with socks, and well, might as well get obsessed with these Nightmare Before Christmas Socks. This is a set of five pairs of no-show socks, and well, if you’re a Jack Skellington fan, you’ll need these.

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This set of socks is $17.99.

Click Here To Buy The Nightmare Before Christmas Socks

We can’t help but think of Pizza Planet when we have pizza, so we’re digging this Pizza Planet Delivery T-Shirt. And just think — this could be an easy Halloween costume, too!

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This shirt starts at $23.95 (depending on color and size).

Click Here To Buy The Pizza Planet Delivery T-Shirt

If you need to stock up on cloth masks, we’ve got you covered. You can get a pack of Disney Face Masks right now on Amazon!

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These masks are $9.99 for a pack of 4.

Click Here To Buy A 4-Pack of Disney Face Masks

Books and Puzzles

How much fun would it be to plan your day with a Disney The Happy Planner? It comes complete with a Disney theme, stickers, and more!

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This magical planner is $23.75.

Click Here To Buy The Disney The Happy Planner

A LOT goes into the design of Disney Villains and if you have an appreciation of that, you need to get the The Mini Art of Disney Villains Book. It will take you behind the scenes and show concept art from some of your favorite villains.

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The book is $11.99.

Click Here To Buy The Mini Art of Disney Villains Book

Get the family together for a puzzle night with the Disney Dreams 4 in 1 Multipack Jigsaw Puzzles. This puzzle pack features FOUR 500-piece puzzles of Thomas Kinkade’s work, including Alice in Wonderland, Mickey and Minnie, and Beauty and the Beast.

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You can get the set of four puzzles for $17.95.

Click Here To Get The Disney Dreams 4 in 1 Multipack Jigsaw Puzzles

Happy shopping! And be on the look out for more Disney Amazon deals!

Check out the 8 BEST Amazon Deals this week!

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The sun is shining, the churros are fresh, and we’re back at Disney California Adventure for another wonderful day. We stopped by Pixar Pier to take a swing on the Pixar Pal-A-Round and take a look at the physical distancing measures in place. A hand sanitizer station is available at the entrance to the queue. The Swinging Gondolas had a slightly longer wait time than the Non-Swinging Gondolas, as is typical. Physical distancing markers are set six feet apart to […]

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