Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings addressed the latest COVID-19 data in a press release today. The county has maintained a 14-day COVID positivity rate of 4.7%. In Mayor Demings’ phased plan, a positivity rate of 5% or lower is required to eliminate all mask mandates. Mayor Demings did not officially remove the mandate in his press release, but is expected to do so next week. Earlier today, we confirmed that Universal Orlando Resort changed their mask policy to allow fully […]
Maria and Enzo’s at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World will be hosting an all-inclusive evening of delicious whiskey and savory Italian bites later next month. What’s Happening: Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. Maria and Enzo’s at Walt Disney World will be hosting “Maria and Enzo’s Old Fashioned Evening” in Disney Springs, an upscale affair with […]
Disney’s Cruella is now playing in theaters and streaming on Disney+ with Premier Access. Inspired by 101 Dalmatians, the film makes several attempts to pay homage to the animated classic, and also throws in a few trivia Easter Eggs for diehard Disney fans. Here’s what I spotted when I saw the film. Homages to Previous 101 Dalmatians Films […]
As renovations are underway at Sleeping Beauty Castle, cast members from Disneyland Paris were invited to create commemorative letters celebrating all the magic the resort has brought to cast and guests. During a virtual event called, “Part of my Castle,” the letters were locked in a special case and placed in one of the castle’s turrets.
It may still be May, but we’ve already got summer fun on the mind!
Polynesian Lobby
And we’re not the only ones! Disney World has already had some signs of summer popping up! We’ve already spotted a Memorial Day Cupcake today and now there’s ANOTHER Memorial Day treat!
We were strolling around Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort when we spotted a certain patriotic offering at Pineapple Lanai. Patriotic DOLE WHIP?
Firecracker Cone
Sign us up! Let’s try the Firecracker Cone!
Firecracker Cone
This treat is an upside-down cone filled with Raspberry Dole Whip and topped with Star Sprinkles and Popping Candy.
Firecracker Cone
And how did it taste? Pretty good! Raspberry Dole Whip is a winner in our books and that’s the star of this treat (well, besides the little stars at least). The cone added a nice crunch of course.
Firecracker Cone
What really makes this treat special is the topping. Sure, the star sprinkles are just a little snap, but the popping candy is a very fun and surprising addition as it pops in your mouth! It kinda feels like little fireworks! We like that this treat is patriotic without being too over-the-top.
Firecracker Cone
Avoid the Firecracker Cone if you don’t like Raspberry Dole Whip, but if you’re a raspberry fan, it’s worth the try!
Firecracker Cone
You can pick up the Firecracker Cone at Pineapple Lanai for $5.29. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and updates!
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When could the parks reach full capacity again? Chapek said it depends on the park, but hinted that Disney World would likely reach full capacity by the end of the year. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for any significant updates on crowd levels in the parks as the situation changes so we can share them with you!
Recently, Chapek stated that these features are “likely to impact their [Disney’s] prospects going into the future,” and that virtual queues, specifically, are a “guest experience lever.” Sounds like you’ll probably be continuing to use your phone a lot in the parks (at least for now) for all these digital features, so be sure to bring those chargers!
For example, Star Wars Launch Bay is now available for guests to walk through, but it is no longer a relaxation station (meaning guests can still check out some of the exhibits, but they’ll have to keep their masks on).
Some social distancing markers are being removed, the “6-feet” requirements are being covered up on some distancing signs, select signs now remind guests to wear their masks indoors, and more things are looking different throughout Disney World.
Distancing Markers Removed on the Ferry to Magic Kingdom
We expect more changes will continue to be made as capacity continues to increase, distancing continues to gradually be reduced, and potentially new rules are put in place. Throughout any future trips to Disney World be sure to keep an eye out for any safety signage that may be near you to ensure that you’re following the updated policies at all times.
With this special offer, you can get up to 40% off accessories, clothing, and more online. From what we saw, there are over 800(!!!!) items on sale. Now is a great time to snag Disney presents for the family, grab items on sale to give to your kiddos during your upcoming Disney trip, or just get some cool things you’ve been waiting to buy. But, it won’t last forever, so be sure to take advantage of the sale before it ends!
And that’s our news round-up for this week! If you’re looking for more Disney food news and tips, check out our video below about the BEST Disney World counter service restaurants in 2021!
And stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news!
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With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!
With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
Today while we were dreaming of the holidays (and some cooler weather here in Orlando), we spotted some new Monsters, Inc. character stockings that are sure to bring some holiday cheer to you this year! The styles feature our favorite pals, Mike and Sulley. Sulley Stocking – $29.99 This lovely knit stocking features Sulley’s face and spots along with the Monsters, Inc. logo in blue. Mike Wazowski Stocking – $29.99 This knit style features Mike’s face along with the Monsters, […]
The Disney Cruise Line has announced that they are adding a final payment extension for all sailings through November 30, 2021. In addition to this extension, Disney Cruise Line will be relaxing their cruise cancellation fee schedule for sailings through Nov. 30, 2021. These temporary changes are in addition to our Cruise Date Flexibility Option […]
The Jurassic World Tribute Store opened in Universal Studios Florida yesterday and we’re making our way through the creative new treats available inside. We already hatched a chocolate egg and tried a pistachio puff, now we’re taking a bite of “fossilized amber.” These gummies are inspired by the fossilized amber seen in the first Jurassic Park film. John Hammond’s scientists used the mosquito to create dinosaur DNA. Fossilized Amber – $7.00 We were surprised by how much we liked this […]
