Rebel returns this week and viewers will be relieved to know that Cruz (Andy Garcia) is okay. Episode 3 ended with a small cliffhanger as Cruz had collapsed on the floor of his office, with Rebel (Katey Sagal) calling for help. According to the doctor, Cruz suffered a panic attack. The doctor is monitoring his heart […]
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If you haven’t made it to Disney Springs to check out the LEGO rendering of Disney’s Riviera Resort, check out these images which highlight many of the impressive details.
Many of us are anxiously waiting for ‘Ohana to reopen at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort so we can have that amazing bread pudding again. But, I have a little secret. You can actually get it elsewhere on property RIGHT NOW! ‘Ohana Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to many fantastic dining options. From Capt Cook’s […]
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Teachers and First Responders always work so hard to care for our communities. For upcoming summer trips, select Disney Springs area hotels are offering special discounted rates for teachers and first responders. Here’s the deals that we’ve spotted as part of this special offer.
According to the web site about this special offer, here’s the definitions of teachers and first responders and other fine print:
The Teacher Appreciation discount rates apply to Preschool, Daycare, Kindergarten – College teachers and support staff in the U.S. The special rates are available for booking between May 1 and July 10, 2021 for stays May 1-July 14, 2021, based on availability. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. The rates do not include the Resort Services Fee or daily parking fee (if applicable), taxes or gratuities. The offer is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations, or for groups. All teachers and school support staff must show proof of employment upon check-in.
The First Responders’ Rates apply to U.S. police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, 911 dispatchers, doctors, and nurses. The rates are available for booking May 1 and July 10, 2021 for stays May 1-July 14, 2021, based on availability. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. The rates do not include the Resort Services Fee or daily parking fee (if applicable), taxes or gratuities. The offer is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations, or for groups. To take advantage of the special First Responders’ Rates, you must show your appropriate supporting ID upon check-in.
Are these offers something that you would like to book?
The TouringPlans Travel Agency can book these deals and help find you the best rates for your Walt Disney World vacation — or travel anywhere else in the world. Contact them today for a quote, and remember that TouringPlans Travel Agency charges you no fee for their services and expertise!
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While entering Disney California Adventure, we were met with a few new character sightings. Disneyland Resort has a host of distanced meet and greets for Guests to interact with characters from a safe distance. Let’s show you who we encountered at Carthay Circle! Goofy was dressed in his finest garb to welcome Guests back to Disney California Adventure! He’s looking quite dapper in his plaid outfit. Goofy interacts with the Guests from a platform and poses for photos. Up above, […]
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At any given time, Disney World is undergoing a few refurbishments!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
It’s all part of keepin’ the parks nice and spiffy for your vacation — but you’ll want to know exactly how these projects will affect your visit. So today, we’re bringing you our weekly refurbishment update for May 10th through May 16th.
The Hall of Presidents closed in January this year to install an animatronic for President Joe Biden. This is pretty typical — it’s a tradition that happens each time a new U.S. President is elected!
The Hall of Presidents
Disney has not yet announced a reopening date, but we’ll be sure to keep ya posted with any news!
If you thought a couple of months was a long closure, the Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for over 2 YEARS! Curious why? Well, construction on TRON: Lightcycle Run is obstructing the train’s path around the park.
Main Street Train Station
That path will have to be cleared before the Railroad can run again, and for the path to be cleared, the TRON construction will have to make significant progress. But with the project likely delayed, that could be awhile. We’ll keep an eye out for any updates!
Over on Main Street, U.S.A., the Main Street Confectionery has shuttered for a lengthy closure! But don’t worry: while the space receives a little TLC, you can swing by Main Street Cinema to pick up all of your favorite goodies.
Main Street, U.S.A.
Disney hasn’t announced when this classic shop will reopen, but it’s currently listed on Disney’s refurbishment calendar through July 17th. That’s as far out as that calendar currently goes, so we could see this closure last even longer. And elsewhere on Main, Street, U.S.A, remember that The Chapeau is closed, too!
We’re seeing some changes at the hotels, too! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a HUGE refurbishment that involves changes to the main entrance, lobby, and monorail station.
Polynesian Construction
As for the guest rooms? They’re getting a Moana retheme! We took a peek inside, and they look awesome.
©Disney
You can currently book these rooms for stays from July 19th forward! We’re expecting those other refurbishments around the resort to finish up this summer, too.
Another big project just began at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! The Main Tower Guest Rooms are being refurbished, which makes them currently unavailable to guests. However, Disney has stated that other resort amenities should remain unaffected.
The construction has begun!
If you’re planning a stay here — or even just a quick visit! — you’ll want to be aware that the construction is LOUD. But it shouldn’t last too long! A Cast Member confirmed that the work is scheduled to wrap up at the end of September.
Last but not least, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is getting a touch-up! The waterslide and splash zone at Meadow Swimmin‘ Pool are being refurbished through the end of the month.
Work happening on the slide!
While you may notice the construction on your visit, it shouldn’t affect ya much. Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool are both still open for you to enjoy!
That’s it for our refurbishment updates this week! Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep you in the loop with plenty more Disney news.
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Whew… our trip to Disney Springs today has been PACKED with SNACKS!
Blood Orange Mimosa in Disney Springs
From a favorite returning Dole Whip Swirl to a stunning donut (no, really… get a load of this thing), we’ve been trying all sorts of specialty treats for Mother’s Day weekend. But after all those snacks, we could definitely use a SIP! And that’s what brings us to Amorette’s Patisserie, just steps away from World of Disney.
One of two specialty items Amorette’s is serving this Mother’s Day weekend is the Canella Blood Orange Mimosa.
Minnie Mimosas!
Of course, you could order a Mimosa with Rosa Regale, if you prefer. Either way, it’s topped with a signature white chocolate Minnie topper, complete with a bow!
A Minnie-topped Mimosa
Cheers!
We’re trying the $19 Blood Orange Mimosa from Amorette’s Patisserie! pic.twitter.com/AQZWhwfpcY
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) May 7, 2021
This bit of bubbly really does sparkle with blood orange flavor. It’s definitely an enjoyable drink.
Blood Orange Mimosa
It’s less sweet than your typical mimosa with the blood orange cutting that usual sweetness — very nice. Buuuuut….
Raise a glass!
It’s going to run you a very pretty penny at $19.00. If you really need that Minnie-topped photo (and we can’t blame you, it IS a fun picture, no?), then go for it.
This pretty Mimosa is also a pretty penny…
But as far as Mimosas and fun wine cocktails go, you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere. (You can grab a Frozcato from The Basket at Wine Bar George, for instance, and we also love the refreshing Sorbet Spritzes at the outdoor counter at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.)
Oh! I mentioned that the Mimosa was one of TWO specialty treats for Mom at Amorette’s, didn’t I?
Strawberry Bouquet sign
And here’s it is… look at this lovely Strawberry Bouquet, full of chocolate-covered strawberries and heart-shaped chocolates!
Strawberry Bouquet
For $12.00, this is a very lovely gift, don’t you think? But there’s no shortage of ways to treat Mom in Disney World this weekend… and you can check out the whole list here! We’ll keep bringing you MORE of Mother’s Day weekend in Disney World right here on the DFB!
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.
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Halloween is going to look a little bit different this year again.
Boo Bash ©Disney
In 2020, most after-hours events were canceled in Disney World due to the global health crisis — including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year, the Halloween party has been canceled AGAIN but we’re getting the After Hours BOO BASH in its place. So, what’s the difference?
The first big change comes with the length of the party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary has historically run from 7PM to midnight making it a 5-hour event. The After Hours BOO BASH, which will take place in Magic Kingdom like Not So Scary, will be a 3-hour event from 9PM to midnight. But according to Disney, “Disney After Hours BOO BASH tickets will grant admission to Magic Kingdom park as early as 7:00 PM without the need for a day park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation.”
Happy, Happy HALLOWEEN!
The BOO BASH does take after Not-So-Scary in some ways. The event will feature party music, Halloween decorations, Disney attractions, and “oh-so-eerie entertainment” just like year’s past. But, some of the offerings will be modified from what we’d typically see at a Not-So-Scary party.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
For instance, don’t expect to see the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Instead, we’ll see Halloween-themed character cavalcades like we did in 2020. Characters to pop up might include Dr. Facilier, Captain Barbossa, and of course, classic pals like Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale.
Boo-to-You Parade
Another similarity to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the Cadaver Dans (the Halloween-y version of the Dapper Dans) are joining the festivities at the BOO BASH. And you’ll get to try themed treats and treat stops which you KNOW we’re excited about. Plus, grown-ups can get dressed up just like in years past. We’re interested to see how the candy spots are handled this year since that is a high touchpoint.
Cadaver Dans!
So, really, the biggest differences at the BOO BASH this year are the shorter hours of the party and the lack of entertainment like the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and the Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular fireworks show.
Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular
Plus, as of the announcement, Disney has not mentioned any return of meet and greets (since they are still temporarily suspended) with Halloween-y characters or Halloween overlays on select attractions at this time. Instead, we will just see friendly characters hanging out at a distance around the park!
Grumpy
Even though our Disney World Halloween celebrations will be modified, we’re still excited to have a chance at an After Hours event again. We’ll bring you more details as Disney releases them and of course, FULL COVERAGE of the event when it launches in August!
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An EPCOT store just finished up a mini refurb!
Pin Traders
Last month, Pin Traders (that’s the store underneath Spaceship Earth!) closed for a couple of weeks. And while we’re seeing LOTS of construction and changes at EPCOT right now, this little project seemed kinda unrelated! But now, Pin Traders has officially reopened, and we took a trip over to see what, exactly, has changed.
While the inside of the store seemed, oddly enough, practically identical to its pre-closure look…
It looks the same!
…we DID notice a change outside! Did ya spot it yet?
Here’s a look outside!
It turns out, the pavement has been changed! The ground in front of Pin Traders used to be a smooth red, but it’s now a pebbly pavement.
It’s pebbly!
Here’s a look at exactly where the ground switches up!
New pavement!
Now, as for WHY this little change took place…who knows, right? But we’re digging the new look — and we’re certainly happy to see Pin Traders back! Stay tuned to DFB for plenty more Disney news.
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Happy (almost) Mother’s Day, DFB friends!
Disney Springs
Disney’s rolling out lots of special treats for the occasion, and we’ve already tried a LOT of ’em. That includes a key lime pie/Dole Whip combo and a REALLY pretty butterfly cupcake! But we hopped over to Disney Springs today to try another dessert, this time from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew.
The Mother’s Day Donut is your typical glazed donut with a TON of vanilla icing! There’s also a gorgeous flower on top. And sure, this treat is extra pretty…but how does it taste?
Mother’s Day Donut
We really enjoyed it! It is just your everyday vanilla donut, but we tend to love Everglazed’s offerings, so even this “plain” donut was pretty great.
So pretty!
You will wanna note that there is a LOT of icing. It can be a bit much if you’re not a big icing fan, but just scrape it off and you’ll be good to go! It’s an easy fix for an otherwise tasty treat.
We’re trying the Mother’s Day Donut from @everglazed in Disney Springs! pic.twitter.com/pumNjD6nGk
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) May 7, 2021
That’s a LOT of icing!
You can swing by Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew to grab this for $5.50! It is a limited time offering, so you’ll want to hurry if you want to snag this before it goes away. And stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep reviewing plenty more Mother’s Day treats for ya!
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.
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