Disney Launchpad Review: “Dinner is Served” is About Rejecting Stereotypes and Trying to Break Barriers

America is known as “The land of opportunity,” but as we all know, not everyone gets offered the same opportunities. In director Hao Zheng’s Disney Launchpad short film, Dinner is Served, an example of this stark reality is presented to viewers. Semi-autobiographical, the short film shows that sometimes, the cards are just stacked against you. Xiaou […]

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Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Through August 14, Hours Extended at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in July

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Walt Disney World theme park hours have been released from August 8 through 14, having previously been released through August 7. Hours have also been extended in July at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to be open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM from August 8 through August 13. It is scheduled to close at 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 14. EPCOT EPCOT is currently scheduled to be open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM from August […]

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Disney Launchpad Review: “American Eid” Finds a Girl Trying to Celebrate Her Favorite Holiday in Her New Home

What holidays are important to you? The answer likely depends on your country of origin and your religion. In American Eid, a Disney Launchpad short film written and directed by Aqsa Altaf, Disney+ subscribers will see a story about a child who discovers that her favorite holiday isn’t embraced in her new country. Celebrating her first Eid […]

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7 Disney Recipes We’ve Actually Made at Home!

Can’t get into the parks?

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If you want a little taste of Disney from home, you may want to whip up some classic Disney recipes! Now, we share TONS of recipes with ya, inspired by characters, parks, and holidays. But today, we’re sharing some tried-and-true dishes that we’ve made ourselves. Yup — we’ve tested ’em out and you’ve got to make them, too.

So let’s get started!

Original Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich from Writer’s Stop

Remember our beloved Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwich from the Trolley Car Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Turns out, it has a LONG history — it originated at the now-closed Writer’s Stop! And while the Trolly Car Cafe version isn’t that same classic recipe (womp, womp), we’ve got the OG for ya right here.

Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches

This super easy recipe uses cake mix (yup, we said it), but it tastes JUST like the original. 😉 Try it for yourself and enjoy!

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Cinnamon Rolls from Main Street Bakery

For another classic treat, how about those cinnamon rolls from Main Street Bakery?! Now, this snack isn’t around anymore — although you can find a similar version at Gaston’s Tavern — but it’s SO good that we still whip it up at home.

Adding the frosting!

We’ve also got some top-secret DFB tips (including handy ingredient substitutions) to make these even tastier than the recipe. They make the perfect breakfast (or late-night snack — whatever floats your boat!).

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Tonga Toast from Kona Cafe

If you want more carb-y goodness, you can recreate the Tonga Toast from Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This is one of our FAVORITE Disney World eats and is an absolute must-try — so we’re breakin’ down how you can make it at home!

Tonga Toast at home!

French toast stuffed with bananas and rolled in cinnamon sugar (and don’t forget that strawberry compote)?! Yes, please!

Click for the Tonga Toast Recipe!

Num Num Cookies from Disney’s Hollywood Studios

If you’ve been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, chances are you’ve heard of (or tried!) a Num Num Cookie. You can snag one of these at The Market — or you can use our copycat recipe to enjoy them whenever you want at home (that means unlimited Num Num Cookies!).

DIY Num Num Cookies!

These cookies are fun and easy. And we even tell you how to get those cute little wrappers (and how to add SALT to make ’em taste even better!).

Click for the Num Num Cookie Recipe!

Key Lime Pie from Olivia’s Cafe

Time for a Florida staple! The Key Lime Pie at Olivia’s Cafe (that’s at Disney’s Old Key West Resort!) is a super simple recipe. You only need 3 ingredients for the pie filling! And usual, we’ve got some DFB tips for ya (like where to find Key lime juice at your local grocery store) to help you along the way.

It’s a DIY Key Lime Pie!

Serve it chilled (after all, that’s the only real way to eat it) and enjoy, friends!

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Mickey Beignets from Disneyland Resort

Now, how about some Mickey Beignets?! You can’t get much more iconic than these fluffy, sweet, mouse-shaped treats. And if you’re far from Disneyland (and can’t enjoy them at the currently-closed Disney’s Port Orleans Resort), we’ve got the answer: a RECIPE!

We’re makin’ BEIGNETS!

You’ll be able to make 10 jumbo beignets or 2 dozen little ones. That’s plenty to share! Don’t mind us — we’ll just be makin’ these every single day.

Click for the Mickey Beignets Recipe!

Walt’s Chili and Beans from Carnation Cafe

Last but not least, we’re making Walt’s Chili and Beans from Carnation Cafe! This is the official Disneyland recipe, but don’t worry — we’ve included plenty of our own helpful notes for ya.

Walt’s Chili

When you’re all finished, you’ll enjoy a tasty mix of tomatoes, chili powder, garlic, onion, and more. After all, what better way to wrap things up than with a recipe by Walt himself?!

Click for the Walt’s Chili and Beans Recipe!

Well, now you’ve got PLENTY of Disney food inspiration, right?! Have fun making all these recipes — and stay tuned to DFB for more! We’ll keep bringing ya the latest Disney news.

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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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Universal Orlando Shares Official POV Video of New Jurassic World VelociCoaster

The official opening of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is drawing near, and to help build anticipation, Universal Orlando has shared an official POV video of the new attraction. What’s Happening: Universal Orlando has shared an official POV video of their thrilling new attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, the Jurassic […]

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Goodbaby Group Unveils New Strollers for Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort and Goodbaby Group announced a multi-year resort alliance, making Goodbaby the official stroller sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. What’s Happening: Shanghai Disney Resort and Goodbaby Group announced a multi-year deal making them the official stroller sponsor of the resort. The new strollers are custom-tailored for Shanghai Disneyland and are now available in the […]

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Disney’s New ‘Cars’ Collectible Key Celebrates a BIG Anniversary

Calling all collectible key fans!

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If you’re a key collector, you’ve probably been keeping a close eye on Disney’s latest releases, like Marvel, Cruella, and “it’s a small world” designs. And now, a movie that’s celebrating a BIG anniversary is getting a key of its own!

2021 is Cars’ 15th anniversary, and we’ve already seen Disney celebrating with a brand-new pin. And now, more souvenirs are on the way! On June 7th, a Cars collectible key and collectible key pin are debuting online. Both feature a checkerboard- and Lightning McQueen-inspired design!

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If you’re a Cars fan, this may be somethin’ you’ll want to grab! We’ll be sure to let you know when they’re officially released. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news!

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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.

Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today!

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How to Get Disney’s FREE Cruella Collectible Key Online

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Cruella de Vil…Cruella de Vil… If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will…

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Cruella might just be one of Disney’s most WICKED villains, but she’s seeing a new surge of popularity thanks to the upcoming Cruella movie starring Emma Stone. And we are here for all the Cruella merchandise, which features some sweet new t-shirts, an entire fashion collection, and some sweet new bags.

But this villain is also getting one of the most sought-after Disney collectibles: a Cruella Collectible Key. And that key is NOW available online FOR FREE at shopDisney with a $25 purchase. The key features Cruella’s face, along with a rather fashionable checkered pattern.

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Once you’ve put $25 worth of merchandise in your shopDisney cart, just use code CRUELLA to get your key! And don’t forget that the Twice Upon A Year Sale is also happening right now, so you can take advantage of some savings on Disney stuff, too!

We’re sure we’re about to see a TON of more Cruella merchandise, so stay tuned because we’ll let you know about it!

Here’s How You Can Watch Cruella tonight!

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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.

Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today!

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NEWS: Orlando Tourism Will Rival 2019 Levels for Memorial Day Weekend

Travel demand has increased as summer gets closer.

Flying to Orlando

We’ve already seen Disney World Park Pass reservations filling up as demand to visit reaches pre-pandemic levels. And with the arrival of Memorial Day weekend, travel is looking to be huge.

According to Click Orlando, both hotel occupancy and airport travel in Orlando are close to pre-pandemic levels this weekend, as tourists flock to theme parks. Air travel is up 550% from this time last year, with 300,000 expected departures compared to just 45,515 in 2020. To accommodate, airports are adding flights and destinations as well as increasing plane capacity.

Planning to Fly Soon?

Phil Brown, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, explained that these 2021 stats are “88% of what we were in 2019 which is good news for us.” Sunday, travel is expected to surpass 2019 levels. It’s worth noting that 2019 was Orlando’s best year ever for tourism.

Remember Empty Planes?

As for hotels, occupancy is at 85-90% for the weekend. And June bookings are only 25% less, as of now, than they were in 2019. The U.S. News & World Report ranks Orlando (specifically Disney World) as the #1 family vacation spot in 2021, which is likely contributing to this influx of travel.

Cinderella Castle

Lately, theme parks have been increasing capacity and reducing safety regulations. Universal Orlando jut announced that face masks will no longer be required beginning Saturday.

Hollywood Studios Crowds

Travel is only expected to increase this summer. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with plenty of updates, so stay tuned to DFB!

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