Disneyland Update – Avengers, Fireworks, Staffing & Crowds!

This is a major news week for the Disneyland Resort as a whole new land prepares to open on Friday. We’ll share some surprises that have already opened in support of Avenger’s Campus….

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How to Make Copycat Matterhorn Macaroons for National Macaroon Day!

Today isn’t just Memorial Day, it’s also another day for foodies: National Macaroon Day! We’re headed into Disneyland to make a recreation of the popular Matterhorn Macaroons from…

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REVIEW: Jurassic World Whoopie Pie from the New Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

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We stopped by the new Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida to try a Jurassic World Whoopie Pie. This treat is blue just like our favorite Velociraptor. Treat Outpost is one of four snack stands inside the final room of the tribute store. It serves up a whole case full of dinosaur-themed treats. Jurassic World Whoopie Pie – $4.50 The Jurassic World Whoopie pie is cake with buttercream filling and candy bones around the middle. The outside of the whoopie […]

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PHOTOS: New Limited Release “The Magic is Back” Pins Available at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Resort has been celebrating the magic being back since theme parks reopened a month ago. Guests can commemorate the return of Disneyland with new limited release “the magic is back” pins. We found these new pins both in the recently reopened Westward Ho Trading Co. and in World of Disney. There are three solo pins and one pin set. The designs match the full “magic is back” collection released in April. Limited Release “The Magic is Back” Sleeping Beauty […]

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Disney Launchpad Interview: Hao Zheng – Director of “Dinner is Served”

Director Hao Zheng’s short film Dinner is Served is now streaming on Disney+ as part of Disney’s Launchpad. The program, designed to give artists from underrepresented backgrounds an opportunity to make their project, premiered its first batch of short films on May 28th. I had the opportunity to speak with Hao Zheng about the inspiration behind his […]

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Kenneth and Marcellus Take a Look at “Sister Act” In Latest “Disney+ Deets”

The latest episode of Disney+ Deets finds Marcellus and Kenneth taking a closer look at the convent and its cast in the early 90’s smash hit, Sister Act. What’s Happening: Kenneth Brown and Marcellus Kidd (who claim to be the biggest Disney+ fans around) are diving into another film found in the expansive catalogue of the streaming service […]

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What’s New at Animal Kingdom: Hidden Dole Whip, a Price Increase, and a New Map!

Welcome back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

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We’re takin’ a look around the park to see what’s new in food, merchandise, and more. Let’s get started!

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

Trilo-Bites

At Trilo-Bites in DinoLand U.S.A., we spotted the new Trilo-Bites Twist (aka a Dole Whip in disguise!). It’s Orange Dole Whip swirled with Vanilla Soft-Serve Ice Cream.

Delish!

This tasted like creamsicle in a cup — perfect for summer! You can try it yourself for $4.99.

Check Out Our Full Review!

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Mariya’s Souvenirs

In Africa, we noticed Mariya’s Souvenirs was BACK open!

Mariya’s Souvenirs

It was selling plenty of Lion King merch.

Lion King fans: you’ll wanna shop here!

Swing by here if you’re looking for something to celebrate the Festival of the Lion King’s reopening!

Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures

We found a few new goodies inside Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. We spotted a Stitch t-shirt for $24.99

Stitch Shirt

…and a kids’ Spider-Man t-shirt for $19.99!

Spider-Man Tee

Looks like you may be able to snag some superhero souvenirs here now!

Discovery Trading Post

In Discovery Trading Post, we found the new Stitch hat, which has popped up in a few other places around the parks!

Stitch Hat

It’s $27.99.

Island Mercantile

If you’re in the 4th of July mood, you’ve got quite a few options for souvenirs! We spotted 3 new U.S.A. shirts in Island Mercantile: a gray design for kids and adults…

New U.S.A. Shirts!

…a red, white, and blue tee with the Disney World logo for $36.99

Red, white, and blue t-shirt

…and a kids’ shirt for $29.99!

Kids’ shirt

And hey — you can rock these tees for Memorial Day, too!

Riverside Depot

A few days ago, we told you that Disney’s Wishables had gotten a price increase from $9.99 to $12.99 (at least in the parks). Sure enough, at Riverside Depot, we spotted that price change.

Wishables are $12.99 now!

You’ll have to snag these souvenirs for $12.99 apiece now!

Read More About the Wishables Price Increase!

Animal Kingdom Additional Updates

Last but not least, Animal Kingdom recently debuted a new map!

New Map!

The biggest change is that The Celebration of The Festival of the Lion King has been added. Otherwise, not too much is new!

Entertainment is back!

That wraps up our visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll be in the parks every day checking out what’s new, so stay tuned to DFB.

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