BREAKING: Reopening Date Announced for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue in Disney World!

Get ready for some food and fun folks! Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue is coming BACK!

Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue

Over the past several months, we’ve seen a number of things return to Disney World, including some special shenanigans at Whispering Canyon Cafe, the antics at Beaches & Cream when it comes to the kitchen sink, and even a few buffets. But now another iconic Disney spot — Hoop-Dee-Doo — will be serving up entertainment and special dishes for fans to enjoy. Here’s what you need to know.

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue will be reopening at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground THIS SUMMER! Reservations will open up on Disney World’s website starting May 26th for showtimes starting June 23rd.

It’s Coming BAAACK

Disney has shared that the Pioneer Hall Players will be welcoming back guests to this spot. Once again, fans will get to enjoy all kinds of singing and fun performances as part of the experience. There will be some updates to the script and scenery though. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for any updates on that.

@disneyparks

HOOP-DEE-DOO MUSICAL REVUE IS RETURNING JUNE 23! WE REPEAT, JUNE 23! #Disney #DisneyParks #DisneyWorld #FortWilderness #FriedChicken #Musical

♬ original sound – Disney Parks

 

And we can’t forget about the food! A feast full of fried chicken, BBQ ribs, some side items, and (of course) strawberry shortcake will be available.

Fried Chicken

So mark down those calendars and get ready for an adventure at this spot soon!

Click here to see some of the latest Disney news!

Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!

Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun!

Order Your Copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today!

With more than 750 pages, the 2022 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.

Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today!

Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!

ready-to-shop-button
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. 🙂

Have you ever been to Hoop Dee Doo? Tell us in the comments!

The post BREAKING: Reopening Date Announced for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog.

What’s New at EPCOT: A Disney x COACH Collection and Fairy Houses for Sale!

It takes a special kind of Disney fan to get excited over the little updates in the parks and resorts, but that’s part of the fun of visiting Disney World! If you haven’t had the chance to visit EPCOT lately, there’s a lot to see and do! For starters, the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is happening now, plus there’s a LOT of construction that should be complete soon!

Just a little springtime nature shot for ya!

Today, we’re back in EPCOT to see what’s new! Come with us as we explore all the latest merchandise and construction in Disney World.

EPCOT Merchandise Updates

Creations Shop

Let’s start off with some items for little ones, like these toddler’s Minnie Mouse pants for $39.99!

We wish these came in an adult size!

We also found a new Minnie Mouse “Dots Crazy” shirt for $29.99. These new items are adorable — we’d even wear them (if only they fit…!).

For your little fashionista

Just in time for spring, Disney released these blue Dumbo shorts for $36.99

These look SUPER comfy!

…plus a matching Dumbo shirt, which is also $36.99.

There’s a matching tank top, too!

If you can relate to the classic tune of “I’m late! I’m late!,” you’ll appreciate this Alice in Wonderland tank top for $36.99.

Always late!

There’s also a matching pair of shorts for (you guessed it) $36.99.

Matching shorts!

For the Happiest Mom on Earth, you need this new shirt for $36.99! We’ve seen this in Disneyland, but now it’s available in Disney World, too!

It’s easy to be happy when you’re in Disney World!

Look! Another shirt for moms! This Disney Mom shirt is $36.99.

There’s lots of merch for moms, apparently!

Disney released a TON of matching spring sets! These Aristocats shorts for $36.99

These are adorable!

…come with a matching tank top for $36.99.

This is such a cute movie!

This Mickey heart hands shirt is also $36.99! We’ve seen it in Disneyland, too.

We saw this in Disneyland, too!

Recently, Disney released a HUGE new 50th Anniversary Disney COACH Collection! The collection contains several new purses, apparel, and other accessories. This first little Walt Disney World purse is $225.

Shoulder Bag

There are a variety of new COACH Minie ears, too! We found the black ears in the Creations shop for $295.

Black Coach Mickey Ears

This new backpack is so retro and fun! It’s available for $595.

Coach Backpack

To match, we also found a large wallet for $295.

Embroidered Wallet

We love the versatility of a fanny pack; this one is $450.

Fanny Pack

This little red Mickey zipper pouch is $75!

Mickey Zipper Pouch

This Fantasyland cardholder is $95 at the Creations shop!

Card Holder

You can also check out COACH’s new Mickey Mouse hoodie for $295.

Hoodie

We LOVE the patches on this red wallet, available for $275.

Red Wallet

This blue leather cardholder is $95.

Blue Disney World Card Holder

How CUTE is this new Mickey and Minnie keychain for $65?!

Mickey & Minnie Keychain

Finally, we found this new Mickey and Minnie purse for $695. It’s pricey… but super cute!

Red purse

Some of the items in this collection are also available on shopDisney to pre-order! If you’re in the mood to splurge, this is the perfect collection for you.

Click here to learn more about the collection

China Pavilion

Over in the China Pavilion, we stopped by House of Good Fortune to check out this new pig and boba tea stuffed animal for $26.95. It’s…odd, but also kinda…cute? We’re so conflicted!

Weird or cute? You decide!

This shop is also selling little kits to make your own plush! We found four different kits with different characters and creatures, including this pineapple, a unicorn, and a few other cuties!

You can make your own plush!

The kits are $25.95 each.

Norway Pavilion

The Fjording store in the Norway pavilion has these new Annas Swedish Thins cookies!

No, not Queen Anna!

They come in ginger and almond flavors and are $4.95 each.

Japan Pavilion

The HUGE Mitsukoshi store in the Japan pavilion has this adorable spaniel dog pillow. Guess how much it costs? $30? $40? NOPE! It was $74.95.

$75?!

This Sonic character hat is $29.95!

Do you recognize this character?

Finally, we couldn’t leave without showing you this “Ten Ways To Good Health” Japanese teacup. It’s just plain good advice!

For a little daily reminder!

This cup is $9.95.

U.K. Pavilion

The Sportsman shop in the U.K. pavilion FINALLY has some of those classic English candies and treats back in stock!

The snacks are BACK!

We popped into the Crown and Crest shop and had to buy the newly returned Jammie Dodgers Biscuits for $4.95.

Jammie Dodgers are delicious!

It was a good decision. Those things are so good!

SIMporium

We bet you didn’t expect to see Corvette merchandise in Disney World, but here it is! This new Corvette shirt is $29.99.

Bet you didn’t expect to see THIS in Disney World!

We also found some new Camaro shirts. Which car is your favorite?

For the car enthusiasts

They were $29.99 each, too.

Pin Traders

The Pin Traders store has a  new 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Popsockets Popwallet.

This is from the Vault Collection!

It features the state of Florida with some retro Mickey balloons and the Disney World logo.

Flower and Garden Festival Booth

There’s a new Fairy House merchandise booth in the World Showcase for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! This little spot is near the Germany pavilion, and it sells handmade fairy houses.

These are SO SO cool!

These were made by the same people who created the fairy houses near the Tinkerbell topiary in the World Showcase!

How cute!

Talk about a unique souvenir, right?!

EPCOT Construction Updates

Connections Cafe & Eatery

The Connections Cafe & Eatery is getting closer to completion! We noticed some new lights inside the building.

Construction alert!

That’s it for everything new in EPCOT recently! We’re always looking out for new merchandise, food, and other updates in Disney World, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more.

Click Here to Read What’s New in Magic Kingdom

Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation?

Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation!

Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!

Are you planning a trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

The post What’s New at EPCOT: A Disney x COACH Collection and Fairy Houses for Sale! first appeared on the disney food blog.

New Princess Tiana Disney Designer Collection Doll Available at Walt Disney World

Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” is the next princess to join the Disney Designer Collection of dolls available at Walt Disney World. We first found her in Bay View Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Tiana Disney Designer Collection Doll – $129.99

Tiana is in a gold and white shimmery dress with a cape.

The dress is decorated with embroidered leaves and cooking utensils with a gem at the neck.

She’s wearing a floral gold headband in her curly hair.

She’s also wearing gold earrings and bracelets. The dress is a mermaid cut.

Tiana’s dress was designed by Launi King. Information about Launi King and the collection is included.

She’s a limited edition of 9,800 and comes in a box decorated with lily pads.

The Tiana Disney Designer collection doll is also available at Disneyland Resort and online at shopDisney.

For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

The post New Princess Tiana Disney Designer Collection Doll Available at Walt Disney World appeared first on WDW News Today.

Caribbean Beach v. Coronado Springs Resort

Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs are hotels at Walt Disney World that have similarities in dining, pools, and rooms–but theme and transportation differences. As the two Moderate Resorts to receive recent reimaginings and huge expansions, vacation planners might wonder which to pick. This head-to-head smackdown helps answer that question. (Updated March 29, 2022.) Recognizing that […]

The post Caribbean Beach v. Coronado Springs Resort appeared first on Disney Tourist Blog.

REVIEW: New Flavorless Southwest Salad, Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, and BBQ Pulled Pork Burger Debut at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has some new menu items: a southwest salad (with or without chicken), teriyaki chicken bowl, and smoked BBQ pulled pork burger.

We picked up all three for lunch. Read our reviews below.

Southwest Salad with Chicken – $11.29

Romaine mixed with Roasted Corn Relish and Diced Tomatoes topped with Pickled Red Onion, Cheese, and topped with Grilled Chicken Breast served with House-made Jalapeño-Lime Ranch Dressing

A version of the southwest salad has been served before, but this one has all-new ingredients. This has little flavor to it aside from the chicken.

The dressing has more of the consistency of just dressing rather than any jalapeño or lime.

The seeds add a little crunch. The chicken has some southwestern spices, but it has a weird texture.

This is okay, but nothing we would reach for again.

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl – $12.99

Seasoned Jasmine Rice, Teriyaki Chicken, Yuzu-pickled Edamame, Carrots, Cucumber, and Onions drizzled with House-made Lemon-Tahini-Chipotle Vinaigrette and Sesame Seeds

This is the best of the new options.

The vegetables tasted fresh, and the drizzle of sauce over them had a nice kick. It tastes like spicy mayonnaise.

There isn’t much flavor difference between the chicken in the salad and the chicken in the bowl. This also had a weird texture.

The rice was well cooked.

Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Burger – $14.29

1/3 Angus Beef Burger topped with Slow-smoked Pulled Pork, American Cheese, Coleslaw, Crispy Onions, and House-made Sweet-and-Tangy Barbecue Sauce served with choice of Side

The BBQ in this was subtle and hard to find.

We didn’t taste onion strings at all. The coleslaw had no flavor and barely any crunch.

The portion size of the pork on the bun was small.

This mostly tasted like a regular cheeseburger with a slight hit of BBQ sauce. For the price, you might as well get a cheeseburger and add some sauce.

The fries were cooked well but needed salt.

Overall

The teriyaki bowl was the “best” of the three, but they were all mostly flavorless. We would suggest hitting somewhere else in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for lunch, like Woody’s Lunch Box for totchos or Ronto Roasters for a Ronto wrap.

For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

The post REVIEW: New Flavorless Southwest Salad, Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, and BBQ Pulled Pork Burger Debut at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios appeared first on WDW News Today.

Universal Orlando Releases Latest Episode of “Ride Guys” on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Universal Orlando posted the latest episode of their YouTube series Ride Guys. In this episode Dylan and Mike, take you on a tour and give you all the details and information you need to know about one of Universal’s Islands of Adventure attractions, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. What’s […]

The post Universal Orlando Releases Latest Episode of “Ride Guys” on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure appeared first on LaughingPlace.com.

Marvel Shares Mysterious Character Poster for Steven Grant’s Goldfish in “Moon Knight”

A new character poster for the upcoming Disney+ original series Moon Knight, but it’s probably not a character you were expecting to see. Steven Grant’s pet goldfish now has his very own character poster ahead of the Marvel series’ upcoming debut on Disney+. The new poster has fans wondering exactly what is going on before they get […]

The post Marvel Shares Mysterious Character Poster for Steven Grant’s Goldfish in “Moon Knight” appeared first on LaughingPlace.com.

This Week’s “20/20” Reports on the Disappearance of Larry McNabney

This week’s edition of 20/20 on ABC will report on well-known West Coast lawyer Larry McNabney who disappeared after a horse show. His fifth wife, Elisa McNabney, claimed he broke up with her and left town. Soon after, police found McNabney’s body buried in a California vineyard and discovered that Elisa drained his assets and went on […]

The post This Week’s “20/20” Reports on the Disappearance of Larry McNabney appeared first on LaughingPlace.com.

New Pirates of the Caribbean Glow in the Dark 55th Anniversary Tee Available at Disneyland Resort

A new glow-in-the-dark shirt celebrating the 55th anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean has sailed into Disneyland. We found it in Disneyana.

Pirates of the Caribbean 55th Anniversary Tee – $29.99

The tee is grey with some white splotches, with a green and blue pirate image on the front.

It features a pirate skeleton with treasure, the Pirates of the Caribbean logo, and the words “dead men tell no tales.” “55th Anniversary” is on a ship wheel at the top of the design.

The Disneyland Resort logo is on one sleeve.

Check out more Pirates of the Caribbean 55th anniversary merchandise.

For more Disneyland Resort news and info, follow Disneyland News Today on TwitterFacebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news worldwide, visit WDWNT.

The post New Pirates of the Caribbean Glow in the Dark 55th Anniversary Tee Available at Disneyland Resort appeared first on WDW News Today.