The 94th Academy Awards are on ABC tomorrow night, and in preparation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has hosted a variety of panels this week on different award categories. Today, I had the chance to attend their panel on Animated Features at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The filmmakers of all […]
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When’s the last time you stayed in a Disney World hotel?!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney World hotels are almost like theme parks themselves — they have a ton of activities, entertainment, great food, and shopping! That’s why we visit the hotels often to check and see what’s new at each one. So let’s get on with the updates.
The Grand Cottage, an Easter-themed pop-up shop, has arrived at the Grand Floridian, complete with an amazing chocolate Easter egg display, and loads of fun treats.
You can get a chocolate Easter egg full of jelly beans!
After its grand opening, we visited the Grand Cottage AGAIN to try out the Plant-Based Baby Chick Lemon Cupcake. The plant-based cupcake has a Lightly Lemon-flavored Buttercream on top and a Lemon Curd Filling. You know what? This cupcake was SUPER tasty — even the plant-based buttercream tasted great!
Our chick looks a little bit angry?
We grabbed this cupcake for $5.99 and we would totally eat it again!
Speaking of Easter treats, we tried the Peanut Butter Bunny Cookie at the Gasparilla Island Grill. It’s a Peanut Butter Cookie Cup with buttercream, sugar bunny, and spring sprinkles. We thought this treat was adorable, but…
Peanut Butter Bunny Cookie
…it was extremely dry and loaded with chopped peanuts, which did not work for us. If you want to try it for yourself, though, it’s $4.99.
If you’ve ever wanted to get a photo with Cinderella’s glass slipper, now’s your chance. There’s a photo op area set up at the Grand Floridian with a beautiful backdrop and the glass slipper!
Fun photo op!
Be sure to drop by and get a fun vacation photo here!
You can get a cool new Pop Century Water Bottle!
SO fun!
The water bottle is $26.99.
The Righteous Reef Playground at Art of Animation is currently closed for refurbishment.
Being refurbished
So keep that in mind if you’re staying there soon with kids!
If you love Chef Mickey’s, you might want to take a deep breath because you can now get Chef Mickey and Minnie Plushes!!! These are plushes of Mickey and Minnie in the outfits they wear at the restaurant. Aren’t they AMAZING?
Aren’t they so CUTE?
You can grab these plushes for $24.99 each — we expect these might sell out quickly, so hurry on over to the Contemporary while they’re still around!
Hold the phone — did you know you could get a Key Lime Swirl Dole Whip at Disney World? You can! You just have to head on over to Old Key West to find it! It’s vanilla soft serve and Key Lime Dole Whip swirled together with graham cracker crumbs sprinkled on top. Yes, it is as delicious as it sounds.
YUM!
We loved how the vanilla really balanced the tart taste of the Key Lime and this could be one of our favorite new Dole Whip snacks. Grab it now for $4.99.
Those are the only updates we have this time around, but stay tuned because we’ll be back again soon with more!
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What’s crackin’, friends? We’re back to take a look at what’s new at Disneyland Resort!
Avengers Campus
There are some exciting food and merchandise updates we can’t wait to share! We’ve got a lot to cover, so let’s jump right in!
First up, we found this varsity-style Original Mickey jacket for $79.99. It’s an automatic classic!
Classic, yet fun!
Disney also released some cute matching “I love you to the castle and back” Mickey and Minnie shirts for $24.99 each. Grab a friend, buy these shirts, and next thing you know you’ll be the cutest couple in Disneyland!
How SWEET!
To celebrate his 90th anniversary, we found this new Goofy 90th plush for $29.99. Goofy is all dressed in his classic outfit — how fun!
Happy birthday, Goofy!
Speaking of stuffed animals, we also saw a new Miss Bunny plush for $29.99. This is perfect for Easter (which is coming SOON!).
Love the matching skirt and bow!
We’ve seen these cute little Muppets Wishables in Disney World, but now they’re here in Disneyland for $14.99.
Which one do you want?
There’s also a Kermit Wishable, which comes separately from the ones in the blind bags.
How CUTE is this?!
Finally, those Stitch Crashes Disney plushes we’ve seen in Disney World are now on the west coast, too! You can buy a Stitch crashes Peter Pan…
Peter Pan
…Mulan…
Mulan
…or Pocahontas plush!
Pocahontas
Each stuffed animal is $29.99.
There were a LOT of new kitchen/homeware items at the China Closet shop! First up, we’ve got this castle home tray for $19.99.
There’s no place like HOME!
We found some pretty blue glass cups that come in a set of 4 for $34.99.
They have Mickey heads on them!
You can also elevate your dining table with a fun Disney napkin holder set for $9.99…
Napkin holder set
…or buy a new set of plates for $39.99!
Disney plates
There’s also a new set of bowls for $44.99 at the China Closet shop!
These are also available in Disney World!
And these nesting bowls for $34.99 are also sold in Disney World!
Nesting bowls
Keep track of all those purchases with this new clipboard notepad for $17.99!
Clipboard
It features the same Disney castle with the home icon!
You’ll be the snazziest dressed customer at Pizza Planet with this new button-up shirt for $59.99!
Now we’re craving pizza…
The Peter Pan Dooney and Bourke collection that was previously seen in Disney World is now available in Disneyland!
New collection alert!
The collection features a tote bag, crossbody, and handbag!
This new cropped Mickey hoodie is so fun! It’s available for $59.99.
Cropped hoodie
There’s also a matching black Mickey tank top!
Mickey Mouse tank top
It’s $36.99.
Pooh corner has a new clothing set! You can buy both this Mickey heart hands shirt…
Heart hands shirt
…and matching shorts for $36.99 each!
Shorts
This is the perfect lounge set for a cozy day!
We found TWO new baseball hats in Pioneer Mercantile! First, there’s this blue play in the park hat for $29.99.
We LOVE to play in the park!
Then, there’s also this new Disneyland Resort hat, which is also $29.99.
Disneyland hat
Our collection of baseball hats gets a little bigger every year — what about you?
Disney artist Dave Avanzino was in Disneyland signing artwork over the weekend! There was lots of art available to purchase, and guests were able to chat with the artist himself!
What a fun event!
During our visit, we also found a new Mr. Toad button-up shirt for $85.
This button-up is BRIGHT!
An iconic shirt for an iconic attraction!
The Droid Depot had a new wind-up droid!
M5-K7
This little guy was $9.99.
Our water bottle collection is HUGE, but that doesn’t stop us from wanting the new “Born to stand out” water bottle for $27.99.
New water bottle!
A person can never have too many pens!
New pens
This new 2022 pen set was $19.99.
Speaking of pens, all our stationery fans will appreciate this!
Look at all those cute office supplies!
Disney’s new stationery set is $24.99. It features pens, binder clips, sticky notes, pencils, and paper clips!
Have you seen Turning Red yet?
It flips, too!
This new Turning Red keychain is $14.99!
Both sides are equally cute!
The fun doesn’t stop there!
Unleash the panda!
We found a Turning Red magnet set for $14.99. ADORABLE!
The POPULAR Lilly Pulitzer X Disney collection is in stock in Disneyland!
V-Neck Etta Tee
We found the full collection in the Acorn Gifts and Goods shop.
Lilly Pulitzer dress
For a full list of items in the collection, click HERE!
Do you know what movie this is from? (hint: it’s The Emperor’s New Groove!) You can buy this funny Boom Baby long sleeve shirt for $39.99.
This movie is SO underrated!
For our Zootopia fans, this Nick Wilde shirt is available for $24.99.
It’s called a hustle, sweetheart
We ADORE Disney’s bee happy soap dispenser for $22.99.
Instant add to cart
Both the mystery Disney cake…
Custom Cake Decorations pins!
…and Beauty and the Beast pin sets are available now in Disneyland! Both pin boxes are $17.99.
Windows of Love
You know that Starlight Coke everyone and their great aunt Susan keeps talking about?
We think it sort of tastes like a cotton candy-flavored Dum-Dum lollipop. What about you?
Well, you can buy it in the refrigerator cases in Disneyland! We found it at the World of Disney store.
The Galactic Grill restaurant in Disneyland has a new Galaxy Burger. It’s made with 2 burger patties, grilled onions, lettuce, pickles, a house-made burger sauce, and cheese. We thought that it tasted like an In-n-Out burger — but in Disneyland!
Galaxy Burger
We also tried the new Key Lime Pie Slush, which came with a glow cube for $11.49.
Key Lime Pie Slush
As with most Disney slushes, this one was SUPER sweet!
Good news: a single rider line is now open for WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in the Avengers Campus. You can find the new lane between the Lightning Lane and the Standby Lane.
Single Rider!
If you’re trying to ride this attraction without waiting in the standby line, this is a great option!
That’s it for our look at all the new things at Disneyland and Downtown Disney! Stay tuned with DFB for more updates from the Disney parks.
Are you planning trip to Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments!
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Universal Studios CityWalk in Hollywood is and was packed full of Super Nintendo fans. What’s Happening: This weekend Universal CityWalk Hollywood is/was hosting Kirby and the Forgotten Land 3D walkthrough event. If you weren’t able to make it yesterday or today, you still have tomorrow, March 27th, to see this. If you are there today, […]
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Another lemon-themed Italy Pavilion item has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found this tote bag in the Dress Shop at Downtown Disney District.
The bag is blue with yellow handles. Mickey-shaped lemon slices are at the center of a bandanna design on one side. There are smaller Mickey-shaped lemons too.
The other side of the tote is just solid blue.
There are criss-crossed ribbons where the handles meet the bag.
The bag snaps shut and has a detachable crossbody strap. The interior lining is white and light blue with more Mickey-shaped lemons.
A bag charm reads “Adoro il limoncello!” on a lemon.
Check out more limoncello merchandise here.
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Things move pretty quickly in Disney World!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
After a not-so-slow season, we’re right in the middle of the Spring Break crowds, and things can be pretty hectic at the parks. Disney is no stranger to shifting their park hours around, and the reservation system can be pretty overwhelming, so if you’re going to Disney World this week, this post is for you! We’re gonna break down when all of the parks are going to be open this week, and which parks still have open reservations!
Let’s get started with park hours!
Magic Kingdom is open from 9AM until 11PM every day this week, with Extended Evening Hours for select resort guests on the 29th from 11PM until 1AM!
©Disney
The hours are the same for the 1st and 2nd of April!
©Disney
Let’s move on to EPCOT!
From March 27th through the 31st, EPCOT will be open from 8:30AM until 9AM with Extended Evening Hours until 11PM on the 28th.
©Disney
The park will also be open from 8:30AM until 9PM on April 1st and 2nd!
©Disney
Let’s check out Animal Kingdom’s hours!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 7:30AM until 8:30PM every day this week except for the 31st, when it will only be open until 7:30PM.
©Disney
On April 1st and 2nd, the park will be open from 7:30AM until 8:30PM.
©Disney
Last one, let’s check out the hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Hollywood Studios will be open from 8:30AM until 9PM from March 27th through the 31st.
©Disney
The hours are the same on April 1st and 2nd!
©Disney
Those are all of the hours, so let’s move on to the reservations that are available!
Incredi Pass holders can make a reservation at any of the parks every day this week except for March 27th. All parks except for Animal Kingdom have reservations still available on the 27th.
©Disney
On to the Sorcerer Pass!
Just like Incredipass, the only day this week where all of the parks aren’t available is on March 27th. Animal Kingdom is s0ld out for Sorcerer Pass Holders on the 27th.
©Disney
Next is Pirate Pass!
Just like Incredi Pass and Sorcerer Pass, there are no Animal Kingdom reservations available on March 27th. All parks are available every other day this week.
©Disney
The last Annual Pass is Pixie Dust!
Pixie Dust Pass Holders are blocked out on March 27th and April 2nd, but can make reservations at any of the other parks on March 28th through April 1st.
©Disney
Now on to Theme Park Tickets!
The only park Theme Park Ticket Holders can make a reservation at on March 27th through 31st is EPCOT.
©Disney
On April 1st, all parks are available except for Magic Kingdom, and all parks are available on April 2nd.
©Disney
Now let’s look at Select Resort Hotel Guests!
Select Resort Hotel Guests can only make reservations at EPCOT on March 27th through the 31st.
©Disney
On April 1st, all parks except for Magic Kingdom are available, and all parks are available on the 2nd!
©Disney
Those are all of your park pass and hour updates for this week! Stay tuned to DFB for all updates on all things Disney!
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!
Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose.
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When we recently checked in on Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, several areas were undergoing refurbishment. Now, work on interior and exterior locations at the resort appears to be complete.
When we stopped by Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at the end of February, workers on cherry pickers and resort room balconies were repainting the resort’s exterior.
Now, the balconies show no signs of continued work.
The scaffolding that covered some of the building’s exterior is now gone.
The outside of the building received a fresh coat of paint.
The ceiling of this gazebo-like area was also freshly painted.
As we announced last month, the bridges at Stormalong Bay are now closed for refurbishment.
White construction walls now surround both entrances and exits of the bridges.
In February, the lobby floors at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort underwent refurbishment.
Now, the floors look nice and shiny.
The rugs and furniture are back in their rightful places.
Full refurbishment of the resort is expected to be completed by this summer.
Is Disney’s Yacht Club Resort one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments.
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Every week, Disney announces extensions to the park hours. See the latest update and what to expect this spring in Disney World theme parks. Park Hours About every week, the Kenny the Pirate writing team shares the latest theme park hours as Disney releases them. These initial hours are a great way to begin preparing for […]
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We recently reported that guests could find pre-packaged flavored popcorn in resealable bags at Disneyland Resort. We have since found lots of flavored popcorn in the same new bags at EPCOT. We review three flavors here.
This popcorn display in the Creations shop offered several types of flavored popcorn.
Tom and Nick reviewed three flavors this week on WDW News Tonight.
This tastes like Froot Loops in popcorn form, and we like it!
Tom recommends this popcorn over the Space 220 dinner.
This flavor was a miss. The flavors don’t work well together.
It was challenging to get cookie pieces along with the popcorn.
Does it smell better than Main Street, U.S.A.? The reviewers remain divided.
Nick found this one to be “better than any Walt Disney World churro,” while Tom thought it had too much cinnamon.
Check out our video review of these three flavors below:
What’s your favorite Disney popcorn flavor? Let us know in the comments.
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Last year, Walt Disney World rolled out Early Theme Park Entry. This is a perk for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel guests to be able to enter each of the parks 30 minutes early before opening. A new hotel has now made its way onto the list of eligible resorts. What’s Happening: The Drury Plaza Hotel […]
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