In case you missed it, EPCOT’s 2022 Food & Wine Festival is in full swing! It lasts until November 19th, 2022, and psssttt — we have a secret to share.

After you sample all the new and returning eats and drinks (we’re partial to the Griddled Cheese from Greece or the Baked Scampi Dip from Coastal Eats), you might want to pay a visit to an exclusive SECRET lounge. So where is it and how do you get in? We’ve got all the deets!

Looking for a quiet spot to take a break during a busy day in EPCOT? Sponsored by Florida Blue Medicare, the Florida Blue Medicare Lounge is BACK at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and this year it underwent some changes. You can find this year’s lounge in the former location of Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion.

In 2021, the lounge was exclusively available only to Florida Blue members and their guests, but this year anyone can visit by applying for a guest pass. You can apply through the My Disney Experience app (just search “Florida Blue”) or by visiting the Florida Blue website. It’s totally free to apply!

In the app, just click the provided link and you will be taken to a separate website.

You can also learn more about the official sponsor, Florida Blue Medicare.

To apply for a guest pass you must provide your name, email, phone number, and date of birth, and you must be 18 or older. One form is required per party, so you don’t need to apply for individual passes for everyone in your group.

When you get to the lounge, show your lounge pass to the Cast Member at the door, and they’ll let you in! The lounge is open daily from 12PM to 6PM, and here’s what it looks like inside! There are plenty of spaces to sit and relax in the cool air conditioning.

The theme of the lounge is to “renew, refresh, and recharge.”

A refreshment table was also available to lounge guests. It’s all complimentary!

Choose from Cold Brew Coffee…

…Spa Water…

…and Moroccan Mint Tea.

Activities were also available for limited times when we visited, such as Henna Tattoos from 12:30PM to 2:30PM, and Live Watercolor Postcard Painting from 3:30PM to 5:30PM. There is a limit of one offering per guest.

So if you’re looking for a place to sit, cool down, or even take shelter from bad weather, you might want to apply for a guest pass to the Florida Blue Medicare Lounge! Keep following DFB for more Disney World news!

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If you’re looking for a fancy Disney purse, look no further than Dooney & Bourke bags!

Disney and Dooney & Bourke have released tons of collections and designs for every Disney fan, whether you’re into Pixar’s Coco, Donald Duck, The Emperor’s New Groove, or even Disney…horses (yes, really!) — and MANY more! And now there’s another collection to add to the list — and this one is for Minnie Mouse fans!

On shopDisney and at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, there’s a NEW Disney Dooney & Bourke collection! This one is all about Minnie Mouse in a creative way, with a graphic outline design featuring Minnie, hearts, her favorite makeup, bows, and more.

Let’s start with the Minnie Mouse Line Art Backpack, which is made with screen art on simulated leather, and it comes with zip closure, exterior and interior pockets, and a top carry handle.

The shoulder straps are adjustable and the bag also comes with a removable leather “Disney” tag.

Check out the NEW Minnie Dooney & Bourke Collection! We spotted it at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom pic.twitter.com/yHv9d0i92i

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Get it for $268.

Click here to order the Minnie Mouse Dooney & Bourke Backpack here!

There’s also a Minnie Mouse Line Art Tote Bag, which has the same features as the backpack, including goldtone hardware, 10-inch handles, and an exterior front pocket.

Every bag in this collection is unique, with the print placement varying on each bag. Get the tote bag for $298.

Order the Minnie Mouse Line Art Tote Bag here!

And finally, the Minnie Mouse Line Art Crossbody would be a great park bag, with stitched leather finishings, pink edging, and an adjustable shoulder strap.

You can get it for $248.

Order the Minnie Mouse Line Art Crossbody Bag here!

You can find the Minnie Mouse Line Art Collection in Disney World and online now, and if you’re interested in more Disney Dooney & Bourke bags you can also check out the Pixar Coco collection, including a Coco Tote Bag!

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Disney World’s 50th anniversary brought new restaurants, rides, and fireworks shows to the parks. But the occasion also brought a LOT of new merchandise!

However much merchandise you THINK is out there for the 50th anniversary of Disney World, there’s probably more. We’ve seen vintage collectibles, Crocs, Loungefly bags, Minnie ears, and even a Carousel of Progress-themed stuffed animal! One very popular 50th collection is a collaboration between Disney and Vans. We’ve already seen a lot of the merchandise in this collection — including some pretty sweet shoes — but now even MORE items have arrived in Magic Kingdom.

The Disney x Vans 50th Anniversary collection can be found at the Main Street Cinema in Magic Kingdom, at the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs, and online at shopDisney (although quite a few of the items have already sold out online).

Now, new t-shirts, bags, hats, and shoes have arrived at the Main Street Cinema store, on Main Street, U.S.A. You can find a navy blue Disney World logo t-shirt for $36.99.

The shirt has a vintage Disney World logo on the front, complete with the words “Opening Oct 1971” and a big logo of Mickey in front of Cinderella Castle on the back.

There’s a matching navy sweatshirt as well, which features the big Cinderella Castle logo. The hoodie is $69.99.

Or, you can opt for the white t-shirt, which has the same logo on the front. This one costs $36.99 as well.

Another white tee has pictures of Minnie, Goofy, and Donald on the front in colored circles…

…with a big picture of Mickey Mouse on the back. You can get this tee for $36.99.

There’s another t-shirt with that same design printed on a black shirt instead.

This one is available in kids’ and adult sizes for $29.99.

Finally (for the clothes at least) there’s the blue Magic Kingdom logo tee, which has pictures of lots of classic Disney characters around a Magic Kingdom sign. This one costs $29.99 as well.

The same design can be found on a blue drawstring bag for $24.99.

Or you could choose a drawstring bag that features polka dots with Disney characters inside. This bag is also $24.99.

The new shoes in this collection have two velcro straps that both have a little Mickey decal on them. There’s a checkerboard pattern on the front and back, and little Cinderella Castle logos on the sides. You can get a pair (in adult or kids’ sizes) for $49.99.

Finally, there’s a new hat here as well. It has the vintage Mickey and Cinderella Castle logo on the front, and it’s navy blue with a flat bill. You can get this one for $34.99.

That’s all the new merchandise you can find in the Disney x Vans 50th Anniversary collection at the Main Street Cinema! We’ll be watching for these items to pop up online, and we’ll be sure to let you know when they do.

While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or repping your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store!

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Click here to check out all the 50th Anniversary merchandise you can find online now!

Which of the new items would you buy? Let us know in the comments.

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Who else has tried the Almond Sweet Corn Cake From Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?

Disney releases new recipes from time to time, allowing us the opportunity to make some of our favorite treats at home. We loved this treat from the Halloween party, and if you did too, you can now make it at home!

Be sure to allow a while for this recipe, as the batter has to sit in the fridge for a minimum of 8-12 hours!

Ingredients

Almond Sweet Corn Cake

• 10 tablespoons butter
• 7 egg whites
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons corn extract
• 1 teaspoon yellow food coloring

Topping

• 1 cup white chocolate melting discs
• Yellow food coloring
• Orange food coloring
• Candy corn

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, swirling occasionally for 5 minutes. Once butter foams and begins to brown, pour the butter and solids into a small bowl. Let cool for 15 minutes.
2. Whip egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment for 20 seconds and then set aside.
3. Combine powdered sugar, almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add reserved egg whites, corn extract, and yellow food coloring and whisk to combine. Stir in brown butter.
4. Cover and refrigerate the batter 8-12 hours before baking.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread 1/2 cup batter into four 7.3-inch silicone corn molds. Place molds on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes and remove from molds.
6. Cool completely before decorating.

Topping

1. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions.
2. Evenly divide melted white chocolate among 3 bowls. Leave one bowl white. Add the desired amount of yellow and orange to the remaining bowls to make yellow and orange icing to match the candy corn.
3. Drizzle each cooled cake with all 3 colors of white chocolate and decorate with candy corn.

This might really confuse your guests because it can look so much like corn but it’s CAKE! It is such a fun recipe and treat and we think it will make a great addition to your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving this fall. Try out the recipe and let us know how it goes!!

Looking for other Disney recipes to bring to life? You can make pineapple Dole whip at home, whip up awesome recipes for football season, as well as bring the comfort of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’s Fried Chicken to your kitchen. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney recipes!

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Let’s walk around Disney Springs!

A lot is going on at Disney World right now — Halloween time, Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, and other unique offerings. And Disney Springs is also joining in on the fun! So, without further delay, let’s see what’s new at Disney Springs.

Disney Springs Food Updates

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew

From September 15th through October 15th, Disney is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. And, of course, you can find some limited-time treats in Disney Springs. Over at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, they’re offering 2 limited-time treats for the celebration. First up is the Dulce de Leche Donut for $6.50. It’s a cinnamon-sugar coated donut filled with dulce de leche cream, iced with Mexican chocolate, and topped with even more dulce de leche cream.⁣ YUM — right?!

Well, we definitely thought so. While we were worried the treat may be too sweet, it ended up having perfectly-balanced flavors. It’s also sharable, which is a win in our book! We recommend giving this one a try if you’re a dulce de leche fan.

Check out our full review of the Dulce de Leche Donut here.

And that’s not all — they also have a Dulce de Leche Cold Brew for $6.50! It’s a sweet cold brew, without being too overpowering.

It’s honestly a pretty simple drink, it doesn’t have a ton of special toppings or syrup. So, if you’re a fan of the sweeter drinks, you may not be a fan of this one.

Check out our full review of the Dulce de Leche Cold Brew here.

Disney Springs General Updates

Art Walk

The Disney Springs Art Walk got a new mural!

It says “you warm my heart” and includes the saying in Spanish on the bottom. This new installation seems to be inspired by the celebration of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.

Wonderground Gallery

The Wonderground Gallery section at the Disney Springs Marketplace Co-op has been transformed into a Marvel space. There’s gear inspired by the comics…

…Black Panther merchandise…

…and so much more!

Be sure to check out the space while you’re in Disney Springs.

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And those are all of the updates from Disney Springs. For more updates around the resort, check out what’s new at Disney World hotels. Or take a look at what’s going on at Disneyland Resort!

And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news.

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