Courtesy of the wonderful people at HKDL Fantasy on Twitter, we were able to see new construction updates on Elsa’s Ice Castle among The North Mountain in Hong Kong Disneyland. We can see Elsa’s Ice Palace taking shape in Hong Kong Disneyland’s Arendelle: World Of Frozen ahead of its expected opening in the second half of 2023. Through their pictures, we are able to see that Elsa’s Ice Palace is shaping up well, combining well with Anna and Elsa’s Castle that we saw nearing completion earlier this week.

The side of The North Mountain shows Elsa’s ice spires taking place, creating a gorgeous backdrop for the land.

The other side, while not being nearly as far along, is showing progress and seems to be nearing completion on the outside structures.

The ice palace will be appearing to the left of Main Street U.S.A. in the distance to add another castle, and wonderful showpiece to the skyline of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

From a distance, you can see the castles together among the lush mountains near Hong Kong Disneyland, creating a stunning view.

As Elsa’s Ice Palace is nearing completion, we got to see some of the final touches being placed upon Anna and Elsa’s Castle in Arendelle. We saw the final spire being placed upon their castle, creating a gorgeous castle fit for royalty.

From a distance you can better see how this castle flows together with the kingdom of Arendelle and the lush mountainous backdrop. We are thankful for the images from HKDL Fantasy on Twitter, and are excited to see what will come of this new land. Are you planning to visit this land when it opens? Let us know in the comments below.

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A symbol for the Bounty Hunters’ Guild has popped up on doors throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park.

These yellow stamps indicate where guests will be able to collect their bounties during the Batuu Bounty Hunters game available via MagicBand+.

MagicBand+ and the game will debut later this fall.

The game’s setup in Disneyland seems to be exactly the same as in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Presumably, the MagicBand+ gameplay will be the exact same, too.

Are you excited to play Batuu Bounty Hunters in Disneyland Park? Let us know in the comments.

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Don’t be surprised if you get a little lost on your next visit to Disney World.

We’re in the parks every day and are always noticing the little things here or there — and we also notice the big things! From attraction updates to new restaurants and hotel renovations, no two visits are alike. If you’re heading to the parks soon, we’ve got all the latest Disney World construction updates you need to see from this week!

Magic Kingdom

Center Street

It looks like the masonry work taking place just off of Main Street is almost done — Disney hasn’t shared an official end date for this project, but we’re hoping to see it completed soon. You can still walk down the sidewalk on either side of Center Street for now, though!

We’re keeping an eye on this area and will let you know of any major updates!

TRON: Lightcycle Run

More cement has been laid over at TRON: Lightcycle Run, and we’re starting to see a little bit more of what this area will finally look like once it’s actually complete.

And luckily, we do have an idea of when this attraction will open — Disney announced at the 2022 D23 Expo that we can expect to ride TRON in Spring 2023.

Check Out the Latest TRON Update Here

EPCOT

Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana

Things are looking a little chaotic over in EPCOT at the moment, where construction is continuing on the upcoming Moana-themed attraction. Right now, we can see scaffolding surrounding the large rock structures that will eventually become the walkthrough attraction.

Disney also shared an update about this attraction at the D23 Expo — we can expect it to open sometime in late 2023. 

Check Out the Latest Journey of Water Update Here

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Dino Diner

We were sauntering through Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand U.S.A. the other day, when something seriously surprising caught our eye — Dino Diner was COMPLETELY GONE. Not only that, but there was also a fence up with those pesky Disney construction shrubs in front of its former parking spot as well.

Disney hasn’t made any sort of announcement on what’s going on with Dino Diner or if it will return, but we did note that the Disney World website lists “No Times Available” for the foreseeable future. We’ll keep an eye out and let you know of any updates!

Read More About Dino Diner Here

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ

After not really seeing any sort of progress worthy of an update at Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ coming to Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios, we’re starting to see some actual signs of construction taking place! 

More scaffolding has gone up, so hopefully we will get to see this restaurant open later this year as planned!

See the Latest Rodeo Roundup Updates Here

Disney Resorts

Polynesian Village Resort

And, don’t forget that Kona Cafe is closed for refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort right now, so if your plans included dining at this spot on your trip, consider checking out ‘Ohana or even Trader Sam’s instead!

Planning a Disney World trip but not sure where to start? Look no further! Check out the planning tips you need to know about before your next Disney World trip here, and see the terrifyingly easy ways to ruin your Disney World vacation here. We’ve even got the perfect 1-day Magic Kingdom plan — read more here!

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Calling all coffee lovers, we’ve got some important news!

If you’re like us, there’s nothing like a cup of coffee to fuel up for a long day in the Disney parks! There are several options for coffee around the parks, including Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company and, of course, Starbucks. And for those truly dedicated to the coffee game, next week is your chance to kick off your day right with a FREE cup of coffee!

In America, National Coffee Day is celebrated on September 29th each year. And in honor of the holiday, Dunkin’ is offering a FREE medium coffee to DD Perks members at participating locations this Thursday, September 29th!

The offer is valid for either a free hot coffee or iced coffee, which could come in handy if you’re in an area where the fall weather hasn’t quite hit yet!

In order to redeem your free medium coffee, you’ll need to be a DD Perks member. There’s a limit of one per member and you will need to purchase something from the menu to cash in on the free drink.

There are several Dunkin’ locations close to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, so if you’ll be visiting either next week, be sure to check out the full list of locations to find the one closest to you! We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more food news both in and around the Disney parks, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates!

NEW ‘Encanto’ Coffee Art Now Available at Joffrey’s in Disney World

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Are you ready for some more 50th Anniversary merchandise?!

Of course you are — who isn’t?! We’re always excited to see new 50th Anniversary items release, as they’re pretty unique. We’ve seen a Disney x Vans Collection, Crocs, and some sparkly Minnie ears. But now, you can also grab 50th Anniversary-inspired items that are themed after classic Disney World attractions. And you guys — Carousel of Progress may have the cutest item yet.

The Carousel of Progress is an iconic, classic Disney World Attraction. So naturally, it should receive a commemorative 50th Anniversary item!

And it did! Over on Amazon, you can find the 50th Anniversary Carousel of Progress Rover Plush for $29.99. Look at this cutie.

Rover is the family dog in Carousel of Progress, and now you can bring him home! He also comes with a purple bow around his neck and green gear in his mouth.

Click here to buy the 50th Anniversary Carousel of Progress Rover Plush

So if you’re looking for a fun 50th Anniversary item…or an item from your favorite Disney World attraction, be sure to head over to Amazon to grab one! And speaking of Disney World, when are you headed to the resort next?

Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out!

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

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Fall has finally arrived which means there’s hopefully some cooler weather on the way! Even if you live somewhere where the temperatures stay pretty warm, we’re sure you can still get into the fall spirit with the right combo of decorations, festive recipes, and spooky movies, right?

Either way, we’re sure you might be looking for a few new items to add to your fall wardrobe this season. Whether you’re eating apple cider donuts at an orchard on a cool fall day or curled up on the couch watching Hocus Pocus, you gotta have something cozy to wear. And, what’s better than something cozy? Something cozy AND Disney, duh. So, we’ve picked out some of our Disney sweatshirts that you can grab online for the season right now!

These are the DFB-exclusive Disney sweatshirts that are only available on our online store. Let’s start out with the Magical Lands Sweatshirt! It features all of the lands in Magic Kingdom from Frontierland to Tomorrowland and comes in several different colors and sizes.

You can get it for $38.99.

Click here to get the Magical Lands Sweatshirt!

Next, we have our Ready to Ride Sweatshirt which shows a bunch of different vehicles from around Disney World like the Skyliner, Monorail, and even a parking tram!

You can grab this sweatshirt in multiple sizes for $36.99.

Click here to get the Ready to Ride Sweatshirt!

Need a sweatshirt specifically for spooky season? We’ve got you! Check out our black HalloQueen Sweatshirt, complete with a poison apple and crown!

Get it in sizes small through 3XL for $36.99.

Click here to get the HalloQueen Sweatshirt!

This next one is our M.K. Geological Survey Sweatshirt — it features the Heigh-Ho Mine Co. This is a subtle sweatshirt for those of you that don’t necessarily want it to be obvious that you’re wearing Disney merch at first!

It comes in 4 different colors for $36.99.

Click here to get the M.K. Geological Survey Sweatshirt!

Finally, we have one for the Peter Pan fans! Our You CAN Fly! Sweatshirt reminds you that you just need some faith, trust, and pixie dust.

Get it in light steel, deep royal, white, or cardinal for $38.99.

Click here to get the You CAN Fly! Sweatshirt!

Need more Disney merch to add to your closet? Check out 5 Disney shirts you need to buy NOW for your next trip, a new exclusive Disney Powerline Loungefly backpack that you can get online, and Disney’s 100th Anniversary merchandise you can get on Amazon!

And, for more on what’s going on in Disney World for the fall season, you can learn more about EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates.

ALL of the Disney Halloween Merchandise You Can Get ONLINE!

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Which sweatshirt will you be wearing on a chilly fall day? Tell us in the comments!

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It’s time to chat about the latest Disney NEWS!

We found a secret drink in EPCOT, a new restaurant is coming next year, a fun nighttime show is returning soon, and we found a really yummy donut that I have to tell you about.

Check out our video below about the LATEST Disney NEWS! 

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