Celebrate the Oscars with Limited-Time Treats and Photo-Ops at Walt Disney World

The 95th Academy Awards are just around the corner, and guests visiting Walt Disney World will have the chance to celebrate the Oscars with specialty-themed food options and photo opportunities.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will feature a number of Oscars-themed treats, including a specialty popcorn and a tropical dessert with a decorative topper. The treats will be available through Sunday, March 12, when the live awards night celebration commences.

Oscars95 Specialty Popcorn Blend – $7.50

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Around the park, guests can stop by select popcorn carts for a specialty popcorn blend created especially for the awards. Served in a shiny gold bag, this Oscars treat looks like a safe choice, but you might be surprised by what’s inside. The Oscars95 Popcorn Blend offers kettle corn with cinnamon cereal, white chocolate, and gold sprinkles.

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The bag is branded with a label announcing that guests can tune in to the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12, live on ABC. The Oscars Popcorn Mix has been available across Hollywood Studios over the past week, so we decided to give it a try. Read our full review to see if this is a snack you might think is Oscar-worthy.

Tropical Tart with Oscars Chocolate Coin – $5.49

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For a more adventurous Academy Awards treat, guests can stop by the ABC Commissary for a tropical tart topped with an Oscars chocolate coin. This tropical tart treat appears to be the same treat the studio-inspired dining hub rolled out for guests last year.

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The graham cracker tart is filled with a mango-passion fruit curd and topped with whipped raspberry-vanilla bean panna cotta, toasted coconut, and dehydrated strawberry and passion fruit for more tropical flavors.

The chocolate gold medallion on top is used to transform this treat into a special Academy Awards offering. Check out our full review of this treat, sans Oscar95 Chocolate Coin, from when it debuted at the ABC Commissary last March.

The ABC Commissary will be decorated for the Academy Awards, featuring movie art from this year’s nominees. Whether or not you decide to try the tropical tart, it may be worth a stop in your travels to see what artwork is being featured.

Disney Springs will also be featuring an Oscars photo wall for guests looking to capture a selfie of their own red carpet looks.

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Cast Conversations: Disney HBCU Alumni Talk Finding Community Beyond the Yard

“A place where everybody is somebody.” That’s the Grambling State University motto and a common theme being part of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community. I spent my undergraduate years at Grambling, one of the nation’s more than 100 HBCUs, where I became immersed in a rich and vibrant community connected by culture, […]

Dollywood Reveals New “Big Bear Mountain” Still On Track For Spring Opening, Official Date Coming Next Week

Earlier today, Dollywood updated everyone on the progress of their newest attraction, Big Bear Mountain, which is opening as the new attraction for the park’s 2023 season. What’s Happening: Dollywood is getting ready to open for its 38th season, and as they get closer to the opening day on March 11th, many are wondering when the […]

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Hulu Shares First Look Images from Upcoming Horror Film “Clock”

Hulu has shared some first look images from Clock, a timely horror feature starring Dianna Agron and Melora Hardin, which is set to premiere on April 28th. What’s Happening: Clock, from 20th Digital Studio and Hulu Originals, will have its World Premiere at the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans, March 30 through April 2. The film […]

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CONCEPT ART: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Theme for Disneyland Hotel Lobby at Disneyland Paris

DLP Rescue Rangers on Twitter has uncovered concept art of the new lobby of Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, which is currently undergoing a “royal transformation.”

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The concept art shows a lobby inspired by the library from “Beauty and the Beast,” with a portrait of the couple above the fireplace and books on the balconies above. There is a spiraling crystal chandelier forming an image of the Beast’s castle at the center of the room, above pink couches and gilded furniture. Candelabras around the room, particularly two golden ones on the mantel, resemble Lumiere. A clock also on the mantel resembles Cogsworth.

The transformation also includes retheming the rooms to various Disney Princesses. Disneyland Hotel will reopen next year.

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Ulta Has NEW Disney-Inspired Beauty Products

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A themed manicure is something everyone needs for their Disney trip.

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So many Disney beauty products have come out recently, like these Nailtopia nail polishes and the Disney Parks Ulta Beauty collection. You’re going to want to add these next few products to your cart, too!

The brand Dashing Diva released these Mickey & Minnie nail art stickers that you might need for your next manicure.

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The stickers last up to 7 days and can be worn over almost any nail polish.

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The Mickey & Minnie 3D nail art stickers can be found at Ulta Beauty and online for $8.99.

Click here to buy the Mickey & Minnie 3D Nail Art Stickers!

Dashing Diva has a ton of styles for you to choose from. With these next two items, you should be able to quickly have an effortless manicure for your next Disney trip. First up, we have the Dashing Diva Gel Nail Strips adorned with classic red Minnie Mouse vibes. These gel nail strips are made to last up to 14 days and will give you a “super strong, chip-resistant” shine so they hopefully can handle the wear and tear of a Disney trip.

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You can also find these adorable nail polish strips at Ulta Beauty and online for $8.99.

Click here to purchase the Minnie Mouse Nail Strips!

And last, but certainly not least, we have gel polish strips featuring the beloved Mickey Mouse.

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These Mickey Mouse gel polish strips are perfect for anyone looking for a trendy design. They also promise to last up to 14 days. You can also find this set of polish strips on Ulta Beauty and online for $7.99.

Click here to purchase the Mickey Mouse Gel Polish Strips!

All these products from Ulta Beauty can help you create the perfect manicure for your next Disney trip. For more Disney nail inspo, click here! Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog for more cute Disney finds.

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Best Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes in Disney World

For many, Magic Kingdom is the epicenter of Disney World. Plenty of the resort’s most recognizable attractions are located in this park!

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From family-friendly rides like Mad Tea Party to thrills like Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom has a little something for everyone. It’s also the most popular park at Disney World, and even the lesser-known attractions can rack up long wait times. If you’re trying to hit every one on your wish list you may want to take advantage of Disney’s Genie+ service and use Lightning Lanes!

Genie+ is a paid service that allows guests to access Lightning Lanes, which are separate from the regular Standby Lanes you would normally wait in. For each day you pay for Genie+, you have the opportunity to reserve return windows at different attractions, including traditional rides, some shows, and even character meet and greets. When it’s time to head back for your reservation, you’ll be able to enter the Lightning Lane, which is shorter and faster than the Standby Lane. There are some restrictions when it comes to Genie+: once you’ve booked your first reservation, you can’t make another one until you’ve used it, missed it, or 2 hours (120 minutes) after reserving a previous one if the return time for the first Lightning Lane is more than 2 hours away. This can get a little confusing, so we created a handy guide you can read to learn all about Genie+!

Disney Genie, Genie Plus, and Lightning Lanes: Here’s EVERYTHING You Need to Know!

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There are also Individual Lightning Lanes that you can purchase separately from the ones included in Genie+ that grants you access to an attraction’s Lightning Lane directly. These are usually reserved for rides that are in high demand, like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. You don’t have to buy Genie+ to use an individual Lightning Lane, so if there’s just one attraction that you really want to ride you can pay for that only! Both Genie+ and the individual Lightning Lanes are subject to surge pricing, meaning the price will fluctuate based on demand.

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In Magic Kingdom there are 22 attractions available on Genie+, with 2 available as Individual Lightning Lanes.

Genie+ Attractions

Individual Lightning Lanes

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Not all Lightning Lanes are made equal! There are a few attractions that are more popular than others, and these tend to book up the fastest on Genie+. If any of these are on your must-do list, you may want to prioritize booking a Lightning Lane with one of them to ensure you get a chance to experience them! Of course you can always wait in the Standby Lane, but you can save so much time using Genie+, so for guests who want to do as much as possible on their trip using Genie+ might be the best option for you.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train often racks up a Standby wait time of 2 hours!

These are the top 10 most in-demand Genie+ Lightning Lane selections that “sell out” the fastest in Magic Kingdom:
    • Jungle Cruise
    • Peter Pan’s Flight
    • Space Mountain
    • Big Thunder Mountain
    • See The Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall
    • See Mickey and Minnie at Town Square Theater
    • Haunted Mansion
    • Festival of Fantasy Parade
    • Pirates of the Caribbean

Many of these attractions are classic rides that hold a certain nostalgia for visitors. Several of them are probably on your to-do list too! When looking for openings on Genie+, these are the attractions you’ll want to be on the lookout for throughout the day.

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Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes can be a great way to save time and ensure you’re able to enjoy as much of the parks as possible. When it’s time to book your Lightning Lanes, keep an eye out for the more in-demand attractions before they book up! For more tips and tricks for your next Disney World trip be sure to stay tuned to our site.

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There’s a TOILET PLUNGER on Disney’s New Loungefly Bag — But You’ll Want It Anyway

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We’ve seen a TON of Loungefly backpacks from Disney so far this year.

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One NEW Loungefly bag featuring a popular Disney character is dropping exclusively online soon — and we’ve got all the details you need to know.

The newest mini backpack features Stitch from Lilo & Stitch with a plunger on his head and his tongue sticking out for this adorable yet hilarious new bag!

BoxLunch Exclusive Stitch Loungefly

This mini backpack features Stitch on the front of the bag. It also has the signature Disney Loungefly enamel plaque on the front of the bag. The zipper-pull features a plunger, matching the one on Stitch’s head.

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The inside of the bag is purple and shows a hilarious Stitch and plunger all-over pattern. As on most Loungefly bags, the straps are adjustable and the bag has a top handle.

The bag can be preordered now over on BoxLunch for $79.80 and is set to ship in mid-April.

Click here to preorder the Stitch Plunger Mini Backpack!

If you’re looking for more Stitch, check out the color-changing Stitch cup we found online and a treat we found in Disney World recently that should win an award for “most improved.”

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Move over Loungefly — we just found a NEW Disney backpack at Target.

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