Three new Disney Parks exclusive Lug bags have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort featuring everyone’s favorite willy nilly silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh.

Winnie the Pooh Lug Bags

We found all three bags for sale at Hundred Acre Goods in Magic Kingdom.

Winnie the Pooh Lug Skeeter Mini Convertible Crossbody Bag – $60

This mini crossbody bag is done in the same style as the recent 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Figment bag, except featuring Winnie the Pooh. His face and ears make up the lower front pocket, with the entire bag being his trademark shade of yellow.

This bag was first revealed at Destination D23 in 2023, and was said to be exclusive to the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT; we have yet to see it available for purchase there.

A matching yellow Disney Parks Lug badge sits above Pooh’s face. A contrast red carry strap is attached to the top of the bag, inspired by the character’s red shirt.

The back of the bag shows Pooh’s red shirt, with “Winnie the Pooh” and a small “hunny” bee” printed below. Two small straps above the art allow the wearer to use this as a belt bag instead of a crossbody purse.

The lining of the bag is white with light blue illustrations of bees, “hunny” pots, and the “Winnie the Pooh” wordmark.

Winnie the Pooh Lug Hopper Shorty Backpack – $90

A small Lug Hopper Shorty Backpack featuring Winnie the Pooh art has also made its debut. The backpack is mostly off-white, with soft blue illustrations and the occasional pop of red-orange color. The hardware is a dark silver.

The Disney Parks Lug enamel badge is attached to the smaller front pocket. Here, you can see the pattern, which features art of Pooh dressed as a King’s Guard, Tigger playing with a ball, Piglet, Eeyore, and more.

There are slip pockets on either side of the backpack to hold your travel cups or water bottles.

The pattern continues onto the back of the bag, as well as the padded straps.

The lining of the backpack is a light blue, with the same pattern as the mini crossbody above, only in a darker blue.

Winnie the Pooh Lug Dory Crossbody Bag – $80

The final new Lug bag is a Dory Crossbody bag, which is visually styled to look like a tote, but comes with a longer strap inside.

This bag continues the same all-over pattern as the backpack, but includes a red badge on the front with the “Winnie the Pooh” wordmark in white.

The interior of the bag can be zipped shut to keep your items safe. The bag can be carried by either the short handles or the included longer strap.

As you can see in this photo, the longer strap comes attached to the D rings on the outside of the bag. Inside, this crossbody share the same lining and pattern as the backpack. There are multiple slip pockets and a zippered pocket for organization and storage.

Will you be picking up any of these new Disney Parks exclusive Lug bags on your next visit to Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments.

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One Disneyland spot has CHANGED for a limited time!

Paradise Garden Grill is a year-round snack spot in Disney California Adventure, but when festivals come around, it often features limited-time eats. That’s exactly what is happening right now with the arrival of the Lunar New Year celebration (which will only last through February 18th, 2024!). But are any of these limited-time snacks worth trying? Let’s find out together!

Menu

On the menu at Paradise Garden Grill, you’ll find quite a few festival eats — some of which are new, others of which are returning. There is a NEW plant-based item, a WHOLE fish served family-style for 2, and even Boba Tea.

So, let’s check it all out and see what’s worth your cash.

Eats

First up is the Whole Fish! This is served family-style for two with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables, and black vinegar and soy sauce with sugar, garlic, and red Fresno chile. It’s priced at $29.99. This year, Disney has marked the item as “new,” but whole fish as a general concept isn’t new to this food spot during the Lunar New Year. In 2022 & 2023, we had a whole fried fish with sweet and sour sauce (that came with steamed rice, stir-fried veggies, and chicken soup). This year, they’ve replaced the sweet and sour sauce with a zesty, new black vinegar and soy sauce glaze.

Last year, we received a fish that was tiny and nearly burnt to a crisp. The sauce also did not do it for us. This year, though, this fish is PERFECTION. The new sauce is way better, and we liked the little kick the chili peppers and ginger give it. The texture is good, too.

We will warn you, though: there are a lot of bones in it, so eat it carefully.

Next up is the returning Shrimp Lo Mein. This made of lo mein noodles tossed with shrimp, mushrooms, onions, carrots, and bok choy. It can be all yours for $15.49. Last year, we thought this was a tasty dish loaded with flavor and a good portion size.

You can also get Pork Bánh Mì here. That is made with grilled pork belly with pickled carrots, cucumbers, daikon, and jalapeños, with a spicy mayo, and it is priced at $14.49. In past years, we had essentially the same dish.

When we had it in 2022, the Banh Mi was VERY refreshing — yes, we just called a sandwich refreshing! The fresh baguette and crisp veggies gave the sandwich a lovely texture, which combined well with the savory pork. When we tried again in 2023, the addition of the spicy mayo on top just gives it the extra touch to push things from good to GREAT!

You can also get the returning Bulgogi Fried Rice. This is made with kimchi, egg, pickled cucumber, green onion, and sesame seeds. The dish is plant-based and is priced at $14.49.

A returning classic is the Korean BBQ chicken served with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables, served family-style for two and is priced at $29.99. In past festivals, this dish was delicious, but it didn’t stand out that much. It was basically your average barbecue with some Korean-inspired flavors, but nothing to write home about!

Looking for something sweet? Paradise Garden Grill has you covered with the Mango Pudding. This dessert is made with a hint of coconut milk topped with mango and a chocolate décor and is priced at $6.99.

Okay, so we were kinda’ just “meh” about this dessert. The pudding did have a fresh mango flavor, especially with the fruit topping. However, we thought this dessert was small, especially considering the price. We also didn’t taste the hint of coconut milk.

Drinks

First up we have the Tiger Milk Boba Tea with brown sugar. This is a non-alcoholic drink that is priced at $6.99 This is a returning drink we’ve had a previous Lunar New Year festivals, the Tiger Milk Tea that had brown sugar boba. We really liked the previous version and found that it had a good amount of sweetness with an almost maple syrup vibe (in a good way!).

Next is a new beverage, the Yuja Makgeolli Cocktail. This is made with citrus-flavored rice wine, soju, and a splash of Sprite. It’s priced at $17. This is a sweet and fruity change up from previous years when the cocktails were on the spicier side with ginger and even Fresno chile!

You can also get the Four Sons Brewing Lucky Dragon IPA here for $14.25. Or you can pick up the Lotus Flower Glow Cube for $6.50.

Overall

This year brings a lot of old favorites to Paradise Garden Grill, but if you’re an adventurous eater, we can’t recommend the Whole Fish enough. It’s been given a HUGE upgrade from last year and we believe it’s high-end restaurant quality this year. However, we’d skip the mango pudding. Although it was tasty, we didn’t feel it was worth the price, especially with how many other sweet treats you can get at the festival.

Everything You NEED to Eat and Drink at Disney’s 2024 Lunar New Year Festival

Would you try any of these items? Tell us in the comments!

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When it comes to Disney park bags, people have some seriously strong opinions.

Whether you’re team Loungefly backpack, Lululemon belt bag, or something else entirely — chances are you feel pretty passionate about it. But, a new type of bag has recently taken Disney parks by storm and we just spotted the latest collection at Magic Kingdom!

In case you haven’t already been introduced, meet Lug bags — the newest trend taking over the parks. We saw just how quickly the EPCOT Festival of the Arts Lug items flew off the shelves and we’re expecting this new collection to do the same. New Winnie the Pooh Lug bags have landed in Disney World! We spotted this adorable Pooh crossbody for $60.

Look what’s officially in Magic Kingdom – the @LugLife Winnie the Pooh lineup!

We spotted this Pooh Lug crossbody in Hundred Acre Goods for $80! pic.twitter.com/UjxEmnldgd

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 25, 2024

This would make such a cute addition to any park outfit and holds quite a bit of stuff! We love the adjustable crossbody strap to keep you comfortable all day long, and the multiple different pockets are a huge plus.

If you’re looking for something with a little more room, there’s also the Winnie the Pooh in London backpack for $90. 

You can also get the Winnie the Pooh in London @LugLife backpack for $90!

Hundred Acre Goods pic.twitter.com/lXDOfP3APW

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 25, 2024

We love all the Winnie the Pooh characters like Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger frolicking about throughout different London landmarks.

You can also snag the Winnie the Pooh in London tote bag! We found these items at Hundred Acre Goods in Magic Kingdom, but they may be available at other locations throughout Disney World.

Currently, this collection appears to be a Disney World-exclusive item, but if you’d like a Lug backpack of your own, we’ve got you covered! Amazon has several Disney-inspired Lug backpacks, including a Minnie Mouse-themed bag and a Little Mermaid-inspired backpack. Check them out HERE!

You can find a similar Disney-inspired backpack on Amazon NOW!

This Lug — Hopper Shorty Backpack is ADORABLE! If you’re looking for a new Disney backpack to hold all your park essentials, this could be a great option.

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This simple backpack will match TONS of Disney park outfits!

Sometimes, a bright, color-block bag is just the right thing to make your outfit POP! We found this bright Lug — Hopper Shorty Backpack on Amazon! Check it out before it sells OUT.

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We’ll be keeping an eye out for even more Lug bags throughout Disney World and more, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more!

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Registration is coming up soon for the 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend, and we just got some very important information about this year’s races!

Disney has announced the THEMES for each of the weekend’s races, and trust us when we say that you’re not gonna want to miss the 10K.

The runDisney Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend takes place from September 5th through the 8th, 2024, and is made up of several different races and events: yoga, kids’ races, a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and the Challenge. All of these races have spooky themes!

The 5K will be themed to Chip ‘n’ Dale! Disney said that the “3.1-mile trick-or-treat themed adventure through Disneyland Resort will be happy Halloween fun for everyone!”

The 10K is themed to — get excited — the Hitchhiking Ghosts from Haunted Mansion! Ezra Beane, Professor Phineas Plump, and Gus are haunting this 6.2-mile race, which will also have appearances from the Hatbox Ghost, Singing Busts, and more spooky haunts.

This year’s Half Marathon is themed to Hocus Pocus, with Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow dressed up as the Sanderson Sisters!

The 2024 Chills & Thrills Challenge is made up of the 10K and Half Marathon. This challenge is themed to Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas!

The Kids’ Races this year are themed to Cars! The races are open to kids up to age nine.

Disneyland Yoga will be returning in 2024. This event is “an early morning stretch session from inside Disneyland park” that’s hosted by Goofy. It takes place before the park opens, which means participants get the cool experience of being inside a mostly empty park!

If you’re interested in participating, take note of these registration dates and times:

Registration opens to Club runDisney Gold & Platinum members on February 6th, 2024, at 7AM PST/10AM EST. General registration opens on February 13th, 2024, at 7AM PST/10AM EST.

Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news!

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Are you planning to run in any of these races? Let us know in the comments!

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Disney has a LOT of plans for movies over the next few years, although some releases ended up getting delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

But we have a LOT to look forward to in 2024, including Inside Out 2, and Mufasa: The Lion King. However, one of the most anticipated Disney movies of the year is a Marvel film, Deadpool 3. Well, that movie was also delayed due to the strikes, but it WILL come out this year and we now have confirmation that the production has finished filming.

Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds, posted on social media that filming has finally been completed on Deadpool 3. Reynolds also praised the film’s cast and crew in his post.

The suit hides the blood. Also sweat… But today, with Deadpool wrapping, it’s mostly tears. A giant and forever thanks to the cast and crew of our film who battled wind, rain, strikes and @RealHughJackman… all under the stalwart leadership of @ShawnLevyDirect

I got to make a… pic.twitter.com/aEasnxo6cD

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) January 24, 2024

Reynolds’ Deadpool 3 co-star Hugh Jackman, who will reprise his role as Wolverine, also took to social media to say his goodbyes to the cast and crew at the end of filming.

What a ride!!! I’ve loved every minute of making this movie. Well not the training and diet but the other 93.2%. To the best cast and crew, thank you! You are all aces. To two of my best mates @VancityReynolds and @ShawnLevyDirect I literally couldn’t have done this without you.… pic.twitter.com/TfD32naexF

— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) January 24, 2024

Deadpool 3 will be the first Deadpool movie to fully fall under the Disney umbrella after Disney purchased 20th Century Fox — which produced the first two Deadpool films. The film will also be the 34th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Reynolds and Jackman are joined by Morena Baccarin, Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Jennifer Garner, and more. 

Deadpool 3 was in the middle of filming when the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes interrupted the entertainment industry. However, soon after the SAG-AFTRA strike ended (the WGA had ended prior to that), production on the movie picked up, but Disney was still forced to move the film’s release date from May to July 26th, 2024. 

We’ll be keeping an eye out for more Deadpool 3 news as we wait for the first trailer, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Will you be seeing Deadpool 3 when it releases? Let us know in the comments!

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Comcast released its Q4 2023 earnings report revealing an increase in revenue for Universal theme parks, although lower revenue for Universal Orlando Resort.

Comcast Q4 2023 Earnings Report

The increase is 12.2 percent, from $2.11 billion to $2.37 billion. Comcast attributes the increase to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. The land soft-opened in early January 2023 before a grand opening the next month.

The land’s success was partially offset by lower revenue at Universal Orlando Resort, but Comcast stated the Florida theme parks “continued to be above comparable pre-pandemic 2019 levels.”

The adjusted EBITDA also increased by 11.6 percent from $782 million to $872 million.

We’ll likely see a significant increase in revenue for Universal Orlando Resort after Epic Universe opens in the summer of 2025. The park will have its own version of Super Nintendo World, which first opened at Universal Studios Japan. Check out our most recent Epic Universe construction update.

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said of Epic Universe, “It’s completely original. It’s maybe the most exciting project I’ve seen since we bought NBCUniversal getting built.” He added that the board of directors would be visiting the construction site soon.

Universal Studios Japan will also soon open a Donkey Kong expansion to their Super Nintendo World. The Donkey Kong area will open at Super Nintendo World in Epic Universe with the park.

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