ROAST BEEF POPCORN Is Definitely Our Favorite Announcement from Disney’s Massive News Drop

Disney just made a ton of huge announcements about the NEW Fantasy Springs theme park expansion at Tokyo DisneySea.

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We got a first look inside the new Frozen and Tangled-themed restaurants, checked out the new merchandise, and even got to see several menu items coming to the various restaurants inside. But we were NOT ready for this announcement: ROAST BEEF POPCORN.

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Yep, Roast Beef Popcorn is a snack that will be available inside the Peter Pan-themed land at Fantasy Springs. This snack will be on the menu at the Popcorn Wagon, which is designed to look like “a boat pieced together from colorful slabs of old wood.”

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What exactly IS Roast Beef Popcorn, you might ask? Disney said that it has a “robust flavor seasoned with salt and black pepper, and aromas of roasted meat and gravy. This is the first time that this unique popcorn flavor will be available at Tokyo Disney Resort.

Rrrrroast beef??!

Although this is the newest unique popcorn flavor coming to Tokyo Disney Resort, it’s definitely not the first time that Disney has released a fun popcorn flavor at this park that’s not what you’d expect for the savory snack! In the past, we’ve seen flavors like Soy Sauce and Butter, Honey Popcorn, Curry Popcorn, Milk Tea Popcorn, Strawberry Popcorn, Corn Potage (Corn Soup) Popcorn, Orange Marmalade Popcorn, and so many more.

Curry Popcorn

Tokyo Disney Resort is also known for its AWESOME popcorn BUCKETS, and we’re frequently very jealous of their souvenir buckets!

Take Your Pick

Aside from the Popcorn Wagon, Peter Pan’s Never Land will also have two new attractions: Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure (where you’ll join the Lost Kids on an epic adventure through Never Land to rescue John from Captain Hook) and Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies in Pixie Hollow (when you’ll ride in a buggy made by Tinker Bell herself!).

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There will be a quick service restaurant, too, called Lookout Cookout, which can seat about 200 guests.

This is a “hideout created by the Lost Kids,” made out of “parts of a shipwreck that had washed ashore in Never Land.” The restaurant is stocked full of items that the Lost Kids discovered and added to their collection. You’ll get a glimpse of the Lost Kids’ daily lives, too, including their hammocks and pajamas!

Lookout Cookout in Fantasy Springs

The menu is full of food inspired by the Lost Kids, like the Lost Kids’ Snack Box (with chicken tenders, seaweed fritters, banana chips, and shrimp chips)…

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…and the Pixie Dust Soda (Kiwi), which has “a star-shaped topping that dissolves into the drink, creating a silver sparkling effect inspired by Tinker Bell’s magical pixie dust.”

It’s pixie dusted!

Lookout Cookout will accept Mobile Order.

If you’re hoping to book your vacation to Fantasy Springs, make sure to talk to our friends over at Small World Vacations for help planning your trip! They can help you navigate the entire planning process, finding you the best deals and discounts along the way.

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FIRST LOOK at the SOUVENIRS at Disney’s Major Theme Park Expansion — Fantasy Springs

Disney fans everywhere are SO excited for the newest Disney theme park expansion: Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Park. The new land will have three immersive areas themed to FrozenTangled, and Peter Pan. Now, we’ve got a first look at some of the SOUVENIRS you’ll be able to buy once the land opens!

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We’ve already seen a first look inside some of the new restaurants coming to Fantasy Springs, and we’ve also gotten a peek inside the super expensive new hotel rooms that will open as part of the expansion. But what about the MERCH?! Disney just released photos of some of the new Fantasy Springs collections, so let’s take a look.

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We got a little sneak peek at the souvenirs previously, but now we’ve got a lot of pictures and way more information about all the new merch! Disney released a new press release with specific details about new collections coming to the themed lands.

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There will be two gift shops inside Fantasy Springs: Fantasy Springs Gifts and Springs Treasures. Fantasy Springs Gifts is located on the first floor of the Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel and can only be accessed from Tokyo DisneySea. The design of the store is inspired by fairy tales, the Springs, and the surrounding wildlife and natural landscapes.

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Springs Treasures is “a wagon-style kiosk located along the pathway leading from Arabian Coast to Fantasy Springs.”

The new merchandise will be themed to Fantasy Springs in general, and there will also be specific merchandise for each of the themed lands: Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel’s Forest, and Peter Pan’s Never Land.

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The “Disney Monthly Dreams” Fantasy Springs Art Collection is a sort of subscription box that “will send one package a month for three months that includes panels with Fantasy Springs concept artwork, and other grand opening merchandise.” It can only be shipped to addresses in Japan.

Up first, we saw merchandise themed to the Fantasy Springs logo, along with posters of the attractions at the various lands:

  • Postcard holder & postcard — 1,900 yen ($12.65)
  • Keychain (book type) — 1,900 yen ($12.65)
  • Keychain — 1,400 yen ($9.32)

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  • Postcard set — 1,200 yen ($7.99)
  • Pouch set — 2,800 yen ($18.64)
  • Note pad set — 1,200 yen ($7.99)

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The next collection is themed to the world of Fantasy Springs:

  • Postcard set — 1,000 yen ($6.66)
  • Stickers & note pad — 1,500 yen ($9.99)
  • Clear folder set — 1,200 yen ($7.99)
  • Note pad — 800 yen ($5.33)

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These items are themed to Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey:

  • Mirror — 2,200 yen ($14.65)
  • Plush charm set — 4,400 yen ($29.30)
  • Music box set — 3,600 yen ($23.97)
  • Accessory — 1,300 yen each ($8.66)
  • Plush toy set — 5,200 yen ($34.62)

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These items are themed to Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival:

  • Planetarium toy — 3,500 yen ($23.30)
  • Postcard & greeting card — 800 yen ($5.33)
  • Clear folder set — 700 yen ($4.66)
  • Photo stand — 4,500 yen ($29.96)

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Next up is a collection themed to Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure:

  • Pin badge set — 6,000 yen ($39.95)
  • Mug — 1,900 yen ($12.65)
  • Hand towel — 1,800 yen ($11.98)
  • Wash cloth — 950 yen ($6.33)
  • Postcard set — 1,250 yen ($8.32)

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These items are themed to the Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies ride:

  • Pencil case — 2,300 yen ($15.31)
  • Clear folder & stickers — 1,200 yen ($7.99)
  • Note pad — 700 yen ($4.66)
  • Postcard set — 1,500 yen ($9.99)

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Finally, there’s a merchandise collection inspired by the new Fantasy Springs Hotel:

  • Postcard set — 600 yen ($3.99)
  • Tin badge — 500 yen ($3.33)
  • Pouch — 950 yen ($6.33)

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We’re sure there will be more new merchandise available in the new themed lands, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the merchandise and the entire Fantasy Springs theme park expansion!

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2025 Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Packages

2025 Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Packages are now available to book!

Walt Disney World has announced and released 2025 room rates and packages, which are now available to book. Currently, we are able to book only January 1 – October 31, 2025. Later dates will be released later this year.

A few things have changed from the 2024 Walt Disney World packages, highlighted below:

Available 2025Walt Disney World Resorts

Walt Disney World Value Resorts

  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort 
  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Disney’s All-Star Movies
  • Disney’s All-Star Sports
  • Disney’s All-Star Music

Walt Disney World Moderate Resorts

  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
  • Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

Walt Disney World Deluxe Villa Resorts

  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort 
  • Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
  • Disney’s Beach Club Villas
  • Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort
  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
  • The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Please note: Most Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts are available for bookings roughly 11 months out.

2025 Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Packages Available Dates

Currently, January 1 – October 31, 2025 is open for booking. November and December dates will be released at some future point.

Disney Park Reservations

Walt Disney World theme park reservations are no longer required, unless you travel with an Annual Pass or some group ticket for students or conventions, you will still need to make park reservations through all of 2025.

Disney Dining Plans

Walt Disney World dining plans are returning for 2025!!!

For 2025, Walt Disney World will offer two different dining plans. Disney has decided, for the time being, not to offer the Disney Dining Plan Plus nor the Disney Deluxe Dining Plan for 2025. Currently, you will be able to choose from the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan, available with all 2025 packages.

The Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan includes the following:

  • 2 Quick-Service Meals Per Night of Stay
  • 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay
  • 1 Resort-Refillable Mug

It looks like the Quick-Service dining plan will cost $22.99 per child and $60.86 per adult per night of your stay. More information and details are available on the Walt Disney World Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan website.

The Disney Dining Plan includes the following:

  • 1 Quick-Service Meal Per Night of Stay
  • 1 Table-Service Meal Per Night of Stay
  • 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay
  • 1 Resort-Refillable Mug

It looks like the Disney Dining Plan will cost $30.46 per child and $97.79 per adult per night of your stay. More information and details are available on the Walt Disney World Disney Dining Plan website.

Please note that all guests on your reservation must purchase the same dining plan for all nights of your stay, you are not able to mix dining plans or only purchase the plans for a portion of your stay.

2025 Walt Disney Vacation Package Perks

Throughout 2025, guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can enjoy admission to one of the two Walt Disney World water parks on their check-in day – included with their stay. Disney water parks have something for everyone: big thrills, lazy rivers, wave pools, interactive play areas for younger kids and even water slides the whole family can enjoy together. The fun can start on day one at a Disney water park! More information will be available later this year on this special perk! Be sure to check the water park operating hours closer to 2025 arrivals.

In addition to the free day at a Disney water park, there are many other perks for staying in a Walt Disney World Resort:

  • Proximity to the theme parks: If visiting the Walt Disney World theme parks, nothing beats the convenience of staying at a Disney Resort hotel. Many resorts are just a hop, a skip and a jump to a theme park! 
  • Complimentary transportation: Not only are the theme parks near the resorts, but they’re easy to get to. With several complimentary transportation options, such as buses, boats, monorails and Disney Skyliner, guests can get anywhere they need to go. 
  • Extra time in the theme parks: Disney Resort hotel guests can get extra time in the theme parks with 30 minutes of early theme park entry. And guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts can maximize their time with extended evening hours at select parks. Both will continue through 2025! 
  • Early access to dining reservations: Don’t forget, Disney Resort hotel guests can make dining reservations for their entire stay (up to a 10-night stay) 60 days before the first day of their vacation.
  • Recreation & fitness activities: Even during a vacation, wellness is one of our top priorities. Our Disney Resort hotels offer several wellness activities through Disney Family Wellness. Some favorites include dancing to Disney songs, family fun walks and, yes, even pickleball!  

For more information on perks included with a Walt Disney World stay, please see the 2025 Walt Disney World Magical Extras Page.

MagicBands

Walt Disney World no longer mails complimentary MagicBands to Walt Disney World Resort guests. MagicBands will be available to purchase at a discounted rate prior to your arrival. Guests who prefer not to purchase a discounted MagicBand will be able to use the My Disney Experience app or a Key to the World card (free once you arrive at Disney) during their visit. Walt Disney World will still offer MagicBands in retail locations and on shopDisney.com, and guests will be able to continue using the wearables throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney’s Magical Express

Walt Disney World no longer offers Disney’s Magical Express airport transportation. Several paid options are now available, your Mouseketrips agent will be able to find the best option for you.

Disney Genie +

It is no longer an option to purchase Genie + in advance as part of your stay. Genie + must be purchased on a daily basis each morning during your stay. So, Genie + is currently not a ticket option on any 2025 Walt Disney World package or advance ticket purchase. We have heard rumor that this may change sometime in 2025, but currently, it is not an option.

Book your 2025 Walt Disney World Vacation with Mouseketrips!

If you would like to get a quote or more information about 2025 Walt Disney World Packages, please feel free to contact us for a free, no-obligation quote on your 2024 Walt Disney World Vacation.

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Old Fort Wilderness Cabins Being Sold on Facebook

With the new DVC Cabins coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, some of the old log-style cabins are being sold on Facebook.

A Facebook listing for “limited units” of the 1-bedroom cabins was posted on February 26, 2024. The post, from user Kyle Brooks, states that the cabins are being sold for $49,900 and can be delivered within 45 minutes of Orlando.

Fort Wilderness cabins for sale on Facebook

A virtual tour of one of the cabins was posted. They are being sold fully furnished. Disney pamphlets and the Amazon “Hey Disney” device are visible but it’s unknown if the device is included in the sale.

For a full look at one of the Fort Wilderness cabins, check out our room tour article and the video below.

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New ‘Wish’ Topiary Debuts Ahead of 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

The new “Wish” topiary display has arrived ahead of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins on February 28.

“Wish” Topiary

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The display features Asha with the Star.

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Valentino the goat is beside her.

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Now You Can Learn Hawaiian Words on Your Stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa and Disney Vacation Club shared on their Instagram page how you can enhance your experience at the beautiful resort by learning Hawaiian words. What’s Happening: Are you planning a trip to the beautiful Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa? You can enhance your experience by learning Hawaiian words with a complimentary […]

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SEE INSIDE Disney’s New Snuggly Duckling Restaurant!

It’s 100 days until the opening of a BRAND NEW Disney land!!

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Fantasy Springs is opening June 6th, 2024, at Tokyo DisneySea, and we are just getting more excited every time we see more of this amazing new port!! Today we’re bring you INSIDE the Snuggly Duckling restaurant coming to Fantasy Springs!

Tokyo DisneySea just released NEW videos with looks inside the Tangled, Frozen, and Peter Pan lands coming to Fantasy Springs. Take a look at the Tangled land video right here!

Of course, we are super excited to try all the new restaurants coming to Fantasy Springs but ONE in particular has us on the edge of our seats — a REAL LIFE Snuggly Duckling! Here’s a first look inside the new counter-service location where the “rough-and-tumble crowd gathers,” Disney says.

First off — look at that sign!

The Snuggly Duckling sign at Tokyo DisneySea

This looks exactly like the Snuggly Duckling sign in Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure!

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And the exterior of the restaurant looks VERY similar to the animated version, too — though it’s not quite at the “severely slanted floor” angle — of the imaginary version.

Here it is!!

And here’s another look at the exterior.

The Snuggly Duckling in Tokyo DisneySea

Inside, the restaurant looks appropriately rustic for that rough crowd the Snuggly Duckling tends to draw!

Rustic decor in the Snuggly Duckling

Check out this cool helmet lamp!

Helmet lamp and rustic decor at the Snuggly Duckling

And if you’ve got a dream, there’s a stage and piano to sing about it!

I’ve Got a Dream!

And yes, we’ve saved one of the best parts of this restaurant for last. Check out THIS MURAL!!

Mural at Snuggly Duckling

I spy PASCAL! We cannot WAIT to see this Snuggly Duckling Restaurant in person! Keep following Disney Food Blog for all the latest on Fantasy Springs!

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First Look INSIDE Disney’s NEW Frozen-Themed Restaurant Opening in June!

Disney’s NEWEST theme park expansion, Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Park, is opening on June 6th, 2024, with three AMAZING immersive lands. Now, we’ve got a first look inside one of the new restaurants coming to the Frozen-themed land!

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Fantasy Springs is made up of three kingdoms: Rapunzel’s Forest, Peter Pan’s Never Land, and Frozen Kingdom. There’s also a new hotel, the Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel. Inside the new lands, there are new rides, attractions, and restaurants. Let’s go inside the Royal Banquet of Arendelle for the FIRST TIME!

According to a new press release from Disney, Fantasy Springs is located between the Lost River Delta and the Arabian Coast lands in Tokyo DisneySea. The Fantasy Springs entryway will have an archway featuring characters like Peter Pan, Rapunzel, Anna, and Elsa.

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Inside Frozen Kingdom, guests will find a new ride called Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey, which takes visitors on a boat ride through the Frozen story. This sounds very similar to the Frozen Ever After ride in EPCOT.

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The land will also have TWO restaurants: the Royal Banquet of Arendelle and Oaken’s OK Foods.

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The Royal Banquet of Arendelle is a quick service restaurant that seats about 570 guests, located inside the Arendelle Castle.

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It looks like there are a few different dining rooms inside, with one that looks like the Great Hall and another that looks like the art gallery (where Anna sings “For the First Time in Forever” in the movie).

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While you’re dining, don’t forget to look for books and artwork that nod to the movie!

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You can use Mobile Order at The Royal Banquet of Arendelle.

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Disney said, “Guests who visit this restaurant will be able to join the celebratory banquet and enjoy an offering called ‘Arendelle’s Royal Set.’” This meal is served to guests in a basket and has a full spread of appetizers, entrées, and dessert.

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At Oaken’s OK Foods, you can grab Oaken’s Yoo-Hoo Bread (Cardamom & Meat), which is “a variation on the cardamom rolls, a Scandinavian specialty.” The bread is filled with spiced meat and lingonberry jam.

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We can’t wait to learn more about the new themed lands at Fantasy Springs! Check out more news about the theme park expansion here:

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Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!

Are you going to visit Fantasy Springs when it opens in June? Let us know in the comments!

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Release Date Announced for the Anime Series “The Fable” on Disney+

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney+ has set a release date for the anime series The Fable. What’s Happening: Disney+ has announced the release date for the anime series The Fable. The worldwide launch to the streaming service will be on April 7. This is the latest anime partnership between Disney and Japanese publishing powerhouse Kodansha. About […]

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