D-Tech MaDe kiosks at Walt Disney World have new “Star Wars” designs for May the 4th and the 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace.” Personalizable products include magnets, ornaments, and iPhone cases.

“Star Wars” Magnets – $19.99

Personalization of magnets is available for an additional $3.

This design is circular with Darth Vader and three Stormtroopers set within a red ring on a black background. “Power of the Dark Side” is across the top and “Galactic Empire” is at the bottom. Vader has his hand outstretched to channel the Force.

This magnet is rectangular with round corners. “Dark Side” is in black “Star Wars” front. Darth Vader, a Stormtrooper, and Darth Maul are all pictured.

This magnet is shaped like Vader’s iconic helmet. The Sith Lord is pictured in red and black, holding his glowing lightsaber. “Dark Side” is printed at the bottom.

This circular design features the Galactic Empire’s logo in red against a black background. “Dark Side” is in the center.

This magnet is white with black lettering. The image at the top depicts Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi in the climactic lightsaber battle of “The Phantom Menace.” The film’s 25th anniversary logo — a giant “25” above the film’s full name — is below the image.

This magnet is red. Darth Maul’s face is on the left while the film’s name is to the right. The silhouettes of Maul, Obi-Wan, and Qui-Gon Jinn are above the title.

“Now this is podracing!” is on this white magnet. The first three words are black while the last word is red. Anakin’s podracer is in the center and Sebulba’s is in the top right corner. A curvy black border makes the background look like smoke clouds.

There are four small “25 Years” magnet designs. Each features a different character and a matching colorway. “Star Wars The Phantom Menace” is across the bottom. The two pictured above feature C-3PO before getting his gold plating and R2-D2.

Two more magnets feature Jar Jar Binks and Darth Maul.

“Star Wars” Ornaments – $19.99+

The ornaments all have 3-D effects. Personalization is an additional $3.

This diamond-shaped ornament features Darth Vader’s helmet set against a black and red background.

Darth Maul’s face is on this triangular ornament with round notches on the sides.

This circular ornament features the Imperial logo in a red outline against a black background. There are also red lines resembling lightning cutting through the symbol.

This ornament features a full-color image of Qui-Gon, Darth Maul, and Obi-Wan battling against a space background. The film’s full title is in golden lettering at the bottom.

This ornament is almost identical to the Jar Jar Binks magnet, but with a clear background instead of black.

This Darth Maul ornament is also identical to the “25 Years” ornament, but with a transparent background.

There’s also a “Now this is podracing!” ornament.

“Star Wars” iPhone Cases – $29.99+

iPhone case personalization is $5. There are cases compatible with iPhones 15, 14, 15 Pro, and 14 Pro.

This case features the May the 4th merchandise artwork with Boba Fett, C-3PO, and R2-D2. The logo for the 1980s series “Star Wars: Droids” is at the bottom.

“Dark Side” is printed in red lettering over and over again on this black phone case. Separating the words are images of Darth Maul, Darth Vader, and the Imperial logo.

This case is red with Darth Vader pictured against white fire. It has a 3-D effect so Vader appears to pop out of the background. “Darth Vader” is printed in white lettering against the villain and “Dark Side of the Force” is in the top right corner.

This case has a black and red damask pattern of Darth Vader’s helmet, Stormtrooper helmets, and the Imperial logo.

This case has an all-over pattern of white Stormtrooper helmets. One Darth Vader helmet and three red Imperial logos interrupt the pattern.

Darth Maul is pictured against a black background on this 3-D case. His name is in red lettering down the right side of the design.

The “Phantom Menace” 25th anniversary logo is in black in the top corner of this case. Jar Jar Binks takes up most of the design, appearing to peek out of a watery window.

This case features the full-color image of Qui-Gon, Maul, and Obi-Wan battling. The 25th anniversary logo is in the top right corner.

This case features the famous “Phantom Menace” poster of a young Anakin Skywalker with Darth Vader’s Shadow on a sandy Tatooine building behind him.

“Star Wars” Apple Watch Bands – $36.99+

Apple Watch bands come in two sizes. The small size is compatible with 38mm, 40mm, and 41mm Apple Watches. The large size is compatible with 42mm, 44mm, and 45mm. All the “Star Wars” bands are black.

This one has Darth Maul pictured in red with the Imperial logo. Without personalization, “Darth Maul” is printed on the dotted end of the band.

This band has a similar design but with Darth Vader’s helmet, a Star Destroyer, and the Imperial logo in white. “Darth Vader” is on the dotted end of the band.

Queen Amidala is pictured on both ends of this band in her red and gold outfits.

Jar Jar Binks is pictured on one end of this band and his name is on the other end.

Half of Darth Maul’s face is on one end of this band and his name is on the other.

“Star Wars” Apple AirPods Cases – $19.99

Personalization of AirPods cases is $5. They come in two sizes. The vertically oriented cases are for Generation 1 and 2 AirPods. The horizontal cases are for AirPods Pro. All the designs come in both sizes.

This design is black with half of Darth Maul’s red and black face pictured. His name is in gray text with a red line through the center.

This design and the Jar Jar Binks design below come in both clear and black options.

All the cases have black lobster claw clips.

The Jar Jar Binks design features the Gungan smiling against a teal blue background with white bubbles. His name is in black lettering across the top.

This design features the Imperial logo in red. “Dark Side” is above the logo — unless you get the case personalized.

The last design is inspired by podracing. The top has a black and white checkered stripe. The bottom is blue with “Podracing” in red lettering.

Anakin and Sebulba’s podracers are pictured against a white dust cloud.

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Disney World is rife with little snack stands, but not all of them are created equal!

Some of the snack stands have hidden gems and our favorite treats (like Eight Spoon Cafe or Cheshire Cafe), while others are probably okay to completely skip. Recently, I stopped by one of these stands in Magic Kingdom to review its whole menu — let’s go to Westward Ho Refreshments!

Atmosphere

Westward Ho is a snack stand in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, located directly across the pathway from Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe. This small little spot usually doesn’t have much of a line, but it also doesn’t have any seating or tables. 

They serve both breakfast and lunch/dinner/snack offerings here. I stopped by in the afternoon, so let’s check out the menu!

Menu

For lunch and dinner, there are only a few items on the menu at Westward Ho. You can get the Candied Bacon Skewer, the Corn Dog Nuggets, or the Jalapeño Poppers.

They offer several beverages, including Joffrey’s coffee and slushes.

Eats

Since there are so few menu items, I decided to order ALL the eats!

Starting out with the Candied Bacon Skewer, you can snag this meat-on-a-stick for $9.99, and it comes brown sugar-coated and served with chips on the side. This is probably the snack that Westward Ho is most known for.

The bacon was pretty fatty on the ends, which diminished the amount of meat on the skewer a little bit. However, my main issue is that it was INCREDIBLY sticky, making it somewhat challenging to eat. 

However, it was pretty yummy flavor-wise — very meaty with a bit of sweetness. I was expecting to be disappointed because it’s a fairly controversial snack, but I surprisingly enjoyed it! The major downside here is the price. It’s fairly expensive for a small portion, even with the chips.

Next up was a meal you might not have known you can get at Westward Ho — Corn Dog Nuggets! These are the same as the ones you get at Casey’s Corner except they come with Lay’s chips on the side instead of french fries. Get the meal for $10.79.

These nuggets are pretty much the exact same as the Casey’s ones! The breading has a little bit of crispiness on the outside, but it’s soft and a little sweet inside. The hot dog portion is fairly basic and tastes like a normal hot dog.

My favorite hack with these is to go across the walkway to Pecos Bill and get the queso for $1 to dip them in — even better than getting the plastic cheese from Casey’s Corner! In general, I prefer ordering these nuggets at Westward Ho because of the nearby queso, and the fact that I can throw the chips in my bag for a snack later.

The final food item on the menu here is the Jalapeño Poppers! They are breaded jalapeño poppers stuffed with nacho cheese and served with ranch on the side for $6.29.

I was hoping for chunks of jalapeño inside these, but it’s really just fried chunks of jalapeño cheddar cheese, which was a little disappointing. These are definitely spicier than most “spicy” Disney foods, but not unbearable by any means. The ranch cools it off and brightens the flavor, but they feel empty on the inside and not substantial. I would’ve loved more flavor depth besides just spice and cheese, and I probably wouldn’t get these again.

And of course, I needed something to wash it all down! For my drink, I ordered the Minute Maid Premium Lemonade Frozen Slushy for $5.99.

This had a strong lemon flavor and was very refreshing. It melts quickly so you’ll need to drink fast, because it gets kind of syrupy once it melts. It’s not a wildly original beverage, but I would recommend it for lemonade fans.

So how did Westward Ho fare overall?

Overall

Of everything I had at Westward Ho, the only must-get for me would be the Corn Dog Nuggets. It’s much easier to get them here than at Casey’s Corner and I love the Pecos Bill queso hack! The lemonade might also be nice on a hot summer day.

But I was a little disappointed in the poppers, and the bacon was just a smidge too pricey for me to keep going back to try. I would love if they branched out with more snacks here in the future!

Nosh or Not?

Mosey on out west and stop for a bite if…

• You’re intrigued by the novelty of these snacks. This is the only place in the parks where you can get bacon on a stick or jalapeño poppers, so if you LOVE those treats, you’ll have to try them here!
• You want corn dog nuggets without the chaos of Casey’s Corner. I often order corn dog nuggets here if I don’t want to deal with Casey’s Corner or I don’t have the appetite to eat fries on the side — I can just through the bag of chips in my backpack for snacking later.
• You’re just in the mood for a beverage! They’ve got quite the selection of drinks here and the line isn’t usually too long.

Keep on shuffling and explore the wild west if…

• You want a substantial meal. Outside of the corn dog nuggets, none of these items really offer a substantial meal.
• You want to sit down and eat. Unless you plan on taking your food over to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe to sit down, you won’t find any tables here.
• You want a truly spectacular feast. Most of the items on the menu here are fairly middle-of-the-road. This isn’t exactly the place we’d recommend to knock your socks off.

That’s a wrap on my visit to Westward Ho, thanks for coming along! We’ll keep you in the loop with more snack reviews and food updates from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB.

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Have you ever been to Westward Ho? Tell us in the comments!

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A well-known Disney World restaurant’s menu is changing.

Over the last decade, The Boathouse has become one of Disney Springs’ best known restaurants, a favorite among locals and tourist visitors alike. However, a recent reader email tipped us off to a big change to the restaurant’s menu.

As of last May, the restaurant offered an entry serving of two filet mignon sliders and a side of fries for $16.50. The meal served as one of the better values on property. However, a reader brought to our attention that that had changed.

According to their email – and a corresponding photo of the current menu – they sent us, “The filet sliders are now on the launch menu as an appetizer option. It comes with 3 sliders for $22. When I asked about it as a meal with the fries, I was recommend to order a side a fries ($10) to make it like the meal was before. I enjoyed this meal before as 2 sliders and a side of fries was a great portion and for less than $20 I believe.”

We checked with the Boathouse, and the restaurant confirmed that the sliders have been moved to the appetizer menu, with the side of fries replaced by a third steak slider.

While it’s sad to see one of the best value meals on Disney property slip away, a third slider at least makes the dish more suitable as a shareable appetizer. Stay tuned to DFB fort more Disney World menu updates.

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Are you sad to see the two sliders and fries meal removed from The Boathouse, or do you prefer the new three slides appetizer incarnation? Let us know in the comments below.

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Baublebar releases some of the CUTEST Disney ears and we want all of them.

And these two new pairs of ears are no different! We knew BaubleBar was releasing two new pairs of classic ears (and we also knew we’d be obsessed), but we weren’t entirely sure when. Now we can confirm these ears are available online right now!

The Minnie Mouse Classic Ear Headband is to DIE For!

These Minnie Mouse Classic Ear Headband are as iconic as can be — they’re black and red just like Minnie’s classic outfit, and now you can DisneyBound even easier with these ears to match.

Check them out!

Want More Color? The Minnie Mouse Birthday Ears Are Perfect!

If you’re looking for something just as classy but a little more colorful, the Minnie Mouse Birthday Ears are just what you need. These ears have a black base, but have a gold bow on the front and small multi-colored gemstones on the ears.

Grab them here!

We haven’t seen either of these ears in the parks just yet, but we’re just it’s just a matter of time. We’ll be sure to keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB!

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Do you love Disney World?

Do you love Disney World so much that you’d like to live there? Well, as you can imagine it’s certainly not going to be cheap, but it’s definitely possible. Disney’s Golden Oak community has some GORGEOUS houses up for sale, and even if we can’t afford to throw out the millions of dollars needed need to buy one, we can still dream, right?

So the Golden Oak community is just four miles from Magic Kingdom, and in addition to living in a beautiful house inside Disney World, you’ll get Disney service and access to the exclusive Golden Oak Club. Who knows? If you’ve got the $$$ or if you win the lottery, one of these three homes we’re about to show you could be your next home!

Grand Villa Amore — $14.5M

The first home, Grand Villa Amore, can be found at 10151 Enchanted Oak Drive in the Carolwood Reserve community of Golden Oak. This home boasts a whopping seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms plus two half bathrooms. It will set you back $14,500,000.  It has a Mediterranean-themed design and reminds us of Prince Eric’s castle in The Little Mermaid.

This home, with its MULTIPLE courtyards, even has an outdoor living area with an outdoor kitchen! The pool and spa has a fiber optic “starfield” ceiling in the pool gazebo.

And if you need it, there’s a wine room, too. You’ll also be able to invite your friends over for movies in the Millennium Falcon-themed theater.

The main suite features a fireplace and a connected bathroom with a soaking tub. There’s even a pet grooming room, as well as some very impressive home office space.

Once Upon a Dream — $10M

If that doesn’t quite suit your tastes, there’s also the home listed at 10254 Summer Meadow Way, Golden Oak, F, called “Once Upon A Dream.” This home has a more modern aesthetic and sits on a corner lot. It has a circular drive in front.

This home allows a lot of natural light in with its floor-to-ceiling windows in the two-story main gallery and dining room.

This house, though, is a little smaller: it has five bedrooms and five bathrooms with two half-bathrooms. This one also has a summer kitchen, as well as a fire pit, pool, and cabana.

There’s also a “semi-attached guest casita.” (Is that an Encanto reference?). It also has a wine room and overlooks a nature preserve.  Expect to see Disney touches throughout. This home goes for $9,999,950.

Sherwood Burrow — $8.5M

Finally, Sherwood Burrow is also available for a cool $8,495,000. This home has five bedrooms, five Bathrooms, and three Half Bathrooms. This home, located at 9725 Vista Falls Drive in Orlando, has a more Tuscan design with a brick exterior.

The main suite features stained-glass windows, a separate sitting area, a morning bar, and a gorgeous bathroom.

Other rooms have hand-carved doors, and there are spiral staircases throughout. Inside, this house feels like it belongs in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

You want Disney touches? This home has plenty! This room is giving us Beast’s Library vibes, complete with Lumiere!

Did we mention it has a steampunk-themed home theater? Because it does!

For most of us, these homes are merely wishful thinking, but you never know. Maybe someday we’ll live here…

Check back with DFB again soon for more!

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Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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