Celebrate Valentine’s Day by getting your heart racing with a brand new virtual event from runDisney. Lace Up: Disney has announced runDisney Virtual Love on the Run 14-Miler, a brand new at-home running event. Taking place from February 1-28, 2025, participants will be able to lace up with love in three separate races. These include […]
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I was recently sent two new Star Wars button-down shirts from our friends at the popular apparel brand RSVLTS, as featured in their exciting summer 2024 Star Wars collection that was announced and revealed last month, and below are my thoughts on these items after wearing them across a full weekend at Disneyland Resort. The first […]
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Take a full photo and video tour of the Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store, now open at Universal Studios Florida.
The Tribute Store is a themed retail experience — which is to say that it’s a heavily-decorated store with its own backstory. It’s home to the bulk of the Halloween Horror Nights merchandise for the year but can be almost an attraction on its own. The story is often unrelated to the rest of the event, but it carries its own and often has other tie-ins. This year, teasers leading up to the opening were installed in the nearby Sahara Traders gift shop at Revenge of the Mummy, drawing the Museum of Antiquities into the story.
The Halloween Horror Nights 33 Tribute Store is located in the New York area of Universal Studios Florida. The entrance is located at the Macy’s facade on the corner of Delancey Street and 57th Avenue. It’s next to Revenge of the Mummy and across from Gramercy Park. Find it on the map below, marked with an orange star.
The official description reads, “Step into a dystopian city where an ancient evil is wreaking havoc at this highly themed retail space. Guests will venture through a variety of haunted urban-themed locations, from an abandoned warehouse to a creepy subway station and beyond while also a serial killer on the loose and stalking them until they come face to face with the killer in the end.“
The serial killer is a huge bat creature seemingly summoned by an idol received at the museum. Mysterious things kept happening until ultimately the idol was stolen and used, purposefully or not, to summon the creature. The city was ravaged, and we entered the ruins.
The exterior of the Tribute Store is a maroon and rusted shipping container. The “Tribute Store” is written in graffiti across the side alongside other graffiti art.
Just above the shipping container Universal has themed the window in Stein & Co. with a wooden pallet and plastic tarp, making the building appear abandoned.
Though a concept teaser in Sahara Traders showed that scaffolds were going to be part of the final product, they were inexplicably removed. They were supposed to be part of the story explaining that repairs had to stop due to bat attacks.
The story begins as we move through the storage container while being pursued by a “serial killer.”
We made our way into the Tribute Store and got a look at the start of our journey (and some of the merchandise that will be available inside).
The walls inside the hallways feature red and yellow graffiti that frequently mentions bats.
The notices on the wall warn of bats and explain what people should do if they see one.
We then entered the “foyer,” which is right outside of the Tribute Store’s first room: Kurt’s Supplies.
An emergency alert repeats warnings about bat attacks and an impending thunderstorm as we enter the former convenience store.
We then made our way into Kurt’s Supplies. A sheet with the words spray painted in blue sits above the entry.
Rain falls through the collapsed ceiling inside the convenience store. The sound design features water falling into buckets and occasional thunder.
The emergency alert that was repeating outside the room plays on the TV in the corner of the convenience store.
The convenience store is home to the “Become a Part of the Tribute Store” items.
There is a map of the museum on a counter. It is surrounded by brochures and newspaper clippings. These were part of the teasers in Sahara Traders leading up to the Tribute Store.
An array of weapons adorn the wall for fighting off the bats.
After Kurt’s, we enter a New York street. “Boris wuz here” has been spray painted on a wall. This is a nod to Boris Schuster, the local gumshoe heavily involved with the supernatural happenings surrounding Halloween Horror Nights.
A former “Tribute Store” sign is on a wall above a tent and truck frame. The tent was home to the survivors of the first bat attacks, but it’s been long abandoned.
An Atomic Goth Punk skull with lightning bolts shooting out of its eyes surrounds the exit of the New York street.
The transition hallway is also covered in graffiti, with many references to past Tribute Store lore.
The next room guests enter is the sewers. There are plenty of creepy items here, and an “underwater” lighting effect around the giant tunnels and drain pipes.
The sewers are also where guests will be able to pick up snacks during Halloween Horror Nights 33.
The menu sits on top of the display case and lists all of the available items and their prices.
The Lil’ Boo sugar cookie features the orange jack-o’-lantern with his hollow black eyes and mouth.
This sugar cookie is shaped like a bat. The icing is black with a white border. “Batilda” appears in white across the entire cookie.
There are three caramels available at this location: ECTO-1 Caramel, Red Door Caramel, and Pumpkin Major Sweets Caramel. Each caramel is a reference to one of the haunted houses.
Three macarons are also available. The Chocolate Chili Macaron features Major Sweets and the Ghost S’more Macaron depicts the Ghostbusters logo.
The Pumpkin Lollipop Macaron has a jack-o’-lantern on it.
Another ghastly treat is the Ghost S’more. Each roasted marshmallow has two eyes.
The Candy Corn Blondie has white, orange, and yellow icing organized to look like candy corn. It sits on top of a blondie.
Another available blondie is designed to look like one of the ghost traps from “Ghostbusters.” Green “ectoplasm” oozes out of the top.
The Slimer Brownie is a typical brownie cover in green icing. On top of the icing is a chocolate ganache with Slimer above “Halloween Horror Nights 2024” in green and purple.
The Cookies and Cream Top Hat is shaped like the hat Major Sweets wears. The red band around the brim features a candy corn. Two lollipops stick out of the band, one of which depicts a jack-o’-lantern.
The Mini Puft S’more is purple and features the Stay Puft Man on top of it.
The Black Forest Triple Cake has a Me’s Die-In sticker on the cup that it comes in.
The final room in the Tribute Store is a subway tunnel beneath the museum. The train car pictured above appears to be from Descendents of Destruction. This room also features nods to previous Tribute Stores, including many fake HHN comics.
This is where guests will finally meet the giant bat creature that has been wreaking so much havoc — it’s Batilda, our “serial killer,” who first appeared in last year’s Shipyard 32 scare zone.
After the sewers, guests will exit the Tribute Store through a long hallway.
In this hallway, guests will find a Tribute Store collectible medallions kiosk.
Three of the four medallions pay tribute to houses guests can visit during Halloween Horror Nights 33. The first medallion is Slimer eating a slice of pizza with “Ghostbusters” in front of him. The second depicts a Death Angel from “A Quiet Place.” The third features Major Sweets in his infamous top hat.
The fourth and final medallion displays Lil’ Boo.
Just before exiting there is a dilapidated newsstand. This is the same newsstand from last year’s Tribute Store, and the Curator’s window is boarded over.
The newsstand features a “Mad Monsters” magazine depicting the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Tucked behind it is “Massacre at the Museum,” a Boris Shuster comic.
Watch our full tour video of the HHN 33 Tribute Store below.
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Disney has tons decadent desserts, savory snacks, and excellent entrees for Halloween 2024 at Disneyland and California Adventure. In the name of research, we taste-tested many of these to scientifically determine which are the best. It took a lot of eating around the parks, but we’re sharing our favorites in this post. While we joke […]
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Breaking snack news!
McDonald’s at Disney World
McDonald’s has recently released a lot of new menu items, and season menu items have started to make their return, like the Pumpkin and Creme Pie! Well, the CEO of McDonald’s recently spilled that a popular international McDonald’s item will be making its way onto U.S. menus soon!
One of the most popular menu items at McDonald’s is the Big Mac, which has two 100% beef burger patties, Big Mac sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce, chopped onion, and a slice of American cheese. The Big Mac features a piece of a bun in the middle of the sandwich, in addition to the the bun that holds it all together.
Bug Mac
Well now a new version of the Big Mac will be available in the U.S. very soon! The Chicken Big Mac is a menu item that is only on international menus for the moment.
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While no date has been announced, this menu item will only be available for the limited time.
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This is not the first time that the Chicken Big Mac will becoming to the states because it was released in Miami a few years ago for a limited time. This time it will be released nationwide at participating location.
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We are looking forward to trying the Chicken Big Mac and will keep an eye out for when an official release date is announced! As always, keep following along with Disney Food Blog for more snack and Disney news!
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
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!
Will you be trying the Chicken Big Mac? Let us know in the comments!
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As we get closer and closer to Halloween, we are keeping our eyes peeled for fun spooky season items.
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We thought it would be fun to put together a few different baskets for your kids this Halloween. They’re like Easter baskets but filled with cute Halloween items. From books to pajamas, you can add all these items for only $30 to one of the fun baskets. Check out the three boo-basket ideas to pick up your kiddos for a fun, not-so-spooky surprise!
Many of these items are on Amazon, so remember, you can get free, fast shipping with an Amazon Prime membership, so sign up for a FREE trial below!
If your child loves Bluey, then these items for $30 would make a great little gift when added to a new trick-or-treating basket!
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This book includes different scenes and you can add the magnets to tell a story. Each scene includes prompts to create the perfect Halloween tale, or just get creative with your magnets and tell any story YOU want.
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Your kiddo can be in the Halloween spirit with their favorite Bluey characters. Bluey and Bingo are ready to play and go trick-or-treating in their costumes!
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Let your child get all their creative energy out with a new Bluey coloring book! There are 32 pages waiting to be explored and colored.
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This bubblegum-scented slime comes with fun add-ins for experiments with new textures. Your kids will love playing with this Bluey-colored while you enjoy its mess-free fluffiness. It comes with a resealable container so when they’re done playing, they can keep it stored away safely.
Have a pre-schooler at home? We think they’ll love these gifts this Halloween!
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These wooden puzzles are great for younger children. They have large pieces so your child can grab and place them more easily. You get four puzzles in a pack to spark creativity in your child.
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It’s your favorite ride as a Little Golden Book to share with your kiddo! We love the hitchhiking ghosts on the cover, and we think your little one will enjoy hearing the story.
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Get your child a Halloween plush Minnie Mouse to cuddle up with this spooky season. Minnie is dressed in her costume and ready to hang out all fall long!
We think any toddler will enjoy these Halloween treats!
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On the upcoming cool fall nights, dress your little one in these adorable long-sleeve and pant pajamas featuring Mickey and Minnie with some sweet treats!
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This book set comes with a storybook of Mickey and friends, ten figures of the gang, and a play mat! There will be hours of fun spent playing your favorite characters and telling not-so-spooky stories.
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Your kid will be back in school with Halloween style! The iconic Mickey skeleton is sure to make this their new favorite shirt. Grab it now from Target to add it to their basket.
Pick up one of these cute baskets to give your kids their gifts in. If you go trick-or-treating, they could also double as your candy basket!
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This candy corn basket is adorable and would conveniently fit all the new goodies inside it! It’s perfect for Halloween.
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Fill up this rectangular bat basket with all the Halloween treats! Your kiddo will love getting their boo-basket.
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We LOVE that this jack-o-lantern basket is personalizable! It comes with a white marker pen so you or your child can write their name on it. It’ll make a fun gift full of all the goodies!
We’re starting to get into the Halloween spirit! Put together your kiddo a cute boo basket to get them ready for the fall holiday.
Keep following DFB for more Disney news!
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This is not a drill, people! EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival starts THIS Friday!
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival (2023)
We can’t wait to try out all of this year’s offerings at the 25+ food booths (plus the offerings at the year-round EPCOT locations!) AND tell you about each and every one of them so you know what to expect when you visit. We’re big fans of making sure we’re dressed for the occasion when a new festival begins, and if you feel the same, we have a shameless self-plug — we think our Food and Wine Festival shirts are PERFECT for this year’s event!
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If you love Food and Wine as much as we do, you may find yourself saying your in your “Food and Wine Era” and that’s why our Food and Wine Era Shirt is PERFECT! The best part? We have it in MULTIPLE different styles and 7 colors to make sure you find what’s perfect for you.
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If you love the vibes of Food and Wine, then our Food and Wine Vibes Shirt is calling your name. Just like our other designs, this one comes in over 4 different styles and 4 different colors to make everyone in your party happy!
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If you’re heading to the festival with someone who’s a newbie, the Welcome to my World Shirt is a fantastic way to introduce them to YOUR world! You’ve read all our posts and are ready for the festival and can now share it with your friend/family member, so why not flaunt that? Plus, we personally just love the design of some of the most iconic World Showcase buildings!
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But we think our favorite design this year is our Disney Princess Wine Glasses Shirt! Yes, it’s just what it sounds like — we paired four of our favorite Disney Princesses with wines and descriptions that we think describe them to a T. Not only can you grab a shirt with all 4 of them…
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…but you can also grab individual shirts as well! They’re perfect for matching with friends and family members on your festival day, if we do say so ourselves.
2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Guide
If the festival feels overwhelming to you and you don’t know where to start, check out our 2024 DFB Food & Wine Festival Guide! With over 250 pages of information, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the festival all in one place! And since it’s digital, you can bring it WITH you on your phone! That way, if you’re confused and get stuck, you have our guide right at your fingertips.
Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Food and Wine news, along with all the other exciting updates coming out of Disney World!
What’s your favorite part of the Food and Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments!
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Hollywood Studios is SUCH a fun park to visit. It’s a great way to step into the movies, including some of your favorite movies, like Toy Story and Star Wars.
Tower of Terror
But we also like to visit The Twilight Zone there and visit a hotel that has a very sketchy elevator or ride to an Aerosmith concert on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. We also love seeing the Muppets (and we really hope they’ll be sticking around for a while) and just the whole general vibe of the park. But what makes a good Hollywood Studios souvenir? Well, we’re going to tell you.
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If you can’t get to Hollywood Studios, though, no worries! You can get the best Hollywood Studios souvenirs online, too!
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If you love Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this tee combines both fandoms. First, you’ve got the Zurg graphic, but it’s a take on a Star Wars scene. This shirt comes in a variety of colors and styles, too, and is PERFECT for walking around Hollywood Studios
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Okay, Star Wars fans, if you spend most of your time in Hollywood Studios in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this is the droid you’ve been looking for. This R2-D2 LEGO set features over 1,000 pieces to create one of the sassiest droids to ever roam the galaxy far, far away.
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Mickey and Minnie are dressed all dapper as they get ready to check in to the Hollywood Tower Hotel on this beautiful ornament. Did anyone warn them about the elevator, though? Hang this beauty on your Christmas tree this holiday season to celebrate your favorite Hollywood Studios ride.
Hoth Starbucks Mug
Here’s another one for you Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fans. This fun Starbucks mug is dedicated to the coldest planet in the galaxy far, far away, Hoth. It also has a giant AT-AT just like the one in front of Star Tours, as well as a tauntaun and Wampa and both Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance symbols.
So be sure to grab some of your favorite new Hollywood Studios souvenirs now!
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There is one ride at Disney World that always has rumors looming about a potential re-theme.
Hollywood Studios
Disney World has been updating attractions lately. For example, Splash Mountain turned into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The Country Bear Jamboree closed and re-opened with a new show of the Bears singing covers of Disney songs. We also got the unfortunate news that we would be losing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer’s Island to make way for a brand new Cars Land. The difference with these announcements is that we got notice of the changes way before they closed.
When Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster goes down to be refurbished rumors swirl around that the ride will open with a new theme. And while we know that these rumors have been going on for years, we must say it seems a little silly to freak out over it.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
We are not saying that we would not miss Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Staring Aerosmith, but instead saying that there is no reason to panic until Disney announces something. In most cases Disney gives fair warning of when a project is to start. For example, if you want to experience It’s Tough to Be a Bug! one more time, you need to do so soon as Zootopia: Better Zoogether will take its place in Winter of 2025.
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While Aerosmith has unfortunately announced their retirement, they posted on X that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster had re-opened after being closed for a lengthy refurbishment. We think this update shows that Aerosmith still has a good working relationship with Disney, and a re-theme is unlikely for now.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
It was rumored that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster would be replaced by a Monsters Inc. door coaster, and funny enough the attraction was finally confirmed earlier this month at D23. Although no location for this new land has been announced, it seems highly unlikely that the land would go where Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster currently is.
Monsters, Inc. coaster
While Disney has a ton of new and exciting projects like the Magic Kingdom expansion including a Villains Land and Cars Land, as well as a Pueblo Esperanza, the Tropical Americas-themed land replacing DinoLand U.S.A., we think it is pretty safe to say that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is not going anywhere anytime soon.
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Rest assured, if Disney were to ever announce a re-theme for Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster, we would make sure to keep you updated since you “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing.” So as always keep following along with Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, updates, and tips!
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
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!
Do you think Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will ever be re-themed? Let us know in the comments!
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In a continued partnership with Disney Theatrical Group, the Times Square located hotel is celebrating the hit Tony-Winning Broadway musical with an all new offering. Sleep Like a King: Hilton New York Times Square has announced the launch of The Lion King’s Royal Suite. The new offering will allow guests to fully immerse themselves in Pride […]
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