Figuring out what to pack in your Disney parks bag can be a challenge.

You want to be prepared for everything from warm weather to phone batteries dying. We go to Disney World every day, so we thought we would show you the six items we always carry in our park bag so that you will have no regrets!

After visiting the parks every day, we have learned what is absolutely a necessity to carry with us and hopefully these six items can help your days in the parks go smoother on your next visit to Disney World!

Get this Super Reliable Poncho

It is no secret that it rains quite a bit in Central Florida, especially during the summertime. While the parks do sell ponchos, they are pricey and do not always cover you completely. We love this Frogg Toggs poncho because not only is it reliable but covers our backpack, is breathable, and easy to put back in its bag.

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Is a Loungefly Your Choice Park Bag? Then You Need this Organizer.

Loungefly backpacks are super popular in the parks. There are so many cute and fun Disney designs and they are a great sized park bag. While certain Loungefly bags have different pockets, if you want to keep your bag organized, we love this backpack organizer that fits perfectly in a Loungefly backpack and other mini backpacks.

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Protect Yourself from the Sun with this UV Umbrella

It can get hot in the parks, especially when the sun is beating down on you. We love this UV umbrella because it not only protects us from the sun, but it also keeps us cool. As an added bonus it can keep you dry during a light storm.

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Conquer EPCOT Festivals with this Reusable Utensil Set 

The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is right around the corner and if you are like us, you are going to want to try all the yummy new foods that the festival has to offer. If you forget to grab plastic utensils or want a more environmentally friendly solution, we love to carry this reusable travel utensil set. It comes in different colors and includes a case, fork, knife, and spoon. It is also easy to clean.

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Save Money and Buy FuelRods Ahead of Time

You will be using your phone a lot at Disney World, especially to use the My Disney Experience app. To avoid your phone running out of battery, there are FuelRod stations throughout the parks and resorts. FuelRods at Disney World are a one time fee and then have unlimited swaps, but you can save money beforehand by ordering them online ahead of time! Plus they come in a two pack which saves you even more money. The parks currently are using new FuelRods, but you are still able to switch out the old FuelRods for the new ones free of charge in the parks.

Keep Your Water Cool and Stay Hydrated with this Owala Water Bottle

Water bottles in the parks can be pricey, but you can actually bring your own water bottle into the parks and this water bottle is our favorite one! There are refill stations throughout the parks that can be found on the My Disney Experience app. You can even get cold ice water to fill your bottle with at quick-service locations. As a tip, we love to have characters sign this specific Owala water bottle so it can double as an autograph book and a way to stay hydrated!

Make sure to add these six items to your park bag before your vacation to Disney World as they have helped make our park days so much easier!

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

After waiting what seems like ages for the iconic Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs to open on Disney’s BoardWalk, the time has FINALLY come. That’s right — the Disneyland snack spot has officially opened a location at Disney World and we couldn’t be more thrilled. We’ve got that (corn) dog in us and we’re ready for more — so come with us to try the BRAND-NEW Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at Disney World!

Have you ever rope-dropped a corn dog stand? Because we have — and we’d do it again in a heartbeat. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is now open at Disney’s BoardWalk and we’re bringing you along as we check it out! There are plenty of dogs to choose from — some fancy and some classic. You’ll also find drinks like lemonade and fresh cotton candy on the menu as well!

First up, we had to get the viral Pickle Dog. Yep, you read that correctly. The Pickle Dog is an all-beef hot dog, wrapped in a pickle, fried in cornmeal batter, and Panko crusted. It’s served with a bag of chips and peanut butter for dipping — and you can get it for $15.50.

We’ve tried this dog at Disneyland, but we were excited to check it out on the East Coast, too! We’re happy to report it’s just as delicious as we remember. Our reporter who tried this out was worried that as much as they love both ingredients individually, it wouldn’t be the best pairing due to one overwhelming the other. But thankfully that wasn’t the case!

The pickle is more refreshing than tangy and the hot dog still had a nice pop to it. Together they made a salty and sour combination that was really unique. It very much has a “boardwalk snack” vibe going for it so it’s fitting that it’s at the BoardWalk Inn! The batter is perfectly crispy thanks to the panko bread crumbs and you can taste the freshness. It’s definitely not something we could see ourselves eating often, but we’d definitely get it again as a fun snack.

We also grabbed the Mexican Street Dog for $15.50. This is a jalapeño cheddar sausage fried in cornmeal batter topped with garlic mayo, corn kernels, cotija cheese, and cilantro. It’s served with a lime wedge and a bag of chips, too.

This is such a unique twist on a typical corn dog and yet still very authentic to what you would expect elotes to taste like! The cotija cheese, the garlic mayo, the corn, and the cilantro all come together and make this little dog delicious. It’s nice to see all the classic ingredients represented in this dish and prepared so well.

The interesting thing about this item, to us, is the jalapeño cheddar sausage instead of a regular hot dog — so it’s not just a regular corn dog with unique toppings, but is unique down to its core. Every ingredient is combined to make a mind-blowing combination. The corn dog comes with a side of lime and we definitely recommend squeezing that over the corn dog. We did think it had quite a kick, however, so it might not be the best option for someone who doesn’t enjoy spice or can’t tolerate much of it.

To wash everything down, we grabbed one of the fresh-squeezed lemonades as well. You can get lemon or strawberry or specialty flavors — a regular size is $7 and a large is $9. We opted for the Hibiscus Agave and Raspberry Apricot!

The Hibiscus Agave was SUPER delicious. It was sweet without that overly sugar taste — really refreshing and perfect on a hot day. As for the Raspberry Apricot, you can definitely taste both the raspberry and apricot flavors in this one. It was very fruity. This one was definitely sweet in a “there’s a lot of sugar in here” kind of way, but it was still balanced due to the tartness of the raspberry and lemon.

Unfortunately, as of now, there are no vegan or vegetarian corn dog options here, but we did confirm that the lemonade and cotton candy are both vegan. Luckily, there are plenty of other spots to grab a bite to eat at Disney’s BoardWalk — but we think Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is a great addition!

We are SO excited that Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is finally open on Disney’s BoardWalk. It’s just a short skip away from EPCOT, so consider stopping by to check it out on your next visit! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest and greatest snacks and news from Disney World — so make sure you stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more.

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They say a rainy day at Disney World is better than a day at home, but it can put a damper on your plans…and shoes.

We’re constantly searching for tips, tricks, and fixes to help some of the most common problems we face when visiting Disney World. So when we ran across these contraptions, we have to admit, we knew we had to put them to the ultimate test!

One of the biggest ways to put an immediate damper to our day is to walk around Disney World’s parks and back to our hotels with completely soaked shoes and socks. If that thought just sent shivers down your spine, you’ve probably done that squish squelchy walk a time or two.

So color us shocked when we happened up something that toted itself as an instant solution to this madness! Immediately we were intrigued and couldn’t click “add to cart” fast enough! When they arrived, we have to admit we had a few good laughs and told a few quick witted jokes at their expense. I mean, they look pretty comical at first glance.

We chose this vibrant color combination but these Shiwely Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers we ordered from Amazon also come in some quieter colors, too. The shoe covers are pretty basic as they are made of a stretchy silicon material that grooved at the bottom for extra grip support and are secured around your shoe when you zip them up.

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And although we had a good laugh at them OFF of our feet we had yet to actually test them out. So, we waited for a perfect specimen of a rainy day to take these puppies on their first test out! We arrived to Magic Kingdom on a drizzly day and decided when the rain picked up a bit, it was time to slip them on and hopefully, save our feet from their impending doom of blisters!

We found them to be quick simple to slip on! You’ll make sure the zipper is unzipped while fitting your shoe into the cover and pulling it out and around the button sole. We found it easiest to do when we stuck the toe section of our shoe in first and guided our hands pulling the cover out firmly as we made our way around the back of the heel and up towards our ankle. Admittedly, the first time we slipped them on they were new to us (and unworn) so it took some readjusting to get the fitting just right where the grooves were secured around the sides and bottom of the shoe.

Then we zipped up the shoe cover and checked our fit! Perfect!

Our reporter who tried these shoe covers wears a size 8 in women’s shoes and the Large size left a bit of the silicon cover towards the front toe area of the shoe. Another reporter that also tried them out said she wore a size 9, but ran into an issue with the top of the zipper hitting around the shoe’s tongue and rubbing her ankle on occasion. All that to say, if you’re wondering about the size and are unsure, especially if you’re in the top half of the size recommendation, you might find a comfier fit by ordering a size up!

When we say we were skeptical that such a thin layer could really keep our shoes protected all day, we really mean it! We wore these things ALL.DAY.LONG. and we have to proudly admit defeat in the end. Not only did they protect us from the falling rain, but we also encountered puddles that we quite literally jumped into to splash and had no trouble at all with the water getting into our shoe. In the end, these comical looking shoe covers won our ever thankful hearts over (and we had a few folks stop us in the parks already asking about their coverage and durability).

If you’re wondering how well they held up on slick surfaces we tested that too! The grooved bottoms helped keep us from sliding in typically slick areas where we otherwise know we would have been looking like a newborn baby giraffe. In the end, the only trouble we really had in the rain was when we were walking against the rain blowing in and we determined that any water that got into our shoe cover came from where it was hitting our legs and running down into the tops of our shoe and socks, but we mostly remained dry even under those circumstances!

Ok, YOU’VE CONVINCED ME!

Our reporter was very thankful that after a full day in multiple Disney World parks testing these shoe covers out in the pouring rain, they were able to get home and slip them off with ease, air dry them, and not have to spend hours drying out their completely soggy shoes and socks!

Wondering what else we pack in our bags for Disney World? Click below to see everything we’ve rounded up in our storefront and stay tuned with us to see more deals and steals we spot!

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One thing that we LOVE about Disneyland is the fun after hours events (seriously, Disney World needs to get on board).

Our minds are still blown by the fact that we got to attend an event about ALL things Disney Channel — that’s our childhood, right there! But there are also Star Wars Nite, Pride Nite, and more. Well, now, it seems like Universal Hollywood is trying to get on the special after-hours event train. Universal is set to host its first EVER Fan Fest Nights SOON.

That’s right, Universal Hollywood is introducing its own after-hours event. For the first time ever, you’ll get to go to Universal Fan Fest Nights on select evenings at Universal Hollywood. The events are set to start in the spring of 2025. So, what exactly is Fan Fest Nights about? Well, Universal is calling it a celebration of the best sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, and anime fandoms. Okay, the nerds in us just went WOW.

This all-new after hours events will bring fans into the worlds of Star Trek, Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, and more with “immersive experiences, celebratory moments, themed food, and exclusive merchandise that takes fandom to a whole new level.” What can we say? Color us intrigued!

The official Star Trek website has a bit more information: “Universal Fan Fest Nights will be a limited-time, after-hours experience, exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood that will showcase a dynamic line-up of captivating, immersive in-world experiences along with engaging celebratory activations throughout the theme park, from live entertainment to cosplay, inviting guests to embrace their favorite characters and share their enthusiasm with like-minded fans.”

Did you catch that? Cosplay? So this might be an event where you can dress up!

Universal also says its lineup is expanding with “more to be revealed.” Okay, now we’re REALLY curious. We expect to get more details soon, and when we do, we’ll be sure to fill you in! In the meantime, you can fulfill your gaming fantasy at Universal’s Super Nintendo World, which opened in 2023, which will take you into the world of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Bowser, and more. We had a chance to visit when it first opened, and let’s just say, we felt powered up!

Stay tuned to DFB for more.

UPDATE On Universal’s New Theme Park in the UK

What do you think of this? Is it an event you’d like to attend? Let us know in the comments!

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If you’re heading to Disney World for vacation, you may only be spending one day in each park.

While some people get the chance to stay longer and visit each park multiple times, many tourists aren’t getting that hefty of a schedule. And that can be a particular challenge when you’ve got a special limited-time event happening in the parks that you want to check out! So what happens when you go to EPCOT with only ONE day to conquer the International Food & Wine Festival?

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is the park’s biggest festival of the year. With dozens of food booths including eats from around the world, special activities, unique merchandise, and exclusive entertainment, it would take DAYS to do everything if you’re just one person (or even a family of people).

So how on earth do you know what to prioritize? How do you know which food items are worth your time and which ones you should skip? Well, we’ve got good news! Here at DFB, we go to the first day of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival every single year, and we do all the research so you don’t have to!

We review every single food booth each year with photos and detailed taste notes so you know what to expect from the food items. We cover all the merchandise, entertainment, and activities so that you know where to find those must-have souvenirs and how to fill your time during the day. We even keep tabs on the crowds at the festival so that you know the best days and times to visit!

And then when we gather all that information, what do we do? We put it in our handy-dandy Food & Wine Festival DFB Guidebook! That book is complete with maps, menus, pictures, and even game plans so that you can get the MOST out of the festival. You’ll be able to use our guide to carefully budget and plan your day so that you don’t miss out on any of the important offerings.

If you’d like to snag this awesome guide, it’s available for pre-order on our DFB Store now! After the first day of the festival, it’ll be officially published with all the information we gather so that you can have the most successful festival trip possible. It’s an incredible all-in-one resource, and you can access it digitally right on your phone!

And if you want to SAVE, then you can snag the DFB Food & Wine Bundle! It comes with our acclaimed DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining AND our guide to Food & Wine Festival. That way, you’re prepared for not just your EPCOT day but your entire trip!

Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the Food & Wine Festival! We’ve got you covered with the latest!

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A new Disneyland Poison Apple glow cube has arrived, featuring one of the most overly-complicated names for a not-so-complicated item. The Green Poison Red Apple Glow Cube sounds like a mouthful (but we don’t recommend eating it).

Green Poison Red Apple Glow Cube – $6.79

Not to be confused with the Green Poison Apple Glow Cube, this is a red apple-shaped glow cube with green poison on top. There have been so many iterations of the Poison Apple Glow Cube that the naming conventions have had to grow rapidly to keep up.

The button to turn on the glow effect is on the back of the apple. The button itself is the red apple color, though it’s found amid a drop of green poison.

It lights up with an eerie green and red glow to add a touch of toxicity to your drink.

Where to Find the Green Poison Red Apple Glow Cube

If you’re looking to continue your Poison Apple Glow Cube collection, this newest version can be found in multiple locations across the resort.

Disneyland Park:

• Carnation Cafe
• Galactic Grill
• Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
• Harbour Galley
• Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
• Mint Julep Bar
• Red Rose Taverne
• Refreshment Corner
• Troubadour Tavern

Disney California Adventure

• Bayside Brews
• Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
• Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park
• Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream
• Hollywood Lounge
• Mendocino Terrace
• Sonoma Terrace

Disneyland Resort Hotels

• Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel
• Grand Californian Great Hall Cart at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort takes place from August 23 – October 31, though the souvenir items are available while supplies last.

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