Hello, DFB Friends!

Well, as you can tell, we’ve been pretty busy covering everything about Disney World’s MASSIVE 50th Anniversary Celebration, and, yes, we ate SO many blue cupcakes! But we also managed to get over to some of Disney World’s hotels to see if anything new was going on with them, so on with the updates!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Food Updates

Contemporary Grounds

At the Contemporary Grounds coffee shop at the Contemporary, we noticed NEW tables and chairs.

The Contemporary Resort’s glow-up continues!

See More Photos From The Contemporary’s Makeover!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates

Bayview Gifts

Check out this new Fab Five Magnet Set for $14.99.

We also found some new Slap MagicBands available here. Each is $29.99.

There’s a new Mary Blair Alice in Wonderland Bag available here. It’s so vibrant!

All the bows on it are so cute!

Whimsical New Mary Blair ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Collection is Available Online Now! Check It Out Here

Fantasia

If you’re looking to still grab some Pride Pins at Disney World, they’re still in stock at Fantasia!

We’ll keep an eye out for more elsewhere, too.

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort Construction

Parking Lot

The construction screen wraps in the parking lot are now 50th anniversary-themed.

We also noticed the scrims on the top floors are now gone.

It’s so nice to see so much of the construction being completed here!

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First Floor

We discovered even MORE new artwork on the Contemporary’s first floor.

We are loving how all the art and decor really work with the Contemporary’s updated look and feel.

Full Room Tour: Go Inside the New ‘Incredibles’ Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Food Updates

Grand Floridian Cafe

We LOVE the chocolate sculptures by the chefs at the Grand Floridian Cafe, and the latest does NOT disappoint. It’s devoted to Cinderella, or more importantly, to her mice friends! And just look at these beautiful details!

We can’t wait to see what kind of masterpiece they come up with next!

Click Here To See More Photos of This Chocolate Sculpture

Gasparilla Island Grill

Although we haven’t seen them since Disney World’s reopening, the self-serve bakery cases have returned to Gasparilla Island Grill.

So now you can help yourself to your favorite sweets and snacks!

Grand Floridian Fans — You HAVE to See Disney’s Newest Resort-Themed Ornament! Click Here!

Curiouser Clothiers

We found a new Grand Floridian Hat.

This cap is $34.99.

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Other Updates

The entrances of the resort have also had a 50th Anniversary upgrade — there are new mats at each entrance.

We love seeing these 50th touches all across Disney World.

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Disney’s Beach Club Resort Food Updates

Beaches and Cream

So Beaches and Cream might have the most outrageous 50th anniversary snack at Disney World. The Cupcake Celebration Shake is very well in keeping with that tradition thanks to Sparkly Caramel, Sprinkles, an ENTIRE SLICE of Birthday Cake, and a 50th Anniversary Chocolate Medallion on top!

It’s a LOT, but it’s also a sweet delicious treat that you’ll probably need to share! It’s available for $16. And you don’t need a reservation to get it — it’s also available at the To-Go Window!

Read Our Full Review Of This Over-The-Top Shake

Disney’s Beach Club Resort Merchandise Updates

Beach Club Marketplace

We spotted two of the new 50th Anniversary Alex and Ani Jewelry at Beach Club Marketplace. There’s this pretty 50th Anniversary Minnie Ears Bracelet for $60…

…a 50th Anniversary Castle Bangle for $60…

…and a 50th Anniversary Castle Necklace.

The necklace is $70.

DFB BRACKET: Our Readers Rank Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Treats!

Disney’s Yacht Club Food Updates

The Market at Ale & Compass

At the Yacht Club, the 50th Celebration Tart is made with a Birthday Cake Mousse Dome on top of a Milk Chocolate Mousse-Filled Vanilla Tart Shell with Buttercream and Chocolate Decor. It’s so pretty!

However, if you’re not into icing, you might want to skip this dessert — there’s loads of it!

Read Our Review Of the Celebration Tart

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates

Capt. Cook’s

So we ate a LOT of cupcakes for the 50th anniversary, starting with the 50th Celebration Cupcake at Capt. Cook’s. This is a vanilla cupcake with a DOLE Whip pineapple center, tropical fruit salsa, and topped with a pineapple macaron and a white chocolate medallion! Yep, there’s Dole Whip INSIDE the cupcake.

There’s a lot going on here, but we really liked it! Grab it now for $5.99.

Read Our Full Review of This Cupcake

Kona Island

Over at Kona Island, we checked out the Cinnamon Cupcake, which is made with apple filling and cream cheese icing, tropical fruit salsa, and a Mickey macaron. That’s another cupcake with a LOT going on!

There’s also the Chocolate Dome, which is a white and dark chocolate mousse dome with a graham cracker crust and blue Mickey spirals.

Another 50th Anniversary treat you can grab here is the Lemon Tart. This is lemon curd in a sable tart shell with toasted meringue and fresh berries.

Sounds like a MUST for lemon fans!

Here’s Our Review On Disney World’s Newest Lounge!

Pineapple Lanai

We checked out the 50th Celebration Dole Whip Pineapple! You can choose either Pineapple or Lime with a 50th Anniversary Chocolate Medallion, a Parasol Umbrella, and EARidescent Shimmer. SO MANY shimmering drinks, y’all.

This is basically a shimmery Dole Whip, so yes, it’s delicious. You can get it for $5.99.

Read Our Review of This Dole Whip Here

Barefoot Pool Bar

Okay, so…maybe you need to sit down for this. Because we found a Watermelon Dole Whip MARTINI at the Polynesian! It’s made with Grey Goose Vodka, Watermelon Dole Whip, and green Watermelon Sugar Crystals. And if you’ve ever wanted to know what a Watermelon Jolly Rancher would taste like in drink form, THIS IS IT.

However, if you want to try it for yourself, it will set you back $17.

Read Our Full Review of the Watermelon Dole Whip Martini Here

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Merchandise Updates

Boutiki

We spotted a new Disney Vacation Club MagicBand at Boutiki. It’s $34.99.

There’s also this fun Little Mermaid Patch. Life IS the bubbles!

This patch is $17.99.

What Are YOUR Thoughts on the Entrance Makeover at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort?!

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Food Updates

BoardWalk Bakery

Over at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, we had yet ANOTHER cupcake — the  50th Celebration Cupcake made with vanilla cake, marshmallow cream, birthday cake mousse, and gold crispy pearls around the border. It’s also got a milk chocolate 50th icon medallion on top!

Can someone say sugar rush? It’s available now for $5.99

Read Our Full Review Of This Cupcake

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Food Updates

Landscapes of Flavor

Disney’s value resorts are serving up THREE new 50th anniversary treats, including Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili in a Bread Boule. It’s served in a bread boule and topped with cheddar cheese for $9.99. We actually found the chili to taste a little bland.

The 50th Anniversary Dessert is a Raspberry Cheesecake with a Rose Gold Champagne-infused Glaze, all on top of an Almond Cookie. And it’s gluten-free to boot!

For $5.99, we found this treat pretty tasty!

Read Our Review of All Three Of These 50th Anniversary Foods

Disney’s Riviera Resort Updates

Le Petit Cafe

The 50th Celebration Cupcake at the Riviera is a vanilla cupcake filled with cake-flavored mousse and topped with caramel-buttercream icing. It’s decorated with gold crisp pearls, 50th Anniversary sprinkles, and a whimsical gold Mickey.

Warning — this cupcake requires a SERIOUS sweet tooth. It’s available for $5.99.

Read Our Full Review Of This Cupcake

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Food Updates

P & J’s Southern Takeout

But wait…because we ate even MORE cupcakes. The Chicken Dinner Trio Cupcakes is THREE cupcakes, designed to look like the different parts of a chicken dinner because…why not?

And you can get all three for $9.99, so it’s not a bad value either!

Read Our Full Review of the Chicken Dinner Trio Cupcakes

Disney’s Old Key West Resort Food Updates

Olivia’s Cafe

So we’re not going to lie, but one of our FAVORITE 50th anniversary foods has been the Spam-Cheddar Biscuits with White Gravy and drizzled with Honey. And if you’re looking for the perfect comfort food, this is it!

You get two biscuits for $15, which we thought was a little steep, but they were delicious!

Read Our Full Review of the Spam Cheddar Biscuits

Good’s Food To Go

And we’ve got ANOTHER cupcake to tell you about. The 50th Celebration Cupcake is a Vanilla Cupcake with Blackberry Sauce, White Chocolate Mousse, a White Chocolate Surprise, and Vanilla Buttercream with Dark Chocolate Mickey Ears and Cocoa Butter Spray to finish.

The White Chocolate Surprise? It’s got extra sprinkles in it! How fun, right?

This cupcake is available now for $5.99.

Read Our Review Of This Cupcake

Disney’s Old Key West Merchandise Updates

Conch Flats General Store

We spotted a TON of new shirts in the shop! This Old Key West Button-Up Shirt looks pretty plain on the front…but the back has the Old Key West logo on it. It’s $125.

We also saw a super cute Mickey Mouth Youth Shirt — we love the blue and gold colors! It’s $29.99.

There was also this Kids Mickey Shirt, also for $29.99.

Now here’s a character you don’t see much of — we found a Peg Leg Pete Tee for $36.99.

We also spotted some brand new DVC clothing items, too, including a new coral DVC Baseball Cap for $29.99…

… a coral and blue Striped DVC Polo Shirt for $49.99…

…another Striped DVC Polo Shirt, also for $49.99…

…a DVC Tee for $27.99…

…a cozy-looking DVC Sweatshirt for $59.99…

… a comfy DVC Member Sweater for $99.99…

…and a DVC Member Fleece Throw.

The throw is $64.99.

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Disney’s Old Key West Resort Other Updates

Lobby

Disney’s Old Key West Lobby has been completely refurbished and it looks gorgeous!

We love seeing all these resorts getting makeovers for Disney World’s 50th anniversary!

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Ferryboats

The DVC ferryboats are operating again to take guests to Disney Springs!

This is one of the best ways to get to Disney Springs from the resort.

Learn More About The Return of the DVC Ferry

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Food Updates

The Artist’s Palette

The Creme Brûlée Eclair is the 50th anniversary treat we were waiting for all along! It’s made with Creme Brûlée Custard, Sugar Crust, Caramel Ganache, with a Milk Chocolate Disc! And it was DELICIOUS. And pretty, too!

You can grab one now for $5.99.

Read Our Full Review Of This Treat!

The Artist’s Palette Shop

We saw some of the same DVC merchandise we spotted at Old Key West here, too!

But we also found a Men’s Plaid DVC Member Button-Up Shirt for $54.99.

Finally, there are some new Saratoga Springs Tumblers available!

These tumblers are $34.99 each.

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Whew — we had a lot of updates to share! But keep checking back because we’ll have even more soon!

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