food IS a theme park
It’s officially the Halloween season in Disney World, so you know what that means! Pumpkins and Jack-o-lanterns are everywhere, fall-colored bunting has appeared throughout Main Street, U.S.A., and Disney is swapping out its affinity for blue food dye to orange food dye. 😂
Halloween is here!
Plus, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off tonight, but you don’t have to wait until the sun sets to get some spooky treats or villainous souvenirs.
It’s no secret that we love trying out the new snacks that arrive in the Disney parks, and we also make sure to report to you all on all the exciting merchandise we see both online and in the parks.
Merchandise
We’ve seen everything from Mickey Pretzel ears and backpacks, Mickey Waffles ears and backpacks, and even more recently, Mickey Ice Cream Bar ears! But now there’s something else you may want to grab if your love for Disney waffles and breakfast runs deep.
If you’ve followed DFB for a bit, you know that we have our tried-and-true favorite snacks, meals, and restaurants in Walt Disney World.
We bet you can smell this photo…
And what’s better than being able to get one of our favorite treats seasonally in the parks? Well, being able to have it without a park ticket, plane ticket, or park pass reservation! We took to our test kitchen to break down this recipe for you!
Bibbidi! Bobbidi! BOO! The return of this magical experience that transforms little boys and girls into dashing heroes and charming princesses has finally been announced!
Bibbidi Bobbodi Boutique in Magic Kingdom
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is Disney’s own boutique for guests ages 3 to 12 years old. “Magical Makeovers” are provided by Fairy Godmothers-in-Training who turn guests into royal princesses or gallant knights. There are two Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques in Disney World, located in Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, but they have remained closed since the pandemic closures, and we’ve been anxiously awaiting the moment when they reopened their doors. Now, we know when these spots will reopen!
The whole cruise industry has experienced some ups and downs while navigating the pandemic and post-pandemic vacation atmosphere and changing protocols.
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Along with supply chain challenges and labor shortages, cruises have been under the additional pressure of navigating the complications of various international health and safety protocols, vaccination requirements, and capacity limits. But now, after a few years of sailing these turbulent waters, there are some silver linings!
You’re not alone if you’ve had some of the new songs from Disney’s Encanto playing on a non-stop loop in your head.
Encanto Mural
We find ourselves humming those catchy tunes all of the time — while we write, as we walk through the parks, while we’re folding laundry…. And we get those knowing looks from others in the grocery store as we mutter the lyrics, “Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that’ll never stop, whoa…” while we stroll through the aisles. And now, there’s a NEW reason to belt out your favorite Encanto songs!
Being a D23 Gold Member comes with quite a few discounts and exclusive items. And, in celebration of its 13th anniversary, this Disney fan club is pulling out all of the stops!
D23 Expo Poster
The fan club provides unique experiences for its members including exclusive access to special events (like the HUGE D23 expo coming up this year), souvenirs, and inside looks at upcoming Disney movies and merchandise. And today, D23 is providing yet ANOTHER opportunity for members that you won’t want to miss!
Lunar New Year is celebrated by cultures in eastern Asia, like China, Vietnam, and Korea, and Disney California Adventure has been joining in on ringing in the Year of Tiger.
Mickey and Minnie
Disney California Adventure has been celebrating Lunar New Year since January 21st and those celebrations are winding down and will conclude on February 13th, but not without a few last-minute surprises.
Disney Springs has become a mecca of snacks, treats, and unique dining experiences.
We “donut” know what we’d do without this place!
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew (which is in Disney Springs) has a menu full of over-the-top treats. In addition to their regular menu options, we’ve also seen limited-time offerings pop up for almost every occasion. And now they’re bringing back one that is very tempting!
If you’re a Disney fan and you’ve got a little one at home you’re probably trying to start them on the Disney fandom early! Well if that’s the case, we’ve got some things you WON’T want to miss!
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Whether you’re looking for a gift for an upcoming baby shower or something for your own little one, we found some items that you’ll definitely want to check out! You might recognize the name Bumkins from their product lines that include bibs, smocks, and reusable bags made from flexible, waterproof fabric (soooo helpful for little ones that can be very messy!). Bumbkins offer several fun collections, and right now they’ve got a Disney Princess collection available that could be perfect for your little royal-in-training!
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