PHOTOS: Blue EARidescent 50th Anniversary Mickey Balloon Floats into Disney Springs

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Another 50th anniversary Mickey balloon has arrived at Disney Springs, this time in EARidescent blue. The Magic Kingdom has blue Mickey balloons inside a pink EARidescent globe, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios has white Mickey balloons inside the pink globe. Now, Disney Springs has the blue Mickey inside a blue EARidescent globe. Which 50th anniversary balloon … Read more

REVIEW: Firefly Margarita Shines at Dawa Bar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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On our latest visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we stopped by Dawa Bar to try the new Firefly Margarita, part of the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebrations. Firefly Margarita – $16 Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Pineapple Juice The Firefly Margarita delivers. It is incredibly well-balanced, allowing you to … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Tart from The Market at Ale & Compass in Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

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Special 50th anniversary treats are rolling out all across Walt Disney World as part of the 18-month long celebrations. After a beautiful morning at EPCOT, we visited the nearby Disney’s Yacht Club Resort to try the 50th Tart from the Market at Ale & Compass. 50th Tart – $5.49 Birthday Cake Mousse Dome on top … Read more

REVIEW: Beaches & Cream Honors Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary With Celebration Shake Topped By An Entire Cake Slice

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For those looking to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with classic birthday cake, a visit to the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort may be in order. The popular ice cream parlor has debuted a new 50th Celebration Shake topped with an entire slice of birthday cake. 50th … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Celebration Petit Cake Tastes as Good as it Looks at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs

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The 50th anniversary party doesn’t stop at the parks as celebrations continue at Disney Springs. Over at Amorette’s Patisserie, the newest confection is a 50th celebration petit cake that glimmers with EARidescence. 50th Celebration Petit Cake – $22 Vanilla Chiffon Cake with Celebration Blue Mousse, Blueberry Jam, and Lemon Curd The cake is light and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Artist Series Backpacks by Deborah Salles and Rafael Faria Arrive at Disney Springs

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DisneyStyle at Disney Springs has two new Artist Series backpacks from Deborah Salles and Rafael Faria. Artist Series Backpack by Deborah Salles – $49.99 Artist Series Backpack by Rafael Faria – $49.99

REVIEW: Toast the Magic Kingdom with the Sparkling Sunshine Dole Whip Float from Sunshine Tree Terrace

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Raise a glass to the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom with the fanciest Dole Whip float we’ve seen — the Sparkling Sunshine from Sunshine Tree Terrace. Sparkling Sunshine – $6.99 Sparkling Apple Cider With Orange Cream Soft-serve, rimmed with EARidescent Sugar The orange cream Dole whip is the same as on the regular menu, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Artist Series Shirts From Deborah Salles and Rafael Faria Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Two new Artist Series shirts have arrived at Walt Disney World from two new artists — Deborah Salles and Rafael Faria. We found both shirts in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey Mouse by Deborah Salles Shirt – $39.99 Mickey Mouse Shirt by Rafael Faria – $39.99

NEW Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary VIP Tour Available Starting October 26, Reservations Open Now

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Walt Disney World has introduced a new 50th Anniversary VIP Tour to celebrate the momentous occasion. This private tour is available for up to 6 people and costs upwards of $6,500. Disney VIP tour guides will escort you and your party around the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Read more … Read more

PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey Track Jacket and Pants Debut at Disney Springs

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Autumn is here, the air is getting crisp (okay, maybe not in Florida), and Disney Springs has the latest Spirit Jersey seasonal fashion. A new Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey track jacket and matching pants debuted at DisneyStyle. Spirit Jersey Track Jacket – $99.99 Spirit Jersey Track Pants – $89.99 If you’d rather skip right … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Tradewinds’ Joins the Walt Disney World Watercraft Fleet as First New Motor Cruiser Since the 1990s

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Walt Disney World has welcomed a new motor cruiser, Tradewinds, to the watercraft fleet. Tradewinds is the first new cruiser to join since the 1990s. The boat was recently cristened by Transportation Cast Members. Captain Mickey was there to join in the special moment. Watch the Disney Parks TikTok to see the announcement. Are you … Read more

BREAKING: More Live Entertainment Returning to Walt Disney World Including Yeeha Bob Jackson, Musical Performers at Animal Kingdom, and More

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On top of the announcements that indoor character meet and greets will return, and two shows are coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, even more live entertainment will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Beginning next week, Chakranadi and Kora Tinga Tinga return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In early November, the Tam Tam Drummers … Read more

BREAKING: Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Disney Movie Magic Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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In addition to the return of indoor character meet and greets, Disney announced the return of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Disney Movie Magic nighttime show to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Movie Magic, a “cinematic nighttime experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrating Disney’s live-action film legacy,” returns on November 7 with new scenes … Read more

BREAKING: Indoor Character Meet and Greet Experiences Returning to Walt Disney World

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Disney has announced the return of indoor character meet and greets to two Walt Disney World theme parks. Returning indoor meet and greets include the following: Disney Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom Mickey Mouse in his 50th Anniversary EARidescent outfit at Town Square Theater in the Magic Kingdom Minnie Mouse at … Read more

All Signage for ‘Happily Ever After’ Finally Removed from Magic Kingdom Hub

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The final showing of Happily Ever After took place on September 29, and the signage for the show has finally been removed six days later. Happily Ever After has been retired to make way for the new Disney Enchantment, which had its official debut on October 1. These smaller signs had been removed slowly over … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili from Dino Diner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We’ve reviewed a lot of sweet treats from Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebrations, so we decided to take a break from the sugar and try something savory instead. We set up camp outside Dino Diner for the Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili. Corn Chip Pie with Walt’s Chili – $8.49 Corn … Read more