It might feel like spring is coming all over the U.S., but it’s starting to feel like summer at Disney World!

We’ve had a lot of bright sunshine and we’ve been looking for creative ways to shield our eyes from the sun. So we’re checking out some cool Disney sunglasses, along with some umbrellas (they are for WAY more than just rain), and hats!

We just spotted some new baseball caps at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that would be perfect for protecting our eyes and faces on those super sunny days! So let’s represent our favorite underwater princess with an Ariel Baseball Cap! It’s pink with a pretty teal silhouette of Ariel on the front.

Or maybe we’re feeling more like representing our all-time favorite alien (even if we can’t forgive him taking over the Alien Encounter attraction at Magic Kingdom — we know, we know, it’s gone, get over it). But Stitch still looks pretty “weird, but cute” on this baseball cap. We found these two caps at Sunset Couture for $27.99 each.

If we’re trying to do our best Pascal and blend in, though, we need this Mickey Camouflage Baseball Cap. The patch on the front says “Authentic Mickey Original.” You got that, right!

The message on this next cap, though, says it all — “Be amazing.” And we think that’s amazing! It’s a Denim Spider-Man Cap. Both of these caps are also $27.99, but these can be found at Celebrity 5 & 10.

So you can dive into summer in Disney style with brand new baseball caps representing some of your favorite Disney and Marvel characters. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more!

Spaghetti Stitch Has Invaded Local Disney Stores!

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Hello DFB friends! We’re back the Magic Kingdom to tell you what’s new!

We spent the day strolling around the park, checking out the latest food, merchandise, and more. We’re taking you along on our trip to show you the latest, so let’s dive in!

Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Uptown Jewelers

Over at Uptown Jewelers, we found a new Mickey on Dumbo Pandora Charm! Look at how adorable he is waving to everyone while we takes a spin on Dumbo!

We also spotted the Alice in Wonderland Pandora Charm Collection! The set of charms (and a bangle) are perfectly themed to the movie, and they’ve got hidden messages all over them! First, there’s a Drink Me Dangle Charm. The shrinking potion is a bright blue and has a tag that reads “Curious.” It’s $65.

Then we’ve got a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Charm! This one features an itty bitty Alice on the Mad Hatter’s hat, complete with some beautiful flowers. This charm is also $65.

The Key and Knob Dangle Charm has the famous door knob from Alice in Wonderland, and the key to go along with it for $60.

Have a very merry unbirthday with the Unbirthday Party Teapot Charm, which is $75. It features the Dormouse inside a bright blue teapot. There’s also a pocket watch dangling on a tiny chain.

If you are a fan of mischievous characters, there’s a Cheshire Cat Charm! The Cheshire Cat’s shrunken body holds onto his (very enlarged) head. This charm is $55!

The last charm in the collection is a Cheshire Cat and Absolem Caterpillar Charm. You’ve gotta squint to see the characters on this charm! It’s $45.

And lastly, there’s a bracelet! The Cheshire Cat Clasp Pandora Moments Bangle features the Cheshire Cat as the clasp for $75.

We also spotted these in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so you can grab them in more than one park!

There are Hidden Messages ALL Over Disney’s New Jewelry Collection

Emporium

Congrats to all of the 2021 graduates! It may only be February, but graduation will sneak up on you soon enough! And Disney is starting the celebration because you can now grab the Graduation Mickey Ear Hat!

It’s got 2021 on it, and of course Mickey ears, but you can also get it personalized at the Chapeau. The hat costs $27.99.

Check out the 2021 Graduation Minnie Ear Headband!

Frontier Trading Post

Haunted Mansion fans, we’ve got the MagicBand for you! Introducing the Dooney and Bourke Haunted Mansion MagicBand.

It’s a limited edition and features several of your favorite characters from the beloved attraction!

It can be yours for $58.

Haunted Mansion Fans! There’s Something NEW For You at Disney World

Pirates of the Caribbean Gift Shop

In the gift shop after you exit the attraction Pirates of the Caribbean, you’ll find the Jim Shore Pirates of the Caribbean Figurine!

The figurine features one of the most iconic scenes from the ride where the prisoners are begging the guard dog for the key. You can relive your experience on the ride every day with this souvenir!

Find out where to get a Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly Backpack

Magic Kingdom Construction Updates

Gaston’s Tavern

The Beauty and the Beast section of Fantasyland has been going through some minor changes recently. After Bonjour Village Gifts got an external makeover, the Gaston’s Tavern sign got a bit of a paint job too!

The lettering was repainted to a beautiful gold. We like the new look!

Check out Bonjour Village Gift’s makeover!

Cinderella Castle Stage and Moat

For a couple weeks now, the Cinderella Castle stage and moat have been under construction. The surface layer has previously been removed, and now it appears the stage has been completely covered again.

The scrim covering the railing says “Please Pardon Our Pixie Dust” while they do some maintenance on the stage.

On our visit the moat was drained, and had construction equipment.

We’ll let you know when Cinderella Castle is back to normal!

Disney’s Cinderella Castle Construction Saga Continues

Main Street, U.S.A. Window

A few days ago, we noticed that a window on Main Street, U.S.A. was broken!

It took us by surprise, but luckily it was repaired the next day.

We’re glad it got repaired so quickly!

Disney Fixes Broken Window on Main Street in Magic Kingdom

That’s all we’ve got today for updates in the Magic Kingdom! We enjoyed seeing some construction updates, and finding some new merchandise based on some of our favorite rides. We’ll continue making our way around Disney World, so follow along with us next time!

25 Photos and Videos From Our Day at Disney World

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As a part of their Vault Series, Salt and Straw at Downtown Disney District has brought back five flavors of ice cream. The establishment always has fun new flavors to try. We’ve tried a few of the Vault Series ice creams and were fans of both the Strawberry Tres Leches and the Salted Caramel Cupcake flavors, but we didn’t like the Brown Ale & Bacon flavor very much. However, we’re back for more and, hopefully, this one will be another […]

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Disney Springs is FULL of experiences right now with interactive M&M making, stacks of cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse, and the “Celebrate Soulfully” event.

And, there’s even a brand new (and VERY spooky) photo-op that’s appeared in the shopping and dining district for guests looking to solve a mystery!

Now that Disney’s Secrets of Sulphur Springs has debuted, guests can pose in front of the mystifying photo-op wall that can be found in Disney Springs! Stars of the series Kyleigh Curran and Preston Oliver gave a sneak peek by stopping by the display in front of Disney’s Days of Christmas store.

And, guess what? You can join them since there’s a spot for fans to hold a flashlight as part of the interactive installment! If you want to know more details about the show, you can scan the QR code on the side of the photo-op to learn about Secrets of Sulphur Springs.

The show is a time-travel mystery (um, AWESOME) that follows characters Griffin Campbell (Oliver) and Harper (Curran) whenever they find a secret portal that gives them a chance to travel through time, solve Sulphur Springs’ town mystery, and encounter some sinister things along the way. It sounds like a great series to watch with your whole family before posing in Disney Springs! And, we’ll be sure to give you a look at the other Disney entertainment you can find in the parks too!

Find out the details of Disney Park Passes filling up in March!

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Guess where we’re at — go ahead, we bet you’ll never guess!

Okay, so it’s a pretty easy guess, and yes, we’re at Disney World! Again! We had reporters in three parks today, and they had an amazing time riding rides, eating (because, well, that’s what we do), and wandering around EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios living THE life!

And we’re inviting you to join along with us through photos and videos we took at the parks — so put on your favorite ears, whip up your favorite Disney snack, and let’s go have some fun!

Hollywood Studios

It’s time to step into the golden age of Hollywood as we step through the entrance of Hollywood Studios. We feel SO glamorous!

Good morning! Headed into Hollywood Studios today! pic.twitter.com/F7oJAX0kwc

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

Come with us while we take a look down Hollywood Boulevard!

A look down Hollywood Boulevard! pic.twitter.com/7oTpedFpCI

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

So where do you want to go first? We’ll wait while you decide — we can just stare at all these cool old Hollywood details.

Let’s go to Toy Story Land! This land is just SO much fun, right?

Headed into Toy Story Land – where do you usually go first? pic.twitter.com/mwXZI3RYGP

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

All the vibrant detailing here often gets overlooked, but we LOVE IT!

We walked right through Toy Story Land to get to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. What can we say? We are Star Wars fans, and Batuu continues to blow our minds.

Checking out Galaxy’s Edge! pic.twitter.com/ScsYZgp9Tr

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

We took a moment to try and have a conversation with a droid. But all he said was “Bleep” and “Boop.” We need a droid translator!

All this walking has got us feeling hungry. Guess where we’re having lunch?

That’s right! We stopped by 50’s Prime Time Cafe to get heckled and have some of that awesome pot roast.

We’re having lunch at 50’s Prime Time Café – Mom’s Old-fashioned Pot Roast! pic.twitter.com/8mO2mkrnDq

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

We always leave this restaurant STUFFED and ready for a nap, but then our pal Mickey showed up with some friends and that got our energy back up!

Mickey and friends! pic.twitter.com/fXTlJ8VWgt

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

There he is! The star of Disney World!

Is it even a trip to Disney World if you don’t see Mickey? We don’t think so!

Eat and Relax at a CLOSED Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

EPCOT

We had another reporter headed to EPCOT.

We’ve got a reporter headed into Epcot too! pic.twitter.com/SwSJo9ugI5

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

Surprise! Another BIG piece of the upcoming Harmonious show was installed overnight. This big ring is going to project water and light! We can’t wait to see it in the show!

The new Harmonious centerpiece at Epcot was installed last night! pic.twitter.com/y2IIR9SB9D

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

And look! The Three Cabelleros Topiary has appeared, too! We’re getting SO ready for the beginning of the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival next week! Also, these look WAY better than the plant Donald from their ride… .

The Three Caballeros topiary spotted in Epcot! pic.twitter.com/LxBFdRl6Mk

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

We thought we wanted a margarita from the Mexico Pavilion, but then we saw the line — okay, maybe not.

Here’s the line to get margaritas in the Mexico pavilion! pic.twitter.com/4zg8TWnU8t

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

Instead, we just decided to head over to America Adventure for lunch at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, and CAN YOU SAY YUM?

Lunch at Regal Eagle – North Carolina Chopped Smoked Pork Butt Platter w/ Mac n Cheese. Drink is frozen iced tea lemonade from the outside bar. pic.twitter.com/u5BL9pmW5v

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

The UK Pavilion is in full bloom. Spring is here!

Insert happy sighs here — EPCOT is an explosion of color right now!

PHOTOS! The Latest Addition to EPCOT’s New Fireworks Show is MASSIVE!

Magic Kingdom

We hopped over to Magic Kingdom to see what was up. And hey, it’s the Fantasyland Friends Cavalcade. One word, y’all – POOH!

Here comes the Fantasyland Friends Cavalcade! pic.twitter.com/ZZvH4IK4HH

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

Speaking of Fantasyland, here’s your ear worm for the day…you’re welcome.

Of course, we had to go visit the Tangled bathrooms because if you’ve gotta’ go at Magic Kingdom, you should go IN STYLE. And well, the view outside isn’t bad either.

We LOVE watching Cast Members create water art — like how do they do that? Hey, look, it’s Scrooge McDuck!

We also found some AWESOME water art of a certain chipmunk duo… .

Ah, look at this one we came across! pic.twitter.com/xmV4W5cdqI

— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 27, 2021

We have to be sure to say hello to the princesses! Hey, look, Aurora is actually awake!

Rapunzel was looking adorable, as always — we missed Tiana, though, because she was on the other side. We’ll catch her next time!

Needless to say, seeing the princesses pretty much made our day perfect, as in BEST DAY EVER. At least until tomorrow, when we get to come back and do it all over again! Thank you for joining us today!

PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Every Time Disney World Tested Fireworks Since Reopening

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A piña colada with a view? Yup, Disney’s Aulani sounds like a dream with its stunning property on the island of Oahu.

Even though the resort has perks in itself with access to an exclusive beach, awesome pools, and great restaurants, guests visiting Disney’s Aulani Resort can even score perks at the AIRPORT too!

Visitors who have booked stays at Disney’s Aulani Resort, as well as Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu, and the Beach Villas at Ko Olina, can visit the Ko Olina Club Lounge at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

The exclusive lounge provides guests with access to comfortable socially-distanced seating, secure WiFi, charging stations, and soft drinks also available for purchase.

Guests will need to make reservations on the Ko Olina Club Lounge page before they head to the Ko Olina Club Lounge. Plus, they will need to have a negative result on their State of Hawaii SafeTravels Pre-Test Verification (quarantine isn’t required), participate in a touchless digital temperature check, and complete a quick Ko Olina Cares health questionnaire on their phones prior to entering the lounge.

The guidelines also state that face coverings are required at all times, except when seated, eating, or drinking. The Ko Olina Club Lounge is open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, so guests have varying opportunities to visit it throughout the day prior to their flight or after their arrival.

The lounge is located on the 1st floor of Main Terminal 2 near the domestic and international travel gates. Whether you’re traveling alone or with your family, this is an awesome additional perk for being a Disney Resort guest! If you plan on heading to Disney’s Aulani Resort in future, you’ll want to keep the Ko Olina Club Lounge in mind as you schedule your flights and other plans. And, we’ll keep you updated with all the best tips and tricks to planning your other Disney vacations too!

Score big savings on your spring vacation to Disney’s Aulani Resort!

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If you have a Disney World trip planned, it’s important to remember to make those Park Pass Reservations!

This system was implemented when the parks reopened in July, and requires guests to reserve a spot for the park they want to visit that day. If you’re traveling to Disney World in March, you’ll want to make reservations ASAP because these park passes can fill up pretty quickly! Just a couple of days ago, March passes had been refilled, but now passes are gone in certain parks.

Disney Theme Park Tickets Guests

Not too long ago, the entire March calendar was green which means that all parks have availability. However, many days are now yellow indicating that at least one park is full.

On March 8th-14th, 20th-25th, and 31st, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the only park that is full. On March 19th, 29th, and 30th, both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are currently full. During spring break week, March 15th-18th, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are full.

Disney Resort Guests

Tickets for Disney Resort Guests look exactly the same as Disney Theme Park Tickets Guests!

The only difference in which parks are and aren’t available is that on March 18th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom IS available to make reservations.

Annual Passholders

Annual Passholders have much more availability than the other two ticket types!

On March 6th and 13th, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is currently full for passholders. For March 15th and 16th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not available at the moment.

Disney World Park Hours Released Through Mid-May

Disney World Park Pass Reservations are constantly changing. Based on how quickly these reservations filled up, it looks like Spring Break time will be pretty busy. If you have a trip planned in March, be sure to make those reservations as soon as possible! We’ll let you know if or when Disney adds more availability for March!

PROOF That Crowds are BACK in Disney World

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