Katie Francis 
The 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World is finally here, and we’ve been working our way through the more than 150 celebratory food and beverages for the occasion. Over at Dino-Bite Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we tried the 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich. 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich – $6.99 Vanilla Ice Cream sandwiched … Read more
Magic Kingdom is celebrating its 50th anniversary in style with many homages to retired attractions. Over at the Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland, relive If You Had Wings with a delicious dish of the same name. If You Had Wings – $10.49 If You Had Wings are like the attraction — classic and excellent, with a … Read more
The “cronut” returns! A new EARidescent croissant doughnut (referred to fondly as “cronut” by fans) has debuted inside the EPCOT Experience for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. EARidescent Croissant Doughnut – $6 Hopefully, we just had a bad batch, but this was inedible. It was hard as a rock covered in frosting. The … Read more
The “Christmas creep” has begun at Walt Disney World, where a new festive Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey Knit Sweater has arrived. It may only be October, and new Halloween merch is still arriving, but here in the parks, it’s never too early to think about all things holly and jolly. Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey Knit … Read more
A new Disney Vacation Club Member “Happy Halloween” pin featuring Mickey Mouse has arrived at La Boutique inside Disney’s Riviera Resort. LE Disney Vacation Club Member “Happy Halloween” Pin – $19.99 This pin has an edition size of 3,000. DVC members can also pick up a Halloween Spirit Jersey from La Boutique.
If you enjoyed your stay and want a souvenir to remember Disney’s Riviera Resort, a new ornament and pin are available at La Boutique. Disney’s Riviera Resort Ornament – $29.99 One side of the blue and gold ornament features the resort logo. On the other side, you will find Mickey & Minnie on a stroll. … Read more
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has begun and celebrations are taking place across the resort. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after a showing of the new Disney KiteTails, we stopped by Flame Tree Barbecue for dinner to try some of the special offerings. Smoked Meatloaf Platter – $13.99 Barbecue-glazed House-smoked Meatloaf served with … Read more
Two new Dumbo-themed snacks have landed at the snack carts in Storybook Circus for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. Dumbo Churro – $7 Churro rolled in peanut dust, served with chocolate dipping sauce We could not taste the peanut dust at all. It was just like a regular churro. Every couple of bites, … Read more
The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary is in full swing, and new merchandise continues to arrive each day. An EARidescent Minnie Mouse mini backpack has debuted as part of the Celebration Collection in World of Disney at Disney Springs. Celebration Collection Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack – $24.99 Minnie Mouse and a shimmering gold bow are … Read more
The newest Star Wars Spirit Jersey has landed in Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Star Wars Spirit Jersey “Skywalker Academy” – $74.99 The front of the heather blue Spirit Jersey features the Jedi Crest. Blue and white stripes are on each sleeve. The back reads, “Skywalker Academy.” “Skywalker Academy” was trademarked by Lucasfilm … Read more
The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 50th birthday on October 1, which also marked 50 years of the Country Bear Jamboree. In honor, Wendell’s Bear Claw, one of several Country Bears-themed food items is available at Westward Ho. Wendell’s Bear Claw – $5.99 A traditional bear claw dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with hazelnuts Wendell was … Read more
Celebrations for the 50th anniversary can be found all across Walt Disney World, and the resorts are no exception. We made a stop at Disney’s Riviera Resort to try the 50th celebration cupcake from Le Petit Café. 50th Celebration Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla Cupcake, Cake-flavored Mousse, Caramel-Buttercream Icing, garnished with Crisp Pearls, 50th Anniversary Sprinkles, … Read more
Accessorize your EARidescent outfit for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a new earrings and necklace set from the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Earrings and Necklace Set – $39.99 All pieces feature Cinderella Castle with pearlescent beads. The necklace also features the “50” logo celebrating the anniversary.
Fans of the Starbucks “Been There Series” will want to stop by Creature Comforts as a new Animal Kingdom mug and matching ornament have debuted, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. 50th Anniversary Animal Kingdom Mug – $22.99 The mug and matching ornament feature the same design. A lot of Animal Kingdom imagery … Read more
Disney KiteTails, the new daytime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has resumed normal operations following an incident yesterday where the Baloo kite was stuck in a tree. At the time, it was unknown if Baloo had ripped or been otherwise damaged, but either he was unscathed or the repair team did quick work as he … Read more
Tiffins Restaurant, located inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a specialty menu and we stopped by for dinner to try it out. 50th Celebration Honey-chili Glazed Pork Belly – $15 Chorizo and Midnight Moon Cheese Biscuit, Quail Egg, Tasso Gravy The skin of the pork belly was … Read more