Katie Francis 
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
Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks around the parks have launched new golden Celebration Sips for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Each theme park has its own signature sip, and we stopped by Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios today to try some. Golden Age – $6.39 Creamy passion fruit frappe topped with … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Following our earlier report that the afternoon showings of Disney KiteTails at Animal Kingdom had been canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances,” a TikTok video by user @thetragickingdom shows the large Baloo kite trapped in a tree. Watch the TikTok below or click here. It’s likely the following shows were canceled as Baloo was still stranded … Read more
Unfortunately for guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom who were hoping to see the brand-new daytime show Disney KiteTails, all performances for the afternoon have been canceled. A Cast Member from the show was outside the Discovery River Amphitheater with one of the smaller kites from the “Jungle Book” version of the show. When we spoke … Read more
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has begun, and last night after the first performance of Disney Enchantment, we got to see Cinderella Castle transform into a Beacon of Magic for the celebrations. The “shows” occur nightly, beginning at dusk and running every 15 minutes until park close. There are two versions, which alternate. … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, October 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more