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Confirmed! Soarin’ Over California Will Return to Disneyland Resort Once Again!

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Last year, Soarin’ Over California briefly returned to its original home at the Disneyland Resort , much to fans’ delight. While the run only lasted during the summer months ( and even saw an extension to its run !), many demanded that it return once again. Soarin’ Over California The Orange County Register officially confirmed today that the attraction will make another limited return this year and we can already smell the orange groves! Soarin’ Over California will return to Disney California Adventure starting on February 28th, 2020 . The run is in conjunction with the park’s Food and Wine Festival , which is set to take place from February 28 – April 21, 2020 . We’re hoping Soarin’ Over California will at least run through the 21st, although Disney has yet to confirm an official end date . We will let ya know once they do!

This Might Be the Strangest Cinderella Treat We’ve Tried in Disney World So Far!

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While we’ve been scurrying around Disney World the last few days to discover all of the new 70th-anniversary Cinderella treats (like the Greedy Gus Gus Cupcake we spotted earlier), we’re not sure if this next one is the miracle we’ve been dreaming of! Cinderella Cheesecake Don’t get us wrong — we’re totally aglow with how this Cinderella Cheesecake looks, buuut things started to get weird once we sliced into it! Styled closely after Cinderella’s signature buggy, this new treat closely resembles some of the coach-style eats we’ve seen in recent days including the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Cake and Cinderella’s Carriage Cake Pop!   But even though this snack appears almost as gorgeous as the lovely lady Cinderella herself, it lost a bit of magic… Cinderella Cheesecake For us, the spell is broken as soon as we sliced into it! It looked like a sad, smashed blue pumpkin and there was a gaping void around the Nutella ganache filling at its center which was ROCK HARD! Admittedly, w

This New Drink Makes Us Want to Stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge ALL DAY LONG!

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Jambo, DFB fam! We know you’re probably a little tired after watching the BIG GAME last night, so let’s take a moment to escape to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge together! Animal Kingdom Lodge And while Animal Kingdom Lodge has one of the coolest lobbies to sit and relax in, we’re heading around to the back to check out what’s new at Uzima Springs — Animal Kingdom Lodge’s infamous pool bar! Uzima Springs has been one of our favorite watering holes at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for a while now. And today, it looks like they’re serving up a new few frosty concoctions like the African Sunset, Flamingo Mule, and Safari Mudslide.  Menu Sign at Uzima Springs Pool Bar We tried out the African Sunset which features mango rum, African Starr rum, and a mixture of mango and strawberry purée!  Plus it comes garnished with a big ol’ juicy strawberry!  African Sunset In all honesty, we were kinda hoping the drink would be a lot prettier (like the gorgeous sunset we envisioned in our

A NEW Millennium Falcon Pandora Charm Is Coming to the Disney Parks Soon!

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Is it the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, or is it an absolutely out-of-this-world accessory for your wrist? Disney Parks Star Wars Millennium Falcon Pandora Charm ©Disney It’s BOTH… because it’s the NEW Star Wars Millennium Falcon Dangle Charm, and it’s coming SOON to Disney Parks! Here are all the intergalactic details you’ll need to snag your “double-dangle” Millennium Falcon charm, complete with, as Disney shares, a cubic zirconia on the charm’s bezel… Disney Parks Star Wars Millennium Falcon Pandora Charm ©Disney On February 5th , the Falcon will fly into Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. On the same day, you’ll also find it at La Mascarade d’Orleans and New Century Jewelers in the Emporium at Disneyland Park . Starting February 7th , you’ll spot the Falcon at participating Pandora locations in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort , AND shopdisney.com . Finally, look for it to arrive at the Pandora

This Adorable Ice Cream Bar Is the Perfect Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Disneyland Resort!

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If you haven’t been to Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure, you’re seriously missing out, y’all! Clarabelle’s Ice Cream This is THE PLACE to hit up on a hot day at the Disneyland parks for a nice, cold and refreshing snack! We’re talking Mickey Kitchen Sink Sundaes and made-to-order ice cream bars! It doesn’t get much better than that as far as we’re concerned! And to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Clarabelle’s is serving up THIS special Valentine’s Day treat! That’s right, folks! Clarabelle’s is pulling out all the stops for their new Valentine’s Dipped Ice Cream Bar! It’s a vanilla ice cream bar dipped in dark chocolate and topped with pink, red, and white sprinkles as well as a white chocolate heart featuring Mickey and Minnie! Awww! Whatta couple of love bugs! This even has the same topper as the NEW Cherry Almond Cupcake we spotted in Disney World …so cute! Valentine’s Dipped Ice Cream Bar As with most of the Clarabelle Hand Scooped Ic

7 Things I Learned About Kitchens from Watching a Million Episodes of House Hunters

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"No matter how deep the marital discord on this show gets, all Hunters manage to come together in the belief that you can never have enough counter space." READ MORE... from 7 Things I Learned About Kitchens from Watching a Million Episodes of House Hunters first seen at https://ift.tt/2UwV5uz

7 Things I Learned About Kitchens from Watching a Million Episodes of House Hunters.

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"No matter how deep the marital discord on this show gets, all Hunters manage to come together in the belief that you can never have enough counter space." READ MORE... from 7 Things I Learned About Kitchens from Watching a Million Episodes of House Hunters. first seen at https://ift.tt/2UwV5uz

These New Ink and Paint Minnie Ears at Disney World Are EVERYTHING!

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We know…we get pretty excited when it comes to Minnie Ears — you can say we’re a little obsessed! Ink & Paint Spirit Jersey But these new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears are some of the cutest ears we’ve seen in a long time! While we shared with you the new Ink & Paint Collection that we first saw at the Disneyland Resort last week , today was the first time we’ve ever laid eyes on the new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears Oh yes, THEY WILL BE OURS! We gotta say, we think these are even more adorable the Figment Minnie Ears we spotted when Epcot’s Festival of Arts first kicked off! These would be fun to rock around the fest since they’re giving off some seriously artsy vibes! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears The new Ink & Paint Minnie Ears have an artist’s palette with crisscrossed paintbrushes! We love how the “paints” are Mickey-shaped! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears And the actual ears themselves have some of our favorite Disney charact

Kitchn Editors Share the TV Shows They’re Watching Right Now

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SPONSORED POST: These Meatless Sloppy Joes Have Two Unexpected (and Nutritious) Ingredients

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

This classic dish features chicken breasts stuffed with thin slices of ham and cheese that are then coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried. To avoid tearing the meat, pound it with a glancing (diagonal) motion rather than straight down, working from the center of the breast to the edge. from Chicken Cordon Bleu first seen at https://ift.tt/2SdFptl

I’ve Been Using Sun Basket for Four Months — Here’s My Honest Review

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SPONSORED POST: These Meatless Sloppy Joes Have Two Unexpected (and Nutritious)

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CONFIRMED! Big Thunder Mountain Closing For Refurbishment in Disney World

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There’s a lot happening at the Magic Kingdom right now to get it in tip-top shape for Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021   including the new TRON: Lightcycle Run attraction, which is set to open the year of the big celebration. Gosh, we can hardly wait! Cinderella Castle Before then though, there is still some pixie dust to sprinkle on some beloved attractions. If you were planning on taking a trip on the runaway rails of Big Thunder this spring , we have some news for ya. When attraction times went missing back in December, we suspected that the attraction would be going down for a refurbishment , and today we were able to confirm those suspicions. On the official Disney World web page for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad , the attraction is now listed as being closed from May 4th to May 21st . ©Disney We do not know how extensive this refurbishment is going to be, but we will let you know if we hear any specifics. If you want to catch a ride through the mines, better

Find Out How You Can Win a Night in the Cinderella Castle Suite at Disney World by Donating to a Good Cause

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Remember in 2006 for the “Year of a Million Dreams” celebration when Disney World created the Cinderella Castle Dream Suite and granted very lucky guests a chance to spend the night IN the castle IN the Magic Kingdom ? Cinderella Castle Suite ©Disney This lavish suite fit for a prince or princess has been on our bucket lists since we first laid eyes on it, but since you can’t book a night there regularly, it’s incredibly hard to get into. Last year, Disney offered up a stay in the sought-after room to benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research . Now, the suite is going up for auction again for another good cause. Not only will you get to stay in the fabulous Cinderella Castle Suite, you and your three favorite people will receive eight one-day Park Hopper tickets along with dinner at Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa . The giveaway also includes round-trip airfare  to  Orlando  and  VIP tour guide  for  one day . They thought of everything! Nar

DFB Video: 9 Brand New Upgrades in Disney World That WILL Affect Your Trip

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Hello, DFB pals! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about 9 brand NEW upgrades in Disney World that are sure the affect your trip. Tower of Terror That’s right! A LOT of big updates and changes have happened around Walt Disney World that you need to know about. From FastPass tier changes to boarding groups , we have all the details you NEED to conquer Disney World in our latest DFB Video.  And, if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel ! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Which upgrade you’d like to learn more about!  Related posts: DFB Video: Secret Disney World Tips I Didn’t Even Know Until Last Week! DFB Video: We Take You INSIDE Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance and Answer Your FAQs! DFB Video: 11 Game Changers For Your Disney World Trip This Year!

How to get Maximum Butter on Your Popcorn (with Minimal Sogginess)

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I Bought the $6 Fish Spatula That Bon Appétit Swears By — Here’s What I Think About It

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How to Make Cacio e Pepe: The Easiest Method for Perfect Results Every Time

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Disney Is Honoring the Make-A-Wish Foundation In a New Way at This Year’s Super Bowl Celebration!

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Last night, two teams entered, but only one team left victorious at a little game called the Super Bowl . While the nation watched the 54th year of this contest and chowed down on chips and dip, the Kansas City Chiefs took the win over the San Francisco 49ers . ©Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images What do Super Bowl winners do? They go to Disney World, of course. The words that have become quote famous were shouted by the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs , Patrick Mahomes , but he’s not the only one going to the Most Magical Place on Earth . For the first time ever, Disney will offer a seat in the celebratory parade at the Magic Kingdom to a child from the Make-A-Wish Foundation , 10-year old Nathaniel from Texas. Nathaniel’s going to Disney World! Disney has also invited 17 other children whose wishes were to attend the Super Bowl to the park to keep the magic going. If that wasn’t enough, Disney even donated a million dollars to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in honor of P

SPONSORED POST: Recipe: Walnut and Cauliflower Sloppy Joes

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When you think of vegetarian dinners, you probably don’t think of sloppy joes. But this recipe features a great stand-in for ground meat that packs plenty of protein: a mixture of savory California walnuts and chopped cauliflower. Simmered together in the signature thick, sweet sloppy joe sauce, it’s ready to be spooned into soft hamburger buns and topped with some pickle slices in just a few short minutes for lunch or dinner. READ MORE... from SPONSORED POST: Recipe: Walnut and Cauliflower Sloppy Joes first seen at https://ift.tt/36S3Wt5

This Tortellini and Sausage Soup Is Perfect for Pasta-Lovers

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Want to Learn How to Make Your Own Pixar-Inspired Bao? We’ve Got the Recipe Right Here!

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We’ve taught you how to make Cream Catalina and Jack Jack’s Num Num Cookies … Cooking with Pixar ©Disney …and now we’re giving you a peek at how to make the title dish from the Pixar short, Bao ! Ready to make some Asian cuisine for your family? Then, let’s dive into the Bao recipe! To begin, mix flour with yeast in a mixing bowl. Add water to the combination and knead thoroughly until a solid dough ball forms. Bao Tutorial ©Disney All that kneading was hard work! Take some much needed time for yourself and chill out, giving the dough enough time to rise. Bao Tutorial ©Disney Next, cook a pork mixture in a sizzling pan. Combine the cooked pork with raw pork , cabbage , carrots , onions … Bao Tutorial ©Disney … ginger , olive oil , and pepper … Bao Tutorial ©Disney …and any other ingredients of your choice ! Bao Tutorial ©Disney Setting your filling mixture aside, take your dough mound out and roll it into a long rope . It’s fun to make these dough rings

We Can’t Get Over How Cute the New Valentine’s Day Cherry Almond Cupcake Is in Disney World!

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We can totally feel the love tonight ’cause all sorts of Valentine’s Day treats have made their way around Disney World ! Cinderella’s Castle Looking Very Romantic And, while we’ve already found the Heart Poppin’ Punch and Valentine’s Day Donut , there’s another dessert that will make you want to snuggle up to your special someone! Thanks to our super sweet friend @themeparkologist , we were able to spot the Cherry Almond Cupcake at Gasparilla Island Grill ! Gasparilla Island Grill The almond-scented sponge cake is filled with cherries and topped with white and pink buttercream , festive heart sprinkles , and a white chocolate Mickey and Minnie . If this doesn’t sound like the perfect treat to give your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, we don’t know what is! Cherry Almond Cupcake You can get the Cherry Almond Cupcake for $5.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit at Gasparilla Island Grill at the Grand Floridian Resort ! And, while you’re there, be sure to check out

The 10 Best Dinners for Eating in Front of the TV

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Caramelized Cabbage

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Review! The New Mandarin Kiss Drink Packs A Tangy Punch in Disney World!

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It’s Lunar New Year time, and that means we’re celebrating the Year of the Rat (er, Mouse)! BoardWalk Joe’s And, in Chinese culture, the Mandarin orange just happens to represent good fortune and prosperity. So, that’s why we’re feeling extra excited to try the newest drink at the BoardWalk ! The Mandarin Kiss is definitely making us pucker our lips at BoardWalk Joe’s (but we don’t mind!). BoardWalk Joe’s Sign The new drink is mixed up with Absolut Mandarin Vodka , Cointreau , cranberry and lime juice , and club soda with an orange slice  to garnish. Mandarin Kiss If you’re looking for a kick of tangy flavor, the Mandarin Kiss seriously packs a punch. The citrus flavors come through more than the cranberry juice, but the soda balances them all. While it might have a bit of tartness, the Mandarin Kiss is SUPER refreshing after a long stroll on the BoardWalk! Tart, Refreshing, and Delicious! You can get the Mandarin Kiss for $14 (and a glow cube to light up those