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The Child plush
It’s already sold out twice, and we know many of you are anxious to get one! But since you have little time to kill before the pre-waiting room opens at 11:30AM CST, we wanted to show you some other hard-to-get Baby Yoda items!
Just yesterday, it was announced that the Japanese government would be lifting the state of emergency for Tokyo.
Fantasmic! at Tokyo DisneySea ©Disney
In response, it appears that some businesses and destinations are already beginning to reopen. Ikspiari, the shopping and dining district at Tokyo Disney Resort, just announced that it will be reopening on June 1st.
Baby Yoda has been a rather hot commodity when it comes to merchandise (and we’re not complaining)! We’ve seen Baby Yoda necklaces, tees, plush, hats, and SO SO much more.
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One of the hottest bits of Baby Yoda merchandise that hit the scene was the “The Child” plush by Build-A-Bear. He was released back in April and quickly sold out. He was then re-released at the beginning of May and saw LONG virtual wait times. Now, Build-A-Bear’s “The Child” plush is being released…AGAIN.
You know how we love our waffles with a little bit of character when we’re eating breakfast in a Disney park…
Mickey Waffles at The Plaza Restaurant
… and now YOU can whip up your own batch of Disney character-themed waffles at home, thanks to some brand new WAFFLE MAKERS (and more!) now available on shopDisney.com! [Read more…]
As much as we love of girl Minnie’s red carpet attire at Hollywood Studios, there’s just something about her classic red and white polka dot dress we simply ADORE!
Minnie Mouse at Hollywood Studios
That’s why we were almost bowled over when we saw this adorable new Minnie Mouse Loungefly Backpack on shopDisney this morning!
If you’ve been to a Disney park in the last few years, you know that the technology is getting pretty crazy!
Rise of the Resistance
From the super-realistic experience on Flight of Passage to the TOTAL immersion of Rise of the Resistance, Disney really likes to push the envelope of theme park technology. And this is nothing new!
Disney has been developing tech that would pave the way for theme parks since the early years of Disneyland. We’re taking a look at five of Disney’s BIGGEST technological achievements that laid the foundation for the rides of today!
As Disney parks around the world remain closed (except Shanghai Disneyland), international governments are considering the effect of health measures on their economies.
Tokyo Disneyland Concept Art ©Disney
Until today, Tokyo Disneyland has been under a state of emergency with the rest of the city. Now, the Japanese government has lifted the global health crisis state of emergency in the remaining four areas that it applied to — Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama, and Hokkaido.
Hellooooo summer! As we mark a time of remembrance this Memorial Day weekend, we also look forward to some much-needed celebrations with family as the unofficial start to summer has arrived.
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World during the summer season? Or do you have your eyes set on a fall Food and Wine Festival Trip or a Holiday Extravaganza? Whenever you visit, we know one thing for sure: you need to make some plans.
Even though your trip isn’t right around the corner, it’ll be here SOON, and now is a really great time to start planning.
Can you believe it? Seriously, it’s time to get going on those Advance Dining Reservations! And we’re going to make sure you choose the best restaurants Disney has to offer — and save some money while you’re at it — with our HUGE Memorial Day Sale at the DFB Store! But HURRY! This sale is for a limited time only!
Our complete line of DFB Guide e-Books is on sale this week — you can save 40% off EVERY ITEM at the DFB Store, making planning for your next Disney vacation that much easier!
We’ve been super focused on all the ways that the global health crisis is affecting The Walt Disney Company. It’s hard not to be!
Walt Disney World
But Disney really is only a piece of a much bigger problem. We’ve talked a little bit about the way that air travel has been affected, but the global tourism industry as a whole is taking a massive hit. We’re taking a look at all the ways international travel is being affected as well as what the industry is doing to fix things. Let’s dive in!
If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.
Calling all Wilderness Explorers — we found the perfect item to compliment your Grape Soda Badge!
Grape Soda Purse at The Dress Shop
Adventure is out there — and we found a great accessory to wear on the journey! We’re loving this adorable new pendant necklace inspired by the movie Up!
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