Enter the Fifth Dimension in style with this new glow-in-the-dark Loungefly ear headband inspired by The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. It is available in Tower Hotel Gifts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Tower of Terror Loungefly Ear Headband – $39.99
The ears are red with black and gold stripes.
They are made with a pleather material.
The bow at the center glows in the dark.
The bow is white and has the numbers of a clock. The hands of the clock point to either side, at 10 and 3 (adding up to 13). A Hollywood Tower Hotel charm is at the center.
Independence Day is almost here and to celebrate this patriotic extravaganza, the Disney chefs and mixologists have put their all into making some memorable items for Fourth of July. At both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, there will be red, white, and beautiful treats all around that are bursting with flavors that guests will love.
There are plenty of treats to indulge in and exciting entertainment to enjoy, including special fireworks that light up the sky for our nation’s birthday. No matter what location, there’s something for everyone.
We are proud to present the Fourth of July Foodie Guide filled with all the items that will spark your guests’ appetite!
Walt Disney World Resort
Magic Kingdom
Columbia Harbour House (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Berry Shortcake: Shortcake topped with berries and whipped cream (New)
Casey’s Corner (Available July 1 through August 11; Mobile Order available)
Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog: All beef hot dog, traditional “Chicago green” relish, pickles, and marinated diced tomatoes served on a potato bread bun (New)
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor (Available July 1 through 4)
Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich: Red velvet cookies, vanilla ice cream, and sprinkles (New)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Backlot Express and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Apple Pie Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with an apple pie filling, topped with a salted caramel buttercream, and cinnamon streusel, and garnished with rainbow silver sparkle, red, white, and blue Mickey ears
ABC Commissary and The Trolley Car Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Red, White, and Blue Raspberry Frangipane Bar: Frangipane layered with raspberry jam (New)
Woody’s Lunch Box (Mobile Order available)
Fourth of July Lunch Box Tart: Cherry pie filling, vanilla fondant, and star sprinkles (New) (Available July 1 through 4)
Lunch Box Parfait: Blue raspberry gelatin, whipped cream, strawberry gelatin, fresh strawberries, and blueberries (New) (Available July 4)
EPCOT
Connections Café (Available July 1 through 4)
Fourth of July Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with pearl sugar (New)
Fife & Drum (Currently available)
The American Dream: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, vanilla ice cream, and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy
Sunshine Seasons (Available July 1 through 4)
Red, White, & Blue Cake Pops: Red velvet cake pops (New)
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie (Available June 30 through July 4)
Apple Pie Éclair filled with a white chocolate cinnamon apple mousse garnished with whipped caramel white ganache, cinnamon apples, and crispy pearls (New)
The Daily Poutine (Available June 29 through July 31)
Cheeseburger Poutine: French fries, ground beef, cheese sauce, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard
Resorts
Available at Various Pool Bars and Lounges across Resorts (Available July 1 through 4)
Sparkling Strawberry: Prosecco and strawberry puree garnished with a strawberry (New)
Stars and Stripes: Bacardi Raspberry Rum blended with flavors of coconut, pineapple, raspberry puree topped with a float of blue curaçao (New)
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court(Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Firecracker Push Up Pop: Layers of strawberry cake and lemon buttercream with sprinkles (New)
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Star-Spangled Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with watermelon basil curd with lemon buttercream and white chocolate stars (New)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Beach Club Market and Market at Ale & Compass (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Berry Blast Trifle: Layers of strawberry mousse, blueberry compote, vanilla cake crumbles, and whipped cream (New)
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
BoardWalk Bakery (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Freedom Cheesecake: Red velvet brownie base, vanilla cheesecake, sweet cream, crisp pearls, and white chocolate garnish (New)
Independence Day Cupcake: Cinnamon cupcake, apple pie filling, and vanilla mascarpone cream (New)
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Centertown Market (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Caribbean Sticky Ribs: Orange-chili sticky spareribs with crispy tostones and a side creamy mango slaw (New)
Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New)
Spyglass Grill (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Contempo Café (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Fourth of July Fruit Tart: Blackberry custard topped with fresh berries and a vanilla panna cotta popsicle (New)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Gasparilla Island Grill (Mobile Order available)
Red, White, and Blue Cookie Sandwich: Vanilla-scented buttercream sandwiched between two gluten free chocolate chip cookies (New) (Available July 1 through 4)
S’mores Marshmallow Pop: Marshmallow pop enrobed in dark chocolate with graham crumble (New) (Available July 1 through August 29)
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside
Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available July 1 through 4)
Sweet & Spicy Ribs: Tender pork ribs with sweet & spicy BBQ sauce, cowboy beans, corn on the cob, and coleslaw
Firecracker Brownie: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor (New)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Good’s Food to Go and The Artist Palette (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Fourth of July Layer Cake: Layers of red velvet cake with white and blue buttercream filled with a patriotic sprinkle surprise (New)
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Le Petit Café (Available July 1 through 4)
Fourth of July Firecracker: Milk chocolate mousse with morello cherries
Bar Riva (Available July 1 through 5 and July 14 through 17)
Patriotic Wave: The Mediterranean Wave with the addition of blue curaçao and hibiscus
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Roaring Fork (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Lemon Mousse Cake: Lemon cake and white chocolate lemon mousse with a blueberry compote center and chocolate star décor (New)
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Fourth of July Cupcake: Spiced cake with apple filling and red, white, and blue buttercream
Red Rose Taverne (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Star-Spangled Stuff: Blue shortbread cookie, red velvet cake, raspberry, and star sprinkles
Disney California Adventure Park
Hollywood Lounge (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Red, White, and Blue Cocktail: Blend of Spiced & Silver Rum, tequila, blue curaҫao, tropical fruit juices, and Italian bitters
Pym Test Kitchen (Available July 1 through 4; Mobile Order available)
Test 0615: Fowl Play: BBQ turkey leg and red particle sides (marble potato salad and pickled vegetables) (New)
Experiment 0341: Red, White and Blue Slush: Lemon-lime and blue raspberry slush topped with grenadine and cherry flavor-filled boba (New)
Downtown Disney District
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available July 1 through 4)
Red, White and Blue Shake: Vanilla rim with red, white, and blue sprinkles topped with a Fourth of July cupcake, firecracker popsicle, whipped cream, red, white, and blue sprinkles, and a cherry
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs (Available July 4 through 10)
Firecracker Hot Link: A hot link dipped in batter, rolled in Panko crumbs, and drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo and hot cheese puff dust (New)
California Churro (Available July 4 through 10)
Firecracker Churro rolled in strawberry sugar, drizzled with marshmallow fluff, and sprinkled with red and blue candy pieces (New)
Sprinkles (Available July 1 through 4)
Stars and Sprinkles Red Velvet: Southern-style light chocolate cake topped with cream cheese frosting and celebratory red, white, and blue sprinkles
Fourth of July Decorate At-Home Kit: Includes two cupcakes, frosting, decorations, and sprinkles
Fourth of July Bake-At-Home Kit: Includes signature cupcake mix, scratch-made frosting, decorations, and sprinkles
Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available through July 10)
Frozen Striped Lemonade: This drink celebrates Independence Day with a mixture of fresh lemonade, blue raspberry, and kiwi strawberry (New)
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Holiday Cart (Available June 30 through July 4)
Layered Cake Pop: Vanilla sponge cake with vanilla buttercream and red, white, and blue sprinkles (New)
Mickey Fourth of July Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate topped with fondant stars (New)
Fourth of July Cookie Shot with Milk: Choice of milk, lowfat milk, strawberry, or chocolate milk (New)
Calling all Indiana Jones fans! New merchandise is coming to Disney Parks and shopDisney.com!
From a Disney Cast Member;
Hold onto your hats – new Indiana Jones-inspired merchandise is coming soon to Disney Parks and shopDisney!
If you’re headed out on an expedition, you might want to make sure you have the right wardrobe for any adventure. Get your own beige safari-style shirt and jacket inspired by everyone’s favorite archaeology professor. Complete the look with a fedora, and don’t forget to save room in your bag for any ancient remains you find during your travels!
Perhaps you’re looking for some museum-worthy artifacts to add to your home collection, without running into any snakes. If it’s fortune and glory that you seek, you can soon bring home your very own ancient artifact collectibles based on props from the movies including the Sankara Stone, the Fertility Idol, the Crystal Skull, and even the Holy Grail.
Creating these collectible versions of some of Indy’s greatest discoveries was an adventure in itself. “To make sure these items were as authentic as possible, we reviewed the film props from the Lucasfilm Archives to study size, reference details, capture 3D scans and more in order to recreate them into collectible items,” said Cody Hampton, Senior Manager, Brand Merchandising. “We also try to anticipate features that fans would expect from these replicas, so we added a light up feature to the Sankara Stone, as well as the Crystal Skull.”
Each collectible has unique packaging, including the backstory of the item from the Indiana Jones movies, as well as backstory on the real world artifact it was based on. “Bringing this collection to the fans has been a treat for us, and we are so excited for our guests to be able to add these discoveries to their own collections,” said Cody.
There’s even more for adventure-seekers and collectors to look forward to, because more discoveries are on the horizon. I’m thrilled to share a first look at two new items coming later this Fall – a Staff of Ra Headpiece collectible inspired by “Raiders Of The Lost Ark,” and an Indiana Jones doll and pin set inspired by “Indiana Jones And The Temple of Doom.” Fans of the Indiana Jones movies will love obtaining these rare antiquities for their own collections. Happy adventuring!
While “normal” character greetings with hugs and autographs returned to Walt Disney World in mid-April 2022, many characters greeting spots continue to be unavailable for greetings. Thankfully, Disney has announced that many will be reopening in the next few weeks, and even more in the next few months.
From a Disney Cast Member;
One of the most rewarding parts of the steady return of live entertainment to Walt Disney World Resort has been watching guests create special moments with their Disney character friends once more. Whether it be a wave in a parade, a family photo or a warm embrace, these encounters bring even more magic to each visit. That’s why I can’t wait to share what’s next for new and returning characters as we continue The World’s Most Magical Celebration!
Magic Kingdom Park
Let’s kick things off with some exciting news for Magic Kingdom Park. We may not talk about Bruno, but we can definitely talk about Mirabel making her debut in the “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade” on June 26! The young hero from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit film “Encanto” will join Miguel from “Coco,” Nick and Judy from “Zootopia,” Max, Goof, Moana and more as this super-sized cavalcade winds through the park several times each day.
Looking ahead to July, the always iconic Minnie Mouse will join Mickey Mouse starting on July 6 in Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom Park. Both will be ready for hugs and photos in their EARidescent fashions designed specifically for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration!
Then, on July 10, keep an eye out for familiar Fantasyland friends Peter Pan and Snow White as they greet guests at Magic Kingdom Park once again.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
July 6 also marks the return of Chip ‘N Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, where you can join the nutty friends for a campfire celebration followed by a classic Disney movie under the stars.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars Launch Bay returns July 17! A celebration of the legendary space saga, Star Wars Launch Bay is your place for a warm embrace with Chewbacca, a face-to-droid encounter with BB-8 or a run-in with Darth Vader himself for those brave enough.
In the Coming Months!
And those are just the next few weeks! We have even more fun, hugs and memories on the horizon. In the coming months, a visit to Magic Kingdom Park will bring chances to meet Aladdin, Jasmine, Merida, Pooh, Tigger and Storybook Circus pals like The Great Goofini in Pete’s Silly Sideshow. Your favorite toys will be ready for playtime in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Donald Duck and friends will rejoin their prehistoric party at “Donald’s Dino-Bash!” in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
These exciting character encounters add to the many terrific offerings returning across Walt Disney World Resort, including Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue stomping into Pioneer Hall June 23, and Harmony Barber Shop creating magical memories on Main Street once again beginning July 31.
For guests who love the holidays and can’t wait for the winter months to come, don’t worry, because it’s time for Halfway to the Holidays! Whatever way guests celebrate with loved ones, they can get in the spirit early with festive happenings going on at Disney Parks and across our social channels. Keep an eye out starting June 23, and don’t miss a second of the fun festivities coming up this week.
One of the best ways to celebrate is the tasty way, and we’ve got a few eats, sips, and novelties for guests to get their fix until the winter come around. From the Peppermint Churro at California Churro over at Downtown Disney District to the Very Merry Minnie Mouse Cupcake at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, both coasts are serving up the dishes to get your guests feeling in the spirt to celebrate!
Let’s see all the exciting treats making their way to Disney Parks in honor of Halfway to the Holidays.
For a limited-time at Downtown Disney District, find two delicious eats to enjoy for this exciting occasion. First up is the Christmas Dinner Corn Dog from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. Beginning June 23 through 30, this twist on a classic, features a corn dog made with a turkey hot dog, hand-dipped in batter, rolled in panko crumbs, and served with a side of cranberry sauce for dipping. It’s like a holiday feast on the go!
For those with more of a sweet tooth, from June 23 through 30, California Churro has the Peppermint Churro, a churro rolled in crushed peppermint and drizzled with a mint frosting topped with peppermint candy pieces. Few things give the feeling of the season more than peppermint, and this churro sure does the trick.
At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can also find some delightful options to choose from. At Gasparilla’s Island Grill found at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, the pastry team has brought back one of their sweet treats. From June 23 through 26, guests can get a festive favorite, the Very Merry Minnie Mouse Cupcake. It’s a chocolate cupcake filled with cookies and cream mousse and topped with ganache dipped buttercream, cookie ears, and a chocolate holiday bow. That sure does sound delicious!
If peppermint if one of guests’ favorite flavors, then they need to take a trip over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge where The Mara is also joining in on the fun. This team has whipped up the brand-new Peppermint Bark Cheesecake, a peppermint cheesecake with a chocolate cookie and peppermint crust and whipped vanilla panna cotta. This delicious treat is also available June 23 through 26.
For guests wanting to bring the holidays home with them, there’s a novelty that’s coming to Disney Springs! The Gold Christmas Tree Popcorn Buckets are back for the festivities. If guests weren’t able to get their hands on them during the holidays previously, no need to fret because all across Disney Springs at outdoor vending carts, they’ll be able to find these buckets. Not to mention, popcorn is included with the purchase – what a treat! But don’t wait too long because these are only available while supplies lasts.
Also at Disney Springs, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company will be serving up not one, but two special items. From June 23 through 26, guests can get the Peppermint Mocha with dark chocolate sauce, peppermint syrup, and whipped cream or the White Chocolate Gingerbread Latte, a delicious combination of white chocolate sauce and gingerbread syrup topped with whipped cream. These delights are also available hot or iced and can have some spirits added for those over 21.
Starting on Thursday, stay tuned to @disneytravelprofessionals on Instagram and Facebook for special announcements and more. Happy Halfway to the Holidays!
