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We’re still about a year away from the grand opening of Universal Orlando’s NEW theme park, Epic Universe. ©Universal However, we’ve been getting more and more details about all five themed lands the park will have, including the Isle of Berk (a How To Train Your Dragon land) and Super Nintendo World. Now, we’ve seen various construction updates online, but let’s just say we got curious and decided to go check out some of that construction (from a safe distance, of course) for ourselves! Granted, we can’t get TOO close to the construction, but we still saw progress on the hotels being built near Epic Universe. Universal Stella Nova Resort along with Universal Terra Luna Res0rt will “place guests in the center of marvelous galaxies and diverse planetary elements for an experience unlike anywhere else in the universe – complete with tranquil sleeping accommodations, entertaining amenities for the whole family to enjoy, various cosmic-inspired dining options and so much more.” Here’s the concept art: ©Universal Here’s what it looks like right now. It’s coming right along, as you can tell. The exterior looks like we’re staring into space. Very cool! It’s pretty! Stella Nova, which is inspired by the cosmos (as if you couldn’t tell) will open on January 21st, 2025. Terra Luna is inspired by terrestrial exploration and will open on February 25th, 2025. We also got a bit of a peek at the construction of the Universal Helios Grand Hotel. This is the hotel that will have its very own entrance directly into Epic Universe. Helios will offer “500 rooms integrated into the park like no other theme park in the world.” Color us curious! Here’s the concept art: ©Universal Studios Here’s what it looks like now. We don’t yet have an official opening date for this hotel. Grand Helios being built in the background Finally, we sort of got a sneak peek at a few of the lands. We THINK this is something from Isle of Berk, just based on concept art we’ve seen. It’s a HUGE structure, whatever it is! Isle of Berk? We also saw the top of Starfall Racers, a dual-launch roller coaster that will be part of the park’s Celestial Park, which will serve as the mainland at the entrance of Epic Universe. The top of Starfall Racers It’s exciting to see all the progress being made on Epic Universe. The new theme park is scheduled to open in 2025, and we can’t wait! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. UPDATE On the Best Part of Universal’s Epic Universe — The In-Park Hotel Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Epic Universe so far? Which hotel would you like to stay in? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW LOOK at Universal's Epic Universe Hotels Coming to Orlando! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What’s more exciting than new Disney food? An entirely new Disney restaurant opening! Woo-hoo! Obviously, we get excited about such things because we are, well, the Disney FOOD Blog. Now, we’ve already told you all about Disney’s Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland, and we’ve even taken you along to check out some of the dining there, including Great Maple and the Sketch Pad Cafe. Well, a third new dining spot is now open, Small Bytes. As of today, May 8th, Small Bytes is open! Hours for today show that the snack spot will be open from 6AM to 5PM PT on most days. We actually stopped by the day before, and it had soft-opened, but now it is OFFICIALLY open. You’ll find Small Bytes near the pool. Small Bytes You’ll find mostly basic snacks here like House Potato Chips & Dips, a Mega Soft Pretzel, and a Shrimp Ceviche Duo. There is also a selection of sandwiches, Nachos, Signature Mini Floats, Alcoholic Floats, and more. YUM! We even got to grab a Root Beer Float, but if you’re looking for a review, we’ll be doing a full one later. Menu This is just one of MANY new restaurants coming to Disneyland. Three new restaurants just opened in Downtown Disney: Paseo, Centrico, and Tiendita. But there are still a lot more on the way including Din Tai Fung and Porto’s Bakery. Let’s just say a lot of new good eating is headed to Disneyland! Paseo at Downtown Disney Also, right now, Disney is hosting Pixar Fest, which also brought a ton of new foods and snacks to the parks. More food? Yes, please! BBQ Potato Dog We’ll be keeping an eye out for more new food in Disneyland AND Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. We Tried 8 NEW Things at Disneyland and They Were Both DELICIOUS and SHOCKING! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be checking into Pixar Place Hotel soon? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Disney Restaurant Is NOW Open! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re finally here! We’re HERE! We are thrilled to have been invited to check out Tokyo DisneySea‘s new land, Fantasy Springs! There are three new sections to this new land, and one of them is called the Frozen Kingdom! This Frozen Land features a NEW ride we’ve never seen in any other Disney park, and y’all, it’s AMAZING. You need to come with us to see just how fantastic this new ride is. We can’t stop thinking about it and talking about it, and you’ll see why. Overall, we think this ride is the best attraction Disney has created to date. We hope to see this level of technology brought to other Disney parks around the world. Fantasy Springs officially opens on June 6th, 2024! We’re exploring all of Fantasy Springs and everything it has to bring to guests, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here’s everything you need to know about Fantasy Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of the new ride? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Tokyo Disney to attend their media preview of Fantasy Springs. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post FULL Ride-Through of the NEWEST ‘Frozen’ Ride -- It May Be Disney's Best Ride EVER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Just a couple more sleeps and then you’ll be waking up in Disney World! What’ll you be wearing?? Magic Kingdom You’ve got all kinds of options when it comes to what your fit will be for your trip. Will you rock matching Disney shirts, spirit jerseys, or just basic neutrals? If you want to change things up and go all in, how about DisneyBounding while you’re there? Speaking of that, we’ve got a list of easy DisneyBound outfits you won’t regret wearing in the parks! Let’s have a look at them! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Our friends at AllEars Style make the BEST outfits and that’s what we’re basing these DisneyBounds on. Let’s go! Shop this Rapunzel DisneyBound ©AllEars.net Channel your inner princess by starting with a lavender sleeveless top and pink ruffle skirt. Hang your trusty frying pans from your ears. Make sure Pascal is sitting securely on one shoulder and sling your Rapunzel backpack over the other. Complete the look with a floral crown for the win! View on AllEars.net Shop this Anna Disneybound ©AllEars.net It’s time to embrace Arendelle’s adventurous spirit by starting your look with a black cropped tank top and blue high-waisted linen-blend wide-leg pants. Dangle your Olaf earrings from your ears and position your Anna ear headband perfectly on your head. Snap that pink belt bag on. Lace-up your favorite black kicks. And don’t leave home without your matching blue reusable water bottle. Gotta stay hydrated! View on AllEars.net Shop this Orange Bird DisneyBound ©AllEars.net You’ll be beating out the Florida heat and standing out from the crowd with this DisneyBound. Start with your orange-patterned sundress. Make sure Orange Bird is dangling from your ears. Rock your white platform sandals, and complete the look with your Orange Bird ear headband. View on AllEars.net Shop this Black Panther DisneyBound ©AllEars.net Let’s show off your Wakandan pride with this one. Start with a black tank and purple joggers. Your black kicks will go perfectly with this. Make sure to complete the look with jewelry, a backpack, and an ear headband with a geometric design to mimic the Black Panther’s suit. Wakanda forever! View on AllEars.net Shop this Russell (UP) DisneyBound ©AllEars.net We’re going to gear up for adventure like Russell with this look. Pair your yellow tank with your khaki-colored joggers and boots. Rock your UP necklace and backpack. Complete the look with your signature Wilderness Explorer cap. View on AllEars.net Shop this Bo Peep Toy Story 4 DisneyBound ©AllEars.net We knew Bo Peep was your girl, so you’re welcome. Start the look with your blue romper and white tank. Tie up your hair with a pink satin hair ribbon and rock those black kicks girl. Hang some sheep from your ears and finish everything off with your pink belt bag. View on AllEars.net Shop this Mickey Mouse Men’s DisneyBound ©AllEars.net It’s time to represent the boss himself — Mickey Mouse. You bet we’re going to lean into the black, red, and gold for this one. Start with a solid black tee and Mickey-approved red shorts. Make sure to pull those Mickey crew socks all the way up and lace the gold kicks up. Finish it off with a Mickey cap. View on AllEars.net Shop this Goofy DisneyBound ©AllEars.net We didn’t forget about Goofy with this one. Since we’re going to Florida, we’re sticking with shorts for this look. Start with an orange tee and blue shorts. Don’t forget the black vest or brown sneaks. Guess what? You’ve got options for your hat — bucket or baseball cap. Your call. And if you want to make things spicy, slap on a Goofy patch on your vest or hat. Again, your call. View on AllEars.net Shop this Men’s Ursula DisneyBound ©AllEars.net You will not be a poor, unfortunate soul as you DisneyBound Ursula with this look. Purple, white, and black are all the colors we’ll need. Start with a purple tee and white shorts. Pull up those Ursula socks and put those solid black shoes on your feet. Make sure they can’t question who you’re DisneyBounding as by rocking a matching Ursula hat, belt, and wallet. View on AllEars.net We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here to view our Amazon StorefrontThe post 9 Easy DisneyBound Outfits You Won’t Regret Wearing in the Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It takes a lot to keep Disney World running in tip-top shape like Walt Disney always imagined. Main Street Train Station From new restaurants and rides to rethemed classics, Disney is always trying to keep things interesting and exciting for visitors! But, sometimes that means they have to do a bit of renovating in order to make it happen. A new permit we just found makes us think that an opening-day Magic Kingdom ride might be getting a refresh! We’re always on the hunt for the latest permits filed by Disney to get an idea of what sort of changes might be coming to the parks, and we just found an interesting one! Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for work over at Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom. Peter Pan’s Flight The document filed is technically a Notice of Commencement, meaning Disney is planning on starting work here soon. The permit’s property address lines up with the Peter Pan’s Flight show building, meaning we can expect some sort of update here in the near future. But, it gets even more exciting than that! Backed up Peter Pan’s Flight Lightning Lane Since the permit was filed by Imagineering, the work Disney is planning on doing may be actually going to be something we can see. From what we’ve seen, Imagineering permits are usually reserved for rides and other show elements that are what Disney would call “guest-facing,” meaning regular visitors could see it. Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight Not only that, but the contractor listed on the permit is InterAmerica Stage, Inc. — a Sanford, FL-based company that specializes in stage rigging and machinery. InterAmerica Stage has done work for Disney before, and we recently spotted them on another big Magic Kingdom project — the Country Bear Jamboree retheme! A new show is coming! Disney’s new version of Country Bear Jamboree is set to debut in Summer 2024. While we don’t know exactly what the refreshed show will look like yet, we do know that the new version will be called Country Bear Musical Jamboree. The show will be a take on classic variety shows found in Nashville, Tennessee, and Nashville musicians are involved in the new arrangements. The bears will perform their songs in new styles like country, rockabilly, and bluegrass. Country Bear Jamboree As for the Peter Pan’s Flight permit, though, we’ll have to wait and see if Disney makes any sort of announcements about what it might be for. InterAmerica Stage could be installing new show elements, swapping something out, repairing something — any number of things, really. We’ll let you know if we learn of any updates! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from Disney World and more! Check Out Another Recent Permit We Found for Disney World! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney Files Permit for Opening-Day Ride in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you enjoy going to all of Disney’s destinations? Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom From theme parks to beaches to cruises, Disney offers several locations for quick trips or lengthy family vacations. If you find yourself visiting these spots repeatedly, it might be time to invest in a Disney Vacation Club membership. Members of Disney Vacation Club receive exclusive perks along with their points to book exclusive rooms at many of Disney’s destinations. And now, a perk that we haven’t seen in several years is BACK for anyone interested in joining DVC! Disney Vacation Club is essentially Disney’s version of a timeshare program. You purchase an annual allotment of points (that renews each year) to a specific Disney resort, and along with it you get special benefits like exclusive lounges in the parks, special events, and discounts. DVC resorts span the globe from Disney World to Disneyland to Hawaii and more. Aulani Resort There’s so much to know when it comes to owning DVC points. Disney allows you to make reservations at your home resort (the resort you bought points for) earlier than at other resorts, you can occasionally bank points, and there are annual fees you may be responsible for paying which varies by resort. A DVC membership can be great, but there is certainly a lot that goes into making the decision to buy points and then eventually using those points. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Because of all of the information, the big decision that it is, and you probably wanting to see exactly what a DVC room includes, you may be interested in taking a tour with an official DVC Cast Member. And now would be the time to do it, because Disney has brought back a perk that we had seen disappear for a while — gift cards for taking a tour! Riviera Resort There are several DVC kiosks all over Disney World, and when we visited one recently, a Cast Member mentioned that you may be eligible to receive a $50 Disney gift card (per party) just for taking a DVC tour! You don’t have to purchase a membership. To be eligible, you must be staying at a Disney World resort hotel other than the Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve. Current DVC members are not eligible for the $50 gift card. However, if you are a current member and interested in a tour, a separate one is offered for you — you just don’t get the prize at the end (sorry)! DVC kiosk in Animal Kingdom So, if you have a bit of extra time, or you need some adult time while the kids are napping or swimming, a room tour with a $50 gift card prize might be a great idea! Plus, you can get some great information on a DVC membership if you are considering one anyway. (You can also check out our entire Disney Vacation Club page for lots of great details!) The Cast Member did not say how many times you can do the tours for the gift cards or if there is a timeline for how soon after one you can do another for the gift card — but you might be able to do it multiple times for extra vacation funds (if you have the time, which can be hard to come by in Disney World). Saratoga Springs Resort Just a reminder that the gift cards are given out per party not per person, but it’s still $50 to spend however you like at any Disney location! It has been many years since Disney has given out “prizes” for taking their DVC tours, so this is an exciting little perk that has just recently returned. We hope you enjoy your tour, if you choose to check it out! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! 3 Terrifyingly Easy Ways to Ruin Your Disney World Vacation DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Are you a DVC member? Do you love your membership and the added benefits? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Brought Back a Perk That's Been MISSING for Years! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s time to talk about our favorite thing — Disney food! Disneyland Resort Disneyland Resort is currently celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with new food offerings at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, joining several new items that have recently appeared at both parks. In short, it’s a VERY good time for foodies to visit Disneyland! We’ve had a pretty good experience with Disneyland food recently so we were extra excited to dive into the resort’s most recent concoctions — let’s see if they met our expectations! DOLE Whip® Pineapple Ginger Mint Float at Tropical Hideaway First up, we have the AAPI-inspired DOLE Whip® Pineapple Ginger Mint Float at Tropical Hideaway in Adventureland in Disneyland Park! DOLE Whip® Pineapple Ginger Mint Float This float will set you back $8.49 and is served with pineapple-ginger juice and a smoked salt-spiced rim. We liked this drink quite a bit! The mint was pretty subtle although stronger at the bottom, so we recommend giving it a little stir. The spiced rim was good but it did add a little oomph to the float, so that could cause it to be a bit divisive. It mostly tasted like a regular pineapple whip but with that kick from the spice, which also gave an extra dimension to the pineapple chunk — almost like it was baked. A more sophisticated DOLE Whip! We don’t think this drink will widely appeal to kids, but adults may like the savory aspect and maturity this float offers. Disney took a very creative approach with this float while letting the DOLE Whip be the star. We would get this again. Passion, Orange, and Guava Cocktail at Smokejumpers Grill Speaking of more grownup drinks, the one alcoholic beverage we tried was the Passion, Orange, and Guava Cocktail at Smokejumpers Grill at Grizzly Peak in Disney California Adventure. Passion, Orange, and Guava Cocktail at Smokejumpers Grill Another AAPI offering, this drink also comes in a non-alcoholic punch as well. The cocktail costs $17 and is made with rum with passion, orange, and guava punch. We found this to be VERY refreshing, with the rum flavor completely drowned out by the fruit. Surprisingly, the passionfruit stands out the most among this tart beverage. Overall, the tropical blend of the fruit punch provided a slightly exotic flavor and the smoothness of the drink was a major plus. Great for a hot day! This is a pretty safe drink in terms of flavor despite its tartness. We think it’s worth a try but admit the $17 price point is too high. Tasty, but expensive. Experiment 7290: Cookies & Cream Cold Brew at Pym Test Kitchen Staying in Disney California Adventure, we made our way over to Avengers Campus and Pym Test Kitchen to try the Experiment 7290: Cookies & Cream Cold Brew! Experiment 7290: Cookies & Cream Cold Brew This cold brew costs $6.79 and includes a chocolate cookie cold brew with sweet cold foam. We found it to be smooth, mostly coffee flavor in taste, and the foam added a very welcome vanilla flavor. It also had a classic Oreo cookie topping but was otherwise a very basic, yet tasty iced coffee. BIG fan of the Oreo If you don’t like cold brew, we don’t think this drink will change your mind. Otherwise, we think it is a frothy and sweet delight — especially on a hot day or if you want to treat yourself before you spend several hours at the parks. Humongous Taco Salad at Pym Test Kitchen The next Pym Test Kitchen item we tried was the Humongous Taco Salad, which definitely lived up to its name. Humungous Taco Salad at Pym Test Kitchen This taco salad is sold for $13.99 and is served with a taco shell loaded with romaine tossed in chipotle ranch, topped with chicken, corn, bell pepper, cotija, and avocado. It’s even served on a fun parchment with an Ant-Man Easter egg! Gotta have that Marvel Easter Egg We had a lot of feelings about this salad. All in all, the flavor was very nice. The ranch had a citrus zest and was a bit spicier than the typical Disney heat (IYKYK) thanks to the chipotle, and the corn was cooked perfectly. The cotija provided cheesy bites, but we could’ve used more, which ended up being a theme of the salad. We thought the sauce was creamy and delicious, but we wanted more. The chicken was also fairly average and we felt more could’ve been done with it. However, our complaints ended there. The avocado portion was beyond ample and, mixed with the cilantro and tomatoes, provided an earthy freshness that tied everything together. Of course, the shell was the star of the dish. Light, crispy, and purely addictive, it totally elevated our meal. Very filling Overall, we do have to warn you that this salad can get spicy if you get it as advertised. If some heat doesn’t bother you, we think you’ll enjoy all the flavor the taco salad has to offer. This monster also lives up to its reputation and is big enough to share, increasing its value. It was easily the most popular order on the day we tried it and we have a feeling it will continue to be a humongous hit. Mini Pretzels at Pym Tasting Lab Next door at Pym Tasting Lab, we picked up the Mini Pretzels for $7. Mini Pretzels at Pym Tasting Lab Each order comes with two mini pretzels and spicy nacho cheese. We are sad to report these let us down. There was nothing out of the ordinary about the pretzels other than their size, and the jalapeno-infused cheese felt like all it provided was heat to a bland pretzel. The pretzels themselves were fine on their own but went stale quickly and didn’t positively differentiate from a regular Mickey-shaped pretzel. The cheese was SPICY If you’re craving a pretzel and can’t wait to get a regular one or you’re grabbing something else at either Pym Test Kitchen or Pym Tasting Lab, then there’s no harm in picking this up. Otherwise, we recommend you save a few dollars and opt for a regular cart pretzel. Gravy Fries at Stage Door Café Headed back over to Frontierland in Disneyland Park, our next stop was at Stage Door Café to try the Gravy Fries! Gravy Fries at Stage Door Café These fries were a tad expensive at $8.49 (at least for fries) but we aren’t kidding when we say they’re worth it! A take on French-Canadian poutine, these French fries are smothered in turkey gravy with mozzarella cheese. These fries are AMAZING! While the fries aren’t anything special, ours were nicely crisp and allowed the cheese and gravy to really stand out. The gravy really did have that turkey flavor! It was a bit tangy and very delicious and the shredded mozzarella gave the fries a gooey texture that worked really well. We also recommend sharing this, as it is larger than it appears. The flavor profile genuinely fits the Frontierland theme and we hope these stick around for a long while! Dig in! The size justifies the cost, which was our only hangup with this snack. If you share it, the value becomes even better. If you like gravy and mozzarella, these fries are as advertised and you should give them a try! Sparkling Pickle Lemonade at Refreshment Corner We go from one of what might be a universally liked snack to a drink that is sure to be divisive. Sparkling Pickle Lemonade at Refreshment Corner Over at Refreshment Corner on Main Street, U.S.A., we tried the Sparkling Pickle Lemonade for $6.99. This drink is made with Minute Maid® Zero Sugar Lemonade, Sprite®, and pickle juice, garnished with a dill pickle spear. The drink tastes just as it sounds. This tasted just like sparkling pickle juice. We could hardly taste the lemonade. Simply put, if you LOVE pickles, you’ll like this. If you don’t, it’s probably not worth your money. Do you like pickle drinks? Visually bland and kind of overpriced, this offering is a headscratcher. There are better drinks nearby (and at Refreshment Corner) and, unless you are absolutely craving pickle juice, we can’t generally recommend this. Peach Mickey-shaped Beignets at Mint Julep Bar We’re going to end this review on a high note! We found some redemption at Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square! Peach Mickey-shaped Beignets We tried the Peach Mickey-shaped Beignets 3-Pack for $5.99 and tossed in a side of Peach Cream Dipping Sauce for an additional $1.39. The beignets were dusted with peach powdered sugar and were mostly delightful. The peach flavor was slightly artificial candy peach rings but was still pleasant. The peach was light enough that the beignet wasn’t overly sweet or tart, but the breading was kind of dry, which made the dipping sauce all the more useful. The sauce was like a very light custard and doubled the same peach flavor while softening the bread. Gotta try the dipping sauce While these don’t dethrone classic beignets, they are a worthy addition to Mint Julep Bar and truly fit the springtime vibes. With a fruity aroma and a good dipping sauce, we think these are worth a try if you’re in the mood for a fruitastic Disney snack! And that’s everything we tried! Have you tried any of these Disneyland snacks? Let us know and stay tuned for all the latest Disneyland news, tips, reviews, and more! REVIEW: Can a Michelin-Starred Chef Make GOOD Disney Fast Food? We Found Out! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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The Walt Disney Company just dropped a bunch of news. Disney California Adventure Each quarter, the company releases an earnings report and then hosts an earnings call to review the numbers and answer pressing questions. We typically learn quite a bit of information from these calls, and after the 2024 Q2 earnings results were released, we have some predictions about changes coming soon to Disneyland Resort. Unfortunately, Disneyland Resort had a fairly rough quarter. Even though the operating income increased in the domestic parks and experiences division, that was mostly due to higher performance with Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. It was partially offset by lower results at Disneyland Resort for Q2. “it’s a small world” in disneyland Disney says that the decrease at Disneyland Resort was likely due to a few factors, including higher costs driven by inflation, higher prices for guests, and a lower number of occupied room nights at the Disneyland Resort hotels. This is a problem for the west coast resort, so how will it be fixed? Sleeping Beauty Castle Ultimately, this likely means that we can expect price increases in the future. If the number of visitors is down, then Disney will need to offset that with higher spending per visitor. It’s a delicate balancing act, because if Disney increases prices too high, the attendance will drop even further. Crowds at Disneyland Disneyland Resort had fairly good park attendance for the quarter, but with hotel stays down, they’ll be wanting to draw in more out-of-town guests. Disneyland has long been known as the park for “locals” as compared to Disney World, which is more of a vacation destination for out-of-towners. Disneyland Hotel The next few years will be a crucial time for Disneyland Resort. It was just announced that they have approval from the Anaheim City Council to proceed with the DisneylandForward expansion. Many people like to save their vacations for AFTER a major expansion has opened in the parks, so Disney may want to find ways to draw visitors in during the in-between time. ©Disney We’ll continue to keep an eye on Disney’s financial numbers and all the updates you need to know, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest. Click Here to Learn More About Disneyland Resort’s Expansion Plans! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip to Disneyland Resort soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Announces Hotel Revenue LOSSES — Here’s How You May Be Affected first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every day we’re getting closer and closer to the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom and Disneyland! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom We’re keeping a close eye on all the latest updates happening on both coasts because small changes are happening every day. And our most recent discovery? Plants are EVERYWHERE! It’s not just the mountain covered in greenery anymore, you need to see how many plants have been added ALL OVER the ride. Today, when we walked by, we noticed that more plants have been planted near the ride’s mountainside, by the stairs coming out from Frontierland Train Station. So many plants! We’re already loving how green the ride is looking, but we’re not opposed to even more! It’s going to look so beautiful! Additionally, there appears to be a water lily in the brickwork in part of the outdoor queue now! It accompanies the lily we spotted on the gate right above it. And they’re both beautiful details for the princess’s ride. Gorgeous! We still don’t have an opening date for this new ride, but we do know that it will follow Tiana as she prepares a Mardi Gras party and asks the guests riding the attraction to help her find the final ingredient. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest news from this attraction, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out the CASTING CALL we spotted for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When do you think this ride will open? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Added Something NEW to the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company recently released the earnings report and held its earnings call for the second quarter of 2024, outlining just how the theme parks were doing financially, how streaming is holding up, and more. Cinderella Castle During the call, we learned that Disney Parks & Entertainment revenue increased, largely due to Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and the international parks having higher results. But, the company isn’t convinced this trend will continue — and we’re diving into why that might be. Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products revenues for the quarter increased overall by 10% from $7.6 billion in the same quarter last year to $8.3 billion this quarter. The better results this year were due to Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and the international parks having higher results. However, the increase was offset by Disneyland having lower results. Cinderella Castle Disney World saw an increase in revenue due to an increase in guest spending which Disney attributes to higher ticket prices. There were also higher costs inside the resort due to inflation, but the revenue generated from that was partially offset by lower depreciation and cost-saving initiatives made by the company. EPCOT But, Disneyland Resort took a hit and had lower revenue this year compared to last year at this time. This is attributed to the lower percentage increase overall for the domestic parks of 7% over last year. The domestic parks had $5.9 billion in revenue compared to $5.5 billion last year. Disneyland’s lower revenue is due to higher costs driven by inflation, and while there were higher volumes of attendance, it was offset by lower occupied room nights at the hotels. Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Disney’s Chief Financial Officer, Hugh Johnston, shared a bit about his predictions for Disney parks revenue for the third fiscal quarter and shared that operating income is “expected to come in roughly comparable to the prior year.” He cited “non-comparable” or “timing-related” items like Disney Cruise Line’s new island destination, Lookout Cay, along with normalization from post-COVID travel. But, it’s what CEO Bob Iger said about fiscal year 2025 that piqued our interest. Disneyland During the question and answer portion of the earnings call, Steven Cahall, an analyst with Wells Fargo Securities, asked Iger what the company’s expectations were as far as park attendance was concerned for fiscal year 2025. Iger responded and said, “First, in terms of attendance, look, what we’re basically communicating is relative to the post-COVID highs, things are tending to normalize.” Walt Disney Studios He continued, “The parks business did 10% growth in the quarter. And obviously, that’s an extremely high revenue number. That said, we still see in — the bookings that we look ahead toward indicate healthy growth in the business. So we still certainly feel good about the opportunities for continued strong growth…We’ve got the best in the business in terms of product. People still have a strong desire to basically go on vacation and come to see us.” Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Iger also clarified that timing can be everything when it comes to financial results like this, pointing out that Disney has “some one-time expenses occurring in Q3.” “If we were to back out one-timers both for Q3 and Q4, we expect OI for the quarter to be in the mid-to-high single-digit range for Q3 and to be double-digit for Q4. So I certainly feel like the Parks business is still doing very, very well,” he shared. Tower of Terror, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Essentially, post-COVID travel increased Disney Parks revenue dramatically, but now that things are evening out, it could cause operating income to decrease on future reports. Not only that, but the results of the third quarter will be impacted by higher wage expenses, pre-opening expenses related to the Disney Treasure and Disney Adventure, along with Lookout Cay. These increased, one-time factors could have an impact on what we see from Disney’s third-quarter financials, and thus what we see going into 2025 and beyond. Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to bring you the latest news about The Walt Disney Company and more! 5 Important Announcements That Were MISSING from Disney’s BIG News Drop Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be booking a trip to the parks in 2025? Tell us in the comments. 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Are you ready for the hack that will CHANGE the way you look at Disney World? Plastic cheeeeese Disney World is no stranger to icons — Mickey Mouse. Cinderella Castle. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Plastic cheese. Yes, the TRUE star of Disney World — plastic cheese. It motivates us to fly thousands of miles each year or hop in our cars each day to visit Disney World. But did you know you can actually get MORE of it?! If you’ve ever gotten plastic cheese at Disney World and thought to yourself, “Life is good, but it could be better,” we’ve discovered what “better” truly is. Did you know that over at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can get cups of plastic cheese that are nearly twice the size of the cheese at other restaurants? This was a BIG cup, y’all. Backlot Express serves its cheese in white paper cups, and it dwarfs what you can get inside the other Disney Parks, even the hub of plastic cheese, Magic Kingdom. Backlot Express This quick-service restaurant is known as “A Warehouse of Good Eating” and is themed as a production warehouse packed with props and other details. It has classic offerings like burgers, fries, sandwiches, and salads, but, occasionally, you will also find a Star Wars-themed treat or two. Get Some Cheese Sauce to Take Those Fries to the NEXT Level After coming to the realization the plastic cheese at Backlot Express is truly elite, we feel like our whole world is shattered! All hail the cheese at Backlot Express! Were you already aware of this hack? Did it change your life as it did with us? Let us know in the comments and continue to follow us here at DFB for all the latest Disney World news, tips, reviews, and more! We’re Finally Going to Answer the No. 1 Question We Get Asked as Disney Reporters Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Is plastic cheese overrated, underrated, or properly rated? Let us know where you stand in the comments below! The post This Disney's Hollywood Studios Cheese HACK Just Changed My LIFE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival at Disney World is almost here! 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival That being said, we’ve got to talk about what you’re packing. Since you’re busy with making all the other preparations like booking the flights and hotel, we wanted to make things easier for you when it comes to the essentials you’ll pack. Have a look at this list of our favorite essentials that we think will have you crushing the Food and Wine Festival like a Disney World pro! Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Before we dive into the list, aren’t you so excited about the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza and all its dedicated spaces for festival activities, including seminars and demonstrations?! So, how we’ll tackle this year’s festival might look a bit different, but the essentials we need stay the same. Let’s dive in! Dining in the Park Shop These Reusable Silicone Straws for 46% Off ©Amazon It’s right there in the name when you think about drinking around the world. One of the best investments we’ve ever made for the festival was to come prepared with our own reusable silicone straws. A pack like this will be more than enough for you and your crew! View on Amazon Shop This Reusable Travel Utensil Set with a Case for 18% Off ©Amazon With all the tasty treats, we find it best to come with your own reusable utensils. You really can’t beat a pack like this that comes with complete sets and cases. View on Amazon Shop This 8 Pack of Fast Food Serving Tray for 18% Off ©Amazon We found out long ago that there are a lot of people at the festival and only so many places you can put your food down to eat, which is exactly why these trays come in so handy. They’re inexpensive and sturdy. If they worked for us in grade school, they’d definitely work for you during the festival! View on Amazon Shop These Disney Reusable Snack Bags for Kids ©Amazon You’re going to see so many tasty treats, and you’re going to be fighting FOMO hard, so beat that by coming with your own reusable snack bags. You can use them to save up on the treats so you can snack on them later or even bring your own snacks from home to hold you over while you’re walking around the World Showcase. View on Amazon If You’re Bringing a Stanley Shop This Snack Bowl For Stanley 40oz Tumbler With Handle ©Amazon So many of us have Stanley tumblers. They’re great for our hydration game, and now you can snack around the world right on top of your Stanley. We’re all about consolidating and coming to the festival with less in our hands, so this could be a game changer for you. View on Amazon Shop This Water Bottle Carrier Bag for Stanley ©Amazon Just like the previous one, since you’re already bringing your Stanley to the festival, skip out on bringing a separate bag to hold your keys, phone, and cards. Carry them right with your Stanley. Is there a more perfect combination? View on Amazon Shop These Cartoon Dessert Drinking Straw Covers for 17% Off ©Amazon Now you may argue that this is purely for aesthetics, and we wouldn’t entirely disagree, but how cute are they?! They’re also quite functional since you’ll be traveling all around the world. No sense in having your Stanley spill any of your drink or dirt and grime getting in your straw when you’re not drinking from it. View on Amazon Outfits for the Festival Shop These Family Bound Custom Shirts ©Amazon Since there are going to be so many people at the park for the festival, it’s best to have you and your crew match. That makes life so simple and you can’t deny that these are pretty cute. They’re definitely on brand for the festival. View on Amazon Shop This Food & Wine Vibes EPCOT Blue – Adult Unisex Shirt DFB Exclusive Food & Wine Merch! While you’re at it, you could opt for one of our Food & Wine Shirts for the whole crew! View on the DFB Store! Be Ready for the Weather Now, in case you haven’t heard, the festival has been shortened, so you won’t have to suffer through as many warm months because of the heat, but you’ll still want to be prepared. Shop This Owala Water Bottle Owala Water Bottle As you know, Florida is hot and humid. You’re going to be constantly battling the heat and dehydration, so take your hydration game to the next level with a reusable water bottle. You’ll find a ton of filling stations throughout the park, so you’ll be able to stay hydrated and save a few bucks on having to buy water every time you need it. View on Amazon Shop These Cooling Towels for 19% Off ©Amazon Speaking of hydration and fighting the heat, our team lives for cooling towels like these. Take it from us, we’re in the parks every day and these towels get us through the worst of the heat and humidity. View on Amazon Shop This Portable Neck Fan for 19% Off ©Amazon You could also opt for having your own personal neck fan too! Depending on the fan speed you use, you could get all the way up to 16 hours of cooling, which will come in clutch for the festival. View on Amazon Shop These Reusable Rain Ponchos for Adults for 10% Off ©Amazon And because Florida will do what Florida always does, which is to say that it’s most likely going to rain for a bit during the afternoon, so come prepared by throwing some ponchos in your bag. They truly will get you through the worst of it so that you’re not drenched and miserable for the rest of the festival. View on Amazon We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here to view our Amazon Storefront What are you most excited about with the Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! 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Exciting news out of Anaheim – the city council has given final approval for DisneylandForward, and the next era of Disneyland Resort is about to begin!View the full article

Hello! We know our readers are big fans of advent calendars. And we mean BIG FANS. The holidays at Disney World That’s why we had to tell you that NOW is the time to buy those advent calendars!! Yes…yes.. we know it’s MAY. But hear us out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you seek a jumpstart on holiday shopping (even if it’s just for yourself), look no further than these six DISCOUNTED Disney Advent Calendars on Amazon! Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Star Wars The force is strong with this Advent calendar! ©Amazon Star Wars fans rejoice! The Star Wars Funko Pop! Advent Calendar is currently 47% off its normal price on Amazon and comes with a calendar that features 24 unique mini Star Wars Funko Pocket Pops! — each with a festive twist! To quote General Grievous, this calendar “will make a fine addition to [our] collection!” Buy on Amazon for 47% OFF Disney Princess: Enchanted Christmas: Official Pop-Up Advent Calendar Bring some Disney Princess merch home for the holidays! ©Amazon The Disney Princess: Enchanted Christmas: Official Pop-Up Advent Calendar is more than just a calendar. This collectible includes a pop-up Christmas tree with 25 compartments filled with “removable and displayable ornaments like Cinderella’s glass slipper, Tiana’s water lily, Rapunzel’s frying pan, and more.” You’ll also find a 28-page softcover guidebook with plenty of Disney princess facts! This holiday collectible is currently 65% off on Amazon. View on Amazon for 65% OFF Magical Tales Mickey & Friends Advent Calendar Box If you’re a fan of Mickey Mouse (who isn’t?), you have to check out this next Advent calendar! ©Amazon The Magical Tales Mickey & Friends Advent Calendar Box is currently 59% off and comes with a 32-page hardcover interactive picture book (including letters to Santa), 12 Advent “tree ornaments” for a 3D Christmas tree, over 30 stickers, and 18 inches of tinsel. Buy on Amazon for 59% OFF Funko Pop! Disney: Advent Calendar It’s hard to top the classics with a twist! ©Amazon Mickey and his friends make a holiday-themed appearance in the Funko Pop! Disney: Advent Calendar! This calendar comes with a unique Funko Pocket Pop! within each of the 24 calendar doors, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and more in their holiday finest! This calendar is currently 25% off on Amazon. View on Amazon for 25% OFF Disney Classic Advent Calendar Staying with the classics, the Disney Classic Advent Calendar pays a fun homage to Disney’s biggest icons! ©Amazon This calendar includes 11 surprise mini-figures in holiday outfits, five card decorations, five sticker sheets, five stickers, and three stickers in three gift boxes. The set is currently on sale for 49% off. Buy on Amazon for 49% OFF The Nightmare Before Christmas: Advent Calendar and Pop-Up Book If want a Disney souvenir that embraces BOTH Christmas and Halloween, this next calendar has you covered! ©Amazon You can celebrate the best of both worlds with The Nightmare Before Christmas: Advent Calendar and Pop-Up Book! This pop-up book and Advent calendar set is highly recommended with a near-perfect 4.9 stars out of 5 and is currently 48% off on Amazon. It comes with a 28-page softcover guidebook of Halloween Town and its residents, a “ghastly” pop-up tree, and 25 removable and displayable ornaments such as a skeletal reindeer and man-eating wreath! View on Amazon for 48% OFF We’ll continue to keep a lookout for exciting Disney holiday finds, so stay tuned here at DFB for all the latest! Looking for more Disney gifts? Check out our Amazon storefront!The post Why We're Buying Our Disney Advent Calendars NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’m a Disney World reporter, and whenever I say that, people have a LOT of questions! Cinderella Castle It’s a pretty rare job, and so friends, family members, and strangers are often curious about what it is that I actually do on a workday. Me and my reporter teammates get asked many of the same questions over and over again, so I’m coming clean today! I’m here to answer the most popular questions about my job. How Often Do You Go to Disney World? Typically the first question I get asked when I tell people what I do for work is, “How often do you go to Disney World?” The answer will vary slightly between the reporters on our team, but for me personally, it’s usually 2-4 times a week. Slinky Dog Dash Like most jobs, we work 5 days a week. Several of us on the reporter team are hybrid reporter/writers, which means that I work from home on the days when I’m not in the parks, writing articles like this one! I also use those work-from-home days to help cover major news on the blog or to write the restaurant reviews that I cover when I’m out in Disney World. Sometimes I do restaurant reviews! It’s a nice balance, because being out in the Florida sun for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, can take a toll on your body! Especially when you’re doing 15,000+ steps per day. Does Disney Pay You? Another common question I get asked frequently is if Disney pays me or the company to cover news in the parks. And the answer? A resounding NO. Disney Food Blog is not associated with The Walt Disney Company or Walt Disney World, as we’re a third-party site run by fans. We’re not employed by Disney, and they don’t pay us to cover the news in the parks or for any of the other locations. Expedition Everest However, sometimes Disney will invite us to media events in the parks or at other locations. During those instances, we will always disclose that information in our articles and social media posts. Even at media events, we’re not required to review our experience positively, and we constantly strive to be as honest as possible (we’ll definitely tell you if something is “bad” or not worth the cost). The vast majority of food we eat, hotels we stay in, tours we review, etc., are paid for by Disney Food Blog. Hollywood Studios As for me, I get paid directly by Disney Food Blog. This is a real job like any other career out there, and the company makes money through a variety of methods (yes, like ads on the website and YouTube channel) so that all of us employees can be supported! Is There Really Enough to Cover in the Parks ALL Day? Surprisingly, YES! Before I took this job, I didn’t realize just how much Disney World news there was to cover, but it’s honestly shocking. During my park days, I’ll spend an entire 8 hours walking through the parks to search for news. Tree of Life These news searches typically include looking for new merchandise in all the gift shops, checking restaurant menus for new items, and searching for updates on the major construction projects around Disney World. In one shift, I typically have time to hit 2 or more locations, which could include any of the theme parks, Disney Springs, or any of the Disney World hotels. EPCOT And then sometimes, my day will also be filled with snack reviews, restaurant reviews, or special events! There are plenty of ways that my day could be filled when I go to Disney World, and no two days are ever the exact same. Does Disney World Ever Lose Its Magic? As a die-hard Disney World fan, you’re probably expecting me to answer “No!” to this question. However, I’ve got to be honest! Disney World doesn’t really lose it’s magic per se, but if I go several days in a row without any major updates to cover, it can get a smidge mundane. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad When I visit the parks, I’m not having the same experience that a regular visitor has — I’m spending all my time observing and searching. I’m not usually hopping on rides or watching shows, and the job can actually be pretty challenging when there’s a lot to cover in a short amount of time and the pressure is on to get that cupcake photo just right. Millennium Falcon It’s a different mindset visiting Disney World for work than it is to visit for a vacation, but even on those work days in the parks, I’m often reminded how magical the place can be. I’ve been witness to many people’s first reactions at seeing Cinderella Castle, plenty of happy hugs when kids meet their favorite character in person, and more Main Street, U.S.A. proposals than I can count! And I’d be lying if I said those moments didn’t put a massively goofy smile on my face every time. EPCOT Just being IN the parks and enjoying the atmosphere is often enough to remind me how cool my job is and what a blessing it is to go to Disney World as frequently as I do. Even when I’m just walking from gift shop to gift shop, checking things off my list, I’m quickly reminded that I’m surrounded by thousands of people making the happiest memories of their lives…and that mood is infectious! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort So even after I clock out for work, I frequently find myself still visiting Disney World for fun with my friends and family! What kind of Disney fan would I be if I didn’t?! Pandora Thanks for following along here at DFB! Let us know if you’d like to see more questions answered or learn more of our Disney World secrets. Fantasyland Smells Like Fried Food and Sunscreen, and It’s Glorious — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How often do you go to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post We're Finally Going to Answer the No. 1 Question We Get Asked as Disney Reporters first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are over Halfway to Halloween and Disney made some BIG announcements yesterday about Halloween celebrations in the parks. However, Amazon is also getting in on the Halfway to Halloween fun. Amazon launched a Halfway to Halloween store that you can shop right now! It is Halfway to Halloween! The Halfway to Halloween shop includes LOTS of fantastic Disney merchandise, so we are rounding up some of our favorite items you can grab. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You can get free shipping on all of these items with an Amazon Prime membership. Don’t have one? No worries, you can grab a free trial of Amazon Prime right here: We have selected some of our favorites, but you can browse the full Halfway to Halloween store on Amazon right here. Now, let’s get to the Halloween fun! Grab this Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly backpack! ©Amazon This Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly backpack is the perfect way to celebrate being Halfway to Halloween. This mini-backpack features Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and a rotating skeleton. That’s right, the skeleton moves! It even glows in the dark for maximum spookiness. Get this backpack here! Grab this Disney Villains the Card Game! ©Amazon You can also pick up this Disney Villains card game. You can play with all of your favorite villains (and heroes!) in this easy to learn card game produced by Ravensburger. Get the card game here! Grab this Hocus Pocus Spell Book! ©Amazon It is the perfect time to brush up on your spells, potions, and hexes! This Hocus Pocus Spell Book is perfect for the aspiring witch and includes magical illustrations, witch history, potions, spells, and more. Pick up the Spell Book here! Get a Haunted Mansion Mug! ©Amazon We also have a way for you to add some Disney magic to your morning routine, with this Haunted Mansion camper mug. This ceramic mug can hold 20 ounces of your favorite beverage and is perfect to welcome in the Halfway to Halloween season! Grab this mug here! Pick up some Mudslide Boogie Coffee from Bones Coffee Company! ©Amazon You just got a brand-new Haunted Mansion mug, but now you need something to put inside of it! You are in luck; you can also grab this Mudslide Boogie Coffee from Bones Coffee Company. This coffee is inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas and is the perfect beverage to put in any mug. This is a medium roast coffee with notes of rich chocolate, coffee liqueur vodka, and Irish cream. Try this coffee here! Get this Ursula Blow-up! ©Amazon You can also add some Halfway to Halloween fun to your house with this Ursula Blow-Up! Or you can grab it now to be ahead of the game for Halloween time. This self-inflating projection blow-up stands six feet tall! Grab the blow-up here! While we can’t wait for the kick-off of the Halloween celebrations in the parks, these items will tide us over for a bit. We hope you are as excited about being Halfway to Halloween as we are, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Find even more Disney essentials on our Amazon storefront!The post A Hidden Disney Halloween Store Just Opened on Amazon! Shop It HERE. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you planning a Disney World vacation soon? Cinderella Castle If you are, you probably know how much planning and budgeting it can take to have a successful trip. There’s so much to plan — book flights, buy park tickets, make dining reservations, and of course set some souvenir money aside for when you’re finally in the Most Magical Place on Earth. One thing we have found that helps us budget and save a bit of money is using gift cards. Plus, you can buy Disney gift cards on sale which helps you save! Luckily, an exclusive gift card sale is going on now that you need to hurry to take advantage of. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Sam’s Club has been offering two online-exclusive sale on gift cards, and you can still take advantage of it if you hurry! Sam’s members can get these gift cards emailed to them after they purchase them online (it’s important to note that these are NOT available in stores. It is an online-only sale.) Get $10 off a Disney Gift Card ©Disney Members can get a $100 Disney gift card for $90 online now! We love using gift cards in the parks because then we HAVE to stick to our budget. Once the gift card is out, we’re done. This is especially useful at EPCOT’s festivals when we’re visiting all the food booths to try the new snacks and drinks. Plus, it never hurts to get $10 essentially free when you buy them on sale! These gift cards are limited to two per person while they are on sale. Get at Sam’s Club Get $50 Off a Southwest Airlines Gift Card ©Sam’s Club Speaking of booking flights, you can save on the cost of airfare, too. You can get a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card for $449.99! Just like the Disney gift card, you’ll be emailed your gift card for use on your flight tickets. The price may be different in stores, so ensure you get this deal, be sure to purchase them online. This deal will save you $50 on your flight to Disney World (that’s $50 for a new pair of ears and some delicious Magic Kingdom ice cream)! These gift cards are also limited to two per person. Get at Sam’s Club Remember, to purchase these gift cards, you must have a Sam’s Club membership, which you can join right from the website! They also must be bought online, and there’s a limit of two per person for each gift card type. Hopefully, this can help you save some money and make sticking to your budget a little easier! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! If You’re Looking for Disney World Must-Haves, Check Out Our Amazon Storefront!The post The Exclusive Discount Available On Disney Gift Cards Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re not impatient…not really. Okay, maybe we’re lying. We are! We need more details about this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival STAT. Food and Wine is here! The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is kicking off later this year, so we don’t expect to know much more about the festival for a while. Disney did reveal a few things that are returning to this year’s festival. However, we want to know the most important thing: When will we get the full menus for the food booths at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? In order to make the best prediction, what we need to do is look at previous festivals. In 2019, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival ran from August 29th through November 23rd, the same dates as the 2024 festival. The menus were released two months before the festival on June 28th. If things are truly going back to the way things were, we could expect to have menus at or on that same date. 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival However, 2020 was a weird year for the festival. Disney World temporarily closed in 2020 due to the ongoing global pandemic. The festival ran from July 15th through November 22nd, and we didn’t have menus until July 9th — right before Disney World reopened. This was the longest-running EPCOT festival EVER, but Disney was trying to drum up more attendance in the parks during a time when people weren’t traveling much. Note this was a more abbreviated festival, without the seminars and food demonstrations from previous years. Food & Wine 2020! In 2021, the festival returned and ran from July 15th through November 20th. We didn’t get menus until July 8th!!! Again, Disney was cutting it short. We got a little more notice for the 2022 festival, which ran from July 14th through November 19th — we got menus a few weeks early on June 29th. 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Okay, so let’s look at last year’s festival, in 2023. The dates were from July 27th through November 18th, and once again, we didn’t have menus until about three weeks earlier, on July 3rd. So what does this mean for this year’s festival? Well, the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival runs from August 29th through November 23rd. Although we would LOVE to get menus a few months early like in 2019, we think we’ll probably only get those menus several weeks to a month in advance. So we expect Disney to release full menus around August 1st at the earliest. That seems like FOREVER AWAY! Mexico booth at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival We’re also waiting to see if we get announcements about the return of seminars and demonstrations since those have been gone since 2019. EPCOT will soon have new dedicated spaces for festival activities, including seminars and demonstrations, with the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, so we certainly think there’s a chance those will return. Of course, we won’t know anything until Disney makes these announcements, so for now we just have to wait…impatiently. Stay tuned to DFB for more. How Much Will a Day at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival REALLY Cost in 2024? IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When do you think we’ll learn more about this year’s festival? Give us your best guesses in the comments! The post When Will Disney Announce the Menus for the 2024 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you can’t wait to get your SUMMER started a bit early, you need to get to Disney Springs ASAP! Three words: Dole Whip Marg! The Swirls on the Water Dole Whip stand at Disney Springs is typically a BIG hit with us when we’re craving something sweet and looking for a way to cool off. We LOVED their last Dole Whip sampler, which was just released earlier this spring, so you can imagine our excitement when we saw they had CHANGED their menu once again. What kind of Disney foodies would we be if we didn’t decide to take one for the team and treat ourselves to a few sweet snacks on a sunny afternoon once again? Here’s how it went! One of our favorite stops at Disney Springs just got 3 brand NEW menu items to try out and they’re giving all the summer vibes! If you’ve been searching for the best way to beat the heat of the Florida sun while taking in all the shops, eats, and live entertainment around the shopping district, we’ve got the perfect quick stop for you! Swirls on the Water Swirls on the Water just changed over their seasonal menu items, and let us be the first to say these new treats are stunning! This restaurant kept a new spin on a classic that we’ve grown to love by switching up the flavors in the Dole Whip Sampler flight, adding a gorgeous Matcha Cone, and wait for it… a Dole Whip Margarita Float! Ok, looks like we’ve got your attention now so let’s dig into each of them! New menu items! We’ll start with arguably the most interesting of the 3 treats — the Dole Whip Margarita Float. This treat is a combination of mango and lime swirled Dole whip flavors topped with chili-lime seasoning and diced mango floating in a cup with a lime-flavored margarita and garnished with a lime slice for $17! Unfortunately for us, Swirls on the Water was out of the diced mango on this visit. Dole Whip Margarita Float Everything about this float WORKS beautifully! It’s a head-turner for sure because of all the bright colors combined to bring this float to life. It’s refreshing and a blast of citrus to your taste buds. It tastes just like you would expect a lime and mango swirl of Dole Whip would, but it’s so much more too. Delicious and refreshing! Once you make your way down to the chilled margarita, you’re in for part two of this treat. The margarita here is definitely lime-flavored, though it isn’t terribly strong. As for the chili-lime seasoning, you’ll find that it adds a low-back-of-the-throat heat to your mouth which is enjoyable but not distracting. But we’re warning you not to slurp this one down too fast because there is a limit of 2 per person due to the alcohol found in the float. Next up it was time to try out the Matcha Cone, and this one literally oozes summer sweetness! It’s made of strawberry and coconut-swirled Dole whip flavors served in a matcha waffle cone and topped with gooey strawberry sauce and coconut flakes for $5.99. Matcha Cone Oh gosh, if you’re all about some sweet yet fruity flavor, you’ve met your next match! This Dole whip flavor combo between the strawberry and the coconut gives a strawberries and cream taste when swirled together — you know, kind of like those cream-saver candies (which were heavenly)! She’s a bit melty, though! The coconut flakes are lightly toasted, giving them a little bit of a crunchier texture. All of these flavors are wrapped up like a present on Christmas when you finally get down to that matcha waffle cone (cue the drool) especially when your dole whip has sat in it for a little while and made it softer than when it was freshly made. Our ONLY complaint for this one is that since the waffle cone is made of matcha we found ours to be on the thin side and we needed to eat FAST! Once that dole whip started melting it went straight through the end of our cone which got sticky fast. Last but certainly not least, you knew we had to try them all once again with the signature Dole Whip Sampler flight! As we mentioned before this is THE reigning champ here at Swirls on the Water but this version brought together the strawberries and coconut flavors found in the Matcha Cone, the mango and lime flavors found in the Dole Whip Margarita Float, and the classic pineapple and vanilla flavors for your third sampling all for $7.99. Dole Whip Sampler That’s right! You get to try a portioned cup of all three swirled combinations for the price of one treat, pretty neat, huh? So let’s break it down. I think you already know how we feel about the strawberry and coconut swirl… Strawberry and Coconut … and the mango and lime swirl… Mango and Lime … but we CONTINUE to sing the praises of how much we LOVE the pineapple and vanilla swirl! Pineapple and Vanilla This combo is definitely the creamier of the three samplings and it’s garnished with a pineapple wedge (which is actually quite large for the cup’s sample size). Sure this is a combination of Dole whip flavors you can find in multiple places across Disney World, but it’s popular for a reason. The creamy vanilla flavor meets the tart pineapple flavor and you’re in for a sugar rush that’s practically an out-of-body experience! Try the new Matcha Cone So if it wasn’t already apparent, we’re HUGE fans of Swirls on the Water and their latest creations they’ve added to the menu and we hope to see them stick around for a while. If these sound tasty to you, you’ll want to plan to grab them soon because we can’t guarantee how long they’re set to have them on the menu before they think of something next! Disney World is constantly changing its menus and adding NEW fun snacks, drinks, and treats to try out! Take a look at a few of our most recent reviews below and stay tuned with us at DFB for more! REVIEW: If We Only Had $6 To Spend in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, THIS Is What We’d Get Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these new menu items would you snag first? Tell us which appeals to you most in the comments below! The post REVIEW: There's a NEW Dole Whip Margarita in Disney World (and You'll LOVE IT) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It is time to start buying yourself a new pair of flip-flops! Disney Springs The weather is getting warmer, and we’re digging out our summer clothes. But let’s be honest, one of the best parts about summer is getting to buy all new outfits. There’s nothing like wearing a new swimsuit, beach hat, skirt, or sandals. Luckily, a popular sandal store in Disney Springs has just reopened, so you can run there now to your new favorite beach shoe! We were strolling around Disney Springs, Disney World‘s shopping and dining district, the other day when we happened to notice one of our favorite summer stores had reopened from a brief refurbishment! Havaianas is a cute shop that sells adorable sandals! The shop closed in the middle of April for a brief update, and it has now reopened. Havaianas The store did not move, so you can still find it at The Landing in Disney Springs. However, the inside looked refreshed and full of cute options! It’s so bright! There are walls FULL of flip-flops for your choosing! So many flip-flops! They even have some fun new charms that you can attach to your shoe. We were shown a few different options that are available in-store. A cute butterfly charm Goodbye Croc charms, we’ll be decorating our Havaianas sandals with these Mickey charms! Mickey charms! And how cute are these Stitch charms?! Stitch charms We don’t necessarily recommend wearing flip-flops in the parks since you do A LOT of walking (unless that’s what you prefer), but sandals like these make great pool, beach, and outing shoes! This is a fun store that reopened at the perfect time. For more Disney news, keep following DFB! How You Should Spend Your Money in Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you like Havaianas sandals? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Popular Store in Disney Springs Has FINALLY Reopened first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Staying in a Disney World hotel can feel a little strange (you are away from home, after all), but there are things you can do to make yourself feel more at home. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Room Maybe you bring your own pillow, or a stuffed animal from home (no judgment here). However, we’re the first to admit that there are a few things we do in Disney World hotel rooms that may seem a liiiiiittle strange, but they work, we promise! Bringing Toilet Paper From Home This one isn’t THAT strange, but to some (especially those flying to Disney World), this may seem totally out of the ordinary. Let’s be honest though — that Disney World toilet paper isn’t even close to being okay. Toilet paper It does the job, yes, but if you’re someone with sensitive skin or you just know what you like, there’s nothing wrong with bringing your own toilet paper to use in the hotel room! If it means you’ll be more comfortable, go for it! Analyze All The Hotel Bathrooms Speaking of hotel bathrooms, if you’ve got little ones, or someone with mobility issues, you may be analyzing photos of every single Disney World hotel bathroom before you book. Toilet and shower at All Star Movies Not every Disney World hotel has a shower/tub combo, some are only a shower, which can be a problem for small kids who aren’t used to showers (Disney World is NOT the place to get them used to them, trust us), or for those who need to sit in a tub instead. We have room tours of different hotels up on our website, and you can also check Disney World’s website at any time for the most up-to-date photos and information! Send A Bus Scout One of the things you unfortunately can’t do from your My Disney Experience app is see what buses are on their way to your hotel. This means your whole group could get ready to just stand at a bus stop for 20 minutes waiting for the next one, which is frustrating. Disney transportation screens The solution? Send a bus scout! This is one member of your group who heads to the bus station before the others and can see when the next bus is on the way. They’ll send a text back to the rest of the group letting them know when to be there (tell them about 5 minutes before the current listed time, just to be safe), and that way the whole group isn’t waiting unnecessarily! Use Hey, Disney! Hey, Disney! is a bit of a controversial newer feature in Disney World hotel rooms. This is a virtual assistant, similar to an Alexa, that will answer questions about Disney World, play Disney music and soundscapes, tell Disney bedtime stories, and so much more! “Hey Disney!” This can be a SUPER helpful tool if you’re rushing around your hotel room — just shout out “Hey, Disney!” and ask when the parks open/close, when the fireworks show is that night, or how to get from one place to another. Or, if you’re struggling to unwind after a wild park day, turn on some soundscape to relax. Bringing A Trash Bag NOT For Trash Who wants to do laundry on vacation? Not us! But you also don’t want your smelly clothes stinking up your clean ones, or your room. This is why we suggest bringing an extra trash bag! Laundry Machines at Port Orleans French Quarter Have everyone put their dirty clothes in the trash bag (or everyone can have their own, if you prefer) and keep them closed otherwise to keep it all contained. Then, at the end of your trip you can either do laundry at the hotel and pack all clean clothes again, or just pack all the dirty ones and wash them when you get home! Tying a Balloon Somewhere in The Room Now this one sounds REALLY strange, but we promise there’s a good reason! If you’re visiting Disney World in the summer, it’s likely you want your hotel room to stay really cool to be refreshing when you return. Disney World Balloons However, some Disney World hotel rooms have an AC system that stops when it doesn’t detect movement, so power isn’t being used to keep the room cool when no one is inside. If you don’t want it to turn off, you can buy a balloon from the Disney parks and tie it somewhere in the room! This way, when the balloon moves around, it’ll trigger the AC system and keep things cool! EPCOT We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney World tips to make sure you have the best trip ever, so stay tuned to DFB! We need to talk about this uncomfortable Disney World hotel problem Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What strange thing do you do in Disney World hotel rooms? Tell us in the comments! The post You Might Think I'm Weird For Doing This in Disney World Hotels, But It Works first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After a year-long hiatus, a popular Disneyland offering is about to return! Fantasmic! in Disneyland In April 2023, tragedy struck Disneyland Park when the Fantasmic! dragon went up in flames, causing the nighttime spectacular to be shelved for over a year. After a long wait, Fantasmic! is finally returning on May 24th, 2024 and it appears its dining packages are coming back in full force, as well! Starting today, May 7th, 2024, reservations for Fantasmic!’s dining packages are AVAILABLE! Blue Bayou Fantasmic! Dining Package ©Disney The first announced package includes reservations for Blue Bayou Restaurant in New Orleans Square for a multi-course dining experience in addition to reserved seating for a viewing of Fantasmic! when it returns. Reservations can be booked on the Disneyland website. Blue Bayou In the past, Fantasmic! had dining packages for both Blue Bayou and River Belle Terrace. Disney will continue to roll out Fantasmic! dining package information that could include more restaurants as we get closer to that May 24th return date, so make sure to check back here at DFB for the latest updates! Fantasmic! in Disneyland In the meantime, stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest Disneyland news, tips, reviews, and more! Something NEW Is Coming To Disneyland’s Fantasmic! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Have you ever done a dining package for a Disney show? Share your experiences in the comments below! The post You Can Book Dining Packages for Disneyland's Fantasmic Starting TODAY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Starbucks has a NEW summer drink on the menu for a limited time, and it seriously took us back to one of our favorite childhood memories. Starbucks at Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom Come with us to try out the NEW Summer-Berry Starbucks Refresher and find out why this is going to be our go-to drink for as long as it’s available. Starbucks announced the new Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers, so we immediately went to Main Street Bakery (the Starbucks location in Magic Kingdom) to pick one up! Summer Berry Refresher The drink has a mix of berry flavors (specifically, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries), and it has raspberry-flavored pearls added in as well. Note that the pearls aren’t boba — they’re the little popping pearls that you sometimes find at frozen yogurt shops. You can get a refresher with a base of water, lemonade, or coconut milk. The one that’s made with coconut milk is called the Summer Skies drink. We grabbed a grande water-based drink, and it was $6.99. Yum! We LOVED this drink. It’s exactly what it claims to be: refreshing! We really enjoyed it with the water base and thought it might not be quite as good with the lemonade base, as that would add more tartness and sweetness when the berry syrup and pearls are already bringing plenty of those flavors. However, if you’re looking for a really flavor-blasted drink, you might love the lemonade version! Close-up on the pearls When we first took a sip, we knew it reminded us of something nostalgic, but it took a couple more sips for it to sink in. This tastes very similar to Berry Kool-Aid! And we mean that as the highest compliment possible. It’s a grown-up version (not quite as sickly sweet), and we felt like we were kids again, sipping Kool-Aid in front of Cinderella Castle. Our reporter said, “It is giving ‘My budget has grown up, but my soul has not.'” New refresher UPDATE: Another DFB team member tried out this drink and said it reminded her of the blue Jolly Rancher, so that means it’s doing double duty with the nostalgia. We can’t wait to try it with coconut milk, too! It seems like the creaminess will upgrade the flavor even more. Make sure to head to Starbucks to grab this new refresher soon! Their announcement said that these drinks will only be available for a limited time (starting May 7th), but they didn’t specify how long exactly they’ll be on the menu. These are available in U.S. stores. If you’re in Disney World, you can pick one up at any of the Starbucks locations at the resort: Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom Creature Comforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Connections Café at EPCOT Starbucks at Disney Springs West Side Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace Don’t forget about the other drinks and treats in Starbucks’ summer line-up, including the White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew, the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino, the Orange Cream Cake Pop, and the Pineapple Cloud Cake. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney food news! Click here to check out even MORE new Starbucks drinks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to try this new drink? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: Starbucks' NEW Drink Tastes Exactly Like My Childhood first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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