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This morning, I called dvc membership to bank my points. It was around at 10:30 a.m. I was totally disappointed upon the wait time for my phone call, to be answered by a cast member. The time I waited was 25 minutes. I'm very upset with the phone calls I've made in the past. The wait time is uncalled for. I feel like Disney Vacation club members are being ignored, unless you are a resident of Florida or a Foreigner from a different country. Being a member since 2001, there have been no advantages to being a member. No discounts on park tickets, no special things sent to your room accommodations, unless they are paid for, not one special service has been offered. Yet I've been paying the monthly dues that are due every month, and get nothing in return. Being a senior citizen now, no specials are offered to us seniors either. It has become a very disappointment to being a member now. I can honestly say, I will be selling my membership. As much as I love Disney and have been involved in Disney since 1955 always wanting to become an Musketeer, I'm now discouraged. I'm sure this is falling on deaf ears, as many times it has, since now I'm a senior citizen and no one seems to care. Hopefully your phone service becomes better. A discouraged dvc member, Rosalie A Barus

Are you ready for another trip around the World? We’ve got lots of new eats, treats, and Gaston-themed Feasts coming at you for this round of What’s New (along with a peek at a lot — and I mean A LOT — of stuff to come!). We’re kicking off our latest jaunt at the most Magical of All Kingdoms… Magic Kingdom A recent visit to the Magic Kingdom revealed changes and additions — both big and small — to Counter Service spots all over the park. Greetings from Magic Kingdom! But the one that might just take the cake (CUPcake, that is!) is the new Donald Duck Vanilla Cupcake at the Main Street Bakery! Donald Duck Cupcake Labeled simply as the “Specialty Cupcake” in Main Street Bakery’s case, it brings to mind the scene from the end (Bah DUM Pah!!) of the Mickey’s PhilharMagic attraction. Remember the Ham and Cheese-stuffed Pretzel that made its debut earlier this year? Ham and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Well, look no more for it at its original location, The Lunching Pad. It now has two different homes: find it at Tomorrowland’s Cooling Station… Cooling Station …or take a trip to New Fantasyland and visit Gaston’s Tavern. Gaston’s Tavern Ham and Cheese-stuffed Pretzel at Gaston’s Tavern The Tavern Beef Stew, by the way, is nowhere to be found on the menu. It seems that Gaston’s Tavern is still searching for a signature snack to go with a cold glass of LeFou’s Brew. Gaston’s Tavern menu Speaking of Gaston (and shouldn’t we ALWAYS be speaking of Gaston… according to him, anyway?), you can now enjoy a feast in his honor for breakfast at Be Our Guest Restaurant. Be Our Guest Restaurant Feast A La Gaston features Scrambled Eggs, Herb-Roasted Potatoes, Apple Smoked Bacon, and Chicken Sausage served with fresh fruit (like the other pre-fixe meals for breakfast at Be Our Guest, it’s also served with a selection of pastries). The ever-changing menu at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe has had yet another update. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe menu The Southwest Burger has returned, while the newer Taco Burger has kept its place on the menu. If you’re paying a visit to our good pal Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, you’ll want to take note of a few changes to the menu. Sonny Eclipse entertains at Cosmic Ray’s A Barbecued Pork Cheeseburger and Bacon Cheddar Hot Dog have joined the Bays at Cosmic Rays, and the Greek Salad now comes with Chicken. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe menu Caesar Salad with Shrimp is now an option at Pinocchio Village Haus. Pinocchio Village Haus Pinocchio Village Haus menu Change up your typical fountain beverage, tea or Frozen Slush at Columbia Harbour House by adding a flavor boost for 50 cents. Columbia Harbour House menu We enjoyed a Sprite with Watermelon, and a Lemonade Slush with Wildberry. Look for a review here soon! Sprite with Watermelon and Lemonade Slush with Wildberry Oh! You’ll also find a new Corn Cobbette side on the menu here, too… which you should totally order if for no other reason than it’s fun to say “Corn Cobbette.” Columbia Harbour House menu Better-for-You Fare spots such as Prince Eric’s Village Market and Liberty Square Market are the places you can now find Village Farms Snack Pack Tomatoes. Prince Eric’s Village Market menu Village Farm Snack Pack Tomatoes Keep an eye out for these in the other parks as well, in spots like Animal Kingdom’s Harambe Fruit Market and Anaheim Produce in Hollywood Studios. What’s that? Did somebody say… Hollywood Studios WHOOPEEEE!!!! Four new Whoopie Pies are now gracing the bakery case at Sweet Spells on Sunset Boulevard! Sweet Spells Maple Bacon Whoopie Pies Take your pick from Banana, Orange Cream, Cookies and Cream, and Maple Bacon (but not until you check out our full review here!). Whoopie Pies! Cookies & Cream Whoopie Pie Look for a S’mores Tart and the return of Raspberry Swirl Poundcake at in-park Starbucks locations such as The Trolley Car Cafe. Trolley Car Cafe entrance S’mores Tart Raspberry Swirl Poundcake And just a reminder that Advance Dining Reservations are available for Minnie’s Summertime Dine — the next Minnie’s Seasonal Dine — at Hollywood and Vine, which will run from June 6th through Sept 11th. Hollywood & Vine Minnie should be sporting new beach duds that will be a bit different from the garb she dons at Cape May Cafe, as pictured below. Minnie’s Beach Wear at Cape May Cafe Remember… this means that the highly anticipated Halloween Dine featuring the Fab Five wearing some new Halloween costumes will start on September 12th, and is scheduled to run through November 6th. Epcot Be sure to stop by L’Artisan des Glaces to check out their newest flavor of house-made ice cream… L’artisan des Glaces …Banana Lime! @L’Artisan des Glaces on Instagram Then continue your World Showcase stroll towards the American Adventure Pavilion. Liberty Inn New options at Liberty Inn include a Cup of Clam Chowder and the chance to bump up your Frozen Coke with a float of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey. Additional Options at Liberty Inn Cup of Clam Chowder And fans of the latest Hard Soda rage will be glad to see the arrival of Henry’s Hard Orange Soda at Fife & Drum Tavern, along with the option to enjoy it in an Adults-Only Float. Fife And Drum Animal Kingdom You didn’t think we forgot about Animal Kingdom, did you? Goodness, no! But you’ll have to stay tuned, as the park makes its transition into an all-day park with nighttime activities beginning Memorial Day Weekend! Enjoy the Tree of Life… AT NIGHT very soon! These experiences will include TWO new street parties — the Discovery Island Carnivale and the Harambe Wildlife Parti. Also watch for the Tree of Life to Awaken each night, and the debut of evening journeys on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Of course, we here at the DFB are most excited about the openings of Tiffins, which will bring Signature Dining to Animal Kingdom, and the Nomad Lounge! The Discovery River will also play host to the “Jungle Book: Alive with Magic,” as we await the Rivers of Light evening spectacular debut. Check out the seating arrangements! Seating around Discovery River Seating around Discovery River Seating around Discovery River Resorts Beach Club There is even more of a reason to make a trip to Beaches & Cream (aside from the Kitchen Sink, of course ), with the arrival of the new Adults-Only drink menu featuring Hard Floats and a variety of Shakes made just for grown-ups! Adult Shakes and Floats at Beaches & Cream Tropical Sunrise Float in To-Go Cup Read all about ‘em here! Contempo Cafe The current seasonal cupcakes at Contempo Cafe include the Watermelon Cupcake and the Churro Cupcake (oh, my YUM!). Watermelon Cupcake Churro Cupcake Get ‘em while the gettin’s good, my friends… the Watermelon is only available through May 28th. Thankfully, you should be able to find the Churro Cupcake through July 2nd. We’ll have a review coming soon (get the CHURRO ONE!!). Boardwalk The construction walls have come down that were surrounding the soon-to-be-open Ample Hills Creamery on Disney’s BoardWalk! Ample Hills Creamery Ample Hills Queue Spaceship Earth in Ample Hills Mural Be sure to take a sneak peek here, before the spot’s rumored May 15th opening! More to Come… VERY Soon! Well, that seems like plenty, doesn’t it? But hold onto your hats, folks, because you ain’t seen nothin’ yet… there’s a LOT more new stuff on the way with the brand new Town Center opening in Disney Springs on May 15th! Disney Springs mural With Town Center’s opening will come the arrival of SEVEN new eateries on that very same day! Amorette’s Patisserie will feature classic and contemporary pastries in a Disney owned and operated location… ©Disney ©Disney …while D-Luxe Burger will feature gourmet burgers and artisanal gelato shakes! ©Disney Sprinkles will be serving up cupcakes… and some of them will come straight from their famous Cupcake ATM! Sprinkles Cupcakes will offer a Cupcake ATM Three new kiosks will also hit the scene on the 15th: The Daily Poutine, B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., and YeSake. B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. coming VERY soon! And don’t forget… AristoCrepes is also set to join the new Disney Springs party in May as well! Look for it to open on the 22nd. AristoCrepes opening May 22nd And, yep… we’ve still got ONE MORE for ya! Have you heard the news? Reservations are available NOW for STK Orlando, opening on May 25th! STK sign installed at location earlier this year Click here to find out how you can score your reservation before they open up via the Disney World Advance Dining Reservation system. So be SURE to tune in next week… it’s gonna be a BIG one here on the DFB! In the meantime, though, thanks for joining us! And until next time, Eat and Be Happy! Have you spotted anything new during a recent trip around the World? We’d love to hear about it in a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! 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