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Okay, everyone stay calm, but we’ve been getting more and more clues EVERY day that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom could get an opening date VERY soon. Almost there! Not only did we recently see some Imagineers actually ride-testing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, but Disney has been dropping more details about the characters and animatronics we’ll be seeing on the ride. However, we think we just got a HUGE clue that we’ll be getting an opening date for the ride ANY DAY NOW. NOLA.com recently wrote about how Disney plans to bring the Chase family to Disney World to be among the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. If you recall, Chef Leah Chase, who owns the legendary Dooky Chase Restaurant in New Orleans, was the inspiration for Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. Well, there’s a mention that the Chase family trip will happen around the time a media event will happen, in “mid-June.” Mama Odie in her new outfit So why is this important? Well, media events for new Disney World rides tend to happen around the same time as Cast Member and Annual Passholder early previews. And general opening dates happen very soon after! Plus, we usually know an opening date for new rides BEFORE previews are announced. So having a timeline for the media event gives us a good idea that early previews of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will hopefully open up around the same time. ©Disney If we had to guess, we could be looking at a late June or early July opening for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and given how hot Disney World will be around that time, another water ride is certainly needed! We’ll be on the lookout for that official opening date, as well as dates for previews, so stay tuned to DFB for more! We Saw the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Animatronics IN PERSON…and We’ve Got SECRETS To Share! 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 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Tiana's Bayou Adventure PREVIEW Announcement Could Give CLUES To Opening Date in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re always on the hunt for the tastiest eats around — whether that’s at Disney World or somewhere else! McDonald’s So when we heard a new sandwich was coming to McDonald’s, we knew we had to try it. Sometimes after a long park day, all you really need is some comfort food and the Golden Arches can provide that. So, let’s see if this new sandwich fits the bill! McDonald’s new Bacon Cajun Ranch Chicken McCrispy sandwich features a “southern-style” fried chicken filet, applewood smoked bacon, pickles, and cajun ranch sauce smothered on a potato roll. You can also get the deluxe version, which is the same with the addition of tomato slices and shredded lettuce. Since I wanted to pretend I was being healthy by eating vegetables, I opted for the deluxe. Prices can vary wildly depending on where you live, but I paid around $11 for it. Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy First things first — you need to know that I love ranch, and I love cajun flavors. I’m a dip-everything-in-ranch kind of gal, so this sandwich sounded pretty appealing to me. But, like most McDonald’s chicken sandwiches, this one looked better than it tasted. The bun was pillowy and fresh, and the lettuce and tomato added a welcome crunch to it. That’s about where the good news ends. I really tried to like this sauce — it did have a good kick to it, so don’t get caught off guard by that! However, ranch and cajun — it was not. It was almost reminiscent of a remoulade sauce like it was trying super hard to be one, but ultimately it didn’t have that tang. Along the same lines, it wasn’t really ranch either. It was a spicy, creamy, herby sauce but not one I’m itching to have more of! Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy I could hardly taste the bacon at all because there was so much sauce on this thing — it really just overpowered everything and not in a “more sauce is better” sort of way. The chicken filet wasn’t very crispy as the name implies, and was pretty dry as well making it kind of tough to chew. Let’s just say that the best parts of this meal were the french fries and Diet Coke I had with it! Fries Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest fast food reviews and more! A Dreadful McDonald’s CURSE Has Struck Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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! Will you be trying the new sandwich? Tell us in the comments. The post REVIEW: A SPICY New Sandwich Has Landed at McDonald's 🔥 🌶️ 🥵 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who doesn’t love a good Disney deal? Let’s go shopping! We sure don’t, and we won’t gatekeep deals either. When we find something on sale or at a discount, we’re going to share it with you. That’s for pretty much everything: Disney vacations, airfare, merchandise, and more. Now, we’ve got a NEW deal to share with you. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We found this deal at The Disney Store, and you’re just going to LOVE it. You can get a sweet Donald Duck and nephews backpack for just $20 with any purchase! That’s a savings of $10! Get the Donald Duck and Nephews Backpack ©Disney This charming backpack is covered with a fun print with Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie. There’s also some tropical foliage on the bag, plus you’ve got Donald relaxing on a beach with a vacation-worthy drink in his hand. This is the perfect bag for summer. Buy at The Disney Store Buy the Stitch and Scrump Belt Bag So let’s say you could buy this super cute Stitch and Scrump Belt Bag, too, and BOOM, you get a discount on the backpack. The belt bag is made of canvas and has embroidered and puffy details. ©Disney The top even has Stitch’s name on it. ©Disney There’s a double zip compartment to keep all your valuables safe plus an interior mesh zip pocket for organization. The strap is adjustable. Buy at The Disney Store Be sure to grab the backpack deal before it ends! We’ll keep an eye out for more deals, so stay tuned to DFB for more. In the meantime, shop our Amazon Storefront!The post You Can Get A Backpack for With Any Disney Souvenir Purchase RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re heading to Disney World soon, there are a few ongoing and scheduled refurbishments you should be aware of. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios already has one major ride in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith undergoing a lengthy refurbishment and it looks like another Hollywood Studios attraction will join the dreaded “Closed” list. According to the Disney World calendar, the Mickey Shorts Theater is set to close for a temporary refurbishment SOON. Is Vacation Fun a must-watch for you each time you visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Temporary CLOSURE Announced for a Disney's Hollywood Studios Attraction first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time to enjoy one of EPCOT’s most popular festivals! Food and Wine The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will be coming to EPCOT later this year, and with it comes the chance to enjoy all of your favorites that the festival brings. If you have been before, you may be asking yourself if this is a year you should skip it. Let’s talk about it! With the 2024 Food and Wine Festival coming soon, we’ve got to talk about why you might want to potentially skip this year’s festival. Keep these details in mind when planning on either visiting this year or not! The Seminars and Demos Might Still Be Missing Believe it or not, the Food & Wine Festival used to be a smorgasbord of experiences beyond just delicious bites and catchy tunes. Before 2020, the festival teased our taste buds with informative demonstrations and interactive workshops. You could delve deeper into the world of food and drinks through expert-led pairings and hands-on learning. Remember those celebrity chef sightings? Stars like Robert Irvine, Cat Cora, and Buddy Valastro were once regular fixtures, sharing their culinary magic with festival-goers. One of many workshops at the 2019 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Also, remember the Party for the Senses? This culinary adventure took guests on a tasting tour, indulging in over 50 unique bites and beverages! And there was even more! Cheese connoisseurs could refine their palate at dedicated seminars, while brunch enthusiasts could enjoy exclusive experiences with celebrity chefs. Special events like Parisian breakfasts at Chefs de France rounded out a truly immersive foodie experience. Party for the Senses Let’s be honest, the past few festivals haven’t quite captured the same magic. Since we haven’t heard if these experiences are making a return this year, you might want to either wait a bit longer until there’s confirmation or hold off entirely until we know about the 2025 festival. Disney May Need to Work the Kinks Out in Its New Venue CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza will open on June 10th. The new venue smack in the middle of EPCOT will be used as a “festival center.” And that’s one reason to believe the seminars, tastings, and exclusive parties could return to the festival this year. CommuniCore Plaza But whatever comes to CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza, Disney may be testing things and working out the kinks this year. Again — you may want to see what is announced for this new area before you decide to book your trip. Will There Be a New Festival? We know that trips to Disney World are expensive and if you’re planning your one and only trip for the year, you may want to consider that we could be in store for a new festival. The reason we think this could be happening is due to the fact that the 2023 Food and Wine Festival was shorter by 10 or more days than the previous three years, which suggests it could be shorter again this year. 2023 Festival Passport If that’s the case, that leaves a LOT of time between Flower and Garden and Food and Wine, and Disney might want to fill the space with a brand new summer festival. Now obviously, this is total speculation on our part! We don’t have any information from Disney about any new festival, nor do we know the dates for Food and Wine yet. But we did see Disney add the new summertime Pixar Fest in Disneyland this year, so who knows what could be on the horizon for Florida? These festivals are a huge draw for EPCOT, and Disney isn’t one to let the formula go stagnant, so we wouldn’t put it past them to add a fifth one to the calendar. So, you may want to hold off on booking a trip for Food and Wine until you know a bit more. EPCOT Food and Wine Festival In the end, we’re just hoping that Disney brings back the full gamut of activities and experiences that once made the Food & Wine Festival truly unique! There will be a new venue to experience, and that will be exciting, as well. We’re keeping an eye out for any new announcements about the Food & Wine Festival, so keep following DFB for the latest! Click here for our full Food & Wine Festival page! 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! Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival this year? Tell us in the comments. The post Should You Skip the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival This Year? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Disney Springs restaurant is bringing diners back in time next month. Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs is already a restaurant whose theme is “inspired by Florida’s secretive “rum-running” past” that allows diners to “sip on prohibition-era cocktails and enjoy delicious bites at a tunnel bar exuding an intimate, 1920s speakeasy-vibe.” And, they’re hosting an EXCLUSIVE dining event soon! On May 16th and May 22nd, Enzo’s will host Bootlegger’s Dinner events that will allow ‘guests to travel back in time to the days of prohibition and rum running.” The menu for these events will feature “Italian dishes, taking inspiration from the tropics, plus carefully selected Brugal rum pairings.” Further expounding on the menu, Enzo’s exposing that diners will begin their evening with a “tropical Brugal 1888 cocktail, paired with a delicious coconut shrimp arancini, tying in the taste of the tropics. This course is followed by a hearty pasta, Paccheri al Ragù Cinghiale, paired with a complex Brugal Visionara concoction. For dessert, guests will enjoy a luxurious Brugal 1888 dessert drink, accompanied by Enzo’s Hideaway’s decadent affogato, an Italian coffee-based dessert.” The Bootleg Dinners will begin at 7:00 p.m. each night and cost $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Diners can add a 1 oz. pout of Brugal Maestro Reserva to their dinner for $25. Speakeasy Vibes at Enzo’s Hideaway Enzo’s Hideaway’s Bootleg Dinners serve up a delicious dinner with a thematically appropriate theme. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney Springs news. REVIEW: The Disney Springs Meal That Literally SHOCKED Two Disney Food Experts 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 Have you ever eaten at Enzo’s Hideaway? Let us know in the comments below. The post An EXCLUSIVE Dining Experience Is Coming to Disney World Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you have everything ready for your Disney World trip? Loungefly bags Now that you’ve gotten your travel plans together and finalized the hotel booking, we should talk about what you’ll be carrying your essentials in when you hit the parks. To that end, let’s have a look at this list we pulled together where we rank all the Amazon-Exclusive Disney Loungeflys we think are going to be perfect for your trip to Disney World. Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are a whole bunch in this list, and as we’re always looking for ways to make your dollar stretch as far as it can, we ranked these by price and rating (from low to high). Let’s waste no time, and dive right in! Shop this Loungefly Disney Mickey and Minnie Ice Skating Holiday (Gingerbread Scented) Mini Backpack ©Amazon I know we’re about to start the summer season, but our hearts are always in the holidays. This pack with Mickey and Minnie just might have to be your next backpack to carry to the Christmas Party. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Winnie The Pooh Skeleton Cosplay Mini Backpack ©Amazon It’s never too early to prepare for your Halloween Party look and this could be the backpack to complete the outfit! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney The Nightmare Before Christmas 30th Anniversary – Oogie Boogie Glow in The Dark Mini Backpack ©Amazon This is your reminder that you need to pick up this Oogie Boogie backpack to complete your Halloween Party look! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Little Mermaid Ariel Mini Backpack ©Amazon Now that we know the Little Mermaid show is coming back to Hollywood Studios, you’ll need the perfect bag to bring with you. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Walt Disney Archives Pinocchio Mini Backpack ©Amazon This one’s straight from the Disney Archives. You’ll see Pinocchio and the rest of the gang on this backpack. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Pineapple Stitch Mini Backpack ©Amazon You did say you needed a new backpack for the summer, right? And that you love Stitch, right? You’re welcome. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Villains – Lion King – Scar Glow in The Dark Mini Backpack ©Amazon If you’re feeling a little villainous, and you think Scar is your dude, this is the backpack for you! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Mulan 25th Anniversary Mini Backpack ©Amazon If you love Mulan, you’re going to need this backpack. It’s a perfect option for your next trip to Disney World. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney 100 Black and White Vault Mini Backpack ©Amazon Straight from the black and white vault, this backpack has your favorites, Mickey and Friends, on it! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney The Jungle Book Women’s Mini Backpack ©Amazon Tell me you aren’t already singing “Bear Necessities” from first glance. You’ll definitely want this backpack if Baloo is your boy. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Mickey Musician Disney 100 Anniversary Mini Backpack ©Amazon Before you head to Mickey’s Philharmagic, you’re going to need the right backpack. This one’s on point! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Maleficent Dragon Mini Backpack ©Amazon It’s ok to admit it — We love Maleficent too! This is the pack that you’re going to want to wear at the next Halloween Party. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Lilo and Stitch Lilo Cosplay Mini Backpack with Coin Purse ©Amazon Before you head over to ‘Ohana for breakfast, make sure you’ve got the right backpack to carry your essentials. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Peter Pan Shadow Mini Backpack ©Amazon Are there any characters more iconic than Peter Pan and the kids? You’ll want to have this backpack with you on Peter Pan’s Flight! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Robin Hood Marion Mini Backpack ©Amazon Fans of Maid Marion from Robin Hood, this backpack is for you! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Encanto Luisa Madrigal Mini Backpack ©Amazon We know you love Luisa from Encanto (we do too)! You might want to rock this backpack when you see the new stage show at World Celebration in EPCOT. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Dumbo and Timothy Mini Backpack ©Amazon This Dumbo backpack will be the perfect accessory to complete your Dumbo Disneybound! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Walt Disney World 50th Mini Backpack ©Amazon This 50th anniversary backpack has all you need — Mickey and friends and Cinderella Castle. Need we say more? View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Encanto Antonio and Parce The Jaguar Mini Backback ©Amazon If you love Antonio from Encanto, you’re going to love this backpack. It’s perfect for taking to the new Encanto stage show that’s coming soon to EPCOT. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Walt Disney Archives Chip ‘n’ Dale Mini Backpack ©Amazon This one is also right from the archives. If you’re a Chip ‘n’ Dale fan, don’t pass on this one. View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Pixar Cars Mini Backpack ©Amazon Since you love the characters from Cars, how about bringing them with you? View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney Snow White Forest Scene Mini Backpack ©Amazon Since you’re so excited about the live-action adaptation of Snow White, wear the matching backpack with pride! View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney The Little Mermaid Sequins Collection Mini Backpack ©Amazon It’s just not even fair. They covered this in sequins. Now you just have to get it, especially since you love Ariel! 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 StorefrontThe post Ranking All the Amazon-Exclusive Disney Loungeflys first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few celebrities come to Disney World. Magic Kingdom Whether they’re in town to film a holiday special or they’re just vacationing with their families, celebrities like to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth too! But it’s not every day that we see a celebrity ANIMAL go to Disney World. Recently, a very famous dog got to take a trip to Disney World! Brodie the Goldendoodle has over 6 million followers on TikTok. For Brodie’s birthday, his owner Cliff Brush took him to the parks. Check out the video he shared below! Brodie’s Instagram shows off his adventures, with travels from everywhere to Lakers games to children’s hospitals to Coachella. Brodie is a task-trained service animal, which grants him rights to public spaces like Disney World. Non-service animal pets are not allowed in the theme parks, though some Disney World hotels are pet-friendly. Best Friends Pet Resort — Disney’s kennel service Of all the celebrities we’ve seen travel to Disney World, we have to say that this is one of our favorites! We hope Brodie had the BEST time on his vacation and we wish him a very happy birthday. Cinderella Castle Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates from the parks, including all the tips you need to know before your trip. Click Here to See How Celebrities Dress in Disney World! 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 Have you ever spotted a celebrity in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post A Celebrity DOG Just Visited Disney World for His Birthday! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

TREND ALERT! We’ve seen people walk around with Disney nuiMOs stuffed animals strapped to their bags. We’ve seen grown adults sit down for a glittery face paint makeover. We’ve even seen some brave trendsetters sport DUCK LEG headbands in the parks. It’s Disney World — anything goes. Donald and Daisy! OK, what we’re about to show you is gonna be polarizing. If you’re in the camp that loves kooky, kitschy Disney merchandise, you’re going to LOVE these new souvenirs. If you simply can’t get behind the whole *walk around with literal sequined mouse ears* thing, you may want to avert your eyes. Alright. Let’s do this. Time to talk new merchandise. Disney just shared a first look at a brand-new souvenir coming to Disneyland SOON! To be fair, although we said “brand-new,” you may recognize these bad boys from overseas. These Disney character headbands are already SUPER popular at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. ©Disney To get the full effect, you really have to see them ON, though, right? What’s unique about this souvenir is that you can mix and match the headband however you want! This is pretty obvious, but for the sake of clarity, we’ll give you the step-by-step. Just choose a headband, grab some mini plush accessories, and then secure them to the headband. ©Disney Yep. It’s basically a group of dismembered Disney plush HEADS on a headband. Questions? If you’re seeing the vision and imagining a headband of your own, you’ve got plenty of character options: Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse Donald Duck Daisy Duck Chip & Dale (Now you can recreate the iconic Fort Wilderness Resort headband!) Winnie the Pooh Tigger Stitch Buzz Lightyear Toy Story Alien Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear ©Disney The new Create Your Own Headbands (and separately sold mini plush accessories) will “soon” be available at The Mad Hatter shop on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park. ©Disney Yeah, we’re not gonna lie. This is taking us back to Disney World when those Donald Duck leg “ears” (can we call them ears? What ARE they?!) first debuted in Magic Kingdom. What a time. WEIRD, right?! For now, these new DIY headbands are a Disneyland (and Hong Kong Disneyland) exclusive, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled for a Disney World debut. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. REVIEW: I Grossly Overpaid for a TV Dinner in Disney World, and I Feel Betrayed 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 You buying a pair? Let us know in the comments! The post Buzz and Mickey, You Good?! Disney's New Ears Have Us Worried. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but that doesn’t mean it’s all magic and pixie dust all the time. We love Cast Members! It takes a lot of hard work to keep the parks and more running, and that hard work is done by all those wonderful Cast Members! But working at Disney World isn’t always glamorous, and in fact — sometimes there are certain things about their jobs they wish they could forget. This is especially true when it comes to the underground tunnels beneath Magic Kingdom — and we’re telling you why! Here at DFB, we’re pretty lucky that we’ve got quite a few former Disney World Cast Members on our team. This means we get to learn all sorts of juicy details and exciting secrets about what working for the House of Mouse is like. But it also means that we get to hear about the not-s0-magical aspects of the job, too. The underground tunnels beneath Magic Kingdom — also known as the Utilidors — have always been a thing of wonder to regular Disney fans. But, apparently, some Cast Members would rather forget their time in the tunnels — here’s why. The Travel Time It can Disney World visitors a while to get to Magic Kingdom. You typically have to park at the Transportation and Ticket Center and then take a bus, ferry, or monorail to actually make it to the park gate. But guess what? The same is pretty much true for Magic Kingdom Cast Members as well. They also have to park far away and then hop onto a bus to make their way there. ©Disney | Obtained via News 6 Orlando But then, once they do, they have to navigate through the tunnels to get to where they’re going and it’s often not a quick process. Even though these underground tunnels were designed to help Cast Members get around the park without people seeing them, there aren’t necessarily any shortcuts down there. Once you finally do make it to the right area, you might have to walk up 3-4 flights of stairs to get to your actual place of work! That sounds like quite an exhausting journey just to start your work day. The Normalcy Of course, Disney World is magical, but the Utilidors are disappointingly normal from what we’ve been told. Everyone is always so hyped to see them, and then once you do — it looks just like any other sort of industrial space (think like a parking garage or baseball stadium.) The general consensus seems to be that they’re pretty boring overall. ©Disney | Obtained via News 6 Orlando Our Cast Member team members had hyped them up in their heads to be fabulous and glamorous, and part of that is probably thanks to the mystery surrounding them. If you want to ever see them for yourself, you can either try to get a job as a Magic Kingdom Cast Member or book the Keys to the Kingdom tour! This gives folks a brief look at the Utilidors. The Strange Sights Magic Kingdom’s underground tunnels are essentially a series of break rooms, storage closets, hallways, and garages, so you’d probably expect to see some of that magic lifted while you’re down here. Seeing Cinderella without her gloves on or Goofy without his head is a normal occurrence — but apparently, it’s not one that you ever really get used to! Obtained via AllEars.net In addition, did you know that there’s a Subway sandwich shop in the Utilidors?! While that may not be a necessarily disturbing fact, it certainly could be for people who are terrified of Subway sandwich shops and would rather forget about their existence. Life is all about balance, you know? The Stares Not only is there a Subway in the tunnels, but there are also places for Cast Members to work out and get some exercise before or after their shifts. However, these areas were often places that were passed by when people took the Keys to the Kingdom tour. Cinderella Castle Folks would often just ogle and stare at the Cast Members without really interacting, making them feel uncomfortable and like something on display in a museum. Here’s a tip: Cast Members are people too, so if you ever take this tour — don’t do that! The Smells You haven’t thought of the smell! You see, Magic Kingdom has an incredibly intricate trash system. The park uses an automated vacuum collection or AVAC system to dispose of waste. Custodians collect and remove trash from the park twenty-four hours a day, and then the waste is dumped and processed. The trash travels from these processors through tubes that run through the Utilidors to a central location. So, as you can imagine, it can get quite stinky down there. Trash Cans Do you know what other sorts of pipes are often found underground? Sewer pipes. And Magic Kingdom is no different. So, in addition to dealing with a trash smell — you also have to put up with the occasional whiff of poo down there too. There’s not a whole lot of stellar airflow or circulation in the tunnels, either. Still want to take that tour? ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you all the juicy secrets, disturbing facts, and more news about Disney World! 7 Juicy Secrets You Learn As a Magic Kingdom Cast Member 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 Have you been in the Magic Kingdom tunnels? Tell us in the comments. 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These completely customizable headbands are already a park sensation at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and today, we’ve got a special peek at what’s coming to Disneyland very soon!View the full article

Learn how recycled glass is helping Disney grow beautiful plants and flowers like the ones at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival!View the full article

A full circle Tiana’s Bayou Adventure moment for the Chase family!View the full article

Check out the official merch guide for Fantasy Springs, coming soon to Tokyo DisneySea!View the full article

Go behind the scenes to discover the technology cast members at Disney's Animal Kingdom use to care for and monitor their birds.View the full article