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One of our favorite things to do in Disney World is to visit Animal Kingdom and see all the adorable animals. The park houses so many cute critters, from flamingos and otters to kangaroos and giraffes. If you’re also an animal lover, then Disney just released the best news you’ll hear all week! ©Disney Disney just added a brand-new African Painted Dog to Kilimanjaro Safaris. Everyone, say hi to Prospect! Prospect is a male African Painted Dog who just moved into Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom. He’s officially joined the pack and is living on the savanna! Isn’t he super cute? Every African Painted Dog has a pattern as unique as a human fingerprint, so Prospect is truly one of a kind! ©Disney African Painted Dogs were first introduced to Kilimanjaro Safaris in 2015. They’re usually resting, since they’re most active during dawn and dusk and rest in the shade of their den on hot mornings and afternoons. If you want to see Prospect in action, then you need to rope-drop Kilimanjaro Safaris! ©Disney African Painted Dogs are endangered, with fewer than 7,000 remaining in the wild across Africa. If you want to help these little guys stick around for centuries, you can buy Disney merch. Yes, really! When you purchase any piece of merchandise inside Animal Kingdom, you can round your total up to donate to the Disney Conservation Fund. You can also donate directly to the fund at any store in the park without an additional purchase. Your donation will go towards non-profit organizations protecting wildlife and habitats worldwide, plus you’ll get a free button! Disney Conservation Fund Button We’ll be sure to keep you updated on new animals moving into Animal Kingdom. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news! Why Disney’s Animal Kingdom Is Even Better Than You Thought 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 ride Kilimanjaro Safaris to see Prospect? Comment below! View the full article

While we’ve known for a little while that Zootopia 3 is on the way, we recently got some more information about the upcoming film that has us extra excited. ©Disney Disney officially announced the new film at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last month, and with it, we got a hint that there’s one animal that will be a big part of the upcoming film. Birds are going to be a BIG part of this new film, and Disney wants to make sure that we ALL know it. In their announcement at D23, Disney revealed that Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and the snake, Gary De’Snake (Ke Huy Quan), will return in Zootopia 3, but this time, they’ll be joined by “some feathery fliers” that are along for the ride. That was all we knew about the film, until today, when Disney dropped some more information on what we can expect from the new film in the franchise. In an interview, the cast and filmmakers talked about how excited they are to bring birds into the story. If you went to go see Zootopia 2, which arrived in theaters in 2025, you would have noticed that in the post-credits scene, a feather floated onto Judy’s windowsill, hinting at the addition of birds in Zootopia 3. Then, at D23, Jared Bush, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, shared an exclusive extended sequence, confirming birds will play a major role in the next installment. In an interview about the new film, Bush said, “Obviously, at the end of Zootopia 2, you see this little teaser of a feather coming in. What that means for Nick and Judy, what that means for the world of Zootopia, that’s going to be the fun surprise of this movie. For this one, we want all of our really fun characters to come back — but we’re going to really be pushing on this one to bring people some new things.” ©Disney Goodwin and Quan also have admitting to already texting the creative team different ideas and jokes they have about adding birds into the franchise. Goodwin said, “I have been texting them random thoughts. There are things I’m discovering about myself and my own relationship with birds that maybe we could use.” While Quan admitted he doesn’t know anything about what’s in store for his character this time around, but that he “can’t wait to hear and go back to the recording booth and play Gary again.” ©Disney Yvett Merino, the producer of Zootopia 2, also said that subverting fans’ expectations about how different species interact is why she’s excited to return to the animal metropolis, continuing to say, “The world of Zootopia is one of my favorites to play in, because it’s such a mirror of the world we live in. Just like the stories in our world, the stories in Zootopia are endless.” Clark Spencer, President of Disney Animation, echoed the sentiment, saying, “There are so many other districts we can go into. We didn’t have reptiles the first time, and we’re allowing birds to come in this time. That allows the story to get bigger and bigger, to always feel fresh. But, at its core, this is always going to be a story about Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps. It’s going to always have Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin, because they are the core of these films.” ©Disney Additionally, Byron Howard, director of the first two Zootopia films, said that the third film will continue to tackle another aspect of “predator versus prey, and how those two get along,” and continued to say, “With the sequels, we want to look back at what was created, what people fell in love with, so that we can deliver something even better, expand the world, and take the characters to new levels. If you look at Nick and Judy, there are people who want them together as a couple, and people who want them to stay friends. I love that there’s that tension among the fans, and it just speaks to the fact that Jason and Ginny brought those characters to life and people really believe in their souls. I think we’re going to keep leaning into that.” ©Disney The release date for the new film hasn’t been announced just yet, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated the moment we hear about one. Stay tuned to DFB! The 3 Most Unexpected Announcements Disney Made This Month 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 looking forward to this third film? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Yes, EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival just recently kicked off in the parks, but not all the booths are open just yet. EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival This year, when announcing menus and what booths there would be to enjoy, it was revealed that not all the booths would be opening at the same time. There are two of the booths, in fact, that aren’t opening until this month, multiple weeks after the start of the festival. If you’re heading to EPCOT to experience Food & Wine this month, this is when these TWO booths will finally be opening! One of our favorite booths at the festivals in EPCOT is none other than Festival Favorites, located at CommuniCore Hall. Why, you ask? Well, true to its name, it’s often got some of our absolute favorite offerings from prior festivals, which also means you can sometimes find offerings that were previously spread out around different booths in just one place. 2025 Festival Favorites Food and Wine Festival Booth This year, Festival Favorites is opening on September 9th, because GRAB-N-GOOF is currently in its place for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER. This summer event lasts until September 8th this year, meaning that Disney is going to turn the booth around into Festival Favorites in just 24 hours. The menu for the booth this year is: Potato Pierogi with Kielbasa, Caramelized Onions, and Sour Cream (A 30th Anniversary Legacy item), $5.99 Bo Ssam Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps with Bo Ssam Pork Belly, Kimchi Slaw, and Spicy Aïoli (A 30th Anniversary Legacy Item –Reimagined for 2026!), $6.19 Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Trifle featuring PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese with Citrus Sauce and Spice Cake topped with Cranberry Streusel (Emile’s Fromage Montage Item) (A 30th Anniversary Legacy Item –Reimagined for 2026!), $5.29 Frozen S’mores — Chocolate Milk Shake with Marshmallow Syrup topped with Mini Marshmallows, Chocolate Shavings, and a Graham Cracker (non-alcoholic), $5.29 Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Mainz, Germany, $6.00 to $9.75 Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cabernet Franc Strawberry Berliner Weisse, Broussard, LA, $6.00 to $9.75 3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL, $6.00 to $9.75 Beer Flight, $12.75 NEW! Frozen Apple Blossom — Apple Cider, Seagram’s® Ginger Ale, Hartley Apple VSOP Brandy, Mini Marshmallows, and Maple Syrup, $16.50 Frozen S’mores There’s also The Wedge Hosted By Dairy Does More, which will be opening on September 18th. This is a completely new booth this year, making it extra exciting, but we’ve got some bad news — not only is it opening late, but it’s also closing EARLY on November 8th. The menu for this booth is as follows: NEW! Selection of Cheeses (Emile’s Fromage Montage Item) (A 30th Anniversary Legacy Item — Reimagined for 2026!) NEW! Crab and Corn Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Cheddar Sauce, Bacon, Crab Seasoning, Roasted Corn, Herbed Panko, and Jalapeños (Emile’s Fromage Montage Item) (A 30th Anniversary Legacy Item — Reimagined for 2026!) Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with Shaved Beef, Peppers, Onions, and Bread Crumbs (Emile’s Fromage Montage Item) Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with smoked cheddar sauce and herbed panko (Emile’s Fromage Montage Item) NEW! Wine and Cheese Pairing NEW! Cannoli Milk Shake topped with Chocolate Shavings, Cannoli Shell, and a Maraschino Cherry (non-alcoholic) NEW! Bodegas Avancia Old Vines Godello, Valdeorras, Spain NEW! Las Jaras Superbloom Rosé, Sebastopol, CA Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA Wine Flight ©Disney We’re looking forward to trying these when they open up, though we are sad we didn’t get to try them on day one. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news, reviews, and more! Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! 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! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details 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! Are you looking forward to these booths opening? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

If you’re a Disney adult, then you likely have Disney+. But did you know Disney+ subscribers get exclusive perks just by having a subscription? ©Disney Disney just added two brand-new Disney+ perks that will have Marvel and Star Wars fans super excited! If you’re dying to see Avengers Endgame in theaters again, then Avengers Endgame: Encore is right up your alley. This is a nationwide theatrical rerelease of the iconic film in the brand-new Infinity Vision format with a brand-new intro, ending sequence, and post-credits scene connecting to Avengers: Doomsday. Disney+ subscribers can unlock a Fandango Promo Code for up to $10 off one movie ticket to enjoy Avengers Endgame: Encore, in theaters September 25th. You can activate the deal anytime until the last day of screenings, so there’s no rush to assemble your team. Are you ready to scream “Avengers, Assemble!” in theaters again? ©Disney You can also save on the most epic soundtrack in the galaxy. You’ll get 25% off the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Original Score 12” and Helmet Die-Cut vinyl from the new film when you buy both at disneymusicemporium.com. This offer only lasts until September 16th, 2026, at 9:59 AM Pacific Time, so be sure to get the deal before it disappears into deep space. Vinyl is the way! ©Disney If you’re not a vinyl collector, then there’s another perk you can take advantage of. You can get three free months of Spotify Premium, which includes The Mandalorian and Grogu soundtrack and more Star Wars and Marvel soundtracks! Listen to your favorite songs, podcasts, or audiobooks, all completely ad-free. Plus, you can enjoy dozens of exclusive Disney music playlists to add some Disney magic to your day! ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more Disney+ perks as they’re released. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney+ news! This NEW Upgrade Just Made Watching Disney+ So Much Better 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 Which new Disney+ perk are you most excited to use? Comment below! View the full article

Disney Vacation Club members, you’ll want to hear this. We just found out about a rule change that could affect the way you modify your stays. Disney Vacation Club Sign And more importantly, a potential loophole that this rule change has officially closed. So let’s dive into everything you need to know. While the majority of DVC members simply use their points for their own stays with their family and friends, there are those who do sell their points and can, at times, use loopholes to exploit the system and make bookings more unfair for other members. One way this is done is through booking a reservation at the beginning of a booking window and then slowly “walking” the dates of your trip later and later until you reach your desired dates. Grand Floridian DVC Rooms However, this technically means you are getting access to these dates before other members can. For example, if you book a trip November 1st through November 8th but you really want to visit later in November, you can slowly modify your reservation day by day until you reach your desired dates, and therefore you get access to those later dates earlier than other members. This is a slightly complicated method, but one certain members were using to exploit the system, which is why Disney has made an official DVC booking rule change. Vacation Club Villa Now, modifications to your reservation can only be made within 11 months of the original check-out date, which will still allow guests to change reservations if needed but on a much more even playing field than before. DVC rooms While this change will not eliminate every DVC booking loophole, it should make the booking process more fair since now everyone will need to wait until they are within 11 months of their check-out date, which should help reduce members taking advantage of the booking process in order to modify their reservations unfairly. DVC kiosk in EPCOT We will continue to bring you all the Disney Vacation Club news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog to never miss anything! Disney Announces NEW Discounts for DVC Members! 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 this DVC rule change? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Spooky season has officially begun, and the holidays are right around the corner, which means that the next few months are one of the best times to visit Universal Orlando to experience all of the fun. Celestial Park in Epic Universe And it looks like Universal just released a new exclusive deal for Florida residents that will make visiting during the next few months even better! Universal’s 3-Day, 3-Park Fun ticket package now officially includes Epic Universe! This ticket gives you one day at each of the Universal Parks (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe) starting at $85 per day per person for Florida Residents. This is an amazing deal that lets you experience all the fun across all three parks for a great price. While this deal is fantastic, it is only available now through December 23rd, 2026, so make sure you book those tickets soon if you’re interested! Celestial Goodnight These next few months really are an incredible time to plan a trip to Universal Orlando. From now through November 1st, the spookiest Halloween event of the season is taking over. That’s right, Halloween Horror Nights has officially begun in Universal Orlando. This is a specialty ticketed event with 10 fantastically designed Haunted Houses, multiple scare zones, shows, and of course, amazing food and drinks. If you love Halloween, scares, and all things spooky, this event is a must-visit. Halloween Horror Nights And then after that, the Holidays are coming to the parks, including decorations across all three parks, including Epic Universe. There is also Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Grinchmas taking over in Seuss Landing, and there is nothing quite as magical as seeing Hogsmeade all lit up with Christmas decor. Grinchmas Plus, there is even a special Christmas projection show that takes place on Hogwarts Castle. We love spending the Halloween and Holiday seasons at Universal Orlando, and you can participate in all the magic too with this incredible deal! The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle We will continue to bring you all the Universal Orlando news, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog to never miss anything! Go Inside EVERY 2026 Halloween Horror Nights House! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you be taking advantage of this Florida Resident ticket deal? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

There are numerous new additions coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and some of them are coming sooner than others. The Magic of Disney Animation in Walt Disney Studios While part of the new version of Animation Courtyard is open in the park, and has been for a few months, the remainder of the land is opening on September 14th. This means that we’ll finally get to experience the new The Magic of Disney Animation exhibit, and Disney Imagineering just gave us a sneak peek at some of the MANY Easter Eggs there are inside one part of the exhibit! In a new Disney Imagineering video, fourteen hidden details were revealed to be part of this section of The Magic of Disney Animation exhibit, which showcases an animator’s desk. The first hidden detail? The desk you see was actually saved from the original Animation Academy at Hollywood Studios that closed in July 2015. Yes, the experience originated in Hollywood Studios, not Animal Kingdom! Some of the other hidden details revealed are: A building replica of the Disney Feature Animation in California ©Disney Ping pong balls gifted to the Disney Feature Animation team ©Disney A Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louis mirror purchased by Dan Abraham, director of Once Upon A Studio ©Disney An edition of the Rabbit, Rabbit magazine that animators were given weekly in that SAME building in Hollywood Studios ©Disney A book full of caricatures of Disney Animators that they drew themselves ©Disney Moana crew hat ©Disney Hercules production crew jacket ©Disney Chicken Little’s glasses ©Disney Mulan team gift stamp ©Disney Tabs that animator’s would use to make sure their drawings didn’t rip while flipping through them ©Disney Mug gifted to the architects who worked on the original building the attraction is housed in ©Disney Red rubber bands that animator’s used to hold their scenes together (and then would shoot them at each other) ©Disney How exactly did they get all these details, you ask? Well, early on in the design process, Disney Imagineering took photos of animators’ desks out in California to make sure the space would feel real and lived in. This is far from the only part of the land that will open on September 14th. The Drawn to Wonderland playground will also open, as well as Off The Page where you can meet some of your favorite Disney friends, Olaf Draws, and the Once Upon A Studio Theater. “Olaf Draws” Concept Art ©Disney We can’t wait for the rest of this land to open soon, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! This Disney World Ride Closure Has Us UPSET 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’s your favorite hidden detail? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Don’t get caught off guard by the ending of this popular Disney World hotel perk! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort One of the best parts of staying at an official Disney World hotel is taking advantage of the exclusive perks reserved just for on-site guests. But if you have an upcoming vacation, heads up that one popular hotel perk is ending next week! In recent years, Disney introduced a perk that gave guests staying at official Disney Resort hotels FREE water park admission on their check-in date, valid for select arrival windows. Typhoon Lagoon The Free Water Park Entry Perk allows guests to jump right into vacation mode at either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on the first day of their trip, at no extra cost. It’s a popular benefit for guests who have an early arrival but are still hesitant to spend money on a park ticket for a partial day. Blizzard Beach But if you’ve got your heart set on taking advantage of this perk, heads up — this year’s Free Water Park Entry perk is only valid from May 26th to September 8th, 2026, so it will be ending next week! Following the last day of the perk, Typhoon Lagoon will be closing for an annual refurbishment on September 9th, 2026. Typhoon Lagoon Even though the perk is wrapping up for the year, Disney has confirmed that Free Water Park Entry WILL return in 2027! According to the Disney World website, “This benefit will also be available for Guests staying at an eligible Resort hotel in summer 2027, excluding the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.” Typhoon Lagoon Disney hasn’t released the exact dates for Free Water Park Entry in 2027 yet, but we’ll be on the lookout for more updates and will pass along the information as soon as it’s available. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney hotel and theme park news! The BEST Hotels for Christmas at Disney World in 2026 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 used the Free Water Park Entry perk on one of your Disney World vacations? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

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There has been a huge shift in the American food industry as the controversial Red Dye No. 3 is being banned from all food and drinks in the country. Although red dye is the only dye that is currently being banned, many food manufacturers have started changing up their ingredients to get rid of all artificial dyes: even the Mars company, which makes M&Ms, is trying to go completely artificial dye-free. Lucky Charms! Well, this trend is starting to spread throughout the food industry. Now, according to NBC News, two of your favorite colorful breakfast cereals are also getting rid of all artificial dyes. Yes, Lucky Charms and Trix might soon look a little different. General Mills, the company that owns both cereal brands, has stated that it has removed all artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals, including Trix and Lucky Charms. Instead of artificial dyes, the company has moved to using dyes derived from fruits and vegetables, as well as spices like turmeric and paprika. This allows cereals such as these to remain colorful and vibrant. ©General Mills According to General Mills, about 90 percent of its current U.S. products are now no longer using artificial dyes. Other products that are still using those dyes, though, will be transitioned to natural dyes by the end of 2027. “This achievement reflects how we are evolving with consumer needs while continuing to offer food that tastes great, delivers quality and provides value,” said Bethany Quam, General Mills’ president of cereal, in a statement. ©General Mills Right now, only two cereal manufacturers have announced that they are shifting to natural dyes. WK Kellogg, which makes Froot Loops and Apple Jacks, has plans to remove all artificial colors from its U.S. cereals by the end of 2026. ©WK Kellogg Although only one dye has been banned outright, there has been pressure from both consumers and politicians to get rid of all artificial colors in food products. Even retailers are putting on the pressure: Target has promised to stop selling cereals with artificial colors while Walmart has said it will remove artificial colors from its store brands. We’ll keep an eye out for more food news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 8 Disney Snacks That Are About To Be BANNED! 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 about this news? Share your thoughts in the comments! View the full article

When it comes to Disney souvenirs, food and beverage-related novelties like popcorn buckets, sippers, and the like have become some of the most in-demand keepsakes at the company’s resorts. Coco sipper! In early September, not one but two new novelty items dropped at the Disneyland Resort, just in time for the start of fall celebration season! Let’s begin with the Coco Lantern Sipper! Such a pretty sipper The new sipper is designed to resemble a multi-colored lantern featuring Miguel, Mama Coco, Héctor Rivera, and Dante the dog, each of which spins, and the center carousel lights up in three glow patterns: slow pulse, quick pulse, and constant glow. The color explosion continues with a yellow straw and a vibrant lanyard. This $30.99 sipper includes a Coca-Cola bottled beverage at the time of purchase. Coco sipper! This sipper is limited to two per person, per transaction, and no discounts can be applied. It can be found at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante & Ship to Shore Marketplace at Disneyland Park, and at Paradise Garden Grill at Disney California Adventure Park. Height Requirement REVEALED For Disneyland’s ‘Coco’ Ride Next, we have the Hades Glow Cube Hades Glow Cube This near full-body glow-cube captures the look of the Hercules antagonist perfectly. It costs $11.69 and includes a choice of a fountain beverage at the time of purchase. The Hades glow cube is available at select locations in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Disneyland Park Galactic Grill Harbour Galley Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Jolly Holiday Bakery Mint Julep Bar Red Rose Taverne Refreshment Corner Stage Door Café The Golden Horseshoe Troubadour Tavern Disney California Adventure Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Paradise Garden Grill Studio Catering Co. Smokin’ Two NEW novelties celebrating Día de los Muertos and Halloween, respectively, just debuted at the “Happiest Place on Earth”! Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disneyland’s latest offerings! REVIEW: Wait! Did We Love ALL 11 Of These Disneyland Halloween Treats? 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 Which of these novelties is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Sometimes the most random items from Amazon can become Disney World essentials! Magic Kingdom That’s exactly what happened with these elastic rubber bands! What seemed to be a random and frankly strange item to bring to Disney World turned into something that helped us in many different ways. We’re not going to gatekeep, because you may want to use these too! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get these Strong Elastic Rubber Bands! ©Amazon Take a look at these Band Joe x Cross Style Big Strong Elastic Rubber Bands! You can find them on Amazon in a five-pack, and they can be used for many different purposes. We instantly felt like these were worth the money once we brought them to Disney World. These were the biggest help for food and will be especially great if you’ve got kids or are someone who tends to be a bit clumsier with food. They’ll keep things like popcorn, chips, and other food from spilling out all over your bags and belongings. The multi-pack is great if you want to share, gift one, or just color coordinate your items. ©Amazon They’re very simple to use, and it does the job effectively with minimal effort. The only annoying thing we encountered with them is that they’re a bit grippy. So, when you set them down on the ground, some of the gravel and things like hair tend to stick to the bands until you knock the debris off of them (which is easily done). When we put the band on containers, we had to take the handle off first, then wrap the band around it, then replace the handle. Also, if we wanted to snack on popcorn as we walked around, we had to really hold the top of the lid while we grabbed the popcorn and replace it quickly. Otherwise, the band would slip off, and we’d have to repeat the process to get the band back around the entire thing, which was a tad annoying. ©Amazon It has its hiccups, but there’s no denying it’s super helpful and seems to be one of those things that once you get used to having it, it would be hard to do without it. It 100% made our trip easier, especially since we like to clip the popcorn buckets to the outside of our bag and save the room inside for our stuff. Again, aside from the tedious annoyances we mentioned, it was super convenient. view ON AMAZON We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

It’s a good time to be a Disney foodie, because EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival has just begun, and The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is just a couple of months away! Food and Wine Classic The Food & Wine Classic runs from November 20th through the 21st, from 5 PM to 9 PM each day, and will feature gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs, paired with fine wines, beers, and spirits from around the world. Disney recently announced that the event will have a brand-new experience this year, and we need to tell you about it! The Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic will have its first-ever collaborative tasting experience featuring Celebrity Chefs Michael Mina and Todd English. The James Beard Award-winning chefs Michael Mina and Todd English will host the exclusive experience on Saturday, November 21st, from 3:30 – 5 PM for a limited number of guests. Swan and Dolpin Resort Disney describes the experience as the two chefs working side by side in an interactive setting, taking guests on a “culinary journey via 10 carefully constructed courses, paired with beverage selections from around the world, from Italy to Napa.” The event will combine tasting, storytelling and culinary demonstrations, offering guests a “rare opportunity to hear directly from the chefs about their personal heritage, global travels, culinary philosophies and the dishes that have helped define their careers.” Food and Wine Classic So what kind of dishes are going to be served? Well, Michael Mina is known for combining technique with bold flavors and influences from his Middle Eastern heritage, as well as decades spent developing acclaimed restaurant concepts around the country. His tasting menu will feature: Marinated big-eye tuna with crispy falafel, whipped tahina and Urfa-spiced cucumbers Chilled lobster and mango salad with saffron mango sauce, blistered pepper and avocado Aleppo grilled poussin with creamy chickpea and orzo koshary Triple-seared Wagyu striploin with matbucha and olive oil smashed sweet potatoes Basbousa & passionfruit cheesecake with labne, pomegranate and ashta Swan and Dolphin As for Todd English, he has spent his career exploring flavors from around the world. He has a creative approach to seafood and other dishes that are provided at Disney World. His menu will pay homage to coastal cuisine and the Boston area, featuring: Brown butter miso poached lobster with truffled dashi glaze and whipped corn chawanmushi Pan-seared Nantucket scallops with fresh pressed apple cider, spiced acorn squash and toasted hazelnut butter House-made pastene cacio pepe with duckling confit au poivre and pecorino espuma Roasted Chilean sea bass with blood orange glaze, 8-hour roasted fennel, shaved porcini mushroom and shaved fennel slaw Roasted red beet chocolate gateau with chocolate beet chips and white chocolate golden beet glace Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Throughout the experience, you can expect the two chefs to interact directly with the group while sharing the stories behind their creations and discussing how different aspects have influenced their past and continue to shape their vision for the future of cuisine. It’s going to be an awesome opportunity! 2025 Live Entertainment Tickets for the event are still available, and you can check out the full menus of what’s being offered. For all the latest Disney news and updates, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog! Why You Should SKIP the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival This Year and Do THIS Instead 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 the Food and Wine Classic this year? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Here at Disney Food Blog, one of our favorite Disney characters is Winnie the Pooh. He’s a super cute bear come to life with so many iconic funny moments. ©RE/DONE If you’re also a Pooh fan, then this new Disney collab will be your new favorite thing. Winnie the Pooh just hit RE/DONE for a vintage-inspired women’s collection that’s sure to turn heads. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This Classic Pooh Tee is sweet as honey! ©RE/DONE This Classic Pooh Tee features the iconic Winnie the Pooh strolling through the Hundred Acre Wood with his besties Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet. The text saying “Happiness is a furry friend” is SO fitting! view ON re/done Oh bother! We NEED this Oh Bother Tee! ©RE/DONE This Oh Bother Tee features Winnie the Pooh’s signature catchphrase “Oh Bother” in sprawling cursive. It’s a subtle must-have for any Winnie the Pooh fan! view ON Re/Done Rep your favorite bear with this Silly Bear Cardigan! ©RE/DONE This Silly Bear Cardigan features a nostalgic black embroidered Winnie the Pooh on a striking red cardigan. It’s made of 100% cashmere for a fit as soft and plush as Winnie the Pooh himself! view ON re/done Visit the Hundred Acre Wood with this Storybook Crew! ©RE/DONE This Storybook Crew features a storybook-inspired map graphic of The Hundred Acre Wood from Winnie the Pooh, where Pooh and all of his friends live. It’s the perfect way to rep your favorite forest this winter! view ON re/done We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Packing for a Disney trip is hard work, and no matter how many times you go, you often feel like you’ve forgotten something. We know from experience! ODOCARE Handmade Mouse Ears Headband That’s why we keep a running list of what some of our favorite items for the parks are, while also keeping an eye out for new ones to add to the list. If you want a super simple list to start out, keeping it short and sweet, here are nine items we think you absolutely need for your upcoming trip. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Keep Your Hair Up in A Cute Way ©Amazon Keeping your hair out of your face is essential, especially on hot days, so you might as well do it cutely, right? That’s where the Minnie’s Bow Medium Flat Hair Clip comes in. It’s adorable; it’ll keep your hair nice and secure, and you can certainly use it outside of the parks as well. Grab it here! The Bag To Carry It All BAGSMART Water Bottle Holder Bag Finding a bag that fits all you need without being too big is a constant struggle, but the BAGSMART Magnetic 40oz Water Bottle Holder really helps solve most of our problems. It holds way more than you’d think, and we love that it can fit our large water bottles, so staying hydrated is easier. Don’t underestimate it! Grab it here! Speaking of Water Bottles Little Mermaid Owala On the topic of water bottles, it’s also essential to have one that’s durable, will keep your drink cold all day, and is easy to carry around. Personally, Owala water bottles are some of our favorites, not only because they work incredibly well, but also because some of them are even subtly Disney-themed! They’re great to use when you’re back at home as well as in the parks, meaning there’s never a bad time to use them. Grab it here! Keep Your Pins Secure PinFolio Go Pin Display Bag We love pin trading as much as the next person, but there’s nothing quite as stressful as being afraid you’re going to lose a pin while you’re walking around the parks. The PinFolio bag makes sure they all stay nice and secure and is also super convenient to carry around. This way, you’ve got them all in one safe place, and you can easily add to it as you get more! Grab it here! Sunscreen That Won’t Let You Down ©Amazon Getting a good sunscreen that won’t leave you burnt is so important, as a bad sunburn can ruin your vacation wildly fast. We personally love Supergoop!, especially the lotion, which has SPF 50. It’s a great lotion for every day, no matter if you’re in the parks or at home, and it’s like killing two birds with one stone. Hooray for lotion and sunscreen all in one! Grab it here! Protect Your Eyes ©Amazon You can’t put sunscreen on your eyes, but it’s just as important to protect them from the sun. We recommend the adorable Adult Mouse Sunglasses because not only are they perfect for the parks, but they also have UV protection. It blocks both UVA and UVB, protecting you on multiple fronts. Grab it here! The Right Shoes Brooks Ghost 17s There are lots of shoes out there on the market, and choosing the right ones is essential so your feet aren’t hurting on day one of your trip. We personally are big fans of the Brooks Women’s Ghost 17 Neutral Running Shoes! They’ve never let us down in the parks, are super cute and go with many outfits, and are supportive without being too rigid. We recommend them time and time again and will continue to do so. Grab it here! Who Doesn’t Love Cute Socks? Character Socks! Getting the right socks is also very important for supporting your feet, but why not make them cute at the same time? These Character Socks are some of our favorites, not only because of how they look, but also because they genuinely help support our feet during long days in the parks. What more can we ask for? Grab it here! Ears That Don’t Cost A Fortune ODOCARE Minnie Ears from Amazon While we love ears from Disney, sometimes that price tag is just too much, especially because they often end up hurting our ears. The ODOCARE Handmade Mouse Ears are one of our favorite budget-friendly options online, and we genuinely find them to be very comfortable. Easy to wear for long days, and they go with practically any outfit! Grab it here! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all our favorite Disney merchandise finds, so stay tuned to DFB! View the full article

If you don’t know, Disney is cracking down on resort hopping. It’s been a big deal in the Disney community, although it hasn’t made resort hopping impossible. BoardWalk’s Luna Park Pool The biggest change is that guests can no longer hop on a Disney resort bus or boat at Disney Springs unless they have a hotel or dining reservation. The crackdown began in July 2026, and now Disney is getting even stricter about checking out different hotels. This time, the issue lies with the pools! If you were thinking about checking out different Disney pools during your vacation, you might want to reconsider. During our latest trip to Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Resort, we were going to check out the pool bar, Leaping Horse Libations, when we were turned away. Relax by your resort pool! This pool bar is completely inside the fenced-in pool area (which isn’t always the case for every Disney pool), but we’ve never had issues grabbing something to drink or eat here in the past, even if we were hotel guests. When we asked the Cast Members why we couldn’t come in, they confirmed that Disney is cracking down on pool hoppers. Leaping Horse Libations They had Cast Members stationed at the main entrance to the pool, scanning for hotel reservations before they would let guests inside. They also closed the side entrances so they could only be used as exits. Long story short, if you’re not staying at the Boardwalk, you’re not getting in! Now, this isn’t totally unheard of. We have seen this before at Stormalong Bay Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club resort. Stormalong Bay Pool Stormalong Bay is frequently considered the most popular pool in Disney World, and they’ve been requiring reservation confirmations to get into the pool for years. The biggest change is that this system is seemingly being implemented at other pools around the Disney World property. The “no pool hopping” rule isn’t new. The pool at Riviera Resort It has been a formal rule in Disney World for many years that guests could only use the pool at their resort, but Disney hasn’t been a super stickler for these rules. Some pools, like the pools at Disney’s Riviera Resort, have touch points where you have to scan your MagicBand or room key to get into the pool. Others, like the Boardwalk Luna Park Pool, only had a gate with no lock that anyone could explore. No, you weren’t supposed to be swimming in them, but you could at least get to the pool bars without fuss. Fuentes del Morro Pool As Disney makes changes to cut down on resort hopping, are these new pool changes contributing to that overall goal? We think so. Typically, Disney gets strict about crowds around the holidays and peak summer times to help with overcrowding and safety. Now, it seems like they plan on sticking to the new rules year-round, which could impact how your Disney vacation operates. If you want to check out the other resorts, you’ll have to catch transportation from a theme park or get a dining reservation. A Disney bus Sure, this pool rule hasn’t formally changed, but we are pretty surprised to see Disney enforcing it so heavily. We’re eager to see if this system is extended to other pools around Disney World property, including the moderate and value resorts. We will be keeping an eye on these rules and systems to see if they change. If you are trying to have some fun in the sun, make sure to keep your MagicBand or room key on hand! Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news, updates, and more. Disney World Is Cracking Down on Resort Hopping Harder Than Ever Before 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 about this rule? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It’s Labor Day Weekend in Disney World, and you know what that means…LOTS of people are going to be hitting the parks. That means if you’re also heading to the parks, you can expect crowds and long lines, all in the heat and humidity of Florida. Raglan Road But what if we told you there was something else you could do in Disney World this weekend without even needing to buy a park ticket or stand in a long line? Well, there is! The Great Irish Hooley has returned to Disney Springs, and it’s a great way to escape the crowds, the heat, and the high price of a park ticket. The Great Irish Hooley is an annual tradition at Raglan Road. It’s a roots-revival music festival where you can catch some of the top Irish bands performing on indoor and outdoor stages at the restaurant throughout the holiday weekend. It runs from September 4th through September 7th, and we got an early sneak peek at this year’s festival! The Great Irish Hooley is here! Live music starts at 4 PM on September 4th and runs from 11 AM to midnight for the rest of the weekend. You’ll be able to see some great Irish performers this year, including: The Consequences Folk Division Plain Sailin Men of Aran Adam Sheahan Northern Crossing Raglan Road Dancers Live music You also can’t have a festival without food and drinks, so Raglan Road will be offering up its full menu throughout the weekend, including the Rollicking Raglan Brunch at 9 A.M. on Saturday and Sunday. There are also brand new fall and Halloween specials debuting this weekend, and we got to try them! Check out the 81Bay Brewing Company’s Booo! — Pumpkin Cream Ale ($10.75). Y’all…this is like pumpkin pie in a glass. The cream comes through with notes of cinnamon and pumpkin. It’s a light ale, too, so even non-beer drinkers might appreciate these autumnal flavors. Pumpkin Cream Ale We also had a chance to enjoy the Samhain Sangria ($18). It’s made with The Whistler Irish Whiskey and Pinot Grigio, shaken with apple cider juice and house-made cinnamon syrup, topped with a bubbly Magners Irish cider float. This drink is WICKED, and we mean that in the best way possible. The whiskey is so smooth that the flavors of the Pinot Grigio and apple cider come through beautifully. This is also a drink that’s hard to sip because it tastes SO good, so you’ve been warned. Samhain Sangria You’ll also be able to enjoy some new Halloween-themed bites created by Raglan Road’s culinary team. We got to try the spooky Bandaged Bangers ($19.45), which are mini sausages bandaged in golden pastry, served with a cherry buffalo sauce. So you’ve basically got spicy little sausages wrapped up in a perfectly crispy pastry. They’re also served with a cherry buffalo sauce, which is tangy, bright, and spicy. The little sausages aren’t just cute, though; they’re also well-cooked. Bandaged Bangers We also got to try the Black Barrel Whisky Rib ($25.45), which is a half rack of slow-cooked pork ribs, coated in a Jameson Black Barrel whisky glaze, served with a side of Guinness glaze and topped with crispy onion strings. Boozy meat, y’all. The rib is spicy and sweet, and the meat is so tender that it falls off the bone. It’s also got the perfect crispiness on the outside. The crispy onion strings are just a perfect addition. This is one of those dishes that’s made with an adult palate in mind. Black Barrel Whisky Rib Then it was time for Raglan’s Ghostly Guinness Pie ($19.45), which is puff pastry surrounding braised beef, wild mushrooms, and slow-cooked Guinness gravy, garnished with a sweet onion puree. The pie crust is flaky but sturdy. The beef stew filling is tender and robust. This is something we’d want to eat on a cold, wintry day. Our only complaint is that we wanted more mushroom flavor. Ghostly Guinness Pie We tried the Perfect Little Pumpkin ($13.45) for dessert. This gluten-friendly treat is a pumpkin and gingerbread cheesecake with peach compote on a chocolate soil. The cheesecake is creamy and smooth, and you really get a strong pumpkin flavor. The peach adds a bright aftertaste that isn’t so sweet that it overpowers the pumpkin flavors. The gingerbread is crispy with just the perfect amount of spice. This dessert is so refreshing, and it’s the perfect finish for a fall meal that won’t leave you feeling heavy afterward. Perfect Little Pumpkin You can also get Irish Pumpkin Shake ($16). It’s Raglan’s signature Baileys shake featuring pumpkin spice and topped with cinnamon cold foam. Okay, so the Baileys shake is already perfect, but now they’ve added the taste of fall? We can’t EVEN. It’s creamy, delicious, and those spices really take the standard shake up a notch. We’ll take THREE! Irish Pumpkin Shake There is no additional charge to attend the Great Irish Hooley, but reservations are highly recommended. REVIEW: As If We Needed Another Reason To Love Raglan Road at 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 Have you ever attended the Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road? Share your experience 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 Raglan Road to attend their media preview of the Great Irish Hooley. 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. 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It’s no secret that we love the Cake Bake Shop at Disney World. The restaurant and bakery serve high-quality meals and treats on the gorgeous BoardWalk of Crescent Lake! Apple Crumble Cake The Cake Bake Shop just added a brand-new cake slice to their fall menu, so we had to run over to the BoardWalk to try it! We tried the brand-new Apple Crumble Cake for $22. This is an apple spice cake with real apples and pecans, filled with homemade salted caramel and caramel buttercream, then frosted with caramel buttercream, topped with apple pie crumbles, and drizzled with more salted caramel. Apple Crumble Cake The apple spice cake is super soft and packed with cinnamon and apple chunks. The apple pieces are very soft and don’t add much to the texture, but it brings a strong apple-forward flavor. Pecans are mixed into the batter and add a crunch. The buttercream is super creamy and caramel-flavored to add some sweetness. This tasted just like fall, and if pumpkin isn’t your jam, you’re going to love this! Apple Crumble Cake We loved this new Apple Crumble Cake from the Cake Bake Shop Bakery. If you’re craving more fall desserts, they recently brought back the Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bar, which is one of our favorites. It’s a snickerdoodle cookie crust topped with cream cheese filling, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and crumbled snickerdoodle cookie dough, and yes, it tastes as good as it sounds! Ain’t she a beaut? We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more fall menu items that hit the Cake Bake Shop Bakery at the BoardWalk. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World food reviews! We’ve Had EVERY Cake at Disney World’s Cake Bake Shop, and We’re Ranking Them From Must-Get to Not Worth It 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 Would you try this Apple Crumble Cake? Comment below! View the full article

Here at Disney Food Blog, we love a good pair of Minnie Ears. But we won’t lie, shopping for them in the Disney Parks can get overwhelming FAST with walls and walls of options. ©Disney That’s why we love the DisneyStore’s website for getting a shiny new pair of ears. You can see all the brand-new pairs in one place and get them shipped straight to your house. But we have to warn you: These five new pairs of ears will sell out faster than Lightning Lanes! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This Mickey Mouse Simulated Leather Ear Headband is customizable! Mickey Mouse Simulated Leather Ear Headband This Mickey Mouse Simulated Leather Ear Headband is a stylish white Mickey Mouse ear headband, crafted in smooth simulated leather for a sleek, modern look. These plain white ears can be the perfect canvas for your drawings or signature! view ON DisneyStore Lead the club with this Minnie Mouse Ear Headband with Pink Bow! ©Disney This Minnie Mouse Ear Headband with Pink Bow is a classic headband with plush velvety ears, topped with Minnie’s signature satin bow featuring plenty of big printed polka dots to complement her pink costume. view ON DisneyStore This Minnie Mouse Halloween Ear Headband is not-so-scary! ©Disney This Minnie Mouse Halloween Ear Headband features padded ears decorated with appliqué windows and doors as seen when trick-or-treating. The velvety mouse ears and shimmering mesh bow are decorated in dazzling faceted gems, while a cloisonné ”Mickey cutie ghost” makes a special appearance just to say ”boo!” view ON DisneyStore You’ll be one happy haunt with The Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Ear Headband! ©Disney The Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Ear Headband features the ride’s iconic flocked wallpaper pattern on padded satin ears, topped with a negative image bow that will leave you one grim-grinning ghost! view ON DisneyStore This Zero Headband will float wherever you go! ©Disney This Zero Headband features a ghostly plush dog Zero sitting atop The Nightmare Before Christmas headband with his signature pumpkin nose to help guide your way! view ON DisneyStore We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Big changes are going on around Disney World these days! The monsters have on hard hats, the cars are fueling up, and the Muppets are rockin’ out. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Even though there are big changes in the works, it doesn’t make those small updates any less notable! Nearly a year after they announced it, new changes have finally arrived at a popular EPCOT attraction. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has CHANGED! The popular trackless ride previously announced that new props and lighting would be added to the attraction in October 2025. We have been consistently checking the attraction since the announcement, and we even noticed a new permit filed for the changes in May 2026. After months of waiting, the changes have arrived. Welcome to Remy’s world! In one scene, you can see a spilled box of pasta noodles that are larger than life! Can you see it? The final scene also changed with the addition of physical props. Previously, the small tables and cups were located in front of the screen, but now a giant charcuterie board is there as well! Practical props! The massive board is complete with slices of cheese and artwork of the Eiffel Tower. There’s also a cork resting on the board. These new props help to fill the blank space between the ride vehicles and the screens, making the ride feel a bit more immersive. Look at the cheese! These changes come after the ride switched from being 3D to 2D in 2025. The changes also help the attraction mirror its counterpart in Disneyland Paris, which we are fans of! The other end of the board! You can read our thoughts on the 3D changes from November right here. EPCOT is the place to be right now since there are no major construction projects going on in the park, unlike Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. The park also just kicked off the Food and Wine Festival, which is a hugely popular event each year. You can see our full coverage of that right here! Be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more news, updates, and reviews! Here’s Exactly How We Cover All 30+ EPCOT Food and Wine Booths in a Single Day 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 changes? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Is there any better combination than a slushy and wine?! Well, we’re about to tell you! Slushy Wine Flight! If you’re looking for an ice-cold, frozen alcoholic drink, you need to head over to Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs. They’ve been serving slushy wine there for a while, but things just got even better. Now, you can get three slushy wines in the style of a wine flight! We just got the brand-new Wine Slushy Flight at Amorette’s for $12, and we had to share our thoughts with you. The slushy wine flight comes with three flavors — Raspberry Pinot Noir, Mango Moscato, and Strawberry Shiraz. New Wine Slush Flight First, we had the Mango Moscato, which we would say was ultimately the most refreshing of the three. The slushy was very mango-forward, and we did not get a ton of a wine taste or feel in each sip. If you’re not a wine fan, you’ll probably find that this is the perfect option for you. Mango Moscato Then, we had the Strawberry Shiraz, which had a very strong strawberry taste. This was another one where we did not get a ton of wine flavor from. Typically, Shiraz has more potent taste notes, so it was surprising to not get much of that in this slushy. It does have a wine-y mouthfeel at the end of each sip, so it had that going for it. Again, this is a good drink for those who aren’t the biggest wine fans, but the first two had us wanting a little more of a wine taste. Strawberry Shiraz Lastly, we had the Raspberry Pinot Noir. We can confidently say that this one was our favorite of the three! This tastes just like a frozen sangria, and we were here for it. The drink had the perfect amount of sweetness from raspberry, and the dryness of the Pinot Noir is a nice balance. Raspberry Pinot Noir Overall, this is a nice, refreshing treat on a hot day at Disney Springs. If you’re a wine lover, the Raspberry Pinot Noir is going to be the best choice for an overall wine slushy. Mango Moscato is going to be best for those who don’t love wine but maybe want to dabble in it. The Strawberry Shiraz is sweet, and you can’t taste the alcohol. You can get all three flavors on their own, but we think the flight is a great option to just try different flavors. This was tasty! For more food reviews around Disney World, make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog. We’re always on the hunt for the best eats, treats, and drinks! REVIEW: I’ve Always Wanted to Drink Banana Bread and Starbucks Just Made My Dreams Come True 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 Would you try this flight? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

We were seriously blown away by the incredible experience we had at this motel near Dollywood for only $40(!!) per night! Super 8 by Wyndham We recently visited Dollywood to check out the park’s brand-new coaster, Nightflight Expedition. As we were planning our trip, the Super 8 by Wyndham Pigeon Forge Downtown kept popping up in our research as an incredible value with especially great ratings for cleanliness and amenities. Our curiosity got the best of us, so we decided to book a room at the motel, priced at $40 per night plus taxes, and we were SHOCKED to find that we agree with the motel’s solid reviews! The Super 8 motel chain was founded in 1974 and was named for the standard rate of $8.88 per night that was offered at its original locations. Accounting for inflation, that would equal about $62 in today’s money, which is pretty impressive considering our room at one of the highest-rated Super 8 motels in the country cost us only $40 per night plus taxes, with no resort fee! Super 8 by Wyndham The Super 8 by Wyndham Pigeon Forge Downtown currently has an overall rating of 8.8 out of 10 on Expedia from more than 1,000 verified reviews, including a 9.0 for cleanliness. Similarly, Booking.com has it at 8.5 out of 10 from more than 2,200 reviews, including a 9.0 for value and a 9.2 for location. Super 8 Pool We checked in late, and were so relieved to find that our room was impeccably clean, just like the motel’s ratings suggested. A recent refurbishment upgraded the rooms, and we’d say they felt similar in quality to an All-Star Value Resort. Our Motel Room There was no closet in the room, but there were plenty of other options for unpacking clothes and other essentials, including a swinging rack with hangers included, and a shelf with built-in hooks. Storage Space The sink is located outside the restroom, with plenty of counter space for unpacking toiletries. Sink Inside the bathroom is a nice deep tub with a luxurious showerhead and great water pressure. Bathroom Across from the beds is a bench designed to hold one suitcase. Another suitcase can easily fit on the cabinet under the television, which is mounted on the wall. There was also lots of drawer space available. All of our drawers were super clean, and one had two extra blankets inside. Lots of Storage Space! Speaking of the roominess, we were also impressed by the amount of workspace, including a chair with a desk built into the arm that could also be used as a dining tray. Chair with Built-In Desk There was also a full traditional desk with an office chair and outlets next to the coffee maker and television. There were actually tons of outlets throughout the room, including some built into the lighting fixtures on the desk and bedside table, although some of those were already being used for things like the TV and phone. Desk Area We couldn’t believe how many amenities were included for what we paid. Our room had a hairdryer, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker with two packets of regular coffee and one packet of decaf, extra blankets, comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool! There was also coffee available in the lobby when we checked in late. A light breakfast is provided, and there is a 24-hour front desk. Fridge & Microwave The location is another HUGE plus for this motel. There’s a ton within walking distance, including FunStop Family Action Park right across the Parkway, a small amusement park with go-karts, thrill rides, mini golf, and an arcade that reminded us of the Fun Spot amusement parks in Orlando and Kissimmee. Plus, you can take the 0.4-mile walk to Patriot Park to reach the main hub for Pigeon Forge Mass Transit, which has a dedicated trolley directly to Dollywood. Welcome to Dollywood! The Dollywood trolley currently costs $2.50 per ride, or you can buy an all-day transit pass for $3. Dollywood service runs approximately every 15 to 20 minutes, although traffic can affect that. So you could stay here without having to drive your own car to Dollywood and pay the park’s current $25 standard parking fee! Dollywood Our only complaint about the motel was that our towels were a bit rough. Which, considering the fact that our room was only $40 a night, feels WILD to say! For comparison, the rates at Dollywood’s HeartSong hotel were between $200 and $300 per night. Between the proximity to Dollywood, cleanliness of the room, comfort of the beds, lack of noise, everything within walking distance, and everything you get for the price, the value of the Super 8 is kind of ridiculous. The ratings led us here, and after actually staying in the room, we totally get why they’re so high! Dollywood! While on this visit, we learned that the resort is currently working to build up its own hotel capacity, so hopefully we’ll see more value-level hotels on Dollywood property in the future too. But in the meantime, we’re happy to make this our unofficial value resort pick for Dollywood! We’ll continue to report back with all of our theme park experiences, tips, and reviews, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest updates! The BEST Dollywood Restaurants for First-Timers in 2027 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. 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EPCOT‘s Italy Pavilion is often overlooked when it comes to what food and drinks are available, and we’re here to tell you that that’s a BIG mistake. Who’s ready for some Italy eats? This pavilion is full of some of our favorite restaurants and small bites in all of EPCOT, especially if you’re looking for something that’s going to appease the whole family. We got a chance to try some delicious desserts around the pavilion, as well as a drink we can’t get enough of, and if this isn’t enough to convince you to stop by, we don’t know what is! Our first stop was La Gelateria Toscana to try some of the eats that have been available here since April. We got to try the Cialde di Cannoli first, which you can grab for $12. This is made with crisp pastry chips and has cannoli filling for dipping. Cialde di Cannoli This is a majorly underrated treat, and we think it’s quite the hidden gem. The chips are fried to perfection with a cinnamon sugar coating evenly dispersed on each chip. They have a great crunch and freshly fried texture, meaning they taste like a crunchy cannoli shell with a slightly doughy flavor, but their main purpose is to let the cannoli dip shine. The cannoli dip is fluffy, creamy, and slightly gooey, and it’s got a slight tang to it thanks to the ricotta cheese. It was like a deconstructed cannoli in the best way! This was a major winner! We also got to try the Coppa all’Arancia, which costs $12.75 and is made with orange sorbetto, vanilla gelato, vanilla wafer crumbs, whipped cream, and a candied orange. Coppa all’Arancia While this is basically an orange creamsicle in float form, they can’t call it that for legal reasons; hence, no mention of it in the name! The orange sorbetto is the prominent flavor here, giving this a strong and bright orange flavor with only a hint of vanilla. The whipped cream and vanilla gelato add a creamy sweetness that balances out the bold citrus flavor, and we enjoyed the bits and pieces of the orange gummies we got throughout. This also stayed cold for a surprising amount of time, which is amazing for the summer heat! Orange fans will love this Our final eat here was the Cannoli Speciele, which will cost you $10. It’s made with a seasonal sweet ricotta filling, and this time around, it was pistachio! Cannoli Speciele The prominent flavor here is that nutty, earthy pistachio that’s not super sweet. The fried cannoli shell gives it a satisfying crunch, while the smaller pistachio pieces add a softer crunch in a few bites. The ricotta filling is a bit tangy that balances out the nuttiness of the pistachio. If you’re a fan of pistachio flavors and cannolis, this is right up your alley! Pistachio fans will love this! We also headed over to Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar to try their new Sarti Spritz! This is Sarti Rosa Aperitivo, prosecco, and sparkling water. Sarti Spritz Right from the first sip, this was very easy to drink and not overly strong. It’s tart, sweet, and citrus-forward without being overpowering, which is quite impressive. The bottle lists flavors of blood orange, mango, and passion fruit, and we can certainly pick up on all three, though it does more combine into a general fruitiness. This is a great option for those who like sweet drinks that don’t taste like alcohol, especially if you’re not big on overly fizzy drinks. A delicious option! These are just a few of our favorite treats around the pavilion, so the next time you’re visiting, don’t forget to take a close look at those menus! More Recent Reviews! REVIEW: Uh Oh. My Drinking Around the World List Just Got LONGER in EPCOTREVIEW: I’ve Always Wanted to Drink Banana Bread and Starbucks Just Made My Dreams Come TrueREVIEW: This New Disney Springs Dish Is Big, Bold, and Only Here for a Limited TimeGoing to Disney World Soon? You Don’t Want to Miss These Massive DEALS On EssentialsREVIEW: Apparently Meat and Maggots Make The PERFECT Universal Halloween Horror Nights Dessert We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney World news and reviews, so stay tuned to DFB! REVIEW: This Majorly Underrated EPCOT Food and Wine Drink Will Be On Our Minds For Weeks 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 Which of these are you most excited to try? 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 Disney World to attend their media preview of dining around the Italy Pavilion. 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 View the full article

A major announcement is about to drop about the next Harry Potter theme park land, and it’s NOT at Universal. ©Harry Potter The new Potter expansion is coming to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and we’re learning more about ot as part of Warner’s Back to Hogwarts reveals. According to Warner Bros., the names of “three new magical themed lands” coming to the Yas Island theme park will be revealed on September 7th, with the studio encouraging fans to “keep (their) eyes on the skies” for the big reveal. The reveal was paired with a teaser trailer featuring the flying Ford Anglia from the franchise. According to Forbes, the usage of the Anglia in the clip was tied to the fact that the land’s centerpiece will be a thrilling attraction featuring guests in the vehicle that simulates scenes from the Potter franchise “where it skims across the English countryside following the Hogwarts Express steam train before battling a Whomping Willow tree and an army of sinister giant spiders.” The outlet also reports that the lands featured in the expansion will include Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest, citing a statement that had been posted on the official Harry Potter Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads channels. Forbes wrote, “There is no doubt about the authenticity of the statement as the accounts are the social media channels of the official Harry Potter website, which says that it is “brought to you by Wizarding World Digital and its parent company Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.” Will the new land match up to Universal’s Wizarding Worlds? Only time will tell. The land will mark the first Potter-themed theme park land outside of Universal’s resorts, as Warner Bros. actually owns the rights to the Potter franchise, and while they deal with Universal, the theme park rights do not exclusively belong to the latter in all regions. Like the other attractions on Yas Island, the park is controlled by Miral. Other parks on the island include Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. The company also signed a deal with Disney to build Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island in 2025. ©Miral The news on the new Potter park is part of a larger wave of news related to the franchise in preparation for the December launch of the new Harry Potter series on HBO Max. Other announcements included a new LEGO collection, a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float, a third season of Wizards of Baking, new video games, a new broom experience coming to Harry Potter Shop New York, and more. ©HBO We’re just a few days away from official confirmation on which lands are coming to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi’s new Harry Potter land, which will likely be opening sometime in 2029. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this project. DFB Video: Wizarding World of Harry Potter PRO TIPS 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 think Miral will be able to match the quality of Universal’s Potter lands? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has requested that a federal judge “toss out” Disney’s lawsuit regarding the ABC TV station license. The request came on Thursday, September 3rd, according to NBC. ©ABC The lawsuit is seeking to block the agency’s early review of ABC licenses. The FCC has said that if Disney wins this suit, it would “prevent the commission from analyzing evidence in its ongoing investigation.” They also wrote it would impact the agency’s “efforts to investigate and resolve serious allegations that Disney has engaged in unlawful discrimination.” The early review would impact Disney’s eight company-owned ABC stations. This case is being considered a “test of free speech rights for broadcasters.” The suit comes after President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for ABC to lose its license due to select programming. The issue has been ongoing after FCC Chair Brendan Carr ordered an early review of the license despite the fact that renewals were not supposed to occur until October 2028. ©FCC According to NBC, this is the first time the FCC has ordered an early renewal in more than 50 years. Carr later said he has not made a decision on whether the FCC was going to refer Disney’s license for a hearing. The review order came after President Trump urged ABC to fire last-night host Jimmy Kimmel. ©ABC U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan, who is located in Washington, has a hearing on the lawsuit scheduled for October 6th. The FCC has agreed to give at least 48 hours’ notice before issuing an order for a public hearing regarding Disney’s ABC licenses. The FCC has also said this case should be before a federal appeals court in Washington instead of a district court. ©The Walt Disney Company If the FCC were to pull Disney’s ABC license, it would mean ABC could no longer use public airwaves. License revocations are “extremely rare,” but the threat of losing the license can put pressure on broadcasters to report a specific way based on the FCC’s desires. This is why this particular case is considered a test of free speech. Disney declined to comment after the FCC’s request. In Disney’s filing, it stated that the FCC is “seeking to coerce and retaliate against a network that refuses to bow to the ⁠administration’s ​demands.” ©Disney Disney later called the agency’s actions an “extraordinary assault on free speech.” At D23 in August 2026, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro spoke on the situation, saying, “Our position on this is clear. We’re very principled on this. We’re going to stand up to what we believe is journalistic integrity.” He later said that the company would not be told how to run that side of the business. Josh D’Amaro The company has been at odds with the FCC and the President for months, including claims that Disney has “engaged in illegal DEI discrimination for over a year.” This story is continuing to develop. Be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more. 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 View the full article