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According to ABC News, a nationwide ground stop has been declared at all airports in the U.S. Orlando International Airport That means that all aircraft within the country have been ordered to remain on the ground. No official reason has been given yet for the ground stop. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), this nationwide ground stop has been issued for all airlines “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” A nationwide ground stop is extremely rare. According to CNBC, the last time this happened was in 2023 because of issues with a pilot alert system. Before that, a nationwide ground stop was called after the September 11th, 2001, terror attacks. American Airlines Plane If you have a flight scheduled for today, you’ll want to make sure you have a way of getting updates from your airline via text message, email, or via the airline’s app. You’ll also want to make sure you’re keeping track of the situation to stay updated, too. Southwest Airlines As this is a developing story, we’ll have more details later to keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more. I Saved 57% By Flying Into a Different Airport on My Last Disney Trip 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 affected by this ground stop? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

The days of waiting until Black Friday are long gone. Big sales are already happening now! ©Disney You can seriously save up to 67% right now! But you need to hurry; so many Disney deals are selling out already! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You can save over 67% on this first souvenir ©Amazon The Melissa & Doug Disney Snacks & Popcorn Play Food Set is currently 67% off on Amazon! This24-piece set comes with a push-up fuzzy cotton candy, snap-on Mickey ears-shaped candy coatings for a wooden apple on a stick, a double-sided oversized lollipop, a shaped ice cream pop, a wooden cookie, a cupcake, jumbo drizzle popcorn, a chocolate-dipped churro, a felt donut, and more! It also includes play money and a double-sided reusable write-on activity card. BUY ON AMAZON — SAVE 55% Save some cash on this Bluey souvenir ©Amazon You can save 17% on the Tonies Bluey Audio Toy Figurine 3-Pack Set! This set includes Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin Tonies, each with two songs and eight stories for a total runtime of 136 minutes. They require a Toniebox Audio Player to play audio, which is sold separately. BUY ON AMAZON — SAVE 17% Kids will have a blast with this Toy Story souvenir ©Amazon Right now, you can save 55% on the Slinky Dog Pull Toy! This souvenir comes with a Slinky Dog pull toy with an attached leash. With each step, Slinky’s coiled body stretches and slinks along. BUY ON AMAZON — SAVE 55% Check out this discounted Play-Doh set ©Amazon Save 55% on the Play-Doh Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Set! It comes with a 2.7-inch Minnie Mouse figure that has a stamper on the bottom to make a Play-Doh cherry. This set lets kids create a Play-Doh cupcake with the book-mold, then decorate and customize it with hearts, flowers, and more. It also includes 2-ounce cans of pink, teal, and purple Play-Doh. BUY ON AMAZON — SAVE 55% Save on a Frozen night light ©Amazon This Elsa Night Light is 23% off and comes with a crystal ball featuring a 3D Elsa figurine! It has a wooden base and a lamp with six different colors. BUY ON AMAZON — SAVE 23% Make your coffee routine extra special with these souvenirs JoyJolt Disney Mickey Mouse 3D Glass Cups Get ready to save 37% on these Mickey Mouse 3D Glass Cups! These 10-ounce cups come in a set of two and feature a double-walled glass design with an optical 3D Mickey insert! BUY ON AMAZON — SAVE 37% This is another practical, yet cute Disney souvenir ©Amazon This Disney Baking Set comes with oven-safe cookie, muffin, and loaf pans that sport Mickey silhouettes embossed into the pans’ bases! These pans are made from heavy-duty steel, won’t warp, and feature a nonstick coating. This set also comes with oven mitts that look like Mickey hands! Right now, you can save 35% on this set. BUY ON AMAZON — Save 35% This last souvenir will have you cooking up Disney treats in no time ©Amazon Save 51% on The Unofficial Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook! This book is inspired by holiday-themed eats featured at both Disney World and Disneyland’s holiday celebrations and festivals, and comes with 100 recipes! Some treats include the Valentine Swirl Dole Whip from The Tropical Hideaway, Frozen Apple Cider from ABC Commissary, the Patriots Platter at Liberty Tree Tavern, the Lock Shock and Barrel Sundae from Auntie Gravity’s, and more. BUY ON AMAZON — SAVE 51% We’ll continue to keep you posted on all kinds of Disney deals, so be sure to stay tuned right here at DFB for the latest savings! View the full article

Universal Kids Resort in Texas officially opened in July of this year. Do you know what that means? The theme park is getting ready to celebrate its first-ever holiday season! Universal Kids Resort Since Universal Kids Resort opened earlier this year, families (especially kiddos) have been enjoying the seven themed lands and over 30 attractions. Well, the resort is going get some big changes, because it’s introducing an all-new holiday tradition for the Christmas season! Throughout Universal Kids Resort, guests will soon be able to see stunning decorations, carolers, performers, and more that will transform the park for the holidays. There are going to be some incredible seasonal experiences brought to life at the theme park. Universal Kids Resort Universal Kids Resort listed the holiday experiences coming, including: A winter wonderland leading to Santa: Universal Kids Resort Theater will transform into an interactive winter wonderland featuring twinkling snow lights and an enchanted winter forest. Families will be able to explore the festive area before visiting Santa. Guests will be able to get photos with Santa through December 24th. Guests can also get photos at the Universal Kids Resort sleigh. A magical tree lighting ceremony featuring a 40-foot Christmas tree: Guests can join Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse in the Isle of Curiosity each day at dusk to watch the Christmas tree come to life with stunning lights. Oh, and there’s going to be a dance party set to “Meowy Christmas” from the popular show. Holiday character encounters: All-new friends, The Penguins of Madagascar, will join fan-favorite characters, SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, and Gabby, who will be decked out in their holiday best for special holiday-themed meet-and-greets. Letters to Santa: With a little help from Universal Kids Resort Play Ambassadors, kids can write their Christmas wish list to Santa and send it through a special holiday mailbox. Universal Kids Resort Of course, Universal Kids Resort will have exclusive holiday merchandise featuring beloved Illumination and DreamWorks Animation characters. Here are some things you can expect: Merry Minions: A merchandise collection featuring cheerful apparel, accessories, and collectibles themed after Minions in their holiday best. Some of the standout items include a Merry Minions headband, Spirit Jersey, and an adorable Lug crossbody bag. Shrek the Halls: A holiday merchandise collection for every ogre fan, including t-shirts, an ogre ear headband, holiday decor, and sweet treats. Shrek’s Swamp Now let’s talk holiday eats and drinks! Guests will be able to enjoy seasonal dishes, sweet treats, and festive beverages throughout Universal Kids Resort. Universal said some of the highlights include: Holiday Pizza: Classic turkey dinner flavors in a fun flatbread, available to hotel guests at Curiosity Café in Universal Kids Resort Hotel. Poppy’s Holiday Poutine: French fries topped with roasted turkey, melted cheese and gravy, available at Trolls Eatz! in DreamWorks’ TrollsFest. Holiday treats at Swamp Snacks: In DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp, guests can enjoy Gingy, Shrek’s favorite gingerbread man cookie, and a Holiday Shrekzel with powdered sugar and peppermint chocolate dipping sauce. Purrfect Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate with whipped topping and cinnamon sugar, available at Comidas y Leche in DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar. Welcome to TrollsFest! The first-ever holidays at Universal Kids Resort will kick off on November 20th and will run through January 3rd, 2027. We’re excited to see this all-new jolly celebration made especially for kids. For more Universal news and updates, make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog! NEW $69 Ticket Deal Announced For Universal Kids Resort Want to know our true thoughts on Universal Kids Resort? Check out the video below! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Do you want to check out the holidays at Universal Kids Resort? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

It’s time to go shopping for a new pair of Disney holiday ears! ©Disney If you’re looking for some brand-new merch to snag, look no further than the Disney Store. Disney’s official online outlet recently released several new ear headbands — let’s see them all! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This first set of ears gives us cozy vibes Cozy Ears The Minnie Mouse Faux Shearling Ear Headband features a wintry look with wooly faux shearling ears and band. Best of all, Minnie’s bow is made of fuzzy corduroy! BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Check out this candy-themed headband ©Disney Disney really leans into the peppermint theme during the holidays, and that’s the case again this year with this Minnie Mouse Holiday Pink Peppermint Ear Headband! These ears sport pink peppermint swirl ears, silver glitter, and an organza and mesh bow. VIEW ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Get festive with BaubleBar reindeer ears ©Disney BaubleBar joins the fun with this Minnie Mouse Reindeer Ear Headband! This headband features two golden antlers decorated with colorful rhinestones, padded ears covered in metallic rectangular sequins, and a red velour bow that sports even more gems! The headband also features brown simulated leather on the band and ears. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Feel like a Christmas tree with these ears ©Disney The BaubleBar Minnie Mouse Holiday Tree Ear Headband screams festive! It sports padded ears covered in metallic green foil (that makes them look like a Christmas tree) and is decorated with sparkling ornaments. It also features a red velour bow accented with red rhinestones. VIEW ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE These next ears embrace the winter season ©Disney This BaubleBar Minnie Mouse Snowflake Ear Headband features blue satin padded ears with a snowflake pattern! It also includes rhinestones, metallic foil, and beads. The silver lamé bow is covered in faceted stones and foil snowflakes. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Fans of gingerbread will LOVE this headband ©Disney BaubleBar hit a home run with this Minnie Mouse Gingerbread House Ear Headband! It features soft padded ears with a gingerbread house design that includes a snowy simulated leather roof with rhinestones. It also sports embroidered detailing, and a Mickey icon peppermint swirl adorns the front. The white mesh bow also has some nice detailing thanks to pearlescent beads. VIEW ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE If you love sequins, you’ll love these ears ©Disney The Minnie Mouse Sequined Holiday Ear Headband is incredibly festive! This green metallic sequined headband features a ”tinsel”-adorned red knit bow and miniature candy cane appliqués. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE You can also get ears in the form of a hat ©Disney Disney World fans need to check out the Mickey Mouse Ear Disney World Baseball Cap! This red woolen adult hat features black pebbled simulated leather padded 3D Mickey ears and a curved bill, as well as the ”Walt Disney World” logo embroidered on the front! VIEW ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Wear mini wreaths with this Minnie headband ©Disney Share your holiday spirit with the Minnie Mouse Holiday Wreath Ear Headband! This headband sports a shimmering padded bow and wreath-shaped ears that are decked out in pearlescent ornaments and mouse-icon berries. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE These ears feature an adorable holiday pattern Christmas Minnie Ears The Minnie Mouse Fair Isle Holiday Ear Headband is a fun spin on a classic design! It features a red bow with green stripes and padded ears patterned with Fantasyland Castles, snowflakes, presents, holly, and Mickey icons. The sides of the headband also sport a green and red pattern. VIEW ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE This next headband has ribbons in the back ©Disney The sparkling Minnie Mouse Silver Sequined Ear Headband has silver sequined ears and a black velvet bow with ribbons! It also features crystalline gems in not-so-hidden Mickey icon arrangements on the bow. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE Winnie the Pooh joins the holiday fun with these ears Pooh Christmas Ears Featuring friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, the Winnie the Pooh and Pals Holiday Ear Headband is super cute! This headband is decked out in printed ”ornaments” featuring Pooh and his friends. It also features a simulated leather band and ears accented by a sequined pastel bow. VIEW ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE This last headband features Chip ‘n Dale Chip n Dale Ears We can’t get over how adorable this Chip ‘n Dale Plush Headband is! This fun twist on a mouse ear headband features the plush, furry chipmunks as well as an acorn as the bow in the middle. It’s also “signed” by Chip ‘n Dale on the headband. BUY ONLINE AT THE DISNEY STORE And there you have it! For more Disney souvenir finds this holiday season, keep it posted right here at DFB! View the full article

We’re eating our way around all of the Festive Food Marketplaces at the 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays! 2026 booth Welcome to Merry Mashups, the Festival Food Booth featuring “festive pairings!” The 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays is now running at Disneyland Resort through January 6th, 2027. And if you’re wondering whether you should make sure to stop by this Food Booth, we hope you’ll join us for our full review of Merry Mashups! Menu Merry Mashups presents TWO new dishes this year: Reimagined Beef Wellington is joined by the Cookie Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Tart on the menu. Two cocktails are featured, with the new Cran-Blackberry Mule offered alongside the returning Salted Caramel Brownie White Russian. Merry Mashups Menu With three out of four brand new things to try, let’s dig in already! Eats The Reimagined Beef Wellington makes its debut this year! Reimagined Beef Wellington This $10.00 dish features all of the classic elements of beef jus, crispy prosciutto, mushroom duxelles cream sauce, and puff pastry — and even mashed potatoes — but presented in a “reimagined” way. Reimagined Beef Wellington We found this dish quite interesting. For starters, it bluntly didn’t taste much like a Wellington. It’s more beef and potatoes with bacon and a Mickey pastry, and it was missing the mustard that Wellingtons traditionally use. Now, it was still good. The potatoes were creamy, the pastry was crispy and blended nicely with the sauce, which itself was rich and lathered all over. However, it was a bit too bacon-forward, though we probably would’ve liked the beef to be the star. Overall, good but not great. Perhaps if the dish was billed as simply a meat-and-mash plate, we may have enjoyed it more; however, as a deconstructed take on Beef Wellington, it’s missing too many of the best parts. Reimagined Beef Wellington For something sweet, the Cookie Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Tart is available for $8.75. Cookie Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Tart This dessert is a cookie butter cheesecake topped with strawberry jam in a graham cracker tart shell. Cookie Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Tart The dish has a thick cheesecake texture, while the Strawberry jam is the best part and adds a nice sweet element that’s actually a bit light and cuts through all the cream. Despite these competing flavors, the dish held together well to me, though some people may consider it too busy. If you’re craving a creamy dessert, this checks all the boxes, though it may be a bit too sweet for some. Cookie Butter & Jelly Cheesecake Tart Drinks If you’d like to raise a glass at Merry Mashups, the new Cran-Blackberry Mule is up for grabs for $19.50. Cran-Blackberry Mule Bourbon, cranberry juice, blackberry syrup, and sweet and sour are topped with ginger beer and garnished with a lime wheel. Cran-Blackberry Mule Our first thought when trying this drink was that it tasted like a summer lemonade. We couldn’t taste the alcohol even a little bit. The cranberry and blackberry flavor share the spotlight equally, and meld well. In other words, this is hardly a winter drink, so it could be argued to be an odd fit for the Festival of the Holidays, but it is the definition of refreshing. The solo returning item at the Booth is the Salted Caramel Brownie White Russian, and it’s also $19.50. Salted Caramel Brownie White Russian Vodka, coffee liqueur, oat milk, and chocolate and cookie butter syrups are topped with a salted caramel sweet cream. And if that’s not enough for you, the whole thing is garnished with a double chocolate brownie! Salted Caramel Brownie White Russian Now THIS is a wintery holiday drink! The cream was thick, while the drink itself was light and milk/vanilla forward. It was also stronger than a normal Disney festival drink, and the brownie mixed with the cream is so soft and decadent, with a rich chocolate flavor. Almost like a subtle Oreo flavor all around that we enjoyed quite a bit. OVERALL Overall, this booth comes with a lot of conceptual promise, and mostly sticks the landing. The drinks here were both excellent, and the food was certainly worth trying. Just don’t go in expecting a Wellington. Full Spread Thanks for joining us at Merry Mashups! And remember, there’s more where this came from… Click here to see our review of EVERY Food Booth at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Find all the information you need for the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here! Check out ALL of the Festival menus by clicking here. We have ALL of the Holiday Season happenings around Disneyland Resort covered HERE! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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The holidays are officially here, and that means it’s time to start bringing a little Disney magic home for the season! ©Amazon Whether you’re shopping for matching family pajamas for Christmas morning, a cozy blanket for movie nights, or a festive piece of decor to make your house feel like Main Street, U.S.A., Amazon has plenty of options. We’ve rounded up the Disney Christmas pajamas, blankets, and home decor we’ve got our eyes on this year. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Ski Into Christmas Morning With Mickey ©Amazon If matching family pajamas are a must in your house, these Disney Women’s 2-Piece Mickey Bon Ski Matching Family Holiday Pajamas are a fun pick for Christmas morning. The ski-lodge theme gives off serious après-ski vibes, and Mickey looks ready to hit the slopes. Since they’re part of a matching family collection, you can coordinate the whole crew for that annual holiday photo in front of the tree. view ON AMAZON The Comfiest Jammies for Your Littlest Disney Fan ©Amazon For the littlest Disney fans, this MONICA + ANDY Mickey + Friends Holiday Two-Piece Pajama Set is made from 100% organic cotton and is designed to be super soft. Mickey and the gang add a festive touch, and the set comes in sizes for infants, toddlers, and kids. It’s the kind of cozy set little ones can wear all season long, not just on Christmas Eve. view ON AMAZON A Christmas Gown Fit for a Princess ©Amazon Your little princess can get into the holiday spirit with this Disney Girls Princess Fantasy Gown Nightgown featuring a “Celebrate Xmas” design. A princess nightgown is a classic bedtime favorite, and this one gives it a Christmas twist. It would make a sweet gift to unwrap on Christmas Eve so she can wear it while waiting for Santa. view ON AMAZON Oh, Bother! We Need This Pooh Blanket ©Amazon Curl up with the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood with this Jay Franco Winnie the Pooh Christmas Plush Throw Blanket. At 50×70 inches, this officially licensed fleece throw is big enough to snuggle under on the couch during holiday movie marathons. The blue colorway is a nice change from the usual red and green, and it would look sweet tossed across a kid’s bed all winter long. view ON AMAZON Your Friendly Neighborhood Holiday Blanket ©Amazon Got a superhero fan at home? This Jay Franco Spider-Man Christmas Plush Throw Blanket brings everyone’s favorite web-slinger into the holiday season. Like the Pooh version, it’s an officially licensed 50×70-inch fleece throw that’s soft and cozy. It would make a great stocking stuffer (well, maybe a big stocking!) or a gift for the Marvel lover in your life. view ON AMAZON Tune In to This Retro Mickey and Minnie TV ©Amazon This Disney Mickey and Minnie Christmas Animated TV Decoration is a nostalgic tabletop piece that looks like a little vintage TV set. It features a rotating Christmas tree and LED lights, so it adds a bit of movement and sparkle to a shelf or mantel. Since it’s battery-operated, you can place it just about anywhere without hunting for an outlet. view ON AMAZON We’re Nuts About This Mickey Nutcracker ©Amazon Nutcrackers are a Christmas classic, and this Kurt Adler 6-Inch Disney Mickey Mouse Nutcracker gives the tradition a Disney spin. Mickey is dressed in nutcracker style and would look adorable lined up with the rest of your holiday decor. At 6 inches, it’s small enough to fit on a bookshelf, side table, or even nestled into a garland. view ON AMAZON We Own This Peppermint Mickey Wreath and Love It Our own Joy sign We actually own this 3-Piece Christmas Joy Door Sign Set with a Peppermint Candy Mouse-Shaped Wreath, and it’s one of our favorite ways to add a hidden Mickey to the front door! The set comes with a peppermint-candy wreath in that iconic Mickey shape, a wooden “Joy” sign, and a bow, so it’s ready to hang right out of the box. It’s festive without being over the top, and it’s sure to get a smile from every Disney fan who stops by. view ON AMAZON Stitch Is Snacking on Your Tree Topper ©Amazon Top off your tree with a little mischief with this Department 56 Disney Lilo & Stitch Eating Star Christmas Tree Topper. Instead of placing a star on top of the tree, Stitch is taking a big bite out of it — which feels completely on brand for our favorite experiment. The 8.5-inch sculpted topper is colorful and fun, and it’s guaranteed to be a conversation starter. view ON AMAZON Count Down to Christmas in Style ©Amazon For something a little more elevated, this Lenox Disney Mickey and Minnie Countdown Christmas Figurine is a hand-painted porcelain piece that helps you count down the days until Christmas. Standing 7.5 inches tall, it shows off Mickey and Minnie in full holiday mode. It’s a collectible that would make a lovely gift for the Disney fan who has everything, and one you’ll want to pull out year after year. 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

You know who always has the best holiday food? Grandma! Come with us to check out Grandma’s Recipes at the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays. 2026 booth The 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays has officially begun at Disneyland Resort, and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through January 6th, 2027, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at Grandma’s Recipes booth? Well, we’ve checked it out, and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu This year, Grandma is cooking up some new and returning eats for the holidays. New for 2026 is the Turkey Tamale with gravy, roasted mirepoix, and cranberry relish. This dish debuted way back around 2019 and is new to Grandma’s Recipes this year. The dessert for this year is the returning Sweet Potato Pecan Pie topped with pecan streusel, spiced chantilly, and a candied pecan. If you’re looking for drinks, you’ll find a new Bottle Logic Brewing 3 on the Tree Nectarine Blonde Ale, and the returning Berry Pomegranate Paloma made with Blanco tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry, and pomegranate juices, agave syrup, and Fresca served with a chile-lime rim and garnished with an orange wheel. 2026 Grandma’s Recipes Booth Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats The first dish we checked out is the new-to-this-booth Turkey Tamale with gravy, roasted mirepoix, and cranberry relish for $9.75. When we ate this dish back in 2019, it was one of our Best of the Fest dishes! Well, let’s just say it hasn’t aged well. We really wanted to love it this year, but the turkey was so dry! It’s not bad when blended with the other ingredients, but that dry turkey just isn’t working. The turkey also does not have a lot of flavor without the gravy. Turkey Tamale Next up is the returning from 2016 (!!!) Sweet Potato Pecan Pie topped with pecan streusel, spiced chantilly, and a candied pecan for $8.00. A decade ago, this pie was at the Southern Home Holidays booth, and we named it our favorite dish at that booth. Well, this one still holds up and is probably the best thing we’ve had at the festival. It’s like Thanksgiving and fall were shoved into a pie, and we are here for it. The warm flavors of the spices with the creamy sweet potatoes and nutty pecans…it’s all so beautifully combined that we can’t EVEN. Sweet Potato Pecan Pie We also love the crumble on top for adding texture. Now, this is only for those folks who actually like sweet potatoes, but if you do, this is one snack you do not want to miss out on. It took Disney a decade to bring this pie back, and we’re hoping it stays for good this time. Drinks A new beer is at Grandma’s Recipes booth this year — Bottle Logic Brewing 3 on the Tree Nectarine Blonde Ale for $17.00. The returning Berry Pomegranate Paloma is made with Blanco tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry, and pomegranate juices, agave syrup, and Fresca, served with a chile-lime rim and garnished with an orange wheel, and costs a whopping $20.00. This drink has been around for a few years, and back in 2023 we wanted to hug Grandma for making it. Now, it’s kinda weird having it at a holiday festival because it’s very much more of a summer drink. It IS refreshing, so it’s nice on a hot day. Berry Pomegranate Paloma The chile-lime rim is the predominant flavor, but then the juices kinda come in after that. We couldn’t really taste the blueberry puree, though. However, the other flavors are well-balanced, but if you’re looking for a warm and cozy winter drink, this isn’t it. OVERALL We’re still not thrilled about the dry turkey tamale here, but we would eat the sweet potato pecan pie every day of the week for as long as it’s available. It really is something straight out of Grandma’s Recipes (like the booth name), and we hope it returns for next year’s festival. The drink was good — don’t get us wrong — but nothing about it says holiday season. Full spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Will the iconic Haunted Mansion Cast Member costumes soon be laid to rest?? The Haunted Mansion Entrance Things are constantly changing and evolving around the Disney parks. In fact, even some of the most historic attractions and longstanding traditions aren’t immune to updates! We’ve noticed that Disney has quietly been rolling out a bunch of new Cast Member costumes lately, and we picked up on a trend that has us wondering if the Haunted Mansion costumes will be the next ones to be changed… Cast Member costumes have been a hot topic following the debut of the new Cast Member costumes for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the 2026 event. New Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Costumes Some Disney fans were pretty attached to the former version, so much so that we’ve even seen photos shared on Instagram of people dressed in MNSSHP Cast Member-inspired costumes for trick-or-treating or Halloween parties back home! Former Cast Member costumes at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party But those weren’t the only costumes Disney has quietly changed recently. They also rolled out new versions for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Cast Members… Magic Kingdom Cast Member …which, like the updated MNSSHP costumes, also made the switch from the skirt featured in the former costume to pants in the new version. Cast Member Wearing the Former Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Costume Before the Update Continuing the trend, the costumes for Cast Members at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort were also updated recently, and the new version doesn’t have a skirt option like the old costume did. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort With the recent trend of updated Cast Member costumes moving away from skirts in favor of pants, we’re starting to wonder if the Haunted Mansion costumes are also on the list for an update in the near future. Haunted Mansion Cast Members Since the other costume updates have been complete redesigns, NOT just a simple switch from skirts to pants while keeping the same aesthetic, is it possible the iconic Haunted Mansion Cast Member looks might not be long for this world?? These Looks Are Iconic! We’re not the only ones getting nervous — we’ve noticed chatter on social media with other Disney fans raising concerns for the future of the costumes! And we totally get why this particular attraction is causing so much of a sticking point. After all, the Haunted Mansion Cast Member costumes are so iconic that Disney has released plenty of popular souvenirs and merch inspired by them. That’s right, not the attraction itself…literally the COSTUMES that the Cast Members wear! ©Disney Sure, there are other costumes around the Disney parks that get love too, like the bellhop attire at Tower of Terror and the distinctive plaid vests of the VIP Tour Guides. But you’d be hard-pressed to find another Cast Member costume that has reached quite the same level of fandom as Haunted Mansion! Loungefly Bag Inspired by the Haunted Mansion Costume Disney hasn’t announced plans to change the costumes for Haunted Mansion Cast Members, so it’s possible that the online chatter and concerns could be for nothing. But considering the recent trend of costume updates steering away from skirts and dresses (and revamping the entire look in the process), it’s a possibility that we’re already mentally preparing for, just in case. Haunted Mansion Minnie Ears After all, if ultra-popular rides and even entire LANDS can be rethemed, we know better than to assume a costume is untouchable. We’ll be on the lookout for any news about updates to these costumes, or other ones around the Disney parks, so stick with DFB for the latest details! We’re Spilling a HUGE SECRET About the Haunted Mansion in Disney World Speaking of Disney changes, check out our ranking of ALL the major updates on the horizon! 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 Disney Cast Member costume is your favorite? Share it in the comments! View the full article

The “Tale as Old as Time” has turned 35, and there’s a new Beauty and the Beast merchandise collection to celebrate! ©Disney Disney’s iconic, Academy Award-winning film was released in November 1991, and Disney’s online store is honoring the occasion with a wide-ranging collection including toys, clothes, accessories, and more! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s begin with this 35th Anniversary Belle and Beast Loungefly! ©Disney This simulated leather bag features die-cut Belle and the Beast appliqué figures over a stained-glass-inspired backdrop design, two side slip pockets featuring die-cut appliqués of Mrs. Potts, Chip, Cogsworth, and Lumiere, screen art of Beast’s castle on the back, a 35th anniversary patch, gold-tone simulated leather trim and piping, a front zip compartment, a double zipper main compartment, adjustable shoulder straps, a top carry handle, and interior lining featuring the Enchanted Rose. SHOP HERE Next, We Have a Chip Loungefly Crossbody ©Disney This polyurethane crossbody shaped like everyone’s favorite teacup features embroidered detailing, a simulated faux leather padded cup handle, several compartments, an adjustable shoulder strap, and brown detailed “tea” featuring a portrait of Belle. ©Disney A portrait of Belle IN.THE.TEA! SHOP HERE Dooney & Bourke has a Beauty and the Beast Bag! ©Disney The well-known designer crafted this exclusive crossbody with wraparound artwork featuring Belle and the Beast from the iconic ballroom dance scene. The bag features a zip top closure with a leather pull, an interior slip compartment, an interior zip compartment, an interior leather key strap, metal feet, golden hardware, a ‘’Disney Beauty and the Beast 35” logo tag, and a detachable crossbody strap with lobster claw clasps. SHOP HERE There’s Also a Corresponding Beauty and the Beast Wallet ©Disney This Dooney & Bourke wristlet-style wallet features similar wrap-around artwork, stitched leather finishings, a zip-around closure with leather pull, three interior slip compartments, one interior zip compartment, 12 card pockets, an accordion fold interior, golden hardware, and a detachable wrist strap with lobster claw clasp. SHOP HERE The Beast’s Iconic China Is Available! ©Disney Fans can purchase this Serving Tray… ©Disney SHOP HERE … and this Stem Glass! ©Disney These pieces look remarkably close to the dishware featured in the film. Unfortunately, they neither sing nor dance. Perhaps in France… SHOP HERE This Beauty and the Beast Ceramic Mug is Ideal for Hot Drinks ©Disney This ceramic mug features Belle, Beast, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Lumiere and Cogsworth on a sculpted band, a sculpted handle with an enchanted rose topper, a color decal of Belle and the Prince in ”stained glass” style, and a gloss glaze. There’s even a “Celebrating 35 Years” stamp on the bottom. SHOP HERE This Chip Pullover Feels TOTALLY 90s! ©Disney The yellow sweater features an embroidered chenille Chip applique with embroidered ”CHIP” text beneath the artwork. The garment’s construction features long sleeves, dropped shoulders, a ribbed crew neck, ribbed cuffs, a raised seam down the back and sleeves, and a fleece fabrication interior. SHOP HERE This Interactive Mirror Prop Brings the Film To Life ©Disney While on the surface this “toy” may scratch a 90s kid’s nostalgia itch, this collectible is way more advanced than the iconic toy you remember. This fully-sculpted die-cast replica prop features magic lights, animated video, and music. Six different videos play in glass, featuring Belle, Beast, Belle and Beast, Beast’s castle, enchanted rose, and Lumiere with Mrs. Potts and Cogsworth, as well as an instrumental version of the Beauty and the Beast song. The mirror also includes an On/Off switch on the back, an antiqued silver tone finish, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a USB charging port, a simulated ”stained glass” enchanted rose easel stand, and window display packaging with magnetic gatefold cover. SHOP HERE Show Your Love with this “Tale as Old as Time” Baseball Cap ©Disney This twill fabric adjustable “dad hat” features embroidered ”Tale as Old as Time” text with Mrs. Potts, Chip, Lumiere, and Enchanted Rose details, as well as a Disney Beauty and the Beast logo on the back. The cap comes with a pre-curved bill, an interior quilted sweatband, an adjustable fabric back strap with a silver-tone slider buckle, embroidered eyelets, and a button topper squatchee. SHOP HERE Finally, There’s this Adorable Urupocha-Chan Mrs. Potts Plush ©Disney Designed by Disney Store Japan, this detailed Mrs. Potts plush features sculpted embroidered features, soft fill, a ruffled lid, a printed base, a spout and handle, shiny eyes, rosy cheeks, and beans in the bottom base. There’s a full Urupocha-Chan Plush Collection from Beauty and the Beast, each sold separately. SHOP HERE The full Beauty and the Beast 35th Anniversary Collection is available on Disney’s online shop. 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Hanging up stockings, sipping cocoa, singing carols… who doesn’t love a holiday tradition or two? Well, one of the Festive Food Marketplaces at the 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays has a tradition all its own… 2026 Booth Welcome to A Twist on Tradition, the Festival Food Booth that has made an annual custom out of putting a spin on classic comfort dishes! The 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays is now running at Disneyland Resort through January 6th, 2027. And if you’re wondering if you should make a tradition of stopping by this Food Booth, we hope you’ll join us for our full review of A Twist on Tradition! Menu A Twist on Tradition presents the new Chicken Pot Pie Wings to the Festival of Holidays this year! The wings are joined by Shrimp & Grits on the menu. A Twist on Tradition Booth Menu Both beverages are new to the Festival this year: the TWIX Bits Iced Chocolate and, for the beer drinkers, Stella Artois Pilsner. I don’t know about you, but I’m sure curious to find out what happens when Chicken Wings meet Pot Pie… so let’s dig in! Eats The new Chicken Pot Pie Wings are plated with a rich gravy and herb pie crumble, so you can take in the flavors of a classic home-cooked pot pie on your favorite game day snack! The batch of wings is $9.75. Chicken Pot Pie Wings These Chicken Pot Pie Wings are tender and smooth, not at all crispy. The gravy is rich and hearty, straight from a holiday table. The peas and carrots were rather soft and chewy, with a bland flavor. The herb crumble adds a much-needed crunch, but it wasn’t enough. It tastes impressively like a chicken pot pie, but we couldn’t get over how soft and mushy these were. Chicken Pot Pie Wings The Shrimp & Grits with andouille sausage is back this year. This dish moved from its original home at Holiday Duets and can now be purchased here at A Twist on Tradition for $9.50. Though it’s been a few years since it was available, the Shrimp & Grits has made our Best of the Fest list in the past. Shrimp & Grits These Shrimp & Grits were very spicy and flavorful, with pepper being the strongest flavor. The grits were very cheesy, which balanced out the spice. The shrimp and sausage were plentiful but had an off-putting, overcooked, rubbery texture that we couldn’t get behind. Shrimp & Grits Drinks Is it a drink or is it dessert? Believe it or not, the new TWIX Bits Iced Chocolate is made for sipping! For $9.50, this non-alcoholic beverage combines chocolate oat milk with caramel and cookie butter syrups, and tops it all with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and TWIX Bits. Whew! TWIX Bits Iced Chocolate Despite all of the chocolate, the cookie butter was the predominant flavor, adding warm cinnamon and nutmeg notes. The chocolate is still strong, though, so it tastes like a Mexican hot chocolate all together. Despite the TWIX bites on top, we couldn’t taste any caramel flavor in the drink itself, so it’s not a drink to get your chocolate-caramel fix from. TWIX Bits Iced Chocolate Now, if that doesn’t sound exactly like your cup of… well, umm, Iced Chocolate, then you should know that Stella Artois Pilsner is up for grabs for $15.25. OVERALL While the food options at Twist on a Tradition are fun spins on classic holiday dishes, they rarely beat the real thing. We recommend eating at other festival booths instead. However, if you’re craving an iced Mexican hot chocolate, the TWIX Bits Iced Chocolate somehow delivers that more than chocolate-caramel flavors, and everyone on our team enjoyed it. Full spread Thanks for joining us at A Twist on Tradition! And remember, there’s more where this came from… Click here to see our review of EVERY Food Booth at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Find all the information you need for the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here! Check out ALL of the Festival menus by clicking here. We have ALL of the Holiday Season happenings around Disneyland Resort covered HERE! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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We’re eating our way around the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays and one of our stops is the Favorite Things booth. 2026 booth The 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays has officially begun at Disneyland Resort and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through January 6th, 2027, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. If you’re wondering what kind of ‘favorite things’ you’ll find at this returning booth? Well, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu The Favorite Things holiday booth has a really small menu this year with just one food dish — Braised Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice — and three drinks. This year’s drinks include the returning Santa Milk & Cookies Hot Cocoa and Maple Hazelnut Hot Buttered Rum, along with a new Left Coast Brewing Co. Churro Ale. Here’s the menu! Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats The only food item at Favorite Things this year is the Braised Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice for $9.75. This dish was a hit with us last year. Braised Pork Belly Adobo This year, we hate to say it, but it didn’t hit the same. We’re not sure what changed from last year to this year, but we found the sauce wasn’t evenly distributed. It was heavy in some parts and bland in others. We come to the festival to get delicious Disney food, not something that tastes like it was pulled from Panda Express. Braised Pork Belly Adobo Our rice was overcooked and dry, and the pork rinds tasted stale. Unfortunately, this was a very forgettable dish in our opinion, which is completely different from how we thought about it last year. Maybe it was just our specific dish, but this wasn’t great. The scallions were the best part. This wasn’t the best Drinks The first drink is the non-boozy Santa Milk & Cookies Hot Cocoa made with cookies and cream mix, white chocolate mix, and milk topped with whipped cream for $7.50. This hot cocoa was found at the Making Spirits Bright booth back in 2022. Santa Milk & Cookies Hot Cocoa You can definitely taste the white chocolate, and it’s quite smooth and pleasant. There was no whipped cream this year, and we would’ve really liked some to add a vanilla flavor. Cookies and cream is definitely present but subtle. We’re calling it now — this is going to be a BIG hit for kiddos! Santa Milk & Cookies Hot Cocoa Next up is the returning-from-festivals-past Maple Hazelnut Hot Buttered Rum made with rum, butter, hazelnut, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and demerara sugar, topped with salted caramel sweet cream for $18.50. This drink has been found at several Festival of Holidays booths over the years, most recently in 2023 at Merry Mashups. CHEERS to the Festival of Holidays! Maple Hazelnut Hot Buttered Rum We were expecting more of a Butterbeer flavor, but the drink was very hazelnut forward. In our opinion, this is one of the most Christmasy drinks you can get at the festival. The thick foam layer on top added a fun sweetness that helped cut through the bitterness of the drink. Maple Hazelnut Hot Buttered Rum This is a drink with notable alcohol presence. It’s not light, which makes its double-shot size make a lot of sense. Overall, it’s a nice holiday drink that’s akin to a dessert drink. Maple adds a bit of stickiness to it and thicker texture. You should try this! Rounding out the drink menu this year is the new Left Coast Brewing Co. Churro Ale for $18.50. Left Coast Brewing Co. Churro Ale This isn’t as good as churro drinks we’ve had in the past. It smells sticky, like it was sitting out in the sun (it wasn’t) and has that IPA bitterness to it. Not nearly as cinnamony as we’d like. If you’re gonna base a drink on a churro, go all out! This just tastes like an ale trying to be like a churro, but getting pulled back by the ale. We could see it working for some, but it wasn’t really for us. Left Coast Brewing Co. Churro Ale OVERALL Overall, the two hot drinks are definitely worth a visit to the booth. However, everything else here is a pass for us. There are so many different booths to try, and they are worth your time and money more than this one. That being said, you should stop by for those hot Christmas beverages! Full spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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When planning your trip to Disney World, one of the most important (and exciting) parts is figuring out where and what you should eat on your trip. Disney is full of incredible food and restaurants, but if you are traveling with food allergies, that can make planning for food during your trip much more stressful and complicated. Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich But there is no need to worry, I’ve got you covered! I have several food allergies, and I eat at Disney World all the time. So, today I am going over the very best spots to eat at in Disney World with food allergies, and also some spots I would recommend avoiding. I have been traveling to Disney World since I was a kid, and now writing about Disney food is my job, so I have a lot of experience with navigating both food allergies and food in general at Disney World. Caramel Cinnamon Cupcake I am allergic to Eggs, Peanuts, and Tree Nuts, so I have lots of different allergies to consider when I’m grabbing food. I know firsthand how stressful dining with food allergies can be, so let’s get started on where you should eat (or maybe avoid) next time you are in Disney World. The Best Restaurants # 1 Sit-Down Restaurants and Lounges Disney Cast Members are trained to handle food allergies, which is why dining at a sit-down restaurant or lounge is one of the least stressful ways to eat a meal at Disney World. When you sit down at your table, if you inform your waiter of your food allergies, depending on the location, they might be able to provide an allergy menu for you to review. Then you can also ask to speak with a chef at the restaurant. Be Our Guest This is an amazing option if you have severe allergies or if nothing on the menu looks suitable for you. If you ask to speak with a chef, they will come right out to the table and go over every option you have on the menu. And if nothing on the menu works for your allergies, or if you are interested in an item that has an allergen in it, the chef will typically try to make an accommodation to the item so you can have it. The Hollywood Brown Derby As a note, even if your waiter does not initially offer to get a chef, this is something you are always allowed to ask for and an option I really recommend taking advantage of. If you order your food under a food allergy, it will also be prepared separately to avoid cross-contamination. For example, I was recently dining at Steakhouse 71 and after speaking with the chef, he was able to accommodate an item I was initially not able to have, and then when my food was ready, he personally brought out my plate. Steakhouse 71 This is something that really sets Disney apart for food allergies because not only will they make sure that your food is safe to eat, but they will also work with you to make sure you are getting the meal you want. Because dining with food allergies should not mean missing out on great food, and Disney is really able to help make those accommodations at sit-down restaurants and lounges. #2 Quick Service Locations With Mobile-Order One of my favorite tips for dining with food allergies at Disney World is using Mobile Order on the My Disney Experience App. When you go to order food at various quick-service locations around Disney World, you can order ahead directly from the app. When you select a restaurant, you’ll be able to scroll down to find a section labeled “Allergy Friendly.” Allergy-Friendly Options ©Disney Here, you can filter the menu through some of the top allergens to see what will be safe for you to eat! This makes it so simple to know exactly what you can and can’t have on the menu; then, when you place your order, the allergen will automatically be noted, and your food will be prepared in a separate area to avoid any cross-contamination. ©Disney Then, when your food is ready, it will be brought out with either a purple allergen marker or sticker to note that it has been prepared correctly. If you order under an allergy and do not see either of these markers, make sure to speak with a Cast Member to confirm it was prepared properly. Purple allergen marker The biggest downside to this system is that you can only order under one allergy on the app. Since I have multiple allergies, what I typically do is simply check under all of my allergens to make sure it is safe and then just order it under one. This will not work with everyone who has multiple allergies, so if you are ever concerned, you can speak with a Cast Member or chef and order your food in person. Food Allergy Sticker As a note, allergy orders typically take longer, so be ready to wait a few extra minutes longer than the rest of your group to get your food since it is being prepared separately. For a much more in-depth breakdown of how to Mobile Order under an allergy, you can check out the post below! Allergy Mobile Order Breakdown and other Disney World food allergy tips! #3 Disney Hotel Food Courts When staying at a Disney World Resort Hotel, most of the Value and Moderate hotels have that classic Disney Food Court where you can visit different stations to grab your meal. Well, believe it or not, these Food Courts are actually a great place to eat if you have food allergies! End Zone Food Court Some of the best experiences I have had eating at Disney World have been at these hotel Food Courts. All you have to do is ask to speak with a chef about your allergies; recently, I have noticed some locations have a specific area for guests with allergies to order, so keep an eye out for that. Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Food Court Then the chef will be able to go through all the options you can have, and then even prepare your food back in the kitchen to avoid any cross-contamination if needed. This is a spot not many people might think of for food allergies, but if you are staying at one of the hotels with a Food Court, it can be a great place to grab a lower-stress meal with allergies; just make sure to always speak with Cast Members and chefs if you have any concerns. The Worst Restaurants # 1 Non-Disney Affiliated Restaurants There are actually several restaurants across Disney World property that are not owned and operated by Disney. This means that they may not follow the same high allergen standards as normal Disney restaurants. Blaze Pizza These can mostly be found at Disney Springs, but there are also a few around the parks and hotels. While this does not necessarily mean you need to fully avoid these locations if you have severe allergies or are worried about how your allergies will be handled, you can always stick to Disney-owned and operated only. When you are planning your trip and find a restaurant you want to try, it’s always a good idea to look it up to confirm if it is owned by Disney or not. Chicken Guy! Again, this will just depend on your comfort level, and no matter where you eat, always make sure to ask Cast Members and staff if you have any questions or concerns. # 2 Small Kiosks or Snack Carts Another place I would recommend avoiding is any small Kiosks or Snack Carts around the parks. At these small locations, there is typically no chef on site, given the size of the space, which means it can take much longer to find out if you are able to eat the food. Typically, these locations will have a booklet with the allergen information for the items, but if you want to speak with a chef to confirm or answer questions about cross-contamination, it is likely to take longer and may not be worth the time on your park day. Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosk It is also a bit more difficult to avoid cross-contamination in these locations since the space is much smaller and usually everything is premade. For example, since I have a nut allergy, I avoid ordering ice cream or popcorn at any snack carts throughout the park that also serve peanuts. Adventureland Popcorn Cart Again, this will largely depend on your comfort level and types of allergies, but it is something to keep in mind when planning your trip. #3 Quick Service Restaurants Without Mobile Order or Restaurants With Only An Ordering Window Finally, I try to avoid any Quick Service spots that do not have a mobile order allergen option, or only have an ordering window rather than an inside restaurant where there are multiple ordering bays and inside seating. In my experience, ordering at these locations can be a bit more stressful since there is no way to simply ask a Cast Member about your allergies. You have to wait in line to order and then speak to someone at the window, which can be stressful with a line waiting behind you. The Friar’s Nook Especially if these locations do not have the food allergen option in Mobile Order. Most Disney restaurants that have Mobile Order have the allergen option, but some do not, and while you would be able to speak with a Cast Member at the location, I personally find it less stressful to stick to the bigger quick-service locations that have the Mobile Order option available. Fairfax Fare Again, there is no need to avoid one of these spots if there is something on the menu you really want to try; just be prepared for it to take a bit longer and maybe be a slightly more difficult ordering process. Final Thoughts The main takeaway when traveling to Disney World with Food Allergies is to ALWAYS speak to Cast Members and chefs. They are extremely knowledgeable and will do their best to accommodate your allergies and try to ensure you have the best possible experience. Also, everyone’s allergies and experiences are different, and while these are the types of locations that do (or do not) typically work for my food allergies, that can vary based on your experience, allergies, and comfort levels. Which is why it is once again so important to speak with Cast Members! Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Donut We will continue to bring you all of the best tips and tricks for Disney World, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! 9 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling To Disney World With Food Allergies If you are looking for more from Disney World, make sure to check out our video below: 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. 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Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, an original ride conceived by Walt Disney himself, debuted at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair and later opened in Disneyland in 1967 (where it has since closed), then opened in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 1975, where it has remained a classic and iconic attraction. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress For many parkgoers, a visit to Magic Kingdom isn’t complete without a spin on the ol’ Carousel of Progress, which takes riders through different decades and (as the name implies) the progress made in each. Earlier this year, Disney announced that the Carousel of Progress would undergo a complete transformation, updating the ride to reflect more recent history and advances. Carousel of Progress closed on July 6th, 2026, for a spring 2027 reopening, but a voice actor for the ride might have just announced its opening timeline! Bryan Cranston, the voice actor of Father in the updated Carousel of Progress version, made a surprise appearance at La Cava Experience in EPCOT. He spoke to attendees about the Carousel of Progress refurbishment and revealed he’s planning a trip for the May opening. But there’s one problem — Disney hasn’t announced that the ride will reopen in May 2027! La Cava Experience Cranston said that he’ll try to visit Magic Kingdom on the Monday or Tuesday it opens, so if he’s correct and timelines aren’t moved, Carousel of Progress fans need to mark their calendars for a May trip! Carousel of Progress Concept Art ©Disney Bryan Cranston also detailed his history with the Carousel of Progress, having seen the 1964 World’s Fair version as a child in New York City. When Disney offered him Father on the updated ride, his agent wanted him to pass, but Cranston couldn’t refuse. “It’s sweet, and it still has that nostalgic sensibility to it,” Cranston said about the reimagined version. Carousel of Progress Cranston will voice Father in the updated ride, alongside Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis as Mother. Disney recently announced that Debi Derryberry, who originally voiced Patricia, returned as Grandmother for the updated version. Disney hasn’t yet announced the voice actors for Daughter, Son, or Grandfather for the reimagined ride. Debi Derryberry ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the Carousel of Progress reimagining, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more! You’re Walking Right By the Best Mexican Food 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 Will you be at Carousel of Progress’ reopening day? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Star Wars fans, get your red Life Day robes ready, as next Tuesday, November 17, we celebrate Star Wars Life Day. A traditional Wookiee holiday meant to celebrate family, harmony, and joy, Life Day was first introduced in the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. Complete with dazzling lights, festive decor, and all people (and Wookiees) joining together to share hopes and dreams around the Tree of Life on Kashyyyk, this peaceful holiday unites all of us across the galaxy. Can’t make it to Kashyyyk to celebrate (I get it, it is after all in a galaxy far, far away….)? No problem, as Disney Store and Disney Parks will have everything you need to gear up and celebrate on your home planet (but my preference would be Batuu at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge). Beginning Friday, November 13 through Monday, November 16, DisneyStore.com will host a daily countdown at 8 a.m. PT revealing products launching online and at Disney Parks for Life Day 2026. Each day will reveal a new surprise: November 13 – Lightsabers November 14 – Galactic Archive Series November 15 – Hasbro November 16 – Fan Favorites And if you’re anything like me and all too eager to prepare your Life Day 2026 shopping list, we’re excited to share a preview with Disney Parks Blog fans of some of what you’ll find next week. November 13 – Lightsabers: Ezra Legacy Lightsaber Set – Star Wars Rebels – Limited Edition The perfect gift for a Jedi, this set contains two Legacy Lightsaber hilts with sound effects inspired by Ezra Bridger. When attached to a Lightsaber blade (sold separately), the hilts individually illuminate in green and blue. My favorite part? The set comes in a gorgeous, illustrated box that plays scenes from Star Wars Rebels. Available November 17 at 8 a.m. PT on DisneyStore.com and at Disney Parks beginning November 17 during regular park operating hours. November 14 – Galactic Archive Series: K-2SO Premium Electronic Head The perfect addition to any Star Wars collection, especially as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Rogue One, this replica electronic head of a reprogrammed Imperial security droid, K-2SO, comes with movie-accurate phrases, lights, and sounds. A highly detailed droid to showcase your alliance to the Rebellion. Available November 17 at 8 a.m. PT on DisneyStore.com and at Disney Parks beginning November 17 during regular park operating hours. November 15 – Hasbro: Ultimate Grogu Animatronic A 1:1 first of its kind animatronic of the beloved Star Wars character, Grogu, this premium animatronic comes with moving arms, legs, ears, blinking eyes, a mouth that opens and closes, and more. Complete with advanced technology like motors and sensors, Ultimate Grogu has three modes of play including responsive sounds and waving. And if he wasn’t cute enough as is, he also comes with a cookie accessory! Available for pre-order November 17 8 a.m. PT on DisneyStore.com and Spring 2027 at Disney Parks. November 16 – Fan Favorites: Mandalorian Super Commando Helmet for Adults Have an allegiance to Maul? You’re in luck, as coming this Life Day 2026 is the Mandalorian Super Commando Helmet with horns atop and black and red detailing. This highly detailed replica also features voice-changing effects and plays character phrases. Available November 17 at 8 a.m. PT on DisneyStore.com and at Disney Parks beginning November 17 during regular park operating hours. Stay tuned to DisneyStore.com this week for even more daily reveals. Until then, Happy (early) Life Day! Transmission incoming within the Star Wars galaxy… While our Life Day 2026 announcements have completed, we’ve got even more in store for Disney Parks Blogs fans, as we’re excited to share that the Batuu Adventure Buddies interactive toys will also be available for purchase at Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks beginning November 17. You will find more details at the Droid Depot updates Disney Parks Blog. READ MORE Celebrating 50 Years of Star Wars with New Products READ MORE New Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber Offering and More READ MORE Star Wars at Disneyland, Disney World, and More The post Star Wars Life Day Merchandise Coming to Disney Store and Disney Parks appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

My parents are 75. At home, neither uses a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair. At Disney World, I rented them each a scooter, skipped an entire land in Magic Kingdom, and called it a day around the time I’d usually be deciding where to get my second park snack. ©Pixar Disney World sells itself as a family vacation, but a lot of the planning advice seems to picture a family with a six-year-old and two adults willing to set an alarm on vacation. My family had two late risers from Houston, a knee and ankle that gave my dad trouble, and me, a woman who can turn a short walk through EPCOT into a three-hour snack detour. Here’s what I’d do differently the next time I take my parents. I’d Never Skip the Scooters The scooters did more for our trip than anything I booked in My Disney Experience. My parents are active at home. A Disney day asks for a different kind of stamina. There’s the walk from the bus stop, the standing in line, and the little trip across the park because someone spotted a snack on the other side. (It’s me, I am that someone.) ECV rental in Disney World We rented two electric conveyance vehicles, or ECVs, through Buena Vista Scooter Rentals. They dropped them off at Wilderness Lodge and picked them up there at the end of the trip. The rep showed each of my parents how to drive and charge their scooter, gave us a number to call for help, and even brought extras in case someone else in our group wanted one after seeing them. I’d build time into arrival day to practice turns and backing up somewhere quiet. Heading down Main Street Disney’s own ECV rentals are first come, first served, and the scooter stays at the park or other location where you rented it. Having ours at the hotel meant my parents could use them from the moment we left the room. If you book through a third party, confirm where and when you’ll meet the company for delivery and pickup. I’d Never Count on the Boat I love the boat from Wilderness Lodge to Magic Kingdom. With two scooters, we took the bus. The watercraft access can vary with the boat and water conditions, so ask at the dock if you have your heart set on sailing. I’d also leave time for the next bus in case the first one’s mobility spaces are full. Let’s sail over to Magic Kingdom! Dad got comfortable driving his scooter onto the bus. Mom would have preferred to parallel park on Main Street with a live audience about as much as she wanted to do it on the bus. Every driver offered to help and guided her scooter into place when she took them up on it. That made the whole business feel ordinary, which was exactly what she needed. Wilderness Lodge Bus stop Inside the parks, I learned to leave room for the kid watching YouTube who can change direction faster than I can say “ankles.” We skipped Fantasyland altogether. The mecca of every stroller in the Northern Hemisphere was not the place I wanted to impose toddler dodging on my parents. At EPCOT, we caught Voices of Liberty, paid our respects to Sam Eagle over barbecue at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, and parked the scooters to browse the UK shops. One pavilion we got to poke around in felt like a better use of our afternoon than a full lap spent watching for heels. I’d Never Assume Boarding Is Easy I knew we’d skip Space Mountain, Tower of Terror, and the like. I love the Muppets enough to give Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster a second go. My neck has filed a dissenting opinion. The ride that taught me the most about planning for Dad, though, was Pirates of the Caribbean. I watched him work out how to lower himself into the boat on a bad knee and ankle. After that, I took a few more boat rides off our list. Pirates of the Caribbean Boat The Cast Members are a great resource. Use them. At the entrance to each attraction we planned to experience (whether we had a Lightning Lane or were using the standby queue), I spoke with the Cast Member and let them know we had two scooters in our party. Then the Cast Member asked the same questions: Could they transition into the ride vehicle? Could they stand for a short period? Could they take a few steps (varied by ride/queue)? After that assessment, the Cast Member would then direct us on what to do. Some queues are scooter-accessible, some have a separate accessibility entrance, some don’t permit scooters at all, and they must be parked outside the attraction, and the individuals have to walk in, or a manual wheelchair is provided. Always ask a Cast Member. Disney’s mobility guide is a good place to start before the trip. Strollers in Disney World We made time for shows, too. An air-conditioned theater with a place to sit is a fine way to spend part of the afternoon, and we could often stay with the scooters in designated seating areas. Next time, I’d ask everyone for their two must-dos and plan around those. I’d Retire the Dawn Patrol My parents like a slow morning, so we got to the parks around noon and left around four or five. I bought Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios with that short window in mind. Getting our money’s worth meant spending less of the afternoon standing in line for the handful of rides we cared about. We knew that paying for this access wasn’t about doing the MOST attractions possible; it was about doing the ones we wanted without waiting. A 9 AM slot is worth exactly zero dollars to my family. We’re still working on coffee. Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane I was also the designated My Disney Experience wrangler. My parents’ phones are for calls and the occasional emoji of mysterious intent, so I handled dining reservations and ride plans. If that’s your family, too, pick your app person before the trip, link everyone through Family & Friends, and make sure their tickets show up. You’ll be glad you sorted it out at home when the alternative is doing it in the sun with a line forming behind you. Here’s our DFB guide to Lightning Lane Multi Pass. I’d Leave July to Somebody Else Consider the climate. Florida is HOT. Crazy hot. Stupid hot. Sometimes surface-of-the-sun-if-the-sun-was-also-a-swamp hot. Luckily, my parents hail from Houston, the Lone Star sister city to Orlando’s heat and humidity. But like any native Houstonian, they don’t spend much time outside. They stay inside, where the air conditioning keeps everything suitable for human habitation. Being outside in the sun and humidity in Orlando in the middle of the day is A LOT. So, we planned our trip for the end of October. Yes, it’s still in the 80s every day, but a bit more manageable. We packed cooling towels, clip-on fans for the scooter handles, water, and sunscreen. It’s also a good idea to schedule an indoor lunch or show before anyone needs a break. Sukeen 4 Pack Cooling Towel And when we were done, we left. I am quite capable of spending the rest of the afternoon in Territory Lounge and calling that a full day at Disney World. I’d Take Them Again in a Heartbeat I plan Disney trips with friends around things like how many EPCOT booths we can hit before dinner. With kids, I’d make room for a favorite character or a second spin on Dumbo. With my parents, a good day started around noon and could be over by four. We could ride a couple of things, head back to Wilderness Lodge while everybody still had some energy, and sit down together over a flatbread at Territory Lounge. I’d take that trip again in a heartbeat. Territory Lounge It’s okay to ride fewer rides and spend less time in the parks. I love a snack tally and a drink around World Showcase as much as anybody, but ask me what I’d go back and do tomorrow, and I’ll tell you exactly where I’d sit at Territory Lounge. Some of the stories you’ll tell after a Disney trip start on Haunted Mansion. Some start with an iced tea in a hotel lobby. Give yourself enough room in the day for either one. Tons of People Make This Disney World App MISTAKE on Their Vacations – Don’t Be One of Them! Read More About Disney World Travel Tips What I Wish I’d Known Before Bringing My Grandma to Disney WorldYour Grandma Called. She Wants You To STOP Doing This in Disney World.I Am a Disney Grandma at Heart – These Are the Unspoken Rules I Follow in Magic KingdomThe T-Shirt Every Disney Grandma Will Be Wearing to Disney World this Fall 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 planning a trip with parents or grandparents? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

It’s almost time for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, which runs from November 27th through December 30th, and honestly, we could not be MORE ready. This festival always brings a great time to EPCOT, including the Candlelight Processional with its celebrity narrators, loads of beautiful holiday decor, holiday storytellers at the pavilions, and even Santa! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays One of our FAVORITE things about the festival is — and this should come as no surprise — the FOOD. Well, Disney literally said “hold my beer” this year because when it announced the food booth menus, we counted 98 brand-new foods and drinks. WOW! So let’s take a look at some of these new menu items, shall we? Here are the ones we’re MOST excited about, but you can see the full menus for the festival here. So the Holly Jolly Bánh Mì, which is a Vietnamese-style sandwich with smoked turkey, cranberry-Chambord liqueur mayonnaise, pickled vegetables, cucumbers, Fresno chilis, and cilantro, sounds AMAZING, and it will be found at a brand new booth, Season’s Eatings. ©Disney We also think the Milk Chocolate Minnie Bows and Mickey-shaped Nonpareils are adorable. You’ll find those at Holiday Hearth Desserts. We have a feeling these might be very popular this year. ©Disney We also plan on dropping by Sunshine Seasons to enjoy the Snickerdoodle Milkshake, which is topped with a spiced cookie and snickerdoodle Bundt cake. We’ve always been suckers for an over-the-top milkshake. ©Disney Speaking of sweet treats, the Norway Cart will have a Salted Chai Bolle, and we can’t WAIT to bite into it. It looks SO good, right? We’re big fans of the baked treats in Norway, as it is, so this special one just HAS to be good. ©Disney We’re also excited about the new item coming to Sommerfest. It’s a Christmas Market Bratwurst made with Beef and pork bratwurst with sauerbraten pot roast, red cabbage, and sweet mustard on a warm pretzel roll served with paprika-curry chips. Oh, YEAH. A loaded Brat? Yes, please! ©Disney We also always look forward to what the Funnel Cake Stand has in store for the festival. This year, we’re getting a Hot Cocoa Funnel Cake, which is a funnel cake with chocolate-chocolate chip ice cream topped with powdered sugar, marshmallow whipped cream, mini marshmallows, cocoa cinnamon sugar, and dark chocolate sauce. We think this one will go over really well with chocolate lovers. ©Disney And that’s just the tip of the iceberg because so many OTHER new foods and drinks will be coming to this year’s festival. As always, we’ll be there on the first day getting you reviews of EVERYTHING, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The 9 Best Things to Pack for the 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Are you thinking about going to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year and wondering if it’s worth it? Well, watch our video to find out.  DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What new food or drink are you most looking forward to trying at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Walt Disney Imagineering is always filing brand-new, innovative patents that give us a sneak peek at future technology that could make its way into Disney theme parks. Sulley Disney just filed two new patents that will be game-changers for the parks’ themed experiences, so let’s take a look together! Disney just filed a patent for a Vehicle Entertainment System, which is a drive-through, ride-like experience that uses the guest’s own car. The car moves through a partially enclosed structure like a temporary or permanent tunnel, and the system generates content tailored to that vehicle that moves in sync with the car. ©Disney The Vehicle Integration System talks to the car’s control system to trigger wipers, audio, climate, lights, seat heaters, and in-car displays. You could see a storm experience with rain, a tornado projection, and even a weather alert on the dashboard. This isn’t limited to attractions, though — Disney also proposed it for drive-through restaurants, rental car lots, and other places where people would typically wait in their cars. Did Disney just make waiting fun?!? ©Disney Another patent Disney filed is for a Biological Musculature Aesthetics for Large Costumes. Oversized character costumes, like Baymax, Sulley, and Wreck-It Ralph, are 50–300% of a performer’s size, heavy, and put weight on the performer’s back, shoulders, and joints. It’s Baymax! To fix this, Disney proposed a non-motorized, passive exoskeleton that sits between the performer and the costume skin. A rigid spine connects to a waist ring, then to leg assemblies that run below the performer’s feet. The costume’s weight is put on the ground instead of the performer’s body. ©Disney Gas springs, elastic members, and linkages at the shoulders, neck, and legs help with lifting and walking. Cable-driven finger articulation, wrist curl, and a flexible shaft for wrist rotation fuel hand movements. These are one-size-fits-all thanks to a sliding attachment that adjusts for different performer sizes. ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more Disney patents, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more! Disney Files NEW Patent Info for Future Drone Shows 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 patent are you most excited to see used in person? Comment below! View the full article

Believe it or not, we’re only a few short weeks away from the first day of winter, December 21st! Cinderella Castle If you’re planning a visit to Disney World during the season — whether to experience Christmas, ring in the New Year, or visit during the first few weeks of January, AKA one of the closest things left to a “slow season” at the resort — you’ll definitely want to check the park hours during your visit. Looking over Disney World’s calendar from the start of winter through roughly the middle of January (as far out as the calendar goes as of press time), the following hourly changes caught our eye. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party December 22nd marks the final installment of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of 2026, so guests have one last chance to enjoy the special entertainment, snacks, atmosphere, and more at the Magic Kingdom from 7 PM to midnight! However, just bear in mind that the Magic Kingdom closes at 6 PM for guests without party tickets. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Jollywood Nights Disney World’s OTHER ticketed Christmas event stages its final 2026 season outing on January 5th, 2027, in Hollywood Studios. The event runs from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM and offers the Disney Holidays in Hollywood and Nightmare Before Christmas shows, Disney characters sporting their Christmas best, the return of the Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club at the Tower of Terror, the Glisten! ice skating show, Jazzy Holidays at the Hollywood Brown Derby, decor and merchandise featuring Ollie the Gingerbread Man, and the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular. Further dates in the winter calendar include December 21st and 23rd, and January 3rd. The park will close at 7 PM to regular day guests these days. Jollywood Nights New Year’s Eve Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios will all have special hours — and exclusive fireworks displays and other additions — to ring in the New Year. Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 AM to 12 AM on both December 30th and 31st, while EPCOT and Hollywood Studios will be open from 9 AM to 1 AM and 9 AM to 12 AM, respectively, on December 31st. Crowds for New Year’s Eve fireworks Magic Kingdom Cutback During the latter weeks of December (besides the aforementioned Very Merry Christmas Party Nights and New Year’s Eve hours), the Magic Kingdom is open until 10 PM each night. Beginning on January 4th, the park reverts to a 9 PM closing time. TRON Lightcycle / Run Marathon Weekend Due to events surrounding the 2027 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon weekend, EPCOT will see some adjusted option hours. The park will open at 10 AM, with early entry shifting to 9:30 AM, on January 7th and 9th. ©Disney Extended Evening Hours Extended Evening Hours offers two extra hours to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Tier or Deluxe Villa resorts at select theme parks on select evenings after the park closes to the general public. The following Extended Evening Hours are confirmed to be available during the early weeks of winter: Magic Kingdom: January 6th, 13th, 20th EPCOT: December 21st, 28th and January 4th, 11th, 18th Animal Kingdom: December 23rd and 30th Animal Kingdom During Extended Evening Hours The Extended Evening Hours perk is available to guests at the following hotels: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort (The extended evening theme park hours benefit applies to Disney Vacation Club Cabins only.) The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort If you’re heading to Disney World during the early weeks of winter 2026/27, be sure to keep these dates in mind to make sure you don’t encounter any scheduling mishaps. Stay tuned to DFB for further schedule updates. What’s the biggest reality check when arriving at Disney World? We examined the fantasies vs. realities of visiting the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” CONFIRMED: 2 Dining Plan Changes Coming To Disney World 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. 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We’re coming to you live from Disney California Adventure, where the Festival of Holidays is officially getting underway with its soft opening, and let’s just say we weren’t the only ones with the same brilliant idea. Lots of crowds! Disneyland Resort is packed today, and we mean packed. Between holiday fans eager for a first taste of the festive eats and a general “let’s get into the spirit early” energy, the crowds are heavy from the moment you walk through the gates. In fact, it took us an hour longer than we had planned to just get into the parking garage because there was so much traffic! Here’s the good news: all that merry-making is worth it. The Festival of Holidays marketplaces are up and running, the decorations are glowing, and the snack lineup is calling our names (loudly, and in the form of peppermint-flavored everything). The not-so-great news? Lines for popular marketplace booths weren’t too bad, but walkways around Paradise Gardens Park and Buena Vista Street are bustling. Festival crowds As we were making our way around the park, though, we noticed that it seemed like the crowds weren’t too bad — in fact, they were pretty average for a Thursday afternoon. From what we saw at the park entrance, it looks like the crowds must be heading into Disneyland Park instead of Disney California Adventure. Some folks may be starting their weekend early, or are looking forward to park hopping to check out some of the Festival of Holidays booths for dinner! Lines for booths Taking a look at wait times, Disney California Adventure doesn’t seem too bad. The highest wait we saw was 80 minutes for Radiator Springs Racers, with Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue in second place with a 60-minute wait. Everything else was under 40 minutes when we checked around 1 PM PT. Over at Disneyland Park, though, there are quite a few rides with wait times above 50 minutes. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance had a 75-minute wait, and Haunted Mansion Holiday had a 65-minute wait when we checked. Not too bad We’ll be on the lookout for even more updates from Disneyland that you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Check out more Disneyland news at the links below! WHAT Is Going on at Disneyland Right Now?!REVIEW: Yes, We Really Just Spent $18 on KRAFT Mac and Cheese at Disney’s Festival of HolidaysNEW Menu Announced for Popular Disney RestaurantDisney Announces NEW Meet and Greet for Latest MovieREVIEW: Your Dentist Might Not Approve, But This Disney Snack Should Be On Your List 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 planning an upcoming trip to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. View the full article

I tried the ube coconut macchiato last week and had the exact same problem with the layers disappearing before I even got to my car, which kind of defeats the point of a macchiato. The coconut flavour was fine but I couldn't really taste any ube beyond the colour, and honestly for $6.45 I'd rather just get a regular latte somewhere else.

Are you up for some Mac & Cheese? (If you’re anything like me, then the answer is, “ALWAYS!”) Well, you’re in the right place… 2026 Booth Holiday Duets is one of the Festive Food Marketplaces at the 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays, and the specialty of the house here is variations on the beloved cheesy dish. The 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays is now running at Disneyland Resort through January 6th, 2027. And if you’re wondering if you should stop by this Food Booth, we hope you’ll join us for our full review of Holiday Duets! Menu Holiday Duets is offering “perfect pairings” of Mac & Cheese once again! That said, the varieties of Macaroni are new this year, featuring Holiday Brisket KRAFT Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac & Cheese and French Onion KRAFT Deluxe White Cheddar Mac & Cheese. You may also choose to get a Duet featuring both dishes. (See what they did there?) Holiday Duets Booth Menu All three beverages on the menu are new to the Festival this year: the Merry Berry Holiday Punch, a Seaborn Cran-Merry Lime Margarita, and Kern River Brewing Company Just Outstanding IPA. Time to grab a fork and DIG IN to some Mac & Cheese… and more! Eats The Holiday Brisket KRAFT Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac & Cheese is complete with KRAFT BBQ Sauce and dill pickle crispy onions. The new Mac dish costs $9.50. Holiday Brisket KRAFT Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac & Cheese The brisket is the star of the show — tender and melt-in-your-mouth with a strong barbecue sauce flavor. The macaroni is cooked al dente, but the crispy dill onions add a crunch. The cheddar is mild, smooth, and creamy without being too overpowering. Holiday Brisket KRAFT Deluxe Original Cheddar Mac & Cheese The French Onion KRAFT Deluxe White Cheddar Mac & Cheese is $9.00. This version is made with caramelized onions and garnished with a garlic crouton crunch. French Onion KRAFT Deluxe White Cheddar Mac & Cheese This tasted exactly like French Onion Soup, so it’s a win for us. The onions are caramelized for a satisfying crunch, and the garlic croutons add even more texture to the al dente pasta. French Onion KRAFT Deluxe White Cheddar Mac & Cheese If you simply can’t decide and would like to try both, don’t forget that you can order the Duet of KRAFT Deluxe Mac & Cheese to receive a half portion of each for $10.00! Drinks Let’s raise a glass of the new Merry Berry Holiday Punch! New this year, it costs $9.25. This festive non-alcoholic drink combines strawberry purée, orange juice, blackberry and winter citrus syrups, and sweet and sour. It’s topped with a cupcake sweet cream and garnished with rainbow candy clusters! Merry Berry Holiday Punch The strawberry is the most dominant flavor, with a hint of citrus from the orange juice. We didn’t taste any blackberry, winter syrups, sweet and sour, or even cupcake. It was just straight strawberry, but if you’re a strawberry fan, you’ll like this one! Merry Berry Holiday Punch Additional beverage options at Holiday Duets are the Seaborn Cran-Merry Lime Margarita served on the rocks for $17.00, and Kern River Brewing Company Just Outstanding IPA for the beer drinkers, priced at $18.50. OVERALL We really enjoyed our food at Holiday Duets, which surprised us. We were a little shocked at the menu announcement when we saw that it was $10 for a KRAFT mac and cheese we could get at the supermarket, but this is upgraded comfort food to a level that’s well worth the price tag. Full spread 2026 Thanks for joining us at Holiday Duets! And remember, there’s more where this came from… Click here to see our review of EVERY Food Booth at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. 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If you find yourself at the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays thinking you could go for some brews and bites, there’s a booth for that. Brews & Bites The 2026 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays has officially begun at Disneyland Resort, and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through January 6th, 2027, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the Brews & Bites booth? Well, we’ve checked it out, and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at Brews & Bites, you’ll find a couple of food items and some brews, of course. The vegetarian Chorizo Queso Fundido is returning from last year, while the Hot Cocoa Macaron was last spotted at the 2022 Favorite Things booth with different ingredients. 2026 Brews & Bites Menu On the beverage menu this year, we have the returning Cafe de Olla Cold Brew, the new Apple Cider Guava Margarita, and just one “brew” — Unsung Brewing Co. Chocolate Snowball Blonde Ale. Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the returning vegetarian Chorizo Queso Fundido with tortilla chips for $8.25. This has been at the Brews & Bites booth for a couple of years, and last year we enjoyed this dish. Chorizo Queso Fundido Wow, this one is packed with flavor! Even the chips taste fresh, like restaurant quality. The vegetarian “meat” has a little chorizo flavor, and we actually prefer it. It’s a really good fake meat. The cheese stayed ooey-gooey even after sitting for about an hour, and there’s a slight kick, but nothing too crazy. The only downside? You get about 7 chips. Still, it’s tangy, fresh, and high quality. So cheesy Next, we snagged the sweet dish at the booth, the returning from Festivals past Hot Cocoa Macaron with marshmallow cream cheese filling and milk chocolate ganache topped with mini marshmallows for $9.50. Hot Cocoa Macaron This year, we thought this was sweet with a hint of mint, and it held up beautifully. It tastes just like cocoa, capturing that essence perfectly. It’s a decent size, too, so it could easily be shared. Hot cocoa in dessert form, literally. No notes. It’s exactly as advertised. Chocolatey And now, onto the drinks! Drinks Now, one would think that a booth called BREWS & BITES would offer more than one brew. You would be wrong this year. In fact, you’ll find just one beer on the menu for 2026 — the returning Unsung Brewing Co. Chocolate Snowball Blonde Ale for $17. Last year this beer was in a flight, and we found that it tasted like a regular beer going down, but then the chocolate hits as an aftertaste. Unsung Brewing Co. Chocolate Snowball Blonde Ale Next on the drink menu is the returning non-boozy Café de Olla Cold Brew with Joffrey’s Coffee, whole and condensed milk, spiced syrup with star anise, clove, and cinnamon, topped with a chocolate dulce de leche cream and garnished with a pan dulce for $8.75. Last year we found this drink at the Grandma’s Recipes booth. This year, the color of the cookie on top has changed. This was sweet and classic Joffrey’s. The cookie is delicious: a true coffee cookie with hints of cinnamon. It’s fluffy and sweet, and it didn’t get soggy when dunked in the drink. Cafe de Olla Cold Brew And finally, new for 2026 is the Apple Cider Guava Margarita that is made with tequila, apple cider, guava syrup, sweet and sour, and lime juice, garnished with a dried apple chip and priced at a whopping $20.00. Apple Cider Guava Margarita The guava outshines everything here. We didn’t get much cider flavor, though the apple is there, just light and mostly in the aftertaste. If you love guava, this is a must-get. We couldn’t taste any booze, and it’s incredibly refreshing, though not quite what we expected. It would make a pleasant summer sip, even if it didn’t totally accomplish what it set out to do. That guava just steals the show! OVERALL Both food items here are Best of the Fest contenders. This booth is a big winner, and we liked everything a lot. The margarita was refreshing, the queso tasted restaurant-quality, and the macaron was exactly as advertised. Full Spread 2026 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. 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Ho! Ho! Ho! The holiday season in Disney World is extra special, and yes, we’re SO biased, but there’s something so MAGICAL about celebrating the most magical holiday at The Most Magical Place on Earth. There’s so much to enjoy, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, all the amazing holiday decor, all the amazing snacks (maybe the BEST part), and so much more. Santa is here! Of course, even Disney Springs has its own holiday traditions, and two have officially returned: the Santa meet-and-greet and the Christmas Tree Stroll. If you want to meet Santa at Disney Springs, you’ll need to join the virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app. You’ll be given a group number and will be notified when it’s your time to go meet the big guy. ©Disney When your time has arrived, head to Santa’s Marketplace near Disney’s Pin Traders in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs. You’ll see signs telling you where to go and where to line up. You’ll find him here Then it’s your time to tell Santa all about what you want for Christmas. Or just give him a high five or whatever. He works really hard this time of the year, so a little “thank you, Santa” goes a long way, right? Yay, Santa! When you’re done with your visit with Santa, you get free milk and cookies! We got Bauducco Choco Biscuits and TruMoo Milk. SCORE! And you didn’t even have to buy a park ticket or book a special experience to get some free snacks. That’s a win-win. Milk and cookies! While you’re in Disney Springs, be sure to pick up a guide for the Christmas Tree Stroll. Basically, you’ll find dozens of specially-decorated trees throughout Disney Springs with all kinds of different themes. The map lists them all out and gives you stickers to use on the map to mark when you’ve seen specific trees. Christmas Tree Stroll map This is a fun activity to do with the whole family, and it’s a great way to get into that Disney holiday spirit. Go on a Christmas Tree Stroll You’ll also find a special Star Wars 50th anniversary tree, full of Star Wars-themed ornaments. Special Star Wars 50th Anniversary tree If you get hungry, pop on over to Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar for some special holiday-themed drinks and eats. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar Full Spread Both of these activities will be in Disney Springs through the holiday season, so be sure to check them out if you’re in the area. We’ll be covering all the holiday happenings in Disney World, too, so stay tuned to DFB for more. REVIEW: Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Menu Taste Test Will you be attending Jollywood Nights this year? Here’s everything you need to know!  DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Where’s your favorite place to visit Santa in Disney World? Share with us in the comments! View the full article

It’s the time of year when it gets dark really early, turns cold, and makes you want to do nothing more than curl up under a warm blanket with a cup of hot cocoa and binge-watch your favorite movies and shows on Disney+. LEGO Gingerbread AT-AT Well, if you’re SO ready for winter and want to make it even better, Amazon has dropped some things that you’ll want to order ASAP to make winter 2026 the best ever. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the CEACO Thomas Kinkade Disney Advent Calendar Thomas Kinkade Advent Calendar We are obsessed with Advent Calendars, but we’re also obsessed with the Thomas Kinkade Disney puzzles (and you don’t want to know how many we’ve collected). Well, now, you can get a 24-day advent calendar that features a mini puzzle every day. Then you can put all the puzzles together with the included adhesive backing to make it a keepsake. This one was previously out of stock, but now it’s available again, so grab it quickly! view ON AMAZON Buy Joffrey’s The Muppet Christmas Carol Coffee ©Amazon The Muppet Christmas Carol is the best holiday movie of all time, and no, we won’t be accepting any arguments otherwise. Well, now, you can get that same feeling…as Joffrey’s coffee. One More Brew ‘Til Christmas has cozy notes of cinnamon, cloves, and warm vanilla oak. view ON AMAZON Get the LEGO Gingerbread AT-AT Walker Set Cutest AT-AT ever The AT-AT isn’t so intimidating as a gingerbread creation, and you can now create your own for the holiday season with this fun LEGO set. You’ll get 697 pieces, along with a gingerbread Darth Vader minifigure carrying a candy cane. How festive! This set is good for ages 10 and up. view ON AMAZON Buy the Mickey Ears Beanie Hat ©Amazon It’s getting cold out, and you need to keep your noggin warm, so you might as well do it with a stylish hat that also just happens to have Mickey ears, right? You can get it in two colors: black or burgundy, and it’s super fluffy for a plush, comfy, and warm fit. view ON AMAZON Get the Disney Christmas Cookbook ©Amazon Make some Disney-inspired meals and desserts this holiday season with this Disney Christmas cookbook that has 144 pages with 50 recipes. The recipes are also beginner-friendly, so little chefs will have fun with it, too. Recipes include Rapunzel’s Pumpkin Hazelnut Soup, Pooh Bear’s Mini Honey Buns, Ariel’s Starfish Dip, Stitch’s Hawaiian Eggnog, and more. view ON AMAZON Buy the Bicycle Mickey & Friends Holiday Playing Cards ©Amazon If you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer, these playing cards are perfect. They features Mickey and all his friends, and they’re all holiday-themed. Each card also has Mickey with reindeer antlers on the back. 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