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Do you smell that? The smell of actually good Disney World churros?! That’s right, one of our FAVORITE Disney World lounges has changed, so you know we had to check it out! Welcome to Disney World We recently stopped by Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check things out now that you can make reservations here, and we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here! Atmosphere Big news at Nomad Lounge: you can now make reservations! The lounge was previously walk-up-only, but reservations are now available, giving guests another way to enjoy this popular spot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We learned there’s no difference in seating between reservation and walk-up guests. Both can be seated anywhere in the lounge. The real difference is how long you’ll wait. Nomad Lounge entrance With a reservation, you’ll check in with the host and wait for a text letting you know your table is ready. Our reservation was at 2:50 PM, and we got the text at 2:55 PM that our table was ready. That’s just a five-minute wait! Walk-up wait times depend on the day and your party size. On the first day reservations were offered, waits ranged from about 30 to 75 minutes. We love Nomad Lounge! When we asked the host for their advice, they recommended making a reservation whenever possible. Walking up is a nice option if you’re already exploring Animal Kingdom, but if you know you want to visit, we’d book ahead. You’ll likely save yourself a lot of waiting! Menu Hand-crafted cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic specialty drinks and small plates, are offered here. African, Asian, and South American wines and beers are served, and these regions also feature in the flavors of the specialty cocktails. Small plates And now, onto the main event — the food! Drinks To drink, we picked up the Balinese Breeze for $7. This is made with mountain berry tea, simple syrup, and lemon juice. The Balinese Breeze tastes a lot like iced tea with a splash of lemonade. The lemon adds a nice tartness, and we didn’t notice much of an aftertaste. That said, we found it a little too bland for our liking. If you prefer something less sweet and closer to plain iced tea, this one could be right up your alley! Balinese Breeze We wouldn’t necessarily recommend it for kids, though. They’ll probably be happier with a soda or a classic lemonade. Eats To start off our meal, we grabbed the Charcuterie & Cheese Plate for $24. There are SO many options packed onto this board! Between the cheeses, meats, and crackers, there’s plenty to pick from. Everything tasted fresh, with no stale crackers or soggy ingredients in sight. Charcuterie and Cheese Plate That said, this is definitely something we’d recommend if you’re looking for something light or are planning on ordering multiple small plates. But if you love a good charcuterie board and want one at Animal Kingdom, this is a solid choice. Charcuterie The Chinese Five Spice Wings are $16 and were hands-down our favorite thing at Nomad Lounge on this visit! The skin was crispy without being too hard, and the chicken inside stayed moist and tender. Chinese Five Spice Wings The sauce has a little kick, but nothing overpowering. It adds just enough flavor without stealing the spotlight from the chicken. You could easily make these a meal or share them with the family as an appetizer. Heads up: they get messy, so be ready to wash your hands afterward. But honestly? They’re worth every bit of the mess, and we’d absolutely order them again! Wings We finished things off with the iconic Nomad Lounge Churros for $11. We’re not usually big Disney World churro fans, but these are consistently our favorite in the parks! We’re used to churros that are stale with a rock-hard crunch, but these were wonderfully soft. Churros They’re generously coated in sugar (always a plus!) and come with two dipping sauces. The apple butter sauce is thin, light, and a little sticky, while the vanilla creme is smooth and creamy. Both were delicious with the churros. We loved these! These make a great dessert or snack, especially for the kiddos! Just be warned: that sugar is going to get EVERYWHERE, including all over your fingers. Keep some napkins handy! Nosh or Not This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if… You want cocktails that aren’t just pure sugar and blue curaçao. We lovingly make fun of Disney’s constant use of blue curaçao in cocktails, and if you’re in the same boat, Nomad Lounge’s menu is perfect for you. These drinks are strong and well-balanced overall. You want one of the best outdoor tables in Disney World. There is nothing as peaceful as the outdoor patio at Nomad Lounge. The calm water, the greenery, the Nomad Lounge vibes — it doesn’t get much more relaxing than that! You want to try a variety of dishes. Since there are mostly small plates here, you can order more and therefore try more! From sweet to savory, you can have the entire experience here. Don’t forget the Churros! You should skip this Disney World spot if… You’re really hungry. You can easily make a meal out of the small bites, but sometimes, you’re so hungry, you want to sit somewhere and feast on your own plate. If you’re looking to fill up, head to Tusker House — it’s all-you-can-eat, plus they have characters! You want something quicker. Even though this is a lounge, you may have to wait a little bit to get seated since it is popular. If you aren’t looking to use up any precious time during your park visit, there are Quick Service locations that could help you save that time. You’re tight on money. The cocktails here are delicious, but that comes at a price. When you add that and a few snacks, you’re looking at a hefty bill. Overall Nomad Lounge is a favorite of ours for a reason, and we’d gladly return for the Chinese 5 Spice Wings and Churros. They were our two favorites, mess and all, and we’d happily order them again as a meal or snack. Nomad Lounge full spread The Balinese Breeze and the Charcuterie & Cheese Plate weren’t bad by any means, but nothing we’d go out of our way for on a Disney day. With so many snack options around Walt Disney World, we’d maybe save that $24 for something more filling. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Every Disney World Change I’m Not Prepared For in 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you eaten at this Disney World restaurant before? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

From holiday food booths and Festival of the Arts concerts to a brand-new Figment popcorn bucket, upcoming character meet-and-greets, and breaking travel news as a nationwide FAA ground stop causes disruptions for travelers, there’s a LOT happening right now. Main Street We’re covering all the latest Disney and theme park news coming up right now on DFB Guide. Check out our new video: Latest Disney News: Reopening Date LEAKED? FAA Ground Stop & EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Menus Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What video do you want to see from DFB next? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Not all Christmas tree ornaments are equal, and this Mickey-themed ornament is extra special. ©Amazon The holiday season is here, and we’re checking Amazon CONSTANTLY for incredible Disney souvenir finds that will add some Disney magic to our homes. We really love the Hallmark and Disney Christmas tree ornament collabs, and we’ve come across one offering that has the ability to create special memories that can last a lifetime! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This interactive Christmas ornament lets you record your voice! ©Amazon The Hallmark Mickey Mouse Recordable Christmas Ornament looks great and sounds even better! Featuring that famous Disney flair, this ornament sports Mickey ears accented with delicate snowflake designs in a shimmery red finish. ©Amazon Most importantly, this battery-operated ornament lets you record a special message! Simply speak into the microphone for up to 15 seconds, then slide the switch to the “lock” position. Then all you have to do is press the button to hear the recording. Best of all, changing or removing batteries will not affect the recording! ©Amazon Christmas tree ornaments like this are more than souvenirs — they’re memory makers. Loved ones’ voices can live on. Just think of hearing your little one say Merry Christmas in their sweet toddler voice years from now. PURE MAGIC. BUY ON AMAZON We’ll continue to bring you all sorts of incredible Disney souvenirs this holiday season, so be sure to keep it posted right here at DFB for the latest finds! View the full article

We’re officially in the holiday season! Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the way, which means there are a lot of gatherings with family and friends ahead. ©Amazon One thing we love to do when we get together with family and friends during the holidays is play board games! If you’re like us, you’re going to be thrilled to see that there are a TON of Disney board games on Amazon right now. The best part is that they’re all on sale! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Disney Villains Chess Set ©Amazon If you’re an avid chess player and a Disney fan, check out this cool Disney Villains Chess Set! It’s the classic board game with a Disney twist to it. The pieces resemble some of Disney’s most iconic villains, including Maleficent, Jafar, Evil Queen, and more. You can grab the game for 43% off! view ON AMAZON — 43% OFF This Toy Story 5 Game is great for kids! ©Amazon Looking for a game to play with the kiddos? Check out this Toy Story 5 Kerplunk game! Pull out the rods from the tower, and don’t be the one to cause all of the Buzz Lightyears to fall. We think this could be a great gift for the little ones in the family, plus it’s 32% off! view ON AMAZON — 32% OFF We love this Disney Princess Candy Land ©Amazon We’re always down for a classic board game, and seeing this Disney Princess Candy Land lit up the nostalgia in us! Play as Cinderella, Ariel, and Rapunzel as they explore a Disney version of the iconic game. It’s available at a great price for 30% off! view ON AMAZON — 30% OFF Or, you can grab this Chutes and Ladders ©Amazon Speaking of Disney Princesses, you can grab this Disney Princess Chutes and Ladders game as well! Amazon is bringing out more classic board games, with Disney Princess twists to them. This game is also available at a steal of a deal price, and it’s 18% off! view ON AMAZON — 18% OFF Don’t forget about this Toy Story 5 UNO ©Amazon If we asked you what your go-to game is on family game night, what would you say? We know we’re going with UNO. So, when we saw Amazon had a Toy Story 5 UNO inspired by one of our favorite Pixar films, we didn’t hesitate to add it to the cart! It was even more tempting because it’s 33% off! view ON AMAZON — 33% OFF There’s also this Cupcake Party Game ©Amazon Amazon also has this unique Enchanted Cupcake Party Game! The game offers an exciting matching activity that keeps kids entertained and engaged. Pick a character, and find the pieces to build their specific cupcake. You can grab the game for 15% off! view ON AMAZON — 15% OFF And finally, grab this Disney Trivia! ©Amazon Want to put your Disney knowledge to the test next family game night? Take a look at this Disney Trivia set! This game is for the ultimate Disney fans. It’s filled with 1250 questions spanning a variety of Disney and Pixar stories. The game is on sale for 15% off! view ON AMAZON — 15% OFF 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

We might still have a few weeks left to wait for Festival of the Holidays to kick off in EPCOT, but the Festival of the Holidays food and fun has officially kicked off in Disneyland at Disney California Adventure! Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar We’ve spent several days enjoying the festival already, but today we are going to be diving into some of the additional offerings that can be found at the restaurants around the park rather than the exclusive booths, to see if they should be added to your festival must-try list. First, we headed over to Terran Treats to snag the Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake. This is made with a chocolate lava cake topped with salted caramel, fleur de sel, whipped topping, and fruity cereal. Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake This was a rich, chocolatey dessert that we think will be a fan favorite for both kids and adults! The chocolate lava cake was moist, smooth, soft, and full of incredible chocolate flavors. The salted caramel did not come through very strongly, but the whipped topping was light and airy, which really helped to balance out the density of the cake. Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake Both cereal toppings were slightly stale, but they still provided a nice crunch and offered a needed balance compared to the soft texture of the cake. We were also surprised to find that this one was not overly sweet, and we would definitely try this dessert again! Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake We also stopped by Clarabelle’s to grab the Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar. This is a Mickey Ice Cream Bar that was dipped in white chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candy. Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar If you love peppermint, this should be a must-try for you! The peppermint flavor was amazing and really enhanced the already iconic Mickey Ice Cream Bar flavors. The white chocolate and milk chocolate worked together beautifully, and this was one of the best Mickey Ice Cream Bars we have ever had! Holiday Mickey Ice Cream Bar We also grabbed the Southern Holiday Brisket Taco over at Studio Catering Co. This was made with Chipotle BBQ brisket, corn salsa, cotija, crema, and a lime wedge. Southern Holiday Brisket Taco This was delicious! It was definitely very spicy, so be warned if you are spice-averse. The sauce had an incredible sweetness with a nice kick of spicy heat. The crema, corn, and lime all help cut the heat, but we would still only recommend grabbing this if you are a fan of spice. The brisket was cooked well and was very tender, but we would have preferred slightly smaller pieces. Overall, this was incredible. Southern Holiday Brisket Taco We also tried the Caramel Apple Bread Pudding from Aunt Cass Café. This is made with caramelized apples, whipped topping, and caramel sauce. Caramel Apple Bread Pudding Unfortunately, this was slightly underwhelming. While it was not a bad treat, we had others that we preferred over this. The caramel had a slightly artificial taste, but the apples on top were very tasty. It also tasted slightly undercooked, and we would recommend trying other treats around the festival instead. Caramel Apple Bread Pudding Next, we visited Smokejumpers Grill to try the Loaded Pulled Pork Fries. These were seasoned fries with cranberry BBQ sauce and gochujang aïoli, topped with pickled onions and chives. Loaded Pulled Pork Fries These were also not a favorite for us. The cranberry sauce was extremely sweet, and while the gochujang aïoli and pickled onions provided a nice kick, the flavors did not blend together very well. The spice really lingered, and the fries themselves were more soggy than crisp due to all the sauce. We did enjoy the tenderness of the pulled pork, but unless you really want to try some unique loaded fries, we would recommend maybe trying some of the other items instead. Loaded Pulled Pork Fries Finally, we went over to Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta to try the Cookie Butter Trifle. This is made with cookie butter, cheesecake mousse, and vanilla chantilly, topped with a spice cookie. Cookie Butter Trifle If you love cookie butter, you will be a fan of this treat! The mousse was light, airy, and had a nice level of sweetness without being overpowering. As you continue to eat, the sweetness does get a bit strong, but the graham cracker adds a great crunchy texture. The Biscoff cookie was a bit soggy from sitting in the whipped topping and mousse, but it was still a nice addition. This was not the best item we had at the festival, but it was fun, easily shareable, and worth a try if you love cookie butter. Cookie Butter Trifle We will continue to bring you all the holiday news from across Disneyland, Disney World, and more. So stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! REVIEW: Yes, We Really Spent $18 On KRAFT Mac and Cheese At Disney’s Festival of the Holidays For more Disneyland fun, make sure to check out the 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. 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 trying any of these snacks? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

‘Tis the season for picking up some great Disney finds! Disney Adults Book! If you’re in the market for some new Disney souvenirs, you’re in luck! Amazon is chock-full of great finds that will make all sorts of Disney Adults very happy. Check out some of our favs! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Check out this Disney Adult book from DFB’s very own AJ Wolfe! Disney Adults! AJ’s Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture takes a deep dive into the infamous Disney Adult community! It examines the highs, lows, stigmas, and underrated aspects of the Disney Adult fandom — and it’s definitely worth a read if you’ve ever taken an interest in this fascinating subculture! BUY ON AMAZON Bring home a new Mickey bag ©Amazon This Mickey Tote Bag features a classic design! This 12.5″ H × 17″ W × 4.25″ L bag sports a timeless Mickey graphic as well as a 20″ adjustable strap and zipper closure. BUY ON AMAZON Get ready for Christmas with this hot chocolate set ©Amazon You can enjoy hot cocoa in a different way with this Mickey & Friends Color-Changing Hot Chocolate Gift Set! It comes with an acrylic tumbler and four color-changing hot chocolate mixes inspired by Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto. The hot chocolate changes color as the mixes are stirred. BUY ON AMAZON This spice jar set is too cute! ©Amazon A one-time BoxLunch exclusive, this Disney Princesses Village Spice Jar Set is now available on Amazon! It comes with four ceramic house-shaped trinket boxes inspired by Belle, Tiana, Rapunzel and Pascal, and Snow White and bluebirds. Each cottage roof lifts off to reveal storage space inside that is great for holding jewelry, hair accessories, or small keepsakes! BUY ON AMAZON Coffee time is extra special with these souvenirs JoyJolt Disney Mickey Mouse 3D Glass Cups These Mickey Mouse 3D Glass Cups come in a set of two and are double-walled with an optical 3D Mickey insert! Each cup holds 10 ounces and is microwave-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe. BUY ON AMAZON Feel the Force with this hot sauce set ©Amazon The Star Wars Hot Sauce Lightsaber Gift Set comes in a set of eight assorted hot sauces with Star Wars-themed packaging! Featured flavors include Garlic Herb, Smoky Bourbon, Pineapple Habanero, Ghostly Extreme, Habanero Heat, Sweet Jalapeño, Dark Side Jalapeño, and Cilantro Jalapeño. Each flavor comes in a 1.35 fl oz bottle. BUY ON AMAZON Score some Disney postcards ©Amazon The Disney Animation Postcard Box comes with 100 vintage high-quality postcards featuring beloved Disney and Pixar characters! It sports all kinds of characters — such as beloved heroes, sidekicks, and villains throughout Disney animation history. It also comes with a keepsake box. BUY ON AMAZON Pick up one of our favorite water bottles Rapunzel Owala We love our Owala Rapunzel FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle! This 24-ounce water bottle sports colors themed after the long-haired princess from Tangled and features a built-in straw, a push-button lid, and triple-wall insulation. BUY ON AMAZON Add a vintage Disney accessory to your phone ©Amazon We can’t get over how cute this BaubleBar Disney Beaded Phone Charm is! It features glossy, 3D enamel beads of Mickey and his pals in vibrant colors. It’s a great way to add personality to your phone and show off your love for all things Disney! BUY ON AMAZON Fans of the Haunted Mansion will love this next souvenir ©Loungefly The Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Portraits Mini Backpack features portraits that actually stretch! It sports movable sliding details that can hide or show off the rest of the portraits, as well as appliqués that glow in the dark. You can literally have an operating stretching room inspired by the ride with you wherever you go! BUY ON AMAZON Star Wars joins the Christmas fun with this LEGO set LEGO Gingerbread AT-AT We’re big fans of the LEGO Star Wars Gingerbread AT-AT Walker Set! It comes with 697 pieces that let you build a gingerbread-house-style AT-AT that features posable legs, a cockpit, and an interior main compartment. It’s also decked out with holiday goodies like stockings, gifts, cookies, candy canes, and more. Best of all, the set also includes a gingerbread Darth Vader figure! BUY ON AMAZON Stay cozy with these Disney slippers ©Amazon Affordable and cute, these Fuzzy Disney Slippers feature a Mickey silhouette design and are made with premium artificial fluffy fur and memory foam! They’re available in several unisex sizes on Amazon. BUY ON AMAZON Decorate your pillows with Disney Princesses ©Amazon Disney sketch styles are all the rage, and this Jay Franco Satin Disney Princess Pillowcase features a timeless look. You’ll be able to spot many Disney Princesses all over this 20×30-inch satin pillowcase — which is machine-washable. BUY ON AMAZON Add a little bit of Disney magic to your charcuterie experience ©Amazon Why use a normal, boring charcuterie board when you could instead use this Mickey Mouse Head Cheese & Charcuterie Board Set? It comes with a parawood board shaped like Mickey’s silhouette, and features a discreet pull‑out drawer that stores three cheese knives (hard cheese, chisel, fork)! It also comes with a carved moat that catches brine, juice, and/or crumbs. BUY ON AMAZON Cook your favorite Disney treats with this next souvenir Cookbooks! The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbooks Boxed Set features hundreds of recipes based on food you can find at Disney World and Disneyland! This set includes The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, The Unofficial Disney Parks EPCOT Cookbook, and The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook. BUY ON AMAZON Gear up for the colder season with this last souvenir ©Amazon Stay warm with this Mickey Beanie! This black women’s beanie hat features two plush double pom poms that look like Mickey ears, as well as a Mickey silhouette front and center. You can also grab the dark red Minnie version! BUY ON AMAZON And there you have it! For more awesome Disney finds this holiday season, keep it posted right here at DFB! View the full article

Disney took a break from updating their construction projects this week, but never fear; there was tons of news that dropped this week that absolutely WILL affect your vacations coming up in December. @bioreconstruct on X We got to experience the first Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this past week, which meant we got to see all the entertainment, eat all the snacks, and enjoy the first parties of the season. We also got some news on a new playground coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as a fire from a popular ride in Magic Kingdom, so yes, there was a LOT going on this week. Visiting soon and want to be sure you’re all caught up? We’ve got you covered! Let’s take a look at what you need to expect in terms of closures and ongoing construction in Disney World from November 13th through November 20th. Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Tiana’s Bayou Adventure temporarily closed in Magic Kingdom on November 2nd. The ride is undergoing its first major refurbishment since it opened in June 2024, which means you won’t be able to experience the attraction for about six weeks. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is scheduled to reopen on Friday, December 18th, 2026, just in time for a busy Christmas week. Carousel of Progress Carousel of Progress closed on July 6th to undergo a major refurbishment. The work will include completely revamping the scenes in the attraction to make them more modern and represent more recent parts of history, as well as adding a new Walt Disney animatronic at the opening. ©Disney Currently, the attraction is set to reopen in 2027, though no official date has been set yet. Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island An iconic part of the Magic Kingdom is now permanently closed. As of July 7th, 2025, the Rivers of America, including the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, are permanently closed to make way for the new Cars area, Piston Peak. There are lots of construction walls up in the area now, and the structures on Tom Sawyer Island have been demolished. Most recently, we saw some pretty great updates on the progress at the site! via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter Piston Peak National Park will be replacing this area of the Magic Kingdom. Disney has not yet announced an opening date for the new Cars area, but we do know it will feature two brand-new attractions and be themed to look like a National Park. Did Bryan Cranston Just Accidentally Drop The Carousel of Progress Reopening Date? Disney’s Hollywood Studios Muppets Courtyard Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo closed on June 8th, 2025, and Muppets Courtyard has been walled off for construction on the new Monsters, Inc. land. Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano has been closed since May 11th, 2025. Most recently, we got to see a major update on the suspended coaster coming to the back of the land. We can even see some of the track! @bioreconstruct on X We’ll get to explore their world during H.U.M.A.N. Day, or “Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice” Day, with Disney continuing to say, “Human guests will have the chance to explore the city, meet its citizens, taste unique cuisine, and step into the everyday world of monsters in a totally new way. For the first time, two worlds once separated are meeting face to scaly, furry, and fang-filled face – brought together not by screams, but by laughter.” ©Disney It’s also been fully confirmed that Harryhausen’s will be one of the restaurants in the new land, in addition to Archie’s Square Pig Pizza. Most recently, we got a look at some of the new food coming to the land, and we’ve gotta say, we’re pretty excited! ©Disney If you’re missing The Muppets, you can go visit them at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets right now! Disney World Just Changed Park Hours on 10 Dates This Winter EPCOT Coral Reef Restaurant Coral Reef, one of the most controversial restaurants in all of Disney World, closed for refurbishment on September 8th. Coral Reef Restaurant The Disney World website recently adjusted to allow guests to begin booking reservations again on November 4th and beyond, which we’re now considering the reopening date, unless Disney tells us differently. Sections of Germany Pavilion On July 13th, both the guest bathrooms in the Germany Pavilion and the majority of the Volkskunst store in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion closed for refurbishment. The roof of Das Kaufhaus is also under refurbishment. Totally closed While a Cast Member did tell us the store closure was to fix the Cast Member bathrooms out of sight, Disney has not revealed a reopening date for the store or the public bathrooms. Other parts of the pavilion are also seeing construction and refurbishment, but are not causing additional closures. CONFIRMED: Nearly 100 NEW Menu Items Are Coming to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Disney’s Animal Kingdom DinoLand, USA On February 2nd, DinoLand, USA, officially closed to make way for the new Tropical Americas land, Pueblo Esperanza. Most recently, thanks to a behind-the-scenes update from Disney, we got a look at the progress coming to this new land. ©Disney We can also see lots of work happening at the front of the new Indiana Jones ride, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent! ©bioreconstruct This new land will have three new rides: El Carrusel de los Animalitos featuring classic Disney animals, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent where you’ll explore a Mayan temple, and Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto that invites you into the Madrigals’ home. We can’t wait to continue to see how it all shapes up. Can You Still Eat at Disney World for Under $50 a Day After the Price Increases? Disney World Hotels Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney announced that from November 2nd, 2026, through early 2027, Singing Spirits Pool Bar at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will be closed for refurbishment. Singing Spirits At this time, Disney has not shared any reopening date or timeline. However, a temporary pool bar is open nearby for guests to enjoy. Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Scat Cat’s Club and Lounge at Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter officially closed for refurbishment on October 6th. Don’t worry, you can still grab the iconic beignets next door at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory Mickey Beignets at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Additionally, to make up for the lack of drinks at the lounge, a temporary bar will be available near the cafe from 5 PM to 11 PM each night. When it comes to reopening, the cafe is set to be closed till December and the Lounge until January, though Disney hasn’t released official dates. All-Star Sports Resort Disney quietly announced that Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar is closing for a refurbishment. It closed on September 18th and is expected to last through mid-December 2026. Grandstand Spirits During the closure, we recommend you swing by End Zone Food Court, just a short walk away from the pool, to snag your eats and drinks. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge There are numerous closures taking place around Animal Kingdom Lodge over the next few months that may affect your vacation. The main lobby and primary entrance were set to be closed from August 17th through October 9th, and check-in moved to the Palace Library. Additionally, from September 28th through October 9th, the north side lobby corridor was set to be closed, which closed the north side lobby elevators on the second floor and the outdoor terrace observation deck. However, during a recent visit, it’s clear that this refurbishment is far from over. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Currently, the section of the lobby closest to the back savanna has reopened, which includes the refurbished stairs, giving guests access between the lobby level, Sanaa, and the savanna, and also opens up the walking path between the two sides of the resort. However, the rest of the lobby and Johari Treasures refurbishment is far from complete. Cast Members don’t have an estimate for when it will be finished, but it definitely won’t be soon, based on the level of construction we still saw. The refurbished stairs! The other refurbishment that’s about to begin is: October 26th through November 6th: The south side lobby corridor will be closed. During this time, Community Hall, Safari So Good Arcade, the laundry room, the Palace Library, lobby restrooms, and the outdoor terrace observation deck will be unavailable. Convention Center and El Centro Corridor — Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Beginning on August 10th, the Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort began a planned refurbishment that is expected to last through September 2027. Coronado Springs Additionally, the hotel’s El Centro Corridor and surrounding areas will also undergo refurbishment tied to the convention center refurbishment. While there’s no end date for this construction project, we do know that work will be completed in phases, with certain spaces being temporarily inaccessible at times. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa This hotel has been undergoing refurbishments for quite some time now, but some sections of the hotel — specifically the porte cochere — will continue to undergo refurbishment through at least early 2027. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort We certainly hope it’ll actually reopen on this timeline — we’re a little tired of seeing construction all over this beautiful hotel! Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Currently, work is taking place all over Bay Lake Tower through Late 2027. Bay Lake Tower While currently no major closures are taking place due to this construction, it’s important to note that you may see or hear construction during your stay. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The tennis courts at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort are currently closed for refurbishment. Saratoga Springs While Disney hasn’t shared an exact reopening date, the current timeline is that they’ll be closed from late August through November 2026. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace closed in April for refurbishment, and originally had a reopening timeline of June. Then, the timeline was pushed to mid-October, but it’s now just been pushed to mid-December, meaning this spot will have been closed for over half of this year. Tiki Terrace Construction It’s unclear what exactly is being done at this spot, but we’ll be sure to keep a close eye out and update you on what we see. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Resort The Promenade Fine Art Gallery closed its Disney’s Boardwalk location on October 20th, 2025. However, the Promenade Fine Art Gallery isn’t closing for good, and it will just be moving to a new location. The gallery will be moving to Celebration, Florida, to 605 Market Street and will be renamed Imagination Fine Art Gallery. The current opening timeline is December 2026. Promenade Fine Art Gallery Disney filed permits for the Boardwalk titled “Project Amazon” and “Project Bubbles” earlier this year, and now that we have a bit more information on them, we’re thinking that this currently vacant spot could soon become the home of the new Basin on the Boardwalk store on its way! The shop will be rooted in the resort’s classic boardwalk heritage and will offer a sensory shopping experience that is described as “both timeless and distinctly new.” “Hall Trolls” Are Causing Chaos in Disney World Hotels, and We Need To Talk About It We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney World news, so stay tuned to DFB! Disney Just Dropped 13 NEW Pairs of Ears (And You’re Gonna LOVE Them) 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! 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I spent a large chunk of my pregnancy and postpartum experience in Disney World, and let me tell you — it was NOT a walk in the park. (Well, I suppose technically sometimes it was, but you know what I mean.) Cinderella Castle Throughout my pregnancy and for my first year postpartum, I worked as a theme park reporter here at DFB, and it was a lot of fun. However, after I had my baby, I decided to breastfeed… and that meant that I needed to pump when I went to work! Pumping in Disney World more than 100 times taught me a lot, and I’m here to share some of my best tips and advice with you. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Basics of Pumping in the Parks The first thing you need to know if you’re planning to pump on a Disney World visit is that all four theme parks have Baby Care Centers. They’re not available in the water parks, Disney Springs, or at the resorts, but they’re a great resource in the four main parks. In each of the Baby Care Centers, there are dedicated rooms for nursing/pumping moms where you can have some privacy and quiet. Hollywood Studios Baby Care Center Magic Kingdom’s nursing room is one main space with several rocking chairs, all facing each other. Typically, they only allow the nursing or pumping mother inside with the baby, since this one is so popular. At EPCOT, there’s also one large room with open seating, but sometimes during my visits, they allowed other family members to come into that room, so it was the least private option of the four parks. Baby Care Center nursing room in Magic Kingdom Hollywood Studios recently got a Baby Care Center overhaul, and it’s now located near The Magic of Disney Animation. Its nursing room setup is the best of the bunch, with several “stalls” inside a larger room that each have their own rockers and privacy curtains. Finally, Animal Kingdom has two private nursing rooms that have doors you can close and lock. They’re nice and intimate, but there are only two spots, so you may have to wait during busier times. Inside the Baby Care Center at Hollywood Studios Now, you may not be able to make it to the Baby Care Center every time you pump. When that was the case, I would try to find some secluded seating in an air-conditioned space (pumping in the heat is the WORST) and I would bring my own nursing cover. I most often used wearable or handheld pumps in the parks, so that made it easier. I even pumped in my car between parks several times. Baby Care Center sign in Animal Kingdom Of course, once you’re done pumping, you’re going to need a plan to store your milk. The Disney World parks, water parks, and Disney Springs do not have any locations that will store your breast milk, so you’ll have to take care of that on your own. If your baby is with you and you’re giving them a bottle directly, that’s a bit easier, but I personally had to carry a milk cooler to keep the milk at a safe temperature until I got home at the end of the day. Whatever supplies you’re bringing with you, make sure they fit in your park bag ahead of time! You’re gonna need a bigger bag! One of my biggest pieces of advice if you’re planning on pumping in the parks is to prep the night before! For me, this meant freezing the ice pack that went in my milk cooler and charging my wearable pumps. Washing bottles and staging everything to go in my park bag ahead of time was also a common practice. I also carried FuelRods on me as a cautionary measure when I had the wearable pumps, just in case the battery died. Products I Recommend So, if you’re planning to pump in Disney World, what products do you need? Well, after pumping every week for over a year in the parks, these are some of my recommendations. This pump is widely touted as “the best in the business” ©Amazon Perhaps the most beloved pump out there is the Spectra S1, so this was a common option I saw moms using in Disney World. It has hospital-grade suction, and it’s rechargeable so you can take it on the go. It’s on the larger side, but you can get it with a carrying bag and all its accessories on Amazon. view ON AMAZON If you want to pump on the go! ©Amazon For most of my time pumping, I used a wearable breast pump. The one I had wasn’t my favorite, but the eufy Heated Wearable Breast Pump has quite a few fans for its compact design. Pumping while on the go is a bit of a challenging art, but you could also commit to sitting down to use this if you’re more comfortable that way. These are easier to take with you to the parks, and this particular pump comes with an app where you can adjust your settings. view ON AMAZON When you need to pump FAST and easy! ©Amazon In the last few months of my breastfeeding and pumping journey, as my production slowed down, a handheld pump was my go-to. The Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump was easy to travel with in my park bag because I could break it down into smaller pieces, and it was simple to clean. I could pump with this thing in 5-10 minutes, and it was a lot less hassle than the electric versions. Now, this might not be ideal when you’re still producing a lot, because your hand will cramp by the time you’re done pumping! view ON AMAZON Somewhere to store the milk ©Amazon Now, if you’re pumping in the parks and not immediately making bottles, you’re going to need somewhere to store your milk. The Momcozy 22oz Portable Milk Cooler has some really great reviews, and it’ll keep your milk at safe temps for up to 24 hours. The one biggest thing to remember is that you have to freeze the cooling mechanism the night before your visit to the parks! view ON AMAZON A nursing cover is a good tool to have in your bag ©Amazon If you’re planning to use wearable pumps or the hand pump, having a nursing cover, like this one from Blissful Diary, on hand can be a good idea. Getting your pumps settled just right while in public is a risky business, and having the extra coverage eases some anxiety. I preferred covers with the structured top opening so that I could see underneath, but no one else could see from a direct angle. view ON AMAZON My go-to bras for the parks ©Amazon Of course, I have to talk about the base layer for pumping in the parks, and that’s a good pumping or nursing bra! My go-to nursing bra brand was Kindred Bravely, and they have these awesome sports bras that were perfect for hot days in the parks. You don’t have to sacrifice support for function! view ON AMAZON Get the best clean-up tool ©Amazon Finally, my favorite clean-up hack was using these Dapple Baby Breast Pump wipes. They’re perfect for when you don’t have the time to do a full wash with soap and just want to get everything clean. I kept them in my park bag the whole year, and then I would give my pump and bottles a really good wash and clean at the end of the day. view ON AMAZON What About the Hotels? So we’ve chatted about what it’s like to pump in the parks, but what about at your resort? If you’re staying at a Disney Resort, it’s important to know the difference between having a beverage cooler in your room and a mini fridge. Mini fridges are able to store breast milk and medicine at “food-safe temperatures,” while beverage coolers do not. The following hotel rooms have in-room mini refrigerators: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Resort The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort Cooper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The Villas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – 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 – Villas and Deluxe Studio rooms Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Family Suites at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Fridge at Saratoga Springs Resort Now, if you’re staying in one of those other hotel rooms that don’t have mini fridges (basically all the hotel rooms that aren’t DVC rooms or suites), then there IS a solution. Bell Services at your hotel will have fridge and freezer storage available, and you can stop by the Bell Services desk to request to store your milk there. You need to make sure your breast milk is in sealed, labeled containers inside a waterproof bag. Packing some Ziploc bags would be a great idea for making storage and transportation easy. Look out for bell services! If you’re a pumping mom tackling Disney World, you are a SUPERHERO. It might be challenging, but you can still have a great time as long as you come prepared. Make a packing list so that you don’t forget anything, and make sure to clean and reset your supplies each day of the trip. To see more Disney World tips for families, check out the video below! Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for more Disney World tips and tricks! These Are the 9 Disney World Essentials Every Mom Needs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. 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In case you missed it, Disney World is currently in the middle of MANY construction projects as they work to bring brand-new lands and experiences to the parks. While the parks right now can feel like a city of construction walls, we know it will all be worth it when some of these lands begin to open next year. Tropical Americas Construction 2027 marks the opening of both Tropical Americas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Monstropolis in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We cannot wait to experience these lands when they open, but Disney just dropped two NEW permits that give us hints into the construction progress, and we are not sure how to feel about one of them… While permits might seem tedious and boring from the outside, they can actually provide a TON of insight into projects Disney is bringing to the parks. For example, a permit was filed several months ago for a mystery project called “Project Fedora.” We knew that this was being built in Hollywood Studios, but not much other than that. We followed the permit clues for months until Disney recently confirmed this secret project was a new Indiana Jones-themed playground coming to the park. ©Disney So, as you can see, permits are important to pay attention to, which is why we are always searching for newly released permits to break down. Well, this week Disney actually dropped two new permits, one for Tropical Americas and the other for Monstropolis. Let’s head over to Animal Kingdom and go over the Tropical Americas permit first. Construction This permit states that the “General Construction” happening on the land has been extended. The construction is now set to continue through November of 2027. However, that does not necessarily impact the opening schedule. Disney has not yet provided details for the opening of Tropical Americas beyond stating it will open sometime in 2027. Tropical Americas With large construction projects, it is possible for small work and testing to occur even after the land has opened. So, while this could mean the opening of Tropical Americas might be pushed back, Disney has not provided any official news at this time that Tropical Americas will not be opening in 2027. Tropical Americas However, several months ago the 2027 opening date was removed from the Disney World website, but the 2027 timeline still remains in other news Disney has shared about Tropical Americas. We will continue to monitor the situation and share if Disney ever officially changes the current 2027 timeline. Tropical Americas Moving over to Monstropolis, a permit was filed to “Install set elements.” While Disney has not confirmed the specifics of these set elements, we are hopeful that this is a construction update on the highly anticipated Door Coaster that is set to open after the rest of the land. ©Bioreconstruct Disney has been making a lot of progress on the coaster’s construction over the past several weeks, and we would love to see it come together even more. However, this permit could also be referring to adding elements to the new show coming to the land, “Welcome to Monstropolis.” We will continue to keep a close eye on the construction occurring around Monstropolis for any new set elements or details that might pop up around the land. Future home of the Glob Theater We track the new permits around Disney World daily, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more construction updates and Disney news. Disney Files NEW Permit For Former Star Wars Hotel There are SO many changes on the horizon for Disney, and we are ranking them ALL! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of these new permits? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Certain smells can derail a perfectly organized Disney World itinerary in seconds. Fresh popcorn is one of them. You can be marching toward your Lightning Lane with purpose, pass a popcorn cart without so much as turning your head, and before you know it, you find yourself in line debating whether you need a souvenir bucket shaped like a Disney character’s head. You probably don’t. That’s never stopped us before. Popcorn But Disney World popcorn is actually more complicated than it looks. There are regular popcorn carts, refillable buckets, premium collectible buckets, flavored popcorn, custom popcorn, maple popcorn, caramel popcorn, Galaxy’s Edge popcorn, and a handful of options that look refillable but decidedly are NOT. And with Disney raising popcorn prices again in October 2026, knowing the rules can actually save you some money. So, we’re breaking down the whole popcorn situation — flavors, current prices, buckets, refills, and the tricks we use when we’re spending several days in the parks. First, Let’s Talk About Regular Disney World Popcorn The classic Disney World popcorn is the stuff you’ve probably smelled about 47 times before you even reach Cinderella Castle. You’ll find popcorn carts throughout all four theme parks, including locations around Main Street, U.S.A., the Magic Kingdom hub, Tomorrowland, Adventureland, Frontierland, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Main Street Popcorn Cart A regular serving of popcorn currently costs $6.29, following Disney World’s October 2026 price increases. And yes, we know. Six bucks for popcorn. This is why we’re about to talk buckets. Disney World’s Standard Refillable Popcorn Bucket If your family eats popcorn throughout the whole Disney trip, the basic refillable bucket can be one of the rare Disney souvenirs that actually earns its keep. A standard refillable popcorn bucket currently costs $14.29 and includes your first serving of popcorn. After that, you can refill it at participating popcorn carts for $2.79 per refill for the length of your stay. ©Disney That means you save about $3.50 each time you refill the bucket instead of buying another $6.29 serving. The math starts looking pretty decent if your family keeps returning to the popcorn cart. For example: Standard bucket with first popcorn — $14.29 One refill — $17.08 total Two refills — $19.87 total Three refills — $22.66 total Four separate $6.29 popcorns would cost $25.16. So once you’re around that fourth serving, you’ve officially crossed into “the bucket is saving us money” territory. Who else LOVES popcorn buckets? It’s not going to fund your next Disney vacation, but considering Disney World is a place where we routinely pay several dollars for bottled water, we’ll take the victory. The Most Important Refill Rule Here’s the rule that trips people up: Disney’s refillable popcorn buckets are intended to receive discounted refills for the length of your current stay. That means the bucket you bought on your Disney World vacation three years ago isn’t technically your lifetime popcorn membership card. Yes, even if you lovingly hauled it through airport security. Yes, even if it’s Figment. Yes, even if Figment deserves better. Figment Popcorn Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn If you want to use the refill program, plan on purchasing an eligible Disney World popcorn bucket during your current trip. Buckets purchased outside Disney World, including buckets from things like Disney on Ice, are also not eligible for Disney World park refills. Where Can You Get Popcorn Bucket Refills? The good news is that participating refill locations are all over Disney World. At Magic Kingdom, you’ll find popcorn carts on Main Street, U.S.A., around the hub, and throughout several lands. At EPCOT, popcorn is available at several locations around World Celebration and World Discovery, as well as World Showcase locations including the Canada Pavilion. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, look around Hollywood Boulevard near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Toy Story Land, and other snack locations. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, locations include Mahindi in Africa, The Feeding Ground on Discovery Island, and Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks in Asia. Sam Eagle Popcorn Bucket You can also sometimes find participating popcorn locations at Disney Springs, so don’t automatically leave the bucket in your hotel room on your Springs day. There is, however, one particularly important exception over in a galaxy far, far away. We’ll get there. Maple Popcorn Head to the Canada Pavilion and you’ll find one of our favorite alternatives to regular Disney popcorn — Maple Popcorn. It’s sweeter than the classic version without crossing completely into dessert territory. Think more along the lines of kettle corn with a maple personality than pancakes dumped into a popcorn bucket. Maple Popcorn stand A regular serving currently costs $7.29. Better yet, Maple Popcorn is eligible for the refillable popcorn bucket program. The Maple Popcorn refill currently costs $2.99, which is slightly more than the standard $2.79 refill but still WAY cheaper than buying another full serving. Maple Popcorn menu If you’ve already bought a refillable bucket, this is one of the best places to use it. Regular popcorn is good, but bargain maple popcorn is a strategy. EPCOT’s Rotating Flavored Popcorn Canada isn’t EPCOT’s only popcorn overachiever. The popcorn stand in World Celebration near the Imagination pavilion has been known to rotate through flavored varieties including: Cheddar Cheese Sour Cream & Chive Buffalo Bleu Cheese Availability can change, so don’t march across EPCOT specifically for Buffalo Bleu Cheese popcorn without checking what’s being served that day. Imagination Pavilion Popcorn Cart at EPCOT But here’s the important part — when those specialty flavors are being offered at the participating popcorn stand, you can typically get them as your refill. That’s one of our favorite popcorn tricks in Disney World because you’re getting something considerably more interesting than regular popcorn without paying specialty-snack prices. Outpost Mix at Kat Saka’s Kettle And now we arrive at our rebellious popcorn. Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Kat Saka’s Kettle serves the colorful Outpost Mix, a sweet-and-savory flavored popcorn that looks appropriately alien. You’ll also sometimes find other popcorn offerings here, including Buttered Blue Grains. Outpost Mix This is worth trying if you’re a popcorn person, particularly because it’s so different from the standard theme park version. BUT. Kat Saka’s Kettle does not participate in the regular popcorn bucket refill program. Kat Saka’s Do not walk up triumphantly brandishing your $14.29 bucket expecting it to be filled with Outpost Mix for $2.79. The First Order will not honor your coupon. Werther’s Caramel Popcorn At Karamell-Küche in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion, you’ll find popcorn covered in Werther’s Original caramel. It’s rich, sticky, sweet, and may ruin every other version of caramel corn for you. Caramel Popcorn This popcorn is sold separately rather than through Disney’s refillable popcorn bucket program, so you can’t hand over your souvenir bucket and ask for a discounted Werther’s refill. Caramel Popcorn We have considered trying. For science. But this is one of those EPCOT snacks that’s worth treating as its own thing. If you’re craving salty popcorn, use the bucket. If you want popcorn wearing its formal evening clothes, go to Germany. Make Your Own Popcorn at Main Street Confectionery Magic Kingdom has another popcorn option hiding inside Main Street Confectionery. The Kernel Kitchen lets you create your own popcorn mix. Disney offers multiple popcorn flavors, then lets you add a chocolate drizzle and candy mix-ins to build what can only be described as popcorn after being given access to a candy store with no adult supervision. S’mores Popcorn Mix It’s customizable, potentially ridiculous, and exactly the kind of snack we expect to accidentally finish while waiting for the fireworks. The Kernel Kitchen also occasionally gets special seasonal popcorn creations, so it’s worth checking the case even if you’ve visited before. Just remember that these custom creations are separate from your standard cheap bucket refill. Don’t Forget Disney’s Prepackaged Popcorn Disney also sells assorted bags of prepackaged popcorn around the resort. The flavors and locations change much more frequently than the regular cart popcorn, but we’ve seen everything from classic kettle corn and cheddar varieties to more unusual seasonal flavors. New pre-packaged popcorn! Disney’s BoardWalk has even offered varieties like Saltwater Taffy Popcorn, alongside Classic Kettle and Cheesy Cheddar options. These are particularly useful if you’re looking for popcorn you can toss into your park bag or take home. But once again, packaged popcorn isn’t part of the refillable bucket system. Standard Buckets vs. Premium Popcorn Buckets Now we need to address why some Disney fans have closets that look suspiciously like popcorn-bucket warehouses. There are two basic categories. The standard refillable bucket is the simple plastic tub with Disney artwork and a handle. It’s inexpensive by Disney souvenir standards, easy to carry, and the best option if you’re buying a bucket mainly for discounted popcorn. Who else LOVES popcorn buckets? Then there are the premium souvenir popcorn buckets. These are the elaborate ones. Characters. Vehicles. Light-up features. Moving pieces. Holiday designs. Things that technically contain popcorn but look like they required an Imagineering budget meeting. Spaceship Earth Popcorn Bucket Premium buckets generally cost considerably more than the basic $14.29 version, with prices varying by design. And they can sell out FAST. The Popcorn Buckets Change Constantly Disney rotates collectible popcorn buckets constantly. They can be tied to holidays, attractions, movies, park anniversaries, festivals, and separately ticketed events. We’ve seen buckets themed to everything from Figment and Mickey balloons to Disney Villains, Star Wars, Toy Story, and seasonal characters. We love the details! If Disney releases a bucket you desperately want, don’t assume it’ll still be sitting at the cart at 8:45 PM after you’ve finished your rides. Popcorn bucket collectors are serious people. We’ve seen the lines. Premium Buckets Are Still Refillable Most eligible premium souvenir popcorn buckets can still participate in the discounted refill program during your stay. So if you were already planning to buy the giant glowing character dangling from your shoulder, you can at least make it earn its keep. Death Star Bucket in Disneyland However, we’d still recommend asking a Cast Member about refill eligibility when purchasing any unusual specialty bucket. And don’t buy a $30-plus premium bucket because you think you’ll somehow recoup that cost through popcorn savings. You probably won’t. Buy the standard bucket to save money. Buy the elaborate one because you’ve decided you need a plastic Disney horse in your kitchen. You Can Use Your Bucket in Different Parks Your refillable bucket isn’t tied to the park where you purchased it. If you buy it at Magic Kingdom and head to EPCOT later, bring it with you. Vampire Mickey Mouse Bucket That means a good multi-park popcorn strategy might look something like this: Buy the standard bucket on your first park day. Get regular popcorn when the mood strikes. Bring it to EPCOT and grab Maple Popcorn or one of the eligible rotating flavors. Keep using it throughout the rest of your current Disney World stay. One bucket. Multiple parks. Increasingly aggressive popcorn consumption. Popcorn Carts Are Going Cashless There’s one more practical change worth knowing. Standalone Disney World popcorn carts have moved toward cashless transactions, so don’t count on paying for your refill with a couple of crumpled dollars you’ve been carrying around since your airport Starbucks run. Cashless popcorn cart at Magic Kingdom Have a card, MagicBand-linked payment method, Disney Gift Card, or another accepted cashless option ready. It’s a small thing until you’re standing there smelling popcorn with nothing but cash. Then it becomes a snack crisis. So, Is the Refillable Popcorn Bucket Worth It? For a one-day visitor who wants one serving of popcorn? Probably not. Just buy the popcorn, unless you want the special-shaped souvenir. But if you’re spending several days at Disney World, your family shares snacks, and you know you’re going to buy popcorn repeatedly, the standard $14.29 refillable bucket can absolutely make sense. After several servings, the math starts moving in your favor, and specialty refill options like EPCOT’s Maple Popcorn make the deal even better. Adventureland Popcorn Cart Premium buckets are different. Those are souvenirs first and popcorn vessels second. Nobody buys a $35.99 Christmas train because they’ve been carefully analyzing their snack ROI. You saw Mickey driving a tiny Christmas train and your financial plan briefly left your body. Know Before You Pop Disney World has taken a snack that should be remarkably simple — corn plus heat plus butter — and built an entire collectible economy around it. Magic Key King Arthur Carrousel Popcorn Bucket If you’re going to snack your way through several park days, buy your standard refillable bucket early in the trip, keep it with you when you park hop, take advantage of the cheaper specialty refills at EPCOT, and save your Dining Plan snack credits for something pricier. And if you spot a limited-edition bucket you love? Well, we can’t stop you. We’re the people who just spent an entire article explaining popcorn economics. Popcorn Keep following DFB for the latest Disney World snacks, popcorn buckets, menu changes, and all the other tiny details that somehow become VERY important once you’re inside the Disney bubble. We’re Disney snack EXPERTS, so you could say we know a thing or two… Check out the video below for our snack tier list! Will It Spring Roll?! We Tried the NEW Breakfast Version of This Iconic Magic Kingdom Snack Read More Disney Popcorn Tips REVIEW: The Best Disney Popcorn Is HIDING at Disney SpringsWe Are LOSING OUR MINDS Over This New Disney SouvenirEven Though You LOVE Them, I Avoid These 4 Snacks in Magic KingdomDisney, You Might Have Outdone Yourself With This NEW Popcorn Bucket7 Original Disney World Snacks That Still Exist and Where to Find Them 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! 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Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but it is also one of the most expensive. That is why we are always on the lookout for the very best deals, so you can plan your most magical vacation without breaking the bank. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Well, Priceline just released a special offer on Disney World vacations that could mean some big savings. So, let’s dive in! Priceline is gearing up for some amazing savings with their 2026 Cyber Week sale, which runs from November 27th through December 1st. This week will be full of lots of travel savings, but Priceline has just shared that this sale will also include a limited-time Disney offer. ©Priceline Anyone participating in the sale can now save $100 on a Disney destination hotel when they use the code DISNEYBF100. But the best part is that you can actually stack this deal with other Cyber Week discounts on hotels, flights, packages, and more. Which means you can start building your entire Disney World trip for less. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Here are a few of the many Priceline Deals available during Cyber Week: Hotel: Save up to 40% at more hotels than at any other time of year. Get the most savings on 2+ night stays. Rental Cars: Save up to 30% on Rental Cars. Packages: Package deals up to 60% off. Cruises: Double cruise cash: up to $2,000 plus stackable offers from top cruise lines. Experiences: 15% off Priceline Experiences. Flash Deals: Priceline will be dropping an extra 40% off during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday. EPCOT The savings and deals will start to roll in as soon as Black Friday approaches, so make sure to keep an eye out to snag all the best possible deals for any upcoming Disney World trips you have planned for 2027. Tower of Terror Because next year is going to be BIG at Disney World. Two brand-new lands are opening across Disney World; Monstropolis will be hitting the streets of Hollywood Studios. Monstropolis Construction And Tropical Americas will finally be opening in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This means new rides, shows, experiences, characters, and incredible theming will be available next year. Tropical Americas Construction We know that Disney World will be a popular destination as these lands open up, so if you want to come experience all the new fun, now might be the best opportunity to start booking your trip with some amazing savings. Tree of Life We will continue to bring you all of the Black Friday savings and deals, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! Lightning Lane Rules Disney Is Changing In 2027 If you are planning a 2027 trip to Disney World, make sure to check out the 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. 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 taking advantage of these savings? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

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We were ROBBED, friends. Somewhere out there is an alternate timeline where Disney World has a full-blown magic-themed restaurant — levitating tables, disappearing diners, grand illusions between bites of steak — and we are NOT living in it. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney World has never been shy about restaurants where the food is only half the fun. You can eat in a drive-in movie at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, dine in the Beast’s castle at Be Our Guest, or look down at Earth from orbit at Space 220. But back in the 1990s, a restaurant on the drawing board would have been in a league of its own. So let’s pull back the curtain on the Disney World restaurant that vanished before it ever appeared. First Things First: Who Is David Copperfield? If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, you probably remember the TV specials. David Copperfield was one of the biggest names in entertainment, period. This is the guy who made the Statue of Liberty disappear on live TV in 1983, walked through the Great Wall of China, and flew across the stage like gravity was just a suggestion. And here’s the fun part — Copperfield has often named Walt Disney as one of his role models growing up. Then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner was a big fan of Copperfield too, and the two had reportedly been talking for YEARS about how to combine big-time illusion with Disney magic. In the mid-’90s, they finally found their answer. ©IMDB Copperfield’s Magic Underground Copperfield wanted to branch out beyond the stage, and his big idea was a chain of magic-themed restaurants called David Copperfield’s Magic Underground. Think gothic architecture, shocking illusions, and BIG magical stage performances — all while you eat dinner. This wasn’t some small side project, either. The team behind it was seriously impressive: Food and service were designed by Joe Baum, the legendary New York restaurateur. The magical setting was being created by architect David Rockwell. The business side was a partnership with a company called LateNite Magic, Inc. The flagship location was going to be a 20,000-square-foot underground food-and-entertainment complex in New York’s Times Square, at Broadway and 49th Street. Additional locations were planned for London, Frankfurt, Sydney, and Chicago. But the SECOND location? That was going to be in, you guessed it, Disney World. Hollywood Studios The Disney World Location That (Almost) Was In 1996, Disney announced that David Copperfield’s Magic Underground would open at Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios) in summer 1998. Disney even staged promotional photos of Eisner and Copperfield with a set of blueprints floating in mid-air. (Very on brand.) Here’s what we know about the plans: Size: A 30,000-square-foot restaurant seating around 500 guests. Location: Near Hollywood Boulevard, with entrances both inside AND outside the park. Similar to how Rainforest Cafe works at Animal Kingdom today, you wouldn’t have needed a park ticket to eat there. Hype: A billboard was put up just to the right of the Disney-MGM Studios entrance announcing the restaurant was coming soon. More to come: There were also plans for a Magic Underground location at Downtown Disney (near the AMC theater, by Pleasure Island), plus a Copperfield Magic Underground store selling magic tricks. Can you IMAGINE?! A magic-themed restaurant right around the corner from the Sci-Fi Dine-In and the 50’s Prime Time Café. Hollywood Studios would’ve had the most entertaining dinner lineup on property. From back when Hollywood Studios went by a different name… Okay, But What Would It Have Been LIKE? This is where it gets really painful, because the plans sounded INCREDIBLE. Eisner described the menu as American and international fare served alongside grand illusions. Copperfield later said it would include the steaks and pizza he’d enjoyed during his travels around the world. (Honestly? Steak, pizza, and a magic show sounds like a perfect night out to us.) ©Wattpad The restaurant was designed to feel like you’d snuck into Copperfield’s secret workshop through a secret entrance. In-house magicians would perform close-up magic right at your table, and a big main stage would host the larger illusions. The New York location was going to look like an 1880s New York waterfront warehouse holding pieces of the Statue of Liberty — including a 2,000-pound replica of Lady Liberty’s face. The builders even carved FAKE cracks into the exterior stonework to make it look old. Streets of America So… What Happened? The Times Square location never took off. So the whole thing went POOF and disappeared… but not in a cool magical way. More like an “everything’s over budget, and people are mad at each other” sort of way. By 1997, the New York project was running into trouble. Construction stopped after cost overruns burned through the roughly $26 million budget. The creative team and investors reportedly butted heads. Not to mention, the ’90s theme-restaurant craze was starting to cool off. The project went bankrupt by 1998, with investors reportedly losing more than $30 million. Construction on the Times Square restaurant had gotten VERY far along, but the doors never opened to a single customer. Once the New York flagship collapsed, Disney canceled its agreement with Copperfield and quietly took down the billboard outside the park. ©Wattpad But Hey… At Least We’ve Still Got AbracadaBar! If you’re feeling a little cheated by the universe right now, we get it. But Disney World DOES still have one magic-themed spot to visit: AbracadaBar on Disney’s BoardWalk. AbracadaBar opened in July 2016 in the space that used to be Seashore Sweets, tucked between Flying Fish and Trattoria al Forno. And it comes with a great backstory. Keep an eye on the posters on the walls, too, since a few of them are enchanted. And look for fun Easter eggs throughout the lounge, including a Society of Explorers and Adventurers fez and Dumbo’s magic feather. Just know going in that AbracadaBar is more of a cozy-themed lounge than a full-on show. No live magicians are performing. Think more Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar than Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. But with themed cocktails and all those details to spot, it’s still a fun stop for any magic fan. AbracadaBar Will Disney World Ever Get a Magic Restaurant? Who knows! Disney has been adding more immersive dining over the years, so we’re not ruling anything out. For now, David Copperfield’s Magic Underground lives on as one of Disney World’s most fascinating “what ifs.” And honestly, a restaurant where tables levitate and guests disappear sounds even better nearly 30 years later. Until then, we’ll be at AbracadaBar, raising a glass to the magicians who vanished… and the restaurant that did too. For more Disney World history and current news, be sure to follow us at DFB! 5 Rejected Disney World Ideas We Need To Talk About Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you have eaten at David Copperfield’s Magic Underground? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Over the last several decades, December has become the busiest season at Disney World, with guests packing the theme parks for seasonal events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, the Festival of the Holidays and more! However, these changes aren’t limited to Disney World’s parks! Christmas at Disney World The month will see some MAJOR changes at Disney World’s theme parks. From refurbishment projects to holiday events — and missing holiday traditions — guests visiting for the holidays need to be prepared for A LOT. Resort-Hopping Changes? For years, many guests have made resort-hopping to see Disney World’s hotel decorations an annual tradition. However, that may not be an option this year. Changes began in June, when Disney made a massive alteration to the transportation rules at Disney Springs. Many guests — both locals as well as guests at nearby hotels — would use the shopping district as a transportation hub, catching buses and watercraft to their Disney World hotel of choice. However, now guests need to show a hotel or dining reservation in order to be granted access to said buses or boats leaving Disney Springs. Disney never shared an official reason for this rule change, although we can surmise that it is because too many non-resort guests were using the buses to get around, and it was making the wait too long for the guests paying to stay at these hotels. Disney Springs Transportation Rule In addition, earlier this summer, there were security guards stationed at the walkway between the Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to prevent non-hotel guests from using it, particularly in the evening before fireworks. We could see more of the same over the last two months of 2026, indicating that Disney could go further than cutting off the Disney Springs transportation route. Christmas at the Polynesian A Canceled Tradition Since it first debuted in 1999, a massive gingerbread house in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa was a favorite of many guests. Generations grew up not only seeing the finished product but also seeing the gingerbread house under construction each year, watching it being decorated and speaking to Disney’s chefs as they built it. Many families would even stop by the hotel to take their family Christmas and holiday card photos in front of the house. The icon was absent in 2025 due to construction in the hotel’s lobby but was expected to return in 2026. However, in the spring of 2026, Disney confirmed that the massive gingerbread house won’t be returning going forward. While the hotel will instead feature a few small ones throughout the resort, made by Disney’s culinary team, the loss of the 25+-year-old tradition has hit a lot of Disney fans hard. 2024 Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian Happy New Year! Disney World has several major New Year’s celebrations, including special fireworks at EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and the Magic Kingdom. Those latter fireworks also provide the backdrop for a special hotel offering at the Contemporary Resort. Guests will be able to enjoy “a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display and a delectable meal” at the resort’s California Grill. Fireworks deck at California Grill In addition, guests should be aware of several ongoing hotel refurbishment projects happening through December: BoardWalk Exterior Refurbishment: Through Late 2026 Wilderness Lodge Exterior Refurbishment: Late 2026 Yacht Club Exterior Maintenance: Late 2026 All-Star Movies Refurb: May 2026 to January 2027 Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House Refurb: May 2026 to January 2027 Grand Floridian Resort-Wide Refurbishment Including Porte-cochère: Through early 2027 Port Orleans Room Refurbishment: Through August 2027 Art of Animation Room Refurbishment: Through Late 2027 Beach Club Exterior Refurbishment: Through Late 2027 Contemporary Resort-Wide: Through Late 2027 Bay Cove Pool construction sign If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel during the holidays, be sure to be aware of these changes so you’re not caught off guard on your vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for further updates. Beyond the holidays, are you planning a Disney hotel stay for next year? There are some hotels you should target… and some you should put on ice until 2028. “Hall Trolls” Are Causing Chaos in Disney World Hotels, and We Need To Talk About It Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Heading to Disney World this summer? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

If you were traveling yesterday, you are already aware of the extremely rare ground stop issued by the FAA. During this ground stop, no planes took off anywhere in the country for over four hours. This left over 1.5 million travelers on more than 10,000 flights affected by this incident. Southwest Airlines So, what should you do if your Disney World travel plans were disrupted during the ground stop? We are here to go over all of the details. Despite the ground stop being lifted last night, it is still significantly affecting air travel across the country as both airports and airlines attempt to get everything back on track. For example, there have been 93 delays and 142 cancelations so far today at the Orlando International Airport. This means that even if you were not traveling yesterday during the ground stop, it could still impact your travel in and out of Orlando for the next few days. Orlando International Airport So, the first step should be to contact your airline to see what you can do to make a new travel plan if your flight has been delayed or canceled. Also, if it is possible for you to drive to Disney World, that might be an option to consider at this time. Now, let’s start with any folks who are currently in Disney World and unable to fly home when they originally expected. Southwest Airlines The first thing you should do if you are staying at a Disney World Hotel is contact the front desk at the hotel to see if there is any way that the resort, or another resort on property, will be able to accommodate you for any additional nights until your new flight departs. Art of Animation Front Desk While it is not a guarantee, Disney always tries their best to accommodate guests, especially when these sorts of rare circumstances arise. If you are not staying on Disney property, you should contact your hotel to see if they can provide any other accommodations for your group. All-Star Movies Front Desk Now, for any guests traveling to Disney World. If you are now set to arrive at Disney later than expected, contact guest services to go over any updated cancelation policies or delayed arrival policies. Given the extremely rare nature of this incident, it is possible that Disney will put new temporary policies in place to help those affected by this travel issue, so it’s always best to call and check. Wilderness Lodge Lobby We would also recommend trying to move around any reservations you can. While it’s difficult to switch park and hotel reservations and you’ll need to speak to a Cast Member about that, we would suggest trying to move any dining or experience reservations to later in your trip. If any of these reservations cannot be moved, that would be another question you could ask Cast Members. Cinderella Castle Now, if your travel plans have been significantly disrupted, you can always consider rescheduling your trip altogether. Once again, while there are no guarantees, Disney will work with you to transfer your trip to another time. However, it is important to remember that when rescheduling, it is possible that any hotel or dining reservations you made might not be available on your new dates. Meaning you might need to be flexible about which Disney hotels or restaurants you have reservations for. Disney’s BoardWalk Whether you are still planning to come on your trip, just a bit late, or if you are looking to reschedule altogether, Disney World will always do their best to try and help guests who are experiencing any sort of travel issue, especially when an incident of this scale occurs. The best thing you can do is contact Disney and see if the Cast Members can help make the needed accommodations for your trip. Visiting Guest Relations can be super helpful! We will continue to bring you all of the Disney World and travel news, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything. 3 New Disney Rumors Swirling This Week If you are planning a trip to Disney World in 2027, make sure to check out the 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. 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 Was your travel impacted by the FAA ground stop? Let us know your experience in the comments below. View the full article

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From price increases to adjusting to changes, it’s been a tough year when it comes to travel and flying! Southwest Airlines Well, we have some good travel news to share with you for a change. Both Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines have announced new perks and expanded perks. If you find yourself flying with these budget-friendly airlines often, you’re going to want to hear about these! Starting with Southwest, the airline expanded Sip and Ship to four Texas airports last week. The airports include Dallas Love Field, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and San Antonio International Airport. Southwest Airlines at MCO Sip and Ship is a program that Southwest launched earlier this year at 19 select West Coast airports, and now they’ve decided to expand. The program allows customers to check a case of wine FREE of charge. Southwest decided to bring the perk to Texas “after hearing from Texas wine lovers and growers who wanted the same offering in the Lone Star State.” ©Southwest Airlines If you’re unfamiliar with the perk, customers 21 years of age or older can check one case of wine at no additional charge. You can bring one properly packaged case of wine (up to 12 bottles), weighing 50lbs or less and falling within our standard sizing limit (62″ or less) to the Southwest ticket counter. Southwest actually celebrated Sip and Ship’s Texas debut this past weekend at the Austin Food & Wine Festival, which you’ll see below! ©Southwest Now let’s talk about Frontier, because the airline just launched sales for first-class seating for travel starting in early March 2027! This change by Frontier is in hopes that it will draw in more passengers who will spend more money, in an attempt to combat the high costs of jet fuel. Flying According to the Orlando Sentinel, “the Denver-based airline said that first-class seating installation is under way aboard its Airbus jetliners and that the expansion of its premium sections will span eight rows.” The first-class seating of the planes will be in a two-by-two configuration with “up to 37 inches of pitch”. Seats in rows three through eight will offer extra legroom with up to “34 inches of pitch.” They also added that “in-seat power among the rows will be available in addition to the airline’s previously announced Starlink Wi-Fi service, which will also become available in 2027.” Frontier Plane at the Orlando Airport “We’re transforming what customers can expect when they fly Frontier,” said the airline’s chief marketing officer, Bobby Schroeter. “First Class seating, more room to stretch out, in-seat power and fast, reliable Starlink Wi-Fi will bring a new level of comfort and convenience to flying with us. We’re continuing to deliver the great value our customers count on, combining more comfort and choice with Frontier’s low fares.” ©Frontier Airlines We’ve been getting news regarding these airlines all year long, and it continues with these new perks. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more travel news, so make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog! I Saved 57% By Flying Into a Different Airport on My Last Disney Trip Who’s actually winning the theme park war? Check out the video below to find out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are your thoughts on the perks? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Every week, it feels like the Disney rumor mill kicks into overdrive, and this week is no exception. Between Reddit threads, TikTok theories, and that one “insider” account your cousin swears is legit, it’s hard to know what to believe. (We’ve all been burned by a “totally confirmed” rumor that turned out to be a very wishful Photoshop job.) ©Disney But that’s why you have us — so we can sort through the chatter together. We’ve dug into each rumor to figure out what’s real, what’s fake, and what’s still TBD (aka “we’re keeping our fingers crossed, but Disney hasn’t said a word”). Some of these might make you do a happy dance, while others might make you roll your eyes so hard you see Cinderella Castle. Tons of Disney rumors have been swirling this week, and we’re here to confirm and debunk them so you know what’s true and what’s not. WARNING: This post does contain some spoilers for recent and upcoming Marvel projects, so if you don’t want to be spoiled, stop reading! Project Fedora Revealed: True Back in May of this year, we saw that Walt Disney Imagineering had filed two construction permits for the area between the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and the Backlot Express restaurant. The project was under the codename “Project Fedora”. We’ve come to suspect that the codename is related to the most popular fedora-wearing character we know, Indiana Jones. Well, Disney has FINALLY announced what Project Fedora is! ©Disney Say hello to the Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! This new playground area is expected to open in the coming months and is “inspired by the spirit of the iconic stunt show; this outdoor playground will give kids the chance to embrace their inner explorer, with interactive elements and themed play structures that bring action and storytelling to life.” Everything We Know About the New Indiana Jones Playground Coming to Disney World No Fly Zone News: True (Kind of) It was recently reported that the no-fly zone restrictions for Disney World and Disneyland were removed from the Federal Aviation Administration’s active Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) map. The removal was spotted on November 10th, with some fans immediately calling out that it was probably a glitch — and they were right. ©Federal Aviation Administration These air restrictions have been in place since 2003, and are still in place. If you’ve been to the parks, you might be thinking, “But I’ve seen planes flying over,” and that is technically true! These no-fly zones have very specific dimensions, meaning no one is allowed to fly from the surface up to 3,000 feet above the ground within a 3-nautical-mile radius of the center of the circle. So, as long as those planes are more than 3,000 feet above the ground, they are good to fly right over Disney World. See Where We Debunked This Rumor Originally Ding-Dong the Witch Is NOT Dead: True SPOILERS AHEAD!! If you’ve seen recent social media posts claiming that the Scarlet Witch has risen from the dead and is officially back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, well, those rumors are true! In the post-credits scene of the finale of VisionQuest on Disney+, Doctor Doom “awakens” the Scarlet Witch, with the scene ending as she opens her eyes. ©Marvel Scarlet Witch (a.k.a. Wanda Maximoff) was defeated at the end of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but fans didn’t think they’d seen the last of her. Now, it’s being assumed that Wanda will appear in Avengers: Doomsday — otherwise, why bring her back at all? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see when the new movie premieres on December 18th, 2026. ©Disney We’ll be on the lookout for even more Disney rumors to confirm or debunk for you. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news — and check out our video below on Disney World tips! Check out more Disney news at the links below! 2 New Patents Could Solve ANNOYING Disney World ProblemsDining Packages Announced for EPCOT Festival of the Arts Broadway Concert SeriesIs Disney Ruining ‘Dancing With the Stars’? What Fans Are Saying and What Has Actually ChangedFULL LINEUP Announced for the 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Concert SeriesIndiana Jones Playground Coming To Disney’s Hollywood Studios Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What Disney rumors have you seen this week? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

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. 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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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