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EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival is HERE and we’ve already checked out everything there is to experience so far! EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival We’ve tried all the food, checked out the entertainment, and even completed a scavenger hunt! We were hunting for any announcements about this popular festival weeks prior, but there are a few things that still have majorly surprised us! MUPPETS! We were SO excited to hear that a bit of Muppet Labs would be arriving to this year’s Food and Wine Festival near the Brew-Wing Booth in The Odyssey Pavilion! Brew-Wing 2023 Muppet Labs However, it’s important that we note that you can only see Beaker and Dr. Honeydew through screens, even though some of the eats at the booth are their experiments. So while it’s still a super cute theme, you won’t get to see too much of the Muppets. Themed to The Muppets! But we loved all the decorations inside The Odyssey and how it felt like it was really transformed into Muppet Labs (minus the actual Muppets). A Pickle Milkshake? Speaking of Muppet Labs, one of Beaker and Dr. Honeydew’s lovely creations for the festival is the Pickle Milkshake at the Brew-Wing booth. Pickle Milkshake Yes, you read that right. A pickle milkshake. And yes, we drank it to tell you all about it! It certainly took us on a flavor journey, and all we’ll say here is that if you don’t like pickles, don’t even TOUCH this thing. Read our review of the Pickle Milkshake here! Not Every Booth Opens With The Festival That’s right, you don’t get to experience every single festival booth right now. 2023 The Noodle Exchange Booth EPCOT has decided to delay the opening of the following SIX booths: Hawai’i (Opening August 15th) The Noodle Exchange (Opening August 15th) (Opening later this fall) Char & Chop (Opening later this fall) Wine & Wedge (Opening later this fall) Bubbles & Brine (Opening later this fall) Swirled Showcase (Opening later this fall) Hawai’i booth This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this happen, but this year will be especially rough, as two booths open in August, but the others won’t open until WAY later in the fall. This makes it hard for people who may want to plan vacations towards the beginning of the festival because they won’t get to experience every booth. Not Everything Is Returning And of course, we were sad to find out that some of our favorite booths wouldn’t be returning this year. When EPCOT released its list of booths for the year, the following were not on it, and have not been announced to be returning since: Hops and Barley (but a similar carrot cake is on the menu over at Flavors of America!) Appleseed Orchard Mac & Eats (major sad face) Swanky Saucy Swine (many people may not miss this one because of how adventurous it was, but we appreciated it!) Earth Eats (While we miss a booth solely dedicated to plant-based offerings, there are lots throughout the other booths) Mac and Eats spread (2022) Yes, we’re sad these aren’t returning, but there are tons of other booths (both here now and coming in the future) that make up for it. Don’t worry — there are still plenty of delicious eats around this festival! Here’s our best-of-the-fest list for the 2023 Food and Wine Festival! Don’t forget though that with those booths opening later this year and plenty of other EPCOT news coming out, the Food and Wine Festival news is far from being over! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news so you don’t miss out. Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about this year’s Food and Wine Festival! IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite booth this year? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 Surprising Announcements For the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being a Magic Key holder in Disneyland comes with a nice set of perks. Magic Key Logo Of course, the discounts on food and merchandise are pretty awesome, right? But you can also occasionally get access to previews, an exclusive lounge, and more. Now, Magic Key holders also get access to exclusive merchandise, and there’s a new Mickey souvenir you might want to grab ASAP. During the month of August, Magic Key holders will get the opportunity to purchase a new Magic Key Mickey Sipper. This colorful geometric designed sipper (that kinda reminds us of Spaceship Earth in EPCOT) is shaped like our favorite mouse and comes with a fun strap. ©Disney Note that Magic Key holders must present a valid Magic Key pass to purchase the sipper, and it will be subject to availability while supplies last. August is also bringing some new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots for Magic Key holders in Disney California Adventure, so be sure to look out for those, too. ©Disney Magic Key holders can check the Magic Key portal in the Disneyland app for more details and the full list of perks available to them! Enjoy! If you’re headed to Disneyland soon, you should check out our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch. We’ve even got a new line of Tiana merch to celebrate the upcoming Tiana’s Palace Restaurant in Disneyland! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! A Halloween Event Is RETURNING to Disneyland This Year! See What It Is Here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite thing about being a Magic Key Holder? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Perks Announced for Magic Key Holders! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Could the Disney World Skyliner temporarily CLOSE in early 2024? EPCOT Disney Skyliner Station Although Disney hasn’t announced any official closures yet, we’ve seen a BIG clue that a refurbishment could be coming up soon. The Disney Skyliner is a convenient way to get around Disney World. It has stops at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort, and one stop for Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts. This transportation system might have a temporary closure in early 2024. Disney hasn’t made any announcements yet, but we saw refurbishment closures in both 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the Skyliner was closed from January 23rd through January 28th, and in 2023 it was closed from January 22nd through the 29th. Walt Disney World Skyliner For those closures, Cast Members informed us that the Skyliner was undergoing routine maintenance. So if that routine continues, we’ll probably see another closure in late January 2024. The Skyliner at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort If you’re heading to the parks next January, keep this in mind — you may want a backup plan for alternate transportation, just in case! Remember that EPCOT is within walking distance of a few hotels, and so is Magic Kingdom. Inside a Skyliner gondola You also always have the option of taking a Disney bus, the Monorail, or a boat, depending on your location and destination. If the Skyliner does close, Disney will point you to the alternate transportation that is available to replace it. Disney bus And if you’re trying to get somewhere in a hurry, consider using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Lyft We’ll be watching for any official announcements about a possible closure, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to learn all about Disney World transportation! Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you a fan of the Disney World Skyliner? Let us know in the comments! The post The Skyliner Complication You Should Expect in Early 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen, we get excited about ALL the new Disney merchandise, okay? Disney Merch From the smallest souvenirs to the most extravagant products, we wanna hear about it. And then, we’ll tell YOU all about it! Now, if you, or someone in your life, loves American Girl and Disney, you NEED to see this right now! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Yes, Disney has partnered with American Girl to bring us THREE new dolls you can get RIGHT NOW! American Girl Disney Princess Rapunzel Collector Doll ©American Girl The American Girl Disney Princess Rapunzel Collector Doll looks exactly like Rapunzel. She has her flowing, long golden hair with flowers in the braid, plus her gorgeous pink and purple dress, as well as her crown and necklace. Check out online here! American Girl Disney Princess Belle Collector Doll ©American Girl The American Girl Disney Princess Belle Collector Doll comes dressed in her beautiful yellow ballgown from the end of the film, complete with red flowers, jewels, and her crown. Check out the Belle American Girl Doll here! American Girl Disney Princess Jasmine Collector Doll ©American Girl The American Girl Disney Princess Jasmine Collector Doll is something Jasmine lovers will adore. She’s dressed in her beautiful blue princess attire, and her hair is pulled aside into her signature style. The Jasmine American Girl Doll could be yours here! All of these dolls are limited edition and are on their final sale already, so be sure to grab them NOW if you want them! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! NOODLES! We keep you updated on all the latest Disney merchandise news, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! These are the ULTIMATE Disney LEGO sets you can grab online right now! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these dolls is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Limited Edition Disney100 X American Girl Doll Collection is Out NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is super magical… until it’s not. Magic Kingdom The good news is, the Cast Members do a great job of hiding the not-so-magical things from us Disney World visitors. It’s showbiz, baby! So, the Cast Members have a super cool secret code language to communicate with each other so that they can talk about happenings in the area without attracting unwanted attention or chaos. We have several former Cast Members on the team, and we all have some Cast Member besties in our life, so we love to talk about all the code words that are used in the parks. In the past, we’ve talked about Code Vs, Code 101s, and even Code As. Today, we have another code word to share! Today, we’re here to chat about the infamous Code H. “H” stands for “honey.” Ya know who likes honey? Pooh! (POO)H likes honey. Yep, a Code H means that someone pooped. This could mean that someone had an accident on a ride, didn’t make it to the toilet but made it to the stall, or it could even mean that someone threw a dirty diaper into a ride scene. (Yes, that unfortunately does happen.) Have you ever heard Cast Members mention a Code H? If a Code H happens, custodial comes in and does a special clean-up routine. Technically, feces is a biohazard, so they’ve gotta get it cleaned up pronto. Pooh While sometimes Code H scenarios are preventable and slightly annoying — like someone carelessly tossing a horrifically dirty diaper into the endless hallway scene of the Haunted Mansion — some Code H scenarios are a result of anxious children, guests living with disabilities, and even just, well, people having accidents on rides. It’s nothing shameful, and it’s important to remember that if you witness a Code H situation. Hey there, Pooh Bear! If you hear Cast Members talking about a Code H, it’s probably best that you just leave the ride or area and go do something else. This makes it much easier for everyone involved! Oh, Bother! We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news, facts, and reviews, so make sure to follow along for more! Looking for more on Disney Cast Members? Click here! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you heard Cast Members use code language that you’re curious about? Let us know in the comments! The post A “Code H” Is BAD NEWS at Disney World. Here’s What It Means. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Looking for a (nearly) all-inclusive Disney vacation option? Booking a cruise just got easier Look no further than Disney Cruise Line! Sure, technically not everything is included on a Disney cruise, but it’s basically a giant floating Disney park sans rides, and what more could you want?! And now, it’s even EASIER to book a Disney cruise! Disney Cruise Line has introduced a new Flexible Planning Payment Calculator to its website! The new tool helps you break down your total cruise cost into payments that work for you. You’ll find it when searching for cruises on the site — when viewing a particular cruise, click on “Rate & Room Details” at the bottom. ©Disney From there, a sidebar window will pop up showing more information about the selected cruise. Scroll down, and you’ll see the following screen. Ta-da! You found it. Now you can select the “Payment Frequency” option that might work for you. ©Disney There are a handful of different options like monthly, weekly, bi-weekly, and so on. You can toggle through them all and the website will show you what your payments will look like for each choice. ©Disney For example, we selected a random sailing and chose the monthly payment option, and here’s what we saw! The website now shows you exactly how much you owe for the deposit, how much your payments will be, and what will be due for the final payment. When you switch payment frequencies, these numbers change. ©Disney Essentially, Disney has done the math for you ahead of time — this can be a great tool for planning your next Disney cruise! And, if you’re looking for a little help, check out our friends over at Small World Vacations. They’re Disney Travel Agent experts who can book your whole trip and make sure you’re getting the best deals! And don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be using this new tool? Tell us in the comments! The post It Just Got EASIER To Book a Disney Cruise! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of our favorite things about the Disney Parks is the amount of thought and detail that goes into the park theming and decor. Partners Statue Throughout each of the Disney Parks, there are small tributes to Walt Disney himself — and, of course, the Mouse that started it all. Statues of Walt and Mickey can be found at a few of the Disney Parks, like the “Partners” Statue that can be found in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Now, Disney has shared a first look at an all-new statue that’s coming soon to a Disney Park. The “Dream Makers” Statue will arrive at Hong Kong Disneyland in October 2023, and it will feature none other than Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. This is a wonderful time to introduce the new statue, as the Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary, while Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating its 18th anniversary. On the bench, the date reads October 16th, so that gives us a pretty good idea of when this statue will officially be on display. ©Disney The story behind the statue placement is the memory of Walt taking his daughters to the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round. So, the Cinderella Carousel in Hong Kong Disneyland seemed like the perfect spot for Walt and Mickey to sit. ©Disney The name of the statue came from the idea that together, Walt and Mickey brought dreams to life, and encapsulated the ideas of innovation, creativity, and imagination. ©Disney Den Den Tse, Hong Kong Disneyland Imagineering Creative Producer said, “We hope to uphold Walt’s innovative spirit so that we are not just dreaming, but dream making.” ©Disney Wow! We can’t wait to see what this statue looks like upon completion. We think that the meaning behind this statue is wonderful, and we know that the statue will stand as a symbol of Disney’s lifelong dream for lifetimes to come. We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more! Looking for more things coming soon to Hong Kong Disneyland? Click here! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this new statue? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at Disney's 100th Anniversary "Dream Makers" Statue first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Believe it or not, Halloween season has officially started in Disney World. Halloween is here! In Magic Kingdom, we’ve seen adorable pumpkin decorations arrive on Main Street, U.S.A. Even Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts this month on August 11th and we’re counting down the days. We have also seen a new collection of Halloween merchandise hit the stores in Disney World, and there are a few items for sale that we know are going to be SUPER popular this year! In the Halloween collection, there is a LOT to choose from, but we’ve narrowed it down to the top 3 things we think everyone will be wearing at Disney World this spooky season. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. World of Disney First, these Hocus Pocus Minnie Ears have our DFB team unhinged. They are giving the absolute witchiest vibes and we’re considering adding them to our daily wardrobe — spooky season or otherwise. Look at those spooky, scary, skeleton coffins on the bow. Hocus Pocus Ears Our team is in agreement that these will be very popular this Halloween season. The details on them are so unique and who doesn’t love the classic 90s film Hocus Pocus? From the front, we love how they are overall spooky but not neccessarily your typical “Disney” themed Minnie ear. While the back features the films logo on the ear. We found these ears at Island Mercantile at Animal Kingdom. We’re obsessed These particular ears aren’t available online yet, but you can get some other Halloween styles online now, including the Orange and Black Minnie Ears, the Haunted Mansion Minnie Ears, and the Nightmare Before Christmas Minnie Ears. Halloween Ears There are even MORE Halloween ear styles online! Shop for more Halloween Minnie ears here! Get the Halloween Loungefly Mini Backpack Next, we think this neon orange Loungefly Mini Backpack will steal the show. The bag features black sequins on the Minnie ears, bow, and front pocket. The overall bag is a neon orange color and is even iridescent. Halloween Loungefly The bag comes with two zipper compartments and two side pockets as well as adjustable bag straps. This is giving us 90’s throwback with the holographic orange. We think this will be the bag you’ll see all over the parks this year. so unique! We have seen the bag at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, and it’s online as well! Get the bag online! Get the Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey Finally, we think this Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey is going to be a big hit! On the front, it has a small Haunted Mansion logo, and the back says “There’s room for one more” with pictures of characters from the ride! Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey This one is online at shopDisney as well. Check it out on shopDisneyWe are excited to see what trends there will be this spooky season at the parks and what everyone will be wearing to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. For more Disney news, merchandise, and tips, be sure to follow us at Disney Food Blog. See ALL the Disney Halloween merchandise here! IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World! We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World EVERYTHING CONFIRMED for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World FULL LIST of Rides That Will Be Open at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Target Has NEW Halloween Inflatables Online Now! How To Get the CHEAPEST Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World CHANGES Revealed for Disney World’s Halloween Parade in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe What items are you loving from the Halloween collection this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. The post 3 Disney Halloween Souvenirs that EVERYONE Will Be Wearing in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might already be familiar with the D23 Expo (not being held in 2023) and Destination D (coming in September of 2023!) — both of which are expos run by Disney that typically bring in some exciting Disney news. But there’s ANOTHER event you need to mark down in your calendars ASAP. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation IAAPA is The Global Association for the Attraction Industry and it holds its very own expo that can reveal some BIG updates for all kinds of theme parks around the world, including Disney’s! In the past, events held through IAAPA or at the IAAPA Expo have brought us updates on Avengers Campus in Disneyland, details about festivals and why they’re of critical importance to theme parks, and even news about Gideon’s Bakehouse. And soon, we could get more updates! The IAAPA Expo will be taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida this year from November 13th through the 17th, so mark down those calendars NOW. But, more importantly, registration for the IAAPA Expo has begun! IAAPA Registration is now available on the IAAPA Expo website. You can create an account, fill in your information, and then register for whatever level of access you want. The IAAPA Expo gathers some of the biggest amusement park professionals in the world in one place, and it typically highlights amusement park trends, technologies, and changes that could impact the future of the industry. A Kiosk Prepaid “Reverse ATM” on display at the 2022 IAAPA Expo. There are nearly 1,120 exhibitors on the show floor that will be showcasing the latest innovations in the attractions world. Pavilions you’ll find this year include Family Entertainment; Food & Beverage; Games & Arcade; Inflatables; Operational Services; Outdoor Exhibitors; Rides & Equipment; Show Production & Design; and Water Park. Pricing for access to the show floor is $189 for IAAPA members or young professional members. Student members can get in for $50, and nonmembers can gain access for $349. ©IAAPA In addition to the show floor, there are educational programs that will be available and professional development opportunities. These cost different amounts depending on what you’re looking for. In terms of Disney-specific events, there will be an event during the IAAPA Expo called “Lunch and Learn: Walt Disney Imagineering – Bringing Story-Driven Experiences to Global Audiences.” It is priced at $79 for members and $129 for nonmembers. It’ll take place on November 13th. ©IAAPA On the show floor, you’ll find a number of exhibitors that have worked with Disney, including Aerophile (operators of the balloon at Disney Springs!), Alinco Costumes, Inc. (which has worked on costumes for Disney), COST Inc. (which has worked on construction at theme parks including some of Disney’s), and more. ©IAAPA We’ll be keeping an eye out for any major Disney reveals that might come from the IAAPA Expo or any news about theme park technology and trends that could impact your Disney trips in the future, so stay tuned for that! And for more news about dates you should mark in your calendar, click here to see why one date in August could be of critical importance! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What new technology would YOU want to see in the Disney parks? Tell us in the comments! The post BIG Disney News Could Be Revealed Soon — And You Can Get Tickets To Be There! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love events in Disney World that bring special snacks — how can we not love it? We love Disney FOOD (it’s literally part of our name). Swirls on the Water So we spent a lot of time hunting down Fourth of July treats last month, and we can’t wait to try all the Halloween goodies Disney has in store for us for spooky season. Right now, though, we’re celebrating World Princess Month, and a ton of new princess-themed snacks have arrived all around the resort. So let’s head to Disney Springs to check out what might be the PRETTIEST Dole Whip we’ve ever seen. Okay, so we recently had a treat inspired by Rapunzel at Storybook Treats at Magic Kingdom: the Rapunzel Sundae. Even though it was tasty, we encountered a small problem with that snack because it melted so fast. Rapunzel Sundae Well, that’s likely going to be a problem with the new Rapunzel Cone, too, but we went ahead and ordered it because we just can’t resist! You can get it from Swirls on the Water at Disney Springs. Rapunzel Cone This is made with Dole Whip Lemon and Dole Whip Raspberry swirled in a lavender cone, topped with sugar flowers. We cannot deny how pretty it is. But even better, it’s also VERY tasty. The fruity flavor of the raspberry and the zesty lemon offer a very nice sweet-and-sour combo. Isn’t it pretty/ There’s just one BIG problem with this snack, though. The fruity soft serve means that it doesn’t hold together well. Basically, it’s hot here in Florida, and this thing is going to melt into soup if you don’t eat it quickly. It’s a delicious soup, but it’s still soup. We might even recommend that if you get this cone, ask for a cup to catch what is going to inevitably slide down the cone and onto the ground. It’s MELTING However, if you do want to try it for yourself, you can grab it at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs for $6.49. Just stock up on napkins and get a bowl or something to keep from making a mess everywhere (this is especially something to keep in mind if you get it for a kid). Swirls on the Water We’ll be trying out more World Princess Week treats in Disney World, so be sure to check back with us for more reviews! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you try this treat in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's a NEW Dole Whip Treat in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially August — WHERE did the time go? It’s August This month we’re seeing Halloween decorations at Disney parks and the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party of the year is just around the corner. Big things aren’t just happening in the parks, though — there is a lot of new material you can stream on Disney+ this month as well! Here’s a list of everything new you can now stream on Disney+. Wednesday, August 2nd Farm Dreams (Season 1, 6 Episodes) How Not to Draw Shorts (Season 1, 5 Episodes) Kiff (Season 1, 4 Episodes) Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (New Episodes Streaming) Friday, August 4th Rio 2 Wednesday, August 9th Chibi Tiny Tales Shorts (Season 3, 11 Episodes) Dino Ranch (Season 2, 9 Episodes) High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Season 4 Premiere) (All Episodes Streaming) ©Disney Friday, August 11th The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Barnyard Olympics Donald’s Cousin Gus Donald’s Nephews Flying Jalopy Goofy and Wilbur Mickey’s Steam-Roller Wednesday, August 16th Disney Junior Wonderful World of Songs (Season 1, 10 Episodes) Hamster & Gretel (Season 1, 4 Episodes) The Villains of Valley View (Season 2, 6 Episodes) Wicked Tuna (Season 12, 20 Episodes) ©Disney Thursday, August 17th The Wonder Years (Season 2, 10 Episodes) Friday, August 18th LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest (Premiere) (Special) Wednesday, August 23rd Star Wars: Ahsoka (Premiere) (2 Episodes) ©Disney Friday, August 25th Cinderella 4K Remaster Explorer: Lost in the Arctic Wednesday, August 30th Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes (Season 1, 6 Episodes) Pretty Freekin Scary (Season 1, 6 Episodes) Star Wars: Ahsoka (Episode 3) Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life (Season 2, New Episodes) ©Disney Happy streaming — and stay cool! Be sure to follow DFB for more Disney news and updates. Don’t forget! Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 is now on Disney+! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What will you be watching on Disney Plus this month? Let us know in the comments below! The post Everything NEW You Can Stream on Disney+ This August first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Haunted Mansion fans: we apologize in advance. The Haunted Mansion There have been SO many tempting Haunted Mansion souvenirs released lately — from an entire Dooney & Bourke collection to a light-up sipper — but you might just need to open up those wallets again to get Disney’s latest Haunted Mansion item. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Haunted Mansion Loungefly Bucket Bag Haunted Mansion drawstring Loungefly bag Disney has released a NEW Haunted Mansion Loungefly bag and this one features a Haunted Mansion design that you might find to be irresistible. The design is inspired by the wallpaper within the Haunted Mansion and even has glow-in-the-dark eyes. Haunted Mansion Bag ©Disney On the front of the bag, you’ll find the oval plaque from the ride… There It Is! ©Disney …and you can opt to use either the black shoulder strap or metallic blue chain handle. ©Disney What makes this even BETTER though is that it has a blue lining with The Haunted Mansion plaque and some more fun designs. ©Disney You could make this a signature part of your spooky outfit for the Halloween season or truthfully use it year-round to show off your Haunted Mansion love. This bag might even be more versatile or usable compared to the “traditional” Loungefly backpacks since it is more of a bag/purse style — so you might even be able to use it more frequently. The bag is available online and we found it at Island Mercantile in Animal Kingdom too. Get the Loungefly bag here! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! We’ve got fun Halloween tees! Stay tuned for more Disney merchandise updates! Click here to see how Mickey Beignets got a Haunted Mansion MAKEOVER in Disney World! IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World! We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World EVERYTHING CONFIRMED for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World FULL LIST of Rides That Will Be Open at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Target Has NEW Halloween Inflatables Online Now! How To Get the CHEAPEST Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World CHANGES Revealed for Disney World’s Halloween Parade in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Will you be picking up this bag? Tell us in the comments! The post The Haunted Mansion Loungefly Bag You’ll Want to Use EVERY DAY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World knows how to celebrate an occasion — that’s for sure. Sleeping Beauty From anniversaries to Halloween to the holidays and more, chances are you’ll almost always find something to celebrate in the parks and hotels — and this time around is no different. Disney is honoring all things princesses for World Princess Week, and we’re heading to one of our favorite hotels to join the party! Over at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Topolino’s Terrace serves up some seriously incredible eats. But for World Princess Week, you can get a dessert that is absolutely gorgeous — so you know we had to try it out! The Make It Pink, Make It Blue Color Changing Mousse is an orange blossom honey mousse transformed by color-changing flavors of citrus accompanied with strawberry curd and almond crumble. Yep — you read that right. This dessert changes colors! You can grab it for $16. When it’s first brought out, it’s a pinkish-purple color… Make it pink …but then a little spritz of citrus turns it blue! Talk about magical. We can’t deny how absolutely beautiful (and cool!) this dessert is — but how does it taste? It was an incredibly light, airy, and bright dessert. It’s fluffy and almost melts in your mouth with a natural sweetness from the honey — it’s sweet, but doesn’t taste like straight sugar. Make it blue The cake on the bottom is a bit bland but we think it’s pretty integral to the structure of the mousse. The saccharine flavor is cut by the tartness of the berry compote served on the side (though we do wish there was more of this). The crown is made of white chocolate with edible gold dust, and while it certainly adds to the overall look, it doesn’t add much in terms of flavor — it’s mostly a decoration. The pastry chef who brought ours out told us that this is the first immersive dessert offered at Topolino’s! Check this thing out! The Make It Pink, Make It Blue Color Changing Mousse will be available at dinner only now through August 31st, so snag those Topolino’s reservations quickly if you want to try this out. We’ll be on the hunt for more must-try Disney World desserts, so keep an eye on DFB for the latest! These Are the BEST Desserts in Disney World Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Topolino’s Terrace? Tell us in the comments! The post This NEW Disney World Treat Has a Hidden SECRET first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who needs a vacation? Raise your hand! Disney Wish Let’s be honest, we probably all need a break from the hustle and bustle, and what would be a better way to relax than to set off on a Disney Cruise? The Disney Wish is the cruise line’s newest ship and it has a lot to offer. If you haven’t yet set sail on the Wish, we’ve got some exciting news for you! Right now, shopDisney is hosting the Magic of Disney Princess Sweepstakes. When you enter this sweepstakes, you get a chance to win a trip on the Disney Wish along with five Disney Story Dolls from shopDisney. We’re on the Disney Wish! The full grand prize includes the following: One 4-night cruise from Port Canaveral on the Disney Wish for up to 4 persons (one stateroom selected by Disney Cruise Line) All meals onboard the Disney Wish (excluding specialty dining and adult-exclusive restaurants) Pre-paid onboard gratuities for the stateroom host/hostess, dining room server, assistant server, and head server Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses (as defined on the Disney Cruise Line website) Five (5) Disney Story Dolls of Winner’s choice One (1) $500 Disney Gift Card (terms and conditions apply). And if the winner lives outside a 200-mile radius of Port Canaveral, Florida: Up to four (4) roundtrip coach airfares between the major U.S. gateway airport closest to the Winner’s residence and Orlando International Airport in Orlando, FL One (1) standard room for up to four (4) persons at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel for one (1) night prior to the ship’s departure. The room! Entering the sweepstakes is super simple — all you have to do is go to the website and enter your email in the box at the bottom. After that, you’ll be prompted to log into your Disney account. You can reenter the contest daily through August 31st, 2023. You must be 18 to enter and a legal resident of the United States. Mickey and Minnie on the Disney Wish! The approximate retail value of this prize is $11,810.35, which includes taxes, fees, and port expenses. That’s a significant chunk of change! We’ll keep you updated with more sweepstakes and opportunities to win free vacations with Disney, so stay tuned to DFB! We’ve got all the tips to help you make your vacation perfect! Ultimate List of Disney Cruise Line Tips and Secrets for 2023 — Click Here! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a Disney Cruise soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Enter Now to WIN an ,000 Disney Vacation! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially spooky season around Disney World and we’re feeling the thrills! Haunted Mansion Halloween treats have been popping up, ghoulish merchandise has materialized, and we’re getting ready for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Disney had previously announced that a terrifying new addition would be coming to the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom, and we can’t help but think it’s coming soon! Something is different at the Haunted Mansion — it looks like a curtain or some other obstruction has popped up near the Endless Hallway, which is very curious indeed. Why so curious, you ask? Well, Disney has shared that sometime this year, the Hatbox Ghost will pop up in the Haunted Mansion, specifically as guests pass the Endless Hallway. ©Disney Okay, bear with us, because y’all — the Haunted Mansion is DARK, okay? It’s a Haunted Mansion. And it’s a Disney World dark ride. So, you can’t really see much in these terribly lit photos. BUT just trust us, because there was SOMETHING in the way. Pay no attention to the (probably dead) man behind the curtain Disney notes, “The Hatbox Ghost will appear to guests as they pass the Endless Hallway, welcoming himself inside from the swinging wake in the cemetery and grinning at the Doom Buggies as they set off deeper in.” Not only that, but Disney said that we would see “temporary barriers materialize” as we wait for the Hatbox Ghost to arrive. Hatbox Ghost in Disneyland While we don’t know for sure that the Hatbox Ghost is hiding behind (what we think is) a curtain, you can bet we’ll be keeping up with any more changes and will let you know when he finally materializes — so stay tuned to DFB for more! Learn More About the Hatbox Ghost Changes in Disney World Here IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World! We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World EVERYTHING CONFIRMED for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World FULL LIST of Rides That Will Be Open at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Target Has NEW Halloween Inflatables Online Now! How To Get the CHEAPEST Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World CHANGES Revealed for Disney World’s Halloween Parade in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you heading to Disney World this Halloween? Tell us in the comments. The post Haunted Mansion CHANGE Hints at Hatbox Ghost Arrival in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A few different areas in Disney World are basically construction zones right now due to all the NEW stuff coming to the resort. Disney’s Polynesian Resort We’ve got a new attraction to look forward to in EPCOT. We’ve got the Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers coming to Disney’s Boardwalk. We’ve got Summer House on the Lake coming to Disney Springs. There’s SO much going on, including an expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This expansion includes a whole new building of Disney Vacation Club villas at the hotel, and we’ve been following the progress of what’s been going on with construction ever since Spirit of Aloha was demolished and the new structure began to take shape. Most recently, we noticed some kind of tubing or pipe in front of the main building, as well as even MORE equipment around it, including a crane. A lot more equipment on site Blue scrims block off what might be rooms as the work is being done on the building and potentially inside. Blue scrims on rooms Large pieces of the building seem to be getting ready to be put in place, too, like the one this truck is carrying. Larger pieces being assembled Here’s a view of the other side of the building to give you an idea of just how big this expansion is. There will be a lot of NEW rooms to book here when this is completed. Huge expansion Equipment is also in place to work on that end of the building, too. So much work Nearby, a huge hole has appeared in the ground — could this be for a new pool? It’s certainly large enough and Disney has said that the new expansion would have new recreation offerings for guests staying there. It’s hard to tell how deep this crater is, though, and it could be meant for something else. This does seem like a good location for a pool, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed. Hole in the ground We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? Love this t-shirt! We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Everything We Know About the New Hotel Rooms Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels The BEST Disney World Hotels for 2023 The WORST Disney World Hotels for 2023 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the construction progress so far? Let us know in the comments! The post See the CHANGES at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Expansion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has gone through some serious changes lately, and there are more on the way. Connections Eatery One change we happen to be big fans of is the addition of Connections Cafe & Eatery! This quick service spot serves up all sorts of tasty eats and is also the Starbucks location for EPCOT. But, something has changed at Connections as some menu items have disappeared! When Connections Eatery first opened, we were thrilled over the lineup of menu items. And recently, even more items were added to the menu — a plant-based burger and new Margherita pizza. But, we also noticed that a few menu items were no longer listed! We have some bad news if you’re looking to get the Southwestern Burger… Southwestern Burger at Connections Eatery …the Mediterranean Burger… ©Disney …and the Bahn Mi Burger, too! We confirmed with a Cast Member that these items were no longer being offered at Connections, but they didn’t know the reason why. ©Disney The Cast Member also shared that the Side Salad was also no longer being offered. If any of these were a favorite of yours, it looks like you’re going to have to find something new on the menu at Connections. Luckily, there are plenty of options and you can check them out in our reviews right here! Side salad WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney World dining news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! The Definitive Ranking of Every EPCOT Quick Service Restaurant Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this dining change? Tell us in the comments. The post The EPCOT Menu Change You Won’t Be Happy About first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Disney, support for those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces and their families starts right here with our own cast members, many of which serve in the U.S. military reserves. One of these heroes is Harry Porrata Doria, a Guest Experience Manager at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, who also serves in the U.S. Air […]View the full article

We’ve tried some unique food at Disney World over the years. EPCOT There was that time we had a whole octopus tentacle in our drink. Another time, we ate a Sea Captain Catch sandwich that was served on a black bun. Recently, Disney introduced a whole new set of fun snacks for us to try at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. But one item, in particular, has the internet abuzz, and we think it might be the best (and also maybe kind of the WORST) thing they’ve ever made. Enter the Pickle Milkshake. This year, the Brew-Wing booth at the Food and Wine Festival has new hosts — Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker of the Muppets — and they brought a certain playfulness with them. There were some unique wings to try, like the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings and the Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings, but the thing everyone is talking about is that Pickle Milkshake. You can find it at this festival booth for $5.75. Full Spread 2023 So why is this the best/worst thing Disney has ever made? Well, it’s…kind of weird? Because it’s so different, it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea — while we do have a few pickle lovers on our team, not everyone loved it! In fact, some straight-up hated it. Some thought it tasted more like dill than pickles, but everyone agreed that it was very unique. Pickle Milkshake Imagine drinking right out of the pickle jar, but instead of a briny liquid, it’s the consistency of ice cream. Intrigued? That’s the point! It has become such a sensation that tons of guests can’t wait to try it to see for themselves what it’s like. Every time we’ve been in the Odyssey building since the festival started (where this booth is located), it has been packed. Sure, plenty could be there to try the wings, but we’ve seen a lot of folks leaving with this green shake. Brew-Wing The fact is, it’s just fun to take part in a cultural phenomenon that is kind of outside of the norm. Hey, look at how the Gramice Shake took off. And since it’s served in such a cute souvenir cup (and you get a lot of it), it’s one of those things that people can buy as a token of taking part. Pickle Milkshake So yes, the shake is weird, and maybe even bad depending on who you are, but Disney still created something fun and unique that stood out at this year’s festival. 2023 Brew-Wing at the Odyssey We’ll keep bringing you all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! The Best Items Under $5 at The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you tried the Pickle Milkshake? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney’s Pickle Shake Is the Best Worst Thing They’ve Ever Made first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween time is starting soon in Disneyland, and we’re just counting down the days until the first Oogie Boogie Bash. Sleeping Beauty Castle during the holidays HOWEVER, let’s just say we’re also starting to look forward to the holiday season, especially with Disneyland recently confirming lots of events returning this year. Well, now, we know WHEN the holiday season begins in Disneyland! Okay, so go ahead and get out those calendars because the holidays officially begin in Disneyland on November 10th, 2023, and run through January 27th, 2024. ©Disney The holidays will bring Sleeping Beauty Castle’s winter look, as well as seeing Mickey and his friends in all-new holiday outfits. Other holiday decor includes a gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Christmas trees in Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Disneyland Hotel, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. “Snow” will even fall every night in select areas of Disneyland. Christmas tree in Disneyland Several attractions will get holiday overlays. In Disneyland, Haunted Mansion Holiday will still be going strong, while “it’s a small world” will get a jolly overlay. In California Adventure, Luigi’s Joy to the World and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree will bring the holidays to Cars lound for “haul-idays.” “it’s a small world” holiday overlay Visitors to Disneyland will be able to pose for photos with Santa on December 24th. A Christmas Fantasy Parade will entertain guests during the day, while the Believe…In Holiday Magic show will entertain guests at night with fireworks and snow. There will also be a special Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour offered, which will include reserved viewing of A Christmas Fantasy Parade. Disney California Adventure will host World of Color — Season of Light. ©Disney California Adventure will also host the Disney Festival of Holidays which is inspired by “multicultural seasonal celebrations and cherished traditions of Christmas.” Food marketplaces will serve up food and drinks for the event (and Sip and Savor passes will be available), while there will be musical and dance performances at the Palisades Stage. You’ll be able to dance with Disney and Pixar characters with the Holiday Toy Drummers in Mickey’s Happy Holidays. Disney Festival of Holidays! We’ll keep an eye out for more announcements about the holidays in both Disneyland and Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The Confirmed Holiday Events and Updates at Disneyland! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Disneyland for the holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post DATES ANNOUNCED for the Holiday Season at Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, you just need a little R&R. Just a bit of peace and quiet. Life isn’t always as relaxing as it is at Disney World! One of our favorite ways to relax, take a few moments to ourselves, practice mindfulness, or even keep the kiddos entertained is to simply sit down and color. Hey, nothing heals the inner child like a whimsical coloring page and some fresh crayons. What makes the experience even BETTER is when we find some Disney-inspired coloring sheets. Disney occasionally shares some coloring sheets that you can download for FREE, and they shared a new one recently. Let’s check it out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. D23 shared a coloring page from the Disney100 Art of Coloring book to help Disney fans celebrate their summer adventures! We won’t spoil the whole thing, but there are enough details to keep you and your crew entertained for a while. You can download the coloring sheet by clicking here. ©Disney The sheet features some fan-favorite Disney characters, like Miguel and Dante (shown above), and Moana! ©Disney Oh, and we can’t forget Buzz Lightyear. ©Disney If you’re looking for even more Disney-inspired coloring pages, you can actually grab the coloring book that this page is from on Amazon! Disney 100 Art of Coloring Book ©Amazon The Disney100 Art of Coloring book features 100 images of Disney characters, park icons, and other magical illustrations. View on Amazon Oh, and if you’re looking for some new crayons, Amazon has you covered in that category, too! Crayola 24-Count Crayons ©Amazon This pack comes with two 24-count boxes of Crayola crayons — enough for the whole crew to share. View on Amazon What do you think? Will you spend your next relaxation session coloring? We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news — creative outlets included! Make sure to follow along for more. Looking for more ways to get creative with Disney AT HOME? Click here! Do you love to color as a way to relax? Let us know in the comments! The post 100 Disney 100th Anniversary Coloring Sheets So You Can FINALLY Have Peace & Quiet In Your House first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re constantly on the lookout for the hottest new Disney merchandise! Ready to shop? Recently, we’ve seen quite a few new accessories, as well as plenty of Halloween items. But now, we’ve found a few Disney collectibles that we think you’ll be interested in online! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re a LEGO fan, you’ve got to check out these awesome sets that are currently available on shopDisney! LEGO Disney100 Castle ©Disney This castle set was released online for the Disney100 celebration, and it comes with more than 4000 individual pieces. Along with the pieces to construct the castle, you also get eight minifigures: Cinderella, Prince Charming, Snow White, the Prince, Tiana, Prince Naveen, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. This’ll keep you busy for a while! CHECK OUT THE CASTLE LEGO SET HERE! LEGO Hocus Pocus The Sanderson Sisters Cottage ©Disney Calling all Hocus Pocus fans — you NEED this LEGO replica of the Sanderson sisters’ cottage. It has over 2300 pieces and comes with minifigures of Winifred Sanderson, Sarah Sanderson, Mary Sanderson, Dani, Allison, Max, and Binx. This would be awesome to build and include as part of your Halloween decor! CLICK HERE TO GET THE SANDERSON SISTERS’ COTTAGE! LEGO The Enchanted Treehouse ©LEGO Also as part of the Disney100 collection, you can snag this Enchanted Treehouse LEGO set. It comes with minifigures of several Disney princesses and has more than 1000 pieces. The two-level treehouse has a waterfall with a slide and hidden cave, zipline, hidden staircase, canoe, and campfire! GET THE ENCHANTED TREEHOUSE ONLINE HERE! LEGO Disneyland The Haunted Mansion ©Disney This Haunted Mansion-inspired LEGO set comes with 680 and a butler minifigure. It’s designed to look just like the ride in Disneyland Park! Another set that would be a great addition to your Halloween decor. CHECK OUT THE HAUNTED MANSION SET ONLINE HERE!If you’re interested in more LEGO collections, make sure to check them all out on shopDisney! We’ll keep you in the loop as more Disney merchandise releases online, so stay tuned to DFB. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Click Here to See the BEST Souvenirs We Found in Every Disney World Park Recently! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which LEGO set would you get? Tell us in the comments! The post The ULTIMATE Disney LEGO Sets You Can Buy Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For a while, talk of a train connecting the Orlando International Airport DIRECTLY to Walt Disney World (with a station in Disney Springs) was the big news in town…but then suddenly things changed. ©Brightline In June of 2022, Disney backed out of the deal for a Brightline train station within Disney Springs. But, in 2022 we also learned that an alternative station was still being planned for a place near the original Disney Springs site, just not on land owned by Disney. Since then, Brightline has shared a bunch of updates about the construction of the line from South Florida to Orlando, its station within the Orlando Airport, and more. But what’s happening with that reported station “near” Disney World? Here’s what we know. The Sunshine Corridor Program The plans for a Disney Springs Brightline station fell through, according to Disney, because the configuration of the train’s line “did not support” the station. This all has to do with the decision to opt for a path through Orlando under the Sunshine Corridor Program. This is a plan that would make use of SunRail’s existing tracks to a certain extent. This idea of the Sunshine Corridor Program was formed after MANY debates over what path the train would take from the airport to spots through Orlando. © Orlando Business Journal The current plan would have the Brightline train go from Orlando International Airport, along State Road 528 and Taft-Vineland Road, with stops at the Orange County Convention Center and on South International Drive. ©Brightline The current route brings the train close to the site of Universal Orlando’s new theme park — Epic Universe — and other tourist attractions on International Drive. The route has been supported by a number of local officials, as well as Universal Orlando. Land and a reported $125 million from Universal and other partners has been offered to make this plan a reality. The “Alternative Station” While a Disney Springs station is NOT in the works, Ben Porritt, Brightline’s senior vice president of corporate affairs, previously said, “an alternative station will be placed near the original Disney Springs site, albeit not on land owned by Disney.” Chuck Whittall, the president of Unicorp National Developments, indicated that stakeholders in the area could partner together to find a property that could work for this station. It could be beneficial to those businesses if a station were built near them to bring more tourists to the area. ©Brightline In early 2023, it was revealed that progress on the Brightline train’s path through Orlando had hit some delays because there were too many “cooks in the kitchen” — in the form of government entities and private businesses. But we also got an important update at the time about just how involved Disney still was in the project, despite the loss of the Disney Springs station. US Rep Darren Soto, who represents part of Orlando, said “We have to engage Universal, SeaWorld and Disney. We have to engage the airport, the SunRail Commission, local officials and particularly the Florida Department of Transportation.” ©Brightline Train He continued, “Disney has to be a part of this. They are continuing to work on a potential stop with FDOT and we hope to get some new plans soon. The question will be whether it is served by SunRail, Brightline or both. That’s still up in the air.” So, while the Disney Springs Brightline station was scrapped, this January 2023 update made it seem like Disney was still very much involved in Brightline’s next steps through Orlando and a station near Disney World was still in the works. Those updates were shared in January of 2023, however, so what’s happened since then? ©Brightline Well, as we mentioned before, there’s been a lot of progress made on the construction and testing of the Brightline Train’s line from South Florida to Orlando. Plus, we’ve seen all kinds of details about the Brightline Train station within the Orlando Airport. Tickets for Brightline’s train service between South Florida and Orlando are currently on sale for dates starting September 1st, 2023, though service could start a little before then and Brightline would release an update on those ticket sales if that does occur. ©Brightline via The Orlando Sentinel We have also heard some not-so-great news in terms of complications that could cut Brightline’s service to Orlando in half. Still, it seems like steady progress is being made on Brightline’s connection from South Florida to Orlando. What happens after the Orlando Airport station opens? What exact path will the train take through Orlando and what stations will be built? That remains a bit of a mystery. In an update provided in late July of 2023, the Orlando Business Journal noted that “The Sunshine Corridor has proposed stops for both rail systems at the Orange County Convention Center and on South International Drive near the Walt Disney World Resort.” So it seems that the South International Drive station (if approved and built) may be the one “close” to Disney World. Walt Disney World A Brightline ridership report indicated that the stops planned would “provide convenient access to Central Florida business destinations and major theme parks and resorts including SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort, among others.” (Orlando Business Journal) Magic Kingdom But just how close will that International Drive station be to Disney World? That much is not yet 100% clear. But, suffice it to say, it likely won’t quite be the same as hopping off the train at Disney Springs and being IN Disney World right then and there. So even if that International Drive station near Disney World does get built, you should expect to take at least some other form of transportation to actually get to Disney World itself. What Now? Well, while plans for the Sunshine Corridor have been proposed, they still need to be finalized, approved, and put into action. So there’s still a ways to go. In terms of a construction plan (assuming plans for the Sunshine Corridor move forward), the Orlando Business Journal shared that Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has said the construction could be split into 3 phases: “3A: From Orlando International Airport to the main existing SunRail line 3B: From the main SunRail line to the Orange County Convention Center 3C: From Orange County Convention Center to South International Drive near Walt Disney World Resort” In other words, it could be a while before we see any kind of station near Disney World. Slinky Dog Dash The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission appears to have its next Board Meeting scheduled for September 28th, 2023, at which point we could potentially hear a bit more about what progress (if any) has been made on Brightline’s path through Orlando. One thing we do know is that Brightline has been already looking toward the future, with considerations of stations on the Treasure Coast and in Brevard County, according to the Orlando Business Journal. The station at Brevard County could be located at or around Port Canaveral, connecting guests to a major cruise port. Disney Springs We’re continuing to look for updates on the Brightline train situation and we’ll share that news with you once we know more. In the meantime, click here to see INSIDE the Orlando Airport’s Brightline Train Station. 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you take the train from the airport to a station near Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post Is a Brightline Train Station Still Coming Near Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article