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The feud between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken another turn, as Disney issues a response to the governor’s request that their lawsuit against him be dismissed. Disney vs. DeSantis Disney is suing Gov. DeSantis, claiming that the governor has waged a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against Disney. Last month, DeSantis requested that the lawsuit be dismissed, and now Disney has responded to that request. DeSantis previously requested that the trial date for this lawsuit take place after the presidential election in 2024, which would prevent the outcome from having an unfavorable effect on his campaign. ©Governor Ron DeSantis Website According to Deadline, Disney is calling for a trial start date of July 15th, 2024 — before the election. This is also the first day of the Republican National Convention. DeSantis has also called for the lawsuit to be tossed out altogether, stating that “the Governor […] is entitled to legislative immunity.” Read more about DeSantis’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit here. Disney recently responded to this request, stating in their response that “Disney, of course, has been the central target of the Governor’s weaponized State—a retaliatory campaign he launched because, the Governor’s memoir declares, Disney ‘crossed a line’ by expressing the wrong view in a political debate, which he viewed as a ‘textbook example of when a corporation should stay out of politics.'” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ©Deadline The response also stated, “Laws that ‘stifle speech on account of its message, or that require the utterance of a particular message favored by the Government, contravene[this essential right’ and ‘pose the inherent risk that the Government seeks not to advance a legitimate regulatory goal, but to suppress unpopular ideas or information or manipulate the public debate through coercion rather than persuasion.” According to Disney’s response, Gov. DeSantis believes that “corporations must remain ‘merely economic actors,’ and when they dare to ‘become political’ and seek to ‘advance a political agenda’ that does not conform to the ruling party’s program, government leaders are free to ‘fight back’ by wielding official state power against disobedient companies until their disfavored views ‘die.’” Magic Kingdom Disney stated that the governor “seeks to evade responsibility for his actions”: “This case presents the fundamental question [of] whether the Governor and the State can escape accountability for their open defiance of our Nation’s most cherished liberties.” To learn more about the feud between Disney and Gov. DeSantis, check out these posts: NEWS: Poll Shows What People REALLY Think About Disney-DeSantis Feud Federal Judge Disqualifies Himself from Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Disney Issues Important WARNING About DeSantis Drama Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney Demands DeSantis Lawsuit Trial Date BEFORE the Election first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s one thing you can count on when it comes to Disney World — change. Fort Wilderness Disney is always working on new attractions, hotel updates, new restaurants, and more. Now, we’re going to look at some changes made to a BAR in Disney World, one that just recently reopened with a refreshed look. Over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern were closed for a little while for refurbishment. Both were set to reopen on July 27th, but both actually opened today! We already gave you a first look at what Trail’s End looks like now, so let’s head to Crockett’s Tavern! Let’s head inside! Before we step inside, we just want to give you a heads-up that the To-Go window is also open now! However, the menus for the To-Go window and for dining inside the tavern are different. The To-Go Window is also open Crockett’s Tavern got a bit of a refresh inside and now feels more like a lounge. Feels more like a lounge here Check out these new chairs, though, with the fun cow print! New chairs The bar area didn’t get a HUGE redesign, but everything is nice and shiny, so it definitely looks like things have been touched up a bit. Bar area You’ll find seating around the bar, as well as barrel tables nearby, in addition to the tables and chairs. Everything looks so nice and shiny! Everything looks so shiny The menu here also got a bit of a revamp. You’ll now find some new entrees, including A Trio of Sliders, which is a Pulled Pork Slider with BBQ Sauce and Coleslaw, a Brisket Slider with Carolina BBQ and Pickled Onions, and a Buffalo Chicken Slider with House-Made Blue Cheese Dressing. There’s also Crispy Cauliflower, Fried Green Tomato Sliders, Chicken Bites, and a Charcuterie Board. New menu One of the new drink options is the All Aboard! Moonshine Cocktail Flight. You know us, right? Did we order that? YES, WE DID. This includes some of Crockett’s Tavern’s most popular moonshine cocktails, like Gullywhumper, Blackberry Lightning, and Spiced Appleberry Shine. Don’t mind if we do! All Aboard! Moonshine Cocktail Flight If you’re craving something sweet, the Trailblazin’ Dessert Trio includes a S’more with Chocolate Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, and Banana Pudding. Okay, who’s ready to eat? (Us. It’s us). Time to dig in! We’ll be doing a FULL review for you once we’ve finished our meal, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Get a FIRST LOOK at the Reopened Trail’s End Restaurant! 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 these changes to Crockett’s Tavern? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: Menu CHANGES Debut at Crockett’s Tavern in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We all love meeting Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto around the Disney World parks, but there’s something extra sweet about meeting the Disney princesses; they seem to put a smile on our faces! Who doesn’t love chatting with Belle about the latest book she’s reading or discussing thingamabobs with Ariel? Belle in France If you love the Disney princesses (or just enjoy being treated like royalty), you might want to listen up. World Princess Week is returning to the Disney parks this year, and now we’ve got a look at ALLLLLL the special foods and drinks coming to the parks in honor of the big event. If you’re wondering, World Princess Week is a relatively new annual celebration that honors Disney Princesses and real-life princesses through special activities, merchandise, and (most importantly) SNACKS! Walt Disney World Resort Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) How Far I’ll Go Haupia Pie: Rich chocolate-coconut pie with a layer of coconut haupia custard topped with sweet cream and macadamia nut ©Disney Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Part of Your World Mousse: Blueberry mousse with a lemon curd insert, milk chocolate mousse, and crispy strawberry cobbler crumble with chocolate décor (New) ©Disney Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Ariel Milk Shake: Chocolate chip-mint milkshake with green caramel and a specialty vanilla cupcake (New) ©Disney Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Cinderella Cupcake: Vanilla cake with vanilla crème custard filling, buttercream, white chocolate slipper, and fondant pumpkin ©Disney Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only) Snow White Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with caramel apple filling, white chocolate-dipped caramel buttercream, and fondant décor ©Disney Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Island Coffee Bar (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Moana Mini Cake: Vanilla Cake, mango mousse, glaçage, buttercream, fondant, and white chocolate décor ©Disney Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Currently available; mobile order available) Wishing on Stars: Mango mousse with coconut-lime gelée, coconut glaze ©Disney Disney’s Riviera Resort Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (Available Aug. 1 through 31 during dinner only) Make It Pink, Make It Blue: Orange blossom honey mousse transformed by color-changing flavors of citrus accompanied with strawberry curd and almond crumble (New) ©Disney Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Part of Your World Mousse: Blueberry mousse with a lemon curd insert, milk chocolate mousse, and crispy strawberry cobbler crumble with chocolate décor (New) Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Rapunzel Petit Cake: Layers of confetti cake, vanilla mousse, and Italian buttercream (New) ©Disney The Ganachery (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Princess Chocolate Bars with ruby chocolate, pistachios, crisp raspberries, and white crisp pearls (New) Marketplace Snacks (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Little Mermaid Waffle Sundae: Vanilla soft-serve in a bubble waffle with rock candy, green apple sauce, pineapple wedges, and a chocolate decor Swirls on the Water (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Rapunzel Cone: DOLE Whip lemon and DOLE Whip raspberry swirled in a lavender cone with sugar flowers (New) ©Disney Magic Kingdom Park Storybook Treats (Currently available) Rapunzel Sundae: Shortcake with wild berry soft-serve and DOLE Whip lemon and topped with berry compote and sugar flowers (New) Aurora Cone: DOLE Whip strawberry and blue soft-serve topped with white chocolate crisp pearls in a sugar cone (New) Rapunzel Sundae Click here to see our review of Magic Kingdom’s princess-themed desserts! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Moana Heart of Te Fiti Cupcake: Coconut cake, pineapple custard filling, coconut buttercream, white chocolate ‘Heart of Te Fiti,’ and coconut crumble (New) ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fairfax Fare (Available starting Aug. 1; mobile order available) Enchanted Rose: Dark chocolate mousse with a taste of blackcurrant and morello cherry-chocolate shortbread cookie, whipped cookies ‘n cream fluff, and gilded chocolate-covered cacao nibs Cup of Enchantment: Cranberry and passion fruit-orange-guava juices topped with yellow shimmer and strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic) (New) Hollywood Scoops (Currently available through Aug. 31) Little Mermaid Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake with mango, guava, and ginger topped with whipped cream and a pineapple-guava seashell cake ©Disney Click here to see our review of The Little Mermaid Milk Shake EPCOT Coral Reef Restaurant (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Bubbles of the Sea: Gold Peak Sweet Green Tea, lemon juice, pineapple, and guava topped with boba pearls and a splash of shimmer (Non-alcoholic) (New) Oasis Sweets & Sips (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Jasmine Cookie: Sugar cookie with apricot jam Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Tiana Banana Pudding ©Disney Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Various Locations at Disneyland Park Princess Bubble Sipper is available at the following locations: Red Rose Taverne Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train Maurice’s Treats Refreshment Corner Galactic Grill Alien Pizza Planet Main Street Fruit Cart Lemonade near small world Promenade Churros near Town Square Little Red Wagon Small World Churro Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle Ship to Shore Marketplace Edelweiss Snacks (Available Friday-Sunday until Aug. 27) Purple Pineapple Shell Macaron: purple macaron filled with blue pineapple buttercream and a chocolate pearl ©Disney Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Napa Rose Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures: A 3-course breakfast featuring some classic Disney Princesses Mulan Tea Set: Includes a teapot with three cups, a six-pack of macarons, and six Twinings Tea Bags, including the Pure Sencha Green Tea and Golden Tipped English Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea (New) (Available starting Aug. 1) ©Disney Disneyland Paris Disneyland Park Victoria’s Home-Style Restaurant (Available Aug. 20 through 26) Princess Aurora Strawberry Cream Cake The Little Mermaid Milkshake ©Disney Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland Park Royal Banquet Hall (Available Aug. 20 through 26) Cinderella Yogurt Blueberry Cheesecake (New) ©Disney Shanghai Disney Resort Shanghai Disneyland Royal Banquet Hall Meet four Disney characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy in their royal costumes ©Disney Shanghai Disneyland Hotel Lumière’s Kitchen A buffet-style restaurant inspired by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast movie Tokyo Disney Resort Available at Select Locations in Tokyo Disneyland Beauty and the Beast Popcorn Bucket ©Disney Can we take a moment to appreciate that POPCORN BUCKET?! Yeah, we’re a little jealous of anyone that manages to get their hands on that beautiful souvenir. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. DATES ANNOUNCED for Disney’s World Princess Week (Featuring a ROYAL BALL) 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 Are you planning to celebrate World Princess Week? Let us know in the comments! 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Is there ever a bad time to take a Disney Cruise?! These magical ships are floating resorts that sail to beautiful locations around the globe! Quiet Cove on the Disney Wish However, you might be wondering WHEN to take your Disney Cruise. Are there times of the year that are better than others? Of course, there are plenty of considerations such as crowds, pricing, extra costs, discounts, weather, holidays, themed sailings, and itineraries. We’re all about helping our readers with difficult Disney decisions. And in this case, we’ve been on our fair share of sailings, so that we can bring you our best tips on when to book a Disney cruise! Get ready to HUG Captain Minnie! Let’s get you closer to saying “Bon Voyage”! Cruise Fares First up, you might be wondering about overall cruise fares. Prices are steep on Disney Cruise Line (DCL) compared to other cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean. Therefore, you could save some money by looking for the cheapest pricing, avoiding extra costs, and looking for discounts. Pricing It’s not surprising that the most expensive time of the year to cruise is during holidays as well as summer. After all, these are the dates that many families have open on their calendars. School is out, work might be slow, and extended families find these dates easier to coordinate. Disney Dream January and February can be very affordable months to sail — just steer clear of holiday weekends! The cheapest time of the year to cruise is fall. That’s because kids have gone back to school and hurricane season is in full swing. Extra Costs Special themed and seasonal cruises are offered throughout the year. In 2023, look for Silver Anniversary at Sea sailing dates, which celebrate DCL’s 25th anniversary! These will be priced at a premium. Holiday Cruises Perhaps you’d like to have some not-so-spooky FUN on a Halloween on the High Seas cruise! Halloween on the High Seas These seasonal sailings are available on ALL Disney Cruise Line ships on most itineraries from late September through Halloween (of course!). Or what better way to celebrate the holiday season than aboard a Very Merrytime Cruise! ©Disney These seasonal sailings are available on ALL Disney Cruise Line ships on most itineraries in November and December Themed Cruises Select sailings (starting January 6, 2024 through March 2, 2024) on the Disney Fantasy will feature a Pixar Day at Sea! Get ready to dine, sing, play, dance, and even make a splash with Pixar pals! In 2024, Marvel Day at Sea is being offered on 10 five-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Grab your super hero cape You can expect exclusive entertainment including the appearance of over 30 heroes and villains. Click HERE to see MARVEL-themed TREATS for Marvel Day at Sea! How to Get Discounts The Disney Cruise Line has tiered pricing, meaning you’ll find lower rates the earlier you book. Castaway Cay Travel Agents like our friends at Small World Vacations can be an amazing tool when planning a cruise. These travel agents are experts at looking for discounts. Best of all, their services are free! Also watch for Disney Vacation Club, U.S. Military, and other discounts that are sometimes offered. You can get started booking a cruise through Small World Vacations right here! Crowds Summer, spring break, and holidays are the most crowded times aboard the Disney ships. If it’s important to your family to avoid crowds, look to fall dates, which offer more stateroom availability. Briar Rose Concierge Suite on the Disney Wish Some staterooms, including suites, will still require passengers to book far in advance. Check out our ultimate guide to the Disney Cruise Line in 2023 here! Weather Weather is an important consideration when taking any vacation, but especially an ocean voyage. The weather will depend on where your departure port is located and the Ports of Call on your itinerary. Best time to travel based on destination Bahamas/Caribbean If you want to avoid the summer heat, we recommend sailing in winter or spring. Try January or February — most kids are back in school after the Winter Break, and pretty much everyone has settled back into their post-Holiday work rhythm. Castaway Cay You’ll also want to keep hurricane season (June 1 through November 30) in mind. Alaska The best time to sail to Alaska is in the summer months. Donald on a Disney Cruise to Alaska This works perfectly for families with school-age children. Europe Summer is also the best time to voyage to European ports. This is especially true for the most northern ports, which can experience harsh weather. Mexico With the exception of Spring Break weeks, sailings to Mexico are typically best in the spring. Itineraries Some cruises such as Alaska are not offered year-round. Look INSIDE Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship — The Treasure List of Ships and Where they Sail Here’s a quick glance at the Disney fleet and where they are currently sailing. The Disney Cruise Line is made up of five – soon to be seven – ships. The ships include the Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Wonder, Disney Magic, and Disney Dream. The fleet will be joined by the Disney Treasure in 2024! Disney Cruise Line has also recently purchased the Global Dream cruise ship. Mickey and Minnie in Alaska Disney Magic – Bahamas and Caribbean; October – November sailing from San Diego; look for many sailings from Galveston and New Orleans in 2024 Disney Wonder – summer 2023 in Alaska, then Hawaii and Australia Disney Dream – summer 2023 in Europe; then departures from New York to Bermuda, followed by departures mostly from Fort Lauderdale to Caribbean and Bahamas Disney Fantasy – Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral Disney Wish – 3 and 4 night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral Complete Guide: Disney’s Alaska Cruises for 2023, 2024 and Beyond Overall So, deciding the best time to sail will depend on when you can sail and what Ports of Call you would like to visit. Beyond those considerations, remember to factor in your budget (including any interest in themed or holiday cruises) and the weather. Disney Wish We’ve enjoyed wonderful cruises at all times of the year! Happy sailing! 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Things are CHANGING in Disneyland! Disneyland For quite some time, alcoholic drinks have only been available at a verrrrry limited number of restaurants within Disneyland Park. But Disney has just announced that alcoholic beverages will be added to 3 more locations soon. Not only that, but some NEW menu items will be available at these spots too. Scott Gustin has shared a bit of information about these new menu items and drinks via X/Twitter. Let’s go through them here. First up, we’ve got River Belle Terrace. Starting September 12th, this restaurant will offer a brunch service, as well as 6 brand NEW food items at lunch and dinner. Some of the items will include: Roasted Summer Squash BBQ Burnt Ends Pasta Wildberry Mule (alcoholic) Mississippi Mud Pie (non-alcoholic) The full list of menu changes should be coming soon. River Belle Terrace Next up is Cafe Orleans. Starting September 12th, this restaurant will bring BACK its Potato & Sausage Soup. And it’ll introduce 2 drinks: Pimm’s Hurricane (alcoholic) Bayou Punch (non-alcoholic) The full list of menu updates will be released soon. Cafe Orleans And finally, we’ve got to take a look at Carnation Cafe. Starting September 12th, this spot will have some special items including: A new Veggie Skillet Walt’s Chili-Cheese Omelet Bloody Mary (alcoholic) options with breakfast Mimosa options with breakfast A Peach Pie Margarita (alcoholic) for other meal times Orange Cream Soda (non-alcoholic) for other meal times Again, the full list of menu updates should be released soon. Carnation Cafe (in the fall) According to Gustin, these updates are part of the menu updates that are being rolled out to restaurants across Disneyland Resort for the fall. He also noted that there are reportedly NO plans to introduce alcoholic beverages at quick service spots within Disneyland Park. We’ll keep an eye out for more menu changes throughout Disneyland that you need to know about, so check back with us for more news on that front. In the meantime, click here to learn about the opening timeline and changes announced for Fantasmic! in 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 What do you think about these menu changes? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Alcoholic Drinks and Menu Items Revealed for Disneyland Restaurants first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It is a big week for restaurant and snack news in Disney World. Trail’s End We’ve been gearing up for one of the biggest days of the year in Disney World — EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival — which begins on July 27th, 2023. But, did you know that a popular restaurant that had closed for a refurbishment and redesign was scheduled to reopen this week as well? Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground was set to open on July 27th as a new quick-service concept, but it has opened its doors early for a soft opening and we went to check it out. Come see how it went! In the past, this location was a table-service spot that served family-style skillets for breakfast and dinner. With its new remodel, this dining spot changed into a quick-service restaurant that has a “fresh, new look that enhances the resort’s quaint charm and honors its heritage at the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, with warm wooden furnishings, beamed ceilings, and rustic accents.” We ordered a few things to see how this place held up — let’s take a look! Full spread First up, we tried the Pioneer Berry Salad. Pioneer Berry Salad We also ordered the Smokehouse-style Pizza — it looks hearty! Smokehouse-style Pizza Next up, we tried the Fried Chicken 2-piece Meal which came with Corn Bread, Cole Slaw, and Mashed Potatoes. Fried Chicken Here’s a look at that Cole Slaw. Cole Slaw For our last entree, we picked up the Chicken Wrap. Chicken Wrap This wrap is made with a new House-made Blueberry BBQ Sauce! Chicken Wrap For dessert, we tried the Strawberry Shortcake. Strawberry Shortcake It had a generous portion of Strawberry Sauce! Strawberry Shortcake Finally, we ordered the PB&J Cupcake. PB&J Cupcake What an opening! We’ll be releasing a full review of this restaurant soon, so stay tuned! NEWS: MENUS with PRICES Are Up in EPCOT for the 2023 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! Will you be trying this newly reopened spot? Let us know in the comments below! The post FIRST LOOK: Trail’s End Restaurant Opened EARLY in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While many Disney parks are known for their bars, taverns, and lounges (or little food booths if you’re in EPCOT), there are still some places where alcohol is hard to come by. Back in the early days of Disney, Disneyland Resort and Magic Kingdom were dry parks. That’s right; there was a time when you couldn’t even get a beer in Magic Kingdom! Disneyland Resort Today, things have changed, though, and now it seems like more alcohol is coming to a park known for its lack of alcoholic beverages. This is BIG news, so buckle up. Disney Parks announced that this fall, THREE Disneyland restaurants will begin offering wine, beer, specialty cocktails, and other non-alcoholic beverages. Beginning September 12th, Carnation Café, River Belle Terrace, and Café Orleans will serve alcohol. Currently, only two restaurants in Disneyland offer alcohol to Disneyland guests: Oga’s Cantina and Blue Bayou. (Note that Club 33 members can also currently get alcoholic drinks in Disneyland) Blue Bayou You may be wondering, “WHY no booze?!” Well, you can thank Walt Disney himself! Walt Disney was quoted by Pete Martin of the Saturday Evening Post back in the 50s, stating “No liquor, no beer, nothing. Because that brings in a rowdy element. That brings people that we don’t want and I feel they don’t need it.” Obviously, things have changed in the Disney parks since then, but Disneyland Resort is still the lone holdout, serving alcohol in just a few select locations. Bombon Margarita “Marshmallow” We will continue to look out for additional updates — including a look at the new menus at these dining locations, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stick around for more. Check out the latest 100th Anniversary popcorn bucket that just debuted in 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 What’s your favorite place to eat in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Alcohol Is Being Added to THREE Disneyland Restaurants first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hear ye, hear ye! I cordially invite you to indulge in the many decadent delights at Disney Parks for World Princess Week. This regal celebration is returning from August 20 through 26, and we can’t wait to celebrate the timeless magic and storytelling that has captivated so many generations of fans. To get ready for this […]View the full article

“Costumes chose me!” said Caroline Sanchez, senior manager of product design for Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing. Over the past ten years, Caroline has been bringing fans into the magic of their favorite Disney stories as a roleplay costume designer. From the feel of fabrics to the tiniest embroidered detail, she puts care and […]View the full article

Your Disney trip is coming up. Are you all ready to go? Magic Kingdom With your next trip rapidly approaching, we know you’ve had to be scouring the internet for all those deals on flights, hotels, and other essentials. Well, we’re bringing you a list of the best deals on things you’ll need in the parks. Let’s have a look together! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. When you’re packing for your next Disney trip, the amount of things you think you’ll need can get ovewhelming! With that in mind, we wanted to help narrow the list down for you. Here are 11 great options on sale right now at Target, so let’s dive right into it! Grab this Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ©Target Want to look your best for those vacation phtos? Go ahead and lock in your look for up to 16 hours with this makeup setting spray. View on Target Grab this Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Stick – SPF 30 ©Target It’s hot and the sun is out, so make sure to protect your skin with this sunscreen face stick. View on Target Grab this Sun Bum Original Sunscreen Lotion – SPF 70 ©Target And protect the rest of your body with this sunscreen too! View on Target Grab this 4000mAh Power Bank ©Target You’ll be using the Disney World app a TON, so your devices are going to need to recharge. A compact power bank like this is essential! View on Target Grab this Mini Manual Compact Umbrella ©Target And here’s how it looks closed up. ©Target Florida is known for those daily summer showers, so don’t get caught without an umbrella. Maybe check out this one — it’s tiny enough to fit easily in your bag! View on Target Grab this 4 Pack Disposable Rain Ponchos for Kids for 29% Off ©Target Or if ponchos are more your speed, here are some for the kids. View on Target Grab this 20 Pack Bulk Disposable Rain Ponchos Family Pack for 29% Off ©Target And we have some for the adults too, so the whole family stays nice and dry. View on Target Grab this Deluxe Handheld Misting Fan ©Target Now, let’s talk about the Florida heat and how you’ll stay cool. We’d recommend checking out this option which will fan you off and mist you for a blast of instant relief. View on Target Grab this Navy Blue Cooling Towel ©Target Another thing you can use is a cooling towel like this one to wick away that sweat and keep you cool. View on Target Grab these Band-Aid Hydro Seal Adhesive Bandages for Heel Blisters – 6ct ©Target You know there’s going to be a ton of walking when you’re at the parks, so come prepared to fight those blisters and not let them take you down! View on Target Grab this Johnson & Johnson Build Your Own First Aid Kit Bag ©Target Last up, you can never be too sure what slips, falls, or other accidents may happen, so come extra prepared with your own first aid kit that you can customize to your own specifications. View on Target We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here for more travel essentials on sale at Amazon! 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 Will you be picking up any of these? Let us know in the comments! The post 11 Target Essentials You NEED In Your Disney World Park Bag! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Staying caffeinated in Disney World is a must for many of us, but it can get pricey! How do you like your coffee? Whether you’re team Joffrey’s or team Starbucks, there are plenty of ways to get your fix around the parks. But if you’re looking to snag a deal on your drink of choice, you might be tempted to head to Starbucks after seeing the new promotion they are running! This summer, Starbucks Rewards members can save 50% off of cold drinks after 12PM on select days this summer. ©Starbucks This deal, called WinsDays, takes place on Wednesdays between now and August 9th, 2023 — so mark your calendars if you want to participate. ©Starbucks While the Starbucks locations in the parks are actually franchises, they won’t be participating, unfortunately, but the Starbucks in Disney Springs will be. You might want to plan your days accordingly! Starbucks Keep in mind that this offer is only available to Starbucks Rewards members, but you can join for free. Make sure to apply the coupon in the app when placing your order, or let the barista know if ordering in person. Also, this excludes bottled or canned drinks and alcohol, and it cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. YUM We’ll continue bringing you all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! The Official DFB Disney World Coffee Crawl 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 is your go-to Starbucks order? Let us know in the comments below! The post The HUGE Starbucks Deal You Need to Make Your Day Better first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Sometimes, things just happen in Disney World with no explanation. UK Pavilion in EPCOT We’ve seen rides suddenly close on occasion (not counting the times when rides close for weather). We’ve seen things go missing from rides. We’ve even seen animatronics replaced by plants. Yes, that really happened. However, recently, we noticed a part of a World Showcase Pavilion in EPCOT was closed. Let’s take a look. We were just making our way around EPCOT’s World Showcase when we stopped by the UK Pavilion. Here’s what this section of the Pavilion normally looks like. There’s a nice wide walking path and lots of cute little shops; it’s a nice little area to explore! UK Pavilion Recently, though, we noticed that part of the pavilion was blocked off with shrubs, which Disney occasionally uses to block off areas for construction. Disney did not explain why that part of the Pavilion is blocked off, but guests are currently unable to go any further. It does seem like there’s some work being done behind it. Blocked off So if you plan on visiting EPCOT in the near future, you’ll need to know that you may not be able to visit EVERY store in the UK Pavilion. These things are usually temporary, though, so we’ll be sure to keep an eye on it to let you know when the full pavilion is open again. We’ll keep our eyes out for more updates! In other EPCOT-related news, look out for bathroom closures and construction walls around the park. We recently noticed that the bathroom by the UK Pavilion was temporarily closed, and we had to do some searching to find another restroom. UK bathrooms closed In the meantime, EPCOT is also gearing up for its big Food & Wine Festival. And if you happen to be going, have you checked out our fun EXCLUSIVE festival tees? DFB Exclusive Food & Wine 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! 5 Essentials for the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 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’s your favorite shop in the UK Pavilion? Let us know in the comments! The post Part of an EPCOT Pavilion Is Mysteriously Closed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has released quite a few collector’s items throughout the years, but few draw as much of a crowd as the elusive Popcorn Bucket. Disneyland popcorn cart Recently, Disney World released a Premium Cinderella Popcorn Bucket in honor of the company’s 100th anniversary — and it sold out quickly! And, do we even need to mention the Figment Popcorn Bucket that broke the internet? It was so popular that even the Orlando International Airport had to get in on the action. Today, Disneyland has released a new popcorn bucket in celebration of this monumental anniversary, and it’s already shaping up to be a hit. At select popcorn stands around Disneyland Park, there’s a new Disney100 Train Bucket — and we picked one up by the Main Street Train Station. Look at how cute Mickey is in his conductor uniform! The Disneyland logo is featured on the train, as well as on the strap — which also has some vibrant train track details. SO cute! Right above Mickey Mouse, the top opens to hold your popcorn, which we were served in a purple 100th anniversary box. Choo-choo The train even has a hidden pull-out whistle! It even has a whistle?! This bucket has already been quite popular — people were lined up pretty early to snag one — so head to the parks soon if you want to get one of these adorable buckets for yourself. Popcorn cart In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! OPENING TIMELINE and CHANGES Announced for Fantasmic! in Disneyland 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 is your favorite Disney popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments below! The post It’s HERE! The NEW Disney100 Popcorn Bucket Has Arrived, and It’s Going Fast! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World is expensive as is, but don’t get us started on some of the food prices. Cinderella Castle But honestly, some of these prices are worth the money for some people on vacation. For example, if you’re someone who really loves food, some of Disney’s most expensive restaurants may be worth it to you. Since we’re Disney Food Blog, we’ve got a list of 6 restaurants that we’re willing to splurge on in Disney World. Takumi Tei Might as well start off with the big bucks, right? Takumi Tei is one of Disney’s most expensive restaurants, but not only that, one of the dining experiences we’ve been the most impressed with. Takumi Tei This is located in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion, and it’s known for being a $300-$400 Japanese restaurant experience. We’ve been immensely impressed by our meals here and highly recommend it to those looking for a true signature dining experience. It’s a great once-in-a-lifetime experience and worth the effort to save up for a meal here if you’re an adventurous eater. Be sure to check the calendar before you make your plans, though; this restaurant does not have normal operating hours, and availability is limited. Read our most recent review of Takumi Tei here! Victoria & Albert’s Speaking of signature dining, we’ve also enjoyed our meals at Victoria & Albert’s in the past. Queen Victoria’s Room at Victoria & Albert’s This restaurant has a AAA five-diamond rating and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide. Throughout your meal, you will be served by two dedicated servers and treated to personalized menus. There are three different dining experiences depending on the room you dine in: The Dining Room, Queen Victoria’s Room, and The Chef’s Table. If you’re looking for an elegant, personalized dining experience, you can pay extra for the Chef’s Table, a special experience that lets guests watch the chefs prepare the meals for the night while working with them to create their own menu. This is a very expensive place to eat, but if you’re looking to splurge, this is the place to do it. Do we think this $400+ experience is worth it? Read our review here! Steakhouse 71 Over at the Contemporary Resort, we also recommend Steakhouse 71. Steakhouse 71 This restaurant opened on the 50th Anniversary of Disney World, and while it’s known as a more casual dining option that’s open for all three meals of the day, it’s still an expensive meal. Dinner is the most expensive (and fanciest) of the three different meals here, as the restaurant takes on more of a steakhouse feel in the evening. If you’re looking for a great meal just steps from Magic Kingdom, we suggest keeping this one in mind as one of your table service meals. Read our most recent review of Steakhouse 71 here! Storybook Dining at Artist’s Point In terms of a quality character meal, we recommend Storybook Dining at Artist’s Point! The Evil Queen at Artist Point This meal features Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and The Evil Queen! It is a prix-fixe meal, but we think it’s one of the best character meals out there that actually has great food AND a wonderful character experience. It’s located in Wilderness Lodge, which is a popular hotel among many guests. If you’re only planning on doing one character meal, we highly recommend considering this one. Read our most recent review of Artist Point here! Topolino’s Terrace Topolino’s Terrance is a great choice for those who want a character breakfast with great food or a wonderful lunch or dinner with gorgeous views of Disney World! Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast is an à la carte prix-fixe meal, while lunch and dinner take on more of a sophisticated feel. Not only that, but you can see the EPCOT fireworks at night from the gorgeous windows or can even take your drinks out on the rooftop to see them closer. Don’t forget about this one — it may be your favorite meal of the trip! See how breakfast recently changed at Topolino’s earlier this year Cinderella’s Royal Table And we’re ending on a controversial take, so hear us out — we actually recommend Cinderella’s Royal Table under certain circumstances. Dining Room at Cinderella’s Royal Table Now listen, the food here is nothing special. So why do we recommend it? This is an amazing experience for the atmosphere and the characters you get to meet. Not only do you get to meet Cinderella, but you can also meet lots of other Princesses as well, which is so magical. We say that this is an experience everyone should have once if they can, but it’s a one-and-done type of experience. Don’t go here expecting any award-winning food; we recommend this place for the ambiance (and the bragging rights of saying you ate INSIDE the Cinderella Castle). Read our most recent review of Cinderella’s Royal Table here! And those are the six expensive meals we’re willing to splurge on and recommend to you! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest Disney dining news because we’ve got you covered! Read our guide to the Disney Dining Plan here! 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 would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Expensive Meals I’m Willing To Splurge on in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to Disneyland dining, Cafe Orleans is one of our favorite spots. Cafe Orleans Located in the heart of New Orleans Square, this casual table-service eatery boasts architecture and atmosphere inspired by — you guessed it — New Orleans. The menu is filled with Cajun and Creole-inspired dishes, including the Monte Cristo Sandwich, which will forever have a special place in our hearts. Heck, this restaurant in GENERAL has a special place in our hearts! Today, we’re headed back to Cafe Orleans. The best part? We’re taking you with us! When we say we’re taking you with us, we mean the whole shebang — start to finish. So, since this is a table-service restaurant, we highly recommend making advance dining reservations just to ensure you have a table for the exact time you want to eat. However, one of the unique things about Cafe Orleans is that it’s actually one of the few restaurants inside the parks that has a walk-up waitlist! Cafe Orleans You can join the waitlist without a reservation — either through the Disneyland app on your phone, or by using a QR code posted near the entrance to the restaurant. Then, you’ll be notified when your table is ready. Walk-up availability changes throughout the day and could mean a long wait, but it could work for you in a pinch! Let’s head inside! Now, let’s go inside! Atmosphere Almost immediately, you’ll notice the New Orleans influence on the space. Check out the decor! The room is filled with standard tables and chairs — nothing fancy schmancy — but it’s still pretty cozy. Inside When you visit Cafe Orleans, you can see this very vintage espresso machine — it’s been here since Walt himself was drinking coffee at Disneyland. The vintage espresso machine at Cafe Orleans. If you were to eat inside, here’s what your table might look like. Table and Chairs What’s preferred by many, though, is the outdoor seating area. It has the classic iron work and awnings you see in many outdoor dining locations in New Orleans, and it offers views of the Rivers of America. Outdoor seating This is where we sat, and this is what our table looked like. How cute is the little vase of tulips?! The cloth napkins and silverware elevate the experience just a bit more. Our Table Now that we’ve gotten our table, let’s check out the menu! Menu We visited on this day to try the NEW Haunted Mansion Prix Fixe menu, but we’ll get to that in a sec. First, let’s take a look at the rest of the menu at Cafe Orleans! Cafe Orleans serves the same menu for lunch and dinner. Menu Back of Menu Small Bites here include a New Orleans classic — Chicken Gumbo — as well as Ahi Tartare, Burrata & Prosciutto, and Agrodolce. ©Disney The star of the show for entrees at Cafe Orleans (AJ’s favorite!) is the Monte Cristo sandwich. You can get it in TWO versions — the traditional turkey, ham, and cheese; or a triple-cheese sandwich. Either way, you’ll get a battered and fried sandwich, served with preserves for dipping and either potatoes or a salad. Other entrees on the menu include Pasta Jambalaya, Red Wine Braised Short Rib, and Roasted Chicken. ©Disney There’s also a plant-based menu that includes Panzanella Salad, Ratatouille Farro Risotto, and a vegan version of Creme Brulee. ©Disney You have the choice to order a side of Mashed Potatoes, and the dessert menu is pretty limited — just Macarons and that plant-based Creme Brulee. ©Disney Now, we can’t talk about the Cafe Orleans menu without mentioning beignets. Mickey Beignets used to be a classic part of the menu here, so you might be expecting to find them on the menu. Disney took the beignets off the menu in 2021. But all hope is not lost — right now, you can get Mickey Beignets at the Royal Street Veranda in Disneyland. And since Disneyland is currently turning the former French Market Restaurant into the NEW Tiana’s Palace, we expect some New Orleans Square menu shakeups in the future. Who knows? We might just get Mickey’s Beignets back at Cafe Orleans! Looking for Beignets in Disneyland? Here’s Everywhere You Can Find Them! Moving on to drinks at Cafe Orleans, you’ll find your classic soft drinks as well as Disneyland’s Mint Julep. Now while this minty drink generally contains bourbon, it’s important to note that the Disneyland version is non-alcoholic. ©Disney Finally, let’s look at the Kids Menu here! It is a “Create Your Own” menu where kids can choose one entree and two sides — we love these customizable options! Entrees include Roasted Chicken, Short Rib, Sauteed Shrimp, or Macaroni and Cheese. ©Disney Now, on to that special Prix Fixe meal! Is this as close as we can get to having dinner with those Grim Grinning Ghosts in the Haunted Mansion? Let’s find out! The Prix Fixe menu is $45 per guest. You get to choose an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. The prix-fixe menu does offer a few different menu options, as well as choices from the regular menu. We chose the spooky route and were able to order the Cup of Chicken Gumbo Soup, the Seafood Boil, and a Haunted Mansion Candle Dessert. ©Disney Now, let’s eat! Appetizer For our appetizer, we got the Cup of Chicken Gumbo Soup, which was served at a nice, warm temperature. Gumbo Soup We liked that you could taste all the ingredients with the Creole flavor mixed in. However, the Creole seasoning wasn’t overpowering at all. The one and only complaint we had about this dish was that there wasn’t enough of it! The portion size was a little too small for us. It was so yummy that we wanted more! Well, at least we have room for our entree! Entree For the entree, we chose the Seafood Boil, which consisted of clams, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Seafood Boil This was our first time having clam, and we were surprised to find that we REALLY liked it. It had a slight cajun flavor with a hint of lemon. The texture was good, too. The sausage was great — it had a nice smoky taste mixed with the typical cajun flavor. The corn and potatoes were the part that threw us off a little. The corn was almost sickeningly sweet, while the potatoes were just kind of … eh? However, we’d still recommend this to anyone who loves seafood and cajun seasoning. Dessert Alright, it’s time for the Haunted Mansion Candle Dessert! This was a white chocolate shell filled with vanilla mousse — all with a pecan cookie underneath. Then, underneath all that, is a blood … whoops, we mean cherry compote. Haunted Mansion Candle Dessert This dessert hit the spot! The vanilla mousse inside the white chocolate shell had a light and cool texture. Plus, we were pleased to find that there was actually caramel sauce between the “candle” and the pecan cookie underneath. The sweet caramel taste paired really well with the vanilla and white chocolate. The cookie wasn’t bad, but it was the least exciting out of everything. We really thought that the fruit flavor of the cherry compote helped tie everything together. We had absolutely no complaints! Overall Experience This restaurant is a DFB favorites for a reason! The atmosphere is casual but cozy, the servers are attentive and kind, and for a three-course meal in Disneyland, $45 isn’t a bad price! For the most part, the portion sizes are large, the food is delicious, and we almost always leave content. Cafe Orleans Nosh or Not? Dine at Cafe Orleans if … You love cajun and creole flavors. You want a “classic Disneyland” dining experience. You want to take time out of your Disneyland day for a relaxing meal. Pass by Cafe Orleans if … You’re not a fan of New Orleans-inspired cuisine. You’re looking for some quick eats. You have a large party that wants more variety on the menu — you won’t find a burger or ice cream here. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more Disney food news and reviews. In the meantime, make sure to follow along for more Disney and travel-related content! Looking for more Disneyland eats we love? Click here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Are you ready? EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival starts tomorrow, July 27th, 2023! We’re going to be there trying out all of the new food and drinks and bringing you tons of reviews throughout the day. But, a few of this year’s Outdoor Kitchens have a delayed opening, so we’ll have to wait a while before we can try them out. We know that Bubbles & Brine, Char & Chop, Wine & Wedge, and Swirled Showcase will be opening on September 22nd, 2023 in celebration of the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary. We’ve also had a look at the menus of these booths to come. But, there are still a few details about these booths that we have been waiting on. This week, however, Disney dropped a new clue about where one of these booths might end up — and it involves a mysterious renovation of a former dining location. For the past few weeks, we have spotted Food and Wine festival decor, booths, and more pop up around EPCOT. Recently, Disney even started putting up menus with prices for some of the booths. 2023 Coastal Eats Menu Along with these menu boards, we noticed that a festival map was up! Festival Map! This map shows all of the booths at the festival, including the new booths — and Swirled Showcase is listed in a very interesting spot. Could this mean what we think it does? If you noticed, number 27 (the Swirled Showcase marker) is sitting very close to where the old Traveler’s Cafe used to be. We have been keeping an eye on this former Starbucks location, as it has been getting a bit of a makeover. A few weeks ago, it got a fresh coat of yellow paint. Traveler’s Cafe Shortly after, pops of green arrived. We spoke to a Cast Member who couldn’t tell us much, but that they believed a new food and beverage spot was in the works. Fresh new paint Now, we can’t be certain that the Swirled Showcase will be taking over this spot — it could just pop up near here. But, it does seem likely that this building’s makeover was in anticipation of this new booth that will open in September. Food and Wine Festival banners We’ll keep monitoring the situation and let you know as we know more. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news, and watch out for our Food and Wine Festival reviews! 5 Essentials for the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! 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 new booth are you most excited about this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post Did Disney Just CONFIRM a Restaurant Update in EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to visiting Disney World, many visitors choose to stay at a Disney World hotel. Staying at Disney World hotels comes with perks. Why? Well, many of us like staying in the Disney bubble. If you stay on-property, you also get some special Disney perks, like Early Theme Park Entry (available at all of Disney’s resorts) and Extended Evening Hours (available at deluxe resorts). There’s also the perk of having easy access to Disney transportation. However, there are two NEW Disney World hotel perks that many visitors just aren’t loving. Hey, Disney! Disney World has been rolling out a new voice assistant service using Alexa on Amazon Echo devices called “Hey, Disney!“ The service can assist guests with things like room amenities, guest services, planning, and weather information, but with a Disney touch. Hey, Disney at Art of Animation Resort Hey, Disney does all this PLUS allows guests to interact with Disney characters via the device, play trivia, get jokes, play ambient Disney sounds, and more. However, some people staying in Disney World hotels aren’t big fans of the service. Why? Well, the device is “always on” meaning it is always listening in on what you’re saying — even if you’re not interacting with it. Hey, Disney at Saratoga Springs There are privacy concerns about devices that are in “always listening” mode, and some visitors may not know how to turn the device off. However, all you have to do if you have these concerns is to unplug it. Yep, just unplug the device and leave it unplugged for the duration of your stay. Just unplug the device if you don’t want it listening A lot of the same information you can get from Hey, Disney! can be found on your hotel TV, although if you have special room requests (like if you need extra towels), you can pick up the in-room phone to do that. 5 Ways the “Hey, Disney” Device Can Help You At Disney World Disney Character Clicks One of the most fun things you can do in Disney World is meet characters, right? Who doesn’t want to hug Mickey and get a photo with him? However, Disney has introduced a way to “meet” characters at the hotels that some guests might not enjoy. Who doesn’t want to meet Mickey in person? That service is Character Clicks, and it’s available in the lobbies at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort for a limited time. It’s basically a photo booth with complimentary PhotoPass service where you can take a photo with a character…sort of. Character Clicks at All-Star Movies It works like this: you can tap your MagicBand, Key to the World Card, or Disney MagicMobile Pass to the reader on the box and then select the character you want to appear digitally in a photo with you. Each character is wearing their 100th Anniversary outfits, but as we said, the characters are digital. The Options You can select multiple characters to “appear” in your photo, and you can get a download of the photo for free, which makes it an easy way to get photos with some of your favorite characters. However, you’ll be missing out on the extra fun that comes with meeting characters in person — you can’t hug the characters or have any kind of interaction with them. Here’s More About Character Clicks So if you’re staying in a Disney World hotel soon, you’re now aware of two new perks that you may or may not like. You’ll still be available to take advantage of other benefits that come with staying at a Disney World hotel, though. Stay tuned to DFB for more! FULL LIST of Changes Announced for Disney World Hotels 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 these two Disney World hotel perks? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 New Disney World Hotel Perks That People Actually HATE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Exciting new things have been popping up all over Disney Springs lately. Disney Springs Vivoli il Gelato is serving Sorbetto inside half of a pineapple (!!), there’s a new spicy Nashville Hot Chicken at Earl of Sandwich, and we even tried TWELVE new eats recently for the Flavors of Florida event happening all around the Springs. Soon, two new restaurants will join the scene — Summer House on the Lake and EET by Maneet Chauhan. But how are the stores doing? Well, it’s complicated. At the start of July, we shared how five stores had closed in Disney Springs in 2023 — and in the following weeks, another store mysteriously closed as well. So, what’s going on — is this cause for concern? Let’s take a look at what’s happening. Disney Springs It seems like stores are closing left and right at this shopping and dining hub, but is it actually bad news? Well, it turns out that some of these stores are just closing for refurbishments. Sunglass Hut, for example, was closed for a few months and then reopened with a shiny new facade. Sunglass Hut Tren-D, a popular store adjacent to the Marketplace Co-Op, closed its doors suddenly without explanation in June. A few Cast Members we spoke with seemed to think that something new was coming Tren-D But, a few days later, the store re-opened with a new look. Apparently, it was just getting a refurbishment as well! The new design is brighter and more streamlined, with lots of soft, light pastels that give off a real princess vibe. We love it! Everything But Water, a shop that featured swimsuits and other apparel, was open on July 19th, and then suddenly closed the next day. The sign above the door was removed and coverings were on the windows in no time. Could this store actually be closing? Everything But Water Well, the Cast Members we spoke to couldn’t give us a clear idea of what was to come, but we did notice that on its website, it says it is only temporarily closed and expected to return in November 2023. ©Everything But Water So, it turns out that many of these closures are actually just revamps to the stores. That isn’t a bad thing really, unless it’s in the middle of a refurb when you’re hoping to stop by. But not all of the store closures in Disney Springs have been refurbishments. For example, the UGG store permanently closed in March. UGG at Disney Springs However, it didn’t take too long before construction started on this spot. Lululemon, which already has a location in Disney Springs (across from the Lime Garage), will be expanding into this larger store. Lululemon Construction Melissa Clube, a shop that sold jelly shoes and other accessories, permanently closed in May. Melissa Clube has closed But, again, it didn’t take long before a new spot took over. Alex and Ani moved into this space in June. Lastly, Sosa Family Cigars Shop closed permanently on January 3rd, 2023. Sosa Family Cigars This shop was closed for a bit longer before we had any answers, but it turns out that Bowes Signature Candles will be getting its own location — taking over this old cigar shop. Bowes Signature Candles We still don’t have details on when exactly this new shop is set to open, other than the fact that it should open later this fall. Bowes Signature Candles So, Disney Springs has been going through some BIG changes this year. A lot of stores have closed, but it hasn’t been all bad news. Much of the closures have been for refurbishments, and while some of the stores have closed permanently, it didn’t take long for a replacement to be announced. Inside the new Alex and Ani Sure, this could mean that it is a struggle for some shops to stay afloat in Disney Springs, but as a whole, this shopping hub doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon. There just might be some trial and error involved in finding the right stores for the job. 100th Anniversary Sign in Disney Springs And with all of the new life coming to Disney Springs, like the new Summer House on the Lake and EET by Maneet Chauhan, we’re seeing a lot of exciting things happening here — so we’re not exactly worried. Summer House on the Lake Construction We’ll continue to keep an eye on the situation, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Everything We Know About the NEW Disney Springs Restaurant — EET by Maneet Chauhan 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 has been your favorite Disney Springs addition lately? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Springs Stores Keep Closing Down -- Should We Be Worried? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hopefully you and your kids will get just as excited when you see the collection of new back-to-school items I’ve put together below!View the full article

I have a really good secret about the Disney World Skyliner…and I’m pretty sure it’s not breaking any rules. Like, 97% sure. Disney Skyliner EPCOT Station Even if it might be toeing the line just a little bit, I’m still gonna tell you about it, ’cause I don’t gate-keep secrets THIS good. Here’s my secret: the Disney World Skyliner is TOTALLY a ride, and with wait times shorter than almost any other attraction in Disney World, it might even be the BEST ride. Let me explain. Skyliner My family recently took my two little nephews to Disney World for their first trip EVER. They’re four years old, and one and a half years old. We thought they’d love Peter Pan’s Flight and “it’s a small world,” and we were positive they’d be super excited to meet Mickey Mouse. We planned to get them delicious snacks throughout the day, and we even scheduled a hotel pool day because we knew they’d love the fun Disney theming there. Hey, Mickey! All of those things were hits on various levels (“it’s a small world” didn’t go nearly as well as we’d hoped, though), but the BIGGEST hit was super unexpected: the Disney Skyliner! Seriously, they completely adored the Skyliner. We rode it to get to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, thinking it was just a pretty convenient way to get from our hotel (Disney’s Art of Animation Resort) to the park, but little did we know how exciting it would be to my nephews. Skyliner station They were thrilled that we were “flying” through Disney World (when I asked one of them what their favorite part of it was, his answer was “it go-ed up in the air”), and the take-off and landing — you know, the part where it kind of dips up or down as you’re approaching or leaving the stations — were especially fun for them. Come to think of it, all the grownups in our gondola did scream and put their hands in the air for the take-off, so maybe that contributed to the little ones’ idea that this is a super fun ride. Skyliner Station We got to see Disney characters on the gondolas that passed by us, going the other way, which was another hit. They watched the scenery out the windows and liked flying over Caribbean Beach Resort. The ride was SO fun that, when we got to Hollywood Studios, we turned right around and hopped back on. You’re allowed to do that, right? Surely there’s no rule against over-using the Skyliner… We really hope so, because we just rode it again and again — it’s like an endless Disney World ride that hardly ever has a line! Disney Skyliner at Hollywood Studios Plus it was super convenient that we didn’t have to fold up the stroller to get on, like you do with Disney buses, and we were happy to take a break from standing in lines and walking around the parks. Bring a hand-held fan in case it’s hot out (remember that those gondolas don’t have air conditioning) and a couple of snacks, and you’re set for the best Disney day ever, no park ticket required. Skyliner Gondola views That experience got me thinking — the Skyliner is basically just a real-life version of Peter Pan’s Flight. That attraction (which usually has a 75-minute wait at minimum in Magic Kingdom) is simulating soaring over a city and other scenes from Peter Pan, but in a Skyliner gondola, you can ACTUALLY fly over Disney World. Sure, we didn’t see any mermaids or pirates, but the kiddos didn’t seem to mind. Skyliner gondola system We’ll definitely be using this hack in the future, and you should too! If anyone gets in trouble, though, you didn’t hear it from us. Keep following DFB for more tips for your upcoming Disney World vacation! Click here to see the BIG Skyliner mistake that rookies make in Disney World. 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 Do you think the Skyliner counts as a ride in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Wait. Is It OK That We’re Doing This On The Skyliner in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sure, you may see some overlap in attractions between Disney World, Disneyland, and the other Disney parks around the world, but ultimately, every Disney park has its own unique identity! If you’re like us and you’re a tinnnnny bit obsessed with Disney, you may have dreams of visiting every Disney park someday! Miguel and Dante from ‘Coco’ Plus, between all the new and upcoming projects around the world, we’ve got about a million reasons to book a flight to Paris, Hong Kong, and even Tokyo! But now Disney shared a HUGE update on the status of one exciting project, and we can’t WAIT to see how it turns out! Disneyland Paris is designing a restaurant inspired by Coco, and it’s safe to say we are PUMPED for this to open. ©Disney Over in Frontierland, Imagineers are redesigning the Fuente Del Oro Mexican-themed restaurant into Casa de Coco — Restaurante de Familia. Disney explained that the new restaurant will focus on “Miguel’s passion for music and love for his family.” ©Disney We’ve previously shared a look at some of the behind-the-scenes details coming to Casa de Coco, including a look at the beautifully-created props and different rooms in the restaurant. ©Disney In fact, Disney shared that Imagineers are creating over 50 special props for the restaurant, including Miguel’s guitar, the tools used to make those signature Rivera shoes, and more! Disney revealed that guests may hear some familiar music inside the restaurant ranging from traditional Mexican songs to “Remember Me.” Inside, look out for tons of little details that you may recognize from the movie! Disney explained that you may see “Traditional woven fabrics, shoemaker’s tools, and shoe boxes featuring the family brand” throughout the restaurant. ©Disney Over in the la Sala de Música dining room, guests can see Héctor’s guitar, plus you can even read notes from pages of his diary! ©Disney We can’t wait for this new restaurant to open; we’re already imagining all the Mexican-inspired dishes that will soon be served at this location! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Click here to see more of the behind-the-scenes details coming to the restaurant 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 ever been to Disneyland Paris? Let us know in the comments! The post Opening Date Announced for Disney's NEW 'Coco' Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On April 22nd of this year, there was an incident during Disneyland’s Fantasmic! performance. The fire-breathing Maleficent dragon animatronic unexpectedly caught on fire, causing the show to end early. Fantasmic! in Disneyland Shows paused after the incident (luckily, no one was hurt and the fire department responded quickly to the scene), and an update appeared on Fantasmic!’s webpage, stating that, “With the goal of delivering the best possible show for our guests, performances of Fantasmic! are paused through at least Labor Day.” Now, we finally have an update on WHEN Fantasmic! will resume and how it will be different once it returns. Disneyland has announced that Fantasmic! will return in Spring 2024. When the show returns, it will NOT include the Maleficent dragon figure but will “feature new special effects and a thrilling new battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent.” Fantasmic! at Disneyland Resort Cast Members who were part of the show previously are being given cross-training opportunities while the show is paused. Disneyland officials said, “Our goal is to always deliver the best possible show for our guests. With that in mind, we are planning the return of ‘Fantasmic!’ with exciting new magic in spring 2024. As teams continue work on the show, we have launched nightly entertainment on the Rivers of America this summer and we are working on even more exciting entertainment offerings for our guests later this year.” Rivers of America Currently, you can see Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band perform “high-energy tunes and Disney favorites” as they float down the Rivers of America “on a New Orleans-themed themed raft.” Soon, Disney plans to announce more entertainment coming to the Rivers of America. We’ll continue to watch for more updates on this development, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Disneyland vs Disney World — A Complete Breakdown 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 Are you visiting Disneyland this year? Let us know in the comments. The post OPENING TIMELINE and CHANGES Announced for Fantasmic! in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s take a look at five unique items you’ll discover at this “Coco” inspired restaurant!View the full article