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So much is always changing at Disney World, it’s hard to keep up with it all. Madame Leota Crisped Rice Cereal Treat New snacks arrive. Old favorite snacks disappear (yes, we’re still mourning Wendell’s Bear Claw). Disney World restaurants come and go. Restaurant menus also change regularly, so we try to keep track of them all to keep you updated! Resort-Wide Many of Disney World’s Hotels now have new kid’s options for breakfast: ADDED: Yogurt Dipper Kid’s Pack — Vanilla-flavored Greek Yogurt with Blueberries and Whole-Grain Graham Crackers for $6.49 New kid’s options are also available for lunch and dinner: ADDED: Chicken and Cheddar Kid’s Pack — Grilled Chicken Breast and Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese with Apples, Grapes, Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes, and Whole-Wheat Crackers for $7.79 ADDED: Ham and Cheese Kid’s Pack — Sliced Ham and Cheddar Cheese with Apples, Grapes, Dehydrated Green Beans, and Whole-Wheat Crackers for $7.79 ADDED: Turkey Sandwich Kid’s Pack — Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast with Cheddar Cheese on Honey-Wheat Bread with Apple Chips, Cucumber, and Grape Tomatoes for $7.79 Contempo Cafe You’ll find these new options at: Everything Pop at Disney’s Pop Century Resort The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Artist’s Palette atDisney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Magic Kingdom Casey’s Corner The Plant-Based Slaw Dog has been removed from the menu at Casey’s Corner. Plant-Based Slaw Dog That’s the only change here, though. Casey’s Corner Introduces NEW Menu Item in Disney World Disney’s Animal Kingdom Terra Treats The Roasted Mushroom and Leeks Pizza has been replaced with Buffalo Chicken Pizza for $7.29. Buffalo Chicken Pizza Also, the Colossal Banana Caramel Cinnamon Roll has been added to the menu — Jumbo. Light, and Fluffy Cinnamon Bun with Banana Caramel and Milk Chocolate Crispy Pearls for $5.99. Here’s our review of the Buffalo Chicken Pizza Pizzafari The Turning Red Cupcake is no longer available at Pizzafari. Turning Red Cupcake That’s the only change here, though. Be Warned. This NEW Snack Could Leave You DISAPPOINTED in Disney World Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill There’s a new Chef’s Journey selection at California Grill: San Francisco Cioppino. California Grill This is Black Grouper, Clams, Mussels, Pink Shrimp, Casarecce Pasta, and Uni Toast. The 2 BEST Things on the Menu at California Grill in Disney World Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace A few things have changed at Beach Club Marketplace: Strawberry Milk has been removed from the menu. The following changes with Beer have also happened: REMOVED: Concrete Beach Havana Lager Beach Club Marketplace REMOVED: Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo IPA REMOVED: Cutwater Gin & Tonic Disney World Turned Donald Duck Into an EGG and We Have Thoughts Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort World Premiere Food Court The breakfast menu at World Premiere Food Court has changed: Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich is now served with Potato Barrels and price changed from $5.99 to $7.99 Box Office Cupcake description changed from “Yellow Cupcake filled with Caramel topped with Marshmallow Buttercream and a Peanut-Pretzel-Popcorn Brittle” to “Yellow Cupcake filled with Caramel and topped with Marshmallow Buttercream and White Chocolate ‘Popcorn'” and price changed from $5.49 to $5.99 Waffle Bounty Platter changed from $12.49 to $12.79 Mickey-shaped Waffles changed from $10.49 to $10.79 REMOVED: Pancakes with Berry Compote Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich is now served with Potato Barrels and price changed from $6.99 to $8.99 ADDED: Pancake Bounty Platter — Vanilla Pancake, Scrambled Eggs, Potato Barrels, Bacon, and Sausage for $12.49 ADDED: Loaded Totcho Bowl — Potato Barrels topped with Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar, Sausage Gravy, and Bacon for $10.99 ADDED: Western Omelet — Ham, Bell Peppers, Onions, and Cheddar served with Potato Barrels for $10.99 ADDED: Vanilla Pancakes — Served with Bacon and Sausage for $10.79 Box Office Cupcake The kid’s menu has also changed: REMOVED: Pancakes with Berry Compote ADDED: Kids’ Vanilla Pancakes — Served with choice of twi Sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASAN Bottled Water for $7.29 Here’s how the Bakery selections have changed: ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie — House-made Brownie topped with Ganache, Walnuts, Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips and M&M’s chocolate candies for $4.99 ADDED: Chocolate Croissant — Drizzled with Dark Chocolate and dusted with Powdered Sugar for $4.29 ADDED: Seasonal Sugar Cookie with Sprinkles for $3.49 World Premiere Food Court There have been some Beverages changes, too: ADDED: Classic Cold Brew Coffee for $4.79 ADDED: BODYARMOR Sports Drink – Orange Mango for $4.69 ADDED: BODYARMOR Sports Drink – Strawberry Banana for $4.69 ADDED: AHA Sparkling Water – Lime & Watermelon for $3.49 ADDED: AHA Sparkling Water – Blueberry & Pomegranate for $3.49 Here’s how Specialty Cocktails have changed: ADDED: LiveWire Crystal Shiso Mojito — Casa Magdalena Rum, Coconut, Shiso, and Lime for $12 ADDED: Siponey Royale Whiskey Spritz — Rye Whiskey, Wildflower Honey, Lemon Juice, and Sparkling Water for $12 ADDED: Social Hour Cocktails Whiskey Mule — New York Distilling Company Ragtime Rye Whiskey and Ginger Beer for $12 ADDED: Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary — 12 oz. Can Cutwater Vodka blended with Cutwater Spicy Bloody Mary Mix for $11 ADDED: High Noon Sun Sips Vodka & Soda Pineapple — Vodka and Soda with flavors of Pineapple for $11 ADDED: RAMONA Blood Orange Wine Spritz — Lightly sparkling Sicilian Wine mixed with Organic Blood Orange Juice for $11 World Premiere Food Court Many of these changes are also on the lunch and dinner menu, with additional changes: ADDED: Meatball Sub — Marinara, Provolone, and Parmesan served with Kettle Chips for $12.49 Impossible Burger replaced with Korean Impossible Burger — Impossible Patty topped with a Korean-style Barbecue Sauce and Pickled Vegetable Slaw for $13.29 ADDED: Mediterranean Curry-Chickpea Salad — with Grilled Pita Bread and Tomato-Cucumber Salad for $8.99 Where To Get A Carrot Cake Cookie Dupe in Disney World WITHOUT A Park Ticket Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory The Mickey Mouse Celebration Cupcake changed from $5.99 to $5.79. Sassagoula Float Works and Food Factory That’s the only update here, though! This NEW Tiana-Inspired Dessert in Disney World Made Us Wish For More Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Yachtsman Steakhouse The kid’s menu has changed at Yachtsman Steakhouse: Grilled Chicken Breast changed from $11 to $13 Baked Fish of the Day changed from $14 to $16 REMOVED: Orecchiette Pasta and Plant-based Sausage Yachtsman Steakhouse Oak-grilled Steak changed from $14 to $17 ADDED: Pasta with Marinara — Served with choice of two selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $17 Is The CHEESIEST Soup in Disney World Hiding at This Forgotten Restaurant? Disney Springs The Basket at Wine Bar George You can now get the Rolled Pavlova — White chocolate mousse with macerated berries and miso caramel for $8. The Basket at Wine Bar George A new beer and cider are also available: ADDED: Captain Lawrence Seasonal IPA for $15 ADDED: Vermonter Botanical Cider for $12 We Tried Three Whole Pounds of LOADED FRIES at The Basket in Disney Springs! Amorette’s Patisserie At Amorette’s Patisserie, some savory items have changed: Turkey and Brie Sandwich Combo changed from $20 to $19.50 Roast Beef Sandwich Combo changed from $20 to $19.50 Amorette’s Patisserie Roasted Vegetable Sandwich Combo changed from $20 to $19.50 We’re Trying 12 NEW Snacks at Disney Springs — Which Is the BEST?! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Here’s what changed at Jock Lindsey’s under Appetizers: REMOVED: Nona’s Home-style Meatballs ADDED: Peruvian Potato Croquettes — Purple Peruvian Potato Croquette, Egyptian-braised Beef, Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce, and Pickled Onion for $12.50 Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar ADDED: Vegetable Pakora — Chickpea-battered Carrots, Onion, Jalapeño, and Red Bell Pepper with Harissa Aioli for $12 2 Snacks Are Bringing the Sweet HEAT in Disney Springs Remember that Disney World restaurant menus change ALL the time, so be sure to check menus before your trip on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. 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! 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’re Surprised How Many People Don’t Know You Can Do This in Disney World Restaurants 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 Disney World restaurant do you think has changed the most? Let us know in the comments! The post 19 Disney World Restaurants CHANGED Their Menus This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes narrowing down juuussssst the right snack to try in Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be tough! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Galaxy’s Edge is full of some really cool snacks, like the Ronto Wraps from Ronto Roasters and the interesting popcorn flavors from Kat Saka’s Kettle. We even got to try a few exclusive options for May the 4th this year that seemed to disappear as quickly as they showed up. But what do you need to try out if you’re looking for something sweet, Star Wars-themed, and consistently around? Since it’s been so hot in Disney World lately, we searched for the perfect place to stop in and cool off for a while and then thought, “What better atmosphere to stop and have a drink than Oga’s Cantina?“ Oga’s Cantina If you’re not familiar with Oga’s Cantina, it can be a lot to take in at first glance. It’s a bit darker and more adult-themed than the rest of Batuu in Galaxy’s Edge. You’ve got DJ R-3X spinning tunes at the turntables, a few seating areas surrounding the furthest corners of the cantina, and a few seats at the bar, which is where we grabbed a spot this time. The bar at Oga’s Cantina Since we weren’t planning on stopping for long, we decided to cool off with Oga’s Obsession. Just the treat we’re looking for! Don’t get us wrong, this isn’t a new treat for Oga’s Cantina, but it has been a while since the last time we tried it, so we decided to see if it was just like we remembered. As a reminder, this treat looks WEIRD. Here’s a look at Oga’s Obsession the last time we tried it. Does anyone else see a Petri dish full of bacteria?! Oga’s Obsession Well, today’s as good a day as any to try some weird space food. It’s made of Minute Maid premium lemonade, cotton candy flavor, and blueberry popping pearls with a bursting dried fruit mixture. It’s also a non-alcoholic option, making it super kid-friendly! This one cost us $7.50. As you can see, the toppings are a little different this time around. Oga’s Obsession Despite its odd looks, this is a fun, colorful, and unique treat to grab at a fun Star Wars bar. This treat is sweet, and the flavors of blueberry and lemonade are nice and strong. The hard pop rock-like candy added a fun texture to the treat as well. The popping boba balls also added a very interesting texture to the mix. There’s a lot going on, but we liked it! Super yummy This treat also has the consistency of jello, so it’s no surprise that it goes down fairly easily if you’re feeling up to the challenge and want to slurp it out of the cup. However, it separates easily if you plan to use a utensil and scoop it out like we did. If you’re an adventurous eater and don’t mind a flavorful, texture-filled treat, then this could be right up your alley. It’s a complex yet fun combo that comes in a super casual package. However, we could see the flavor combo being too much for picky eaters. While the two flavors separately could be tolerated, together, they are unique and might take you by surprise if you’re not used to combining your treats and textures. Overall we really enjoyed this one and would come back for it again when visiting Galaxy’s Edge! If this doesn’t sound like the treat you’re looking for, though, check out a few of the reviews of other Disney snacks and treats below. And as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest! REVIEW: If You’re Drinking Around the World in EPCOT, Order THIS! 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’s your usual order at Oga’s Cantina? Tell us your favorites in the comments! The post This Disney Treat Looks Like Growing Lab Bacteria. It Doesn't Get Weirder Than This, People. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Once upon a time, the release of a new Disney movie in theaters would be a BIG event — the type your whole family would set aside time to experience together. But is that still happening? ©Lucasfilm The COVID-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact on the movie industry as a whole. And some recent Disney films simply haven’t been raking in the dough as much as some may have expected. One example could be Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the latest film in the massive franchise. It’s been YEARS since the last Indy film, so you might have expected this one to hit theaters with a BANG…but that hasn’t quite been the case. Opening Weekend Woes Right from the get-go, things weren’t looking all that great for Indiana Jones. According to Box Office Mojo, this latest film hit around $60,368,101 at the domestic box office during its opening weekend. Anthony D’Alessandro at Deadline called this a “disastrous result for the finale to a historically beloved franchise film.” That $60 million figure puts its opening weekend BELOW Solo, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and even the last Indiana Jones film — Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. ©Lucasfilm Since that time, the film has brought in some more cash — totaling around $308,880,989 worldwide as of July 21st, 2023 (per Box Office Mojo). So it isn’t as though the movie hasn’t brought in any money, but it is significantly less than what some would have expected out of this popular franchise, so what went “wrong” here? Well, it could be a number of things. Not-So-Great Ratings and Competition For starters, the film hasn’t received the most positive ratings. It initially premiered at Cannes to “decidedly mixed results” per The New York Times. Their critic called it a “disappointment,” saying it played more like a “greatest-hits reel” and utilized “almost every adventure-film cliche.” As of the latest updates, it has a 69% Tomatometer score and 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. That places it BELOW the Tomatometer score for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and all of the other Indiana Jones films. ©Lucasfilm A critic for The New York Times shared that the film is “as silly as you expect and not altogether as successful as you may hope.” Some have pointed out the film’s shortcomings but still found that there was “enough” to “make it well worth seeing Indiana Jones ride into the sunset.” (CNN Entertainment) Whether you’re reading the negative reviews, the mixed ones, or simply looking at that 69% Tomatometer level, some of the less-than-stellar opinions out there might be enough to convince some people to skip watching the latest film in theaters. With the expectation that the movie will eventually be available to stream on Disney+ or even be available to buy or rent on digital platforms, some might wonder why it would be worth the cash to pay to see it in theaters now. AMC Theater Another factor that could be at play is the upcoming films on the schedule. Many folks have limited budgets for extra activities like watching movies. With films like Oppenheimer and Barbie receiving LOTS of press (and positive reviews), some may have felt like they would rather save their cash to buy tickets to those films. David A. Gross, from the consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research, told Variety that people may be “ready for the next big thing,” and films like Mission Impossible 7, Oppenheimer, and Barbie could be “it.” ©AMC Theaters vis TikTok A MASSIVE Budget Makes Things Harder Another complication that might be impacting the overall profitability of this latest Indiana Jones film is its budget. Deadline reports that a key source told them the film cost a “mindboggling $300M-plus,” and that is before an estimated $100 million in estimated marketing. Reportedly, the cost is so high due to COVID-19’s impacts on production (things had to start and stop), Harrison Ford’s fee, fees paid to Steven Spielberg, and more. Indiana Jones Petit Cake The latest global results from the box office seem to indicate that the film has at least broken even with its estimated $300 million cost, but that high of a budget can make it all the more difficult to reach a level of even relatively small “success” from a financial point of view. Disney has been working to cut back on some of its spending, but since major movies like this take years to develop, Variety points out that noticeable differences might not be seen until 2026 or even past that. Paul Verna, principal analyst at Insider Intelligence, said “It takes a long time for a big ship like Disney to change course.” The Never-Ending Streaming Problem As we noted a bit above, the never-ending streaming problem is something that could be impacting this film too. Nicholas Barber at the BBC argued, “All four of Indiana Jones’s previous adventures are currently available on Disney+ at the touch of a button, so why buy tickets to see an inferior version?” Plus, with so many shows and straight-to-streaming films being made with high-profile actors, folks may feel less and less inclined to go into the theaters. ©Disney Couple that with the expectation many have that it’ll simply become available via a digital or streaming service soon, and the way that many may have become used to seeing films in their homes (due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic) and you’ve got a recipe for people staying home except to see those one or two HUGE films they feel are worth venturing out for. As CNN puts it, “consumers who have grown increasingly accustomed to watching movies at home…combined with the lingering effects of the Covid pandemic [can] result in major disappointments at the box office.” The Problem Goes Beyond Indy But it’s not just Indy who is experiencing issues at the Box Office. CNN notes that 2023 will be remembered as a “cruel summer,” partially due to the strikes in place but also due to some “setbacks” for studios at the box office, including The Flash and Elemental. According to Box Office, even Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One didn’t hit things off as well as some might have hoped, earning $54,688,347 in its opening. Ant-Man Quantumania The New York Times shares that domestic ticket sales are down about 20% from where they were in 2019. Other Struggles When it comes to Indiana Jones specifically, David A. Gross, a film consultant, shared “In general, audiences are interested in more, more, more of the same, until they start getting satisfied and excited about the next thing.” (The New York Times) It’s possible that this film — being the 5th in the franchise — was just the ending point, the point at which audiences felt like they were “done” with this franchise, like the franchise had done all it could do…for now, anyway. Another issue could be that the film was potentially aimed more at long-time Indy fans and not enough at new audiences. Deadline argues that there were “no efforts” to make it appealing to those under 40. Reportedly, Disney has said that 42% of the audience (so less than half) was under 35 for the movie. Indiana Jones! According to Deadline, one of the biggest problems the film may have also faced is that its toughest competition is often…itself. Since some of the past Indiana Jones films have blown audiences away and set the standard so high, it can be difficult for critics to not compare the latest film to those classics. That can make it easier for the movie to fall short when the films it’s being compared against are so beloved. Indy Talking Action Figure What do you think? Did you make an effort to see the film in theaters? Are you a fan? Tell us in the comments. We’ll continue to watch for updates on the movie, how future Disney movies perform in theaters, and what steps Disney takes to address how movie-going has really changed in recent years. Stay tuned for all the latest! Click here to see whether THIS might be the next ride-inspired movie Disney could make Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you seen the latest Indiana Jones movie? Are you a fan? Tell us in the comments! 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We’ve seen our share of pricey souvenirs in Disney World — and sometimes, we wish we had the budget for them. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge In the past, we’ve seen some pretty amazing designer ears, and we know we’re not the only ones who dream of owning that Arribas Bros crystal Cinderella Castle we see in Magic Kingdom all the time. There are also some pretty awesome souvenirs for Star Wars fans in Disney World, too, but now, we think we’ve seen what might be one of the most expensive! Admittedly, we have seen plenty of EXPENSIVE souvenirs in Disney World. Remember those Disney X Gucci bags we found in EPCOT? Yeah, we’re no strangers to pricey merch in the parks, but that doesn’t mean we will EVER get used to the sticker shock. Gucci and Donald OK, so first, we’re going to give you a little background information about the latest souvenir we discovered, so buckle up. It’s an original art piece by Kevin-John Jobczynski, meaning it’s the only one like it in the world. The artwork depicts Grand Admiral Thrawn, a character who might only be known by expert Star Wars fans. Artwork of Grand Admiral Thrawn The villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn first appeared in a trilogy of novels written by Timothy Zahn, but then he later became a character in the animated series Star Wars Rebels. This artwork seems to take place during the timeline of that series, as he has the Kalikori he stole from Hera Syndulla (on the right). Hera reclaimed the Kalikori at the end of that series. Closer look at the art But, more importantly, Thrawn will soon be making his live-action debut on Ahsoka, which premieres on August 23rd on Disney+. So this artwork is about to become more recognizable as the character will be introduced to fans who haven’t seen the animated shows. Think of it like an investment piece; you can say you knew about this character before all your friends. ©Disney So how much will this artwork set you back? Well, if you’re interested in investing, it will cost you a cool $15,000. Oof. Now, this IS an original piece, meaning it’s one-of-a-kind. So if you’re looking for something unique and want to buy something only YOU will ever have, you can find it at Tatooine Traders in Hollywood Studios. Just make sure you bring your credit card. We’ll keep an eye out for even more unique Disney World souvenirs, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! Why the Star Wars Hotel Closed in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! 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 art? Let us know in the comments! The post Would YOU Pay ,000 (!!!) for This Unique Souvenir in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If sweating and tan lines aren’t your style, that’s totally okay — we’ve got you covered. If that is what your typical vacation looks like, and you just want to switch things up, this post is also for you! ©Disney Today, we’re gonna talk about another popular vacation option: an Alaskan cruise! But with Alaska’s extremely cold climate, it can be difficult to pinpoint the best time to visit while also coordinating schedules with the people in your travel party. We’re here to provide you all the information on Disney Cruises to Alaska for 2023 and 2024 so you can find that sweet spot of a sail date for you and your family. The good news is the hard part is over. You’ve already made a few big and critical decisions. You’ve decided that you want to go on a Disney Cruise and that you want to cruise to Alaska. The rest is just navigating through the details, like do you want to bring the black shoes or the red shoes, and how many evening gowns you might bring. Ok, ok, those probably aren’t the questions you’re scratching your head over. Let’s take a look at some of the biggies you’re probably creating a pro/con list for right now: When to Take a Disney Cruise to Alaska How Long of a Cruise to Select Which Stateroom to Choose How Much Will it Cost Choosing Your Alaskan Shore Excursions Not to worry, we’re gonna help you want through those questions! And even better, we’ll help provide you with some additional information, just so you can be sure to have the best cruise vacation ever! Onboard Disney Cruise Line Programming Alaskan Cruise Character Meet & Greets Packing for your Alaskan Cruise When to Take a Disney Cruise to Alaska Because Alaska is way up north and cold (shocker, right? ), the cruisin’ months are limited. So you can only sail up to the great white north (is that what it’s called, well… we’re coining it, you heard it here first… oh wait, it’s actually called The Last Frontier, ok, we’ll go with that. Love you, Alaska!) between April and September. Phew, one hurdle down. We don’t have to stress about 12 months of options. We only have to consider six months. Easy, breezy. ©Disney Cruise Line Sailing to Alaska Do you need to prioritize when your kids are in school? The May and September sailings will be less expensive and may not even be fully booked because kids will still be in school. Some of the same school discounting effects can be felt for the very beginning of June and the very end of September as well. If you are not confined to summer school schedules, you may want to consider a sailing at the beginning or end of the Alaskan cruising season. The weather is beautiful! The other option to consider is the weather (wait, you mean Alaska isn’t just a snowy, frosty wonderland all year-round?). The later in the season, you plan your cruise, the higher the potential for rain during your trip. You can see on this Juneau, Alaska, monthly climate average that the average rainfall by month is double in September, which is in May. Ketchikan, Alaska, is actually one of the rainiest cities in the U.S. and receives nearly 235 days of precipitation per year. A weather note – most think of Alaska as cold. Throughout the summer months, the temperatures do not get too low, averaging around 60 degrees. Pretty comfortable when in pants. You’ll experience a mix of sun, rain, and cooler temperatures. How Long of a Cruise to Select You can typically find 3 cruise lengths to Alaska. Disney Cruise Line offers a 5-night, 7-night, and 9-night cruise. Not a big head-scratcher here. Just like Goldilocks, consider your family, and your needs and find the cruise length that “just right” for you. Which Stateroom to Choose For many cruises, you could take the same approach that you might take for choosing a Disney resort – why pay for the room if you will be out of the room the entire trip exploring and having fun? You may want to reconsider this for an Alaskan cruise as the itineraries are longer, and the outdoor spaces are colder due to the Alaskan weather. Oceanview Verandah As you might not experience an Alaskan cruise more than once in your lifetime, you might think about splurging to have a Verandah room during your Alaskan Disney Cruise and enjoy waking up to views and having the option to check out the view without having to get warmer clothes on and go up on deck. How Much Will it Cost The prices for the cruise vary dramatically by room type and date of sailing. ©Disney For the seven-night sailing that leaves May 22, 2023, for two people, an interior room costs $3,574.94, and an exterior deluxe verandah 5C category room with an unobstructed view and regular balcony size costs $8,012.94. Compare this to the seven-night sailing that leaves on July 17, 2023, in the heart of the summer. For two people, an interior room costs $4,708.94, while an exterior Deluxe Verandah 5C category room with an unobstructed view and regular balcony size costs $11,148.94. The seven-night sailing that leaves on May 13, 2024, for two people in an interior room starts at $3,490, and an exterior verandah room starts at $6,347. Again, 2024 follows the same trend as 2023, that the mid-summer period is more expensive with kids out of school and potentially better weather. On the seven-night sailing starting on July 29, an inside room for two people starts at $4,623, and a verandah room starts at $8,851. Choosing Your Alaskan Shore Excursions There are over of excursions for Disney Cruises to Alaska (over 200!). Guests can opt for the most extravagant helicopter ride to dog sledding or just enjoy a leisurely walk around town. CAUTION – You will likely have sticker shock. Some excursions are hundreds of dollars per person. Remember that this is probably a once-in-a-lifetime Disney Cruise. Be sure to budget for these excursions as you plan for your trip. Disney Cruise Line sells excursions directly, so you can add them to your Disney Cruise reservation plans and have the simplicity of just paying Disney for everything. There are always vendors just off the ship selling other excursion offerings, but be warned that if you take a third-party excursion and do not get back to the ship before the official departure time, the ship will leave you behind. Skagway as Seen from the Ship Excursion options will vary based on your length of cruise and the time of the year. Juneau, Alaska, is the state’s capital and the largest town that the ship stops in during the Alaskan cruise. The town has some noteworthy food options. Skagway, Alaska, was the access point for the last gold rush. This old gold rush town is the jumping-off point for excursions into the Yukon. Excursion options include a historic railway line with stunning vista views, helicopter tours, and tours of the old town. Ketchikan, Alaska, is the rainiest place in the world and features an old town built on stilts above a creek, salmon runs, Native American totem polls, and a lumberjack show. This port is the closest to Vancouver in Alaska, and all Disney Alaskan Cruises stop here. Dawes Glacier, Alaska, is not a port but a location the boat pulls into for one day of all Alaska sailings. The boat enters the cove near the glacier and then rotates slowly so that all sides of the boat get an angle of the glacier. There is an option for an excursion here to go out on a smaller boat that goes closer to the glacier. Sitka, Alaska highlights revolve around the Russian history of the city (this was the capital of the territory when Alaska belonged to Russia) and the outdoor excursions, which are similar to the excursions offered in the other ports. Onboard Disney Cruise Line Programming There are a variety of onboard Disney Cruise Line offerings to fill your days at sea and evenings. From lavish entertainment to educational programs to fitness offerings, there are many ways to stay busy during the days at sea. Your Disney Cruise Line Personal Navigator app has information on all times for all activities onboard the ship. Make sure everyone in your party has downloaded the app before your departure. Walt Disney Theatre on the Wonder Some of the standard Disney Cruise offerings you can expect are: Fitness centers Spa and Salon offerings Kids Clubs and activities Broadway-style live performance Cinema theatres Trivia and family game activities Beverage tasting and workshops Onboard WiFi, Rotational Dining Specialty Dining Animator’s Palate Alaskan cruises offer educational nature presentations focused on the unique Alaskan environment. Check your Personal Navigator app for talks given by the naturalist onboard. These presentations can cover the fjords and waterways, whales and waterways, and Alaskan bears and salmon. Presentations are educational and provide context for your view and experience in this landscape. Alaskan Cruise Character Meet & Greets All character meeting times are listed in the Personal Navigator app. Be on the lookout for the Disney fab five in their Alaskan outfits. The best opportunity to take these photos comes on the Dawes Glacier day. On this day, the characters will be up on the top deck outdoors so you can get an iconic Alaskan view in the background. Plan to arrive about fifteen minutes before the scheduled photo time to meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse up here. Mickey and Minnie in Alaska The “Freeze the Night Away” deck party is a Frozen-themed deck party with your favorite songs and characters from Frozen. Snow comes down at the end of this show. The night of our deck party, it can be actually “freezing,” so dress appropriately! This show takes place after both dinner seatings have been completed. Packing for your Alaskan Cruise Oh no, now you really DO have to decide if you’re going to pack the red shoes or the black shoes, and figure out your evening gown inventory! But don’t panic! There is a formal night onboard the ship, but you do not have to participate if you don’t want to. What do you pack for a cruise? There are laundry machines to minimize the about of bulky clothes you need to pack. And the dryers are particularly handy for drying clothes that got soaked in the rain or snow. The machines can be operated by tapping your room key and charging the laundry to your room. Make sure to bring your binoculars, and consider getting a camera extension for your iPhone to increase your zoom strength. And you’ll still want to bring a bathing suit and sunscreen, in case you plan to enjoy the pool or spa. Disney Cruise Packing List Each guest 21 years and older may bring a maximum of 2 bottles of unopened champagne or wine or 6 beers on to the ship at the beginning of the voyage and at each port. There are some things you’re not allowed to bring on a cruise, so make sure you’re following those rules. Get Your Disney Cruise Must Haves — 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 Is there a Disney Cruise to Alaska in your future? Let us know in the comments below! The post Complete Guide: Disney's Alaska Cruises for 2023, 2024 and Beyond first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know that YOU know that we often talk about our favorite snacks and meals in Disney World. World Premiere Food Court Yes, you’ve heard us go on and on about plastic cheese (also, sorry, not sorry). We love to talk about Corn Dog Nuggets, too (especially WITH the plastic cheese). You’ve probably even read about how much we LOVE Totchos from Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios. Well, get ready — because BREAKFAST Totchos have made their way to Disney World…and we have feelings about it. If you’ve been to Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort recently, you might have noticed a new menu item available for breakfast: the Loaded Totcho Bowl. This is a breakfast bowl with Potato Barrels topped with Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar, Sausage Gravy, and Bacon. OH, my! Loaded Totchos Bowl Well, we had to head on over to World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort to try these out for ourselves. The Loaded Totcho Bowl contains Potato Barrels topped with Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar, Sausage Gravy, and Bacon. Of course, we also had to compare them to the similar Breakfast Bowl at Woody’s Lunch Box. That bowl has potato barrels smothered in smoked brisket, scrambled eggs, and country gravy. Well, we’re going to say that we liked the Loaded Totcho Bowl at Disney’s HOTEL better than the one at Woody’s Lunch Box! All our breakfast faves in one bowl Everything in this bowl tasted very fresh. The eggs were soft and fluffy, and the tots were perfectly fried, so they were perfectly golden and crispy. We didn’t think the gravy had a lot of flavor, though, but it was creamy and delicious regardless. Everything also paired great with the bacon. Duh — it’s bacon. YUM! We will say that the gravy on the Breakfast Bowl at Woody’s Lunch Box is a bit more unique, and the new Loaded Totcho Bowl has more traditional breakfast flavors and will probably be more appealing to picky eaters. We also can’t help but like the general setting of the food court more than Woody’s because there’s ample seating (which Woody’s does NOT have), plus the seating is indoors…in the air conditioning. We’ll take a bite Would we travel all the way to All-Star Movies to get this bowl? Maybe not. But if you’re staying at the hotel, we highly suggest getting it! It’s a good, hearty breakfast. Now, let’s talk about price, the Loaded Totcho Bowl is $10.99, as opposed to the bowl at Woody’s Lunch Box, which is $8.79. We will say that the Loaded Totcho Bowl is a good serving size that will have you ready to take on a park day in Disney World. We’ll continue to eat our way around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more reviews. With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2023 We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! The 6 WORST Snacks We’ve Tried in Disney World This Year (And 6 You Should Eat Instead) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you tried the Loaded Totcho Bowl yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Say WHAT?! You Can Get TOTCHOS at a Disney World Hotel Food Court! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Nothing brightens our day quite like seeing a Disney item we absolutely loved go on SALE! They’re on sale We’ve done it too, uttered those famous last words, “I’ll grab it before we leave,” only to go back and find that what we went back for is now gone. That can certainly be the case with really popular items like Dooney & Bourke bags, Loungefly backpacks, and even Starbucks mugs and tumblers. However, shopDisney just released a new sale on a few older favorites that we think you need to see! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. A few months back, the Disney Rabbits collection by Dooney and Bourke hopped into Disney World and won over our hearts with that adorable design. They didn’t seem to last long around the parks, and keeping them in stock proved difficult for a while. Disney Bags! Eventually, though, the last of the collection made its exit in Disney World. But now, shopDisney has a few of these adorable prints on sale, and if you didn’t have a chance to get them the first time around, this opportunity may be too good to pass up! Score over 25% off on the Disney Rabbits Dooney & Bourke Satchel Bag! Disney Rabbits Satchel Bag Some of Disney’s beloved rabbits are hopping around this satchel. The simulated leather bag features an allover print of a few fluffy friends like Pooh’s friend Rabbit, Wonderland’s White Rabbit and March Hare, and Briar Rose’s bunny friends. This satchel bag comes fabric lined with two interior pockets, two additional exterior zip pockets, gold-tone hardware, and carrying handles. Shop on shopDisney Now’s your chance to snag the Disney Rabbits Dooney & Bourke Backpack at over 25% off! Disney Rabbits Backpack This same all-over print of all your fluffy friends is featured in a slim backpack! This bag also carries similar gold-tone hardware, an exterior zip front pocket, a few slip-in pockets on the inside, and a roomy main compartment that’s also zipper-pulled. Shop on shopDisney We loved seeing these while they were in the parks, and now’s the time to grab them for yourself at a deep discount! We watch for Disney merchandise and sales constantly, so for the latest in Disney merch, stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog. No Matter WHAT It Says on the Package, DO NOT Eat These Disney World Socks. 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 Do you collect any Disney accessories? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨ALERT🚨 We Found Designer Disney Bags ON SALE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you visit a Disney World hotel, do you spend a lot of time at that hotel’s pool? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge The answer is probably “yes,” if you’re one of those midday break kind of people (you know, leaving the parks for a little while to recharge) or if you have kids. We’re also sure you have opinions on which hotels have the best pools, but there’s one pool you may not have ever seen that you might NEED to know about. Okay, so the most OBVIOUS answer to the best pool at Disney World is probably Stormalong Bay, which is a pool shared by Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Beach Club Resorts. This pool is more of a water park than pool with a little something for everyone. Stormalong Bay We get it, this pool has a sand bottom, a life-sized shipwreck replica, a 230-foot waterslide, a lazy river, and THREE Whirlpool spas. What’s not to love? When we asked DFB Readers, the majority actually said this was the best pool in Disney World, and we understand why! Stormalong Bay’s life-size ship But some of you chose a DIFFERENT pool, one we might think is Disney World’s best-kept secret. That pool is Samawati Springs Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village. This 4,700-square-foot pool has a 128-foot waterslide and zero-depth entry. But many of our readers love it for other reasons. Samawati Springs Pool DFB Readers Cassie, Hannah, and Justin had no problem saying that this was the best pool in Disney World, while Eric said, “I like Samawati Springs Pool at Animal Kingdom Lodge—Kidani Village. It’s beautiful and fun.” Samawati Springs does have a beautiful pool area with lots of trees, so the vibe is more relaxing than some of Disney World’s other pools. There’s also a lot more shade, so you don’t really need an umbrella. Even better? There’s a savanna overlook where you can watch animals just doing their thing while you’re getting some relaxation time in at the pool. Samawati Springs Pool at Kidani Village This is also a great pool because it has a very secluded feeling about it, so it feels even more exclusive. Why go to Stormalong Bay, where EVERYONE IS, when you can just chill in your own little oasis at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Samawati Springs Pool DFB Reader Kati mentioned that it’s a good pool for little ones. The kiddie pool area, Uwanja Camp is a water playground with three different areas for kids of all ages. There’s Observation Station where kids can climb through cargo crates, solve animal photo puzzles, and splash around in a small geyser and kiddie pool. The Departure Zone has a water tower that squirts water at kids, but there are also water cannons (YES!) that kids can shoot at each other. We love a water cannon. SO much fun! Samawati Springs Pool is also home to the Maji Pool Bar, which we’re a big fan of. This bar often serves drinks that are exclusive to Animal Kingdom Lodge — as in, you can’t get those drinks ANYWHERE else in Disney World. Maji Pool Bar Also, here’s another insider tip: the bar has AMAZING food! We’re just going to go ahead and recommend the Short Rib Grilled Cheese. Short Rib Grilled Cheese So what’s not to love? You’ve got a quiet pool area with loads of things to do for adults AND kids, great drinks, and great food! So that’s why we think Samawati Springs Pool might be the most underrated pool in Disney World. It seems some of our readers agree! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney tips, news, and more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite pool in Disney World? Tell us what it is and why in the comments! The post You’ve Never Seen This Exclusive Disney World Pool, But In-The-Know Disney Fans Love it! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things in Disney World change ALL the time — we’re talking almost every day. Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom There are so many construction projects happening now; we’re getting new attractions, new restaurants, and even new hotel rooms. There is a LOT going on. But today, we recently noticed something changing in Magic Kingdom…and let’s just say we noticed something EXTRA shiny. As we were making our way around Magic Kingdom, we noticed that the “rocks” by the Tomorrowland entrance were looking VERY shiny. Like we needed to wear sunglasses to look directly at it. Trust us — in person, they were super bright and reflective. VERY shiny! We spoke with a Cast Member who confirmed that this part of Tomorrowland is getting a new paint job, and once we got a closer look, we saw the BIG difference between the parts that were already painted and the parts that weren’t. Look at that before and after: it’s a LITERAL glow-up! Getting a paint upgrade We have noticed in the past that the paint on these rocks was chipping, and you could see the old paint underneath it. So it looks like they’ll be looking totally fresh and new pretty soon! Tomorrowland painting If you visit Tomorrowland in the near future, you’ll see it’s looking a little shinier than normal. This part of Magic Kingdom is FINALLY getting a much-needed touch-up! We’re at Disney World every day, so we’ll keep you updated on everything going on there. 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? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! The Disney World Mistake You’ll Make in August 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 the new paint job? Let us know in the comments! The post A BLINDING Change Just Arrived at Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen, we know lots of things in Disney World are EXPENSIVE. Main Street USA The park tickets themselves are expensive, and if you’ve splurged on Genie+ you’re spending even more to skip the rides. Not to mention you need to stay hydrated, so you may be buying water or sodas left and right. There’s one beverage you can get for free, but it’s totally not worth even that price tag. You can find free water around at Disney World’s water fountains, but that stuff is NOT worth the free price tag. Magic Kingdom Water Fountains Why? Well, water is water, but since it’s usually so hot out, this water can be super warm and doesn’t taste all that great. It’s safe to drink, but one taste may have you tempted to spend $4 on that bottle of water. Water Fountain Refill Station Even the bottle fill stations aren’t that much better. Now, we’re NOT saying to give in and buy that expensive water. No, instead we’ve got a few tips to help make that water a little more bearable. Galaxy’s Edge Water Fountains If water fountains and refill stations are your most accessible option, we suggest bringing some flavor packets from home to mix in with the water to help negate the off taste a little bit. You can choose to grab multiple different flavors to appease the whole family, and it may also help get some electrolytes in your system, too. TTC Water Fountains Now the other option? There’s another way to get free water in Disney World that tastes much better — grab free water cups from quick service locations! FREE Cups of Water at Disney World Yes, most quick service locations around property will have free water cups available that are cold, refreshing, and taste much better than the water fountains. Here’s a list of some of our favorite quick service locations to grab free water: Pecos Bill Tale Tell Inn (Magic Kingdom) Friar’s Nook (Magic Kingdom) Connections Eatery (EPCOT) Sunshine Seasons (EPCOT) Docking Bay 7 (Hollywood Studios) ABC Commissary (Hollywood Studios) Restaurantosaurus (Animal Kingdom) Docking Bay 7 Water We highly recommend refilling your bottle with these cups of water rather than the water fountains, because it’ll help cool you down too, and the better taste will encourage you to drink more. Baseline Taphouse free water No matter where you get your water from, it’s very important to stay hydrated in Disney World. Don’t forget to bring items to keep you cool, take breaks when you need to, and stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and tricks! These are the most popular water bottles on Amazon for hot Disney days! 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 Where is your favorite place to get free water? Tell us in the comments! The post This Disney World Beverage is Over-Priced at Zero Dollars first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve found a soft side to the Disney villains, and they’re giving us a “taste” of what it’s like to be bad like them! Villains gotta eat, too! We’re over here anxiously counting down until the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties start back for the 2023 year so we can get our SCARE on, but finding things to do in the meantime is hard. We also found a few festive Disney Halloween decorations to help get us in the mood and celebrate from home. So that got us thinking, is there anything else out there that could have us chillin’ like a villain? DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Sometimes, bringing the magic of Disney alive at home is just what you need to help tide you over until your next trip. While we were browsing Disney merch online, we ran across a NEW Disney cookbook, but, fair warning, this one’s going to tap into your dark side. Chillin’ like a villain Some of the most beloved characters really can be Disney villains! Without them, some of those classic Disney stories just wouldn’t be the same. So when we saw this cookbook inspired by some of the most dastardly of all, we just couldn’t resist checking it out. Check out the Disney Villains Cookbook! ©Disney This bewitching Disney Villains cookbook features 50 easy-to-make recipes. The best part is that this cookbook was designed for families; you and your family can learn how to make hearty breakfasts, savory dinners, and delicious desserts inspired by classic Disney villains, including Ursula, Scar, the Evil Queen, and more! Click here to see on shopDisney With all this talk about Disney-inspired snacks, is anyone else feeling hungry? Whatever you do, though, do NOT eat any suspicious-looking apples from ladies in black cloaks (trust us.). Be sure to check back in with us at Disney Food Blog for the latest in Disney news and updates. The BEST Souvenir We Found in Every Disney World Park This Week 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 Disney cookbook has been your favorite? Tell us in the comments below! The post A NEW Disney Villains Souvenir Is Out Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a LOT of Disney World restaurants out there, and it’s hard to choose where you should eat! Magic Kingdom We’ve got so many recommendations to help you choose where to eat, but let’s be honest, there are some restaurants you should avoid right now in Disney World for various reasons. So which ones have made the list? Here are 6 you should watch out for. California Grill We know, we’re starting off really strong here with a hot take. California Grill is on this list because it’s a VERY expensive prix-fixe meal. California Grill Check In While the food we’ve had here has always been good, we, along with many others, have a hard time justifying paying this price for the meal you get. It costs $60+ per adult to dine at this signature dining experience, which is too much for many. California Grill View It is a wonderful place to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks without being in the parks. However, there are other viewing areas around the Contemporary Hotel where you can watch the fireworks without a California Grill reservation, so that’s something else to keep in mind. California Grill Dining Room So where should you go instead? We suggest Steakhouse 71! While this is another expensive table service restaurant, it’s also got delicious food, and we think it’s a little bit more worth the price tag. But if you’re looking for dining outside the parks with fireworks views, you could go to ‘Ohana or Tiki Terrace at the Polynesian Village Resort, or Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian. Read our full review of Steakhouse 71 here! Grand Floridian Cafe Why should you avoid the Grand Floridian Cafe right now? Well, because it’s a giant construction zone! Construction near Grand Floridian Cafe and Gasparilla Island Grill You quite literally have to walk through a construction zone to get to the restaurant! We really enjoy this restaurant, but getting to it right now is a hassle. Construction is moving along Construction on the resort is moving along, but it won’t be completed for quite some time. So for right now, we suggest keeping this one on your list for a later date. You Might Have to Walk Through Construction Walls Normally we would recommend Gasparilla Island Grill instead, but it’s also difficult to get to that spot right now due to the construction. Though the food choices will be different, you might consider hopping on a monorail and heading to Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — the price point will be similar. We’ve got a full guide to eating around the Grand Floridian that we encourage you to take a look at though, because there are plenty of other spots to explore! Read our full guide on eating at the Grand Floridian here! Be Our Guest Restaurant Another hot take here, but we don’t think you should head to Be Our Guest right now, either. Be Our Guest This restaurant used to have a quick service option for breakfast and lunch that still hasn’t returned since the 2020 closures, and we miss it! The West Wing This is also an expensive prix-fixe meal. You’re paying for the atmosphere here — the price is high for the food itself. Be Our Guest Restaurant If you’re looking for a really great table service meal in Magic Kingdom, we recommend Skipper Canteen! You can watch our video review of Skipper Canteen right here! Coral Reef Heading over into EPCOT, Coral Reef Restaurant is a restaurant known for just not having the most consistent food. Coral Reef Restaurant The dining atmosphere is very entertaining and wonderful, and we love to watch all the fish, but the food is usually nothing to write home about. Coral Reef Restaurant Especially for the price of a table service meal? Yeah, it’s not one we would recommend. We suggest heading into SeaBase right next door to check out all the fish and then heading to festival booths, or some of our favorite spots in World Showcase. If you’re still looking for a table service meal, we recommend heading over to Garden Grill! Watch our video review of Garden Grill here! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe & Pecos Bills Tall Tale Inn and Cafe We’ve grouped these last two together because they’re both in Magic Kingdom and on the list for the same reason. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Why shouldn’t you eat at these spots right now? They both have food that benefits from customizing them with your own topping choices, but these restaurants no longer have full topping bars. No full topping bar at Pecos Bill’s This means that you have to order your food with the condiments you would, or would not, like on it, which leaves more room for error. Or you may need to track down a Cast Member to ask for condiment packets. Overall, it’s just not the same experience it used to be. Pecos Bill’s Where should you eat instead? We recommend heading over to Columbia Harbour House. It’s another quick service location with some pretty great eats, especially if you enjoy seafood! Read our most recent review of Columbia Harbour House here! Need even more recommendations? No worries — check some more out below. Some of our best restaurant recommendations Ranking Disney World’s NEWEST RestaurantsBest Restaurants Near Disney WorldBest Animal Kingdom Lodge RestaurantsWe’ve Eaten at Every Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These Are the BEST.The 17 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2023 Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney restaurants news and reviews! Get our guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2023 right 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 Disney World restaurant would you NOT recommend to someone right now? Tell us in the comments! The post The 6 Disney World Restaurants You Should AVOID Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been an incredibly hot summer at Disney World, but we just tried a few NEW treats that will help you cool off! Italy Pavilion EPCOT has been busy gearing up for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which is getting ready to kick off SOON! One of the countries in the World Showcase has also been busy working on some boozy new menu items. We recently had a chance to try out a few of the latest treats to help you decide if they may be worth the splurge. We ventured out to EPCOT recently to try out a few new floats that have popped up at Gelateria Toscana. You may very well have walked right past it as you’re walking around the World Showcase — it’s easy to miss! This location is typically known for its extensive gelato menu and can be especially busy on a hot summer day. Gelataria Toscana in Italy Recently, Gelateria Toscana introduced TWO new alcoholic floats to the menu, and we had an opportunity to try them both! The first one we tried was the Bronte. Bronte This float is made of Fabrizia pistachio-flavored liquor with a scoop of creamy Pistachio-cello gelato served in an acrylic cup. And if you were wondering about this drink’s name, it was named after the location in Italy where the pistachios are imported. Once they’ve been harvested, they’re toasted before becoming processed into the liquor. If you’re looking to grab this one for yourself, it will cost you $19. Pistachio Fabrizia and a Bronte float The presentation here looked pretty sophisticated, and the taste was just as decadent! The frozen gelato is placed in the middle of the cup and is surrounded by chilled liquor. The gelato was super creamy and didn’t taste overly pistachio-flavored but was more poignant with the addition of the nuts rolled into the scoop. The liquor also gave a slight pistachio taste but wasn’t overly assertive or overpowering. Both the liquor and the gelato paired quite nicely together. Pistachio-flavored Fabriza liquor While we LOVED that pistachio flavor, note that this was not the strongest drink we’ve tried in EPCOT. If you’re looking for a stronger alcoholic taste, then you probably wouldn’t enjoy this one; it was a bit weaker when compared to the other float. Then it was time to try out the Amalfi. Amalfi The lemons used in this limoncello liquor are harvested from family-owned lemon groves in South Eastern Sicily. Once they’ve reached their peak ripeness, they’re transported to the distillery in New Hampshire to be made into the limoncello liquor that goes into this float. This float is made of the aforementioned Fabrizia limoncello liquor with a scoop of homemade Limoncello-Raspberry Gelato. It will also cost you $19. Fabrizia limoncello flavored liquor with an Amalfi float WHEW! This drink packs a strong limoncello flavor. The raspberry shavings sprinkled on the top of the scoop added texture and gave a nice burst of juicy flavor. The gelato has a strong limoncello flavor as well, so if you didn’t get enough with just the liquor, the gelato is there to back it up and reinforce that lemony flavor. Limoncello flavored Fabrizia liquor bottle This was a great drink but certainly stronger than the pistachio-flavored Bronte float. We enjoyed the refreshing taste of the limoncello, but we could see that if you’re not used to a strong lemon flavor, it could be difficult. While the raspberry shavings were fine for texture, they didn’t add much to the overall taste if you’re expecting it in every sip. Bronte and Amalfi floats Overall we enjoyed these refreshing treats and wouldn’t mind stopping in to grab them again the next time we’re at EPCOT! Admittedly, they are on the pricier side at $19 each. If these boozy floats aren’t exactly something you’re looking for, check out all the food and snacks we’ve recently reviewed around Disney below! 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Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of new menu items at Gelataria Toscana. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. 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While we’re waiting for the premiere of the Haunted Mansion movie, we might just be a wee bit obsessed with a few other movies releasing this month. ©WB Yes, we’re embracing all things PINK for the premiere of Barbie, but believe it or not — Barbie does have some history in Disney World. There was once a Barbie show at EPCOT, after all. Now, Barbie has RETURNED to Disney World…but this time, she’s the star of a SNACK! But let’s rewind and remember the good old days of The Magical World of Barbie, which played regularly in the 1990s at the American Gardens Theater. But that’s not all. Barbie also used to drive around World Showcase in a glittery pink stretch limo. THIS IS A THING THAT REALLY HAPPENED. Magical World of Barbie ©Disney Okay, now to TODAY, when Barbie returns to Disney World, but this time as a donut. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs has released two special treats in honor of the premiere of the Barbie movie: the It’s Fantastic Donut and Let’s Go Party Pink Lemonade. It’s BARBIE time! The It’s Fantastic Donut features pink cotton candy icing, candied white pearls, and vanilla buttercream sprinkled with edible glitter. It’s pink, and it’s sparkly! Hi, Barbie! ©Everglazed The Let’s Go Party Pink Lemonade is a pink lemonade topped with Dazzle Dust. Yep, it’s a sparkly lemonade that matches the donut! ©Everglazed Both treats are available through July 23rd, so if you want to celebrate Barbie in Disney Springs, head on over there soon! We’ll let you know if we spot any other unique treats in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 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! 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! If We Only Buy One Popcorn Bucket This Year, It’ll Be This One 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 seeing the Barbie movie this weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW TREATS Arrived at Disney Springs -- And They're SPARKLY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Leaving on a jet plane anytime soon? Do you travel a lot? If you’re traveling anytime soon, Amazon has a ton of deals on everything you could need that’s travel-related like sales on travel products and other essentials. We wanted to give you a hands-on look at one piece of luggage that will seriously level your flight game up and make trips a breeze! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We know that traveling can be really stressful, so to help out, we’ve taken a deep dive into a carry-on from Amazon that we think could be the perfect bag for your next trip. By the way, if you’re not an Amazon Prime member, you can start your free trial by clicking the link below! Enough about that. Let’s dive right into it! We’d like to introduce you to this carry-on luggage from Aerotrunk. Carry-On Luggage Creator Connections If you want to breeze through TSA with only a suitcase and no backpack, this might be the perfect companion. It comes with a 2-inch expansion zipper, so you’ll have plenty of extra space should you want to bring some gifts back home with you for the family or friends. 2-inch zipper expansion With its organized internal compartments, pockets, and compression pad, organizing your clothes is a breeze. Check out those internal compartments! One interesting fact about this suitcase is the sturdy Japanese Hinomoto wheels that have been tested at speeds of over 100km (not that you’ll be running that fast to make your connections). Those are some seriously sturdy wheels and it comes with a built-in TSA lock! The suitcase also comes with a few freebies like the leather luggage tag… Leather luggage tag …bags for your shoes, laundry, and even a scuff sponge to polish the carryon and keep it looking new after every flight! Look at all of these freebies! It even has a convenient compartment for your tablet or laptop. Gotta keep that laptop safe. It’s a carry-on that seriously has it all. It’s definitely worth checking out for your next trip. View on Amazon If you’re traveling soon, stay safe and keep it right here where we’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates. Click here for the 13 things the pros buy before their Disney World trip! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be picking up this carry-on? Let us know in the comments! The post Don’t Wanna Pay Baggage Fees? This ONE Carry-on Does It ALL! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Look, sometimes you just need to own exactly who you are. And we own that we have a sweet tooth, especially for Disney treats. Madame Leota Crisped Rice Cereal Treat Some may call it a problem, we call it research. At Disney World, there are a lot of treats to try. We ran to try the Madam Leota treat at Magic Kingdom. We also ate TWO new churros and reviewed them, but really, we did it for you. If you’re a dessert fan, we bring you our reviews on all sweet things to let you know if you should add them to your list on your next Disney trip. We stopped by Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT to give the S’mores Brownie for $5.29 another try. We’ve had this brownie before, but it’s always a good idea to revisit items in the parks because they could change, and lucky for us, this one did. S’mores Brownie at Regal Eagle This brownie has a graham cracker crust and chocolate brownie base, topped with chocolate frosting and toasted marshmallow whip. When you cut into the brownie, you’ll really see that the brownie has a cake-like structure to it, making it more airy and light than a traditional fudgy brownie. We like that texture because it helped the dessert feel less dense. Look at the cake-like brownie The brownie was moist, and the graham cracker base was crumbly, giving it a nice texture. Surprisingly, we found this was not overly sweet; in fact, it was pretty well-balanced. That said, we still suggest this treat for true chocolate fans or s’mores lovers, as that is exactly what it tastes like. We also recommend using a fork to eat it because the marshmallow topping can melt in the heat. Grab napkins — you’re gonna need ’em. Delicious! This dessert has been on the menu at Regal Eagle since it opened, though, in the past, it has been a hit or miss for us. Last year, we saw it feature a Mickey Pumpkin decoration, and besides it being cute, it fell short for us. We found it to be too sweet back then. This guy just wasn’t as good! Sometimes, mass-produced baked goods are not consistent in Disney Parks. One could be dry, and one could be perfect. We are happy to report that this time around, this one hit the mark for us. So the next time you’re in EPCOT and have a sweet tooth, mobile order one of these! Just LOOK at it — how can you not want to give it a try?! See Our Review of the NEW Churros at 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! What is your favorite sweet snack at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments. The post If You Know, You Know: We Can’t Stop Talking About This Disney World Brownie first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe it? August is just a week away! Magic Kingdom With the arrival of August, you can start looking forward to the holiday events that are coming up like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! We’re here with all the tips and tricks and warnings to keep in mine before your Disney World trip in August. When it comes to making mistakes at Disney World, trust us. We’ve made them all before. And that’s why we’re here so that you don’t have to make them. Let’s go over five typical mistakes that you’ll want to avoid at all costs so that you can have the most amazing time in Disney World next month. EPCOT 1 — Don’t Underestimate that Florida Weather You may be tempted to think that with August, summer should basically be over and that means no more rain. Well, Florida has a mind of its own. The rainy season in Central Florida continues all the way until November 30th, the end of hurricane season. Also, the most active part of the hurricane season is between August and October, so you’d be right in the thick of it. This all means you need to plan ahead and pack accordingly for all that the weather may throw at you! Rainy Day at Hollywood Studios Let’s go over a couple of packing suggestions: You’ll want to have rain gear! Don’t rely on the weather holding out just because the mornings look clear. Most days have a daily afternoon rain shower that usually doesn’t last long, but it can really dump on you if you’re not prepared. Rainy day at EPCOT Be sure to pack ponchos, umbrellas, hats, shoes that are waterproof, and clothing that can dry quickly. Here are some ideas of gear you can add to your cart. But what about the sun? Even though we’ve been talking about the rain, make no mistake, Florida is a hot and sunny place. We’d highly recommend you focus on hydration and sun protection. Don’t skip out on sunscreen! Here are your must-haves: A water bottle, sun protection like hats and sunglasses, and plenty of sunscreen. And a pro tip: You can use those umbrellas to block out some of that sun too! 2 — It will be crowded August is still in the thick of the summer break for most students, which means it’s still prime vacation season for families. It can get crowded! Keep in mind, the parks will be CROWDED! You’ll see long lines and restaurants will be full, so make sure to get those Individual Lightning Lanes and Genie+ to beat those long lines. 3 — Halloween is here Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place on select nights in Magic Kingdom from mid-August through the first of November, which means that Magic Kingdom will close early on these nights at 6PM and will only be open after that to those with tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so if you’re planning on being at Disney World, you may want to avoid Magic Kingdom on those days. Magic Kingdom closes at 6PM on party nights The dates for the parties in 2023 have already been released, so these are the dates you’ll want to avoid in Magic Kingdom if you don’t want to have your day there shortened: August 11th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 25th, and 29th. 4 — Don’t forget about power You know you’ll be on your phone a lot during those park days. You’ll have to order food, check wait times, and snap lots of photos, which will all put a serious drain on your phone’s power. Remember You Can Grab Some in the Parks Too Make sure to pack a portable charger and all the cables you need. These are some of our favorite portable chargers! 5 — Make sure you stay for dessert One of the worst things to happen is trying to get a last-minute reservation for your favorite restaurant and finding that they’re all booked out or the restaurant is closed! Don’t let that happen to you! La Crêperie de Paris Make sure to stay on top of the latest changes to the restaurants and get those reservations booked as early as possible! But if you didn’t make reservations in advance, we do have some strategies to help right here. Now you can make sure not to make any of those mistakes and have the best time ever. Hopefully, you’re feeling a little more prepared for anything that might come your way on your August trip to Disney World. We’re constantly doing our best to help you prepare for your next Disney trip, so keep following us here at DFB! Looking for more Disney tips? You’re in luck! Click here for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s the worst mistake you’ve ever made while at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney World Mistake You'll Make in August first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Next week is a SUPER important week in Disney World. Do you know why? EPCOT It’s because the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival begins on Thursday, July 27th! On that same day, two EPCOT snack spots that have been closed for a couple of weeks now are expected to reopen, likely with some festival-inspired eats. However, there are other restaurants, attractions, and water parks that are currently CLOSED and will remain closed throughout the week. Let’s take a look at all the scheduled closures for the week of July 23rd through the 29th. EPCOT Closures & Reopenings Refreshment Port Refreshment Port is closed right now, but it’s scheduled to reopen on July 27th, when the Food & Wine Festival begins. Refreshment Port is closed When it reopens, it’ll serve a couple of festival-exclusive snacks, including the Braised Beef Poutine that we loved last year! The festival menu recently CHANGED at this snack spot — get the details here. Refreshment Station And there’s another “refreshing” restaurant that’s currently closed: Refreshment Station. This spot is also scheduled to reopen on July 27th. Refreshment Station is empty We don’t know for sure that Refreshment Station will have any festival-exclusive menu items because it’s not listed on Disney’s website as being one of the spots included in the festival. However, since it closed for a couple of weeks and is reopening on the festival’s first day, we’re hoping to see a few new additions. We’ll be sure to let you know if we do! Click here to see all of the food booths and menus for the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Tokyo Dining In the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT, Tokyo Dining is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, and will not reopen until summer 2023. We saw a new Shiki-Sai sign outside! However, a brand new restaurant is coming to EPCOT this summer: Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will be a table-service restaurant featuring a “festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style.” ©Disney The restaurant will be located in the Japan Pavilion, on the second floor (above the Mitsukoshi Department Store), and will offer “stunning views of EPCOT, the World Showcase Lagoon, and, of course, fireworks.” That location sure sounds a LOT like the current location of Tokyo Dining — and according to signs that have gone up at this spot, we think we may be right that the new restaurant is replacing the old one. Click here to learn more about the NEW restaurant coming to EPCOT. Traveler’s Cafe Traveler’s Cafe is the old Starbucks location, which closed when Connections Cafe opened in World Celebration. Lately, we’ve spotted some changes to this spot (including a new paint job), so we’re wondering if that could mean it will reopen soon! Traveler’s Cafe If it does reopen, will this spot have an all-new menu? There probably won’t be two Starbucks locations in EPCOT, so we’re expecting something different. We’ll keep you updated! How To Get a RARE EPCOT Souvenir Without a Park Ticket Magic Kingdom Closures Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. The tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction, and several new rock structures have been built at the bottom of the drop. There’s a new water tower as well, which says “Tiana’s Foods” on the front and “Never, ever lose sight of what’s really important” on the back. It’s topped with Tiana’s crown, which has two stars on it to represent Ray and Evangeline. We noticed that part of the ride track has recently been covered up as well. At the moat If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer Island Over on Tom Sawyer Island, the Barrel Bridge is currently missing. It’s GONE A Cast Member told us that it has been removed for maintenance, and they didn’t know when it might return. The rest of the island is still open to explore, though! These are the Magic Kingdom restaurants we do NOT recommend. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closures Voyage of the Little Mermaid This Little Mermaid-themed stage show has been closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a long time now. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. Extended Evening Hours are RETURNING to Hollywood Studios! Disney World Hotel Closures Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground closed in mid-April and is currently undergoing a MAJOR refurbishment. Lots of signs around the area It will reopen this summer as “a marketplace concept with expanded quick service options.” The table service option will no longer be offered. There may be some noise coming from this construction zone on your visit, so keep that in mind if you’re looking to book here. For a different option with similar vibes (but a pricier tag) check out the Wilderness Lodge. Learn more about the change coming to Trail’s End here. Disney World Water Parks Blizzard Beach Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has officially reopened, but now the other water park, Blizzard Beach, has closed for refurbishment. Water Slides at Blizzard Beach Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updates! The BEST Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to check out more upcoming closures and current construction projects at 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 Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 EPCOT Snack Spots Will REOPEN Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to EPCOT — the land of construction walls, exciting new rides and restaurants, and…did we mention construction walls? EPCOT It’s no secret that EPCOT has been undergoing a huge transformation and there has been a lot of exciting news out of the park lately. The 100th anniversary celebrations are coming to the park in September, a new fireworks show is on the way, the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is about to begin, and a new restaurant is coming to the Japan pavilion! With all of this good news, we also have some bad news to share about EPCOT. Despite wait times staying pretty low last week, EPCOT’s wait times are now on the rise. This was expected when the Food & Wine Festival began, but the wait times are already increasing BEFORE the festival kicks off! In other parks, the wait times basically stayed the same as last week. While wait times are high, at least they are steady and not bouncing all over the place. You still may want to purchase Genie+ in parks like Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios to help with these consistently high wait times. Without further ado, let’s check out the average wait times at every Disney World ride from the past week! Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time of 83 minutes. Last week the average wait time was 85 minutes, so the time has decreased a little bit this week. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 70 minutes, Space Mountain averaged 62 minutes, and Jungle Cruise averaged 47 minutes. After that, average wait times had Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 43 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 42 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 39 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 32 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 30 minutes, and Enchanted Tales with Belle averaged 28 minutes. Pirates of the Caribbean After that, “it’s a small world” averaged 24 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway averaged 19 minutes, The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini averaged 20 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid and Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 15 minutes, and Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Mickey’s PhilharMagic averaged 14 minutes. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Next, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover averaged 11 minutes, Mad Tea Party averaged 10 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel averaged 8 minutes. The Enchanted Tiki Room, Carousel of Progress, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, and the Liberty Square Riverboat all averaged 5 minutes. PeopleMover The Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree, and Tom Sawyer Island averaged no wait. Reminder: TRON Lightcycle / Run does not have a posted wait time as it only uses a Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane. We’ve Eaten at Every Magic Kingdom Restaurant — These Are the WORST EPCOT Heading over to EPCOT, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure had an average wait time of 57 minutes — this is an increase from last week’s 52-minute average. Frozen Ever After’s wait time also increased to 59 minutes. Ratatouille However, Test Track is the highest wait time in the park at 60 minutes. This is the first time in a long time that Test Track has had a longer average wait time than the two World Showcase attractions above. Next up is Soarin’ at 28 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 20 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 15 minutes, and Spaceship Earth at 14 minutes. Soarin Then, there is Journey into Imagination at 12 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 9 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour and Living with the Land at 7 minutes. The Seas with Nemo and Friends in Disney World Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. Reminder: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind does not have a posted wait time as it only uses a Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane. 5 Shirts You Need for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Hollywood Studios Over in Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance saw a decrease from 81 minutes to 78 minutes this week. Slinky Dog Dash actually saw an increase to an 87-minute average making it the longest wait time in the park. Toy Story Land Other wait times in the park include Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 73 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 61 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Tower of Terror at 58 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 56 minutes. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 31 minutes, Walt Disney Presents averaged 19 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue averaged 15 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 14 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 10 minutes. If You Can Only Eat at ONE Hollywood Studios Restaurant — Let It Be THIS One Animal Kingdom And last but not least, let’s talk about Animal Kingdom! Avatar Flight of Passage still had the longest average wait time this park this week with 97 minutes. Last week, this ride saw a major increase, and it seems that wait times have stayed high this week. Flight of Passage Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 65 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 39 minutes, Expedition Everest at 30 minutes, DINOSAUR at 29 minutes, and Kilimanjaro Safaris at 27 minutes. Baby zebra! It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 10 minutes and TriceraTop Spin averaged 6 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail averaged no wait time. This Animal Kingdom Snack Is a Melty Mess…But You’ll Want It Anyway When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! DFB t-shirt Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! Why You SHOULDN’T Visit the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival in July 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 Have you visited Disney World this summer? What was your experience like? Let us know in the comments. The post ALERT: Wait Times Are on the Rise in One Disney World Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sorry, not sorry, but we cannot get ENOUGH of Disney Loungefly bags! Well, time to buy more Loungeflys. Yes, we have a problem, but we can’t help that Loungefly releases new bags ALL the time. The designs are always ADORABLE, so excuse us while we get a Loungefly bag for ALL our moods. We need a Halloween Loungefly when we’re feeling spooky. We need a Madame Leota Loungefly to rep our love for Haunted Mansion. Well, now we’ve found even MORE Loungefly bags we want! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. These Loungefly bags are ALL Amazon exclusives, too. So if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll also get free shipping! Get the Loungefly Minnie Mouse Sweet Treats Mini-Backpack ©Amazon Oh my! It’s a Minnie Mouse Loungefly dedicated to one of our favorite things: ice cream! This bag is DRIPPING with ice cream, and it almost looks good enough to eat. View on Amazon Buy the Loungefly Encanto Backback ©Amazon Okay, Encanto fans, this Amazon-exclusive backpack features Antonio with his Jaguar, Parce! There’s also a cool jungle pattern on part of the bag, which also includes more magical jungle creatures. View on Amazon Buy the Loungefly Little Mermaid Backpack ©Amazon Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? This backpack sure is neat! It features the animated version of Ariel, along with the rest of the cast of The Little Mermaid, including King Triton, Flounder, Ursula, Flotsam and Jetsam, and Sebastian. The gang’s all here! View on Amazon Buy the Loungefly Walt Disney Archives Goofy Backpack Loungefly Walt Disney Archives: Goofy Mini-Backpack, Amazon Exclusive Celebrate Goofy throughout the years on a backpack that showcases many of his most famous appearances in Walt Disney shorts and films. This one is a MUST for Goofy fans! View on Amazon Now is as good a time as any to stock up on more Loungeflys, right? We’ll let you know if we spot any others, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more! 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! 5 Disney Deals You Don’t Want to Miss From 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 Which of these is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Please Help Me Justify My Cart Full of Amazon Exclusive Loungeflys 😅 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We keep track of all the changes at the Disney World theme parks, and one of the things that changes the most often is the merchandise! The Emporium A lot of Disney fans love picking out the perfect souvenir to remember their trip by, so we do our best to let you know about all the new items that arrive each day. Now, we’re showing you the BEST new merchandise we found in every Disney World park this week! We’ll be showing off all of the best new souvenirs here, but if you want to see ALL the changes happening in each park, check out our pages that contain daily updates! WHAT'S NEW AT DISNEY? Check out our daily updates on all the happenings around Disney World and Disneyland! Magic Kingdom EPCOT Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Disney Hotels Disney Springs Disneyland And here’s the best news: lots of these souvenirs are available online too, so you don’t even need a park ticket to get them! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Magic Kingdom In Magic Kingdom, we spotted a few new mugs! There was the fireworks mug… It’s all about the fireworks! See it on shopDisney!…an Orange Bird mug… Orange Bird mug See it on shopDisney!…a Sleeping Beauty Castle mug… Castle mug See it on shopDisney!…and a “Happy to Be Here” mug. Happy To Be Here mug See it on shopDisney!We spotted all of these mugs in the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. Click here to see all the latest updates from Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Possibly the best merchandise of all was at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — just LOOK at this Loungefly backpack! Muppets Electric Mayhem Loungefly It’s part of the Disney100 Decades collection that features Disney films from the 1970s. See it on shopDisney! Click here to see all the latest updates from Hollywood Studios. EPCOT The best new merchandise in EPCOT has to be this very relatable “I Need My Space” NASA tumbler. Tervis You can find it at Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay. Click here to see all the latest updates from EPCOT. Disney’s Animal Kingdom The best new souvenir in Animal Kingdom is another Loungefly backpack, but this one looks like a yeti! Yeti Ski School Loungefly We spotted it in the Discovery Trading Co. Unfortunately, we didn’t see this one on shopDisney, but we’ll keep an eye out in case it pops up. Click here to see all the latest updates from Animal Kingdom. Disney World Hotels Our favorite find at the Disney World hotels was this Fort Wilderness Minnie Ear Headband. New Ears! The ears look like little stumps, and the resort’s logo is on the back! This one also isn’t available online yet. Click here to see all the latest updates from the Disney World hotels. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! ALERT! The 100th Anniversary Merch that Keeps Selling Out Is ONLINE! 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 Disney souvenir? Let us know in the comments! The post The BEST Souvenir We Found in Every Disney World Park This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the things we love about World Showcase in EPCOT is that there’s much more to do than just eat and drink around the world (but don’t get us wrong, we love that part, too!). China Pavilion at EPCOT We also love to SHOP around World Showcase because each country’s pavilion has some SUPER unique souvenirs you can’t find anywhere else in Disney World. We’re always finding unique candy and snacks to eat in all the little World Showcase shops, too. Well, we recently found some unique SNACK SOCKS that combine our love of novelty merchandise and FOOD into one epic souvenir. Okay, here’s a word of warning. Yes, we know how much you love Disney World popcorn, but before we show you these socks, you need to know you CANNOT eat them. These are meant to be worn on your feet. No matter WHAT it says on the package. Now that we have that out of the way…yes, we found Popcorn Socks in EPCOT, because why not? Why not share your love of popcorn by wearing them on your feet? Popcorn Socks What’s even more fun about these socks is that they even come in a Popcorn Container! We think this would make a fun gift for that popcorn lover in your life. Notice the hilarious brand name on these socks? Yes, it says, “EAT MY SOCKS.” Don’t ask us who came up with that one. Who knows what they’re eating… They come in a popcorn container We found these unusual — but VERY COOL — socks over in the China Pavilion at House of Good Fortune (seriously, this is one of our FAVORITE shops because there are always fun snacks and souvenirs here). They’ll set you back $19.95 if you’d like to wear your popcorn on your feet. We’re at Disney World every day, so we’ll be sure to share any other unique souvenir finds we come across, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Planning to pick this up in Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear into the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! How to Get a Unique Souvenir at Space 220 in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of the popcorn socks? Yay or nay? Let us know in the comments! The post No Matter WHAT It Says on the Package, DO NOT Eat These Disney World Socks. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Not all Disney World parks are created equally when it comes to food, and since we’ve eaten at every single restaurant there is in the parks and hotels we know what’s worth your time and money. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios is known for its glitz and glamor, but it’s also got plenty of places to grab a bite to eat. And if you can only eat at one Hollywood Studios restaurant — it should be this one. Before we get into which restaurant you should pick on your Hollywood Studios day, if you’re heading to this park soon, be sure to download our free checklist of everything you need to see and do in the park! If You Want a Table Service Meal Hollywood Brown Derby The Hollywood Brown Derby is an authentic replica of the famous Brown Derby in Hollywood, California. The walls are covered in caricatures of a ton of celebrities and the interior is an ode to the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hollywood Brown Derby The iconic Grapefruit Cake is A Brown Derby Original with Vanilla Sponge Cake, Grapefruit Syrup, and Cream Cheese Icing. It’s consistently been one of our favorite desserts in all of Disney World. Grapefruit Cake And, of course, there’s the Famous Cobb Salad. We’ve yet to have a negative experience with this salad so we keep coming back for more again and again. This dish incorporates the classic flavors you’ll find in a Cobb Salad, including Spit-Roasted Turkey, Finely Chopped Greens, Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes, Avocado, Chives, Crumbled Blue Cheese, and Cobb Dressing. Typically, a Cast Member will prepare the salad by mixing it tableside. YUM. But, what if you don’t have time for a full table service meal? Check Out Our Recent Review of Hollywood Brown Derby If You Want Something Quick But Filling Woody’s Lunch Box Andy from Toy Story has taken his very own lunch box and thermos, and has used them to build a walk-up window Quick Service location that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to all of us “toys” visiting Toy Story Land! Woody’s is a quick service spot that has a few different tasty treats depending on what you’re after. Woody’s Lunch Box One of our favorite breakfast items is the Breakfast Bowl (A.K.A. Breakfast Totchos) — potato barrels smothered in smoked brisket country gravy, scrambled eggs, and green onions. These are seriously delicious. Look at all that gravy! And for lunch or dinner, the BBQ Brisket Melt is a great choice. It’s made with shredded smoked brisket, pickles, and tangy barbecue sauce between melted cheddar and Monterey jack on grilled sourdough bread. You can also get it with a side of tomato soup for dipping! BBQ Brisket Melt Woody’s is also known for their Lunch Box Tarts — think of it like a fancy, homemade pop tart. We recently had the Raspberry Tart, which tasted a lot like a sugar cookie stuffed with raspberry jam. So, if you like sugar cookies, you’ll probably like this. The raspberry jam was sweet and tart. Raspberry Lunch Box Tart Okay, but where’s the best place to grab a drink and light bites to eat? See Our Woody’s Lunch Box Review Here If You’re Looking for Drinks or Something Light Baseline Tap House Baseline Tap House is certainly the answer. It’s a great spot to grab a beer, cocktail, or snack and take in the scene of Grand Avenue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There is a little bit of indoor seating, but there is much more room outside where you can take some time to relax and enjoy the laid-back scene. Baseline Tap House The beers here are all from California, and there is a small selection of wine, pre-mixed cocktails, and a full bar. You can also grab some specialty sodas here if you’re not looking for alcohol. Create Your Own Beer Flight For snacks at this spot, your options are usually something like the California Cheese & Charcuterie Plate made of Toma Farmstead Cheese, Point Reyes Original Blue Cheese, Laura Chenel’s Sonoma Goat Cheese, Chorizo and Calabrese Salami, Cornichons, Grapes, and toasted baguettes… California Cheese & Charcuterie Plate …and the Bavarian Pretzel which comes with mustard and beer cheese sauce. Both are excellent bar bites! Read Our Most Recent Baseline Tap House Review Happy eating! With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World dining tips and news. We’ve Eaten at EVERY Hollywood Studios Restaurant and These Are the Best 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’s your favorite Hollywood Studios restaurant? Tell us in the comments. 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How did you celebrate Dole Whip Day on July 20th? Dole Whip Cupcake We spent Dole Whip Day in the parks (of course), with one thing on our mind: Dole Whip. In the past, we’ve enjoyed TONS of Dole Whip-inspired treats. One of our absolute favorite Dole Whip Snacks, though, is the Dole Whip Cupcake — and y’all, Disney just released the recipe so that we can make it at home! Oh, happy day! We will warn you, though. This recipe requires a little bit of patience. The Dole Whip mousse has to sit in the refrigerator for at least four hours, so you’ll need to plan that part of the recipe ahead. But here’s how to make Dole Whip Cupcakes at home: Pineapple Cupcakes Inspired by Dole Whip From Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Makes 12 cupcakes Pineapple Mousse 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup whole milk 3 tablespoons pineapple-flavored powdered gelatin Instructions: Whip heavy cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Set aside. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until very hot but not boiling. Whisk in gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes. Fold gelatin mixture into whipped cream until fully incorporated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 2 days. Mousse inside cupcake Pineapple Buttercream 1 tablespoon pineapple juice 3 tablespoons pineapple-flavored powdered gelatin 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons whole milk Instructions: Combine pineapple juice and gelatin in small bowl, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Set aside. Cream shortening and softened butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy. Add gelatin mixture and beat on medium speed until fully incorporated. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat on low speed until fully mixed. Increase to medium speed and beat, scraping side of bowl as needed, until frosting is stiff. Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, until buttercream is light and fluffy. Divide buttercream in half and store in two airtight containers until ready to use. It’s pretty Cupcakes 12 vanilla cupcakes, from a favorite recipe or box mix Yellow food coloring Orange food coloring 12 maraschino cherries Instructions: Using a 1-inch cookie cutter or apple corer, cut a hole about 2/3 of the way down the center of each cupcake. Fill with reserved pineapple mousse. Using an offset spatula, remove any excess mousse from the top of the cupcake. Add a few drops of yellow and orange food coloring to one of the reserved pineapple buttercream containers until desired shade of yellow is achieved. Place white buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Spoon yellow buttercream in a second piping bag fitted with a star tip of the same size. Pipe buttercream on cupcakes, alternating between yellow and white to create a soft-serve swirl look. Top with maraschino cherry. Enjoy Dole Whip Cupcakes every day now if you want! Happy baking! Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! We even have a design celebrating Dole Whip! All about that Pineapple Whip Click here to check them out! LITERALLY EVERYTHING You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About DOLE Whip at Disney 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 made these cupcakes? Let us know what you thought about the recipe in the comments! The post Recipe: Make Disney World's Dole Whip Cupcake AT HOME first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Families with young kids, you’re gonna want to hear about this event coming to Disneyland soon. Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Disneyland Resort has a lot going on. Those of us on the east coast are a little jealous. Did you see all of the Haunted Mansion food Disneyland got in honor of the new film? There is also some new nighttime entertainment coming soon as a temporary replacement for Fantasmic! Plus, we tried the new eats coming to the new Big Hero 6 land. Now, Disney just announced a 3-day event coming to the Disneyland Resort in August. Disney Junior & Friends Playdate is a three-day event celebrating “the magical, entertaining, and music-filled stories of Disney Junior’s hit series”. This event will be at Disney California Adventure Park on August 18th and at Downtown Disney District on August 19th and 20th. ©Disney On Friday, August 18th, at Disney California Adventure, the event will feature: A Playdate Party Parade featuring several Disney Junior characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First, Elena of Avalor, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Vampirina, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Goofy, Pluto, and Mira, Royal Detective. A special “Disney Junior Live! Playdate” stage show will include the world premiere of the new Disney Junior short-form series “Playdate with Winnie the Pooh.” The seasonal “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party” will offer a hands-on cupcake decorating course inspired by the Disney Junior series. A “Spidey and his Amazing Friends” photo wall at the Hollywood Backlot. Disney Junior at DCA At Downtown Disney on Saturday and Sunday, the event includes: Disney Junior-themed treats at Marceline’s Confectionary. A “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” photo wall. Downtown Disney Throughout the weekend, guests will be able to participate in a find-and-search experience featuring Disney Junior-themed clues around Disney California Adventure on Friday and Downtown Disney on Saturday and Sunday. For more Disneyland news, be sure to follow us at DFB. 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 Would your family attend this Disney Junior event? Let us know below. The post You Can See 13 (!!!) Disney Characters at This SPECIAL Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article