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Okay, so we LOVE meeting characters in Disney World, right? UK Pavilion in EPCOT We’ll stand in line for HOURS to meet characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and more. We’ll even pay extra for meals that feature character experiences. But sometimes, we stumble upon a meet and greet that’s a little different, and we found one like that recently in EPCOT. If you’ve ever visited the UK Pavilion at EPCOT, you’ve probably seen the many boxes of Twinings Tea for sale there, and perhaps, you’ve even bought some. Maybe you drink Twinings Tea at home. It’s one of the most beloved tea brands in the world, after all! Twinings Tea at EPCOT Well, today, July 15th, you can meet someone who helped MAKE THAT TEA. Yes, Stephen Twining, a 10th generation Twining family member, is available at the EPCOT pavilion to meet guests. You can literally meet someone from the famous Twining family. How cool, right? He’ll be available today, July 15th, until 6PM. Meet an actual Twining! In case you DO miss him, though, he will be back tomorrow, July 16th, to meet even more guests. You’ll need to be at the UK Pavilion sometime between noon to 6PM to catch him. He’s at EPCOT for two days He’s even signing tea accessories for guests. So if you’re looking for a meet and greet that’s a little more unique, here’s your chance to meet Stephen Twining. How fun! Disney World always has little surprises like this for guests, and we are here for it. We’ll continue to keep you updated on ALL the goings-on in Disney World AND Disneyland, so stay tuned to DFB for more. In the meantime, 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! Could This Long-Closed EPCOT Restaurant REOPEN Soon? 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 most unique meet and greet have you had in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post We Stumbled Upon an UNEXPECTED Meet and Greet in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The (not-so-secret) secret is OUT — Disney World is changing CONSTANTLY. From ride and restaurant re-themes to completely new offerings, we’re bringing you news and updates all the time! Cinderella Castle To help you keep track of some of the most recent changes, here’s a look at the BIGGEST change in every Disney World park this past week. We’ll be going through the major changes here, but if you want to see ALL the happenings, 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 Magic Kingdom Over in Magic Kingdom, the Merida meet-and-greet has been moved from Fairytale Gardens to the Enchanted Glade Gazebo in Liberty Square. Hey, Merida! Disney announced previously that Mirabel from Encanto will soon get her own meet-and-greet in Magic Kingdom and will meet guests in Fairytale Garden instead. Click here to see all the latest updates from Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios At Hollywood Studios, we found a new popcorn bucket! Droid Parts Popcorn Bucket This is the Droid Parts Premium Popcorn Bucket, and you can get it for $24.99 from Kat Saka’s Kettle. Click here to see all the latest updates from Hollywood Studios. EPCOT In EPCOT, the new Shiki-Sai Sushi Izakaya restaurant is coming together! This restaurant is taking over the space previously occupied by Tokyo Dining. We spotted a new sign out front! Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Sign Also, several Food & Wine Festival Booths are popping up around the park! France booth If you want to check out all of those booths and menus, check out our Food & Wine Festival page. Click here to see all the latest updates from EPCOT. Disney’s Animal Kingdom There weren’t too many updates in this park, but we spotted the new Haunted Mansion collection at some of the gift shops. Haunted Mansion Shirt The collection includes t-shirts, a Loungefly backpack, Minnie ears, and more. Click here to see all the latest updates from Animal Kingdom. Disney World Hotels Disney shared a video of the NEW BoardWalk Inn rooms! The rooms still have a turn-of-the-century feel, but they’re updated a bit with some new artwork and softer colors. Click here to see all the latest updates from the Disney World hotels. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! Click here to check out the BIGGEST recent Disney World changes. 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 visiting Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The Biggest Change in Every Disney World Park This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one dining experience I’m an absolute SUCKER for…it’s a Disney World lounge. The Hollywood Brown Derby From the serene riverside environment of Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom to the absolutely delicious eats at places like Three Bridges Bar & Grill or Geyser Point Bar & Grill, I just can’t resist a comfy chair and a menu filled with small plates. Especially if it means I get to sample menu items from a fancier (and harder to get into) restaurant next door! And that’s exactly what I got to do on a recent visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you’re into the upscale, retro-Hollywood vibes, then there’s no question about where you should dine in Hollywood Studios — The Hollywood Brown Derby. But sometimes, you’re not ready to be quite that ritzy, and that’s totally okay. Recently, in the middle of a very humid (and unfortunately, sweaty) day at the park, I decided to stop by the restaurant’s more casual counterpart for lunch — The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge. Atmosphere The first thing you need to know about The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is that it’s literally ATTACHED to the restaurant. You dine indoors for the regular restaurant, but the lounge is right outside the double doors on a side patio. The lounge! You can either walk up to the host and put your name down, or you can do what I did and use the Mobile Dine Walk-Up Waitlist in the My Disney Experience app. During my visit, there was only a 10-minute wait! Join the waitlist in the app. Once my table was ready, I got a text message alerting me, so I found the host by the entrance on the side of the building. There’s a small gate next to the bar where you’ll check-in. It wasn’t a long wait at all! The lounge doesn’t have a very large capacity, with only a few tables out on the patio. Thankfully, they’re all covered by umbrellas or awnings, so even in a light rain you’ll stay dry. Brown Derby Lounge seating My table was set with a drink menu, a food menu, and a set of silverware when I arrived. Also, all the tables here are done up with white tablecloths…snazzy! Let’s eat! Now that we’ve covered the atmosphere, let’s talk menu! Menu Since this is a lounge, there’s a full bar outside where you can walk up and order if you’d like. The drink menu has a number of specialty flights, cocktails, and classics to choose from. There’s even a small menu with scotch and bourbon options. Drink Menu There are also a few non-alcoholic drinks available, and they’re different selections from what you’ll find at other table service restaurants. Each drink is refillable and comes with a glow cube. The selection of mocktails But what about food? Here, you can order anything from The Hollywood Brown Derby menu. There’s a full list of appetizers, entrees, and enhancements. The dessert menu is brought out separately. The regular menu The appetizers included offerings like Corn Bisque, a Charcuterie Board, a Shrimp Cocktail, and Escargot. They range in price from $15-$21 each. Appetizers There are quite a few entrees on the list, including Filet Mignon, Sustainable Fish, Free-Range Chicken and Dumplings, and of course, the famous Cobb Salad. That’s what the Brown Derby is known for! (Side note — I’ll be honest that I was quite skeptical about that salad. How can a salad be SO good that everyone talks about it and wants to order it?! Well, you’ll see how my opinion changed on that subject.) Entrees If you’d like some enhancements on the side, there are three options: Shrimp Macaroni & Cheese, Mixed Mushroom Saute, and Spoon Bread. More entrees and enhancements Now that we’re through the formalities, it’s time to EAT. Eats To start, I had to try out one of those unique mocktails! I got the Sunset Boulevard, which was made with Sprite and tangerine and comes with a glow cube for $5.99. I thought this was really refreshing, and the tangerine mixed well with the Sprite to give it a summery fruitiness. I recommend drinking it when it’s fresh before the ice melts. Sunset Boulevard For my appetizer, I got the Charcuterie Board for $21. It comes with an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments. Charcuterie Board Starting on the meats and savory accompaniments end of the board, I was given hard salami and a bit of prosciutto, as well as some pickles and olives. The salami was hard and chewy with a rich flavor, while the prosciutto was thankfully not slimy like some other versions of the meat I’ve tried in the past. The pickles and olives were pretty simple, but both had a nice, sharp taste. The savory eats! Next up was some blue cheese, which I found paired really well with the saltiness of the prosciutto. The cheese had a strong scent and flavor, but not so strong that it would be overwhelming for people who like blue cheese. Prosciutto and Cheese In the middle of the board, there was a whole-grain mustard that had a definite kick of spiciness from pepper. The crackers given along with the charcuterie are an orange torta coated with sugar. I really liked the flavor individually and with some of the meat and cheese combinations, but it would’ve been nice to have another cracker option that wasn’t sweet for some variety. Crackers and spread! And finally, at the other end, we come to my favorite item! The cheese on the far side of the picture was strong in flavor and harder in texture, and my server told me its brine was bergamot and earl grey, which I really enjoyed. It paired well with all the meats, the crackers, and was just delicious on its own. In the middle there was an onion jam that I wasn’t very fond of — it’s mostly just slimy and briny, but might be good for those who love onion jam. And finally, the white triangle is a drunken goat cheese which was creamy and much milder than some other goat cheeses I’ve come across. CHEEEESSEEEEE Okay, now it’s time to talk about what I believed to be the STAR of the meal. This was my first time ordering Our Famous Cobb Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby (or the lounge!) and I have to say that it did NOT disappoint. For $22, you get a salad topped with avocado, bacon, egg, tomatoes, spit-roasted turkey, blue cheese, and classic dressing. You can add chicken or shrimp for an upcharge, but I got it the basic way. Our Famous Cobb Salad This is the Brown Derby signature dish, and BOY was it shockingly good! It was very light and fresh, which was perfect for me sitting out there in the summer heat, and I think it’s great for a mid-vacation meal when your body is craving vegetables after eating WAAAAY too much theme park food. The lettuce is chopped up nicely and all the flavors mix together really well. SO. MANY. TOPPINGS. Even with strong flavors like bacon and blue cheese, no one ingredient seems to overpower another, and the dressing brings it all together with a slight tangy flavor. The egg and avocado are nice and mild, which balances out things like the blue cheese. And if you don’t like one of these ingredients? You can ask for the chef to leave it off when you order. I’m honestly kind of sad that it has taken me this long to try this salad, but I’ll certainly be going back to get it again! (I’ve been daydreaming about it since I ate it — don’t tell my boss!) YUM. Finally, we come at last to the Spoon Bread, which is $8 and topped with lavender-honey butter. Just the description alone has my mouth watering! Spoon Bread Spoon bread is basically a lighter version of cornbread, and that’s exactly how I would describe this dish. There’s a rich, sweet corn flavor throughout and that butter really soaks in to make it soft and buttery. I could taste a bit of the honey, but not as much of the lavender flavor throughout. It’s not dry at all, even after I let it sit for a few minutes. Essentially, I would compare this to the best sweet cornbread I’ve ever eaten. I’d happily order it again! Look at that spoonful! So will I be going back to The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge in the future? Let’s talk about it! Overall Overall, this was a GREAT lounge experience. You get the full Brown Derby menu to choose from, a nice outdoor seating area, and the service was excellent during my meal! That Cobb Salad really knocked my socks off and it alone would tempt me to come back and put my name on the Walk-Up Waitlist again. It was quite the spread! The charcuterie board was alright, but for $21, it might be a smidge underwhelming to some. For me, it was probably a one-and-done. But that spoon bread? I would recommend that to anyone who loves cornbread and they’d probably be quite happy! There’s a lot left on the menu that I’ve yet to try, including some very interesting-sounding eats. So for me? I would gladly come back, and if you haven’t been before, I’d recommend that you try it out at least once! Nosh or Not? Head on down to a lounge in Hollywoodland if… You want a high-quality meal without a reservation. If you had a hard time getting a reservation in Hollywood Studios (which can be tricky!), this is a great option. The quality of the meal will be good, and you’ll likely get some pretty great service. Plus, it was relatively easy for me to get in on a busy July day. You love to people-watch while you eat. This restaurant has an ideal location for people-watching and just enjoying the general atmosphere of the park! I was able to watch Daisy Duck interacting with guests from afar while I ate, and it made me feel like I was still in that Hollywood Studios vibe the whole time. Head somewhere else in Hollywood if… You’re on a tight budget. Since this is the lounge to a signature restaurant, the food prices are a bit higher than at other table service spots. Especially if you’re planning on ordering entrees, you’ll want to budget a little extra to come here. The weather is unbearable. As I mentioned above, you’ll be eating outside here. Even though every table was covered by an umbrella or awning and there was a fan underneath mine, it could still be problematic to eat here if it’s stiflingly hot or raining so hard that it’s coming in sideways. The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge So there you have it — my full experience at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge! I had a great time during my meal, and I’d be glad to go back in the future. Stay tuned to DFB for more restaurant reviews from all around Disney World. 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! Click Here to See Our Review of The Hollywood Brown Derby! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever been to this lounge? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Finally Found an Easy Way To Get the Best Meal in Disney’s Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

New nonstop flights are coming to Orlando International Airport! ©Southwest Choosing to fly to Disney World can be overwhelming, given all the options and connecting flights. It wasn’t too long ago that we announced a few new nonstop flight options arriving at MCO, plus a few new airlines looking to call Orlando International Airport home. Now, Southwest Airlines announced even MORE nonstop flights are on their way to connect you to Orlando faster! Southwest Airlines is making it even easier to fly to Orlando. Orlando International Airport announced on Twitter that new nonstop routes are coming starting today, July 15th, 2023. The new routes will help connect 3 new destinations — Albuquerque, New Mexico, Boston, Massachusetts, and Long Beach, California through nonstop flights to Orlando’s main airport. This announcement may give visitors a new option when booking a flight to Orlando. Orlando International Airport Oh, and in case you missed it, Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer recently announced that they entered into an agreement to merge their services into ONE combined service that will transport guests from the Orlando International Airport to Disney World’s hotels. This is BIG news for those looking for airport transportation to Disney World. Mears Connect bus We’re always watching for the best ways to help you plan your trip to Disney! Be sure to check back in with us at Disney Food Blog for the latest in news and updates. BIG NEWS ANNOUNCED: Unexpected Merger Will Change Transportation from the Orlando Airport to Disney World Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Will this new nonstop route help you fly into Disney World? Tell us below! The post Southwest Airlines Adds NEW Nonstop Routes to Orlando Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Disneyland Magic Key Holder, you can get some pretty nice perks. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Not only do you get admission to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, but you also have access to an exclusive lounge, discounts on food and merchandise, and more! But now, a few more perks have been added to the list in Downtown Disney! For a limited time, Magic Key Holders can get some special perks in Downtown Disney. For those who visit Clyde’s Hot Chicken (which is relatively new — you can read our review here), you can get a FREE enamel pin with the purchase of two hot sticks, while supplies last. Clyde’s Hot Chicken And don’t worry, Clyde’s Hot Chicken comes in varying degrees of heat, so even those with a low spice tolerance can enjoy the food! For those who dine at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (which used to be Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, but just recently got a re-theme and menu overhaul), you can get an EXCLUSIVE drink, the Lime Mojito. ©Disney If you’re looking to dine — or indulge in a little bowling — at Splitsville Luxury Lanes, you can get an INCREASED discount based on the Magic Key Pass you hold. Splitsville at Downtown Disney Need more details? Check out the Magic Key portal on the Disneyland app to learn more and get a full list of all participating locations. These offers are only available through July 31st, so you’ll need to head on over to Downtown Disney before then! ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more Magic Key Holder perks, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for more. In the meantime, 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! Disneyland Castle vs Disney World Castle — COMPLETE Breakdown Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you a Magic Key Holder? Will you be heading to Downtown Disney for these perks? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW PERKS Announced for Disneyland Magic Key Holders -- But You Better Hurry! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ready for your weekend dose of retail therapy?! Time to go shopping! Amazon has a ton of deals that we’ve seen lately like these deals on merch, travel products, and other essentials. And after a long and hard week, you deserve to treat yourself, so we’ve put together a list of the best deals for you that are on sale this weekend. Let’s have a look together! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are so many deals that you can shop online at Amazon over the weekend and we wanted to help narrow the list down for you. By the way, if you’re not an Amazon Prime member, you can start your free trial by clicking the link below! Here are six great options on Amazon for your weekend recharge, so let’s dive right into it! Grab Coco: The Official Cookbook for 10% Off ©Amazon This cookbook features step-by-step instructions so that you can learn to prepare traditional Mexican treats, inspired by Disney’s Coco, for the entire family. View on Amazon Grab these Crocs Kids’ Classic Lined Disney Minnie Mouse Clogs for up to 66% Off ©Amazon These clogs come with a warm and fuzzy lining which makes them a great option for your little ones to wear and rock their love of Disney in all kinds of adventures. View on Amazon Grab these Cooling Towels for 37% Off ©Amazon These are great option to help you stay cool on throughout your trip! View on Amazon Grab this Disney Smiling Mickey in Red Circle T-Shirt for 30% Off ©Amazon Looking for a way to show off your love for Mickey when you head to the parks? This one could be a great option for you. View on Amazon Shop the Disney Doorables Stitch Collection Peek Basket Stuffers for 47% Off ©Amazon If you’re looking for a gift for your little Disney fans, this set could be the option you’re looking for! View on Amazon Shop the Funko Disney The Haunted Mansion – Call of The Spirits: Magic Kingdom Park Edition Game for 28% Off ©Amazon Last up, this Haunted Mansion game could be perfect for your weekend game night plans! View on Amazon While you’re in the shopping mood, we have an Amazon Storefront filled with all the BEST Amazon Disney deals, so click the link below to visit our Storefront. See MORE Amazon Disney deals here! We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here for Amazon sales on Disney Loungefly Bags! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be picking up any of these deals? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Disney Amazon Deals You Can't Pass Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

New snacks are popping up in Disneyland just in time for the release of a new Haunted Mansion movie! Haunted Mansion With so much going on in Disneyland, there’s a lot to look forward to! We now have a date on when we can expect the Haunted Mansion holiday overlay to return to the Haunted Mansion ride later this year, and we’re anxiously counting down the opening day to San Fransokyo Square’s opening. All of this excitement has definitely helped us work up an appetite, so we decided to stop in and try a new snack to see if it’s as spine-tingling as it looks! On a recent trip out to visit Disneyland, we decided to stop into New Orleans Square and see what we could grab as a nice, quick snack. Our search lead us over to the New Orleans Churro Cart, where something interesting caught our eye. Churro time! Sitting out on the counter was a new food card advertising the April-December Churro inspired by the Haunted Mansion, and we knew we had to try it! For those that might not be familiar with this tricky name, this is in reference to one of the portraits found in the queue area of the Haunted Mansion ride that mysteriously transitions its subject — Miss April-December — from a beautiful young woman in APRIL written in the top right corner of the portrait, to an old haggard woman in the same dress and pose with DECEMBER eventually in the top right corner instead. Time was NOT on her side! ©Disney Now, back to the churro. This snack is a strawberry-favored sugar churro with fresh strawberries. It also is topped with purple cherry sugar and freeze-dried strawberries, then drizzled with donut icing. This snack cost $6.75. April-December Churro snack card Right away, just reading the description of this churro made our mouths water — and take a look at our churro! It was “to die for!” (Get it?) Donut icing? Yeah, we can’t WAIT to dig in! Strawberries and donut icing, oh my! This was a sweet little strawberry treat! The sugar didn’t seem to add much flavor, though it did add a hint of sweetness overall. The fresh pieces of strawberry added a sweet and fresh flavor, while the freeze-dried ones tasted more like strawberry candy. We loved that creative combination of freeze-dried and fresh strawberries! The donut frosting added hints of a sweet vanilla taste. Overall, this is a sweet churro with lots of yummy strawberry flavors. A closer look We really enjoyed this one! If you really like strawberries and flavored churros, you should certainly stop for one of these on your next trip to Disneyland. If you’re not a churro fan, or really just don’t like strawberries, it’s best to keep your distance from this one. This was a WIN! We review new snacks around the Disney parks as they debut! Feel free to check out a few of our snack reviews below and check back in with us at Disney Food Blog for the latest in Disney food updates. Disney Unveiled SIX Haunted Mansion-Inspired Treats You HAVE to See! 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! Is this a churro that you would be willing to try? Tell us your favorite churro below! The post Only SERIOUS Disney Adults Know the Story Behind Disney’s New Treat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a busy week for The Walt Disney Company. Magic Kingdom Will Bob Iger ever leave the Disney company? We’re still not sure, but his CEO contract has been extended, characters are showing up in NEW places around Disney World, and do we now know when the infamous Hatbox Ghost will be making his appearance on the east coast? All of this and more is coming up right now on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: Latest Disney News: Iger’s Contract Extended, New Character Experiences & MORE! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited to see the Hatbox Ghost in Disney World? Tell us in the comments below. The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Iger's Contract Extended, New Character Experiences & MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Y’all, the Disney Dining Plan is RETURNING. Columbia Harbour House full spread Ok, not until 2024, but that means you have plenty of time to master it before your trip. It can be a little confusing, but that’s why we’re here to help. Today, we’re talking about the number one rule that everybody forgets when using the DDP and how to use it to your advantage. Trying to figure out how to use your Dining Plan credits can be challenging. But, did you know that you can use Disney Dining Plan credits at EPCOT’s festivals? EPCOT currently has four festivals throughout the year: Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden Festival, Food and Wine Festival, and Festival of the Holidays. 2022 Festival Brochure While you’re making your way around the World Showcase during one of these festivals, you can use your Snack Credits at the Outdoor Kitchens! This can be a great way to spend those credits since some of those items can be a bit pricey at around $8 or $9. Spicy Salmon Donburi But wait, how is one snack credit per day going to help you taste your way around the festival? Good news — you can use your credits on whichever day you want! So, for example, if you have a 4-night package with 4 Table-Service Meals, 4 Quick-Service meals, and 4 snacks or non-alcoholic beverages, you can use those credits at any time during your stay Warm Raclette with Baby Potatoes That means you could use all four of your Snack Credits on the day you visit EPCOT if you wanted to. This could be a great use of those credits if you wanted to sample as many food items as possible around the festival. Mongolian Beef Bao Bun with onion One more way you can get the best bang for your buck during the festivals is by trading in your Quick-service credits. In the past, Disney would let you trade in one Quick-Service Credit for three Snack Credits! It required you to request this trade with a Cast Member, and it wasn’t an official rule so they didn’t always honor the swap, but it might be worth checking on. Some vegetarian options from the India booth Lastly, don’t forget that alcohol is included in the Disney Dining Plan. Each meal includes a beverage, and if you’re 21 or older, you can choose a beer, wine, or cocktail! Unfortunately, you can’t use a snack credit to get an alcoholic drink at the Outdoor Kitchens, but keep this in mind for when you use your Quick-Service Meal or Table-Service Meal Credits. Galaxy Spritz As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Get your guide to maximizing the DDP 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 questions do you still have about the Disney Dining Plan? Let us know in the comments below! The post The One Rule Everyone Forgets About the Disney Dining Plan first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got some Disney World news that could affect your trip! Fantasmic! Fantasmic! — the nighttime spectacular in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — is changing a bit starting July 16th! We see the showtimes for Fantasmic! change throughout the year as the sun starts setting earlier — or later, as the case may be. And starting July 16th, the showtime is changing from 9:15PM to 9PM. ©Disney It seems like a small change, but it could derail your day if you miss the start! Don’t forget that you can book a Fantasmic! Dining Package to ensure you get reserved seating for the show — we’ve got all the details on that right here. Keep following us here at Disney Food Blog for the latest news on changes at 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 The post ALERT! Fantasmic Showtimes are Changing Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re visiting Disney World next week, heads up! One of the most popular EPCOT rides is going to be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 19th. EPCOT Disney will shut down rides for a variety of reasons. Sometimes there’s bad weather in the area that would make riding that attraction dangerous, or maybe there’s a technical difficulty that prevents it from running correctly. Either way, there’s one beloved ride you CAN’T visit on the 19th. Spaceship Earth will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 19th. EPCOT This is the ride inside the iconic EPCOT ball. Disney didn’t give a reason for the closure — the ride simply isn’t listing any hours for the 19th. ©Disney The closure is likely due to routine maintenance on the attraction, and it’s only going to last one day according to Disney’s schedule. This isn’t the only closure in EPCOT, though! Currently, Refreshment Port and Refreshment Station are both closed, and neither will reopen until July 27th, 2023 (when the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival begins!). Refreshment Port is closed Recently, we’ve spotted some changes at Traveler’s Café (previously the Starbucks location before Connections Café opened), which we’re hoping could mean that spot will reopen! Whether it’ll return as a Starbucks or as another kind of food and drink stand is yet to be heard. Fresh new paint Stay tuned for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to find out what else has changed recently at EPCOT. Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? SNEAK PEEK at the NEW Fireworks Show Coming to EPCOT Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you a fan of Spaceship Earth? Let us know in the comments. The post WARNING: A Popular EPCOT Ride Will Be CLOSED Next Wednesday first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know — things happen so fast at Disney World that it’s SO hard to keep track of everything. EPCOT That’s why we’re here, to try and keep you updated on all the changes (and there are a LOT of them!). EPCOT has been changing quite a bit recently (thanks to a MASSIVE ongoing transformation), but a spot that was permanently closed (or so we thought) just got a makeover…and we have questions. Okay, so we need to offer up some background details. Traveler’s Cafe in EPCOT was once a Starbucks location — it had originally replaced Fountain View as the park’s Starbucks spot. However, Traveler’s Cafe closed permanently in 2022 when Connections Café opened and became the new Starbucks location for the park. Closed Travelers Cafe 2022 Well, today we noticed that something was HAPPENING at the old Traveler’s Cafe location. It was getting a new paint job. So…what does that mean? Well, it means that Disney potentially has some new plans for the old location! It’s looking pretty spiffy, right? New paint job! So we tracked down some Cast Members and asked about what was going on. Because something is OBVIOUSLY going on, right? Disney wouldn’t just decide to paint a closed location without a plan, right? We asked two Cast Members, who both told us this could become a food and beverage stand. However, they didn’t know exactly what it was or when it was opening. Fresh new paint So it’s basically going to be a NEW food and drink spot? Potentially? We’re VERY cool with that. Of course, we don’t have much more information beyond that, but we’ll keep an eye on what’s going on there and keep you updated. So stay tuned to DFB for more! 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 WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! DFB Guide and Snacks Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Why You SHOULDN’T Visit the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival in July 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 this spot will become? Let us know in the comments! The post Could This Long-Closed EPCOT Restaurant REOPEN Soon? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Big changes are happing in Disney parks all around the world, and ver in Disneyland, a brand new land is under construction — San Fransokyo Square. San Fransokyo Bridge construction That’s right, Pacific Wharf is being transformed into the city from Big Hero 6. In addition to a new look, we’ll also be getting some new restaurants in San Fransokyo. We recently got a look at the new menus coming to all five new restaurants, and now we’ve got a first look at some of those eats! When San Fransokyo officially opens on August 31st, we can look forward to exploring this transformed land which will include refreshed dining experiences. We’ve been keeping up with the construction, but now we have our very first look at what we can expect from just some of the food available in this new land! Lucky Fortune Cookery At Lucky Fortune Cookery, you’ll be able to get the Baymax Macaron… Baymax Macaron …and the Karaage-inspired Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Chicken sandwich Aunt Cass Café At Aunt Cass Café, pick up the Curry Beef in a Sourdough Bread Bowl… Curry Beef …the Soba Noodle Salad… Soba Noodle Salad …the Honey Lemon-Ade… Honey Lemon-Ade …and the Japanese-style Fluffy Cheesecake. Japanese Style Fluffy Cheesecake Cocina Cucamonga Cocina Cucamonga will feature Mexican-inspired fare, and it’s where you can find the San Fransokyo Street Corn. San Fransokyo Street Corn Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería The Cervecería will feature mainly — you guessed it — beer and other drinks, but these Garlic Pinwheel Chips will also be available! Garlic Pinwheel Chips Mix Not only that, but there will also be a Baymax and Hiro meet and greet — check it out below! It’s Baymax and Hiro! You Can Check Out the Full Menus Here Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for our full coverage of San Fransokyo Square once it officially opens! Until then, we’ll be sharing all the updates you need from around Disneyland and Disney World. Check Out More About San Fransokyo Square Here Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe 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 Disneyland to attend their media preview of San Fransokyo Square. 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. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post FIRST LOOK at NEW Eats Coming to Disney’s Rethemed ‘Big Hero 6’ Land first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Paris has so many exciting things coming to the park soon. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris We’ve seen the reimagining of a new restaurant, and there’s a whole new Frozen land on the way soon. One of the things we’re most excited about is the new Coco restaurant that’s coming to the park, and now we’ve got a new look at the new spot! Disney has recently released some new photos and a video showing the behind-the-scenes process for creating the new Coco-themed restaurant, which used to be Fuente Del Or. This new Coco restaurant, called Casa de Coco – Restaurante de Familia, is said to showcase “Miguel’s passion for music and love for his family.” ©Disney Behind the scenes, Disney is hard at work to bring Coco to life inside the restaurant by creating over 50 props in their central workshops to be placed inside the restaurant. You’ll be able to see things like Miguel’s guitar, the tools used to make traditional shoes, and other decorations to showcase Miguel’s family heritage. ©Disney In a video, Imagineers at Disneyland Paris explained that there are a couple of different rooms in the restaurant. The Family Room has details about the family’s history and heritage, including nods to their shoemaking business. ©Disney There’s also a music room that highlights Miguel’s love of music! ©Disney There will be lots of props in that room, including a reproduction of Miguel’s guitar, complete with all the details from the movie. ©Disney This restaurant is expected to open this summer, and we’ll be keeping an eye out for all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB! See what exciting new piece of technology recently debuted at Disneyland Paris! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever visited Disneyland Paris? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below! The post Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney's NEW 'Coco' Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a LOT going on in Disneyland, and we just got even MORE exciting news! San Fransokyo theming So we’ve been patiently waiting for an opening date for some new Downtown Disney restaurants. We SHOULD get an opening date soon for the new Tiana-themed restaurant in Disneyland. Disney previously revealed that its NEW land, San Fransokyo Square, would open soon, but now we have a specific opening date! So Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure is being re-themed to become San Fransokyo from Big Hero 6. This means the area will get reimagined, and the restaurants that are already there are set to get some new menu items (plus a NEW dining spot will open). ©Disney Disney previously revealed that San Fransokyo Square would open in August, but now we have an actual date. Today, Disney revealed that San Fransokyo Square would officially open on August 31st! Woo-hoo! That is SOON! San Fransokyo Bridge construction However, parts of San Fransokyo Square will open BEFORE that because Disneyland is opening it in phases so that everything is open by August 31st. So it’s likely we’ll be checking out a LOT of the new land before that! As we mentioned, some of the existing Pacific Wharf eateries will get some new menu items. There will also be a Baymax and Hiro meet and greet, as well as the San Fransokyo Maker’s Market, a store “stocked with unique apparel, homewares and more featuring Baymax and friends” which will be opening near the Hamada Bot Shop. ©Disney We’re excited to be able to visit the new land and taste ALL the new foods when everything opens on August 31st, so stay tuned to DFB for more details about San Fransokyo, Disneyland, Disney World, and other Disney news! While we’re waiting for San Fransokyo Square to open, have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Disneyland after San Fransokyo Square opens? Let us know in the comments! The post OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED for Rethemed Disney Parks Land first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready — a new popcorn bucket has arrived and while it’s Disney-themed, it’s NOT one you’ll find in the parks! You can get churros AND popcorn here Sure, you can grab other popcorn buckets in the theme parks — including ones themed to the 100th Anniversary or fan-favorite events. But, movie theaters have been releasing some pretty epic popcorn buckets of their own and now there’s one you HAVE to see. The Haunted Mansion movie is coming out soon — on July 28th — and tickets are already available. ©Disney But if you’re already in the Haunted Mansion mood, you can show your love by picking up the NEW Haunted Mansion popcorn bucket at Cinemark! The bucket features Madame Leota on one side and is shaped to look like her famous crystal ball. New Popcorn Bucket! It has the Haunted Mansion movie logo on the other side. Popcorn Bucket We really enjoy how they added the designs of the crystal ball holder at the bottom, giving it a really nice feel. Popcorn Bucket Plus, the bucket GLOWS, so you can really enjoy it on those future movie nights at home! Glowing! These are available at Cinemark theaters for $20. If you’re unsure whether your local Cinemark will have this available/in stock, give them a call beforehand and they should be able to tell you whether they have some! Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota in Disney’s HAUNTED MANSION. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It definitely reminds us of the Madame Leota sipper we saw in Disney World back in 2020. But that was a sipper (not a popcorn bucket) and definitely had a different design. Which do YOU like better? Madame Leota Sipper Cup For more Haunted Mansion news, click here to see what treats themed to the movie are available, or shop the NEW Haunted Mansion collection that was released online! And stay tuned for more Disney news. Click here to see how you could turn your house into a Haunted Mansion! IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World! We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World EVERYTHING CONFIRMED for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World FULL LIST of Rides That Will Be Open at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Target Has NEW Halloween Inflatables Online Now! How To Get the CHEAPEST Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World CHANGES Revealed for Disney World’s Halloween Parade in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you a fan of this popcorn bucket? Tell us in the comments! The post A NEW Popcorn Bucket Is at Theaters Near You, and Disney World Should be JEALOUS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is kicking off next month, on August 11th, 2023. There will be lots of entertainment, a special fireworks show, characters in costumes, and tons of themed snacks. If those snacks aren’t enough to satisfy you during the event, though, you can also make dining reservations to have a sit-down meal DURING the party! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary (2022) Disney just released information about when and where you can make those reservations. Not all of the Magic Kingdom restaurants will be open during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. If you’re looking to dine at a table service spot, you can choose between Be Our Guest Restaurant or Cinderella’s Royal Table. Be Our Guest Note that the cost of the meal is NOT included in the party ticket cost — you’ll have to pay for the full meal separately (like you normally would on any other day in Disney World). Dining Room at Cinderella’s Royal Table Advanced reservations for dining during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party days will open on July 18th, 2023, for event dates starting August 11th, 2023. If you’re hoping to eat at Be Our Guest or Cinerella’s Royal Table during the party, be sure to mark your calendars for that day, because reservations are sure to go fast. Be Our Guest Remember that you can’t book Disney World dining reservations more than 60 days in advance, so if the party that you’re attending is later in the year, you may have to wait a little longer. You must have a valid ticket for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on the same night as your dining reservation in order to book. Cinderella’s Royal Table Generally, we don’t recommend booking a dining reservation during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. You can eat at those restaurants any day, and the experience isn’t different during Halloween time. Spend your time doing party-specific things like trying themed treats, going on rides with spooky overlays, and watching the parade! Boo to You Halloween parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (2022) July 18th is also when reservations open up for Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn all about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World! We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World EVERYTHING CONFIRMED for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World FULL LIST of Rides That Will Be Open at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Get All of the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Target Has NEW Halloween Inflatables Online Now! How To Get the CHEAPEST Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World CHANGES Revealed for Disney World’s Halloween Parade in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Let us know in the comments. The post WHEN and WHERE You Can Book Dining Reservations for Disney World's Halloween Party first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Y’all — Disneyland is where it’s AT these days. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland First, so much new stuff has either come to the parks or IS coming to the parks. We got a brand-new ToonTown, including Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. A new Tiana-themed restaurant is coming soon PLUS there’s a Marvel musical going on RIGHT NOW. Just whoa! If you’ve ever wanted to visit Disneyland, this could be your chance because Disney is giving away a FREE trip to its resort on the West Coast! So here’s the deal: Disneyland is busy putting the finishing touches on its brand-new Disney Vacation Club Villas at the Disneyland hotel, which is set to open this fall. So Disney is giving away a FREE trip for a five-night stay in a one-bedroom villa at The Villas of Disneyland Hotel. Disneyland Hotel DVC tower But that’s not all because the winner of the giveaway will also get four six-day Park Hopper tickets, roundtrip airfare, and Lyft transportation to and from the airport. Basically, you could win a WHOLE trip to Disneyland for you and four family members and/or friends. The combined value of the trip is $12,225! 100th anniversary carpet at Disneyland Hotel All you have to do to enter is visit the Sweepstakes website and fill in your information (and cross your fingers). We wish you all the BEST of luck! This is a great year to visit Disneyland. Click here to enter the sweepstakes! While you’re at it, you might want to snap up some cool shirts for your Disneyland trip (or just for whenever). You’re going to love our graphic tees for your next Disney World trip! Click here to see the whole collection! Grab our DFB-exclusive merch! Stay tuned to DFB for more news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Disneyland this year? Let us know in the comments! The post It Takes 10 Seconds To Enter To WIN a ,225 Disney Vacation! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has announced a new addition for some of its hotels, but we’re not sure how to feel about it and we want YOUR input! All-Star Movies It’s been a BUSY time for Disney World’s hotels. Construction is actively taking place on the Disney Vacation Club Villas being built at Disney’s Polynesian Village. There’s also a LOT of work happening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (seriously, it’s an intense construction zone over there in certain areas). Plus, we’ve seen updates that’ll make your hotel pool day much fancier, and other things happening around the resorts. But now we’ve got one update that is…interesting. Disney has announced a NEW addition for the lobbies at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. The addition is called “Disney Character Clicks” and it’s powered by At&T 5G. So just what is it? Well, basically it’s a…photo booth(?) of sorts. It’s a complimentary PhotoPass experience that’ll only be available for a limited time. Character Clicks at All-Star Movies When you enter these lobbies, look for the Character Clicks photo box. You can tap your MagicBand, Key to the World Card, or Disney MagicMobile Pass to the reader on the box, and then select a Disney character to digitally appear in photos with you. The characters are all dressed up in their outfits for the 100th Anniversary. We spotted Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Pluto as some of the digital character options. The Options You can select multiple characters to appear in your photo. Once you select the characters you want, you’ll step back and watch as they pop up on the screen. Then you can pose with them and get some shots. You’ll find free photo downloads from your session on the My Disney Experience app or DisneyWorld.com/PhotoPass. Snap a Photo On the one hand, this is an easy way to snap some photos with Disney characters in outfits themed to the 100th Anniversary. We don’t expect these booths will have tremendously long lines, so it’ll also likely be much quicker to do this than it would be to get in line for a “traditional” character meet and greet. While Disney has done some character caravans at the hotels where some characters appear in their 100th Anniversary outfits to meet with guests, those aren’t guaranteed to pop up during your stay. You’ll need to be at the right place at the right time to see one of those. Awwwww And it’s otherwise difficult to find Mickey in his 100th Anniversary outfit in Disney World, though it appears Mickey and Minnie are set to meet guests in their 100th Anniversary outfits in EPCOT once that park becomes the “host” of the celebration in Disney World later in the year. So, ultimately, this provides you with a more “guaranteed” way of snapping that character photo with a 100th Anniversary outfit theme. What Do You Think? On the other hand, it is not a true character meet-and-greet experience by any means. You can’t hug the characters, get autographs, talk to them and see their response, or interact with them in any real way. They pop up on the screen, move around a bit, and then you take the photo — that’s basically it. And while the photos make it sort of look like the character is “there” with you, it’s not perfect. It won’t really replace a true character meet-and-greet photo. It’s essentially just an enhanced version of a Snapchat or photo filter in a way, which may frustrate some fans who feel like they can already get a similar effect by just using the technology on their phones or computers. We have a feeling that some fans out there would have preferred that Disney instead focus on making it possible for more true character interactions to come to the hotels (or the parks) with our favorite friends in their 100th Anniversary looks. But what do YOU think? Do you like this addition? Do you think it’s something Disney should do more of? What do you think Disney should have done instead of this 100th Anniversary offering? Tell us in the comments! Character Clicks For more 100th Anniversary news, see our posts linked below and stay tuned for updates!  Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! More Details Revealed About the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! The New 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is HERE 4 Unexpected Announcements for Disney’s 100th Anniversary Refillable Mugs Have CHANGED in Disney World Hotels! Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox -- Click Here to Subscribe What do you think of this addition? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney Announces New Hotel Addition -- and We're Not Sure If We Like It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“Side by side with your loved one, you’ll find enchantment here. The night will weave its magic spell, when the one you love is near…” These lines from Bella Notte in Lady and the Tramp present just one out of a million examples of romance in Disney films. Lady and the Tramp Tribute in Tony’s Town Square But did you know that Disney World can most certainly be romantic as well? It’s true! In the World of thrill rides and chill rides, DOLE Whips and Jumbo Turkey Legs, and downright hilarious entertainment, there are places and moments where and when its entirely possible to have a truly romantic experience. And we think that can be especially true when it comes to DINING in Disney World. So if you’re looking for a place to treat your sweetheart to an unforgettable date, we’d like to share the BEST restaurants in Disney World for romance! First, a note: we’ll be discussing these restaurants by category, and you may notice that some restaurants can actually fit into more than one category. (For instance, we include Narcoossee’s under “Fireworks Views;” however, it also fits under the category of Signature Restaurants.) So, for the purposes of this post, we’re categorizing the restaurants under their defining feature with regards to what gives them that romantic vibe… And with that, here we go! Romantic Splurges Victoria & Albert’s We’re starting with a dining experience that is on many a Disney fan’s Bucket List: a meal at Victoria & Albert’s in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! Queen Victoria’s Room at Victoria & Albert’s This AAA Five Diamond award-winning restaurant is the “culinary crown jewel” of Disney World, and offers three different experiences from which to choose: the Victoria & Albert’s Dining Room (where guests may choose from 2 tasting menus), Queen Victoria’s Room (which is limited to four couples per evening), and the exclusive Chef’s Table (which is a 3-hour experience tailored for up to 6 guests). Every Corner is Beautiful! Disney shares that “Guests are expected to dress accordingly in semi-formal/formal attire that respects the restaurant’s elegant and opulent aesthetic.” Place Setting at Victoria & Albert’s When we say this is a splurge, we mean it, with the options above ranging from $295.00 to $425.00 PLUS optional wine pairings. Wild Turbot with Fennel and Baby Leeks However, when we say it is a truly unique, remarkable, and memorable experience, we mean that, too. You can read more about our most recent experience at Victoria & Albert’s (which followed the restaurant’s recent refresh) here. Takumi-Tei Takumi-Tei — which means “house of the artisan” — is inspired by Japan’s natural beauty. Guests are seated in one of five rooms inspired by a natural element — water, wood, earth, stone or washi paper — in this EPCOT restaurant tucked inside the Japan pavilion. Takumi-Tei Takumi-Tei currently features a prix-fixe menu consisting of two omakase multi-course meal options: an omnivorous meal for $250 per person (including the diner’s choice of Japanese A5 wagyu steak, Roasted duck, or Grilled Chilean seabass), and a plant-based meal for $150 per person. Appetizer Course From the second you step in the door, you’re greeted with a level of hospitality and attention to aesthetics that is practically unseen at most other establishments in Disney World. The meals take a long time since each course is treated as an experience, and is a fit for more special occasions. The Wood Room at Takumi-Tei Some of the dishes our reporters have enjoyed here are ones they’ve described as the BEST they’ve ever had in their lives. It is absolutely a splurge, but the quality is incredible. Japanese A5 Wagyu Steak at Takumi-Tei Takumi-Tei is one restaurant located within a park which requests that guests arrive “in attire that adheres to the restaurant’s sophisticated and upscale aesthetic.” Click here for our Full Review of EPCOT’s Most EXPENSIVE Restaurant There is another in-park restaurant that requests the same, and it just so happens to not be very far away from Takumi-Tei at all… Monsieur Paul Perhaps you’ve strolled past Monsieur Paul in EPCOT’s France pavilion without even realizing it, as its location is tucked above Les Chefs de France. Monsieur Paul Each meal starts with a glass of champagne (for of-age guests) and then progresses through five courses with The Gastronomic Meal of The French which, as Disney shares, is “one in which people devote themselves to the art of ‘eating and drinking well.’ ” Monsieur Paul The meal takes time and the food — as well as the experience – is meant to be savored. One of our favorites — Coquilles Saint Jacques au potimarron et sirop d’érable — Seared Scallops Monsieur Paul is currently serving a prix fixe menu which starts at $195 per guest, and you can read about the full experience here. Come With Us To Try One of the FANCIEST Meals in Disney World — Monsieur Paul Celebrating Your “Happily Ever After” Cinderella’s Royal Table First things first when it comes to Cinderella’s Royal Table: it’s a Disney Character Meal featuring Disney Princesses. I hear you… “Romance” and “Character Dining” may not automatically spring to mind simultaneously. Aurora at Cinderella’s Royal Table BUT! In the case of Cinderella’s Royal Table… Entering Cinderella’s Royal Table It’s a Character Meal that takes place INSIDE Magic Kingdom’s CINDERELLA CASTLE. Dining Room at Cinderella’s Royal Table This stunning and sparkling setting has served as the backdrop for many a marriage proposal and romantic date over the years. After all, what says “Happily Ever After…” Cinderella’s Royal Table … more than THIS? Click HERE for our most recent review of Cinderella’s Royal Table! Fireworks Views Well, actually, there IS something else that certainly says “Happily Ever After…” and that’s the Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular, which is shown nightly at Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Fireworks Views Several restaurants in the Magic Kingdom Resort area boast fireworks views if you time your Advance Dining Reservation in tandem with the evening’s production. (We keep track of Magic Kingdom showtimes here.) Happily Ever After At the top of the list when it comes to romance both for the actual meal and fireworks viewing is California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. California Grill California Grill has its own dedicated viewing area to watch Happily Ever After! Dinner with a view! And, regardless of reservation time, guests who’ve dined at California Grill are welcome to come back later that evening with their meal receipt in time for fireworks viewing! In April 2023, the Grand Floridian’s Narcoossee’s reopened from a lengthy refurbishment, and guests can enjoy a menu featuring both old favorites (such as Narcoossee’s Bisque and the classic Surf and Turf), and additions such as the Ocean-Inspired Charcuterie Board. Ocean-inspired Charcuterie Board Aside from the menu, the restaurant itself has received a refreshment as well, and it continues to make the most of the waterfront views through the panoramic windows. Narcoossee’s Depending on the timing, you might even get to see the Electric Water Pageant as well as the Magic Kingdom fireworks! THESE are the Two BEST Things On the Menu at Narcoossee’s in Disney World Similar to Character Dining, ‘Ohana may not spring to mind as “romantic,” since the ‘Ohana-style family vibe and all-you-care-to-eat options veer towards fun over ALL THE FEELS. Inside ‘Ohana But music for Happily Ever After is piped in and lights are dimmed so diners can view the fireworks over Cinderella Castle through ‘Ohana’s large windows lining one entire side of the restaurant. A window table at ‘Ohana And the vibe in that moment is altogether lovely, in my opinion. EPCOT Fireworks Views Of course, Magic Kingdom isn’t the only park to offer a nighttime fireworks spectacular. And while it’s true that EPCOT Forever (which is EPCOT’s interim production as the park prepares for an all-new fireworks show to debut later this year) doesn’t exactly present the same romance as Happily Ever After, any sort of fireworks viewing is a lovely way to end a day, perhaps with a drink in hand to raise a toast to your significant other in honor of your new memories from the day. EPCOT Forever One of the restaurants boasting fireworks views is La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion. La Hacienda de San Angel The indoor space offers floor-to-ceiling windows and is tucked right on the edge of World Showcase Lagoon for a fantastic fireworks viewing experience in the evening! We suggest requesting a window seat; however, due to their popularity, they may be hard to secure. Tacos de Camarones Regardless, the views are great and you can enjoy some truly tasty and authentic Mexican fare (and a margarita or two, perhaps) while you dine! Spice Road Table provides a beautiful setting any time of day, whether you are seated indoors… Inside Spice Road Table … or out! Covered Outdoor Seating at Spice Road Table Tapas-style dining allows you and your special someone to share several plates to try lots of dishes and experience lots of flavors. Spice Road Table The spot makes the most of its fireworks viewing by offering a Fireworks Dining Package for the evenings. (The Rose & Crown Dining Room offers a Fireworks Dining Package as well.) Get the scoop on EPCOT’s Fireworks Dining Packages HERE P.S. When it opens later this summer, Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will offer fireworks views as well! Signature Dining Signature Restaurants in Disney World offer fine dining options for guests all around Disney World. Guests will often find that the menus change regularly in order to place an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully plated dishes in more elegant — though by no means stuffy — settings. Blackberry Tartelette at Citricos The Signature restaurants in Resort hotels, in particular, tend to offer even more appeal for adults looking for a great date night, as these restaurants — unlike Signature dining locations in the parks — request that guests adhere to a dress code. Signature Restaurants in Resort Hotels One of our favorites happens to be a more recent addition. The gorgeous dining room at Topolino’s Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera can be found at Disney’s Riviera Resort, and it boasts lovely rooftop views and a menu inspired by French- and Italian cuisine featuring fresh seafood and meat dishes, which can be paired with wine “sourced from the Mediterranean coast.” Filet Mignon at Topolino’s Terrace Another rooftop spot can be found at the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Before you feast your eyes on the food at Toledo — Tapas, Steak and Seafood, you first feast your eyes on the truly gorgeous setting… Toledo — Tapas, Steak and Seafood Large windows make the most of the views. Toledo — Tapas, Steak & Seafood However, the inside of the restaurant presents amazing views of its own, including a vaulted ceiling featuring mosaics pieces that are backlit so the colors change throughout the evening to enhance the mood! Evening Lights at Toledo The flavors of Spain are presented in small plates, charcutería and cheeses along with seafood and steak entrees. Braised Lamb Shank And the wine list boasts over 50 Spanish wines chosen by a Master Sommelier. We Found Your Next Date Night Spot in Disney World — Welcome to Toledo! Jiko — The Cooking Place, on the other hand, has remained one of our tried-and-true favorites over the years. We can highly recommend Jiko if you enjoy excellent, gourmet food and a lovely and tranquil atmosphere. Jiko — The Cooking Place Sharing tastes of Africa with a special Jiko flourish, the dishes here are delicious and beautiful. Oak-grilled Filet at Jiko And the Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna is right outside. Along with its Grand Floridian neighbor, Narcoossee’s, Citricos also received a recent makeover with a refreshed look inspired by Mary Poppins Returns, and a new menu created by Chef Andres Mendoza. Citricos It’s also well worth noting that in 2022, Citricos was recognized by the Michelin Guide. The Strawberry Salad at Citricos Overall, Citricos is a fresh, upscale restaurant with incredible service and food to match. Additionally, a new and exclusive option (designed for 4-8 guests, but may accommodate a minimum of four, and a maximum of 10) offers guest a “more elevated food and wine experience”: the Sommelier Room at Citricos. Signature Restaurants in Disney Springs Isn’t this gorgeous? You’re looking at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. Morimoto Asia This is Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s first Pan-Asian restaurant focusing on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines. The two-story venue features show kitchens where chefs exhibit traditions like Peking Duck Carving. Peking Duck at Morimoto Asia Morimotoa Asia opened in 2015, and it continues to impress to this day. Morimoto Asia was also recently recognized by the Michelin Guide. Lovely Lounges Perhaps you’re simply looking for a nightcap or a few smaller bites to enjoy in a beautiful setting. There are several locations that fit the bill quite nicely, including Dahlia Lounge in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Dahlia Lounge This rooftop lounge is located next to the Tower’s Toledo — Tapas, Steak, & Seafood restaurant and likewise offers beautiful views across Walt Disney World. Tequila Daisy at Dahlia Lounge Tapas and specialty cocktails crafted by mixologists are available, and Spanish cavas receive the spotlight on the wine list. The stunning Barcelona Lounge can also be found at Coronado Springs Resort. Barcelona Lounge at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort This truly gorgeous lounge features a small breakfast menu (including yogurt with fruit and granola) in the morning, specialty coffee all day, and an artisanal cocktail bar (with a focus on Gin and Tonic) from late-morning through evening. Melon Margarita — with Mickey Ears! — at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort As you can tell from the photo above (a Margarita complete with Mickey Ears!), the upscale vibes don’t take away from the sense of fun here! Three Bridges Bar & Grill at — surprise! — Coronado Springs Resort presents unique ON-the-water dining! Three Bridges Bar & Grill Though it’s a casual setting, Three Bridges serves upscale, Spanish-inspired bar food like queso, braised pork tacos, and other shared plates and burgers. Sangria Flight The robust beverage menu features specialty cocktails and sangria which can be ordered by the pitcher… or with a Flight! Before you think Coronado Springs has the market cornered on lovely lounges, let’s stop by the Enchanted Rose in Disney’s Grand Floridian. Enchanted Rose Inspired by the “tale as old as time,” this lounge features touches from the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast. Enchanted Rose Guests can indulge in gourmet bites like Smoked Trout and Crab Dip and Truffle Fries. Crafted drinks include Featured Martinis like the French Rose and classic Grand Cocktails. Charcuterie Starting in 2024, Enchanted Lounge will also be a new space that accepts the Disney Dining Plan. By the way, several of the Signature restaurants mentioned in other categories above — including California Grill, Citricos, Topolino’s Terrace, and many more — offer bar and lounge components in addition to their full service restaurants. Cozy Corners It’s funny… Wine Bar George in Disney Springs is a sprawling space with its two floors, several indoor rooms, and outdoor terrace seating. Wine Bar George And yet… Wine Bar George Second room Upstairs …with its charming interior design, it somehow manages to still feel cozy and intimate. Wine Bar George also has the distinction of being the only Master Sommlier-owned wine bar in Florida. Wine Bar George And the food? Santa Carota Short Ribs It’s sure not bad, either. The ONE Disney World Restaurant That’s Practically Perfect. According To Just About Everyone: Wine Bar George Tutto Gusto in EPCOT’s Italy pavilion provides a calm and cozy respite any time of day. Tutto Gusto Tutto Gusto is a 96-seat wine bar. The spot is currently serving full entrees from its neighboring restaurant, Tutto Italia. New York Strip Steak and Gnocchi And you can, of course, partake in a glass or two of wine, or perhaps a Wine Flight. Under a Tuscan Sun Flight What makes EPCOT’s San Angel Inn a contender on this list of Cozy Corners? San Angel Inn It’s the location… tucked inside the Mexico pavilion’s pyramid, it’s always a perfect evening… no matter what time of day you dine! The View at San Angel Inn Candlelit tables add to the ambience, and guests enjoying their authentic Mexican fare are also treated to the view of watching passengers sail by on the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, the pavilion’s attraction. We hope you’ve enjoyed this tour of swoon-worthy spots in Disney World and are able to take a little romantic inspiration along with you on your next trip to 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 The post The Best Restaurants in Disney World for Romance first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences that can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and […]View the full article

There is big news in the Disney World Airport Transportation front today. Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer have joined forces. This means that the 2 Disney Magical Express replacements will be operating as a single company moving forward. One of the companies obviously acquired the other (probably Mears bought the Sunshine Flyer). Combined operations […] The post Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer Merger appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

It is a GOOD time to be a Haunted Mansion fan! Haunted Mansion We’ve seen all kinds of Haunted Mansion news released lately — from movie trailers to new merchandise collections, snacks, and more. But now Disney has released something that’ll make Haunted Mansion and Loungefly fans SCREAM! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Haunted Mansion Loungefly WOW! Introducing the NEW Haunted Mansion Loungefly Mini Backpack from Disney! If we had the psychic abilities of Madame Leota we’d predict this one could be very popular. The bag features Leota front and center in her crystal ball on the front zip pocket. Madame Leota The rest of the bag has all kinds of imagery inspired by the attraction… There’s So Much to Look At …including a cat… Meow! …and candelabra. Details There are purple straps and a Madame Leota detail on the back that says… Back …”Knower and Seer of All.” How Cool If you’re a Haunted Mansion fan, love Disney Loungefly bags, or are looking for a spooky way to celebrate Halloween ALL year long, THIS is the bag for you! You can get it online and we also spotted it recently in Magic Kingdom. Get This Bag on shopDisney Now!For more Haunted Mansion shopping, click here to see the new collection Disney has released online and other Haunted Mansion bags you can score. 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! ‘Ohana Means Noodles Stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a fan of Loungefly bags? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! Disney Just Dropped a NEW Loungefly Bag Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Ready to shop ’til you drop? We’ve got the information you need right here! Disney Merchandise Disney has released all kinds of exciting merchandise lately — from a Haunted Mansion collection to new 100th Anniversary merchandise — but now there’s a big way to save on some of that along with tons of other items! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Right now, shopDisney is offering a “Friends & Family Savings Event” that could get you 25% OFF sitewide! The discount works on TONS of different Disney items (though not all of them, so be careful!), but it ends on Sunday so you have to act fast! ©shopDisney Pro tip: while you’re shopping, be sure to look to the side of the item to ensure that it has a designation that says it’s eligible for the discount. ©shopDisney So what items can you get at a discount? Here are some of our favorites! Starbucks Water Bottle How cute! First up, a NEW Stainless Steel Starbucks Water Bottle is available online now and it can be yours for 25% off right now! The bottle features Mickey alongside some of the most popular attractions and icons within the parks. Whether you use it to stay hydrated at home, in the parks, or on any future adventures, this bottle could be one of the most useful things you buy…ever! Get Your Water Bottle Here! Doom Buggy Pet Bed The Doom Buggy in OUR house You’ve got plenty of Disney accessories for yourself but what about your pets?! It’s time to step up your game and grab this Doom Buggy Pet Bed now! The bed features a Haunted Mansion theme, the Hitchhiking Ghosts, and even a soft stuffed plush base. Shop the Doom Buggy Bed Online 100th Anniversary Ears New Disney100 ears! Next up, it’s time to grab a new set of ears…at a DISCOUNT! This 100th Anniversary Mickey Mouse and Friends Ear Headband has it ALL. It features a collection of Disney and Pixar characters, padded ears, a 100th Anniversary marking on it, and even a Bandleader Mickey brooch. Grab it on sale while you can! Get Your 100th Anniversary Ears Mickey Shirt Mickey Mouse Peace Shirt Next up we have a fun Mickey Mouse Peace Sign shirt. On the front, you’ll find an image of Mickey, while the back has a GIANT peace sign made with a Mickey-shaped glove. Basically, there’s no denying your love of all things Mickey and chill vibes with this tee on. Get the Mickey Shirt Online Haunted Mansion Crocs Crocs And finally, we get to the NEW Haunted Mansion Crocs! These might just be a MUST-BUY for all those Haunted Mansion fans out there. It has an allover design inspired by the ride, plus 8 Jibbitz themed to characters like Madame Leota, the Bride, and MORE! Get the Haunted Mansion CrocsJust remember that this sale won’t last long — you only have until Sunday to take advantage. 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! Disney-inspired tanks! Stay tuned for more news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these items will you be picking up? Tell us in the comments! The post HUNDREDS of Disney Souvenirs Are on SALE Online Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article